Simplicity in a Time of Excess
17th December 2023For our Advent series, Joel Wade looks at the practice of simplicity and how it can shape our daily habits as followers of Jesus in a world of excess.
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Faith
17th December 2023This Advent, our Sutton Service looks at our need for faith, hope, and love this Christmas time. In the Sutton Christmas Carol Service, Andy looks at how we can have faith when God seems absent and how not even the darkness of our world can separate us from God’s love.
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Love
10th December 2023This Advent, our Sutton Service looks at our need for faith, hope, and love this Christmas time. This week, Seb speaks on ‘Love’ from John 3:16, ‘For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.’ Seb shares his own experience of encountering Jesus and God’s love breaking into his life – a story not to be missed!
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Generosity in a Time of Indulgence
10th December 2023For our Advent series, Adnan Khan looks at what it means for followers of Jesus to practise generosity in a time of indulgence.
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Hope
03rd December 2023This Advent, our Sutton Service looks at our need for faith, hope, and love this Christmas time. This week, Andy looks at ‘Hope’ from the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions on finding hope in the midst of disappointment and pain, this talk may be a helpful one for you.
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Simplicity in a Time of Excess
03rd December 2023For our Advent series, Natalie Powell looks at what it means for followers of Jesus to follow a simple gospel at a time of excess and consumerism this Christmas.
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Humility in a World of Status
03rd December 2023For our Advent series, Shaninga Marasha looks at how humility encourages a lifestyle of generosity and service modeled after the selfless love of Jesus.
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Developing Emotional Resilience
26th November 2023In 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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Parable of the Rich Fool
19th November 2023In this talk, Shaninga looks at Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool and its warning about trusting in riches for an ultimate sense of security in life, and how greed can rob us of a true sense of God’s abundant purpose.
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Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast
19th November 2023In this talk, Joel Wade explores Jesus’ unexpected vision of God’s kingdom through the Parable of the Mustard Seed and Yeast, and what it means for us and the world around us.
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Parable of the Rich Fool
12th November 2023In this talk, Raph looks at Jesus’ parable of the Rich Fool and its warning about trusting in riches for an ultimate sense of security in life, and how greed can rob us of a true sense of God’s abundant purpose.
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The Call for Repentance and Fruitfulness
12th November 2023When tragedies strike, it feels natural to respond in fear, confusion, and judgement. It also presents challenging questions around God’s involvement (or lack thereof). Where was he in all of this? In this talk, Catherine looks at Jesus’ response to tragic news of death and highlights Jesus’ call for repentance and fruitfulness.
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The Faithful Steward
05th November 2023In this talk, Adnan looks at Jesus’ call to faithfully steward our present life in light of his future return, and his warning about living as if he isn’t coming back.
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The Lamp of the Body
05th November 2023There are many references to light in the Bible as a metaphor for God’s presence, Spirit, and instructions. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus gives us a picture of how God’s light provides a healthy vision for our lives. In this talk, Paul explores Jesus’ call to not just see the light, but to live fully in the light of his presence and teaching.
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The Lamp of the Body
05th November 2023There are many references to light in the Bible as a metaphor for God’s presence, Spirit, and instructions. In Luke 11:33-36, Jesus gives us a picture of how God’s light provides a healthy vision for our lives. In this talk, Lou explores Jesus’ call to not just see the light, but to live fully in the light of his presence and teaching.
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Why Character Matters
29th October 2023In this standalone talk, David Stroud explores why developing character in the church really matters for the world.
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Do not worry
29th October 2023Jesus wants his disciples to experience freedom from fear of the future by revealing we have the best inheritance in God as our Father. In this talk, John looks at how we can live distinctly as God’s people, knowing that our Father knows our needs and is pleased to give us his very kingdom.
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The Sign of Jonah
29th October 2023Throughout the Gospel of Luke, tension has been building between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this passage, we see a dramatic climax of this tension as Jesus responds to their request for a ‘sign from heaven’. In this talk, Helene looks at why Jesus responds the way he does, and the meaning behind the only sign the leaders would get – the ‘sign of Jonah’.
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Ask, Seek, Knock
22nd October 2023In this talk, Lars looks at how Jesus reassures his disciples of God’s good character, and how his love encourages us to persist and persevere in prayer.
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Jesus and Beelzebul
22nd October 2023What are we to make of Jesus’ encounters with those who were demon possessed? In this talk, Andy Tilsley explores the story of Jesus and Beelzebul (Luke 11:14-26)) and what it can teach us about the devil and demons.
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The Sign of Jonah
15th October 2023Throughout the Gospel of Luke, tension has been building between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this passage, we see a dramatic climax of this tension as Jesus responds to their request for a ‘sign from heaven’. In this talk, Sam looks at why Jesus responds the way he does, and the meaning behind the only sign the leaders would get – the ‘sign of Jonah’.
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Ask, Seek, Knock
15th October 2023In this talk, Kenny looks at how Jesus reassures his disciples of God’s good character, and how his love encourages us to persist and persevere in prayer.
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The Lord’s Prayer
08th October 2023In this talk Natalie explores the power of the Lord’s prayer in our daily lives, and how Jesus both models a life of prayer and offers us a practical lesson in how to pray ourselves.
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Ask, Seek, Knock
08th October 2023In this talk, Barry looks at how Jesus reassures his disciples of God’s good character, and how his love encourages us to persist and persevere in prayer.
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The Sign of Jonah
08th October 2023Throughout the Gospel of Luke, tension has been building between Jesus and the religious leaders. In this passage, we see a dramatic climax of this tension as Jesus responds to their request for a ‘sign from heaven’. In this talk, Joel looks at why Jesus responds the way he does, and the meaning behind the only sign the leaders would get – the ‘sign of Jonah’.
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Church on Mission
01st October 2023Is it possible for our faith to thrive in a world that can be indifferent at best or hostile at worst? What does such a faith look like in our city? And what kind of church does it take to sustain it? Adnan explores how the ancient Thessalonian church gives us a model of holiness and hope in a hostile world, not by withdrawing from the world, but by being a faithful presence within it.
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What’s your Mountain?
01st October 2023How 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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The Spirit and Mission
01st October 2023What does it look like to live on mission for God? In this talk, Lars explores our call to mission through the story of the seventy-two disciples carrying out Jesus’ work in different towns and villages.
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The Lord’s Prayer
01st October 2023In this talk Catherine explores the power of the Lord’s prayer in our daily lives, and how Jesus both models a life of prayer and offers us a practical lesson in how to pray ourselves.
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The Good Samaritan (A Lesson of Love)
24th September 2023What does Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan teach us about love and compassion? In this talk, Taiwo explores how the parable reflects God’s heart for us and our neighbours.
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