Sermons from Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Richard Andrew - President of Conference by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

'Jesus probably won't ask you to leave your families, or give away all you possess, but if he did, would you?'

‘We are all called to live a life of humility, but what that looks like will be different for each of us. Some don't need to intentionally take the lowest seat as that is where society puts them anyway, others of us need to consider relinquishing our place, in order that others can be lifted up.'

‘God in Christ comes to us knowing our frailty, our desire for wellbeing, our need to transformation, forgiveness and mercy. God walks with you… Jesus is the carpenter from Nazareth but also eternally of the same essence as the Father – one in whom Light of life, the truth of God and the very being of God resides.'

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola 'Ready to take the Baton' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Tony Miles 'Righteous Faith' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Deacon Ali McMillan 'What occupies your mind?' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Tony Miles 'Will you not revive us again?' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Keith Borwick 'Answer The Call, You never know where it leads' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Lansford Penn-Timity 'This is Love Without Limits' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola - 'Knowing me, knowing God' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Lansford Penn-Timity - Come, Just As You Are by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Session 1 - Roy Godwin: ‘Seeking the Kingdom first' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Session 2 - Roy Godwin: ‘The ministry of Spoken Blessing' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Session 3 - Roy Godwin: ‘Kingdom Transformation' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Session 4 - Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘Drawing together' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Dr Howard Mellor, 'Finding Peace in the Storm' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Do you want to be part of that, and belong to a vibrant and growing Church Don't burnout, rather wait to be clothed with power for on high, and allow the Holy Spirit to burn within!

'All Will Be Well' - Revd Lansford Penn-Timity, Ascension Sunday 2025 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Keith Garner 'An Aldersgate Church' Sermon given on Aldersgate Sunday 2025 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Lansford Penn-Timity 'Safe in the hand of the Saviour' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

‘If you're depressed and find it hard to believe things can change, if you're full of shame, feeling unworthy or a failure, if you're finding it hard to embrace the Gospel's radical truth, Jesus is calling your name and has something for you to do for him.'

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola 'I believe' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Sermon given on Easter Sunday 2025

‘Palm Sunday is about a King, our King who chose humility over pride, love over hate, a donkey over a warhorse, a cross over a crown. It's about a Saviour who didn't come to conquer by force but to rescue by love.'

'Like Mary's alabaster jar, may we be found broken before Jesus! May we be poured out in the service of others, emitting the fragrance of loving and holy lives that can help transform the atmosphere and bring about a change - bringing hope to the hopeless, through Jesus Christ, our Saviour.'

'God is our Father and Mother. Our creator and redeemer. When the world feels joyful and it's time to celebrate, praise God who is celebrating with you. When the world feels dark and it's time to grieve, grieve with God who is weeping with you.'

Revd Dr Howard Mellor 'Jesus suffers glory and offers hope' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Tony Miles - 'Holy Tears' Sermon on the 2nd Sunday of Lent 2025 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

‘The same Holy Spirit that sustained Jesus in the wilderness, the same Holy Spirit that empowered Him to endure the cross, that same Holy Spirit dwells within you. When you trust in Him, you will find the strength to stand firm and win in the face of temptation.'

Revd Helen Cameron - President of the Methodist Conference: ‘Seeing and Living Anew by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Lansford Penn-Timity: 'Living the Beatitude Lifestyle' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Tony Miles: 'Let Love Be Real' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Deep places are where we ask those hard questions. We don't have to go into the deep water, we can stay in the shallows, in the places that feel safe and easy. Where we know where we are, and our feet are firmly on the ground. Jesus invites us to the deep however, he knows that it is when we take the risk of going into the unknown that we can grow. That we can learn of the abundance that God has for us, if we can learn to trust him to hold us up, even when we can't stand for ourselves.

‘We're called to be loving and to serve others, but it doesn't mean we always meekly do as we're told or conform to other kinds of peer pressure. With grace and inner strength, Christians must remain obedient to their calling and to their convictions.'

This truth is our story, and it is our song. That this joy comes from the Lord. It is not tied to our circumstances but to God's unchanging character. It's a joy that strengthens us in the most challenging times, and here is the Good news no matter what we face, “The joy of the Lord is our strength.”

Sermon given during the week of prayer for Christian Unity. ‘There is only one Church! It is vital that, despite our diversity, Christians learn to act as one Church in obedience to the heart's desire of Christ. AND so that the world may believe!'

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola: ‘New beginnings.' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Christians must persist fervently in prayer - they are to keep at it! This isn't easy.It takes great effort and requires discipline, but once nurtured, it becomes a powerhouse - a key to fruitful Christian living.

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola: 'I don't want to go to Prison' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Sermon given on Remembrance Sunday 2024. ‘Love is a verb, which should drive us from our security to help make peace and safety for others. This is our high calling – to put love into action. Just as Jesus did for us.'

Deacon Ali McMillan 'Love Changes Everything' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

'The real effectiveness and deep impact of the Christian gospel on society in England back in the 18th century wasn't due entirely to Whitefield and Wesley and their friends; in very large measure it was due to the hundreds of ordinary people who gave themselves to “noticing and nurturing” tiny groups of people and helping them to experience and grow in the love of Jesus.'

When a person turns away from Christ, they take grief, dissatisfaction, and sadness with them. But there is a way to find true joy, and that is to trust and obey God God's word. When we seek first the kingdom of God all the things money cannot buy shall be credited to our account.

Sermon given on the 112th Church Anniversary service by Revd Dr Reynaldo F Leão-Neto, General Secretary of the World Methodist Council.

Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘Living Considerately' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

'More than ever, the Church now needs dedicated people, willing to practice self-sacrifice, as an indication of their faith in God.'

'Back to church Sunday is for everyone to join in our homecoming celebration! For once, we too were lost, but now we all are found. The message of the prodigal son is clear: God's grace is greater than our mistakes.'

Jesus offers to each of us his broken body. We don't always understand all the pieces, or how they fit together, but if we follow the crumbs from the bread of life then we will be made whole and receive life in all its fullness, and have a path to life everlasting.

‘As we start this new Methodist year, I urge you to do business with God, through honest self-evaluation before we throw ourselves into another round of meetings; before me make important decisions; and certainly, before we plan for the future!'

‘Every day, we face the choice between following Christ or the world, with various influences pulling us in different directions. Our faith requires daily decisions to follow God's call, or go our own way. Remember, God chose you first. Will you choose Him.'