Download the latest talks from across our five different services at Christ Church London. We love this city and are working for its cultural, social and spiritual renewal.
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Andy concludes our ‘Walking with God’ series by looking at our destination as followers of Jesus. Looking at the book of Revelation, we see how knowing where we’re heading in the future helps change our lives and journey in the present.Andy Tilsley
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This week, Joel teaches from the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19, looking at how our journey of faith leads through inevitable walls that invite us to experience God’s unconditional love, and his deep, inner transformation and healing.Joel Wade
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This week, Andy explores what it means to ‘walk by the Spirit’ (Gal 5:16) as we surrender to Jesus’ way of life. God fills every follower of Jesus with the Holy Spirit, who is the ultimate source of our transformation. Yet we also have a role to daily ‘keep in step’ with his presence to see this shape our everyday lives.…
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To start our autumn series, ‘Walking with God’, we begin by looking at our identity and calling as followers of Jesus. Catherine teaches from Ephesians 1, exploring how our truest identity shapes where and how we begin our journey of faith.Catherine Ishola
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This week Joel looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.Joel Wade
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This week Joel looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.Joel Wade
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This week Andy looks at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal of London.Andy Tilsley
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This week we celebrated Christ Church London turning 20! Andy reflected on our journey so far, and looked at what’s ahead as we establish our church around three core values: Presence, Formation, and Mission. Over the next few weeks, we’ll unpack what each of these age-old principles mean for us as we seek to follow Jesus together, for the renewal …
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This week, Raph looks at how the Psalms can inspire wonder.Raph Arthur
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Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Sadness of the Psalmist - Louisa Richards
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In this talk, Lou shares what we can learn from David’s lament in Psalm 6 as a model for dealing with our own sadness.Louisa Richards
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Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Community of the Psalmist - Grace Bolaji
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This week, Grace Bolaji teaches from Psalm 106, and looks at how the psalms direct us away from life alone to life together.Grace Bolaji
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This week Adnan teaches from Psalm 4, exploring how the psalms give us a way of transforming our experience of anger as the people of God.Adnan Khan
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Psalms: Seeking The God of All, in All of Life: The Sadness of the Psalmist - Natalie Powell
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This week Natalie teaches from Psalm 6, looking at how psalms of lament provide a healthy and biblical way for the people of God to process pain and sorrow.Natalie Powell
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Andy unpacks Psalm 107, which encourages ‘The redeemed of the Lord to tell their story.’ Why are so many of the psalms about the story of God’s people? What’s our story, and how should it shape our lives today? We look at the importance of remembering our story, and how through prayer we can resist the false narratives which swirl around us every d…
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New seasons are opportunities from God to use us in new ways but they can also be tricky to navigate. As Christ Church London enters into a new season, David considers lessons he has learnt which can be applied at both an individual level and for us as a church as whole.David Stroud
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Andy talks from 1 Corinthians 1 – a passage that was first preached at Christ Church London 20 years ago – and looks at two things which we hope will shape us as a church as we head into a new chapter. Andy explores the themes of weakness and holiness in Corinthians, and what it means for us as a church in the season ahead.…
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Duncan Campbell defines revival as a community saturated with the presence of God and the restoration of New Testament Christianity in times of decline. In this talk, Joel encourages us to have the faith that revival is possible in London, and that every person has a part to play.Joel Wade
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This week, Sarah Cobbold looks at how the psalms of King David were shaped by his own life and story, and how this leads us to bring our own stories – both the highs and lows – before God in prayer. We see how the psalms help us connect to the big story of God, and his presence in the midst of our human experiences.…
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This week, Anna looks at how the Psalms lead us to a life of honesty before God, others, and ourselves.Anna Kurkierewicz
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This week, Nathan introduces our new teaching series on the Books of Psalms. Starting from Psalm 1, we explore ‘The Way of the Psalmist’ and the invitation to a life of contemplation and meditation on God's words and works, living as ‘Trees of life’ that bless our world.Natan Mladin
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This week, Dave Benson from LICC wraps up our series in the Gospel of Luke by looking at the Road to Emmaus. In this story, Jesus’ journeys with two disciples through their disillusion and despair, and directs them on a different course of hope and salvation through his resurrected life. We explore how the story of Emmaus helps us identify how God …
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This week, Adnan looks at how the Ascension of Jesus shapes the way we encounter God’s presence today, and engage with his mission in the world.Adnan Khan
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In this talk, Andy looks at Jesus standing trial and interrogation before religious and political leaders.Andy Tilsley
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In this talk, Natalie explores the key factors that led to Jesus' betrayal and denial by two of his disciples, Judas and Peter. What caused these two to commit such actions? And how did it fit into God's saving plan?Natalie Powell
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As a church, we're delighted to partner with Compassion in their work to bring lasting change for children living in poverty. This week, Rob from Compassion speaks to us about God's heart for compassion, justice, and mercy.Rob Fowler
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In this talk, Lou looks at Jesus’ last meal with his disciples before his death, and its powerful symbolism that points us to his future Kingdom.Louisa Richards
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In this talk, Joel explores the powerful and intimate prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. What was Jesus asking for? And what was the will of the Father?Joel Wade
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In this talk, Andy examines how followers of Jesus can navigate the dark night of the soul. He explores what prayer is primarily for, and how we find hope in the midst of dark times.Andy Tilsley
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Natalie looks at the story of Jesus healing the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19 and talks about the lessons learnt from the Samaritan leper on vulnerability, faith, and gratitude.Natalie Powell
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Gift DayJoel Wade
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For our 2024 Gift Day, Adnan Khan looks at Jesus' teaching on Mammon from Luke 16:13. We unpack what Mammon is, how it opposes the abundant life God intends for us, and how our generosity as disciples resists Mammon's power.Adnan Khan
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For our 2024 Gift Day talk, Helen looks at the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, and how Elijah rebuilt the altar of God before pouring out a costly sacrifice upon it. We consider what is of worth to us, what we have bowed the knee to, and how we rebuild God's altar in our own lives while longing for Jesus to meet us through his Spirit with…
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For our 2024 Gift Day, Joel Wade unpacks the enigmatic parable known as the Shrewd Manager, and how stewardship and generosity are part of what it means to follow Jesus.Joel Wade
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Kenny Crawford continues our series on the gospel of Luke, diving deeper into the parable of The Running Father, more famously known as the parable of The Prodigal Son; an exploration of the depth of God's love, the heart of grace, and an invitation to follow Jesus' example.Kenny Crawford
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Catherine unpacks the story of the Ten Lepers, highlighting three key lessons we can learn: 1. A call to the marginalised, 2. A call to walk by faith, and 3. A call to have an attitude of gratitude.Catherine Ishola
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Christ Church London is embarking upon a significant new chapter. Andy, Joel, Helen, and Adnan recently sat down to talk through how things have been going, how God has been speaking to them, and the impact the transition is having on our services and church. Last week we shared Part 1. This is part 2 of the conversation. To find out more about wha…
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Prodigal SonNicole Lewis
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Lars Due-Christensen
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Christ Church London is embarking upon a significant new chapter. Andy, Joel, Helen, and Adnan recently sat down to talk through how things have been going, how God has been speaking to them, and the impact the transition is having on our services and church. To find out more about what's happening, head to christchurchlondon.org/new-chapter…
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Joel Wade continues through our series on Luke, unpacking the enigmatic parable known as the Shrewd Manager, and how stewardship and generosity are part of what it means to follow Jesus.Joel Wade
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In our series on the Gospel of Luke, Natalie Powell looks at Jesus' warnings about salvation in Luke 13:22-35 and explores what it means to "make every effort to enter through the narrow door" of God's kingdom.Christ Church London
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Joel Wade teaches from John's Gospel about Thomas and how Jesus' resurrection redeems our identities and lives.Joel Wade
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This week, we are reading from John’s Gospel, reminding us of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem while he was fully aware of his impending death. Yet in every step he takes to the cross, he takes in love for those he came to save.Christ Church London
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In our series on Lent through Luke, Natan Mladin looks at Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus the tax collector, and how his call to follow Jesus brims into a life of generosity and gratitude.Natan Mladin
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In our series on Lent through Luke, Andy Tilsley looks at Jesus' story of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31), and explores our attitude to money, those in need, and our very real need for relationship with Jesus.Andy Tilsley
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In our series on Lent through Luke, Adnan Khan looks at how Jesus calls his disciples to pray with confidence and humility, believing that God is good in character and hears our prayers not due to our merit but his mercy.Adnan Khan
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This week, we are reading from the Book of Galatians which reminds us of our call to live in the freedom and fruitfulness of God’s Spirit. We are reminded that Jesus has freed us from the curse of sin, and with that freedom we can now serve one another with humility and love.Christ Church London
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This week, we are reading from the words of John’s Gospel which remind us that Jesus is the ‘bread of life’, and that he alone has the ability to nourish us at the deepest level. It’s a reminder that our deepest hunger cannot be met by success or self-sufficiency. Nor can it be met by physical things because it’s a spiritual hunger for God.…
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Seb Lannuzel
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This week we are reading from the Book of Ephesians. The passage reminds us of things that steal the true joy that God desires for his people.Christ Church London
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