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Welcome to the official podcast of Calvary Chapel Southampton! Join us as we explore God’s Word, share inspiring testimonies, and provide practical teachings to help you grow in your faith. Each episode brings encouragement, biblical insight, and spiritual guidance straight from our pastors and guest speakers. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning your journey with Christ, this podcast is here to equip, uplift, and inspire you in your daily walk with God. Subscribe and join our community as we dive deep into Scripture, worship, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

  1. 3d ago

    When Suffering Shapes Your Faith

    When Suffering Shapes Your Faith Series: Ruth Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 28th June 2026 Passage: Ruth 1:19-22 ------------------- What Story Are You Telling About God? | Ruth 1:19–22 | When Suffering Shapes Your Faith What story are you believing about God when life doesn't go as planned? In this message from Ruth 1:19–22, we explore Naomi's return to Bethlehem—a woman who believed her suffering had rewritten her story forever. Yet while Naomi saw only emptiness and bitterness, God was already preparing redemption. If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, loss, disappointment, or wondered whether God is still good in the middle of suffering, this sermon offers biblical hope rooted in the gospel. In this sermon you'll discover: Why suffering exposes what we truly believe about God. The difference between believing God is useful and believing God is good. How bitterness grows when we finish our story before God does. Why God often begins His greatest work when we feel most empty. How Naomi's story ultimately points us to Jesus Christ and the hope of redemption. No matter how painful your current chapter may be, the gospel reminds us that God is still writing your story.

    39 min

  2. Jun 20

    Faithfulness at the Breaking Point | Ruth 1:1-18

    Faithfulness at the Breaking Point | Ruth 1:1-18 Series: Ruth Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 21st June 2026 Passage: Ruth 1:1-18 ------------------- When life falls apart and God seems completely silent, how do you find the strength to keep going? Discover why true commitment is found not when it is convenient, but when it costs us the most. SERMON SUMMARY In this opening message of our study in the Book of Ruth, we explore the powerful reality of covenant faithfulness (hesed) during times of deep emptiness and cultural breakdown. Set against the dark backdrop of the period of the Judges, Ruth 1 reveals how God works quietly in the ordinary moments of our lives, even when He feels absent. Join us at Calvary Chapel Southampton as we examine the contrast between worldly convenience and biblical commitment, and learn how daily turning back to God positions us to experience His silent but steady hand of redemption. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction: A Culture of Disposable Commitments 05:15 The Dramatic Backdrop of Ruth (Judges 21:25) 11:45 The Flight to Moab and the Path of Compromise 18:20 The Quiet Providence of God 25:10 The Crossroads of Covenant: Orpah vs. Ruth 33:40 Conclusion: The Gospel of the God Who Stays ABOUT CALVARY CHAPEL SOUTHAMPTON We are a fellowship of believers in Southampton, UK, dedicated to the expository teaching of God's Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Join us as we grow in the grace and knowledge of God. Website: https://calvarysoton.co.uk/Speaker: Simon LawrensonLocation: Southampton, United KingdomCONNECT WITH US Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQjVGeU5LyaMXtOV4ad6UCgPlan Your Visit: https://calvarysoton.co.uk/visit-calvary/

    40 min

  3. Jun 13

    Why Worship is More Than Music | Romans 12:1

    Why Worship is More Than Music | Romans 12:1 Series: Topical Preacher: Sam Raju Sunday Morning Date: 14th June 2026 Passage: Romans 12:1-2 ------------------- What if worship is far more than just singing songs on a Sunday morning? Discover how a true biblical understanding of worship can transform your entire daily life. SERMON SUMMARY In this expository teaching, we dive deep into Romans 12:1 to explore the profound truth that real worship is a whole-life response of absolute surrender to the mercy of God. Moving beyond the misconception of worship as merely musical entertainment, we examine the theological foundations laid out in Romans chapters 1-11 and transition from the mercy we have received to the living sacrifice we are called to offer. Join us at Calvary Chapel Southampton as we unpack what it means to present our bodies, daily actions, and wills to God, moving past consumerist Christianity and into a life of genuine, Christ-mediated devotion. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Defining Biblical Worship 05:23 The Focus Text: Romans 12:1 06:25 The Theological Context: The Therefore of Romans 1-11 17:55 The Response: In View of God's Mercy 23:55 The Nature of the Offering: A Whole-Life, Living Sacrifice 29:35 Illustration: The Story of the Indian Martyr 33:15 Call to Surrender and Closing Prayer

    39 min

  4. Jun 6

    Lost and Found: Rediscovering the Heart of God | Luke 15

    Lost and Found: Rediscovering the Heart of God | Luke 15 Series: Lost Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 7th June 2026 Passage: Luke 15:1-32 ------------------- Have you ever felt disconnected, wounded by life, or like you have slowly drifted away from God one small step at a time? God is actively seeking and ready to restore you, no matter how you became lost. SERMON SUMMARY In this expository teaching through Luke 15, we dive deep into the parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son. We discover that lostness is not a one-size-fits-all condition - people drift, get wounded, rebel, or become trapped in self-righteous pride. Join us at Calvary Chapel Southampton as we explore how the church is called to respond with diverse, active expressions of Fatherly love. Learn how your unique spiritual gifts, story, and background are designed to help reach and bring home those who are hurting and disconnected. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction - Moving from Truth to Action 03:40 Four Unique Forms of Lostness 19:20 Four Expressions of Active Love 39:35 The Diverse Giftings of the Church 45:55 Communion and Pastoral Prayer

    49 min

  5. May 30

    The Older Brother Problem: Why Good People Need Grace Too | Luke 15:25-32

    The Older Brother Problem: Why Good People Need Grace Too | Luke 15:25-32 Series: Lost Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 31st May 2026 Passage: Luke 15:25-32 ------------------- In Luke 15, most people focus on the Prodigal Son who ran away from home. But Jesus saves the greatest surprise for the end of the story. The older brother never left. He stayed faithful. He worked hard. He obeyed the rules. Yet when grace comes to his younger brother, he finds himself standing outside the Father's feast. In this sermon, we explore the forgotten son of Luke 15 and discover how self-righteousness, comparison, entitlement, and performance can keep us from experiencing the joy of God's grace. The younger son was lost through rebellion. The older son was lost through religion. Both needed the same thing: grace. 📖 Passage: Luke 15:25–32 In this message: • The hidden meaning of the Older Brother • Why faithful people often struggle with grace • The danger of building security on performance • The biblical pattern of two sons throughout Scripture • What Jonah, Job, and the Rich Young Ruler teach us about grace • Why Jesus leaves the story unfinished • How to move from performance to sonship Whether you identify more with the younger son or the older brother, Jesus leaves the door open for you to come home to the Father. #Luke15 #ProdigalSon #OlderBrother #Grace #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #Jesus #Gospel #SelfRighteousness #Faith #Christianity #ChurchSermon #Luke15Sermon

    45 min

  6. May 23

    The Lost Younger Son | When a Son Forgets He’s a Son | Luke 15:11-24

    The Lost Younger Son | When a Son Forgets He’s a Son | Luke 15:11-24 Series: Lost Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 24th May 2026 Passage: Luke 15:11-24 ------------------- What if the deepest problem in our lives isn’t just the sin we commit—but the identity we lose? In this message from Luke 15, we explore the story of the lost younger son and discover that rebellion does more than break rules—it breaks relationship. The prodigal son doesn’t simply say, “I have sinned.” He says, “I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” His lostness is ultimately a loss of identity. Jesus tells this parable to reveal the heart of the Father toward sinners, outcasts, and those who feel far from God. Through the powerful biblical theme of younger sons receiving undeserved grace—Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, David—we see a Gospel truth repeated throughout Scripture: inheritance in God’s Kingdom is received by grace, not earned by performance. In this sermon we explore: How sin causes us to forget who we are Why shame isolates us from the Father The biblical pattern of lost younger sons The difference between rebellion and repentance The scandalous compassion of the Father How grace restores identity and relationship No matter how far you’ve wandered, the invitation of the Father still stands: come home. 📖 Scripture: Luke 15:11–24

    54 min

  7. May 16

    The Lost Coin | How Do We Become Lost? | Luke 15:8-10

    The Lost Coin | How Do We Become Lost? | Luke 15:8-10 Series: Lost Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 17th May 2026 Passage: Luke 15:8-10 ------------------- What if being “lost” isn’t always rebellion? In this powerful sermon from Gospel of Luke 15:8–10, we explore the story of the Lost Coin and how people become spiritually, emotionally, and relationally disconnected from God. This message looks at: mental health and spiritual lostness trauma, shame, and perceived worth exile and the book of Book of Lamentations why lostness often feels like invisibility the searching heart of God how the church can help people be found again Jesus shows us that lostness may hide value — but it never removes it. 📖 Scriptures: Luke 15:8–10 Lamentations 3 Ephesians 2:1–10 Genesis 1:26

    45 min

  8. May 9

    The Lost Sheep | How Do We Become Lost? | Luke 15

    The Lost Sheep | How Do We Become Lost? | Luke 15 Series: Lost Preacher: Simon Lawrenson Sunday Morning Date: 10th May 2026 Passage: Luke 15:1-7 ------------------- Why do people drift from God? In this sermon from Gospel of Luke 15:3–7, we explore the story of the Lost Sheep and how spiritual lostness often begins slowly through distraction, isolation, exhaustion, and entanglement with the pressures of life. This message explores: spiritual drift and isolation belonging and community mental health and emotional exhaustion the danger of living disconnected from the flock the shepherd heart of God Book of Ezekiel 34 and God’s warning to failed shepherds how the church must become a community that notices who is missing Jesus reveals a God who searches for wandering people and carries them home. 📖 Scriptures: Luke 15:3–7 Ezekiel 34 Hebrews 12:1 1 Peter 5:8

    47 min
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Welcome to the official podcast of Calvary Chapel Southampton! Join us as we explore God’s Word, share inspiring testimonies, and provide practical teachings to help you grow in your faith. Each episode brings encouragement, biblical insight, and spiritual guidance straight from our pastors and guest speakers. Whether you’re a lifelong believer or just beginning your journey with Christ, this podcast is here to equip, uplift, and inspire you in your daily walk with God. Subscribe and join our community as we dive deep into Scripture, worship, and the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Calvary Chapel Southampton
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Calvary Chapel