City Church Bristol Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
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03/05/26 | Christian Cunningham | Foundations of Friendship Part 2 by City Church Bristol
Face to Face with Others | Owen Hylton | Celebration Sunday | 12/05/24 by City Church Bristol
Face to Face with the Wrongs of the Past | Andy Cottingham | 21/04/2024 by City Church Bristol
Loving People Towards Jesus 1 | Fear Of The E Word | Christian Cunningham | 21/01/2024 by City Church Bristol
Andy Cottingham speaks from Judges 6 on Gideon's Strength in Part 1 of our Vision Series
Mark Magill speaks at our Bradley Stoke site from Mark 15:37-47, asking the question: Is the Resurrection of Jesus True or a Lie?
You can download a copy of Mark's slides here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wjwxzggwiya97wilas95u/Mark-15-Resurrection-PDF-v2.pdf?rlkey=ewu1bjbewfe8pjq87ajrzr2nz&dl=0
Al Shaw speaks from Song of Solomon on the relationship between Jesus and his Bride, the Church.
Guest speaker Stu Gibbs preaches from Mark 4 on smallness, hiddenness, and weakness in the advance of the Kingdom of God.
Andy speaks from Ephesians 2 on Christ creating a new humanity by removing the dividing wall of hostility for us.
Simon kicks off 2023 at our Bradley Stoke site by looking at Jesus' words in Matthew 5 and exploring how we are called to be the light of the world.
Matt continues our series in Acts, focusing on the story of Simon the Sorcerer and asking what it reveals about God, what it reveals about us, and how it leads us to Jesus.
Guest speaker Ed Mellish talks about how Jesus has done everything needed to bring us home.
We take a brief detour in second Corinthians, as Andy talks to us about the grace of giving.
James shares from Acts 19 and encourages us to be open to the Holy Spirit working in our lives and to the voice of God in the moments of quiet.
Tom shares from 1 Peter and reminds us that even in these uncertain times there is an eternal hope that we can stand on.
James opens our Christmas teaching season as unpacks the famous verses in Isaiah 40 and what it means for using 21st century Bristol.
Guy Miller shares from 1 Samuel and encourages us to continue to choose God in these challenging times.
Ben continues our study in the book of Corinthians as he unpacks chapter 6 and how we should learn to live as people full of mercy.
Andy continues our series in 1 Corinthians as he encourages us to be family and to rejoice in the name of Jesus that we share.
Jamie shares from Matthew 28 and encourages us to hear the words of Jesus calling for disciples and the nations.
Andy continues our study in 1 Corinthians as he unpacks what a Godly leader should look like and how we are to respond in the areas of our lives where we have leadership infulence.
In the second part of our First Corinthians series, Andy talks to us about humility and encouragement from 1 Corinthians 1:26-31
The growing concerns around climate change are an important subject that we need to talk about. Listen in as Ben unpacks what the Bible says and how we can respond.
Dan unpacks the early verses from in Lord's Prayer and encourages us to consider what it means for God to be a loving Father that we can trust.
As we look ahead into the rest of 2021 Andy encourages us to consider how we want to live and who we want to live for. As he unpacks the start of 1 Peter 4 we are reminded that we are to love one another above all else.
Ben concludes the time together by sharing an update on our 5-year goals and inspires us to keep praying in all things.
James speaks to the Cotham Site has he shares from Galatians 5 and encourages us to be open to the Holy Spirit working in our lives.
Disruptors #5 // Leadership In The Workplace // Stuart Eggleston // Sunday 9th May 2021 by City Church Bristol
Ben continues our leadership series as he encourages us to explore area s in our lives where we can lead and influence others around us.
Disruptors #3 // Sons And Daughters // Ben Welchman // Sunday 25th April 2021 by City Church Bristol
Andy continues our Leadership series as he explores what it means for Mothers and Fathers to lead in every context.
Jess unpacks the start of Genesis 3 as we continue to explore what the opening book of the Bible means for us in 21st century Bristol
5 Year Goals | Memorial Stones Pt 1 | Andy Cottingham | Sunday 8th February 2021 by City Church Bristol
Ash continues our series on exploring the book of Genesis by taking us through the start of chapter 2.
Dave continues our series exploring the book of Genesis as he takes us through the first 6 days of creation.
Andy opens our new series called Genesis as we delve into the early chapters of scripture and what it can mean to use in 21st century Bristol.
Andy continues our series on grace by sharing the second part of the story from Luke 15 about the older brother.
This Sunday we are kicking off our new teaching series which we've called The Scandal of Grace in which we will be looking at stories of God's grace demonstrated throughout the Bible.
Esther shares from Isaiah 58 about how vision, compassion and community can give us God's perspective on injustice. With over 40 million slaves in the world today it is a topic we must talk about.
This Sunday we are continuing our We Need To Talk About series as James speaks on the subject of Sex and how the Christian view on this subject is in fact good news to the world.
As a Church, we want to follow the lead of our King Jesus by addressing and talking about things that we don't often spend time talking about - this Sunday we begin a short series entitled "We Need To Talk About".
Vision In A Time Of Covid | Andy Cottingham | Sunday 27th September 2020 by City Church Bristol
What does it mean to be human? In this season it is more important than ever to understand what makes us truly human.
This week Andy shares from 1 Thessalonians about how can have a Godly Attitude to believe that with the help of God we can and we dare.
Ever wondered what it really means to be human? Over this series, we are exploring different themes found in the bible.
Last Sunday we started a new teaching series called Being Human where we will are exploring 1 Thessalonians and seeing how when we live as God designed us to live we will be truly human.
This Sunday we started a new teaching series called Being Human where we will are exploring 1 Thessalonians and seeing how when we live as God designed us to live we will be truly human.
Ever wondered who Jesus really is?
Maybe you've been part of a church before or you're interested in exploring faith.
This Sunday we are looking at the gospel account written by John, and talking about some of the remarkable things that Jesus said about himself.
Today we are unwrapping the statement 'I am the true vine'
John shares from Matthew 22 about how there is an open invitation that Jesus offers to everyone.
Ever wondered who Jesus really is?
Maybe you've been part of a church before or you're interested in exploring faith.
This Sunday we are looking at the gospel account written by John, and talking about some of the remarkable things that Jesus said about himself.
Today we are unwrapping the statement 'I am the way, the truth, the life'.
Ever wondered who Jesus really is?
Maybe you've been part of a church before or you're interested in exploring faith.
Over the coming Sundays, we'll be looking at the gospel account written by John, and talking about some of the remarkable things that Jesus said about himself.
Today Ash is talking about Jesus as the Good Shepherd
Ever wondered who Jesus really is?
Maybe you've been part of a church before or you're interested in exploring faith.
Over the coming Sundays, we'll be looking at the gospel account written by John, and talking about some of the remarkable things that Jesus said about himself.
James shares from John 10 where Jesus says 'I am the gate'
" I am The Light of The World" - This statement made by Jesus in John 8 is perhaps one of Jesus's most famous, but what does it mean for me and you? Ben speaks from John 8 and invites us to understand how this statement can impact our everyday life.
Andy continues our series looking at the statements of Jesus. This week he shares from the book of John where Jesus says he is 'The bread of life'.
Jamie opens our new series discovering the character and actions of Jesus Christ as we work through his 'I am' statements. We begin with the statement ' I am the resurrection'.
Ash shares from Psalm 8 and encourages us to worship God for who He is as we begin Easter Week.
Andy shares from Psalm 103 and reminds us of God's faithful provision through difficult times.
Andy concludes our series on the Lord's Prayer by speaking through the end of the prayer, 'Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory'.
Ben continues our series on the Lord's prayer as he shares on the passage 'Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'.
Jesus taught us to pray 'your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven'. Jamie unpacks what this powerful prayer actually means, and what we should expect to happen when we pray.
Dan continues our series through the Lord's prayer by reminding us that the Kingdom of God is unlike any other.
Al continues our series on the Lord's Prayer by encouraging us to worship our Holy God in spirit and in truth.
Andy opens our new teaching series on the Lord's prayer by encouraging us to see God as a good father who takes care of his children.
James speaks from John 14 and reminds us that we were made for a home with God and that Jesus has made a way for us to know him.
Andy shares from Nehemiah 8 and reminds us that the we should take the Joy of the Lord seriously, just like in Heaven.
Prayer is the most appropriate response to the gap between what is and what should be. Ben shares from Daniel 9 - 1:19.
In a busy day to day schedule, it can be difficult to find time to pray. Guy takes us through John 14 and encourages us to find specific moments in the day to seek God and read his word.
Ash shares from Daniel 6 about the power of prayer and encourages us to begin 2020 believing God to move as we earnestly seek him.
Ash speaks from Hebrews 1 about the Supremacy of Jesus and how we should look to his majesty this Christmas.
Guest speaker Scott Marques speaks from 2 Timothy and encourages us that God is with us and there is always a future with God.
Guest speaker Natalie Williams from Kings Church Hastings continues our series with the issue of 'Our Broken Society' and how the church can be an influence for good starting from a place of mercy.
Andy shares how we can engage with everyone in our community by approaching our second topic of Transgender.
James opens our new teaching series called "WeNeedToTalkAbout" with the topic of Brexit & Politics. We also interview Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, about how the church can be a good influence in the uncertainty of day to day life.
WeNeedToTalkAbout
Over the next 4 weeks, we will be discussing topical issues within society and how the church can be involved.
James concludes our vision series looking at the church in Antioch and how we in Bristol can learn and be encouraged by the power of God and the move of the church in Acts 11.
Ben speaks from Acts 11 and encourages us to be a church that reaches the entire of Bristol in the strength and courage of Jesus.
Andy continues our vision series and speaks from Acts 11 about the power of restoration that Jesus brings. He encourages us to believe God will restore Bristol as we look to him.
Andy shares from Isaiah 35 and reminds us that there is an unending hope for Bristol that changes situations and brings life.
Ben speaks from Luke 24 and reminds us that there is power in the Holy Spirit and there is power in the scriptures.
Matt encourages us to reflect on the use of technology as Christians and how that impacts our relationship with each and God.
Al takes us through the biblical theme of renewal, encouraging us to expect a God who speaks and acts both in our personal lives and in the world today.
James speaks from Mark 10 and encourages us to serve God and one another in light that we have been shown mercy beyond measure.
Ash teaches from 2 Corinthians and encourages us to find our strength in the power of Jesus in every situation.
Ben looks into what it means to follow Jesus and the example he has set for us, including healing the sick!
Andy talks to us from 1 Samuel and the Psalms, looking at what we are to do when we are afraid!
The David series will be taking a break over the summer, to return in the autumn.
Ash George, who is part of our 9AM team, talks from Psalm 24 on the subject of stewardship.
Looking at 2 Corinthians 4, Pete Walker addresses living with our spiritual scars and how these are evidence of our adoption into the family of God.
This Father's Day, Ben reflects on who God is as our Father, and how we here in Bristol are called to father those around us who are lost and in need.
Andy Cottingham reads from 1 Samuel 20, looking at the relationship between David and Jonathan, Saul's son.
James Lee talks to us from 1 Samuel 19, looking at the ways in which God protected David throughout, and following, Saul's attempts on David's life.
Andy shares from Matthew 26, looking into how the Lord's Supper is more than just a meal that we take; it reflects how Jesus lives in us. We are to remember it is a celebration.
Ben continues our David series, looking into David's marriage with Michal in 1 Samuel 18 to see the Dos and Don'ts of relationships.
James takes us to the short, but rich, Psalm 13 to discuss the Promise of Waiting. We will be resuming the David | A Heart After God series next Sunday (12th May)
This week John Groves shared from Isaiah 57 about how we should be a people who thirst after God. John is on the leadership Team at Hope Church Winchester and travels extensively teaching and training churches. He has helped and advised us directly as a church for several years.
James creatively explores the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19, with the visual aids of a hastily-crafted sycamore tree alongside Oscar winning portrayals of a Zacchaeus who distributes chocolate coins and of a Jesus who wears cycling sunglasses by members of the congregation. This is the first Sunday of our Easter All-Age Services.
Ben continues our series through the life of David by challenging us with the question "Who do we put our confidence in when we face giants?"
Al Shaw, of our Bradley Stoke site, takes the next passage of the story of David and discusses the importance of reading the Old Testament in context of the entire Bible.
Diverting from the narrative slightly, James Lee walks us through Psalm 16 as the next part of our David series. With an emphasis on taking joy in the Lord, James encourages the church to all read Psalm 16 every day this week.
We're back in the David series! Andy Cottingham speaks to us this week, looking at David in Saul's armour.
In the first weekend of our Giving Sundays, Ben tackles the issue of personal stewardship of finances, using the passage in 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 of the Cheerful Giver as an example.
Taking a break from our 'David | A Heart After God' series, Andy Cottingham reads from Mark 12, looking into the teaching of Jesus on giving. The David series will resume on Sunday 17th March.
James continues our David series exploring the contrast between Saul and David how Jesus delivers us.
Why would a loving God allow us to go through tests and trials? Jamie shows how King David learned to trust God with his battles in private, drawing God's power into every difficult situation.
Andy Cottingham discusses the Biblical figure of Goliath, and what he represents in our lives and in the broader Biblical narrative. Part one of a three-part dissection of the David and Goliath epic.
Ben continues our series on David, looking at how God sends his spirit upon David following his anointing as the future king of Israel.
Andy opens up our new series, 'David | A Heart After God', looking at how God calls David in 1 Samuel 16.
Jamie Finlay looks at how Jesus is interceding in our lives, using Romans 8 as a foundation.
Ben looks into how God is developing you throughout your life, using Romans 8 as a foundation.
Andy Cottingham emphatically delivers the new vision for City Church Bristol. REACH. RESTORE. RESOURCE.
Guy Miller delves into Matthew 4 and 5, looking at how God calls us to flourish in our lives. Guy leads the family of churches called Commission, of which City Church Bristol is a part of.
Jamie Finlay opens up the topic of God the Father, looking into what it is to be a good, loving father, how the God of the Bible is indeed that kind of father, and what that means for us!
Dave Evens kicks off 2019 here at City Church Bristol by looking to the Epiphany and discusses the proof that Jesus, being YHWH, is Lord!
In this stand alone message, falling between the autumn #AskGod series and the City Church Christmas Carol Services, Al Shaw delves into John 6, and discusses the idea that Jesus is the Bread of Life.
In this standalone message, falling between the autumn #AskGod series and the City Christmas Carol Services, Andy gives a brief but powerful insight into Psalm 121, encouraging us to look towards God in our times of trouble and need!
In the final sermon of the #AskGod series, Andy Cottingham looks into the crucially important topic of what God asks of us. Using Micah 6:8 and drawing from various sermons in the #AskGod series, Andy really hits home with what it means to follow God, and how to lead our lives in a way that represents God's own heart!
Do you have to throw your brain out of the window to be a Christian? Adrian Holloway argues not and explains that Christianity offers the answer to the reason why we have a fine-tuned universe to live in.
Andy Cottingham is back preaching in the #AskGod series, tackling the hot issue of injustice - not just in a global sense but also in a practical, personal way.
The #AskGod series continues with Jamie Finlay delving into the topic of heaven and hell. Whether you've spent hours pondering the issue or have given it no thought whatsoever, this is well worth listening to!
Visiting speaker Ed Shaw from Emmanuel Bristol Church discusses the topic of homosexuality. At the end, Ed also answers specific questions surrounding the issue.
This week, James delves into the issue of freedom, and whether it is limited by living a Christian life.
Have you ever asked yourself the question, if there is a God, how can he allow so much suffering? Ben shares his thoughts from a Biblical point of view and how we can learn to live with the knowledge that God is good but suffering also exists.
In the opening sermon of our Ask God series, Jamie explores the various arguments that point towards God's existence.
Our new teaching series begins as we explore the big questions of life. Lex starts with the question. "Is there more to life than this?" by sharing his story.
Feel free to ask your questions at citychurch.org.uk/askGod
Looking into Matthew 25, Lex Loizides discusses how the church can love those in need. We also hear Lex and his wife Jo share how their church, Jubilee Community Church Cape Town, has done this in practical ways.
Andy Cottingham speaks from Psalm 1 about living a flourishing life and what God is leading City Church into this year.
Jamie talks at our Bradley Stoke site about what it means to follow Jesus, and how to engage with the Holy Spirit in this process.
Jamie opened his sermon by reading from John 16:1-8, so we recommend you read it before listening!
Laura continues our summer series as she reads from Matthew 21 and challenges us on how we see God as a good father.
Ashley George kicks off our new Summer Series 'The Quest For Treasure' by unpacking Jesus' parable of the 'Hidden Treasure' in Matthew 13:14. Considering how the main character sees the treasure and instantly recognises it's value, Ashley explores how we treasure the Kingdom of God today.
Thousands of years after Moses received the Ten Commandments, Jesus came with a new commandment to 'Love one another as you love yourself'. Andy Cottingham encourages us to spur one another on.
Marc Payne challenges us to go after 'Gospel-centred true friendship' with one another, in this next part of our 'Community' teaching series.
If you could write out the perfect friend, who and what would yours look like? James challenges our perspective on true friendship and whether it is constant, caring and candid.
Andy opens our new 3 part series speaking on Community Life and how we as a church want to be an inclusive community.
John challenges us to see work from God's perspective. Understanding that work isn't a curse for us to endure, but is a gift from God for us to enjoy.
Andy shares from Ephesians 5 about what it means for us to be a submitting community and how, we can live with that Biblical mindset everyday.
Guest teacher Mick Taylor speaks on the gift of leadership from Ephesians 4 as we return to our Blueprint series. Mick is the Director of Training for the Commission family of churches and lives in Bournemouth where he is also on the leadership team for City Gate Church.
Angela shared with us a powerful word about the kingdom of God and how God wants to use us wherever we are at.
This week Jamie spoke about what it means to be anointed with the Holy Spirit, both for our own relationship with God and for power to bring people to Jesus.
Paul now gives the assignment to the Christian soldier. What battle is he to engage with? Prayer is the answer... Andy concludes the 'What to wear to the Battle' series by looking at prayer, using Paul's writing in Ephesians 6:18-20 to do so.
Ben Welchman speaks about the Sword of the Spirit as we draw near to the end of our series 'What to wear to the Battle'.
This week James Lee continues our series looking at the armour of God by preaching on 'The Helmet of Salvation'. James discusses the application of this 'Helmet of Salvation' in our lives, particularly in regard to our salvation, repentance, and proactivity.
Jamie Finlay discusses who 'the enemy' is, the different ways in which he opposes believers and how we can confidently use our shield of faith as the next installment of the 'What to wear to the Battle' preaching series.
Andy Cottingham continues our sermon series looking at Ephesians 6 and the 'Armour of God'. Here he discusses the stability and manoeuvrability achieved by having our feet 'fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace'.
Ben Welchman continues our 'What to wear to the Battle' series looking at 'the Breast Plate of Righteousness'.
Andy Cottingham begins our new teaching series called 'What to wear to the Battle'. Looking specifically at the Belt of Truth from Ephesians 6, Andy discusses equipping ourselves with a mind ready for the battle.
Andy speaks from John 20 on the important question of whether Jesus rose from the grave or not.
We asked 5 people to share their reflections and thoughts on the journey of Jesus leading up to the cross.
Jamie discusses 'Parenting by Grace', explaining that the Bible offers us so much more than just 'a manual for life' - Instead it invites us into a powerful relationship with God by grace. He explores how grace becomes the driving force of every aspect of our lives - including how we parent our children.
John Groves preaches from Ephesians 3 about the glorious Gospel and how God's plan is centred on Jesus and the Church.
Jamie looks at 'Hosting the Presence of God', explaining how Paul's teaching in Ephesians 4 is not a Christian 'law' but a description of the lifestyle of people who carry the presence of God.
Andy preached from 2 Corinthians 5, discussing what it means to be 'In Christ' and to become a new creation.
James shares from Ephesians 2 discussing the removal of the barriers between Jews and Gentiles and Us and God and how that impacts us today.
Andy speaks from Ephesians 2 on how God has shown us His Grace and how we are to live in the freedom of His mercy.
Ben continues our Blueprint series by speaking from Ephesians about what it means to have Hope, Riches, and Power from a biblical perspective and how power that conquerd the grave dwells within us.
Andy opens our new sermon series called Blueprint. Over the next few months, we will be exploring the book of Ephesians and how it helps us to live life well in today's society.
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Ben shares from 1 Peter 5 about how Jesus was 'The Good Shepherd' and how this influences City Church as a whole and our individual lives.
Guest speaker Martin Charlesworth shares regarding Jesus' reading of Isaiah in Luke 4, particularly our calling as the church to 'proclaim the good news to the poor'.
Al Shaw teaches on Jeremiah 31, discussing Jeremiah's life, the theme of hope and restoration after judgement, and the new covenant that we as Christians have been brought into.
This week Karen spoke about how we can learn the language of the Holy Spirit. She unpacked the many different ways that God spoke to people in scripture and gave some practical advice for how we can hear him the same way today.
Our guest speaker, John Groves, shares an encouraging message discussing Paul's statement in Ephesians that compares being Spirit-filled with drunkenness, looking at the similarities and contrasts between the two.
This Sunday Ben looks at Bristol's diversity and culture to determine how we can best serve the city as a church.
As part of the 'Welcome to city' sermon series, Andy shares about being a diverse church united in Christ.
Andy spoke on God's generous nature and our desire to be a generous church as part of our teaching series 'Welcome to City'.
As City Church and Bridge Community Church reunite, we spent the Autumn term learning what it means to be a Church that reaches not just Bristol but the ends of the earth.
Andy concludes the 'Welcome to City' sermon series sharing about what it means to be a grace filled church.