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Christ Church Blackpool
by Christ Church Blackpool
Weekly messages from Christ Church Blackpool
Episodes
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You are the Righteousness of God
Guest speaker Steve Hurd reveals the gospel as more than personal forgiveness: it is radical and revolutionary. Through the “great exchange”, we are clothed in Christ’s righteousness and strengthened by His risen presence. He calls us to live as righteous saints and boldly share God’s kingdom in...
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1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 | Walk to Please God
God already loves and delights in us, yet our faithful obedience can bring Him joy. Everyday sacrifice, holiness, love and generosity do not earn salvation; they are its fruit. Ben challenges us to walk in a way that brings the Father joy and to step out in faith by supporting our Christian...
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Jars of Clay
Graham Webb from the ChristCentral Northwest team joins us to speak from 2 Corinthians. He reminds us that, though we are fragile, frail and flawed jars of clay, Christ’s presence makes us new creations whose transformed lives reveal him to the world—not because of anything we do, but because he...
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1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:13 | Standing together
This week, we continue our series in the letters to the Thessalonians as Julian explores 1 Thessalonians 2:13–3:13 and the importance of standing together as a church family. He considers how healthy Christian fellowship and being present for one another—sharing each other’s burdens and allowing...
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1 Thessalonians 2:1–12 | The Heart of a Father & Love of a Mother
This week, Ben unpacked Paul and Silas’s sufferings and his deep, motherly heart for the Thessalonian church. We reflected on Eileen’s powerful journey of spiritual motherhood, exploring what it looks like to cultivate joy, open communication, and value every child in our community. Ultimately…
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Weekend Away 26 Session Two
Andy Arscott continues Session Two of our Weekend Away 2026 at Quinta. Building on John 9, he explores why people resist believing and trusting in Jesus, highlighting the Pharisees, who could see physically yet remained spiritually blind. Following Christ is not easy, but it is the best decision…
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Weekend Away 26 Session One
Guest speaker Andy Arscott opens Session One of our Weekend Away 2026 at Quinta. Unpacking Jesus’ interaction with the man born blind in John 9, Andy explores what it means to move from spiritual blindness to seeing Jesus clearly. Preacher: Andy Arscott Website:...
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 | Chosen By Grace, Called By Name
This week we explore how the miracle of God’s sovereign grace frees us from the exhaustion of performance-based striving. Discover how stepping off the treadmill of human approval empowers us to be radically authentic and genuinely love others in their brokenness. Join us as we celebrate being...
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1 Thessalonians 1:1 | Upside Down Family
In this opening message on 1 Thessalonians 1:1, we kick off our seriesexploring what it means to live as an "Upside Down Family." Paul, Silas, and Timothy write to a young church in Thessalonica, demonstrating how gospel team ministry and a shared identityin God reshape how we belong to one...
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Underdogs - Peter
In this final sermon from our "Underdogs" series, we look at the life of Simon Peter and how God transforms ordinary, flawed individuals into key leaders for His kingdom. Explore Peter’s journey through impulsive faith, devastating failure, and Christ’s overwhelming grace that restored and...
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Underdogs - The Woman at the Well
This week we continue our "Underdogs" series by exploring the life of the Samaritan woman at the well from John 4. Olu looks at how Jesus deliberately travelled through Samaria to reach a marginalized outcast, meeting her with truth and grace instead of condemnation. Her story illustrates how an...
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Underdogs - Mephibosheth
This week we continue our "Underdogs" series by exploring the life of Mephibosheth from 2 Samuel 4 and 9. Julian looks at how King David sought out Jonathan’s crippled son to show him covenant kindness rather than treating him as a royal rival. Mephibosheth's story illustrate God's scandalous,...
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Underdogs - Rahab
This week, we look at Rahab’s story from the Book of Joshua, showing how God’s grace reaches anyone, whatever their past. Rahab’s faith in the true God breaks chains, brings salvation, and reshapes her identity. Preacher Skip: Website: https://www.christchurchblackpool.co.uk Subscribe to our...
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Underdogs - Gideon
This week we start a new series, and Geoff explores how God transforms "underdogs" into overcomers, looking at the story of Gideon in the book of Judges. We see how God intentionally chooses the weak to accomplish His plans, contrasting Gideon's initial doubts with his miraculous victory over the...
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When Will Jesus Return?
As we close out this questions series we look are the question “When will Jesus return” answering some other questions about the end times along the way. We see that the return of Christ will happen without warning, therefore believers are called to live prepared by eagerly waiting, remaining...
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What is Meant by "All Israel Will Be Saved"?
**Audio poor for the first 4 minutes** In Romans 11, Paul promises that "all Israel will be saved." This week, we explore what he meant by this phrase, answering the question of who the "true Israel" is, and discover how this connects to God’s plan to redeem the nations of the world. Recommended...
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Can Unity Exist If We're So Different?
This week, we explore the biblical vision for a diverse church and the real-world tension of maintaining unity when we disagree. True unity embraces diversity over uniformity, rooted firmly in grace and unconditional love. We conclude with Jesus-cantered steps for navigating conflict, offering...
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Apostolic Triple Header Part 3 - Chris Frost: A Father, Son and Spirit vision for a diverse church.
This message marks the third part of the Apostolic Triple Header series, exploring how a Trinitarian perspective—centred on the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—shapes and fuels a healthy, unified, and culturally diverse church community. By anchoring diversity in the character of God, the sermon...
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Apostolic Triple Header Part 2 - Michael Akotia: Reigning in Christ
Drawing from Ephesians, Colossians, and Revelation, Michael Akotia delivers a timely word on what it truly means for believers to shift their perspective and actively "rule and reign in Christ." Learn how to trade your personal agenda for a life completely guided by the Holy Spirit, practical...
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Apostolic Triple Header Part 1 - Andy Arscott: Tame the tongue
In this message, guest speaker Andy explores how our words provide a direct health check of our inner life and heart. Drawing from the book of James, he shares how we can shift from destructive, negative speech patterns into a lifestyle of encouragement and grace. Ultimately, we discover how the...
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How Can I Hear From God?
This week, we explore how hearing God’s voice is not meant to be a rare experience, but the birthright and privilege of every believer. Through personal testimonies from Andrea, Jen, and Kofo, we consider the many ways God speaks—through Scripture, everyday moments, and His still, small voice. We...
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If God is Sovereign, Why Should We Pray?
Prayer is an invitation to build a deeply personal relationship with God rather than just fulfilling a religious obligation. Even though God is completely sovereign, He actively chooses to partner with humanity by incorporating our prayers into His ultimate design. Ultimately, this communication...
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Should Faith and Politics Mix?
This week we continue our Questions series, exploring the world of politics, concluding that our Christian faith and political engagement absolutely should mix. Looking at the guidance of biblical authors like Jeremiah, Paul, and Peter, we will discover how we are instructed to pray, practice...
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Can We Trust The Bible
This week, our Questions Series begins by exploring the Bible’s historical and structural reliability. In this message, we consider how the Old and New Testaments came together, why other writings are not included in Scripture, and why we can trust that the biblical text has been faithfully...
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Lifeboat - The Station
This week, we focus on our final core value: Authentic Community. By exploring the crucial role of a lifeboat station, we look at how a healthy, united church functions as a body where every individual is uniquely valued and called to serve. Skip wraps up the series with a powerful challenge,...
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Lifeboat - The Searchlight
This week, Segun continues with our fourth value: Sharing Christ. He compares Sharing Christ to the searchlight of a lifeboat, emphasising our responsibility to reach out into the world and illuminate the way for those who are lost. Segun identifies three methods for shining our light:...
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Lifeboat - The Crew
In the third message of our Lifeboat series, we dive into our next core value: Humbly Serving. We’re shifting our focus from the vessel to the crew—the people on board. The church isn’t a luxury liner for passengers; it’s a rescue boat that requires every hand on deck. Join us as we explore how…
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Lifeboat - The Fuel
On the chaotic waters of the sea, even the most advanced and well-equipped lifeboats are useless if their engines run out of fuel. In this episode of our Lifeboat series, we dive into why the Holy Spirit is our true "fuel." Without the Holy Spirit, the church cannot effectively fulfill its…
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Lifeboat – The Navigational System
The Church isn’t a beach resort; it’s a lifeboat. We aren’t called to be pampered on the shore, but deployed into the storm. With Biblical Truth as our navigation system, we head into the chaos seas to rescue the lost. Preacher Ben Read: Website: https://www.christchurchblackpool.co.uk Subscribe…
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Resurrection Mindset
In this message, we dive into Philippians 3 to explore the radical perspective of the Apostle Paul. While we often focus on the power of Jesus’ resurrection as a past event, Paul shows us how it serves as a present reality that transforms how we handle fear, suffering, and our love for others....
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Our Risen King: “Who are you looking for?”
From grief in the garden to hope at the empty tomb, Ben ends this Easter series by asking the question: not what we’re looking for, but who. As Jesus calls Mary by name, He shows He is alive—and He calls each of us to follow Him. The answer to our emptiness and the brokenness of this world is…
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Our Risen King: “It is finished”
In the midst of the cross, Julian reveals a grace that changes everything. Instead of a whimper, Jesus leaves us with a victory cry—'It is finished.' The debt is paid, the work is done, and the promise of eternal life is open to all. Join us as we explore the finish line that became our…
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Our Risen King: “Do As I Have Done For You”
This week, Ben launches our new Easter series, "Our Risen King," exploring the life-changing statements Jesus made from the Last Supper to the Resurrection. In this message, we examine the humble servanthood of Christ—the King who gave up everything for us. We are challenged to follow His lead by...
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Malachi 3:16-4:6 - Chosen to Treasure
Malachi ends with Yahweh declaring that those who fear Him are His treasured possession, a people He calls out so that many more might be drawn in to become His treasure as well. Though the arrogant may appear to prosper for a time, God promises a coming day when He will clearly distinguish the...
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Walking With God
Andy explores what it truly means to walk with God—not as a fleeting spiritual high, but as a consistent way of life sustained by grace. He emphasizes that God desires a relationship rooted in trust and obedience. By listening for His voice and aligning our steps with His Word, we allow Him to...
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Malachi 3:6-15 - Chosen to Give
Segun explains that Israel’s failure to honour God with their tithes was not ultimately about money but about relationship, trust, and obedience. God invites His people to return to Him, promising that when they honour Him with their resources, they step into the blessing and freedom He intends…
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Malachi 2:17-3:5 - Chosen to Bring Justice
In this message, Julian examines the prophetic theme of divine justice as presented in chapters 2 and 3 of Malachi, focusing on God's response to injustice, the process of purification for the people, and the assurance of the eventual final of justice brought through Jesus Christ. Preacher…
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Malachi 2:10-16 - Chosen to be the Bride of Christ
God confronts His people for breaking covenant relationships—both with Him and with one another. Skip highlights that God calls His people into a deep covenant relationship of faithfulness—because we are chosen to be the Bride of Christ, and therefore our relationships should reflect His the love...
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Malachi 2:1-9 - Chosen to Lead
In this message we explore God’s call for every believer to lead. Ben highlights how the priests in Malachi grew weary and failed to lead God’s people well—but Jesus stepped in as the perfect High Priest, the faithful leader we needed. When we accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour, our identity...
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Malachi 1:6-14 - Chosen to Worship
Malachi 1:6–14 confronts God’s people with the truth that being “chosen” is not about ancestry but about faith that produces genuine devotion. Israel claimed to belong to Yahweh, yet their worship was hollow—they offered God their leftovers, revealing hearts that no longer honoured him. Scripture...
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Compassion Sunday
In this message Bethan shares God’s heart for the vulnerable and the church’s call to respond with practical, sacrificial compassion. The message encourages us to see compassion not as an optional extra but as a core expression of Christian discipleship, highlighting how acts of mercy reflect the...
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Malachi 1:1-5 – Chosen
In this sermon Ben explores God’s opening declaration in Malachi: “I have loved you.” Israel doubts this love, but God responds by pointing to His sovereign choice of Jacob over Esau as evidence of His faithful, covenant commitment. The message highlights how easily God’s people can become numb…
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2 Corinthians 12:1-13:14 - His Grace is Sufficient
In this message, Ben walks through the closing chapters of 2 Corinthians, highlighting Paul’s deeply personal reflections on weakness, grace, and spiritual maturity. Ben explains how Paul refuses to boast in his spiritual experiences, choosing instead to boast in his weaknesses because they…
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Prayer
In this message Ian explores the depth and purpose of prayer, moving beyond it being a simple "polite conversation" with God. He focuses on the concept of restoration and encourages us in practical ways we can grow in prayer. Preacher Ian: Subscribe to our YouTube channel:...
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Christmas Carol and Nativity Message 2025
Preacher Isaac: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6eJaVNGskL6B_Q3j0yMZA Bible App: https://www.bible.com/organizations/e828c61d-f9f3-4fbe-9eaa-4b717413be50 Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccblackpool/ Facebook:...
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2 Corinthians 10:1-11:33 - False Teachers
In this message, Geoff explains how Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 10 and 11 reveal the risks posed by false teachers—both in the early church and today—and urge us to practice discernment, humility, and faithfulness to the true gospel. Geoff highlights the contrast between the genuine gospel of...
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Corinthians 8:1-15 9:6-15 - Grace Giving Generosity
In this message, Skip explains how Paul teaches the Corinthians that true Christian generosity flows from grace, not guilt, pressure, or obligation. Using the example of the Macedonian churches, Paul shows that real giving is joyful, sacrificial, and rooted in the generosity of Jesus Himself.…
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2 Corinthians 8:16-24 – The Gift of Leadership
In this message, Ben explains how Paul highlights the importance of trustworthy, godly leadership within the church. Using Titus and the unnamed brothers as examples, Paul shows that leadership is a gift from God to strengthen the church—not a status symbol. Ben emphasises that biblical…
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2 Corinthians 7:2-16 - Joy in Repentance
In this message, the focus is on Paul’s deep affection for the Corinthian church and the surprising truth that repentance—though painful at first—leads to joy, restoration, and spiritual health. Paul celebrates the Corinthians’ response to his earlier rebuke, showing that godly sorrow is a gift...
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The Great Exchange
Preacher Steve Hurd: Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl6eJaVNGskL6B_Q3j0yMZA Bible App: https://www.bible.com/organizations/e828c61d-f9f3-4fbe-9eaa-4b717413be50 Stay connected: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccblackpool/ Facebook:...
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