City Rise, St Mark's Battersea
We are a vibrant Church of England church in London, passionate about seeing lives transformed in the name of Jesus.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 644
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
[John 1.9-14] Home for Christmas
On Christmas Day we focus on the amazing truth that 'the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.'
[John 1:9-13] The One True Light
The 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 be…
[John 1.14] Full of Grace and Truth
As we continue through John 1, we see that God gives us what we don’t deserve – Jesus, full of grace and truth.
[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.
[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..
[Philippians 4:10-23] The Secret of Contentment
The final in our Philippians sermon series deals with issues of frustration, peace and contentment.
[Philippians 4:1-9] Stand Firm
We see Paul get really practical about what it looks like to stand firm in the Lord.
[Philippians 3:12-21] Pressing On Towards the Goal
What’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 it
[Philippians 3:1-11] True Confidence
We consider how true Christian confidence comes from what Jesus has done, not from what we do.
[Philippians 2:12-30] Learning To Let Go
Our 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'.
[Philippians 2:12-30] Shine Like Stars
Marcus Hart shares a message from Philippians 2 about how as the children of God we can shine like stars.
[Philippians 2:1-11] Why Humility Matters
Charlie explains how the key to true unity in the church comes from humility
[Philippians 1:27-30] Gospel-Worthy Living
What will it look like for the Philippians (and for us) to lead lives worthy of the gospel of Christ?
[Philippians 1:15-26] A Purpose Worth Living
Paul continues our series in Philippians, focusing on the advance of the gospel
How to Become a Cheerful Giver
Do 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.
The Grace of Giving
On our annual Pledge Sunday, Paul tells us about the Macedonian example of giving from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9.
Vision Reloaded
Paul reloads our 2019/2020 annual vision, 'helping people come home to God'.
Lost and Found
These 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 s…
The Shrewd Manager
Paul encourages us to use all of our earthly resources in light of eternity.
The Parable of the Tenants
We listen in on Jesus’ final parable and decided whether to accept or reject him.