Central Church Bristol

Tim unpacks the famous passage in James' letter that warns us about a faith that is not seen in the way we live for Jesus. A true and living Christian faith is not just a matter of words but deeds, involves sacrificial obedience, and means being called a friend of God.

Ellen's sermon unpacks the second half of the first chapter of James' letter as we continue our sermon series through the whole book.

Michael kicks off our new sermon series as we go through the book of James. Here he speaks on things God’s word shows us with sustain in our walk with God.

Tim gives a one off sermon on the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl, exploring what it means for our church in response.

Jane gives a one off sermon encouraging us from Psalm 27 to WAIT - to Worship, to Anchor In, and to Trust.

As we celebrate the 850th birthday of our church, Tim closes our sermon series in Luke, considering our need for revelation, the power of Jesus' name and how we might carry out all God has called us to.

Tim continues our sermon series from the gospel of Luke considering how Jesus wants to send us. He speaks on how we are all called to tell people about Jesus, how God sends us to rescue the lost and how we are God's ambassadors.

Tim kicks off our series in Luke's gospel as we consider the mission God has for us. Our reading was Luke 10:1-24.

Michael concludes our sermon series as he considers Michael 6:6-8.

Jan continues our sermon series as she expounds Jesus' command for us to love our enemies from Luke 6:27-36.

Particularly in response to the chaos we see in our nation at the moment, Tim continues our series by considering the resurrection account of Luke 24.

Tim continues our series looking at the second chapter of James and the command for Christians to not show favouritism in the way they treat others.

Helen continues our series "A New Command" as she preaches from Romans 12:9-13 and consider what it means to show hospitality to others with open hearts.

Jack continues our sermon series on being a church known for love as he considers 1 Corinthians 13.

Tim kicks off our sermon series 'A New Command' as he preaches from 1 John 4.

Mark shares with us from 2 Peter1:3-9, encouraging us through the Spirit to grow in self control, and moving us to consider specific areas of our lives where can be putting this into practice.

Michael talks on Luke 19:1-10, sharing with us the good news that Jesus’ mission was to bring salvation, and that he continues to do so in our lives today.

In this one-off preach, Tim Jones shares a vision for where God is calling us over the coming months, drawing from Psalm 24:1-10.

Ellen concludes our sermon series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 4:2-18, unpacking how we can be “watchful in prayer,” and therefore “attentive to what God is doing next.”

Tim continues our series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 3:18-4:1, sharing what Paul teaches us about home living, and how ultimately it all is centred around Jesus.

Jane continues our series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 3:1-17, speaking on how Jesus can transform us into lights in our city.

Tim continues our series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 2:8-23, encouraging us to live in the truth of Jesus Christ and reflect his fullness in the Trinity.

Tim continues our series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 2:1-7, declaring that fullness in this life comes from having hope in the next.

Tim continues our series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ looking at Colossians 1:15-29, sharing how creation is held together through Jesus, and how he too holds onto us.

Rob kicks off our new sermon series ‘Bearing Fruit in the City’ based in the book of Colossians. Here he unpacks the first 14 verses of chapter 1, challenging us to see if there are things in our lives we need to “crush” so that the “oil of salvation” might flow out from us.