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City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCelebrating 150 years of St Mark's Battersea Rise - Phillipians 1:1-11 | Martyn LayzellWelcome to church online, we're so glad you could join us today. Today we're celebrating St. Mark's 150th birthday! Senior Pastor, Martyn Layzell, will be helping us to be look back at all that God has done in the life of St. Mark's.New to church? - https://smbr.church/welcomeTry Alpha - https://smbr.church/alphaGive - https://smbr.church/give2023-09-1832 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaHe Has Risen | Martyn LayzellMartyn Layzell shares an Easter message about how we can experience an incredible hope when we believe that Jesus really did rise from the dead.2022-04-1923 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaAutumn Vision Series - Give Love (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)Martyn Layzell continues our vision series looking at how giving is an active demonstration of our love for God, other people and our city (2 Corinthians 8:1-9).If you would like to give towards the vision to see faith rise, the church rise and the city rise, please visit https://smbr.church/give2021-09-2022 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaAutumn Vision Series - The Heart of the Vision (Isaiah 61:1-4)Martyn Layzell continues our vision series sharing about the heart of the vision we sense God has for us as a church, to see faith rise, the church rise and the city rise.2021-09-1318 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Spirit Filled Life - The Unity of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-6)Martyn Layzell finishes our 'Spirit Filled Life' series looking at what's needed to create and keep unity, and how we can see the church rise on the strength of our unity (Ephesians 4:1-6).2021-07-1919 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaVISION 2020 - Ready to Rise [Luke 4:14-18]Martyn kicks off our 3-part series looking at St Mark's vision for the future - we want to see hope rise!2020-11-1621 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? - A Jesus Shaped Church [John 1 : 14]John Dunnett exhorts us to be the arms and feet of Christ in our world today as we model our lives on the example that Jesus set when He was on earth. 2020-09-0820 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? - A Listening Church [John 10:1-6]2020-09-0118 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? - FEARLESS [Psalm 23]God has called us to be a fearless church. A church that is brave in the midst of uncertain times because we have a God who is always with us. Charlie encourages us from Psalm 23. 2020-08-2519 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? ROOTED - Hebrews 12 : 1-3Nick encourages the church to persevere by drawing strength from Jesus, our perfect example and other Christians who have run this race before us.2020-08-1815 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind of Church? - HOLY [Matthew 5]Exploring what kind of church God is calling us to be, Charlie shares from Matthew 5 on Holiness. 2020-08-1017 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind of Church? MISSIONAL [Matthew 28]Continuing our 'What Kind Of Church?' series, Nick shares what the Bible has to say about our mission.2020-08-0417 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaFOCUS SundayAs we gathered online with other churches in the HTB network, Nicky Gumbel shared a message about being extremists for justice and love.2020-07-2730 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? FAMILYContinuing our 'What Kind Of Church?' series, Charlie shares what the Bible has to say about church being family.2020-07-2121 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat Kind Of Church? COMPASSIONATE [Colossians 3]As we begin our new sermon series exploring what kind of church God is calling us to be, Dan Frith, manager of Wandsworth Foodbank, shares from Colossians 3 how we can grow in our compassion for others.2020-07-1316 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 14] - Welcome Home SundayAndy Moore brings us a message from the parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14 for 'Welcome Home Sunday'.2020-07-0711 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[ACTS 28] - Gospel for All PeoplePaul finally makes it to Rome, where he shares the Gospel first with the local Jewish leaders and then proceeds to share the Gospel to Ends of the Earth via the Roman Empire.Acts isn't finished but for us to carry on today....2020-06-3018 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[ACTS 27] - The Unstoppable GospelAs Paul crosses the Mediterranean we see that nothing can stop the spread of the gospel.2020-06-2321 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 26] - A True And Reasonable GospelThe Apostle Paul gives his fifth defence in as many chapters, this time before King Agrippa. Nick unpacks Paul's claim that the gospel he preaches is both reasonable and true.2020-06-1718 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 25] - How To Transform Your LockdownHow did the Apostle Paul persevere through his own season of 'lockdown'? What motivated him to keep going? We find out as we continue through the closing stages of Acts. 2020-06-0822 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 24] - Paul & FelixAs we reach the final stages of our series in Acts, we see the importance of persisting in personal evangelism through Paul's relationship with a Roman governor named Felix. We consider how Paul's confidence comes from his belief that he serves a greater king and he's building a greater kingdom.2020-06-0117 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 1] - Thy Kingdom ComeAs we join with Christians all over the world this week in praying 'Thy Kingdom Come', we look at what Jesus reveals to His disciples about God's Kingdom before His ascension in Acts 1.2020-05-2619 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 23] - Standing On The Hope Of The ResurrectionMarcus continues our series in Acts by taking us through the account of Paul before the Jewish Council. He encourages us, like Paul, to stand on the hope of the resurrection of Jesus.2020-05-1815 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 22] - Sharing Our Stories In Times Of OppositionAs we continue in Acts, we read of God's power to transform lives through the example of the Apostle Paul. Sharing some of her own testimony, Rosie encourages us to be courageous in sharing the stories of God's transformative work in our own lives.2020-05-1121 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Acts 20] - Paul's Farewell To The EphesiansAs we return to the book of Acts, Charlie shows us that there are timely lessons to be learned from the account of the Apostle Paul's farewell to the Ephesian church.2020-05-0424 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 24] - Jesus Appears To His DisciplesAs we finish our Easter series in Luke's gospel, Paul shares with us the amazing hope that is found in Jesus' resurrection and encourages us to continue in following Him.2020-04-2826 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 24] - On The Emmaus RoadContinuing our series in Luke, Charlie encourages us that although we may identify with the downcast disciples on the road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus draws alongside us and makes himself known to us as He did on the first Easter.2020-04-2024 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 24] - At The Tomb - Easter SundayAs we experience a very different Easter to the one we may have expected this year, Christine reminds us that the women who first went to Jesus' tomb certainly didn't find what they were expecting.2020-04-1315 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 23] - The Meaning Of The CrossAs we begin our Easter sermon series, Nick shares with us the meaning of the cross from Luke 232020-04-0728 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[1 John 4] - Love Comes From GodPaul Perkin continues with the penultimate in our 1 John series.2020-03-3122 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[1 John 5] - Overcoming The WorldCharlie speaks to us about how being God's children empowers us to move from 'overwhelmed' to 'overcome'.2020-03-3126 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[1 John 3] - The Church As A FamilyWhen we become children of God we become part of a family – but what does it look like to love each other in today’s climate? 2020-03-1628 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[1 John 2] Blessed AssuranceAre you a ‘wobbly’ Christian or a ‘confident' Christian? As we continue in 1 John, Charlie unpacks how we can really know that we know Jesus.2020-03-0934 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Mark 5:25-34] Twelve Years A SlaveFriday evening session at the Women's Staycation with guest speaker Sarah Jackson2020-03-0939 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Luke 7:36-50] Time For A New WardrobeSaturday morning session at the Women's Staycation with Sarah Jackson2020-03-0945 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 4:4-28] Letting Go Of The PastSaturday afternoon session at the Women's Staycation with guest speaker Sarah Jackson2020-03-0951 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[1 John 1] Fellowship With GodIn our new 1 John series, Paul helps us consider intimacy with God through truth and holiness.2020-03-0235 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Jonah 4] He's Nothing You ExpectedWe finish our 4-part series in Jonah, summarizing all we've learned from the book including an important lesson about God's sovereign grace.2020-02-2432 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Jonah 3] He's The God Of The Second ChanceWe welcome back Mark Thomas for the third week in our Jonah series and learn more about the 'God Of The Second Chance'.2020-02-1728 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Jonah 2] The Only Way Up Is DownContinuing our series looking at this famous Old Testament story, we consider what we can learn from Jonah's prayer in the belly of the fish.2020-02-1026 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Jonah 1] You Can Run But You Can't HideIn the first of a four-part series in the book of Jonah, we hear about Jonah's flight from God.2020-02-0331 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhere's The World Going?Richard Sargeant is an expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence and a long-standing member of St Mark's. He speaks to us about some of the ways our Christian faith and advances in technology can relate and help us answer the question, "Where's the world going?"2020-01-2729 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Matthew 6:5-15] Hungry for GodOn Sunday we launched our annual 'Hungry Week' with a focus on the model for prayer Jesus gives his disciples.2020-01-1327 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1:9-13] The One True LightThe Light - Jesus, God’s own Son - came into the world but there was A PROBLEM – the world didn’t recognize Him. Yet God made A PROMISE – that whoever received Him, who believed in His name, would become a child of God and would come to know the One who doesn’t just have life or give life, but who is the life. 2020-01-0617 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1:15-18] True Testimony In a world full of truth claims we look at who we can turn to for the real truth.2020-01-0622 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1.14] Full of Grace and TruthAs we continue through John 1, we see that God gives us what we don’t deserve – Jesus, full of grace and truth.2020-01-0610 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1.9-14] Home for ChristmasOn Christmas Day we focus on the amazing truth that 'the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.'2020-01-0612 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1:5-9] Are Things Getting Better Or Worse?As we continue through John 1, we contemplate the trajectory of humanity, and the difference Christmas makes.2019-12-1815 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[John 1:1-4] 'A God With Skin On'We look at the opening verses from John's gospel at our Carols by Candlelight services, exploring the claim that God was made incarnate in Jesus..2019-12-0915 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 4:10-23] The Secret of ContentmentThe final in our Philippians sermon series deals with issues of frustration, peace and contentment.2019-12-0232 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 4:1-9] Stand FirmWe see Paul get really practical about what it looks like to stand firm in the Lord. 2019-11-2630 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 3:12-21] Pressing On Towards the GoalWhat’s your life goal? In this next instalment in Philippians, Paul inspires the church towards the ultimate goal, and explains how to press on towards it2019-11-1824 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 3:1-11] True ConfidenceWe consider how true Christian confidence comes from what Jesus has done, not from what we do.2019-11-1126 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 2:12-30] Learning To Let GoOur guest speaker this week is Martyn Layzell from Holy Trinity Brompton. Martyn gives us an inspiring message from Philippians 2 about whole-life worship and 'learning to let go'.2019-11-0429 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 2:12-30] Shine Like StarsMarcus Hart shares a message from Philippians 2 about how as the children of God we can shine like stars.2019-11-0420 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 2:1-11] Why Humility MattersCharlie explains how the key to true unity in the church comes from humility2019-10-2829 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 1:27-30] Gospel-Worthy LivingWhat will it look like for the Philippians (and for us) to lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ? 2019-10-2126 minCity Rise, St Mark's Battersea[Philippians 1:15-26] A Purpose Worth LivingPaul continues our series in Philippians, focusing on the advance of the gospel2019-10-1722 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaHow to Become a Cheerful GiverDo you know someone who gives cheerfully and generously? Wouldn’t you like to become like them?! Charlie shares 5 encouragements from 2 Corinthians 9 to help us become Cheerful Givers.2019-09-3036 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Grace of GivingOn our annual Pledge Sunday, Paul tells us about the Macedonian example of giving from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9.2019-09-2329 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaVision ReloadedPaul reloads our 2019/2020 annual vision, 'helping people come home to God'.2019-09-1614 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaLost and FoundThese parables tell us an uncomfortable truth about ourselves – we’re lost without God to rescue us. And a wonderful truth about God – he came to seek and save the lost. Through these stories Jesus shows us a God who is so focused and passionate and determined to do whatever it takes to rescue each person. He goes after ‘the one’. 2019-09-0926 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Shrewd ManagerPaul encourages us to use all of our earthly resources in light of eternity.2019-09-0230 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Parable of the TenantsWe listen in on Jesus’ final parable and decided whether to accept or reject him.2019-08-2725 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Parable of the Pharisee & the Tax CollectorThere are only two ways to approach God, one of which doesn't work.2019-08-2024 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCompassion WorksRichmond Wandera speaks about how as a child he came to faith in Jesus and his family's lives were changed through the ministry of Compassion International. Richmond is the senior pastor of New Life Baptist Church in Kampala, and the Founder and Director of Pastors Discipleship Network, a nonprofit that serves, equips and trains thousands of pastors across East Africa.2019-08-1247 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe parable of the persistent widowNick Wooldridge speaks on 'The parable of the persistent widow'.2019-08-0524 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaEaster LaughterRon's second talk from our Church Weekend Away.2019-08-0150 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Mustard Seed & YeastThe unexpected nature of the Kingdom of God. What would it look like to relinquish our own kingdoms and invite God’s kingdom rule in every part of our lives?2019-07-3128 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaOn to JerusalemCharlie preaches the final instalment of our current summer series in Acts, looking at the humility of the Apostle Paul.2019-07-2327 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaMission SundayGuest speaker and St Mark's Mission Partner Matt Stott shares his from his experiences on mission.2019-07-1630 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaTwo MenRico Tice speaks about the parable of The Rich Man And Lazarus2019-07-0837 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaYour Barnabas MomentRon Boyd-Macmillan is Director of Strategic Research for Open Doors International. In his first of two talks at our Church Weekend Away, Ron talks about making the most of your 'Barnabas Moment'.Recorded at our Church Weekend Away on Hayling Island.2019-07-0154 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Kindness of GodJohnnie Perkin focuses our attention on the kindness of God in the final session of our Church Weekend Away.Recorded at our Church Weekend Away on Hayling Island.2019-07-0121 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaFuture FamilyLara Buchanan is an Itinerant Speaker with RZIM who loves engaging with people from different cultures and taking opportunities to think together about the big questions of life. Related to our Church Weekend's 'Home From Home' theme, Lara speaks to us about viewing evangelism through the lens of 'Future Family'.Recorded at our Church Weekend Away on Hayling Island.2019-07-0150 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaPaul At AthensThe God Who...2019-06-1627 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaA Tale of Two CitiesWe look at what happened when Jesus’ revolutionaries arrived in Thessalonica and Berea2019-06-0929 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaStaying On Mission When You Want OutAs we help people come home to God, what should we expect along the way? How do we stay true to our calling in seasons of trial and adversity? 2019-06-0237 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaMuddling-Along EvangelismThe early Christians' approach to sharing their faith was disarmingly straightforward - they just 'muddled-along'! But God used their muddling to bring people home.2019-05-2631 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCome and SeeSharing Faith in Jesus2019-05-2144 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCharlie Thomson's Licensing ServiceJohn Kiddle speaks from John 20, followed by the licensing ceremony of our Associate Vicar, Charlie Thomson.2019-05-1929 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaPray for JusticeDavid Westlake (CEO, International Justice Mission UK) speaks about the importance of prayer as a tool in the fight to end global slavery. 2019-05-1437 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Great BanquetPaul speaks on Jesus' parable of the great feast2019-05-1237 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Seeds of LifeColombian Pastor Camilo Bedoya shares a message with us as part of his London visit for the HTB Leadership Conference2019-05-0542 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Commission of ChristThe final in our series in Matthew's gospel2019-04-2827 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaWhat really happened?What really happened on Easter morning?2019-04-2113 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaArrest and TrialThe second section of the Good Friday story2019-04-1912 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaBetrayal and DenialThe First section of the Good Friday story2019-04-1910 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaDeath and BurialThe third section of the Good Friday story2019-04-1912 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Devotion to ChristIn the week leading up to Jesus’ death we see predictions, plots and preparations all pointing toward it.2019-04-1425 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaIs the Gift of the Holy Spirit for Today?2019-04-0728 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCome Home2019-03-3135 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaDoes Prayer Change Things?How do we respond to Jesus’ extravagant promises about prayer? God invites us to ask boldly and surrender completely.2019-03-2430 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaIs the bible credible?Amy Orr-Ewing (Zacharias Trust) tackles the credibility of the bible on our big questions Sunday. 2019-03-1729 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaAnxiety and AddictionThe final in our 'Life in the City' series addresses the issues of anxiety and addiction, and outlines a Christian response2019-03-1044 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaCrime and ViolenceWe consider a Christian response to the presence of crime and violence in our city.2019-03-0332 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaFriendship and IsolationThe second instalment of our 'Life in the City' series2019-02-2434 min
City Rise, St Mark's BatterseaLife in the City: WorkIssues for Christians in the workplace, paid or voluntary2019-02-1728 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe Gentle WhisperGod renews the covenant2019-02-1035 minCity Rise, St Mark's BatterseaThe God Who Answers By FireWe prepare ourselves for the final showdown between Baal and the God of Israel seeing the seriousness of idolatry and the value of prayer.2019-02-0326 min