St Alban's Fulham: Recent Episodes
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We are a vibrant Anglican church located on the westside of London that has been around since the late 1800's. We’re an active community with the desire to see a great awakening of faith in Jesus in Fulham and beyond.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
In this teaching series we will be looking at what it looks like to live wisely in every aspect of our lives: our friendships, our work, eating and drinking, worship, service, speaking and listening, civic engagement, and more. Our guide through this series will be the many hundreds of individual proverbs collected in the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. Most of this book is not arranged chronologically or thematically, it is simply a collection of wisdom sayings (i.e., proverbs or maxims). We will be drawing on these maxims to learn what it means to apply wisdom to our lives. One goal of this series is to actually change how Christians in our community live their actual lives. The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Hokmah, which is used to describe those who work with their hands and echoes the creative work of God in making the world in Genesis. Wisdom is applied knowledge. We want to be a people marked by wisdom in the midst of a culture that encourages foolishness at every turn. Of course, the paradigm of wise living is Jesus of Nazareth, so we encourage speakers to draw attention to the way these wisdom principles were exemplified in the life of Jesus in the gospels.
Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban’s we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.
Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban’s we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.
Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right. During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting! In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban’s we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.
Advent is a season of waiting. The word “advent” means “coming” and during this four-week season before Christmas we remember the coming of Jesus into the world in the incarnation (and the dark times before Jesus was born in Bethlehem). We also wait expectantly for the coming of Jesus again to set all things right.
During Advent, we celebrate a different “advent virtue” each week: Hope, Peace, Love, and Joy. We learn how to infuse our waiting with each of these virtues. Our waiting would be so different if it were characterised by joy or by hope! Instead, most of us fill up our “waiting time” with noise, movement, and busyness: podcasts on the Tube, rush on the streets, phones and distractions even at the table with family and friends, and hardly any moments of thoughtful, considered, patient and deliberate waiting. But Christians are a people who should be great at waiting! This season offers us the chance to consider what our waiting for Jesus should be like—not just a passive waiting, almost a neglectful waiting. But an active, dynamic, and virtue-infused waiting!
In the liturgical calendar, Advent marks the beginning of the year. This is quite a contrast in a society that celebrates Christmas as the end of the year. What would it look like for Christians to observe this season of Advent 2022 not as just another end to just another year, but the beginning of a new season? A time of renewal? This Advent season at St. Alban’s we are talking the time to start anew, step afresh into the life of God, and wait fully, actively, and virtuously for the fullness of time when Jesus, the Prince of Peace, will bring the Kingdom of Peace in full.
Everyone is welcome here at St Alban’s Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don’t have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed.
This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.
Everyone is welcome here at St Alban’s Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don’t have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed.
This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.
Everyone is welcome here at St Alban’s Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don’t have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed.
This mini sermon series is focused on our values as a church community.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 30 October, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 16 October, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 October, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 2 October, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 25 September, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 11 September, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
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St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 4 September, 2022
In this teaching series leading up to “Harvest Sunday”, we will walk through the Book of Ruth together looking at themes of famine, harvest, hunger, and satisfaction. In Ruth we see a contrast between full harvests and hungry bellies. We see how the laws of God concerning the harvest can be enacted to help the most vulnerable people among us. In Ruth we see what it looks like when the Lord of the Harvest sends out workers into the fields—and we see that those workers are us.
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St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 10 July, 2022 1 John, 2 John & 3 John
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St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 26 June, 2022
1 John, 2 John & 3 John Series
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St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 19 June, 2022
1 John, 2 John & 3 John Series
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St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 12 June, 2022
Starting our new series on 1 John, 2 John & 3 John.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 22 May, 2022
Growing Witness and Opposition (Acts 3:1-5:42)
ACTS
Acts is the story of God’s grace flooding out to the world. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel. Jesus promises a geographic expansion at the outset, and Acts follows the news of his death and resurrection as it spreads from a small group of disciples in Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the faraway capital of Rome.
Through the repeated preaching of the gospel to different people groups, the gospel of grace draws them in, constitutes them as the church centred on the grace of Jesus, and then sends them out into the world. Acts is a historical account of how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything through the birth of the early church.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 15 May, 2022
Pentecost (Acts 2:1-47)
ACTS
Acts is the story of God’s grace flooding out to the world. Nothing is more prominent in Acts than the spread of the gospel. Jesus promises a geographic expansion at the outset, and Acts follows the news of his death and resurrection as it spreads from a small group of disciples in Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the faraway capital of Rome.
Through the repeated preaching of the gospel to different people groups, the gospel of grace draws them in, constitutes them as the church centred on the grace of Jesus, and then sends them out into the world. Acts is a historical account of how the resurrection of Jesus changes everything through the birth of the early church.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 24 April, 2022
This week we look at the story of Jesus eating at Levi's house and what Jesus thought about eating and being in relationship with those who are viewed as difficult or outcasts or sinners.
Clip used from 'The Chosen' series.
St Alban's Fulham - Easter Service - 17 April 2022
Celebrating the risen Jesus.
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St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 27 March, 2022
Did Jesus show emotion?
Ask Jesus
As we embark on the season of Lent, we again take this moment to consider the person of Jesus. As we think about the extraordinary idea of God becoming human in order to restore our relationship with the Father, we take this opportunity to ‘Ask Jesus’ about what it was like to be “fully God and fully man”, here on earth. Each week, we will unpack a question or collection of questions from our congregation about Jesus.
The opportunity we have here is to learn more about Jesus and what it might look like to be a follower of Jesus. Each week the topic will cover some sensitive ground and potentially some really big existential questions. We will root our response in scripture and the wisdom of theologians and scholars who can help us unpack and ‘humanise’ these big questions.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 13 March, 2022
Why did you choose those 12 people to be the disciples? Did you feel disappointed in them?
Ask Jesus
As we embark on the season of Lent, we again take this moment to consider the person of Jesus. As we think about the extraordinary idea of God becoming human in order to restore our relationship with the Father, we take this opportunity to ‘Ask Jesus’ about what it was like to be “fully God and fully man”, here on earth. Each week, we will unpack a question or collection of questions from our congregation about Jesus.
The opportunity we have here is to learn more about Jesus and what it might look like to be a follower of Jesus. Each week the topic will cover some sensitive ground and potentially some really big existential questions. We will root our response in scripture and the wisdom of theologians and scholars who can help us unpack and ‘humanise’ these big questions.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 6 March, 2022
Luke 15:11–32 | The Parable of the Lost Son
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 27 February, 2022
Luke 18:1–8 | The Persistent Widow & the Unjust Judge
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 20 February, 2022 2 Samuel 12:1–18 | Nathan's Parable to David
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation. In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 13 February, 2022
Matthew 25:14–30 | The Talents
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 6 February, 2022
Luke 16:19–31 | The Rich Man and Lazarus
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 30 January, 2022
Luke 13:13–21 | The Rich Fool
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 23 January, 2022
Matthew 13:44 & Matthew 13:45–46 | The Hidden Treasure & the Pearl of Great Price
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 January, 2022
Mark 4:30–32 // Matthew 13:31–32 // Luke 13:18–19 & Matthew 13:33 // Luke 13:20–21| The Mustard Seed
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
St Alban’s Fulham - Sunday Service - 9 January, 2022
Mark 4:4–8, 14–21 // Matthew 13:3–8, 18–23) // Luke 8:5–8, 11–15| The Sower
Parables: Ancient Answers for Today’s Questions
The most distinctive thing about Jesus as a teacher was his consistent and frequent use of parables. The word “parable” means something like “riddle”. Parables are figurative stories that draw on everyday imagery to make a point. Like a riddle, they often require the reader’s or hearer’s attention and consideration. As soon as you think you’ve “figured out” the meaning of a parable, you can be sure that you have missed something and must return to it with fresh eyes. This is why Jesus’s parables have retained their power over the centuries despite the changing times and cultures—they are new every morning and contain wisdom for every new generation.
In this teaching series on parables we are not only seeking to draw attention to and explain some of Jesus’s parables, we are also seeking answers to contemporary issues like the climate crisis, economic distress, and issues surrounding justice. Obviously, the main points of these parables are restricted to their own time and context, but the thing about parables is that as soon as you think you understand them perfectly, some new meaning pops out and strikes you afresh. Our expectation is that these ancient parables from the Great Teacher may hold suggestions or even solutions for addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Advent Season - Prince of Peace - St Alban's Fulham Sunday Service, 12th December, 2021
As we enter the Christmas season, we remember the specific good news of the arrival of the messiah. When the angels announced his birth, they proclaimed the start of a season of “peace on earth and good will towards humans” (Luke 2:14). Jesus came to bring an answer to our deepest longings. He came to give us peace—with God, with ourselves, and with each other.
Our invitation, and our challenge, is to live under the sovereignty of the Prince of Peace. In this advent season, we will be looking at what Jesus as the Prince of Peace really means for us, both individually and as a broader, global church family and responding to the gift of Peace that Christ gives us.
Advent Season - Prince of Peace - St Alban's Fulham
Sunday Service, 28th November, 2021
As we enter the Christmas season, we remember the specific good news of the arrival of the messiah. When the angels announced his birth, they proclaimed the start of a season of “peace on earth and good will towards humans” (Luke 2:14). Jesus came to bring an answer to our deepest longings. He came to give us peace—with God, with ourselves, and with each other. Our invitation, and our challenge, is to live under the sovereignty of the Prince of Peace.
In this advent season, we will be looking at what Jesus as the Prince of Peace really means for us, both individually and as a broader, global church family and responding to the gift of Peace that Christ gives us.
Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 21 November, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 7 November, 2021
Video Audio - 'Temple' - Created by The Bible Project
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 7 November, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 31 October, 2021
Guest Speaker: Tim Stilwell, St Dionis Parsons Green
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Foundations - St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 10 October, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 3 October, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
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St Alban's Fulham - Sunday Service - 26th September, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Sunday Service - Foundations - 19th September, 2021
As a church family we continue to experience deep and profound change. So much has become untethered for us, has been shaken up and destabilised. It is more important than ever to give attention to what roots us, what is foundational for us, And what doesn’t change no matter what the present holds or what the future brings.
The one thing we can be sure of is our chief cornerstone: Jesus Christ, who is faithful to lead and guide us by His Spirit. This series, entitled ‘Foundations’, reminds us of God’s past faithfulness and encourages us to see how he is building his present and future kingdom through us. By exploring actual building projects throughout the Bible in these coming weeks, we will look at our foundations, consider our calling as builders, discern what God is calling us as individuals and the church to build in the present age. These stories teach us about who God is, who we are as God’s people, and what God’s master plan looks like.
Sunday Service - Leslie Hall - 12 September, 2021
Everyone is welcome here at St Alban’s Fulham and our hope is that you feel loved, know that you have a purpose and you don’t have to do life alone. We see this happen as we individually and as a community draw closer in relationship with Jesus, so that our lives are fully transformed.
Picnic Series - Sunday Service - 5 September 2021
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:1-2
This series is all about celebrating the God who invites us to come and eat at his table. Over and over again in the bible, images of food speak of God’s provision, his generosity, his openhearted welcome to those who are hungry. How often does Jesus choose to engage with people over a meal? Now he calls his people to extend this same generous hospitality to a hungry world.
Picnic Series - Sunday Service - 29 August 2021
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:1-2
This series is all about celebrating the God who invites us to come and eat at his table. Over and over again in the bible, images of food speak of God’s provision, his generosity, his openhearted welcome to those who are hungry. How often does Jesus choose to engage with people over a meal? Now he calls his people to extend this same generous hospitality to a hungry world.
Picnic Series - Sunday Service - 22 August 2021
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:1-2
This series is all about celebrating the God who invites us to come and eat at his table. Over and over again in the bible, images of food speak of God’s provision, his generosity, his openhearted welcome to those who are hungry. How often does Jesus choose to engage with people over a meal? Now he calls his people to extend this same generous hospitality to a hungry world.
“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.” Isaiah 55:1-2
This series is all about celebrating the God who invites us to come and eat at his table. Over and over again in the bible, images of food speak of God’s provision, his generosity, his openhearted welcome to those who are hungry. How often does Jesus choose to engage with people over a meal? Now he calls his people to extend this same generous hospitality to a hungry world.
St Alban's Fulham - The Thriving Church - Sunday Service 1st August, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - Sunday Service - 18th July, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - Sunday Service - 11th July, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - 4th July, 2021 Sunday Service
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - All Age Sunday Service 27 June, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - Sunday Service 20 June, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Thriving Church - Sunday Service 13 June, 2021
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
Our series called ‘The Thriving Church’, looks at Paul’s letters to a church in Thessalonica. We look at and learn from this small Christian community and discern what a thriving church could look like today.
The Holy Spirit - 16 May, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
Jesus promises us a ‘helper’ – who is the Holy Spirit, but this third person of the Trinity is in many ways, the most mysterious. How do we recognise the Spirit? What should we expect of the Spirit? How do we, as the scriptures encourage us, live by the Spirit?
This teaching series attempts to answer these questions by unpacking certain imagery used to describe the Spirit, so that we might be encouraged and equipped to know God more and use the gifts that He offers us to live boldly as Christians. Finally, by looking at these images each week we hope to deepen our understanding of the Spirit’s work and develop a closer connection with Him and the rest of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit - 9 May, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
Jesus promises us a ‘helper’ – who is the Holy Spirit, but this third person of the Trinity is in many ways, the most mysterious. How do we recognise the Spirit? What should we expect of the Spirit? How do we, as the scriptures encourage us, live by the Spirit?
This teaching series attempts to answer these questions by unpacking certain imagery used to describe the Spirit, so that we might be encouraged and equipped to know God more and use the gifts that He offers us to live boldly as Christians. Finally, by looking at these images each week we hope to deepen our understanding of the Spirit’s work and develop a closer connection with Him and the rest of the Trinity.
The Holy Spirit - 2 May, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
Jesus promises us a ‘helper’ – who is the Holy Spirit, but this third person of the Trinity is in many ways, the most mysterious. How do we recognise the Spirit? What should we expect of the Spirit? How do we, as the scriptures encourage us, live by the Spirit?
This teaching series attempts to answer these questions by unpacking certain imagery used to describe the Spirit, so that we might be encouraged and equipped to know God more and use the gifts that He offers us to live boldly as Christians. Finally, by looking at these images each week we hope to deepen our understanding of the Spirit’s work and develop a closer connection with Him and the rest of the Trinity.
This past Sunday Becca shared with all the members of our church from little ones all the way up to the elders, our vision for the next 6 to 9 months, Regroup together, be Refilled by Jesus, and allow Jesus to Restore us.
This past Sunday we take a pause from a multiple weekend series and talk about our vision as a church for the next 6-9 months. Matt shares from John 21:1-14 and the story where Jesus has breakfast with his disciples on the shore. Matt digs in and unpacks how we need to regroup with, be refill by, and be restored by Jesus in this new season.
Who is this man? Jesus’ Identity and Mission - 28 March, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
All through Jesus’ life, the people around him were asking the same question: who is this man? Is he a dangerous rebel, a blasphemer, a political revolutionary, the Son of God? As the gospels draw towards the crucifixion accounts, the question intensifies. Even as Jesus hangs on the cross, people continue to argue about who he really is. And the question remains current. You might say it’s the most important question we will answer in our lives. Our answer will affect how we live, how we hope, how we respond to a hurting world.
This Lent series is designed to explore some of the different facets of Jesus’ identity and mission in the gospels. Like looking at the faces of a diamond, as we look at Jesus’ life from different angles, the more we discover of who he is.
Who is this man? Jesus’ Identity and Mission - 21 March, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
All through Jesus’ life, the people around him were asking the same question: who is this man? Is he a dangerous rebel, a blasphemer, a political revolutionary, the Son of God? As the gospels draw towards the crucifixion accounts, the question intensifies. Even as Jesus hangs on the cross, people continue to argue about who he really is. And the question remains current. You might say it’s the most important question we will answer in our lives. Our answer will affect how we live, how we hope, how we respond to a hurting world.
This Lent series is designed to explore some of the different facets of Jesus’ identity and mission in the gospels. Like looking at the faces of a diamond, as we look at Jesus’ life from different angles, the more we discover of who he is.
Who is this man? Jesus’ Identity and Mission (Week 4) - 14 March, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
All through Jesus’ life, the people around him were asking the same question: who is this man? Is he a dangerous rebel, a blasphemer, a political revolutionary, the Son of God? As the gospels draw towards the crucifixion accounts, the question intensifies. Even as Jesus hangs on the cross, people continue to argue about who he really is. And the question remains current. You might say it’s the most important question we will answer in our lives. Our answer will affect how we live, how we hope, how we respond to a hurting world.
This Lent series is designed to explore some of the different facets of Jesus’ identity and mission in the gospels. Like looking at the faces of a diamond, as we look at Jesus’ life from different angles, the more we discover of who he is.
Who is this man? Jesus’ Identity and Mission (Week 3) - 7 March, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
All through Jesus’ life, the people around him were asking the same question: who is this man? Is he a dangerous rebel, a blasphemer, a political revolutionary, the Son of God? As the gospels draw towards the crucifixion accounts, the question intensifies. Even as Jesus hangs on the cross, people continue to argue about who he really is. And the question remains current. You might say it’s the most important question we will answer in our lives. Our answer will affect how we live, how we hope, how we respond to a hurting world.
This Lent series is designed to explore some of the different facets of Jesus’ identity and mission in the gospels. Like looking at the faces of a diamond, as we look at Jesus’ life from different angles, the more we discover of who he is.
Who is this man? Jesus’ Identity and Mission (Week 1) - 21 February, 2021
All through Jesus’ life, the people around him were asking the same question: who is this man? Is he a dangerous rebel, a blasphemer, a political revolutionary, the Son of God? As the gospels draw towards the crucifixion accounts, the question intensifies. Even as Jesus hangs on the cross, people continue to argue about who he really is. And the question remains current. You might say it’s the most important question we will answer in our lives. Our answer will affect how we live, how we hope, how we respond to a hurting world.
This Lent series is designed to explore some of the different facets of Jesus’ identity and mission in the gospels. Like looking at the faces of a diamond, as we look at Jesus’ life from different angles, the more we discover of who he is.
The Toolkit: How we Live Well Now (Week 7) - 14 February, 2021 - St Alban's Fulham
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now (Week 6)
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now (Week 4)
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now (Week 3)
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now (Week 2)
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now (Week 1)
The Toolkit: How to Live Well Now, is a series that seeks to equip people to flourish in their everyday life by exploring some of the tools God has given us. In a season when it is very difficult to plan ahead, the aim is to equip the church to live well now, by pursuing routines and habits that will be life-giving and sustaining, both now and in the future.
This isn’t about ‘doing more’, or adding extra religious duties to an already daunting to-do list. Rather, it’s about inviting people to encounter the peace and joy of Jesus in everyday life, keeping company with the Spirit, and becoming deeply rooted disciples who carry God’s presence out into the world.
Carol Service - St Alban's Fulham (13th December, 2020)
Our annual carol service at St Alban's Fulham celebrating the christmas season.
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven. - Matthew 5:10-11
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Beatitudes: The Good Life 22 November, 2020 (Leslie Hall)
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Beatitudes: The Good Life - 15 Nov Sunday Service (Matt Hogg)
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Beatitudes: The Good Life - Week 3 (Guest Speaker: Rev Theresa Ramsay)
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Beatitudes: The Good Life (Week 2)
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Beatitudes: The Good Life (Week 1)
Isn’t it about time for some good news? These last few months have been challenging, the headlines just seem to pile layer upon layer of sadness, anger, disappointment and worry. Whilst we might look for distraction, what we really need is good news, wonderful news. Jesus began his ministry by declaring wonderful news for those least likely to receive it, reading from the scroll of Isaiah, “good news to the poor, freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, set the oppressed free, to declare the year of the Lord’s favour.”
The ‘beatitudes’ serve as an announcement of the kingdom of God, which is an upside down kingdom where the first are last, and here through the introduction to the Sermon of the Mount, Jesus teaches his disciples what he means by Good News and shares eight accounts of who the truly blessed are. It’s a surprising list! Jesus declares wonderful news to people who aren’t seen as being blessed - those in the margins. The beatitudes describe the state of a kingdom person’s heart, revealing the present and future blessings which are connected with this kingdom. We are heirs to the kingdom, and we receive inheritance in full in the future. As we live these attitudes out, we become good news, signs of God’s kingdom, evidence of God’s presence and work in a world that desperately needs some good news.
A beatitude is a wisdom saying of Jesus; the promise of every beatitude is a present and a future fulfilment. Each one begins with the Greek work markos, which means “the blessed ones.” The order of them is also significant as each builds on what has gone before. These are not virtues to pursue but blessings to accept, not things you can work for, these are states of being. What connects each beatitude is that these are all attitudes that create space for God to fill.
Try Church Sunday - 4th October
What do you treasure? We all have precious things in our lives, whether possessions, relationships, jobs or memories. Here Jesus tells two very short stories about people who discover treasure, and what they decide to do with it. Both stories involve a discovery, a decision, and an exchange.
Listen again to Hannah as she shares about Matthew 13:44-46
Maya Laurent shares about giving and how we need to go to Christ first and then God will guide us in our giving. She also shares how giving should be voluntary and from this posture of giving joy flows.
This past Sunday Madeleine continued our vision series. She unpacked the subject of identity and how our identity is defined in relation to who God is. That God is a good God and loves us beyond measure!
This past Sunday Matt began a new series focused around our vision as a church. He unpacked how we tackle all the unknowns of this new season. Our first step is to create a secure base in Jesus.
How do we stay focused on Jesus in a culture of distraction?
This past Sunday Matt continued our sermon series on the book of Philippians. He shared with us Paul’s teachings on how we can stay focused on God and not get distracted.
How can we live distinctively, reflecting what God has done in our lives? This past Sunday Hannah continued our sermon series on the book of Philippians. She shared about Paul’s illustration that followers of Jesus ‘shine like the stars in the sky’ or in today’s terms ‘a breath of fresh air’. She talked about how there are 3 distinctive ways that we can live differently if we are to ‘shine like the stars in the sky’.
This past Sunday Leslie shared with us what Paul wrote in a letter to the Philippians about the subject of privilege and how Jesus viewed his own privilege.
Matt shares with us about seizing the opportunity and what Paul says about this in the book of Philippians. God shows us through Paul’s life that even through struggles and unplanned circumstances, Jesus is in the midst of it all and is not limited by them.
Hannah kicked us off yesterday with our new series on the book of Philippians. Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi begins by him sharing his desire for them and that they will grow in love and purity. From these verses we see what our trajectory needs to be as we follow Jesus and look to the future.
This week we paused and took a moment to reflect and have a conversation about embracing the discomfort of racial injustice. Several members of our community have an authentic conversation about their stories and how we can do better.
Matt speaks to us on Pentecost Sunday, as we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the church. We look at how the Holy Spirit empowers us as we get on our knees in prayer, on our feet to witness, and on the altar to be filled.
Hannah concludes our ‘Home’ series by exploring the biblical promise of New Creation; what exactly is this hope that we have, and what could it mean for the way we live now?
As part of our All Age service, we heard a fun re-telling of the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19. Here, Becca reflects a bit further on the story, and what it says to us about the theme of Home - how Jesus offers us a home in relationship with him, and as part of a brand new family.
Matt takes a look at the story of the boy Jesus in the temple, and asks, ‘What does it mean to find our home in God?’ In light of this, how can we strengthen ourselves physically, spiritually and relationally?
Cambry Pardee continues our ‘Home’ series, looking at how God’s people found home in a time of exile. In a time when many of our familiar routines are no longer possible, how can we find new creative ways to meet with God?
Leslie launches a brand new teaching series, tracing the theme of Home through the Bible. We kick off by exploring the gift of creation, and what it means to be ‘at home’ in good relationship with God.
Matt shares an Easter message with us, celebrating the offer of forgiveness and new life that is found in Jesus.
This Sunday Rhona explored the poignant scene of the Last Supper, and how Jesus chose to reveal himself through the everyday items of bread and wine. Jesus always meets us where we are, even when the world around us feels small.
Matt takes a look at Jesus’ prayer for his disciples just before going to the cross, and explores what it means to live in intimate relationship with God.
Hannah digs into an intimate conversation between Jesus and the disciples, and explores how we can grow in friendship with Jesus.
Madeleine Miller explores one of the last conversations Jesus had with his disciples before the crucifixion, and unpacks some good reasons we can put all our confidence in Jesus, even in troubled times.
Continuing ‘Preach Fest’, Hannah, Ashleigh & Rob each take a look at the washing of the disciples’ feet, and explore what this lesson in radical humility means for us.
Matt, Becca & Hazel give us a tag-team talk, looking at the washing of the disciples’ feet, and what this extraordinary act of service tells us about who Jesus is.
Sally Barker takes a look at an intimate act of devotion, and asks the question, ‘What is worship?’ We look at the kind of devotion that pleases God, and how we respond when it feels like we have little to offer.
In the second of our ‘Vision Sundays’, Becca speaks to us from the parables of the yeast and the mustard seed, exploring what it looks like for God’s kingdom to permeate every aspect of our lives in a way that transforms the world around us.
In the first of our Vision Sundays, Matt speaks on the parable of the sower. We look back and celebrate all God has done at St Alban's in the past decade, and ask how we can keep ploughing and sowing as we look to the future.
Hannah explores what it means to grapple with questions in relationship with Jesus, and how we can grow in wisdom.
Matt explores the moment that Jesus’ close friends catch a glimpse of him in all his glory. So often we walk around with limited vision of God - what would it mean to expand our perspective and see more of who he is? (Apologies that a few minutes in the middle of this talk are missing!)
Maya Laurent unpacks a challenging conversation between Jesus and his close friends, and explores how knowing Jesus will affect our attitudes towards status, ambition and success.
Cambry Pardee considers the story of the raising of Lazarus, exploring what it means to know Jesus in times of grief and loss, and how we can live in the hope of resurrection. ‘Death wins once, life wins forever.’
"Will your 2020 be defined by fear or faith?” Matt takes a look at the story of the calming of the storm, and explores what it means to seek Jesus in the turbulent times of life.
Hannah Blythe kicks off a new series, looking at the private moments between Jesus and his closest friends. We look at the calling of the first disciples, asking what it means to see and be seen by Jesus.
Madeleine Miller asks ‘How do we wait well?’ in the now and not yet, and explores why reading the bible is so important.
Andrew McArdle speaks to us about the real love that is revealed through Jesus at Christmas.
Matt shares at our Carol Service about the peace that Jesus brings into our lives, and how we can receive it for ourselves.
Rhona launches our new Advent teaching series, speaking on the gift of hope and how we cultivate it in our lives.
Becca Willett concludes our Frontlines series, speaking from Hebrews 10 about the importance of regularly gathering together as church. We consider what it looks like to encourage and strengthen one another, so that we can keep serving God on our different frontlines.
Rob Pilcher continues our Frontlines series, exploring how God can use us whoever we are and whatever mistakes we have made in the past.
Mads Miller speaks from Hebrews 11 about the hope we have for the future, and how this affects the way we live in the present.
A conversation between Matt and Kate, discussing practical ways that we can make a difference for God in our everyday contexts.
Hannah poses the question, ‘What does it take to come into God’s presence?’ We explore the picture of worship in the tabernacle, and the extraordinary access we have to God through Jesus.
Liz Philip speaks to us about how everything we do matters to God, even the mundane things. We consider what this means for the way we approach daily tasks.
Maya continues our Hebrews series, exploring God’s invitation to find real rest in a busy world, and how we can put this into practice.
Our treasurer Jacob Davies explores how we can encounter God wherever we are. What would it look like for God to transform even the most ordinary places in our lives?
Matt speaks into the challenge of finding hope in periods of waiting, and unpacks what Hebrews 2 teaches us on the subject.
Matt kicks off a new 6pm series, exploring what it means to live for Jesus on our ‘frontlines’ - the workplace, the home, the lecture hall... We explore what it means to live as chosen people and strangers in the world, and the invitation to find our home in God.
Hannah launches our new series tracing the theme of ‘Hope’ through the book of Hebrews. We look at the topic of ‘Hoping in Jesus’, and unpack three extraordinary claims about who Jesus is.
Sally Barker speaks to us about ‘control’ – where does our desire to be in control come from, and what would it look like to lay this down?
Becca shares from the story of Zacchaeus, and explored the game-changing news that we are both fully known and fully loved by God.