St John's Old Coulsdon

A church that goes beyond themselves

Today's message is brought to us by Eileen Poore. She takes us through the story of the sending of Paul and Barnabus and their first recorded instance of opposition to the gospel. Eileen lays out for us the three ways that we as the people of God can go beyond ourselves to support mission and the spread of the gospel. Speaker: Eileen Poore Bible reading: Acts 12:25-13:12

A church that serves

Drawing on the Easter story and the early church in Acts, Christine explores how faith isn’t separate from everyday struggles but shapes how we listen, serve, and care for one another. Ultimately, it’s a call to live with child-like faith, growing in unity, honesty, and service as a community transformed by Jesus. Speaker: Christine McCutchion Bible reading: Matthew 18:1-5

Jesus is greater than failure

In today's sermon Jono walks us through the redemption story of Peter on the shores of the Sea of Galilee after the resurrection. Through this interaction we discover that Jesus forgives us, Jesus defines us, Jesus empowers us all because Jesus is greater than our failure. Speaker: Jono Simpson Bible reading: John Chapter 21 verses 1 to 19

Weird but true

In today’s sermon Jono gives us some examples of a few things that are weird yet true and draws a parallel with the disciples who recount the story of the risen Jesus to Thomas. Just because something is weird, or incredible doesn’t mean it’s untrue, in some instances it is an invitation to have faith. Jono tells us that faith is not about leaving your brain at the door but rather is instead, trust based on evidence. Faith combines your mind, your heart and your loyalty. Bible reading: John 20:19-29 Speaker: Jono Simpson

The Road to Emmaus

This week we have Jeremy Groombridge walking up through the story of the two on the road to Emmaus. We see that God’s plan and time line don’t always match up with our expectations. The answer lies in trusting that God sees the big picture and not discounting what He has done just because we don’t understand it. Speaker: Jeremy Groombridge Reading: Luke Chapter 24 verses 13 to 35