The Message This Week

304 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -

Teachings and messages each week from Christ First Watford, UK. A church who believes in putting 'Christ First', Transforming Lives, and Building Community.<br />
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Part of the New Ground sphere of churches.

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Episodes

06.01.19 - Vision for 2019 Part One

January 06, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes

Andy Smith shares the first of two messages on our vision as a church for 2019.

16.12.18 Christmas Service

December 16, 2018 00:00 - 19 minutes

Extracts from our Christmas service.

09.12.18 Advent Series - Peace

December 09, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes

Marion Knell explores the true depth to our modern interpretation of the word and experience of peace.

02.12.18 Advent Series - Love

December 02, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes

Andy Smith brings the latest in our Advent series, talking on love and humanities constant searching for Love.

25.11.18 Advent Series - Hope

November 25, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes

In the first sermon in our series around Advent, Phil Hutch brings valuable theological insight into the hope that is found in Christ.

18.11.18 Together Series - Together for Mission

November 18, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes

Aaron discusses what it means to be together on mission.

11.11.18 Together Series - Together Apart

November 11, 2018 00:00 - 27 minutes

In the latest in our Together series, Andy Smith shares the Elders vision for a Christ-centered church full of prayer warriors for our neighbours, our town, and our nation.

04.11.18 Together Series: Together for Depth

November 04, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes

Tom Seaby brings the latest installment in our 'together series' - Together for Depth.

28.10.18 'Then I Went for a Walk'

October 28, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes

In a break from our 'together' series, Andy shares an encouraging word for bigger prayers and a steadfast faith based on Ephesians 6 and Matthew 17.

21.10.19 Together Series - Together to Serve

October 21, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes

In the latest teaching from our Together series, Aaron McGovern explores why we are called to serve.

14.10.18 Together Series: Together in Worship

October 14, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes

In the latest sermon from our Together series, Aaron McGovern shares on how we are designed to worship together.

07.10.18 Together series: Together for Life

October 07, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes

What is christian brotherhood and how can we live this out in our walk together as a church family? Andy Smith explores with teaching on three areas; the good one, the good brothers, and the good life.

30.09.18 Together Series - Different Together

September 30, 2018 00:00 - 33 minutes

Please note the last part of this message has been cut due to technical issues.

23.09.18 Together Series: Together In Christ

September 23, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes

The first of our campaign series title 'Together', Andy explores what it means to be together in Christ.

15.09.18 'Who Is Your Neighbour'

September 16, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes

In the second of the pre-cursers to our series on 'Building Community', Aaron poses the question of 'who is your neighbour', drawing on Luke 10.

09.08.18 'Building Community'

September 09, 2018 00:00 - 36 minutes

In a precursor to our upcoming series on building community, Andy shares on what can be taken from the book of Nehemiah on what it means to come together as one body to build a church that impacts our local community.

'Jesus Heart for the Church' Part 2

August 26, 2018 00:00 - 4 days

In our final message from X1 Watford's weekend away, Jim Partridge (King's Church Mid-Sussex) continues unpacking what it means to be a Christ-centered and loving church. *Please note that part one will be uploaded shortly following a technical issue*

You are the Salt (1)

August 25, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes

In the first of our messages from X1 Watford's weekend away together, Aaron McGovern stirs us into Jesus' teaching on being the salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13).

You are the Light (2)

August 25, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

In the second of our messages from X1 Watford's weekend away together, Andy Smith teaches on what it means to be the light of the world (Matthew 5:14).

Value Series 'SERVICE'

August 19, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes

The latest in our values series, Jade De-Crescenzo shares on the purpose of serving within the church and our community.

Value Series 'Courage'

August 12, 2018 00:00 - 37 minutes

The latest in our values series, Peter Wiles shares with us testimonies on being courageous and sharing the Gospel.

Value Series 'Honour'

August 05, 2018 00:00 - 24 minutes

Apologies for the poor sound quality. Jennie Haydock shares with passion about the value of honour, sharing from God's Word and powerful testimonies demonstrating the power of honour.

Value Series 'Truth'

July 29, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes

Tom Seaby

Value Series 'Family'

July 22, 2018 00:00 - 29 minutes

[apologies for some sections of poor quality audio] Bryan Knells unpacks the story of the prodigal son by telling us the story!

Values series 'Compassion'

July 15, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes

Sarah shared about the work of IJM and how God is a god of compassion.

Values Series 'Development'

July 08, 2018 00:00 - 31 minutes

- Intellectual Development - Maturity Development - Social Development - Spiritual Development

Value Series 'Generosity'

July 01, 2018 00:00 - 17 minutes

Generosity at its heart is self-sacrificing something for the sake of another of for God.

Upside Down - Strange things series 'Marriage [K]not'

June 24, 2018 00:00 - 35 minutes

A wedding is not a marriage just as your birthday is not your life, they are celebrations.

Strange things 'One True God' INTERNATIONAL Sunday with Live Polish translation

June 10, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes

Today was our annual 'International Sunday' - the majority of today's preach is translated live into Polish.

Creation

June 03, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

Genesis 1 - Creation Statement - “The God who made all this is still in charge and you matter greatly to Him.” WHO and WHY are more important than WHAT and HOW Genesis 1:1-2:3

Strange Things Series 'Busyness'

May 27, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes

2 Truths and a Lie: TRUTH 1 – Set Priorities because we cannot do it all... really. TRUTH 2 – Setting Priorities makes us better at serving others! THE LIE – Busyness is the problem.

Upside Down - Strange things series 'God's Judgement'

May 20, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes

pside Down - Strange things series 'God's Judgement'

upside down - strange things series

May 13, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes

Romans 6:1-23 God wants to change our hearts. It is not a calling to a dull life, its an invitation to the best life! Are you dying to live? OR Are you living to die?

UPSIDE DOWN – SUPERNATURAL LIFE: FAITH PT II

May 06, 2018 00:00 - 45 minutes

UPSIDE DOWN – SUPERNATURAL LIFE: FAITH PT II 1. It starts at the beginning and the spirit 2. It starts and ends with who God is 3. It ends through who we are

Strange Things Series 'The Bible'

April 29, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes

Strange things series - Upside Down The Bible

Strange Things Series 'Identity'

April 22, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes

Strange Things Christians Believe - UPSIDE DOWN - Identity

15.04.18 Strange Things

April 15, 2018 00:00 - 44 minutes

Start of a new series - the upside down - strange things Christians believe.

I AM…..FINALE

April 08, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes

Andy Smith closes the John series with the I AM…..FINALE “Her, Him, Us, Here” reading from John 4:7-25

HE IS... .. He Is Risen

April 01, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes

John 19:38-20:30

I AM.... KING “Honey I shrunk the King”

March 25, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes

I AM…..THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE (John 12:12-19) “Honey I shrunk the King”

He Is... The Giver of the Holy Spirit

March 11, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes

He Is The Giver of the Holy Spirit John 14:16-17

I AM..... The Resurrection

March 04, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

John 10:1-44

I AM.... The True Vine

February 25, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes

I am the True Vine - John 15:1-17

I AM…..THE GOOD SHEPHERD

February 18, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes

I AM…..THE GOOD SHEPHERD (JOHN 10:1-15) Today’s message, and this series based on the book of John, is designed only to point to one thing….knowing Jesus better.