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What if the greatest battle you're facing is one you barely realise is happening? In this message, Howard speaks of the unseen spiritual battle shaping our lives. Drawing on real stories from the persecuted church around the world, we see a striking contrast: while many face open hostility and hardship, our battle often looks like distraction, comfort, and quiet drift. This is a call to stand strong, to “put on the full armour of God,” and to rediscover the power of prayer, truth, and community.

In this message, Nathan continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 6 verses 1-6. He addresses a universal human tendency where pride and self-centredness leads us to subconsciously elevate ourselves while lowering or pushing others down and contrasts this with the "loving servanthood" of Jesus, who humbled himself to serve others and provides the perfect pattern for all Christian relationships. He specifically applies this to families by calling fathers to use their authority to lift up and lead their children toward God, while encouraging children to honour and obey their parents as an act of submission to the Lord. He also notes that this struggle with pride extends to the workplace, warning that employers must be careful not to misuse their authority and should instead use their influence to serve and do good to those they lead.

In this message, Si continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 5 verses 21-33. Si Explains that this passage marks the start of a new section that describes three relationships that are impacted by this new way of living that he's been teaching us about in this book of Ephesians. He starts, by looking at how the authority and submission of husbands and wives. He shows us that we are all made in the image of God, we hold equal worth, value and dignity. And that any authority we have is delegated and characterised by self-sacrificing service.

In this episode, we talk about being part of Commission, everyday leadership shaped by Jesus, and what disciple‑making looks like in places like Madrid. We also look ahead to the Commission Leadership Conference and why being part of something bigger matters for our local church.

In this message, Chris continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 5 verses 5-21. From this message, he looks at four motivations for living to please God, these being: the reality of Judgement, the fruit of light, the use of wisdom and the power of the Holy Spirit.

In this message, Annie continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 4 verse 17 through to chapter 5 verse 4. Annie explains that our behaviours are like "spiritual clothes" that we wear, and she encourages believers to throw away "filthy garments" like anger and bitterness in favour of the new wardrobe God provides hat matches the internal transformation God has worked in us.

In this episode Si explores why stories of faith matter and how testimony strengthens and encourages the church. Hearing inspiring accounts from friends in London and Eastbourne, we see God quietly at work in the lives of young people and those exploring faith. There is also an invitation for you to reflect on your own story and share what God is doing in your life.

In Ephesians 4, Paul calls the church to live out the unity Christ has already won. This message explores how unity is maintained and matured as we live out the Christian life together, growing in every way into Christlikeness.

In this message, Si continues are teaching series on Ephesians. Looking at Chapter 3 verses 14-21 he explores this by giving us five names, four ways to think about who you really are, three impossible things about love and two ways to live. He then concludes this by giving us one choice and an that is, "Do you continue living as a ruler and God of your own life or do you want to submit your life to Jesus Christ?"

In this message, Nathan continues are teaching series on Ephesians. Using a fun 'What's in the box' game he reveals the mystery of God's eternal plan from Ephesians 3 being the church. This is dramatically illustrated as a multicoloured cloak. He explains that the church as a multi-racial, multi-cultural community with It's members come from a wide range of colourful backgrounds. Its diversity and harmony are unique. It is God's new society. And the many-coloured fellowship of the church is a reflection of the many-coloured wisdom of God.

In this message, Si continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 2:11-22. Si explains that in Jewish society access to God (as illustrated is the various parts of the temple) was restricted by who you were (priests, men, women and gentiles). But now in Christ Jesus, you who were once far away have been brought near by the blood of Jesus Christ

In this message, Abigail continues are teaching series on Ephesians, and walks us through the first 10 verses of Chapter 2. Here she begins by looking at our "before" state, describing everyone as being spiritually dead and trapped in a cycle of following the world's messy ways. Then focuses on the life-changing "but God" moment, where His immense grace and love moved Him to rescue us and make us alive in Christ giving us a brand-new status, seated with Jesus in a position of honour in the heavenly realms.

In this message, Chris continues our teaching series on the book of Ephesians, focusing on Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, presenting it as a model for us to live in constant dependence on God's absolute sovereignty. Chris describes Paul's style of prayer as "incessant, persistent, and humble," urging us to seek God's guidance and permission for every decision in their lives. He concludes by stating that the goal of such prayer is to know God better, moving beyond intellectual facts to a deep, intimate relationship that understands the depth of Christ's love and authority.

Si's speaks in this episode with Nathan Guy. They first chat about Alpha, with Nathan outlining his role in running Youth Alpha in local schools as well as talking about our own Alpha course running on Thursday nights at The Boathouse. They go on to talk about baptism, sharing their stories and encouraging people to think about being baptised during our Easter Sunday service.

In this message, Nathan introduces a new teaching series on the book of Ephesians, and urges the church to read the letter slowly and repeatedly so that God's word can "dwell in them richly" and transform their lives. He takes the church on a overview of the massive spiritual blessings found in Ephesians 1, such as being chosen, adopted as God's children, and forgiven. He then emphasises that these blessings are only possible because we are "in Christ," a concept explained through simple metaphors like being a branch rooted in a tree or a passenger safe inside a plane heading to its destination.

In this message, Si uses the story of Mary pouring a whole year's wages worth of perfume on Jesus' feet in John 12 to show us what we treasure most. Money often reveals our true heart motives—whether we are moved by the extravagant love shown by Mary or the self-interested motives shown by Judas.

As part of our CAP (Christian against Poverty) Sunday we welcome Duncan House from Southampton Christian Mission to speak to us about how Jesus priorizies the poor and marginalised. He urging use to recognize their global privilege and intentionally live out kingdom values to support those struggling with debt, isolation, and spiritual need.

Si's focus in this episode is on the ways in which Life Church is partnering with other organisations to to help the poor and needy in Southampton. He speaks first with Charlotte about our CAP (Christians Against Poverty) debt centre. Then with Paul Woodman about the Winter Beds programme that was hosted at the boathouse.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this last part, Pelumi and Alex looks at how we increasingly become a church who are a diverse family reflecting our city all empowered to use our gifts for the Kingdom of God.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this fourth part, James and Jon looks at how we increasingly become a church where those in need experience the welcome and love of Jesus and have their physical and spiritual needs addressed.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this third part, Chris looks at how we increasingly become a church who share the gospel inviting many to faith in Jesus and are being shaped through the same gospel to become more like Jesus.

As we're in the middle of our week of prayer and fasting Si shares some thoughts in conversation with Nathan and also a conversation with Lars Due-Christensen, founder of the Steps course.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this second part, Si looks at how we aim to increasingly become a church hungry for God through prayer, faithfulness to the bible and being filled with the Spirit.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this first part, Nathan looks at how we aim to increasingly become a church where children and young people are treasured as part of the body and are discipled for a lifetime with Jesus.

Si kicks off our series for the start of 2026 calling us to Hoist the Sails as he introduces the 5 masts or key aims that God has called us to. Here, we we take a clear our purpose, mission, vision and strategy to help us all to find our place in the Life Church crew.

In this message, Michael explores the deep connection between the Trinity and Christmas, demonstrating how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each function in distinct ways in the Christmas story. It contrasts worldly traditions—such as a merit-based "Santa" and a conjured holiday "spirit"—with the biblical Father who remains faithful to the faithless and the Holy Spirit who leads believers to glorify God. Finally, the speaker concludes that Jesus is the only gift capable of fixing human brokenness, as He bore the cost of sin to provide a purposeful connection to God that material things cannot offer.

In this final sermon of our Trinity series, Nathan asks the crucial question, "So what?" by examining John's vision of God's glorious throne in Revelation 4. The vision reveals that God is utterly unique, unrivaled, and totally set apart, a truth best captured by the repeated word Holy. This leads to the most appropriate human response: worship.

In this message, Phil clarifies the Holy Spirit's role, asserting that His work is straightforward and "good news" for believers. He takes us on a whistle-stop tour through the bible revealing 10 ways that we can expect to see the Holy Spirit working in our lives.

Si's focus in this new episode is on students and those in their 20s and 30s, both in Commission and at Life Church. Katie Pike is a member of Life Church who works supporting student Christian Unions in Universities. She shares some of her recent experiences, activities and responsibilities.

In this message, Esther challenges the view of the Spirit as an impersonal force and emphases the deep, personal relationship God invites us into. Discover how the Spirit now dwells within believers and equips us for extraordinary purpose. Esther offers four simple, daily rhythms to develop our closeness to God, and know when the Spirit is leading.

In this message Si continues the Trinity series by focusing on the Holy Spirit, explaining He is a person who is fully God and is received as a free gift by all believers. The Spirit is the giver of spiritual gifts to build up the church, and warns us against being fearful, flippant, or formulaic in our approach to Him. We are instead encouraged to approach the Holy Spirit humbly, honestly, and wholly to experience the love of God and partner with Him in our lives.

This week, guest speaker Ben Welchman from City Church Bristol continued our series on the Trinity, exploring Jesus' words, “I and the Father are one.” Jesus wasn't just claiming to be close to God—He was revealing that He and the Father share the same divine nature: one true God, revealed as Father, Son, and Spirit, who calls us to know Him personally.

Nathan has just joined the Life Church staff as a ‘Staff Elder'. His role has grown since it was first advertised as Children and Youth Coordinator. In this podcast, you'll hear more about what Nathan does as part of the team, and you'll also hear from some of our young people as they share how they're seeing God at work in their lives.

This message cuts straight to the heart of why we need Jesus: our sin is an act of personal rebellion against a holy God, and we can't escape the just punishment we deserve. Alex shows that only Jesus, being both God and man, could fix this by becoming our substitute on the cross.

Joshua unpacks Philippians 2 to show how Jesus — fully God and fully human — reveals the heart of the Trinity. Christ's humility isn't just theology; it's the self-giving love that saves us and shapes how we live in unity and worship today.

This week, our Trinity series focuses on the Son: Jesus Christ. The message tackles the essential truth of the hypostatic union: Jesus must be 100% God and 100% man simultaneously. If He is any less, His sacrifice would not be effective. Because He is fully God, His death offers the "God-sized solution" required for our sin. Because He is fully human, He is a sympathetic Saviour "acquainted with our suffering." This dual nature is the only basis for secure salvation.

From New York Si shares stories from visits to different churches in the area, encounters with strangers at home and abroad, prayer and bold expressions of devotion.

Our focus here is on the baptism of Jesus and how this unique moment teaches us about the very nature of God, as all three members of the Trinity are revealed. This Sunday included a number of baptisms. Chris explains the meaning of baptism and why we celebrate such occasions to this day.

Drawing from John 14, we see how the Father, Son, and Spirit work together so that God Himself makes His home within us. Through Jesus's death and resurrection, the gap between heaven and earth is gone. The Trinity is not a mystery to solve, it is the Gospel itself: God coming near so eternal life with Him begins now.

God eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct yet one—living in perfect love and glory. Out of that love He created us and calls us to know Him, worship Him, and join Him in fellowship.

God eternally exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct yet one—living in perfect love and glory. Out of that love He created us and calls us to know Him, worship Him, and join Him in fellowship.

God the Father gives us life, adopts us into His family through Christ, and lovingly shapes and disciplines us so we become like Jesus.

We all have ideas about God—and those ideas shape how we live. Knowing Him as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit brings our lives into alignment with the reality we were created for, while false ideas can cause harm. In the opening message of our new series, Si Munsie shows that exploring the mystery of the Trinity may be challenging, but it's a pursuit worth every step as we come to know and worship the one God who reveals Himself as one being, in three persons.

Self-control is listed as the last fruit of the Spirit. Drawing on examples from Paul, Joseph, David, and Jesus, this message shows that self-control both protects us from sin and empowers us to choose what is right. If we feel out of control, the Holy Spirit can help find the freedom and control that Christ provides.

This message explores the difference between fleeting worldly joy and the deep, lasting joy that comes from the Spirit. Even our sorrow, when sown in the hope we have in Jesus, produces a joy that endures through every season.

This message explores the difference between fleeting worldly joy and the deep, lasting joy that comes from the Spirit. Even our sorrow, when sown in the hope we have in Jesus, produces a joy that endures through every season.

Gentleness is not weakness—it's strength under control. In Jesus we see true gentleness, from His shepherd-like care to His mercy for the hurting. This same gentleness grows in us through the Spirit as we walk with Him each day.

Many of us desire to experience peace, especially in such a chaotic world. This message challenges the worldly view of peace as momentary escape or the absence of conflict. Instead, the biblical perspective reveals there is a profound, reconciling presence found only through a restored relationship with God that gives us true peace.

Patience isn't just waiting — it's longsuffering in trials and forbearance with others' flaws. In this episode on the Fruit of the Spirit, we explore God's unshakable patience toward His people, the endurance of Jesus on the cross, and how the Spirit grows that same steadfast love in us as we trust His plans and bear with one another.

God alone is steadfast in His love and faithfulness. To be faithful is a high calling and cannot be done alone. We need the Holy Spirit to be present and at work in our lives to see this precious fruit grow.

There are moments in church life that should rightly make us just pause and reflect. In this message Simon speaks into the hard reality of death and loss, asking ‘what are we choosing to build our lives on?'. The foundation we choose will greatly affect our response when the unimaginable happens.