Weekly talks from Christ Church Balham's Sunday service
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Walking (1 Thessalonians 4:1-12)
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43:46How ambitious should we be as Christians with regards to sexual holiness and generosity? By what standard should we measure whether we are sanctified enough? In this passage we see Paul’s fatherly heart for the Thessalonians as he encourages them to pursue holiness and love "more and more"Von Andy Palmer
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Distinctives – Why We Embrace Spiritual Gifts.
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1:27:27Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we embrace spiritual gifts.Von Jonny Burgess
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Longing (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)
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37:01If God works when God’s people endure suffering through hearing God’s word, then what is Satan’s counter-work? And how might we counter his counter-work? Through lovingly longing, encouraging and strengthening, and praying.Von Andy Palmer
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Distinctives – Why We Are Sacramental
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1:21:26Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we are Sacramental.Von Jonny Burgess
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Working (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)
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38:56When is God at work? In this passage we see how God is powerfully operating in his church, through the preaching of his word, in order that those in Christ would endure suffering with himVon Andy Palmer
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Modelling (1 Thessalonians 2)
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40:53The credibility of a message is inevitably tied to the credibility of the messenger. In this passage we learn a great deal about Paul’s pattern of ministry, so that we can be effective and Christ-like leaders and messengers of the gospel.Von Andy Palmer
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Distinctives – Why We Have Bishops
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1:06:38Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we have bishops.Von Jonny Burgess
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Onboarding (1 Thessalonians 1)
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42:20What are the most important things to communicate to new Christians who’ve just begun following Jesus in a hostile city? In lieu of a proper onboarding, Paul writes to the Thessalonians to reassure them of where they are, what is normal, and why they exist.Von Andy Palmer
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Distinctives – Why We Are Anglican
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1:16:53Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why are we Anglican?Von Jonny Burgess
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At this women's breakfast, Katherine speaks from Philippians 2:19-30Von Katherine Osbourne
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Co-Mission Sunday 2025 (Ezekiel 37)
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30:55For our Co-Mission Sunday this year, Rob Newham, pastor of Becontree Church, speaks on Ezekiel 37 - the Valley of Dry Bones.Von Rob Newham
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The Woman at the Nativity (Galatians 4:4-5)
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31:46Christian Fielder, one of our elders, draws together themes from the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and shows, from the book of Galatians, how it is fulfilled in the coming of Jesus.Von Christian Fielder
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The Dragon at the Nativity (Revelation 12)
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36:44Our guest speaker, Yannick Christos-Wahab, from Stockwell Baptist Church, takes us to the book of Revelation, and shows how Christmas reminds us that we have the victory, and have a glorious future to look forward to.Von Yannick Christos-Wahab
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When will the Lord visit? (Luke 19:28-44)
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39:49What is the appropriate emotional response to the coming of the King? Joy, sorrow, or both? In this passage, Jesus demonstrates his absolute sovereign control over his mission to win peace between God and man.Von Andy Palmer
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When will the King return? (Luke 19:11-27)
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40:07What does Jesus want us to do while we wait for his return? This parable is a massive encouragement for us to keep busy with the king’s business. Sermon includes a deleted scene!Von Andy Palmer
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When will I be found? (Luke 19:1-10)
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38:40What sort of people does Jesus want on his team? In this passage Luke completely pulls the rug out from under our feet by demonstrating how Jesus shows mercy to the least likely person! Will we respond like the crowd or like Zacchaeus?Von Andy Palmer
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Do Everything without Grumbling
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23:36At this women's breakfast, Hannah speaks from Philippians 2:12-18Von Hannah Palmer
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When will I see? (Luke 18:31-43)
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43:12Why is it that some people 'see' who Jesus is and others don't? Is it just a matter of intelligent investigation? In this passage we are surprised to see that those who really should have seen Jesus do not whereas a man who really should not have seen Jesus does!Von Andy Palmer
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You’re Only Human: Why aren’t I instantly changed?
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40:24Why doesn’t God just instantly change me? Why do things take so long? Discover the surprising truth that God highly values process; and it’s crucial we know what the goal is.Von Jonny Burgess
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You’re Only Human: Why does Physicality Matter?
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40:55Should your body be amazing, or is it not really you anyway? Amidst confusing messages from our world, God speaks with clarity about how good our physical bodies are, with huge implications for our lives and worship.Von Jonny Burgess
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You’re Only Human: Where Has the Time Gone?
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36:07Why do we never have enough time? Part 2 of this series explores how to live wisely within our good, God-given limits in time.Von Jonny Burgess
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You’re Only Human: What is Humility?
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39:04Can our limits be good? In this first of a topical series, Jonny explores the goodness of humility as foundational to our humanity - dependent on God and on people.Von Jonny Burgess
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When can I enter the Kingdom? (Luke 18:18-30)
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41:15"Sell everything you have and give to the poor". This is perhaps Jesus' hardest teaching, so how do we make sense of it without blunting its impact? What is the relationship between wealth and salvation? What claim does Jesus have on our spending habits and use of money?Von Andy Palmer
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Living Lives Worthy of the Gospel
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31:53At this women's breakfast, Beth speaks from Philippians 1:27-2:11Von Beth Burgess
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When am I old enough to receive? (Luke 18:15-17)
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39:44How old do you need to be to enter God’s kingdom? This might seem a strange question, but it is one of the areas where Bible believing Christians often disagree. In this passage Jesus not only overturns the prevailing worldview of his day, but also challenges us not to hinder little ones from coming to him.…
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When will I be justified? (Luke 18:9-14)
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36:36It has been widely observed by both Christian and secular social commentators that self-righteousness is the human 'default' mode of operation. But why is that? Discover how the way of Jesus transforms not our understanding of how we are saved, but also how we consider ourselves in relation to others.…
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When will I get justice? (Luke 18:1-8)
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41:26We live in a broken world where often the ‘little people’ suffer at the hands of the more powerful, but Christians in the West are largely untouched and unmoved by such injustices. In this parable Jesus offers both a comfort to those persistently praying for justice, and a challenge for those who are not.…
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When will the Kingdom come? (Luke 17:1-19)
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38:37When will God make the world right again? In this passage Jesus warns that many who say that they are longing for the Kingdom of God are actually unprepared. How can we be safe for the day the Son of Man comes?Von Andy Palmer
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When will I find cleansing? (Luke 17:1-19)
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41:33What is the impact of gratitude upon our spiritual health? As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem we discover his intent to bring spiritual cleansing and restoration to those who are diseased and at a distance.Von Andy Palmer
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David meditates on seeing, hearing and responding to God. We can also know God by knowing the Son who is the radiance of God's glory.Von Sam Harpur
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The Confident Rescuer (Psalm 18)
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37:35David praises God for rescuing him from his enemies and establishing his kingship. Find out how we too can sing of victory - in Christ.Von James King
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The Righteous King (Psalm 17)
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38:37In this Psalm we'll see how God rescues and delivers those who are righteous in His eyes from their enemies. He is the one who vindicates and rescues!Von Christian Fielder
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The Secure Worshipper (Psalm 16)
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48:21As we continue our series looking at the Psalms of David, we'll find out how we can find the security of knowing God, and finding refuge in him.Von Tom Emslie-Smith
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The Blameless One (Psalm 15)
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32:07Psalm 15 wonderfully points us to Jesus. In this Psalm we unpack what it would be like to be in God's dwelling place and who gets to go there.
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Gospel Partners to the Glory of God (Pete Judkins)
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35:02For our Mission Sunday, Pete Judkins, one of our mission partners, speaks about how we can celebrity our diversity in the church, as we partner in the gospel together to the glory of God.Von Peter Judkins
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The End of the Beginning (Genesis 25)
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42:02Abraham died well, under God's blessing, and the line of promise continued on to Isaac as sole inheritor who prefigures Christ as the heir of all things. Christ is the only Son of the Father, for whom all things exist. We find our purpose and blessing when we discover that we exist for him.Von Jonny Burgess
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Literature for Life
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1:07:32Dr Naomi Carle speaks on the topic of ‘Literature for Life.’ She explores why, how and what we should read as we seek to share the gospel in our every day lives.Von Dr Naomie Carle
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Jo speaks from Philippians 1:13-26 about advancing the gospelVon Jo Evans
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Faith and Providence (Genesis 24)
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38:13Just as Abraham lived by faith as he sought out a wife for his son, so we can have confidence in God’s providence as he unfolds his salvation plan.Von Jonny Burgess
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It’s a Deal (Genesis 23)
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38:05Find out how Abraham possessed (some of) the Promised Land, as God promised, as we think about what it means to go home to God.Von Jonny Burgess
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Loving London with the Gospel (Matthew 9:35-38)
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23:02Find out how we can love London with the gospel, as we consider the challenge of Jesus to share our faith.Von Mark Taylor
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The Lord will Provide (Genesis 22)
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33:08God tests Abraham's faith on the mountain of the Lord, and provides a sacrificial lamb so that his people may live.Von Jonny Burgess
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Miracle Time! (Genesis 21)
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35:32Worship God for his sovereignty for he miraculously kept his promises to bring his elect people into existence. Rejoice that the Lord Jesus also miraculously fulfilled all God's promises.Von Jonny Burgess
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Through Abraham, the prophet with many faults, a representative of a foreign nation comes to understand how God will bring blessing to the nations, through Christ, the Final Prophet who intercedes for us, covering all our faults.Von Jonny Burgess
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Will the Judge do right? (Genesis 19)
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47:57The Lord shows Abraham his just judgement in his dealings with the wicked people of Sodom. We come to know that he will judge the world with justice, and our only hope is in Jesus.Von Matt Taylor
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Is Anything Too Wonderful For The Lord?(Genesis 18)
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35:30Is Anything Too Wonderful For The Lord? - Genesis 18Von Connor Perring
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The Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17)
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35:24The Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17)Von Connor Perring
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Sin Has Consequences (Genesis 16)
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39:49God meets us in the darkness of the mess we make. Sin has horrendous consequences. But God abounds in grace, showing special honour to the oppressed.Von Jonny Burgess
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Partnering in the Gospel
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29:08At this women's breakfast, Jules speaks from Philippians 1:1-11 about partnering in the gospelVon Jules Stroud
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How Can I Know? (Genesis 15)
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43:49The LORD cuts a covenant with Abram. Similarly, Christ was cut (his body broken) to secure our covenant. We can trust God’s promise, finding assurance in how Christ's self-sacrifice secures our covenant.Von Jonny Burgess
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