Grace Church Bristol Sermon Podcast

Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride: up and down. One minute we can be on top of the world, and the next we can be in the valleys of despair. This is especially true when we struggle with our mental health. Every one of us battles with our mental health. Some of us more than others, to be sure, but we all battle. Struggling with mental health doesn't mean you are abnormal. It doesn't mean that...

Life can feel like a rollercoaster ride: up and down. One minute we can be on top of the world, and the next we can be in the valleys of despair. This is especially true when we struggle with our mental health. Every one of us battles with our mental health. Some of us more than others, to be sure, but we all battle. Struggling with mental health doesn't mean you are abnormal. It doesn't mean that...

In the fifth part of our series in Colossians, we look at Christ’s supreme sufficiency in his church and the wisdom and beauty of seeking all we need as a church in him.

In the busyness and complexity of life, it’s easy to think we might need something more than Christ alone to get us through. But as this next message in our series on Colossians explains, what we need is not something in addition to Christ but a clearer picture of the real Christ and his absolute supreme sufficiency for every aspect of our lives in this present world.

What reason do we have for thanksgiving in the Christian life? According to Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, much in every way! Here Paul lays out three rich reasons for thanksgiving, whatever situation or circumstance we find ourselves in.

Not Dwelling on the Past | Isaiah 43:18-19 | 02/01/22 | Peter Bowley by Grace Church Bristol

Carol Service: Good News for All the People | Luke 2:8-20 | 19/12/21 | Matt Chapman by Grace Church Bristol

Beholding the Greatness of Christ this Christmas | Isaiah 11:1-10 | 05/12/21 | Matt Chapman by Grace Church Bristol

In this message, we explore Paul’s utmost priorities in prayer as he prays that the Colossians would be filled with Christ-centred knowledge and so live out Christ-honouring lives.

In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 12-14, we look at Paul’s teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit with a particular focus on the gift of prophecy.

The first sermon in a new series exploring the book of Colossians. In this message we unpack Paul’s gratefulness for the work of God in the lives of the Colossians and in turn celebrate his gracious saving work in our own lives as well.

In this message we take a journey through all four chapters of Colossians to draw out the overarching themes of this gloriously Christ-centred letter. This message is part of our Read the Bible Together series and also launches our brand new sermon series: ‘Colossians - Complete in Christ’

In this sermon on Psalm 100 we explore the Bible’s call to passionate, truth-inspired worship.

A message on The Power of the Holy Spirit from 2 Timothy 1:3-14

What should our expectations be for the Christian life? According to the Apostle Paul, it should be characterised by righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit - it should be characterised by gladness. This sermon explores the journey from guilt to gladness that is ours when we fix our eyes on Christ and the cross. This is the final message in our ‘One Verse Wonders’ series.

We all wrestle with a multitude of fears in life. But no fear is perhaps more universal, more unshakeable, and more paralysing than the fear of death. So how can we fight it? Is there any hope of ever overcoming it? There is through Jesus! And the words of Jesus in John 10:28 powerfully address this chief of all fears with the sure and certain promises of eternal life and eternal security for all...

To be a follower of Christ is to follow in the ways of Christ, both in terms of our character and our service. But how do we do Christ’s work, in Christ’s power, in Christ’s way? This sermon seeks to answer this most important question by exploring Jesus’ final words to his disciples before his ascension in Acts 1:8.

As people who follow a compassionate and tenderhearted Saviour, what kind of people ought we to be, and what sort of culture should we be cultivating in the church? This sermon explores three vitally important character traits from Paul’s exhortation to the church in Ephesians 4:32.

Jesus invites sinners to come to him, but with what kind of heart for them does he invite them to come? How does he feel about bruised, weary and faint-hearted people? This sermon explores the tender kindness with which Christ treats all who turn to him for mercy, grace and help.

Following Jesus is difficult. The Bible teaches it and our experience in life confirms it. When the going gets tough, Jesus gives us some great and precious promises to cling to. This sermon, from John 16:33, explores the some of last words of Jesus to his disciples before his death - words of comfort, encourgament and hope. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Does God love me? Really?? How can I know for sure? This sermon from Romans 5:8 explores the proof of God's love to us in Jesus Christ. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

In a world where everyone is striving to put forward images of strength and self-sufficiency, how should Christians think about our weaknesses? This sermon, from 2 Corinthians 12:9, helps us understand what they are, where they come from and what purpose God intends for them. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Noone enjoys lukewarm food or drinks. Jesus tells us that we shouldn’t settle for lukewarm hearts and lukewarm deeds either. In this sermon, from Romans 12:11, we discover that genuine love in action looks like heartfelt service towards opthers. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

We live in a world and a society that is deeply discontent: there's an endless, exhausting rush to keep reaching for more; and it's a battle Christians face too -- every day. In this sermon from Philippians 4:13, we discover the secret to experiencing genuine contentment through Christ. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.

Every second of our lives — sometimes without even realising it — we are thinking. God is concerned about how Christians think and what we think about. This sermon, from Phillipians 4:8, explores why God is so interested in what we do with our grey matter, and how we can think in ways that please him. Part of our "One Verse Wonders" series.