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Will Sopwith

14 talks from Will Sopwith.

5 July 2026 · Will Sopwith

What If Christianity Was Never About the Rules

Most of us carry a quiet assumption that we have to sort our lives out before we'd ever be welcome at God's table. In this talk from our Jesus the Revolutionary series, Will Sopwith walks through the moment Jesus calls Levi the tax collector and then sits down to eat with the very people everyone had written off. No bar to clear first. No list of fixes. Just an invitation offered mid-mess. Drawing on the tyranny of the school cafeteria and the story of Pandita Ramabai, Will shows a Jesus who won't stay in his lane, and asks who we'd share a table with.

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Jesus the Revolutionary
10 May 2026 · Will Sopwith
When God Seems Too Calm About Your Crisis
Will Sopwith took us into Mark 4 this week — the moment Jesus calmed the storm on the lake. We looked at the version of faith we've quietly been sold (a magic charm, an insurance policy, priority boarding to heaven) and the version Jesus actually offered, which is harder and better. Faith isn't a way to dodge storms. It's the discovery that Jesus is *in* the storm with us — fully God, fully caring, and unwilling to abandon us to our fears. Stories from Glencoe, Dunkirk, and a foggy road one November morning made it real.
Becoming Whole
15 March 2026 · Will Sopwith
When Your Wealth Defines Your Worth — Money, Value, and What God Actually Thinks
Will Sopwith explores what the Bible actually says about wealth and poverty in Part 4 of Crowd's money series. Using the contrasting stories of John D. Rockefeller and St. Francis of Assisi, he unpacks why money has become a false measure of human worth — and why God sees things very differently. Drawing on research into privilege, cognitive bandwidth, and the empathy-eroding effects of wealth, Will makes a case that is both challenging and quietly hopeful. Net worth, it turns out, doesn't change your worth.
Becoming Whole
12 October 2025 · Will Sopwith
The Biblical Father and the Roles of Prophet, Priest and King
Will Sopwith unpacks three biblical roles that transform fatherhood: prophet, priest, and king. Moving beyond cultural stereotypes of absent or useless fathers, discover what Scripture actually says about your distinct role as dad. From managing exhaustion and work pressures to navigating your kids' choices and your own failures, this honest exploration offers hope and practical wisdom for fathers at every stage. Because it's never too late to step into the father your kids actually need.
Becoming Whole
15 June 2025 · Will Sopwith
#31 Biblical Hope That Transforms Mental Wellbeing
In this week’s Crowd talk, Will Sopwith explores how biblical hope differs from mere wishful thinking. Through the remarkable story of the 2010 Chilean mining disaster, he illustrates how hope becomes most powerful in our darkest moments.Unlike the fleeting optimism our culture often promotes, biblical hope functions as "an anchor for the soul" – steady and unmovable regardless of circumstances. Will shows how this transformative hope can grow through suffering, become a daily discipline, and sustain us even on those inexplicable "black dog days" when motivation vanishes.Discover practical ways to cultivate authentic hope and how community carries us when our personal reserves are depleted.
Genesis
23 February 2025 · Will Sopwith
Evil Is Not What You Think It Is (Genesis Part 8)
Will Sopwith challenges two common misconceptions about evil: that it's just superstition or entertainment, and that it's always "other people's problem." Exploring Genesis, he reveals evil's three components - power, perversion, and pain - while showing how evil fundamentally disrupts relationships. Rather than being powerless victims, Christians are called to respond with practical action: being honest about evil's reality, countering it with grace, and fighting for the vulnerable. Evil wasn't part of God's original design, and through Christ, we can participate in God's restoration work right now.
Philippians
3 November 2024 · Will Sopwith
Philippians #4 - The Name Of Jesus
Will Sopwith challenges our celebrity culture by exploring why Paul called Jesus "the name above every name." In a world full of disappointing heroes and self-promoting influencers, discover why Jesus stands completely apart - authentic, God-endorsed, and worthy of our ultimate trust. A refreshing look at what makes one name truly supreme.
Becoming Whole
21 May 2024 · Will Sopwith
Why Goodness is Your Key to a Fulfilled Life
In a culture where everything must be "awesome" or "awful," have we lost sight of what's simply good? Will Sopwith challenges our tendency to live at exhausting extremes and reveals why goodness is far more powerful than we've given it credit for. True goodness isn't about behaviour or performance—it's about the state of our hearts, flowing from a God who doesn't just do good things but IS goodness itself. Through the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and Will's own story of trusting God through an 18-month house purchase, discover why consistent, reliable goodness is exactly what our souls long for.
Origin
6 February 2024 · Will Sopwith
Bad Stuff Happens to Bad People?
Explore the intriguing connection between our actions and morality in 'Bad Stuff Happens to Bad People?' Discover how our perceptions of good and bad shape our lives and faith. Does society dictate our moral compass? Can we be inherently good or bad? How does Christianity redefine our understanding of morality? Join us in this thought-provoking talk and find answers to these compelling questions.
Origin
5 September 2023 · Will Sopwith
Finding Your Tribe
Ever felt like you're drifting through life, searching for something more? You're not alone. In a world that's more connected than ever, it's easy to feel isolated, misunderstood, or just plain lost. But what if we told you there's a tribe waiting for you—a community where you're not just another face in the crowd?Join us as we uncover the untapped power of community and the Holy Spirit in your life.
Origin
20 February 2023 · Will Sopwith
Peter's Sermon Acts 2 (Acts 2:14-41)
Peter goes from being scared, full of fear and hiding away from authorities to being a bold public speaker within a matter of days. Peter is transformed. But why? And what can we learn from Peter's Pentecost Sermon - his first public speech - in Acts 2? This week we look at Acts 2:14-41 as we carry on our ORIGIN series (Book of Acts sermon series), looking at the birth of the church and asking why this Man, Jesus, from 2000 years ago still has a major impact on the world today.
What Does the Bible Say About...
24 April 2022 · Will Sopwith
What Does The Bible Say About Education?
What does the Bible say about Education? 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 do Christians believe about education?What does the Bible say about educating our children?How can we apply the Bible's teaching on education to our own lives today?
What Does the Bible Say About...
24 October 2021 · Will Sopwith
What Does The Bible Say About Science?
Dr Will Sopwith looks at the two huge topics of faith and science and asks what, if anything, does the Bible have to say about science? He also will look at if science and faith can co-exist? And, why do some people think that they are opposed to each other.
Mark's Gospel
9 May 2021 · Will Sopwith
The Burial of Jesus and why it is Important
The burial of Jesus is often skipped over between the drama of the cross and the empty tomb. But the details matter more than most people realise. We look at why the burial account is historically significant and what it tells us about what came next.

Will Sopwith

What If Christianity Was Never About the Rules

When God Seems Too Calm About Your Crisis

When Your Wealth Defines Your Worth — Money, Value, and What God Actually Thinks

The Biblical Father and the Roles of Prophet, Priest and King

#31 Biblical Hope That Transforms Mental Wellbeing

Evil Is Not What You Think It Is (Genesis Part 8)

Philippians #4 - The Name Of Jesus

Why Goodness is Your Key to a Fulfilled Life

Bad Stuff Happens to Bad People?

Finding Your Tribe

Peter's Sermon Acts 2 (Acts 2:14-41)

What Does The Bible Say About Education?

What Does The Bible Say About Science?

The Burial of Jesus and why it is Important