Christchurch Sermons

As we celebrate God's kindness in adding new members to our church family, Bob highlights from this text what it is we share in common in Gospel partnership.

After 40 years in ministry, most of those as Senior Pastor of Christchurch; Pete Greasley preaches for one last time as a pastor, retires from his responsibilities and commends the church to the grace of God.

We live in a dark world.  We see it on the news, we see it all around us. We see it on our feeds, and we even sense it within ourselves. But into this darkness, the light of Christ has shone. Listen in as Lewis Roderick continues our Autumn series through Jesus' I Ams with this message from John 8.

The human soul endlessly seeks out lasting satisfaction, just as our bodies hunger for daily bread, but only Jesus, who stunningly reveals himself as the bread of life can truly satisfy the hungry soul, because he fills us with himself.

No human has shaped history like Jesus Christ. But who is he? Through Autumn 2025 we'll be hearing Jesus' answer this question in his own words. Lewis Roderick begins our series with this message from John 4.

Paul writes from a Situation of personal weakness and affliction to the church in Corinth which he has had to severly correct. Yet he begins his letter with praise for the Father of mercies and God of all Comfort. Listen in as we hear from 2 Corinthians 1:3 About the Father's mercy and Comfort given to us in Christ.

Hannah understood that she couldn't help or save herself from her situation. In her prayer, she recognises it's only the grace of God that lifts her from her trauma and gives her everything. All because of Jesus. 

Continuing the spurgeonesque series of one-verse-sermons, our friend John Perry from Ammonford preached on the Redeemer who lives and the sure hope of bodily resurrection in the face of death from Job 19:25. Listen in!

Andrew Mathieson continues our summer series in honour of Charles Spurgeon with this message from Matthew 5: 8.

In honour of one of our heroes, Christchurch spends the Summer '25 in The Great Texts vol. 2: Sermons in honour of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Listen in as Lewis takes us to Matthew 13: 44; "What is the Kingdom of Heaven like, Jesus?" "The Kingdom of Heaven is treasure, grace, joy and love"

In the final part of Renewal in the Days of Unbelief, Bob shows us the power of prayer, Elijah's 'secret weapon' in God turning the hearts of sinners back to him.

From the heights of Mount Carmel to the valley of sorrow. Elijah, a man like us, was prone to discouragement and depression. Where might we turn when we find ourselves in a similar situation. In part 3 of Renewal in the Days of Unbelief, Lewis Roderick shows us the causes of Elijah's (and our) sorrows, and the promise of Christ's renewal.

After 30 years, why have so many people continued in the faith? Pete Greasley opens up Psalm 16 to help define 5 essential ways to live that make all the difference both in this life and the one to come.

Does your heart long to  know  the love of God again? Maybe it's been 'many days' since you last enjoyed the presence and joy of God in your own life. In 1 Kings 18 we witness the renewal of a people and notice what might be done to delight once again in the gospel. Lewis Roderick continues our series 'Renewal in the days of Unbelief'.

"There has never been a revival in a post-Christian, secular society. But every great new thing is unprecedented until it happens." Tim Keller   The story of Elijah is one renewal; personally, corporately, nationally. In times of unbelief, the God of life brings revival. But what is revival?   Over four weeks, we'll follow the prophet's steps and witness God's power to bring life where once there...

Christ is the Image of God, the one who is exalted above all powers and who reconciled us to the Father! Listen in as we hear about the preeminence of Christ and how he solved our greatest problem and fulfills our deepest needs from the Christ-Song in Colossians 1:15-20

On June 8 we welcomed back Bilge from Projeckt Istanbul. Listen in as he shares the good news of Jesus from Daniel 2, and shows us the missional impact of wise service.

Our God saves! Look what God has done! On June 1, Christchurch Newport celebrated baptisms and new life in Christ, we welcome Sammy Davies back to preach a joyful message from Ephesians 2.

Can the unknown God be known? That's the question Paul engaged in Athens, and the one on many hearts today. Studies tell us that we are living though a surprising cultural surge in spiritual interest and yet this alone does not lead to answers. In this message we listen in as the Apostle Paul shows how only Jesus can make known the unknown God.   Lewis Roderick preaches from Acts 17.

Many people seem indifferent, even hostile to Christ until a sudden crisis rocks their world and life's in the balance. The Philippian Jailor was staring death in the face when he was dramatically saved through hearing the gospel of our Lord Jesus.

What seems like an almost mundane encounter for the book of Acts, shows how God uses the simplest of conversations to change not only one person, but impact many. 

Research suggests that the UK is in the midst of a 'Quiet Revival' as young people (especially men) are returning to church.  What are we to make of this? And what is the difference between a Spiritual Awakening and salvation?  In this message, Lewis Roderick continues our series through the book of Acts.

We begin our limited series in Acts with the wonderful story of a man's healing, grace abounding to a man who received far more than he could ask for or imagine!

In this Easter morning message, we step into the awe-filled moments of Luke 24:1–12, where a group of grief stricken women discover the endless joy of Christ's empty tomb. Lewis Roderick preaches as we celebrate that Jesus is alive!