Calvary Chapel: Topical

Immeasurable riches of God's grace

Joseph Diaper — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Immeasurable riches of God's grace

Series: Topical

Preacher: Joseph Diaper

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th April 2026

Passage: Ephesians 2:1-10

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You were spiritually bankrupt — and most of us still live like we are. This message unpacks the immeasurable riches of God's grace and what actually changes when you stop acting poor.

Paul doesn't sugarcoat it in Ephesians 2. We were dead, broke, and going nowhere. Then grace stepped in. The question isn't whether God is rich — it's whether you're living like a child of the King or still scraping by on your own effort.

In this teaching, you'll learn: Why "I'm poor, He's rich" isn't the end of the story What spiritual bankruptcy actually looks like in everyday life How grace changes your identity — not just your eternity Practical ways to stop earning what's already been given

📖 Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 🏛️ Location: Calvary Chapel Southampton

Most believers know grace as a word, but live like they're still on the hook. This message walks through Paul's blunt diagnosis of who we were, what God did, and how the immeasurable riches of His grace reshape the way Christians live, work, and relate to others. If you've been treating salvation like a ledger to balance, this one's for you.

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Foundation stones of Word and Spirit

Andy King — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Foundation stones of Word and Spirit

Series: Topical

Preacher: Andy King

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th April 2026

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Most Christians know about God — but far fewer actually know Him. This message on the Word and the Spirit cuts through empty religion and calls you back to real intimacy with God.

In this teaching, you'll discover:

Why having Bible knowledge without the Holy Spirit produces a hollow, powerless faith What it really means that your body is a temple — and why that changes everything The difference between information about God and a genuine relationship with Him How Jesus operated in both Word and power — and what that means for your everyday life What the Kingdom of God actually looks like when the Spirit and the Word are working together

🎙️ Series: The Word and The Spirit 🏛️ Location: Calvary Chapel Southampton

Many believers settle for one or the other - head knowledge or emotional experience - but God never intended for these to be separated. The Holy Spirit without the Word leads to instability. The Word without the Holy Spirit leads to dead religion. This teaching unpacks who the Holy Spirit is, what the Word of God truly is, and how together they produce the kind of faith that reflects the Kingdom of God and carries real, lasting power. If you've ever felt like something is missing in your walk with God, this message is for you.

The Towel, Not the Title - John 13:1-17

Simon Lawrenson — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

The Towel, Not the Title - John 13:1-17

Series: Topical

Preacher: Simon Lawrenson

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th April 2026

Passage: John 13:1-17

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What does true leadership look like?

In this special service of installation, we turn to John 13, where Jesus kneels to wash His disciples’ feet. In a moment that is both shocking and deeply moving, Jesus shows us that leadership in God’s kingdom is not about status or recognition—but humble, sacrificial service.

But this passage is more than an example to follow—it’s a picture of the gospel.

Before we can serve like Jesus, we must first be cleansed by Jesus. Drawing on the rich biblical theme of cleansing—from the Old Testament priesthood to the work of the Holy Spirit—we see how Christ, our Great High Priest, washes us from sin and calls us to extend that same grace to others.

In this message, we explore:

Why we often resist being “washed” by Jesus What it means to be truly clean—and yet still need ongoing renewal The danger of outward closeness without inward transformation How the Holy Spirit continues the work of cleansing in our lives What servant-hearted leadership really looks like

Whether you’re in church leadership or simply seeking to follow Jesus more closely, this message invites you to receive His grace—and then go and serve others in His name.