Life Church Southampton

Success can look very different to different people, but Chris uses his experience in life, business and faith to talk about one critical element, key to everyone who has had experience of some form of 'success' - perseverance! God calls us to a life of perseverance, and it's a characteristic we can all grow in.

James speaks on becoming more effective for God, through his increasing presence, and seeing communities transformed.

In this fourth and final part of the series "Strong Christian", Chris speaks on being "Strong In Serving" as we explore what it means to serve God wholeheartedly and with humility, in God's strength and all for his glory.

Mick speaks on the importance of communicating with the Holy Spirit through prayer.

In this third part of the series "Strong Christian", Pete speaks on being "Strong In The Word" as we explore what it means to be Christians who love and meditate on God's written word, the Bible.

In this second part of the series "Strong Christian", Jason speaks on being "Strong In Worship". We look within Luke's gospel at the woman who washed Jesus's feet with perfume and how this illustrates costly, reverent worship from the heart.

Chris gives the first of four talks on the values and tools needed in order to be a mature and spiritually vibrant "Strong Christian". In this first part, we look at the importance of being "Strong in Prayer".

Juliet speaks on what it means to "dream small". We look into the book of Exodus, at Moses and how he was initially reluctant to be used by God. However we find, just as Moses would, that whatever we have to give, however small, can be used by God to do something magnificent.

Mathew speaks on Abraham and how he, as a stranger and sojourner in the land, pitched his tent wherever God lead him. We see that God has a place prepared for us as we, living under the presence of God, live as sojourners in this world according to the word of God.

Eustace gives an update on the "Commission" church plant in Ghana.

As part of the first of three "Seminar Sundays" at the central site, Si speaks on the way Jesus addressed others and how that impacted them. What application is there for us in church today in meeting and welcoming others, as we learn from Jesus's example.

In his letter, the Apostle Peter addresses his readers using two words - elect and exiles. This reminds us that we are chosen by God, and that we are not yet home - for we are citizens of heaven and He is bringing us home. Although our identity has been radically changed it takes courage and humility to discover the true freedom that accompanies our new identities.

James and Esther speak on Jacob and his encounter with God through the man with whom he wrestled. We find that as we wrestle with God over many things in our lives and spiritual walk, he wants to bless us as we partner with him.

The story of the good Samaritan is a picture of mercy. He is the God of mercy to all who are in need. God has called us to a purpose in this city; to bring His light and mercy to others.

Jesus came to set the captives free. Matt speaks on how He enables us to live and act in the freedom and identity bought for us at the cross.

Pete and Esther speak on how we can sometimes come to God with wrongly prescribed ideas, putting limitations on who he is and what he can do. We explore how we can in fact have great faith in the God of the Miraculous..

The sermon on the mount is a picture of the flourishing Christian life. From small beginnings, the Kingdom of God extends into every part of our lives, no matter who we are with or what we are doing.

Pete leads us through a time of prayer. Pete explains about four main areas for the whole church to pray into. These four areas are: people, a building, our work amongst those most in need and our faithful giving.

In Haggai's day, people were more focused on their own lives than on their worship of God. Chris draws three parallels for Life Church today and addresses our need for anointed leadership, investment in a building, and continuing on mission.

John speaks on God the creator of all things who has now revealed the mystery of Christ and how his grace is being outworked through the bride of Christ, the church.

What happens when we die? - In this final chapter of Paul's Letter, we get an incredible glimpse of the future for those who belong to Jesus.

On Fathers Day we celebrate all those who have a fathering role in our lives, the greatest of whom is our perfect loving Father in Heaven.

Everyone is looking for love, and we would want to be known as a people of love. The kind of love described in this passage is only possible by God's Spirit working in and through us. Success for the church is to become a people who love others.

’Chris continues on last week's exploration of Paul's addressing to the church in Corinth regarding traditions as we now turn to Paul's teaching on “Gifts of the Spirit”.’

’Looking at Paul's addressing of the church in Corinth, Dave speaks on the approach to traditions in terms of prayer, prophesy, worship, communion, and what this means for us today.’