St Jude's Southsea

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 27th April 2025. The reading was 1 Peter 1:1-5. In this talk, Rachel explores the concept of living hope, comparing it to a dormant seed that contains the potential for life. She explains that through Jesus' resurrection, we have a confident expectation of future good. Despite facing challenges and suffering, we can trust in God's unfailing hope. Rachel e...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 30th March 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 38:1-13. In this talk, the Adam summarises the book of Jeremiah, emphasising its themes of perseverance, perspective, and promise. Despite facing persecution for proclaiming God's truth, Jeremiah persevered. His prophecies offer a divine perspective that challenges our assumptions. The story ends with a reminder o...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 23rd March 2025. The reading was from Jeremiah 34:8-20. In this thought-provoking talk, Andrew explores the concept of freedom and how we can gain it by battling spiritual strongholds. He discusses the Church of England's struggle with clericalism and the need for lay people to be equipped and empowered to serve God in their daily lives. Andrew shares his...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 16th March 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 33:10-22. In this talk, David explores God's steadfast love and faithfulness to His promises, even in times of doubt and struggle. He highlights three areas of promise: restoration for the people of Israel, the coming of the Saviour, and eternal promises. David emphasises that God longs for a deep relationship wit...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on Sunday 9th March. The reading was from Jeremiah 32:1-15, 36-44. In this talk, Adam explores the theme of being "all in" for God, using Jeremiah's obedient purchase of a field at God's command, even as Jerusalem faced imminent destruction. Are we fully invested in God, in His church, and in His future plans, trusting in His faithfulness? Adam challenges us...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on Sunday 2nd March 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 31:31-34. In this talk, David explores the new covenant that God offers through the prophet Jeremiah. Despite the Judeans' past wrongdoings and the dire consequences they faced, God promises to forgive them, write his law on their hearts, and enable them to know him intimately. David connects this promise to...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 23rd February 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 29:1-14. In this powerful message, Damilola explores what it looks like for God's people to live faithfully in exile. Drawing from Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon, she challenges us to seek God's will above our own, to be sacrificially present in our culture while remaining distinct, and to rely on t...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on Sunday, February 9th, 2024. The reading was Jeremiah 18:1-12. In this message, Adam explores the passage in Jeremiah 18 about the potter and the clay. He highlights three themes of hope: God's sovereignty, God being the God of second chances, and our need to surrender to God's shaping. Even when life feels messy or broken, we can trust that God is continu...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 2nd February 2024. The reading was from Jeremiah 17: 1-14. In this Eco Church Sunday talk, Neil shows how God uses pictures from creation throughout the Bible to instruct and challenge his people. When humanity fails to care for God's creation, there are severe consequences. Jeremiah warns that those who turn away from God will end up in a spiritual waste...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 26th January 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 10: 1-18. In today's episode, we explore Jeremiah 10:1-18, a powerful passage contrasting the futility of idols with the majesty of the true God. Join Jos McCabe as he unpacks the timeless relevance of Jeremiah's message, reminding us of the dangers of misplaced worship and the call to serve the living God with...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 19th January 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 7:1-17. Join us this week as we delve into the powerful words of Jeremiah 7:1-17, where the prophet calls out hollow worship and challenges us to examine the sincerity of our devotion. In this episode, we explore the dangers of going through the motions in our faith, the importance of heartfelt worship, and how...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 12th January 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 2:1-13. In this sermon, Adam explores Jeremiah 2, drawing parallels between the Israelites' reliance on "broken cisterns" and our own tendency to place hope in worldly things. Through personal stories and insightful reflections, he challenges listeners to identify the "leaky pots" in their lives and turn back to...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 5th January 2025. The reading was Jeremiah 1: 1-12. Join us in this enlightening episode as we embark on a journey through the book of Jeremiah, starting with Chapter 1. Discover the profound calling of Jeremiah, a young prophet chosen by God to deliver messages of both impending doom and hopeful restoration. We'll explore the significance of his visions,...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 15th December 2024. The reading was Ephesians 3: 14-21. Join us in this episode as we delve into the profound spiritual insights of Ephesians 3:14-21, a passage known for its powerful prayer for the Ephesians. Richard guides us through the themes of unity and divine love, drawing connections to the timeless carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Discover how...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 8th December 2024. The reading was Philippians 2:1–11. Join us this second Sunday of Advent as we explore the profound humility of Christ through Philippians 2. In this episode, Sam unpacks Paul's message to the church in Philippi, reflecting on Jesus' example of selflessness and servanthood. Discover how Christ's descent from divine glory to human lowlin...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 1st December 2024. The reading was John 1:1-18. Join us for an inspiring episode as we delve into the profound themes of Advent and the incarnation of Christ. Our reading beautifully encapsulates the mystery of the Word becoming flesh. As we light the first candle of Advent, we reflect on the significance of this season as a time of preparation and antici...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 24th November 2024. The reading for this episode is Matthew 4:18-22, which describes Jesus calling his first disciples—Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John—by the Sea of Galilee. This week, we explore the calling of Jesus' first disciples from Matthew 4:18-22, reflecting on how their journey mirrors our own paths of discipleship today. Discover how St. Ju...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 17th November 2024. The readings were Psalm 119:105-112 and John 7:37-39. In this compelling talk, Adam explores what it means to live with true spiritual wealth through God's Word and Spirit. He challenges common perceptions of abundance, using powerful analogies like unused Bibles and the displaced Cholutica Bridge to illustrate how our spiritual practi...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 10th November 2024. The reading was Romans 8:9-14. This powerful talk weaves together the historical resilience of Portsmouth during WWII with profound spiritual insights from Romans 8. Through vivid wartime accounts, including the devastating bombing of January 10, 1941, and the inspiring story of St. Jude's Church standing as a beacon through the flames...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 3rd November 2024. The readings were Psalm 19:7-11 and Matthew 24:35. In this compelling talk, explore the timeless relevance of Scripture in our rapidly changing world. From ancient psalms to modern-day testimonies, discover why God's Word remains an unshakeable foundation for life. Through fascinating examples—including the remarkable conversion story o...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 20th October 2024. Dive into the transformative power of God's Word in this enlightening sermon from St. Jude's Church. Explore how the Bible, described as "alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword," can profoundly impact our lives and society. This episode unpacks Hebrews 4:12, revealing how Scripture: Acts as a faithful companion in times o...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 13th October 2024. In this powerful sermon, Adam delves into Paul's prayer in Ephesians, challenging believers to examine their spiritual desperation and reliance on God. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical insights, he explores three key themes: the hope we have in Christ, our glorious inheritance as God's children, and the incomparable power...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 6th October 2024. In this thought-provoking talk from Deuteronomy 8: 1-31 and Matthew 4: 1-11, Colin challenges listeners to embrace a "spiritual double life" - one that nourishes both body and soul. Drawing from biblical passages in Deuteronomy and Matthew, the message explores Jesus' teaching that "man shall not live on bread alone, but by every word th...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 29th September 2024. In this talk on Galatians 5:22-23, Rachel explores what it means to host the Holy Spirit in our lives and cultivate the fruit of the Spirit. Drawing from Galatians 5 and personal anecdotes, she emphasizes that as believers, we all have the Holy Spirit dwelling within us. However, the extent to which we experience the transformative po...

This is the talk from our 10:45 service on 22nd September 2024. In this thought-provoking talk, Vicar Adam explores the profound message of Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on what it means to let Christ's message dwell richly within us. Using the vivid analogy of a village stream and its keeper, Adam illustrates how our spiritual lives depend on the attention we give to our inner selves. Through three...