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Sharon Edmundson

32 talks from Sharon Edmundson.

13 September 2026 · Sharon Edmundson

What Does John 16:33 Mean? Trouble, and Taking Heart

Sharon Edmundson opens Crowd Church's tougher teachings of Jesus series with John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world." Following Jesus was never a promise of an easy life, so hardship isn't proof you've failed or that God has abandoned you. Sharon explains what trouble really means, why the promise of it is oddly encouraging, and shares her own cancer story alongside a colleague's very different outcome. With honest Conversation Street reflections from Anna Kettle and Dave Connolly on suffering, doubt and deep roots, this is faith for the hard days.

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Psalms
16 August 2026 · Sharon Edmundson
When You're Not Sure If God Still Cares
Praying about the same thing for months and starting to wonder whether anyone is listening? Psalm 77 was written by someone in exactly that position. Sharon Edmundson walks through a psalm that never resolves its own question, where the writer runs out of words entirely and is left with groaning, asks whether God has forgotten to be merciful, and then makes a deliberate decision to remember what God has already done. Alongside it, what current mental health research says about the fight in our heads, why the stiff upper lip was never faith, and three specific things to do when you are in the middle of it.
Jesus the Revolutionary
14 June 2026 · Sharon Edmundson
Why Jesus Tells Worried People to Go Bird Watching
Worry is the background noise of modern life, so it's striking that Jesus tells anxious people to look at the birds and the wildflowers. In this talk from the Jesus the Revolutionary series, Sharon walks through Matthew 6:25-34, showing how creation is evidence of a generous God who provides, and why seeking His kingdom first frees us from the endless chase for security. With honest stories of provision, suffering and trust, plus a reminder to take life one day at a time, it's an invitation to stop striving and start trusting the One who feeds the birds.
Becoming Whole
15 February 2026 · Sharon Edmundson
Dating isn't shopping
In this Crowd Church conversation, Sharon introduces the idea of "covenant dating" — an ancient framework built on shared values, character revealed in the mundane, and the wisdom of community. She also shares the moment she turned down someone she was genuinely attracted to, and why she's never regretted it.
Becoming Whole
19 October 2025 · Sharon Edmundson
Biblical Motherhood And Why It Looks Different To What You May Think
Sharon Edmundson challenges cultural narratives that leave women feeling like they can't win. Through four biblical principles and three practical roles, she shows how motherhood reveals God's character. From honest stories about mum guilt to addressing childlessness and complicated parent relationships, this conversation offers grace-filled wisdom for wherever you are in your motherhood journey - whether as a daughter, a mother, or somewhere in between.
Sacred Rhythms
31 August 2025 · Sharon Edmundson
The Ultimate Fresh Start —The Year of Jubilee (Sacred Rhythms Part 5)
Imagine the government cancelling your mortgage, clearing your debts, and giving you a fresh start - for free. Sharon Edmundson explores the Year of Jubilee, God's radical 50-year reset system that prevented permanent poverty and gave people hope. Discover how Jesus transformed this ancient practice into everyday freedom, and find practical ways to experience your own jubilee reset in relationships, with God, and in how you use what you've been given.
Becoming Whole
8 June 2025 · Sharon Edmundson
#30 How to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life
Can a Christian still battle negative thought patterns? This week, Sharon unpacks what true mind renewal looks like - a process far deeper than self-help techniques. Discover the biblical framework for transforming your thinking and why many believers still struggle despite years of faith.Through real-life stories and practical wisdom, learn how to partner with the Holy Spirit to rewire destructive thought patterns. This isn't about trying harder but allowing God to update your mental "software." If you've felt trapped by the same fears, insecurities or harmful beliefs, this honest exploration offers genuine hope for lasting freedom.
Becoming Whole
4 May 2025 · Sharon Edmundson
#25 The Power of Forgiveness
Discover the transformative power of genuine forgiveness in this thought-provoking exploration by Sharon Edmundson. Moving beyond common misconceptions, Sharon dispels myths about what forgiveness truly means while sharing her personal journey through anger and hurt. Through Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, we uncover the beautiful exchange at the heart of the gospel – our immeasurable debt paid in full. The talk offers practical tools for processing forgiveness, including a simple five-column worksheet to guide you from identifying hurts to releasing debts. Whether you're wrestling with deep wounds or everyday slights, this honest conversation provides a roadmap to the radical freedom that comes when we choose to let go.
Genesis
23 March 2025 · Sharon Edmundson
Is the Christian God Cruel (Genesis Part 12)
Is the God of the Bible cruel? Sharon Edmundson tackles one of Scripture's most challenging stories – Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac – revealing how this passage actually demonstrates God's radical difference from ancient pagan deities. While other gods demanded child sacrifice, the true God provided an alternative, foreshadowing Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. During Conversation Street, the discussion explores surrender, testing, and living counter-culturally. Rather than a troubling tale of divine cruelty, this story reveals a God who makes a way when there seems to be none – the God who gives rather than takes.
Philippians
1 December 2024 · Sharon Edmundson
Finding Peace When Your Mind Won't Shut Up (Philippians #8)
Anxiety affects millions of people, and Sharon Edmundson knows it well. From teenage panic about public speaking to physical symptoms that sent her to A\&E, she's experienced the whole spectrum. But she's discovered a biblical framework that actually works: acknowledge your anxieties honestly, redirect them through gratitude, and replace anxious thoughts with truth from Scripture. This isn't about never feeling worried again \- it's about having tools that partner with God to manage anxiety when it strikes. Drawing from Philippians 4:6-7 and her own journey, Sharon offers a practical three-step process that transforms how we handle racing thoughts and middle-of-the-night worries.
Miscellaneous
11 September 2024 · Sharon Edmundson
Doing Work
Feeling like Monday mornings are just something to endure? This honest panel discussion explores what the Bible really says about work—and it might surprise you. Discover why your value isn't determined by your job title, how to find purpose in frustrating work, and why becoming a craftsman matters to God. From quiet quitting to Sabbath rest, Matt, Sharon, and Ellie tackle the fundamental tensions of modern work life with refreshing honesty and biblical wisdom.
Becoming Whole
17 July 2024 · Sharon Edmundson
#21 Discover Your Purpose in Christ
Do you ever feel like just another number in the crowd, wondering if your life is significant? Have you ever struggled with your purpose in life? Join us in this CROWD church talk on just that topic and discover your biblical purpose.
Becoming Whole
28 May 2024 · Sharon Edmundson
Cultivating a Faithful Heart: Lessons from God's Steadfastness
What if faithfulness isn't about gritting your teeth and hanging on? Sharon Edmundson explores how true faithfulness flows from receiving, not achieving. Through her grandparents' 70-year marriage and the ancient covenant God made with Abraham, she reveals something extraordinary: when God made His promise, He walked the path alone – binding Himself to us in a way that would require His own death to break. Discover how faithfulness develops naturally as we walk with the Spirit, and why God's steadfast love makes up for what we lack on our journey toward wholeness.
Becoming Whole
15 April 2024 · Sharon Edmundson
Is Love the Gateway to Biblical Wholeness?
In this talk, we invite you on a journey to explore the essence of love and its pivotal role in achieving biblical wholeness. Drawing from a rich biblical framework, we get into the multifaceted concept of love, challenging conventional narratives and guiding us toward a deeper, more profound understanding of what it means to love and be loved.
Origin
19 December 2023 · Sharon Edmundson
Find Courage With God's Promise
Does the news leave you feeling fearful? Sharon Edmundson unpacks what the Bible says about courage through Paul's story in Acts 23. Courage isn't the absence of fear—it's a choice to face what frightens us. And the reason we can be courageous is never that we're enough on our own. It's always because of God's presence and his promises. From a boy in an MRI scanner to Mary and Joseph facing shame, courage comes from knowing God stands near us.
Origin
3 July 2023 · Sharon Edmundson
Finding God in the Digital Age
In this week’s service, Sharon delves into the book of Acts, specifically focusing on the story of Cornelius, a Roman centurion who was earnestly seeking God. This story serves as a metaphor for modern individuals seeking a spiritual connection in a digital age.The talk encourages listeners to seek God actively, consider the evidence of His existence, and take steps in faith even if they don't have the whole picture.
Origin
17 April 2023 · Sharon Edmundson
Navigating Life's Challenges with Faith
Life can be full of challenges, but how do we navigate them with faith? In this talk, Sharon Edmundson from Crowd Church explores Acts 5:12-16 and shares insights on believing God for miracles, the impossible, and trusting Him in difficult times.
Origin
23 January 2023 · Sharon Edmundson
The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-11)
Sharon Edmundson challenges our culture's obsession with being enough on our own. Through Acts 1:4-11, she reveals why Jesus promised the Holy Spirit - not as a spiritual bonus, but as essential equipment for the life God designed us to live. With powerful stories of everyday encounters with God, Sharon shows what it looks like when ordinary people stop pretending and start depending on the Spirit's power. Discover why admitting your limitations might be the most freeing thing you do this week.
Origin
22 November 2022 · Sharon Edmundson
I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life
Sharon unpacks what it means - Jesus said, "I am the way the truth and the life" as we continue looking at John's Gospel (John 14:6).
What Does the Bible Say About...
31 July 2022 · Sharon Edmundson
What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness?
What does the Bible say about Loneliness? That's this week's question for our online church service. It's a huge topic, so come and join the conversation as we look at questions and topics such as:What is Loneliness and how does it affect us?What does the Bible say about Loneliness?How can we feel less alone?
What Does the Bible Say About...
22 May 2022 · Sharon Edmundson
What Does The Bible Say About Anger?
What does the Bible say about Anger? That's this week's question for our online church service. It's a huge topic, so come and join the conversation as we look at questions and topics such as:How can you deal with anger?Is anger always wrong?What about righteous anger?
What Does the Bible Say About...
6 March 2022 · Sharon Edmundson
What Does The Bible Say About Truth?
What does the Bible say about truth? That's this week's question for our online church service. It's a huge topic, so come and join the conversation as we look at questions such as:What Is Truth According To The Bible?What is the difference between objective truth and subjective truth?"What If I'm Wrong?" - How To Tell The Difference Between What You Know And What You BelieveDoes the Bible say that God is the ultimate source of all truth
What Does the Bible Say About...
17 October 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
What Does The Bible Say About Anxiety?
We're following our new series and this week we're discussing 'What does the Bible say about anxiety?' We'll be hearing from Sharon as she shares some of her own stories and how she handles her anxieties.
Alpha
29 August 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - Alpha Course 10
This week, Sharon asks, “how can we make the most of the rest of our lives?”. Life is short, filled with wonder and opportunity so does God have any thoughts or ideas on how to get the most out of it?
Alpha
4 July 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
Who is Jesus? Alpha Course 02
This week, Sharon asks, “Who is Jesus?” What evidence do we have for Jesus? What claims did Jesus make about Himself? And should we care about what Jesus said? Sharon also tells her own story of how she had to come to a point to make her mind up about Jesus.
Mark's Gospel
16 May 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
Did Jesus really rise from the dead or is it all one big fairy tale?
It is the question at the heart of the entire Christian faith. We examine the historical evidence, the arguments for and against, and why the resurrection of Jesus remains one of the most debated events in human history. Whether you are a sceptic or a believer, the evidence deserves a fair hearing.
Mark's Gospel
21 March 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
Is the loving God of the New Testament the same as the angry God of the Old Testament?
It is a question that has troubled readers for centuries. The God of the Old Testament can seem harsh and angry, while the New Testament paints a picture of grace and love. We ask whether these are really two different portrayals or whether something else is going on entirely.
Mark's Gospel
31 January 2021 · Sharon Edmundson
Is the church just after my money?
It is one of the biggest barriers to people walking through the door. We take an honest look at how churches handle money, why the reputation exists, and what a healthy relationship between faith and finances actually looks like.
Mark's Gospel
25 October 2020 · Sharon Edmundson
Overcoming Adversity Part 4 - Learning how to forgive totally changed my life | Mark 11:20-26
In part four of the Overcoming Adversity series, Matt shares how learning to forgive completely changed his life. Featuring the powerful testimony of Mick and Lynn Connolly, who chose to forgive after their son was murdered, this talk confronts what forgiveness really means and what it definitely does not.
Mark's Gospel
19 July 2020 · Sharon Edmundson
Jesus’ top tips on how to be the greatest
Do you want to be the greatest? The greatest spouse? The greatest at work? Our ambition, our drive to the great is often seen as something dirty, something wrong…but the truth of what Jesus said about this topic may just surprise you.
Mark's Gospel
14 June 2020 · Sharon Edmundson
God not doing something the way you think He should? Mark 8:31-33
This week, Sharon carries on our journey into Mark's Gospel and looks at what happens when God doesn't act or respond as you think He should. What happens when He doesn't something different? What if you don't understand that?
Mark's Gospel
3 May 2020 · Sharon Edmundson
Is Jesus a sexist, or does he have some remarkable view about women?
This week, as we carry on our conversations in the Gospel of Mark, Sharon talks about Jesus' encounter with a lady, who wasn't Jewish and looks at how Jesus' response to her was extraordinary and ground-breaking for society.

Sharon Edmundson

What Does John 16:33 Mean? Trouble, and Taking Heart

When You're Not Sure If God Still Cares

Why Jesus Tells Worried People to Go Bird Watching

Dating isn't shopping

Biblical Motherhood And Why It Looks Different To What You May Think

The Ultimate Fresh Start —The Year of Jubilee (Sacred Rhythms Part 5)

#30 How to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life

#25 The Power of Forgiveness

Is the Christian God Cruel (Genesis Part 12)

Finding Peace When Your Mind Won't Shut Up (Philippians #8)

Doing Work

#21 Discover Your Purpose in Christ

Cultivating a Faithful Heart: Lessons from God's Steadfastness

Is Love the Gateway to Biblical Wholeness?

Find Courage With God's Promise

Finding God in the Digital Age

Navigating Life's Challenges with Faith

The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-11)

I AM The Way, The Truth and The Life

What Does The Bible Say About Loneliness?

What Does The Bible Say About Anger?

What Does The Bible Say About Truth?

What Does The Bible Say About Anxiety?

How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - Alpha Course 10

Who is Jesus? Alpha Course 02

Did Jesus really rise from the dead or is it all one big fairy tale?

Is the loving God of the New Testament the same as the angry God of the Old Testament?

Is the church just after my money?

Overcoming Adversity Part 4 - Learning how to forgive totally changed my life | Mark 11:20-26

Jesus’ top tips on how to be the greatest

God not doing something the way you think He should? Mark 8:31-33

Is Jesus a sexist, or does he have some remarkable view about women?