Introduction to 1 Corinthians
Listen again to Catherine's opening talk from our new series in Corinthians the reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Listen again to Catherine's opening talk from our new series in Corinthians the reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
How do we live with the pain of unanswered prayer? A testimony of God's presence with us and his love for us "in the thick of it." the reading: Jeremiah 29:10-14 , Daniel 9:1-3,20-23
Jesus approaches Jerusalem as 'King', but unlike the world has ever seen before. His claims carry the challenge, "Crown me or kill me" and he approaches each one of us at Easter in a similar way, will we welcome him or reject him? the reading: Matthew 21:1-17
In this all age talk Tim explores the healing and restorative work of Jesus to bring new life to the people in our reading and us today. the reading: Matthew 9:18-34
Listen again to Peter William's talk from our 9am Service. the reading: Matthew 9:9-19
Richard investigates the claims of the British humanist Association that we should be careful how we teach religion in schools, and notes that in our passage Jesus seems to be dangerously unscientific, destructively intolerance, and arrogantly judgemental. What should we do with a God who breaks our three key cherished principles? the reading: Matthew 8:23-9:8...
Richard explores how we can be free from being controlled by all our needs to be significant and secure when we know what it is be loved by our Father God in heaven and follow Christ. the reading: M atthew 8:18-22
The crowds have just been amazed by Jesus authority as he taught them. Now they are amazed by his authority over sicknesses as Jesus heals many people. Each healing in chapter 8 points to who Jesus is and the kind of kingdom he is inviting us to join. the reading: Matthew 8:1-17
Richard summarises the disciple making teaching Jesus has given in the sermon on the Mount with reference to John Bunyan's classic text 'the Pilgrims progress'. the reading: Matthew 7:13-29
God delights when we ask him for things. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount we see that followers of Jesus are not to judge each other but ask the true judge, Jesus Christ, for everything they need. the reading: Matthew 7:1-12
Recorded at our joint confirmation service at our St. Alban's site, Bishop Paul speaks into what it means to run the race for Christ. At one point during the talk, as an illustration, Paul asked for a volunteer to run from the from of the church to the back. Please see the photos below to get an idea of the day!
Listen again to Nicola's talk from our continuing series in Matthew. the reading: Matthew 6:1-18
Speaking from Matthew in our Spring series, Jessamy leads us to consider perfection in Christ Jesus. the reading: Matthew 5:17-48
How do we live out our faith in the work place? Richard begins this message by saying we need an 'office romance'...! the reading: Matthew 5
As we begin a new year we are starting a new preaching series - 'From calling to commissioning: what does Jesus teach and demonstrate to his disciples before sending them out on mission'. Our series is based in the book of Matthew, and this week Richard preaches from Matthew 2, one of the readings traditionally used for Epiphany. the reading: Matthew 2
In the first of a two part series Richard responds to the Da Vinci code.
In the first of a two part series Richard responds to the Da Vinci code.
Nicola explores with us the final chapter in Ruth in the final talk in this current series 'Discerning direction'. the reading: Ruth 4
Our Associate Vicar Mike relates the incredible story of Ruth and a wonderful testimony of how God is using what happens here is Chiswick to transform lives across the globe. the reading: Ruth 1
Our reading from Luke is the story of the woman living in sin, who found forgiveness as she washed the feet of Jesus; for it is through Jesus Christ that we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. the reading: Luke 7:36-52
Though the story of Jacob marrying both Rachel and Leah may seem strange to our modern society, this story can speak into our lives. God desires a relationship with all of us, and whether we are valued by society or not it is his love for us that gives us beauty and value. the reading: Genesis 29:16-35
Even as Jesus healed and ministered, restoring people emotionally and physically the Pharisees of the day sought to bring him down. Richard considers two such episodes from Luke's Gospel. the reading: Luke 6:1-11
Does prayer really make a difference? How is God at work in the world? One of the greatest love stories in the bible, Isaac & Rebekah, suggests that fate and chance do not rule but God does. The good news that Jesus is King, means our prayers and actions can really make a difference today. the reading: Genesis 24:1-14
Tom opens up the story of Jesus healing the paralytic lowered through the roof and especially focuses on Jesus' words 'Friend, your sins are forgiven.' the reading: Luke 5:17-25
As we begin a new series 'clarifying call, discerning direction and developing character', Richard consider's the story of Abram and God's plan for his life. the readings: Genesis 12:1-8 and Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm 147 reminds us of some fabulous reasons to praise God. Praising God is required of all Christians but it is not expected of us without reason. The Psalm also teaches us about how we can delight God and reminds us that we are blessed. the reading: Psalm 147
Richard considers what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing us as, and confirming to us that we are God's inheritance. the reading: Ephesians 1:13-14