City Church Bristol Sermon Podcast

Jamie Finlay opens up the topic of God the Father, looking into what it is to be a good, loving father, how the God of the Bible is indeed that kind of father, and what that means for us!

In this standalone message, falling between the autumn #AskGod series and the City Christmas Carol Services, Andy gives a brief but powerful insight into Psalm 121, encouraging us to look towards God in our times of trouble and need!

In this stand alone message, falling between the autumn #AskGod series and the City Church Christmas Carol Services, Al Shaw delves into John 6, and discusses the idea that Jesus is the Bread of Life.

In the final sermon of the #AskGod series, Andy Cottingham looks into the crucially important topic of what God asks of us. Using Micah 6:8 and drawing from various sermons in the #AskGod series, Andy really hits home with what it means to follow God, and how to lead our lives in a way that represents God's own heart!

Do you have to throw your brain out of the window to be a Christian? Adrian Holloway argues not and explains that Christianity offers the answer to the reason why we have a fine-tuned universe to live in.

Andy Cottingham is back preaching in the #AskGod series, tackling the hot issue of injustice - not just in a global sense but also in a practical, personal way.

The #AskGod series continues with Jamie Finlay delving into the topic of heaven and hell. Whether you've spent hours pondering the issue or have given it no thought whatsoever, this is well worth listening to!

Visiting speaker Ed Shaw from Emmanuel Bristol Church discusses the topic of homosexuality. At the end, Ed also answers specific questions surrounding the issue.

This week, James delves into the issue of freedom, and whether it is limited by living a Christian life.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, if there is a God, how can he allow so much suffering? Ben shares his thoughts from a Biblical point of view and how we can learn to live with the knowledge that God is good but suffering also exists.

In the opening sermon of our Ask God series, Jamie explores the various arguments that point towards God's existence.

Our new teaching series begins as we explore the big questions of life. Lex starts with the question. "Is there more to life than this?" by sharing his story. Feel free to ask your questions at citychurch.org.uk/askGod

Looking into Matthew 25, Lex Loizides discusses how the church can love those in need. We also hear Lex and his wife Jo share how their church, Jubilee Community Church Cape Town, has done this in practical ways.

Andy Cottingham speaks from Psalm 1 about living a flourishing life and what God is leading City Church into this year.

Jamie talks at our Bradley Stoke site about what it means to follow Jesus, and how to engage with the Holy Spirit in this process. Jamie opened his sermon by reading from John 16:1-8, so we recommend you read it before listening!

Ben shares from Matthew 8 and encourages us to pray earnestly in Jesus name.

Al Shaw looks at how the life of Job can help us deal with suffering.

James speaks at our Cotham site about building your life on Jesus Christ.

Ash reminds us how important it is for us to pray with confidence.

Laura continues our summer series as she reads from Matthew 21 and challenges us on how we see God as a good father.

Ashley George kicks off our new Summer Series 'The Quest For Treasure' by unpacking Jesus' parable of the 'Hidden Treasure' in Matthew 13:14. Considering how the main character sees the treasure and instantly recognises it's value, Ashley explores how we treasure the Kingdom of God today.

Thousands of years after Moses received the Ten Commandments, Jesus came with a new commandment to 'Love one another as you love yourself'. Andy Cottingham encourages us to spur one another on.

If you could write out the perfect friend, who and what would yours look like? James challenges our perspective on true friendship and whether it is constant, caring and candid.

Marc Payne challenges us to go after 'Gospel-centred true friendship' with one another, in this next part of our 'Community' teaching series.

Andy opens our new 3 part series speaking on Community Life and how we as a church want to be an inclusive community.