In this short video Ian thinks about the way the Jesus described greatness and leadership. It wasn't quite what His disciples had expected!
In this short video Ian tells the story of a Greek woman who went to find Jesus in desperation. Her faith was incredible and she wasn't disappointed with what she found when she spoke with Jesus.
In this short video Ian thinks about some advice that one of Jesus' disciples would give to Jesus' followers all over Israel in the years after Jesus went back to heaven. What we say can be powerful - do we always respect that power?
In this short video Ian thinks about what Jesus was saying when He told people He would give them bread that would last for ever - He even used the words "I am the bread that gives life!"
In this short video Ian tells the story of another run-in Jesus had with the authorities. This time they would try to trap Him in a matter of the law but Jesus pointed out that no-one is perfect!
In this short video Ian thinks about some advice given by a follower of Jesus called Paul as he wrote a letter to a group of Christians. Where do you go for good advice?
In this short video Ian tells the story of four friends - When one of them is sick and dies how will the story end if Jesus is one of those four?
In this short video Ian tells the story of another run-in Jesus had with the authorities. This time it's a case of "Do as I say don't do as I do".
In this short video Ian tells a story about Jesus going for a walk where by all rights He should not have been able to walk!
In this short video Ian looks right back in time at how the early Israelite nation understood God and looks at how that changed when Jesus came and died.
In this short video Ian tells a sad story of what happened when someone didn't consider all the implications of their words. How can we make sure we always have the right words?
In this short video Ian looks at what happened when Jesus went home. In contrast to last week when faith made everything work, what will happen when there is no faith?
In this short video Ian tells the story of a woman who had so much faith in Jesus that she just knew that even the tiniest contact with Him would completely change her life.
In this short video Ian thinks about stormy weather. Storms can hit us in our lives just as much as they make us wet and cold. Who can we trust when they come along?
In this short video Ian thinks about how Jesus used stories to explain things that were hard for people to understand. The concept of God's Kingdom might not be quite what you expected!
In this short video Ian thinks about our spiritual side. Most people think there is something spiritual whether or not they follow a religion so what can we do to look after this side of us?
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened when some of the Jewish leaders tried to catch Jesus out and Jesus message was simple - Be Excellent to each other!
In this short video Ian looks at some of the things Jesus discussed with one of the most senior Jewish teachers from the temple.
In this short video Ian tells the story of what happened when the Jewish harvest festival came along, not long after Jesus had gone back to heaven.
In this short video Ian thinks about what happened to Jesus after Easter - if He came back to life where is He now?
In this short video Ian thinks about the depth of friendship we can have with God. Jesus Himself described it in the deepest possible terms; it's up to us to decide whether to accept it or not.
In this short video Ian thinks about a time when Jesus likened God to a gardener who takes good care of the vine in his vineyard. It's an image that helps us understand where the source of our life truly comes from.
In this short video Ian thinks about a time when Jesus likened Himself to a shepherd. Back when Jesus gave this message shepherds were known to be very protective of their sheep - much more so than someone hired to do the same job!
In this short video Ian talks about the proof Jesus gave His disciples that He really was alive again and leaves us to think about the relationship with God that Jesus offers us. If Christian faith is not about proof then what is it about?
In this short video Ian thinks about the first time the disciples met Jesus after He rose from the dead and why our experience of Jesus can be even better than theirs.
Happy Easter! In this special East Day Soundbite Ian talks about why today is special for Christians and invites you to explore the claims of Jesus for yourself
In this special Good Friday Soundbite, Ian thinks about why today is special for Christians and the difference today makes.
In this short video Ian thinks about who the Jewish people thought Jesus was when He arrived in Jerusalem for all to see.
In this short video Ian thinks about the value of life - both the value we put on it and the value God puts on it.
In this short video Ian talks about a visitor who came to see Jesus in secret, and the story Jesus told him from ancient times.
In this short video Ian talks about a side of Jesus we don't often see - but when people are being taken advantage of He wasn't someone to ignore it.
In this short video Ian thinks about how Jesus tried to prepare His disciples for what was going to happen to Him at Easter. At the end of the day He was simply asking them, as He asks us today, to trust Hi
In this short video Ian thinks about the ways we might be able to make this world a little better and how we might remember the things we want to change
In this short video Ian thinks about the times that people surprise us and aren't necessarily what we expected
In this short video Ian thinks about the different reasons people went to see Jesus - what are the motivations we have today for following someone?
In this short video Ian thinks about who Jesus was and how people started to view Him when He started preaching around the Galilee area
In this short video Ian thinks about how Jesus chose His disciples and who He chooses to be disciples today
In this short video Ian thinks about what Baptism is all about - even Jesus got baptised!
In this short video Ian thinks about the wise men visiting Jesus - the word was out and everyone in the worlds could know about Jesus!
Happy Christmas! We hope this video makes you smile this Christmas day!
In this short video Ian looks forward to new starts, new blessings and a happy and peaceful new year in 2024
In this short video Ian thinks about presents. What presents mean the most and is it possible to repay the greatest gift of all?
In this short video Ian thinks about the things that make us happy and what counts a joy. What impact does it have on our lives if we have something to be joyful about, even in the sad and hard times?
In this short video Ian thinks about the Christmas cards we see declaring "Peace on Earth". What is this peace and is there any chance of finding it with the world in its current state?
In this short video Ian thinks about some of the predictions in the Bible - as we run up to Christmas it's worth remembering that 2000 years ago most people didn't realise that Jesus' birth was the thing so many of them had been waiting for!
In this short video Ian talks about some of the things the Bible says about the future; ultimately, God will make everything perfect again.
In this short video Ian tells the story of a man called Daniel who spent the night in a pit full of hungry lions.
In this short video Ian tells the story behind the saying "The Writing's on the wall" and thinks about our responsibility to lead well.
In this short video Ian continues the story of Daniel - this time the king has had another dream but this time it's personal!
In this short video Ian tells a story of Daniel's friends who decided to obey God rather than the king.