A “Certain Village” like Atherstone (Debora Lyon)

A “Certain Village” like Atherstone (Debora Lyon)

In this message, Debora explores five encounters Jesus had in Bethany—a "certain village" she believes speaks directly to Atherstone—revealing the keys to becoming a place where Christ is gladly welcomed: Martha's generous welcome that makes space for Jesus to minister, Mary's choice to sit at His feet and listen, Jesus raising Lazarus as a demonstration of His power over death, Bethany serving as a refuge where Jesus returned each evening during His intense Jerusalem ministry, and finally, Bethany being the place Jesus chose for His ascension and blessing before promising the Holy Spirit. Through these stories, Debora shows that Bethany became famous not for its scenery but because Jesus was there, and she challenges Atherstone to become a place of deep relationships, genuine welcome, and visible faith where Jesus' presence is cherished and where many will find their home and refuge. As you listen, ask yourself: How can my home, my church, my village become a place where Jesus is welcomed, where His presence is felt, and where people find refuge, rest, and encounter His transforming power?

I AM The Light of The World (William Dalziel)

In this message, William explores Jesus' staggering claim—"I am the light of the world" (John 8:12)—made during the Festival of Tabernacles whilst standing before towering 86-foot-high menorahs, connecting it to both the pillar of fire that guided Israel through the wilderness and Isaiah's prophecy of light for all nations. Through the vivid image of complete darkness in a limestone cave, William reveals that Jesus isn't offering better lighting for the path you're already walking; He's claiming to be the only solution to absolute darkness, and there are only two possible responses to this claim: belief or rejection. As you listen, ask yourself: Where am I actually standing in relation to Jesus—am I walking towards Him, or have I quietly positioned myself where His light cannot reach me?

I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life (Ovi Vlaicu)

In this message, Ovi explores Jesus' powerful declaration—"I AM the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:5-7)—revealing that when Jesus uses "I AM," he's claiming the very identity God gave himself to Moses, demonstrating that he is the only path to the Father and the only source of truth about God's grace and character. Through the context of the Last Supper, Ovi shows the three layers of Jesus' statement: he is the way (how we come to God and manner of living), the truth (how we know God and what's real), and the life (what we receive—both spiritual restoration now and eternal life with the Father). As you listen, ask yourself: Do I know who Jesus is, and am I willing to take his hand and follow him, trusting that he walks with me and reveals the Father's loving heart?

Jesus the Great I AM (Phil Chapman)

In this opening message of the I AM series, Phil introduces all seven "I AM" statements of Jesus from John's Gospel—each one revealing how Jesus brings us life—and then focuses on the first: "I AM the bread of life" (John 6:35). Through the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000, Phil shows how the crowd pursued Jesus for what he could do, missing the deeper truth that he alone satisfies our deepest hunger and thirst, and challenges us to examine the "contender gods" in our lives that demand our devotion but leave us empty. As you listen, ask yourself: Am I truly feeding on Jesus as my spiritual sustenance, or am I nibbling at the table of the world, and will I let all of him consume all of me?

I AM Awake - The God Who Brings Dead Things Back To Life (Chris Vessey)

In this message, we explore Jesus' profound declaration, "I AM the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25-26), through the story of Lazarus—a man dead for four days when Jesus arrives seemingly too late, yet speaks him back to life with a single command. Through Martha's faith, Mary's grief, and Lazarus's awakening, this sermon reveals that Jesus doesn't answer our "if only" questions with explanations but with Himself—the one who has conquered death and has the power to awaken what we thought was gone for ever. As you listen, hear Jesus' challenge to you: whether you've drifted from faith, are carrying deep loss, or have declared something in your life dead, I AM the resurrection and the life—and He's calling you to wake up and believe.