Sermons from Philip Street Chapel Bristol

Psalm 88 is the saddest song in the bible. But Sam preaches from it to show that this is a song for Christians to sing. Because Jesus has walked the lonely road ahead of us, we can sing with him. When we're depressed or lonely, we can turn to the God who understands what we're going through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our series in the Psalms, Alan preaches on Psalm 84. It's a song of pilgrimage, a journey into the very presence of God. Alan shows us that to journey into God's presence is to walk the pathway of happiness. To meet with God is the greatest joy of them all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Pastor Neil Todman looks at Asaph's heart struggle as he looks at the prosperity of the wicked while his own life is a mess. He feels God isn't fair! However as the Psalm pivots and Asaph has a fresh encounter with God as he worships with the people of God, it becomes clear that the way things seem and the way things really are is completely different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon from Psalm 62, PSC church member, Tim Howlett shows how the Psalmist finds rest in God alone in the midst of challenging circumstances. He shows how the Psalmists faith grows through the Psalm as he pauses and reflects on the sure and certain protection God offers. He then shows how our ultimate salvation and security come from Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we return to the Psalms in RBT for the summer, Pastor Neil Todman encourages us to read them and think how they speak to God's people as saints, sufferers and sinners. It was mostly an interactive evening but this gives a flavour of what was being discussed around tables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

n the first of this year's summer Psalms, Pastor Neil Todman looks at how King David's great Psalm of repentance contains a pattern for us when we repent of our sin. Like David we need to turn to God, tell Him what we have done wrong, take hold of His cleansing power, and then trust Him to use our transformed lives for His glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our evening service, visiting pastor Bosco Bukeera gave us an update on his ministry in Uganda, the extraordinary growth in their church, and their plans for a building to house their church and train pastors who love the gospel (rather than health, wealth and prosperity) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final part of this trilogy of sermons from the book of Joel, trainee pastor Sam Pibworth looks at the part hope plays as we respond to tragedy. He looks at the future and present dimensions of our hope, and also the Lord's special concern for those who have faced injustice in this world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode visiting Ugandan pastor Bosco Bukeera opens up four aspects of the Father's heart that are revealed in Jesus' parable of the lost son. He shows how each one is vital to us as sinners in need of knowing God's redemptive love for ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of three sermons from the prophet Joel, Sam considers how repentance builds on lament as God's people respond to tragedies in our world and in their own lives. He shows how we can be confident God hears our prayers because we have a greater priest and a greater sacrifice today than those under the Old Covenant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final sermon in the first part of our Foundations series from Genesis, Pastor Neil Todman looks at how the good, the bad and the godly found at the end of chapter 4 teach us how to live for Christ in this broken world. We must rejoice in all that is good. We must resist all that is bad. We must find hope in all that is godly as we wait for Christ to take us home or to return and make all things new. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon as part of our foundation's series, church member James Newton looks at the question of where can we find justice? He considers the judge's standards, the heart behind sin, and the death of an innocent victim. Although this is an ancient story, and covers the first murder, it has much to say to us all about our standing before God, the sin in our hearts, and the need of a Saviour who shed his blood for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartfelt sermon, Trainee Pastor Sam Pibworth shows how the timeless qualities of the book of Joel allow it to speak into the tragedies we face in our lives and in this fallen world. He shows how we can learn to lament as a way of responding before the LORD when we have no idea why we are suffering so much or even how we will make it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Pastor Neil Todman does an introduction to Hosea, Joel and Amos, and helps us to think how we feed our souls and our hearts are transformed as we read through the Minor Prophets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the devastation caused by Adam and Eve's rebellion against God, elder Alan Mann looks at how the ending of Genesis chapter 3 offers us hope. He shows how that hope comes from the promise God makes to save us; the provision God makes to cover our sin and shame; and the purpose God has always had through his Son to give us eternal life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon as part of our Foundations series, Pastor Neil Todman explains from Genesis chapter 3 why life is hard in terms of giving birth to children and raising them; having loving marriages and even loving friendships; work; and finally death. He delves into why each of these important areas of life is part of God's punishment to Adam and Eve, before seeing how Christ experienced all the pains of this broken world before completing his work on the cross to restore us to God.(Neil references the interviews with Sheila last week and Martin this week so it might be worth listening to them first) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin visited us from another church in Bristol to share how he came to faith in Christ and how Christ helped him when his son was killed at 11 years old in a hit and run incident in the city in 2009. He speaks with clarity on the forgiveness and hope that we find in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we finish RBT in Kings, Pastor Neil Todman looks at how the books of 1 and 2 Kings reveal more of the roles of the prophets, priests and kings, but finish with us hungry for a prophet who can reveal more of God to us, a priest who can reconcile us to God; and a king who can rule over us forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon as part of our RBT month in 2 Kings, church member, Graham Thornton shows how the reign of King Josiah, which was wonderful in so many ways, was unable to change the hearts of the nation of Judah and why a greater King in needed. Graham shows us how revelation leads to repentance and reform, but still more is needed is there is going to be regeneration leading to true worship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon as part of our Foundations series in Genesis, Sam Pibworth asks the question, "Whose side are you on?" He shows how siding with the Serpent leads to shame and blame, whereas living for the Serpent Crusher frees us from our sin and shame through his victorious death on the cross. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Howlett brings God's word to us from 2 Kings 17. This is a sad story of the fall of the northern Kingdom. Tim shows us the origins of this collapse, and also points to the hope for the Northern Kingdom. God is disciplining, but he is not abandoning his people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete opens up Genesis 3:1-7, and shows us where it all went wrong for humanity. Adam and Eve fall into deep shame, but there is a way back: to be covered by the righteousness of Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Old Testament story may be familliar to many, but we musn't miss the crucial message: Our God is a God of grace. And this powerful encounter of Elijah on Mt Carmel reminds us that God is powerful and he is good. Sam Pibworth preaches from 1 Kings 18. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the sermon as part of our Foundations series, Pastor Neil Todman explores why God made men and women. He shows how Adam alone was unable to fulfil God's purpose for his life but with the woman God created he was able to image God, rule as a king, lead worship as priest, and speak as a prophet. Neil then applied these aspects of Adam's work to marriage and singleness, and also to the greater reality marriage points forward to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this RBT sermon as we read through 1 and 2 Kings, pastor Neil Todman looks at the tragic case of King Solomon- a man who started his reign so well and yet finished so poorly. Pastor Neil looks at how money, power and sex can displace our own love for the LORD Jesus and how we battle sin and idolatry in our lives so we can one day say, "I have fought the fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon in our Foundations series from Genesis, Pastor Neil Todman shows how the Garden of Eden was a Temple from which humanity was to know the LORD God personally, live with the LORD God closely, and trust the LORD God gladly. He shows how where Adam failed, Christ succeeded and through his atoning death on the tree of Calvary he deals with the times we choose evil over good and reopens the way for us to the Tree of Life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our Foundations Series in Genesis, Trainee Pastor Sam Pibworth explains how we can find true rest in the midst of life's busyness. He opens up what it meant for God to rest following his work of creating the universe and then what is meant for Jesus to say, "It is finished", and then rest in his completed work of salvation. He shows how appreciating God's finished work in creation and salvation provides the basis for us to rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest speaker, Professor Stuart Burgess visited Philip Street Chapel to share some highlights from his book "Ultimate Engineering" showing the brilliance of the biomechanics in the human body and how they point to the genius of our creator God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon in our Foundations series, visiting preacher Andy Paterson contrasts the vision for human thriving with the messages around us in the world today. He shows how Christ can deal with our alienation, our lack of happiness and our loss of purpose. Truly he alone can restore us into the image and likeness of God, so we become the people God created us to be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, church member, Tim Howlett digs into the meaning of the Temple. He flies through the Bible from Eden to New Creation showing the place of the Temple as a major theme of Scripture. He then takes us on a three-part field trip through 1 Kings 8, before revealing a couple of buried treasures in the passage which impact on our own walk with Christ and our lives as temples of the Holy Spirit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon in our Foundations series, Pastor Neil Todman considers the world God has made. He shows how it was made by the power of God's word. It exists under his authority. He brought order out of chaos. He then shows how Christ, the Word of God, can speak with saving power into our lives so we declare, "Jesus is Lord!" He then continues his work of reordering our lives so we love Him and love others.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Neil Todman concludes the overview of Kings with a few routes to Christ from the Books of 1 and 2 Kings, focusing particularly on how the failings of the kings of Israel point forward to the one true king who will never fail us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil recaps the story of the Old Testament showing how kings were promised to Abraham and Judah, how instructions for how they were to rule were giving in Deuteronomy 17, and then how kings became a crucial part of the the story of the nation of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon in our Foundations series, Pastor Neil Todman introduces us to the God who is nothing like us! He is eternal. He is Trinity. He is the all-powerful creator of all things. He alone is able to save us from the darkness and bring us into his marvellous light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As our month in Romans draws to an end, Pastor Neil Todman looks at the "personal greetings" at the end of Romans and shows why they are more significant than just reading out a page in a phone book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, launching PSC's Foundations series in Genesis, Pastor Neil Todman gives an overview of Genesis 1 to 12 and draws out three theological truths that we can build our lives upon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this RBT sermon, Elder Alan Mann looks at how we can accept one another as Christ has accepted us, not dividing over disputable matters but uniting around the heart of the gospel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Trainee Pastor and Elder, Sam Pibworth shows how God's mercy transforms our lives through the renewing of our minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this interview, Sam finds out more about Dave's plans to plant a church in Macclesfield later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, PSC Pastor Neil Todman shows how faith in Christ gives us victory over disappointment, guilt and fear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Visiting church planter, Dave Hart, spells out the heart of our justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Neil covers an overview of Romans in four sections. In the room we sang and prayed between the sections. This is just the teaching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Easter Sunday, Will was baptised at PSC. Before he was, Pastor Neil Todman explained the meaning of baptism from Acts 8. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Easter Sunday, Will got baptised. Hear his testimony here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Foster leads us in a short relfection on Job 42. Though Job never understands the reason behind his suffering, he does grow in his knowledge of who God is. Job reminds us that the blessing of knowing God comes after, and not necesarily during, our time on this earth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Pastor Neil Todman shows how only if we build our lives on the rock of Jesus Christ will we be safe from hell at the final judgement. The Good News is that Jesus is not only a King but a Saviour, who deals with us at our worst, that he might transform our lives to be best they can be: lives which look like His. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, church member, Graham Thornton looks at what God said to Job in the second of his speeches which seem mostly about two creatures: Behemoth and Leviathan. He looks not only at what the Lord's words say about his sovereignty over evil and his care for his creation, but what God specifically does not say in response to Job's questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heart-felt sermon, Sam Pibworth pleads with all of us to make sure we are right with God through Jesus Christ before it is too late. He questions whether we have turned from the wide path that leads to hell. He asks whether our lives are bearing fruit to the glory of God. Finally, he shows what it is like to really enter into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Full of both challenge and encouragement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, PSC Pastor Neil Todman opens up two speeches, one from Bildad and one from Job, and considers their different answers to the question, "Is God just?" He helps us to see how ultimately Bildad's approach condemns an innocent man, but Job's leads him to Christ, who went through hell for us to satisfy God's justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, church member, Derek Cleave opens up Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount about how we treat others. He opens up Jesus' negative instructions around criticising others, and how we tell the difference between being discerning and judgemental, before turn to Jesus' positive instructions to love others. Finally Derek shows how all this is impossible unless we are born again and live by the Spirit's power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.