Christ Church London Podcast

Joseph intended to divorce Mary quietly, but God revealed a better plan; a plan that would have a profound effect on the history of the world. In this talk from our Advent series, Adnan looks at what we can learn from Joseph's trust in God, and how we can surrender to God's plans for our lives, which are far better than our own.

Anna had lived a long life waiting for the Messiah to come, worshipping and praying every day in the temple. In this talk, Jo looks at what we can learn from Anna's faithfulness to God in prayer, worship and community.

God sent the angel Gabriel to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus and the fulfilment of His promises. In the first talk of our Advent series, Lars looks at what we can learn from Mary’s response of surrender, and how we can say ‘yes’ to God in every area our lives. 

As Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, he told them he was going ahead to prepare a place for them. In the penultimate talk of the series, Helen considers Jesus’ claim to be the way, the truth and the life.

What is true fruitfulness, and how can we achieve it? In his final I Am saying, Jesus describes himself as the vine, and invites us to experience true fruitfulness through abiding in him. 

In this talk from our Baby Dedication Sunday in Mile End, Joel talks about the values of community and being a spiritual family who love one another as God loves us.

In Psalm 27, King David describes experiencing peace and confidence even in the midst of very real battles. In this talk from our Stockwell service, Lars explores how we too can know the peace of God throughout the battles and circumstances of life.

Jesus wept. At the grave of a dear friend, we see the compassion of Jesus and His anger at the injustice of death. But we also see a glimmer of hope, as Jesus claimed to be the resurrection and the life - the one who has the power to overcome death itself.

Israel’s leaders had had a bad track record. The prophets described them as shepherds who didn’t care for the sheep, but used them as means to their own ends. But Jesus was different. In this talk, we look at his claim to be the Good Shepherd, who loves his sheep enough that he would even give his life for them. 

In this talk from our Stockwell Baby Dedication service, Tim shared about the stories that shape us, and how we can be shaped by best story of all - God's love and salvation.

How does God work in challenging times? In this talk from our Central service, David looks at the calling of Gideon from Judges chapter 6, and considers what we can learn about trusting that God is with us amidst difficult circumstances.

Jesus said that whereas the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy, he came to give us life to the full. In the fourth talk of our series, Joel Wade looks at Jesus’ claim to be the gate, and considers how he protects us, and welcomes us to enter into God’s presence. 

At one of Israel’s greatest feasts, Jesus stood up and declared that everything they were celebrating - light, freedom and deliverance - all pointed to him. In this sermon, Lars looks at Jesus’ claim to be the light of the world, come to illuminate us and lead us to life. 

Jesus miraculously fed 5,000 people, and whilst the crowds were marvelling, he used that miracle to make his first I Am saying. In the first talk of this series, Jo Wells considers Jesus’ claim to be the bread of life, the one who meets our deepest hunger. 

Paul’s parting words to the Colossians encourage them to be prayerful, watchful and thankful, using our time and our words wisely. In the final talk of our series, Raph considers how we should seek to live, helping others to find faith in Jesus.

In this talk from our Church Summer Retreat, David Stroud shares the four foundations that define our community as Christ Church London: commitment to God, a longing for His glory, shared vision and values, and loving relationships.

Romans chapter 5 paints a beautiful picture of God's loving pursuit of His children. In this talk from our Church Summer Retreat, Andy takes us through this passage and draws out what it means to truly know God's love, and to boast in the hope of the glory of God.

The word repentance can often have negative connotations. But in this talk from our Church Summer Retreat, Hannah looks at Psalm 51, which shows us that repenting can actually be a beautiful act of bringing our whole selves to God - our sin, our pain, our suffering - and finding He meets us with love, forgiveness and acceptance.

As part of our Church Summer Retreat, Joel Wade shared this message from James chapter 3, looking at what it means to live our lives with the wisdom of heaven.

The good news of Jesus changes everything. Paul says we have died with Christ, been raised with him, our lives are now hidden with him, and we will appear with him in glory. In this talk, Nicole unpacks the significance of the gospel and considers what it looks like to live now as the people we will become: a new humanity.