Christ Church Lille sermons and talks

We are invited to live in the awareness of the presence of the Triune God within us: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Readings and a homily for Pentecost

Readings and a homily for Ascension Day.

We hear about the generosity of God and why you can't love without giving.

Two Bible readings today, the first is the conversion of Saul, and the Gospel reading is about breakfast on the beach. In both cases, life has changed radically and the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach leads our reflections on what this means for us. Acts 9:1-20 St John 21:1-19

Celebrate with us this Easter Sunday

It's a time of waiting. Join us for this devotional on Holy Saturday

It's Good Friday and Reverend Canon Debbie Flach leads us in mediations around the cross

Join us as we reflect on Maundy Thursday

The Reverend Canon Debbie Flach reads the passion narrative from the Gospel of St Luke, 23:1-49

This Sunday is Passion Sunday, and our sermon series on Sacred Space here gives us the opportunity to put prayer into practice

In this, the fourth in the series on Sacred Space, Reverend Canon Debbie Flach speaks of the value of silence.

Our Reader Suzanne reads this week's reflections on Sacred Space, with reference to Psalm 63 and Matthew 6:5-8

This week we look at creating our own sacred space. Here are the links to the suggested apps which you might find helpful: Sacred Space Pause AELF Time to Pray

As part of our Lent reflections, we look at the idea of "Sacred Space" - what it means, where to find it, and how to use it. This is the first in the Lent series

The reading is from Jeremiah 29:11-13

‘Who then is this, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?’ - Jesus is in it all with us and he is in control.

The Gospel reading is from St Luke 6:17-26 and this week, Suzanne speaks to us about going against the flow.

Hear the Gospel of St Luke 5:1-11 and about Trust and Obedience

As we celebrate the feast of Candlemas, listen to the Gospel and the well-known story of Simeon "My eyes have seen they Salvation"

We hear the gospel reading from St Luke 4:14-21 and the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach gives the homily.

His disciples believed in him. This week we hear the Gospel of St John and of Jesus' first miracle at Cana.

This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The visit of the wise men is recounted in the Gospel of St Matthew, 2:1-12. It reveals Jesus as Lord and King for the whole world, not just the Jewish nation.

Hope at Christmas

Prepare the way of the Lord Gospel Reading: St Luke 3:1-6

 Gospel reading for this week's service is from St Luke, 21:25-36 In Advent, the waiting begins. But what are we waiting for?

The Gospel reading for this week, the Feast of Christ the King and the Sunday next before Advent, is from the Gospel of St John, Chapter 18, verses 33 - 37 Suzanne shares her thoughts on the reading

The Gospel reading and the homily is followed by the Act of Remembrance, including a one-minute silence

The Gospel reading is from St Mark,  1:14-20. Learn to trust in God and that not only is there enough grace and life and support for others, but there is also enough for us if we embrace and welcome others.

Today we celebrate All Saints Day, or All Hallows Day, and it is a celebration of all the saints, living on earth and alive in heaven.  It is a way of looking through all that is surrounding us now into a future that looks significantly different. We look toward the multitudes who have gone before as a promise and a beacon of light in our darkness. Today we also remember all those members of our families and our friends who have died.  The Gospel reading is from St John 11:32-44

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, 10:46 to the end. We hear about blind Bartimaeus who was healed through faith.

Debbie Flach leads us in reflections on all that God has given us, and how we look after it all as good stewards. The Gospel reading is from St Matthew 6:25-33

The Gospel reading is from Mark 9:38-end. Is there anything in our behaviour that causes others to stumble, Suzanne asks.

It's the 6th Sunday after Trinity, and the Gospel reading is  from St Mark, chapter 6:14-29. This is the last podcast for now, we're going to take a summer break but will be back in September. Keep up to date on our website christchurchlille.fr 

The Gospel reading is from St Mark 6:1-13

We have all questioned the wisdom of God when something we expected from Him did not materialise. Questioning the wisdom of God leaves scars we could do without. 1 Corinthians 1:20-24

The sermon this week, the 4th after Trinity, takes for its text St Mark's Gospel 5:21-end. 

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, 4:35-41 Our journey of faith is lifelong, and in life there will be storms, there will be panic, anxiety, doubt but God is present in the storm and whatever happens to us in this life, we are safe in God's love.

Tom reflects on God working through his plan, in spite of the mess, to do His will. 1 Kings, chapter 12

Suzanne talks about how to avoid messing up our own lives.

The Parable of the Growing Seed and the Parable of the Mustard Seed are the Gospel readings for this, the 2nd Sunday after Trinity. Listen to Debbie asks us what one thing will you decide to start today that will make a difference?

The Gospel reading is from St Mark, chapter 3:20-end

Setbacks and Opportunities

The focus on the Trinity is a declaration of our faith, for we believe in God, Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A reading from the Gospel of St John, 3:1-17 and a homily by Debbie Flach for this unique Sunday.

The fundamental message that we should never lose sight of (1 John 3:1-10)

How do we approach not being at peace with everything we read in the Bible? Paul offers us clarity and confidence to move forward. (1 Corinthians 15 1-7)

The Old Testament is the story of God preparing the world for a Saviour

We cannot be one with Jesus while we are clearly at odds with others. Acts 1:15-17, 21-end and St John 17:6-19

Listen to the readings (Acts 1:1-11 and the Gospel of St Luke 24:44-end) and a homily by Debbie Flach

Acts 10:44-end and St John 15:9-17

A radically different, unparalleled and untested worldview (Genesis 1)

Does the Bible stand a chance with modern, sophisticated readers"

This week's talk is based on Acts 8:26-end (Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch) and the Gospel of St John 15: 1-8 (I am the true vine)

There are two readings, Acts 4:5-12 (The cornerstone) and the Gospel according to St John 10:11-18 (The Good Shepherd)

Following Jesus isn't about avoiding something, it's about becoming something. Greg speaks this week, with reference to Philippians 1:4-6

Reverend Canon Debbie Flach 's sermon is based on the Gospel of St Luke, 24:36b-48

We’ve all been in, are in, or are only one decision away from a mess. But there is a powerful connection between our messes and our relationship with God. If you can see your mess, you can see your need for God. (Romans 3:23-24) Listen to David Bolton this week.

Licensed Lay Reader Suzanne Bray's sermon is based on the Gospel of St John

Is the Christian life all about avoiding messes and staying out of trouble?  Paul starts our new four part series by helping us understand that when we acknowledge our messes, we are a small step away from acknowledging God.

Reverend Canon Debbie Flach leads this devotion for Easter Day

Reflections for this day of waiting

Debbie Flach guides a short Devotion for Maundy Thursday

Tom speaks about work lives and spiritual lives. His talk is based on Colossians chapter 3.

A homily by the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach for Palm Sunday 2021. The Gospel reading is Mark 11:1-11

Greg leads a reflection on what God has planned for our life

It's the fifth Sunday in Lent, and the Reverend Canon Debbie Flach's homily is based on the Gospel of St John, 12:20-33

Suzanne Bray speaks about the problem of not seeing beyond the short-term.

The Gospel reading this week is from St John 3:14-21 The Reverend Canon Debbie Flach's sermon is based on this reading.