Sermons from Philip Street Chapel Bristol

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.

In this sermon, Trainee Pastor Sam Pibworth considers the lessons Job chapters 1 and 2 can teach us about suffering well and also how we can be a comfort as a church to those going through the darkest times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount the Lord Jesus focuses in on worry. We all know how destructive worry can be to our health, but Jesus shows how it can also cripple our spiritual growth. Yet, as always, as the Great Physician and Lover of our Souls he provides the most wonderful remedy to this sickness. Listen to Pastor Neil Todman as he explores the things we worry about, the things those reveal about our hearts, and how we can grow in trust of our heavenly Father's care and our usefulness in His Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month in RBT we are studying the book of Job. In this overview, Pastor Neil Todman shows how Job follows the bigger story of the Bible as a righteous man, who has dominion over nature, is attacked by Satan, suffers, and is then restored by the LORD. He opens up the narrative and structure of Job; discusses how to read the speeches that make up the majority of the book; and then concludes with how Job points us to Christ- the suffering servant of the LORD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcomed Mark Detzler to PSC on Sunday morning. He continued our series on the Sermon on the Mount, looking at what the Lord says about treasure, money and our hearts. He shows us how the heart chooses a treasure, creates a vision, and crowns a master. Delivered with heartfelt compassion for sinners, strugglers, and seekers this is not to be missed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of his review of Leviticus, Sam tackles 5 difficult questions sent in by members of the congregation as part of RBT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue in our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Neil opens up Jesus' words about fasting and how we can all grow in our hunger for God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, church member, Tim Howlett draws crucial links between love for God, love for the lost and love for God's people as the outworking of God's law in our lives. Finally he shows how Christ exemplifies this love in his perfect holiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Pastor Neil Todman preaches from Jesus teaching about prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus tells us that hearts full of pride, manipulation, and unforgiveness will keep us from God, but hearts full of devotion and dependence will enable us to draw near to our Father in heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Right in the middle of the first five books sits The Day of Atonement. James Newton takes us into this crucial chapter of the bible, and helps us to appreciate our saviour: the better tabernacle, better sacrifice, and better priest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will we be'Big-Cheque Givers', giving to feel good about ourselves, or will we give secretly? From Matthew 6:1-4, Sam unpacks Jesus' challenging teaching on giving, finishing with a word about rewards in heaven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we start Leviticus as our RBT book of the month, Sam takes us through an overview of the book. Leviticus is all about entering the presence of a holy God, and Leviticus shows us how that's possible The evening concluded with a guide to interpreting Old Testament Laws.You can access the handout here: https://www.philipstreet.org.uk/main/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Leviticus-Handout.pdfDo check out the bible project Leviticus video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ-FekWUZzE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Pete Foster (PSC elder) shows us the heights Jesus wants to take us to in our love and holiness, and also the means of grace that can take us there. Challenging and encouraging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, Pastor Neil Todman opens up more of the words of the Lord Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount, and asks the question why does God care about our thoughts, our relationships and our words? He shows how the challenges of what Jesus asks of us in the way we battle lust, honour marriage, and speak truthfully are met by his forgiving grace and resurrection power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast Pastor Neil Todman tackles some tricky questions as we've been reading through Matthew's gospel as a church this month. They include: Who are the eunuchs? Why does Jesus curse a fig tree? Who is the man with no wedding clothes? What are the keys given to Peter? Why didn't Jesus return during the disciples lifetime? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elder and Trainee Pastor, Sam Pibworth, opens up Jesus' teaching on anger and murder, showing how instead of destroying life Jesus' disciples will value all life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, church member, Tim Howlett opens up Jesus' teaching about the Sheep and the Goats. How do we live well for Jesus in the light of eternity? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, PSC elder, Alan Mann, gets behind the process Jesus describes of what should happen in the church when someone falls into serious, public sin, and focuses instead on the heart behind church discipline. It is a heart that cares about holiness. It is a heart that cares about the lives of individuals. It is a heart that cares about church unity. It is a heart that cares about a culture of love among all those in the church. It is the heart of Father God. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon Pastor Neil Todman opens up the words of Jesus about his disciples being salt and light in this dark world. He encourages all of us to let our light shine and to take hold of the righteousness Christ has won for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Neil Todman opens up the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ, encouraging is to stay humble before God and serve graciously and courageously before others in 2026. He shows how the Beatitudes reveal Christ's heart and explain not only his life, but the heart and life of all true disciples. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last of our Advent devotions, Pastor Neil Todman points us on Christmas Eve to the Coming Day of Christ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode James Newton takes us into some of the practical teaching at the end of Hebrews as we prepare our hearts to celebrate Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this talk, Pastor Neil Todman looks at how Christ can bring peace to our hearts in a world that is full of things that cause us stress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this sermon, "A Pair of Kings", Sam Pibworth, trainee pastor at PSC, looks at what it means to escape from the false kings that would seek to rule over and destroy our lives, and how instead we can surrender our lives to King Jesus, the giver of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Maged, one of our international partners, talks with us about the way Jesus Christ opens up heaven to everyone who trusts in Him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's devotion, Laura Newton contrasts Santa's attitude to our niceness to the Living God's concern for our goodness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's devotion sees Pastor Neil Todman encourage us to run the race for Christ this Christmas time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Advent devotional is Heb 10:26-39 and comes from Sam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Advent devotional is Heb 10:19-25 and comes from Jess Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Advent devotional is Heb 10:1-18 and comes from Derek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.