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Weekly preaching & conference messages from Oak Hill College, London Join us each week for sermons and conference talks from Oak Hill College’s chapel services — teaching rooted in Scripture, shaped for real life Christian faith and ministry. Whether you’re a student, church-leader, or simply exploring faith, Chapel Talks offers biblically grounded reflections to encourage, challenge, and equip you. With talks drawn from the Bible and Christian tradition, we aim to deepen worship, nourish discipleship, and inspire faithful service. Subscribe now to make time to listen, reflect, and grow in Christ. Learn more about Oak Hill College: www.oakhill.ac.uk Connect with us on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/oakhilllondon/ X - https://x.com/OakHillLondon

  1. Good News of Great Joy | Luke 2:8-20 | James Robson

    12/24/2025

    Good News of Great Joy | Luke 2:8-20 | James Robson

    Experience this powerful chapel sermon from James Robson at Oak Hill College, exploring Luke 2 and the message spoken to shepherds in the darkness: “Do not be afraid.” Through story, scripture, and reflection, James unpacks what good news really means, why joy defeats fear, and how the birth of Jesus brings hope today. 📌 Topics covered: • Luke 2 and the shepherds • The meaning of Christian joy • Why angels say “Do not be afraid” • The uniqueness of Jesus as Saviour, Christ & Lord • How the gospel transforms real human emotion Whether you are preparing for Christmas, studying Luke’s Gospel, or looking for encouragement in dark seasons—this message will bless you. 🙏 If this sermon encourages you, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more from Oak Hill College Chapel. 00:00 – Opening Story: Fear in the Dark 02:05 – Shepherds in the Darkness 03:17 – “Do Not Be Afraid” 05:22 – Good News of Great Joy 10:03 – Christ the Lord in a Manger #JamesRobson #OakHillCollege #Luke2 #ChristmasSermon #DoNotBeAfraid #GoodNewsOfGreatJoy #Sermon #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy #GospelMessage

    14 min
  2. The Son of Abraham, Son of David, Son of God | Matthew 1:1–18 | Revd Dr Justyn Terry

    12/17/2025

    The Son of Abraham, Son of David, Son of God | Matthew 1:1–18 | Revd Dr Justyn Terry

    In this Oak Hill College chapel sermon, theologian and minister Justyn Terry opens Matthew 1 and shows how Jesus is introduced as the Son of Abraham, the Son of David, and ultimately the Son of God. Through genealogy, Scripture, and history, Terry reveals how Jesus fulfils covenant promises, brings blessing to the nations, and conquers every spiritual enemy. This message encourages believers preparing for ministry and reminds us that God calls, equips, and works through ordinary people to bring His kingdom into the world. Whether you are studying theology, preparing for preaching, or exploring the genealogy of Jesus, this sermon offers rich biblical insight and warm pastoral encouragement. Justyn Terry is the Vice-Principal and Academic Dean at Wycliffe Hall. He previously served as Dean/President (Principal) of Trinity School for Ministry, Pittsburgh, USA, where he was also Professor of Systematic Theology. Before moving to the United States, Justyn was Curate of St John’s Hyde Park, and Vicar of St Helen’s, North Kensington. Prior to ordination, Justyn was a Physics teacher and then an International Marketing Manager in the Electronics Industry. His academic interests are in the areas of the doctrine of atonement and of Anglican theology, especially as it applies to ministerial practice. Justyn is married to Cathy, and they have two daughters. For relaxation, he plays jazz trumpet and trombone. 00:00 – Introducing the Genealogy of Jesus 03:06 – Abraham: Obedient Faith & Blessing to the Nations 07:58 – David: Royal Line & Defeating God’s Enemies 12:39 – Jesus: Son of God & Inauguration of the Kingdom 16:48 – Conclusion & Prayer

    18 min
  3. From Apathy to Zeal | Haggai 1:1-11 | Jonty Rhodes

    12/10/2025

    From Apathy to Zeal | Haggai 1:1-11 | Jonty Rhodes

    In this powerful sermon on Haggai 1, Jonty Rhodes explores how busyness can mask spiritual drift, why God’s people in Haggai’s day stopped building the temple, and how God’s zeal for His people is the ultimate antidote to our apathy. Jonty draws connections across Scripture — from the return from exile, to the Great Commission, to Christ as the true Temple — showing how God’s desire to dwell with His people fuels the mission of the church today. Whether you're a pastor, student, ministry leader or Christian seeking renewal, this sermon will help you examine your priorities and rediscover zeal for the glory and pleasure of God. Topics include: Why busyness is not the opposite of apathy Haggai’s call to rebuild and its relevance for the church God’s zeal vs. our apathy Christ as the true and better Temple How to move from spiritual weariness to joyful mission ⛪ About the Speaker Jonty Rhodes is the minister of @christchurchcentralleeds Jonty is married to Georgina, and they have four girls and a boy. He trained for ministry at Oak Hill Theological College in London, and has served as Assistant Minister at St. Alkmund’s Church in Duffield, and Minister at Christ Church Derby. 00:00 – Opening Prayer 00:28 – The Missing Deadly Sin: Acedia 02:09 – The Desert Fathers and the Noonday Demon 03:13 – Context of Haggai 1 & Israel’s Apathy 09:54 – Busy but Building the Wrong Thing 14:14 – God’s Zeal vs. Our Apathy 19:05 – Christ the True Temple 22:14 – From Apathy to Zeal: The Call of Haggai 23:12 – Closing Prayer #JontyRhodes #OakHillCollege #Haggai #Acedia #NoondayDemon #ChristianSermon #SpiritualApathy #BibleTeaching #ReformedTheology #ChristianZeal #SermonClip #Haggai1

    24 min
  4. Communicating the Beauty of Christ to Our Culture | Rosie Woodbridge | Find Your Voice 2025

    12/10/2025

    Communicating the Beauty of Christ to Our Culture | Rosie Woodbridge | Find Your Voice 2025

    Communicating the Beauty of Christ to our Culture A message from Rosie Woodbridge at Find Your Voice 2025. In this warm, hope-filled Christmas talk, Rosie helps us slow down, breathe, and rediscover the breathtaking beauty of Jesus — Emmanuel, God with us, and Jesus, the One who saves His people from their sins. Through the story of Joseph and Mary, the humility of the incarnation, and the ache of human longing, Rosie shows how the Christmas story speaks powerfully into our culture’s deepest desires for peace, joy, connection, safety, hope, and love. Whether you’re preparing a Christmas talk, supporting others in ministry, or simply seeking encouragement, this message will help you: ✨ Re-awaken your wonder at the incarnation ✨ Understand how Jesus meets us in weakness and suffering ✨ Communicate Christ in a world longing for meaning ✨ Connect the Christmas story to the longings of your friends and community ✨ See why Emmanuel — God with us — is the hope our culture truly needs Find Your Voice exists to equip women to communicate Jesus with clarity, confidence, and joy. 📌 Key Themes • Emmanuel — God with us • Jesus — the One who saves • The incarnation and vulnerability • How the Christmas story answers cultural longings • Communicating faith in a modern context • Hope, suffering, weakness, and God’s presence • The beauty of Christ in the manger and on the cross 🙏 Connect With Us • Find Your Voice: Training & resources to help you speak about Jesus • Subscribe for more talks, workshops, and encouragement • Share this talk with someone who needs hope this Christmas ✂️ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 — Opening & The Reel of Life 01:18 — Longings of Our Hearts & Culture 03:59 — Reading the Christmas Story (Matthew 1) 04:38 — Joseph, Mary & the Scandal of Christmas 06:41 — Two Names: Emmanuel & Jesus 07:04 — Emmanuel: God With Us 13:38 — A God Who Understands Our Suffering 16:43 — Jesus: The One Who Saves 19:19 — Mary, the Manger & the Cross 21:08 — Why Jesus Came: Love, Rescue & Hope 22:14 — The Hope of Christ for Our World 23:28 — Closing Prayer #FindYourVoice #RosieWoodbridge #BeautyOfChrist #ChristmasMessage #Emmanuel #JesusSaves #ChristianTeaching #ChristianWomen #GospelHope #Incarnation #ChristianTalk #HopeAtChristmas

    24 min
  5. How Do I Find My Voice as a Woman? | Sharon Dirckx | Find Your Voice 2025

    12/10/2025

    How Do I Find My Voice as a Woman? | Sharon Dirckx | Find Your Voice 2025

    How do women discover their true voice in a world full of comparison, pressure, and expectations? In this inspiring talk from Find Your Voice 2025, author and speaker Sharon Dirckx explores what it means to speak with authenticity, confidence, and God-shaped identity. Drawing from Scripture, personal experience, and stories of women finding freedom to be themselves — including England rugby legend Emily Scarratt — Sharon shares practical wisdom on: 🔹 Overcoming barriers like lack of confidence, uncertainty, emotional energy, and comparison 🔹 Understanding your unique voice — shaped by your background, story, skills, and passions 🔹 Following Jesus closely as the pathway to becoming more fully yourself 🔹 Speaking to the audiences you’re uniquely positioned to reach 🔹 Embracing your personal style — whether storytelling, reason, creativity, humour, or calm clarity 🔹 Persevering, practicing, learning from mistakes, and growing over time Whether you're just beginning to communicate publicly or longing to grow in your calling, this talk encourages every woman to step into the voice God has given her. 📍 Delivered at Find Your Voice 2025. 00:00 – Introduction & Emily Scarratt Story 02:11 – The Pressure to Fit a Mold 03:07 – Why Your Unique Voice Matters 06:04 – Jesus’ Call: “Come, Follow Me” 09:55 – What Shapes Your Voice (Content, Audience, Style) 12:47 – Learning Through Mistakes & Trying Different Angles 15:13 – How Your Story & Experience Shape Your Voice 20:26 – Communication Style & Courage 23:56 – Closing Prayer

    25 min
  6. One Box Life, Endless Wealth | 1 Timothy 6:6-10 | Pete Snow

    12/04/2025

    One Box Life, Endless Wealth | 1 Timothy 6:6-10 | Pete Snow

    This Christmas season, Pete Snow challenges us to rethink what real wealth looks like. Using the powerful contrast between Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim, Pete calls Christian leaders—and the Church—to embrace contentment, flee from greed, and rediscover generosity that can truly change the world. A timeless message rooted in the Apostle Paul’s warning in 1 Timothy 6:6–10: the treasure that lasts isn’t in what we own—but in who owns us. If God is your Father and the Gospel your treasure, you already carry the wealth you can never lose. 🎄 Big Idea: Godliness + contentment = great gain. Greed + time = many griefs. 📦 Challenge: We end life with one box—so live for treasure with no limits.

    24 min
  7. The Bread We’re Really Hungry For | John 6 | Revd Tom Watts

    11/19/2025

    The Bread We’re Really Hungry For | John 6 | Revd Tom Watts

    Most of us feel two hungers: the surface hunger for comfort, ease, pleasure, and control — and the far deeper hunger beneath it. In this sermon on John 6, Tom Watts shows how Jesus exposes our obsession with “food that spoils” and reveals Himself as the Bread of Life — the only One who can satisfy our deepest needs, sustain us to the end, and give life beyond death. 💬 “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry.” — John 6:35 Tom unpacks what it means to feed on Christ by faith, how the miracle of manna pointed forward to Jesus, and why we so often settle for “the van of death” when the feast of eternal life is offered to us freely. Whether you’re exploring Christianity or serving in full-time ministry, this message speaks directly to our misplaced appetites and calls us back to the true Bread that gives life to the world. 🙌 About Tom Watts: Tom Watts serves as an Associate Teacher at Oak Hill College, where he trains future ministry leaders in biblical theology, particularly in our Anglican stream. He is also the Senior Minister at St John’s Downshire Hill in London, a church known for expository Bible teaching and gospel-centred discipleship. Tom is widely appreciated for his clarity, warmth, and ability to connect deep theological truths to the everyday struggles of the Christian life. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Two hungers: surface and deep 00:25 – Jesus feeds the 5,000 and walks on water 02:00 – “I AM”: Jesus reveals His divine identity 03:20 – The crowd seeks bread that spoils 04:16 – “What must we do?” — misunderstanding Jesus 05:12 – The only work that matters: believe 05:59 – The crowd demands another sign 06:22 – Manna as a pointer to the true bread 07:06 – “Always give us this bread” — still thinking physically 08:01 – Treating Jesus as a personal assistant 09:14 – Food that spoils will always disappoint 10:18 – “I am the bread of life” — what Jesus really claims 11:16 – Bread as survival, not luxury 12:12 – Jesus as the One who gets us to eternal life 12:52 – Grumbling: “We know His parents!” 13:23 – The bread that gives life forever 13:49 – Life comes through His death 14:13 – Eating His flesh? Understanding the metaphor 15:17 – Feeding equals believing 16:13 – Feeding on Christ by faith 16:48 – The Lord’s Supper and John 6 17:42 – Feeding on Christ daily, not just at communion 18:13 – Repentance: turning from food that spoils 19:00 – Seeking approval, legacy, or ministry success 19:24 – Bread of life versus bread that spoils 19:48 – The Van of Life vs. the Van of Death illustration 21:20 – “What are we doing standing at the van of death?” 22:08 – Jesus promises to keep us to the end 22:32 – Closing reflection and prayer 📖 Scripture Reference: John 6:25–59 ✝️ #Tags: #BreadOfLife #TomWatts #John6 #ChristianSermon #GospelTeaching #FaithInChrist #JesusIsEnough #OakHillCollege #StJohnsDownshireHill #BibleTeaching #ExpositoryPreaching #ChristianMotivation #EternalLife #HungryForGod

    25 min
  8. It’s Not Lunchtime — It’s Harvest Time | John 4:27-42 | Richard Leadbeater

    11/13/2025

    It’s Not Lunchtime — It’s Harvest Time | John 4:27-42 | Richard Leadbeater

    In this powerful message from John 4, Richard Leadbeater reminds us that while we’re often distracted by the temporary, Jesus calls us to see the eternal. It’s not lunchtime — it’s harvest time. God is at work in His world, reaping a harvest of people — and He invites us to be part of it. Like the Samaritan woman, unlikely yet chosen, we’re called to lift our eyes, see the fields, and join the Father’s business of bringing people into His kingdom. 💬 “Open your eyes and look at the fields; they’re ripe for harvest.” — John 4:35 If you’ve ever wondered what God is doing in the world, and what you’re meant to be doing with your life, this message will both challenge and encourage you. 🙌 About Richard Leadbeater: Richard Leadbeater serves as the Senior Pastor for Dundonald Church in Raynes Park and is passionate about training and equipping Christians to share the gospel clearly and courageously. A former professional footballer turned pastor, Richard brings warmth, humour, and deep biblical insight to his preaching — helping believers see the beauty of Christ and the urgency of His mission. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Prayer 00:30 – “What do you do?” and God’s work in the world 02:00 – Jesus reveals the Father’s harvesting work 05:00 – The Samaritan woman: an unlikely sower 08:00 – New believers make bold evangelists 10:10 – It’s not lunchtime, it’s harvest time 13:40 – Jesus’ mission and the finished work on the cross 15:00 – Stop focusing on food, start seeing the fields 17:00 – Sowers and reapers: everyone plays a part 18:40 – Organise your life around eternity 19:30 – The world’s Saviour revealed 22:00 – The privilege and priority of God’s work 25:00 – What do you do? You work in God’s harvest field 25:50 – Closing prayer 📖 Scripture Reference: John 4:27–42 ✝️ #Tags: #OpenYourEyes #HarvestTime #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #ChristianMotivation #John4 #RichardLeadbeater #GospelTruth #ChurchLife #Discipleship #SermonClip #BibleTeaching #LiveForJesus

    27 min
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Weekly preaching & conference messages from Oak Hill College, London Join us each week for sermons and conference talks from Oak Hill College’s chapel services — teaching rooted in Scripture, shaped for real life Christian faith and ministry. Whether you’re a student, church-leader, or simply exploring faith, Chapel Talks offers biblically grounded reflections to encourage, challenge, and equip you. With talks drawn from the Bible and Christian tradition, we aim to deepen worship, nourish discipleship, and inspire faithful service. Subscribe now to make time to listen, reflect, and grow in Christ. Learn more about Oak Hill College: www.oakhill.ac.uk Connect with us on social media: Instagram - www.instagram.com/oakhilllondon/ X - https://x.com/OakHillLondon

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