Sun, Feb 01, 2026
Duration:54 mins 14 secs
Jon recaps some points from last week's talk, then explains Article XI which is about our justification by faith.
The slideshow includes a photo of the flipchart that Jon used during the questions at the end of his talk.
Sun, Jan 25, 2026
Duration:52 mins 57 secs
Article number ten - Jon tackles the subject of free will and how we are saved by grace alone.
Sun, Jan 18, 2026
Duration:53 mins 28 secs
In our series on the Articles of Religion of the Anglican Church, James examines article number nine, 'of original sin'.
Sun, Jan 11, 2026
Duration:58 mins 3 secs
In the first Rooted service of 2026, Mike resumes our series on the 39 Articles with Article 8 - the faith we confess.
Wed, Dec 24, 2025
Duration:27 mins 27 secs
Christmas Eve service of Holy Communion, with Jeremy preaching from Isaiah and Luke.
Sun, Dec 07, 2025
Duration:48 mins 16 secs
Mike takes a look at Christmas - should we celebrate it? Or just cancel it?
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Sun, Nov 30, 2025
Duration:31 mins 47 secs
James preaches from Luke 12:49-53 where Jesus declares 'I have come to bring fire on the earth'.
Sun, Nov 23, 2025
Duration:54 mins 40 secs
Having spoken about the certainty and the necessity of suffering, Mike concludes this series by looking at the brevity of our suffering.
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
Duration:55 mins 45 secs
The second of Mike's series on suffering - this week the title is 'the necessity of suffering'.
Sun, Nov 09, 2025
Duration:53 mins 2 secs
In the first part of a new Rooted series called "Sharing in His Sufferings", Mike considers why we suffer.
Sun, Oct 26, 2025
Duration:24 mins 35 secs
Using the example of Peter in Matthew 14, Michael Walters warns of the consequences of taking our eyes off Jesus.
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
Duration:47 mins 4 secs
The second and final talk in a short series entitled 'Living in a Strange New World' - this week, James looks at being Christian witnesses in the modern world.
Sun, Oct 19, 2025
Duration:40 mins 29 secs
Mike Smith asks "Why are we here?" and shows us how the answer can be found in these verses of 1 Chronicles 15 & 16.
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Duration:57 mins
The first of a short series entitled 'Living in a Strange New World'.
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
Duration:21 mins 52 secs
Lewis Li uses the time of harvest thanksgiving to remind us that God gives us good things and that God graciously forgives us.
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
Duration:22 mins 25 secs
"Pitfalls" - the final part of James' series on Prayer. Please note that this is a re-recording of the sermon from the Rooted service on October 5th, due to issues with the original recording.
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
Duration:35 mins
Mike Smith asks "How do we choose wisely?" and "How do we find God's blessing on our choices?", and shows how the chronicler helps to answer these questions.
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
Duration:53 mins 13 secs
In week 3 of his series of sermons on Prayer, James gives us some practical tips and ways to pray.
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
Duration:39 mins 58 secs
Mike Smith asks "Are you following the King that God has enthroned and appointed?" and points out that the chronicler warns us not to be a fake christian!
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Duration:51 mins 38 secs
Part two of our series on prayer, with James leading and preaching.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
Duration:37 mins 50 secs
Mike Smith explains how the chronicler is telling us about God's promise to bless his people forever through a Son of David.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
Duration:48 mins 20 secs
James starts a new short series on Prayer at our evening Rooted service.
Sun, Sep 14, 2025
Duration:37 mins 12 secs
Mike Smith challenges us to consider whether we will we follow our own heroic 'king' whoever we happen to favour, or will we trust in King Jesus, the son of God, who is the anointed king over all creation?
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
Duration:25 mins 13 secs
The final session of our Church Weekend was also an all-age service. Alec finished his series by looking at the church as the body of Christ.
Sun, Sep 07, 2025
Duration:20 mins 44 secs
Jeremy Hunns explains how we are all commissioned by Jesus to tell the world about him.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025
Duration:33 mins 40 secs
The second session of our Church Weekend in September 2025. Alec continues to examine how we live lives devoted to God.
Sat, Sep 06, 2025
Duration:37 mins 20 secs
At our Church Weekend Away in 2025, Alec Ham looked at what it means to be "Devoted" in our faith - devoted to Jesus, to His Word, to prayer and to each other.
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
Duration:18 mins 33 secs
James Doo explains how the parable of the pearl shows us how great is God's love for us us.
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
Duration:38 mins 29 secs
David Charlton teaches what we can learn about relationships and forgiveness in the church from Paul pleading with Philemon to be reconciled to Onesimus.
Sun, Aug 17, 2025
Duration:39 mins 37 secs
James Doo explores the nature of grace with a warning from Jude about false teachers.
Sun, Aug 10, 2025
Duration:43 mins 44 secs
James Doo opens up the letter of 2 John and reveals how God has declared we can walk in Truth.
Sun, Aug 03, 2025
Duration:37 mins 15 secs
Jon Teasdale explores how Obadiah contains a warning that God must act, and a deep comfort that he has triumphed.
Sun, Jul 27, 2025
Duration:19 mins 24 secs
James Doo asks, What if you found a ticket to a Kingdom where there is no despondency or sadness like in the current world?
Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Duration:22 mins 8 secs
As part of our Summer Praise evening service, Jon takes a look at Psalm 23. Please note that unfortunately one minute of the recording is missing (at 3 mins 50 seconds). This was due to a short power cut caused by a thunderstorm.
Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Duration:33 mins 6 secs
Mike Smith shows how the feeding of the multitude reveals Jesus heart as the merciful Messiah whose miracles can empower our ministry.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Duration:45 mins 25 secs
Lewis Li preaches at our evening 'Rooted' service on the topic of unity.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Duration:34 mins 10 secs
In this baptism service, Jon Teasdale issues a warning about evil to avoid, and a challenge of courageous faith to follow.
Sun, Jul 06, 2025
Duration:31 mins 33 secs
Confirmation Service from St John's led by Rob Munro, the Bishop of Ebbsfleet. This is the recording of the Bible reading and sermon, for the full service please click the 'Watch' link or go to our YouTube channel.
Sun, Jul 06, 2025
Duration:32 mins 8 secs
From Matthew 13, Jon Teasdale warns us of the danger of hearing God's Word without understanding it and putting it into practice.
Sun, Jun 29, 2025
Duration:44 mins 51 secs
Michael Walters looks at Article 7 which states that the Old Testament is not contrary to the New Testament.
