Search Preaching Programme

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As Christians, it’s important that we let the Bible speak on its own terms, drawing out the themes and content it presents us with. But it is just as valid to come to Scripture with our own questions and ask what wisdom it offers in response. That is what this series sets out to do: to explore how we might respond as Christians to the everyday things that fill our lives, from what we eat and drink to the news we follow and the television we watch.

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As Christians, it’s important that we let the Bible speak on its own terms, drawing out the themes and content it presents us with. But it is just as valid to come to Scripture with our own questions and ask what wisdom it offers in response. That is what this series sets out to do: to explore how we might respond as Christians to the everyday things that fill our lives, from what we eat and drink to the news we follow, and the television we watch.

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The Servant Songs in Isaiah 40-55 stand among the most significant passages in the Old Testament. A notable shift occurs here: the figure of an anointed King, prominent in the earlier chapters, gives way to that of a Servant, called to fulfil Israel's vocation and bring about God's purposes. Christians naturally recognise Jesus as the one who fulfilled this role, but a closer examination of the four Songs offers deeper insight into the nature of his calling and mission - and what it means for how we seek to live for God in our own daily lives.

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The Servant Songs in Isaiah 40-55 stand among the most significant passages in the Old Testament. A notable shift occurs here: the figure of an anointed King, prominent in the earlier chapters, gives way to that of a Servant, called to fulfil Israel's vocation and bring about God's purposes. Christians naturally recognise Jesus as the one who fulfilled this role, but a closer examination of the four Songs offers deeper insight into the nature of his calling and mission - and what it means for how we seek to live for God in our own daily lives.

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Each August we get the opportunity to hear different members of Christ Church take to the pulpit and talk about ‘Why I am a Christian’. In it we hear some of the story of their lives and the key factors that have led them to become and continue as Christians. These have turned out to be some of the most popular and helpful talks that we have during the year. 

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Each August we get the opportunity to hear different members of Christ Church take to the pulpit and talk about ‘Why I am a Christian’. In it we hear some of the story of their lives and the key factors that have led them to become and continue as Christians. These have turned out to be some of the most popular and helpful talks that we have during the year. 

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Nothing damages the credibility of our Christian faith more than a sacred/secular divide that places much of our lives in a category separate from our lives as followers of Jesus. Instead, God wants every part of our lives integrated with our faith. In this series of sermons running through July, we will explore what that looks like -examining the place of work, leisure, animals, and material things more generally within God's good world. 

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Nothing damages the credibility of our Christian faith more than a sacred/secular divide that places much of our lives in a category separate from our lives as followers of Jesus. Instead, God wants every part of our lives integrated with our faith. In this series of sermons running through July, we will explore what that looks like -examining the place of work, leisure, animals, and material things more generally within God's good world. 

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The popular TV programme Who Do You Think You Are? follows celebrities as they uncover their family histories and, in doing so, discover more about themselves. Something similar matters deeply for churches — remembering those who came before us and the legacy they left behind. In this series, we turn to four figures from Christ Church's own past: Jessie Challacombe, Allen Challacombe, Frank Colquhoun and Bryan Green. Through books they wrote in 1894, 1904, 1944 and 1951 respectively, we will explore what their lives and thinking still have to teach us today.

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The popular TV programme Who Do You Think You Are? follows celebrities as they uncover their family histories and, in doing so, discover more about themselves. Something similar matters deeply for churches — remembering those who came before us and the legacy they left behind. In this series, we turn to four figures from Christ Church's own past: Jessie Challacombe, Allen Challacombe, Frank Colquhoun and Bryan Green. Through books they wrote in 1894, 1904, 1944 and 1951 respectively, we will explore what their lives and thinking still have to teach us today.

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Three important parts of the Christian year are Ascension Day, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. During this short series, we will seek to explore the practical difference made to our lives by the Christian beliefs that these occasions seek to express.

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Three important parts of the Christian year are Ascension Day, Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. During this short series, we will seek to explore the practical difference made to our lives by the Christian beliefs that these occasions seek to express.

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As we approach Holy Week and Easter this year, we will first consider what it means to recognise Jesus as King in the events that we celebrate on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Day. In the season of Easter (lasting fifty days after Easter Day itself) we will consider the implications of the resurrection of Jesus for a number of vital issues in church life including those surrounding social justice, care for the environment and our approach to and understanding of disability.

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As we approach Holy Week and Easter this year, we will first consider what it means to recognise Jesus as King in the events that we celebrate on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Day. In the season of Easter (lasting fifty days after Easter Day itself) we will consider the implications of the resurrection of Jesus for a number of vital issues in church life including those surrounding social justice, care for the environment and our approach to and understanding of disability.

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Many of the psalms found in the Bible are shocking in their honesty, as the writers pour out their anguish and confusion to God about the suffering of His people. They highlight the importance of raw honesty in our own relationships with God. As we continue through Lent, we will use some of these psalms of lament to reflect on the tough experiences and feelings that we need to bring before God, if we are going to have an honest relationship with him, and receive his loving response to our deepest questions and needs.

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Many of the psalms found in the Bible are shocking in their honesty, as the writers pour out their anguish and confusion to God about the suffering of his people. They highlight the importance of raw honesty in our own relationships with God. As we continue through Lent, we will use some of these psalms of lament to reflect on the tough experiences and feelings that we need to bring before God, if we are going to have an honest relationship with him, and receive his loving response to our deepest questions and needs.

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There has been much confusion about the relationship between Christianity and politics. Examples of this done badly have persuaded some that they should be kept separate. The Bible, however, insists that our faith must be integrated with every part of our lives and this world. Having explored in January what the Bible has to say about politics, in February we turn to look more broadly at what Christianity has to say about the important political issues currently facing our nation and world.

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There has been much confusion about the relationship between Christianity and politics. Examples of this done badly have persuaded some that they should be kept separate. The Bible, however, insists that our faith must be integrated with every part of our lives and this world. Having explored in January what the Bible has to say about politics, in February we turn to look more broadly at what Christianity has to say about the important political issues currently facing our nation and world.

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There has been much confusion about the relationship between Christianity and politics. Examples of this done badly have persuaded some that they should be kept separate. The Bible, however, insists that our faith must be integrated with every part of our lives and this world. During January, we will therefore explore what the Bible has to say about politics. 

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There has been much confusion about the relationship between Christianity and politics. Examples of this done badly have persuaded some that they should be kept separate. The Bible, however, insists that our faith must be integrated with every part of our lives and this world. During January, we will therefore explore what the Bible has to say about politics. 

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The figure of David is a crucial one in the Bible - supremely, through the way that he is used to look ahead to his descendant, Jesus. This Advent series will use the books of Chronicles, Isaiah and Jeremiah to look at what David was meant to stand for and how this can further inform us about what the child born in 'the town of David' and 'from David's line' came to do. 

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The figure of David is a crucial one in the Bible - supremely, through the way that he is used to look ahead to his descendant, Jesus. This Advent series will use the books of Chronicles, Isaiah and Jeremiah to look at what David was meant to stand for and how this can further inform us about what the child born in 'the town of David' and 'from David's line' came to do. 

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The rise of David is a vital new chapter in the biblical story as God calls the shepherd-king to be his answer to the disasters that have befallen the people of Israel and to put his plan for the world back on track. The way that this works out in the story of David, however, is deeply mysterious, and ultimately points further ahead to 'great David's greater son' in Jesus who came to be the fulfilment of all of his purposes. 

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The rise of David is a vital new chapter in the biblical story as God calls the shepherd-king to be his answer to the disasters that have befallen the people of Israel and to put his plan for the world back on track. The way that this works out in the story of David, however, is deeply mysterious, and ultimately points further ahead to 'great David's greater son' in Jesus who came to be the fulfilment of all of his purposes. 

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The church isn’t just a building or an institution - it’s the people of God. Cultivating strong relationships within this community is crucial, if we are to better reflect his truth and grace to each other and the world around us.  In Matthew 18, Jesus discusses some of the characteristics of healthy relationships, which can guide us as we seek to serve God and each other more fully.

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The church isn’t just a building or an institution - it’s the people of God. Cultivating strong relationships within this community is crucial, if we are to better reflect his truth and grace to each other and the world around us.  In Matthew 18, Jesus discusses some of the characteristics of healthy relationships, which can guide us as we seek to serve God and each other more fully.

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With the terrible situation in Gaza so much in the news, it is important for Christians to reflect on what the Bible has to say about the role of Israel and its neighbours in God's plan. During September, we’ll have a series of talks exploring some of the biblical and historical factors involved, and thinking about how we should respond to the situation in Israel and Gaza today.

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With the terrible situation in Gaza so much in the news, it is important for Christians to reflect on what the Bible has to say about the role of Israel and its neighbours in God's plan. During September, we’ll have a series of talks exploring some of the biblical and historical factors involved, and thinking about how we should respond to the situation in Israel and Gaza today.

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Each August we get the opportunity to hear different members of Christ Church take to the pulpit and talk about ‘Why I am a Christian’. In it we hear some of the story of their lives and the key factors that have led them to become and continue as Christians. These have turned out to be some of the most popular and helpful talks that we have during the year. 

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Each August we get the opportunity to hear different members of Christ Church take to the pulpit and talk about ‘Why I am a Christian’. In it we hear some of the story of their lives and the key factors that have led them to become and continue as Christians. These have turned out to be some of the most popular and helpful talks that we have during the year.