Selected Series.
Specials
From time to time we break from our sermon series and preach standalone messages. These range from seasonal events, to baptisms, baby dedications, vision talks, or hot topics. Here you can find a range of special talks from a selection of speakers.
Specials: Seven Words from the Cross -
| Fri Apr 6 '12
Drawing on Philip Greenslade’s ‘Voice from the Hills’, Tim uses the seven last words Jesus spoke from the cross to remind us of the meaning of Good Friday and what the events of that day teach us about God.
Specials: 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 the vision of ChristChurch London and give us a taste of what we can expect in 2012.
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Specials: 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 be put to rights.
Specials: The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32
| Sun Nov 27 '11
How does God feel about you? What kind of Father is he? This week was our baptism service, and Adrian spoke on Jesus’ most famous parable: the Prodigal Son.
Specials: 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 God is doing and everything we love about the city.
Specials: Rhys Scott: Farewell Message -
| Sun Aug 21 '11
This week we said a fond farewell to the Scott family, as they leave to plant a new church in Vancouver, Canada. Rhys preached a farewell message, reflecting on his time in London, and challenging us to continue as disciples, not losing our first love.
Specials: Tassels, Touches, and Transformed Lives - Mark 5:21-43
| Sun Jun 12 '11
Tim uses the story of the woman being healed by touching the tassels on Jesus’ robe to show that where faith in Him exists, one touch from Jesus can redeem our past and transform our future.
Believe and be Baptised: Interview with a recently baptised Christian.
Specials: A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady - Mark 5:21-43
| Sun Jun 12 '11
Tim takes us through the story of how a father’s faith is stretched to the limit by Jesus’ insistence on doing things at His Father’s pace.
Believe and be Baptised: Interview with a recently baptised Christian.
Specials: Easter Special - 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
| Sun Apr 24 '11
This week Matt Ellis looks at why Christianity hinges on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how the resurrection enables us to live new “risen lives” with him today.
Resurrection life link
Andy Tilsley’s thoughts on getting comfy this easter
Specials: 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.
Specials: 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.
Specials: 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.
Specials: 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.
Specials: 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 particularly highlighting to us for this year: being witnesses to the resurrection, being a community that loves one another, and being a community of disciples.
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Specials: 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
Specials: Rock and Roll Jesus -
| Sun Jun 13 '10
In this baptism service Adrian looks at how Jesus is portrayed in popular music.
Specials: Surely He was the Son of God - Matthew 27:27- 54
| Sun Apr 4 '10
On Easter Sunday, Simon Ash unpacks the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus, considering its relevance for today.
Specials: Waiting For Happiness - John 4
| Sun Mar 21 '10
Everybody wants to be happy. In this baptism service, Adrian explains how our desire for happiness comes from God and that ultimately only a relationship with Jesus can make us truly happy.
Specials: 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 is not to be missed!
Specials: The Pursuit (version 2) - Luke 1: 26-38
| Sun Dec 13 '09
In this second Christmas Carol Service, Adrian Holloway talks about what Jesus’ coming to earth as a baby means for us today.
Specials: The Pursuit (Version 1) - Luke 15: 11-32
| Sun Dec 6 '09
In the first of our Christmas Carol Services, Adrian Holloway explains how God lovingly pursues us through history.
Specials: 24, Can A Man Save The World In A Day - John 3:16
| Sun Oct 25 '09
Adrian shares about who Jesus was, and whether indeed he could save the world in a day, by drawing parallels with the hugely popular smash hit TV show, 24.
Specials: Lost, The Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32
| Sun Jun 28 '09
Adrian explores the TV mini-series LOST, a post-modern parable for our times. Can Jack, Sawyer or Kate make sense of it?
Specials: 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.
Specials: Easter, from Simon to Peter - Luke 22:54-62
| Sun Apr 12 '09
Looking at the life of the apostle Simon Peter to see how the change in him before and after the death of Jesus is evidence for the resurrection.
Specials: Most, The Bridge - 2 Corinthians 5:21
| Sun Mar 15 '09
Adrian preaches the gospel based on the Czech language Oscar nominated short film.
Specials: 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.
Specials: Carol Service 2, Emmanuel - Matthew 1:23
| Sun Dec 14 '08
At our second Carol Service, Adrian looks at God breaking into the lives of Mary, Joseph and the Shepherds.
Specials: Carol Service 1 - Luke 1:26-38
| Sun Dec 7 '08
Adrian investigates the true meaning of Christmas, using C S Lewis’ famous Narnia series.
Specials: Joy Despite Circumstances - Acts 16:16-40
| Sun Oct 26 '08
Based on the story of Paul and Silas singing for joy in a Philippian jail, Adrian explores the source and implications of Christian joy at our baptismal service.
Specials: 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
Specials: Friendship Evangelism - Luke 5:27-32
| Sun Jul 20 '08
Simon and Juliette look at the busy life of Jesus, how Levi reached out to his friends, and how we can apply today what we learn from their story
Specials: Christ’s Love Compels Us - 2 Corinthians 5:14
| Sun Jul 6 '08
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the priest and the levite journeyed home alone. Who are you journeying with?
Specials: The Attractiveness of Jesus - Matthew 11:28-30
| Thu Jun 26 '08
Adrian explores five reason why people are drawn to Jesus today at our baptism service
Specials: 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.
Specials: Living in Resurrection Power - John 11:17-44
| Sun May 11 '08
Adrian takes us through the resurrection of Lazarus, and shows us what Jesus really was like and his power to save us
Specials: Christlike to be Childlike - Matthew 18:1-9
| Sun Apr 27 '08
Adrian humorously explores ‘the humility of dependence’ from our baby dedication service
Specials: Cultivating your Relationship with God - Ephesians 1:3-14
| Sun Mar 23 '08
Jesus died and rose again to redeem a people for God. This body of people, the church, are one body, yet each has a personal and individual relationship with God. How does one grow a mature and intimate relationship with God?
Specials: The Most Important Question you’ll Ever Answer - Matthew 16:13-21
| Sun Mar 16 '08
An evangelistic talk at our baptismal service based on Peter’s confession of Christ at Caesarea Phillippi.
Specials: Five Reasons we Should Expect God to Heal Today - John 14:11-12
| Sun Mar 2 '08
A chain reference bible study on healing, highlighting the “according to your faith” principle on which Jesus seems to have operated.
Specials: 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.
Specials: Nothing is Impossible with God - Luke 1:37
| Sun Dec 16 '07
In our second evangelistic Carol Service message, Adrian draws upon Mr Blobby, Kylie Minogue and a Keifer Sutherland film to highlight four things which angels announced about the birth of Jesus in Luke’s gospel
Specials: A Love Gift from God at Christmas - 1 Timothy 1:15
| Sun Dec 9 '07
An evangelistic message from our first Carol Service from the most succinct Christmas text in the New Testament
Specials: I am the Resurrection and the Life - Matthew 28:2-7
| Sun Dec 2 '07
The story of Mary Magdalene’s discovery of the empty tomb and Jesus’ resurrection appearances to the disciples – re-packaged in an amusing way at our evangelistic baptism service.
Specials: Jesus Said, Come Follow Me - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
| Sun Oct 28 '07
In this evangelistic talk from our baptismal service, Adrian looks at the call of Jesus on the lives of his disciples.
Specials: 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 called to display Gods glory to our city.
Specials: 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 inheritance
Specials: This Grace of Giving - 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
| Sun Sep 23 '07
Adrian teaches us to test our approach to giving using the example of the church in Paul’s letter to the Corinthians
Specials: The Enabling Grace - 1 Corinthians 15:10
| Sun Sep 2 '07
How can we, like Paul, draw from God’s enabling grace, especially at times when we may feel as though we are not living the life that God fully intended for us.
Specials: Dancing Before the Lord - 2 Samuel 6
| Sun Jul 29 '07
Adrian Holloway teaches on the importance of celebration in our worship from 2 Samuel chapter 6. King David and Michal demonstrate two opposite and extreme views towards dancing. Adrian looks into how we can apply these views to our Sunday worship.
Specials: Prison Break - Romans 7:23-25
| Sun Jul 1 '07
Adrian Holloway preaches an evangelistic message at a baptismal service using the TV series Prison Break as an analogy for Christ breaking himself into the prison of our world to set us free. This is an invitation to join Jesus on a mass prison break.
Specials: 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 explains how you can shape your life around God’s great plan.
Specials: 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.
Specials: God’s Power For Life - Ephesians 1:15-23
| Sun Apr 8 '07
Paul teaches us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work in us. We weren’t designed to do life in our own strength! What implications does the resurrection have for us today? Listen to this Easter special to hear some really good news!
Specials: Should Christians Tithe? - Malachi 3
| Sun Apr 1 '07
The Old Testament teaches tithing, but Christ has abolished the law. So, how much should Christians give, and why is giving so important?
Specials: 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 in the book of Kings.
Specials: 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?
Specials: The Thief on the Cross - Luke 23:43
| Sun Mar 11 '07
Adrian Holloway speaks at our baptismal service about the thieves on the crosses either side of Jesus. Both have very different reactions to Jesus – what will our reactions to Jesus be?
Specials: Why Does God Heal Today? - Exodus 15:26
| Sun Mar 4 '07
Adrian Holloway looks at some of the questions surrounding the topic of God healing today. Why doesn’t everyone get healed? Why do we feel uncomfortable in healing meetings? Does God really heal today? If you’ve got questions about the topic of healing, you’ll want to listen to this talk.
Specials: Does God Heal Today? - James 5:16
| Sun Feb 25 '07
Was the gift of healing just something for the first century? If not, is God as willing to heal today as he was in the book of Acts? This talk tackles various objections to ‘gifts of healings’, (1 Corinthians 12-14), in operation in the church today.
Specials: 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.
Specials: 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.
Specials: Building an International Church - Ephesians 2:11-22
| Sun Jan 7 '07
One of the visions of ChristChurch London is “Going to the Nations.” How can we prepare ourselves for this, have Godly attitudes towards people from other cultures, and become a church that integrates people from other nations? Rhys Scott unpacks Ephesians 2:11-22 as we look at how we can reach people from all around the world.
Specials: Carol Service, The Gift - Luke 2:8-14
| Sun Dec 17 '06
Adrian Holloway speaks at the second of two carol services looking at the Gift of Love at Christmas time.
Specials: Carol Service, Love Is… - Luke 1:28-35
| Sun Dec 10 '06
Adrian Holloway speaks at one of our Christmas Carol Services on the gift of love at Christmas time.
Specials: The Cup of the Lord - Isaiah 51:17-52:3, Matthew 26:36-46
| Sun Dec 3 '06
Adrian Holloway talks about the ‘Cup of the Lord’ and looks at the burden that Jesus bore for our sins at the cross. This is a message given at one of our baptismal meetings and is applicable for those exploring some of what the Christian faith is all about.
Specials: 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 proving tough at the moment.
Specials: 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 in the tabernacle gives some surprising models for how we can stay connected with God and work at great relationships with Him.
Specials: Single in the City - 1 Corinthians 7:1-38
| Sun Nov 12 '06
Is my life on hold until I get married? Should I be looking for someone? Who? When? What does the Bible say about dating? Yes, it is the singleness talk! (And 1 Corinthians 7 takes a higher view of singleness than many Christians do!) If you are dating, looking for a potential spouse, or wondering whether singleness might be for you, you’ll want to listen to this talk!
Specials: Do you Want to be Free? - John 3:16
| Sun Oct 29 '06
Adrian Holloway speaks at one of our baptismal services, and describes humankind’s spiritual slavery without God, featuring a replica pre US Civil War slavery ball & chain! He explains why baptism, a public declaration of faith is so important in the Christian faith.
Specials: 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 to worship and celebration.
Specials: Money and Tithing - Malachi 3:8
| Sun Oct 1 '06
What should my attitude be to my money? What is tithing all about anyway? What’s the Bible’s approach to giving? The Bible talks about giving more than almost anything else, and Adrian Holloway unpacks Malachi chapter 3 as he looks at this important topic.
Specials: 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.
Specials: Celebration - Psalm 145:3
| Sun Jun 18 '06
If God is real, and we can have relationship with him, then that’s something to get excited about! Worship takes all sorts of shapes and sizes, but it most certainly includes celebration, passion and rejoicing. Rhys Scott looks at how we can express our worship joyfully and freely when we gather together.
Specials: Worship God’s Way - John 4:4-29
| Sun May 7 '06
Rhys Scott speaks on the subject of worship as he unpacks John 4 and the story of the woman at the well. Worship is about much more than the style of music or the songs used – Rhys’ teaching is meant to provoke us, and make us think again about this important topic in church life.