Sunday's Sermon
Every Thirst Fulfilled | John 4:1-26
November 17 2024 · 35 min
by Dave Lomas
November 17 2024 · 35 min
by Dave Lomas
Summary
This week, Pastor Dave Lomas from Reality San Francisco continues our series through the Gospel of John. Showing us that the only place we can find true, abiding, and lasting satisfaction is when we meet Jesus and as him for a drink.
Previous Episodes
Gratitude | Psalm 96
May 26 2024 · 33 min
by Pastor Girma
May 26 2024 · 33 min
by Pastor Girma
Summary
This week Pastor Girma, as part of his ministry at the Gratitude Initiative, helps us see the value of Gratitude. Looking at the total and universal benefits of us delighting in God and all that he has done for us.
Jacob Wrestles with God| Genesis 32:22-33
June 02 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
June 02 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week we start a new sermon series at RCL. Throughout the next few weeks we will look at people from the Old Testament whose lives were dramatically changed when they encountered God. This week we see how this plays out in the life of Jacob.
Moses Meets the One Who Is | Exodus 3:1-15
June 10 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
June 10 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Continuing our four-part series, Pastor Bijan examines the encounter between God and Moses at the burning bush. In this we see the wonders of God as he meets with his people and challenges them to do things which would be impossible without faith.
Isaiah Encounters the Holy God | Isaiah 6:1-8
June 19 2024 · 25 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
June 19 2024 · 25 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Pastor Bijan explores the life changing encounter that Isaiah has when he see's the Lord. When we encounter the Lord it is always through grace and it always leads us and pushes us into mission.
Who is Love Anyway? | 1 John 4:7-12
June 30 2024 · 33 min
by Ed Smith
June 30 2024 · 33 min
by Ed Smith
Summary
In 1 John 4 we get one of the best definitions of what love actually is in Scripture. The week Ed looks at the first characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit 'love' and shows us why it is absolutely central to the Christian Life.
Joy Amid Sorrow | 2 Corinthians 6:3-10
July 08 2024 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
July 08 2024 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Bijan concludes our sermon series looking at lives changed by an encounter with God. Curiously, God is hardly mentioned in the book of Ruth. At a time when we look for God to be active through a judge or king, God instead works out his will through the everyday faithfulness of his people.
Gospel Shaped Kindness | 2 Samuel 9
July 28 2024 · 39 min
by Tim Chaddick
July 28 2024 · 39 min
by Tim Chaddick
Summary
This week Pastor Tim Chaddick explored the biblical concept of kindness and why it is it such a crucial and often overlooked characteristic of the Fruit of the Spirit. To do this he unpacks the theme of kindness found in 2 Samuel 9, where David demonstrates the underserved, unreserved, kindness to Mephibosheth, the lame Son of Jonathan.
The Fruit of the Spirit | Galatians 5:15-22
September 01 2024 · 32 min
by Pastor Girma
September 01 2024 · 32 min
by Pastor Girma
Summary
This week Pastor Girma concludes our summer series looking at the Fruit of the Spirit, demonstrating that the fruit of the Spirit isn't an extraordinary part of the Christian life, rather they are the characteristics which frame its entirety.
Jesus Is Reality | John 1:1-18
September 15 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
September 15 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
This week Pastor Mike Sohn looks at the introduction to John's gospel account of the life and ministry of Jesus. Seeing that Jesus is the ultimate and true reality with which we can understand this world.
Behold the Lamb | John 1:19-34
September 22 2024 · 36min
by Mike Sohn
September 22 2024 · 36min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
This week Pastor Mike continues our series looking at our series on the Gospel according to John. This week we explore the character of John the Baptist and his call for us to 'Behold the Lamb of God'.
Where are you Staying | John 1:35- 42
September 29 2024 · 28min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
September 29 2024 · 28min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Pastor Bijan explores one of the fundamental realities of the Christian life. Being a follower of Jesus means we really need to follow him. Having Jesus be the ultimate desire of our hearts is crucial.
Come and See | John 1:42-51
October 06 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
October 06 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
This week Pastor Mike continues our look through the Gospel of John. Showing us how Jesus is the centre of the story, how he steps into our story, and indeed invites us to come and see the best story.
Once Water, Now Wine | John 2:1-11
October 13 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
October 13 2024 · 37 min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
This week Pastor Mike looks at Jesus' first recorded miracle in John's Gospel, the turning of water into wine. Although this story may be familiar to many of us, we explore the deeper truths that this miracle points towards.
The Servant King | Mark 10:35-52
October 20 2024 · 32 min
by Jonty Allcock
October 20 2024 · 32 min
by Jonty Allcock
Summary
How do you think about ambition in the Christian life? Jesus, the king of the universe came not to be served but rather to serve others, and as such we should commit to doing the same. This week Pastor Jonty Alcock, of Globe Church London, helps us understand this by looking at two encounters Jesus has where he asks the question: "What can I do for you?"
Wholehearted Worship | John 2:13-25
October 27 2024 · 32 min
by Mike Sohn
October 27 2024 · 32 min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
This week Pastor Mike continues our series on John's Gospel. True worship matters to Jesus and we see it clearly this week as he clears the temple courtyard of those who were buying and selling animals to be used for sacrifice. The issue wasn't in the business happening, the issue was where the marketplace had formed.
You Must Be Born Again | John 2:23-3:21
November 03 2024 · 42 min
by Mike Sohn
November 03 2024 · 42 min
by Mike Sohn
Summary
John 3v16 is perhaps arguably the most widely known verse in the entire bible, but what does it actually mean? Well, to help us understand this famous verse, Pastor Mike explores the wider context of John 3 showing us the centrality of the new life we have by Christ.
