Greyfriars Church

Having offered an invite to “come to” Jesus, he now sends his followers out saying “go” and make disciples. Most importantly this command is given in the middle of two statements of reassurance – firstly in verse 18, we are reminded that all authority in heaven and on earth have been given to us. Secondly in verse 20 we are reassured of the presence of Jesus with us, to the very end of the age. As...

Ezekiel’s vision is finally fulfilled as the river of life forms part of the city of God, the new creation, in which God dwells with redeemed humanity in a place where “there will no longer be any curse”. In John’s vision, there is no place for a temple or altar, so the river runs from the throne of God down the main street in the city, lined by the ‘tree of life’ on both sides. Ultimately the riv...

At the climax of the Feast of Tabernacles, when water was symbolically poured out, Jesus boldly declares himself to be the source of living water to all who believe in him. The water pouring ceremony, in Jesus’ day, was interpreted by the Jews as a symbolic anticipation of the messianic outpouring of the Spirit, pointing backwards to Ezekiel 47 (last week’s sermon). Jesus’ promise was fulfilled on...

Sharing from Ezekiel 47:1-12, Jane helps to remind us to repent, purify ourselves and ask God to pour living water on those areas of our lives that are dry and arid.

From 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, David shares of the hope of when Christ returns, both the dead in Christ and those who still live will be transformed in an instant into these new and glorified heavenly bodies that will never die. Death will be swallowed up in victory, never to cause pain again.

Sharing from 1 Corinthians 15:35-50, David helps us understand what Paul explains about our bodies being the seed that will die to make way for a far better body, built to exist in eternity. The natural-born physical bodies of believers are perishable and temporary, but will be raised imperishable and eternal.

Sharing from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Natalie takes us through Paul's letter to the Corinthian church correcting their understanding of life after death, declaring once more that Jesus has been raised from the grave.

David shares from 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 on how at the heart of the Gospel is the truth that Jesus died and rose from the dead, appearing to hundreds of people.

Concluding the Easter period, Dan takes us through the story of Easter.

David shares from John 20:1-9 on Easter Sunday!

Preaching from John 12:12-18, Natalie shares of the Cross-Shaped Jesus we are invited to follow.

John concludes our sermon series, on his last Sunday at Greyfriars & New Hope, sharing of the hope of God's kingdom coming to Earth from Revelation 21:1-5.

David Walker speaks from Hebrews 10: 19-25 on the importance of gathering together in community to draw near to God. Together, we spur each other on to fix our eyes on Jesus and we encourage one another.

Speaking from John 14:15-27, David shares of God's generous gift to us - the Holy Spirit, who lives and works through us.

Speaking from Ephesians 1, Tom shares on how the blessings we have received from God are not measured or scarce, but abundant.

Speaking from Romans 8:31-39, John shares of the promise of security that Jesus provides us.

Sharing from Ephesians 2:1-10, Natalie shows us that this passage, which starts by speaking about death and sin, pivots in verse four around the simple word ‘but.’ From there onwards it shows us the generosity of God's saving grace, and reminds us that it is Jesus alone who has the authority to free us from all that binds up our lives. Out of God’s great love and generosity for us, He sent Jesus t...

Speaking from Luke 12:22-34, David shares in how we needn't worry and instead, trust in God.

Sam shares of the Generosity in Jesus from John 3:16.

John speaks from Jeremiah 32:1-15 on the hope of Jesus through despair.

As readers in 21st-century England, we can often be confused and conflicted about what to do with the Law that we find in the pages of scripture. From Psalm 19, David shares how we can rejoice and receive the Law as a gift from God.

John speaks from Genesis 12:1-3 and 15: 1-21 on how we are called by God. This calling is not earned but given as a gift of grace for the sake of blessing the world.

David shares from Genesis 1:26-31 of God's generosity in his creation. The theme of abundant provision begins at the beginning of the biblical story.

After Christmas, it's still important to remember the reason why Jesus came to earth. In the words from 1 Timothy, we're called to remember who we are and the fact that Jesus was sent to save us.

Heather takes us through the nativity with a little help from some friends. Be sure to remember that mission code-word!