St George's Epsom

Josh Jones explores how we navigate these challenging political times with wisdom and discernment rather than fanning the flames of division.

Josh explores the necessity of having eyes open in order to be able to see the wonder of Christ's presence in our lives.

Charmaine Braadtvedt explores the epiphany of Jesus' first miracle or sign, recorded in John's gospel, saving a wedding by turning water into wine. She unpacks what this reveals about the nature of God.

Stan examines the visit of the Magi and the violent fury of King Herod and the echoes throughout human history of the tension between the violence at the heart of the broken human condition and the longing for a prince of peace and a different way.

Stan unpacks the story of the 12-year-old Jesus who lingers in the Temple, "in his father's house." He explores the idea of how even Jesus had to go through a process of maturing as one who was fully human.

Josh Jones explores the rich carol 'O Holy Night' as he invites us to tune in to the more enchanting song of the angel voices, rather than all the dis-enchanting voices of our world.

Jeremy Woods explores the German carol 'O Tannenbaum' or 'O Christmas Tree' and the rich symbolism and Christian history of the Christmas Tree and how it tells the whole story of humanity and the gospel.

Charmaine unpacks Lauren Daigle's contemporary carol 'Light of the World' and Mary's Magnificat for our fourth Sunday of Advent. Note: The song has been removed from the recording to avoid any copyright infringement.

Josh explores the advent theme of joy through the Advent carol 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' and his own Christmas Song 'This is the Day - Te Rangimarie.' He also explores the lyrics of Nick Cave's new song 'Joy' and its words: "We've all had too much sorrow, now is the time for joy."

Jeremy begins our Advent journey through the carols exploring the theme of hope through the carol 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear' and Jesus' apocalyptic words about his return.

Karen Spoelstra explores the final of Jesus' I Am sayings looking at his exhortation to "abide" in the vine, or in the words of The Message, to make ourselves at home in Jesus. She encouraged us to reflect on our rule or rhythm of life as practices of abiding.

Chris Clarke unpacked Jesus' saying that he is the way, the truth and the life, exploring the importance of the definite article and the exclusivity of Jesus' claim which can offend our modern sensibilities.

Gareth Walters explores Jesus' saying that he is the "Good Shepherd" and the implication for our relationship with him. He also encourages us to consider being shepherds for our young people, particularly to be "digital shepherds" in this age.

Josh explores Jesus' claim that he is "the resurrection and the life" and looks at the power of words, particularly the power of saying "yes" to God to bring about new life. The sermon includes an interview with Susan N. about an orphanage in Uganda which exists because of a "yes" to God.

Jeremy unpacks Jesus' saying, "I am the door." He explores the door as a metaphor for moments of decision and opportunity and how often at these moments "sin is crouching at the door" (Gen 4:7). He invited us to consider what baggage we are carrying we need to let go of that doesn't fit through the "Christ-shaped door."

One of our youth, Lucy, shares a reflection on how we are each created differently to reflect the light of Christ in different ways.

Josh begins our sermon series exploring the "I Am" sayings of Jesus with Jesus' saying in John 6:35 'I am the bread of life."

Jeremy Woods explores what we learn from the animals - living in relatedness to all things and why we find this difficult and the impact this is having on our home.

On Sunday Josh invited us in this season of creation to "Put your ear to the earth and learn" (Job 12:7 Message). To learn what the creatures can teach and tell us. The Psalmist also invites us to put our ears to the ground and listen - to give God space for salvation (Psalm 73:1-3 MSG).

Jeremy concludes our sermon series on thew symbolic world of Scripture, by exploring the power of symbolic action through the actions of the woman who anoints Jesus with expensive perfume, the eucharist and through symbolic action in our own lives.

Josh unpacks the twin images of the dragon and the dove in Scripture from the opening pages to the end. He explores the ideas that these animals represent in our world. He invited us to attend to the “dove” elements in the world, so sense the Spirit hovering over us bringing hope and peace.

Jeremy Woods explores the connection between the Wilderness places of our lives and hearing from God, which is heard most clearly in those places when we are at the end of our ropes.

Josh Jones explores the symbol of the tower of Babel and how the drive for safety and making a name for oneself produced idolatry, and how this plays out in our lives today.

Jeremy Woods explores the symbol of the first garden in Genesis 2-3, and how it symbolises our sense of woundedness and separation that we all feel.

Josh begins our sermon series on The Symbolic World of Scripture. He unpacks the importance of symbolic language in Scripture and looks at the symbol of "The Mountain of the Lord" and the call to right worship.