The Instrument of Renewal
Christchurch Sermons
In the final part of Renewal in the Days of Unbelief, Bob shows us the power of prayer, Elijah’s ‘secret weapon’ in God turning the hearts of sinners back to him.
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The Gospel of Renewal
Christchurch Sermons
From the heights of Mount Carmel to the valley of sorrow. Elijah, a man like us, was prone to discouragement and depression. Where might we turn when we find ourselves in a similar situation.In part 3 of Renewal in the Days of Unbelief, Lewis Roderick shows us the causes of Elijah’s (and our) sorrows, and the promise of Christ’s renewal.
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The Path of Life
Christchurch Sermons
After 30 years, why have so many people continued in the faith? Pete Greasley opens up Psalm 16 to help define 5 essential ways to live that make all the difference both in this life and the one to come.
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The Path of Renewal
Christchurch Sermons
Does your heart long to know the love of God again? Maybe it’s been ‘many days’ since you last enjoyed the presence and joy of God in your own life. In 1 Kings 18 we witness the renewal of a people and notice what might be done to delight once again in the gospel. Lewis Roderick continues our series ‘Renewal in the days of Unbelief’.
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The God of Renewal
Christchurch Sermons
“There has never been a revival in a post-Christian, secular society. But every great new thing is unprecedented until it happens.” Tim Keller The story of Elijah is one renewal; personally, corporately, nationally. In times of unbelief, the God of life brings revival. But what is revival? Over four weeks, we’ll follow the prophet’s steps and witness God’s power to bring life where once there was none. In this message, Lewis Roderick takes us to 1 Kings 16 and 17 and shows us the context for renewal and the God of renewal.
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Christ is above all
Christchurch Sermons
Christ is the Image of God, the one who is exalted above all powers and who reconciled us to the Father! Listen in as we hear about the preeminence of Christ and how he solved our greatest problem and fulfills our deepest needs from the Christ-Song in Colossians 1:15-20
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Navigating Culture
Christchurch Sermons
On June 8 we welcomed back Bilge from Projeckt Istanbul. Listen in as he shares the good news of Jesus from Daniel 2, and shows us the missional impact of wise service.
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Dead to life
Christchurch Sermons
Our God saves! Look what God has done! On June 1, Christchurch Newport celebrated baptisms and new life in Christ, we welcome Sammy Davies back to preach a joyful message from Ephesians 2.
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Added: The Philosophers
Christchurch Sermons
Can the unknown God be known? That’s the question Paul engaged in Athens, and the one on many hearts today. Studies tell us that we are living though a surprising cultural surge in spiritual interest and yet this alone does not lead to answers.In this message we listen in as the Apostle Paul shows how only Jesus can make known the unknown God. Lewis Roderick preaches from Acts 17.
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Added: The Jailor
Christchurch Sermons
Many people seem indifferent, even hostile to Christ until a sudden crisis rocks their world and life’s in the balance. The Philippian Jailor was staring death in the face when he was dramatically saved through hearing the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
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It’s a repeating theme; every generation will know the pull toward ‘gospel addition’. It was true in Galatia, it was true for Luther. And it was true as Christchurch began in 1995.
In this message, Pete Greasley shares the story of our origins as we continue in Galatians.