Christ Church London Podcast

After the brutal events of Good Friday, it looked like all hope was lost. Jesus lay in a grave. But then came Easter Sunday, when the Holy Spirit filled his body, raised him from the dead, and brought about the hope of new life.

The resurrected Jesus stood before his disciples and breathed upon them. In this talk, Liam considers the importance of this strange act, and looks at how the Holy Spirit fills us with peace, and empowers us for mission.

From the earliest days, the church was incredibly diverse, with men and women from different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds calling one another brother and sister. In this talk, Andy considers how the Holy Spirit breaks down divisions and unites us in family.

The Apostle Paul wrote that the Holy Spirit gives us a new identity as God’s children, and the promise of inheritance. In this talk, Tim Frisby considers what it means to be adopted by the Holy Spirit into the family of God.

In the dead of night, Nicodemus came to Jesus with some questions. What he got were some answers that blew his mind. In this talk, Raph considers Jesus’ teaching about what it means to be born again, and how the Holy Spirit helps us enter into this new life.

The prophet Zechariah saw a strange vision of olive trees and lampstands, and heard a promise of a new temple. In this talk, Liam unpacks Zechariah’s vision and looks at what it means to build not by might or power, but by God’s Spirit.

The prophet Isaiah wrote about God’s anointed servant, who would bring freedom and healing, showing compassion to the bruised and broken. In this talk, David looks at how Isaiah 42 and considers how the Spirit empowers us to act with the same compassion Jesus showed.

The Holy Spirit is often depicted in Scripture as water that refreshes our souls. In this talk, Andy considers the importance of worship, and looks at how God can refresh us when we feel dry and weary.

In the Old Testament, relatively few people experienced the Holy Spirit personally. But restricting His presence to a select few was never God’s plan. In this talk, Lars unpacks the promise that the Holy Spirit is available to all who ask.

Pastor Tope Koleoso leads Jubilee Church London, and in this talk he shares what it means to live by faith in these current times, looking at the book of Joshua.

As God’s people journeyed in the wilderness, the Holy Spirit filled Bezalel with creativity and skill, and empowered him to build the tabernacle. In this talk, Joel considers how the Spirit continues to give us creative gifts to use today.

The first person in Scripture who is said to have God’s Spirit dwelling in him, is a prisoner in Egypt. In this talk, Jo Wells looks at how the Holy Spirit empowered Joseph with the wisdom and skill he needed to rescue a nation in its time of need.

The Bible begins with the Spirit of God hovering over the chaotic waters and bringing forth order and life. In the first talk of our new series, Liam considers how the Holy Spirit empowers us to continue his work today.

In this talk from Church at home on 3rd January, David looks at John chapter 15, in which Jesus describes Himself as the vine, and us as His branches, being pruned to help us grow.

In this talk from Church at home on 27th December, Lars looks at the Song of Zechariah found in Luke chapter 1, which prophecies about the significance of Jesus coming into the world.

In this talk from our Stockwell service, Hatty reflects on the message of God's comfort, promised to us in the book of the prophet Isaiah.

In this talk from our Church at home service, Andy looks at Psalm 110, and considers how it foretells of the coming of Jesus as a priest and king.

Jesus’ message of the Kingdom was good news for a hurting world. God has not given up on His creation but is coming to put things right. It was, and is, a message of hope. In the final week of our series, Jo considers how Jesus continues to provide hope for us today.

The relationships in God’s Kingdom are not primarily those of power and hierarchy, but family. Jesus calls us his brothers and sisters, and he welcomes us into relationship with our heavenly father. In this talk, Liam explores what it means to be part of God’s family.

The prophets longed for a king who would bring comfort and peace to their hurting nation. In this talk, Tim considers how Jesus meets that longing, and commissions us to be comforters and peacemakers.