It has been widely observed by both Christian and secular social commentators that self-righteousness is the human 'default' mode of operation. But why is that? Discover how the way of Jesus transforms not our understanding of how we are saved, but also how we consider ourselves in relation to others.…

We live in a broken world where often the ‘little people’ suffer at the hands of the more powerful, but Christians in the West are largely untouched and unmoved by such injustices. In this parable Jesus offers both a comfort to those persistently praying for justice, and a challenge for those who are not.…

When will God make the world right again? In this passage Jesus warns that many who say that they are longing for the Kingdom of God are actually unprepared. How can we be safe for the day the Son of Man comes?Di Andy Palmer

What is the impact of gratitude upon our spiritual health? As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem we discover his intent to bring spiritual cleansing and restoration to those who are diseased and at a distance.Di Andy Palmer

David meditates on seeing, hearing and responding to God. We can also know God by knowing the Son who is the radiance of God's glory.Di Sam Harpur

David praises God for rescuing him from his enemies and establishing his kingship. Find out how we too can sing of victory - in Christ.Di James King

In this Psalm we'll see how God rescues and delivers those who are righteous in His eyes from their enemies. He is the one who vindicates and rescues!Di Christian Fielder

As we continue our series looking at the Psalms of David, we'll find out how we can find the security of knowing God, and finding refuge in him.Di Tom Emslie-Smith

Psalm 15 wonderfully points us to Jesus. In this Psalm we unpack what it would be like to be in God's dwelling place and who gets to go there.

For our Mission Sunday, Pete Judkins, one of our mission partners, speaks about how we can celebrity our diversity in the church, as we partner in the gospel together to the glory of God.Di Peter Judkins

Abraham died well, under God's blessing, and the line of promise continued on to Isaac as sole inheritor who prefigures Christ as the heir of all things. Christ is the only Son of the Father, for whom all things exist. We find our purpose and blessing when we discover that we exist for him.Di Jonny Burgess

Dr Naomi Carle speaks on the topic of ‘Literature for Life.’ She explores why, how and what we should read as we seek to share the gospel in our every day lives.Di Dr Naomie Carle

Just as Abraham lived by faith as he sought out a wife for his son, so we can have confidence in God’s providence as he unfolds his salvation plan.Di Jonny Burgess

Find out how Abraham possessed (some of) the Promised Land, as God promised, as we think about what it means to go home to God.Di Jonny Burgess

Find out how we can love London with the gospel, as we consider the challenge of Jesus to share our faith.Di Mark Taylor

God tests Abraham's faith on the mountain of the Lord, and provides a sacrificial lamb so that his people may live.Di Jonny Burgess

Worship God for his sovereignty for he miraculously kept his promises to bring his elect people into existence. Rejoice that the Lord Jesus also miraculously fulfilled all God's promises.Di Jonny Burgess

Through Abraham, the prophet with many faults, a representative of a foreign nation comes to understand how God will bring blessing to the nations, through Christ, the Final Prophet who intercedes for us, covering all our faults.Di Jonny Burgess

The Lord shows Abraham his just judgement in his dealings with the wicked people of Sodom. We come to know that he will judge the world with justice, and our only hope is in Jesus.Di Matt Taylor

Is Anything Too Wonderful For The Lord? - Genesis 18Di Connor Perring

The Covenant of Circumcision (Genesis 17)Di Connor Perring

God meets us in the darkness of the mess we make. Sin has horrendous consequences. But God abounds in grace, showing special honour to the oppressed.Di Jonny Burgess

At this women's breakfast, Jules speaks from Philippians 1:1-11 about partnering in the gospelDi Jules Stroud

The LORD cuts a covenant with Abram. Similarly, Christ was cut (his body broken) to secure our covenant. We can trust God’s promise, finding assurance in how Christ's self-sacrifice secures our covenant.Di Jonny Burgess

Abram is a victorious rescuer, yet God's priest-king is greater. However impressive many leaders are, Jesus is supreme! He alone is God's priest-king forever.Di Jonny Burgess

Where will you make your home? Abram and Lot show us two opposite approaches - to live by sight, or to live by faith.Di Jonny Burgess

We all need a fresh start. Here we encounter God giving a fresh start to the whole world - Eden is coming back!Di Jonny Burgess

In this talk, we'll consider themes of faith, family and forgiveness as we look at the whole of the book of PhilemonDi Tom Emslie-Smith

Join us in the last chapter of 1 Peter as we look at what kind of attributes and characteristics elders in the church should have, and how we should relate to them with humility in the light of our future hope in Christ.Di Tim Davies

Many of us are driven through life with a desire for acclaim and to make a name for ourselves. But Jesus was clear that following means facing shame and hatred for the sake of his name. So why would anyone choose to identify with Jesus in his suffering?Di Andy Palmer

What is the great hope of the Christian life - to be free from suffering, or to be like Christ? In this passage the Apostle Peter shows how God uses our suffering to make us more like Christ - to put to death our sin for sin, and to prepare us for glory.Di Andy Palmer

How should Christians respond to injustice and persecution? Some of us are tempted to shrink back, whilst others of us are tempted to fight back. But the Lord Jesus Christ shows us a better way, which opens the door to share the reason for the hope that we have.Di Andy Palmer

Peter's letter continues to help Christians see how to live as exiles in this world, this time particularly focussing on aspects of God's beautiful and counter-cultural design for marriage.Di Jonny Burgess

How do we live in this world as God’s holy people? Withdraw like monks? Blend in? Listen to Peter’s simple strategy, and his surprising focus.Di Jonny Burgess

In a culture where we are being publicly shamed for following Jesus, what will make us speak up about him? Peter’s strategy is to show us how our identity and purpose are all wrapped up with Christ, our Cornerstone.Di Andy Palmer

Is it possible to be a solo Christian? In this passage the Apostle Peter explains how holiness is utterly relational, and that we have been saved in order to love one another within the family of God.Di Andy Palmer

Christians will always be under pressure to conform to the thinking and values of the culture around us, so how can we resist? Peter maps our experience onto the Exodus generation, encouraging us to keep our eyes looking forward to Christ’s return, up to our holy Father, and back to the Lamb’s sacrifice.…

What accounts for how different people respond to suffering in different ways? Peter encourages his exiled readers to respond with joy and praise because of the certain resurrection hope that is theirs in Christ.Di Andy Palmer

Peter’s introduction and closing greeting helps capture the theme of the letter - that Christians live in this world as exiles. We should expect difficulty, and yet know we are deeply loved by our Triune God.Di Andy Palmer

In this talk from guest speaker Tim Saunders we are reminded about the good news of the gospel we have, and are encouraged to share it with others, and consider how we can play a part in God's harvest today.Di Tim Saunders

Isaiah 9 is a familiar passage featured in the traditional 9 Lessons and Carols, but what is it actually all about? As we look at the context of these verses, discover the amazing things that God has promised.Di Jon Stidwill

Jesus continues his interactions at a dinner party. This time he addresses his followers. We are challenged to think about the way we treat one another as part of God's family.Di Andy Palmer

Jesus continues to teach important truths about the gospel through parables. In this passage, we'll learn how to avoid the dangers of both license and legalism, and discover how you can truly find salvation.Di Andy Palmer

Join us as we look at the parable of the shrewd manager, and find out the radical and unexpected way in which Jesus directs us to use our money and resources.Di Andy Palmer

In this parable of Jesus, we discover how there is hope for all of us in Jesus - no matter how far we have wandered from God.Di Andy Palmer

As you hear about the parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin, you'll discover the joy of knowing just how much Jesus loves and values you.Di Andy Palmer

In the final part of this series on preaching, find out how the Spirit reveals the Son through preaching, and works in our hearts as we listen.Di Jonny Burgess

The goal of Scripture, and therefore preaching, is to come personally to Jesus for life. Discover how listening to preaching is not just for information, but for a relationship with Jesus.Di Jonny Burgess

What actually is preaching? Why do we value it? This is the first of three sermons, exploring how each Person of the Trinity helps us grasp what to expect in preaching. Here we see that God the Father himself preaches, through humans, for life.Di Jonny Burgess

As we thank God for 21 years at Christ Church Balham, Richard Perkins, the founding minister of the church, challenges us from the book of Colossians to consider what we should do next as Christians and as a church.Di Richard Perkins