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Preacher: Tom Powell • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Key points: (00:00) Standing firm in the Lord (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10) (05:46) Paul longs for them (10:46) Paul fears for them (16:13) Paul lives because of them Listen to Tom Powell on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 — Standing firm in the Lord. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 4 Key points: (00:00) God keeps a line (Genesis 4) (07:36) Cain will not keep his brother (17:29) His line sings vengeance (22:36) God keeps a line that worships Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 4 — God keeps a line. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 3 Key points: (00:00) That should have been mine (Genesis 3) (08:09) A lie about God gets in before the hand reaches out (17:27) Everything God gave is spoiled (24:17) God curses the snake and promises a seed Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 3 — That should have been mine. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: James Petitt • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Key points: (00:00) When Following Jesus Costs You (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) (03:28) The Word is at work (10:08) Keep going when following Jesus costs you (16:05) Opposition will not have the last word Listen to James Petitt on 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 — When Following Jesus Costs You. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1n7epuwicR5pYjKJA-CP0d2B-FaIxWKPN Key points: (00:00) Matthew 1:1-17 (06:43) Why does Matthew begin with a genealogy? (13:31) Jesus, Abraham and David (24:23) The List: from Abraham to the Messiah (35:52) The Silence (40:01) Exactly on time Listen to Dave Couch on Matthew 1:1-17. A Bible talk from Christ Church Hemel Growth Groups in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Yele Alade • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Key points: (00:00) When your faith is challenged (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) (05:43) The gospel is God's gospel, not human opinion (11:26) The gospel came through genuine love, not selfish gain (17:16) The gospel leads us to God's kingdom, not human glory Listen to Yele Alade on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 — When your faith is challenged. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 2:4-25 Key points: (00:00) Everything you are was given to you (Genesis 2:4-25) (03:54) Everything you are was given to you (Genesis 2:4-15) (15:51) The word that limits you was given to you (Genesis 2:16-17) (20:24) You were not left to do it alone (Genesis 2:18-25) Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 2:4-25 — Everything you are was given to you. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Aled Davies • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1 Key points: (00:00) How Will We Keep Going? — Faith, Suffering and Hope in the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 1) (04:48) Gospel thanks against the odds (09:58) Gospel power despite suffering (13:14) Gospel fruit that models Listen to Aled Davies on 1 Thessalonians 1 — How Will We Keep Going? — Faith, Suffering and Hope in the Gospel. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Key points: (00:00) Whose world are we living in? (Genesis 1:1-2:3) (09:46) God speaks the world out of emptiness (18:00) God puts His image in the world (26:15) God aims the whole thing at rest Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 1:1-2:3 — Whose world are we living in?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Danny Whittaker • Passage: Mark 11:27-12:12 Key points: (00:00) Whose verdict counts? (Mark 11:27-12:12) (06:53) The exposing question (14:43) The Son and heir whom God has sent (21:26) The verdict they cannot overturn Listen to Danny Whittaker on Mark 11:27-12:12 — Whose verdict counts?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Psalm 139 Key points: (00:00) The God Who Knows You, Holds You Fast (Psalm 139) (07:46) The Lord knows you completely (16:06) The Lord is with you everywhere (27:27) The Lord made you personally (33:02) Devote yourself and surrender to him Listen to Sam Buckley on Psalm 139 — The God Who Knows You, Holds You Fast. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Yele Alade • Passage: Mark 11:1-25 Key points: (00:00) How Will You Respond to the King? (Mark 11:1-25) (06:54) Receive Jesus as King (16:07) Bear fruit for the King (31:45) Depend on the King Listen to Yele Alade on Mark 11:1-25 — How Will You Respond to the King?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Andy Symons • Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Key points: (00:00) Preach the Word: Live in View of His Appearing (2 Timothy 4:1-8) (05:53) Live with the Right Perspective (13:55) Preach the Word (26:01) Keep Going, Even When It's Hard Listen to Andy Symons on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 — Preach the Word: Live in View of His Appearing. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.…

Preacher: Sam Barber • Passage: Mark 10:32-52 Key points: (00:00) What Kind of Christ Are You Following? (Mark 10:32-52) (04:16) Jesus is the suffering, serving Christ (10:58) What do you want the Christ to do for you? (22:23) Bartimaeus shows the right response to Jesus Listen to Sam Barber on Mark 10:32-52 — What Kind of Christ Are You Following?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 16 Key points: (00:00) The feet nobody notices (Romans 16) (06:32) Paul names the people no one else would (11:52) God crushes Satan under their feet (16:40) God keeps the glory for Himself Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 16 — The feet nobody notices. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Mark 10:1-31 Key points: (00:00) Receive, don't achieve (Mark 10:1-31) (03:53) What must I do to inherit eternal life? (16:22) It is impossible (26:10) Receive grace like a little child (33:45) Those who receive Christ receive far more Listen to Sam Buckley on Mark 10:1-31 — Receive, don't achieve. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Obadiah Key points: (00:00) The Sovereign Ruling Lord (Obadiah) (17:25) The Sovereign Lord will judge (27:07) The Sovereign Lord will deliver (32:19) The Sovereign Lord will rule Obadiah reveals the Sovereign Lord who judges pride, delivers through Christ, and will reign forever. Discover hope when God seems silent.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 15:14-33 Key points: (00:00) The Mission Worth Your Life (Romans 15:14-33) (05:02) Christ has already equipped you (Romans 15:14-16) (08:59) Christ has already shown his mission will succeed (Romans 15:17-21) (14:13) Christ's mission calls you to join in (Romans 15:22-33) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 15:14-33 — The Mission Worth Your Life. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Isaiah 66 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1IIlXWS4dCg7NCe8tJLnqxWz-TfcaPhab Listen to Dave Couch on Isaiah 66 — Isaiah 66. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 15:1-13 Key points: (05:05) Bear with the weak, because Christ didn’t please himself (Romans 15:1–6) (13:04) Welcome one another, because Christ’s welcome has always been the plan (Romans 15:7–13) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 15:1-13 — Welcomed first. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Mark 2:1-12 Key points: (08:32) Jesus’ priority is to forgive our greatest problem: our sin (14:01) Jesus proves he has authority to forgive by healing the paralysed man Discover why Jesus prioritised forgiveness over healing in Mark 2:1–12. This sermon explores the paralysed man, Jesus’ authority to forgive sins, the evidence of his identity, and why his offer of forgiveness changes everything for us today.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter Key points: (00:00) 1 Peter Review (with Q&A) (18:43) Stand firm in Grace (21:12) Remember who you are (27:11) Remember where you are going (37:16) Chapter 2:16 says “live as God’s slaves”. That doesn’t sound like freedom—can you expand? (39:10) How can I explain the Bible’s statement that women are the weaker partner? (40:54) What does it mean not to give way to fear? (42:31) Who were the imprisoned spirits? (45:36) Why does chapter 3 have six verses instructing women but only one for men? (46:26) If we’ve been chosen by God, do we have a choice in being saved? (49:30) What does honouring the emperor look like in a liberal democracy? (50:51) How does 1 Peter help us endure the ordinary, ongoing suffering Christians experience? How does 1 Peter’s high view of baptism inform our doctrine of baptism today? Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter — 1 Peter Review (with Q&A). A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Job 8 Key points: (00:00) True about God, Cruel to Job (Job 8) (05:43) Bildad starts with the truth... (08:04) He runs it backwards... (09:50) and crushes the innocent Listen to Dave Couch on Job 8 — True to God, Cruel to Job. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Key points: (00:00) Praying for boldness (Acts 4:23-31) (02:32) The church's instinct: united prayer (04:12) God's character: Unstoppable work, word and will (10:05) The request: boldness over safety (16:49) God's answer: Spirit-empowered boldness Listen to Sam Buckley on Acts 4:23-31 — Praying for boldness. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 5 Key points: (00:00) Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter 5) (08:20) Elders - Be shepherds (14:43) All of Us - Clothe Ourselves with Humility (23:31) Everyone - Stand Firm Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 5. Learn how Christians stand firm in suffering, resist the devil, and trust Jesus Christ, the Chief Shepherd.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 4 Key points: (00:00) Arm. Build. Commit. (1 Peter 4) (08:30) Arm yourself with Christ’s mind towards suffering (1 Peter 4:1–6) (15:55) Build the community the fire will test (1 Peter 4:7–16) (30:54) Commit yourself to the faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:17–19) Listen to Dave Couch on 1 Peter 4 — Arm. Build. Commit.. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

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Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Key points: (00:00) Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord (1 Peter 3:8-22) (08:31) Live high-vis lives for Jesus (19:18) Don’t fear people; revere Christ (24:52) Revere Christ because of who he is Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 3:8-22 — Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 14 Key points: (00:00) Welcome them (Romans 14) (08:40) To not welcome means both parties are failing their Master (Romans 14:1–6) (13:58) Christ purchased his lordship, and that changes everything (Romans 14:7–12) (19:15) Welcome the one he died for (Romans 14:13–23) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 14 — Welcome them. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:9-13:14 Key points: (06:26) Love without a mask hates evil and shows it (12:9-13) (10:54) Love without a mask overcomes evil with good everywhere (12:14-13:7) Love without a mask only flows from Christ (13:8-14) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 12:9-13:14 — Love without a mask. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Key points: (00:00) Living high-vis at home (1 Peter 3:1-7) (12:22) Living High-Vis at Home Means Winning Over for Jesus (18:45) Living High-Vis at Home Means Living Like Jesus (26:04) Living High-Vis at Home Means Respecting Your Wife as an Equal Heir Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 3:1-7 — Living high-vis at home. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 4 Key points: (00:00) Redeemer (Ruth 4) (05:05) Boaz: God’s kindness through costly obedience (15:08) Ruth: God’s kindness through steadfast love (20:30) The child: God’s kindness through the promise of a Redeemer (34:08) Who wrote Ruth? (34:46) Was Boaz much older than Ruth? (36:26) Why do the women speak to Naomi rather than Ruth? (37:23) Why isn't Ruth uncovering Boaz's feet promiscuous? (38:39) Why did Ruth insist on staying with Naomi? (40:11) What does “kindness” mean in Ruth? Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 4 — Redeemer. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 2 Key points: (00:00) Refuge (Ruth 2) (09:41) Questioning God's Kindness (14:28) Experiencing God's Kindness (30:30) Trusting God's Kindness Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 2 — Refuge. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 3 Key points: (00:00) Rest (Ruth 3) (08:07) Longing for rest (13:17) Seeking a redeemer (23:23) Waiting for rest Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 3 — Rest. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ZSGQNmbz_fBBe-2ISrmPAOdgamiKFlqo Key points: (00:00) Is your Christian life actually growing? (02:46) Christian growth happens through belonging (10:24) Every Christian has a part to play (27:32) Don't neglect the body (35:25) So what does growing with others look like? Listen to Dave Couch on "How do Christians Grow?" — audio and transcript from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead.

Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 1 Key points: (00:00) Return (Ruth 1) (14:08) Elimelech - Run (22:09) Naomi - Return (28:30) Ruth - Rely Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 1 — Return. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Key points: (00:00) Live high-vis lives (1 Peter 2:11-25) (11:55) Abstain from sinful desires (14:04) Live visibly good lives (18:53) Submission to authorities (29:42) Submission at work (34:47) Christ the example Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 2:11-25 — Live high-vis lives. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:1-8 Key points: (00:00) The altar that moves (Romans 12:1-8) (06:15) Mercy calls for whole-life sacrifice (14:42) Whole-life sacrifice requires sober self-knowledge (17:13) Sober self-knowledge is exercised in gifted community Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 12:1-8 — The altar that moves. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Key points: (00:00) Rejected by humans, precious to God (1 Peter 2:4-10) (07:45) The Stone Gives You an Identity (v4-5) (14:38) The Stone Divides the World (v6-8) (22:39) The Stone Forms a People (v9-10) Listen to Dave Couch on 1 Peter 2:4-10 — Rejected by humans, precious to God. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 11 Key points: (00:00) The mystery revealed (Romans 11) (09:04) God Has Not Rejected Israel (Romans 11:1-10) (13:23) Israel’s Stumbling Serves the Strategy (Romans 13:23) (22:15) The Mystery Resolves in Worship (Romans 11:25-36) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 11 — The mystery revealed. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 Key points: (00:00) Living the Family Likeness (1 Peter 1:13-2:3) (09:03) A Family That Looks Forward (15:31) A Family That Looks Up (26:16) A Family That Looks Back (35:52) A Family That Loves Deeply (39:32) A Family That Grows by the Word Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 1:13-2:3 — Living the Family Likeness. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Isaiah 49 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1vk7cxXLoloU7AvTpx38yjZvL7o5UBkxz Key points: (00:00) Isaiah 49 (02:23) Recap of Isaiah 40-48 (17:36) Reading Isaiah 49 (33:41) Who is the Servant? (45:06) Application Listen to Dave Couch on Isaiah 49 — Isaiah 49. A Bible talk from Christ Church Hemel Growth Groups in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 10 Key points: (00:00) The loyalist's prayer (Romans 10) (05:52) Paul’s Prayer: Salvation for Israel (10:02) Paul’s Mission: The Gospel is the New Covenant Word for All (18:13) Israel’s Rejection: Part of God’s Jealousy Strategy Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 10 — The loyalist's prayer. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:3-12 Key points: (00:00) Solid gold reasons for joy (1 Peter 1:3-12) (10:07) Joy in Our Future Inheritance (24:41) Joy Even in Suffering (34:14) Joy in Our Gospel Privilege Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 1:3-12 — Solid gold reasons for joy. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Key points: (10:37) Exiles - you are not home (17:49) Elect - you belong to God Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 1:1-2 — Elect exiles. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 9 Key points: (00:00) The work of God (Romans 9) (09:03) The prayer Paul can't quite pray (Romans 9:1-5) (13:32) God's choice was always mercy, not ethnicity (Romans 9:6-29) (21:58) Israel stumbled over the stone God laid (Romans 9:30-33) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 9 — The work of God. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Ian Randall • Passage: James 3:1-12 Key points: (00:00) Taming the tongue (James 3:1-12) (07:36) A Terrible Warning (James 3:1–2) (13:06) A Tiny Terror (James 3:3–6) (19:52) An Untameable Terror (James 3:7–8) (21:12) A Terrible Contradiction (James 3:9–12) Listen to Ian Randall on James 3:1-12 — Taming the tongue. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: John 20 Key points: (00:00) What difference does the resurrection actually make? (00:30) The risen Jesus proves every claim he ever made — and invites you to share Thomas's verdict (05:00) Something has happened Listen to Dave Couch on John 20 — My Lord and my God!. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: John 11 Listen to Dave Couch on John 11 — Is death really the end?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the…

Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: John 9 Listen to Sam Buckley on John 9 — Will you see Jesus?. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.