Community Church Leeds

We ask the question: 'Now that I'm a Christian, is that the end of sin?' We discover that, though Christ has freed us from both the penalty of sin and the power of sin, we still have a sinful nature that inclines us to sin. We look at two ways by which we can live free from sin in practice: a truth to reckon with and a person to partner with.

Passage; Romans 6:1-11; Romans 8:1-14

Series; Living in the light of the Cross

Speaker; Rick and Miriam

Date; 04/21/24

Rejection is powerfully destructive and painful. But there is an answer! Look to the cross and you’ll see love (the greatest act of love in human history), rejection (Jesus rejected by heaven and earth for us) and forgiveness (rather than bitterness and anger).

Passage; John 3:14-16, Numbers 21:4-9 Series; The Cross in our Lives Speaker; Rich Colbrook

Date; 4/14/24

Condemnation, or being ‘sentenced to punishment’. Guilt and shame stop us, but the cross propels us. We look at the power, life, and truth of the cross and how we are not made to live in condemnation. Passage: Romans 8:1-4 Series: The Cross - Pt 2

Speaker: Abby Sheard

Date: 04/07/2024

Through his death and resurrection, Jesus defeated his final enemy: death itself. This means that there is power to call upon his name and his blood in our lives, but it is also the bedrock of the entire Christian project - the foundations on which we can have hope for this world. Jesus' death is a paradigm shifting moment akin to seeing everything in colour for the first time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ccIGGGsuBs 

Passages: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Isaiah 25:6-8; Hosea 13:14; Philippians 2:8-11; Revelation 19:11-13.

Series: The Cross

Speaker: Mark Poniatowski

Date: 3/24/24

It is all too easy to become familiar and miss the shear wonder of the cross. The victory won for you provides total forgiveness and us being put right with God – it is as though you had never sinned!

Passage: Romans 3:21-26 Series: Easter - The Cross

Speaker: Steve Thomas

Date: 3/10/2024

Investigating redemption through film analysis of Moana.

Passage: The whole Biblical story

Series: Easter - The Cross

Speaker: Caitlin Chambers

Date: 3/3/2024

The cost of gaining the kingdom of God is great - but it’s worth it.

Passage: Matthew 13:44-46

Series: Kingdom Parables

Speaker: Anna Charles

Date: 1/28/2024

The early Church broke new ground in creating a relational network so that God’s Church could grow and go! Passage: Acts 15 and Acts 20

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Caitlin Chambers

Date: 7/16/2023

By following the lifestyle of the Acts Church, we can choose to live in a radically generous and genuinely subversive way, that counters mainstream culture and reflects the life of the Spirit moving in us as a community.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47; 4:34-37; 20:34

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Mark Poniatowski

Date: 7/2/2023

Hospitality ministry is to provide a welcoming environment of love, acceptance, comfort, support, care, and unity for visitors, members, guests, and friends in order to enhance their worship experience, encourage fellowship, and help build a community of believers.

Passage: Acts 2:46; Acts 4:32

Series: Together: the Church in Acts Speaker: Miriam Ugwuoke

We focus on the story of one man. It’s a story of rescue, of an outsider becoming an insider, of someone who was excluded being included. How would God reverse this situation? By sending!

Passage: Acts 8:26-39

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Richard Colbrook

Corporate worship - what is it, why do we need it and how should we go about it? We’ll look at the importance of the resurrection and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Passage: Acts 2:46-47; Psalm 100

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Abby Sheard

How do we make our church community totally Christ centred? How does building our church around Jesus help us be radical, powerful and irresistible?

Passage: Acts 2:42-47

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Bekah Atkins

We begin our series in Acts with a brief look at the who, when, what and why of Luke's 'volume 2.' Then we consider the main event in the opening two chapters - the gift of the Holy Spirit. We see how his coming changed everything - the disciples' understanding of their identity, their destiny, and their ability to live a life pleasing to God.

Passages: Acts 1:4, 8; 2:1-18, 36-41; 8:1-17; 10:44-48.

Series: Together: the Church in Acts

Speaker: Rick Thomas

We started our series about the church with “We not me”. But ‘we’ is bigger than we might think – it’s ‘we’ beyond us. The church exists for the world, and we are called to be salt and light in dark places where there’s pain, poverty, injustice, sickness, violence and sin. We’re to be a beacon of God’s hope and love shining out into a lost world.

Passage: Matthew 5:13-16

Series: People of God

Speaker: Richard Colbrook

The angel specifically tells the women to tell devastated Peter on resurrection morning. In this we catch a glimpse of the heart of Jesus – gentle, deeply understanding, humble, lowly and accessible. This isn’t just for Peter – it’s for each of us too.

Passage: Mark 16:1-8, Matthew 11:28-30

Speaker: Richard Colbrook

The empty tomb shows that the cross is the answer. Forgiveness is total. Friendship is available. Forever is secure

Passage: Mark 16:1-7, Psalm 32:1-2

Speaker: Rich Colbrook

Vision is a picture of the future which produces passion. God has vision for his worldwide church, for you and for us together - playing our part in God's plan to restore the whole of creation and put all things right. The invitation is for us, both individually and together, to be caught up in this wonderful vision and see it beginning to work out in our lives and the lives of others.

Passages: Genesis 15:5, Revelation 7:9-10, Matthew 28:18-20

Speakers: Richard Colbrook

Paul uses the illustration of the body to explain the concept of unity within the church. When you become a Christian, you are joined to the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit. Everyone has a part to play and something to offer – you are needed in the body!

Passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Series: People of God

Speakers: Abby Sheard & Anna Charles

The Bible describes Church as a family. What does this mean for our identity and how can we find our place in the family of God?

Passage: Ephesians 2:19

Series: People of God

Speaker: Claire Wong

God loves being among his people. The temple speaks of his presence, purity and power. We look at how God is building his church to be his dwelling place, a holy place, and a meeting place where extraordinary things happen!

Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-5; Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:18,19

Series: People of God

Speaker: Rick Thomas

Peter has a revelation that Jesus is the Messiah, the anointed servant of Yahweh. Jesus says that this revelation is a foundation for the church, and a propelling force for its advance!

Passage: Matthew 16:13-20

Series: People of God

Speaker: Steve Thomas

Modern Western culture increasingly makes “me” the centre of all things. But this is the polar opposite of authentic Christianity which is all about “we” not “me”. The message looks at 3 reasons why this is non-negotiable and 3 things we miss out on when we pursue a “me” not “we” life.

Passage: Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-35

Series: People of God

Speaker: Mike Beaumont

We are not to underestimate the impact of small beginnings when it’s God who is the initiator! As we look ahead to 2023, we can expect more as we pray.

Passage: Matthew 2:1-12

Speakers: Richard Colbrook

Why is Christmas so amazing?

Speaker: Bekah Atkins

You sense the author is running out of time and space. He still has so much to say. His points come at us like a hail of machine-gun fire. Lots of exhortation; some clear ethical instructions; a request for prayer and a beautiful blessing over his readers to end.

Passage: Hebrews 13:1-25

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Bekah Atkins

How does God perfect our faith and how do we partner with him in that? It’s all about dropping the stuff that slows us or trips us whilst running, welcoming his loving training methods, listening and responding with holy fear.

Passage: Hebrews 12:1-17

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Rick Thomas

We begin with a definition of faith and look at those who demonstrated it, earning ‘a good reputation.’ But God had something better in mind for us.

Passage: Hebrews 11:1-40

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Caitlin Chambers

Jesus is the mediator of a new covenant. The old covenant between God and Israel was good, but the new covenant mediated through Jesus is so much better. Through his once-and-for-all sacrifice we can receive total and complete forgiveness.

Passage: Hebrews 8:1-10:25

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Mark Poniatowski

How does Jesus perfect the system of Priesthood? How is He the perfect advocate for us and how does this truly require us to put out complete faith in Jesus?

Passage: Hebrews 4:14-5:10, 7:1-28

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Bekah Atkins

What is spiritual maturity and how do we pursue it? This challenging text encourages us to move outside our comfort zone rather than stuck with the familiar.

Passage: Hebrews 5:11-6:12

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Claire Wong

You thought Moses was a good leader? Jesus isn’t just better, he’s on another scale. Where Jesus leads brings life, for us and for others.

Passage: Hebrews 3; Hebrews 4:1-13

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Abby Sheard

The focus, whilst still glorious, shifts from the deity of Christ in chapter 1 to his humanity and his suffering. Jesus has heard our cry for help and come down. We have not 'found religion' but a person! He is our king (who gets involved), our champion (who beats death) and our brother (who is proud of us).

Passage: Hebrews 2:5-18

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Rich

Jesus – the exact expression of the character of God. An introduction to the book and it’s overarching theme.

Passage: Hebrews 1:2-3

Series: Hebrews

Speaker: Bekah

Suzanna explores what Psalm 16 means to her.

Passage: Psalm 16

Series: Psalms

Speaker: Suzanna

A look into Psalm 139 and how it could portray our life as a journey. Focusing on the challenges encouragements we face along the way.

Passage: Psalm 139

Series: Psalms

Speaker: Josiah

Kiri explores Psalm 27 and what it means to her.

Passage: Psalm 27

Series: Psalms

Speaker: Kiri

Psalm 23 The reminder of God’s love, His loving kindness relentless pursues us all the days of our lives. But even more than coming alongside us, our Shepherd steps up for us with the strength of the Almighty Rescuer that He is, able to defeat our most terrifying enemy.

Series: Psalms

Speaker: Miriam

Exploring Psalm 131 and looking at challenges, comforts and invitations to be humble, have a childlike faith, and to put our hope and contentment in God.

Passage: Psalm 131

Series: Psalms

Speaker: Charlotte

God calls Abram to leave his home behind and receive the promise of a significant future. Abram is a great example for us in how to handle the ‘in between’ periods when we wait to see God’s promises fulfilled in our lives.

Passage: Genesis 11:31-32; 12:1-8

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Claire

Noah and his family disembark. God renews his commission to 'multiply and fill the earth.' It's a promising new start but will it last?

Passage: Genesis 10:1-11:9

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Rick

Evil and sin have grown to epidemic levels, but because of God's great love, he is not content to just sit back and let society self-destruct. We can trust that we have a God who sees the evil around in the world, we know He cares about it and we can be certain He will deal with it.

Passage: Genesis 6-7

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Sam

In Genesis 4 we are provided with a couple of case studies of humanity's dramatic spiral away from God's blueprint for life in the garden of Eden. Cain's distress at God's apparent disfavour opens a door for the sins of jealousy and resentment, resulting in the murder of his brother Abel. Lamech's covetousness and pride leads to his vengeful boasts. Hope is found in Jesus, descendant of Seth, who taught forgiveness and chose the path of suffering for the sake of our sin.

Passage: Genesis 4:1-26

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Mark

We take two key themes from Genesis - broken relationships and lack of trust in God - and explore how these play out across the Old Testament, before seeing how Jesus shows us the way to repair the damage of the Fall. 

Passage: Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy, 1 Samuel, 1 Kings, Matthew

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Tim & Bekah

The following sermon explores the fall of Adam and Eve, the breaking of perfectly designed relationships, and Jesus Christ's fulfilment of the first messianic prophecy. Within this sermon we also discuss how Jesus' death and resurrection has ultimately redeemed us from the fall. Passage: Genesis 3:1-24 Series: Genesis Speaker: Tim & Sulay

In 8 amazing verses we have God’s blueprint – we are made for relationships. Humanity works best when humanity is working together, serving and building towards God’s good works on the earth. This has its out-workings in marriage and family, of course. But it is also apparent in how we do community together and the church community is to reflect our journeying back to the blueprint.

Passage: Genesis 2:18-25

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Rich

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the garden of Eden presents humanity with a choice between trusting God, or choosing to do things their own way. This is a choice that is repeated throughout the Bible, and one that we find ourselves faced with today.

Passage: Gen 2:4-17; Matthew 4:1-11; 1 Kings 19:11-13

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Jamie

Genesis 1 teaches that all of humanity is made in the image of God, with an overarching task - to reflect and represent his glory in all the earth - and royal duties to deliver within his divine remit. We’re a bit like middle-managers - taking on responsibility within our own area of life under his sponsorship and direction.

Passage: Genesis 1: 24-31

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Mark

The creation story shows us a God of pattern: creating order out of chaos, light from darkness and paints a picture of how God both formed and filled the earth. What life-giving patterns do you see in your days, weeks and years? Are your days ‘God-breathed’? The Genesis account of creation shows us how to live in a pattern of work and rest - and tells us that this is good.

Passage: Genesis 1:1-2:3

Series: Genesis

Speaker: Abby