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Up – In – Out
| Fri Mar 1 '13
The year is 2003. I was part of a television crew looking to expose a conman in Wales. It was exciting. I’ve always thought of myself as a character in a James Bond movie (I’ll leave you to guess which...
DNA: Pure - 1 Timothy 2:8-10; 5:1-2
| Sun Nov 6 '11
Genuine disciples should be pure in all of their relationships; respectful, appropriate and full of integrity. The first letter to Timothy lays out challenging guidelines for how we are to conduct ourselves as we relate to others in the church.
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...
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...
The World is your Oyster
| Wed Sep 14 '11
Having lived in London for some time, you quickly forget what it’s like to be a completely new arrival (it feels exciting/daunting and BIG). It’s almost as if the whole world was crammed into one city. As Samuel Johnson (a...
Riots. What on earth do we do?
| Tue Aug 9 '11
London is a mess. Like everyone else I’ve been shocked, saddened, angered, frustrated, watching so many images of violence, destruction, animosity and downright hatred. I was in Tottenham just before the riots broke out on Saturday, and you would never...
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: Fighting for Unity - Ephesians 3:14; Ephesians 4:6
| Sun Jun 19 '11
The word ‘university’ literally means ‘unity in diversity.’ This is a brilliant picture of what God wants for His church; a diverse people who are deeply united and closely knit. This week, we will look at Paul’s prayer for the...
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: One New Man - Ephesians 2:11-22
| Sun May 29 '11
The good news about Jesus breaks down division and mends broken relationships. This talk will look at how the gospel has overcome the divisions between Jew and Gentile, and man and God, making us into a family, and a dwelling...
LittleBig Church: Dead Men Walking - Ephesians 2:1-10
| Sun May 22 '11
Ephesians two opens with three vivid pictures of man’s predicament without God, and three ways in which the good news of Jesus meets our deepest needs.
LittleBig Church: The Head and the Body - Ephesians 1:15-23
| Sun May 15 '11
In the second week of our new series, Andy looks at Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church, considering what it means for us to be called the body of Christ.
Teach Us To Pray: A Hunger for God - Acts 13:1-5
| Sun May 1 '11
What is fasting? What does it achieve? Who should do it, and how? This final session in our prayer series will look at the purpose of fasting, as well as some guidelines for how to get the most out this...
Teach Us To Pray: Cry, Wait, Hope - Psalm 130
| Sun Mar 20 '11
Isn’t the church full of hypocrites? Why is life just so busy? Why hasn’t God answered that prayer? What is there in life to look forward to? And what on earth does any of that have to do with prayer?...
Guest Speakers: Baptism
| Sun Nov 28 '10
Amy is the Training Director of the Ravi Zacharias Trust and Director of Programmes for the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. She speaks at many universities, churches, and conferences, has written several books and lectures on Christian apologetics worldwide.
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...
The Worshipping Church: Worship in Truth - John 4
| Sun Jan 24 '10
To worship God we must first understand who God is. Rhys shows us how the revealed truth of scripture provides the fuel for our fires of worship.
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 Channel, His People - Ephesians 3:7-13
| Sun Sep 20 '09
Andy unpacks Ephesians 3 and God’s mission to bless the nations of the world through the church.
Guest Speakers: Love in All Seasons - Habakkuk 3:17-18
| Sun Jul 5 '09
Rob Parsons looks at both Habbakuk 3 and the story of the prostitute pouring ointment on the feet of Jesus. A brilliant look at love and commitment for our dedication meeting.
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: 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: Paul’s Crown - 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20
| Sun Mar 29 '09
Adrian shows us how this passage inspires us to a) love our people, b) understand our enemy, and c) anticipate the second coming of Christ.
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
Guest Speakers: The Grace of Giving - 2 Corinthians 8v1-15
| Sun Sep 14 '08
Terry Virgo speaks to us on how generous, sacrificial giving of our lives and resources is part of New Testament Church life.
Stand Alone Talks: 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...
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
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...
The Patriarchs: Abraham, Judgment and Salvation at Sodom - Genesis 19:1-29
| Sun Aug 19 '07
The story of God’s judgment of Sodom and rescue of Lot is a challenge to our culture in many ways. Will we see sin from God’s perspective, and will we choose to take responsibility for our lives in a way...
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...
Guest Speakers: Becoming a Member of the Body - Ephesians 4:1-16
| Sun May 20 '07
Guest Speaker Terry Virgo teaches from Ephesians chapter 4 and talks on building a New Testament church and how we can be part of it.
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...
Guest Speakers: Regaining Refreshing - Acts 3:17-26
| Sun Apr 15 '07
Being refreshed in God is not just a good idea, its mandatory for a vibrant Christian life. Tope Koleoso preaches from Acts chapter 3, and looks at the importance of receiving the Holy Spirit for the Christian today.
Guest Speakers: Extravagant Worship - John 12:1-8
| Sun Oct 22 '06
Greg Haslam looks at the story of Mary breaking the jar of ointment over Jesus’ feet, and what it tells us about extravagant worship and devotion to Jesus. Greg uses some great stories, and touches on how we should give...
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