Life Church Southampton

We all have ideas about God—and those ideas shape how we live. Knowing Him as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit brings our lives into alignment with the reality we were created for, while false ideas can cause harm. In the opening message of our new series, Si Munsie shows that exploring the mystery of the Trinity may be challenging, but it’s a pursuit worth every step as we come to know and worship th...

Self-control is listed as the last fruit of the Spirit. Drawing on examples from Paul, Joseph, David, and Jesus, this message shows that self-control both protects us from sin and empowers us to choose what is right. If we feel out of control, the Holy Spirit can help find the freedom and control that Christ provides.

This message explores the difference between fleeting worldly joy and the deep, lasting joy that comes from the Spirit. Even our sorrow, when sown in the hope we have in Jesus, produces a joy that endures through every season.

Gentleness is not weakness—it’s strength under control. In Jesus we see true gentleness, from His shepherd-like care to His mercy for the hurting. This same gentleness grows in us through the Spirit as we walk with Him each day.

Many of us desire to experience peace, especially in such a chaotic world. This message challenges the worldly view of peace as momentary escape or the absence of conflict. Instead, the biblical perspective reveals there is a profound, reconciling presence found only through a restored relationship with God that gives us true peace.

Patience isn’t just waiting — it’s longsuffering in trials and forbearance with others’ flaws. In this episode on the Fruit of the Spirit, we explore God’s unshakable patience toward His people, the endurance of Jesus on the cross, and how the Spirit grows that same steadfast love in us as we trust His plans and bear with one another.

God alone is steadfast in His love and faithfulness. To be faithful is a high calling and cannot be done alone. We need the Holy Spirit to be present and at work in our lives to see this precious fruit grow.

There are moments in church life that should rightly make us just pause and reflect. In this message Simon speaks into the hard reality of death and loss, asking ‘what are we choosing to build our lives on?’. The foundation we choose will greatly affect our response when the unimaginable happens.

Here, Abigail emphasizes that true kindness is not weak or superficial but a deep, strong, and sacrificial attribute of God, most powerfully shown through Jesus’ love and vulnerability on the cross.

This message explores what true goodness is by pointing to God as the ultimate source, challenging the idea that we can be good on our own, and showing how the Spirit produces goodness in us when we stay close to Jesus. God's goodness flows through our lives into tangible, loving action.

This message introduces the series, emphasising that the fruit of the Spirit grows as the natural outcome of a relationship with God.

All of us seek a king or leader to bring stability and security, but only Jesus Christ can lead in perfect righteousness. Placing the "crown" on political leaders, bosses, sports managers, or even oneself, inevitably leads to disappointment and struggle. Jesus alone is the true King of Kings.

In a world obsessed with appearances, how does God truly see you? The radical truth is that God looks past the surface, straight into the heart. His love for you isn't based on outward show, but on His perfect understanding and the completed work of Christ. Through the events of 1 Samuel 16, discover how God consistently calls and chooses the 'unlikely' ones.

This Father's Day talk explores the complexities of earthly fatherhood and the perfect love of God as our Heavenly Father. Examples from 1 Samuel highlight fathers who are irresponsible, ignorant, and inconsistent. Si challenges men, in particular, to step up, urging the church to cultivate strong male role models for generations to come.

In this sixth part of our 1 Samuel series, we look at the iconic story of David and Goliath. Beyond the well-known battle, we explore other giants David faced—assumptions from his family and the limiting expectations of King Saul. The true battles we face are often ones of unbelief. Join us as we discover how David's focus on God's power, rather than his opponent's might, offers profound lessons f...

What is true "Greatness"? What does saying "Goodbye" look like when God's purpose for us isn't finished? How does self-reliance compare with the obedience that truly pleases God? This passage also directly confronts the difficult idea of genocide. We must take a thoughtful, humble approach to difficult biblical texts.

Despite warnings of direct consequences the people reject God’s rule in favour of a human king. How are we at trusting God to rule in all areas of our lives? Are there things we see that others have? Where are we holding back from letting God lead?

In this message we follow the Ark of the Covenant as it is taken to the battle field, captured by the Philistines and finally returned to the Israelites. The people are confronted with the weight of God’s holiness.

Samuel hears his name being called and is faithful in answering the voice he hears. Are we listening out for God’s voice and humble enough to obey when we hear His call?

As this series begins, Joshua Pun sets the scene for Israel as they stray from God during the time of Judges. In desperation for the rule of God and His Kingdom, Hannah prays for a son who will be devoted to God’s will and see the fulfilment of God’s purposes for the nation.

Cultures Sunday is a celebration of the cultural diversity we enjoy at Life Church and a reminder of the unity that there is in Christ. In this message Si introduces our Gift Day, with the aim and desire to partner with God in resourcing and releasing the Kingdom ‘Here, There and Everywhere.’ For details on how to give, please visit: https://www.lifesouthampton.org/give/

It’s Easter Sunday — Jesus is risen! This message asks whether anything else explain these seemingly impossible events, or are we left with the undeniable miracle of His resurrection?

In this message, we reflect on Good Friday and the harrowing events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion. We recall all that He suffered, considering at least twelve extraordinary acts accomplished on our behalf through His death and resurrection.

This sermon focuses on three acts of "laying things down": a woman's extravagant offering of perfume signifying Jesus' worth, Jesus' willing sacrifice of his body for a new covenant during the Passover meal, and his submission to God's will regarding the crucifixion. Jon, encourages us to consider what we value most, to remember Jesus' sacrifice and to reflect on where we are submitting our own wi...

In this message Chris reminds us he will remain an elder at Life Church, focussing on pastoral care and evangelism, but also broaden his involvement in southern catholic Europe as he steps down from his current senior leadership role. Speaking from 1 Timothy he offers seven exhortations from Paul to Timothy to continue to lead and build church well.