Revelation Church Manchester

Episodes

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  REMAIN IN ME | UPPER ROOM #5 | JOSIAH DAMISA 18.08.2026 31m

  In John 15:1-17, Jesus describes himself as the true vine and calls his disciples to remain in him. We can easily believe that fruitfulness comes from doing more or trying harder, but Jesus shows us a different way. This week, we are reminded that lasting fruit grows out of a life spent close to Jesus, and that even his pruning is an act of grace. Are we striving to be fruitful in our own strength, or learning to abide in Jesus and let him shape our lives?
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  ANOTHER HELPER | UPPER ROOM #4 | ṢÈYÍ ADELEYE 18.08.2026 31m

  In John 14:15-31, Jesus promises his disciples that although he is leaving them, they will not be left alone. Instead, he will send the Holy Spirit - another helper like him - who will live within them and remain with them. This week we look at who the Holy Spirit is, and the incredible gift of having God’s presence with us. As we come to know the Spirit, we are challenged not to settle for simply dipping our toes in, but to go deeper into the relationship with God that we were created for.
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  TWO WAYS TO FAIL | UPPER ROOM #2 | JON P 28.07.2026 32m

  In John 13:21- 38, we see two disciples who failed Jesus in significant ways - Judas betrayed him and Peter denied him three times. Yet their stories ended very differently. Judas tried to carry the weight of his failure alone, while Peter brought his failure to Jesus. This week JP poses us this question: what will we do when we fail? Will we follow Judas’ path, which led to death, or Peter’s example, which led to restoration?      
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  THE HUMBLE GOD | UPPER ROOM #1 | JEM L 21.07.2026 32m

  In John 13:1-17, Jesus enters into the upper room with his disciples, and proceeds to wash their feet. In putting himself in such a lowly position, Jesus demonstrates his humility, and his willingness to serve us, despite being Lord. This week Jem encourages us to learn from Jesus' example. As we look to our humble God, we are encouraged both to serve one another, and to humbly receive the service of others.
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  HIS HEART FOR THE LOST | COLIN BARON 14.07.2026 32m

  This week our guest speaker Colin Baron brings us a once-off message in Luke 18:35-19:10. In this passage, Jesus steps into the lives of two very different people, a blind beggar and a tax collector. Despite the contrast between poverty and wealth, we see that both of these individuals were isolated from society, and in need of Jesus. As Jesus chooses to meet these individuals where they are, we are reminded that his desire is to seek out and save those who are lost. Unfortunately the last few minutes of the sermon were cut off! We apologise for any inconvenience.
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  FROM EMPTY TO FULL | HABAKKUK #4 | GOKE OLUJINMI 14.07.2026 40m

  In Habakkuk 3:17–19, Habakkuk concludes his conversation with God by rejoicing in him, even though his prayers have not been answered in the way he expected. His joy is not rooted in being in control, but in surrendering to the Lord. This week, Goke reminds us that true joy is not found in our circumstances, but in God alone. As we draw near to him, we find the joy of our salvation and the strength to rejoice, whatever our situation may be.
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  REMEMBER HIS PROMISES | HABAKKUK #3 | ROBIN COX 30.06.2026 38m

  In Habakkuk 3:1-16, Habakkuk continues his prayer to God with a poem. Throughout his petition in this passage, we see that Habakkuk is in awe of what the Lord has done, and is confident that he can do it again. This week Robin encourages us to remind ourselves of the character of God, the works he has accomplished, and the promises he has made to us. As we grow in our knowledge of who God is, the stories of his faithfulness inspire us to trust in his work, ensuring us that he can carry us through all the struggles of life.
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  HOW WE WAIT ON GOD | HABAKKUK #2 | DUNCAN BELL 16.06.2026 41m

  In Habakkuk 2, the prophet Habakkuk takes a stand at his watchtower after crying out to God about the growing threat of Babylon. When God answers him, Habakkuk is met with a simple command; wait on the Lord. This week Duncan encourages us to trust God's promises in the midst of life's difficulties. As we learn to rely on his perfect timing, we can be confident that he will fulfill his promises, and rejoice in the salvation he has bought us.
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  BRINGING OUR ANGER | HABAKKUK #1 | MATT BERRY 09.06.2026 31m

  In Habakkuk 1, we see the prophet Habakkuk crying out to the Lord in anger, seeking to find an answer to the injustice his people are facing. When God responds to him, we see that these frustrations are not met with instant relief, but with a promise that God is doing a good work in the midst of the struggles. This week, Matt reminds us that while we may not understand the hardships we face, we can always bring our frustrations honestly before God, and trust in his authority over our situations.
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  IDENTITY | BY DESIGN #7 | DUNCAN BELL 20.05.2026 47m

  At Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, right at the beginning of his ministry, the words the Father speaks over him are words of identity. In this message we see that we find our truest selves neither by looking to the world, nor inside of ourselves, but by choosing to lay down our own desires to receive our identity from the Father.
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  VICTORY OVER LUST | BY DESIGN #6 | DUNCAN BELL 05.05.2026 47m

  In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus warns against lust. With powerful words, he speaks of how sexual sin will lead to death. For many Christians, the fight against lust and pornography seems hopeless but in this teaching we see how Christ has come to overcome all sin - including sexual sin. We can be confident that all of our sin has been forgiven, and that it no longer controls us. Through grasping the gospel, we get the power to say no to sin, and yes to living in righteousness.
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  FRIENDSHIP | BY DESIGN #5 | JEM L 05.05.2026 43m

  This week we return to our By Design series, exploring the truth of friendship within the Bible. Through the Biblical examples of Ruth and Naomi, David and Jonathan and more, we begin to see how much we have lost sight of the depth of friendship that we can have today. In this message, Jem highlights that the whole story of the Bible can be viewed as a restoration of a friendship that was lost, through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. As we learn to love like Jesus does, we deepen our relationships with one another and with God, allowing them to endure forever.
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  RESPONDING TO THE RESURRECTION | HE IS ALIVE #4 | NAT PATTISON 20.04.2026 41m

  In John 21:15-25, we see how Jesus challenges Simon Peter, asking him three times if he truly loves him. As Peter witnesses and convenes with the resurrected Christ, he cannot help but run to him, in spite of his own shortcomings. This week Nat challenges us to think about our own response to the resurrection of Jesus. As we begin to grasp the depth of his love for us, we are encouraged to follow after him with the same eagerness we see in Peter, regardless of our sin.
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  JOINED WITH CHRIST | HE IS ALIVE #3 | BETHANY COX 20.04.2026 27m

  In John 21:1-14, we see the disciples unable to catch anything as they fish, until Jesus appears to them on the shore. As he proceeds to sit down with the disciples and enjoy breakfast with them, we are encouraged by the fact that Jesus gave up his life so that he could join in fellowship with us. This week Bethany highlights the beautiful picture of Christ and his church sharing a meal together, and reminds us of this relationship that was won for us at the cross.
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  JESUS IS THE CHRIST | HE IS ALIVE #2 | JOSIAH DAMISA 20.04.2026 23m

  In John 20 we see the resurrected Jesus make his first appearance to Mary Magdalene and the disciples. This Easter Sunday, Josiah reminds us of the great news that Jesus' resurrection is for each of our lives. As we reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us, and the new life he has brought us into, we begin to realise that our satisfaction comes solely from him.
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  ENTHRONED IN GLORY | HE IS ALIVE #1 | JEM L 30.03.2026 39m

  In John 19:1-22, we read about Jesus' sentencing before the Jewish crowds and his subsequent death on the cross. As Jesus is prepared for his crucifixion, Pilate mocks his claim to kingship, laying purple robes and a crown of thorns upon him. This week Jem highlights the deep irony of Pilate's actions. The cross is not simply a dark point in history, nor a moment of defeat — it is the crowning victory of our king and the centrepiece of his coronation. As we come to recognise Jesus as our king, we can delight in the fact that he chose our salvation as the very means by which he would glorify himself.
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  SINGLENESS IS GOOD NEWS | BY DESIGN #4 | RHIAN GROOME 23.03.2026 42m

  In Matthew 22:23-33, the Sadducees attempt to challenge Jesus on the implications of marriage after the resurrection, and he emphasises that we will all remain single in eternity. This week Rhian continues our By Design series by showing us that like marriage, singleness is also good news, not just for eternity but also for our everyday lives. In recognising the gift of singleness, whatever our circumstances or relationship statuses are, we are reminded of what it looks like to live with full devotion to Christ, and we can eagerly anticipate the day when this will be brought to completion. 
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  MARRIAGE | BY DESIGN #3 | DUNCAN BELL 16.03.2026 47m

  In Ephesians 5:21-33 we see the outline of God’s good design for marriage, and what it means for each of us. Marriage is revealed as a profound act of sacrifice and unity, pointing beyond itself to a far greater promise. This week, Duncan shows us that whatever our circumstances or relationship statuses are, we are all caught up in this greater story. As we begin to understand the covenant made between husband and wife, our eyes are lifted to the greater reality it reflects: Christ and his church. In this, we are invited to wait with joy and anticipation for the day when we will be united with him.
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  RADICAL UNITY | NATIONS SUNDAY | SEYI ADELEYE 16.03.2026 33m

  As part of this year's Nations Sunday, where we celebrate the diversity of our church, Seyi brings us a one-off message from John 17:20-23. Here we see Jesus praying for all believers, encouraging them to be of one body, just as Jesus is united to God the Father. As we look to live as a people made in the image of God, this week we are challenged to set aside our differences and embrace one another wholly - that as a church we can be joined together in complete and radical unity. 
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  SEX: WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR? | BY DESIGN #2 | DUNCAN BELL 02.03.2026 46m

  This week Duncan continues our By Design series by exploring what the Bible has to say about sex. In a culture that glorifies sex through the media and advertising of our everyday lives, it can be challenging to understand how it fits into God's plan for us. From Genesis 1 to the modern day, we can see that sex is an important part of the human experience — but it is not the pinnacle of it. As we come to understand the gift of sex within the wider story of God's good design, we see how it points to something far greater: Jesus Christ, in whom we can find true fullness of life.