Philippians - Week 16: Awaiting Our Saviour

The Wonderful Works Of God - Mike Lillycrop

Join us as we explore 'The Wonderful Works of God' with guest speaker Mike Lillycrop. In this sermon, Mike draws from the story of Jesus healing the man born blind in John 9:1-7 to discuss our role as co-workers with God in the world today. Key takeaways from the message include: * God’s Good Intentions: Understanding that the works of God are a blessing for our future rather than a curse from our past. * Unconventional Faith: Embracing the reality that God often moves in ways that challenge our expectations or human traditions. * Eternal Perspective: Recognising the interconnectedness of God’s works throughout history and how our daily actions form part of a larger divine narrative. * Radical Impact: How we are called to be instruments of prophetic revelation to the world, bearing witness to His goodness and power. This message serves as a powerful encouragement to step forward with hunger and courage, trusting that there is always 'more' to give away as we advance the kingdom of God together.

Philippians - Week 24: Giving - Partnership & Profit

In this final instalment of our study on the book of Philippians, Chris Smith explores the profound biblical perspective on giving. Drawing from Philippians 4:12-20, this teaching unpacks how our financial generosity is more than just a donation - it is a partnership in the gospel and an act that yields eternal fruit to our credit. Throughout the message, we reflect on: * Giving as an Act of Worship: How every interaction with God, from prayer to praise, involves a posture of giving. * The Principle of Partnership: Why generosity requires trust and how the Philippian church modelled a beautiful partnership with the Apostle Paul in the advancement of the gospel. * Giving Ourselves First: A reminder that our gifts of time, emotion, and resources are reflections of having first given ourselves to the Lord. * The Promise of Provision: Trusting in God’s promise to supply every need according to His riches in glory. Join us as we conclude our series with a challenge to excel in the grace of giving and align our hearts with the generous heart of God. Key Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Philippians - Week 22: The Generosity Of God

Join us at Christ Central Church for this week's message from Philippians on The Generosity Of God. In this sermon, we explore the profound theme of God's character as a generous provider. Drawing from Philippians 4:19, we look at how God’s promise to supply all our needs is rooted not in duty or obligation, but in His eternal, loving nature. Key takeaways from this episode: * Jehovah Jireh: Discover what it means to truly trust in God's provision for our material, emotional, and spiritual needs. * The Character of a Generous God: Understand how God's generosity is designed to deepen our fellowship with Him, inviting us to walk by faith rather than anxiety. * Personal Testimony: We are blessed to hear an encouraging story of God's faithfulness in provision. * Living with Gratitude: Learn why maintaining a heart of gratitude is essential for recognising God as our source and living free from the love of money. Whether you are currently facing trying times or seeking to deepen your faith, may this message encourage you to fix your eyes on the One who gave His all for us. About Christ Central Church: We are a community dedicated to growing closer to Jesus and encouraging one another in faith. For more resources, prayer requests, or to connect with us, please visit our website at https://www.christcentralchurch.org.uk/ [https://www.christcentralchurch.org.uk/].

Philippians - Week 23: Strength For Every Circumstance

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13 Few verses are quoted more often—or misunderstood more frequently—than Philippians 4:13. It's often used to inspire ambition, success, and achievement, but is that what Paul actually meant? In this message, we explore the true meaning of Paul's words from a Roman prison cell and discover that this verse is not a promise that Christians can accomplish anything they desire. Rather, it is a promise that Christ will provide the strength we need to remain faithful in every circumstance. Together we'll consider: * What Paul means by "all things" * What it means to live through Christ rather than relying on ourselves * The spiritual strength Christ supplies to His people * How to find contentment in both abundance and hardship * Why Christ Himself is enough for every season of life Whether you're facing suffering, uncertainty, temptation, disappointment, or simply the pressures of everyday life, this message reminds us that our confidence is not in our own strength but in the sufficiency of Christ. Scripture References: Philippians 4:11–19, John 15:1–11, Isaiah 40:28–31 For more information about Christ Central Church, visit our website or join us for a Sunday service.

Philippians - Week 21: The Secret Of Contentment

In this week's sermon, Chris Smith unpacks for us Paul's secret of contentment from Philippians chapter 4 - a challenging and counter cultural encouragement in 2026. For more content from Christ Central Church please visit www.christcentralchurch.org.uk