Talks

We look at three parables that Jesus told and ask the question: what would happen if we changed the story? And in so doing, can we change our own worlds?

Christianity is not for the faint hearted. It should come with a health warning. The early believers got a reputation as trouble makers who couldn’t be controlled. So how do we rediscover a dangerous faith?

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?

As we prepare to launch our brand new 5pm service, what are the keys to making it happen successfully - and how can we each play a part?

We celebrate Metro's 4th Birthday and share some really big news.

Leaders provide us with a model, either as an example to follow or as cautionary tale. We look at the lives of four Israelites who wore the crown, for better or for worse.

Following Jesus won't always make your life better, but it will absolutely make you better at life. The book of James shows us how.

A study of the book of Nehemiah. How do we build a new future for a city that’s been broken down and devastated?

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

We interview some of those at the sharp end of the Love Running causes.

How do you make a difference when the problems seem so big and what you can offer seems so small?

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

The Bible tells us that Jesus came to destroy the works of the evil one. So what was on Jesus’ attack list and why?

Hebrews 11 tells the story of heroes of old, ancients who were commended for their faith. Who were they and what can we learn from them?

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

In a hyper-sexualised age, where anything goes, how should followers of Jesus handle love, sex and relationships?

What does God have in store for us as a group of churches in 2019?

What's most important for us as a community and why should we aspire to be Mickey Mouse?

It isn't supposed to be like this. What do we do when our experiences don't match up to our expectations?

What does the Christmas story tell us about weakness, and why is it good news?

What's the one word that summarises the meaning of Christmas more than any other?

The early church community devoted themselves to Jesus, with a few key practices. What were they and how can we do the same?

Is hearing from God just for the super-spiritual? And if it's not, how do we do it?

Is Christianity simply a matter of blind faith? Or are there compelling reasons for believing in God?

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

Plenty of people know what it is to trust in God. But how many know what it means to be trusted by Him?

Pivot points change everything about our future. How do they work and what do they mean for us?

If the Jewish Law was from God to us, then Psalms is from us to God. We look at some of these key song prayers and ask - why are they on God's playlist?

The story of the church has always been a story of heroes. We take a look at Acts to discover some of the OG characters that turned the world upside down.

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

Is having a heart for Global Mission just for the keenies, or is it more fundamental than that?

We’ve looked at the book of Genesis and Beginnings, now it’s time to discover what the Bible says about our ultimate destiny.

More and more of us suffer with fear, anxiety and worry. So how does faith help? How do we live lives with no fear?

What is healing, how does it work and what is it pointing towards?

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?

What makes Genesis such an incredible book and how does it teach us about what it means to be human?

Is social action a nice add on to faith, or something more fundamentally part of it?

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

How to make the principle of sowing and reaping work for you, instead of against you.

What's the Biblical connection between fasting and feasting - and why do we need both?

The way the Nativity is traditionally portrayed is a far cry from what actually happened. So what really went on and why does it matter?

All of Scripture is about Jesus. Even before he was born in Bethlehem, the Bible gives us hundreds of glimpses into how we would be and what he would do.

Jesus has a dream for humanity, a brand new way of doing life. And he uses regular, ordinary people to make that dream a reality.

How to live an authentic and meaningful life in a photoshopped world.

How do we make sure we live up to the Calling God has for our lives?

What is calling, how does it come and does God still call people today?

We celebrate our 2nd Birthday by revisiting our vision and deciding it's got to change...

When people met with Jesus their lives were never the same again. We look at how four nameless people’s encounters with Jesus can change us too.

What does it mean to live in the Spirit and how do we put that into practice in our everyday lives?

How do we cope when reality shifts? How can we be confident when we live in such an uncertain world?

Most of us spend most of our lives in the workplace. So how do we make sure that we bring our faith into our working lives, and what does it look like to serve Jesus at work?

What is Biblical, Holy Spirit inspired Confidence - and how can we get it?

What exactly is baptism and why is it important for followers of Jesus?

Religious people do all kinds of things to be pious, but what’s the one thing that God actually wants from us? The prophet Micah gives us a simple but challenging answer.

The Christian message is ultimately one of life after death. So what does eternal life look like, how can we be sure of it and why don’t we talk about it more often?

Running is a metaphor for life. So what things can it teach us about living well and is there a training plan for the soul?

Drug use in Bristol is higher than almost any other UK city. But what are the hidden costs of this culture - and who ends up paying?

What does the Bible say about healing? How can we pray for healing for others and experience supernatural healing ourselves?

Relationships are never easy, but wrong thinking and popular misconceptions make them even more complicated.

Have we been doing Communion all wrong? If so, why - and how can we get the most out of it?

Check out the Discussion section for notes outlining some simple tips and pointers to help you get to grips with Scripture.

What is Love Running and how does it help us get fit, get friends and change the world? Register your interest at www.loverunning.org

Why is it that so many of us struggle with prayer? And is it possible for us to learn how to pray and actually enjoy it?

What was the significance of the Magi Gifts to Jesus and what relevance do they have to us today?

There's a reason the Bible is vague when it comes to the Magi - and it's what makes Christmas relevant to us all.

It's time to look afresh at God's Grace - often underestimated, sometimes misunderstood, occasionally controversial, but always Amazing.

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.

Every community of Jesus followers has their own way of living out his commands. There are lots of ways to be church, but this is ‘how we do it’.

Answering ‘yes’ to the question ‘Does God exist?’ is not the end of a person’s faith journey, but the start. Then come the really hard questions.

The Bible knows nothing of solitary faith. So what does a spiritual community look like and how do we access it?

What is God's heart for Bristol, and what does it mean for us to 'continually reproduce the life of Jesus'?

We interview key players from Urban Pursuit, One25 and The Noise to learn what they're doing to serve the city, and how we can get involved as well.

As a church, why do we do what we do? And what good things are there to look forward to in this, our second year?

The Bible tells us that God's love drives out all fear. But what does that mean and how does it work?

It's impossible to go through life without problems and all of us will face heartbreak, stress, worry and relationship breakdowns at some point. So how do we navigate these hard times?

What does it mean to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? How does it work and how do we access it?

Is it wrong to question God? Can doubt ever be anything but negative? And what exactly is faith anyway?

It’s not difficult to infect someone else once you’ve really caught something. So how do we spread the good news about Jesus to those around us? How do we develop a faith that's infectious?

Finding contentment is not a money problem. It's an emotional problem and a spiritual problem. So how do we live debt-free, generous lives in a culture addicted to consuming?

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 Bible is full of road trips, journeys where God walks with us to show us who He is. On his way to the cross, Jesus takes his followers The Long Way Round. Because the journey of faith is rarely a straight line.

What does it mean to be an Infectious Discipleship and what difference does it make to our world?

In today’s culture, it’s easier than ever to have sex. Yet so many of us struggle to find the kind of fulfilling, joyful and lasting relationships we yearn for. Maybe it’s time to put the relationship back into 'sex and relationships'.

We start the New Year thinking of the dreams that God has for us and the ways in which he can use our stories to change the lives of others.

Unlike many of us, Jesus never put religion before humanity. What can we learn from his example about touching someone else's heart?

What was the original Christmas message - and why was it delivered to a bunch of shepherds, of all people?

The true meaning of Christmas can be summed up in one word - Immanuel, the God who's always been there, experienced in a way like never before.

Plenty of people would like to believe but just can’t get past a few key issues, problems and questions. We examine five of these Deal Breakers - things that make belief unbelievable.

What was it that motivated Jesus to touch the untouchable? And why did he spend so much time on individual outcasts when he had a world to change?