https://christchurchbalham.org.uk Weekly talks from Christ Church Balham's Sunday service English Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:48:29 +0000 hourly 1 Christ Church Balham 2018 Talks from books of the bible Christ Church Balham Talks recorded at our weekly services in Balham. We work our way through books of the bible explaining and applying as we go. no Bible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmerinfo@christchurchbalham.org.ukChrist Church Balham https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/meditation-service-good-friday-2026-luke-2323-56/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:48:29 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6886 Marty Monteith Meditation Service, Good Friday 2026 00:38:49 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-nations-vs-jesus-luke-2263-2325/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:47:59 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6883 Andy Palmer We live in an unjust and cruel world, where evil is often seen to prevail over good. Where is God in this? As we consider the ‘Problem of Evil’, this passage may not give a complete answer, but it does give us the beginning of an answer. NOTES: Trial ... 00:42:55 easter, evil, flogging, herod, injustice, Jesus, Justice, passion, pilate, punishment, trial info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/peter-vs-jesus-luke-2239-62/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:09:41 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6880 Andy Palmer What is it that motivates our hearts to deny Jesus? What is it that motivates Jesus’ heart to embrace us? In this passage we are given remarkable insight into the mind of our Saviour, who took on human flesh for us and our salvation 00:41:11 denial info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/disciples-vs-jesus-luke-2224-38/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:24:50 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6870 Andy Palmer At a time when more and more young people are considering following Jesus, fewer and fewer are entering into full-time paid ministry. In this passage Jesus lays out to the future leaders of his church his expectations for ministry and well as correcting o... 00:45:15 ministry info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/money/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 22:53:22 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6876 Jo Evans At this Women's Breakfast, Jo talks about Money in our Money, Sex, Power series. Passages: 1. Proverbs 31:10-31 2.⁠ ⁠1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 3.⁠ ⁠1 Thessalonians 2:8-9 Discussion question: 1.⁠ ⁠USE YOUR MONEY FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD – Proverbs 31... 00:34:42 Money, power, sex info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/judas-vs-jesus-luke-221-23/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:42:20 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6859 Andy Palmer What are Christians supposed to be thinking or feeling as we come to the Lord’s Table for communion? As Luke narrates Jesus’ last supper before his death we are encouraged to look forward to his return, look back to the cross, look around at our new f... 00:41:59 betrayal, Communion, fellowship, lord's supper, sell-out, sovereignty info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/diversity-in-unity-revelation-7/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:43:30 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6853 Marty Monteith What is the hope for the diverse people of God in the midst of suffering? In this passage we see the hope of the nations. That God will save His people, and that His church is a diverse body of all then nations that will praise Jesus forever. 1) God will ... 00:35:28 comfort, diverse, Diversity, Jesus, Unity info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/unity-in-diversity-colossians-311-15/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:58:55 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6848 Marty Monteith How can people from totally different backgrounds truly live together in unity? In Colossians 3:11–15 Paul shows us how the gospel gives us a new shared identity in Christ which reshapes the way we treat one another. Unity in our diversity, Christ is al... 00:34:48 Diversity, Jesus, Love, Unity info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-kings-vs-jesus-luke-215-38/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:10:44 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6839 Andy Palmer Why is it that Christians can be so easily drawn into hedonism, escapism or activism? In this passage Jesus tells us how we should live while we wait for his return, and how knowing about the events of AD70 can help us 00:41:40 The Return of Christ info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-rich-vs-jesus-luke-211-4/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:30:02 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6835 Andy Palmer Why should we bother contuining in costly discipleship when we feel our best efforts are but a drop in the ocean? In this passage Jesus both comforts those who feel unseen and undervalued, as well as challenging us to give in the same way that he gave for... 00:37:50 Generosity, Giving info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/jesus-warns-us-that-not-all-those-who-would-seek-to-lead-and-teach-us-are-exhibiting-faithful-ministry/ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 22:12:12 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6829 Andy Palmer In so many walks of life it is easy to allow ourselves to be distracted by what is irrelevant and so miss out on what is vital. In this passage Jesus warns us that not all those who would seek to lead and teach us are exhibiting faithful ministry. 00:41:14 faithful info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-chief-priests-vs-jesus-luke-2020-26/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:57:26 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6825 Andy Palmer We now live in a culture highly cynical of anyone in authority over us, but how should Christians be different? In this civilisation-transforming passage Jesus establishes how we should relate to rulers of this world, whilst living as citizens of the king... 00:35:52 authority, government, kingdoms, redeemed info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-tenants-vs-jesus-luke-1945-2019/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:51:37 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6821 Andy Palmer Why do people so often mistake Jesus’ good news for bad news? In this section of Luke’s gospel Jesus comes to Jerusalem to bring salvation and yet is roundly rejected by the religious leaders. Their reasons for doing so may reveal something of our own... 00:38:16 forgiveness, salvation info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/co-mission-sunday-prayer-acts-423-31/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:57:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6817 Matt Fuller Visiting speaker, Matt Fuller, preaches on the power of prayer and how nothing we ask for is too big for our God as we ask in Jesus' name. 00:37:35 Acts, Jesus' name, Peter, prayer, Spirit info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-superior-word-of-christmas-hebrews-11-14/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:02:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6812 Tom Barker How has Jesus coming to earth as a baby at Christmas changed the world, and how should we respond? The book of Hebrews gives us four reasons to worship the incarnate Lord, and spur us on to be more like him in a new year. 00:27:55 Christmas, Jesus, sanctification, steadfast, the son info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-superior-king-of-christmasmicah-49-55/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:41:08 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6805 Tom Barker How is it that the Christmas story meets our deepest needs? In this sermon we see how the prophet Micah foretold the world-changing birth of Jesus more than seven hundred years before it happened. How should we respond? 00:30:01 Christmas, Jesus, micah, peace, prophecy, redemption, rescue info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-loving-gift-of-christmas1-john-47-12/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 08:43:42 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6785 Marty Monteith Come and find the gift of Christmas. We can’t find the words to describe God’s love for us, but we can see it made manifest in His gift for us. In John’s letter he reminds that because of God’s great love for us He send us his Son Jesus, so that w... 00:26:42 Christmas, gift, Love info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/eager-ministry-2-corinthians-816-915/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:26:34 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6782 Andy Palmer What questions do we need answered before we will joyfully and willingly give generously to the needs of the church? In this passage Paul removes a number of stones from the soil so that the church might turn the gospel planted in them into an abundant cr... 00:43:03 Generosity info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/biblical-womanhood-and-sexuality/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:03:33 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6797 Jules Stroud God created sexual desire on purpose. Its good. But what IS God's design for sex? But what does that mean if you are single? Or if even if you are married? OR if abuse in your background has brought suffering? Find out about God's design for us as sexual ... 00:55:16 sexuality, womanhood, Women info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/generous-ministry-2-corinthians-81-15/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 18:43:21 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6779 Andy Palmer Money is power, and who would willingly relinquish power!? The beauty of the Christian message is that it motivates us to be generous, not through guilt or fear, but by God’s grace overflowing from Jesus Christ. 00:40:20 generous, Giving, ministry, Mission, sacrificial info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/affectionate-ministry-2-corinthians-611-716/ Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:13:14 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6773 Andy Palmer When the church has become compromised or contaminated by the world, what will it take for our hearts to actually desire to repent? In these chapters Paul makes a passionate appeal for the Corinthians to repent whilst at the same time convincing them that... 00:45:31 contamination, Grace, marriage, Paul, repentance, restoration, sorrow, unbelievers info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/reconciling-ministry-2-corinthians-511-613/ Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:09:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6767 Andy Palmer Being a public follower of Jesus is undoubtedly hazardous, so we need to know: is it worth the risk? In this passage Paul persuades that it is worth sticking with his gospel, because in Christ we are given a new start and a new job. 00:38:01 Gospel, Risk info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/a-weak-saviour-judges-16/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:27:06 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6763 Marty Monteith This week we see God's power in human weakness. In Samson we see the danger of sinful habits, but more so the grace of God. Come and see how Samson, the weak saviour, points us to the true and better saviour, Jesus. 00:46:15 dating, delilah, Jesus, marriage, samson, saviour, seduced, Sin, sinful habits, weakness info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/a-saviour-in-our-own-image-judges-14-15/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 21:38:03 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6759 Marty Monteith What kind of saviour do we need? In today’s passage we see that Samson is the hero we deserve, he is just like us, but not the one we need. We need a saviour who is pure and fights for his people out of love rather than revenge. 00:39:36 salvation info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/a-saviour-is-born-judges-13/ Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:01:46 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6754 Marty Monteith Who will deliver us from the cycle of idolatry and oppression in our lives? In Judges 13 we see that Israel, and us, are trapped in a cycle of misery that is of our own making. But God moves in grace to send us a deliverer. We need a God-sent deliverer wh... 00:41:22 angel of the lord, crying out, deliverer, divine initiative, Grace, idolatry, Jesus, Judges, manoah, monoah, oppression, samson, saviour info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/life-giving-ministry-2-corinthians-47-510/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 23:17:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6749 Andy Palmer If Christians are a living advert for Jesus’ kingdom, do our various weaknesses and failings help or hinder? In this beautiful passage Paul maps his ministry onto the pattern established by Jesus - he does not work despite our weaknesses, he works throu... 00:45:07 deteriorating, distressed, dying, jars of clay, Jesus, life-giving, Paul, renewal info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/hearty-ministry-2-corinthians-41-6/ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:58:42 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6714 Andy Palmer Many of us find the prospect of sharing Jesus with others difficult, especially when we experience mixed results. What will keep us from either losing heart or changing our message so that it is more palatable? In this passage we learn from Paul what keep... 00:26:03 Evangelism, trust info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/glorious-ministry-2-corinthians-37-18/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:47:29 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6710 Andy Palmer Is our good news really that glorious if it keeps getting mixed reviews from those we share it with? In this passage Paul responds to accusations that his gospel lacks glory by showing how it differs from the merit-based ‘gospel’ being pedalled by the... 00:37:04 Grace, inclusivity, ministry, righteousness, transformation info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/contentment/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6794 Lydia Chevassut At this women's breakfast, Lydia speaks from Philippians 4:10-23 00:27:16 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/victorious-ministry-2-corinthians-212-36/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:57:07 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6706 Andy Palmer Sharing the good news of Jesus with others can be a daunting prospect, so what qualifies us for this ministry? In this passage we are encouraged to see that the same gospel which saves us is the same one which equips us to herald Christ to the world aroun... 00:40:14 commendation, in Christ, ministry, sharing the gospel, trustworthy ministry info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/trustworthy-ministry-2-corinthians-112-211/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:36:39 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6699 Andy Palmer With Paul’s relationship to the Corinthian church under threat, how can he convince them (and us) of the biblical pattern of ministry? Why is integrity so important to leadership? 00:34:58 Corinth, faithful, Jesus, ministry, Paul, reliable, trustworthy info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/profitable-ministry-2-corinthians-11-11/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 19:28:53 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6691 Andy Palmer What does an authentic Christian life look like in a world marked by weakness and struggle? How can we experience God’s comfort in our own trials and then extend that comfort to others? Discover how true gospel living reflects God’s heart—bringing e... 00:42:32 comfort, Suffering info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/profitable-ministry-titus-3/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:39 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6685 Andy Palmer What does a profitable ministry look like? How can we ensure that our lives as individual Christians are productive? Titus 3 holds the answer… 00:30:02 commissioning, Grace, ministry, profitable info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-important-and-the-essential-acts-61-7/ Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:23:43 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6680 Tim Davies At this special Ordination service Tim Davies guides us through Acts as the early church encounters problems as it grows and decides its priorities based on Jesus' principles. 00:34:34 deacons, delegation, growth problems, ordination, principles, priorities, Serving info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-groaning-king-psalm-5/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:04:04 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6677 Tom Emslie-Smith Join us as we explore Psalm 5 in our summer series looking through the Psalms. 00:34:22 Jesus, lament, salvation, Sin, wicked info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-perfect-king-psalm-4/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:38:49 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6674 Peter Judkins Join us as we explore Psalm 4 in our summer series looking through the Psalms. 00:41:24 king david, peace info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-surrounded-king-psalm-3/ Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:18:56 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6670 Josh Campbell Join us as we continue our summer sermon series of Psalms. 00:32:22 Surrounded by enemies info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-anointed-king-psalm-2/ Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:40:24 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6667 Tom Barker Join us as we continue our summer sermon series of Psalms. 00:23:56 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-blessed-one-psalm-1/ Sun, 20 Jul 2025 14:07:07 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6663 Sam Somers Heslam Join us for the first in our summer sermon series of Psalms. 00:29:42 Blessing info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/of-one-mind/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6695 Jules Stroud At this women's breakfast, Jules speaks from Philippians 4:2-9 00:24:00 Gospel partnership info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/where-to-look-for-for-approval/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 14:13:10 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6659 Andy Palmer Many of us go through life desperate to win people’s approval, whether our parents, our bosses, or a significant other. But how can we know if we have God’s approval? In this passage we are shown where we should look and where we should not look for c... 00:37:18 certainty info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-rebirth-genesis-7/ Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:52:52 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6656 Andy Palmer The New Testament teaches that in Christ we are a new creation, but in this passage we see why it is so necessary for demolition to precede construction. For God to build up, he must first tear down. 00:36:34 baptism, flood, Noah info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-safety-genesis-6/ Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:13:50 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6651 Andy Palmer How can we be made eternally safe? Noah’s ark is often dismissed as just being only for children, but the message is profound. In anticipation of Jesus Christ, here we see a righteous redeemer building a safe sanctuary in order to redeem creation from c... 00:33:54 baptism, Covenant, flood, Noah, safety info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-death-genesis-5/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 09:44:14 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6649 Andy Palmer If dying is simply a natural biological process (as some argue), then why does it just feel so wrong? In this very strange passage we see not only what causes death, but also where living hope can be found. 00:39:37 death info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-lord-of-rest/ Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:40:54 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6645 Jonny Burgess What actually IS rest?? Jesus answers the question - with masses of grace and lots of surprise too. Discover the vital role that believers play in helping each other experience this rest. 00:35:35 anapauo, companionship, compassion, Grace, Jesus, refresh, refreshment, Rest, Sabbath info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/place-of-rest/ Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:04:09 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6635 Jonny Burgess How restful is your home? Discover why that is a biblical question, and how we haven’t yet arrived in the ultimate place of rest. 00:32:13 Jesus, peace of rest, people of rest, place of rest, promised land, Rest, tension, the now and the not yet, waiting info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/rhythms-of-rest/ Sun, 25 May 2025 20:36:48 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6631 Jonny Burgess How much does God care about rest? And how can we find rest in a restless and busy world? 00:37:26 Rest info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-dissonance-genesis-4/ Sun, 18 May 2025 07:25:49 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6625 Andy Palmer How do we make sense of our world, which is so full of beauty and joy, and also much pain and heartache? Genesis 4 is our first glimpse of life outside Eden and as such it contains so much explanatory power as we continue our search for the promised serpe... 00:39:33 Sin info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-loss-genesis-3/ Sun, 11 May 2025 07:51:11 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6622 Andy Palmer How have we lost Eden? How can we start again? 00:36:32 Sin info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/pressing-on-towards-the-goal/ Sat, 10 May 2025 08:19:47 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6638 Rosy Reid At this women's breakfast, Rosy speaks from Philippians 3:12-4:1 00:30:06 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-love-genesis-2/ Sun, 04 May 2025 09:37:46 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6619 Andy Palmer What was humanity created for? In Genesis 2 we discover that Adam’s story is a microcosm of Israel’s story. But where Adam, Israel, and we have failed, Jesus Christ succeeded. We root our purpose in him. 00:41:26 creation, Love, value, worth info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-origin-of-everything-genesis-11-23/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:23:06 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6616 Andy Palmer As a result of being encouraged to manufacture our own meaning and purpose in life, we live in a confused and anxious culture. It is liberating to see how Genesis 1 shows us the Creator who gives us a clear identity, ethics and purpose in life. 00:46:03 creation info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/meditation-service-good-friday-2025-john-18-19/ Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:08:45 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6610 Andy Palmer Meditation Service, Good Friday 2025 00:53:12 Good Friday info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-vine-john-151-17/ Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:50:14 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6605 Jonny Burgess You can change! Jesus gives gigantic hope and the essential key to how we can bear beautiful fruit in our lives. 00:40:14 Fruitfulness info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-john-1331-147/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 14:06:43 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6601 Jonny Burgess In a confusing, uncertain and threatening world, Jesus speaks with crystal clarity - he is the only way to God. 00:33:43 eternal life, Gospel info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-good-shepherd-john-1011-18/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:06:14 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6562 James Hills Discover why Jesus is the good shepherd who seeks us and does not abandon us. 00:34:23 Bible overview, Church growth, Jesus, John, sheep, shepherd info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-baptise-infants-of-believers/ Sun, 23 Mar 2025 10:14:25 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6566 Andy Palmer Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we baptise infants of believers. 01:43:34 baptism, covenant theology, credobaptists, infant baptism, pedobaptism info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-gate-john-101-10/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:38:41 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6559 Jonny Burgess Why did Jesus call himself “the gate”? Discover the warning, the challenge and the life-giving invitation of Jesus’ words… 00:33:26 I am info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-are-not-homogenous/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 23:18:19 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6556 Tom Barker Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we are not homogenous. 00:47:46 age groups, Church, Church growth, Homogeneity, homogenous, homogeny info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-light-of-the-world-john-812-24/ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:55:51 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6553 Jonny Burgess What does Jesus mean when he calls himself “the Light of the world”? A daring and divine claim that is both life-giving and calls for a very serious response. 00:40:11 God, I am, Light, saviour info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/i-am-the-bread-of-life-john-641-69/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 07:47:25 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6550 James Poole Guest preacher James Poole (Wycliffe Bible Translators) begins our I AM series - exploring the divine claims of Jesus and the life he gives. As “The Bread of Life”, he is what we need to live, and we access him through his words of life. 00:27:48 bible, I am, Jesus info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/confidence-in-christ/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 00:55:40 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6791 Bea Bennett At this women's breakfast, Bea speaks from Philippians 3:1-11. 00:31:40 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/sanctifying-1-thessalonians-512-28/ Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:27:27 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6546 Andy Palmer Paul brings his letter to a close with a barrage of diverse commands, but all of them relate to the practical mechanics of how we might continue to grow in holiness and hope in the midst of hardship. 00:42:01 Holiness, rejoice info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/waking-1-thessalonians-413-511/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:16:57 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6543 Andy Palmer How is that Christians can grieve with certain hope? In this passage Paul explains that our eternal future is tied to Christ’s death, resurrection and return - which transforms not only how we die, but also how we live. 00:40:36 Resurrection info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/why-we-believe-what-we-believe-that-is-secondary-but-important-why-we-value-arts-and-culture/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:12:18 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6540 Jacob Osborne Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we value arts and culture. 00:53:41 Arts, contemporary, Culture, theology info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/walking-1-thessalonians-41-12/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:45:36 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6524 Andy Palmer How 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 pur... 00:43:46 Holiness info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-embrace-spiritual-gifts/ Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:43:31 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6536 Jonny Burgess Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we embrace spiritual gifts. 01:27:27 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/longing-1-thessalonians-217-313/ Sun, 02 Feb 2025 09:15:51 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6513 Andy Palmer If 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. 00:37:01 Encouragement, Suffering info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-are-sacramental/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 15:20:31 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6503 Jonny Burgess Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we are Sacramental. 01:21:26 Anglican, baptism, Communion, sacramental, sacraments info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/working-1-thessalonians-213-16/ Sun, 26 Jan 2025 09:04:03 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6507 Andy Palmer When 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 him 00:38:56 Suffering info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/modelling-1-thessalonians-2/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:59:52 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6499 Andy Palmer The 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. 00:40:53 Leadership info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-have-bishops/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:25:03 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6493 Jonny Burgess Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why we have bishops. 01:06:38 Anglican, bishops, elder, leaders, Leadership, presbyter info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/what-are-the-most-important-things-to-communicate-to-new-christians-whove-just-begun-following-jesus-in-a-hostile-city/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:26:16 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6491 Andy Palmer What 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 ex... 00:42:20 discipleship, Faith, hardship, Holiness, hope, labour, Love, onboarding info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/distinctives-why-we-are-anglican/ Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:28:41 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6487 Jonny Burgess Distinctives - Why we believe what we believe that is secondary but important. Why are we Anglican? 01:16:53 AMIE, Anglican, Anglicanism, belief, church of england, distinctive, doctrine, secondary info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/two-models/ Sat, 11 Jan 2025 16:02:31 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6511 Katherine Osbourne At this women's breakfast, Katherine speaks from Philippians 2:19-30 00:40:30 Gospel info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/co-mission-sunday-2025-ezekiel-37/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 09:05:58 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6480 Rob Newham For our Co-Mission Sunday this year, Rob Newham, pastor of Becontree Church, speaks on Ezekiel 37 - the Valley of Dry Bones. 00:30:55 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-woman-at-the-nativity-galatians-44-5/ Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:33:35 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6475 Christian Fielder Christian 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. 00:31:46 Christmas, promise info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-dragon-at-the-nativity-revelation-12/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:00:57 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6461 Yannick Christos-Wahab Our 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. 00:36:44 Christmas info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-the-lord-visit-luke-1928-44/ Sun, 08 Dec 2024 09:07:02 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6458 Andy Palmer What 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. 00:39:49 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-the-king-return-luke-1911-27/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 22:03:07 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6454 Andy Palmer What 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! 00:40:07 The Return of Christ info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-i-be-found-luke-191-10/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 23:29:29 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6450 Andy Palmer What 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? 00:38:40 forgive, forgiven, forgiveness, Jesus, mercy, sinners, zacchaeus info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/do-everything-without-grumbling/ Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:44:40 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6466 Hannah Palmer At this women's breakfast, Hannah speaks from Philippians 2:12-18 00:23:36 Gospel, Grumbling info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-i-see-luke-1831-43/ Sun, 17 Nov 2024 22:11:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6444 Andy Palmer Why 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 Jes... 00:43:12 eyes open, Jesus, persistence, seeing info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/youre-only-human-why-arent-i-instantly-changed/ Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:56:14 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6447 Jonny Burgess Why 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. 00:40:24 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/youre-only-human-why-does-physicality-matter/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 09:06:16 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6441 Jonny Burgess Should 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. 00:40:55 Worship info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/youre-only-human-where-has-the-time-gone/ Sun, 27 Oct 2024 22:31:47 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6438 Jonny Burgess Why do we never have enough time? Part 2 of this series explores how to live wisely within our good, God-given limits in time. 00:36:07 Time info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/youre-only-human-what-is-humility/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 13:22:13 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6428 Jonny Burgess Can 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. 00:39:04 bible, expectation, God-given, goodness, Humility, Jesus, pressure, talents info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/sell-everything-you-have-and-give-to-the-poor-is-perhaps-jesus-hardest-teaching-so-how-do-we-make-sense-of-it-without-blunting-its-impact/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:04:49 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6424 Andy Palmer "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 a... 00:41:15 eternal life, heaven, Jesus, sacrifice, teaching, the commandments, wealth info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/living-lives-worthy-of-the-gospel/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:33:55 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6464 Beth Burgess At this women's breakfast, Beth speaks from Philippians 1:27-2:11 00:31:53 Gospel info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-am-i-old-enough-to-receive-luke-1815-17/ Sun, 06 Oct 2024 21:46:41 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6421 Andy Palmer How 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 chal... 00:39:44 Children, kingdom info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-i-be-justified-luke-189-14/ Sun, 29 Sep 2024 13:04:20 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6415 Andy Palmer It 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 h... 00:36:36 humble, Humility, Jesus, justification, justified, pride, proud, self-righteousness info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-i-get-justice-luke-181-8/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:08:09 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6412 Andy Palmer We 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 pray... 00:41:26 Justice, prayer info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-the-kingdom-come-luke-171-19/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:41:48 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6409 Andy Palmer When 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? 00:38:37 kingdom, security info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/when-will-i-find-cleansing-luke-17/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:44:28 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6400 Andy Palmer What 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. 00:41:33 cleansing, gratitude, Jesus, leprosy, restoration info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/knowing-god-psalm-19/ Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:08:41 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6387 Sam Harpur 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. 00:31:38 knowing God, meditation info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-confident-rescuer-psalm-18/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 06:43:06 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6383 James King David praises God for rescuing him from his enemies and establishing his kingship. Find out how we too can sing of victory - in Christ. 00:37:35 victory info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-righteous-king-psalm-17/ Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:49:36 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6380 Christian Fielder In 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! 00:38:37 Judgement, righteousness info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-secure-worshipper-psalm-16/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:57:40 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6377 Tom Emslie-Smith As 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. 00:48:21 security info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/the-blameless-one-psalm-15/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:35:26 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6373 Psalm 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. 00:32:07 info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)noBible,Sermons,Balham,Christ,Church,Balham,Church,Andy,Palmer https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/sermons/gospel-partners-to-the-glory-of-god-pete-judkins/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 07:11:33 +0000 https://www.christchurchbalham.org.uk/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=6369 Peter Judkins For 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. 00:35:02 Diversity, Gospel partnership info@christchurchbalham.org.uk (Christ Church Balham)no