Everyday Church Sermons
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingGod loves London. A lot. So do the people of Everyday Church. We meet every Sunday for services across South London, as well as during the week to spur one another on to follow Jesus every day. Young or old, christian or not too sure, new to town or London born and bred – there is a place for you in the adventure which is Everyday Church.
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Exodus 16-17 - God's Provision - Cameron Johnson
April 29, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 23.3 MBGod leads the Israelites into the Desert. They begin to grumble. They complain about Moses and Aaron. Their complaint is astonishing. They wished that they would have died by God’s hand in Egypt. They’ve endured slavery, oppression and infanticide and been set free. But they wished they were still in Egypt sitting around pots of meat? Are we like the Israelites or like Moses? Moses at Marah cried out to the Lord. The Israelites grumbled and blamed Moses. Do you cry out to God in moments of ...
Exodus 13-15 - Crossing The Sea - Sean Hammond
April 22, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 21.7 MBThe story of the Israelites is the story of many people going on tour together. Of a group being formed into a people, and eventually a nation, with a clear sense of identity and purpose. Their journey was filled with ups and downs, and would take a little longer than most group tours take! The Old Testament reveals to us that their journey would ultimately take 40 years wandering in the desert before reaching their destination. But it was a journey that forged a nation, wholly committed to s...
Vision Refresh - Simon Elliott
April 15, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBIn January and February this year, we spent 6 weeks looking at our Vision and Values. We spent 6 weeks looking at 7 words: Son – Father – Spirit – Grace – Community – Kingdom – Love. Of course, the Vision and Values of a church, indeed of any community, cannot be limited to 7 words and take far more than 6 weeks to discuss, digest and develop. Culture – which is the fruit of an organisation's vision and values – takes years to establish and is a moveable feast – it evolves. However, one of...
Easter - David Featherstone
April 08, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MBThe truth that transforms- sets Christians apart is that Jesus not only died – but HE ROSE AGAIN! It changes everything. When Jesus was crucified his followers fled. It seemed like everything had gone wrong. They were afraid the same thing would happen to them. Yet a few weeks later same disciples burst out of hiding onto the streets of Jerusalem very place Jesus had been killed – bravest sermon ever!
Exodus 12 - The Passover - Simon Elliott
April 01, 2023 23:00 - 30 minutes - 25.7 MBWhy is the Passover so significant? In what ways is this 10th plague so important? It is uniquely important in its historical effect. It works! The people are released from slavery. It is important in its theology – what it reminds the people about their God. God is sovereign over their history. God declares beforehand that this will be the final plague – that after this the people will be released. God promises that it will work this time. It is important because it is all down to God.
Exodus 5 - 11 - Pharaoh's Heart - Adam Bream
March 26, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBSometimes we can be so trapped in our own self-importance - our own framework for seeing the world around us – hindered by our own limits of experience - that the grace and mercy of the Almighty, all-knowing God is actually repellent to some.
Exodus 5-11 - Pharaoh's Heart - Adam Bream
March 26, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MBSometimes we can be so trapped in our own self-importance - our own framework for seeing the world around us – hindered by our own limits of experience - that the grace and mercy of the Almighty, all-knowing God is actually repellent to some.
Exodus 7-10 - Purpose Of The Plagues - Amanda Featherstone
March 19, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBGod sent the plagues and brought his people out of Egypt that they may worship him. We are saved to worship, saved to serve. Open your heart to the expulsive power of a greater affection, the love of Christ.
Exodus 2-5 - Imperfect Leader - Simon Elliott
March 12, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23.4 MBMoses is one of the great leaders in scripture. A hero of the nation of Israel. Still honoured in the time of Jesus. The writer to the Hebrews uses the greatness of Moses to reveal the even greater majesty of Jesus. But Moses is not perfect. Moses receives an incredible call from God to lead the people out of slavery and into the promised land – by way of worship and covenant.
Exodus 3 - Name Of God - Tim Maton
March 05, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 25.7 MBThe promise of God’s presence explains Moses’ follow-up question: “Well then, who are you?” Moses might have been convinced that God was on his side, but he would need to convince the Israelites too, and anticipated a tricky conversation turning up after 40 years trying to explain what the non-burning, talking bush had said to him. So far all he could say was this is what our Dad’s God said. The Israelites had known God by various titles, but Moses wanted something deeper, more personal, he ...
Exodus Introduction - Simon Elliott
February 26, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 25.2 MBWe see from these themes that Exodus can be accessed many levels. A personal level. Our walk with God is a mix of relationship and task. We have mountain top times and spend time in the valley. We can be lost in worship, love and praise one day and tripped up by our idols the next! We cry out to God personally and need to know he is our God, who hears us as an individual and reaches into our lives. We can access it on a corporate or national level. This is Israel’s story – the narrative to ...
The Lord's Prayer - Elisabeth Radtke
February 19, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 27.8 MBWe read in Matthew 6 and Luke 11, the disciples coming to Jesus, saying; Jesus, tell us how to pray. It wasn't that they didn't pray already. In the Jewish culture at that time they would pray at least three times a day. They had specific prayers to pray for specific occasions. They knew how to recite prayers, prayer was a part of their daily life. But there was something in Jesus prayer life, in his communication with his Father, that made them say; we want to learn to pray the way you pray ...
Vision & Values 6 - Love - Simon Elliott
February 12, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MBWe come to the end of our series. What a journey. Fixing our eyes on God. Planting our roots in grace. Committing ourselves to one another as a covenant people. Pursuing the Kingdom as Jesus builds his church. But how do we cope with our imperfections? It is great to have Kingdom vision, but what about the nitty gritty, the cold light of day when the church family let us down, when leaders get it wrong, when our hopes for glorious spirit filled community come up against the realities of loca...
Vision & Values 5 - Kingdom - Simon Elliott
February 05, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MBWe work out our faith in tension. The tension of discipleship and Kingdom. The tension of the Now and Not yet of that Kingdom. But our vision – why we are here is always the Kingdom. Our discipleship is an apprenticeship to Jesus in the works of the Kingdom. We work out our vision in faith. Certain that there will come a day when the Kingdom is fully revealed in Christs return. Believing that Jesus is faithful to his promise that the Kingdom of God is at hand – is present in the here and now ...
Vision & Values 4 - Community - Simon Elliott
January 29, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MBWe live in a self-centred, self-obsessed, consumer driven world. It is so easy for our world culture to shape our church culture. Church leadership can focus on felt needs, marketing tactics, seeker sensitive sermons, amazing Kid’s and Youth work, off the chart welcome and worship bands, engaging and entertaining sermons and of course quality coffee. There is nothing wrong with seeking to do things well. To be the very best we can with the resources and gifts at our disposal is an act of wors...
Vision & Values 3 - Grace - Simon Elliott
January 22, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MBHow do we connect with God? How is it possible for us to have relationship with the creator of the universe? The short answer, and indeed the complete answer, is this – by the grace of God. Paul’s letters in the New Testament are full of the grace of God and we find one of his most succinct descriptions of grace in his letter to the Ephesians. We are going to unpack it by asking, and hopefully answering 6 questions ...
Vision & Values 2 - Father & Spirit - Simon Elliott
January 15, 2023 00:00 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MBIn the parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus explains that God is seeking relationship with us. It is not just that God is offering relationship to those who look for him. God is actively looking for relationship with us – with you and me. What is more, God is looking for real relationship – not just contractual relationship. The Father goes out to look for the son who is lost in his unrighteousness and he goes out to look for the son who is lost in his self-righteousness. The Father wants real...
Vision & Values 1 - Son - Simon Elliott
January 08, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 23.1 MBWithout vision the people perish, what you see is what you get, people who aim at nothing usually hit it, if the eyes are good then the heart will be good but if the eyes are bad…. There are numerous sayings, biblical and unbiblical that seek to remind us of the importance of vision. Vision lifts our heads, it inspires, it reminds us of the “why” behind the “what”. It is vision that sets the boundaries and engenders daily discipline, whether that is starting the 10,000-hour journey to excell...
Christmas Service - Simon Elliott
December 18, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBWe do not know a lot about shepherds. Traditionally viewed as social outcasts – and this may have been the case. What is clear is that they were not religious leaders. Another reminder that God is looking to break into ordinary lives. People who travelled from area to area – so strategically good people to share the news with, if you wanted it shared.
Advent 2 - Matthew 1:18-25 - Andy Tuck
December 11, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MBThere is something hard wired within each of us for connection. And at Christmas, we celebrate when God came to be with us so that we could be with him. "they will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God with us’)". We all need God’s rescue. We all need His presence. Just like Joseph, we’re called to believe and obey. So, I want to encourage you this Christmas time. Invite God into your Christmas.
Advent 1 - Luke 1:26-56 - Tim Maton
December 04, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 53.8 MBWe’ve each got a unique part to play in God’s story, even if it’s a less prominent one than Mary’s. God has graced us with a unique blend of circumstances, relationships, talents, and opportunities that he wants to use for the advance of his kingdom. As with Mary, the precise parameters of God’s grace are down to Him. Mary was chosen by God’s grace – there was nothing she did to earn or deserve that privilege – and it’s the same for us! However, there’s something else about Mary that is par...
John 21:1-25 - Simon Elliott
November 27, 2022 00:00 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB• We come to the end of our journey through John’s gospel • A journey we started back in January • 35 sermons through 2022 • What a journey has been • This is the journey we have been on – and we end where we started – In Galilee, on a beach with fishermen
John 17:1-26 - Simon Elliott
November 20, 2022 00:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBJesus prays for the three threats to the disciples, but before they can get caught up in themselves, he prays that they would know the love of God. This phrase could be heard in one of two ways – given the context I wonder if Jesus means it both ways. Firstly, would the disciples know the love of God in the same way that Jesus knows the love of God? Throughout the gospels, we see the intimacy between the father and his son.
John 16:16-33 - Amanda Featherstone
November 13, 2022 00:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBWorking our way through the gospel of John which is different from the other gospels. John, the beloved disciple, is making known to us the ‘Word made flesh’ as Jesus, and Jesus is making known to us the Father. Jesus refers to God as ‘Abba’ again and again in John’s gospel, In Aramaic/Hebrew, it is like saying papa/daddy. The Old Testament rarely refers to God as Father and then only in the context of the nation of Israel or the anointed King which in turn was pointing to the Anointed One/Me...
New Ground Sunday - Dave Holden
November 06, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBThis sermon message by Dave Holden is from our New Ground Sunday service. New Ground is a family of churches led by Dave Holden and the New Ground core team. We believe that God has called us to play our part in His great mission to see many churches planted across the world and to see communities transformed by the love of Jesus. Find out more here: https://newgroundchurches.org/
John 15:18-16:15 - Simon Elliott
October 31, 2022 01:00 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBThe next message in our John series. Join Simon Elliott as he unpacks John 15:18-16:15.
John 15:1-17 - Adam Bream
October 22, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBThis week, as we step into John 15, we find another I am statement from Jesus – the final one actually: "I am the Vine" (John 15:1,5). You might hear that and shrug and think little of it. But as we dig into it a little deeper over the next 20mins or so, I’m hoping that it unlocks something in your heart today.
John 14:12-31 - Elisabeth Radtke - October 16th 2022
October 15, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 59.8 MBWe are diving into the middle of a speech here, Jesus is just a few days away from the cross and there’s a lot on his heart to share with his disciples before this happens. Last week we so beautifully unpacked the words leading up to where we’re today – where we jump into this speech just at the moment when Jesus comes with the first of several mind-blowing promises.
John 14:1-11 - Emeka Maddy - October 9th 2022
October 08, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 54.7 MBAre there any barriers in your life preventing you from experiencing Jesus to the full right now? I remember praying out loud Jesus I put down football nothing comes before you. My inner self was screaming out what are you doing? Do you even know what you're giving up? My answer was and still is yes. I surrender any part of my life that hinders my pursuit of God. How about you?
John 13:18-38 - Sean Hammond - October 2nd 2022
October 01, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MBWhat does Jesus mean when He says one of you is going to betray me? Well, because we know how the story ends, we know that Judas gives up Jesus' location to the Pharisees and the Romans in exchange for money. In doing so he unwittingly starts in motion God’s plan for Jesus to be executed and die for all humankind, thus satisfying God’s judgement and restoring our relationship with Him. The disciples however didn’t have the hindsight that we now live in.
John 13:1-17 - Tim Maton - September 25th 2022
September 24, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 57.7 MBWhile there’s lots of fascinating detail and dialogue in this passage, we mustn’t miss the main point. Jesus’ first lesson to his disciples on the evening of the Last Supper was a simple one. They were called to serve one another. To help us fulfil this calling, we’re going to take a closer look at both the actions and motivations of serving one another, as Jesus modelled and instructed in this passage.
John 12:20-50 - David Featherstone - September 18th 2022
September 17, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 43.8 MBPerspective/vision is everything when it comes to farming and when it comes to discipleship. If all you see is what’s in your hand, then farming is not for you and discipleship is not for you. There are easier ways to live and it's not our job to judge you. God bless you. But if you can see how temporary this world and its comforts are. Then maybe you are ready to let that seed fall into the ground - Let it die. It’s a struggle – I don’t want to do it – but glorify your name. And see what God...
John 11:45-57 - Simon Elliott - September 11th 2022
September 10, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBA challenging passage. Where do I miss Jesus in my life because I get caught up in other things? When the pressure is on, do I run to Jesus, or do I invest in idols? Idol = a gift from God that I have made into a god! But also a hugely encouraging passage. God wants to speak through us! Jesus makes a way for us through the cross. God does not challenge our idols because he is insecure, but because he knows that they are made of straw. Put your trust in the God who laid his life down for you!
Vision Matthew 28:16-20 - Simon Elliott - Sep 4th 2022
September 03, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWe are most fulfilled, most at peace, most centred, most secure in our identity when we remember that we are children of the Kingdom first. God calls us to his Kingdom vision because it is in his presence and when we are about his work that we are most fulfilled
John 11:1-44 - Andy Tuck - July 31st 2022
July 30, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBJesus calls in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” And he does!! Just like Lazarus… should we respond to Jesus’ invitation, we start a new life with stumbling small steps out from the cold and the dark of the tomb of our old lives, to the freshness, and warmth and light of our new lives, having received grace from God.
John 10:19-42 - Simon Elliott - July 24th 2022
July 23, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this message, we are coming to the end of one section, one season of Jesus’ ministry. The events we look at today are the final events in Jesus’ ministry in Jerusalem. At the end of our passage, we will see Jesus head for the countryside. He will return to Jerusalem for the final week of his ministry.
John 10:1-18 - Mauro Calheiros - July 17th 2022
July 16, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this sermon message, we are going to look into the first 18 verses of chapter 10 in the book of John continuing our series. Where Jesus chooses to call himself the true shepherd, and that sums up so much: a close and personal relationship between himself and his followers, the certain security that we can have in him, the dependency on his guidance, his companionship, his profound care for us and most of all his sacrificial love.
John 9:1-41 - Simon Elliott - July 10th 2022
July 09, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBWe are looking at the sixth of the seven signs/miracles of Jesus that John records in his attempt to look at Jesus and ask – who is this man?
Devoted To Good Works - Natalie Williams - July 3rd 2022
July 02, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MBNatalie shares her message encouraging us to learn from Isaiah 61:1-4 and be devoted to good works in a very practical way.
John 8:12-59 - Simon Elliott - June 26th 2022
June 25, 2022 23:00 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBJesus knows that until he has gone through the cross people cannot truly understand who he is and the God he reveals. It is only through his death on the cross that the curse of sin is dealt with. It is only through the resurrection that true freedom from sin is made available. It is the cross which makes foolish human wisdom. It is the ultimate self-sacrifice of God that reveals the futility of religious activity.
John 8:1-12 - David Featherstone - June 19th 2022
June 18, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 42.7 MBHow was it possible for Jesus not to sin? - Tempted as we are – Hebrews 4:15 Answer - Because there was no room! Jesus was following Father so closely (John 5) – there was no room for sin! When Jesus exposes your sin – don’t run from his presence – fall at his feet!
John 7:32-52 - Cameron Johnson - June 12th 2022
June 07, 2022 13:05 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBWhen we read a passage like John 7:32-52 we might need to reverse a little to get to grips with what is going on. It seems that the claims that the crowd are making about Jesus have the religious leaders (the Pharisees) concerned. Over the last few chapters of John we’ve seen tensions rising as Jesus has healed a number of people and this has angered the Pharisees.
The Holy Spirit - Simon Elliott - June 5th 2022
June 04, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 25.8 MBThis message helps us to understand that the Holy Spirit releases natural and supernatural gifting. Spiritual gifts are one of the outward signs that people have been filled with the Holy Spirit. Gifts may reveal the presence of the Holy Spirit in a moment. Fruit of the Spirit reveal presence of the Holy Spirit in a person. Remember – the Holy Spirit is a person of the Trinity – the very character of Christ – the presence of Jesus in the room. When the incarnate Jesus was in the room we would...
John 7:1-31 - Elisabeth Radtke - May 29th 2022
May 28, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBJesus knew there would be moments when his true identity would be revealed, but he also knew this was not the time. He knew he was working according to the plan of the Father, a plan that had been set out from the start. Jesus knew who he was and he knew his purpose. He was so secure in his identity that He wasn't interested in, or had no need for pleasing or winning the crowd for the sake of winning the crowd, no he was only interested in doing the will of his Father.
John 6:22-7:1 - Sean Hammond - May 22nd 2022
May 21, 2022 23:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBSo the background to our verses today follows on from 3 miracles from Jesus. The first is the feeding of the 5,000, this story of incredible provision and faith. The second is Jesus walking on water towards the boat where the disciples are, and the third is the instant boat journey to the other side of Lake Galilee! What we discover is that Jesus’ ministry is now in full swing, and people are chasing Him for more.
John 6:1-21 - Simon Elliott - May 15th 2022
May 14, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 48.3 MBThese are famous verses, famous in the sense that the event they describe have been historically very well known. The feeding of the 5,000. This is the only miracle, with the exception of the resurrection of Jesus, that is recorded in all four gospels. John is recording certain events in Jesus’ life and ministry and he is seeking to reveal to us: o Who Jesus is. o Who we are called to be in Christ. o What difference that makes to our day to day life. We are going to work through these verse...
John 5:17-47 - Zac Guy - May 8th 2022
May 07, 2022 23:00 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBIn this passage we not only see Jesus reaffirming His identity, but also, we see a reaffirmation of our new identity in Jesus. If we believe in Jesus, we are united with Him in a profound way. We are now one with Him as He is one with God the Father.
John 4:46-5:16 - Andy Tuck - May 1st 2022
April 30, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this passage we understand more of the passionate prayer from a parent whose child is dying. Then healing is released, even with man’s limited understanding, this is grace. It is comforting to know that we can approach prayer in the same way, passionately and honestly.
Acts 1 Vision - Simon Elliott - April 24th 2022
April 23, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBGod created us with and for vision and reminds us of our vision throughout scripture. Throughout the narrative of the Bible God calls people, calls leaders, calls individuals, calls groups. God knows that if we don’t keep being reminded of our vision – the WHY – we quickly focus to intently on the WHAT.
John 20:1-31 Easter - Simon Elliott - April 17th 2022
April 16, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBJohn 20 is an amazing chapter with an incredible event. The whole of history pivots on this day. I want to encourage you to read and re-read this chapter. Two things to remember: 1 - Just like Mary and Thomas – Jesus calls you by name. 2 - All of this happened that you might have LIFE in his name.