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Let The Light In

Philippians 4:4-9 talk by Tom Darwent

10 September 2023 - The Parable of the Banquet

Bethany draws the lessons from this parable.

3 Sep 2023 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

27 Aug 2023 - The Good Samaritan

The Hidden Treasure: Matthew 13:44-46

Tom preaches on the parable of the hidden treasure.

The Persistent Widow: Luke 18:1-8

The Persistent Widow: Luke 18:1-8 Pray and don't give up - Sophie Lovesmith

6 August 2023 - Parable 3: The unmerciful servant

30 July 2023 - The parable of the yeast

Heather Valetta

23 July 2023 - The Wise & Foolish Builders

What (or who) are you building your life on?

Do Not Quench The Spirit

Tom preaches on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 to close the Holy Spirit series

The Holy Spirit and Adoption - Belonging to God

Sophie preaches on Romans 8

The Holy Spirit and Witness

The Holy Spirit - Holiness

Bethany explores the gifts of the spirit (and celebrates Father's Day) Complete service uploaded in lieu of livestream!

Speakers Corner 8 June 2023

Sir Jonathan Montgomery speaks on "Bioethics and matters of life and death".

The Holy Spirit - Worship

Roddy Porter explains the role of worship. Full service recording due to lack of livestream

4 June 2023 - Trinity Sunday Special

21 May 2023 - The Story of Jonah

28 May 2023 - The Gifts of the Spirit

Sophie Lovesmith

14 May 2023: Come Holy Spirit: The Spirit and Conviction

30 April 2023: The Holy Spirit - The Purpose of the Spirit

7 May 2023: Come Holy Spirit: The Spirit and Leadership - Part 1

7 May 2023: Come Holy Spirit: The Spirit and Leadership - Part 2

23 April 2023 1 Corinthians 16

16 April 2023 - Life after Death

Sophie Lovesmith

9 April 2023 - Easter Sunday

2 Apr 2023 Palm Sunday

One: The Gift of Prophecy

Tim Cross preaches on 1 Corinthians 14

One: Love - Part 1

Bethany speaks about love

One: Love - Part 2

Bethany continues on Love

One: Love - Reading

From 1 Corinthians 13

One: Spiritual Gifts

Tom preaches on spiritual gifts, from 1 Corinthians 12

One: This is His Body - Examine Yourselves

Culture & Head Coverings

Sermon by Tim Cross

One: Follow me as I follow Christ's example

Bethany talks about 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1

One: Do not make the same mistakes

Lis preaches on Corinthians 1 10:1-13

05 February 2023 Intentionality and Flexibility

29 01 2023: Compelled to preach the gospel

22 January 2023 - Love over Liberty

Sunday 15th January - Devotion

Sophie Lovesmith on devotion to God amid the demands of life.

Sunday 8th January - Grow as You Are

The Greatest Hope for 2023

Roddy Porter preaches on Colossians 1:24-29

Christmas Day Talk

11-Dec-2022 Carols by Candlelght

11 Dec 2022 - Mary's Song

Advent 2 - Trusting in the Waiting

Tim Cross explores the key role of Joseph as an obedient man of integrity.

The Message to Wait (Angel Visits Mary)

20 November 2022 - Safeguarding Sunday

Sophie preaches on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

13 November 2022 - Remembrance - Part 2

Tim Cross preaches on Remembrance

13 November 2022 - Remembrance - Part 1

Tim Cross preaches on Remembrance

6 Nov 2022 Dealing with Sin in the Church

30 Oct 2022 - One Church

23rd October - Belonging and Growing

1 Corinthians - The Holy Spirit helps us - Part 1

Tom explains how the Holy Spirit helps us

1 Corinthians - The Holy Spirit helps us - Part 2

Tom explains how the Holy Spirit helps us

9 October 2022 - One - Foolishness and Power

Sophie preaches on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

One - introduction to Corinthians (1 Cor 1-17)

25 September 2022 - International Service

Sophie Lovesmith speaks on Galatians 3:23-29

18 September 2022 - Thankfulness

Tom Darwent highlights ways to be thankful

28 August 2022 - Peace

21 September 2022 - Holiness

14 August 2022 - Relevance

Tim Cross emphasises the relevance of the Gospels in today's world.

7 August 2022 - Perseverance

31 July 2022 - Justice

Sophie Lovesmith

24 July 2022 - Serving

17 July 2022 - Commitment - Part 2

Ben continues on Commitment

17 July 2022 - Commitment - Part 1

Ben preaches on Commitment

10 July 2022 - Thinking

3 July 2022 - Unity

Sophie Lovesmith preaching

26 June 2022 Gift Day - Generosity

Simon preaches on Malachi 3:6-12

19 June 2022 Cafe Church - Father's Day

Tom preaches on Ephesians 3:14-21

12 June 2022 - Growing

5 June 2022 - Spirit-filled

29 May 2022 - Connecting

Blueprint - Connecting

22 May 2022 - Prayer

Sophie Lovesmith

15 May 2022 - Caring and Compassion

8 May 2022 - Worshipping

Blueprint - Prayer, Pure and Simple

Sophie preaches on the Sinful Woman

Worshipping not wavering

17 Apr 2022 - Easter

10 April 2022 - Palm Sunday

Tim Cross reflects on different kind of kingdoms...

3 April 2022 - Making the Most of it

Simon Strachan reflects on the parable of the ten minas

Better than Boasting

Sophie Lovesmith preaches on the Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Rejoicing not resenting

Sophie Lovesmith speaks on the story of the Prodigal Son

Better than...worry

Tom Darwent on Luke 12:21-34

06 March 2022 - Prayer, Pure and Simple

Lis Ricketts talks about 'praying like a child' using The Lord's Prayer as a framework.

27 February 2022 - Better than relirion

Tim Cross reflects on comparing the story of the good Samaritan with the world we live in today (and ourselves)...

20 February 2022 - More than we offer him

Sophie and Ben explore the feeding of the 5000 from the point of view of the disciples and the boy with the packed lunch

13 Feb 22 Greater than our demons

6 February 2022 - Not missing the moment

Ben and Bethany describe their work and vision for youth ministry

30 Jan 22 Better than... Bitterness

23 Jan 22 Better than... Riches

16 Jan 22 Better than...fishing

Sophie Lovesmith speaks on Luke 5:1-11 - the miraculous catch of fish.

9 Jan 22 More than a carpenter

Tom Darwent, our vicar, talks on Luke 4:14-30

2 Jan 22 A God of New Beginnings

A God of New Beginnings - Lis Ricketts Isaiah 43:16-21

12 Dec 21 Advent Quiet Service

05 Dec 21 Standing By Our Promises

28 Nov 21 Dedication and Thankfulness

Sophie Lovesmith

14 Nov 21 Remembrance and Reconciliation

07 Nov 21 First Things First

Tom Darwent, our vicar compares Nehemiah 9 with our church today, after which Oli Deeks talks about motivation, ability and prompt to help changing behaviour and hence habits, ensuring we put Jesus at the centre of our daily routines.

31 Oct 21 Steps to spiritual renewal

Ben Barnes, our Youth Pastor leads through the way our lives can be enriched by the bible.

17 Oct 21 Harvest and Climate Sunday

Bethany talks about restoration

03 Oct 21 Unity and Opposition

Simon Strachan preaching on Nehemiah 4.

Reality & Vision

Tom Darwent (vicar)

Planning and Risk

Sophie Lovesmith talks about Nehemiah taking the risk of asking the king of Babylon to allow him return to Jerusalem.

Nehemiah - Knowing How to Pray

Introduction to Nehemiah

Tom Darwent, our vicar, introduces our new sermon series around Nehemiah.

Building a Christian Community

The Generosity of God

Pressing On Towards The Goal

Pressing On Towards The Goal - Philippians 3:7-16 Tom Darwent

Scripture that speaks to me: Psalm 85

Simon Strachan is talking about the need to be revived by God as a plea to help heal ourselves and the world.

Mental Health and the Pandemic

Will van der Hart, founder of the Mind and Soul Foundation, gave an excellent talk and participated in a Q&A session on the effects of the pandemic on people's mental health when he joined our special seminar on 16th July.

This sermon was held as a send-off service for Louisa Adams, our Children's outreach worker who was a cornerstone of our children work for the last 7 years, and specifically during the pandemic.

Loss and Healing

Lis Ricketts preaches on behalf of Tom, who had to self-isolate. It's about reflecting on what impact the pandemic had on each of us and how coming back to Christ helps overcome it. At the end of the service prayers for healing were offered.

Unity and Glory

Sophie Lovesmith our Associate Pastor talks about how we need each other in Christ for support and fellowship.

A Prayer for protection

In this (last) sermon of Geoff Andrew, he talks about how church family is the key to keeping and bringing the Spirit into the world.

Joy in the midst of trouble

Tom Darwent our vicar is talking about the hope arising from Jesus' life and death, and how Christians should be the pillars for the communities we live in.

The Spirit speaks

In this sermon, Tim Cross talks about how we can become a community of courage and, like anyone else, bravely express the/our truth !

Opposition and Opportunity

Lis Ricketts is talking about the belonging to two kingdoms: the one on your passport and the one in heaven, and what difficulties this can bring with it...

The Route to Fruitfulness

Simon Strachan is talking about unconditional love and ways to stay routed in Jesus to show to show this love to others...

Vine and branches

Sophie our curate talks about how being 'rooted' in Jesus (the vine) helps us to grow and flourish as 'branches'.

Tom Darwent, our vicar, talk about cheerful giving and 'The cheerful non-giver'.

The Spirit Who Helps Us

After the reading, Geoff Andrew talks about our place at the table of the Holy Trinity, and how in this broken world we can do our part to uphold (inject) the Holy Spirit around us.

Pray in My Name

Jan Ransom is preaching on the power Jesus puts in us when we believe in him and pray.

Jesus is the way

In this sermon, Tom Darwent, our vicar, reminds us of how the fear and freedom of the disciples correspond with our life today.

Sermon 18 Apr 2021

Jesus and Peter restored. Claire Isherwood preaches on her last day as a member of St. Paul's on Jesus' command to Peter and reflects on her church life at St. Paul's over the last 30 years.

Doubting Thomas

In this sermon, Tim Cross talks about all the doubting Thomas's in and around us.

Tom Darwent our vicar talks about that Easter morning, and how Mary Magdalene and the disciples experienced this first, very important day of Christianity.

Sermon 28 Mar 2021

Paloma Lee (Vince)

Sermon 21 Mar 2021

Sermon 7 Mar 2021

Claire Isherwood

Sermon 28 Feb 2021

Sermon 21 Feb 2021

Sermon 14 Feb 2021

Sermon 7 Feb 2021

Sermon 17 Jan 2021

Sermon 31 Jan 2021

Claire Isherwood

Sermon 3 Jan 2021

Sermon 24 Jan 2021

Sermon 10 Jan 2021

God in our Suffering.

Philippians 4: 4-9. Richard talks about his role in hospital chaplaincy, about sharing Communion, the Cross and the Lord's Prayer with people in times of often great difficulty.

Freedom and Christianity

Sex and Sexuality

Tim reflects on attitudes in current culture, including the church, in the light of what the bible has to say.

Every Contact Leaves A Trace

Every Contact Leaves A Trace, Jonathan Hillman, Area Dean

Youth and Social Media

Oli Deeks, Centre Director for Camberley Youth for Christ, joined us to talk about the impact of social media not just on our young people but on all of us, and the habits we form around our use of social media.

Growing Old Gracefully

In this sermon, Lis (one of our Lay ministers) is exploring the blessings and challenges of becoming old(er) and how we all might continue to 'bear fruit' whatever our age.

Faith & Ambition

Looking after number one.

Sophie continues the sermon series on Culture. Matthew 11:25-30.

Christ & Community

Christ & Community - Tom Darwent - Commissioning the team to plant St. Barbara's Church in Deepcut

Purpose and Pleasure

Geoff asks us, "How do you use your time"?

Culture and Commitment

Healthy Relationships

Hebrews 4: 14-16 Simon delivers the best sermon of the decade (thus far!),

The Great Escape

Claire Isherwood looks at the escape to Egypt of Joseph, Mary and Jesus.

What on earth are we waiting for?

In this sermon, Simon Strachan, one of our Lay ministers, talks about the time of Advent as a time of waiting, like the waiting of Jesus coming again...

Fear and Failure

Jesus and Politics

In the light of the upcoming General Election, Tom discusses how we, as followers of Jesus, might consider how we behave and be an influence; thinking globally and acting locally.

The Lethality Of Loneliness

The Lethality Of Loneliness, Tim Cross

From Stress to Security

Lis Ricketts talks about the causes of stress and how we can root our basis on Jesus to overcome this.

Identity and Influence

Philippians 2:1-13. Sophie shares her thoughts on humility, integrity and sacrifice, and how we, as followers of Jesus, are seen by and influence the cultures in which we live.

Truth And Relativism

Truth And Relativism, Simon Strachan

Dealing with Difference

In this sermon, Tom our vicar uses examples in our current world and links it to 3 principles, based on what we can learn from Philippians 4:1-9.

Coping with Change

Engaging with Culture

Tom opens our new sermon series.

God's provision, our responsibilities

Daniel Natnael examines how well we have obeyed God's instructions to us, and how we can better fulfil our responsibilities to the world.

Eco Warrior or Eco Worrier?

Colossians 1: 15-23. Tim poses this question and challenges us to seek an answer in the light of our christian belief and hope.

Eco Church 2 - Justice and Mercy

In this Sermon, Geoff Andrew (one of our Lay ministers) links the destruction of planet back to our Christian task of preserving the earth using examples of choices and impacts.

A Household Code

A Household Code, Ephesians 5:21-6:9, Claire Isherwood

The Armour of God

The Armour of God, Jan Ransom, Ephesians 6: 10-24

Children of Light

In this sermon, Geoff (one of our Lay ministers) addresses the dark side of technology and how we as Christians can shine as a light in this darkness.

A New Way of Living

Ephesians 4: 17-32

God's Plan for the Church

Simon gives us '3Gs' from Ephesians 4: 1-16.

Grasping God's Love

Grasping God's Love - Tim Cross

The Mystery of Christ

Vicky speaks to us from Ephesians 3: 1-13

Saved for a Purpose Eph 2:1-10

Claire asks the question, "Why me?" and then "Why?".

God's Plan for Our Lives: Open Our Eyes

Simon Strachan on Ephesians 1:15-23

God's Plan for Our Lives

God's Plan for Our Lives

Simply the Best

In this pet service, Tom our vicar explains how our pets unconditional love for us compares to the love God has for us...

Gift Day - Responding to Mercy

Tom speaks from Luke 19: 1-10 and 21: 1-4.

The prodigal son

In this sermon, Sophie our curate shares her story of a lost and found child in India, and compares it with the story of the prodigal son and how we can always feel welcomed in the fathers arms.

Three Feasts: Humility, Generosity & Courage

Three Feasts: Humility, Generosity & Courage, Lis Ricketts

Joining the Kingdom, planting a church

In this sermon, Daniel Natnael continues to explore the gospel of Luke and how we are in the same shoes than the original disciples: unsure of our place in the kingdom and our ability to help make it grow. He specifically focuses on the opportunity of helping to plant our new church in Deepcut and its new community Mindenhurst.

Wealth & Worry - Tom Darwent

Wealth & Worry - Tom Darwent

Despair to Hope

In this Easter Sermon, Tom our vicar talks about how we can move from despair to hope using examples from today and Jesus' death and resurrection.

Triumph and Trial

Sermon 14-10-2019

Let the Light Shine

On Mission with God - Teach us to pray

What's most important?

Using the passage in Luke 10: 38-42, Paloma Vince (soon to be Paloma Lee) challenges us about the Priorities, Patterns and Practices in our lives. Apologies, in the middle of all the new technical setup at St Paul's, recording started a bit late...

On Mission With Jesus: The Power Of Love

On Mission With Jesus: The Power Of Love - Tom Darwent

Who is in charge?

Simon Strachan preaches on Luke 9: 18-36, on taking up our cross and finding our identity in Christ, taking our strength from Him.

On Mission with God - Travelling Light

Tim Cross - Luke 9: 1-6

Where Is Your Faith?

Where Is Your Faith? Congregation participation drama, let by Geoff Andrew and Sophie Lovesmith

Sowing the Seed

Tom gets all agricultural!

Chaos, Chance and the Character of God.

A talk by Prof Paul Ewart arranged by Christians in Science.

Good News for All?

In this sermon, Lis tells us that God's love is limitless and He chooses to use us to be a beacon of that love to others through faith.

Humility and Obedience

In this sermon, Sophie our curate talks about how to remind ourselves to be forgiving and not to judge using her own story and background.

On mission with Jesus - Missionary Values

On mission with Jesus - Missionary Values - Tom Darwent

On mission with Jesus - ...who are we here for?

In this sermon, Claire Isherwood explains using Luke's gospel who we are here for: The ones society excludes, friends, sinners and the spiritually sick.

On a Mission with Jesus

Simon engages in a bit of 'myth busting' and goes on to identify a few truths regarding the story of the Wise Men.

Perfect love drives out fear - Tim Cross

A Well Good Story

Geoff Andrews and his wife Anne tell the story of Jesus - foretold, born, crucified and resurrected as a reminder that the "Well Good" story isn't over, but continues...

A Time For Reflection, Lis Ricketts

Worship & Celebration pt 2

Sermon 9th Dec 2018 (part 2)

Worship & Celebration pt 1

Sermon 9th Dec 2018 (part1)

Hungry to Grow? - Confession

Submission - Tim Cross

Hungry to Grow? - In service

Geoff Andrew talks about what service means or could mean these days and gives practical examples of how this can unfold in everyday lives...

Remembrance Day Service

Sermon 2018-11-11

Hungry to Grow? - Simplicity

Sophie shares some thoughts on simplicity, and on relationship with Jesus.

Bible Study Part b

Bible Study by Lis Ricketts Part b

Bible Study Part a

Bible Study by Lis Ricketts Part a

Speaker's Corner October 2018

Against the Odds - The Grip of Gambling on Great Britain. Justyn Rees Larcombe speaks from personal experience, having lost everything through online gambling and talks candidly about restoration through rediscovering his faith.

Tom explores the importance of fasting to our spiritual life and development.

Prayer in Meditation - Simon Strachan

Neither medication nor mediation - a prayerful introduction to daily meditation to improve your relationship with God.

Hungry to Grow?

Claire kicks off our new sermon series by speaking to us from Revelation 3: 14-22.

Our Promised Land

Tom our vicar talks about how 5 principles of a cheerful giver (time, effort or money) helps us to become a fruitful church, and how our vision supports this effort.

Where is YOUR Promised Land?

Where is YOUR Promised Land? Joshua 1: 1-11 Tim Cross

Harvest Sunday - Choose Life

In this sermon, Tom talks to us from Deuteronomy 30: 11-20, about Moses' final command, to choose life.

In this sermon Grozdan Stoevski talks about the diversity of ministry using own examples from across multiple countries and challenging us to think about our own position, environment and purpose...

The Year of Jubilee

Paloma speaks to us from Leviticus 25: 8-24.

Journey to the Promised Land: Atonement

In this sermon, Sophie our curate talks about how today we can pull away our own curtain, like the one that used separate the Israelites from God.

The Glory of the Tabernacle

In this sermon, Geoff Andrew describes how from the Garden of Eden through to today our view of where God lives has changed through the events of the bible, specifically what the Tabernacle meant and how it was structured.

Journey to the Promised Land - The Golden Calf

Tom recounts the story of the Golden Calf from Exodus 32 and draws some lessons about 'idol worship' in the modern time. Do we have 'idols' and what might they be?

The Ten Commandments

Tim continues with the story of the people of Israel as they journey through the wilderness and God gives guidance to them through Moses.

A Chosen People - Claire Isherwood

A Chosen People - Claire Isherwood

Faith And Provision - Sophie Welbelove

Faith And Provision - Sophie Welbelove

Faith and Choice

Tom preaches on faith and choice, looking at the story of the plagues and the Passover.

Faith and Confidence

Lis continues the story of the calling of Moses.

The Calling of Moses

Simon recounts the story of the growth of Israel from small family to a nation ready to move to the promised land.

The Story of Joseph

Tom recounts this well known story and sees what we can learn from it today.

Leah and Rachael

Kate recounts the story of Leah and Rachael as we progress through our series on Genesis and Exodus.

Wrestling with God - Jacob

Lis recounts incidents in the story of Jacob from Genesis 28 and 32.

Abraham Trusts God

Tim Cross - Abraham Trusts God

Abraham, Circumcision and Descendants

Simon explains the story of Abraham and how we can be considered his off-springs too...

Journey to the Promised Land - Faith and Obedience

Claire recounts an episode in the life of Abram and Sarai.

Sermon 2018-05-06.MP3

Faith and Favour: Tom Darwent

Creation and walking with Christ

In this sermon, Tom highlights how we - being part of Gods creation - should choose to walk with him.

Evidence For The Resurrection - Simon Strachan

Evidence For The Resurrection - Simon Strachan

Our own 'Road to Emmaus'

In this evening service, Hattie explores our own 'Road to Emmaus', sharing her story of coming to faith and the struggle that can come with it.

Sermon 2018-04-08.MP3

Good Friday - The meaning of the cross Part 2

Claire expands this Good Friday in two parts on what the cross meant and means to Jesus and all of us. - Part 2

Good Friday - The meaning of the cross Part 1

Claire expands this Good Friday in two parts on what the cross meant and means to Jesus and all of us. - Part 1

The Longest Week - evening service

As Holy Week begins, Paloma Vince talks about the longest week in Jesus' life

Pulling It All Together

Pulling It All Together

Communicating Gods message

Claire talks about the key elements of the Gospel and how we can use them to talk about our faith.

Semon 2018-03-11.MP3

Contagious Christian 3

Simon talks about the calling of Mathew the Tax Collector and deepening our relationships and conversation.

Contagious Hearts - Tom Darwent

Contagious Hearts - Tom Darwent

Becoming a Contagious Christian - 'A Contagious Faith'

Lis starts our new sermon series on 'becoming a contagious christian'.

Sermon 2018 02 11.MP3

Why are we doing this?

Tim speaks about evangelism and the need to tell people about the salvation that comes only through faith in Jesus Christ.

The Power of Prayer - Jan Ransom.MP3

The Great Commission - Connecting

Tom talks about how the desire for our faith in Jesus should lead us to connect with others, putting the focus on outside the church and help us all grow in this way.

sermon 14 01 18

What is the Gospel

Tom talks in this sermon about the Good News (The Gospel) underlining that staying true to the Word is key to be able to boldly step out and make St. Paul's an 'infectious' church !

Perfect love casts out fear

Tim Cross reflects on Jesus calming the storm.

Christmas, why bother? - Joseph

Characters from the Christmas Story - Mary

Simon begins our Advent sermon series - Characters from the Christmas Story - with a look at Mary.

St. Paul's Church vision

Tom Darwent speaks on St. Paul's Church vision

High level Vision for St. Paul's

Tom explains the new Vision for 2020 for St. Paul's and how it relates to the early church in Acts 2.

Sermon 2017-11-12.MP3

Witnessing - Geoff Andrew

Geoff asks if we are being 'salt and light' in our community, and if not, what are we going to do about that.

Worshipping - Lis Ricketts

Gathering - Simon Strachan

Gathering - Simon Strachan

Harvest - Story of the rich farmer

Claire explains the story of the rich farmer who stored things for himself only, and she highlights how Knowing JESUS is more important than all material things...

Sermon 2017-10-08.MP3

'Flame International' a sermon by Jan Ransom

Jan speaks to us about the work she does in Sudan for Flame International.

Sermon 2017-10-01.MP3

Devoted to God:Tom Darwent

Devoted to God:Tom Darwent

Samara Levy, the founder of Samara's aid talks about how god can call ordinary people to do extraordinary things - like she did. The main thing to overcome is your inner 'BUT' that prevents you from stepping out of your comfort zone...

Celebration Sunday

Tom encourages us to celebrate the gifts god has given us and to use them in his service.

Your Call - Say Yes

Claire talks about the story of Moses' and her own call, and challenges everyone to stop staring at the sky and listen to what they/we might be called by God to do...

Morning Prayer August 27th 2017

Sermon by Tim Cross: Dealing With Failure Song by Rachel Guilford: The Starting Place

Passages that have spoken to me: 'Suffering' Psalm 22

Paul White give an insight into what Psalm 22 means to him in both his persona life, and his professional life as a Paramedic.

Sermon - 13th August 2017

Passages that have spoken to me: The Transfiguration

Tom speaks about Jesus' transfiguration - Luke 9: 18-36.

Tim Cross: Bible passages that have spoken to me

Tim Cross speaks from the book of Joshua.

"The Anchor Within The Veil" a sermon by Lis Ricketts

Lis talks to us about God & Hope using the bible reading from Romans 5:1-8 and how we as modern day Christians can still find hope even when there seems to be 'nothing'

"God is Love", a sermon by Paloma Vince

Using 1 John 4:7-21, Paloma talks to us about the variety of relationships we have in life and how God is related to each of these

God and Our Bodies

Dare to be Different sermon series

God and our Mental Health

Claire describes the ways in which as Christians we can win over our 'Bad Wolf' with the help of Christ.

Christians in Science

Christianity and Evolution

James Woolley who works with the IJM discusses justice and injustice with his work and how it relates to the bible.

God and our Ethics - Tim Cross June 25th 2017

God and our Ethics - Tim Cross June 25th 2017

God and Our Potential

Tom speaks to us about how to grow our church by going out and show Gods love anywhere we can...

The Call to be Different: 'God and our witness.'

Tom speaks to us about the events of Pentecost and our vision for the future.

In this sermon Daniel speaks to us about the importance of God & Family

The Call to be Different: 'Workship'

In this sermon, Geoff Andrew is talking about entering a Place of Worship when leaving church and how to transform our relationships wherever we are 'at work'.

The Call to be Different: 'God and our Time'.

Tom talks to us about time: whose is it, and how do we use it in the context of eternity

Sermon 2017_05_07.MP3

The Call to be Different

Tom introduces the three-week "Finding your place" course

The Resurrection Life

Claire speaks about living as 'Easter people'.

Easter Sermon April 16 2017

Tom Darwent talks about the meaning of the empty tomb, how we're forgiven and through following Jesus and his friendship have hope for the future.

Triumph and Rejection - Palm Sunday sermon

A Life Worth Living - 'Anointed at Bethany"

Simon describes the Biblical approach to giving, based on the generosity shown in Mark 14:1-11, as the basis for the annual Gift Day.

A Life Worth Living - 'Trusting in the Spirit'

Tom challenges us to face adversity and be bold in our faith, stepping out and take on difficult tasks...

Sermon 2016-05-22.MP3

The Greatest Commandment

A Life Worth Living: 'Coming as Children'.

Simon speaks from Mark 9: 33-37 and 10: 13-16,

A Life Worth Living - What is a Christian?

Tom tackles this question using scripture from Mark (8:27-38) and John (10:9-13)

A Life Worth Living: 'Clean and Unclean'.

Geoff speaks from Mark 7: 1-23. Key word - 'Integrity'.

A Life Worth Living: 'Giving what we have'.

Paul White shares some thoughts on the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. Mark 6: 30-44.

A Life Worth Living 5: 'Stepping out in faith'.

Tim continues our current series from Mark's gospel. Mark 6: 1-13. 'Move out and Move on'!

A Life Worth Living 3

Lis Ricketts talks about Jesus and the Law, linking the role of the Pharisees and their difference to the way of Jesus to our church today.

A Life Worth Living 2: 'A Man with Authority'.

In this second part of the series, Claire Isherwood talks about Jesus, a man with authority and how this authority applies to our own lives. Mark 1:21-34

A Life Worth Living 1: 'Following the call of Jesus'.

Tom opens up our new sermon series, speaking from Mark 1: 9-20.

Jesus - Light in dark places: The flight into Egypt.

Simon gives us an up to date and realistic view on flight from persecution.

Carols by Candlelight

Revd Tom speaks about the coming of Jesus Christ.

Doubt - John the Baptist

Discovering Joy: The secret of contentment.

Tim shares with us in the final sermon in our series on Philippians.

Peace and Perspective

Tom brings us Paul's letter to the Philippians - 4: 2-9 Is the World a Better Place? Do you worry about the future?

Discovering Joy - Eyes on the Prize

Christianity as a sport discipline...

Remembrance Sunday 2016-11-13

Tom shares some thoughts on remembrance and sacrifice..

Discovering Joy: Where is your confidence?

Claire speaks from Philippians 3: 1-11

Speaker's Corner November 2016

James Ewins QC talks on slavery and human trafficking

Discovering Joy - Timothy and Epaphroditus

Tim Cross brings us Philippians 2:19-30

Discovering Joy - Shining like Stars

Tom preaches from Philippians 2: 12-18

Discovering joy: Unity and Humility

Discovering Joy: Joy in the Gospel

Lis speaks to us from Philippians 1::21-30

Discovering Joy: Paul in Chains

Tom speaks on Paul's letter to the Philippians from prison

Discovering Joy - Paul's Letter to the Philippians

Claire brings us a practical commitment from Paul's letter to the Philippians 1:1-11

Discovering Joy: Stewardship 2

Geoff completes our two part series on Stewardship.

Discovering Joy: Stewardship 1

Tom introduces the first of two sermons on Stewardship

Discovering Joy: Being a Welcoming Church

Tom opens the autumn sermon series with a sermon on welcome.

My favourite passge: 1 Corinthians 1:22-31.mp3

Lis brings us her favourite passage and asks the questions - What's stopping you believing? What's stopping you growing?

My favourite passage: Isaiah 42:16

Geoff shares some thoughts on his favourite passage.

My favourite passage : Matthew 11:1-15 and 16: 13-16

Tim Cross speaks on the Killer question: "Who do you say I am?"

My favourite passage: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Claire speaks of her own journey to faith and why this passage is special to her.

My favourite passage: Psalm 46

Simon Strachan brings us his favourite passage from the bible. (Note there is some prayer and worship at the end of the recording.)

My favourite passage: Matthew 13:44

Tom Darwent talks about the parable of the hidden treasure

Tools of the Trade: 'The Gifts of the Spirit'

Revd Tom encourages us to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Tools of the Trade: 'The Gift of Healing'

Revd Claire speaks on the subject of 'Healing'.

Tools of the Trade: 'The Gift of Service'.

Simon Strachan speaks to us from John 13: 1-17; using the gift of service in the community.

Tools of the Trade: 'The gift of encouragement.'

Russ preaches his final sermon at St Paul's before moving to his new post as Vicar of Rowledge Church.

The Gift of Faith.

At our monthly evening service, Jan Ransom speaks of using the gift of faith and recounts some of her personal experiences through the ministry of Flame International. 1 Cor 1: 22 - 2: 5

Tools of the Trade: 'The Gifts of the Spirit'.

Tom preaches about receiving and using God's gifts.

Gift Day 2016: 'What next for St Paul's?'

Tom speaks from Luke 5: 1-10; an amazing catch of fish! There is also quite a bit about chairs - listen to find out more...

Prayer Course 6: 'Spiritual Warfare'

Tim Cross preaches.

Prayer Course 5: 'Listening to God'

Lis Ricketts speaks to us from 1 Sanuel 3:1-10. Listening to God - practical tips...

Pentecost Sunday: 'The birth of something new'

Russ Gant preaches.his penultimate sermon at St Paul's.

Prayer Course 4: 'Persistence'

Tom continues the series with an encouragement to be persistent in prayer.

Prayer Course 3: 'Intercession'

Claire Isherwood speaks about praying for others.

Prayer Course 2: 'Petition'

Tom Darwent continues the prayer course series with a discussion on the topic of praying for ourselves.

Speaker's Corner April 2016