Past Preaching Programme

Christians are constantly being summoned to respond to a whole host of different situations and issues. Rather than simply ‘going to with the flow’, we are called to respond to them in a distinctive manner that is shaped by our faith in Jesus Christ. Often we find this very difficult and challenging. In this series we will look at a number of such situations and issues and reflect upon the ways in which we can both understand them better and make a distinctively Christian response to them.

The start of new decade provides an opportunity for us to focus upon our priorities and direction. Part of this is a renewed response to our calling to be a people who display care in regard to the various responsibilities that God has entrusted to us. During this series, we will examine a number of these responsibilities as a church and seek to reflect upon how we can fulfil them more effectively. The very practical aim of this sermon series is that every member of Christ Church will identify the key area where God is calling them to make a difference through the care that they bring to it.

Within the four gospels we see four major titles used for Jesus – Christ or Messiah, Son of Man, Son of David and Son of God. Each of these titles has a crucial background within the Old Testament which we need to engage with if we are going to understand the significance of their application to Jesus. We will also seek to reflect on the relevance of each of these titles to our calling to make Jesus known in the world.

As we entered the first lockdown and the closing of our buildings, in common with other churches we had to switch to on-line services.  This covers a series of talks during this period as we addressed the uncertainties caused by the pandemic.    

At Christ Church, the month of August is usually marked by the return of an incredibly moving and powerful sermon series called 'Why I'm a Christian', which invites members of Christ Church to share their stories, and explain what their faith means to them, and how it has made a difference in their lives. This year, we're putting a new spin on an old classic, as some of the members of our staff team reflect on their faith journeys, as part of a series of talks entitled 'Why I'm still a Christian'.