ChristChurch London Podcast

Dr Chris Wright, author of The Mission of God spoke to us on the five marks of mission, and how God calls the church to be involved in sharing the good news of the gospel, teaching, acts of compassion, working for justice and caring for creation.

What is God’s final plan for creation? This week we come to the end of our series on Revelation by looking at John’s incredible description of the New Creation, full of rich imagery and incredible hope. We will see what God has in store for this world, and how that gives us a sense of purpose and mission here and now. Download accompanying notes.

Every kind of relationship - between friends, colleagues, family members or married couples - is bound to hit difficulties eventually. When disagreements come, how can we manage them in such a way as to strengthen the friendship? In this final talk of our Love is a Verb series, Andy Tilsley will look at how to handle conflict in our relationships.

The Bible has a good deal to say about the value of community, parenting and family life. But for some the idea of building a family in the city seems daunting and unfeasible. Here we look at the importance of family life, the role of the church in supporting parents, and some of the challenges and benefits of raising families in the city.

As the story draws towards a close, we read that Christ will reign for 1,000 years. Little in Scripture has caused more debate than these chapters. What is the millennium, when will it happen and how is it relevant for us today? Download accompanying notes.

Around 50% of Londoners between the age of 20 and 59 are single. Some see singleness as liberating, others as a chore. What are the particular challenges and opportunities that single people face? What advice does the Bible have to offer? And what role can the church play in helping single people thrive in the city?

Revelation 12 and 13 are some of the most confusing verses in Scripture. Winged-women, multi-headed beasts and a cryptic number: 666. What do these pictures mean, how on earth are they relevant to us, and what sort of hope should we be able to draw from them? Download accompanying notes.

Sex is a good and powerful gift from God. But when misused it can leave us disappointed and hurt. What does Jesus offer to those carrying pain, regret and shame? How can we experience restoration from hurt inflicted upon us? And how can the church be a community that supports the hurting, and helps them to find hope in God?

John describes a series of shocking events: natural disasters, plagues and catastrophes falling upon the Earth. How should we interpret these? Are they literal predictions of a bleak future? How and when might they happen? And what do they tell us about the trajectory of time and the character of God? Download accompanying notes.

Sex is everywhere. Some people see it as a commodity. For many, Free Love is the ideal; however, whenever and with whomever they want. Others have been taught to view it as something dirty, shameful or taboo. In this talk we will look at what the Bible has to say about sex; its potential and its dangers. God thinks sex is great, and this talk will look at how we can best enjoy it.

John’s first glimpse into heaven is a dazzling picture: strange creatures, precious jewels, and a dramatic scene with thousands of worshippers. Here we look at the Lamb on the Throne in Revelation 4 and 5, learn to interpret the symbols and consider how this picture helps us to understand the major theme of Revelation. Download accompanying notes.

How can we take relationships with friends, family, colleagues, neighbours and partners beyond superficiality and towards something life-giving and lasting? Andy Tilsley looks at what it takes to build and sustain great relationships. Love is not an abstract feeling; a vague and sentimental notion. Love takes time, work and effort. Love is a verb.

Confusing symbols, mysterious imagery, and sometimes unpleasant descriptions make Revelation daunting to read and difficult to understand. How much is it a prediction of the future? How is it relevant today? And how should we go about interpreting it? In this session we will look at some principles to help us understand this book, and the picture it paints of Jesus. Download accompanying notes.

Jesus didn’t simply care about people’s spiritual wellbeing; he treated people as whole beings and provided for their spiritual, emotional and physical needs. Everywhere he went he restored sick people, and told his disciples to do the same. In this talk, Liam will look at the subject of healing, and consider how we can have faith to pray for God to heal sicknesses.

In the fourth week of our Empowered series, Tim looks at how the Holy Spirit leads and empowers us to be witnesses for Jesus, by first witnessing to us the truth of the gospel.