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Sermons from St Mary’s5 Oct 25. You Deserve Everything (A Better Story: Gospel Truths vs. Cultural Myths)Chris preaches on Harvest Sunday about the cultural myth that we deserve it all. Chris shares that our life is found in God rather than things.
2025-10-1332 minSermons from St Mary’s12 Oct 25. Life Is What You Make It (A Better Story: Gospel Truths vs. Cultural Myths)Chris shares from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6 to counter the cultural myth that 'Life is What You Make It.
2025-10-1322 min
Sermons from St Mary’s8 Jun 25. Filled to Overflow (Pentecost Sunday)Today, on Pentecost Sunday, Chris explores how the Holy Spirit meets us in our dryness, fills us with His power and presence, and sends us out to be light in the world.
2025-06-0823 min
Sermons from St Mary’s1 Jun 25. Drop Everything (Encounter: The Gospel of Luke)Today, we reflect on how Jesus calls Simon Peter into deeper water, and a deeper life of discipleship. Simon explores trust, surrender, and the transforming power of saying yes to Jesus, even when it costs everything.
2025-06-0119 min
Sermons from St Mary’s25 May 25. The Revolution of Inclusion (Encounter: The Gospel of Luke)In our second episode in our series, Encounter, Simon reflects on Jesus’ radical inclusion and how we, as the Church, are called to welcome and include all people. Drawing on the Windrush generation and his own personal experience, Simon challenges us to be truly open and compassionate.
2025-05-2522 min
SISTERHOOD OF SWEAT - Motivation, Inspiration, Health, Wealth, Fitness, Authenticity, Confidence and Empowerment783: The Lost Princess with Gary DourdanWelcome to the Sisterhood of Sweat! Today, we're thrilled to have Gary Dordan, a multi-talented actor, musician, and storyteller who's about to take us on a journey through his latest film, "The Lost Princess." From his iconic role in CSI to his passion for music and storytelling, Gary brings a unique blend of artistry and authenticity to everything he does. We'll dive into his latest project, a sweeping romantic adventure set in the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco, and explore how he continues to challenge himself as an actor, musician, and creative spirit. Get ready for an inspiring conversation that...
2025-05-1917 min
Sermons from St Mary’s18 May 25. 1. Impossible Faith (Encounter: The Gospel of Luke)In this opening sermon of our new series in Luke, we reflect on Mary’s encounter with the Angel Gabriel and the power of God’s promises. Chris challenges us - how do we trust when everything around us says otherwise?
2025-05-1824 min
Sermons from St Mary’s11 May 25. 3. The Ministry of Listening (How to Have Difficult Conversations)Speaking from the Book of Proverbs, Alan challenges us to listen deeply and respond wisely when having difficult conversations.
2025-05-1224 min
Sermons from St Mary’s4 May 25. 2. When Conflict Comes (How to Have Difficult Conversations)Chris continues our series How to Have Difficult Conversations by exploring Jesus’ wisdom on handling conflict. He unpacks the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and shares practical steps for responding to disagreement with grace, honesty, and hope for restored relationship.
2025-05-0425 min
Sermons from St Mary’s27 Apr 25. 1. Speaking the Truth with Grace (How to Have Difficult Conversations)Simons shares from Ephesians 4:17-32 about how we can have honest conversations, without damaging our relationships. He highlights the importance of speaking the truth, but in a way that builds people up rather than tear them down.
2025-04-2723 min
Sermons from St Mary’s5 Jan 25. 1. Creation: Created for Connection (God's Story Your Story: Genesis 1:26-2:3, 2:18-25)Our new series, God’s Story Your Story, explores the overarching story of the Bible and helps us to find out place within its pages. Simon starts our series by considering our first theme, Creation: Created for Connection.
2025-01-0519 min
Sermons from St Mary’s8 Dec 24. Finding Peace (A Thrill of Hope: Is. 9.1-7 & Jn. 14.25-31)Chris continues our Advent series by considering the peace of Christ, the Prince of Peace, as opposed to the peace of the world. Chris opens with a video of Sainsbury's Christmas advert from 2014, which can be viewed here.
2024-12-0823 min
Sermons from St Mary’s1 Dec 24. Rekindling Hope (A Thrill of Hope: Jer. 33.14-16 & Luke 21.25-36)Chris starts our new series for Advent, A Thrill of Hope, by encouraging us to ground our lives in the ‘Now’ and ‘Not yet’ of God’s kingdom. As a time of waiting and preparation, Advent urges us to hold on to hope as “the days are coming” when God will fulfil His good promises towards us.
2024-12-0222 min
Sermons from St Mary’s24 Nov 24. Doing Our Very Best (We Are St Mary’s Church: Matt. 5.13-20)Simon concludes our series, We Are St Mary’s Church by sharing on our final value as a church, Doing Our Very Best.
2024-11-2416 min
Sermons from St Mary’s17 Nov 24. 7. Mission-Minded (We Are St Mary's Church: Is. 61.1-4)In our penultimate sermon in this series, Alan preaches about our seventh value as a church - that we would be a mission-minded and mission-oriented church. He shares some of the initiatives we seek to support as a church, as well as how we can play our part to be disciples who make disciples.
2024-11-1817 min
Sermons from St Mary’s10 Sept 24. 6. Servant-Hearted Leadership (We Are St Mary's Church: John 13.1-17. Remembrance Day)Today, Remembrance Day, Chris shares with us from John 13 about our sixth value as a church, Servant-Hearted Leadership. Chris shares about the transformational impact we can have on those we're called to lead, both in church and outside of church, as we lead through service.
2024-11-1024 min
Sermons from St Mary’s3 Nov 24. 5. Loving Relationships (We Are St Mary's Church: John 15.9-17)In today's talk, Chris reflects on Jesus' words in John 15.9-17 and His command to us, Jesus' followers, to love one another. Chris considers how the love the Father has for Jesus, and the love Jesus has for us, is the model for our relationships with each other.
2024-11-0323 min
Sermons from St Mary’s27 Oct 24. 4. Inspiring Worship (We Are St Mary's Church: Luke 7.38-50)Preaching from Luke's Gospel, Chris challenges us today that worship is the overflow of a forgiven heart.
2024-10-2727 min
Sermons from St Mary’s20 Oct 24. 3. Every Member Ministry (We Are St Mary's Church: 1 Cor. 12.12-27)Simon preaches today from 1 Corinthians 12 looking at our third value as a church, Every Member Ministry. Simon highlights both the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, emphasising that each us has an essential and interconnected role to play here at St Mary's Church.
2024-10-2018 min
Sermons from St Mary’s13 Oct 24. 2. Every Member Growing (We Are St Mary's Church: John 15.1-8)Based on John 15:1-8, Chris explores our second value as a church, Every Member Growing. He shares about the importance of staying connected to Jesus, the vine, as well as considering how the Father prunes us, in order that we might live fruitful and abundant lives.
2024-10-1322 min
Sermons from St Mary’s6 Oct 24. 1. Jesus at the Centre (We Are St Mary's Church: John 1:1-14)As the first episode in our new series, We Are St Mary's Church, Chris shares about what it means to keep Jesus at the centre of our lives. This series explores the values that we hold to as a church.
2024-10-0720 minSermons from St Mary’s29 Sept 24. Pray Everyday (Harvest - James 5:13-20)Chris Berry shares from the Book of James about the importance of making time to pray everyday.
2024-10-0715 minSermons from St Mary’s15 Sep 24. Who Do You Say I Am? (Mark 8:27-38)In today's reading, Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say I am?". In this talk, Chris reflects on how our understanding of Jesus shapes our identity and purpose. Jesus also asks us the question, "Who do you say I am?". Jesus challenges us to embrace the transformative call to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Him.
2024-09-1521 minSermons from St Mary’s8 Sep 24. The Power of Prevailing Prayer (Mark 7.24-37)In today's talk, Chris explores the story of a woman who persists in her faith, despite obstacles. In prayer, we bring our deepest needs before Jesus and refuse to let go until God moves.
2024-09-1226 min2024-09-0317 min
Speaking with ShadowsThe Workhouse at Framlingham CastleThis time, we’re turning the cruel, inhumane image of Victorian workhouses on its head. Josie Long heads to a Suffolk village to unravel the evolution of poor laws as well as the birth of modern health and social care. Framlingham Castle once served as a workhouse, lodgings and administrative centre of relief for the area’s poor and needy. So what was life really like for poor people here between the 17th and 19th centuries? Historian Dr Jeremy Ashbee joins Josie to explore the lesser-known social history of this renowned castle and the vision of lo...
2022-04-0532 min