https://stpetersbarge.org London's floating church Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:32:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 noChristianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truthSt Peter's Barge is a church community in the Docklands area of London; part of the Church of England, but welcoming people from any background; and committed to putting the Bible at the heart of all we do.St Peter's Barge is a church community in the Docklands area of London; part of the Church of England, but welcoming people from any background; and committed to putting the Bible at the heart of all we do.info@stpetersbarge.org https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/help-for-the-tempted-examples-of-faith-i/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24449 Hebrews 11:1-22 Last week we spoke about faith. But what is faith? A positive outlook on life? A fuzzy feeling? An interest in religion? In this talk we’ll see what faith looks like and what this means for us.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noHebrews 11:1-22 Last week we spoke about faith. But what is faith? A positive outlook on life? A fuzzy feeling? An interest in religion? In this talk we'll see what faith looks like and what this means for us.Hebrews 11:1-22 Last week we spoke about faith. But what is faith? A positive outlook on life? A fuzzy feeling? An interest in religion? In this talk we'll see what faith looks like and what this means for us.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/help-for-the-tempted-do-not-throw-away-your-confidence/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24437 Hebrews 10:19-39 Will you still trust Jesus in 10, 20, 30 years’ time? Many begin well, but don’t make it to the end. Careers develop, pressures build, and faith can drift to the margins. In the final section of Hebrews, we’re urged to keep going. 

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noHebrews 10:19-39 Will you still trust Jesus in 10, 20, 30 years' time? Many begin well, but don't make it to the end. Careers develop, pressures build, and faith can drift to the margins. In the final section of Hebrews, we're urged to keep going. Hebrews 10:19-39 Will you still trust Jesus in 10, 20, 30 years' time? Many begin well, but don't make it to the end. Careers develop, pressures build, and faith can drift to the margins. In the final section of Hebrews, we're urged to keep going. Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/encounters-with-jesus-from-johns-gospel-the-gospel-counter-cultural-life-transforming/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24427 John 8:1-11 The gospel condemns those who society perceives as being ‘good’, but it rescues and transforms even the ‘worst’ of sinners

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noJohn 8:1-11 The gospel condemns those who society perceives as being ‘good’, but it rescues and transforms even the ‘worst’ of sinnersJohn 8:1-11 The gospel condemns those who society perceives as being ‘good’, but it rescues and transforms even the ‘worst’ of sinnersChristianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/encounters-with-jesus-from-johns-gospel-the-bread-of-life/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24370 John 6:1-15, 25-40 Do you feel like you are constantly wanting or missing something? Jesus teaches us that true lasting satisfaction is found in him. He is the bread of life.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noJohn 6:1-15, 25-40 Do you feel like you are constantly wanting or missing something? Jesus teaches us that true lasting satisfaction is found in him. He is the bread of life.John 6:1-15, 25-40 Do you feel like you are constantly wanting or missing something? Jesus teaches us that true lasting satisfaction is found in him. He is the bread of life.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/help-for-the-tempted-dealing-with-a-troubled-conscience-ii/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24257 Hebrews 9:23-10:18 Asking around Canary Wharf, Jesus might be considered insignificant: a historical figure, a nice man, but offering little to help the mess in this world. Come to hear what Jesus’ followers learned: Jesus came to begin a new era of history, an era where people change, mess is finally put right, and that we can be a part of this.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noHebrews 9:23-10:18 Asking around Canary Wharf, Jesus might be considered insignificant: a historical figure, a nice man, but offering little to help the mess in this world. Come to hear what Jesus' followers learned: Jesus came to begin a new era of history, an era where people change, mess is finally put right, and that we can be a part of this.Hebrews 9:23-10:18 Asking around Canary Wharf, Jesus might be considered insignificant: a historical figure, a nice man, but offering little to help the mess in this world. Come to hear what Jesus' followers learned: Jesus came to begin a new era of history, an era where people change, mess is finally put right, and that we can be a part of this.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/encounters-with-jesus-from-johns-gospel-the-woman-at-the-well/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24251 John 4:4-30 Humanity is seeking all kinds of satisfaction in all kinds of places and people, but so many find the satisfaction they find doesn’t last and isn’t secure. Listen in as Jesus tells us about ultimate, lasting, cleansing satisfaction from and with him.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noJohn 4:4-30 Humanity is seeking all kinds of satisfaction in all kinds of places and people, but so many find the satisfaction they find doesn't last and isn't secure. Listen in as Jesus tells us about ultimate, lasting, cleansing satisfaction from and with him.John 4:4-30 Humanity is seeking all kinds of satisfaction in all kinds of places and people, but so many find the satisfaction they find doesn't last and isn't secure. Listen in as Jesus tells us about ultimate, lasting, cleansing satisfaction from and with him.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/help-for-the-tempted-dealing-with-a-troubled-conscience-i/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24246 Hebrews 9:1-22 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? We saw that the new covenant provides the context for security. But what gives us confidence that the covenant is secure? When doubts linger and failures weigh on us, it’s easy to wonder whether that security could ever slip away. In this talk we look more closely at the foundation of the new covenant and why it offers real assurance for troubled consciences.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noHebrews 9:1-22 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? We saw that the new covenant provides the context for security. But what gives us confidence that the covenant is secure? When doubts linger and failures weigh on us, it's easy to wonder whether that security could ever slip away. In this talk we look more closely at the foundation of the new covenant and why it offers real assurance for troubled consciences.Hebrews 9:1-22 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? We saw that the new covenant provides the context for security. But what gives us confidence that the covenant is secure? When doubts linger and failures weigh on us, it's easy to wonder whether that security could ever slip away. In this talk we look more closely at the foundation of the new covenant and why it offers real assurance for troubled consciences.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/encounters-with-jesus-from-johns-gospel-come-to-the-light-and-be-born-again/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24240 John 3:1-21 One of the best-known verses in the New Testament, John 3:16, begins with a ‘For’, connecting it to the previous verse: which is from the Old Testament!  We can’t fully-understand, or fully-appreciate, the one without the other.  John the gospel-writer introduces us to Nicodemus, a teacher of ‘the scriptures’ (what we now call the Old Testament) in order to tell us the good news of God’s love in sending Jesus, the Light of the World.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noJohn 3:1-21 One of the best-known verses in the New Testament, John 3:16, begins with a ‘For’, connecting it to the previous verse: which is from the Old Testament! We can’t fully-understand, or fully-appreciate, the one without the other. John the gospel-writer introduces us to Nicodemus, a teacher of ‘the scriptures’ (what we now call the Old Testament) in order to tell us the good news of God’s love in sending Jesus, the Light of the World.John 3:1-21 One of the best-known verses in the New Testament, John 3:16, begins with a ‘For’, connecting it to the previous verse: which is from the Old Testament! We can’t fully-understand, or fully-appreciate, the one without the other. John the gospel-writer introduces us to Nicodemus, a teacher of ‘the scriptures’ (what we now call the Old Testament) in order to tell us the good news of God’s love in sending Jesus, the Light of the World.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/help-for-the-tempted-is-your-conscience-troubled/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24226 Hebrews 8:1-13 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? When it keeps you awake, or keeps God at arm’s length? We’re good at staying busy and moving on, but we need something better than denial or distraction. In this talk, we consider real help for troubled consciences.

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noHebrews 8:1-13 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? When it keeps you awake, or keeps God at arm's length? We're good at staying busy and moving on, but we need something better than denial or distraction. In this talk, we consider real help for troubled consciences.Hebrews 8:1-13 How do you deal with a guilty conscience? When it keeps you awake, or keeps God at arm's length? We're good at staying busy and moving on, but we need something better than denial or distraction. In this talk, we consider real help for troubled consciences.Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth https://stpetersbarge.org/sermons/encounters-with-jesus-from-johns-gospel-nathanael/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 https://stpetersbarge.org/?post_type=ctc_sermon&p=24212 John 1:43-51 How clear is your view of Jesus? As we start a new series looking at encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel, we will be challenged to ‘see’ him more clearly. Like Nathanael, are we prepared to have our vision of Jesus expanded? Are we willing to move ever closer to the light that shines in the darkness?

]]> info@stpetersbarge.org (Admin)noJohn 1:43-51 How clear is your view of Jesus? As we start a new series looking at encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel, we will be challenged to ‘see’ him more clearly. Like Nathanael, are we prepared to have our vision of Jesus expanded? Are we willing to move ever closer to the light that shines in the darkness?John 1:43-51 How clear is your view of Jesus? As we start a new series looking at encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel, we will be challenged to ‘see’ him more clearly. Like Nathanael, are we prepared to have our vision of Jesus expanded? Are we willing to move ever closer to the light that shines in the darkness?Christianity,Evangelical,Gospel,truth