All Talks

Teach Us to Pray: Deliver Us - Joy Tilsley

Joy Tilsley — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week at our Sutton service, Joy Tilsley looked at Jesus’ teaching to pray against temptation and evil in our daily lives.

Teach Us to Pray: Deliver Us - Kenny Crawford

Kenny Crawford — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week at our Mile End service, Kenny looked at Jesus’ teaching to pray against temptation and evil in our daily lives.

Teach Us to Pray: Your Kingdom Come - Finyin Inuayo

Finyin Inuayo — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week, Fi (Central Service) looks at Jesus’ teaching to pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth as in heaven.

Teach Us to Pray: Daily Bread - Simon Sze

Simon Sze — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week at our Sutton service, Simon looked at Jesus’ teaching to pray for God’s daily provision in life.

Teach Us to Pray: Forgive Us - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week at Mile End, Andy looked at Jesus’ teaching to pray for forgiveness, and our radical need to both receive and extend forgiveness to others in order to live in light of God’s Kingdom.

Teach Us to Pray: Your Kingdom Come - Jonny Elwyn

Jonny Elwyn — Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Prayer is more than just something we do, it’s what forms our way of life with Jesus. In this five-week series, we’re unpacking how Jesus taught his disciples to pray in Matthew 6, known as ‘The Lord’s Prayer’. This week at Mile End, Jonny looked at Jesus’ teaching to pray for God’s kingdom to come on earth as in heaven.

Values: Mission - Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We’re taking a few weeks as a church to focus on our three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. This week at our Central service, Nicole taught on our value of ‘Mission’ – looking at our spiritual mandate to be disciples who make disciples.

Values: Formation - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0000

We’re taking a few weeks as a church to focus on our three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. This week, Catherine Ishola (Sutton Service) teaches on Presence as our foundational value. We look at Ephesians 6 and our call to a life of unceasing prayer, to contending for a move of God’s Spirit in our time. This requires moving from prayer as obligation to orientation toward Jesus, from relying on feelings to deepening friendship, and from merely consuming faith to actively contending in intercession for the church and the gospel’s advance.

Values: Formation - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Adnan (Mile End Service) looks at our value of ‘Formation’ as a church. Teaching from both Ephesians 4 and John 21, we look at how our journey of change happens in the context of church community, with the goal of maturing into people of Christlike love, for the sake of others.

Standalone: Being Filled With the Spirit - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week at our Central service, David Stroud taught on our invitation to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit. Just as Jesus needed the Spirit for his life and mission, his followers need this power to witness and worship.

Values: Formation - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:24:42 +0100

This week at our Stockwell service, Andy looks at our value of ‘Formation’ with a teaching from Luke 13. We see how formation is slow and happens in the ‘manure’ — the messy, imperfect context of church community. Embracing this uncomfortable reality is a journey to the cross, the secret to finding resurrection power and achieving lasting transformation through the local church.

Values: Mission - Lou Richards

Lou Richards — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 12:24:27 +0100

This week at our Mile End service, Lou taught on our value of ‘Mission’ based on 2 Timothy 1:3-14. We look at our call to embrace our mission as disciples by sharing the Gospel with confidence over fear. We see how Paul urges Timothy to ‘fan into flame the gift of God’, allowing the Spirit to provide power, love, and self-discipline. Sharing faith requires courage and obedience, taking the long view, and being fully dependent on God, not personal eloquence.

Leaders Gathering: Interview with Eric and Erika Anderson - Eric and Erika Anderson

Eric and Erika Anderson — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0100

Eric and Erika Anderson and Jacques and Eby Corydon met with leaders from across our services, sharing more about what’s been happening in their lives and church in Copenhagen. Listen in to hear more about the importance of having a hunger for God’s presence, and how to steward the presence of God in our lives.

Acts: Acts - The Conclusion - Jonathan Sanders

Jonathan Sanders — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Concluding a nine-month series on Acts, this sermon calls the church to be "poured out for Christ, the lost, and the city." Drawing on the life of the Apostle Paul, the message emphasises that Jesus must be the starting point and goal. Paul's perseverance through suffering was fueled by his transformation and motivation by the crucified and risen Christ. The church is challenged to be a unified, holy, outward-facing community rooted in prayer and committed to mission, believing that the power seen in the early church can be experienced in London today.

Acts: Acts - The Conclusion - Jonny May

Jonny May — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

The sermon concludes the book of Acts, arguing its abrupt ending is a commission for believers to continue spreading the gospel and seeking city renewal. It urges Christians to finish the race by embracing three principles from Paul's life: following the path of Jesus through rigorous spiritual disciplines (formation), trusting the unstoppable power of the Gospel (mission), and knowing the intimate presence of God (friendship) that brings strength and hope for the kingdom's renewal.

Acts: Finishing The Race - Ian Daguman

Ian Daguman — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In a sermon based on Acts 28:30-31, the speaker, Ian, argues that the unhindered gospel flourishes through suffering and disappointment. He shares personal anecdotes, including his family’s move from the Philippines to London, to illustrate how God's presence and grace sustain believers. The message concludes by inviting the audience to continue the story of Acts, emphasizing that the gospel is a living mission that finds a way to spread through everyday life and the actions of ordinary people.

Acts: Antioch - Joel Kendall

Joel Kendall — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This sermon, inspired by the church in Antioch from Acts 11 and 13, teaches that the gospel flourishes through scattering and persecution. The speaker, who has worked with Turkish communities, highlights Turkey as one of the world's largest unreached people groups. The sermon emphasizes that the church must embrace diversity and be generous and responsive to those in need, as seen in the Antioch church's relief efforts during a famine. The ultimate challenge is to become a sending church, releasing its best people for global mission.

Acts: Antioch - Raph Arthur

Raph Arthur — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This sermon on Acts 11 and 13 examines the church in Antioch as a model for God's vision of a diverse and unified community. In a city deeply divided by ethnic and social barriers, early Christians, empowered by the Holy Spirit, broke down these walls to form a single, vibrant body. The speaker challenges the audience to participate in this mission by fostering awareness and relationships and committing to Jesus, the source of this unity.

Acts: Paul in Malta - Alan Found

Alan Found — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0100

Drawing from Acts 28, the sermon highlights three key takeaways from Paul's time on Malta: the importance of showing kindness to those who are "shipwrecked," the development of character and perseverance through life's snakes and trials, and the responsibility to bring hope to others. Paul's actions—gathering wood, shaking off a snake, and healing the sick—show how serving God's purpose involves getting hands-on, trusting God through adversity, and letting our transformed lives point people to Jesus.

Standalone: Reflections on God's Closeness - Dan Richards

Dan Richards — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In a sermon titled "Reflections on God's Closeness," Dan explains that God is not distant but is near and wants to be found. He outlines three core points: why we should seek God’s closeness (it’s available through Jesus, he is the greatest, and others need him), why we don’t always seek him (theological reasons, self-disqualification, and busyness), and what we can do to seek him (make time and space, engage deeply, and remember and testify).

Acts: Paul before Agrippa and Festus - Philippa Long

Philippa Long — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Preaching from Acts 26:12-32, Philipa Long explains that living a life rooted in Jesus will inevitably conflict with the world's cultural standards. She explores how Paul's unwavering hope in God's promises allowed him to face repeated suffering and injustice. The sermon encourages us to remain steadfast in the face of hardship, choosing to trust God's promises over the lies of the world, and to find a deeper joy and a greater revelation of Jesus through our suffering.

Standalone: Even While In Chains - Lars Due Christensen

Lars Due Christensen — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Preaching from Acts 26:29, Lars reminds us that the quiet authority of Paul, even while in chains, comes from a deep inner peace and connection with God. He encourages Christians to pursue this authority by living with a childlike vulnerability, surrendering control, and giving their hearts to Jesus. This foundation allows God to work powerfully through us in our relationships and communities, silencing enemies and bringing freedom to others, because we are no longer defined by external circumstances or the opinions of others.

Acts: The Storm - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Catherine Ishola (Sutton Service) teaches from the story of Paul’s sea voyage in Acts 27. We look at how facing and responding to trials are necessary to deepen our faith, put our faith into practice, and point others to Jesus as our ultimate hope.

Acts: Hear My Story - Lizzy Salway

Lizzy Salway — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This week, Lizzy Salway (Central Service) looks at how the story of the early church is a testament to the power of a changed life, with Jesus as the main character calling us to partner and proclaim God’s story of redemption through our own stories.

Acts: Paul Before Felix - Philip Soo

Philip Soo — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This week at our Central service, Philip Soo teaches from Acts 24:1-21 – detailing Paul’s trial before Governor Felix. We see how the resurrection is central to the gospel message, and how this hope should be the foundation of our faith. We explore how Paul was supernaturally transformed by the gospel, compelling him to share his faith with everyone, even his Roman oppressor.

Standalone: Walking Through Storms - Gill Cumberbatch

Gill Cumberbatch — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

Speaking from Matthew 14, Gill Cumberbatch looks at the story of Jesus walking on water. We explore how God keeps us afloat during life’s storms, and our need to rely on Jesus rather than on ourselves or unhelpful distractions.

Acts: Jerusalem Riot - Yuan Xiong

Yuan Xiong — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In this sermon, Yuan (Central Service) teaches from Acts 21 – exploring why a Jewish mob violently attacked Paul in Jerusalem. The anger of the crowd stemmed from their fear that Paul’s message undermined their identity and hope, which were rooted in their law and temple. We see how we too can fall prey to this, by making idols of things like achievement and reputation. Instead, true fulfillment comes from shifting our focus from idols to the surpassing worth of Jesus.

Acts: Jerusalem Riot - James Ramsden

James Ramsden — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week in our Mile End service, James Ramsden teaches from the story of Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 21:27-36). We see a contrast of responses to Paul’s message and faith – resulting in either renewal by receiving Jesus as the fulfilment of God’s law, or resistance by rejecting Jesus and seeking to be right with God through the law instead.

Acts: Jerusalem Riot - Tunji Olujimi

Tunji Olujimi — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week at our Stockwell service, Tunji teaches from the story of Paul’s arrest in Jerusalem (Acts 21:27-36). We look at how Paul’s experience of being falsely accused and beaten after his ministry trip can teach us to be steadfast in our faith. It challenges us to reckon with three questions: Will we count the cost, will we compromise, and will we choose faith over fear?

Standalone: The Good Shepherd - Barry Clist

Barry Clist — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week at our Sutton service, Barry Clist teaches from John 10:1-18 – the story of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. We see how in a confusing world where we might feel insignificant, Jesus knows us and sees us as his own. This is our root for deep contentment, but also a call to be shepherds for others – guiding them to hear Jesus’s voice through ours, and to find abundant life in him.

Acts: Rome - Sam Luck

Sam Luck — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Sam teaches on the final chapter of Acts, focusing on the difference between belief with our head and trust with our heart. We explore our call as a church to cultivate trust through prayer, community, and scripture to experience deeper faith and life in Christ.

Standalone: Made for More - Ian Rushton

Ian Rushton — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In this standalone talk, Ian Rushton (Sutton Service) teaches from Ephesians 2:10 - exploring the idea of identity and ‘who we are becoming’ as God’s masterpiece. We look at our societal hunger for meaning, and how true fulfillment of that longing comes from aligning with God’s purpose, not external achievements or false personas.

Standalone: Justice and Hope - Luke Carson

Luke Carson — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week at our Mile End service, we heard from guest preacher Luke Carson (London City Mission) teaching from 1 John 1:5-10. We explored God’s heart for both justice and hope. Luke has been engaged in prison ministry since 2010, and shares stories of how faith in Jesus is transforming lives of both those incarcerated and victims of injustice, as well as their families.

Standalone: Dedication Sunday: Those Who Treasure - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Joel Wade (Central Service) preached for our dedication service, exploring Jesus’ childhood visit to the temple We looked at what the story teaches about prepariing children for adulthood, with the ultimate goal of raising children who long to be in their Heavenly Father’s house. We also reflect on what the passage means for our own pursuit of God’s presence, as people who are his treasured possessions – rooted in his love.

Acts: Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch - Tom Williams

Tom Williams — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Tom Williams (Stockwell Service) teaches from Acts 8:26-40, looking at the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Official. We look at how, like Philip, we can cultivate a relationship of listening to God in daily life, and trust that small acts of obedience can lead to vast change. We explore some daily practices that help us hear and discern what God is saying in the context of community.

Acts: Corinth - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Helen Marasha preached in our Sutton service, exploring Paul’s time in the city of Corinth (Acts 18:1-17). We look at some key discipleship challenges faced by the church there, in a cultural atmosphere that was less hostile and more indifferent to their faith. We look at the challenge of living distinctively as followers of Jesus in a world of indifference or spiritual apathy.

Acts: Athens - Shaninga Marasha

Shaninga Marasha — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Shaninga (Stockwell Service) preached on Acts 17:16-34. We looked at Paul’s distress in idol-filled Athens, and how this story mirrors today’s pursuits of ambition and security. We see how Paul models a way we can have everyday conversations about faith, encouraged by the fact that God’s presence is never far from anyone, even in when he goes unseen and unknown.

Acts: Herod and Peter - Yetty Ishola

Yetty Ishola — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Yetty (Sutton Service) taught from Acts 12:1-17 – exploring our hope as a confident expectation rooted in God’s faithfulness, even when circumstances are bleak. Just as Peter slept in prison remembering God’s past acts, we too can trust God amid doubt and unmet expectations, as we recall his deliverance.

Acts: Ephesus - Aaron Ramdas-Harsia

Aaron Ramdas-Harsia — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This Pentecost Sunday, Aaron preached on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to experience God’s presence at work in life. We see how the Spirit works to form us through disciplines like prayer and reading Scripture, which are crucial for walking by the Spirit.

Acts: Philippan Jailer - Jo Bird

Jo Bird — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This week, Jo (Central Service) taught from Acts 16 – looking at Peter’s imprisonment in Philippi. We see how worship forms our faith, enables us to live counter-culturally, and brings witness of God’s power to others, as seen in the jailer’s salvation.

Acts: Herod & Peter - Raphael Arthur

Raphael Arthur — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week Raph Arthur (Mile End Service) looked at the early church’s response to uncertainty through prayer, and its journey with both faith and doubt. We consider what they'd sacrifice and surrender for following Jesus, that ultimately led them to deeper freedom and hope.

Acts: Cornelius - Philippa Long

Philippa Long — Sun, 25 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

Philippa Long teaches from Acts 10 – looking at the Holy Spirit’s outpouring on the Gentiles. By looking at Peter’s journey of embracing God’s inclusive plan for Gentiles, we too see our call to identify our own biases, and to trust in the transformative power of the gospel, even when it means choosing a path of perceived weakness.

Acts: Philip & Ethopian - John Goddard

John Goddard — Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week John focused on Acts 8:26-40, looking at Philip and the Ethiopian Official. We see how the Ethiopian’s conversion demonstrates God’s comprehensive love, and encourages us to follow the Spirit’s promptings to share our faith confidently.

Acts: Cornelius - Paige Evans

Paige Evans — Sun, 18 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

This week, Paige Evans (Central Service) preached on Peter’s encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10. We look at what the story of Cornelius' conversation highlights about God’s character, our prayers, and the invitation to partner with God in his offer of salvation for all people.

Acts: Herod & Peter - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 11 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Helen (Stockwell Service) looks at Peter’s miraculous release from prison in Acts 12. We look at the tension of how, in one hand, Peter gets miraculously released from jail through the power of prayer, and yet, in the same passage, we read of James’ death. Through it we can see how we’re called to align ourselves with God’s will through prayer, having confidence that he can bring both breakthrough and give us courage in the face of resistance.

Acts: Saul’s Conversion - Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis — Sun, 04 May 2025 11:00:00 +0100

In this talk Nicole focuses on Saul's dramatic conversion in Acts 9. The fierce persecutor encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus, leading to a radical transformation. This story powerfully illustrates God's extraordinary grace and use of unlikely individuals to fulfill his purposes, profoundly impacting the early church.

Acts: Saul’s Conversion - Anna Kurkierewicz

Anna Kurkierewicz — Sun, 04 May 2025 10:30:00 +0100

In this Christ Church London talk, Anna explores Saul's dramatic conversion. This encounter with the risen Jesus radically transformed him from persecutor to apostle, revealing God's plan to include all people. The sermon highlights that Jesus calls each of us to follow him and share the gospel, empowered by the Spirit, just as ordinary believers played a vital role in this pivotal transformation.

Standalone: Treasuring Jesus - Hannah Elwyn

Hannah Elwyn — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Hannah Elwyn does a standalone talk for our Mile End service, teaching on the ‘Parable of the Hidden Treasure’ (Mtt 13:44-46). We reflect on how the worth of Jesus and his kingdom means there is no cost too great for us to give, so that we can receive his Presence above anything else in life.

Acts: Saul’s Conversion - Sam Luck

Sam Luck — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Sam Luck (Sutton Service) focuses on the conversion of Saul to Paul in Acts 9, highlighting how this transformative encounter with Jesus reoriented Saul’s lifelong devotion.

Standalone: Easter talk - Jonny Elwyn

Jonny Elwyn — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This Easter Sunday, Jonny Elwyn (Stockwell Service) underscores the revolutionary truth of Christ’s resurrection – a historical moment that, if true, empowers us, and if false, means our faith is pointless and futile.

Standalone: Easter talk - Jonny May

Jonny May — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This Easter Sunday, Jonny May (Mile End Service) teaches from the story of two disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus on the Emmaus Road (Lk 24). We explore how Jesus’ resurrection gives us a hope that is not just rational, but also redemtpive, reliable, and, above all, a relational hope that we are invited into.

Standalone: Easter talk - Andy Tilsley - UNPUBLISHED

Andy Tilsley — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This Resurrection Sunday, Andy (Sutton Service) focusses on the parallels between Jesus’ resurrection (Jn 20-21) and the Eden story in Genesis. We see how the Apostle John portrays Jesus as continuing to write a story of redemption through his followers, who are commissioned to bring others out of darkness into renewed fellowship with God.

Acts : Persecution - Phillip Soo

Phillip Soo — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, we delve into the story of Stephen’s martyrdom in Acts, examining how his life and death illuminate the nature of true Christian faith. We explore how Stephen’s unwavering testimony points to a gospel that transcends all earthly concerns, and allows us to experience the power of the Holy Spirit to see the unseen Presence of Jesus, and to live boldly for him.

Standalone: Palm Sunday - Barry Clist

Barry Clist — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Barry invites us to deeply consider the emotional journey of Jesus during his final week in Jerusalem, particularly his entry on Palm Sunday. We explore what stepping into ‘Jesus’s shoes’ reveals about his wide range of emotions, from frustration and anger to joy and compassion, and the weight of responsibility he carried. We’re invited to reflect on seemingly mundane tasks God might ask us to do, and our own feelings of being burdened or insignificant. Ultimately, we contemplate on Jesus’s enduring love and sacrifice, prompting us to ask, ‘Do I understand what Jesus has done for me?’

Acts: Listening to the Holy Spirit - Nicky Kay

Nicky Kay — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Nicky taught from Acts 16, exploring Paul’s journey and encounter with Lydia. We considered what it looks like to actively listen for God’s direction, and how hearing God is often interwoven with times of waiting.

Acts: Community - Philippa Long

Philippa Long — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Philippa explored the concept of community from Acts, seeing how it forms our identity as people rooted in God’s triune being, covenantal commitment, and love.

Acts: Community - Gill Cumberbatch

Gill Cumberbatch — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0100

In this sermon, Gill explores the concept of community by drawing parallels between the early church in Acts 2 and the close-knit family structures of biblical times. We reflect on the challenge to actively love, forgive, and be available to support one another, and how these principles should shape our understanding of church life.

Generosity: Generosity & Formation - Finyin Inuayo

Finyin Inuayo — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Why do followers of Jesus become increasingly generous people? This week, Finyin (Central Service) explores this question by unpacking key truths about generosity found in Genesis, along with Jesus’ powerful teachings on money and possessions from Matthew 6.

Generosity: Generosity & Mission - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

God is calling us to rebuild and realign our lives with His presence and His kingdom. In this talk, we explore the prophetic call of Haggai, confronting apathy, tearing down idols, and responding to God’s promise of greater glory and peace for His house today.

Generosity: Generosity & Presence - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:30:00 +0000

This week, we kicked off our Generosity series as part of our annual Gift Day offering. Natalie teaches from Malachi 3 and explores how our sacrifical giving is indicative of our devotion to God and his presence.

Acts: Listening to the Holy Spirit - Kenny Crawford

Kenny Crawford — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 10:30:00 +0000

This week, Kenny (Mile End service) teaches from Acts 16 on ways we can intentionally listen to God, and be attentive to the Spirit in our everyday lives.

Standalone: Resilient Faith - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:30:00 +0000

David looks at the importance of building a resilient faith, and the role persecution has often played in that regard in the Bible and church history.

Acts: Listening to the Holy Spirit - Seb Lannuzel

Seb Lannuzel — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As we continue our Acts series, Seb opened up Acts 27 and explored what it's like to hear God's voice, and how this gift still stands for us today. Sharing from both the Scriptures and his personal experiences of hearing God, he invites us to grow in hearing God’s voice in our daily lives.

Acts: Community - Elizabeth Olujimi

Elizabeth Olujimi — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The table is set, and you’re invited! In this talk, Elizabeth looks at the call of Jesus to come as we are to feast at his table. She looks at how we come and how we get to prepare for others to come too. What did this look like for the early church in Acts and what does it look like for us today?

Acts: Pentecost - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

Helen looks at the day of Pentecost, exploring who the Holy Spirit is and how we can be baptised in the Spirit receiving God’s gifts, power, and love to help ourselves and others!

Acts: Temples - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Acts 17:22-31 reveals that God doesn’t dwell in temples made by hands, but in us. This talk explores what it means to be living temples of God’s presence, and challenges us to live fully aware of our divine purpose as vessels of God’s Spirit.

Acts: The Ascension - Louisa Richards

Louisa Richards — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Lou starts our new teaching series on the book of Acts. We look at how the Ascension of Jesus shapes our encounter of God’s presence as a church, and our longing to see his kingdom in our world.

Standalone: New Year, New Me? - Raphael Arthur

Raphael Arthur — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

This week, Raph Arthur (Mile End service) looks at what it means for us to "lose our life" in order to experience God’s abundant life, as we follow the way of Jesus. Teaching from Mark 8, we see that fullness of life with Jesus is distinct and different from many narratives of the "good life" we absorb today, and is infinitely richer and worthwhile for us to pursue and surrender to.

Standalone: Built to Belong: Embracing God’s Heart for Community - Shaninga Marasha

Shaninga Marasha — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Shaninga (Stockwell service) explores the importance of community as God’s design and heart for his people. Drawing from Genesis, Hebrews, and Acts, we see how embracing intentional connection reflects God’s love and strengthens us in our faith. The Bible reminds us that living in community brings healing, growth, and purpose. As we step into 2025, we’re challenged to commit to building relationships that honor God and transform lives.

Standalone: Love, Follow, Feed (Part 2) - Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

For our first Sunday of 2025, Nicole continues on from her previous talk on John 21, this time focusing on the concept of 'follow' - an invitation to a long term commitment of following Jesus as disciples.

Acts: The Ascension - Sam Luck

Sam Luck — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Sam (Sutton service) begins our new series in the books of Acts. We explore how the Ascension of Jesus shapes the way we encounter God’s presence today, and engage with his mission in the world.

Walking with God: Destination - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Helen concludes our ‘Walking with God’ series by looking at our destination as followers of Jesus. Looking at the book of Revelation, we see how knowing where we’re heading in the future helps change our lives and journey in the present.

Walking with God: Destination - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000

Joel concludes our ‘Walking with God’ series by looking at our destination as followers of Jesus. Looking at the book of Revelation, we see how knowing where we’re heading in the future helps change our lives and journey in the present.

Christmas reflection: Great joy for all people - Paige Evans

Paige Evans — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week Paige shares a Christmas reflection for our Mile End Carol Service. We look at Luke chapter 2, and God’s extraodinary promise of hope and joy for ordinary men and women.

Standalone: - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

David shares some of the key lessons from his summer sabattical and in particular what he learnt from his father’s passing.

Standalone Talks: Standalone - Paul Woolley

Paul Woolley — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

It was great to welcome our guest speaker, Paul Woolley, the Chief Executive of LICC, the London Institute of Contemporary Christianity. Paul spoke from Mark 3:7-19 on whole life discipleship, and why following Jesus is a challenging call to bring God's kingdom to our world Monday through Sunday.

Walking with God: Walking by the Spirit - Jonny May

Jonny May — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week, Jonny explores what it means to ‘walk by the Spirit’ (Gal 5:16) as we surrender to Jesus’ way of life. God fills every follower of Jesus with the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate source of our transformation. Yet we also have a role to daily ‘keep in step’ with his presence to see this shape our everyday lives.

Walking with God: The Narrow Way - Louisa Richards

Louisa Richards — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

What is the good life? Sharing Jesus’ teaching on the Narrow Way, Lou encourages us that when we know our purpose, check our posture, and put Jesus teaching into practice, we can experience greater depth and freedom in our spiritual lives.

Walking with God: The Narrow Way - Lanver Mak

Lanver Mak — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week our guest speaker, theologian Dr Lanver Mak, continued our series on 'walking with God' by looking at the 'narrow and broad way' from Matthew 7.

Walking with God: Walking by the Spirit - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week, Natalie explores what it means to ‘walk by the Spirit’ (Gal 5:16) as we surrender to Jesus’ way of life. God fills every follower of Jesus with the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate source of our transformation. Yet we also have a role to daily ‘keep in step’ with his presence to see this shape our everyday lives.

Walking with God: Identity – Where We Begin - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

To start our autumn series, ‘Walking with God’, we begin by looking at our identity and calling as followers of Jesus. Adnan teaches from Ephesians 1, exploring how our truest identity shapes where and how we begin our journey of faith.

CCL Vision & Values: Vision - Mission - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:30:00 +0000

This week, Adnan concludes our Values series in the Mile End service, by looking at our third value: Mission. He teaches from Romans 1:16-17, seeing how the scope of God’s mission is expansive for the whole world, yet exclusive through the person of Jesus Christ; that mission is utterly dependent on God’s presence; and that our call to join God’s mission is for the long term.

Walking with God: Identity – Where We Begin - Jonathan Sanders

Jonathan Sanders — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

To start our autumn series, ‘Walking with God’, we begin by looking at our identity and calling as followers of Jesus. Jonathan teaches from Ephesians 1, exploring how our truest identity shapes where and how we begin our journey of faith.

CCL Vision & Values: Mission - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This week Andy looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.

CCL Vision & Values: Formation - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:30:27 +0100

This week Catherine looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.

CCL Vision & Values: Presence - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100

This week Natalie looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.

CCL Vision & Values: Mission - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 13 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100

This week Helen looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.

Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Honesty of the Psalmist - David Redman

David Redman — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0100

This week, David looks at how the Psalms lead us to a life of honesty before God, others, and ourselves.

Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Way of the Psalmist - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100

This week Helen explores Psalm 1, and the invitation to prepare our hearts, minds, and bodies for prayer and encounter with God in all of life.

Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Joy of the Psalmist - Shaninga Marasha

Shaninga Marasha — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Shaninga explores how the psalms lead us to cultivate joy in God, whatever our circumstances.

Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Community of the Psalmist - Sebastian Lanuzel

Sebastian Lanuzel — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:10:28 +0100

This week, Seb teaches from Psalm 133 and explores what it means to be God's people living together in unity.

Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Joy of the Psalmist - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0100

This week Catherine teaches from Psalm 16, exploring the biblical promise of joy, and how we can cultivate a life of joy.

Summer Retreat 2024: Seminar: Faith in Politics? - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Globally, 2024 is a massive year for politics. More voters than ever have, or will, head to the polls in at least 64 countries (representing 49% of the world’s population). Politics is one of the biggest cultural forces shaping our world and forming our lives, for better or worse. How can followers of Jesus think faithfully about politics, and engage distinctively amid division and distrust? Can we disagree well? If so, how? This seminar is for anyone curious about how our identity as disciples can shape our political involvement from a place of hope and humility. It will include time for discussion and reflections.

Summer Retreat 2024: Seminar: Stories from the Mission Field - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0100

What does it take to step onto a plane to a country you’ve never set foot in and share your faith with people whose language you don’t speak? What happens, when fleeing war and persecution, you come to the UK as a refugee? Do you ever wonder if God is calling you to the mission field at home or abroad? Come and be inspired and empowered as we chat to charitable organisation Refugee Education UK, and former CCLer Hannah Joy about her time building church in Turkey and working with persecuted Christians through Open Doors.

Summer Retreat 2024: Seminar: The Myth Behind The Gift - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Is singleness really considered less valuable than marriage within the church community? Does the church place too much emphasis on marriage and family at the expense of supporting single individuals? Or are we at risk of swinging the pendulum too far in the opposite direction, leaving Christian couples and parents out in the cold? Join Natalie Powell as she explores the gifts of singleness and marriage in the Bible, the cultural influences that have impacted our understanding of them, and why it’s vital that we a–irm them both in our church today.

Summer Retreat 2024: Seminar: The Body Never Lies - Lars Due Christensen

Lars Due Christensen — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0100

When was the last time your body spoke to you? What did it say? Did you listen? Life is a tricky balance and our relationship with our body is often out of balance. Either we are obsessed with the body or we have a tendency to overlook it. How do we learn to listen to the voice of truth and therefore the voice of God speaking to us through our bodies? This is the question we will explore together. The seminar is a workshop where we will hear, reflect and exercise.

Gospel of Luke: Jesus Is Alive! What Now? - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Natalie wraps up our series in the Gospel of Luke at the Central Service by focusing on the 40 day period between Jesus' resurrection and ascension. How does Jesus use this time to prepare his disciples for the next chapter ahead, and how can we embody the same courage and conviction as the church today.

Gospel of Luke: Ascension - Danny Webster

Danny Webster — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Danny looks at how the Ascension of Jesus shapes the way we encounter God’s presence today, and engage with his mission in the world.

Gospel of Luke: The Road to Emmaus - Jonathan Sanders

Jonathan Sanders — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0100

This week, Jonathan looks at Jesus’ journey to Emmaus with two disciples after his resurrection. We explore how Jesus travels with his disciples through their disillusion and despair, and directs them on a different course of hope and salvation through his resurrected life.

Gospel of Luke: The Crucifixion - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0100

In this talk, Helen explores the redemptive work of the crucifixion, and how to let the blood of Jesus speak to our battles, sufferings, and pain in order to walk in victory.

Resurrection

Seb Lannuzel — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Gospel of Luke: The Crucifixion - Philippa Long

Philippa Long — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0100

In this talk Philippa looks at how the cross of Jesus is at the centre of God’s forgiveness and his work of reconciling all creation.

Gospel of Luke: Jesus on Trial - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:30:00 +0100

How could it be that when Jesus, the Son of God, stood before the Chief Priests - those responsible for leading the people of God - they did not recnogize him? How could they commit the most horrendous injustice? In this talk, Joel explores their possible motivations, and how we recognise Jesus for who he truly is.

Gospel of Luke: The Crucifixion - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Examining the message of forgiveness through Jesus' crucifixion.

Standalone Talk: Preparing for the next chapter - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Natalie reflects on the next chapter for the Central Service, using examples from King David as he brings the Ark of God to Jerusalem.

Gospel of Luke: The Last Supper - Paige Evans

Paige Evans — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Paige looks at Jesus’ last meal with his disciples before his death, and its powerful symbolism that points us to his future Kingdom.

Stand Alone Talk: Compassion Sunday - Tim

Tim — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

As a church, we're delighted to partner with Compassion in their work to bring lasting change for children living in poverty. This week, Tim from Compassion speaks to us about God's heart for compassion, justice, and mercy.

Gospel of Luke: The Last Supper - Ligia Mladin

Ligia Mladin — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:30:00 +0100

In this talk, Ligia Mladin looks at the past and present significance of the Lord's Supper, and its powerful symbolism of Jesus' future Kingdom.

Gospel of Luke: The Prodigal Son - Sam Luck

Sam Luck — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0100

This week, Sam Luck looks at Jesus’ famous parable of the Prodigal Son, and what it communicates about God’s love and compassion.

Gospel of Luke: Jesus Enters Jerusalem - Paul Conrathe

Paul Conrathe — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Stand Alone Talk: Galatians 3 - Seb Lannuzel

Seb Lannuzel — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Seb opens up Galatians chapter 3, and the contrast between living by the law, and living by grace. He shares some of his own story of discovery of God's grace, and its power to change your life.

Gift Day: At His Feet - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 12 May 2024 23:00:00 +0100

For our 2024 Gift Day, David Stroud looks at the story of Mary’s anointing of Jesus in John 12:1-11 and shows how Mary challenges us to an extravagant response to God’s goodness, in our worship, our generosity, and in the way in which we live.

Gospel of Luke: Healing of the Ten Lepers - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Wed, 01 May 2024 16:16:58 +0100

Catherine unpacks the story of the Ten Lepers, highlighting three key lessons we can learn: 1. A call to the marginalised, 2. A call to walk by faith, and 3. A call to have an attitude of gratitude.

Joshua: Standalone - David Stroud

David Stroud — Wed, 01 May 2024 16:16:25 +0100

David Stroud looks at Joshua 1, using the example of Moses and Joshua to teach how the church should move forward in our New Chapter ahead.

Gospel of Luke: Parable of the Shrewd Manager - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Joel Wade continues through our series on Luke, unpacking the enigmatic parable known as the Shrewd Manager, and how stewardship and generosity are part of what it means to follow Jesus.

Gospel of Luke - Parable of the Tenants - James Copeland

James Copeland — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

James Copeland unpacks Luke 20:9-19, and the challenging parable Jesus tells about the tenants in the Vineyard. He looks at what this meant for Israel, and what this might mean for us today to be God's tenants and the temptation to do away with God and seize power and control for ourselves.

Gospel of Luke: The Coming of the Kingdom of God - Danny Webster

Danny Webster — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In our series on the Gospel of Luke, Danny Webster teaches from Luke 17:20-37 about the coming of the Kingdom of God.

Gospel of Luke: The Narrow Door and Sorrow for Jerusalem - Natalie Powell

Christ Church London — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In our series on the Gospel of Luke, Natalie Powell looks at Jesus' warnings about salvation in Luke 13:22-35 and explores what it means to "make every effort to enter through the narrow door" of God's kingdom.

Gospel of Luke: A Blind Man Receives His Sight - Philippa Long

Philippa Long — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0100

In this talk Philippa Long explores how hope in the promises of God forges our hope through darkness and when met with the grace of Jesus it unlocks our deepest healing.

Standalone: Easter Sunday - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Andy Tilsley teaches from Luke 24:1-8 for Easter Sunday.

Standalone: Easter Sunday - Encounters with Thomas - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Joel Wade teaches from John's Gospel about Thomas and how Jesus' resurrection redeems our identities and lives.

Gospel of Luke: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - Barry Clist

Barry Clist — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

As we continue our series through the gospel of Luke, Barry Clist speaks on Luke 18:9-14 on the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

Gospel of Luke: The Rich Man and Lazarus - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In our series on Lent through Luke, Andy Tilsley looks at Jesus' story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), and explores our attitude to money, those in need, and our very real need for relationship with Jesus.

Gospel of Luke: Generosity - Natan Mladin

Natan Mladin — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In our series on Lent through Luke, Natan Mladin looks at Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus the tax collector, and how his call to follow Jesus brims into a life of generosity and gratitude.

John 12:1-7 - Gill Cumberbatch

Gill Cumberbatch — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In our series through Luke, Gill looks at Judas exploring how his story can be applied to our lives today in our character, gifting, and in living in God’s grace.

Gospel of Luke: Prayer - Adnan Khan

Christ Church London — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In our series on Lent through Luke, Adnan Khan looks at how Jesus calls his disciples to pray with confidence and humility, believing that God is good in character and hears our prayers not due to our merit but his mercy.

Gospel of Luke: Stewardship – Parable of Ten Minas - Seb Lannuzel

Seb Lannuzel — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Standalone: The Power of Words - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

David Stroud teaches from the book of Proverbs about the power of our words.

Gospel of Luke: Counting the Cost - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In our series on Lent through Luke, Natalie Powell looks at Jesus' call to prioritise following him above anything or anyone else in life, and his charge to surrender everything we are and have to be his disciple.

Gospel of Luke: Forgiveness - Jonny May

Jonny May — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 17:42:56 +0000

In our series on Lent through Luke, Jonny May looks at Luke 17:1-10, exploring the power of forgiveness and how it affects our relationship with ourselves, others, and with God.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Heart - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:22:56 +0000

In this talk, Adnan looks at Joshua 24 and the call of God's people to remember his faithfulness, and to entrust their whole hearts to him.

Standalone: Counting the Cost - Hannah Joy

Hannah Joy — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this talk, Hannah Joy looks at 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, and shares the challenges faced by Christians around the world who must count the highest cost for following Jesus.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Community - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Helen Marasha looks at Galatians 3 and what it means to be a distinctive community that wholeheartedly seeks God together.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Worship - Natalie Powell

Christ Church London — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

What does it mean to be undivided in our worship? Natalie Powell talks about what it means to worship God "in the Spirit and in truth," as well as the dangers of worshipping idols.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Vision and Mission - David Stroud

Christ Church London — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this talk, David Stroud looks at Philippians 4:10-13 and how the renewing of our attitude and vision can have a powerful effect on how we live, and our ability to overcome the challenges that life brings.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Devotion - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:08:03 +0000

In this talk, Andy unpacks 1 John 5:21, "dear children, keep yourself from idols."

Martin Luther once said every sin has idolatry at its core, and therefore idolatry is the main thing we need to address, if we are to be fully devoted to Jesus. We explore how to spot idols, how to expose them, and how to dethrone them.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Body and Mind - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:07:17 +0000

In this talk, Catherine looks at Romans 12:1-2 and the call for God’s people to be living, breathing sacrifices – surrendering our lives in service to God as a daily act of worship.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Mind - Lou Richards

Lou Richards — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:06:32 +0000

Our mind is powerful and can be an area of great freedom or bondage. In this talk, Lou looks at Romans 12:1-2 and how we can renew our mind on a daily basis.

Standalone: Love, Follow, Feed - Nicole Lewis

Nicole Lewis — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Nicole Lewis from our Central London service looks at John 21, and talks about how God’s question to Peter of whether Peter loves him should also be at the centre of our lives and ministry today.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Heart - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

In this talk, Adnan looks at Joshua 24 and the call of God's people to remember his faithfulness, and to entrust their whole hearts to him.

Gospel of Luke: Jesus and Radical Hospitality - Sam Lomas

Sam Lomas — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Sam continues our series in Luke's gospel looking at Luke 14:1-14 and talks about radical hospitality, and the call of Jesus to welcome everyone with grace and love.

An Undivided Life: Undivided Attention - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Joel begins our new sermon series by looking at Psalm 27, and unpacking how a life of devotion to Jesus is shaped by the daily habits and rhythms we give our attention to.

Living a Better Story: Faith - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:14:47 +0000

Living a Better Story: Simply A Better Story - Helen Marasha

Helen Marasha — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:21:52 +0000

Living a Better Story: Simplicity in a Time of Excess - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:18:11 +0000

For our Advent series, Joel Wade looks at the practice of simplicity and how it can shape our daily habits as followers of Jesus in a world of excess.

Living a Better Story: Love - Seb Lannuzel

Seb Lannuzel — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:09:23 +0000

This Advent, our Sutton Service looks at our need for faith, hope, and love this Christmas time. This week, Seb speaks on 'Love' from John 3:16, 'For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.' Seb shares his own experience of encountering Jesus and God's love breaking into his life – a story not to be missed!

Living a Better Story: Hope - Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:45:56 +0000

This Advent, our Sutton Service looks at our need for faith, hope, and love this Christmas time. This week, Andy looks at 'Hope' from the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. If you've ever wrestled with questions on finding hope in the midst of disappointment and pain, this talk may be a helpful one for you.

Living a Better Story: Humility in a World of Status - Shaninga Marasha

Shaninga Marasha — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:17:03 +0000

Living a Better Story: Generosity in a Time of Indulgence - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:40:54 +0000

For our Advent series, Adnan Khan looks at what it means for followers of Jesus to practise generosity in a time of indulgence.

Living a Better Story: Simplicity in a Time of Excess - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:20:24 +0000

For our Advent series, Natalie Powell looks at what it means for followers of Jesus to follow a simple gospel at a time of excess and consumerism this Christmas.

Standalone: Developing Emotional Resilience - David Stroud

David Stroud — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:58:44 +0000

In this standalone talk, David Stroud reflects on how we can develop emotional resilience, especially in times when we deal with loss and our emotional health feels fragile.

Gospel of Luke: Parable of the Rich Fool - Shaninga Marasha

Shaninga Marasha — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:10:28 +0000

In this talk, Shaninga looks at Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool and its warning about trusting in riches for an ultimate sense of security in life, and how greed can rob us of a true sense of God’s abundant purpose.

Gospel of Luke: Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast - Joel Wade

Joel Wade — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:10:24 +0000

Gospel of Luke: Parable of the Rich Fool - Raph Arthur

Raph Arthur — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:34:20 +0000

In this talk, Raph looks at Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool and its warning about trusting in riches for an ultimate sense of security in life, and how greed can rob us of a true sense of God’s abundant purpose.

Gospel of Luke: The Call for Repentance & Fruitfulness - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:34:14 +0000

When tragedies strike, it feels natural to respond in fear, confusion, and judgement. It also presents challenging questions around God’s involvement (or lack thereof). Where was he in all of this? In this talk, Catherine looks at Jesus’ response to tragic news of death and highlights Jesus' call for repentance and fruitfulness.

Gospel of Luke: The Lamp of the Body - Paul Conrathe

Paul Conrathe — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

There are many references to light in the Bible as a metaphor for God’s presence, Spirit, and instructions. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus gives us a picture of how God’s light provides a healthy vision for our lives. In this talk, Paul explores Jesus’ call to not just see the light, but to live fully in the light of his presence and teaching.

Gospel of Luke: The Faithful Steward - Adnan Khan

Adnan Khan — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In this talk, Adnan looks at Jesus’ call to faithfully steward our present life in light of his future return, and his warning about living as if he isn’t coming back.

Gospel of Luke: The Lamp of the Body - Lou Richards

Lou Richards — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

There are many references to light in the Bible as a metaphor for God’s presence, Spirit, and instructions. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus gives us a picture of how God’s light provides a healthy vision for our lives. In this talk, Lou explores Jesus’ call to not just see the light, but to live fully in the light of his presence and teaching.

Gospel of Luke: The Lamp of the Body - Louisa Richards

Louisa Richards — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

There are many references to light in the Bible as a metaphor for God’s presence, Spirit, and instructions. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus gives us a picture of how God’s light provides a healthy vision for our lives. In this talk, Louisa explores Jesus’ call to not just see the light, but to live fully in the light of his presence and teaching.

Stand Alone: Why Character Matters - David Stroud

David Stroud — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:00:00 +0000

In this standalone talk, David Stroud explores why developing character in the church really matters for the world.

Gospel of Luke: Do not worry - John Goddard

John Goddard — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jesus wants his disciples to experience freedom from fear of the future by revealing we have the best inheritance in God as our Father. In this talk, John looks at how we can live distinctly as God’s people, knowing that our Father knows our needs and is pleased to give us his very kingdom.

Gospel of Luke: The Sign of Jonah - Helene Williams

Christ Church London — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Throughout the Gospel of Luke, tension has been building between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this passage, we see a dramatic climax of this tension as Jesus responds to their request for a ‘sign from heaven’. In this talk, Helene looks at why Jesus responds the way he does, and the meaning behind the only sign the leaders would get – the ‘sign of Jonah’.

Gospel of Luke: Ask, Seek, Knock - Kenny Crawford

Kenny Crawford — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Kenny looks at how Jesus reassures his disciples of God’s good character, and how his love encourages us to persist and persevere in prayer.

Gospel of Luke: Ask, Seek, Knock - Barry Clist

Barry List — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

In this talk, Barry looks at how Jesus reassures his disciples of God’s good character, and how his love encourages us to persist and persevere in prayer.

Gospel of Luke: The Lord’s Prayer - Catherine Ishola

Catherine Ishola — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0100

In this talk Catherine explores the power of the Lord’s prayer in our daily lives, and how Jesus both models a life of prayer and offers us a practical lesson in how to pray ourselves.

Gospel of Luke: Who Do You Say I Am? - Simon Mackenzie

Simon Mackenzie — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100

At the time of Jesus, the popular opinion of the Messiah was one who’d bring revolution by overthrowing the conquering forces of Israel. While opinions were spreading as to who he might be, here Jesus begins to reveal the true nature of what God’s Messiah was prophesied to do. In this talk, Simon explores Jesus’ desire for our opinions to be shaped by a personal relationship with him rather than popular opinions of our time.

Gospel of Luke: The Good Samaritan (A Lesson of Love) - James Copeland

James Copeland — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100

What does Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan teach us about love and compassion? In this talk, James explores how the parable reflects God’s heart for us and our neighbours.

Gospel of Luke: Who Do You Say I Am? - Gill C

Gill C — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Gospel of Luke: Jesus Heals Jairus’ Daughter - Sam Lomas

Christ Church London — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Here is a tale of two daughters that shows Jesus is a Saviour you can trust both in desperation and in death. His severity brings comfort, his delays lead to joy.

Gospel of Luke: Jesus Meets Legion - Natalie Powell

Natalie Powell — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0100

In Luke chapter 8 Jesus delivers a man from a legion of demons, restoring him to wholeness and freedom. In this talk, Natalie looks at what this story teaches us about Jesus' authority over evil, and His willingness to heal and restore us.