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No Longer Slaves _ Romans 8_14-17 _ Tim Jones _ 17th May 2026

In this sermon Tim explores the incredible privilege of being adopted into God’s family through the Holy Spirit. Looking at themes of sonship, inheritance, assurance, and intimacy with God, these verses from Romans 8:14-17 unpack what it truly means to be called a child of God.

Life Through Death | Romans 8:5-13 | Tim Jones | 10th May 2026

Our passage from Romans 8 reveals the surprising truth that new life comes through death. Through Christ’s death and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we move from the realm of the flesh (death) into the realm of the Spirit (life and peace). This means daily dying to sin by the Spirit, putting to death the misdeeds of the body, and the confident hope of future resurrection. Far more than external appearances, following Jesus is an inner transformation as God dwells in us and reshapes our lives. God's word calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and walk with the Spirit into true freedom and joy.

Blessed Assurance | Romans 8:1-4 | Tim Jones | 3rd May 2025

Tim continues our Led By the Spirit series as he unpacks Romans 8:1–4, highlighting three powerful assurances for Christians: forgiveness, freedom, and God’s presence. Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, there is now no condemnation for those in Him; our sins are fully forgiven. Through the Holy Spirit, we are not only declared free but empowered to live in that freedom. Finally, God’s Spirit now dwells within us, guiding and strengthening us daily to live for God. God's word encourages us to live confidently in these truths, resting in our secure identity in Christ.

Why Christians Still Struggle | Romans 7:7-25 | Tim Jones | 26th April 2026

Why Christians Still Struggle | Romans 7:7-25 | Tim Jones | 26th April 2026 by Central Church Bristol

The New Way of the Spirit | Romans 7:1-6 | Ellen Haggan | 19th April 2026

Ellen begins our new series looking at how we can be Led by the Spirit. As we dive into Romans 7, we see how Jesus has released us from the laws of the Old Testament and instead invites us to simply walk alongside him.