St Mary's London Talks

In a great time of fear: Fear of hatred, fear of getting cancelled, fear of speaking out - how do we navigate this complex time? And how should we respond?

With all the division in this world, where and how do we stand? Aileen brings God's word into the midst of our divided nation. In this tide of 'othering' - WHERE and HOW do we stand in this divided world?

Continuing on with our series, WHOLEHEARTED, John shares AI's top tips for becoming an excellent giver...

As part of our ongoing Wholehearted series, John takes us deeper into the theme of “giving,” examining its biblical foundation and its practical expression within our church family. He invites us to consider how generosity forms our shared life together.

Kirstine looks back on the Life Course weekend away, exploring how people encountered God through the Holy Spirit and discovered healing, reassurance, and a deeper sense of God's love. It also unpacks how we can be confident in our relationship with God—through His promises, Jesus' work on the cross, and the Spirit's ongoing presence—while inviting us to consider our own next steps in faith and community.

Kristin speaks to us about peace and justice on Remembrance Sunday and explores the response to injustice that Jesus models.

John explores God's ongoing invitation to lay down our defences and step into a relationship of peace, healing, and reconciliation with Him. Through honest reflection and stories of the Holy Spirit at work, it encourages us to stay open to God's loving presence and the transformation He brings.

John shares how the Holy Spirit works through ordinary people to bring hope, healing, and restoration in ways we could never achieve on our own. Through powerful stories and gentle invitation, it encourages us to open our hearts to God's Spirit and discover a deeper experience of His love and purpose.

John explores how God takes the initiative to reconcile humanity to Himself, removing the barriers we build through our mistakes and brokenness.

This week Kirstine explores how Christians can experience God personally through prayer and reading the Bible, seeing both as ways to build a real, ongoing relationship with Him rather than following rituals or rules. God listens to our honest and consistent prayers, and he cares deeply and desires a genuine connection with each of us.

Today we are joined by Sam Harvey from Bay Vineyard Church, New Zealand. Sam takes us through 1 Thessalonians as he explores what it means to follow God's will.

Sam Harvey has travelled all the way from New Zealand to discuss the pains of getting older. Kidding... well sort of. Here, Sam looks at both the past and future - where God has been and where God is taking him. Be encouraged with powerful testimony and holy wisdom.

The Jesus Problem Part 3 | This week Week Kirstine explores how Jesus' death on the cross addresses the human tendency to mess things up and offers forgiveness, freedom, and true rest. It's an invitation to let go of guilt and discover a restored relationship with God through the love of Jesus.

Jermaine carries on with our series on 1 Chronicles, offering a deeper look into the holiness of God and the ways in which we can fully worship Him.

John continues our series, "5 Truths That Will Transform Your Life," by re-examining Paul's letter to the Ephesians through the lens of today's society.

This week Kirstine explores The Jesus Problem, Part 2—the claim that Jesus rose from the dead. The talk looks at the historical evidence, the transformation of his followers, and modern stories of faith and healing that point to the possibility of a risen, living Jesus.

This week Kirstine looks at how people have searched for meaning through religion and spirituality, and why these can often leave us unsatisfied. It introduces “The Jesus Problem”—the question of who Jesus really is—and asks if real peace and purpose might be found in him.

This week Kirstine explores how science, atheism, and agnosticism shape our search for meaning and rest in a world that often resists organised religion. She reflects on whether true fulfilment might be found not through our own effort, but in a relationship with God.

John speaks from 1 Chronicles 14.

Matt continues our series, 'The Five Truths That Will Transform Your Life', by exploring what it means to equip ourselves as Christians within the church and how each of us can play our part.

This week John starts the Life course with a talk around restlessness that lingers even when we "have it all'. From our modern pursuit of enjoyment, significance, and love, what is life actually about? In this Life Course, we ask the ultimate question: How do we find rest in God.

Kirstine speaks to us about how we can start September the right way.

This week Kristin talks about how to go deeper with the Spirit in our worship and how to bring God into every area of our lives.

Keith looks at the ultimate dreamer in the Bible; Joseph - and what might be holding us back from reaching for our own dreams.

Kirstine speaks about Jesus' power over scarcity and how abundance can come from surrender, not stockpiling.

John rounds up our summer series by looking at 1 John chapter 5.

Aileen looks at 1 John chapter 4 and explores the change that happens in John that transforms him from the Son of Thunder to an Apostle of Love.

Matt looks at Jesus' power over impurity and his contagious holiness.

John Peters continues our series on 1 John by looking at chapter 3.

Matt looks at Jesus' power over evil.

Kristin continues our series on 1 John by looking at what elements might be getting in the way of us living our lives to the full.

Aileen introduces our new evening service series 'Power over...' by looking at Jesus' power over creation.

Matt introduces our new series 'Summer of Love' where we will be looking at the book of 1 John.

Jermaine concludes our series on the Blessing in Numbers by looking at how we can find a peace that stays.

Matt rounds off our series on 5 Lies that are Ruining Your Life with the lie that we must earn God's love.

Kirstine starts our new series 'Bless You' by looking at God's blessing on Moses and the grace he still extends to us today.

Andy dispels the lie that you don't belong in church.

Matt tackles lie number 3 this week and looks at where our identity lies.

John tackles lie no. 2 today: you are hopeless

Ana and Jenny conclude our 'raising the next generation' series by looking at the ways us as parents and members of the church can support each other and our children socially and emotionally.

Kirstine starts off our new series ' 5 lies that are ruining your life', looking at the lie that you are unwanted.

Angie and Matt kick off our mini series on raising the next generation by discussing how church and parents can work in partnership to introduce our kids to Jesus.

Its the Life return! And John gives a talk on the Holy Spirit, presenting it as the climax of God's love story - one of restoration, one of empowerment with spiritual gifts, and a call into relationship rather than religious performance.

John connects with the audience about their typical spiritual experiences by reflecting on the extraordinary events of Pentecost and historical church revival, encouraging deeper openness to the Holy Spirit.

Sirine carries on our series on revival this Pentecost Sunday reminds us how God pours out his Spirit on all who seek him.

Happy Pentecost! Today we are celebrating Pentecost and looking at the original revival in Acts.

Is revival coming? Kristin looks at the posture we should be adopting if we want to see revival come.

Aileen carries on our Third Person series focussed on the Holy Spirit, by looking at what Jesus describes as 'living waters' in John 4.

We're excited to have Johnny Nimmo with us this week sharing about what life looks like when we invite the Holy Spirit in. Johnny is a good friend of St Mary's and works for CenTral Church in Germany.

In the penultimate talk in this series, Matt looks at all the meaning that can be found in Jesus' very human cry, "I am thirsty".

John looks at one of Jesus' final statements: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”