Christ Church Hemel sermons

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Mark 2:1-12 Key points: (08:32) Jesus’ priority is to forgive our greatest problem: our sin (14:01) Jesus proves he has authority to forgive by healing the paralysed man Discover why Jesus prioritised forgiveness over healing in Mark 2:1–12. This sermon explores the paralysed man, Jesus’ authority to forgive sins, the evidence of his identity, and why his offer of...

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 15:1-13 Key points: (05:05) Bear with the weak, because Christ didn’t please himself (Romans 15:1–6) (13:04) Welcome one another, because Christ’s welcome has always been the plan (Romans 15:7–13) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 15:1-13 — Welcomed first. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter Key points: (00:00) 1 Peter Review (with Q&A) (18:43) Stand firm in Grace (21:12) Remember who you are (27:11) Remember where you are going (37:16) Chapter 2:16 says “live as God’s slaves”. That doesn’t sound like freedom—can you expand? (39:10) How can I explain the Bible’s statement that women are the weaker partner? (40:54) What does it mean not to give...

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Job 8 Key points: (00:00) True about God, Cruel to Job (Job 8) (05:43) Bildad starts with the truth... (08:04) He runs it backwards... (09:50) and crushes the innocent Listen to Dave Couch on Job 8 — True to God, Cruel to Job. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 5 Key points: (00:00) Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter 5) (08:20) Elders - Be shepherds (14:43) All of Us - Clothe Ourselves with Humility (23:31) Everyone - Stand Firm Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 5. Learn how Christians stand firm in suffering, resist the devil, and trust Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Key points: (00:00) Praying for boldness (Acts 4:23-31) (02:32) The church's instinct: united prayer (04:12) God's character: Unstoppable work, word and will (10:05) The request: boldness over safety (16:49) God's answer: Spirit-empowered boldness Listen to Sam Buckley on Acts 4:23-31 — Praying for boldness. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in H...

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 4 Key points: (00:00) Arm. Build. Commit. (1 Peter 4) (08:30) Arm yourself with Christ’s mind towards suffering (1 Peter 4:1–6) (15:55) Build the community the fire will test (1 Peter 4:7–16) (30:54) Commit yourself to the faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:17–19) Arm. Build. Commit.: a sermon on 1 Peter 4 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 14 June 20...

Preacher: Pete Killingley AI and the Bible: an evening at Christ Church Hemel by Pete Killingley on 11 June 2026

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Key points: (00:00) Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord (1 Peter 3:8-22) (08:31) Live high-vis lives for Jesus (19:18) Don’t fear people; revere Christ (24:52) Revere Christ because of who he is Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord: a sermon on 1 Peter 3:8-22 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on 7 June 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 14 Key points: (00:00) Welcome them (Romans 14) (08:40) To not welcome means both parties are failing their Master (Romans 14:1–6) (13:58) Christ purchased his lordship, and that changes everything (Romans 14:7–12) (19:15) Welcome the one he died for (Romans 14:13–23) Welcome them: a sermon on Romans 14 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 7 June...

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Key points: (00:00) Living high-vis at home (1 Peter 3:1-7) (12:22) Living High-Vis at Home Means Winning Over for Jesus (18:45) Living High-Vis at Home Means Living Like Jesus (26:04) Living High-Vis at Home Means Respecting Your Wife as an Equal Heir Living high-vis at home: a sermon on 1 Peter 3:1-7 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on...

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:9-13:14 Key points: (06:26) Love without a mask hates evil and shows it (12:9-13) (10:54) Love without a mask overcomes evil with good everywhere (12:14-13:7) Love without a mask only flows from Christ (13:8-14) Love without a mask: a sermon on Romans 12:9-13:14 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 31 May 2026

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 2 Key points: (00:00) Refuge (Ruth 2) (09:41) Questioning God's Kindness (14:28) Experiencing God's Kindness (30:30) Trusting God's Kindness Refuge: a sermon on Ruth 2 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Ed Neill on 23 May 2026

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 3 Key points: (00:00) Rest (Ruth 3) (08:07) Longing for rest (13:17) Seeking a redeemer (23:23) Waiting for rest Rest: a sermon on Ruth 3 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Ed Neill on 23 May 2026

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 1 Key points: (00:00) Return (Ruth 1) (14:08) Elimelech - Run (22:09) Naomi - Return (28:30) Ruth - Rely Return: a sermon on Ruth 1 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Ed Neill on 22 May 2026

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Key points: (00:00) Live high-vis lives (1 Peter 2:11-25) (11:55) Abstain from sinful desires (14:04) Live visibly good lives (18:53) Submission to authorities (29:42) Submission at work (34:47) Christ the example Live high-vis lives: a sermon on 1 Peter 2:11-25 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on 17 May 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:1-8 Key points: (00:00) The altar that moves (Romans 12:1-8) (06:15) Mercy calls for whole-life sacrifice (14:42) Whole-life sacrifice requires sober self-knowledge (17:13) Sober self-knowledge is exercised in gifted community The altar that moves: a sermon on Romans 12:1-8 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 17 May 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Key points: (00:00) Rejected by humans, precious to God (1 Peter 2:4-10) (07:45) The Stone Gives You an Identity (v4-5) (14:38) The Stone Divides the World (v6-8) (22:39) The Stone Forms a People (v9-10) Reject by humans, precious to God: a sermon on 1 Peter 2:4-10 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 10 May 2026

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Key points: (00:00) Living the Family Likeness (1 Peter 1:13-2:3) (09:03) A Family That Looks Forward (15:31) A Family That Looks Up (26:16) A Family That Looks Back (35:52) A Family That Loves Deeply (39:32) A Family That Grows by the Word Living the Family Likeness: a sermon on 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on 3...

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 11 Key points: (00:00) The mystery revealed (Romans 11) (09:04) God Has Not Rejected Israel (Romans 11:1-10) (13:23) Israel’s Stumbling Serves the Strategy (Romans 13:23) (22:15) The Mystery Resolves in Worship (Romans 11:25-36) The mystery revealed: a sermon on Romans 11 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 3 May 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Isaiah 49 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1vk7cxXLoloU7AvTpx38yjZvL7o5UBkxz Key points: (00:00) Isaiah 49 (02:23) Recap of Isaiah 40-48 (17:36) Reading Isaiah 49 (33:41) Who is the Servant? (45:06) Application Isaiah 49: a sermon on Isaiah 49 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 29 April 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 10 Key points: (00:00) The loyalist's prayer (Romans 10) (05:52) Paul’s Prayer: Salvation for Israel (10:02) Paul’s Mission: The Gospel is the New Covenant Word for All (18:13) Israel’s Rejection: Part of God’s Jealousy Strategy The loyalist's prayer: a sermon on Romans 10 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 27 April 2026

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Key points: (00:00) Solid gold reasons for joy (1 Peter 1:3-12) (10:07) Joy in Our Future Inheritance (24:41) Joy Even in Suffering (34:14) Joy in Our Gospel Privilege Solid Gold Reasons for Joy: a sermon on 1 Peter 1:3-12 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on 26 April 2026

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Key points: (10:37) Exiles - you are not home (17:49) Elect - you belong to God Elect exiles: a sermon on 1 Peter 1:1-2 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Sam Buckley on 19 April 2026

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 9 Key points: (00:00) The work of God (Romans 9) (09:03) The prayer Paul can't quite pray (Romans 9:1-5) (13:32) God's choice was always mercy, not ethnicity (Romans 9:6-29) (21:58) Israel stumbled over the stone God laid (Romans 9:30-33) The work of God: a sermon on Romans 9 preached at Christ Church Hemel by Dave Couch on 19 April 2026