Looking at Ephesians 4:17 - 5:20St Giles Church

Continuing the series of talks on a Sunday evening looking at different books of the Bible, Graham and Sam reflect together on Ezekiel, and how we read prophetic books of the Bible.St Giles Church

Graham reflects on how the writer to the Ephesians is keen that the hearers of the letter are not deceived and settle for less than the full, technicoloured, awesome picture of who Jesus is. What does it mean to hold onto that picture and grow in maturity, love and unity. (Ephesians 4: 7-16)St Giles Church

Continuing our Sunday evening series on different books of the bible, Joanna and Graham turn to 1 Peter and its encouragement for us to have confidence in who we are in God in a challenging context.St Giles Church

Joanna continues exploring Paul's letter to the Ephesians, this week considering how we should live as those who have been called by God to know him and experience his transforming love (Ephesians 4: 1-6).St Giles Church

Continuing the series of talks in the Sunday evening service looking at different books of the bible, Sam and Graham reflect together on the book of Proverbs.St Giles Church

Joanna continues in our series reflecting on Paul's letter to the Ephesians (2:11 - 3:21). Through Christ the dividing walls of hostility are brought down. He is the God who can do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine!St Giles Church

This week we look at Ephesians 2: 1-12 - our God of Justice, our God of Mercy, our God of Grace. Emily helps us to consider what that means for us and how each of us can walk in step with Jesus in our lives.St Giles Church

At the start of a new series looking at different books of the bible, Mike talks through some key elements of Exodus, focusing on details that often don't get as much attention as the dramatic events, but which reveal eternal truths about God the father.St Giles Church

Joanna kicks off a new series looking at the book of Ephesians, inviting us to consider God's purpose and calling to us (Eph. 1).St Giles Church

Continuing the evening series on prayer, Emily looks at John 7: 37-39 and encourages us to pray a simple prayer that changes everything: Come, Holy Spirit.St Giles Church

Joanna gives us 7 reasons to celebrate the Holy Spirit coming at Pentecost, from today's reading Acts 2: 1-21St Giles Church

In the latest of our evening sermon series on prayer, Graham looks at examples of prayers of the bible - what they show us and what we can learn from them.St Giles Church

Continuing our Sunday evening series on prayer, Graham focuses this week on how we pray for others (1 Timothy 2: 1-7).St Giles Church

Joanna looks at the impact of Lydia, her heart for God and her response too hearing the good news of Jesus (Acts 16: 9-15). She asks us to consider how we each respond to the nudges of the Holy Spirit in our lives.St Giles Church

At our Sunday evening service, Ellen shares on hearing God's voice. John 10:27 - my sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they know me.St Giles Church

On the first Sunday after Easter Peter reflects on 1 Corinthians 15 and asks, 'does the truth of the Resurrection matter?'St Giles Church

As we celebrate on Easter Day Joanna and Che ask, how do we express the great news that Jesus is Alive?St Giles Church

On Palm Sunday Ellen speaks on what kind of king Jesus was - the humble, peace bringing, saving king who rode into Jerusalem.St Giles Church

Emily talks to us about how God can make a way where there seems to be no way (Exodus 14).St Giles Church

Reflecting on Exodus 12, Joanna considers how do we celebrate and remember all that was done for us in our journey to freedom.St Giles Church

Graham invites us to consider Moses and Aaron's obedience to God and the power of the Living God versus hard heartedness and the forces of evil (Exodus 7 v1-13).St Giles Church

The character of God revealed as he calls to Moses. We reflect on our reaction to God's calling and hear Collin's baptism testimony.St Giles Church

Joanna considers how does knowing we are in Christ, the victor, equip us in our battle against temptation and in the call to live holy lives. (Luke 4: 1-14)St Giles Church

Ellen helps us to think through what it means for Jesus to be Lord of all (Luke 6: 1-11)St Giles Church

Emily reflects on Luke 5:12-26, a passage that tells of Jesus's power to heal and to forgive.St Giles Church

Graham reflects on Jesus calling his first followers, ordinary people who he knew would make mistakes (Luke 5: 1-11). This speaks of the open invitation from Jesus to each of us to also follow him. Like Peter, we will sometimes fall short, but God knows us inside out and calls us to go on a journey with him.…

Joanna speaks on the gifts of the Holy Spirit in worship for the building up of the churchSt Giles Church

Graham speaks on why and how we share communion together, looking at 1 Corinthians 11: 17-33.St Giles Church

Excelling in the gift of giving as part of our worship - giving with our hands, hearts and heads.St Giles Church

This week Joanna considers a different part of worship and, reflecting on Psalm 149, asks us 'why do we sing'?St Giles Church

This week Joanna speaks about worship as a response, a privilege and a place of transformation.St Giles Church

As we continue to prepare for Jesus' coming using the prophets of the Old Testament, this week we look at Zephaniah. We consider the call to repent and remember who God is, and rejoice as we wait. (Zephaniah 3: 14-end)St Giles Church

As we continue to look at the wisdom of prophets from the Old Testament, this week we turn to Malachi and his encouragement to live lives that truly reflect God's goodness and mercy (Malachi 3: 1-4).St Giles Church

Through December we will look at the words and wisdom of prophets from the Old Testament. First we reflect upon the words of Jeremiah, the voice of judgement and of grace, of lament and of confidence in the faithfulness of God (Jeremiah 33: 14-16).St Giles Church

Joanna explores how Jesus enables us to draw close to God, reflecting on today's reading - Hebrews 10: 19-25.St Giles Church

In the final week of our short series on Colossians, Graham takes a look at God's vision for the love and peace of Christ in action, and transformed relationships. (Colossians 3:17 - 4:6)St Giles Church

This week, continuing our short series on the book of Colossians, Graham invites us to lift our eyes and our hearts to Jesus, to consider how we can make him the focus in our lives. Colossians 3: 1-17St Giles Church

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Graham starts a short series this week on Paul's letter to the church in Colosse. Looking at Colossians 1: 3-14, he encourages us to commit afresh to prayer and to look for signs of God's faith, hope and love in the week ahead.St Giles Church

In this harvest season, Joanna invites us to consider our response to the creator God who gives good gifts. Genesis 1: 26-31St Giles Church

Our current Sunday sermon series is looking at Growing Disciples, with compassion, confidence and courage. Week 3: Courage 1 Peter 3: 14-16St Giles Church

Our current Sunday sermon series is looking at Growing Disciples, with compassion, confidence and courage. Week 2: Confidence. Matthew 7: 24-27St Giles Church

Our current Sunday sermon series is looking at Growing Disciples, with compassion, confidence and courage. Week 1: Compassion. Matthew 9: 35-38St Giles Church

In the last week of our series looking at the work of the Holy Spirit, Joanna considers what Jesus says about the Spirit in John 14: 15-27. She reflects on his promise that the gift of the Holy Spirit is available to each one of us - to live in us, to be our counsellor, our helper, our guide.St Giles Church

In his first talk at St Giles, our new curate Graham reflects on Acts 11: 19-30, when Barnabas rejoices at the grace of God's work in building up the early church. He reminds us to continue to encourage one another in the same way, by sharing how the hand of the Lord is at work among us today.St Giles Church

On the morning that we joyfully celebrate Chloe and Daniel's baptisms, Joanna reflects on Acts 8: 26-40. She encourages us to ask the Holy Spirit to help us to understand God's word, so that we may discover more of Him and be equipped by the Spirit to share the good news about Jesus, that is for everyone.…

This week Joanna reflects on Acts 6: 1-7. She considers how the Holy Spirit leads us to an understanding of the role that God has called us to in the world and how we are empowered by the Spirit to fulfil that role for the glory of God.

Joanna looks at Acts 5: 1-11: how Peter's response to Ananias and Sapphira shows us that sin matters. She invites each of us to reflect on our own journey of discipleship, to pause and receive God's forgiveness; how is the the Holy Spirit is guiding us to be a holy people, at peace with one another and with God?…

Joanna reflects on the impact of Peter and John healing a man in Acts 3: 1-9, encouraging us to live ready, filled with the Holy Spirit, ready to pray, praise and proclaim.St Giles Church