St Jude's Southsea

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 7 December 2025. The reading was Luke 3:1-9, where John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, calling people to repentance. David Pearson explores the significance of John's message and its relevance today. He explains how repentance is more than saying sorry—it's a complete turning of heart towards God. Using the ABC framework (Admit we need repentance...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 30 November 2025. The reading was Isaiah 9:2-7. Helen explores how this ancient prophecy, written during a time of crisis for Israel and Judah, speaks directly to us today. She reflects on the meaning of Christ's titles - Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace - and shares personally about finding light in times of deep dist...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 23 November 20245 The reading was Acts 11:1-18. Peter shares his personal journey of cross-cultural mission, from meeting his Singaporean wife's family to 25 years of ministry with international students. He explores how the gospel's spread from Jews to Gentiles wasn't primarily geographical but cultural, requiring believers to overcome their preconceptio...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 16 November 2025. The reading was Hebrews 11:32 to 12:3. Join us as we explore what it means to run the race of faith with perseverance. Using the Great South Run as a powerful illustration, we discover three essential aspects of our spiritual journey: fixing our eyes on Jesus as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, throwing off everything that hinders...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 10 November 2024. The reading was Micah 4:1-5. In this thoughtful Remembrance Sunday reflection, Richard explores what remembrance truly means for Christians - not just honouring the past, but actively working for peace in the present and future. Drawing on Micah's powerful prophecy of swords being beaten into ploughshares, the talk examines the tension b...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 2 November. The reading was Colossians 1:15-20 and Matthew 6:25-34. Our visiting speaker, Mike Perry, from A Rocha explored why creation care is central to Christian faith, not merely an optional extra. Drawing on biblical texts, he explained how caring for God's earth connects to our first commandment in Genesis, Christ's role in holding creation togethe...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 19 October 2025. The reading was Philippians 4:4-14. Adam delivers his farewell sermon, focusing on four transformative words: "The Lord is near." Drawing from Paul's letter to the Philippians, he encourages the congregation to embrace three qualities: courtesy—being excellent to one another; courage—sharing honestly in our struggles; and confidence—knowi...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on today's date. The reading was Philippians 3:12 to 4:1. In this talk, our Nigel explores Paul's powerful metaphor of the Christian life as a race, urging us to "press on" with purpose and determination. Drawing from Paul's honest admission that he hasn't yet reached perfection, we're reminded that none of us have "arrived" spiritually. Through vivid illust...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 5 October 2025. The reading was Philippians 2:12-18. In this engaging talk, Andy, Director of Ministry at St Barnabas Church in North Finchley, explores Paul's call to unity through action. Drawing from the passage where Paul urges believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling", Andy presents five practical ways we can live out our faith:...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 28 September 2025. The reading was Philippians 2:1-11, where Paul calls the church to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who humbled himself by becoming human and dying on the cross for us. Rachel explores what it means to be like Jesus in our daily lives, particularly focusing on valuing others above ourselves. She challenges us to love sacrificially...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 21st September 2025. The reading was Philippians 1:27-30. In this encouraging talk, we're reminded to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, stand firm in one spirit, and strive together as one for the faith. Using vivid illustrations from military life and cross-stitch, Ruth emphasises how we must work as a team, supporting one ano...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 14 September 2025. The reading was Philippians 1:1-11. In this talk, the Colin reflects on St Jude's rich heritage of clergy leadership whilst facing an upcoming interregnum. Drawing from Paul's letter to the Philippians, we explore what makes a church community worthy of thanksgiving — being saints together, partnering in the gospel, and pressing on towa...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 7 September 2025. The reading was John 14:1-11, where Jesus declares "I am the way and the truth and the life." Graham Archer, a friend of St Jude's and former CPAS worker, explores how these words offer hope in anxious times. He reminds us that whilst Jesus promises trouble in this world, he has overcome it. Through personal stories and practical wisdom,...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 10th August 2025. The reading was John 10:7–10, where Jesus describes himself as “the gate” through which we find salvation and fullness of life. In this all-age service, we reflect on what it truly means to follow Jesus and step into the abundant life he offers. Through a playful yet poignant game of “Deal or No Deal,” we explore the challenge of trustin...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 3rd August 2025. The reading was John 8:12, with a supporting reading from Matthew 5:14–16. Andrew explores Jesus' powerful declaration, “I am the light of the world,” and reflects on our call to shine with His light in the everyday places we find ourselves. With a vivid candle illustration and encouragement for all ages, Andrew reminds us that we need fu...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 20 July 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 5:1–11. As we concluded our series on 1 Peter, guest speaker Max Cross encouraged us to reflect on the steady, unfailing nature of our hope in Christ. With warmth and clarity, Max unpacked the apostle Peter’s exhortation to stand with humility, unity, and vigilance amidst life's trials. Drawing on personal stories, ch...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 13th July 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 4:1-19. In this powerful talk, Jane explores how Christian hope transforms our response to suffering and trials. Drawing from Peter's letter to persecuted believers, we're challenged to develop a hope that endures suffering, chooses holiness, and glorifies God even in trials. Through personal stories and contemporar...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 6 July 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 3:13-22. In this encouraging talk, Rachel explores how we can be prepared to share the hope we have in Christ. She emphasises the importance of knowing the gospel message and being ready to share our personal testimonies. Rachel also highlights that to effectively share hope, we must first experience it ourselves....

In this talk, Adam and Jess explore the challenging passage of 1 Peter 3:1-12, discussing the context of the early Christian wives and the cultural pressures they faced. They emphasise that this passage is not about oppression or abuse, but about mutual respect, selfless love, and seeking each other's good in reverence to Christ. The call to follow Christ's example of submission is relevant for al...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 22 June 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 2:18-25. In this talk, Ruth explores how Peter's message to slaves in the early church applies to us today, whether at work, home or in the community. Drawing on examples like Joseph and Brother Yun, the speaker emphasises the importance of trusting God amidst hardship and injustice. Ultimately, we are challenged...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 15 June 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 2:11-17. In this inspiring talk, Jack explores how we, as Christians set apart from the world, can glorify God through our good deeds. By abstaining from sin and instead focusing on acts of kindness, we worship God in our daily lives. Jack challenges us to honour all people, even those who may be difficult to respect,...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 25 May 2025. The readings were from 2 Kings 4:1-7 and John 2:1-11. In his talk, Simon Mitchell shared about the work of Tearfund, a Christian relief and development agency. He highlighted how Tearfund's Church and Community Transformation programme helps people in poverty to identify their resources and potential, and to work together to bring about chang...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 18 May 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 1:13-21. In this talk, Richard explores the theme of hope, emphasising that for Christians, hope is a firm confidence rooted in trust in God's promises and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He challenges us to make belief in and experience of Christ's resurrection our daily pattern, letting it shape our attitudes...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 11 May 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 1:10-12. In this insightful talk, Jane Portlock explores the themes of prophecy, patience and proclamation. She reflects on how the prophets searched intently for the time and circumstances of the Messiah's coming, demonstrating patience in waiting for God's timing. Jane challenges us to embrace our responsibility to p...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 4th May 2025. The reading was from 1 Peter 1:6-9. In this talk, Steve explores the theme of suffering in the Christian life. Drawing on examples from Star Wars, personal experience, and the life of an elderly congregation member, he highlights how God can use trials to refine our faith, draw us closer to Jesus, and fill us with inexpressible joy. The spea...