St Michaels Church Podcast

God's desire has always been to be near His people, from the tabernacle in Exodus to the opening of John's Gospel. That longing is fully realised in Jesus Christ, the Word made flesh who comes to dwell among us. Using the beauty of architecture as a picture, this invites us to rediscover the wonder of Christ at Christmas and to fix our eyes on Him above everything else.

Christmas points us back to God as creator, not only of the world, but of each of us. It reminds us that Jesus is the one who made us, knows us, and longs to restore what feels broken or worn down. True renewal does not come from reinventing ourselves, but from reconnecting with our creator. In doing so, we rediscover our identity, worth, and fullness of life.

This talk reflects on what it means to belong to a church shaped by the life and love of God, rather than something humans invented. Drawing from Ephesians and Matthew, it shows how baptism draws us into God's family and builds us into one people with Christ at the centre. It explores how the early church wrestled with truth, unity and worship, and how those foundations still form our identity today. It ends by pointing us to the hope of resurrection and the life we are being prepared for as we grow together in Christ.

This talk explores what it means to be part of a global and historic church shaped by the life of God himself. It traces how the early councils, baptism, and the Creed all reveal a God who draws us into his love and forms us into a people, not isolated individuals. It highlights how the church, though imperfect, is built on Christ and called to reflect his unity, holiness, and purpose in the world. It closes by pointing us toward the hope of resurrection and the life to come, where we are fully united with Christ and fully ourselves.

Even small offerings can become meaningful when we place them in Jesus' hands. Shared commitment and thoughtful structure help create space for the church to grow and thrive. At the centre of it all is Jesus himself, our provider and our provision, whom we meet again at the table of grace.

Jesus meets people in their hunger, offering rest, compassion and guidance to those who feel worn out or lost. The message invites us to bring our needs to him and trust his power rather than our own limits. Dwaine's story shows how Jesus can heal deep wounds, bring freedom and reshape a life from the inside out. We're reminded that encountering Jesus changes us and helps us become a community that reflects his love to others.

This message lifts our eyes to Jesus, who stands above us and stays close to us even when the world feels heavy. Revelation is framed not as something to fear, but as a reminder of hope and a wake-up call to live with purpose as we wait for his return. We're encouraged to let our lives shine by keeping Jesus at the centre and choosing courage and faith in the everyday. At its heart, it's an invitation to know him, walk with him and be ready for the day he comes again.

The resurrection of Jesus gives us a hope that holds steady in every season. It shapes how we live today and how we see the future. This hope rests on God's love and power, not wishful thinking. We're encouraged to trust that nothing placed in God's hands is ever wasted. Jess Norman is Assistant Lecturer and Tutor in Theology at St Mellitus, and leads the Beginning Theology Course. She is currently undertaking a PhD in Paul's letters, having completed an MA in Biblical Study at King's College London and a BA in Theology & Youth Ministry too.

This Remembrance Sunday message reflects on Jesus and the Canaanite woman as a picture of love that crosses every border. Her faith reveals Christ's mercy that reaches even those once seen as outsiders. Just as soldiers gave their lives for our freedom, Jesus gave His for His enemies. True freedom comes through self-sacrificial love that breaks down walls and brings peace.

This message unpacks who the Holy Spirit is. Not an abstract force, but the Lord and giver of life who draws us into God's love. It reminds us that the Spirit is personal, powerful, and worthy of worship. Through Him we receive life, gifts, and freedom to glorify God and build his church. As we invite the Holy Spirit to lead us, we encounter God in a deeper, life-changing way.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ. Fully God. Fully man. The hero who came not to demand our reach upward, but to reach down to us. This message reminds us that God is not distant, that His glory lives within us.

The Creed: The Father, The Creator | Louisa Mulvaney | 19.10.25 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

The creed reminds us who God is and what we believe, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, one God through all generations. As the church in the heart of London, we're called to hold fast to this truth with faith, love, and courage, sharing it afresh with every generation.

Faith isn't neat or polished. It's raw, grateful, and poured out in love. When we bring our whole selves to Jesus, our pride, our shame, our past, He meets us with forgiveness and grace

We believe God is calling us to be a guardian city. A church of prayer, peace, and protection in the heart of London. Just as St Michael points us to Jesus, we want to be a people who are bold, empowering, and loving, standing together for our city and celebrating God's goodness.

God calls us to be bold, empowering, and loving. As we settle, sow, and serve, we seek the peace of London. Trusting that when the city flourishes, we too will flourish.

When God sees London, He sees a garden. A city renewed and filled with His presence. We're called to be bold, empowering, and loving, so that London and the world would know Jesus' heart.

London doesn't need optimising, it needs transforming. This talk calls us to be bold: to stay salty, grow in number, and spread out across the city, bringing growth and guarding against decay. We're invited to repent, shine publicly, on the street and online, and welcome people to encounter Jesus through community, courses, and Sundays. Let's be a church that can't be hidden! The salt of the earth and light of the world.

God's presence filled the tent—so tangible Moses couldn't enter. This message calls us to live a presence-led life: staying when He stays, moving when He moves, and trusting Jesus as the bridge who brings us near.

We all chase the “best version” of ourselves, but real transformation doesn't come from striving — it comes from God's presence. This message explores how, like Moses, we can reflect His glory and be changed into the likeness of Jesus.

So often we settle for substitutes, things that feel familiar but never truly satisfy. Yet God offers us something real: His presence. This message reminds us that through Jesus, we can meet with God any time, anywhere, about anything. Just as Moses spoke with God “as a friend,” we too are invited into that kind of closeness. No elaborate rituals. No perfect conditions. Just an open step of faith into His presence.

Many see God's commands as a checklist or a reason to keep Him at a distance. But what if they were actually an invitation? This message explores how God calls His people to draw near and live in holy reverence, an awe that doesn't push us away in fear, but pulls us closer in trust. Through Jesus, we can approach the God whose presence once shook Mount Sinai with both intimacy and confidence. Discover how nearness and reverence can shape your everyday walk with Him.

This message invites us to pause and respond to God's rescue with praise. Just like the Israelites who stood in awe after being set free, we're reminded that worship isn't just for the good times, but for the moments when we realise just how far God has brought us. Let this be a moment to reflect, rejoice, and realign your heart in awe.

The word awesome may be overused, but never when it comes to God. In a season that often feels slow or disconnected, what if August became a time to reawaken our awe for Him? This message invites us to turn aside, like Moses before the burning bush, and step into God's presence with honesty, reverence, and faith. Discover how awe isn't about hype—but about drawing near to the God who sees, speaks, and sends.

In this heartfelt sermon, we explore Hebrews 10:19–25 and what it means to be a church family rooted in Christ. Through powerful imagery of the temple and the sacrifice of Jesus, we're reminded to draw near to God, hold onto hope, and encourage one another. At Saint Michael's, we're not just individuals—we're a spiritual family, gathered in faith, worship, and love.

Join us for a powerful message exploring The Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:5–14. In this sermon, we're reminded that prayer is more than words, it's about identity, intimacy, and purpose. We reflect on what it means to say “Our Father”, to call on the King of the Universe, and to live out His kingdom “on our frontline,” whoever we are.

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Go and make disciples”? In this message, Paul Woolley unpacks the Great Commission, not as a task for the few, but a calling for every believer. Whether you're facing doubts or feeling unequipped, this sermon reveals how Jesus meets us right where we are and sends us with authority and purpose into every part of life.

Does your everyday life really matter to God? Whether you're washing mugs, leading meetings, or changing nappies—this message reminds us: Whatever you do, it all matters to the Lord. Join Sam as we explore Colossians 3 and discover how to live wholeheartedly for Jesus in the ordinary and overlooked moments.

What if God is at work in the ordinary places of your life and you're just not aware of it? In this message from Genesis 28:10–22, Mark Beard reminds us that our frontlines, home, work, school, are where God moves. Wherever you are, God is with you.

In this first talk of Frontline Sundays, Jamie Mulvaney unpacks 1 Peter 1:1–2, exploring what it means to live as exiles and the elect in today's world. Even in a culture that feels foreign to faith, we're called to make a difference, right where we are.

Responding to status anxiety, Elizabeth Oldfield opens up the possibility of Pentecost in how we can be Fully Alive. Elizabeth is the author of Fully Alive, the host of the podcast The Sacred, and former director of Theos think tank.

Sam Banner concludes our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus the Source'. Full reading is Acts 5:17-32

As we continue our sermon series "Treasure", Jamie interviews Mojtaba Hosseini about his experience growing up in Iran and being imprisoned for his faith.

Alan Searle continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus' Name'. Full reading is Acts 3:1-10.

Jamie Mulvaney continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus' Party'. Full reading is Luke 5:33-39.

Jamie Mulvaney continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus to Reflect and Witness', pulling from Acts 1:8 and 2:32.

Mark Beard continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus' Church'. Full reading is Acts 2:42-47.

Jamie Mulvaney continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus Himself with Us'. Full reading is Luke 24:13-35.

Jamie Mulvaney continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus and His Coronation March'. Full reading is Luke 18:28-44.

Mark Beard continues our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', preaching on 'Jesus and How to Invest Wisely'. Full reading is Luke 19:11-27.

As we begin our Lent & Easter sermon series 'Treasure', Sam Banner speaks on 'Jesus and the Tax Collector'. Full reading is Luke 19:1-10.

At the start of a new season for St Michael's Chester Square, Jamie Mulvaney in his second talk as Vicar continues in Isaiah 26:8: ‘Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you.' Full reading is Isaiah 26:1-15.

At the start of a new season for St Michael's Chester Square, Jamie Mulvaney in his first talk as Vicar shares from the first half of Isaiah 26:8: ‘Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you.' Full reading is Isaiah 26:1-9.

The King's Return | Paul Weston | 8.12.2024 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

The King's Conception | Paul Vrojilik | 1.12.2024 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

The King's Forerunner | Elizabeth Berridge | 24.11.24 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

Remembrance Sunday: Fruit that will last | Sam Banner | 10.11.2024 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

A different King, thy kingdom come | Mark Beard | 3.11.24 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

A different King, a different Deliverer | Andrew Baughen | 20.10.2024 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

A different King, a different Dominion | Mark Beard | 13.10.2024 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square

A Different King, A Different Story | Sam Banner | 6.10.24 by St Michael's Church, Chester Square