Here, Abigail emphasizes that true kindness is not weak or superficial but a deep, strong, and sacrificial attribute of God, most powerfully shown through Jesus’ love and vulnerability on the cross.
This message explores what true goodness is by pointing to God as the ultimate source, challenging the idea that we can be good on our own, and showing how the Spirit produces goodness in us when we stay close to Jesus. God's goodness flows through our lives into tangible, loving action.
This message introduces the series, emphasising that the fruit of the Spirit grows as the natural outcome of a relationship with God.
All of us seek a king or leader to bring stability and security, but only Jesus Christ can lead in perfect righteousness. Placing the "crown" on political leaders, bosses, sports managers, or even oneself, inevitably leads to disappointment and struggle. Jesus alone is the true King of Kings.
In a world obsessed with appearances, how does God truly see you? The radical truth is that God looks past the surface, straight into the heart. His love for you isn't based on outward show, but on His perfect understanding and the completed work of Christ. Through the events of 1 Samuel 16, discover how God consistently calls and chooses the 'unlikely' ones.
This Father's Day talk explores the complexities of earthly fatherhood and the perfect love of God as our Heavenly Father. Examples from 1 Samuel highlight fathers who are irresponsible, ignorant, and inconsistent. Si challenges men, in particular, to step up, urging the church to cultivate strong male role models for generations to come.
In this sixth part of our 1 Samuel series, we look at the iconic story of David and Goliath. Beyond the well-known battle, we explore other giants David faced—assumptions from his family and the limiting expectations of King Saul. The true battles we face are often ones of unbelief. Join us as we discover how David's focus on God's power, rather than his opponent's might, offers profound lessons for confronting the "giants" in our own lives.
What is true "Greatness"? What does saying "Goodbye" look like when God's purpose for us isn't finished? How does self-reliance compare with the obedience that truly pleases God? This passage also directly confronts the difficult idea of genocide. We must take a thoughtful, humble approach to difficult biblical texts.
Despite warnings of direct consequences the people reject God’s rule in favour of a human king. How are we at trusting God to rule in all areas of our lives? Are there things we see that others have? Where are we holding back from letting God lead?
In this message we follow the Ark of the Covenant as it is taken to the battle field, captured by the Philistines and finally returned to the Israelites. The people are confronted with the weight of God’s holiness.
Samuel hears his name being called and is faithful in answering the voice he hears. Are we listening out for God’s voice and humble enough to obey when we hear His call?
As this series begins, Joshua Pun sets the scene for Israel as they stray from God during the time of Judges. In desperation for the rule of God and His Kingdom, Hannah prays for a son who will be devoted to God’s will and see the fulfilment of God’s purposes for the nation.
Cultures Sunday is a celebration of the cultural diversity we enjoy at Life Church and a reminder of the unity that there is in Christ. In this message Si introduces our Gift Day, with the aim and desire to partner with God in resourcing and releasing the Kingdom ‘Here, There and Everywhere.’ For details on how to give, please visit: https://www.lifesouthampton.org/give/
It’s Easter Sunday — Jesus is risen! This message asks whether anything else explain these seemingly impossible events, or are we left with the undeniable miracle of His resurrection?
In this message, we reflect on Good Friday and the harrowing events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion. We recall all that He suffered, considering at least twelve extraordinary acts accomplished on our behalf through His death and resurrection.
This sermon focuses on three acts of "laying things down": a woman's extravagant offering of perfume signifying Jesus' worth, Jesus' willing sacrifice of his body for a new covenant during the Passover meal, and his submission to God's will regarding the crucifixion. Jon, encourages us to consider what we value most, to remember Jesus' sacrifice and to reflect on where we are submitting our own will to God's.
Sunday marked the formal transition of leadership at Life Church, as Chris Kilby passes the role to Si Munsie. We are deeply grateful to Chris and Jo for their faithful, devoted, and fruitful service as followers of Jesus.
In this message Chris reminds us he will remain an elder at Life Church, focussing on pastoral care and evangelism, but also broaden his involvement in southern catholic Europe as he steps down from his current senior leadership role. Speaking from 1 Timothy he offers seven exhortations from Paul to Timothy to continue to lead and build church well.
When Jesus overturned the tables in the temple, it wasn't an act of uncontrolled rage. Rather, He demonstrated that no one should be excluded from encountering their Father in Heaven — a truth He would confirm once and for all through His death and resurrection.
Jesus seems to face many interruptions while fulfilling His ministry. How do we respond to the apparent interruptions in our own lives? Do we see them as obstacles to our plans—or even to God’s plans—or as opportunities to receive and demonstrate grace?
Instead of arguing like Jesus' disciples about who was greatest, little children came to Jesus in humility simply to receive. Guest Speaker, Becky Peacock, helps us to take the same approach.
Up a mountain with Peter, James and John Jesus' face shone like the sun and his clothes became as white as the light. A cloud envelops Jesus and God speaks saying, 'This is my son, whom I love. Listen to Him.'. This is the call of every disciple, to listen Him and walk in daily obedience.
Jesus' disciples are challenged by the question, ‘Who do you say I am?’. It is here that Jesus reveals that suffering that awaits him, and the costs and rewards for those who take up their cross and follow him. NB We were unable to share the original video recording but this replacement audio only version has kindly been provided by Abigail.
When the disciples witnessed Jesus walk on water and calm a storm they were ‘amazed’. They had not yet understood just who Jesus is. This message helps us to see Jesus clearly through the events of Mark 6.
In this section of Mark’s gospel, both the miraculous feeding of the 5000 and the 4000 feature. Bread is referred to often. As we read it becomes clear that Jesus himself, the Bread of life, is the one who sustains our life, spirituality and mission as follows of Christ.
Through the events recorded in Mark 5 we see that Jesus will go out of His way to meet us. When we hear Jesus, we can believe Him. His is the only voice to follow.
From Mark 3, Nathan highlights two key lessons Jesus' first disciples learned. First, Jesus chose them, not because they 'qualified', but because He wanted them. Second, they became a new family.
Jesus has given authority to us, his disciples. The church should be known today for the same things as Jesus' early followers - preaching the word of God and seeing regular signs and wonders, including the sick being healed.
In this series introduction we learn that Mark's gospel account is direct and to the point, beginning with its opening statement that Jesus is the 'Son of God'. We see that the Kingdom of God is at hand - not a place, but a person whom every disciple is called to follow into endless adventure.
Jesus made that claim, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ In this message we look at the many times the Bible talks about the arrival of an unending light in a world of darkness. Can Jesus really be the light to end all darkness? Christmas is a time to celebrate all that is light.
