Encouragement from John 15 v 1-11, how do we abide in Christ that we might have a faith worth passing on to our children?

Lessons from Ephesians Chapter 6 10-18 on the importance of listening to God, testing what we feel he is saying and then acting on his direction.

Lee shares five apps that he personally uses to help in his prayer life, as practical suggestions as to how we can improve ours.

Rev. Tim Chambers starts a short sermon series looking at prayer, this week considering adoration and confession.

Andy, our Youth Worker, de-bunks some of the myths and misconceptions that have grown up around the Nativity and Epiphany, getting to the heart of the story of Jesus's birth and...

Tim looks at the stories of Hannah and Samuel (1 Samuel 2, vv18-20 and 26), and Mary and Jesus (Matthew 6, vv25-34), thinking both of God's gifts to us, and the sacrifices that ...

Jesus reveal the humanity of God. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Talk from St Giles Christmas Carol Service.

John came before Jesus preaching a message of repentance. Lessons from Luke chapter 3

Jesus is the King of Kings, his Kingship is contrasted with that of Ceasar.

We have a great high priest in Jesus Christ. Here his High Priesthood is compared with that of the Ceasar's the Roman Emperor. Hebrews 4 v 14-16

The second in our stewardship series. Giving to St Giles is an investment in the ministry of St Giles, an investment in the Kingdom of God.

Ven Sarah Clarke Archdeacon of Nottingham shares a diocesan and personal perspective upon giving, including her testimony of learning about giving as a young Christian. Ref Ephe...

A reflection upon Jesus encounter with a blind man and the impact this should have upon how we as a church respond to social need. This talk was given by Nick Thorley of Christi...

Lessons on the grace of God as seen in Jesus encounter with the Leper in Matthews gospel - Matthew 8 v 1-4

Jesus encourages us to build our loves on the rock of his words. Why and how? Lessons from Matthew 7

Jesus calls himself the Bread of Life. What did he mean by this, and what are the implications. A sermon based upon John 6 v 25-40

Rev Lee Proudlove our vicar reflects on his experience of taking a three month sabbatical from parish ministry. Thuis included two retreats at Catholic monasteries and study on ...

A sermon for Palm Sunday - Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, from Mark's gospel chapter 11 v 1-11

God is committed to shepherding His people, providing for, protecting and blessing. Wisdom and encouragement from Psalm 23.

We reflect upon how as a church we can build bridges into the community and make the most of every opportunity.

Our vision is for St Giles to be a church where our members truly belong and excercise their ministries in teams.

Our vicar Lee and Families worker Ellen share why and how St Giles has a vision to be a church that invests in children and young people.

Our diocesan Bishop Rt Rev Paul Williams shares with St Giles his vision of us as a church growing Younger. First talk from an All Age Service.

Second talk of an All Age Service where Bishop Paul shares his vision for St Giles as a Resource Church growing Wider.

Continuing in our theme of the vision of values of St Giles we consider worship. As a church we value different ways of worshipping. In this talk we consider why we worship and ...

Continuing our series on the vision and values of St Giles we come to the first value. First things first. As a church we seek to be rooted in Scripture and focussed upon Christ...

Inspiration from John's vision of Jesus in Revelation Chapter 1. Here is Jesus in all his glory, wearing the robes of a high priest, with eyes blazing fire. A vision to carry us...

Words of encouragement from our Carols by Candlelight service.

Learning form the testimony of John the Baptist - a voice crying in the wilderness. The bible reading is John 1 v 6-8, 19-28

Encouragement in this season of Advent from Isaiah 40 v 1-11

Jesus talked of the 'Son of Man' coming to seperate the sheep form the goats. What does this mean for us?

Thinking through 3 image in the New Testament as to what it means to be a part of the church as a disciple on a mission. God calls his people Ambassadors, Children of God, a Kin...

Eating together with believers and unbelievers marked the life of both Jesus and the early church. It should be a feature of Christians today who are seeking to live a life of M...

Looking at the 5 callings in Ephesians 4 and asking God to help us to step out into our own unique calling from these.

Jesus's promise to all who trust in him is that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit - streams of living water flowing from within. He also encourages thsoe who have re...

We love a generous God, and he has made a difference in our lives. How can we reflect this generosity by making a difference in the lives of others? Encouragement from 1 Timothy...

Encouragement from Matthew 9 v 35-38. Jesus turns our eyes to the harvest, we need to approach our task of evangelism with compassion, vulnerability and confidence.

Practical lessons in sharing your faith from Luke 10 v 1-11, the harvest is plentiful and God calls us to discernment and vulnerability.

We begin a new series looking at what it means to be disciples on a mission. What is the story God has given us to share? Lessons from Luke 24 v 36-49

Lessons from the book of Ruth on what a true friend is, and from John 15 describing friendship with God.

Lessons from 1 Chronicles 16 v 1-24 and Psalm 96

The final episode in our series from Acts - inspiration from Peter's vision - Acts 10 v 1-23

The good news for Jews and Gentiles is clarified in Acts 15. What lessons does this hold for us today?

God can melt even the hardest hearts. Encouragement from Acts 9 v 1-11

Philip is led to an encounter with an Ethiopian court official which leads to him discovering Christ. Encouragement for us as we seek to share our faith.

Peter and John, called to give an account of their preaching and faith in Christ before the Sanhedrin. Lessons in evangelism for the church today.

There is power in the gospel for healing and salvation, good news in Acts 3 v 1-16.

Presentation about a forthcoming St Giles Mission Trip to Zambia.

Considering the incredible claims of Jesus the He and He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life, from John 14 v 1-7

2 disciples discover Jesus in their midst, words of encouragement from Luke 24 v 13-35.

We might believe in the resurrection but it make no difference tumour lives today, but it should make all the difference. Lessons from Jesus meeting Thomas in John 20 v 19 to th...

A very different king rides into Jerusalem. A message for Palm Sunday from Matthew 21 v 1-11

Inspiration from Numbers 13, where Joshua and Caleb bring news of hope and challenge from the promised land.

An encouragement to offer the whole of life in worship in response to God for all the Jesus has done for us. Reflections from Psalm 18

Following Jesus offers hope for every area of life, and at it's heart discipleship is about 'abiding in Christ'. Lessons from John 15 v 1-8 where Jesus reminds his followers "Wi...

A life of discipleship is a life which evidences the fruit of God's Spirit in our life. How do we cultivate this fruit and live a life of fruitfulness for Christ? Reflections fr...

The call to follow Christ is a call to a life of purpose. We explore this with Jeremiah's words from chapter 29 - 'for I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you a hope ...

To live a pattern of whole life discipleship requires wisdom. We find this in the scriptures. Who does God inspire us to live a life that will show his blessing and prosper? Les...

The first in a sermon series exploring whole life discipleship. What does it mean to commit to being a disciple of Christ in the 21st Century? Our reading is Colossians 1 v 15-2...

Exploring what it means to be 'One in Christ', a sermon for the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The reading for this sermon was 2 Corinthians 5 v 14-20.

John the Baptist called Jesus the 'Lamb of God', but what did this mean? and what does that mean for us? Sermon preached at a service including baptisms based upon John 1 v 29-42

Learning form the obedience and humility of Mary and Joseph, those to whom God entrusted his precious Son. Matthew 1 v 18-25

Our season of Advent sermons continue with a sermon based upon Matthew 2 v 1-11

An encouragement to walk in the Light of the Lord from Isaiah 2 v 1-5. Live life as a disciple of Jesus. Live life in the light of who God is, what he has done, and what he comm...

Who is Jesus the King of the Jews - a sermon from Luke 23 v 33-43

Jesus speaks words of grace and encouragement in the sermon on the plain - Luke 6 v 20-26

Words of encouragement from 2 Thessalonians 2 v 13-17 and Luke 20 v 27-38

Jesus continues his healing ministry as recorded in Luke chapter 8. We learn from how he ministered to a woman who had nothing and a man who had everything and was about to lose...

In Matthew 8 Jesus issues the challenge to his disciples to "let the dead bury their own dead" and follow him. He then leads them into a storm on the sea of Galilee. What is goi...

A rich man in hell, Lazarus in heaven - one of the most disturbing stories Jesus told. Jesus is talking about the lost, a timely question arises for each of us. Who am I, where...

Probably the most famous story Jesus ever told, the story of the 2 lost sons - younger prodigal and the elder 'servant' in Luke 15. What is the relevance for us today?

Exploring the parables of Jesus in Luke 15, the lost sheep and the lost coin

Following the recent terrorosit attack on Nice in France we reflect upon Jesus encounter with the grieving sisters of Lazarus, Mary and Martha. John chapter 11

A word of encouragement from our Archdeacon. What is there to give thanks for in the life of St Giles?

Lessons from Luke 9 v 51ff - what does it mean to put following Jesus above all other priorities?

How should a Christian approavh the impending EU referendum. What are the key issues in the debate and how does the Bible infuence our thinking?

A sermon based on the words of Jesus from Matthew 9 v 27 - 38. How and why should we pray to the Lord of the Harvest?

Reflecting on what it means to be 'Salt and Light' - Matthew 5 v 13 - 16

Considering Jesus teaching that the second great commandment is to love your neighbour as yourself. What does this mean for us today?

What does it mean that Jesus ascended into heaven? What are the implications for today? Lessons from Acts 1 v 1-12

A sermon for St Giles AGM. We look back over the past year and look ahead to the future, celebrating God's faithfulness to us.

John 10 - In what ways does God in Christ shepherd us? What does it mean to follow him?

The restoration of Peter - John 21, a reminder that there is always a second chance with Christ.

Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey, conquering kings normally ride war horses. What dos this mean for us today?

Words of grace and challenge from John 8, Jesus speaks to the woman caught in adultery and the crowd that seek to condemn her.

Bishop Paul Williams presents a personal vision for the church and diocese expounded from Ephesians 2. He calls for great imagination and great humility in our ministry.

Jesus weeps over Jerusalem and weeps for us too, that we might know his peace. Psalm 27 and Luke 13

What can we learn for the temptation and victories of Jesus in the wilderness? Luke 4 v 1-13

One of the last thing Jesus did with his disciples is pray for them and us to be united in faith. We look at this prayer together. John 17

We look at the example of Mary, the sister of Martha and how she sough to honour Jesus with her home and her heart. John 12 v 1-8

Jesus is the Prince of Peace - but what does this mean for us today? How is he our peace? Reflection from Micah 5 v 2-5.

Thoughts from Philippians 4 v 4-7, on the meaning of Joy.

A sermon for Advent Sunday - an encouragement for Jesus words Matthew 13 v 31-33 in to seek the Kingdom of God in the ordinary.

Final sermon own our series on the life of Moses. Why did God not allow his servant into the Promised land. How does Jesus fulfil the mission of Moses? Deuteronomy 34

Moses was directed to water from the rock to quench the thirst of his people. Jesus offers the water of life. Message from the baptism of Mike Rich. Exodus 17.

A personal account of God's presence during a period of depression when he was young man from our Area Dean. Focussed on Psalm 23.

Exodus 16 - God provides for his people, materially, socially and spiritually, in the same way Jesus is the Bread of Life and invites the hungry and thirsty to find life in Him.

Exodus 5 & 6; As Moses confronts Pharaoh, the Living God confronts and humbles the false gods of Egypt. God's justice and Mercy are evident in the Passover the deepest meani...

God and Pharaoh are contrasted in their response to the suffering of the Hebrews. One listens the other doesn't. From Exodus 5 & 6 at a Baptism service.

St Giles begin a new series looking at the life of Moses. We begin at Exodus 2 with Moses birth and explore some of the parallels between Moses and Jesus.

A question Jesus is asked, his answer - the story of the 'good samaritan' we look at the lessons for today from Luke chapter 10

At the heart of the message of Daniel is the encouragement to stand firm when life and the world challenge our faith. We are encouraged and challenged by Daniels steadfastness a...

What can we learn from the experience of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace? An encouragement to stand firm today from the book of Daniel.

What does it mean to live as Christian in todays world? How can we live as citizens of 'another Kingdom'? We continue learning lessons from the life of Daniel, today - Daniel Ch...

What are the lessons we can learn for the life of Daniel? Drawn from Daniel 1 v 1-21

The Holy Spirit can make a difference in our lives, just as he did for those first disciples. Acts chapter 2

Drawing upon his experience as a University Chaplain Rev John Bentham looks at the answer given to the Philippian Jailor who asked this question in the book of Acts.

In Nehemiah chapter 8 God begins rebuilding his people after 70 years of exile. What lessons are there for us as we seek to build our lives and Church in obedience to Christ.

John tells us the story of Jesus' first miraculous sign - turning water into wine. What does it tell us about Jesus and his mission? John chapter 2

Jesus baptism was a sign of who he was and what he came to do. What does it mean for us? Learning from Lukes Gospel account.

Preparing for Christmas can be stressful, but are we ready spiritually? A lesson for advent from Johns Gospel.

Learning lessons from the life of John the Baptist. A sermon for Advent 2013 from Luke Chapter 1

Christ showed a new way of being a King. He was a culture changer in his day, what does it mean for us to be culture changers as citizens of his Kingdom.

Rev Allan Brown - a former Army Chaplain with 22 years service in the Army talks about the significance of Remembrance Day for the nation and it' importance for him personally.

We live according the WH Auden in an 'Age of Anxiety' - St Paul offers advice to Christians living in such an age from Philippians 3 v 31-35.

George spoke recently at St Giles about the ministry of Hands at Work. Our recording of his talk failed but here is a similar inspirational talk he gave as part of the same seri...

Lessons from Philippians 3 v 12-21 - what is the Christian hope?

Learning from St Pauls exhortation to the church at Philippi of how he longs to serve Christ by sharing his Good News, but death would mean meeting Christ and be joyful too.

Lessons from Philippians 1 v 1-11. Paul writes from prison to a church that he loves assuring them that God will complete what he has begun in them, and thanking them for their ...

In Luke chapter 18 Jesus tells one of his most memorable parables - the story of the tax collector and the pharisee, it reveals the one thing God is looking for in those who com...

You cannot accept the Lordship of Jesus Christ and be the same man or woman that you were before. How does the Holy Spirit lead us and change us, how can we respond to Him in ou...

The centrality of the truth of the gospel in the life of the Church. and in the life of Christians. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Lessons from 1 John 4 v 1-6

What did Jesus promise his disciples about the nature of Joy? We look at his last words to the disciples in the farewell discourses of John's Gospel.

Christians are people who have discovered the love of God revealed through Christ. They are to demonstrate that love in their relationships with one another. St Paul describes t...

In 1 Corinthians 9 the Apostle Paul describes the Christian life in terms of a runner and a boxer. We consider what it means to live Christian life in light of the Olympics 2012

What does it mean to be a child of God, how do we become a son or daughter of the living God? We discover the answers in Galatians Chapter 3

How does God change us into the people he wants us to be? Through us co-operating with the Holy Spirit at work in our lives. Thoughts from Romans 8 v 1-11

A sermon for a service with baptisms. John the baptsit points to Jesus and declares. 'Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world'. An exploration of what this me...

Drawing his teaching from John 14 and Ephesians Bishop Paul Butler teaches us about the role and person of the Holy Spirit and exhorts us to live Spirit filled lives.

Bishop Paul Butler preaching at the West Bingham Confirmation from Isaiah 9 v 8-14.

A Sermon for Pentecost Sunday 2012 - The promise of Pentecost is that there is more of God available to any who would seek him.

How our baptism links with the great story of the Bible. Luke 24 v 44 to the end.

Praying with St Paul for the church from Ephesians 3 v 14-21

God talked to Moses 'face to face' as a man speaks to his friend. What does this mean for us today?

Preaching from Luke 24 Rev Lee Proudlove outlines the strategic priorities for St GIles over the coming few years.

What can we learn about prayer from the experience of Hannah told in 1 Samuel 4. A prayer of deep anguish and tears.

John 20 v 19 - end. Jesus appears first to the disciples and then Thomas. We learn how the risen Christ seeks to meet with us today.

Learning from the experience of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane as described in Marks Gospel.

How does God relate to our suffering? What does the cross teach us about God?

Where do faith and work intersect? What does being a Christian in the workplace look like?

A sermon for Mothers Day 2012. Mary is an example for all Christians of contemplation, obedience and faithfulness.

Considering the fruit of the Spirit and gentleness in particular. Tom Devas explores how we can cultivate an attitude of gentleness in when we may be provoked to anger.

In John 6 Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life - an exploration of the meaning of this for us today.

Nigel Beasley encourages to think about the meaning behind Mothering Sunday and it's local connections.