Christ Church Chester Sermons

19 Feb 12 Unless The Lord Builds The House: Part 1: Vision – Rev Graham Shaw

Wed, 22 Jan 2012 12:14:41 +0100

Part 1 of the Unless The Lord Builds The House

23 Jan 12 The Moral Foundations of Economic Behaviour – David Rose

Wed, 22 Jan 2012 12:13:41 +0100

A bit of a bonus on the CCC podcast this week. I thought this was a fascinating discussion on the role of morality and how important it is to economics. The obvious value of the church and it’s teaching is the elephant in the room…David Rose of the University of Missouri, St. Louis and the author of The Moral Foundation of Economic Behavior talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the book and the role morality plays in prosperity. Rose argues that morality plays a crucial role in prosperity and economic development. Knowing that the people you trade with have a principled aversion to exploiting opportunities for cheating in dealing with others allows economic actors to trust one another. That in turn allows for the widespread specialization and interaction through markets with strangers that creates prosperity. In this conversation, Rose explores the nature of the principles that work best to engender trust. The conversation closes with a discussion of the current trend in morality in America and the implications for trust and prosperity.

12 Feb 12 Unexpected Heroes: Part 6: Esther – Alison Linfield

Wed, 22 Jan 2012 12:12:41 +0100

Unexpected Heroes

The Bible is full of unexpected heroes and heroines:
a. God calls people we wouldn’t expect him to call.
b. God calls them in ways we wouldn’t expect him to call them.
c. God asks them to do tasks we wouldn’t expect him to ask of them.
Christ Church is full of unexpected heroes. What might God be calling us to do? It may be unexpected…

29Jan12 Unexpected Heroes: Part 4: Samuel – Calum Piper

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:12:41 +0100

Unexpected Heroes

22Jan12 Unexpected Heroes: Part 3: Gideon – Ralph Kemp

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:12:41 +0100

Unexpected Heroes

15Jan12 Unexpected Heroes: Part 2: Rahab – Veronica Johnston

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:12:41 +0100

Unexpected Heroes

08Jan12 Unexpected Heroes: Part 1: Moses – Graham Shaw

Mon, 9 Jan 2012 13:01:41 +0100

Unexpected Heroes

The Bible is full of unexpected heroes and heroines:a. God calls people we wouldn’t expect him to call.b. God calls them in ways we wouldn’t expect him to call them.c. God asks them to do tasks we wouldn’t expect him to ask of them.Christ Church is full of unexpected heroes. What might God be calling us to do? It may be unexpected…

20Dec11 The Wild Weather – Ted Longman

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:07:41 +0100

Ted Longman, a member of our congregation, has written this poem inspired by the recent weather.

11Dec11 Pointing the way to Jesus – Alison Linfield

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:07:41 +0100

Alison looks at John the Baptist’s story and his role for us.

20Nov11 The good Shepherd - Graham Shaw

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:07:41 +0100

Graham’s 2nd sermon (the first having been done at the 9.30am service). Graham explains that although he has been given responsibility at Christ Church our leader is Jesus.

14Nov11 Licensing of Rev Graham Shaw

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:07:41 +0100

The Licensing Service of Rev Graham Shaw. Includes the welcoming remarks and the sermon from Bishop Keith of Birkenhead. The reading is from Philippians 2.

Frank Skinner meets the Archbishop – Part 3 – Q&A

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:07:41 +0100

The Archbishop of Canterbury met comedian, writer and broadcaster Frank Skinner "In Conversation" at Canterbury Cathedral on the evening of Sep16th.Archbishop Rowan and Skinner had encountered each other before, but this was the first time they'd sat down for an in-depth exchange of views on the state of Christianity today.Skinner, a practising Catholic, returned to the church in his late 20s after a period "in the wilderness" and says the years spent examining his faith have made him better able to defend it. "I think there is a responsibility for any believer in the 21st century to be able to fight their corner."Talking to Dr Williams, Skinner described himself as "a tough crowd" when listening to a sermon, and said that priests don't try hard enough to make an impact when preaching - prompting an audience member to ask if his sense of frustration might be God's way of calling him to do better. You can hear Frank's response to the idea of becoming a priest in the attached audio..

Frank Skinner meets the Archbishop – Part 2

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:06:41 +0100

Frank Skinner meets the Archbishop – Part 1

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:05:41 +0100

18Sep11 Voicing Creation’s Praise – Rev Ralph Kemp

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:04:41 +0100

Ralph speaks about our duty to appreciate the environment with Will’s readings from Psalm 148 and Hebrews.

23Jan11 Disagreement – Jesus & the Big Society: Rev Graham Shaw

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:04:41 +0100

Our new vicar speaking in his current church, St Paul’s Camberley on their series “Jesus & the big society”

13Feb11 Sexual Temptation – Jesus & the Big Society: Rev Graham Shaw

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:04:41 +0100

Our new vicar speaking in his current church, St Paul’s Camberley on their series “Jesus & the big society”

17Apr11 Unjust Authority – Jesus & the Big Society : Rev Graham Shaw

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:04:41 +0100

Our new vicar speaking in his current church, St Paul’s Camberley on their series “Jesus & the big society”

10Jul11 Abiding in Jesus : Be Holy as I am Holy : Rev Graham Shaw

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:04:41 +0100

Our new vicar speaking in his current church, St Paul’s Camberley on their series “Abiding in Jesus”

10Jul11 Counterfeit Gods – All that you ever wanted, Abraham & Isaac : Glyn Jones

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:03:41 +0100

1st in the summer Counterfeit Gods series based on the book by Tim Keller

03Jul11 The Trinity – Rublev’s Icon : Alison Linfield

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:03:41 +0100

Alison explains the meaning behind this 15th C icon and it’s relevance to us today.

29May11 Spiritual Disciplines – The Sabbath : Veronica Johnson

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:03:41 +0100

3rd in the series of Spiritual Disciplines.

27Mar11 A day in the life – Worship or Dignity?, Michal : Dave Lowrie

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 10:13:41 +0200

3rd in the series and featuring Eddie Izzard – but not “Undignified” the dreaded song.

20Mar11 A day in the life – Dealing with success, Elijah : Ralph Kemp

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:13:41 +0200

2nd in the series.

30Jan11 Back to Basics – A survey of the early church through Acts : Dave Lowrie

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:13:41 +0200

Part 4 – Moving out to Asia. 4th of 4 in a quick tour through Acts.

23Jan11 Back to Basics – A survey of the early church through Acts : Gaz Thomas

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:13:41 +0200

Part 3 – Even to the Gentiles. 3rd of 4 in a quick tour through Acts.

16Jan11 Back to Basics – A survey of the early church through Acts : Mark Hart

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 10:13:41 +0200

Part 2 – Out to Judea and Samaria. 2nd of 4 in a quick tour through Acts.

09Jan11 Back to Basics – A survey of the early church through Acts : Ralph Kemp

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 10:13:41 +0200

Part 1 – Beginnings. 1st of 4 in a quick tour through Acts.

02Jan11 New Years Resolution : Aiming High - Luci Turner

Sun, 2 Jan 2011 10:13:41 +0200

Start of the Acts readings.

07Nov10 Martyn Joseph interviewed by Bob Harris on Radio 2

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:13:41 +0200

To celebrate the release of “Under Lemonade Skies” we present this recording on 9Apr10 – Martyn talks to Bob on Radio 2 about Lemonade Skies and performs a number of songs.

31Oct10 Ephesians 6 : Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:13:41 +0200

6th in the Ephesians series

24Oct10 Ephesians 5 : a journey with the Holy Spirit – Gaz & Anina Thomas

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:13:41 +0200

5th in the Ephesians series

17Oct10 Ephesians 4 – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:12:41 +0200

4th in the Ephesians series

24Oct10 What does the Holy Spirit feel like?– Jamie Edwards

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:12:41 +0200

Jamie gives his testimony on how not to worry about whether “you’ve left the gas on”

10Oct10 Ephesians 3 : How do you choose your church? – Ralph Kemp

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:12:41 +0200

3rd in the Ephesians Autumn Series

26Sep10 Ephesians 2 : Stinky to Fragrant - Gaz Thomas

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in the Ephesians Autumn Series

19Sep10 Ephesians 1 : Introduction – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:12:41 +0200

1st in the Ephesians Autumn Series

05Sep10 Whatever happened to heaven? – John Bell

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:41 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-41

05Sep10 Cultivating Wisdom – Lucy Winkett

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:40 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-41

05Sep10 Divine Beauty; The Invisible Embrace – John O’Donohue

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:39 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 04-64

05Sep10 Who do we think we are? – Yasmin Alibhai Brown

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:38 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 04-02

05Sep10 God’s Politics – Jim Wallis

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:37 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-37

05Sep10 Son of David or suffering servant – Naim Ateek

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:36 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 05-02

05Sep10 Fundamentalism – Karen Armstrong

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:35 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 05-01

05Sep10 Dirty Theology – Kester Brewin

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:34 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-49

05Sep10 Spiritual Activism “Transforming World & Self” – Alistair McIntosh

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:33 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-01

05Sep10 One innocent man goes free while 100s remain in prison – Clive Stafford-Smith

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:32 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-18

05Sep10 Like a virgin? Mary in the 21st century – Nicola Slee

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:31 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-60

05Sep10 White like me; privilege and church – Robert Beckford

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:30 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 02-04

05Sep10 Messy Spirituality – Mike Yaconelli

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:29 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 03-97

05Sep10 Interview with Lucy Winkett – Norman Kember

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:28 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival. Talk 06-61

05Sep10 The poet and the theologian - David Ford & Michael O'Siadhail

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:12:27 +0200

A series of sample talks from Green Belt festival.

29Aug10 Summer Miracles, Lazarus – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:12:26 +0200

Andrew reflects on the story of Lazarus and updates us on what he did and learnt on his sabbatical.

11Apr10 Easter, The Aftermath – Ian Arch

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:12:41 +0200

What happened next.

29Mar10 Introduction to Rob Peters

Sun, 29 Mar 2010 10:12:41 +0200

Andrew interviews Rob Peters – the new vicar of St. Michaels

29Mar10 Palm Sunday – Rob Peters

Sun, 29 Mar 2010 10:12:41 +0200

21Mar10 Paul’s teaching on Women – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:12:41 +0200

07Feb10 Spiritual Life – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:12:41 +0200

From a messy church

24Jan10 Throwing out the rule book – Veronica Johnston

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:12:41 +0200

3rd in a series on Colossians

17Jan10 What’s so special about Jesus? – Alison Linfield

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in a series on Colossians

10Jan10 Who is Jesus? – Dave Lowrie

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a series on Colossians

15Nov09 Radical Heaven – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Radical Series

08Nov09 Remembrance Sunday – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:12:41 +0200

25Oct09 Radical Freedom, Pornography – Dave Lowrie & Jon Lindsay-Scott

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Radical Series

18Oct09 Radical Presence – Anina Thomas

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Radical Series

11Oct09 The Prodigal God – Tim Keller

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:12:41 +0200

From the Willow Creek Leadership Seminar 2009

27Sep09 Harvest – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:12:41 +0200

“What do you think of when you hear the word ‘harvest’?”

20Sep09 Radical Forgiveness – Ralph Page

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:12:41 +0200

“It is easier to heal man of leprosy than to forgive his sins.”

02Aug09 Holy Fools, Dancing David – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a series of 2. Why did Uzza die?

26Jul09 Homosexuality – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in a series of 2.

17Jun09 The potential for surprising impact – Nick Cuthbert

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a series of 4 given for Chester Bible Focus on the Church in an alien culture based on Daniel 1-6 and reflecting on Acts 10.

17Jun09 The persecution that changes things – Nick Cuthbert

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in a series of 4 given for Chester Bible Focus on the Church in an alien culture based on Daniel 1-6 and reflecting on Acts 10.

18Jun09 The power of prophetic witness – Nick Cuthbert

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

3rd in a series of 4 given for Chester Bible Focus on the Church in an alien culture based on Daniel 1-6 and reflecting on Acts 10.

18Jun09 The priority of being radical disciples – Nick Cuthbert

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

4th in a series of 4 given for Chester Bible Focus on the Church in an alien culture based on Daniel 1-6 and reflecting on Acts 10.

12Jul09 Sexuality – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a series of 2.

21Jun09 Serving God in the Real World : Options Pregnancy

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in a series of 2.

14Jun09 Serving God in the Real World : Homelessness – Veronica Johnston

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a series of 2.

31May09 Adventures in the book of Ruth : Boaz – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 31 May 2009 10:12:41 +0200

3rd in 3 on a series in the book of Ruth.

24May09 Adventures in the book of Ruth : Naomi – Anina Thomas

Sun, 24 May 2009 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in 3 on a series in the book of Ruth.

17May09 Adventures in the book of Ruth : Ruth – Anina Thomas

Sun, 17 May 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in 3 on a series in the book of Ruth.

10May09 Jesus is the true vine – Bishop Keith of Birkenhead

Sun, 10 May 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Confirmation, baptism and licensing service for Christ Church, All Saints and St. Michaels and St MANs.

12Apr09 Easter Service – Jesus paid the forfeit – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Sermon delivered on Easter day 2009

29Mar09 Romans 12-16 Practical outworking of God’s righteousness – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:12:41 +0200

4th in a 4 part series on the book of Romans

22Mar09 Romans 9-11 God’s faithfulness and Jewish unfaithfulness – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:12:41 +0200

3rd in a 4 part series on the book of Romans

15Mar09 Romans 6-8 From Faith To Hope - Ralph Kemp

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 10:12:41 +0200

2nd in a 4 part series on the book of Romans

08Mar09 Romans 1-5 On Sin, Law, Christ and Faith : Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:12:41 +0200

1st in a 4 part series on the book of Romans

01Mar09 Keep Praying - Luci Turner & Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Do you love people because you want them to become Christians? Or do you want them to become Christians because you love them?

22Feb09 How Do We Relate To Non-Christians – Glyn Jones

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Do you love people because you want them to become Christians? Or do you want them to become Christians because you love them?

15Feb09 Living In The Real World – Anina Thomas

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Anina talks about the work she is doing in the community.

08Feb09 No Perfect People Allowed : Part 4 Be The Body - Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:12:41 +0200

25Jan09 No Perfect People Allowed : Part 3 Don't Stay As You Are - Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 10:12:41 +0200

We can’t stay still as Christians. We have to move on. Includes a testimony from Kara.

18Jan09 Our Community – Anina Thomas

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:12:41 +0200

Anina talks about why she is our community worker and her vision for what Christ Church should be doing in Newtown.

11Jan09 No Perfect People Allowed : Part 1 Come As You Are – Andrew Buchanan

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:12:41 +0200

The importance of accepting people as they are in order that they can experience God’s grace.