Hope: Is heaven worth it?

To listen to Nick McQuaker leading the fourth and final session of our TalkBack series "Jesus is coming back" on Sunday evening 28th July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy Click here for a copy of the Power Point Slides

1 Samuel 7:2 to 17 - The Lord is merciful

The whole nation seek the Lord - it's a kind of revival. What does that look like and what can we learn?

To listen to Les White preaching from 1 Samuel 7 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 28th July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 5: to 7:1 - God is not contained or constrained

The ark, captured by the Philistines is taken to Ashdod and the temple of their idol Dagon. God shows his real powers as Dagon forced into a position of worship, the Philistines are judged and humiliated because there is only one true God.

To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from 1 Samuel 5 and 6 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 21st July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ruth 4 - the kinsman redeemer

Ruth has found a possible kinsman redeemer and in the redemption and subsequent marriage there is more than just a marriage and a baby, there is a kingly line.

To listen to Tom Warburton from Ruth Chapter 4 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 21st July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

God is Sovereign

God is not like us - He is sovereign. To listen to Mark Ventham speaking at our All-Age Service at Christ Church on Sunday morning 14th July 2013 use the link below. Or click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ruth 3 - Spread you garment over me

Ruth has found a field owned by a man who shows her kindness. But that's not the end of the story. I in bold and unusual way Ruth is instructed to ask Boaz to permanently look after her and give her rest.

To listen to Ben Nicholls preaching from Ruth Chapter 3 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 14th July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ruth 2 - A sovereign hand in the fields

Two women show their faith even in the darkest times and God shows his faithfulness and lovingkindness through Boaz providing for them.

To listen to Daniel Woodfield preaching from Ruth Chapter 2 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 7th July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 4:1 to 22 - Glory Departs

In this chapter God's people Israel were defeated twice even with the symbol of God's presence the ark of the covenant being with them for the second battle. In this we saw the foolishness of God's people, the faithfulness of God's Judgement and the flight of God's Presence and glory which although terrible had gracious purposes.


To listen to Mark Ventham preaching from 1 Samuel 4 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 7th July 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

Ruth 1 - Work behind the scenes

As we learnt from 1 Samuel this morning, God is still working, even in the darkest times. A few years before Samuel, in the times of the Judges, this remarkable story of a young woman committing herself to God's people begins. Ruth, constantly referred to as a Moabite, joins the Israelites and becomes part of God's big story.

To listen to Nathan Severs preaching from Ruth Chapter 1 at Christ Church on Sunday evening 30th June 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy

1 Samuel 3:1 to 4:1 - Speak Lord

Speak LORD, for your servant is listening It was a dark time but God graciously starts to speak to the willing listener Samuel who becomes a prophet in Israel empowered by God. We need to be eager listeners, receptive to God speaking to us. We hear from God in the Bible but especially through the willing servant and faithful prophet Jesus. We have a prophetic ministry – bringing God’s word to others – faithfully, boldly, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

To listen to Graham Nicholls preaching from 1 Samuel 3 at Christ Church on Sunday morning 30th June 2013 use the link below. Click here to listen in your own player or save a copy