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Christ is the Image of God, the one who is exalted above all powers and who reconciled us to the Father! Listen in as we hear about the preeminence of Christ and how he solved our greatest problem and fulfills our deepest needs from the Christ-Song in Colossians 1:15-20
On June 8 we welcomed back Bilge from Projeckt Istanbul.
Listen in as he shares the good news of Jesus from Daniel 2, and shows us the missional impact of wise service.
Our God saves!
Look what God has done!
On June 1, Christchurch Newport celebrated baptisms and new life in Christ, we welcome Sammy Davies back to preach a joyful message from Ephesians 2.
Can the unknown God be known? That’s the question Paul engaged in Athens, and the one on many hearts today. Studies tell us that we are living though a surprising cultural surge in spiritual interest and yet this alone does not lead to answers.In this message we listen in as the Apostle Paul shows how only Jesus can make known the unknown God. Lewis Roderick preaches from Acts 17.
Many people seem indifferent, even hostile to Christ until a sudden crisis rocks their world and life’s in the balance. The Philippian Jailor was staring death in the face when he was dramatically saved through hearing the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
What seems like an almost mundane encounter for the book of Acts, shows how God uses the simplest of conversations to change not only one person, but impact many.
Research suggests that the UK is in the midst of a ‘Quiet Revival’ as young people (especially men) are returning to church.
What are we to make of this? And what is the difference between a Spiritual Awakening and salvation?
In this message, Lewis Roderick continues our series through the book of Acts.
We begin our limited series in Acts with the wonderful story of a man’s healing, grace abounding to a man who received far more than he could ask for or imagine!
In this Easter morning message, we step into the awe-filled moments of Luke 24:1–12, where a group of grief stricken women discover the endless joy of Christ’s empty tomb.
Lewis Roderick preaches as we celebrate that Jesus is alive!
To boast in something means “to glory, trust, rejoice, revel in something. It is to live for it. The object of our boast fills our horizons, engrosses our attention, and absorbs our time and energy. In a word, our ’glory is our obsession.” John Stott.
As we conclude our series through Paul’s letter to the Galatians, we as how Paul was able to make a means of Roman execution his boast; and how grasping this will equip Christchurch for the coming decades.
Lewis Roderick preaches from Galatians 6: 11-18
What does true spirituality look like? Probably not what we think. The apostle Paul shows us that how we care for the weak and broken is the true test of being genuinely spiritual.
A Christian is not someone who holds to a confession of faith alone, but has a dynamic relationship with God through the Spirit who dwells within. But what does it mean to relate to him? In this message from Galatians 5: 16-26, Lewis Roderick shows us what it means to walk by the Spirit, and why self-crucifixion is the way to life.
Leadership is essential in church life. In the few short years since Paul had left the area, the Galatians had lost their way through the influence of false teachers. How can a church future proof-itself from this happening to them?
In this message from Galatians 5: 1 - 15, Lewis Roderick contrasts the Galatians false teachers with Paul’s Gospel-ministry.
The Gospel means Jesus has set believers free from enslavement to trying to achieve righteousness under the law. In this text, Paul argues from the law that the law defends the Gospel of faith alone.
“Christ became like us, so that we might become like him.”
Sonship. It’s the reason behind it all. Why did God call Abraham, give his law, send his Son? Why did Jesus become a curse, pardon our sins, justify his people? In order that we, rebel sinners, might become his sons and heirs.
It’s staggering grace. And it’s Paul’s theme as we return to Galatians 4: 1 - 20.
Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to this rich passage.
Bob looks at how Paul responds to those threatening the assurance of the Galatian Christians. We dive deep into the history of salvation and discover how God preaches the same gospel to the Galatians as he promised to Abraham; it’s only ever been about faith in Christ alone!
The idea of Christ being cursed by God is unsettling. How is it possible that the only one who loved God with his whole heart would become a curse? And yet, in Galatians 3: 10 - 14, this is what the Apostle Paul says happened, Christ became a curse for us.
Listen in as Lewis Roderick shows us the reason why.
“Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law of by believing with faith?” Paul asks. But it prompts a question ‘What does it mean to receive the Spirit?’
Inthis message from Galatians 3: 1-5, Lewis Roderick shows us how the Spirit makes the gospel personal.
Pete Greasley shows how the law was never meant to save us, but only point us to Jesus and find our justification in Him alone.
How does a person get right with our Creator?
That’s the question that preoccupies Paul’s mind as we arrive at Galatians 2: 15 - 21. In this first of two weeks in these verses, Lewis Roderick shows us what the answer isn’t, and what the answer is.
Why would Paul recount the moment he opposed Peter to his face? Because the gospel of Christ alone was at stake.
It’s a repeating theme; every generation will know the pull toward ‘gospel addition’. It was true in Galatia, it was true for Luther. And it was true as Christchurch began in 1995.
In this message, Pete Greasley shares the story of our origins as we continue in Galatians.
How can we know the gospel is true? And beyond that, how can we know if we’ve truly encountered its power in our lives?
As we return to Galatia, Lewis Roderick unpacks Paul’s origin story and defence of the true gospel.
September 2025 will mark Christchurch Newport’s 30th birthday. As we begin this anniversary year, Lewis Roderick begins a new series in Paul’s letter to the Galatians and tells the story of the gospel among us as a church.
Many father are wonderful. Some are not.In this message from Isaiah 9, Lewis Roderick shows us how the everlasting fatherhood of Jesus can heal our father wounds and restore that which is broken within us.
To a people without hope, the Prophet Isaiah spoke a promise; that a Virgin would conceive and bear a child. And he would be called; Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. This child would bring light into the darkness and hope to the world. And 700 years later, Jesus was born. Christchurch Newport is delighted to welcome Steve Robinson of Cornerstone Liverpool to preach the first of our Advent series, He Shall be Called.
In the second part of our series, Bob looks at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ prophesied 700 years beforehand and its transforming effect on a sinner saved by the blood of the lamb.
Kingdom, Cross and Grace. This is the gospel is three words.
As we begin our Whole Gospel series, Lewis Roderick takes us to Matthew 4 and shows us the beauty of the gospel of the Kingdom.
Peace be with you
Reformation Sunday 2024
As Christians around the world remember the moment Martin Luther nailed his 95 thesis to the door of Wittenberg Castle, Christchurch welcomes Reuben Hunter to preach Christ’s promise of peace.
“Forgiveness. Can you imagine?”
The frequency of the sin. The magnitude of the hurt. The cultural discouragement. For these reasons, forgiveness is one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life.
Listen again as Lewis Roderick concludes our series Life Together series with this message about forgiveness: What it is, Why we often can’t, and how we can.
In many ways we can misunderstand this text. Jesus knows there will be sinful relational conflicts in the church and provides a grace based, love focussed way of working through them for our good and his glory.
How should the church respond when a believer wanders away? In a hyper-individualised world, what does it mean to follow Christ’s example and pursue those that go astray?
Lewis Roderick preaches as we continue to consider Christ’s vision for life together with this well-known parable from verses Matthew 18: 10-14.
As we celebrate Harvest, we welcome our dear friend, Jonathan Thomas to preach 2 Corinthians 8 and show us how the gospel of Christ’s poverty inspires a heart of mercy among his people.
“I believe that in all men’s lives at certain periods, and in many men’s lives at all periods between infancy and extreme old age, one of the most dominant elements is the desire to be inside the local Ring and the terror of being left outside…” CS Lewis
In Matthew 18: 5-10, Jesus speaks against one of the strongest instincts of human kind, the desire to form cliques and separate from those society deem lesser.
Listen as Lewis Roderick shows us Christ’s vision for a welcoming church.
How can a life of deliberate obscurity be the way of flourishing? What does Jesus mean when he calls us disciples to be ‘like children’ and how can this counter-cultural way of living free us from our status-anxiety.
Listen in as Lewis Roderick begins Life Together, our short sermon series on church interrelationships.
On Sunday August 25, we welcomed Sammy Davies from Ammanford Evangelical Church to preach to us this simple and yet profound parable of Christ’s Kingdom.
God is not like the judge and we are not the same as the widow in this story. He delights to give us what we need and we already have everything in Christ. So we keep on in prayer and hope.
In the midst of teaching his disciples about the cost of following him, Jesus uses a bystander’s selfish demand to warn against the dangers of coveting the wrong treasure as the meaning of life.
In this account of two very different men heading to church, Jesus the master story-teller, delivers a verdict of which one was righteous before God that no one expected. This story is nothing short of the glorious Gospel in parable format!
“We don’t struggle to believe in love ‘that won’t quit’. We just doubt that this how God loves us.”
In this final message from our series in Romans 8, Lewis Roderick shows us why our union with all conquering Christ assures us that nothing will ever separate us from the love of God.
If there's now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, how can we enjoy that truth when we often feel condemned? Pete Greasley shows us how God's judgment of His Son is the final word for us: 'All Charges Dropped'!
God proves His love for us and promises He will give us everything we need in this life and the next, by sending His Son to the cross to die in our place. What more could he do? What more do we need? Nothing.
Having spent eight weeks climbing, we’ve arrive at the Romans 8: 28-30; the peak of this towering mountain. From here we can see all things, and take in a view that stretches from eternity past to forever to come.
These verses have some intimidating words. But why did Paul write them? To bring comfort and assurance to a people groaning in a broken world.
Lewis Roderick preaches these famous words and shows us the ‘good’ God has for his people.
Until the day Christ’s people behold his face, we groan under the weight of this broken world. But ‘as we groan, we’re not alone’, the Spirit has come to pour hope into our hearts and pray for us in our weakness.
Lewis Roderick continues our series through Romans 8 and tells us of the joy ahead and our present, prayerful companion.
As we have a child dedication service, we hear how Jesus loves children and how he calls us to become like them in our dependency upon him.
Is Christ worth the pain? Maybe it’s not a question you’ve asked yet, but if you’re a Christian, at some point you will. We live in a creation ruined by the fall, and so hurt is inevitable. So why would we add to these inescapable sufferings the pains that accompany following Christ? Is he worth it? As the Apostle Paul pivots toward application, he answers these questions head on. Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to verses 16-22 and shows us the glorious inheritance that awaits the children of God.
Paul takes us higher up the mountain of Romans 8 where we discover how the indwelling Holy Spirit empowers forgiven sinners to live the new life Christ has won for them as adopted children of God.
As we continue our climb to the summit of Romans 8, we stop off at basecamp to rest a while and survey where we’ve trekked already.
As the global church celebrates Pentecost, Lewis Roderick takes us to Acts 2 and Romans 8 to hear the story of the Spirit.
Pete Greasley continues our series in Romans 8 with these three absolute truths: You belong to Christ His Spirit is alive in you His Spirit will raise you as he did Jesus on that day.
“Today. Right now. If you are a follower of Jesus, something global has taken place. Something magnificent. You have been transferred from life ‘in the flesh’, to life in the Spirit.”
The Bible speaks big about life ‘in the Spirit’, but what does this mean? In this message, Lewis takes us to Romans 8: 4-9 and shows us the profound change that’s taken place in a believer’s life.
How can it be possible that the declaration “there is no condemnation for sinners in Christ Jesus” holds fast despite the believer’s ongoing struggle with sin and failure to love God as required by the law?
“Let this be the end of it if you flip flop between God being for you and going off you. There’s no small print. No footnote. No T’s + C’s. There’s simply no condemnation. Not now. Not ever.
”As we begin a series through the greatest chapter of the greatest letter ever written, we begin with arguably the greatest sentence of them all: there is therefore now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus” and consider how this sentence will bring us freedom today.
Lewis preaches the first in our ‘VIII: No Condemnation. No Separation’ series.
“Our giving is not about charity. It’s about cruciformity.”
For nearly 30 years, it has been Christchurch Newport’s practice and privilege to take up a mission offering to support churches, pastors and planters across globe. On Sunday April 21, we’ll do so again.
Ahead of this ‘giving Sunday’, Lewis Roderick take us to Philippians 4: 10-20 and preaches four reasons why we give to mission.
On April 7, we were privileged to welcome back Christopher Ash and hear him preach from the little known letter of Jude.
Listen again as Christopher shows us how true grace leads to transformed lives.
Our weekend of Easter celebration concluded by witnessing 6 new believers testify that that ‘Jesus is Lord’. Listen now as Lewis Roderick takes us to Romans 10 and shows us what this simple phrase means, and why believing it will change your life.
Emotions are powerful things: compelling, confusing, constraining. How are we meant to respond to them when they well up inside?
Maybe the most confusing emotion of all is joy - often spoken of in the Scripture, joy is at the same time easily faked, shallow and empty.But true Christian joy leads us to the most precious place of all; peace.
Join us as we hear Joel Virgo speak on the place of joy in the Christian life.
“The paths of righteousness lead through the dark valley. And Jesus stands at the entrance and promises ‘I’ll meet you down there.’”
Listen again as Simon Voth concludes our series King David and his King with this biographical message from Psalm 23.
For Mother’s Day, Pete Greasley takes us to the story of Hagar and shows how God sees, hears and cares for mothers.
“The mercies of God. They go on forever. And they always outnumber our sins.”
As we trace the story of King David, we arrive at his darkest moment; the day the man after God’s own heart became became guilty of rape and murder.
Is there ever hope for sin so bad to be forgiven?
Listen as Lewis Roderick takes us to Psalm 51 and we hear David’s prayer of confession and his restoration to gospel joy.
In what’s one of the most moving stories of the Old Testament, Bob opens up the story of King David’s kindness to Saul’s grandson, the disabled Mephibosheth. As the story unfolds, we see how parallel the characters are to a greater King Jesus showing extraordinary kindness to even more broken Mephibosheths - us!
As the Ark of the Covenant is brought into Jerusalem, King David danced ‘with all his might… uncovered before all the people’. It’s a peculiar and strange moment, and one that speaks loudly of what it means to worship God.
As we continue our series tracing the life of David, we arrive at 2 Samuel 6 and hear Lewis Roderick show how the gospel of Jesus Christ prompts wholehearted and wholebodied worship (spoiler alert; it’s very unBritish).
Continuing our series in the life of King David, Pete Greasley takes us into a cave where David has the opportunity to kill Saul and grasp the kingdom for himself - but doesn’t. Why not, and what do we see here? Three questions: What does this teach us?; who does this show us?; how do we respond?
Envy. What comes to mind when you hear the word? We’ll likely think it’s similar to jealousy, but that’s only half the case. Whereas jealousy wants what the other’s got, envy goes further; it wants the other to lose it completely.
Of course, we rarely think about envy like this. In fact, we rarely think of it at all.
In this message, we see the way of envy in Saul’s response to David, and we’re invited to behold Christ, our true King, and the only real way out of it.
Is there a more familiar story across the globe than the encounter between David And Goliath? Yet, as we engage with Ch 17, there’s more to this story as we discover there are now two Kings in Israel, and this epic story reveals why God has chosen David, the Spirit & faith filled Champion to lead the nation. But listen in as Bob reveals why David, though Israel’s Champion is really foreshadowing his greater descendant Jesus, the greater Champion.
Saul has been rejected. What now? As chapter 16 begins, we encounter the prophet Samuel, bereft. Without a King, the nation will collapse.But the Lord had already seen his man. One unlike any other; one after God’s own heart; pure, whole, humble, faithful. A better Saul. And a better David.
Listen in as Lewis Roderick tells the story of King David’s anointing and shows us how his story preaches Jesus our better King.
As we begin our new series on the life of David, Pete Greasley takes us to the prequel, where we consider the first King of Israel, Saul; and how he is the opposite of the Perfect King who would come - not David, but Jesus himself. How are we like Saul and how, through the saviour’s sacrifice are we forgiven and changed by his Spirit to be more like our true King?
“Don’t waste your grief. In a culture that loves good vibes, it’s tempting to repress or retreat from our sadnesses. But there’s blessing for those who mourn with the Lord.”
As the new year begins, Lewis Roderick we hear Jesus’ promised blessing to those who mourn. Whether we’re entering the year in grief or even should God lead us into it in 2024, the King will never leave his people.
“Why this story, now?” That’s the vital question as the book of Ruth draws to a close. It’s a cool story of an unnamed opportunist and a legal dispute, but what difference does it make? And what does this story tell us about Jesus?
As we conclude our Bethlehem series, Lewis Roderick tells us there is a Redeemer; one who knew what it cost and willingly paid it all to buy for himself a people.
As we continue in the book of Ruth, Bob McCan takes us into the story of how God provides for Ruth and how she meets a redeemer.
“In Bethlehem, prodigals are welcomed home.” Listen in as Lewis Roderick begins the new sermon-series on the book of Ruth.
“God calls us to the kind of life that makes no sense to the world.” How then can Christians live in this world? What is their comfort and hope?
Listen in as Pete Greasly finishes the sermon series “Strangers and Exiles” on 1 Peter.
The relationship between Elders and their Church can be complicated, to say the least. But what does it mean to be an Elder of Christ´s Church? And how is the church to support them in their role? Listen in as Steve Levy teaches from 1 Peter chapter 5, verses 1-4.
Christianity in the west is declining. There are three times more pet dogs in the UK than Christians. How is the church to survive and thrive in a post-christian age?
Listen in as Lewis Roderick teaches Peter´s survival guide from chapter 4, verses 12-19.
The apostle Peter writes to the churches in Asia Minor encouraging them to stand fast in the midst of suffering. They are to follow the way of their saviour who suffered in the flesh. God uses suffering to produce fruit in their lives and although they may be reviled for their way of life, God will finally bring about their vindication in the judgement to come. And as it was for them, so it is for us.
Grief as Christians is to never without hope, and through the Spirit, never alone.
We turn to 1 Peter 3:18-22 and hear Lewis Roderick speak words of gospel comfort to a church hurting in sudden loss.
As 1 Peter continues, the author’s attention shifts to focus on the suffering of God’s people whilst they live in exile. ’Who is there to harm you?“, Peter asks. How would you answer?
In this message, Lewis Roderick seeks to paint a realistic picture of the opposition we might face in a Post-Christian society, and shows us that, despite this, through a commitment to good works, the Kingdom of God will still advance.
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The atrocities taking place in the Middle East are truly horrible. Who hasn’t watched the news this past week without being moved to outrage?
As we continue our series through 1 Peter, we arrive at chapter 3: 8-12, and hear how radical and historically significant the the call to compassion, love and a tender heart.
Pete Greasley preaches.
Husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honour to the woman as the weaker vessel. This sentence has always been controversial. ‘Weaker vessel?’ Standing out like an Andrew Tate comment, two thousand years ago it was the least surprising phrase of all. In a culture that valued horses higher than women - it’s the call to ‘live with your wife in an understanding way, showing honour to her’ that caused the commotion then. And yet in amongst all the controversy is a beautiful picture of godly masculinity. And a Saviour who died for our worst sins. Listen in as Lewis Roderick continues our series Strangers and Exiles: Christ’s people in a post-Christian world.
We go to the farm in this special message by Bob Mc Can and hear of Christ the true seed, the invitation to shell out husks and the Father’s joy in the harvest to come.
“In the church, she appears to be single” - Sarah Flashing
Few groups in a church community are overlooked like those married to unbelieving husbands.
Not to God.
In this message, we listen in as he addresses them directly , encouraging them to believe that their lives can be so compelling that even if their husbands to do not obey the word, they may be won without a word when they see their respectful and pure conduct.
Lewis Roderick takes us to the controversial yet deeply pastoral 1 Peter 3: 1-6.
Christchurch was delighted to welcome a dear friend, Joel Virgo, as he came to preach for us.
Joel is an elder at Emmanuel Church, Brighton, and a leader within the New Frontiers movement.
Listen in as he takes us to a familiar story from Matthew 8, and tells us of the comfort that comes as we fear Christ.
As believers following Jesus in a post-Christian world, do we mostly behave like second generation immigrants, colonisers or separatists?
Peter thinks there’s something better. The way of exile is among the people, for the good of the people. So that the people would see and experience Christ.
Lewis Roderick shows us God’s invitation to live as free and good exiles.
Lewis Roderick continues our series of Summer Psalms with this message from Psalm 19.
The video that was shown during the sermon can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iAytbmXYXE
Lewis Roderick continues our series of Summer Psalms with this message from Psalm 19.
This video is what was watched during the sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iAytbmXYXE
What are the biggest influences on your life? Do they play a part in forming you more into the image of Christ, or do they deform you life chaff? Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to Psalm 1 and shows us the Blessed Man who invites us into his good life.
“The Church should not be the opposition. We should be the alternative.”
As we take a summer break from 1 Peter, Pete Greasley takes us to chapter 2 and shows us one more reason to be cheerful: belonging.
Christians are exiles in a strange new world. And this is not new.
As we continue our series through Peter’s first epistle, we arrive at the end of chapter one and hear of that which will not perish.
Pete Greasley preaches from 1 Peter 1: 22 - 2:4
Holiness is not safe. Holiness is a protest movement.As we continue in 1 Peter, Lewis Roderick takes us to the beginning of Peter’s application, as we ask what is holiness? Why does it matter? And how do we get it?
As we return to consider life in a post-Christian world, Lewis takes us to 1 Peter 1: 6-9 to tell us that though the world may hate us, we can know joy in its midst by remembering the parameters, purpose, presence and promise of our trials.
To conclude our Church calendar inspired mini-series, Christchurch welcomed Daniel Hames to preach the good news of God the Trinity.
As the church worldwide celebrate Pentecost, we take the opportunity to teach on a precious gift of the Holy Spirit - prophecy in the local church.
Listen in as Pete Greasley takes us to 1 Corinthians 14 and encourages us to pursue that which edifies and encourages others in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
“Our inheritance in Christ: imperishable, undefiled, unfading. There is nothing you’ve lost that compares to what’s ahead. And nothing you do to lose it.”We continue our Strangers and Exilesseries as Lewis Roderick preaches from 1 Peter 1: 3-5.
Christians are exiles in this world. We may look and sound like our neighbour, but fundamentally we’re different. Called by God, we answer to a different Lord. As we begin our new sermon series, Strangers and Exiles: Christ’s people in a post-Christian world,Lewis takes us to 1 Peter 1: 1, 2 and shows us what it means to live as exiles, and the difference it makes to be elect.
Christchurch welcomes back Clive Bowsher to preach the grace of God from Genesis 15.
How can I trust God in the midst of the ups and downs of life? Listen in as we hear three reasons why in the strange account of God making a covenant with Abram.
We return to John 20 and that first glimpse of the resurrected Jesus. Lewis Roderick takes us to verses 11-18. Listen in as we follow Mary to the empty tomb, and discover the gospel Easter eggs hidden throughout story.
Will we follow the King, or follow our hearts? As Christians around the world celebrate Palm Sunday, Lewis Roderick takes us to John 12: 12-19 where we see Jesus announced as King and entering into conflict.
We conclude our L O V E series with this message from John 17. Listen in as Bob Mc Can takes us to this most holy, and intimate of moments - Jesus, God’s Son, speaking from the heart to his Father.
With these words, Jesus finished teaching his disciples. Once these were spoken, there was time for a short prayer and then his sufferings would begin. What would he say? Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to John 16:16-33, as we hear Jesus' final message to his disciples.
We continue our series through Jesus’ farewell words, and listen in as he returns to speak of the Holy Spirit. For God so loved the world, that he sent his Holy Spirit. That whoever believes because of him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.Turn to John 15: 26 - 16: 15, as Lewis Roderick tells us of he who convicts and convinces that Jesus is Lord.
Christians should not be surprised that unbelievers in the world hate them. It hated Jesus first. In this message, Pete Greasley traces some of the cultural shifts seen over the past 15 years, and takes us to the Upper Room, where Jesus prepares his people for future opposition.
Join us as Bob McCan opens up John 15 and shows us the wondrous truth that because of the gospel Jesus calls us his friends.
We were made for joy, and nothing less than knowing the love of our trinitarian God will satisfy. As we return to Jesus' farewell words we hear his invitation to find everlasting joy by abiding in Him. Pete Greasley preaches from John 15.
What Role does God’s Spirit play in your life? In John 14: 15-31 Jesus shines a light on the ‘forgotten God’. Lewis Roderick shows us the Spirit is Another, Advocate and Homemaker; and suggests three ways you and I can cultivate a relationship with him.
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We continue our series considering Jesus’ Farewell words with a focus on John 14: 1-14. In this message, we glimpse the love the Father for the church and hear Christ’s invitation to continue the work he began. Listen in as Lewis Roderick opens God’s word.
We return to John 13 as Pete Greasley preaches this poignant message about relationships in the local church.
As Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples, the final word was love. Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to the disturbing account of Judas’ betrayal, and see the Saviour love his enemy.
Join us as Bob McCan opens up John 13 and looks at the divine love and humility of our Saviour, who less than 24 hours after washing his disciples feet would be crucified for them, and for us.
As Christchurch Newport gather together for the first time in 2023, we hear God's promise to the poor in spirit; whatever comes in 2023, the King and Kingdom belong to you. Listen in as Lewis Roderick reminds us Jesus' first words from the Sermon on the Mount.
Mary. She's one of the most beautiful and misunderstood women in all the Bible. Listen in as Lewis wraps up our Mothers of Jesus series with this message from Luke 1.
As we continue exploring Matthew’s genealogy, Bob shows us how through the story of David & Bathsheba, Christ comes to redeem us from the ruin of our sin and the stain of our shame.
How does the book of Ruth inform the church's attitude to our city's most vulnerable? And what does this have to do with Christmas?
“No one wants to be a prostitute when they grow up”.
Rahab’s story is one of tragedy, fear and darkness. And it’s one of steadfast love to least and lost. Join us as Lewis Roderick continues our Christmas series and hear of Christ’s blood, shed for us.
Tamar’s is a story of violence, exploitation, prostitution and tragedy.
And it’s a story of the determined grace of God to the least worthy.
Listen in as Lewis Roderick kicks off our Christmas series, The Mothers of Jesus and hear how the Saviour came to save both the most sinful and most sinned against.
"At the cross God gave the best He had for the worst he could find"- Joel Beeke.
Listen in as Bob McCan opens up 1 John 4 and rejoices in the love God has shown us at the cross.
“All families are psychotic.” Ok, maybe a little far. But dysfunctional?
And yet family is one of the most common ways of describing a local church. Listen in as Lewis Roderick takes us to Mark 3 and shows us what it means for the church to be a family.
It was our pleasure on Sunday to welcome Paul Levy to come and open up Romans 1 for us.
Join us, as we marvel afresh at the glorious wonder of the gospel.
"We are free to be generous because God will provide".
As our God | Money series comes to a close, join us as Lewis Roderick opens up Haggai 1 and 2 and invites us to consider our giving and imagine where sacrificial giving could lead Christchurch in the years to come.
"All giving should be a response to and motivated by grace".
In the second part of our God | Money series, Pete Greasley takes us to 2 Corinthians and asks what does the scripture call us to in our giving?
Money is more than we think it is. And its power over us is greater than we realise.
How can we break free from the hold it has and the anxiety it brings?
As we begin the God | Moneyseries, Lewis Roderick takes us to Matthew 6 and shows us the Father who cares and will provide for his people.
As he heard Jesus’ call, little did Peter know where Jesus would take him. Or how wonderful grace is.
Listen in as Dai Hankey tells us this Everyman’s story and revel in the goodness of Christ’s love to sinners.
Join us as Bob McCan opens up 2 Kings 5 and shows us the confounding grace of God, whose ways are truly not the same as ours.
With the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II in a time already marked by tremendous change, join us as Pete Greasley opens up Isaiah 6 and points us to an unchanging, holy, everlasting God, who is constant through the eras.
As the nation mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Lewis Roderick spends a few minutes asking ‘how should the christian respond?’
“They prayed for revival. God gave them Jesus.”
We conclude our series of summer psalms as Lewis Roderick takes us to psalm 85 and shows us 4 snapshots of a community longing for revival.
“The Lord delivers his people 100% of the time”
These are big words.
Listen in, and share the joy of Jesus, our great Deliverer.
Christchurch Newport continues our series through the songs that Jesus sang with this message from Psalm 34 from Neil Tallamy of Baglan Community Church.
Psalm 2 gives us a vision of all of history.
And a towering vision of Jesus.
Listen in as Pete Greasley continues our series through the songs that Jesus sang.
It may not be the dominant question on your mind, but is there a more important one? Life is short, far shorter than we realise. And one day, whether we like it or not, we’ll know the reality of the answer.
With this Psalm, Lewis Roderick shows us what God requires from us, and why there’s joy to be found in the despair of our failure.
In this simple message, Pete Greasley takes us to John 10 to show us Jesus, the True Shepherd who cares for us.
Join us as Clive Bowsher opens up Psalm 103. For freedom Christ has set us free and his everlasting love is strong forever.
In Psalm 8, David is moved to worship as he considers himself in light of the immensity and awesomeness of God’s glory as displayed in the universe. In asking that question most often provoked by gazing at the night sky; “Who am I in light of all this?”, the answer comes in the stunning revelation of the glory of Christ as displayed on the Cross.
If you struggle to trust God alone especially in challenging trying seasons, you’re not alone! In Psalm 62, David shows us how we can find rest in the midst of trials through silently waiting on God. But what does that mean? Why not have a listen to this message and learn how you can find grace as David does!
“I pray that the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has, by the riches of his grace, brought us from a state of enmity into this glorious fellowship with himself, may give you such a taste of his sweetness and excellence in this communion as to be stirred up to a greater longing for that eternal enjoyment of him in eternal glory.”- John Owen
God is near. By his Spirit, God has come to dwell in his Church and in our hearts. But what does this mean?
As we begin our summer series in the Psalms, Lewis Roderick takes us to number 84 and a song of delight in God's Presence which is nearer than we think; to be known in our hearts, not just understood with our heads and vitally needed every day.
Every month throughout 2022, Christchurch is Eating After the Meeting. It's such a joy! After 2 years of distance and isolation, the church (and anybody nearby!) is welcome to stick around and F E A S T!
If you're in the area, you're welcome to join us too.
Before eating, Lewis took us to Luke's gospel and the story of Levi, a social outcast who experiences abundant grace from Jesus Christ. Listen in as Lewis tells of a grace that's offered to all.
As far as endings go, the last two chapters of Nehemiah are a roller coaster. From the rejoicing and celebrating in the building of the wall and the faithfulness of God in chapter 12, to the sinful rebellion of God's people in chapter 13 but this is not the end of the story.
Listen in as Pete Greasley concludes our series through the book of Nehemiah and points us to Jesus and his ultimate triumph where God's people will be totally transformed without sin and failure in a new heaven and a new earth.
It was a joy to welcome Andrew Mathieson to us last Sunday as he preached Mark 1:12-14.
Andrew is one of the pastors at Lochee Baptist Chapel, on the outskirts of Dundee, Scotland. And for 10 years we’ve been privileged to partner with them as they’ve sought to make Jesus known to their community.
Listen as we hear today of Jesus, our better Adam; who stood where we stand and reopened Eden to us.
As we celebrate and give thanks to God for 12 young children born into the church during the pandemic, Lewis Roderick takes us to Jesus’ most famous story and shows us what it teaches about trusting God as we raise our children.
The Universal Church celebrated Pentecost Sunday on June 5th. To many people, Pentecost means something that may or may not be closely aligned to the events recorded for us in Acts 2. Indeed, on that very first post-Ascension Pentecost, the question that those present asked in 2:12 was “What does this mean?”
Bob opens up Acts 2 to try and answer that question, starting with an overview of the OT Feast of Weeks/Harvest which is fulfilled in Jesus on the glorious day he sent the Holy Spirit from on high in fulfillment of the Father’s promise.
It’s Ascension Sunday and all around the world Christians celebrate the good news that Jesus has ascended into Heaven and today sits at the Father’s right side. But what does this mean? Of all the Christian story, this seems the most sci-fi and difficult to picture. And yet if we’re willing, this ascension will bring joy to us all. Join us as Lewis Roderick opens Luke 24 and tells us the good news of ascension.
Genuine repentance focuses less on us and more on who God is and what he has done for us.
Join us as Bob McCan opens up Nehemiah 8, 9 and 10 and shows us what is
Required for genuine repentance and how it leads to worship.
As Christchurch seeks to be a church 'together to make Christ known to all' its people will know threats of various kind from every angle.
In this message from Nehemiah 6, Lewis Roderick shows us 7 threats we may experience and invites us to pray that Jesus, who faced every threat and more, would 'strengthen our hand'.
Christchurch gathers every month to feast together. When we do so, we pause our regular preaching plan and take an unfiltered look at the Saviour. It’s a wonderful time together. If you’re curious about Jesus or would like to know more about out church, you’re welcomed to join with us for Eating After the Meeting. This past Sunday, pastor Pete Greasley took us to Luke 7: 36-49 and showed us Jesus meal with Simon the Pharisee. Present that day was a notorious prostitute; could God forgive her sins? And is there any hope for the religious, Simon? Sometimes those ‘closest’ to the church are in greatest need of grace. Listen in as Pete shows us God’s forgiving grace to those who are far and those who are near.
As we return to the book of Nehemiah, we consider the role money plays in rebuilding the church post Covid.
What does it mean to live generously towards others in the community of faith?
Join us as Lewis Roderick takes us to Nehemiah 5 to find out.
Do you fear death? You should.
And don’t have to.
In this standalone message, Pete Greasley takes to Hebrews 2 and shows us Jesus the Champion who swallows death for us, by being swallowed up in it himself.
He is risen! And this is good news for everyone, good news for the disobedient and good news for the marginalised. As we celebrated on Easter Sunday, listen in as Lewis Roderick shows us why we believe Jesus is alive, and why this matters.
As we join with Christians worldwide and celebrate Palm Sunday, Bob McCan takes us to Luke’s description of Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem.
Throughout 2022, Christchurch Newport will be taking every opportunity to stop and feast together. One of these ways is a monthly ‘Eating after the Meeting’. If you’re nearby, you’re welcome to join with us on the first Sunday of every month.
Before we ate, Lewis took us to Matthew 22 and showed us that for Christians, feasting is forever. “The Kingdom of Heaven is a endless feast and you’re invited. Get dressed!”
Opposition to the Church will take a variety of forms, and beneath them all, there’s a diabolical cause. Join us as Pete Greasley continues our series in Nehemiah and considers what opposition might look like today.
How has Covid 19 affected Christchurch Newport? Drawing from conversations had across our church, Lewis Roderick walks the walls and considers its impact spiritually, relationally, emotionally and missionally.
“Every organisation is a startup now.”
That’s what’s Andy Crouch wrote at the beginning of Covid 19. Two years later, the Church worldwide is living this out. Old ways will not do in this new world, and Christians must adjust in order to survive and thrive in a post pandemic world.
Join us today as Lewis Roderick begins our series in the book of Nehemiah, the story of the rebuild of City of God.
On February 24, 2022, the world watched in horror as Russian soldiers invaded Ukraine. What will come of this for the Ukrainian people? And what might this mean for the rest of the world?
In this pastoral message from Psalm 33, Pete Greasley shows us the God who reigns over all thing, even invading armies, and works all things for his glory and the good of his people.
Peace. Love. Faith. And Grace from start to finish. It’s the story of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and it’s how Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians. Listen in as Bob Mc Can brings our series in this magnificent letter to a close.
In this message from Ephesians 6, Pete Greasley takes us to the workplace as God invites us to consider how the gospel of Jesus Christ impacts on our actions and attitudes at work.
Jesus died. Satan lost.
We return to Ephesians 6 as Lewis Roderick shows us the Commander who fight for his people, and the role prayer plays in us knowing Christ's power and presence.
“What? You actually believe in the devil?”
In this first part of a two-part message from Ephesians 6, Lewis Roderick helps us understand who the Devil is, why he is so dangerous, and how we need the gospel of Jesus Christ if we’re to stand against him.
As we near the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Bob Mc Can shows us our Heavenly Father’s call for children and parents alike.
“Wives, submit to your husbands… for the husband is head of the wife…”. These words are not easy to stomach, are they?
In this message from Ephesians 5, we take time to unpack what these culturally charged words do, and don’t mean. Join us as Lewis Roderick shows us the love Christ has for his church, and how this gospel can radically transform our marriages.
When the church sing, what’s happening? The answer is ‘far more than we realise’. Join us as Pete Greasley joins connects the dots between singing and being filled with the Spirit of God.
How awesome is Jesus really?
In this standalone message, Bob McCan takes us to Revelation 1 and shows us the towering glory of Jesus, the Son of Man. If Christ does not stagger, you have not seen him right.
In this first message of 2022, Lewis Roderick takes us to words that have brought comfort to weary saints for centuries.
Are you bruised? There’s many reasons why you may be. But Jesus has made you a promise: he will not break you.
More than that; if you come to him, he will heal you.
During the message Lewis referenced Alan Noble’s blog on Robin Williams’ death. You can read the full article here https://christandpopculture.com/existence-becomes-seemingly-impossible/
And he closed by quoting Richard Sibbes’ masterpiece, The Bruised Reed. You can buy that here https://banneroftruth.org/uk/store/christian-living/the-bruised-reed/
On Sunday December 19, Christchurch Newport gathered to celebrate the dawn of hope and joy - the day Christ was born.
Listen in and rejoice with us.
In this important message, Pete Greasley takes us to John 1 as we celebrate two baptisms. #JesusSaves
“There is no sin you have done that Jesus didn’t die for. And there is no sin you can name that Jesus doesn’t dissolve in his blood.”
In this message from John 1, we hear John’s testimony about Jesus, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin.
Join us as Lewis Roderick continues our advent 2021 series, The Word Made Flesh.
This Advent, we’ll spend 4 week considering together the wonder of Christmas: that the Word become flesh.
In this opening message, Pete Greasley takes us to verses 1-5 and is righty lost for words. This God is utterly beyond us, and yet, in a manger two thousand years ago, came to us.
In this message we hear the remarkable and true story of a dead boy, raised and reunited to his mother. Join us as Bob Mc Can tells of the glorious compassion and comfort of Jesus Christ.
On November 14, we were thrilled to welcome Ste Robinson to preach God’s word to us.
Ste Robinson is the pastor of Cornerstone Church Liverpool and director of the Cornerstone Collective, a communion of churches seeking to reach the city of Liverpool with the gospel. In this message we’re reminded of the living hope that we have in Christ: anchored in the past, anticipating the future and active in the present.
The Gospel of grace changes lives. There is no such thing as an untransformed follower of Jesus. As we continue our series through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we arrive at chapter 5 and consider the invitation to ‘awake, arise and allow Christ to shine on us’.
The Church celebrates Reformation Day on the 31st of October every year. And this year it was our pleasure to welcome Jonathan Thomas, who opened up Romans 1:16-17 and reminded us of the key truths Martin Luther defended- by faith in Jesus Christ, we are accepted and adopted as sons and daughters.
We are called to ‘imitate God’. What on earth does that mean? How?!
Join us as Pastor Bob Mc Can takes us to Ephesians 5 and tells us of God’s staggering call on our lives, and how we find the power to live it out.
On October 17, it was our pleasure to welcome Will Savory to us and preach Hosea 14.
This passage is an account of God's unfailing, relentless love to the wayward. Good news indeed to everyone - from unrighteous to self-righteous alike.
Listen in and enjoy the grace of God in Christ's love for us all.
In light of all that God in Christ has done for his people, how are we to live?
Listen in as Pete Greasley shows us 6 simple, life changing rules for life in God's Kingdom.
It’s Harvest Sunday, globally a day the church acknowledges that everything we have comes from our Father in Heaven. It’s a day of thanks and gratitude, but there’s more to it than that.
Harvest is also a time to remember that everything we have we have to share! The Father who gives with abundance does so for us to bless the world.
As Christchurch takes up a Foodbank collection, Lewis takes us to the story of the Good Samaritan and we hear from three of our members as they share of some of the ways Christchurch is privileged to serve our city in Jesus’ name.
Christ has made us new!
And now he invites us to live out this new life and more and more become that which he always intended us to be.
But how does this change happen? And where does it begin?
Join Bob Mc Can as he takes us to Ephesians 4:17-25 and shows us how Christians can walk in the light of the gospel.
What is maturity? And why does it matter?
In this message from Ephesians 4, Lewis Roderick looks at the four marks of a mature church, and what Christ has given to get there.
In this message from a challenging passage, Pete Greasley takes us to Ephesians 4 and shows us the role humility, gentleness, patience and love must play living out Christian unity.
“Our hearts are not static. They’re not vibranium-cased. Our inner beings are vulnerable to the ups and downs of everyday life. Maybe that’s you today?” As we return to the book of Ephesians, Lewis Roderick takes us Paul’s famous prayer in Ephesians 3 and shows us the role prayer plays in renewing the heart.
When there’s nowhere else to turn, where do you go?
In this message from Psalm 142, Bob Mc Can shows us the grace that comes through pouring our complaints before the Lord who hears and cares and will deal bountifully with his people.
We were delighted to welcome back Neil Tallamy from Baglan Community Church as he preached this challenging call to walk with God in trust, obedience and love.
Every so often, an issue arises in the wider culture that provokes strong opinion and potential division. As Wales moves to COVID alert level zero, the requirement to wear face covering is one of those issues.
In this special message, Pete Greasley outlines both right and wrong reasons for wearing masks and exhorts us all to glorify God, honour Christ and consider others.
We welcome back Steve Levy as he takes us to Mathew 8 and shows us how the law is a murderer, but Christ is alive and life to beggars! Listen in as we enjoy God's astounding grace.
Christchurch is here 26 years later not because of anything we've done, but all due to God's revelation and grace to us. As we gaze on God's multi-coloured wisdom and glory, Pete Greasley opens up Ephesians 3 to show us how the gospel unites all peoples together like nothing else.
Who is the church?
Join us as we look together at Ephesians 2:11-22, as Bob McCan shows us the church is a family, members of the household of God built on Jesus Christ, our cornerstone and foundation.
A local church is a demonstration of the kingdom of God. Join us as Pete Greasley opens up Ephesians 2 to show us Jesus, the ultimate bringer of peace to a divided world.
“One way of saying what happened with Jesus is that Jesus so attached himself to you that if God the Father wants his Son, Jesus, he is stuck with you too.” - Robert Jenson Join us as Lewis Roderick tells of our glorious union with Christ, and watch it acted out in baptism.
What is spiritual renewal? As we continue our series through the letter to the Ephesians, Lewis Roderick takes us to Paul’s prayer in chapter 1, and shows us Renewal: What is it? Why do we need it? Who gives it? And How do we get it?
Can you ever be certain that God has saved you? When doubts about God’s love pass through our mind, what is our comfort? In this message from Ephesians 1, Bob Mc Can rejoices in the work of the Holy Spirit who brings reassuring grace to all in Christ.
Is life being worked out as we go along, or is there a plan and purpose? Join us as Pete Greasley continues our series through the book of Ephesians and shows us the Christ has redeemed, forgiven and destined his church for glory beyond our wildest dreams.
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”
So what comes to your mind?
When you think about God the Father is he kind and gentle? Or cold and distant; always on the verge of losing it with you?
Join us as we look together at Ephesians 1:3-6, as Lewis Roderick shows us the God who is blessed to bless us with every blessing his heart can conceive.
Who are you?
As we begin our series (proper) in Ephesians, Bob Mc Can shows us how only Jesus Christ can provide us with the sense of identity we long for.
We’re skipping to the end!
As we prepare to begin our series through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we take a look at Christ‘s final word to this church.
Join us in Revelation 2 as Pete Greasley considers areas of growth Christchurch may need in the decades to come.
In preparation for our series in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we turn to Revelation 2 and listen in as Jesus offers his take on the church at Ephesus.
What lessons are there for Christchurch Newport? Join us as Pete Greasley helps us connect the dots between C1 Ephesus and C21 Newport.
As we begin The Church In Christ, our new sermon series through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Lewis Roderick takes us to Acts 19 where we watch the origins story of the church in Ephesus.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?
It means to overlook and forgive time after time after time.
It sounds so simple, but as our track record proves, this is difficult and requires ‘faith’.
Join us as Bob Mc Can opens this challenging passage, and describes for us the life of faith full duty.
Join us as Pete takes us to Mark 8 and hear how Jesus offers a life that is complete and a life that is at rest.
Anxiety robs us of life. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Join us as Pete Greasley takes us to Matthew 6 and hear how Jesus offers hope to worried hearts.
Let's be honest. Anger is a problem.
Whether it comes out in rage or retreating away, anger is something that affects us all.
But Jesus is good news for angry people. Join us as Lewis Roderick speaks to our Family Service about why we get angry and how Jesus offers us a way out.
It’s hard enough to love your neighbour, and yet Jesus commands we love our enemies.
How?
Join us as Bob Mc Can takes us Matthew 5 to open us this challenging and life-changing question.
On April 2nd, 2021, Professor Alice Roberts tweeted
"Just a little reminder today. Dead people - don’t come back to life."
And she's right.
Except for once.
And it changed the world.
Pete Greasley preaches from Luke 24 and asks two simple questions:
Why do Christians believe in the resurrection? and What difference does it make?
Palm Sunday.
As Jesus entered Jerusalem, he came determinedly, riding toward his death.
The crowd cried ‘save us’, and five days later he would.
Join us as Pete Greasley opens this story and shows us what Jesus did next and what it means for us.
I was lost. But Jesus found me.
Join us to celebrate this wonderful gospel as Bob Mc Can preaches from Luke 15.
Jesus invites us to confess. Does that sound like something positive to you? When you hear the word confession, is it a light burden or heavy tombstone? Join us as we turn to Genesis 4 and hear the truth our burdened souls need to know; there is Someone who’ll listen and not condemn. And wonderfully, he offers forgiveness to the worst among us.
When this COVID moment passes, what will be left of the church?
After a year in exile, might some prefer to never return?
Turn with us to John 6 as Pete Greasley shows us what will keep a Christian to the end.
We take a break from our series of 'Questions Jesus asks' as we turn to Revelation 1 and to see Jesus Christ: he who has loved us and freed us from our sins by his blood. What a glorious, glorious gospel.
Weariness affects us all. In this season of extended lockdown and exile, we turn to Ezekiel 37 and ask 'can these bones live? - Will our souls ever be restored to full joy?' and find hope in the promised resurrection:
one day, King Jesus will return and suddenly, 'everything sad will come untrue'.
Are you weary and fainthearted?
Join us today as we behold the everlasting God, the everlasting one; he who won’t grow weary in his love toward you.
In this message, Pete Greasley takes us to Isaiah 40 as we continue our series of Questions Jesus Asks.
Join us as we witness Jesus at a most extraordinary dinner party and watch as one guest goes way too far. Or does she?
In this message, Bob Mc Can takes us to Luke 7: 36-50 and shows us the stunning grace and forgiveness of Jesus.
God cares where you're at and invites you to pour your heart out before him. And yet we hesitate… surely God won't want to hear what's really going on inside us?
In today's message, we turn to Genesis 3 and hear the Lord ask us all 'where are you?'.
He is our Glorious Friend, our Wonderful Counsellor.
As we continue our series of ‘Questions God asks’, we listen as Jesus asks a restored Peter ‘what is it to you?’
As we continue our short series of ‘Questions Jesus asks’, Bob Mc Can takes us to Luke 9 and considers ‘what does it profit a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul?’
We may not be able to gather, but we can rejoice together.
Join us as we celebrate the gospel of Jesus Christ; the King who invites the most ruined into his Kingdom.
In today's message, we meet one of the saddest characters in all the Bible and watch as he's gloriously healed and called to follow Jesus.
All who follow after Jesus are called to walk the Calvary Road; despite our every desire, suffering is unavoidable. But as Bartimeaus shows us, though the way of Christ is the way of suffering, the way of suffering is a way with Christ.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
This week our service is lead by Bob McCan, Lewis and Jen Roderick, Esther Slocombe and Pete Greasley.
Happy Christmas all.
As we conclude our Advent series, here’s Bob McCan preaching Christ our Love from Isaiah 9:1-7.
2000 years ago, a young couple nursed a newborn child, and celebrated that first Christmas in isolation; far away from friends and family.
Their country lived in fear and weeping was heard on the streets.
We are not the first to know a cancelled Christmas.
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Luke 2: 10
We have reason for sorrow, but we have more reason for hope. Come celebrate Jesus’ coming with us at Christchurch.
“Joy doesn’t erase the sorrow.
Joy doesn’t ignore the sorrow.
But joy can permeate your sorrow.”
Did the Angels know what they were talking about? That the baby born to Mary would bring great joy?
How is this Advent message news of joy to those who walk through the darkest hour?
Join us as Sammy Davies preaches Philippians 1 and tells us of Christ our joy.
At the end of the message, Sammy directed us toward ‘Joy has Dawned’ by Kirsten and Keith Getty. Here it is in full for your enjoyment.
As we continue in our Advent series, Pete Greasley takes us to Luke 2: 1-14 and tells us the true story of Jesus' birth and of the peace he offers us at Christmas.
2020 has been a dark year.
Don't lose heart.
Let the light of Christ bring you hope this Christmas.
In the first of our Advent messages, Lewis Roderick takes us to John 1: 4 and 5, and shows us the hope we have in Christ. Namely, that he is our life, and he is our light.
As Pete Greasley closes our Stories of Exile series, we turn to Romans 12:12, and look at a ‘trifecta’ perfect for the moment.
Life won’t make sense until we know God friendship. But neither will it be right until we’re known by others too.
In this message, lewis Roderick takes us to 1 Samuel 18, where we see the beginnings of a beautiful friendship and ask where might we grow to know and be known by others.
Are you burdened? Do you feel too weak to keep going?
As COVID continues, our natural reserves are likely drying up. Where can we run when we’re not able to go anywhere?
Come to Jesus, gentle and lowly, able to bear every burden and carry you. Listen in as Pete Greasley tells us how wonderful Jesus is.
When he was at the top of the world, he was brought to nothing. And it was the best thing that could ever have happened to him.
In this message from Daniel 4, Bob Mc Can shows us how meeting God ruins, but ultimately restores us to life.
In this message from Daniel 9, Lewis Roderick speaks of grace, of confession and how the mercy of God always trumps our shame.
In this follow up to last week’s message, Pete Greasley shows us God’s infinite mercy to overwhelmed sinners.
Why us? Why this? Why now?
We’ve asked. And so did Habakkuk. Listen with us, and Pete Greasley shows us God’s surprising answer.
As we continue our Stories of Exiles series, Bob Mc Can takes us to Jeremiah 29, and shows us what God desires for a people living in lockdown.
In the second part of our series ‘Stories of Exile’, Lewis Roderick takes us to Psalm 126 and shows us not only the blessing of lament but also the right response to it.
As Christchurch Newport reGathers, Pete Greasley takes us to the book of Haggai to hear A question, an instruction a promise and hope for those returning from exile.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
The Lord is on our side. And there's nothing Satan, sin, hell or death can do about it.
This week our service is lead by Bob McCan, Owen and Ness Morse, LJ Meates and Lewis Roderick.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
It's possible for “Grace” to become less “Amazing” over time but the healing of the blind man in Luke’s Gospel confronts us afresh in a dramatic way the reality of what God has done for sinners in Christ Jesus.
This week our service is lead by Andrew Rees, Tim Slocombe, Esther Slocombe, Hannah Silcox and Bob McCan.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
This week our service is lead by Lewis Roderick, Dan and Harri Ridgeon, Emily Elms and Pete Greasley.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
As pressures increase, so do the desires to grumble and lash out. As we live through a moment of global anxiety, Lewis Roderick takes us to James 5 and shows us how hope in Christ’s return impacts the way we speak and gives grace for those who suffer.
This week our service is lead by Pete Greasley, Stephan and Rebecca Hayes, Cat Gaweda-White and Lewis Roderick.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
This week our service is lead by Andrew Rees, Roo Seadon, Jenny and Pete Greasley.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
In these strange times when we can’t yet regather as a church, we learn from David’s experience in Psalm 61 who directs us to the Rock that is higher than all our circumstances and frustrations
This week our service is lead by Lewis Roderick, Tim and Kate Slocombe, Abigail Millns and Bob McCan.
Do you ever fear that Christ will cast you out? If you do, you're not alone. The fear of rejection is pandemic in the church; some will experience mild symptoms whilst others will live with it life long.
In his message, Lewis takes us to John 6 where we hear Jesus' reassuring words: 'I will never cast out'.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
This week our service is lead by Stuart Morris, Martin and Rachel Hayes, Louise Wakeman and Pete Greasley.
As always, if we can help you connect, do get in touch office@christchurchnewport.co.uk
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
Many Christians struggle in prayer and in Luke 11, Jesus provides his disciples and us with a wonderful template for whenever we pray
This week our service is lead by Andrew Rees, Stephan and Rebecca Heyas, Naomi Miles and Bob McCan.
As always, if we can help you connect, do get in touch office@christchurchnewport.co.uk
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
What is our life, and what will tomorrow bring?
There may not be bigger questions to ask.
Turn with us to hear God’s answer as Pete Greasley preaches from James 4: 13-17.
This week our service is lead by Alan Woods, Dan and Anna Ralph, Louise Tidley and Pete Greasley.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
What is the Kingdom of Heaven like? It’s like finding a lottery ticket in a shoe, a welcome for the least deserving, a joy that grows exponentially for all time, a love that knows the worst about and never turns away.
Join us as Lewis Roderick preaches from Matthew 13:44.
This week our service is lead by Stuart Morris, Adrian and Sharon Cox, Rowanne Seadon and Lewis Roderick.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
When the world is going mad.
Keep calm. Listen to Jesus.
Turn with us to Luke 10 when the Saviour offers us a better way.
This week our service is lead by Lewis Roderick, Marcus, Julia and Cadi Davage, Clare Chandler and Pete Greasley.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
Are you walking through ingratitude? Come with us to Luke -7 and let the Saviour reignite your thankful heart.
This week our service is lead by Pete Greasley, Jon, Hannah and Grace Cooper, Jennifer Gray and Bob McCan.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
Turn with us to John 14 where Lewis Roderick shows us why Pentecost is the good news we often forget.
This week our service is lead by Bob McCan, Dan and Harri Ridgeon, Mandy Mussell and Lewis Roderick.
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We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
How can we be content in trials?
Join us as Pete turns to Philippians 4 to find the answer Christ offers us all.
This week our service is lead by Lewis Roderick, Owen and Ness Morse, Simon Williams and Pete Greasley.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
Are you satisfied? Maybe craving something the lockdown has taken away?
Join us as Bob McCan turns to Matthew 5 and shows us how true satisfaction is only found in Jesus.
This week our service is lead by Pete Greasley, Dave and Cath Williams, Tiffany Schmidt and Bob McCan.
Are you anxious? ‘Let not your hearts be troubled’, Jesus says. But how? In this message, lewis turns to John 14, and shows us a Saviour who’s prepared a place for us tomorrow, and cares for us today.
We may be unable to meet, but God still calls his people to come and worship. Join us!
This week, Lewis Roderick, the Hayes’ and Bob McCan encourage us to persevere through trials.
The sermon is taken from James 1:1-4.
I write on the day it is announced that the number of deaths in the UK has reached a 20-year high. Sorrow is in the air. Death lurks.
But it won’t have the final word. That belongs to Jesus.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We may be unable to gather, but we’re able to rejoice. In this film, Lewis Roderick, Pete Greasley, Steve and Bec Hayes remind us of the hope we have in Jesus Christ!
What is our hope? The same it’s been for 2000 years; Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! We may be unable to gather, but we’re able to rejoice. In this film, made especially for Easter 2020, Pete Greasley, Lewis Roderick and Dan and Anna Ralph lead us in celebrating that Jesus is alive!
In this message, originally preached 10 years ago, we turn to Lamentations 3, where the prophet Jeremiah surveys Jerusalem's destruction and weeps. And yet, into his grief, the LORD speaks. Of a love that will not let him go. And a Saviour aggrieved for us so that our grief will one day pass.
“Everyone’s story is different. But every storyline is the same.”
As we continue our series in Galatians 1, Pete not only shows us what God did for Paul, but what he has done for all in Christ.
The Galatians started well. Planted by Paul they received the gospel with joy. But since he's been gone they've been corrupted; the glorious gospel of Christ alone has become a limp, powerless message of Christ+. What can stop Christchurch going the same way? As we begin to celebrate our 25th anniversary, Lewis Roderick preaches Galatians 9:1-9 and shows us the gospel: Good News, Rescue and Gift.