Christchurch Christian Centre - Christchurch UK

Pastor Dave Sharpe relates a Jewish wedding to our relationship with Jesus, aided by John the Baptist's conviction that "He must increase and I must decrease."

Feeling weak? Good news. God puts his treasure into jars of clay - seemingly insignifcant and weak vessels - to show his glory. Pastor Dave preaches an encouraging messsage from Paul's letter to the Corinthian church.

Pastor Dave preaching at our 2018 Carol Service on the line from a carol: "Let every heart prepare him room."

"Hail the heaven born Prince of Peace; Hail the Sun of righteousness." Pastor Dave preaches from the book of Malachi on the phrase, "the sun of righteousness".

Happy new year! Pastor Dave speaks from Galatians 5:25 on "keeping in step with the Holy Spirit," with the three points Renewal, Recommitment and Realignment.

Pastor Dave introduces a new vision to the church. He spends some time outlining reasons why we as Christchurch Christian Centre have a distinguishing purpose and reason for existence before explaining God's vision for us in this season.

Pastor Dave preaches on the evening of Vision Sunday using the text in 1 Kings 18 as his starting point, where Elijah's servant saw a "little cloud like a man's hand" from Mount Carmel. Do not despise small beginnings, we are told in God's word. Pastor Dave encourages us to be on the lookout for small things which point us in the direction of God doing bigger things amongst us as a church and in our region and nation.

Pastor Peter Hannam exhorts us to continue steadfastly in prayer.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from Isaiah 61:1.

Pastor Dave preaches on the phrase "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted," from Isaiah 61.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches on healing. There are some testimonies of healing included. We then went on to pray for healing and saw God move in quite a few people's bodies.

Brian Edgeley, director of the Wessex Filling Station, is our guest preacher this morning.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from Isaiah 61:3 on theme of transformation.

Pastor Dave preaches the latest message linked to our "vision" based on Isaiah 61:1-4. This time he is preaching on what it is to be an oaks of righteousness.

Steve preaches on the power of praise in spiritual warfare and for breakthrough with a practical example of how to put it into practice.

As Christians we are constantly in a spiritual battle. Sometimes we are more aware of the battle than others. Pastor Dave Sharpe talks about some significant spiritual weapons that are ours to use in spiritual warfare.

Elim's General Superintendent preaches on the woman with the issue of blood.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches about getting ready for the wave.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches again from Isaiah 61:1, focusing on the topic of proclaiming liberty to the captives. The emphasis is on Spirit-empowered proclamation, and he also gives information about The Turning, the upcoming week of mission in June.

This evening we spent our time praying for people we know in our lives who are held spiritually captive in different ways.

Our regional leader Steve Ball speaks on the limitless nature of God.

Pastor Dave Sharpe speaks on the necessity of us being "new wine skins" to house the new wine that God is going to pour out.

Ralph Winter-Smith is our visiting speaker this morning, and his sermon is from Mark 11.

Matthew speaks from the book of Jonah, about hearing and obeying God's voice.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches on Palm Sunday, bringing out the deeper meaning of the word Hosanna.

Pastor Dave Sharpe encourages us, from Paul's letter to the Galatians, to not grow weary of doing good, because at the right time we will reap if we do not give up.

On this Easter Sunday morning Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from 1 Peter, about the living hope that God has caused us to be born again to, through the resurrection of Jesus.

Matthew Trowell speaks on seeing the glory of God.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from the account in Exodus where Israel became trapped and hemmed in, with the Egyptian army pursuing. God rescues them miraculously and can do the same for us.

Pastor Dave Sharpe encourages us to wait on the Lord to renew our strength.

In this sermon, Pastor Dave continues the morning series on signs in the gospel of John, this morning talking about how Jesus opened the eyes of the man born blind. Open our eyes Lord!

Ray Adkins reminds and encourages us that the battle belongs to the Lord.

Pastor Dave completes our morning series on signs in the gospel of John by preaching from the most amazing sign of all - the raising of Lazarus from the dead.

On this the 20th anniversary of Elim Christchurch meeting in our Millhams Street building, Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches on the theme of restoration. We've seen a building restored - God wants to do the same for his people.

Pastor Dave preaches on the healing of the royal official's son.

Pastor Dave preaches about when Jesus healed the lame man by the pool at Bethesda. The title of this sermon is "Do you want to be healed?"

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from the first two verses of Psalm 91.

Pastor Dave Sharpe begins a new morning series looking at each of the seven signs recorded in John's gospel. This morning, Jesus turns water into wine. Are we expectant as a church of God doing great and miraculous things among us?

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from the book of James, continuing with the "Battle" part of Building and Battling. "Resist the devil and he will flee from you."

Pastor Dave preaches on Fathers Day morning with the title "Building a church that knows and experiences the Father's love."

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaching - "Building a church strengthened by grace."

Pastor Dudley Powell begins a new series on the armour of God with explaining the importance of "putting on the whole armour of God."

Pastor Dave preaches on the Belt (or the Girdle!) of Truth. Gird up those loins!

Pastor Dave preaches on the Breastplate of Righteousness.

Pastor Peter Hannam continues with our series on the armour of God, this time preaching on "shoes for your feet." His subtitle is "Peace in the midst of the battle."

Pastor Dudley preaches on the Helmet of Salvation.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches on the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God.

Pastor Dave picks up on the "battling" part of "Building and Battling", by giving an overview of spiritual gifts and how we can battle using them.

Pastor Dave preaches from Acts with the title "Building a church grounded on prayer and the Word."

Pastor Dave expounds verses 4 and 5 of Ephesians chapter 1, teaching how amazing it is that God has chosen and predestined his children for adoption.

Happy new year! Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches a significant new year message, encouraging us as a church to shine for Jesus as we pray and prepare for God to work through us in new and exciting ways this year.

Pastor Dave continues with the series on the Fruit of the Spirit, this week we're on kindness.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches on "the Fruit of the Spirit is goodness" in the latest instalment of our series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

In our penultimate message on the Fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches about gentleness, or as some Bible versions translate it, meekness. Meekness is not weakness!

In this message Pastor Dudley speaks about crossing over parting waters.

This message kicks off Pastor Dave's next series from Ephesians 1.

This message entitled 'Overflowing Hope', is brought to us by guest speaker Pastor Malcolm Hathaway.

This message is the second installment of our four part series looking at The Foursquare Gospel - Jesus the Saviour, Healer...

In this message Pastor Dave continues his series on Ephesians 1.

This message is the third instalment of our four part series looking at The Foursquare Gospel - Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser...

This message is the fourth and final instalment of our four part series looking at The Foursquare Gospel - Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser and Coming King.

This message entitled 'The Word Became Flesh' is brought to us by Matthew.

Pastor Dave Sharpe continues with our series journeying through the first chapter of Paul's letter to the Ephesians. This morning he talks from verse 21 about how Christ is above all things and what difference that should make in our lives.

In this message Pastor Dave brings a message about Jesus being our refuge.

Pastor Dave preaches from Matthew 6:33. Will God really give us everything we need if we put Him first?

90 years ago Elim meetings were started in Christchurch. We celebrated this very special weekend with events on Saturday and invited former pastor Ralph Winter-Smith to preach on the Sunday morning. Here is his message.

Continuing with our 90th anniversary celebrations, Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from Nehemiah chapter 4 with the title "Building and Battling," as he looks to the future and what God is doing in our church.

In this podcast guest speaker Pastor Ralph Winter-Smith shares with us from Numbers 13.

Pastor Dave Sharpe speaks from Ephesians 1:7, explaining the extent to which we've been redeemed and forgiven - according to the riches of God's grace.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches the next message in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, this time looking at patience, or longsuffering.

Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from Ephesians 1:11, speaking about another one the spiritual blessings that God has so generously poured out upon his children. God has given us an inheritance, for our eternal future, but also to be walked in right now.

How do you know 100% that you're truly saved? Can you rely on yourself for assurance, or is there an infallible way you can be assured of your salvation? Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches from Ephesians 1:13.

In this final message from the Fruit of the Spirit series, Pastor Dave Sharpe preaches about self-control.

Pastor Ralph Winter-Smith delivers this simple message answering the question... Jesus appeared because?

In this podcast Pastor Ralph Winter-Smith looks at the subject of a purse with holes from Haggai chapter 1

In this podcast Pastor Ralph Winter-Smith looks at the book of Deuteronomy and how it applies to us today.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph talks about the business of the church and what it is all about

In this podcast Pastor Ralph talks about the importance of returning to give thanks to Jesus

In this podcast Pastor Ralph talks about Jesus the coming King

In this podcast Pastor Ralph talks about God the great restorer

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues his series form Haggai

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues his series form Haggai following on from the previous episodes 'A purse with holes' and 'I am with you'.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues his series form Haggai following on from the previous episodes 'A purse with holes', 'I am with you' and 'Rebuilding the temple'.

In this podcast Peter Kingston looks briefly at prosperity gospel teaching. What does the Bible teach us about blessing and prosperity?

In this podcast Pastor Ralph speaks from Phillipians chapter 2 about Jesus being exalted to the highest place - The Name above every name

In this podcast Mark talks about overcoming and pushing through with God as David did when he took on Goliath using what he had.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph speaks from 2 Corinthians 5:11 about persuading men

In this podcast Pastor Ralph speaks from Luke 4 - The Spirit of the LORD is upon me.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph encourages to push forward and breakthrough in prayer.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph reminds us not to neglect our own vineyard.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph starts a five part series from Nehemiah to encourage us at the start of the new year.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues a five part series from Nehemiah to encourage us at the start of the new year.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues his five part series from Nehemiah to encourage us at the start of the new year.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues a five part series from Nehemiah to encourage us at the start of the new year.

In this podcast Pastor Ralph continues a five part series from Nehemiah to encourage us at the start of the new year.

This podcast is a recording from a special service celebrating 37 years of service from Pastor Ralph and Terri as they step aside from their roles and hand over to a new minister at CCC.

In this podcast Pastor Adam preaches his first sermon as Senior Pastor at CCC 'One Common Need'

In this podcast Pastor Dudley begins his series on 1 Corinthians

In this podcast Pastor Dudley continues his series on 1 Corinthians - chapter 3