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Standalone talks

From time to time we break from our sermon series and preach standalone messages. These range from seasonal events, to baptisms, baby dedications, vision talks, or hot topics. Here you can find a range of special talks from a selection of speakers.

The Groaning of Life

Pete Greig 3rd May 2020

In this talk from Church at home, our guest speaker and friend of CCL Pete Greig shares on the topic of prayer, from Romans chapter 8.

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Life Beyond the Storm

Andy Tilsley 12th April 2020

In this talk from our Easter Sunday service, Andy looks at the John 21 account of the disciples encountering the Risen Jesus, and considers what Jesus’ resurrection means for us today.

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How Should We Live at a Time Like This?

David Stroud 5th April 2020

In this talk from our Church at home service, David talks to us about how we can find peace with God in this challenging time, and how we can live in such a way that we humble ourselves before God, so that He may lift us up in due course.

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Building Your Life on the Rock

Liam Thatcher 30th March 2020

In this talk from our online Church at home service, Liam Thatcher looks at Jesus’ parable about the wise and foolish builders in the book of Matthew, and offers some tips on how we can ensure we’re building our lives on the rock of Jesus in this current time.

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Jesus Never Changes

Andy Tilsley 22nd March 2020

As the church, how do we respond in this time of global uncertainty? In this talk from our first ever online Church at home service, Andy Tilsley leads us to reflect on the scripture in Hebrews 13, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever,” and shares how we can stay close to God in a changing world.

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Gift Day

Tim Frisby 8th March 2020

In this talk from our 2020 Gift Day Tim looks at the advice the Apostle Paul gave regarding our attitude to money: be grateful, rather than arrogant; put your hope in God, rather than wealth; and aim to become rich in good deeds, rather than just rich. Doing that will enable us to take hold of the life that is really life.

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Growing in Generosity

David Stroud

In this talk from our 2020 Gift Day, David looks at what Psalm 1 has to teach us about living a life of generosity, and how our city and nation can be blessed as a result.

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Obedience is better than Sacrifice

Andy Tilsley 1st March 2020

In this talk from our Sutton service, Andy reflects on the Biblical practice of giving, and how we can give out of love for God, rather than duty, and obedience to Him rather than sacrifice.

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Generous God, Generous People

Joel Wade

In this talk from our Bethnal Green service, Joel looks at God’s generosity towards us and how we are called to live generous lives in response.

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Expecting Good

Pat Copeland 5th January 2020

In this talk from our Sutton service, Pat Copeland reminds us of God’s goodness in 2019 and encourages us to be expectant for what He will do in 2020.

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Advent: Waiting in Hope

Hannah Elwyn 8th December 2019

What does the season of Advent have to teach us about waiting in hope? In this talk, Hannah Elwyn looks at the hope we have in Jesus, who is the Light in the darkness.

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Love London: Here to Stay

David Stroud 3rd November 2019

This year Christ Church London celebrates its 15th anniversary, and in this talk David looks back at God’s faithfulness, and inspires us to dream and pray for what is to come.

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Local Sunday: Central

David Stroud 13th October 2019

In this talk, David shares the vision for the church to be ‘built together’, just as we see in the book of Nehemiah.

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Local Sunday: Stockwell

Tim Frisby 7th October 2018

Continuing on from his talk on the power of words, Tim Frisby speaks from Luke chapter 8 on the power and importance of our words when we speak to one another about God.

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Local Sunday: Bethnal Green

Pippa Fishlock 5th May 2019

In this talk, Pippa Fishlock reflects on God’s promise of peace and protection in Psalm 46, and helps us to think about how we can be still before God, and share with Him honestly, in order to fully experience His peace.

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Local Sunday: Bethnal Green

Raphael Arthur 21st April 2019

In this talk from Easter Sunday, Raphael reflects on the hope we have because of Jesus’ resurrection.

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Local Sunday: Central London

David Stroud 27th January 2019

In this talk David shares from Ezekiel 37 and reflects on the vision of dry bones coming to life, which encourages us to surrender everything to God and have faith for Him to move in miraculous ways.

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Local Sunday: Stockwell

Tim Frisby

In this talk Tim shares the vision of our Stockwell service, looking back at South London’s rich spiritual heritage and raising faith for what God will do in our day.

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Local Sunday: Bethnal Green

Joel Wade

In this talk Joel shares the vision of our Bethnal Green service, and asks the question: what do we want to be known for?

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Local Sunday: Sutton

Andy Tilsley

In this talk from our Sutton service, Andy shares from 1 Corinthians 1 on how God uses us to fulfil His plans through our faith and obedience, even in our weakness.

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Local Sunday: Sutton

Lars Due-Christensen 20th January 2019

In John chapter 4, Jesus speaks of living water that brings eternal life, and promises that those who drink from Him will never thirst. In this talk, Lars considers how we can rely on God’s spirit to bring refreshment in our daily lives, and expect to see Him move in extraordinary ways as a result.

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Local Sunday: Covent Garden

Ed Chan Stroud 6th January 2019

In this talk from our Covent Garden service, Ed looks at how praying together as a community can bring God’s love and hope to our city in 2019.

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Central Christmas service

David Stroud 16th December 2018

Christmas brings us together. In this talk from our Central London Christmas service, David considers that the story of Jesus’ birth teaches us how to live together despite our differences.

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One Small Step for God

Liam Thatcher 9th December 2018

Many of us are familiar with the general themes of the Christmas story, but a little hazy on the details. But the meaning is found in the details. In this talk from our Bethnal Green Carol Service, Liam reflects on Luke 2 and how the birth of Jesus changes everything.

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The Heart of Worship – Psalm 84

Liam Thatcher 18th November 2018

In this talk from our Empowered service, Liam shares from Psalm 84, and looks at how setting our hearts on worshipping God means we can be refreshed by His presence in every season of life.

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Love London Sunday

David Stroud 20th May 2018

At our Love London Sunday baptism service, David speaks on Pentecost and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit.

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Local Sunday: Bethnal Green

Joel Wade 13th May 2018

In this talk, Joel looks at the importance of cultivating a good heart when it comes to living purposefully, and the steps we need to take to make that happen.

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Local Sunday: Covent Garden

Jonny Blake

In our fast paced world, we can often get frustrated when God’s ways seem slower than we might like. In this talk, Jonny looks at Paul’s shipwreck in Acts 27 and considers how we can trust God in the process.

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Local Sunday: Central London

David Stroud

In this talk to the Central London service, David uses John 15 to outline the importance of building community in the city.

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Local Sunday: Stockwell Dedications

Tim Frisby

Continuing the conversation about the type of church community we want to become, Tim reminded us of the power our words have and encouraged us to use them to build one another up and “call into being things that are not” (Romans 4:17).

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Vision talk: Bethnal Green service

Joel and Dee Wade 11th February 2018

Christ Church London is one church, with one vision, meeting in four locations. In this standalone sermon, Joel and Dee Wade explore how that vision plays out in our Bethnal Green service.

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Vision talk: Central London service

David Stroud

Christ Church London is one church, with one vision, meeting in four locations. In this standalone sermon, David Stroud explores how that vision plays out in our Central London service.

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Vision talk: Covent Garden service

Jonny Blake

Christ Church London is one church, with one vision, meeting in four locations. In this standalone sermon, Jonny Blake explores how that vision plays out in our Covent Garden service.

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Vision talk: Stockwell service

Tim and Jacqui Frisby

Christ Church London is one church, with one vision, meeting in four locations. In this standalone sermon, Tim and Jacqui explore how that vision plays out in our Stockwell service.

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Stockwell Dedications

Andy Tilsley 4th March 2018

Listen to Andy Tilsley give a special talk at our Stockwell dedication service.

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How to Deal with Pressure

David Stroud 11th June 2023

During times of pressure in our lives, we can either become a victim to our circumstances, or we can choose to rejoice and let the Lord strengthen us. In this talk from our Central service, David looks at Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and his encouragement to rejoice in the Lord always.

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The Power of Words

David Stroud 16th July 2023

In this talk from our Central service, David looks at the importance of our words and how we can use them to share God’s wisdom and blessing with others.

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What’s your Mountain?

David Stroud 1st October 2023

How can we live life full of God’s promises while often waiting, even longing, for his promises to be fulfilled? In this standalone talk, David looks at the life of Caleb the Kenizzite (Josh 14:10-14), and explores the nature of God’s promises for individual people.

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Why Character Matters

David Stroud 29th October 2023

In this standalone talk, David Stroud explores why developing character in the church really matters for the world.

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Developing Emotional Resilience

David Stroud 26th November 2023

In this standalone talk, David Stroud reflects on how we can develop emotional resilience, especially in times when we deal with loss and our emotional health feels fragile.

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Love, Follow, Feed

Nicole Lewis 14th January 2024

Nicole Lewis from our Central London service looks at John 21, and talks about how God’s question to Peter of whether Peter loves him should also be at the centre of our lives and ministry today.

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Counting the Cost

Hannah Joy 4th February 2024

In this talk, Hannah Joy looks at 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, and shares the challenges faced by Christians around the world who must count the highest cost for following Jesus. 

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Easter Sunday

Andy Tilsley

Andy Tilsley teaches from Luke 24:1-8 for Easter Sunday.

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