Christchurch Sermons

To boast in something means "to glory, trust, rejoice, revel in something. It is to live for it. The object of our boast fills our horizons, engrosses our attention, and absorbs our time and energy. In a word, our 'glory is our obsession."  John Stott. As we conclude our series through Paul's letter to the Galatians, we as how Paul was able to make a means of Roman execution his boast; and how gra...

What does true spirituality look like? Probably not what we think. The apostle Paul shows us that how we care for the weak and broken is the true test of being genuinely spiritual.

A Christian is not someone who holds to a confession of faith alone, but has a dynamic relationship with God through the Spirit who dwells within. But what does it mean to relate to him? In this message from Galatians 5: 16-26, Lewis Roderick shows us what it means to walk by the Spirit, and why self-crucifixion is the way to life.

Leadership is essential in church life. In the few short years since Paul had left the area, the Galatians had lost their way through the influence of false teachers. How can a church future proof-itself from this happening to them? In this message from Galatians 5: 1 - 15, Lewis Roderick contrasts the Galatians false teachers with Paul's Gospel-ministry.

The Gospel means Jesus has set believers free from enslavement to trying to achieve righteousness under the law. In this text, Paul argues from the law that the law defends the Gospel of faith alone.

"Christ became like us, so that we might become like him." Sonship. It's the reason behind it all. Why did God call Abraham, give his law, send his Son? Why did Jesus become a curse, pardon our sins, justify his people? In order that we, rebel sinners, might become his sons and heirs. It's staggering grace. And it's Paul's theme as we return to Galatians 4: 1 - 20. Listen in as Lewis Roderick take...

Bob looks at how Paul responds to those threatening the assurance of the Galatian Christians. We dive deep into the history of salvation and discover how God preaches the same gospel to the Galatians as he promised to Abraham; it's only ever been about faith in Christ alone!

The idea of Christ being cursed by God is unsettling. How is it possible that the only one who loved God with his whole heart would become a curse? And yet, in Galatians 3: 10 - 14, this is what the Apostle Paul says happened,  Christ became a curse for us. Listen in as Lewis Roderick shows us the reason why.

"Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law of by believing with faith?" Paul asks. But it prompts a question ' What does it mean to receive the Spirit?' In   this message from Galatians 3: 1-5, Lewis Roderick shows us how the Spirit makes the gospel personal.

Pete Greasley shows how the law was never meant to save us, but only point us to Jesus and find our justification in Him alone.

How does a person get right with our Creator? That's the question that preoccupies Paul's mind as we arrive at Galatians 2: 15 - 21. In this first of two weeks in these verses, Lewis Roderick shows us what the answer isn't , and what the answer  is .

Why would Paul recount the moment he opposed Peter to his face? Because the gospel of Christ alone was at stake. It's a repeating theme; every generation will know the pull toward 'gospel addition'. It was true in Galatia, it was true for Luther. And it was true as Christchurch began in 1995. In this message, Pete Greasley shares the story of our origins as we continue in Galatians.

How can we know the gospel is true? And beyond that, how can we know if we've truly encountered its power in our lives? As we return to Galatia, Lewis Roderick unpacks Paul's origin story and defence of the true gospel.

September 2025 will mark Christchurch Newport's 30th birthday. As we begin this anniversary year, Lewis Roderick begins a new series in Paul's letter to the Galatians and tells the story of the gospel among us as a church.

Many father are wonderful. Some are not. In this message from Isaiah 9, Lewis Roderick shows us how the everlasting fatherhood of Jesus can heal our father wounds and restore that which is broken within us.

Jesus is the Mighty God who becomes the Most Lowly one to save sinners.

To a people without hope, the Prophet Isaiah spoke a promise; that a Virgin would conceive and bear a child. And he would be called; Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This child would bring light into the darkness and hope to the world. And 700 years later, Jesus was born.  Christchurch Newport is delighted to welcome Steve Robinson of Cornerstone Liverpool to p...

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Nothing more to be done.

In the second part of our series, Bob looks at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ prophesied 700 years beforehand and its transforming effect on a sinner saved by the blood of the lamb.

Kingdom, Cross and Grace. This is the gospel is three words. As we begin our Whole Gospel series, Lewis Roderick takes us to Matthew 4 and shows us the beauty of the gospel of the Kingdom.

Peace be with you Reformation Sunday 2024 As Christians around the world remember the moment Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the door of Wittenberg Castle, Christchurch welcomes Reuben Hunter to preach Christ's promise of peace.

"Forgiveness. Can you imagine?" The frequency of the sin. The magnitude of the hurt. The cultural discouragement. For these reasons, forgiveness is one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life. Listen again as Lewis Roderick concludes our series Life Together series with this message about forgiveness:  What  it is, Why we often can't, and how we can.

In many ways we can misunderstand this text. Jesus knows there will be sinful relational conflicts in the church and provides a grace based, love focussed way of working through them for our good and his glory.

How should the church respond when a believer wanders away? In a hyper-individualised world, what does it mean to follow Christ's example and pursue those that go astray? Lewis Roderick preaches as we continue to consider Christ's vision for life together with this well-known parable from verses Matthew 18: 10-14.

As we celebrate Harvest, we welcome our dear friend, Jonathan Thomas to preach 2 Corinthians 8 and show us how the gospel of Christ's poverty inspires a heart of mercy among his people.