Sunday's Sermon
Marriage and the Gospel | Ephesians 5:21- 32
April 21 2024 · 37 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
April 21 2024 · 37 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Pastor Bijan explores the true purpose behind marriage and the ultimate reality to which it points.
Previous Episodes
Pruning | John 15:1-8
October 08 2023 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
October 08 2023 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
To grow, sometimes there are things that have got to go. This sermon explores what ‘pruning’ means in the Christian life, and why and how pruning (surrender, self-denial, discipline) is part of Christian growth.
Obedience | John 15:9-17
October 15 2023 · 30 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
October 15 2023 · 30 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
God gives his people commands because he longs for their joy. Every ‘law’ from God is a manifestation of his love for his people and the world he made. Growing in maturity as a follower of Jesus means obedience to God’s commands from a place of delight, not merely duty.
Union | Ephesians 1:1-10
October 22 2023 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
October 22 2023 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
In this passage, we’re told that a Christian has ‘every spiritual blessing’ in Christ. This sermon explores what those blessings are as well as the foundation for the promise: what it means to live in union with Jesus Christ.
He Works Out Everything | Ephesians 1:3-14
October 29 2023 · 39 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
October 29 2023 · 39 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
A Christian is someone who can rest and is safe in God’s plan. Predestination, while sometimes a controversial or confusing doctrine, is here presented by Paul as a great hope and an immense comfort.
The Same Power | Ephesians 1:15-23
November 05 2023 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
November 05 2023 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
The very same power that raised Christ from the dead is the power that God says is for his people, working in them and through them. This sermon explores what that power is and why it matters.
Reconciled | Ephesians 2:11-22
November 19 2023 · 33 min
by Efrem Buckle
November 19 2023 · 33 min
by Efrem Buckle
Summary
This week, Efrem Buckle the training and mentoring director at London City Mission joins us this week as we continue our look through the book of Ephesians. The same gospel that reconciles people to God also reconciles people to each other. The gospel can tear down any ways erected between peoples today.
Mystery? Mystery no more.
December 3 2023 · 34 min
by Edward Smith
December 3 2023 · 34 min
by Edward Smith
Summary
The ‘mystery’ revealed in the gospel is God’s reconciling all things in Christ. The wonder of wonders is that the church becomes both an example of that revelation, as well as a proclaimer of it.
More Than All We Ask | Ephesians 3:14-21
December 31 2023 · 34 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
December 31 2023 · 34 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
In this sermon, Pastor Bijan picks back up our series through the book of Ephesians. Exploring Paul's great prayer at the end of Chapter 3. In this prayer, Paul's desire is that the church would know and experience the great truths of the gospel.
Unity & The Bond Of Peace | Ephesians 4:1-6
January 07 2024 · 28 min
by Israel Kolade
January 07 2024 · 28 min
by Israel Kolade
Summary
The idea of unity is one of the core themes throughout the book of Ephesians. Join us today as Pastor Israel focuses on what unity is, what it looks like in the church, and how it is to be pursued.
Mature in Christ | Ephesians 4:7-16
January 14 2024 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
January 14 2024 · 35 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Christians need to grow in maturity. But what is Christian maturity and what does it look like? Paul addresses these questions in Ephesians 4:7-16. In today's sermon we explore the goal of Christian life, growing up and into Christ.
The New Self | Ephesians 4:17-24
January 21 2024 · 28 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
January 21 2024 · 28 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Pastor Bijan explores what it means to ‘put off’ the old self, practices of repentance, and what it means to ‘put on’ the new self, living in and living out the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Be Kind and Angry? | Ephesians 4:25- 32
January 28 2024 · 36 min
by Joel Wade
January 28 2024 · 36 min
by Joel Wade
Summary
This week Pastor Joel Wade from Christ Church Mile End continues our series studying through Paul's great letter to the Ephesians. Exploring how we are now to relate to our emotions, in light of the new self we have been given in Christ.
Walk In Love | Ephesians 5:1-2
February 04 2024 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
February 04 2024 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Today Pastor Bijan explores how right in the heart of the practical sections of the book of Ephesians, Paul expresses the core reality of the Gospel. That, as those who are deeply adored by God, we are to walk in love, as we imitate Christ.
Worry and the Kingdom | Luke 12:22-34
February 18 2024 · 38 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
February 18 2024 · 38 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Jesus’ question posed here exposes our worry and the fragility of the foundation of our lives. The themes around idolatry as a form of salvation (to calm our worries) could be explored. The need for certainty for the future given that Jesus links our worry and fear to trying to stay alive longer. It exposes concern for the future.
Faith & Fear | Psalm 121
February 25 2024 · 34 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
February 25 2024 · 34 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
Jesus’ question posed here exposes our worry and the fragility of the foundation of our lives. The themes around idolatry as a form of salvation (to calm our worries) could be explored. The need for certainty for the future given that Jesus links our worry and fear to trying to stay alive longer. It exposes concern for the future.
What are you Waiting For? | Psalm 130
March 10 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
March 10 2024 · 32 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week Pastor Bijan continues our series looking at rhythms and practices which mark out the renewed life. Particularly, focusing on the topic of waiting and what does it look like for the Christian to be in a season of waiting in their day to day life.
Sorrow & Joy | Psalm 126
March 17 2024 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
March 17 2024 · 31 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This week we look at Psalm 126 where the writer beautifully acknowledges the reality of joy and sorrow within our world. How do we wrestle with both joy and sorrow before our ever-present, ever-kind God.
Relationships and the Resurrection | John 21:1-14
March 31 2024 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
March 31 2024 · 33 min
by Bijan Mirtolooi
Summary
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Bijan explores the transforming power of the resurrection and how we too may experience Jesus as he meets his people in community, when they're desperate, in their obedience, and all through grace.
