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Making Disciples. Transforming Communities. Planting Churches.

St Paul's Shadwell


    • Feb 23, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 345 EPISODES


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    Invited, Not Condemned | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 34:01


    This week, Michael continues our series on the Upside Down kingdom of Jesus. Diving into Luke 16, and the parable of Lazarus and the rich man, Michael explores how this is not a story of condemnation but rather one of invitation. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Live like Eternity is Real | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 36:15


    This week, Phil continued our Upside Down Kingdom Series on Jesus' parables in Luke by exploring the unsettling story of the shrewd manager in Luke 16, calling us to live like eternity is real. He shows how Jesus reframes money as a discipleship issue rather than an economic one, moving from accountability to urgency to generous stewardship. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Upside Down Kingdom : Lost and Found | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 30:54


    This week Brigid spoke to us about Jesus' parables in Luke 15, introducing a new series exploring how Jesus' stories reveal God's character and the nature of God's kingdom. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Church Planting Sunday - Get Up And Go | Gareth Haddow | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 41:35


    This week we celebrate the culmination of our month of prayer with Church Planting Sunday. This is a day where we remind ourselves of our church vision to Make Disciples, Transform Communities and Plant Churches, as well as look forward to see where God is calling us. Gareth returns from being sent out from SPS to All Saints Poplar with call to get up and go. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Showing God | Raff Chaves | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 39:50


    This week Raff brings our Manifest series to a close. We've looked at seeing and seeking God, but now we discover how we can show God to the world around us. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Seeking God | Mark Bishop | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 46:37


    This week Mark continues our Manifest series, diving into Luke 11 and what it looks like to seek God in prayer. Ask. Seek. Knock. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Seeing God | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 31:27


    This week Brigid continues our Manifest Series, looking at Jesus appearing on the Emmaus road and how we can refresh our prayer posture to better see God at work. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Epiphany: He's Not Hiding | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 35:47


    This week, Phil kicks off a brand new series for January, looking at Epiphany and the story of the Magi. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Be More Shepherd | Abie Hepworth | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 15:18


    This week, Abie leads us in the midst of the Christmas celebrations to look at the journey of the Shepherds. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Advent: Purpose | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:59


    This week, Phil explores the purpose of the Incarnation, drawing on Colossians 1:15–20, one of Paul's great Christological hymns. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Advent: Presence | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 32:17


    This week, Brigid continues our Advent series, diving into what we really mean by "God with us". Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Advent: Promise | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 34:46


    This week, Michael spoke to us about the Promise of the Incarnation - the prophetic hope found in Isaiah 9 that a great light would break into humanity's deepest darkness. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Think Big, Think Beyond | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 38:42


    In the final week of our Formation series, we explored one of the strangest moments in 2 Kings and discovered a powerful truth for discipleship today. Through Jehoash's half-hearted arrows and the life-giving touch of Elisha's bones, Phil reminded us that formation is never only about what God does in us, but what God wants to grow through us. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Seeing Through God's Eyes | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 35:04


    This week Phil explored the story of Elisha and his servant in 2 Kings 6, a moment where two people stand in the same place and see two completely different realities. The servant sees only danger, but Elisha sees the presence and power of God surrounding them. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Expectations vs Reality | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 38:55


    This week, Michael spoke to us about expectations and reality in God's formation process, through the story of Naaman's healing in 2 Kings 5. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Passing the Mantle | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 39:00


    This week Michael spoke to us about picking up the mantle - the passing of prophetic authority from Elijah to Elisha, and what it teaches us about how God forms us. We explored how the “mantle” represents a divine calling that is not chosen by us but entrusted to us by God. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    What are you doing here? | Abie Hepworth | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 23:43


    This week, Abie dives into a powerful moment in the life of Elijah when God asks him "What are you doing here?" Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Show and Sacrifice | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 36:19


    This week Michael spoke to us about Elijah's dramatic showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel — a story that reveals not just God's power, but His heart to restore His people. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    How to depend on God | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 35:56


    This week, Brigid continues our Formation series, looking at 3 powerful moments in the life of Elijah, and how they show us how we can be more dependent on God. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Formation: Learning from Elijah and Elisha | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 32:08


    This week, Brigid kicks off our brand new teaching series, Formation, diving into the building blocks of discipleship through the stories of Elijah and Elisha. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Landing in this Harbour of Hope | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 32:11


    This week Phil continues our Vision & Values series by looking at our context: right here in the East End, in this Harbour of Hope. Drawing from Jeremiah 29, he challenges us to learn the art of landing well. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Values: How we get there | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 35:20


    This week Phil continued our Vision and Values series, looking at the heartbeat that shapes everything we do at SPS. From Acts 2, he unpacked our five values — Presence, Participation, Party, Partnership, and Planting. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Make Disciples: The Battle for your attention | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 37:16


    This week Phil began our new vision series by looking at 2 Corinthians and reminding us that discipleship is shaped by where we give our attention. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Esther | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 31:26


    This week, Brigid dives into the story of Esther. A fascinating story in which God is not mentioned once, and yet is at it's heart. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    David and Goliath | Abie Hepworth | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 27:33


    This week, Abie breaks down the story of David and Goliath, to show us how it's not the size of our problems that matter, but the size of our God. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Summer Sunday School: Joseph | Mark Bishop | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 42:10


    This week, Mark unpacks the story of Joseph as part of our Summer Sunday School series. This series, we're breaking down classic biblical stories that many of us may have heard as children, to see what relevance they hold for us today. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    United: DEI and the Kingdom of God | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 40:35


    This week Brigid concludes our Romans Revisited series with a powerful message on unity in diversity, grounded in Romans 15. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Chosen and Scattered: Grace, Grief and Glory in Exile | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 40:47


    This week, Michael explores how being chosen by God before the foundation of the world shapes our identity, hope, and holiness as exiles in a world that is not our home. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Jesus is the GOAT: Atonement Theory and the Wrath of God | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 39:33


    This week, Brigid unpacks how the cross of Christ answers some of our biggest questions about sin, justice, and God's love. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Why I Do What I Hate: Original Sin and the Conflict Within | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 37:44


    This week, Phil tackles one of the most honest and personal questions we all wrestle with: What's wrong with me? Drawing on Romans 7, this message explores the inner conflict between our desire to do good and our tendency to fall short — a tension even the Apostle Paul felt. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Faithful in Public Life: Citizens, Strangers and Ambassadors | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 38:41


    Drawing on Romans 13, Phil explores three key identities — citizens, strangers, and ambassadors — and how each helps shape our public witness. He encourages us to honour authority, resist compromise, and represent Christ with courage and grace. In a time of political tension and culture wars, we are not called to win power, but to live as faithful followers of Jesus — grounded in Scripture, filled with the Spirit, and committed to the good of our cities. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Women, Leadership and Gospel-shaped Church | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 35:27


    As we continue our Romans Revisited series, Phil explores how Paul's final greetings in Romans 16 reveal a gospel-shaped vision of leadership marked by mutuality, shared authority, and Spirit-led gifting. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Mended by grace: the body, sexuality and marriage | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 39:44


    This week, Phil traces the story of how we were made, where things got messy, and how Jesus mends our vision and our stories, drawing from Romans 1, 6, and 12 - as well as Genesis and the Gospels Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Romans Revisited: What is right? | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 43:05


    This week, Phil opens up our brand new topical sermon series, Romans Revisited- where we will be tackling some of the most challenging questions and topics the Bible poses to our modern lives. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    The Upside-Down Kingdom | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 20:44


    This week, Michael explores how Jesus' Ascension flips our expectations upside down—showing us that true power looks like service, not status. With clouds, spoons, and a promise of the Holy Spirit, this talk reveals the surprising shape of God's kingdom and what it means for how we live today. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Breakfast on the Beach | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 38:10


    This week, Phil continues the post-Easter story by looking at the remarkable reunion between the disciples and Jesus as they share breakfast on the beach. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Seeing the scars | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 35:43


    This week Brigid speaks to us about the story of Thomas in John 20, exploring how doubt and devotion can live side by side. In a locked room filled with fear and confusion, Jesus appeared not to condemn but to speak peace. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Holding out for Hope | Abie Hepworth | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 29:04


    This week, Abie speaks to us about the story of the Emmaus Road in Luke 24, where two disciples almost missed the risen Jesus because they were too caught up in their disappointment. She reminds us that even when we feel defeated, Christ walks beside us – often unseen – and that resurrection hope means we don't need to walk away. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Called by name (+ Farsi translation) | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 21:34


    This week, Brigid brings us the first talk in our new series, Risen. Looking at the powerful aftermath of Jesus' resurrection that we are still living in today. She is also joined by Mehran, the leader of Home Church, the Farsi speaking congregation we have been partnering with. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Living Together | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 36:38


    This week, Michael wraps up our 10-week series on Romans, by highlighting to us how Paul teaches us to all live together, in Romans 15. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Just Show Love | Timi Dorgu | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 45:26


    This week, Timi teaches on how to show love to those around us, continuing to dive into Romans. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Get on the Altar | Mark Bishop | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 49:50


    This week, Mark speaks to us about what it means to live as a living sacrifice in response to God's mercy, drawing from Romans 12. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Mercy: The Centre of the Story | Phil Williams | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 45:12


    This week Phil speaks to us about God's mercy at the heart of Romans 11- Mercy isn't just a theological concept but a powerful, disruptive force that rewrites our stories and offers hope where we least deserve it. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    More than conquerors | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 32:17


    This week, Michael picks up where Phil left off last week with the second half, Romans 8: 18-39. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    No Condemnation, New Creation | Phil Williams | SPS Livestream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 46:19


    This week, Phil speaks to us about the life-changing truth of Romans 8:1–17—that in Christ, there is no condemnation, no striving, and no insecurity—only grace, power, and belonging. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Alive in Christ | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 42:39


    This week, Brigid brings us the final installment of her 3 part series on the theology of salvation. So if we are justified, can't we just go on sinning? Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Peace with God & Hope of Glory | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 33:03


    This week, Brigid brings us part 2 of a 3 part series looking at the theology of salvation. Romans 5 sets us up to dive into the consequences of being justified by faith. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Saved by God's grace | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 30:39


    This week, Brigid speaks to us about what it truly means to be saved by grace, drawing from Romans 3. She reminds us that sin is not just about breaking rules but about missing the goal of loving God and others. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Romans: Power of the Gospel | Michael Traynor | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 31:43


    This week, our brand new 10 week series looking at Paul's letter to the Romans kicks off. Michael discusses the transformative power of the Gospel, emphasizing that it's not just about hearing the message but living it out through faith in Jesus Christ, which brings salvation and calls believers to action. Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Church Planting Sunday | Phil Williams & Philippa Cook | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 45:19


    Make disciples, Transform communities and...Plant Churches! Those are our 3 core values here at SPS. This week, Phil takes us through the church story, and Philippa Cook returns! Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

    Prayer and Mission | Brigid Beney | St Paul's Shadwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 29:56


    For our final Sunday during this month of prayer, Brigid looks at how we take prayer and send it outwards in mission. Next Sunday: Church Planting Sunday! Dive deeper into this talk by visiting sps.church/docks Who are we? We are the church on the highway, the church in the docks, the church with the big red door. For hundreds of years we have been a harbour for worshippers. We are full of bold hope and generous love, a chapel of rest for all, a refuge to find peace in the storm and a launching post into the new, the exciting and the undiscovered. Dive in and explore with us. sps.church

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