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Exploring 1 Corinthians 12, Tim outlines how every believer is uniquely gifted and purposefully placed within the body of Christ to serve a specific, vital role. We see that true unity comes when we reject comparisons, embrace our distinct callings, and show special honour to every member of the church family. Ultimately, we are challenged to move beyond passive attendance and actively step into o...

Tim explores Jesus's call for the church to shine as a light in a dark world. Looking back on the past year at Central Church, we reflect on how God has been powerfully at work while casting a fresh vision for our future mission and shared purpose.

Continuing our I Will Build My Church series, Tim explores Psalm 23 to reveal what it means to be the flock of God. He reminds us that Jesus, our shepherd, never leaves us to navigate life alone. Instead, God faithfully offers guidance for our decisions, protection in our darkest valleys, and abundant provision for every season.

Drawing from Ephesians 2, Tim explores how the cross functions as our shared spiritual DNA as he continues our 'I Will Build My Church' series. He reminds us that church is more than a gathering; it is a relational home where we carry one another's burdens, remain committed through forgiveness, and intentionally make room for others to join the family.

Drawing from 1 Peter, Tim explores how God is actively building believers together into a unified spiritual house, anchored by Jesus Christ as our foundational cornerstone. We are reminded that our identity and true sense of belonging are securely established in Him, calling us out of isolation into fellowship as God’s treasured people. As living stones shaped for His purpose, we are empowered to...

In this new sermon series, I Will Build My Church, Tim highlights Jesus’ unshakeable promise that even the powers of death will not overcome God's people. We're reminded that the church is not a physical building or human institution, but a people built on the foundational confession of Christ as the Son of God.

Tim wraps up our Flourishing series, looking at Psalm 103 to reveal that true spiritual flourishing is never achieved through human effort, but humbly received through God's grace. Contrasting our fragile, temporary nature with the everlasting, steadfast love of the Lord, we're reminded that we are called to be deeply rooted in Christ, living out of his forgiveness and redemption.

James opens Psalm 92 as we continue our summer series, this week seeing how cultivating a posture of praise leads to flourishing amidst life's anxieties. Planted in the house of the Lord, we are promised a life of deep spiritual vitality that bears fruit in every season and endures into eternity.

Unpacking Psalm 52, Rob Morgan explores what it means to flourish like an olive tree rooted in the house of God. He reminds us that as we allow the Lord to cultivate the soil of our hearts, even our seasons of painful pruning and crushing become the very avenues through which the Holy Spirit’s oil of grace and obedience flows.

Continuing our summer series in the Psalms, Emma demonstrates how true spiritual flourishing is rooted in a faithful, abiding relationship with Jesus Christ rather than external circumstances. By delighting in God's word and remaining planted in His grace, we are sustained through every season of life.

This Sunday, Tim begins our series 'Flourishing.' Through the Psalms' simple yet profound commands—to trust, delight, and wait patiently—we are reminded that worrying about others' success only distracts us from the deeper nourishment of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, when we earnestly desire for more of Jesus we discover the comfort, protection and provision of His presence.

Exploring the vision of Daniel 12, Emma reminds us that we can anchor our hope in God because he is sovereign over all history. Even when faced with the details of end-times prophecies we cannot fully comprehend, we can surrender control and rest peacefully in God's unshakable character. Knowing our future is safe in His hands, we are called to live actively in the present—boldly testifying to His...

Drawing from Daniel 6, Tim explores how Daniel’s consistent, bold prayer in the face of persecution serves as a foretaste of Christ’s own suffering, burial, and triumphant resurrection. We are challenged to live with unwavering integrity and expectant faith, confident that while worldly opposition is inevitable, God's power to deliver is absolute and his kingdom is eternal!

Tim explores the account of Belshazzar’s feast in Daniel 5 to demonstrate how human pride and self-sufficiency inevitably crumble before the sovereignty of the living God. By contrasting the king's arrogance with Daniel’s steadfast reliance on the Word of God, we are challenged to examine where we might be using God's holy gifts for our own purposes rather than honouring him. Ultimately, this narr...

This week James exposes the subtle but dangerous idols of pride, comfort, and ambition as we continue in our God Over... series. We're challenged to mirror the unwavering faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, choosing to stand firm against cultural pressures regardless of the consequences. Ultimately, we see that Christ walks with us through every fiery trial with a presence that no earthly id...

Unpacking Daniel 1, Tim Jones examines what it means for believers to live out their faith in a society that does not honour or remember God. Just as we see Daniel in exile, we're reminded that our true allegiance belongs to another kingdom.

Launching our new 'God Over...' series, James unpacks Daniel 2 to demonstrate how the temporary structures of human politics ultimately pale in comparison to the eternal kingdom of God. Reflecting on Daniel’s faithful service in a pagan empire, we are challenged to allow our faith to inform our political engagement rather than allowing party politics to become an idol. Ultimately, this passage rem...

Tim explores the parables of the hidden treasure and the costly pearl to reveal the ultimate value, joy, and cost of the kingdom of God. He challenges us to consider whether we are truly prioritizing Jesus above all worldly possessions and achievements, reminding us that Christ is a treasure worth surrendering everything to possess.

Looking at Romans 8:31–39, Helen Johnson unpacks truth that because God is unconditionally for us, no earthly or spiritual force can ever stand against us. She reminds us that our identity is secure in Christ, who constantly intercedes on our behalf, transforming our earthly troubles into ultimate victory!

Unpacking Romans 8:28–30, Tim reveals how the promise of God working for our good provides a deep, sustaining joy that isn’t shaken by our circumstances. We are reminded that our trials are never wasted, our security in Christ is absolute, and our best days are always ahead.

Athan carries on our series in Romans, talking about how the Spirit can be a real source of help in tough times. Even when our words run out and we're left unsure what to even pray for, the Spirit intercedes on our behalf!

In this sermon Tim explores the incredible privilege of being adopted into God’s family through the Holy Spirit. Looking at themes of sonship, inheritance, assurance, and intimacy with God, these verses from Romans 8:14-17 unpack what it truly means to be called a child of God.

Our passage from Romans 8 reveals the surprising truth that new life comes through death. Through Christ’s death and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we move from the realm of the flesh (death) into the realm of the Spirit (life and peace). This means daily dying to sin by the Spirit, putting to death the misdeeds of the body, and the confident hope of future resurrection. Far more than external appea...

Tim continues our Led By the Spirit series as he unpacks Romans 8:1–4, highlighting three powerful assurances for Christians: forgiveness, freedom, and God’s presence. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, there is now no condemnation for those in Him; our sins are fully forgiven. Through the Holy Spirit, we are not only declared free but empowered to live in that freedom. Finally, God’s Spirit now dwells...

Why Christians Still Struggle | Romans 7:7-25 | Tim Jones | 26th April 2026 by Central Church Bristol