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Chapel Talks
Weekly preaching & conference messages from Oak Hill College, London
Join us each week for sermons and conference talks from Oak Hill College’s chapel services — teaching rooted in Scripture, shaped for real life Christian faith and ministry. Whether you’re a student, church-leader, or simply exploring faith, Chapel Talks offers biblically grounded reflections to encourage, challenge, and equip you. With talks drawn from the Bible and Christian tradition, we aim to deepen worship, nourish…
Episodes
Chapel TalksFrom Strangers to Family | Ephesians 2 | Mohammad Eghtedarian
Audio gets fixed at 1:54 In this episode from the Oak Hill College Chapel series, Revd Mohammad Eghtedarian preaches on Ephesians 2:11–22, unpacking the…
Chapel TalksHelpless and Hopeful | Psalm 127 | Eric Ortlund
In this Oak Hill College Chapel Talk, Dr. Eric Ortlund (Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew) preaches from Psalm 127. Are you running on the…
Chapel TalksGod’s Over-the-Top Grace | Zechariah 3 | Eric Ortlund
In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, Dr. Eric Ortlund preaches on Zechariah 3, exploring the scandal of Joshua the High Priest standing in filthy garments…
Chapel TalksGod’s Show Home: Sexual Purity, Grace, and the Gospel | Ephesians 5:1-25 | Jago Wynne
In this Chapel Talk from Oak Hill College, Jago Wynne (Rector of Holy Trinity Clapham) explores Ephesians 5:1–25 to unpack both the "what" and the "why" of…
Chapel TalksWhy Your Success Is More Dangerous Than Your Failure | Philippians 3:3–10 | Eric Ortlund
In this Oak Hill College Chapel Talk, Dr. Eric Ortlund (Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew) preaches from Philippians 3:3–10 on the shocking truth…
Chapel TalksThe Lord Is My Portion | Lamentations 3:19-33 | Blessing Chishanu
In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, speaker Blessing Chishanu preaches from Lamentations 3:19–33. Rather than rushing past pain or sanitising grief, biblical…
Chapel TalksLoving God with All Your Mind | Mark 12:28-31 | Mike Gilbart-Smith
What does it mean to love the Lord your God with all your mind in a culture that separates love from thought? In this Oak Hill College Chapel Talk, Associate…
Chapel TalksHow to Use God-Breathed Scripture in Ministry (Part 2) | 2 Timothy 3:10–17 | Thomas Renz
In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, Thomas Renz explores 2 Timothy 3:10–17 to unpack how Scripture is profitable for ministry. Rather than focusing solely on…
Chapel TalksGrace Received, Grace Invested: The Radical Leadership of Barnabas (Part 2) | Chris Howles
In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, Chris Howles continues a two-part series exploring the life and ministry of Barnabas across Acts 11, 13, and 15. Barnabas…
Chapel TalksThe Four Marks of the Church (Part 1) | Acts 2:41–47 | Thomas Renz
What does it mean for a local Christian community to be one, holy, catholic, and apostolic? In this Chapel talk from Oak Hill College, Thomas Renz unpacks Acts…
Chapel TalksWalking with the Wise (Part 1) | Acts 4, 9, 11 | Chris Howles
Who we walk with shapes who we become. In this Oak Hill College Chapel message, Chris Howles (Director of Cross Cultural Training) leads us through Acts 4, 9…
Chapel TalksWhat Is Your Hope Level Right Now? | 1 Peter 1:1-8 | Matt Lillicrap
What is your hope level right now on a scale of 1 to 10? Whether you are facing the weight of ministry transitions, the uncertainty of the future, or the…
Chapel TalksAn Implication - Class in the 2020s and beyond | Kirsten Birkett | School of Theology 2026
This plenary talk was recorded live at Oak Hill College for our School of Theology 2026 that focused on Class and Ministry in the UK Today. Kirsten Birkett…
Chapel TalksAn Exploration - Class in the Local Church | Jason Roach, Maegan Webb, Kevin Croft | School of Theology 2026
This plenary talk was recorded live at Oak Hill College for our School of Theology 2026 that focused on Class and Ministry in the UK Today. Jason Roach A…
Chapel TalksAn Introduction - What is class and how did we get here | Matthew Sleeman | School of Theology 2026
This plenary talk was recorded live at Oak Hill College for our School of Theology 2026 that focused on Class and Ministry in the UK Today. Matthew is the…
Chapel TalksThe Wisdom of Small Things | Proverbs 30:24-28 | Tim Ward
In this chapel talk, Tim Ward explores Proverbs 30:24-28, where the writer Agur highlights four "small but extremely wise" creatures: the ant, the hyrax, the…
Chapel TalksInoculation for the Long Haul | 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 | James Robson
In this chapel talk at our Commissioning Service, Principal James Robson expounds on the powerful concluding words of 1 Corinthians 15:58. Ministry and…
Chapel TalksMore Than Good Intentions | Ezra 7 & 2 Timothy 2 | Bishop Tim Wambunya
In a season of cultural confusion and spiritual hunger, what does the church truly need from its ministers? Speaking at Oak Hill College, the Rt Revd Dr Tim…
Chapel TalksWords for the Hasty of Heart | Isaiah 35:4 | Mark Stirling
In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, Mark Stirling offers a personal and profound meditation on Isaiah 35:4. Moving beyond the standard translation of…
Chapel TalksThe Art of Seeking and Storing | Psalm 119:9-16 | Nathan Howard
"Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it; prone to leave the God I love." Many Christians resonate with these famous hymn lyrics. In this Oak Hill College Chapel…
Chapel TalksWhy You’re Still Spiritually Hungry | John 6:35-40 | Tim Davies
Is it possible to spend all day studying the Bible and still be starving spiritually? Rt Revd Tim Davies (Bishop of the Anglican Mission in England) delivers a…
Chapel TalksGod’s Purpose in the Storm | Acts 27 | Ryan Scott
Why does God allow us to go through storms? In this chapel talk from Oak Hill College, Ryan Scott explore Acts 27 and Paul’s dramatic shipwreck to see a…
Chapel TalksThe Song That Should Fill Our Hearts | Psalm 96 | Luke Foster
What’s the “song” shaping your heart right now? In this chapel talk from Oak Hill College, Psalm 96 invites us to hear—and join—the greatest song: the song of…
Chapel TalksPreparing for the Global Church | Acts 13 | Eben Adu
In this chapel talk from Oak Hill College, Eben Adu reflects on how the global landscape of Christianity is changing—and how we must be prepared to respond…
Chapel TalksHow Do We Grow in Christlike Character? | 2 Samuel 18 | Sophie Bannister
What shapes our character? In this chapel message from 2 Samuel 18, Sophie Bannister explores the life of Absalom and the tragic breakdown of his relationship…
Chapel TalksThe Secret of Christian Unity | Philippians 2:5–11 | Mike Kendall
How can a church made up of very different people remain united under pressure? In this chapel message from Philippians 2, Mike Kendall explores how the…
Chapel TalksBlessed Are Those Who Mourn | Matthew 5:1-12 | Vaughan Roberts
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 What does Jesus mean? How can mourning possibly be blessed? In this Oak Hill College…
Chapel TalksThe DNA of a Healthy Church | Acts 11-13 | John Percival
What does a healthy church look like? In this Oak Hill College Chapel message, we explore the “spiritual DNA” of the church at Antioch in Acts of the Apostles…
Chapel TalksUnleash the Gospel on Your Pride | Daniel 5 | Rob Hudson
What if pride is the hidden root beneath so many of our struggles? In this Oak Hill College Chapel talk, we explore Daniel 5 and the fall of Belshazzar — a…
Chapel TalksWhat Does It Really Mean to Know God? | Jeremiah 9 | Chris Wright
In this sermon, Chris Wright @LanghamPartnershipUKI explores one of the most searching biblical questions: what does it really mean to know God? Drawing from…
Chapel TalksGood News of Great Joy | Luke 2:8-20 | James Robson
Experience this powerful chapel sermon from James Robson at Oak Hill College, exploring Luke 2 and the message spoken to shepherds in the darkness: “Do not be…
Chapel TalksThe Son of Abraham, Son of David, Son of God | Matthew 1:1–18 | Revd Dr Justyn Terry
In this Oak Hill College chapel sermon, theologian and minister Justyn Terry opens Matthew 1 and shows how Jesus is introduced as the Son of Abraham, the Son…
Chapel TalksFrom Apathy to Zeal | Haggai 1:1-11 | Jonty Rhodes
In this powerful sermon on Haggai 1, Jonty Rhodes explores how busyness can mask spiritual drift, why God’s people in Haggai’s day stopped building the temple…
Chapel TalksCommunicating the Beauty of Christ to Our Culture | Rosie Woodbridge | Find Your Voice 2025
Communicating the Beauty of Christ to our Culture A message from Rosie Woodbridge at Find Your Voice 2025. In this warm, hope-filled Christmas talk, Rosie…
Chapel TalksHow Do I Find My Voice as a Woman? | Sharon Dirckx | Find Your Voice 2025
How do women discover their true voice in a world full of comparison, pressure, and expectations? In this inspiring talk from Find Your Voice 2025, author and…
Chapel TalksOne Box Life, Endless Wealth | 1 Timothy 6:6-10 | Pete Snow
This Christmas season, Pete Snow challenges us to rethink what real wealth looks like. Using the powerful contrast between Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim, Pete…
Chapel TalksThe Bread We’re Really Hungry For | John 6 | Revd Tom Watts
Most of us feel two hungers: the surface hunger for comfort, ease, pleasure, and control — and the far deeper hunger beneath it. In this sermon on John 6, Tom…
Chapel TalksIt’s Not Lunchtime — It’s Harvest Time | John 4:27-42 | Richard Leadbeater
In this powerful message from John 4, Richard Leadbeater reminds us that while we’re often distracted by the temporary, Jesus calls us to see the eternal. It’s…
Chapel TalksHope Has A Name | 2 Peter 3:2-14 | Libby Talbot
Hope has a name — and its name is Jesus. In this message, Libby Talbot reflects on our hope as Christians, not only for the future, but something we live out…
Chapel TalksThe Joy of Becoming Less | John 3:22-30 | Bradley Bell
Bradley Bell from Upstream Collective speaks from John 3:22-30 at Oak Hill College Chapel.
Chapel TalksWhat normal looks like | Acts 14:8-28 | Charlie Skrine
Charlie Skrine preaches from Acts 14:8-28 at our 2025 Graduation service.
Chapel TalksCross cultural courage | Acts 8 | Dr Chris Howles
Dr Chris Howles preaches from Acts 8 at Oak Hill College chapel.
Chapel TalksLove at the heart of ministry | 1 Corinthians 13 | Andy Mason
Andy Mason preaches from 1 Corinthians 13 at Oak Hill College chapel.
Chapel TalksHe has bound himself to us | Hebrews 2 | Revd Dr Luke Foster
Revd Dr Luke Foster preaches from Hebrews 2 at Oak Hill College chapel.
Chapel TalksHow to rejoice in the Lord | Philippians 4:4-7 | Dr Eric Ortlund
Dr Eric Ortlund preaches from Philippians 4:4-7 at Oak Hill College chapel.
Chapel TalksWhat are we praying for our students? | Luke 7:36-50 | Revd Dr James Robson
Principal Revd Dr James Robson speaks at our opening chapel of 2025 on Luke 7:36-50
Chapel TalksMore and More | 1 Thessalonians 4_1-12 | Revd Dr Tim Ward
Tim Ward digs down into 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 in chapel exploring Paul's heart for the Thessalonians - love for each other and holiness.
Chapel TalksThe Greatest Privilege | 2 Corinthians 3:7-4:12 | Andy Robinson
This week in chapel Andy Robinson explores 2 Corinthians 3:7-4:12 for us. Andy was one of the pastors at Woodstock Road Baptist Church between 2003 and 2022…
Chapel TalksPrayer is where the action is | Ephesians 3 | Bishop Paul Williams
Paul Williams, Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham @dioceseofsouthwell joins us in the Oak Hill Chapel to open up Ephesians 3 for us.
Chapel TalksCrazy reckless courage | Matthew 1 | Bishop Philip North
Bishop of Blackburn Philip North, points us to the role model of Joseph in Matthew 1 and encourages us to keep going in ministry.
Chapel TalksThe love of Christ | Luke 22 | Mark Meynell
Mark is an author and podcaster who until recently was the Director (Europe and Caribbean) of Langham Preaching. He was previously on the senior team at All…
Chapel TalksWe are God's builders | Ezra 3 | Adrian Reynolds
Adrian Reynolds shares from Ezra 3 in chapel. Adrian is @FIEC 's Head of National Ministries.
Chapel TalksThe best marks of evangelical Christianity | Acts 8 | Bishop Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson the Bishop of Guildford brings us a message from Acts 8 and the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.
Chapel TalksJesus our Brother | Hebrews 2-3 | Assistant Bishop Lee McMunn
Lee is an Assistant Bishop for @anglicanmissioninengland (AMiE) which is a Bible-hearted diocese committed to starting and strengthening churches for the…