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Our Lead vicar, Archie Coates talks about how we can live a Spirit Directed Life at Focus 2026
Our associate vicar, Kathrine Chow talks about the Holy Spirit in the book of Exodus. Looking at the life of Moses and his journey to deliver the people of Isreal from Egypt.
Abi Mcllrath, starts off our new sermon series 'Come Holy Spirit'. Talking about The Good Life.
Our Clergy Annie Ellis starts a three-part series on the theme of Freedom in John's gospel, exploring Jesus' offer of true Freedom.
Jack begins our lent series journeying through John’s gospel centred around the truth that the darkness will never overcome. This week we look at Jesus’s encounter with Nicodemus asking the question “if someone met you today would they encounter Jesus?”
On the second part of the Vision series, Archie speaks from 1 Timothy 6 about money and giving
In the first of a three-part series, Archie teaches on the call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9), and the three principles of calling.
Archie talks about the five types of courage needed by us as Christ followers and as a church in this coming year: leadership, lamenting, lasting, relational, and surrendered courage
Dan Blyth Continues on with our series 'God with us' by looking into Johns Gospel honing in on Jesus being the light of the world.
This week, Jack Driver-Székely starts a new series 'Jesus Changes Us' and preaches from Galatians 2, about 'The Funeral that Frees You'.
This Sunday, as part of our Black History Month celebrations, Hilton Sonday speaks to us about Ephesians 2:10 and how we are all God's Masterpiece.
In this second part of our Vision series, Archie preaches from 2 Corinthians 8-9 on how we become radically generous people - grateful, inspired, visionary and expectant.
On Vision Sunday, Archie preaches from the Parable of the Good Samaritan, and how to be people of Radical Hospitality, loving broadly and deeply.
This week clergy member Tash Kusi preached on 'Is there something more?', and how Alpha can help people.
This week, Alex Wood speaks to us about why Jesus is good news for you, me and everyone.
Unshakable Identity: How to live a conviction driven life | Jack Driver-Székely | HTB Livestream by HTB Church
HTB prayer lead, Sabine Adeyinka speaks on what it means to have an unshakeable identity in times of rejection.
This week, Miles Toulmin shares a message from Luke chapter 4, exploring how to resist temptation, using Jesus time in the wilderness as a key example.
Annie Ellis kicks of our new sermon series 'Unshakable Identity' unpacking on who are we and the 4 voices that can get in the way of hearing from GOD.
Global Youth Alpha Director Dan Blythe speaks about how God is doing something new in our days, and how each of us can be a part of it, from Jesus’ Great Commission to his Disciples Matthew 28:16-20.
Archie speaks about God’s 3-point recovery plan based on the life of Elijah, for anyone facing overwhelm, burnout or exhaustion.
Did you know that you are God's favourite? Speaking from Acts 10, Dave speaks about how knowing and experiencing the depths of God of love changes everything.
How do we hear God’s voice in the everyday, and learn to follow the prompts of the Holy Spirit? Speaking from Acts 8, Archie talks about Words of Knowledge and being open to the Spirit in all the places God sends us
Creative Pastor, Abi McIlrath, wraps up our 3 week sermon series on Small Acts, Big Hearts.
As we kick off our new sermon series on 'Small Acts, Big Hearts,' associate Vicar Katherine Chow sits down with Senior Leader, Sam Coates to discuss Jesus' Manifesto.
Guest Speaker Stephen Foster, Senior Pastor of St Aldates, Oxford, speaks from John 21 about the dangers of comparing ourselves with others, and how following Jesus helps us overcome unhealthy comparison in our lives.
Our vicarArchie Coates preaches on significance of Easter from the first Easter sermon in Mark 16.
This Sunday we had the senior pastor of Imprint Church, Wole Agbaje. In this episode, he talks about Jesus and the rich young ruler on following Jesus and leaving everything else behind.
This month we revisit another of our highlights from the Love Lessons Conference - the closing talk given by Damilola Makinde. Damilola serves as advocacy engagement lead at the Evangelical Alliance and in the formation team at KXC.
Listen in as Myles Toulmin speak on Jesus and the mother of Zebedee's sons on the definition of true success and greatness on Mothering Sunday.
Listen in as Sam Follet leads a sermon on Conversation with Jesus - Jesus and the disciples.
This Sunday we had Sabine Adeyinka talking to us about how Peter, James, and John’s conversations with Jesus reveal His identity and authority.
As we head into Easter, we’re kicking off our new series, 'Conversations with Jesus', with Dan Blythe! In this episode, Dan unpacks the reality of the cross what it truly means.
In this episode, Stephen Foster speaks on how we can play our part in making our churches and cities the greatest places in the world to love.
Our Lead Vicar, Archie continues the second part of the Vision Sunday, listen in as he speaks on how to Step Into Your Calling.
Listen in as our lead vicar, Archie Coates kicks of Vision Sunday with 'Cornerstones of Calling'.
Continuing on our series 'Paradox of Pain', we have Annie Ellis speaking to us about how we can Find God in Suffering.
Listen in as we start our new series 'The Paradox of Pain'. Our speaker today was Hilton who spoke on how we are shaped to serve.
We were so lucky to have Nicky Gumbel with us this Sunday preaching on 'Vision in Troubled Times'.
Listen in as Archie Coates, our Lead Vicar Kick starts the year 2025 with Anything to Everything.
Listen in as Dan Blythe carries on the Series 'God Has a Name' as he speaks about God as Everlasting Father.
In this episode, Dave sits down with Jules Jacob, author and founder of Tackling Anxiety Together, to talk about understanding anxiety and how we can move forward in it.
This week, we are carrying on with series on "God has a Name." In today's talk, Hilton Sonday speaks on the Mighty God.
In this episode, Dave discusses all things friendship with professor, pastor and author Dr David Thomas in light of the Asbury Revival.
This advent season, we are starting a new series on "God has a Name." In today's talk, Abi Mcllrath speaks on the Wonderful Counsellor.
Finishing off our sermon series on "Make Room for Love," HTB clergy member, Annie Ellis, speaks on Love and Relationships.
Join us in thinking about love and service, as our HTB vicar, Archie Coates, continues in our sermon series Make Room for Love.
Listen in as Jemima Haley, one of our HTB curates, shares on love and identity in our sermon series Make Room for Love.
Lead Vicar of Imprint Church, Wole Agbaje, kicks of our new sermon series, Make Room for Love, speaking on love and priorities.
In this episode, Dave discusses relationships and holiness with Miriam Swanson, the executive director of Fusion USA.
Katherine Chow kicks off our Prayer Campaign week with a talk on 'How to Pray When You Don't Know How.'
Kicking off a new season the Love Lesson's podcast, Dave Matthews sits down with Dr. Chi Chi Obuaya, Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of the Mind and Soul Foundation to discuss mental health, neurodiversity, and how we build resilience.
Archie Coates kicks of our new sermon series on the book of Philippians speaking on 'A life of service'.
Dave Matthews, Dan and Charlie Blythe discuss creating and sustaining Healthy relationshiops
Sabine continues our series on Distinctive Resistance, speaking on Prayerful Resistance.
Archie Coates kicks off our new series on Distinctive Resistance, speaking on Cultural Resistance.
In today's episode Dave Matthews has a conversation with DR Jane Williams the McDonald Professor in Christian Theology at St Mellitus College discussing the theology of relationships.
Archie shares a Pentecost Sunday message praying for an outpouring of the spirit on gods people.
In today's episode Dave Matthews continues the conversation with author and lead pastor of New Life Fellowship Church Rich Villodas.
Archie speaks to us on the importance of leadership in today's world. The next Leadership Conference is on the 5-6th of May 2025.
In today's episode Dave Matthews interviews author and lead pastor of New Life Fellowship Church Rich Villodas
Jemima Haley finishes our series on Jesus is greater than. Encouraging us that Jesus is greater than our failure.
In today's episode Dave Matthews interviews author and broadcaster Lauren Windle on singleness and dating.
Do you feel like your eyes are open? Do you feel like your heart is burning inside of you? Do you see all that life has to offer, and does it excite you?Russell Winfield kicks off our series on Jesus Is Greater.
How can we draw closer to Jesus in the build up to easter? Jemima Haley continues our series in the build up to easter on The Character Of Jesus.
Do you know why you're here and do you know who you are? Katherine chow encourages reminds us on the truth that we are much loved children of God with the aim to be set apart and bring goodness to our world.
Do you sometimes feel like life is too much pressure, feel forgotten about or going through a horrible situation? Wole Agbaje encourages us with the truth that good things can happen even in difficult places and Jesus will meet exactly where we are.
Archie Coates shares the vision of HTB Church. How can we play our part in the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the church and the transformation of society?
In today's episode Dave Matthews interviews New York Times best author and relationships counsellor Dr Gary Chapman on how to best express love, how to get better at apology and how to show appreciation better at work.
Do you find yourself wrestling with the reality of work and connecting it to something greater? In this episode we will be hosting a conversation with people from the congregation about their work and how we can glorify God in our workplace.
Do you ever question or wonder if your work is a calling? Or God can do something significant through your work? This week Archie Coates helps us make the connection between the two.
What would you like to do for God in 2024? - Katherine Chow | HTB Live Stream by HTB Church
Do you find that fear holds you back in various areas of your life? This week, Dan Blythe unpacks fear. Reminding us that Jesus faced fear but through his love this does not have to be our identity.
The new year can be filled with resolutions and good intentions, this week Archie unpacks the one thing that will help us thrive 2024.
Are you finding life is feeling overwhelming despite the season of Christmas? During the second week of Advent, Hilton Sonday reminds us that there’s hope and peace for us in the birth of Jesus.
Do ever question navigating the contrast between the festive joy of Christmas and the challenges of the day-to-day realities? This week as we kick off Advent series, Annie Ellis reminds us that there’s hope for ordinary.
Jemima finishes our series on a Life Well Lived. Speaking on why our words matter and how we can change our city through our words.
Curious about living a life that can be described as light? In this week's part of our series 'A Life Well Lived', Archie Coates delves into the concept of living lightly by inviting God into our daily decisions.
What do you remember when times feel tough? Do you sometimes feel angry or avoidant? Do you find it hard to breathe? When life feels tough do you want to retreat into your own bubble? The week Katherine Chow reminds us that only Jesus can give us what we need, a non-anxious presence, in difficult times, as we continue our series ‘ A Life Well Lived’.
How can we put our Faith into Action?Steven Copsey continues our series ‘ A Life Well Lived’ where we’re exploring the book of James and reminds us on how we can action our faith.
How can you be a resilient person during challenging times?Abi MacIIrath starts our New Series ‘ A Life Well Lived’ where we’re exploring the book of James and reminds us that there’s hope in amidst our trials.
What does it mean for us to be a merciful church? Unpacking the story of the Good Samaritan, Sabine Adeyinka reminds us this week what it means to be a church that creates a sense of belonging for each other.
Do you ever find yourself thinking, 'I am not good enough, or my life is a mess?' This week, Jemima Haley reminds us to fix our thoughts on Jesus and the endless truth that only he can bring us full comfort.
What makes a life worth living? Is it the number of kids you have? The university you go to? This week Katherine Chow reminds us that a life worth living is connected to God.
Discovering a healthy rhythm for your life? Or looking to be known as someone who has this? The week Alex Wood dives into Finding a Healthy Rhythm for your life.
This week, we continue with our 4 part series ‘Habits to Hear from God’. Unpacking the Habit of Silence with Annie Ellis.
Would you like to be someone that makes a difference in the workplace, your family and the world? This week Fernando Carrillo unpacks a lifestyle of Integrity and how this has the power to make you a leader that impacts and transforms the world forever.
Would you like to build habits that can help you hear from God? Sabine Adeyinka takes us through through the Habit of Humility and how we can adopt this in our day to day lives.
In this weeks interview we hear from Sam Coates as she details her calling to be where Jesus is, to love how Jesus loves and to see how Jesus sees.
On the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the HMT Empire Windrush, Jemima Haley speaks on the profound impact the Windrush Generation had on our country. Jemima reads from Ephesians 2:2-22 on the title 'Diversity and Worship'.
Life is hard to navigate, uncertain and overwhelming at times. Archie Coates reminds us how Worship can give us a peace-filled, workable structure for our lives in the middle of of this.
Its World Environment Day! This week, Annie Ellis talks on the importance of caring for our planet, and how to carefully steward Gods creation.
Is your life defined by freedom, or by fear? Do people see you as a person of freedom? How does our faith make any difference? This Sunday Katherine explores how fear can effect our lives, and how we can be reassured knowing the that Jesus has promised us the gift of the Holy Spirit.
This Sunday, Tash reads from 1 Timothy and teaches us how to pray and intercede for others just as Paul encouraged Timothy to do so.
Its Leadership Conference Sunday! This week we heard from many of the delegates who have arrived in London for LC23 and hear from Archie as he speaks on Leadership.
Prayer is one of the most important and valuable tools we have as Christians. This week, Abi explores Luke chapter 18 and talks to us about how to pray, and never give up.
Have you ever been humbled before? Or had someone bring you back to earth and put you in your place? Wole shares from James 4, and reminds us how Jesus shared his time and humility with the marginalised around him, and how through him we can do the same.
Lent is a time for us to pray, reflect and prepare for Jesus' resurrection on Easter Day. Jemima reads from the parable of the servant, and helps us prepare for the journey of faithfulness that God calls us too.
Do you know God's calling on your life? This week we are joined by Nikki Marfleet, who's ministry in prison started with chance opportunity to lead worship as a 17 year old. Nikki reads from Colossians 3 and shares how the Holy Spirit can prompt us into our callings in life through powerful encounters.
Our giving helps shape and fulfil our vision to evangelise the nation, revitalise the church and to transform society. This Sunday is part 2 of our vision series, where Archie reflects on the parable of the Mina and how by loosening our grip on possessives we have an opportunity to make a different through our finances.
What does it mean to stop being the shepherd of your own life? Isaac reflects on Psalm 23, and shares his experiences of trusting the Lord with his next steps; particularly in times of struggle and fear.
The Holy Spirit often works to mark the wonders of His love through powerful healings, even today! This Sunday, Annie Ellis dives into Gods true name as 'The God Who Heals You’.
It can be overwhelming to think about the hard times we often have to live through. This week, Katherine reminds us that God is with us throughout the difficult times, and that we find strength when we prioritise spending time in his presence.
This Sunday, Archie walks us through the importance of God's grace and how he absorbs our sin through the power of the cross.
The calling of God can take us into some amazing spaces, Emmy Wilson talks us through how she followed her calling into Prison Ministry from a word in 1990.
Do you find it easy to share your faith? As we look to Light Up London, Tash helps walk through the command, guidance, and promise of the Great Commission.
How can we light up the city we call home? Archie looks back on some of the amazing things HTB got up too over the Christmas period and looks towards 2023 as we Light up London.
Sabine talks us through what it means to be called the light of the world by Jesus, and how we can look to the new year knowing this truth!
Do you think there are situations in life that are too tragic? Or in the midst of tragedy, hostility, pain and difficulty are they causes for hope? This week Ryan shares where we can find hope in hopeless times.
Ever find yourself waiting to hear from God when it feels like his silent? This week Katherine Chow looks at Mary one of our models of faith this advent and how much like her we can model a response of honesty and humility during this time.
What are you like when people hurt you? When someone says something degrading towards you? Or does something that undermines you? How do you respond?
A day-to-day occurrence for us all Wole Agbaje reminds us how through Jesus we should respond to such situations.
How can we remain resilient in our ever-changing world? Archie Coates describes how remaining close to Jesus, who remains eternally constant, can help us manage through chaos and change.
You may be facing times of crisis in your faith, your life or on a global scale and this week Dave Matthews speaks to us on how we can stand firm through it all.
Annie Ellis speaks to us this week on a love that always perseveres, and how we can love each other and this city for the long haul.
Jemima Haley speaks to us this week about the kind of love that looks like the cross, and how we can give that true love to each other and our city at large.
In the second instalment of our Letter to London series, Alex Wood shares on the nature of love, and how we can best love our city.
Ever received a love letter? Part of our vision at HTB is to deeply love the city we're in. Katherine Chow begins a new series in which she outlines what we would write — what God would write — in a love letter to London.
Christ wants us to freely give — how do we do that? Archie Coates talks us through the economics of giving in this week's message.
How could you be the difference at HTB? Joining a team is the best way to play your part in our vision. Find your fit at htb.org/joinateam.
This week Isaac Borquaye discusses how we can often feel abandoned and without hope, especially in the cost-of-living crisis, but God is in our midst, with love and provision, and he's waiting for us to turn to him.
Tash Kusi encourages us to ask the big questions of life, and invite others along on the journey of discovering who God is and what he has in store for our lives.
We need to move away from the idea that we can't lean on other people. We're designed for relationship with God and each other. Let's shoulder each other's burdens.
How is your prayer life? Does it come easy or has it been tough? Katherine Chow reminds us how and why it's important to prioritise our one-to-one time with God.
Are you going though a difficult time? Are the areas of your life requiring redirection? Upset by actions carried out against you or others?
Sabine Adekinya reminds us how Jesus lifts us up even in moments of deep disappointment.
Do you struggle with the fear of failure? Or letting people down? We’re not always going to get it right and when we don’t – what do we do?
Failure isn't a state of being Nakita Ainsworth shares with us 3 ways overcome failure through the grace of God.
Fernando Carrillo encourages us to follow Jesus into the purpose and calling he has for us, just as he called Peter to be his disciple.
In Nicky Gumbel's final talk at HTB, he reminded us that the best is yet to come! We have so much to look forward to as a church, and we're so grateful to God and Nicky & Pippa for shepherding us so faithfully.
Often, we can look around at others: see their achievements and their favour, and feel insignificant. But to God, everyone's his favourite. Isaac Borquaye reminds us of this and more in last Sunday's talk.
In Nicky Lee's last talk at HTB Brompton Road, he spoke on relationships and marriage, drawing from the story of the woman at the well. In the midst of life's struggles, Jesus invites us to draw close to him.
On Sunday, Nicky spoke with Helen Berhane, a speaker and Gospel singer who was imprisoned for her faith in Eritrea. They discuss difficult themes, so if you're at all affected please visit https://www.htb.org/further-support.
We can often feel lonely in life, but Ben Bryant reminds us that by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are all included in God's family and we never have to be alone.
We can truly love others as God loves us through sacrifice. Do you sacrifice anything for those you say you love? Do others make sacrifices to show love to you? The Bishop of Kensington, Dr Graham Tomlin, teaches us how to truly love others through the power of the Holy Spirit.
On Sunday, we celebrated the birth of the Church and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. He's still at work today as our counsellor and advocate. Be encouraged to move in the power of the Holy Spirit as you listen back to Katherine Chow's talk.
How do you deal with your failures? Where do you go when you feel rejected? Wole Agbaje reminds us that with Jesus, we don't need to remain stuck in our failures but can move forward in hope.
Are you struggling to believe that God is faithful? Nakita Ainsworth encourages us to depend on God’s faithfulness.
God is love and he makes it his business to love you — yes, you. You are loved by God. What does this mean for you and your life?
A persistent prayer life keeps our faith alive even when life is hectic and keeps changing around us. Isaac Borquaye encourages us to go again in this week's talk.
On Leadership Conference Sunday, Katherine inspired us to be great leaders by following the greatest leader of all time — Jesus! Catch up here.
Do you have doubts? Are you unsure of what to do with your life in these uncertain times? Ben reminds us of the simple instruction of Jesus: to go.
On Easter Sunday, Katherine Chow told us how to find true hope—it is not in things or circumstances, but is found in the person of Jesus! Catch up on our Easter message on YouTube, our website, or via our podcast.
On Good Friday, Jonny Gumbel reminded us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us on the cross.
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Have you found yourself distracted by current events? Or maybe the storms of life? In this week's talk, Lewis Dean reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus.
This week, we hear from Mark Roper on ways we can find clarity and have character in moments of confusion, learning from the story of Jesus' anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Jemima Haley reminds us this week that there is power in unity. Coming together in unity isn't an invitation into uniformity, but instead allows us to celebrate our differences and share our strengths to better our communities and the church.
This week Wole talks to us about how we can respond in times of fear. Do we lean on God or on our own strength? And how can we better handle periods of waiting?
Katherine speaks to us about finding courage to carry on through the hardness of life. Knowing that we are safe with God, that he loves us unconditionally, and he will catch us when we fall helps us press on and find freedom. We can trust in him.
Nicky Gumbel reminds us this week that although we remain heartbroken for Ukraine, we can trust that the Lord reigns over every detail of the situation, and is close by every heart that is hurting.
This week Nicky and Pippa Gumbel are joined by Archie and Sam Coates. Archie is the Vicar Designate of HTB and he and his wife Sam have some great stories and wisdom to share. We hope their conversation encourages you!
We hear from Sarah Jackson, the CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust, this week as she speaks to us about God's heart for social justice and encourages us to be beacons of his hope and light in our communities.
Ryan Rodrigues speaks about how we can respond to racial injustice in today's world by implementing the model set by the Good Samaritan in Jesus's popular parable.
We hear from Katherine Chow this week as she speaks on the power and beauty of generosity. We are encouraged to reflect on Jesus' generosity to us and those around Him and re-enact that generosity toward those in our lives who are in need.
Jesus encouraged the paralysed man at the pool of Bethesda to get well and get up. He draws near to brokenness and is willing and waiting to help. We hope Nakita's talk from Sunday gives you the courage to open up to Jesus when you feel stuck.
Catch up on Sunday's message from Isaac Borquaye, commonly known as Christian rapper Guvna B, on asking Jesus the important questions of life and trusting him to answer.
Tune in to our latest message from Wole Agbaje on the power of prayer and worship. Sometimes it's hard for us to come to God in prayer, or we don't see immediate fruit from our times of worship — but listen in and be encouraged that the Lord is working in you, with you, and for you.
We begin the New Year with a message from Dave Matthews on how the counter-cultural approach of slowing down and creating margin in our lives will help us thrive in 2022.
This week, Martha Bryant spoke to us about how we can respond to uncertainly and how we can find eternal certainly and complete rest in Jesus.
This week, Reverend Wole Agbaje spoke to us about the comfort of Christ and how, above all else, Jesus is the only one who can bring the level of comfort our hearts need in the face of our sin and the brokenness of our world.
Last Sunday, we heard from the Reverend Joe O'Sullivan as he kicked off our new teaching series, 'The Promised King.' He shared his story of coming to faith and how Christ is the light that shines in the darkness: He illuminates the dark corners of our lives and brings forth restoration. How has Jesus done this for you?
Paul Cowley MBE talks about how in a world full of unrest and inequality, Jesus promises us peace. Through perseverance, empathy, action, casting our burdens on Him and engaging with others, we receive Jesus' true blessing.
Allow God to take the weight off your shoulders. Regain your peace by daring to trust in the person of Jesus and not in your possessions or the world around you. Listen in as Annie Ellis encourages us to choose peace over worry, understanding that God's hand is on our lives.
This week, Isaac Borquaye spoke to us about the importance of loving our enemies, and how we can fulfil that difficult call through the power of prayer.
Andy Wooldridge shares with us about 'The Upside Down Kingdom: The countercultural values of the Christian life.' In the sermon on the mount, Jesus presents a vision of success that is the opposite of that given by the world, but that allows us to truly flourish in community.
Katherine Chow shares about the power of generosity, and highlighted prayer, choosing faith over fear, and Christ's payment on the cross to help us reframe our relationship with money.
Are you feeling a little off your spiritual rhythm these days? On Sunday, Nicky Gumbel challenged us to rebuild our lives, our church, and our nation, by making a regular space in our week for rest, returning to our church community, and accepting the ultimate peace Jesus brings to our lives.
On Sunday, Fernando spoke to us about the fresh start that Jesus offers us. No matter where we are right now, no matter what we may be facing, we can find a new beginning through Jesus.
What does your life say about you? Dez Johnston spoke to us about how our lives are an invitation to others to experience who God is. Who is that we can take on this journey with us?
What do we do when it feels like there is nothing we can do? These moments in life hit hard when we realise the latest book or app is going to make a difference. When no human help is enough, what can we do? Reading from Acts 16, Andy Wooldridge shares an encouraging message to help us find a way through.
This Sunday we’ll be wrapping up our series in Psalms as Hilton Sonday explores the question, ‘How Can I Find Fulfilment?’
This week we'll be continuing our series ‘Say It To God’ exploring the Psalms and the prayers of David, with Ryan Rodrigues speaking on ‘Where Can I find Forgiveness?’.
This Sunday our series on the Psalms continues with Jemima Haley exploring the question, ‘How Can I Overcome Fear?’
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This week we continue our series on the Psalms with Rachael Wooldridge asking ‘Where is God When It Hurts?’.
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This week we start our new series ‘Say It To God’ exploring the Psalms and the prayers of David, with Ben Bryant speaking on ‘Where Can I Find Help?’.
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
For many of us, life in this season has felt like a battle. We’ve been saying to God, 'I’m so tired. Is this really working? Why is this so difficult? Where’s this heading? What’s the point?’. For Focus Sunday, Archie Coates (Vicar of St Peter's Brighton) shares a message of how we might find strength and courage for whatever God is calling us to do.
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This week we continue our Conversations with Jesus series as Fernando Carrillo looks at John 14 and how we can overcome loneliness.
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This week we’ll be continuing our series on John as Martha Bryant delves into John 11, looking at Lazarus and how Jesus helps us deal with grief. Join us live in the room, we can’t wait to see you!
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This week, Mark Roper continued our series on Conversations with Jesus looking at how we might find purpose in our everyday life.
How Can I Find Freedom? Speaking from John 4 and the story of the woman at the well, Katherine Chow shares how we can find freedom by placing our identity in God.
How can I be a good Dad, like God is a good Father? Sharing from Colossians 1:15–20, Nicky Gumbel and HTB's Head Verger, Hilton Sonday, share thoughts on fatherhood, adoption, and faith.
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Exploring Ephesians 6, Isaac Borquaye will be talking to us about how to find ‘A New Strength’. He’ll be looking at how we can learn from Paul’s letter about wearing the armour of God and what it means to have strength in the Lord.
Joe O’Sullivan, one of our ordinands, talks to us about how to have and enjoy ‘A New Lifestyle’. He gives examples of how, when we live life through the Holy Spirit, we are able to walk in love. He also explains the importance of shining brightly in our faith.
Jemima Haley talks to us about how there is ‘Power in Unity’. Drawing from Ephesians 4, she gives an example of how we can bring God’s unity into our communities today through the power of the Holy Spirit and reminds us that unity does not equal uniformity.
Our Associate Vicar, Katherine Chow, shares her thoughts on ‘How To Be Empowered To Face The Impossible’. Speaking from Ephesians 3:16–18, Katherine shares how it’s possible to be empowered by the Holy Spirit to face any situation.
'Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!' Sharing powerfully about his own story of reconciliation with his father, Fernando talks on 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 and how we as reconciled people are called to reconcile people.
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One of our curates, Will Perry, gives this week’s talk on ‘Who You Are When You Look In The Mirror’. Will goes into detail about how we have been chosen by God because he loves us, and how we can find our identity in him.
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Rachael Wooldridge digs into the question ‘Where to Go When You Don’t Know Where to Go?’. She looks at how to deal with guilt by seeking God’s forgiveness and grace.
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Ben Bryant asks us today, ‘Is There Anybody Out There?’ and covers relationships and friendships. Ben shares vulnerable stories of how important words are and the role that Jesus can fulfil in our hearts and spirits.
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Ryan Rodrigues talks about Three Reasons for Hope After Lockdown. Listen in to see what he’s hopeful for, why he has that hope, and how you might have it too.
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Nicky Gumbel shares an inspiring message on how, even if the situation doesn't look good, we can find hope.
Kira Taylor gives a moving talk, Power in Weakness*, where she describes how God’s power is made perfect in weakness. A counter point to the world’s view on weakness where it is all too often equated with failure.
*this talk discusses issues related to addictions which some viewers may find distressing.
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Looking at Romans 5:1, Mark Roper shares Four Lessons in Resilience and the valuable lessons he learned while working as a doctor on A&E wards.
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Becs Dhillon talks to us today about how Jesus is with us in our pain. Listen as she details how he doesn’t just bring us hope for the future, but comfort and compassion while we experience our lows.
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‘Jesus’ voice is the one that we want to resonate most with us.’
Sometimes it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the voices and opinions in your life and it’s hard to work out who we listen to. In his talk for HTB at Home: ‘When All You See is Jesus’ Stephen Foster explains how he cuts through the noise.
This week's interview on HTB at Home is with Jackie Pullinger MBE, author of 'Chasing the Dragon', who has been working in Hong Kong for over 50 years and has seen God bring real change to families and communities. Please note, this interview discusses issues related to substance use and sexual exploitation which some viewers may find distressing.
Chloe Swart, Head of Alpha Wales, shares how God is a good God who is willing to give good gifts to his children. There is nothing that he cannot do; he wants – and is willing – to heal our physical bodies.
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‘The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.’(Psalm 34:18)
2021 might not have delivered the fresh new start that many of us had hoped for, but we can walk through this year knowing that we never go through our struggles alone.
Katherine Chow encouraged us with the truth that Jesus sees us, weeps with us and longs to draw close to us. When we feel crushed, alone or lost, we can look to the redeeming power of the Cross – a dark moment used by God to accomplish His good purposes. As He did then, so too with us – the Lord will bring about something beautiful as we fight our battles with Him.
‘The weight of the world rests on the powerful and humble shoulders of Jesus.’
Life might feel overwhelming and chaotic in these challenging times. Drawing on the words of the prophet Isaiah and the Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4-5), Ben Bryant encourages us to lay our burdens on the shoulders of Jesus – He is strong enough to carry the weight of our world.
For many of us, lockdown and the continuing global pandemic have been a catalyst for reflection on what’s most important to us. If you can relate, check out Stephen Foster’s talk for HTB at Home on ‘how to invest your life in what really matters’.
In his talk, Stephen encourages us as we seek ‘spiritual treasure’ – the remarkable truth that we get to be in a relationship with Jesus.
‘“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.”’ (Matthew 13:44)
Sabine Adeyinka shares how no matter how dark your road is, there is a trustworthy light to see you through it.
Ryan Rodrigues shares an inspiring message on how one encounter with royalty can change everything.
So many of us have had a tough year… what is the greatest gift we can receive no matter what we’re going through? Nicky Gumbel shares a special, inspiring message for Christmas Day. To watch the full service and more, visit htb.org
How can a baby born 2000 years ago, 2000 miles away be good news for us today? How might it bring joy in our lives right now? We can be unhappy about how things are going on in our lives but still experience joy, a lightness, a confidence, a peace and a gratitude in the midst of those challenges. How is this possible? Stephen Foster shares his experience.
Do you think of your ‘glory days’ as a distant memory? CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust and HTB curate Sarah Jackson delves into the Book of Isaiah to encourage us to find courage in crisis: God’s glory days are not over, and His power is at work in our world today.
‘But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.’ (Isaiah 40: 31)
Do you feel like you’re walking in the wilderness? HTB curate Rachael Wooldridge reminds us of Jesus’s own experience in the wilderness. In the midst of trials and temptation, He remembered God’s word – in times of pain and confusion, may we learn to depend more deeply on the Lord, confident of God's steadfast love.
‘For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’ (Romans 8:38-39)
Do you feel lost in the desert? In today’s HTB Bitesize, Sarah Jackson shares from Ezekiel 47. Here Ezekiel witnesses water flowing from the temple – the same living water that Jesus offers us through His Holy Spirit. Sarah encourages us to invite His living water to flood our lives today, and to fill us with His hope and love.
Have you ever felt overlooked by someone you respect? In today’s HTB Bitesize, Nicky Lee speaks on the extraordinary promise of James 4:8. God doesn’t have more important things to attend to, or more interesting people to speak with – He simply loves to be with us, and is waiting for us to come near to Him.
‘Come near to God and he will come near to you.’ (James 4:8)
The Christmas story is about God’s love in action. In today’s HTB Bitesize, Katherine Chow shares from the Book of James about the link between experiencing the love of God and showing this love to others through our actions. In the run-up to Christmas, she encourages us to ask God to bring someone to mind who is struggling, and ask how we might be able to show them God’s love and kindness in a practical way.
Joe O'Sullivan shares an encouraging message on how to find peace in challenging times.
Have you ever been to Madame Tussauds? In today’s HTB Bitesize, Ryan Rodrigues recommends an even more inspiring place to visit – the ‘Hall of Faith’ found in the book of Hebrews. Dive in for encouragement on how to stay faithful amidst the challenges of 2020.
‘Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.’ (Hebrews 11:1)
With so many voices competing for our attention, it’s easy to feel like we’re being pulled in different directions. In today’s HTB Bitesize, Stephen Foster shares from Ezekiel 11 and encourages us with God’s promise to give His people an ‘undivided heart’ and ‘put a new spirit in them’ (v.18).
In today’s HTB Bitesize, Jemima Haley reflects on the dangers of putting our trust in our own abilities and craving the praise and approval of others. She challenges us to place our confidence in God alone, and know our worth in Him.
Katherine Chow encouraged us with a message on the unshakeable hope that we have in Jesus.
‘A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he has brought justice through to victory.’ (Matthew 12:20)
What do you picture when you think of glory?
In today’s HTB Bitesize, Rachael Wooldridge recounts a particularly competitive game of hide and seek and reflects on how, in contrast, God makes himself known to us in the person of Jesus. She explores how Jesus challenges our perception of glory, and encourages us to pray to see God’s glory in the ordinary moments of life, wherever we are today.
Today for HTB Bitesize Nicky Lee transports us to the Scottish Highlands to reflect on the words of Habakkuk.
The prophet’s first words are ‘How long, Lord […]?’ (Habakkuk 1:2). Maybe you can relate?
Listen to hear about the power of perspective and find out how God brought His hope into what seemed like a hopeless situation.
Stephen Foster shares a timely message for this season of uncertainty and frustration. Reflecting on Romans 12:12, Stephen encourages us to root our joy in Jesus, stand firm in the midst of trouble, and turn our worries into prayers.
‘Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.’ (Romans 12:12)
What’s the link between Roger Bannister, the first athlete to break the four-minute mile, and Paul’s letter to Timothy? Find out in today’s HTB Bitesize, where Pete Wynter explores what it means to live out our faith and pursue Jesus in our daily lives.
2 Timothy 2:5 ‘Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.'
How do you feel when you think about God’s commands? Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling insecure, and worried that we won't live up to the standard God sets. Annie Magee reflects on how prayer can help us relate to God and His commands, and shares her own story of asking God for understanding. She challenges us to invite God into our lives by praying the humble prayer we find in Psalm 119:73.
'Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands.' (Psalm 119:73)
Nicky Gumbel shares an inspiring message on ‘How to make the most of the next 6 months’ and on how to “bloom where you’re planted” during this challenging season. Nicky explored the meaning and context of Jeremiah 29:11, reflecting on how we can apply this verse to our lives in the coming months.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
Focusing on 1 Timothy, today Ryan Rodrigues explores the relationship between Paul and Timothy. A great example of “iron sharpening iron” (Proverbs 27:17), Paul was a spiritual mentor to Timothy. Ryan shares his experience of intentionally seeking out mentor figures, and reflects on the importance of surrounding ourselves with Godly wisdom. Do you have a spiritual mentor, or perhaps you are a mentor yourself?
"In this time of global uncertainty, we could all do with some encouragement. Today we hear from Stephen Foster, who unpacks Paul’s letter to the church in Thessaloniki on the eternal encouragement we have in Jesus.
“May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)"
Jemima is a curate at HTB Alpha, netball enthusiast and former teacher. She shares with us a message on the faithfulness of God.
Sarah Jackson is a curate at HTB and CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust, she is passionate about the role we have to play in bringing hope and change to society. She speaks on the theme 'the power of love'.
Whatever happens to us, to our finances, to our relationships, to our health, nothing can rob us of the purpose of a life with Jesus. St Paul writes in Philippians 13 - ‘One thing I do, forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I press on, towards the goal to win the prize, to which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
In today’s HTB Bitesize, we hear from Mark Roper who discusses Philippians 2:1-11. He says ‘the primary currency of the kingdom is not confidence, not capacity, not knowledge or ability, it’s humility’
When we look around, it doesn’t seem that there is a lot to be joyful about or a lot to have hope for. In today’s Bitesize, Jemima Hayley reads that the bible says ‘do everything without grumbling’ and discusses that God gives us peace and the tools we need to cope and to thrive in this life.
An interview with Nicky Gumbel. 'The spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.' Isiah 61:1
Right now in the world that is battling a global pandemic and change, it can feel like we’re unable to complete things or plan for things. But in today’s Bitesize, Pete Wynter reads Philippians 1:6 ‘Being confident of this, He who began a good work in you, will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus’.
What would it look like if we were living everyday a life that sought to reflect the calling we have received? In today’s Bitesize, Ruth May reads Ephesians 4, where Paul urges us to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. Take a moment today and ask God, ‘where am I being called?’.
In today's Bitesize, Sabine Adeyinka shares her story. Before she met Jesus, she felt she was constantly striving to fill a hole in her heart. Sabine tried everything to fill the void, but nothing worked. One day she was invited to a church service, and she finally found what her heart had been aching and searching for – God.
In our Bitesize passage today, Paul reminds us in Ephesians 2:8-10 ‘for it is by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not through yourselves, but a gift from God’. It’s quite easy to talk about things we have achieved, maybe it makes us feel significant or powerful - Bob Barstow reminds us today that our achievements are gifts and opportunities from God.
Today Andy Wooldridge reflects on Pslam 109 when David cried out to God for him to help and save him. Andy discusses how powerful love can be and although it is really natural to doubt Gods love when you are going through hard times it is important to always remember that Gods love does not fail or falter.
Tash reflects on the verse in Galatians 6:9 ‘Let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Let us do good to all people.’
A few years ago Mark and his wife were working as doctors in South East Asia, when they got into a vehicle accident. Despite the real fear and pain that Mark was in, he felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm that was unmistakably from God - Mark knew God was saying ‘I’ve got you’. This is reflected in today’s bible verse, Isaiah 45:1-3, ‘do not fear for I have redeemed you, I have summoned you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you.
Today Jemima Haley tells how she struggled to find a job when she graduated from University. For those six months, Isiah 41:10 became her mantra ‘fear not for I am with you, do not be dismayed for I am your God. I a will strengthen you. I will help you. I will hold you with my righteous right hand’. When she felt a rise in anxiety, Jemima would speak this truth over herself. Just because we feel anxious, doesn’t mean we are anxious people - God has a plan and a purpose for us, because of that love He has for us, He will always fight for us and cast out all of our fears.
Today Stephen Foster talks to us about his friends passing - he didn’t know what to say or pray, he had so many questions. Stephen felt to support
What sustained him over the months, was the truth which is expressed in the Bible in One Year today. In Isiah 38, the Lord says this ‘I have heard your prayer and seen your tears’. There is not an emotion you feel that God can’t handle.
John 14:6 -‘ I am the way and the truth and the life’. Despite the great opportunities he had working for a fashion brand and as a model, Tash Kusi searched for more and wondered life’s big questions after a night in the bar. Listen as Tash tells us his experience of the Alpha course and how it has helped him navigate his faith.
In university, Ryan never thought of himself as a Christian; he thought Christianity was a religion filled with rules of ‘dos and don’ts’ - he had no understanding of the real meaning of the word gospel. When he encountered Jesus for the first time, Ryan learnt the good news of Christianity was that Jesus had paid the price.
Today Fernando tells us his story about coming out of a drug rehabilitation in Columbia and how he wanted to join the church. He felt like a fraud and failure in the Christian faith, until he heard God say ‘I will love you no matter what you do’ and he first began to understand what love was, he knew that God would love him in-spite of what he did.
In todays HTB Bitesize Juliette Willis talks about how 2020 has bought lots of changes and some struggles. In 2 Corinthians Paul helps us to understand the impact of God's grace in our lives journey. Juliette encourages us that God's grace opens up space in our on-going journey through our lives difficult circumstances to bring glory to him.
Today Nicky Lee reflects on Proverbs 22: 4 - ‘the generous themselves will be blessed’ - which inspires and challenges him.
We can reach out in love when we know what our neighbours needs are - this pandemic has revealed those needs to us. In showing generosity in practical ways, we have the opportunity to show the generosity of God. It is an opportunity to show that God is with them.
How can we make a difference? What can we do to bring change? In today’s Bitesize, Esli reflects on Psalm 106: 23 when Moses prayed for God’s people, that he would show mercy on them. Moses stood on a bridge between God and his people. Like Moses we can pray - we take our burdens and worries to God. Who can we stand on a bridge for today?
What might it look like for you to be generous today? In 2 Corinthians 9:7, Paul writes ‘God loves a cheerful giver’. Dave reflects on the passage, saying ‘if you want to lead a small insignificant life, hold onto the gifts you have been given, and sow sparingly. But if you want to live a big, transformational life, begin to sow generously, take your treasures, give them away and watch what God does.’
We are joined by Stephen Foster who encourages us 'don't lose your voice'. Stephen talks about how our voice is a God-given gift that we should use wisely.
In today's Bitesize, Bob Barstow reflects on the verse Isaiah 5: 22 and asks, what does it mean to live in relationship with God and live a life of purpose?
In 2 Corinthians 6: 14 Paul writes a second letter to the church encouraging the church to pursue holiness and Jesus's Godly way in their lives. Paul asks 'What fellowship has light with darkness?' Ryan tells us that Jesus is the light of the world and as christians we have that light within us. Ryan invites us to invite Jesus into our lives to transform us inside out and to pursue wholeheartedly a Godly way of living.
In Isaiah 1:16 God is really clear that he wants his followers to be people of justice, that we will learn to do what is right. That we would defend the oppressed and stand with the vulnerable.
Ruth May encourages us today to think about who we know that is vulnerable in our society. Who might God be asking us to stand with? Love them, pray for them, take up their cause.
Life is quite complicated at the moment - how do you make the right decision? Take the right calls? Choose the right options? Listen as Stephen Foster discusses 2 Corinthians 5:9, which he feels really helps in this areas.
Today Kira Taylor tells us the story of how she encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time and her life changed forever. In the following weeks, Kira worried she had wasted all those years when she had not known Jesus, but Kira reads 2 Corinthians 4- ‘Therefore do not loose heart. Though outwardly, we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day’. Nothing is wasted, He can redeem that time.
We are joined by Pete Wynter as he talks on A Time to Cross. He talks about how in Genesis 32, Jacob questioned, struggled and had confrontation with God, but he still steps into his future and overcame his struggles. There have been moments over these last few months, like Jacob we have struggled, however in this new season, maybe like Jacob we have a decision to cross over into all that God calls us to.
In today's HTB Bitesize, Nicky Lee talks about how in 2 Corinthians 2:4, Paul had to send a difficult letter to the Corinthian Church. Nicky shares how in the past he received some tricky letters and sometimes they have to be done. However similar to Paul, Nicky highlights that they must be done in the spirit of love.
In today’s Bible in One Year Jemima Adjei reads 2 Corinthians 1, about how Paul managed difficult conversations and circumstances in his life. Like Paul, we may receive criticism, and it may knock us down. But Paul reminds us that it is not the word of critics that define us, but the words of God.
In today’s Bitesize, George Watkinson tells us a story of when he experiences kidney stones - he thought when he got rid of them that his life would be without trouble, but low and behold when they were gone his life was not without trouble. Human life is not without trouble, but in 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4, Paul writes to a church in Corinth about his troubles and says ‘praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.
Week 4 of Summer Nights 2020, in which Ruth May concludes our journey through the adventures of Joseph, exploring Genesis 42 in a talk titled ‘Joseph: Redemption’. You can catch up on all our Summer Nights talks in previous episodes of the HTB Podcast.
In today’s Bible in One Year Bitesize, Pete Wynter talks to us about doors of opportunities that God might be opening for us.
In 1 Corinthians 16, Paul talks about ‘a great door for effective work’ that has opened to him, and that ‘there are many who oppose’ him. As he discusses this passage, Pete reminds us that opposition is not a reason to step through the door.
Jonny was part of the planting team to St Peter’s Brighton and is now Associate Vicar there, with responsibilities for homeless and vulnerable adults, and teaching theology as part of the Leadership Development Year. Jonny talks to us about living in uncertain times and how God uses these times to bring our new things from within us.
Today Katherine Chow reads to us Proverbs 20:27 - ‘the human spirit is the lamp of the Lord that sheds light on ones in most being’.
Katherine invites us to look at our external behaviours, as they inform us about what we value and they tell us what we are like on the interior. Turn your heart, your inmost being to God today, and invite him in.
Today Tash Kusi explains how King David wanted to live in a blameless way, an in a just way, so that he could reflect God’s heart. This was his heart for his government. We may think our own government may not reflect this same heart, however Tash encourages us to pray that our government are doing was God wants. "
Today Kira Taylor discussed Proverbs 20:24, where a similar question is asked - ‘how then can anyone understand their own way?’. This verse also provides the answer - ‘a person’s steps are directed by the Lord’.
Kira invites us today to take some time to see where God is moving in our life. God is directing our steps, we just need to look at the signposts.
Today Stephen Foster reads 1 Corinthians: 13, which says ‘love is patient, love is kind’. Stephen talks about how we can use a prayer method to grow these characteristics in ourselves and explains how this passage reveals that these are the characteristics Jesus has - Jesus is patient, Jesus is kind.
Week 3 of Summer Nights 2020, in which Mark Roper explores the ways in which Joseph captured God's vision and overcame vast challenges in Genesis 40. Join us every Tuesday in August, 7-8pm, for Summer Nights – visit htb.org/summernights for details
Today Ruth May encourages us to read the book Song of Songs, which tells the story of a love between a shepherd and a shepherdess, it tells the the story of God’s love for Israel and it it tells the story that Jesus has for us, his bride.
Today, Jemima Adjei talks about how Psalm 98 tells a story about God and what he has done for us - ‘sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvellous things’.
Naomi Bradish together with her husband Chris lead St Mary’s Andover which was planted from HTB last year. Naomi is a qualified Social Worker and a full-time mum to their three children. We hear Naomi talk about how we can experience God's love and faithfulness in unexpected ways.
Today Nicky Lee talks about how his grandfather came to know Jesus in the last few months of his life on earth. His grandfather requested that Ecclesiastes 12:1 - ‘Remember your Creator in the days of your youth’ - was read at his funeral. Nicky reflects on how this was a message to his family to not to leave it as late as his grandfather had.
Today, Azande Mbhele looks at Psalm 95 which tells us ‘we are the people of God’s pasture, we are the flock under his care’. Azande’s prayer for us is that as we throw ourselves into worship, and that as we lift the name of Jesus, we become more like him. "
Week 2 of Summer Nights 2020, in which Adeola Yemitan looks at Joseph's vision and character in Genesis 39 in a talk titled 'How Am I Becoming?'. Join us every Tuesday in August, 7-8pm, for Summer Nights – visit htb.org/summernights for details
Today, Lewis Dean looks at the questions he had in his life before he knew Jesus; 'Is there more to life than this.'. Be encouraged that you can have a relationship with God, who calls you for a life or adventure and a life of meaning.
Today, Anna Hodges looks at Pslam 94 and remind us that we are cherished by God and He comes to bring us peace and sooth our anxious minds.
This week we hear from Naomi as she shares about her relationship with God and His loving invitation to us, to receive His acceptance of us, just as we are.
Today, Dave Matthews talks to us about when Solomon, the King of Israel, took the Israelites to worship God, and asked for wisdom and knowledge to lead his people. If you are seeking wisdom today, go to God, the king of kings.
Today, Bob Barstow looks at 1 Corinthians 3 where Paul is tackling the issues of division, and demonstrates how divisions can stop our growth. However if we look to God, we thrive, if we look to God, he can heal our divisions.
Today, Anna Hodges looks at Psalm 91 and the promise of a full life that is given by God. Be encouraged that even in your pressures or troubled times, you will be satisfied with a full life, that's the offer for you today, thats the God who is available for you.
Week 1 of Summer Nights 2020, in which Ryan Rodrigues looks at the life and adventures of Joseph in Genesis 37 in a talk titled ‘I’m A Dreamer’. Join us every Tuesday in August, 7-8pm, for Summer Nights – visit htb.org/summernights for details
Today, Fernando Carrillo looks at 1 Corinthians 1:18 and how through believing in what Jesus did for us and the cross, the power of God can change out lives.
Today, Ryan Rodrigues looks at Psalm 90: 17 'May the favour of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us'.
Vicar of St Peter’s Brighton, Archie Coates, joined us on this week’s HTB At Home to talk about Life in Limbo. Listen as Archie talks about the difference Jesus can make in our moments of limbo.
Today, Nicky Lee looks at acceptance, the key principle for building relationship, outlined in Romans 14. “Accept the one who’s faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters”
Today, Jemima Adjei looks at Romans 13 and reflects on the words ‘Let no debt remain outstanding except our continuing debt to love one another.’
It can be hard to live out the idea of sacrifice. Today, Stephen Foster looks at Romans 12 and asks, what are we prepared to lay down in our life to see how God might light it up?
Today, Tash Kusi looks at Psalm 89 and encourages us to ask God ‘What have you anointed me for?’.
Ruth May looks at 1 Corinthians and how God can change areas of our lives that feel under shadow.
This is a historic time for the church. For Focus Sunday, Nicky Gumbel encourages us to never give up on the fight for justice. Let's not be satisfied until 'justice rolls like a river, righteous like a mighty stream.' Join us every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
Lewis Dean encourages us that we stand on the promise that God is working for us. Sometimes it might feel like the brakes are on, but remember we have hope because God is with us.
Today Azande Mbhele looks at Romans 8 and how we can often be led by our need for control. Can we be challenged today to say ‘God may I follow your lead?’
Today, Rachael Wooldridge looks as Psalm 88 and how it is a prayer that comes from someone in a season of darkness. Do you feel like you are in a season of frustration, confusion or pain? Today we are encouraged to say it to God because the very thing that might separate you from God might be the thing that will fuel your relationship with God.
Ryan Rodrigues looks at Romans 6-7 and unpacks Paul’s letter to the Romans as he talks about grace. Do you have questions about living under Grace? Today we are reminded with Paul’s words ‘Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!’ and encouraged that we serve a God who loves us, sees us and wants the best for us.
Do you struggle to believe you can be loved completely? Today, Katherine Chow reflects on Hosea 1-2, and how we are able to receive the greatest love of all. We are reminded that God’s love is unconditional and it is a love that can change your life.
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Actors David and Jessica Oyelowo joined us on this week's HTB at Home to talk about their Christian lives and their work in Hollywood. They shared their experience of HTB’s Pre-Marriage Course with Nicky and Sila Lee in the run-up to their marriage and went on to describe how the recent killing of George Floyd had galvanized their work in the cause of racial justice seen most prominently in their performances in Selma and A United Kingdom.
Today, Fernando Carrillo looks at Romans 4 and encourages us that something beautiful happens when we put our faith in what Jesus did for us on the cross.
Today, Emily Layzell shares a message from Romans 3:22 and how sometimes we might fall into times of trying to earn God’s love and forgiveness. However, through this passage we can take assurance that God’s love is for everyone, you can’t earn it. God’s love is given, you just have to receive it.
Today, Stephen Foster looks at Proverbs 17:9, ‘Whoever would foster love covers over an offence.' How do you act when a friend causes you offence? We are encouraged to look to the cross, to know that Jesus’ forgiveness, won for us on the cross, means that we can receive forgiveness, freedom and peace, and foster love in our hearts.
For today's HTB Bitesize, Kira Taylor looks at the story of God encouraging Jonah to preach to the Ninevites and how Jonah resists as he believes they are beyond redemption. Today we are reminded that no one is beyond hope, no one is beyond redemption and no one is beyond God's love. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. Today Anna Hodges shares a message from Psalm 84 and unpacks what we can take from the scripture to bring into our lives today. We are encouraged that we have an invitation to spend time with God, to be covered, have clarity and to trust in Him. HTB Bitesize is a daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home www.htb.org/athome
In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.' What does it mean to consciously rest? Stephen Foster helps us to rediscover the meaning of rest and shares how our burden isn't a barrier, it's a bridge. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home www.htb.org/athome
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. Today Martyn Layzell reflects on the words ‘O God do not keep silent’ that are cried out in Psalm 83. Have you had times in this crisis where you have been praying and praying, but God seems silent? Today we are reminded that silence does not mean absence and in those moments God is still present. It’s in these times we need to press into our faith, look to God to be our great strength, and to grow in depth and maturity with Him. HTB Bitesize is a daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/athome
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. Today Emily Layzell shares a message from Acts 27 and reflects on the story of Paul crying out to God during the storm. God is not distant - he speaks to us personally saying ‘Do not be afraid’. If you are enduring a storm today, hear those words and put your trust in God.
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Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. Today Ryan Rodrigues shares a message from Act 27 and reflects on the story of Paul being taken before judges. Sometimes it is difficult to see our future or to know our purpose, but we know that in all things God is working. Be reminded today that God is with you.
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Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. The scripture is taken from the Bible in One Year. Today's reflection is by Ruth May. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. The scripture is taken from the Bible in One Year. Today's reflection is by Tash Kusi. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Young people are so key in the life of every church. At only 11 years old, Sofia beautifully demonstrates that you are never too young (or too old) to be used by God with this encouraging and uplifting message on hope.
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. The scripture is taken from the Bible in One Year. Today's reflection is by Nicky Lee. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. The scripture is taken from the Bible in One Year. Today's reflection is by Jemima Adjei. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Welcome to HTB Bitesize. A daily moment to pause, reflect and receive encouragement for the day ahead. The scripture is taken from the Bible in One Year. Today's reflection is by Stephen Foster. Join us every Sunday for HTB at Home https://www.htb.org/
Reflecting on Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4, Katherine Chow shares how we don't need to have our lives sorted to encounter God. God knows you to your depths and yet He loves you to the skies. This is the kind of God that we worship and this is the God who is interested in having a conversation with you today.
'When we fix our eyes on the cross, we can know through the spirit that we are children of God... We are loved, loved into the family of God.' Hear Jemima Adjei's powerful message, from Sunday's HTB at Home service, about how we can find belonging in the Kingdom of God. Join us for church every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
Mike Pilavachi, leader of Soul Survivor, shares a powerful message on the purpose and significance of worship in our Christian faith. Join us for church every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
'Jesus came to bring us together... and God hates discrimination.' Nicky Gumbel and El-Ruth Harmony speak on how 'only together we are the body of Christ.' Together we can change this world.
Further resources: We Need To Talk About Race - Understanding the Black Experience in White Majority Churches by Ben Lindsay https://spckpublishing.co.uk/we-need-to-talk-about-race
Conversations on Faith and Equality - Podcast with Becs Dhillon and Nicky Gumbel https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/conversations-on-faith-and-equality/id1466722678
Just Mercy - A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Bryan-Equal-Justice-Initiative-Stevenson/Just-Mercy-Film-Tie-In-Edition--a-story-of-justice-and-redemption/24240326
Nicky Gumbel shares how Jesus meets with us and how we can experience Jesus' love, even in our own homes. Join us for church every Sunday at https://www.htb.org/athome
In light of current events, we are sharing Nicky Gumbel's Talk from Focus 2019 on ‘Unity in Diversity.’ On matters of justice, the church cannot remain silent.
We are so grateful for Rick and Kay Warren, founders of Saddleback Church, for joining our service to share a powerful message of hope in the midst of grief, depression and loss. For a list of mental health support and resources in the UK, please visit our website https://www.htb.org/mental-health-support.
Many of us are personally and collectively experiencing a sense of loss, sadness, grief and even anger in this time. How do we find a way of living in this new reality? Stephen Foster reflects on what we can learn from Paul in Philippians 3:7-9
Anna Hodges, one of our Peter Stream Ordinands, shares her story and encourages with a message of breakthrough and hope. To find out more about the Peter Stream visit https://www.htb.org/leadership-development
Are you feeling walled in? Christine Caine, sharing from Joshua 6, encourages us that even when it feels like we have hit a wall, God's promises are real and He can do more than we could ask or imagine. Join us for church every Sunday at https://www.htb.org/athome
We are all going through so much right now because of COVID-19 and many of us are praying for help. Can God hear us? Do our prayers make any difference? Join us for church every Sunday at https://www.htb.org/athome
We are living in volatile, uncertain, complex and anxious times. Ken Costa explores how we can learn from Joseph of Arimathea and as ordinary people, we can find purpose in these extraordinary times. Join us for church every Sunday at https://www.htb.org/athome
Nicky Gumbel asks, how can we have hope during amidst a global pandemic, lockdown, grief and relentless challenges? Join us for church every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
In this challenging time for so many of us around the world, Nicky Gumbel asks, where is God? Join us for church every Sunday https://www.htb.org/athome
Stephen Foster talks to us about how to turn battle into blessing as part of our HTB at Home Sunday Service.
Nicky and Pippa Gumbel continue our sermon series on 'Choose Faith Over Fear' and encourage us to feed our faith through our relationship with Jesus.
Nicky Gumbel encourages us to choose faith not fear and to continue to fix our eyes on Jesus.
Stephen Foster leans in on the power of prayer and how we can use our emotions to direct our prayers.
Martyn Layzell talks at our Sunday service about how Jesus renews our hearts so we can speak with love and kindness.
Rachael Wooldridge continued our sermon series on 'What's love got to do with it' and talked to us about how Jesus sees the worth in every person because they are loved by God.
We heard from Nicky and Sila Lee, founders of The Marriage Courses, about how to build strong and lasting relationships.
Stephen Foster led us in our new sermon series; 'What's Love Got to do With it?', and encouraged us on how Jesus is with us through our trials.
Pete Wynter talks to us about how Jesus' 'Love Endures' through our trials. Jesus says ‘come to me’ and He can bring breakthrough to establish something amazing.
Martha and Ben Bryant reflect on Luke 5:1-11 and the astonishing impact that you + Jesus can have on this world.
‘Perception is powerful. You can’t choose the filters people use to look at you but you can change the filters you use to look at others. Change your lens and you might just change your life.’ Stephen Foster starts the new year with an impactful message on the power of perception. Luke 10:25-37
Jemima Adjei continues The Story of Christmas and remind us that our God is faithful and in this season of Advent our waiting is not in vain, because we know Jesus is coming.
Stephen Foster speaks on the message of Christmas at our Carols By Candlelight service. 'The closer you look, the more you realise, the baby in the manger is the saviour of the world.'
Pete Wynter speaks at our Alternative Carol services about the peace of Jesus and how by letting him into our lives we can receive the wholeness and goodness of God in any circumstance and any situation.
Stephen Foster speaks about how Jesus is the truth in a world of casual dishonesty . 'We live in a time that feels a little bit like a post-truth age where casual dishonesty is common place. What is truth? Possibly one of the most important questions we face in our age.'
Pete Wynter talks on purpose not drifting and how through having a purpose and destination we can run faster for the Kingdom of God.
'There is something more than the life you are currently living.' Ben Bryant speaks on the gift of grace.
Paul Cowley spoke on 'Hope, Not Despair' with a focus on our armed forces across the world. ‘You are unique and God has a purpose for you. You are hope carriers, you change despair into hope by acts of kindness.’ – Paul Cowley
Rachael Wooldridge talks on the confidence we can place in Jesus as our rock, in times of uncertainty.
Fernando Carrillo talks on Matthew 6:25-35 and encourages us to choose trust over worry.
'We need focus on God over our own worries, we need to focus on his Kingdom instead of our own kingdom. We need to focus on his words over our lives instead of the voices in our heads.' - Fernando Carrillo
Pete Wynter talks on how to love your enemies through forging forgiveness and overcoming resentment.
Stephen Foster starts our new series on 'Life Hacks' and focuses on how to handle your anger through; contextualising, humanising and re-directing.
Warren Furman, also known as ACE on the British TV show Gladiators, talks about how Jesus transformed his life.
‘I thought money and fame would bring me freedom, but it didn’t. Rather than liberate me, I felt trapped in a world of fear. But Jesus has made a transformational difference in our lives, He’s given us purpose and fulfilment’ - Warren Furman
Stephen Foster talks about the power of friendship and how we can bless our friends by introducing them to Jesus.
Martyn Layzell talks on Philippians 2:1-11 about Christ's humility and encourages us to put God Central in life through worship.
Jemima Adjei begins our new Sunday series on our HTB values, looking first at Tenacity and encouraging us to persevere in prayer.
Stephen Foster speaks on How To Increase Your Peace, as part of our reconciliation series, specifically looking at Reconciliation in Community.
Ryan Rodrigues draws on Genesis 33 to explore how to bring reconciliation in families. This is Part 3 of our Reconciliation series.
Alex Rayment gives us three new approaches to help us as we try to bring reconciliation to our relationships. This is Part 2 of our Reconciliation series.
Ben Bryant begins a new teaching series on Reconciliation, teaching from 2 Corinthians about what it looks like to experience reconciliation both internally and externally.
Sarah Jackson concludes our sermon series on Imperfect Heroes, learning from Caleb about how to overcome our fears.
Stephen Foster looks at the story of Gideon as part of our Imperfect Heroes series, and helps us re-frame our perspective and take courage from what God speaks over us.
Martyn Layzell speaks on How To Build Strength Of Character, focussing on faithfulness, as we continue our Sunday series on Imperfect Heroes.
Emily Layzell speaks on How To Have Confidence, and looks at the story of Deborah as we begin a new Sunday series on Imperfect Heroes.
Will Perry speaks on How To Find Courage, and looks at the story of Deborah as we begin a new Sunday series on Imperfect Heroes.
Nicky Gumbel interviews Matt & Beth Redman about Worship as part of our Holy Spirit series.
Pete Wynter speaks on Acts chapter 10 as we continue our series on the Holy Spirit, this week focussing on Power.
Martyn Layzell speaks on what it means to encounter the person of the Holy Spirit, as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday.
Archie Coates, Vicar of St Peter's Brighton, shares from Acts 1-2 on the power of the Holy Spirit and how something extraordinary happens when we get together.
Stephen Foster shares from the book of Acts on How To Exchange Fear For Awe. 'There is no room for fear when your head is sure of God's favour and your heart is full of God's unchanging love.'
Ben Bryant looks at the story of the Good Shepherd and helps us to think about where we're looking for direction.
Dave Matthews speaks brilliantly on how understanding and trusting in the character of God helps us find peace in anxious times, in his talk on John's gospel, 'Peace Be With You.'
Martyn Layzell helps equip us to face the inevitable challenges of life in his talk, ‘How To Face Opposition.’
Suzie King launches our 21 day prayer campaign 11:02 with a talk on 'Audacious Prayer'.
Stephen Foster speaks on the resurrection of Jesus and its meaning for our lives, in his Easter Sunday talk 'He Has Risen'.
Suzie King helps us to pause and allow ourselves to be ‘confronted’, at the Alternative Good Friday service.
Rachael Wooldridge asks this crucial question as part of our traditional Good Friday service.
Sarah Jackson speaks at our Maundy Thursday Service at HTB Queen's Gate, reflecting on the precious words of Jesus to his disciples at the last supper.
Sarah Jackson, CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust, shares a Palm Sunday message 'Now Is The Time' as part of our Lent series 'The King Is Coming.'
Alex Rayment continues the teaching series – The King Is Coming – as we journey towards Easter. He looks at letting go of our comfort, getting uncomfortable and by blessing others we expand the kingdom of God.
Emily Layzell concludes our teaching series on the life of Jonah by looking at what happens when we say ‘yes’ to God.
‘The challenge for us today, as followers of Jesus, is not to use the city but to be of use to the city.’ Katherine Chow speaks about how to positively influence our surroundings, using examples from the life of Jonah.
Martyn Layzell continues our Sunday Series ‘Speak To The City’, looking at lessons from the life of Jonah about what to do when we’re feeling far from God.
‘If you want to find your voice, you need to hear God’s call, face your fears and then find your courage.'
Stephen Foster begins our new Sunday series, Speak To The City, teaching from the life of Jonah on how to find your voice.
Pete Wynter concludes our Sunday series, A Life Worth Living, teaching from Philippians 4 on how to deal with worry and anxiety.
Martha Bryant continues our series on A Life Worth Living, looking at how even in the midst of suffering you can know Jesus better.
Martyn Layzell looks at what Paul writes to the Philippians about following in Jesus’ footsteps and being a positive example to those around us. This is Part 2 of our Sunday series, A Life Worth Living.
Alex Rayment begins our new Sunday Series with this talk on the impact we can have whatever our circumstances: A Life Worth Living – An Eternal Legacy.
Stephen Foster concludes our vision series, A New Hope, with a talk on How To Seize The Moment – why giving is a great opportunity for all of us to partner with God now, and sow into the kingdom for the future.
Nicky Gumbel continues our teaching series this week on 'How to Find Your Purpose in Life', part two of our series A New Hope.
Suzie King begins our next teaching series, ‘A New Hope’ with a talk on prayer and worship – The Practice of Being Set Apart.
Suzie Kings talks at our Sunday services about how we should let our hearts come to the surface and extend to Jesus through worship and prayer.
Michael Ramsden, International Director for RZIM and Director of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, takes us through a passage in Luke’s Gospel and shares stories of lives changed through encounters with Jesus.
Emily Layzell begins 2019 by looking at the book of Matthew and thinking about how we can embrace the call to be salt and light, and ensure we have a standout year.
Stephen Foster begins the new year with a talk from the book of Matthew, about how we can be a blessing to the city in which we find ourselves.
Alex Rayment concludes our sermon series on the theme 'Lift Your Life' | Reorienting and Rededicating our Lives.
Suzie King continues our Advent series on the theme 'Lift Your Hopes' | Good News is not just for Christmas.
Charlie Mackesy continues our Advent series at the Alternative Carols service, with a talk on The Gift of Christmas.
Stephen Foster continues our Advent series at the Carols by Candlelight service, on the theme ‘Lift Your Voice’ | Why Christmas Is Good News.
Stephen Foster begins our new Advent series, looking at Luke’s Gospel and retracing the steps of the church as it awaited the birth of Jesus. ‘Lift Your Eyes’ | How To Live A Life Of Purpose.
Sarah Jackson concludes our preaching series 'The Jesus Manifesto: Good News for the City', looking at how we can live lives filled with power through the resurrection.
Connect Group Pastor David Cornish interviews Alpha’s Mathew and Cathy Neville on evangelism and leadership. Mathew is the CEO of Alpha International and Cathy oversees Pastoral Relationships at Alpha UK.
Suzie King continues our preaching series 'The Jesus' Manifesto: Good News for the City' about not forgetting the promise of his faithfulness and the promise of belonging.
Dave Matthews continues our preaching series 'The Jesus' Manifesto: Good News for the City'.
'When a form of evil or suffering rears its head in our lives and it says to us, ‘What are you going to do about me?’ Jesus is not passive or aloof or far off. He gets close, he sees your suffering, he is indignant and he is willing to do something about it.'
Guest speaker, Tim Keller, speaks on Psalm 88 and about how to deal with dark times. ‘Prayers [like Psalm 88] indicate God’s understanding: he knows how people speak when they’re desperate; he identifies with us in our suffering.’
Discipleship Pastor Suzie King and Head of Prayer Andy Wooldridge discuss the power of intimacy and intercession in prayer
Katherine Chow continues our series in Isaiah, looking at the hope that can be found even in the darkness. 'Where do we find hope in this world? If I’m honest I used to default to myself. The reality was so many things in my life had been out of my control. We need humility to turn to Jesus.'
Will Van Der Hart continues our series in Isiah, looking at 'comfort for all who mourn'. “We all carry grief and losses in our lives. Jesus makes a divine diversion to the woman with bleeding in Mark 5. He offers us the two things we need to recover from grief; comfort and provision.”
Stephen Foster continues our preaching series 'The Jesus' Manifesto: Good News for the City'. When you are feeling heartbroken, God isn’t far away, it’s actually the closest He’s ever been.
Martyn Layzell kicks off our preaching series 'The Jesus' Manifesto: Good News for the City', sharing from Isaiah and the book of Mark, about God's anointing for us to be carriers of hope and bringers of good news.
Pete Wynter kicks off our preaching series 'The Jesus' Manifesto: Good News for the City', at HTB Onslow Square, sharing from Isaiah and the book of Mark, looking at how we can play our part in bringing the good news.
Guest speaker, Michael Ramsden, continues our Hope for the City Vision series exploring the definition of love.
Stephen Foster shares how we might overcome the hurdles to connect and bring a message of invitation to our city.
Will van der Hart continues our series in 1 John. 'We are secure not because we hold tightly to Jesus but because he holds tightly to us.'
'What difference would it make if you were eternally, unconditionally, held in a gaze of love?'
Alex Rayment continues our series in 1 John looking at the theme of love.
‘How am I supposed to live like Jesus? The call to be a Christian is to live as Jesus lived, as he loved. That’s the bar, that’s the standard.’
Rachael Wooldridge continues our series in 1 John, speaking about how Jesus sets an example of radical love for us to follow.
Fernando Carrillo talks about how Jesus' sacrifice makes us brand new and how that brings new definition to our lives.
'Jesus is the word of life - anything you think that gives life purpose or meaning is to be found in this one Jesus.'
Alex Rayment encourages us to share the good news of Jesus who breathes life into death, hope into hopelessness, bravery into areas of discouragement, and light into darkness.
Ken Costa speaks about what it means to pour ourselves out for others, and why we need God to fill us in order to over-flow.
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby continues our series in the book of Daniel, looking at who holds the ultimate authority over our world.
Emily Layzell looks at Daniel 5, exploring how we can grow in wisdom and share God's kingdom with those around us.
Stephen Foster starts our new series in Daniel, looking at how we can prepare ourselves to be ready to respond in testing times.
Pete Wynter concludes our series in Romans 12 looking at the topic of Character, exploring its message on how we should form relationships with each other.
Stephen Foster continues our Roman series looking at the effect which pride can have on our everyday lives.
Martyn Layzell continues our series on Character, looking at Paul's teaching on authentic community relationships in Romans 12:9-13.
In the forth episode of our Discipleship podcast, HTB's Andy Wooldridge talks all things discipleship and Selina Stone, lecturer of Political Theology at St Mellitus College shares her LC18 highlights. Plus we take a moment for guided reflection with Anna from HTB's 24/7 prayer team.
Archie Coates, Vicar of St Peter's Brighton, speaks on the body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12.
Stephen Foster begins our new series looking at Romans 12. This week's talk looks at the topic of sacrifice, of the impact that can be had when we offer all we have been given back to God.
Emily Layzell concludes our Acts series, looking at the story of Peter and John meeting a lame beggar in Acts 3.
Toby Flint speaks on Pentecost Sunday, looking at the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2 - a fire that doesn't just come for us, but comes to set alight all those around us.
Alex Rayment launches our Acts series, looking at how God meets us in both the mountain-top moments, as well as the valleys.
Martyn Layzell unpacks Mark 1:14-20, looking at how we can make the most effective use of our time.
Stephen Foster looks at Matthew 4, examining the power of the influence we have over people in our lives, and the tests that will always accompany that influence.
Stephen Foster concludes our Ephesians series, looking at the full armour of God in Ephesians chapter 6. We are in a battle, but we can stand our ground.
CEO of the Church Revitalisation Trust, Sarah Jackson, continues our series in Ephesians, looking at the part we all play in the body of Christ.
The third episode of our new Discipleship podcast. In this episode, we explore the book of Ephesians with Rev. Russell Winfield, Director of Development at St Mellitus College. We also take a moment for guided reflection as HTB Worship Director Sam Bailey performs his song 'Doves'
Rachael Wooldridge continues our Ephesians series looking at what it means to live in the fullness of life God intends for us.
Rich Atkinson starts our Ephesians series at our morning service, looking at how to live in God's blessing.
Suzie King starts our Ephesians series at our evening service, looking at the topic of who we say we are and our identity in Christ.
Stephen Foster speaks on the incredible truth of Easter and how the resurrection isn't just an incident, but it's an identity, the person of Jesus.
Amy Orr-Ewing leads us in a Good Friday reflection on the events of the crucifixion, looking at how Jesus’ death reveals an identity of love, sacrifice and life.
The second episode of our new Discipleship podcast. In this episode, we explore the events leading to Jesus' death on the cross and subsequent resurrection with Rachael Wooldridge, coordinator of SPTC's School of Theology. We also take a moment for a guided reflection by Andy Wooldridge who is a member of the HTB: 24-7 Prayer Team.
Ken Costa continues our Luke series, looking at how we - the hopeful minority, the people of the small print, the followers of a narrow path - can play a part in changing the story of our times.
Stephen Foster continues our Luke series speaking on how to build resilience within our day-to-day.
Stephen Foster starts our Luke series, looking at how Jesus invites us to let go of control and embrace him as our King.
Toby Flint continues our Exodus series, looking at the transformative power of encountering the presence of God.
Sam Follett continues our series in Exodus looking at how we can live a life of freedom.
The first episode of our new Discipleship podcast. In this episode, we explore Exodus with Revd Dr. Mark Scalata, Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, St Mellitus College. We also take a a moment for a guided reflection by Amelia who runs the HTB: 24-7 Prayer Room.
Martyn Layzell begins our Exodus series looking at the theme of leadership and how once we know the sufficiency of God, we can find our identity.
Stephen Foster looks at Matthew 6, exploring our need to give. When our eternal perspective shapes our earthly decisions, we get the best of both worlds.
Martyn Layzell looks at 2 Timothy, exploring how Paul encourages Timothy to use his gifts. Martyn teaches how the gifts God gives us are not just for us, but that they're there to build others up.
Pete Wynter examines Acts 16, urging us to aim our attention in a movement of prayer and worship.
Stephen Foster looks at the power of perspective, examining the plight of Paul and Silas in Acts 17 and the difference made by their attitude of worship and prayer.
Emily Layzell looks at the parable of the lost coin in Luke 15 and what it teaches us about our worth to God.
Alex Rayment speaks on how our identity no longer depends on our circumstances, but on who Jesus says we are.
Stephen Foster examines how we might start the year well and finish strong, looking at Jesus' teaching on the Prodigal Son in Luke 15.
Alex Rayment, reminds us, as we enter a new year, that we are a people loved by God, called to prepare the way for people to meet with Jesus.
Charlie Mackesy speaks on the power and relevance of the Nativity story in our lives today, from HTB Alternative Carols 2017.
Alice Richardson delivers her powerful testimony and reveals how exchanging 'why' for 'how' helps to reveal God's purposes.
Ken Costa examines John 1, asking where we draw our sense of identity from. Is your internal life the same as your external life?
Stephen Foster gives the final talk in our Luke series, looking at Jesus' challenging teaching on judgement, perception and love.
Stephen Foster gives the final talk in our Luke series, looking at Jesus' challenging teaching on judgement, perception and love.
Paul Cowley continues our series in Luke and our willingness to serve others, on Remembrance Sunday.
Rachael Wooldridge explores Luke 6 and how the Bible is not a straightjacket but a path to life, in our 'Life Well Lived' Sunday series.
Pete Wynter starts our Sunday 'Life Well Lived' series, looking at Luke 6, and what it teaches us about our relationship with God.
Sam Follett teaches that the good news from Colossians means we don’t have to do everything in our own strength.
Alex Rayment continues our series in Colossians and teaches on how Paul told the Colossian church that in Christ, you can have everything now.
Stephen Foster continues our Colossians series, looking at how Paul unpacks the key to confidence for the Colossae church - that Jesus is Lord of all.
Martyn Layzell launches our series looking at the book of Colossians, looking at how knowing God more, and staying connected to Jesus, allows us to live a life where we can thrive and impact those around us.
Michael Ramsden, International Director for RZIM and Director of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, looks at how the story of Jonah raises one of the most important questions of our time: How do we deal with our sense of injustice?
Toby Flint looks at the story of the woman at the well in John 4, examining why it's so important that we share our stories.
Emily Layzell looks at the story of the woman at the well in John 4, examining why it's so important that we share our stories.
Stephen Foster looks at how we can increase our impact, not just with information, but with wisdom from God.
Nicky Gumbel continues our Vision series exploring the secret of discovering your purpose.
Pete Greig starts our Vision series speaking on the power of prayer. Hear a message of how important it is to simply show up before our loving God.