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  1. The covenant that holds when people fall (Genesis 9)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 9 Key points: (00:00) The covenant that holds when people fall (Genesis 9) (08:45) God gives the world back on new terms (Genesis 9:1–7) (16:11) God signs his name to his promise (Genesis 9:8–17) (23:59) The family God rescued is already fallen (Genesis...

  2. How Should We Live While We Wait for Jesus to Return? (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

    Preacher: Jack Walden • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Key points: (00:00) How Should We Live While We Wait for Jesus to Return? (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11) (04:21) Remember what's coming (1 Thessalonians 5:1–5) (10:11) Be awake and sober (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8) (15:20) God has appointed us to live...

  3. Will Christians Who Have Died Miss Out When Jesus Returns? (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)

    Preacher: Shixiong Luo • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Key points: (00:00) Will Christians Who Have Died Miss Out When Jesus Returns? (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) (02:52) Root your hope in the death and resurrection of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) (04:37) The dead in Christ will not miss out...

  4. Jesus, the Good Shepherd Who Gives His Life for His Sheep (John 10:1-21)

    Preacher: David Dargue • Passage: John 10:1-21 Key points: (00:00) Jesus, the Good Shepherd Who Gives His Life for His Sheep (John 10:1-21) (07:19) The Good Shepherd is committed to his sheep (John 10:11-13) (14:25) The Good Shepherd dies to save his sheep (John 10:11) (18:07) The Good Shepherd...

  5. Why Doesn't a Fresh Start Change Us? (Genesis 8)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 8 Key points: (00:00) Why Doesn't a Fresh Start Change Us? (Genesis 8) (07:00) God remembers, and the wind blows again (Genesis 8:1–14) (13:46) The first thing Noah builds is an altar (Genesis 8:15–20) (17:18) God promises, even though the heart is still…

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  6. Loving God's Family in Everyday Life (1 Thessalonians 4:9-12)

    Preacher: Gesh Camran • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Key points: (02:21) God has taught you to love one another. Do it more and more. (08:37) Live quietly, mind your own business, and work with your hands. Listen to Gesh Camran on 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 — Loving God's Family in Everyday Life.…

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  7. What Is God’s Will for His Chosen People? (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)

    Preacher: Ethan Cooper • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Key points: (00:00) What Is God’s Will for His Chosen People? (1 Thessalonians 4:1-8) (04:03) God wills you to be sanctified (1 Thessalonians 4:1–3) (07:18) God wills you to be holy in your body (1 Thessalonians 4:3-7) (13:15) God gives you...

  8. The door God shut (Genesis 6:9-7:24)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 6:9-7:24 Key points: (00:00) The door God shut (Genesis 6:9-7:24) (11:21) God looks at his good world and sees it ruined (Genesis 6:9–13) (18:13) God binds himself to one man and shuts him in (Genesis 6:14–7:16) (28:13) God takes the world back to water...

  9. Love that overflows (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)

    Preacher: Ian Wallis • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Key points: (00:00) Love that overflows (1 Thessalonians 3:11-13) (00:57) Paul prays for God to provide what is lacking (02:55) Paul prays for overflowing love (12:38) So they will be ready for Jesus’ return Listen to Ian Wallis on 1...

  10. Favour on the far side (Genesis 5:1-6:8)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 5:1-6:8 Key points: (00:00) Favour on the far side (Genesis 5:1-6:8) (09:03) God’s likeness goes on down a line of the dead (16:22) The drumbeat stops twice (22:32) One man finds favour on the far side of the verdicts Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 5:1-6:8…

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  11. Standing firm in the Lord (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10)

    Preacher: Tom Powell • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 Key points: (00:00) Standing firm in the Lord (1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10) (05:46) Paul longs for them (10:46) Paul fears for them (16:13) Paul lives because of them Listen to Tom Powell on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:10 — Standing firm in the...

  12. God keeps a line (Genesis 4)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 4 Key points: (00:00) God keeps a line (Genesis 4) (07:36) Cain will not keep his brother (17:29) His line sings vengeance (22:36) God keeps a line that worships Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 4 — God keeps a line. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel…

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  13. When Following Jesus Costs You (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)

    Preacher: James Petitt • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Key points: (00:00) When Following Jesus Costs You (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16) (03:28) The Word is at work (10:08) Keep going when following Jesus costs you (16:05) Opposition will not have the last word Listen to James Petitt on 1...

  14. That should have been mine (Genesis 3)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 3 Key points: (00:00) That should have been mine (Genesis 3) (08:09) A lie about God gets in before the hand reaches out (17:27) Everything God gave is spoiled (24:17) God curses the snake and promises a seed Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 3 — That should...

  15. Matthew 1:1-17

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Matthew 1:1-17 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1n7epuwicR5pYjKJA-CP0d2B-FaIxWKPN Key points: (00:00) Matthew 1:1-17 (06:43) Why does Matthew begin with a genealogy? (13:31) Jesus, Abraham and David (24:23) The List: from Abraham to the...

  16. Everything you are was given to you (Genesis 2:4-25)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 2:4-25 Key points: (00:00) Everything you are was given to you (Genesis 2:4-25) (03:54) Everything you are was given to you (Genesis 2:4-15) (15:51) The word that limits you was given to you (Genesis 2:16-17) (20:24) You were not left to do it alone…

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  17. When your faith is challenged (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12)

    Preacher: Yele Alade • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Key points: (00:00) When your faith is challenged (1 Thessalonians 2:1-12) (05:43) The gospel is God's gospel, not human opinion (11:26) The gospel came through genuine love, not selfish gain (17:16) The gospel leads us to God's kingdom, not...

  18. How Will We Keep Going? — Faith, Suffering and Hope in the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 1)

    Preacher: Aled Davies • Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1 Key points: (00:00) How Will We Keep Going? — Faith, Suffering and Hope in the Gospel (1 Thessalonians 1) (04:48) Gospel thanks against the odds (09:58) Gospel power despite suffering (13:14) Gospel fruit that models Listen to Aled Davies on 1...

  19. Whose world are we living in? (Genesis 1:1-2:3)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Key points: (00:00) Whose world are we living in? (Genesis 1:1-2:3) (09:46) God speaks the world out of emptiness (18:00) God puts His image in the world (26:15) God aims the whole thing at rest Listen to Dave Couch on Genesis 1:1-2:3 — Whose world...

  20. Willing and Able to Make You Clean (Mark 1:35-2:12)

    Preacher: Josh Wynn • Passage: Mark 1:35-2:12 Key points: (00:00) Willing and Able to Make You Clean (Mark 1:35-2:12) (06:40) Jesus is willing to make the unclean clean (10:31) Jesus has authority to forgive sins (13:14) The cross shows us Jesus is both willing and able Listen to Josh Wynn on…

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  21. Whose verdict counts? (Mark 11:27-12:12)

    Preacher: Danny Whittaker • Passage: Mark 11:27-12:12 Key points: (00:00) Whose verdict counts? (Mark 11:27-12:12) (06:53) The exposing question (14:43) The Son and heir whom God has sent (21:26) The verdict they cannot overturn Listen to Danny Whittaker on Mark 11:27-12:12 — Whose verdict…

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  22. The God Who Knows You, Holds You Fast (Psalm 139)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Psalm 139 Key points: (00:00) The God Who Knows You, Holds You Fast (Psalm 139) (07:46) The Lord knows you completely (16:06) The Lord is with you everywhere (27:27) The Lord made you personally (33:02) Devote yourself and surrender to him Listen to Sam Buckley on...

  23. How Will You Respond to the King? (Mark 11:1-25)

    Preacher: Yele Alade • Passage: Mark 11:1-25 Key points: (00:00) How Will You Respond to the King? (Mark 11:1-25) (06:54) Receive Jesus as King (16:07) Bear fruit for the King (31:45) Depend on the King Listen to Yele Alade on Mark 11:1-25 — How Will You Respond to the King?. A Bible sermon from...

  24. Preach the Word: Live in View of His Appearing (2 Timothy 4:1-8)

    Preacher: Andy Symons • Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 Key points: (00:00) Preach the Word: Live in View of His Appearing (2 Timothy 4:1-8) (05:53) Live with the Right Perspective (13:55) Preach the Word (26:01) Keep Going, Even When It's Hard Listen to Andy Symons on 2 Timothy 4:1-8 — Preach the Word:...

  25. What Kind of Christ Are You Following? (Mark 10:32-52)

    Preacher: Sam Barber • Passage: Mark 10:32-52 Key points: (00:00) What Kind of Christ Are You Following? (Mark 10:32-52) (04:16) Jesus is the suffering, serving Christ (10:58) What do you want the Christ to do for you? (22:23) Bartimaeus shows the right response to Jesus Listen to Sam Barber on...

  26. The feet nobody notices (Romans 16)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 16 Key points: (00:00) The feet nobody notices (Romans 16) (06:32) Paul names the people no one else would (11:52) God crushes Satan under their feet (16:40) God keeps the glory for Himself Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 16 — The feet nobody notices. A Bible...

  27. Receive, don't achieve (Mark 10:1-31)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Mark 10:1-31 Key points: (00:00) Receive, don't achieve (Mark 10:1-31) (03:53) What must I do to inherit eternal life? (16:22) It is impossible (26:10) Receive grace like a little child (33:45) Those who receive Christ receive far more Listen to Sam Buckley on…

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  28. The Mission Worth Your Life (Romans 15:14-33)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 15:14-33 Key points: (00:00) The Mission Worth Your Life (Romans 15:14-33) (05:02) Christ has already equipped you (Romans 15:14-16) (08:59) Christ has already shown his mission will succeed (Romans 15:17-21) (14:13) Christ's mission calls you to join in...

  29. The Sovereign Ruling Lord (Obadiah)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Obadiah Key points: (00:00) The Sovereign Ruling Lord (Obadiah) (17:25) The Sovereign Lord will judge (27:07) The Sovereign Lord will deliver (32:19) The Sovereign Lord will rule Obadiah reveals the Sovereign Lord who judges pride, delivers through Christ, and…

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  30. Isaiah 66

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Isaiah 66 • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1IIlXWS4dCg7NCe8tJLnqxWz-TfcaPhab Listen to Dave Couch on Isaiah 66 — Isaiah 66. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

  31. Welcomed first (Romans 15:1-13)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 15:1-13 Key points: (05:05) Bear with the weak, because Christ didn’t please himself (Romans 15:1–6) (13:04) Welcome one another, because Christ’s welcome has always been the plan (Romans 15:7–13) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 15:1-13 — Welcomed first. A...

  32. How special is Jesus? (Mark 2:1-12)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Mark 2:1-12 Key points: (08:32) Jesus’ priority is to forgive our greatest problem: our sin (14:01) Jesus proves he has authority to forgive by healing the paralysed man Discover why Jesus prioritised forgiveness over healing in Mark 2:1–12. This sermon explores…

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  33. True about God, Cruel to Job (Job 8)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Job 8 Key points: (00:00) True about God, Cruel to Job (Job 8) (05:43) Bildad starts with the truth... (08:04) He runs it backwards... (09:50) and crushes the innocent Listen to Dave Couch on Job 8 — True to God, Cruel to Job. A Bible sermon from Christ Church…

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  34. 1 Peter Review (with Q&A)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter Key points: (00:00) 1 Peter Review (with Q&A) (18:43) Stand firm in Grace (21:12) Remember who you are (27:11) Remember where you are going (37:16) Chapter 2:16 says “live as God’s slaves”. That doesn’t sound like freedom—can you expand? (39:10) How can I...

  35. Praying for boldness (Acts 4:23-31)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Key points: (00:00) Praying for boldness (Acts 4:23-31) (02:32) The church's instinct: united prayer (04:12) God's character: Unstoppable work, word and will (10:05) The request: boldness over safety (16:49) God's answer: Spirit-empowered boldness...

  36. Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter 5)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 5 Key points: (00:00) Stand Firm in Grace (1 Peter 5) (08:20) Elders - Be shepherds (14:43) All of Us - Clothe Ourselves with Humility (23:31) Everyone - Stand Firm Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 5. Learn how Christians stand firm in suffering, resist…

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  37. Arm. Build. Commit. (1 Peter 4)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 4 Key points: (00:00) Arm. Build. Commit. (1 Peter 4) (08:30) Arm yourself with Christ’s mind towards suffering (1 Peter 4:1–6) (15:55) Build the community the fire will test (1 Peter 4:7–16) (30:54) Commit yourself to the faithful Creator (1 Peter 4:17–19)...

  38. AI and the Bible

    Preacher: Pete Killingley AI and the Bible: an evening at Christ Church Hemel by Pete Killingley on 11 June 2026

  39. Welcome them (Romans 14)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 14 Key points: (00:00) Welcome them (Romans 14) (08:40) To not welcome means both parties are failing their Master (Romans 14:1–6) (13:58) Christ purchased his lordship, and that changes everything (Romans 14:7–12) (19:15) Welcome the one he died for (Romans...

  40. Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord (1 Peter 3:8-22)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Key points: (00:00) Don’t Fear. Revere Christ as Lord (1 Peter 3:8-22) (08:31) Live high-vis lives for Jesus (19:18) Don’t fear people; revere Christ (24:52) Revere Christ because of who he is Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter 3:8-22 — Don’t Fear....

  41. Love without a mask (Romans 12:9-13:14)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:9-13:14 Key points: (06:26) Love without a mask hates evil and shows it (12:9-13) (10:54) Love without a mask overcomes evil with good everywhere (12:14-13:7) Love without a mask only flows from Christ (13:8-14) Listen to Dave Couch on Romans 12:9-13:14 —...

  42. Living high-vis at home (1 Peter 3:1-7)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Key points: (00:00) Living high-vis at home (1 Peter 3:1-7) (12:22) Living High-Vis at Home Means Winning Over for Jesus (18:45) Living High-Vis at Home Means Living Like Jesus (26:04) Living High-Vis at Home Means Respecting Your Wife as an Equal…

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  43. Redeemer (Ruth 4)

    Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 4 Key points: (00:00) Redeemer (Ruth 4) (05:05) Boaz: God’s kindness through costly obedience (15:08) Ruth: God’s kindness through steadfast love (20:30) The child: God’s kindness through the promise of a Redeemer (34:08) Who wrote Ruth? (34:46) Was Boaz much...

  44. Rest (Ruth 3)

    Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 3 Key points: (00:00) Rest (Ruth 3) (08:07) Longing for rest (13:17) Seeking a redeemer (23:23) Waiting for rest Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 3 — Rest. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

  45. Refuge (Ruth 2)

    Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 2 Key points: (00:00) Refuge (Ruth 2) (09:41) Questioning God's Kindness (14:28) Experiencing God's Kindness (30:30) Trusting God's Kindness Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 2 — Refuge. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read...

  46. How do Christians Grow?

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Handout: https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1ZSGQNmbz_fBBe-2ISrmPAOdgamiKFlqo Key points: (00:00) Is your Christian life actually growing? (02:46) Christian growth happens through belonging (10:24) Every Christian has a part to play (27:32) Don't neglect the…

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  47. Return (Ruth 1)

    Preacher: Ed Neill • Passage: Ruth 1 Key points: (00:00) Return (Ruth 1) (14:08) Elimelech - Run (22:09) Naomi - Return (28:30) Ruth - Rely Listen to Ed Neill on Ruth 1 — Return. A Bible sermon from Christ Church Hemel in Hemel Hempstead. Stream online or read the transcript.

  48. The altar that moves (Romans 12:1-8)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: Romans 12:1-8 Key points: (00:00) The altar that moves (Romans 12:1-8) (06:15) Mercy calls for whole-life sacrifice (14:42) Whole-life sacrifice requires sober self-knowledge (17:13) Sober self-knowledge is exercised in gifted community Listen to Dave Couch on…

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  49. Live high-vis lives (1 Peter 2:11-25)

    Preacher: Sam Buckley • Passage: 1 Peter 2:11-25 Key points: (00:00) Live high-vis lives (1 Peter 2:11-25) (11:55) Abstain from sinful desires (14:04) Live visibly good lives (18:53) Submission to authorities (29:42) Submission at work (34:47) Christ the example Listen to Sam Buckley on 1 Peter...

  50. Rejected by humans, precious to God (1 Peter 2:4-10)

    Preacher: Dave Couch • Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-10 Key points: (00:00) Rejected by humans, precious to God (1 Peter 2:4-10) (07:45) The Stone Gives You an Identity (v4-5) (14:38) The Stone Divides the World (v6-8) (22:39) The Stone Forms a People (v9-10) Listen to Dave Couch on 1 Peter 2:4-10 —...

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