Life Church Southampton

In this message, Nathan continues are teaching series on Ephesians. Using a fun 'What's in the box' game he reveals the mystery of God's eternal plan from Ephesians 3 being the church. This is dramatically illustrated as a multicoloured cloak. He explains that the church as a multi-racial, multi-cultural community with It's members come from a wide range of colourful backgrounds. Its diversity and harmony are unique. It is God’s new society. And the many-coloured fellowship of the church is a reflection of the many-coloured wisdom of God.

In this message, Si continues are teaching series on Ephesians, looking at Chapter 2:11-22. Si explains that in Jewish society access to God (as illustrated is the various parts of the temple) was restricted by who you were (priests, men, women and gentiles). But now in Christ Jesus, you who were once far away have been brought near by the blood of Jesus Christ

In this message, Abigail continues are teaching series on Ephesians, and walks us through the first 10 verses of Chapter 2. Here she begins by looking at our "before" state, describing everyone as being spiritually dead and trapped in a cycle of following the world's messy ways. Then focuses on the life-changing "but God" moment, where His immense grace and love moved Him to rescue us and make us alive in Christ giving us a brand-new status, seated with Jesus in a position of honour in the heavenly realms.

In this message, Chris continues our teaching series on the book of Ephesians, focusing on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, presenting it as a model for us to live in constant dependence on God’s absolute sovereignty. Chris describes Paul's style of prayer as "incessant, persistent, and humble," urging us to seek God's guidance and permission for every decision in their lives. He concludes by stating that the goal of such prayer is to know God better, moving beyond intellectual facts to a deep, intimate relationship that understands the depth of Christ's love and authority.

Si’s speaks in this episode with Nathan Guy. They first chat about Alpha, with Nathan outlining his role in running Youth Alpha in local schools as well as talking about our own Alpha course running on Thursday nights at The Boathouse. They go on to talk about baptism, sharing their stories and encouraging people to think about being baptised during our Easter Sunday service.

In this message, Nathan introduces a new teaching series on the book of Ephesians, and urges the church to read the letter slowly and repeatedly so that God’s word can "dwell in them richly" and transform their lives. He takes the church on a overview of the massive spiritual blessings found in Ephesians 1, such as being chosen, adopted as God's children, and forgiven. He then emphasises that these blessings are only possible because we are "in Christ," a concept explained through simple metaphors like being a branch rooted in a tree or a passenger safe inside a plane heading to its destination.

In this message, Si uses the story of Mary pouring a whole year’s wages worth of perfume on Jesus' feet in John 12 to show us what we treasure most. Money often reveals our true heart motives—whether we are moved by the extravagant love shown by Mary or the self-interested motives shown by Judas.

As part of our CAP (Christian against Poverty) Sunday we welcome Duncan House from Southampton Christian Mission to speak to us about how Jesus priorizies the poor and marginalised. He urging use to recognize their global privilege and intentionally live out kingdom values to support those struggling with debt, isolation, and spiritual need.

Si’s focus in this episode is on the ways in which Life Church is partnering with other organisations to to help the poor and needy in Southampton. He speaks first with Charlotte about our CAP (Christians Against Poverty) debt centre. Then with Paul Woodman about the Winter Beds programme that was hosted at the boathouse.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this last part, Pelumi and Alex looks at how we increasingly become a church who are a diverse family reflecting our city all empowered to use our gifts for the Kingdom of God.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this fourth part, James and Jon looks at how we increasingly become a church where those in need experience the welcome and love of Jesus and have their physical and spiritual needs addressed.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this third part, Chris looks at how we increasingly become a church who share the gospel inviting many to faith in Jesus and are being shaped through the same gospel to become more like Jesus.

As we’re in the middle of our week of prayer and fasting Si shares some thoughts in conversation with Nathan and also a conversation with Lars Due-Christensen, founder of the Steps course.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this second part, Si looks at how we aim to increasingly become a church hungry for God through prayer, faithfulness to the bible and being filled with the Spirit.

Over this series we' are looking at 'hoisting Sails' on five masts or key strategic aims that we have as a church. In this first part, Nathan looks at how we aim to increasingly become a church where children and young people are treasured as part of the body and are discipled for a lifetime with Jesus.

Si kicks off our series for the start of 2026 calling us to Hoist the Sails as he introduces the 5 masts or key aims that God has called us to. Here, we we take a clear our purpose, mission, vision and strategy to help us all to find our place in the Life Church crew.

In this message, Michael explores the deep connection between the Trinity and Christmas, demonstrating how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit each function in distinct ways in the Christmas story. It contrasts worldly traditions—such as a merit-based "Santa" and a conjured holiday "spirit"—with the biblical Father who remains faithful to the faithless and the Holy Spirit who leads believers to glorify God. Finally, the speaker concludes that Jesus is the only gift capable of fixing human brokenness, as He bore the cost of sin to provide a purposeful connection to God that material things cannot offer.

In this final sermon of our Trinity series, Nathan asks the crucial question, "So what?" by examining John's vision of God's glorious throne in Revelation 4. The vision reveals that God is utterly unique, unrivaled, and totally set apart, a truth best captured by the repeated word Holy. This leads to the most appropriate human response: worship.

In this message, Phil clarifies the Holy Spirit's role, asserting that His work is straightforward and "good news" for believers. He takes us on a whistle-stop tour through the bible revealing 10 ways that we can expect to see the Holy Spirit working in our lives.

Si’s focus in this new episode is on students and those in their 20s and 30s, both in Commission and at Life Church. Katie Pike is a member of Life Church who works supporting student Christian Unions in Universities. She shares some of her recent experiences, activities and responsibilities.