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Join Pastor Alvin as he launches into a compelling new series on "Prophecy," connecting it seamlessly to his prior teachings on the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. Discover how the spiritual gift of tongues not only builds up the individual but also serves as a catalyst for prophecy. This episode reveals how prophecy unveils God's hidden wisdom and underscores the crucial need for a balanced Spirit, Soul, and Body to truly operate in this divine gift. The ultimate aim of this teaching is to empower listeners to cultivate their spirits, enabling them to lead their souls and bodies to live in alignment with prophetic flow.   Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 14:4 1 Corinthians 2:7 1 Corinthians 2:13-14 2 Corinthians 5:7   ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Tom O'Toole at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 6th July 2025, from John 20:1-30.

This sermon was preached by Conor Crooks at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 6th July 2025 from 1 Peter 3:13-18.

This sermon was preached by Alistair Trueman at the Ladybarn site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 6th July May 2025 from Exodus 32.

This sermon was preached by Peter Bullock at the Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 6th July 2025, from John 11:1-44.

This sermon was preached by Andy Cooley at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 6th July 2025, from Exodus 32.

In this message, Pastor Alvin continues our series, The Character of the Holy Spirit Pt 3, teaching the difference between the Holy Spirit's Character and ours. This week's part is called "Different than Mine". This message covers how the Holy Spirit in nature is different from our nature and our humanity. To be filled with the Holy Spirit is to be completely full. When we are completely full, our character begins to look more like Holy Spirit. When we are full our words and actions prove it.   Scripture References: 2 Cor 5:17 Mark 16:1-18 James 3: 6-12 Matt 15:11 Zephaniah 3:9  Acts 2:3-4   ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Andy Armstrong at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 29th June 2025, from John 19:17-30.

This sermon was preached by San Hamberis at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 29th June 2025 from 1 Peter 2:9-10.

This sermon was preached by John Owen at the Ladybarn site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 29th June May 2025 from Exodus 20:1-17.

This sermon was preached by Kiri Adams at the Reddish site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 29th June 2025, from Ephesians 6:15.

This sermon was preached by Colin Baron at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 29th June 2025, from Exodus 20:1-21.

This sermon was preached by Tom O'Toole at the Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 29th June 2025, from John 10:1-18.

In this message, Pastor Alvin continues our series, The Character of the Holy Spirit, by teaching on the practical application of Holy Spirit in the believer's life. This message covers how the Holy Spirit makes following Jesus practical and the super natural collaboration between the Holy Spirit and US to get the will of God done.   Scripture References: 1 Corinthians 14:1-4 Luke 24:49 Acts 2:1-4   ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Tom Bassford at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 22nd June 2025, from John 18:28-19:16.

This sermon was preached by Rosie Crooks at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 22nd June 2025 from 1 Peter 1:18-21.

This sermon was preached by Tim Simmonds at the Ladybarn site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 22nd June May 2025 from Exodus 19.

This sermon was preached by Luke Roden at the Reddish site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 22nd June 2025, from Ephesians 6:14b.

This sermon was preached by Bekah Young at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 22nd June 2025 from John 15.

This sermon was preached by Tom O'Toole at the Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 22nd June 2025, from John 9:1-41.

On this special Father's Day Sunday, Pastor Love gives a compelling message on "Fatherhood Fulfillment". This message discusses the joys of fatherhood and how to experience fulfillment in fatherhood. Scripture References: Proverbs 17:6 Proverbs 19:21 Matthew 7:24-27 Proverbs 22:6 Job 1:4-5 Malachi 4:5-6 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Tim Simmonds at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 15th June 2025, from Exodus 19.

This sermon was preached by James Adams at the Reddish site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 15th June 2025, from Ephesians 6:14a.

This sermon was preached by Colin Baron at the Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 15th June 2025, from John 8:2-11.

This sermon was preached by Eleisha Barrow at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 15th June 2025 from 1 Peter 1:13-16.

This sermon was preached by Isaac Moore at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 15th June 2025, from Philippians 1.

On this special Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Alvin continues our series, The Character of the Holy Spirit, by teaching on the ease the Holy Spirit brings to the believer's life. This message covers how the Holy Spirit makes following Jesus lighter, the difference between weight and way in the Christian walk, why speaking in tongues is an easy (yet powerful) practice, the difference between vertical and horizontal tongues, and how God equips every believer with what they need. Scripture References: Acts 1:8 Matthew 7:14 1 Corinthians 14:2-4 Acts 2:1-4 John 16:12-14 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Lizzie Bassfords at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 8th June 2025, from John 17:1-25.

This sermon was preached by Tom O'Toole at the Reddish site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 8th June 2025, from Ephesians 6:10-13.

This sermon was preached by Natasha Jacob at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 8th June 2025 from 1 Peter 1:3-5.

This sermon was preached by Stephen McKenzie at the Heatons site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 8th June 2025, from John 6:22-51.

This sermon was preached by Kate H at the Ladybarn site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 8th June May 2025 from Exodus 16:1-17:7.

This sermon was preached by Anna Whitfield at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 1st June 2025 from Exodus 16:1-17:7.

This sermon was preached by Andy Cooley at the Denton site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 8th June 2025, from Exodus 17:8-16.

In this kickoff to our new series, Pastor Alvin explores the character of the Holy Spirit—not just His power, but His posture. Scripture tells us the Holy Spirit is our Helper, Guide, and Comforter, but what does that really mean in our daily lives? This message challenges us to reconsider what it means to walk in true spiritual power: not just through signs and wonders, but through humility, submission, and love. Scripture references: John 16:7 John 16:12–14 Psalm 138:2 1 Corinthians 15:28 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This sermon was preached by Mim Ballard at the Gorton site of Christ Church Manchester, on Sunday 1st June 2025, from John 15:1-8.

This sermon was preached by Isaac Moore at the Fallowfield site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 1st June 2025 from 1 Peter 1:1-2.

This sermon was preached by Tim Simmonds at the Reddish site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 1st June 2025.

This week in Part 4 of the “Submitted Leaders” series, Pastor Alvin teaches on the power of submission and the supernatural strength God gives His people. Using 1 Peter 2 and Luke 2, he shows how even Jesus grew by submitting to others—and how we can too. This message will challenge you to lead differently, stay humble, and allow God to use your meekness for eternal impact. Scripture references: Luke 2:51–52 1 Peter 2:13–21 Psalm 34:19 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

In Part 3 of our Submitted Leaders series, Pastor Alvin unpacks why spiritual authority always begins with natural submission. Drawing from the lives of Abraham, David, and even Jesus, we're reminded that God's process for leadership involves humility, obedience, and development—starting with how we respond to earthly authority. Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 15:45–47 Ephesians 6:1 1 John 4:10 Luke 2:41–52 John 2:1–11 1 Peter 2:13–21 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

In this Mother's Day message, Pastor CeCe Love speaks directly to the heart of every woman, reminding us that a mother's value is defined by God—not by the world. Through Proverbs 31 and other foundational verses, she shares how worth is revealed through character, reverence, love, and legacy. Whether you're a mom, mentor, or spiritual mother, this message will encourage and empower you to live boldly in the truth of who God says you are. Scripture references: Proverbs 31 Ephesians 2:10 Psalm 139 Romans 5:8 John 10:10 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

Leadership is influence—and as believers, we're called to lead others toward Jesus. In this week's message, Pastor Alvin challenges us to examine the type of influence we carry and invites us to submit fully to God, resist the enemy, and walk in the freedom of being a submitted leader. Scripture references: Matthew 12:30 Ezekiel 34:5 Matthew 4:18-20 James 4:7-10 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This Easter, Pastor Alvin brought a powerful word on one of the most challenging—but transformative—topics in the Christian faith: forgiveness. What if God's forgiveness wasn't easy for Him either? What if He had to push past deep hurt—just like we do—to forgive us? In this message, we reflect on how hurt and forgiveness are often inseparable, and how our ability to forgive others reveals whether we've truly received God's forgiveness ourselves. Scripture references: Luke 11:4 Matthew 6:14-15 Matthew 18:21-35 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This week at Nashville Life, Pastor Alvin builds on last week's message about repentance—challenging us to move from just feeling sorry to truly following through. Repentance starts in the soul, but it's not complete until it reaches our actions. Through practical steps and biblical examples like Zacchaeus, we learn how to protect our momentum, activate lasting change, and walk in the fullness of God's grace. Scripture References: Luke 19 (Zacchaeus) Romans 8:11 Luke 13:5 James 4:6 ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

Repentance isn't remorse, regret, or even saying sorry — it's a change of your will. In this message, Pastor Alvin teaches that for anything truly good to happen in your life, repentance is not just important — it's necessary. Learn how repentance is the first step in accepting the gospel, why your will (not your spirit) is where real change begins, and how to protect your spiritual momentum through human accountability. "You can be sorry and not done — repentance happens when you decide you're done with your own way." Scripture references: Mark 1:15 Acts 3:19 Luke 19 (Zacchaeus) Luke 15 (The Prodigal Son) ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This passionate and powerful message reminds us of the transformational power of the Gospel—how Jesus didn't just rise for Himself but brought us with Him. Through vivid storytelling and Scripture, Pastor Alvin unpacks how Christ got beneath our brokenness, lifted us out of death, and raised us to life. No matter how far you've fallen or how dead you may feel, you're already seated in heavenly places. Now it's time to believe it. ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This week at Nashville Life, Pastor Alvin shared a powerful message celebrating our 13th Anniversary about the seed of God's Word and the soil of our hearts. Drawing parallels between the human body and the body of Christ, we're reminded that while God's Word is perfect and full of purpose, it requires a receptive heart to bear fruit. If you've ever wondered why God's promises feel delayed or distant, this message will challenge and encourage you. Be inspired to tend to the soil of your heart, embrace the identity God has given you, and step boldly into the destiny He's planted inside of you. ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

This week at Nashville Life, Pastor Alvin delivers a powerful message on the value of our calling and the transformation that follows. Looking at the life of Abraham, we see that God calls us just as we are—but He doesn't leave us there. Instead, He leads us through a process of change, shaping us into the image of Jesus, and multiplying His work in us to impact others. I f you've ever struggled with doubt, distractions, or resistance to change, this message is for you. Be encouraged to say "yes" to God's call, embrace His transformation, and step into the greater purpose He has for your life! ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh 

n this episode of the Big Money Strategies Podcast, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what's actually working for rural and regional businesses. We're cutting through the noise and ditching the unrealistic advice for strategies that are practical, proven, and effective—no fluff, just facts. We dive deep into:

This week at Nashville Life, we had the distinct honor of having one of our founding members and former pastors here on staff, Shannon Smith, bring forth the Word of God. Get ready for an amazing sermon on discipleship as Shannon breaks down the Process of Growth from Seed, to Stalk, to Sickle, and how God calls us to sow seeds and change lives for His glory!   ABOUT US At Nashville Life Church, our vision is dedicated to following Jesus & building leaders. We are here to point every person to Jesus Christ. CONNECT To get connected, text BELONG to 77411. GIVE To support this ministry & help us continue to reach people all around the world: http://www.chrch.es/3a843 PRAYER REQUESTS If you have a prayer request or need, we'd love to pray with you. Click this link to let us know how we can pray with you: https://bit.ly/3fVDSDh