Blackpool Church - Talk Archive

In this talk from our Generosity Project series, Andy looks at 1 Kings 17. It's a story about a dry brook, a starving widow, and an unexpected request. conversation invites us to step over the awkwardness line together. We want to see what happens when a community backs each other. Join us Sundays at 11am + 6pm. Doors open 30mins before for ☕️. https//:www.facebook.com/blackpool.church https/...

What do weeds, awkward phone calls, and a guy falling out of a window have in common? In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Sam looks at Acts 20. Instead of letting frustration win, this conversation invites us to find our particular purpose. When you know why you're doing something, you don't quit. You keep going. Join us Sundays at 11am + 6pm. Doors open 30mins before for ☕️.htt...

We often feel like we're stuck in a giant waiting room. We watch life pass by while we wait for a perfect sign. It's exhausting. We want clear direction. In this talk from our Bigger and Bolder series, Andy looks at Acts 17. He shows how St. Paul navigated a city full of distractions but stayed completely on track. It turns out that clarity doesn't come from looking inward. It comes fr...

We love to feel in control of our lives. But life rarely stays inside the neat boxes we build for it. We struggle to accept people who are different. We let our past experiences lock us into rigid mindsets. In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Ffion looks at Acts 10. She breaks down the strange story of Peter, Cornelius, and a vision that flipped the early church upside down. Instead of s...

We love being completely certain. It feels good to have your lists sorted and your opinions firmly locked down. But keeping score gets exhausting. Living with a checklist for everyone else leaves us tired and isolated. In this talk, Jack looks at Acts chapter 9. He tracks the story of Saul, a religious elite who had his life completely flipped upside down on a dirt road. He wasn't looking to c...

We hate losing control. Letting someone truly love us feels terrifying. We build high walls to stay safe. In this talk from our Acts series, Steven looks at Acts chapter 2. Peter stands up to give the very first church sermon. The crowd is waiting for a massive shift. They get something completely unexpected. Instead of staying safe and isolated, this conversation invites us to accept an unconvent...

We all know the sting of a letdown. Even the best people in our lives can leave us feeling isolated and alone. In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Steve looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit. Instead of carrying the weight alone, this conversation invites us to find comfort and guidance in a God who speaks our name. Join us Sundays at 11am + 6pm. Doors open 30mins before for ☕️. https...

We spend so much time worrying if we're doing enough. It's exhausting to constantly try to earn everyone's approval. Life can feel like an endless checklist of things to fix, debts to pay, and people to please. It leaves us tired and lonely. In this talk from our Bigger x Bolder series, Heather looks at Acts 1:1-11. She talks about the moment Jesus left and explains why his departure i...

We all try to build a life that feels secure. We put our jobs, our partners, or our ambitions on the top shelf of our lives. Then we wonder why the pressure feels so heavy. We expect regular people to give us what only God can provide. In this talk, guest speaker Pastor Jonathan Smith looks at Mark chapter 8 and Peter's very honest mistake. Peter tried to correct Jesus because he wanted the Me...

It is easy to write off the church. We have all seen the bad examples. In this talk from our We Believe series, Andy looks at 1 Corinthians 12. He unpacks the history of the Nicene Creed and what it means to be united, unique, universal, and unstoppable. Instead of flying solo, this conversation invites us to see the purpose in gathering together. We are called to live differently but a Christian...

Thinking about the afterlife can feel heavy. It brings up big questions and real worries about the people we love. In this Q&A from our We Believe series , Andy and Sam answer your questions about heaven and hell. They look at the promises of Jesus and the reality of a new creation. Instead of fear and confusion, this conversation invites us to see the hope of eternal life and the urgent beaut...

We all crave genuine connection. But sitting at a crowded table can still feel lonely. In this talk from our We Believe series, Tom looks at 1 Corinthians 11. Instead of keeping faith as an isolated routine, this conversation invites us to see communion as a way to find hope, remember grace, and discover true belonging. Join us Sundays at 11am + 6pm. Doors open 30mins before for☕️. https//:www.fa...

Running away can feel like the only option when life gets heavy. It might bring a moment of peace, but it doesn't actually fix the root of the problem. In this talk LJ looks at Luke 24 and the famous road to Emmaus. She shares how two disciples walked away from their problems only to find their perspective completely flipped by a stranger. Join us Sundays at 11am + 6pm. Doors open 30mins befor...

We naturally assume tomorrow will look exactly like yesterday. It feels safe to stay on autopilot and expect zero surprises. In this talk, Andy looks at Matthew 28. He talks about a violent earthquake, a blinding angel, and an empty tomb that ruined the status quo forever. Instead of expecting your future to repeat your past, this conversation invites us to believe that radical change is actually...

Anxiety feels like a box of random IKEA parts without the instructions. You're left staring at the mess and wondering how to build a peaceful life. In this talk, Andy looks at Philippians 4. Paul wrote this famous letter from a dark prison cell. He wasn't sitting on a beach with a green smoothie. He was in chains. Yet he tells us not to be anxious about anything. It sounds impossible. It s...

We hate being wrong. It bruises our ego and makes us defensive. In this talk from our One Last Thing series , John looks at John 15 and 16. He talks about the Holy Spirit acting as our advocate. We learn about three things the world gets wrong: sin, righteousness, and judgment. Instead of fearing conviction, this conversation invites us to see that being proved wrong by a good God leads to freedom...

In this talk from our latest series, Andy looks at John 15. He talks about the "cosmos" and why the world’s system isn't a fan of Jesus. We aren't called to build a wooden box on a pole to escape. We are called to be like boats. A boat is made for the water. It only has a problem when the water gets inside. Instead of waiting for the "perfect" time to follow Jesus, this...

It’s easy to look at life and see a list of problems. It’s much harder to believe things can actually change. In this talk, Archie Coates looks at Numbers 13 and the story of the Promised Land. He explores why two people can look at the same situation and see two completely different realities. Instead of focusing on the barriers, this conversation invites us to see what’s possible with God. Join...

Picking a path is exhausting. We’re terrified of missing out or wasting years on the wrong thing. It's enough to make anyone feel stuck. In this talk from our series, "One Last Thing", Tom looks at John 14. He explains what Jesus meant by calling himself "The Way." It turns out Jesus isn’t interested in giving us a kit list or a GPS coordinate. He offers something else enti...

Love is usually sold as a warm blanket or a romantic dinner. We want the French cheese and the chocolate mousse. But real love is often gritty, strange, and deeply inconvenient. It’s the kind of love that gets on the floor to wash dirty feet. In this talk from our One Last Thing series, Andy Dykes explores John 13. He looks at how Jesus used his final moments to do something completely bizarre. It...

Ever feel like you’re trying to describe a a colour that doesn’t exist? Most of us feel that way when we talk about the Trinity. In this talk from our What We Believe series, Sam explores how God reveals himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Instead of getting lost in confusing jargon, this conversation invites us to see how God’s nature changes the way we actually live and pray. We stop seeing...

None of us enjoy the feeling of having our mistakes brought into the light; we’d much rather point out everyone else’s faults than face our own. Yet, beneath that discomfort is a deeper longing to be truly known and still fully loved, without the weight of past "conflict" holding us back. In this talk from our We Believe series, we explore the "Theories of Atonement", the diffe...

What if being almost right about Jesus isn’t enough? In the debut talk of our "We Believe" series, Tom explores one of the most important and hope-filled truths of the Christian faith: Jesus is fully God and fully human. Not half and half. Not pretending. Not distant. Fully present with us and fully powerful. This isn’t just niche theology for textbooks, its hope for our darkest moments, wherever...

Simplicity isn't about owning less for the sake of it. If your life feels full but your spirit feels tired, this conversation is an invitation to slow down and make room for what truly lasts. Closing our Interpersonal Trainer series, we explore the spiritual practice of simplicity through the story of Mary and martha in Luke 10. Eloise challenges the the cluttered pace of modern life and invit...

Truth can feel uncomfortable, but it’s also where healing begins. we often live inside small lies that slowly shape our hearts, our relationships, and our faith. Drawing from Matthew 7, Andy invites us to become people of truth, not just in what we say to others, but in what we allow God to say to us. When we stop minimising our sin, stop writing ourselves off, and stop pretending we’re okay, we m...