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Have you ever mused about the house of your dreams? Building a house can be an expensive and painstaking endeavour...and that's just a normal brick building. From today's text we will see God's perspective, not just as it relates to a physical structure, but more importantly the metaphorical spiritual house (The Church)which He has been carefully constructing for centuries.

Today's teaching looks at celebrating the partnership between ecclesia (formerly known as CCSouthLondon) and London City Mission (LCM), Alan Black looks at some surprising and revealing partnership principles from Philippians 2:1-11.

Do you want a year of unfailing purpose? A new year often means the pursuit of greater significance. Today's sermon learns from the life of King David what invincible purpose really looks like.

Human beings have a sinful inclination to consider themselves as central & most important. This ancient song has a very current theme & a God focused melodic line, which helps to adjust our thinking & provide healthy perspective as we arrive at the final Sunday of the year. How do we encourage ourselves to give God the praise that is due?

What do you do when faced with bleak circumstances? The final chapter of Ruth, the inspiring prequel/backstory of Christmas, pointing to the real hope only be found in Jesus Christ.

Ever felt like your life is brimming with life and purpose but you’re stuck on a shelf, or you’ve hit hard times and need someone to bail you out? As we see Boaz as a representation of Jesus and Ruth the Church, let’s see how it is that God has purposed to resolve the ‘Pawn Shop Syndrome’

What came over Ruth?! She puts a proposal to Boaz that seems kind of fruity. Was it indecent or inspired? Was Naomi's counsel wise or woeful? How can you be clear what God's will is, and what can Ruth teach us about how to go after it when we think we know?

How do you cope with hard times? Much of this, mixed heritage family's, story is a reflection of current circumstances. Chapter two begins seemingly hopeless and transforms into the bright dawn of a brand new day.

What is the most difficult challenge you have faced? Does God see that challenge as you do? Chapter one shows God’s grace is always at work in our difficulties.

How do we view the Bible? Unless we study to show ourselves approved, the Bible can be viewed as an inspirational history book instead of the Word of God. Hopefully, as Christians, we accept the Bible contains the revelation of God.

We are thankful to God for those across the globe who made huge sacrifice in WW1. The war featured approximately one third of soldiers of colour from India, the Carribean and Africa. A century later the world is no nearer to seeing an end of wars. Lasting peace shall only be found when Christ's reign commences.

Are Milestones all that important?  This special episode looks at the history of Calvary Chapel South London; our inception, vision & purpose, and the monumental move of the team going out to plant in new pastures.  What Milestones do you have in the Lord?

What is good parenting? God the Father sent his Son to make disciples. Good parenting therefore starts with discipleship and makes every other good endeavour subordinate to relationship with Christ.

'Can a Christian divorce?' is a big question, but what about re-marriage? Furthermore, is there any grace for the adulterer to remarry? Listen in to find out answers from God's word

How is a Christian to make the best of the worse marriage? As sinners saves by grace the unfortunate reality is that christian marriages can go wrong, sometimes very badly. Does the bible ever permit divorce as an option?

Cinderella, a classic story of a girl's initially invisible beauty, becoming evident as her relationship develops with her Prince. This is a partial reflective of a genuine Christian woman's transformation into the image of Christ.

Are a person's looks the thing that draws you to them? In Ephesians 5, we learn that God has a very different standard of attractiveness, which ultimately looks like Jesus.

Can you witness about Jesus from the Old Testament? Recently visitors from Arizona ,with a ministry to Muslims, explained how to share the good news about Jesus ,who Muslims reject, from the Old Testament. Today's message shares a story that Muslims are very familiar with and believe.

What hope is there for Christians who die before the second coming of The Lord Jesus Christ? What is this hope founded on? We take a look at the Apostle Paul's response to the Church At Thessolonica who were struggling with that very question. And what hope if any is there for those who grieve the loss of Christian friends and family?

What is your attitude towards Muslims? We are called to witness to the lost, but often times fear or prejudices hinder us. Today's teaching encourages talking with those we may find it difficult approaching.

What are the reasons we don't repent well, leaving us still bound in sin? Look with us at Psalm 51 at how David looks at God's character, sin's weight and community as keys to repentance...

Are you fed up of being fed up? Tired of feeling tired? Let's walk with Solomon as he explores some of the reasons behind weariness. As we ask: Is it possible to find freedom from weariness?

Why is marriage so important? Marriage an institution originating in the mind of God which has immense significance as it relates to life. Today's teaching looks at some of the ways the bible says marriage matters

Have you ever been proved wrong after taking a strong position on an issue that led to you feeling humiliated and having to eat humble pie? Today's teaching shows how the gospel speaks to this issue and how to get a picture of God’s grace in the light of sinful human arrogance.

Can we live without provision, guidance, comfort and real hope? We consider an otherwise familiar Psalm for insight from one who knows just how. What could make such possible even beyond our mere existence in this life?