Highgrove Church Talks

In his letter to the Colossians, Paul explains how we have been rescued from the dominion of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of the Son. But what then? As we introduce our new series, Tim Dobson asks how we can be ‘fruitful’ and ‘know’ God more’? LIFE TO THE FULL: A Worthy Life Tim Dobson Download

Ed Marsh recaps our The Way series, and looks at how we can make apprenticeship to Jesus a way of life. In this talk, Ed gives 3 questions for us to reflect on: ⁠Where and how do I most connect with God? How am I leaning into this? What are the practices I want to introduce or sharpen in my life that are appropriate to my personality and season of life? (Think small and realistic!) Are there any a...

In this standalone talk, Charmian uses the story of Joseph to look at the reality of reconciliation. Reconciliation Charmian Arevalo-Squire Download

Jesus’ invitation to apprenticeship was an invitation to come and do life together as part of the family of God. In this talk, Peter Hatton looks at how we can cultivate relationships that are marked by depth, vulnerability and a commitment to transformation. In this talk, Peter asks 3 questions for us to think about:  How committed are we to our life together? Which of the '…one another' say...

Being an apprentice of Jesus involves not just following but being sent, to ‘go and make [apprentices] of all nations’. Jesus sent His disciples to ‘do the stuff’ (e.g. Luke 9:1-2 and 13 ‘You give them something to eat’). Jesus evaluated their mission trips, He received progress reports. He challenged and encouraged them. In this talk, Rachel Clark asks what is the ‘stuff’ Jesus has for us today?...

Who are you becoming? We are all formed by a variety of somethings and someones. In this talk, Sam Charkham explores what some of these things might be, and asks what things can help us to become like Jesus. At the end of this talk, Sam asks 4 questions for us to think about:  ⁠Am I expectant that God will shape my character over the course of my life? ⁠What helpful practices am I already doi...

Jesus’ followers ate with Him, travelled with Him, asked him questions and got into challenging situations with Him. In the second talk of our ‘The Way’ series, Rob Scott-Cook looks at what it means to abide in Jesus and for Him to abide in us. At the end of this talk, Rob asks 3 questions for us to think about:  How can we allow the Holy Spirit to make Jesus’ presence more real to us? Reflec...

Ed Marsh talk introduces our new series, reflecting on Jesus’ invitation to be an apprentice. What did it look like then, and what does it look like today? At the end of this talk, Ed asks 4 questions for us to think about: What would you (honestly) say is the driving aim of your life? What are your top goals and priorities? As you look back on your life, who or what has had the greatest impact on...

Tim Dobson looks at how the Holy Spirit works in our lives today. PENTECOST SUNDAY 2025 Tim Dobson Download

Dave Mitchell looks at how being filled with the Holy Spirit enables us to live an empowered life. OUR CULTURE: Empowered Dave Mitchell Download

Tom Carter looks at why we should be expectant and what we should expect to see as we put God at the centre of our lives. OUR CULTURE: Expectant Tom Carter Download

Deborah Marsh explores what it means to be authentic as a church. OUR CULTURE: Authentic Deborah Marsh Download

Charli Williams introduces our new series, looking at what it means to be a welcoming church, and why this should be a priority for us. OUR CULTURE: Welcoming Charli Williams Download

Deborah Marsh concludes our two-week series on prophecy. PROPHECY: Test everything Deborah Marsh Download

Clare Thompson delivers the first talk in our two-week series on prophecy. PROPHECY: The water we swim in Clare Thompson Download

Naomi Clarke explores what happened at Easter and what it means to us today. WHO IS JESUS?: All hail King Jesus Naomi Clarke Download

On Palm Sunday, Ed Marsh continues our Who Is Jesus? Series by looking at Jesus’ final hours. In Matthew 27 we read how Barabbas, a guilty man, was released instead of Jesus, the only innocent man. What does this exchange mean for humanity and what does it mean for each of us personally?  WHO IS JESUS?: The Great Exchange Ed Marsh Download

Dave Mitchell continues our Who Is Jesus? series. WHO IS JESUS?: Prophet and provocateur Dave Mitchell Download

Mothering Sunday 2025 Jo Sinton-Hewitt Download

Rob Scott-Cook continues our Who Is Jesus? series. WHO IS JESUS?: Miracle Worker Rob Scott-Cook Download

Peter Hatton continues our Who Is Jesus? series. WHO IS JESUS?: A new Moses Peter Hatton Download

This series is based in Mathew’s gospel. A concern of the gospel is ‘Who do you say I am’? and the question of ‘Who is Jesus’ is  of utmost relevance today.   In this second talk of the series, Matt Smith looks at what it means for Jesus to be fully human and fully God. WHO IS JESUS? : Son of God Matt Smith Download

This series is based in Mathew’s gospel. A concern of the gospel is ‘Who do you say I am’? and the question of ‘Who is Jesus’ is  of utmost relevance today.   In this first talk of the series, Tim Dobson is joined by Keziah from the Woodlands Discipleship Year to look at how John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus. WHO IS JESUS? : Prepare the way of the Lord Tim Dobson and Keziah Dow...

This month, we are looking at stories of women in the Bible who shaped the course of human history by their faith, strength and courage. This series invites us to read their stories and be challenged and inspired into greater devotion towards the God they loved and served. In the third talk of the series, Charli Williams looks at the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and what we can learn from h...

This month, we are looking at stories of women in the Bible who shaped the course of human history by their faith, strength and courage. This series invites us to read their stories and be challenged and inspired into greater devotion towards the God they loved and served. In the third talk of the series, Rachel Noyce looks at the story of Mary and Martha. INFLUENCERS: Mary & Martha Rachel Noyce D...