Talks

Come and celebrate Easter Sunday with us. As well as our more stripped back morning service, we're having a special Evening Celebration, complete with Easter Readings and Communion.

Barely has Jesus risen from the dead than he’s sharing a meal with a couple of oblivious disciples. What’s behind this weird story?

The easiest way to see where a person is headed is to see where they’ve come from. Maybe it’s time to change direction. 

Ever thought that Christianity was based on teaching and superstition? Think again. It's based on history and fact. This is how.

Sundays don't get bigger than Palm Sundays. But the secret to understanding it lies in the small, simple story of a man desperate to see.

Jesus promises his disciples that he is preparing an eternal future for us. And one day he will come for us.

We can often feel remote and disconnected from God - but the baptism of Jesus hints at something wonderful to come.

It’s not the first time the world’s felt like it was ending. How did the early church cope with their crisis and what can it teach us?

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Things were supposed to get better, not worse. Good job someone saw this coming.

The church has been weird and confusing for 2,000 years. Here's a little explanation of what it all means and why baptism is the perfect response.

The centre of Christianity is Easter Sunday, not Good Friday. It's just that a cross is easier to draw than an empty tomb.

What on earth makes the death of Jesus Good News? Why do Christians call the day of his death Good? And what difference should it make to us today?

Is there more to the good news than we first imagined? Is it just good for us, or is there more to it than that?

If we don’t understand how truly good God is, we’ll never fully trust Him or experience Him. Time to find out just how good He is.

Last words are vitally important. So what did Jesus say to his disciples and what difference does that make to us?

If the good news is so good, why do we struggle to share it with those we love the most?

We all have questions about life, meaning and faith - but what are the best ones to ask?

Paul's letter from prison is not what you expect. So what are his twin keys to a life of unreasonable joy?

The resurrection is the defining event of history. But it's so much more than that.

If what John says about Jesus defeating darkness is true, why is there still darkness in the world?

John records 7 signs intended to help us believe in Jesus. So what makes them so convincing and why should we care?

John starts his Jesus story at the beginning of time. How does this impact the way we understand the nature of Jesus?

It's easier to look at the problems all around you and see what's wrong. But you won't get far if you don't take a hard look at yourself.

Where exactly does Jesus fit in with this whole God thing - and why should anyone really care?

The Biblical story is a story of hope and fulfilment. God’s plans will ultimately prevail and His cosmic purposes will be completed. But what does this look like and what part do we have to play?

Christianity is based on a historical person and a historical event. So how trustworthy is it?

How do the small details of Easter Sunday help us understand the way God feels about us? Watch the whole service again here.

What is Palm Sunday and what does it have to do with the crisis we're facing?

We've been given the most important job there is. But we'll never achieve it if we don't know how good it really is.

What's the meaning of baptism and what does it have to do with the 2 big questions of life?

As we celebrate our 'Jubilee Baptism', Sam talks through what baptism stands for and why it's such an important marker.

What sets Christianity apart from every other belief system - and why does it provoke such hostility and aggression?

Baptism is a powerful symbol of a person choosing death with Christ in order to experience the brand new life of the Spirit.

Why are you here? In a world where our every convenience is catered for, why do we feel like something's missing? If life is a gift, then what's it for? And what gives it meaning?

Jesus tells a story that completely changes the way we think about God. It's good news of the best possible kind.

If Friday is so Good, why on earth did the Church make Sunday special?

Why do we celebrate baptism, when there is so much pain in the world around us?

Christianity rises or falls on the claim of Resurrection. So is there any evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and how compelling is it?

Is there any evidence for the person of Jesus Christ? And crucially, is there any evidence that he was more than just a man?

How does faith in Jesus transform the lives of people today, and what does that mean for us? Baptism Special.

If money, sex, work, pleasure, and even relationships can’t provide ultimate fulfilment - what’s the point?

Why is it so crucial for us to grasp what God has trusted us with? How can we make a difference to the lives of others?

A sworn enemy. How did God use the most Jewish man around to totally transform the non-Jewish world?

In a contest between doing things right and caring for people, Jesus always put humanity first. How can we follow his example?

What is the Christian hope of life after death? What does it look like and why does it matter?

What does it mean that death has lost its sting? How can we be sad about death without fearing it?

Message from Metro Easter 2018.

If the Gospel really is Good News, why aren't we more excited about it? Is it possible that it's actually better than most of us realise?

Genesis lays out the heart of the human condition. So where is God when things go wrong?

Why are some people put off the message of Christianity and what exactly does it mean for us anyway?

Isaiah gives one of the most famous flash forwards to the life of Jesus. So what can we learn from his incredible prophecy?

Where can we find Jesus in Scripture, and what does the Old Testament show us about the future King?

What qualifications do you need to have in order to bring God’s good news to others, and how do you go about it?

Resurrection was the key message of the early church. What exactly is it, who is it for and why aren’t we more excited by it?

If Jesus’ death brings us our forgiveness, then his resurrection brings us our future. So what did he do that first Easter and why does it matter?

What does the Bible have to say about death - it’s cause, it’s nature and it’s ultimate defeat?

When Jesus first spoke his message of grace it caused upset and outrage. Why is that and what’s so amazing about grace?

Trudy tells the amazing story of her life on the streets and how God saved her from the red light district and brought her back to life.

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead is the heart of our faith. How did it affect the disciples then and how does it affect us now?

The Jerusalem Journey ends with vast crowds and huge public adulation. Yet Jesus weeps because most fail to grasp the point of the journey. Do we really understand what Jesus is about or have we also missed the point?

Jesus allows his journey to be diverted, just as it’s reaching its climax. But his visit to the home of a notorious hate figure is much more than an interruption. It’s the whole point of the journey.

What does it mean to be on a journey of faith? What does it mean to follow Jesus? And exactly were are we following him to?