Christ Church W4

A history of saying Yes to God prepared Daniel to say Yes to him again, even in the face of lions. What will it take to train our own hearts to say Yes to Jesus - EVEN IF there be lions? Daniel 6

Stephen talks about the calling we have to live focussed, honest and hard working lives for the sake of the gospel. Why do we do it and where do we start? 2 Timothy 2:1-13

The Church as the Bride of Christ. Revelation 19:6-9

Richard explains how the church through the ages is a glorious version of God’s temple, holding his Holy Spirit and built by skilled workmen. Ephesians 2:19-22

ONE body under ONE head- that is Christ, United in His love.  What that might mean for each individual member. Ephesians 4:1-16

Richard concludes our exposition of 1 Corinthians with a look at who the author was and what made him tick. Why did he curse people? What was his decision making process like? How did he cope with colleagues who wanted to do something different? 1 Corinthians 16

Levi shares experiences and tips on finding inspiration for worship in difficult times. Psalm 117

Has the culture gone down the pan, or are we seeing glimmers that God is doing something good in the UK and London? Richard compares our experiences in Chiswick to the people who sang about their first harvest when they returned from a foreign exile in Psalm 67. Psalm 67

Ollie shares how Psalm 121 shows us that God is stronger than any problem; how even when times are tough - trust in God; and that God promises to protect us and watch over us now and for ever more. Psalm 121

How can we engage with Almighty God, who is the awesome powerful creator of our incredible complex and beautiful universe and yet showers us with grace as a loving Father? Psalm 8 is about Doxology - our words of praise to God; Dignity - because we human beings are made in His image, and Destiny - He has ordained amazing works for each of us to bring in His kingdom. Psalm 8

Through the very human and powerful journey portrayed in Psalm 22, we are led to understand how love is the key to stepping forward into the world and striving to be better Christians and better human beings. Psalm 22

In this beautiful psalm David shows us how to handle the tough times that we all face. Psalm 63

In a 150 choice menu, could Psalm 27 be the dish that offers light and salvation? Psalm 27

In psalm 93 we can see a movement from a storm to praise. In this talk we are journeying together. Talking about our storms and how we can have faith and praise even though we sometimes don’t feel like we want to or close to God. Psalm 93

In this Psalm we see David calling out to God in the midst of real trouble and reflecting on the faithfulness of God through his youth, middle age and now in his senior years. Madi shares how God has been her rock and how this Psalm of David is a Psalm of us all. Psalm 71

Richard explains the inexorable significance of Jesus' resurrection in securing the reason we live for him on this earth. 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

How being honest with God leads to intimacy, holiness and abundant life. Psalm 137

Psalm 113 helps us understand Who, When and Where should we praise God. Inspired by Jesus we need to find time each day praise God not just when things are good but also when we are in more difficult times and when we do God gives all the benefit back to us. Psalm 113

What is the most important thing? Paul re-orientates the Corinthian church to the basics. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Ruth 4 teaches that whether we are full like Boaz or empty like Ruth, we can be a channel to others of the divine kinsman-redeemer's work of restoration. Ruth 4

Richards unpacks some often misunderstood verses in 1 Corinthians 14 considering how all the brothers and sisters in Corinth should use their gifts when they come together and the impact that has for us today. (He particularly considers how these verses have been [mis]used to ban women from taking full and active part in worship and our response to that now). 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

What are your God-given responsibilities? As you live them out, redemption and rest will flow. Ruth 3

Richard gives a spiritual gifts 101, unpacking Paul's teaching on tongues, discernment and prophecy to the Corinthian church. 1 Corinthians 14:1–25

Nicola explores how Naomi, Boaz and Ruth grow in character in Ruth 2 through God's redemptive work in them behind the scenes. Ruth 2

Madi Simpson introduces the Ruth series with a sermon exploring Ruth & Naomi's example of God's "continued and unswerving faithfulness to us" despite the disasters we may face. Ruth 1