City on a Hill Edinburgh

Episodes

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  A revival of encouragement 01.11.2026 47m

  What if one of the greatest contributions we could make to the Kingdom of God is to become people who encourage others? Pastor Jon Tyson draws from the life of Barnabas and explores five ways in which we can leverage our lives to strengthen others and advance God’s work.
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  Living with expectations 10.11.2024 38m

  Are we living a life that is full of hope, rejoicing in what God can do for us, or are we living a life of mediocrity because we have forgotten who our God is? In this message, Pastor Kemi encourages us to live expectantly, waiting in eager anticipation of what God has promised He will do for us and what He has in store for us.
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  A new identity 05.05.2024 42m

  Pastor Solomon shares his story, from losing his father during childhood to becoming a leader of a network of churches in India. He has a consistent heart for prayer and for people coming out of poverty and oppression.
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  Dream again 12.11.2023 42m

  Pastor Mike brings a powerful message through the story of Joseph’s life. When you go through the vicissitudes of life, don’t throw the towel in on God and on your dreams. He is working behind the scenes, training you for the next level and testing your character, so that you’re ready to fulfill your destiny.
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  How to see the miraculous in our lives 17.09.2023 43m

  How can we experience the power of Jesus in our lives? Pastor Jim Cymbala from The Brooklyn Tabernacle, New York, unpacks the story of Jesus’ first miracle at the wedding in Cana. Pastor Jim encourages us to invite Jesus into every area of our lives, to tell Him of our needs and to obey His commands.
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  Sharing your faith in a culture of confusion 05.02.2023 21m

  Our guest speaker today is Dr Andy Bannister, the director of Solas. His message draws from the Apostle Paul’s mission trip in Athens and encourages us to engage with the culture of our day, in the same way that Paul did. We live in a world of confusion, but people are desperate for love and for purpose, and these are signposts we can use to point them towards Jesus.
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  Reigning in life 30.10.2022 43m

  Our guest speaker, Terry Virgo, powerfully reminds us today, that as Christians, we are no longer under the law, but under grace. Christ has provided us with a new righteousness, that enables us to reign in life.
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  Being a people of hope 04.09.2022 32m

  How can we become a people of hope? Our guest speaker, Dave Holden, encourages us to live daily in God, to walk by the power of the Holy Spirit, to stand on His promises and to overcome our disappointments when things are not going our way.
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  Unshakeable faith 14.08.2022 28m

  The comedian, Mark Ritchie, brings a powerful word, encouraging us to quieten our soul and find rest in God. We may feel overwhelmed by our struggles, but God is always on our side. He is our salvation, and He can also be trusted to help us reach out to a lost generation.
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  He will carry us 15.05.2022 28m

  As we prepare to relaunch into our communities, Dave Holden brings us a very timely message to remind us of God’s faithfulness. God has carried us in the past, He is carrying us now and He will continue to carry us tomorrow. Changes happen, but we can face the future with confidence because underneath us are His everlasting arms.
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  Finding courage for the journey 07.11.2021 31m

  Pastor Yinka brings a powerful word that encourages us to have ‘unreasonable confidence’ in the Lord. Our calling to speak into and to be a light to the nation requires us to be a courageous people; and courage is not just a feeling, it is a choice and a decision to trust in Him and to live out the truth of our convictions.
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  How should I give? 25.10.2026 35m

  In this message, Pastor Pete continues our Money Myths series by tackling three common misconceptions about tithing. We’ll discover how tithing is still relevant today, why it belongs in God’s house and how true generosity begins by putting God first, not waiting until we have enough.
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  Who owns my money? 18.10.2026 47m

  In the first message of this series, Pastor Pete explores three common myths about money and what the Bible teaches about generosity and stewardship. Drawing from 1 Chronicles 29, he reminds us that everything we have belongs to God, and that we are called to be faithful stewards rather than owners of what He has entrusted to us. Discover how our attitude towards money reflects the condition of our hearts, why our private acts of generosity matter to God, and how giving to His house reflects our love for Him and His Church.
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  Legacy that lasts 11.10.2026 34m

  What does it mean to leave a legacy that lasts? Pastor Duncan explores David’s preparations for the temple and draws out principles for building God’s Kingdom across generations. True Christian legacy isn’t about making our own name great but faithfully preparing the way for others to continue God’s work, raising the next generation, and putting His purposes above our own recognition. Ultimately, Jesus, the greater Son of David, is building something that will last forever - a people redeemed by His blood and becoming a dwelling place for God by His Spirit.
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  Looking Back. Looking Forward. Looking Up. 04.10.2026 53m

  What does it look like to become a people prepared for all that God has ahead? As we look back with gratitude, look forward with faith, and look up in prayer, we discover God’s faithfulness over the last year and his vision for the future. We also share an exciting update on our annual finances. As we step into the future God has for City on a Hill, we are called to work together, pray together, and above all, rest in Jesus' finished work.
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  Seven years of plenty 27.09.2026 39m

  Jesus teaches that those who abide in Him will bear much fruit. In Part One of our Vision Series, Pastor Pete explores what it means for God to prune us, both individually and as a church, and how this prepares us for greater fruitfulness. He shares the prophetic picture of a coming season of plenty and introduces the vision God is placing before City on a Hill for the next seven years. Ultimately, this vision is not about striving, but about abiding in Jesus, obeying His leading, and trusting Him to produce the fruit.
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  A costly sacrifice 20.09.2026 49m

  In the final chapter of 2 Samuel, David’s decision to count Israel’s fighting men reveals his pride and misplaced confidence. As he faces the consequences, he discovers again that God is both just and abundantly merciful. This message also explores the cost of sin and how David’s sacrifice ultimately points us to Jesus – the perfect sacrifice who gave His life so that we might live.
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  David’s mighty men 13.09.2026 44m

  Pastor Pete explores the parallel between David and Jesus by highlighting how both called ordinary, often broken, people and transformed them into mighty men and women of faith. Like David’s men, Jesus’ disciples are also called to follow Him, stand firmly in the grace and victory He has won, and go courageously by responding to His call to advance His Kingdom.
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  The leader that brings life 06.09.2026 36m

  In this message, Pastor Pete looks at King David’s final public words, and what they reveal about godly leadership. He explores what makes a great leader, how God raises leaders regardless of their background, and how David’s final prophecy points to Jesus, the ultimate King who will reign over all mankind.
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  God delivers and rewards 30.08.2026 30m

  In this message, Pastor Bruno explores how David, despite a life marked by wars, betrayals and mistakes, attributed all his victories and deliverances to God's character and grace. He invites us to reflect on whether we are "writing a song" of gratitude to God or of self-glorification and highlights that true spiritual rewards come from humility and genuine repentance, not from personal perfection.