Colossians 1:9 to 14 - Knowing How to Live

Paul is very thankful for the Colossian Christians, but knows, that as for all of us, they still needed to keep on growing in their knowledge and behaviour. So he prays that they might know and do what pleases the Lord Jesus Christ, and continue to be joyful and thankful.
To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Colossians chapter 1:9 to 14 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 20th January 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ezekiel 4 and 5 - Acted out Judgement

In these chapters, Ezekiel is asked to act out in a very graphic way the inevitable judgement on Jerusalem. God's judgement is a serious thing but even in these distressing predictions there are hints of mercy... To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Ezekiel chapter 4 and 5 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 20th January 2013 use the link below. [audio: Ezekiel/Ezekiel4v1to5v17_MV.mp3] (Using Flash Audio Player) Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Colossians 1:1 to 8 – The gospel of hope

Paul is in prison, probably in Rome and he writes to a church in Colossae that had been founded by the Epaphras as he told them the good news about Jesus Christ. In these first 8 verses Paul introduces himself and his letter to the Colossians and explains how thankful he is for their faith, love and hope.
To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from Colossians chapter 1:1 to 8 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 20th January 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ezekiel 2:1 to 3:15 – Speak my Words

Ezekiel is empowered by the Spirit of God to speak the word of God. However it was going to be a discouraging time, with limited success in terms of the immediate hearers. This was overwhelming to him. He needed to know the great confidence that God is still on the throne and to still delight in God and his word. To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Ezekiel chapter 2:1 to 3:15 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 13th January 2013 use the link below. Please note that the sound quality is poor only for the first two minutes and then it reverts to 'normal.' Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

God is not like us - He does not need anyone or anything else

At our All Age service we looked at our 2013 verse of the year and also introduced a new series of children's talks looking at what God is like. To listen to Graham Nicholls speaking at our All-Age Service at Christ Church on Sunday morning 13th January 2013 use the links below. Or click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ezekiel 1 - A vision of God

Chapter 1 provides the backdrop to the rest of the book and indeed to the whole of history. God is on the throne, working His plans. He knows all things and is everywhere. We need to see him, but we also need to hear from him. To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from Ezekiel chapter 1 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 6th January 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Nehemiah 13 - Creeping Compromise

As we come to the end of this book it’s not a happy ever after story. Nehemiah returns to the Persian capital and whilst he’s away the people compromise in the way they are supporting the temple, the Sabbath and intermarriage. This is a warning to us, that we can easily drift into compromise that affects our worship our love and witness and our families. To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Nehemiah chapter 13 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 6th January 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Nehemiah 9 to 12 - Corporate Confession

To listen to Robert Fernandez preaching from Nehemiah chapters 9 through 12 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 30th December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Christmas Day 2012

To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from at Christ Church on Christmas Day 25th December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Luke 1:32,33 - He will be great

The story of the the birth life, death and resurrection of Jesus is a great story not so much because of the drama but because it's both true and relevant. Jesus is the greatest person who ever lived, who offers us the greatest present, and invites us to the greatest party there will ever be. To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from at Christ Church on Sunday morning 23rd December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Nativity 2012

To listen to Mark Ventham's talk at the Nativity talk at Christ Church on Sunday morning 23rd December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ruth 4:13-22

The book of Ruth demonstrates God's sovereign gracious intervention. Even in judgement he is working amazing purposes to reach out to a pagan woman, bringing her into the people of God, and through her descendants to bless us by the coming of the Saviour. To listen to Ludgero Neto preaching from Ruth 4:13-22 Christ Church on Sunday evening 16th December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Nehemiah 8 - The joy of the Lord is your strength

The people are settled in the land. As they gather they demonstrate a genuine hunger for God’s word (which reveals their hunger for God). This leads to joy in the Lord and glad obedience. How do you feel about God's word? To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from Nehemiah chapter 8 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 16th December 2012 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy