In a world where community feels fractured and leaders often fall short, how do we find hope? Drawing on Jeremiah 23 and the 1980s classic Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics, this sermon explores what it means to be scattered, disappointed, and anxious — and points us to the ultimate trustworthy King, Jesus Christ.Join us as we reflect on:The pressures of trying to “keep your head up” in a broken worldWhat Jeremiah teaches about scattered communities and failed shepherdsHow Christ the King offers hope, restoration, and a shepherd we can trustPerfect for anyone seeking encouragement, perspective, and biblical insight for today’s challenges.

In this week’s sermon, we explore Luke 21 and the story of the widow’s offering, drawing a vivid parallel with Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Just as Indy recognizes the true treasure in the simple “cup of the carpenter,” Jesus teaches us to see beyond glittering appearances—whether wealth, status, or even the trappings of worship—and focus on what truly lasts: hearts devoted to God.We also reflect on practical applications for daily life: how we spend our time, steward our resources, and invest in relationships. True life is found not in worldly treasures, but in faith, obedience, and trust in God.

📖 Scripture: Luke 21:1–19

🙏 Worship & daily life reflections

💡 Devotion over appearances

There’s no sermon this week as its remembrance Sunday , but we wanted to share something that still feeds reflection and faith.

I’ve taken one of our most popular YouTube videos — “A Comparison of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship” — and uploaded it to a little “toy” that listens and produces a short conversation.

The result is a five-minute summary that captures the history, theology, and continuing beauty of both traditions.

It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I hope some of you will find it encouraging and enriching.

🎸 What do Zacchaeus and Avril Lavigne’s Sk8er Boi have in common? More than you might think! Discover how stepping out from the crowd, ignoring judgment, and being unapologetically yourself can transform your faith. A fresh look at Luke 19 and what it means to live boldly for Jesus. #FaithUnapologetic #Zacchaeus #Sk8erBoi #Luke19

In this sermon, we explore what it means to live in the quiet space after trauma — the fragile pause between crisis and restoration. Drawing on the story of Chuck, the prophet Joel, and Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, we discover that the gospel offers a “low-demand” grace: a place of safety, healing, and renewed vision through the Holy Spirit.

In a world full of noise, change, and competing voices, how do we keep our bearings? This Sunday we’ll be exploring Paul’s timeless encouragement to “hold fast to Scripture” — and discovering how God’s Word can be like the star that guides a ship through stormy seas.

We’ll reflect on life, culture, and even a bit of Educating Yorkshire, to see how Scripture teaches, challenges, and trains us to navigate wisely.

When life is booming, it’s easy to think that the next upgrade — a bigger car, a nicer house, a better work-life balance — will finally make us feel satisfied. But as recent years have shown, those things don’t always sustain us in the long run.

In this Harvest talk, Phil explores Jesus’ words about the Bread of Life and what it means to seek something deeper and more lasting than the temporary things we often chase. Drawing on the story of Emma, lockdown lessons, and the tradition of giving back at Harvest, it’s a challenge to turn from the temporary and look to the eternal.

🎥 Watch, reflect, and consider what it might mean for you this Harvest to trust the One who has always been there and cares more deeply than you realise.

#HarvestFestival #BreadOfLife #FaithThatLasts #QuietRevival #CommunityAndFaith #DraycoteAndLeamValley

Phil explores Psalm 137 and Psalm 37, diving into what it feels like to be far from home — whether in life, in society, or even in the middle of London commuting chaos!

But there’s good news: baptism reminds us that in Christ, we are never truly exiled. We belong. We are washed, welcomed, and home.