Are you facing a midlife crisis or chasing the end of rainbows, hoping to find significance or the answers to life?  Do you wonder what comes after gaining everything life has to offer - fame, beauty and wealth?

In the first talk of our series in Ecclesiastes, Keith explains how we can approach reading wisdom literature, and what the book of Ecclesiastes is about: ultimately a shortcut or cheat sheet on the meaning of life.  Did you know that this book is a gift to us, containing insight to help us pursue and enjoy the best things in life?

Ecclesiastes 1
Ecclesiastes 2
Acts 17

This talk was given on 25th February 2024, to Christ Central Manchester.  We are a church meeting at our venue in Media City, Salford, where you are welcome to join us on a Sunday.

Everything Is Hevel

Have you ever been in a situation that took a turn for the worse?  How should we react when people turn against us?

In this talk, Roger unpacks what Jesus really meant when he instructed us to love our enemies, and challenges us to think about what loving "outcasts" really looks like.  If Jesus has unlimited love then we can be secure in unleashing holiness rather than feeling it is our job to defend holiness.

Luke 4 vs 14 - 30
1 Kings 17
2 Kings 5
Luke 15 vs 2

This talk was given to Christ Central Manchester on 3rd March 2024, by guest speaker Roger Sutton.  We are a church meeting at our venue in Media City, Salford, and we'd love you to visit us on a Sunday.

It Was All Going So Well

Is it possible to find the meaning fo life in either pleasure or possessions?  Do you feel "owned" by your workplace or career or worried about what will happen to all you've done once you stop?

In the second talk in our new series, Keith encourages us to stop participating in lesser, pirated versions of our lives and helps us to refocus on what can really give us meaningful lives.

Ecclesiastes 2 vs 1-16
Galatians 2 vs 20-21

This talk was given to Christ central Manchester,  church meeting at our venue in Media City, Salford.  We'd love to see you on a Sunday morning for more talks like this.

Chasing The Wind

What can do we do when our faith in God is being tested?   Is doubt something to be ashamed of?  How can we be unafraid to grow in our faith?

In this talk, Esther looks at what we can learn from Thomas about navigating doubts and tough seasons.  Are we bold enough to ask for more of Jesus even in the difficult times?

John 20 vs 22-29
John 11 vs 16 & 14 vs 5
Matthew 18 & Mark 10
Hebrews 12 vs 2
Matthew 9 vs 17
Genesis 32
Romans 14

This talk was first given to Christ Central Manchester on 17th March 2023.  We are a church meeting in Media City, Salford, where you can join us on a Sunday morning.

Facing Faith Challenges

Do you feel like you have to do more and more to be in with Jesus?  Are you looking for affirmation that you are doing well at Christianity?  Is it really impossible for people to give up the things they hold dear for their faith?

In this talk on the rich young man, Jason looks at the goodness of God in helping us live impossible lives, and he challenges us to think about why we find security in our money and what we could do if we no longer felt we needed it for that.  When we are obedient in our faith, will there be a reward?

Matthew 19 vs 16-30
1 John 4 vs 15-17
Deuteronomy 28 vs 1-4

This talk was given to Christ Central Manchester on 24th March 2024.  We are a church meeting in Media City, UK

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Jesus suffered injustice at the cross and then satisfied justice on the cross - but what is the legacy of what was accomplished on Good Friday?  How did things change forever for his disciples and for us today?

In this Easter Sunday talk, Keith looks at the legacy of the cross, unpacking how Jesus's way won and how we can live "downward" lives.  Love is stronger than death, but which path will we walk down?

Luke 5 vs 4-11
1 Corinthians 15 vs 19
Luke 24 vs 1-12

This talk was first given on 31st March 2024 to Christ Central Manchester, a church meeting in Media City, UK.

Resurrection - The Legacy

What is mystery and why is it important to our spiritual life?  Do you ever feel like you have ticked all the boxes in your walk of faith, yet still don't feel that you are connecting with God?

In this talk Josh invites us to embrace our limitiations, put down our egos and make space to contemplate the mysteries of God and what it means to live in his light.  How can we cultivate a learner's mindset and where should we begin if we want to grow in our contemplative prayer lives?

John 1 vs 1-9
John 8 vs 12
Matthew 5 vs 14-16
John 9 vs 39
Ephesians 5 vs 8-13
1 John 2 vs 9
Romans 8

This talk was given to Christ central Manchester on 7th April 2024.  We are a church meeting in Media City, Salford.

Mystery

When life does crazy things to us, how can we come back to knowing Jesus closely?  Where is our hope anchored?  And what is the Holy Spirit really for?

Over time we can get worn out or distracted from the joy of our salvation.  In this talk San helps us to follow in the footseteps of King David - to ask for that joy to be restored, and to reset our minds on Jesus and his comitted, transformational love for us.  How can we "grow up and become a child again"?


Psalm 51
Colossians 3 vs 2
Philippians 4 vs 8
1 Corinthians 2 vs 4
Galatians 2 vs 20
John 14 vs 6
Colossians 1 vs 15-17
Hebrews 1 vs 3
Luke 15 vs 1-2
Titus 3 vs 4-7
John 3 vs 16

This talk was given on 14th April 2024 to Christ Central Manchester, a church meeting in Media City, Salford.

Love, Joy & Restoration

When we face feelings of isolation despite being surrounded by people, where can we turn?  When bad things happen to us and our families, does knowing God really make a difference?

In this talk on Ecclesiastes 3, Keith unpacks themes of determinism, atheism, and eternity, and explains the teacher's thinking about acknowledging God making all the difference.  How does knowing that God holds life, death and justice in his hands help us as we face trials of many kinds?

Ecclesiastes 3 vs 1-22
Luke 10
Revelation 21 vs 5
Ecclesiastes 3 vs 11

This talk was given to Christ Central Manchester on 21st April 2024.  We are a church meeting in Media City, Salford, UK.

Seasons With God

How can we love other's even when it is difficult to do so?  Is it really possible to reset our minds on Jesus amidst the busyness of our lives?

Running a race can bring to mind gruelling training regimes and trophies, but perhaps this isn't quite what Paul had in mind.  In this talk Tina unpacks what running our best race looks like for each of us, encouraging us to take heart rather than bow to weariness.  How can we build resilience and avoid being blown off course?

You may want to finish this talk by playing "The Blessing" by Elevation Worship.

Tina recommends "Practicing The Way" by John Mark Comer

1 Corinthians 9 vs 24-25
Hebrews 13 vs 1-3
Psalm 23 vs 4-6
Hebrews 13 vs 1
Psalm 125 vs 1-2
Matthew 26 vs 14-16
Matthew 26 vs 69-70
Hebrews 12 vs 3
Galatians 6 vs 9
Hebrews 12 vs 12-15 (MSG)

This talk was given on 28th April 2024, to Christ Central Manchester, a church meeting in Media City, Salford.

Running Our Best Race

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We are based in the city centre and committed to serving and impacting the cities of Manchester and Salford with the love of God.

Seasons With God

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