Christ Church W4

R. T. Kendall preaches about salvation and our hope in heaven through accepting the blood of Jesus. Romans 1:16-18

Apostle, prophet or miracle worker or none of the above!? Why your role is crucial from 1 Corinthians 12 and what happens to you and others if you fulfil your purpose and calling. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

When you cross Psalm 131 and Paul's farewell speech to the church in Ephesus you get a mixture of humility, vision and courage. Just what we need for the church today. This podcast episode also includes a short address from Archdeacon Stephan Welch commissioning new ministers into the Order of St. Alban's, Mike and Michelle Tufnell's farewell words, and Laura's reasons for being baptised from...

The work of the Holy Spirit at St. Alban's, past, present and future. Acts 2:1-13

We can all have gifts or graces from the Holy Spirit, but what are they and what do they do? Richard explains more from 1 Corinthians 12. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Faith without action is dead. God calls those who have faith to act. One of the ways in which we act is mission. If the idea of sharing our faith makes us tremble, then we have the room locked from the inside and need the Holy Spirit to fill us up and send us out again. John 20:19-23

The purpose, pedigree and power behind taking communion. It’s a life changing covenant but some of the side effects can be deadly. A look at 1 Cor 11:17- including the fabulous Mrs Beamish reacts to sharing ‘the peace’ poem. 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

What's the similarity between the Holy Spirit, Meghan Markle and a paramedic? And why did Jesus say it was better for us to have the Holy Spirit than to have him!? John 16:5-15

Richard explores from 1 Corinthians 11 whether Stephen, our worship leader, needs to get his hair cut, and whether half the congregation should be wearing hats in church!? 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

The Holy Spirit - who He is, what He does, how and when to receive Him. John 14:15-31

Richard explores what should be our motives in life: the Good Of Others, the Glory Of God and the Example Of Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Richard sets out the vision for the next seven years to gather, grow and give away. John 15:12 - 16:4

Emily challenges us on the meaning of communion and how it should affect our relationship with God. 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Richard gives 4 talks in a day to different congregations on joy, fruitfulness, rest and change - all from John 15 ‘the vine and the branches’. This launches our vision season and congregational worship survey which you can access on the website and in church. Listen to one or all! John 15:1-11

Visiting speaker Father Edward from St. Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park, speaks to us on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13. 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Looking at the story of Joshua and the Israelites before crossing the Jordan to ask questions about our responses to calling as a church. Joshua 3

How do we run? Why do we run? and what stops us? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Is there any hope for what happens when we die? How will you choose to enter eternity? Our vicar Richard on Easter Day reminds us what we are living for. 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Lessons from the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday at our Footwashing Communion. John 13

Luke 19:28-44 recounts Jesus’ coming as king into the royal city of Jerusalem.  On Palm Sunday, we celebrate this and notice the two kinds of responses to his kingship.  Will you respond like the disciples or the Pharisees?  And where in your life are you still sitting on a throne which rightfully belongs to King Jesus? Luke 19:28-44

Short reflection based on Paul's letter challenging us toward humble service as a response to the gifts of God. 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

 Living for God's glory.

In this story Jesus turns a spirit of despair into praise, healing ten lepers, Mike helps us look at the actions of the ex-leper to learn more about how to grow in every disciple's primary mission, that of grateful submission. What's the "distance" between you and God? What's stopping you from "crying out"? What would it mean to feel "cleansed"? What's surprising about the ex-leper's response to J...

Stephen talks about the arrogance of some of the Corinthian church members, his own experience of community, and our need for the Holy Spirit to help us, change us, and give us hope. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Through the storm, He is Lord. Following Jesus isn't easy, but storms might indicate your obedience to God's call.