Central Church Bristol

Tim speaks at our annual Carols by Candlelight service. Our theme this year has been the incredible reality that through Jesus God came to be Emmanuel: 'God With Us'.

Nobody likes to wait, but when there's something worth it at the end it has to be done! In this final talk in our 'Made For More' series, Emma opens up Luke 1 and the story of Mary and the angel Gabriel, helping us to see Advent as a season of faithful, hope-filled waiting. We unpack the discomfort of waiting, the joy of promise, and the truth that we are made for more than today; we're made for e...

Tim continues our 'Made For More' sermon series by looking at the faith of the centurion in Matthew 8. We see how this unlikely Roman officer comes to Jesus with bold expectation, simply asking Him to "say the word" so that his servant will be healed. Together we see what his response teaches us about faith, authority, humility, disappointment, and how our expectations of God shape our walk with J...

Continuing our 'Made For More' series, Athan opens up Judges 6 and helps us see how God speaks to our true potential, not our present limitation. We walk through Gideon’s story and hear the call to rise from hiding, step out of our personal “winepress”, and live as men and women full of God-given purpose. Athan shares how endurance, prayer, and spiritual gifts shape us, and how the Holy Spirit wor...

Continuing our Made For More series, Rob asks "What would be on your bench?" and how will we be remembered. Drawing on Philippians 2:25-30 and the life of Epaphroditus, we look at a legacy of service and sacrifice. What would it look like for us to truly know the price that Jesus paid for us on the cross and live in the legacy and freedom that he made possible?

In week two of our sermon series 'Made For More', Dan Jeffery speaks on repentance from Luke 18. We explore the Pharisee and the tax collector in our passage and a model of turning to God in humble prayer. Drawing on the tax collector's prayer and Psalm 51, we see how regular repentance keeps our feet clean as we walk with Jesus.

Tim kicks off our new sermon series ‘Made for More’, unpacking what it looks like to endure through God's strength. We look at the picture Paul paints of running a race as we live our lives, the encouragement being that God promises to carry us through all our hardships and into eternal glory.

We continue looking at the vision for Central as we open Luke 12 to hear Jesus’ clear words on money, worry, and greed. Tim Browne teaches how stewardship, trust, and planned, proportional giving shape our hearts and our habits. We consider why giving to the local church fuels mission, discipleship, and care in our city and beyond. Join us as we seek God’s kingdom first and set our treasure where...

Join us as Tim Jones opens Isaiah 26:1-8, calling us to build our lives on Jesus, our strong city and rock. We look at the promise of perfect peace, the smooth path God sets before his people, and a simple prayer that shapes a lifetime: your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. We share how this vision shapes our growth as disciples and as a church, with open doors and open hearts for our...

Life is exhausting! Our day-to-days can be filled with so much stress, yet maybe you feel like the world's solution is to just "try harder" and "believe in yourself"? This Sunday, Tim unpacks the end of Matthew 11, sharing Jesus’ invitation to come and find true rest. We explore how Jesus welcomes the weary, guides us with a gentle heart, and carries our burdens—all with a bit of beatboxing thrown...

In this second and final week of our two-part sermon series 'Saved' from the book of Titus, Tim Jones unpacks how God saves us through new birth and a fresh status before Him. We explore the evidence of salvation in our daily lives, marked by good works that flow from grace, and the hope of eternal life as heirs with Christ. Join us as we reflect on God's mercy that changes everything and equips u...

Join us as we kick off our new two-week sermon mini-series in Titus called "Saved." Tim Jones opens up the book of Titus and takes us to the roots of our faith, exploring what it really means that God saves us—not because we earn it, but out of his mercy and love. We look at our need for rescue, the kindness God brings, and how this changes not just what we believe, but how we can live with hope a...

Join us as we listen to guest speaker Toby Flint share practical insights from Luke 10 about living with purpose, compassion, and a strong sense of identity in our everyday lives. In this message, we explore what it means to be sent out by Jesus, how we can love those around us, and why sitting at Jesus’ feet makes all the difference.

In the last talk of our Rooted and Ready series, we look at the unchanging faithfulness of God, even in life's hardest moments. Michael Adegbite shares real stories about holding on to faith when facing rejection, hardship, and loss. We see how rooted trust in Jesus shapes our lives and brings comfort, no matter what we face. Michael's words help us to see that God's commitment always remains unto...

Join us as one of our congregation members Ellen Haggan talks about what healthy church life looks like, drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. We dig into Paul's advice on supporting church leaders, loving our church family, and keeping a personal posture of prayer, joy, and thankfulness, even when life is tough. Ellen shares honest stories, practical ideas, and real challenges we face together as...

Discover what it means to live as children of the light with Tim Browne as he unpacks 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11. We take a close look at Paul’s message about being awake, alert, and ready for the return of Jesus. Tim shares his personal journey through fear and anxiety and shows how the Bible speaks to our real struggles with darkness. We learn that our faith, love, and hope can help us stand firm, e...

In this sermon Tim considers the reality of death, the certainty of Christ’s return, and the hope of resurrection that transforms how we live today. We see that while death is an enemy we all face, it is not the end for those in Christ. Paul’s words remind us that Jesus died and rose again, and so will all who belong to Him, leading to a joyful reunion and eternal life in His presence. This hope a...

This Sunday Pete from City Church Bristol continues our sermon series in 1 Thessalonians 4 where it talks about the importance of our earthly work. Pete unpacks how our jobs and the activities in our wider life are a God given gift and that work is part of the life that He has planned for us, even in eternity!

Tim speaks from Thessalonians 4 on how God calls us to live our whole lives in a way that is pure and honouring to him, including not just our work and social lives but even our private thoughts and actions.

Tim reminds us of the joy it is to have each other as brothers and sisters in Christ as we continue in our Rooted and Ready series. More than just being a 'holy huddle' that merely encourages each other on, Tim urges us to be like the church in Thessalonica - being sanctified and prepared for life in heaven together.

Dan Jeffery shares four ways we can live our lives in a way that welcomes people to the revelation of Jesus as we continue our Rooted and Ready series in 1 Thessalonians - being prepared to be inconvenienced, ensuring our lives are blameless and holy, championing one another, and giving thanks for every gift from God, no matter how small.

Tim continues our Rooted and Ready series by asking us whether the way we act and behave points people to Jesus. Tune in as we hear how Paul modelled authentic faith to the church in Thessalonica and see how we too can live as people centred around Jesus.

What is a Christian?? Rob answers this question as he continues our series in 1 Thessalonians. More than just a person who goes to church or reads the Bible, we'll see that a Christian is someone who is rooted in the gospel and can stand strong when the storms of life approach.

Tim kicks off our new sermon series in 1 Thessalonians where we will look at the glowing example of the church in Thessalonica to learn how we too can stay rooted in God's love.

Tim wraps up our series in Nehemiah as we look at the celebrations and rededication of the people that follow the completion of the wall. Tim encourages us to continue dedicating our lives to Jesus so that we too may have joy when we celebrate one day in heaven.