Tagged with: worship
First Love: Worship and the Spirit
| Sun Feb 11 '18
Jesus said that God was looking for people who would worship Him ‘in Spirit and truth.’ In the final talk of our series, Andy considers what it means to worship God in Spirit.
First Love: Worship and the Mind
| Sun Jan 28 '18
Scripture is full of encouragements to gaze upon God’s beauty. But what does this actually mean, and how do we do it? In this talk, Liam considers the role of our imagination in worship.
First Love: Worship and the Body
| Sun Jan 21 '18
The Hebrew Scriptures contain many words for worship, which involve our voices, arms, hands, and knees. In this talk, David looks at Psalm 95 and considers how we are to use our body in worship.
First Love: Worship and the Emotions
| Sun Jan 21 '18
Many of us assume either that worship is all about emotion, or that emotions should have no place in worship. In this talk, Lars considers how the Psalmist engaged his emotions in worship, and how we can do the same.
First Love: Worship and the Heart
| Mon Jan 8 '18
The Bible teaches that we were made to worship, and we find fullness of life when we give ourselves to our Creator. In the first talk of our new series, Jo Wells looks at Psalm 84 and considers what it...
David: The Worshipper - 2 Sam 6
| Sun Aug 13 '17
The Ark of the Covenant arrives in Jerusalem, and King David leads the people in singing and dancing. In this talk Elizabeth Oldfield looks at David’s passion for worship, considering what it can teach us about our own worship of...
Here We Are to Worship
| Fri May 26 '17
Sarah shares her passion for sung worship and what it’s like to be a part of the worship team at CCL. Being part of any team is a humbling experience. It’s a reminder that we cannot do many things by...
Getting to Know You: Noel Robinson
| Thu May 11 '17
We asked our worship leader, Rich, to catch up with his friend and mentor Noel Robinson before he joins us for our Empowered event at Love London Sunday. Here’s what happened… Mr Noel Robinson is in the house! How are...
Encounters with Jesus: Mary and Judas
| Sun Apr 30 '17
A feast is held in Jesus’ honour, and Mary marks the occasion with a costly act of worship. In this talk, we reflect on the different responses of Mary and Judas, and consider how Jesus offers us a cause worth...
Encounters with Jesus: Mary and Judas - John 12:1-11
| Sun Apr 30 '17
A feast is held in Jesus’ honour, and Mary marks the occasion with a costly act of worship. In this talk, we reflect on the different responses of Mary and Judas, and consider how Jesus offers us a cause worth...
Encounters with Jesus: Mary - John 12:1-11
| Sun Apr 30 '17
A feast is held in Jesus’ honour, and Mary marks the occasion with a costly act of worship. In this talk, Hannah looks at the example of Mary and we consider how Jesus offers us a cause worth living for...
Pockets of Peace
| Fri Jan 13 '17
There I am, stood on the edge of a cliff, feeling the gentle hug of the wind and watching the crystal blue sea crash against the rocks. As I take in the beauty of the scene unfolding before me I’m...
Wednesday: Showdown in the Temple
| Wed Mar 23 '16
‘Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the Lord returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes. Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has...
Guest Speakers: Palm Sunday
| Sun Mar 20 '16
As we celebrate Palm Sunday, Andy Crouch looks at four snapshots from Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Through the stories of the king, the image, the pennies and the jar, we learn lessons about worship, power, and what it means to...
A Change to the Team: Farewell Sam Parker
| Mon Feb 8 '16
As many of you will know, after four and a half years of leading our worship team, Sam Parker has decided that it is time for him to move on to a new and exciting chapter of his journey. Sam...
Joshua: The Fall of Jericho
| Sun Jan 31 '16
As the people face their first major battle, God instructs them to overcome by slightly unusual means! This talk looks at how we can trust God, even if His methods seem foolish, and how faith, worship and prayer strengthen us...
Multiplicity: Corinth – An Empowered Church
| Sun Nov 8 '15
Church should be a place where worshippers can experience God and be empowered by him for all of life. But it should also be a place where seekers can explore faith in a safe and accessible way. In this talk, David...
Striking the Right Chord
| Tue Sep 15 '15
There’s a running joke that I often hear (mostly from friends) which goes something along the lines of, “to be a worship leader, you only need to know 4 chords on the guitar”. If I’m honest, like many jokes it’s...
Simplify: Simplify your Life - Luke 10:38-4
| Sun Apr 12 '15
Life is busy. There are always things vying for our time and attention and many of us feel like ‘stressed and busy’ is our default state of mind. This first talk in our new series looks at Jesus’ instructions to...
The Sounds of ChristChurch London
| Mon Mar 16 '15
One of the things that I’m really passionate about as a worshipper and a worship leader is hearing fresh expressions of faith and love for God being put into words and into melodies. At ChristChurch London, I know many people...
Daily Prayer
| Tue Mar 3 '15
As I approached my sabbatical last summer I was eager to find a fresh approach to my devotional life. It was not that what I was doing wasn’t working for me but rather that I wanted to take full advantage...
Christmas Prayer
| Mon Dec 15 '14
‘To us a child is born, and he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.’ (Isaiah 9:6) Wonderful Counsellor, who orders all things by his wisdom. We ask that you would draw close to us...
Momentum 2014
| Mon Sep 1 '14
Momentum: /məˈmɛntəm/ noun: The quantity of motion of a moving body, (or a 5 day Christian festival put on for students, 20s and 30s, depending on which definition you use). The aim of the festival, run by Soul Survivor, is...
Songs in the Key of LIfe: Worship - Psalm 95
| Sun Jan 19 '14
Worship is a universal human impulse. All of us are worshippers of something or someone. In this third week of our series, David Stroud looks at Psalm 95 and considers how we can channel our desire and passion to its...
Of Walking, Wonder and Worship
| Fri Jan 17 '14
There are times when you just have to stop and say…WOW! But those truly awe inspiring moments are few and far between. They’re those moments when your heart skips a beat, your soul sings and your spirits lift. They’re the...
Songs in the Key of Life
| Fri Jan 3 '14
Welcome to 2014! I don’t know how you approach a New Year. Many people like to start out by drawing up a list of habits they want to cultivate; what they will force themselves to eat (usually green items) and...
Nehemiah: Nehemiah 12:27-47
| Sun Dec 1 '13
Nehemiah 12 paints the picture of a city that is teeming with life as musicians use their skills and passions to create a sound that echoes far and wide. In the penultimate week of our Nehemiah series, Liam Thatcher looks...
Nehemiah: Nehemiah 8:1-12
| Sun Nov 3 '13
Ezra stands up before the people and reads from the book of the law, causing the people to celebrate and worship. In the eighth week of our Nehemiah series, David looks at the central importance of the word of God...
Soul Food: Singing
| Sun May 5 '13
Singing matters to God, so much so that the Bible includes a whole songbook. In the final week of our Soul Food series Barry Catlett will look at the importance of worship and how learning to worship God glorifies Him...
Cross Roads: Luke 14:25-33
| Sun Mar 17 '13
Following Jesus is a difficult decision, not to be taken lightly. It’s like building a tower, fighting a war and taking up your cross. This week, Liam looks at Jesus’ challenging words about what it takes to follow him.
Global Cities: Friday Session 1: Knowing and Seeing God - John 17
| Fri Nov 30 '12
What is eternal life? How do we know God, and how does our knowledge lead us to worship? In this talk, Liam Thatcher looks at Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and considers the awesome invitation to see and savour Christ. Click here...
Theology_Matters_Revelation: The Lamb and the Throne - Revelation 4-5
| Sun Jun 24 '12
John’s first glimpse into heaven is a dazzling picture: strange creatures, precious jewels, and a dramatic scene with thousands of worshippers. Here we look at the Lamb on the Throne in Revelation 4 and 5, learn to interpret the symbols...
DNA: Devoted - Philippians 2:1-18
| Sun Oct 2 '11
What does it mean to be devoted to Christ? In this talk, Andy Tilsley will unpack Paul’s song in Philippians 2, looking at the character of Jesus, and the kind of attitudes disciples should seek to develop in their own...
LittleBig Church: Slaves and Masters - Ephesians 6:5-9
| Sun Jul 17 '11
In Ephesians 6, Paul gives us some principles for how we should approach our work. He offers a carrot and a stick – an incentive and a warning – in order to motivate us to work in a way that...
LittleBig Church: Brand New You - Ephesians 4:17-32; Ephesians 5:2
| Sun Jul 3 '11
Many of us want to change, putting our old habits behind us, but we just don’t know how. In this week’s talk, Liam looks at Paul’s strategy for how to break old habits, and live a life of love that...
Teach Us To Pray: Pray Without Ceasing - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
| Sun Apr 10 '11
This week Andy Tilsley continued our prayer series, by speaking about the need for us to pray continually.
Guest Speakers: Four Hidden Themes in the Life of a Culture Maker
| Sun Mar 27 '11
This week our guest speaker Andy Crouch looked at four themes that feature in the life of culture makers; people who are fully alive.
Teach Us To Pray: Wicked Man, Willing God - Luke 18:1-8
| Sun Mar 6 '11
This week we launched a new series on prayer by looking at the parable of the widow and the wicked judge in Luke 18, considering how the character of God motivates us to pray.
