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Amie Nicholas
Amy Orr-Ewing
Andrew Wilson
Andy Chevalier
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Annie Wilson
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Catherine Frampton
Chris Kirtley
ChristChurch London
Chris Williamson
Chris Wright
Colin Hardie
Dallas Willard
Danny Webster
Dave Holden
David Carr
David Stroud
Eleanor Mumford
Eric Delve
Greg Haslam
Hannah Elwyn
James Haslam
Jennie Pollock
J. John
Joanna Rossiter
Joel Edwards
John Archer
John Mumford
Jonathan Aitken
Jonny Elwyn
Jon Tyson
Jo Nussbaum
Jo Wells
Liam Thatcher
Louisa Collington
Mal Fletcher
Martin Vickery
Matt Chandler
Matt Ellis
Matt Partridge
Mbonisi Malaba
Michael Ramsden
Mike Pilavachi
Mikhail
Nicky Gumbel
Nims Obunge
Os Guinness
Pete Cornford
Pete Mack
PJ Smyth
Rebecca Smith
Rhys Scott
Rob Parsons
Ross Bull
Sam Parker
Scott Marques
Sharon Mukungu
Simon Ash
Simon MacKenzie
Stella Lloyd
Stephen Humphreys
Steven van Rhyn
Steve Tibbert
Tanya Marsh
Tanya Walker
Terry Virgo
Thomas Mesfin
Tim Frisby
Tope Koleoso
Vicki Cavolina
Viktor Osasu
About David Stroud
Content From David Stroud
Faith Conversations: More than Words -
| Sun May 19 '13
Jesus sent the disciples out to be his witnesses, and promised that they would receive power for their mission from the Holy Spirit. On Pentecost Sunday, David will look at how the presence of the Holy Spirit makes us distinctive,...
Faith Conversations: Digging Wells, Building Fences -
| Sun May 12 '13
Why do our attempts at sharing our faith often push people further away, rather than drawing them close? In the first talk of our new series, David looks at some of the mistakes we make in talking about God, and...
Introduction to ChristChurch London
| Thu May 2 '13
London is a diverse place, where beauty and brokenness dwell side by side; where there is great power, wealth and influence and also great need. We believe that God wants the best for this city, and we are committed to...
Faith Conversations: Talking About Things That Really Matter
| Mon Apr 29 '13
We love to share things that matter to us. We all do it. I think we’re hardwired to. Whether it’s an opinion, a piece of trivia, a video, a joke, or some new ground-breaking thing we’ve just seen, read, eaten...
Soul Food: Investing - Matthew 25
| Sun Apr 21 '13
In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a story about a Master leaving on a journey and entrusting his servants with money. In this talk, David will look at how learning to be faithful with our skills and possessions is an important...
Cross Roads: Luke 19:7-23 -
| Sun Mar 24 '13
In the final few days of his life, Jesus celebrated a meal with his closest disciples. It was no normal meal, but one with a long history and deep symbolism. This week David Stroud looks at the Last Supper and...
Soul Food: Simple Habits for a Healthy Life
| Thu Mar 21 '13
As I write this, we’re in the season of Lent; a time of the year where there’s more chocolate in the shops than usual, and more people desperately fighting the urge to eat it! A season in which people seek...
Cross Roads: Luke 9:10-17 -
| Sun Mar 10 '13
Jesus sets his disciples a seemingly impossible challenge; to feed 5,000 people with a kid’s packed lunch! David considers what this passage teaches us about training and raising up leaders.
Cross Roads: Luke 8:19-21 -
| Sun Feb 24 '13
When he heard that his family had come to see him, Jesus declared ‘my mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.’ This week David looks at the themes of community and relationship.
Stand Alone Talks: Vision Sunday 2013 -
| Sun Feb 3 '13
A new year is a perfect time to take stock, look back at the achievements of the previous year, and look forward to all that the next year has in store. On this, our Vision Sunday, David Stroud will unpack...
Stand Alone Talks: An Invitation to Discipleship - Mark 1:14-17
| Sun Jan 27 '13
Stories are all around us. They shape the way we see the world, and the kind of lives we live. In this standalone talk, David Stroud looks at the characteristics of a good story, and considers how Jesus calls us...
Cross Roads: Luke 6:27-42 -
| Sun Jan 20 '13
What does it look like for the church to be an inclusive community in a pluralistic world? This week, David Stroud looks at Jesus’ challenging teaching on loving enemies, speaking well of others, and resisting the temptation to be judgmental.
Cross Roads: Luke 3:1-18 -
| Sun Jan 6 '13
After centuries of silence, a new prophet arrives on the scene, with an invitation to a new form of discipleship. In this, the first talk of our Cross Roads series, David looks at the preaching of John the Baptist in...
A Religious Health Check?
| Fri Jan 4 '13
Is Christianity dying in the UK? A recent census showed a 12% decline in people self-identifying as Christians and the number of those citing no religion has risen to 25%. On the surface it seems like religion is well and...
Stand Alone Talks: Christmas Carol Service 2012 - Luke 2:8-14
| Tue Dec 18 '12
This week, at our annual Carol Service, David Stroud looked back at the events of 2012, good and bad, and considered how the message of Christmas offers hope to a broken world.
Advent: A King of Justice -
| Sun Nov 18 '12
First century Israel was a complex place, with corrupt rulers, national oppression and a seemingly-silent God. In the first week of this new series, David Stroud looks at the political and religious setting of the first Christmas and how this...
InHabit: Live - 2 Tim 2:1-13; 1 Tim 4:7-10
| Sun Nov 4 '12
What kind of life would you like to live? What would it look like to pursue ‘the good life’ in the city? This week, on our dedication and baptism Sunday, David concludes our series by looking at the kind of...
Advent
| Fri Nov 2 '12
Christmas is coming. Depending on when you read this edition of Broadcast Headlines, you may either feel that it’s still a long way away, or that the shopping days are seriously depleting! But we are well and truly heading towards...
Stand Alone Talks: Love London 2012 -
| Sun Oct 14 '12
London is a diverse, beautiful, creative, busy, influential place. We love this city and want to play our part in making it a great place to live. We also recognise that there are areas of great need in this city,...
InHabit: Give - 1 Tim 6:6-10
| Sun Sep 30 '12
London is an expensive place to live: sometimes it feels like you get charged just to breathe the air! Cities are also places where a lot of financial decisions are made, and so it is vital that we have a...
Love London Sunday Offering
| Sun Sep 23 '12
This October marks our eighth anniversary, which provides us an opportunity to celebrate all that God has done so far and commit ourselves for the future. We are excited about celebrating together and giving into an offering, which will further...
InHabit: Commit - 1 Timothy 1:1-7
| Mon Sep 17 '12
Like most cities, Ephesus was a vibrant place, full of opportunities and challenges, potential and pitfalls. In his first letter, Paul tells Timothy to ‘stay in Ephesus’ (1 Tim 1:3). At the outset of our new series, David looks at...
InHabit: An Urban Survival Guide
| Mon Sep 10 '12
I love this city. I love the diversity and creativity, the energy and the humanity, the beauty and the strength that make up this extraordinary place. There is so much in London that is good and worth celebrating and which points...
GOD: Is Protector -
| Sun Sep 9 '12
Life is not always easy, and in difficult times it helps us to know that God is powerful enough to get us through. This week, David ends our series by looking at Exodus 17 and God’s promise to be our...
Summer Reading
| Tue Aug 14 '12
If you’re anything like me, Summer is a great time to read (ideally accompanied with good weather, good scenery and good food!) So if you’re looking for books to pick up and read over the Summer, here are a couple...
Love is a Verb: Family Matters - Jeremiah 29:7
| Sun Jul 15 '12
The Bible has a good deal to say about the value of community, parenting and family life. But for some the idea of building a family in the city seems daunting and unfeasible. Here we look at the importance of...
Love is a Verb: Broken Sex - Psalm 51
| Sun Jul 1 '12
Sex is a good and powerful gift from God. But when misused it can leave us disappointed and hurt. What does Jesus offer to those carrying pain, regret and shame? How can we experience restoration from hurt inflicted upon us?...
Love is a Verb: Free Love? - 2 Samuel 11
| Sun Jun 24 '12
Sex is everywhere. Some people see it as a commodity. For many, Free Love is the ideal; however, whenever and with whomever they want. Others have been taught to view it as something dirty, shameful or taboo. In this talk...
Connect Groups… it’s all in the Name
| Tue May 29 '12
One of the most exciting things happening at ChristChurch London at present is that we are piloting a new way of doing mission and serving our city. We are doing this by releasing men and women to lead groups focussed...
Empowered: Hearing God’s Voice -
| Sun May 20 '12
Does God communicate with people, and if so how can we hear Him? In this talk, David will look at ways in which God speaks today, and help us to learn how to hear Him better, discern what He is...
Empowered: Empowered by the Spirit -
| Sun May 13 '12
As he sent them out, Jesus promised his disciples that they would receive power to equip them for the mission ahead. At the outset of this new sermon series, David looks at what it means to be empowered by the...
Empowered
| Fri Apr 27 '12
Have you ever been given a task you felt entirely ill-equipped to complete? I remember going out onto the rugby pitch on one occasion, looking forward to the match. However, it wasn’t very long before that all changed. The opposition...
Habakkuk: The Answer - Habakkuk 1:12-2:20
| Sun Apr 22 '12
God answers Habakkuk’s second complaint by assuring him that He sees all that is going on, and will hold man to account for his actions. This talk addresses the dangers of pride, violence and injustice, looks forward to the day...
I Am: The True Vine - John 15:1-17
| Sun Apr 1 '12
We all want to prosper in life; to know success and security, but so much of the advice on offer ultimately fails and disappoints. In this talk, David will explore how Jesus’ claim to be the true vine enables us...
Everything Conference 2012: Growing in Influence -
| Sat Mar 17 '12
David Stroud gives the 3rd talk at the evening conference about growing in influence giving examples from the past and explaining the lessons that we can learn from them. The secret of success in life is to be ready when...
I Am: The Resurrection and the Life - John 11:1-44
| Sun Mar 11 '12
We live in a broken world, full of sickness, suffering and death; and where is God? Is He indifferent, or simply impotent to do anything about it? In this talk, David will explore Jesus’ claim to be the resurrection and...
Prayer and Fasting
| Wed Feb 15 '12
Prayer is central to all that we do in ChristChurch London and is undoubtedly one of the big reasons that we enjoy God’s blessing week by week as a church. A number of groups meet to pray at different times...
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2012 -
| Sun Feb 5 '12
A new year is a perfect time to take stock, look back at the achievements of the previous year, and look forward to all that the next year has in store. On this, our Vision Sunday, David Stroud will unpack...
Storms of Life
| Fri Jan 27 '12
A glance at the news this week reminds us of the power of the ocean. On the one hand, a sixteen-year-old girl has become the youngest sailor to circumnavigate the earth single-handed. On the other, a cruise liner lies wrecked...
Enough: Generosity - Malachi 3:7-10
| Sun Jan 22 '12
In the third week of our series on money, David looks at the story of the Widow’s Mite. We’ll consider what God wants us to do with our money, what it means to be generous, and how we can learn...
An Invitation to Dinner
| Thu Jan 19 '12
The ancient Athenians were committed to building a great society. They put huge amounts of thought into what that would look like, and had a word for people who didn’t see its importance: that word was ‘idiot’. We are convinced...
Enough: Wisdom - Luke 16:1-15
| Sun Jan 15 '12
Can God trust you with money? Or will you end up loving money more than you love Him? In this talk, David looks at the parable of the Shrewd Manager and considers how we can use our gifts and talents...
Enough: Uncommon Sense for an Age of Austerity
| Mon Dec 12 '11
Everywhere you turn, people are talking about money. Barely a day goes by when the subject does not dominate the front pages of our newspapers. The credit ratings of major banks are being downgraded, personal debt is rising drastically, people...
Stand Alone Talks: Immanuel – God With Us - Isaiah 7:14
| Sun Dec 11 '11
In this talk from our Christmas Carol Service, David Stroud looks at the promise of a child who would change the course of history, and considers how the festivities of Christmas are hints of a time when the world will...
Beer and Comedy – Everything Conference 2012
| Mon Nov 21 '11
Who ever would have thought of caring for the poor by brewing beer? Arthur Guinness would. The water in Dublin in the eighteenth century was so unhealthy that the poor were drinking gin as a cheap alternative. Disturbed by the...
DNA: Focused - 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
| Sun Nov 20 '11
Just as a boxer perfects his punch, and a runner puts himself through a strict training regime, so too, disciples of Jesus need to be self-disciplined. As our series comes to a close, David Stroud looks at the example of...
DNA: Mature - 1 Timothy 4:6-16
| Sun Nov 13 '11
Disciples ought to take responsibility for their lives, keeping a close watch on their thoughts, their conduct and the way in which they use their gifts. In this talk, David will look at the importance of maturity in the life...
Stand Alone Talks: Love London Sunday -
| Sun Oct 9 '11
What is there not to love about London? Seven years in and we are just as passionate about our city as we ever have been. Love London Sunday is a real highlight of the calendar; an opportunity to celebrate everything...
A Message from the Mayor of London
| Mon Oct 3 '11
At ChristChurch London we are passionate about the city in which we live, and believe we have a role to play in making a difference here, working together for the common good. We recently decided to get in touch with...
Read, Reflect, Renew
| Mon Sep 26 '11
I can hardly believe it, but we launched ChristChurch London almost seven years ago! Amazing. On October 9 we will be celebrating our anniversary and we have called it Love London Sunday. Given that it is our seventh birthday we thought...
DNA: Generous - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15
| Sun Sep 25 '11
In this, the first week of our new series, David looks at Paul’s instruction to be generous. We’ll see that sacrificial giving furthers the mission of God, provides for the poor, and enriches our own lives as well.
Recent Reading
| Wed Aug 31 '11
Like many of you I’m sure, the summer is a great time to get away, relax and catch up on some reading. I’ve just returned from a really great break with the family, during which time I was able to...
LittleBig Church: Wives and Husbands - Ephesians 5:21-24; Ephesians 6:1-4
| Sun Jul 24 '11
How should the gospel affect our family life? In this talk, David will look at what Paul has to say about the relationships between wives and husbands, and children and parents.
LittleBig Church: God Gives Gifts - Ephesians 4:7-16
| Sun Jun 26 '11
In Ephesians 4, Paul speaks about gifts that God has given for the strengthening of the church. What are apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers? Do these roles still exist today? And what difference do they make to the way...
LittleBig Church: The Wisdom of God - Ephesians 3:1-13
| Sun Jun 5 '11
If you were to ask around, what do people think of the church, I wonder what answers you would hear? Boring? Irrelevant? Out of date? God’s view of the church is altogether more positive. In this talk, we see that...
LittleBig Church: Blessed Beyond Belief - Ephesians 1:1-14
| Sun May 8 '11
Today we launch into a series on the book of Ephesians, with a breathtaking look at the enormous string of blessings that are available for disciples of Jesus.
Teach Us To Pray: God on Mute - isaiah 58; james 4; psalm 37; job
| Sun Apr 17 '11
Sometimes it feels like God is silent – like we pray in faith, but our prayers go unanswered. This can be difficult to understand, both emotionally and theologically. This talk will look at what is really going on in these...
Teach Us To Pray: Standing in the Gap - Exodus 32
| Sun Apr 3 '11
Intercessory prayer: what is it, what does it achieve, and how should we do it? In this talk, David looks at what it means to ‘stand in the gap’ and pray on behalf of others, our city and our nation.
Teach Us To Pray: The Lord’s Prayer - Matthew 6:7-13
| Sun Mar 13 '11
The disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray…” In this, the second talk of our series, we will look at Jesus’ response, and how the Lord’s Prayer serves as a great model for how to pray.
Stand Alone Talks: Worship and your Wallet - John 12:1-8
| Sun Feb 27 '11
In a city where so many things compete for our passion, David looks at what really matters, and how this affects the way in which we use our money.
Stand Alone Talks: Love Wins - Genesis 28-29
| Sun Feb 13 '11
How should we think about relationships, dating and marriage? This week, David looks at the story of Jacob and his relentless pursuit of Rachel in Genesis 28 and 29.
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2011 -
| Sun Feb 6 '11
This week, David cast vision for what ChristChurch should look like in the next twenty years. It is to be a church for God, for people and for the city, nation and nations.
Kingdom Come: Access - Matthew 27:27-56
| Sun Jan 16 '11
This talk looks at the crucifixion of Jesus, his resurrection, and the implications for Christians today. David Stroud continues our series on the kingdom of God, with a message about Jesus’ power, grace, forgiveness and ultimate victory over sin, death...
Kingdom Come: Suffering - Matthew 26:47-68
| Sun Jan 9 '11
This week, David talks about how suffering is part of the cost of bringing in the Kingdom, and how we ought to respond. Looking at the story of Gethsemane and the trial of Jesus, he considers how Jesus was able...
Stand Alone Talks: Carol Service - Matthew 2:1-12
| Sun Dec 19 '10
In this talk from ChristChurch’s Christmas Carol service, David Stroud looks at the true meaning of Christmas and what 21st Century worshippers can learn from Herod and the Magi.
Kingdom Come: Forgiveness - Matthew 18: 21-25
| Sun Nov 21 '10
David Stroud continues our series on the kingdom of God by looking at the parable of the unmerciful servant. We are called to be people who live aware of the great forgiveness of God and forgive one another freely. Sounds...
Kingdom Come: Signs - Matthew 11: 1-24
| Sun Oct 31 '10
What are the signs that demonstrate the Kingdom? How should that shape our mission? And how can we live out truly radical lifestyles, even in the face of pressure and hostility? David Stroud answers some of these questions in the...
Kingdom Come: Justice - Matthew 5:38-48
| Sun Oct 17 '10
This week we looked at Matthew 5:38-48, and considered what the Kingdom response should be when people wrong us. Jesus taught that we should not retaliate like for like. Neither should we become a ‘doormat’ for people to trample over....
Stand Alone Talks: Anniversary Sunday - John 20:10-16
| Sun Oct 10 '10
Today we celebrated six years of ChristChurch London, thanking God for all He has done so far, and looking forward to all He will do in the coming years. We reflected on three aspects of our mission that God is...
Kingdom Come: Promise - Matthew 3:1-12
| Sun Sep 26 '10
This week we launched our new series ‘Kingdom Come’ looking at the theme of the Kingdom in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus was always talking about the Kingdom, and so it follows that his message should be our message too....
Stand Alone Talks: Building a Temple for God - 2 Chronicles 29
| Sun Sep 19 '10
This week David Stroud took us through King David’s account of preperations for building the temple
Origins: The Origin of Faith - Genesis 6:9 - 7:5
| Sun Jun 20 '10
Our series on Origins continues as David Stroud looks at Genesis 6:9-7:5 and look at how Noah stood out from those around him because of his faith. How do we trust in God, when all around seems to point us...
Origins: The Origin of Judgment - Genesis 6:1-8
| Sun Jun 6 '10
In this talk from Genesis 6, David looks at the origin of judgment, showing how God sees, and is grieved by man’s sinfulness, yet still offers the hope of salvation.
Origins: The Origin of Civilisation - Genesis 4:17-26
| Sun May 9 '10
Our series on ‘Origins’ continues as David Stroud opens up Genesis 4:17-26 as we look at how culture, and technology and civilisation developed in the Bible. We’ll be looking at what we can learn from this passage and what our...
Origins: The Origin of Sin - Genesis 3:1-7
| Sun Apr 18 '10
David Stroud continues our series on ‘Origins’ and how sin can become a snare for people. As he unpacks Genesis 3:1-7, we’ll look at how Satan tempts people, and how we can resist temptation today.
Origins: The Origin of Gender - Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:4-25
| Sun Mar 7 '10
David Stroud continues our series on ‘Origins’ by looking at the role of men and women, both in church life and in relationships. As he unpacks Genesis 1:27 and 2:4-25 looking at issues like marriage and singleness as well.
Origins: The Origin of Man - Genesis 1:26-31
| Sun Feb 28 '10
We continue our series on ‘Origins’ by looking at Genesis 1:26-31. David Stroud looks at the creation of humankind, what it means to be made in God’s image, and what our purpose is in creation.
Origins: The Origin Of The World - Genesis 1:1-25
| Sun Feb 21 '10
David Stroud continues our series on Genesis 1-11, by exploring Genesis 1:1-25 and looking at what the Bible has to say about creation, its purpose and our role in it.
Origins: The Origin of God - Genesis 1:1
| Sun Feb 14 '10
As we opened our series on Genesis 1-11, David challenged us on the need to have a Christian worldview that keeps the Creator God right at the centre.
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2010 - Mark 2:13-17
| Sun Feb 7 '10
David Stroud explains what 2010 is going to be all about for ChristChurch London. He’ll be sharing some exciting news, and unpacking the Bible as he paints an exciting picture of where the church is headed this year. This Sunday...
The Worshipping Church: Worship in the Spirit - John 4
| Sun Jan 17 '10
What does it mean to be filled with the Spirit and how does that affect the way we worship? This week David looks at what it means to be a temple of the Spirit, and what Spirit-filled worship should look...
The Worshipping Church: Engaging with God - Psalm 95
| Sun Jan 10 '10
David encourages us to worship God passionately, using both our minds and our bodies, as he continues our series on worship, looking at Psalm 95.
God's Mission: The Reach, Going to the Nations - Matthew 28:16-20
| Sun Nov 22 '09
Jesus sends us to make disciples of all nations. David rounds off our series by looking at Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 28 and the role we have to play in God’s Mission to the nations.
God's Mission: The Fruit, Shaping Culture - Daniel 1
| Sun Nov 15 '09
How do we influence culture? Through the example of Daniel, David challenged us to engage with culture whilst remaining undefiled by it.
God's Mission: The Priority, Caring for the Poor - Isaiah 58: 6-12
| Sun Nov 1 '09
David Stroud teaches from Isaiah 58:6-12 as we continue our series on God’s Mission and look at the importance of caring for the poor, and how we engage with the disadvantaged in our society as a church.
God's Mission: The Message, His Kingdom - Isaiah 61: 1-6
| Sun Oct 11 '09
As ChristChurch London celebrated five years of mission in the city, David looked at the characteristics of Jesus’ own mission from Isaiah 61. He challenged us to live lives empowered by the Spirit, that declare the favour of the Lord.
God's Mission: The Context, The City - Jeremiah 29:1-9
| Sun Oct 4 '09
David looks at the importance of living in the city and blessing the city. Due to a technical error this talk was not recorded, so in its place this is a similar talk given by David at a previous date.
God's Mission: The Resource Giving - Malachi 3: 6-12
| Sun Sep 27 '09
David gives an inspirational overview of giving to God’s mission. He considers what we are to give, what God promises in response and important attitudes for us to maintain as we give as he unpacks Malachi chapter 3.
God's Mission: The Vision, Blessing the World - Genesis 11:27-12:4
| Sun Sep 13 '09
God’s plan was always to bless the whole world, and David unpacks God’s promise to Abram in Genesis 11, and examines how it applies to us today on a mission together.
Moses: A Man Prepared and Called by God - Exodus 1-3
| Sun Jul 19 '09
David begins our series on the life and character of Moses, looking at his calling and preparation, and what we can learn from the start of his journey.
Stand Alone Talks: Handling Loss - 1 Samuel 15:17-23
| Sun Jun 21 '09
David looks at how Samuel dealt with the loss of Saul as king, suggesting lessons for our own lives in terms of handling loss and working through the grieving process.
Thessalonians: Living Spirit Filled Lives - 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28
| Sun Jun 7 '09
David considers Paul’s closing remarks to the Thessalonians, explaining how the presence of the Spirit is critical to the life of the church.
Thessalonians: The Power of Hope - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
| Sun May 17 '09
David looks at how the power of hope overcomes fear of death and how we are to live with an eager expectation of Christ’s return & future rule.
Thessalonians: Growing Strong - 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
| Sun Apr 19 '09
David looks at Paul’s prayer written to the Thessalonians and explains how we too can develop a vibrant prayer life that results in an overflow of love & a strengthening of our hearts.
Thessalonians: Living Under Pressure - 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6
| Sun Apr 5 '09
David considers how the church in Thessalonica coped with the trials they were facing and looks at the lessons we can learn when we are living under pressure ourselves.
Thessalonians: Handling Difficulty - 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16
| Sun Mar 22 '09
The Transforming Power of God’s word: Changed forever. David shares why we can trust the Bible and how the Word of God is “at work in us who believe” bringing about lasting transformation.
Thessalonians: Becoming a Model Church - 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10
| Sun Mar 1 '09
The worship of idols was not only a first century challenge but also a 21st century one. David shows how we identify the idols that threaten to enslave us & how we turn from them to serve God.
Thessalonians: Advice to a Young Church - Acts 17:1-9
| Sun Feb 15 '09
Exploding into life. David explains how the truth about the resurrection was a key ingredient in the extraordinary growth of the young church in Thessalonica.
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2009 - Mark 1: 15-15, Acts 1:1-3
| Sun Feb 1 '09
Vision 2009. David shares how the kingdom of God is to bring transformation to every part of society and that we all have a part to play in this great mission.
The Power of the Cross: Jesus Forgives me - Exodus 11:4-8
| Sun Jan 18 '09
The cross sets us free! The third in a series of four sermons. Using the story the story of the Exodus, David shows how Jesus has set us free from slavery, punishment and evil. Exodus 12.
The Power of the Cross: Jesus Sets me Free -
| Sun Jan 11 '09
Cleansed by the blood of Jesus. The second in a series of four sermons. David explains how the death of Jesus has dealt with our guilt: The Cleansing Power of The Cross.
The Power of the Cross: Jesus Took my Punishment - Isaiah 52:13-53:12
| Sun Jan 4 '09
This is the scandal of the Cross: Jesus took our punishment on himself.
Walk across the room: Building Bridges to Transform Lives -
| Sun Nov 9 '08
In the second part of our series, David reminds us that God can use us best when we are reaching out to others and that we need to build bridges whenever we can.
Walk across the room: Changing People’s Lives Forever - 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
| Sun Nov 2 '08
In the first in a series of four sermons based on Bill Hybels’ book Walk Across the Room, David explains how we can share our faith effectively with others.
Stand Alone Talks: How Will Things Change - Acts 6:1-8
| Sun Oct 19 '08
The next phase. David explains how ChristChurch London needs to prepare for growth by releasing leaders, priortising prayer and taking new initiatives
Journey: Getting to the heart of ChristChurch London - Revelation 3:14-18
| Sun Oct 5 '08
Checking for a surge forward: Living red-hot lives for Jesus. David shares from his own story important moments that have shaped his life and therefore shaped the development of CCL encouraging us to live all out for God
Journey: What Qualities Does This Require From Us? - Exodus 35:1-36:6
| Sun Sep 28 '08
Checking our fuel levels: God has called us to build a church that is full of his presence in the centre of the city. David sets out the key qualities that are required from us as we prepare for the...
Journey: What Sort Of Church Will We Become? - Matthew 5:13-16
| Sun Sep 21 '08
Checking our destination: Shaping culture, changing lives and planting churches. David shares his heart and passion for the sort of church that we are to become.
Stand Alone Talks: Accomplishing Great Things for God - 1 Samuel 14:1-23
| Sun Jun 22 '08
Based on the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer, David uncovers crucial principles for a accomplishing great and exciting things for God.
The Patriarchs: Jacob, Passing the Promotion Test - Genesis 32:22-32
| Sun Jun 15 '08
The deceiver becomes Israel. David looks at some of the key lessons that God teaches us before promotion from the story of Jacob wrestling with God.
The Patriarchs: Jacob, Building Character Under Pressure - Genesis 29:1-30
| Sun Jun 1 '08
Character investment; a strategy for success. David sets out key principles from the life of Jacob, that enable us to develop a character of strength as we go through challenging circumstances
The Patriarchs: Jacob, Turning Life’s Tragedies into Triumphs - Genesis 27:1-30
| Sun May 18 '08
Life changing principles for transforming lives. David investigates the key factors for avoiding the tragedy that Isaac, Rebekah & Jacob brought upon themselves and each other.
The Patriarchs: Isaac, Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things - Genesis 26:1-22
| Sun Apr 13 '08
God’s promises enable us to accomplish extraordinary things in our lives. David sets out important lessons from the life of Isaac which show us how God’s words enable us to overcome the obstacles we face. Gen 26:1-22
The Patriarchs: Isaac, Handling Times of Change - Genesis 25:1-18
| Sun Mar 30 '08
Important principles for handling change. David uncovers key principles as Abraham hands on the baton of leadership to Isaac. Gen 25:1-18
Colossians: Distinctively Different - Colossians 4:7-18
| Sun Feb 24 '08
Surprising insights into the life of the early church. David explains how we are called to be distinctive in our model of leadership, relationships, and our approach to getting things done. Col 4:7-18
Colossians: Developing an Effective Prayer Life - Colossians 4:2-4
| Sun Feb 3 '08
Developing an exciting and dynamic prayer life. David looks at the powerful changes that come from devoting ourselves to prayer. Col 4:2-4
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2008 - Acts 6:1-7
| Sun Jan 27 '08
God desires a people who are full of the spirit, full of wisdom, and full of faith. David sets out the 2008 vision for growing ChristChurch through the next phase.
Colossians: Working for the Supremacy of Christ in Men and Women’s lives - Colossians 1:15-23
| Sun Nov 11 '07
The supremacy of Christ should affect everything we think and do. David unfolds some of the remarkable implications of Paul’s statement. Col 1:15-23″
Colossians: Shaping our Lives Around the Supremacy of Christ - Colossians 1:15-23
| Sun Nov 4 '07
The book of Colossians sets out a rich explanation for the supremacy of Christ. David explains how we can work for Christ as our supreme by being involved in and reaching out to society, whilst also serving in church.
Stand Alone Talks: Living a Life that Glorifies God - Isaiah 62:1-5
| Sun Oct 7 '07
Motivated by a love for his God and people, Isaiah put into action a plan to see Israel transformed, to display God’s glory to the world. On ChristChurch London’s 3rd anniversary, David explains how we too as a church are...
Stand Alone Talks: Gaining our Inheritance - Joshua 2:1-12
| Sun Sep 30 '07
Joshua was a man that God used to lead the nation of Israel into their inheritance. Dave explains how we too can fight for our inheritance; seek God for our inheritance; live for our inheritance, and resist compromise for our...
Colossians: What Really Matters - Colossians 1:1-8
| Sun Sep 16 '07
David Stroud teaches from the first chapter of Colossians, and what really matters in our walks with Jesus – faith, hope and love.
The Patriarchs: Abraham, Growing in Faith - Genesis 15:1-21
| Sun Jul 22 '07
Abraham handled his doubts by expressing them to God. David Stroud explains how patience and perseverance are key qualities for growing in faith.
Stand Alone Talks: Shaping Your Life Around God’s Great Plan - Acts 13:1-4
| Sun Jun 24 '07
God’s vision for the church is of being a people empowered by the Holy Spirit, who love the Bible and are going to the nations with anointed leadership, totally confident of their success. David Stroud teaches from Acts 13 and...
The Patriarchs: Developing Habits that God Rewards - Genesis 14: 13-22
| Sun Jun 10 '07
Abram was a man who developed godly habits and was used greatly by God. David Stroud explains how you can show grace to others, give time to worshipping God and learn to make wise decisions. Gen 14:1-22.
Stand Alone Talks: The Life You Have Always Wanted - John 2: 1-11
| Sun May 13 '07
Jesus invites you to enjoy a life of remarkable quality through a relationship with Him. David explains how you can enjoy this for yourself as he looks at the story of Jesus turning water into wine from John chapter 2.
The Patriarchs: Abraham, Making the Most of the Future - Genesis 12:1-3
| Sun Apr 22 '07
How should we plan for our future? Our lives must be caught up with God’s purposes for his people, which can lead us on a thrilling adventure as we play our part in God’s great plan. David Stroud teaches from...
Stand Alone Talks: God Wants to Use You - 1 Kings 17:7-15
| Sun Mar 25 '07
David Stroud invites us to live a life of faith, trusting God to supply our needs as learn to trust him and put his kingdom first. This sermon is taken from the story of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath...
Stand Alone Talks: How to Survive a Crisis - Psalm 4
| Sun Mar 18 '07
We all face crises in our lives from time to time. This talk draws practical lessons from a Psalm David wrote in difficult circumstances – what do we do when trouble comes and how should we respond?
Stand Alone Talks: The God who Pays Attention - Luke 21:1-4
| Sun Feb 11 '07
David Stroud teaches from Luke 21:1-4 and shows how God picks us out of the crowd, knows us inside out and straightens out our tangled lives.
Stand Alone Talks: Vision 2007 - Acts 19:8-11
| Sun Jan 28 '07
David Stroud uses the metaphor of mountain climbing to unpack the vision for ChristChurch London for the coming year. Dave looks at the church in Ephesus from Acts chapter 19 and draws parallels with our 21st century London context today.
Stand Alone Talks: Handling Pressure - Philippians 4:1-3
| Sun Nov 26 '06
David Stroud unpacks the expression ‘to rejoice in the Lord always’ and it’s practical application to our lives today. How do we stay joyful when pressure comes our way? This is a great talk to listen to if life is...
Stand Alone Talks: Staying Connected to God - Exodus 40:1-9
| Sun Nov 19 '06
We all have challenges in life – demands on our time and energies. How do we stay connected with God during those times? David Stroud takes us on a tour around the tabernacle from Exodus chapter 40 verses 1-9. The furniture...
Stand Alone Talks: Becoming all that we could be - Matthew 5:14-16
| Sun Oct 8 '06
David Stroud unpacks the church vision for the next year, talking about his personal calling to, and dreams for, London. Faith will be so important in our journeys with God, and David explains how his plans for us lead us...
Stand Alone Talks: Building God’s House in London - 1 Chronicles 29:1-9
| Sun Sep 24 '06
What does it take to build a vibrant God-glorifying church in London? David Stroud unpacks 1 Chronicles 29:1-9 and looks at Solomon’s building of the temple, and the principles we can apply to building church in 21st century London.
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