Covent Garden Talks are run by Christians who work in the Covent Garden, Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles and Strand areas.Our aim is to explain, from the Bible, the good news about Jesus Christ – who he is and what he has done – to people who work in this part of London. We are part of a large network of lunchtime talks called Gospel@Work and this <a href="https://vimeo.com/69790581" rel="nofollow">video</a> gives an idea of what we are on about.Visit: <a href="http://coventgardentalks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://coventgardentalks.co.uk</a> to find out more.

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The latest census has over 46% of the UK identifying as Christian. Here in the City we have witnessed significant numbers of men and women expressing renewed interest in the Christian faith. This makes <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A37-47&version=ESVUK" rel="nofollow">Acts 2:37-47</a> acutely relevant. What are the marks of authentic Christian believer?

Acts 2:37-47 | The evidence of a changed world - Wes Illingsworth

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Is there enough evidence to know that Jesus really is Lord and Christ? Yes! In <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A+22-36&version=ESVUK" rel="nofollow">Acts 2:22-36</a> the apostle Peter lays out this evidence: Jesus&#39; life, death, resurrection and ascension.

Acts 2:22-36 | The events that changed this world - Giulio Abortivi

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With over 650 million members, Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity comprise the fastest-growing religious movement in the world. One in sixteen people worldwide is part of this movement. The events of the Day of Pentecost, recorded in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-21&version=ESVUK" rel="nofollow">Acts 2:1-21,</a> continue to impact the world today. But what happened? What did it mean? And what, really, is Pentecostal Christianity?

Acts 2:1-21 | The agent of change in a changed world - Wes Illingsworth

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1066, 1492 or 9/11/2001? Which is the most consequential year in history? The opening verses of the book of <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1&version=ESVUK" rel="nofollow">Acts</a> point us to events of a completely different order that have radically transformed human existence forever.

Acts 1 | The moment the world changed forever - Giulio Abortivi

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Is all religion basically decent? Does it all ultimately lead to God one way or another? In Matthew 23, Jesus warns that any religion without him shares a common feature: it leads straight to hell...and such religion is not a thing of the past, but it&#39;s widespread today.

Matthew 23:13-28 | The beautiful kingdom - Ola Onabolu

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Controversy kills Christianity. How can we confidently keep believing in and sharing Jesus when what he says often sows controversy and debate? In this passage, Jesus gives us confidence to stick with him - even if the world disagrees...

Matthew 22:34-40 | The beautiful kingdom - Abraham Sin

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The world is full of religious figures who claim to have authority over our lives. Many of them deceive and manipulate. But Jesus claims he is a king with unique authority - not just over our lives, but over death and beyond as well. How can know Jesus can be trusted? Is he is king, or is he a con?

Matthew 22:23-33 | The beautiful kingdom - Abraham Sin

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There aren&#39;t many more heartbreaking scenes than that of a widow burying her only son. But come and witness how Jesus transformed her heartbreak and brought hope - the hope that we all need in the face of death.

Luke 7:11-17 | The end of death - Paul Williams

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We make value judgements about people all the time — ethically, economically, personally and spiritually. In Luke chapter 7 we discover the radical difference the gospel brings as we see Jesus approach to people whatever we think they&#39;re worth.

Luke 7:1-10 | Worthy of the kingdom - Paul Williams

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What if following Jesus isn&#39;t about missing out, but being invited in?

Matthew 22:1-14 | The beautiful kingdom - Paul Williams

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Just days before Jesus Christ is crucified, the atmosphere in Jerusalem is boiling over as Jesus Christ clashes with the authorities of Israel. But why exactly did the religious leaders reject their wonder-working Messiah? And what does their rejection tell us today?

Matthew 21:33-46 | The beautiful kingdom - Wes Illingsworth

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What right does a person have to say what they say or do what they do? Jesus&#39; claims and actions were sufficiently extravagant for those around him regularly to question his authority. Their questions and his response reveal not only the truth about him – but also about them, and us!

Matthew 21:23-32 | The beautiful kingdom - Giulio Abortivi

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Power both fascinates and appals us. Power is the issue when Jesus enters Jerusalem. Most particularly the abuse of religious power. Jesus, in divine power, both exposes and pronounces judgment on abusive power.

Matthew 21:12-22 | The beautiful kingdom - Giulio Abortivi

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Presidents, regimes and ideologies are all in the business of putting the world to rights once and for all. However, despite their impressive display of power they don&#39;t seem that effective.This week it is Jesus who presents himself in his capital City, but his glory and might look very different from those of other aspiring kings and conquerors.

Matthew 21:1-11 | The beautiful kingdom - Giulio Abortivi

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Many think the teaching of Jesus can provide spiritual fulfilment, moral values or a sense of belonging. But what do we want from Jesus?  Jesus shows us that what we seek from him is often very different from what he actually has to give us...

Matthew 20:17-34 | The beautiful kingdom - Giulio Abortivi

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We all sign up to merit-based pay and rewards at work. But Jesus says the Kingdom of Heaven cannot operate like this. Come and bring others to see the beauty of his alternative economy.

Matthew 20:1-16 | The beautiful kingdom - Wes Illingsworth

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Being a Christian means giving up this life for the next. But is it worth it? And how do we know? Hebrews tells us we can forfeit this life with certainty and even joy if we look to Jesus. His life shows us why it&#39;s all worth it.

Hebrews 11:32-12:2 | Making it to the end - Abraham Sin

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Not every Christian makes it to the end. What do we need to do if we want to endure? God doesn&#39;t just tell us to &#34;try harder&#34;. He has prepared a pattern of faith for us to follow...

Hebrews 11:8-16 | Making it to the end - Abraham Sin

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Olympians, just like insurance brokers and software engineers, need motivation to work hard and reach their Olympic dreams. According to Hebrews 10, Christians have even more reason to keep going when tempted to give up on their hope.

Hebrews 10:19-32 | Making it to the end - Giulio Abortivi

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&#39;The first will be last and the last first&#39; - but what exactly does it mean to be &#39;last&#39;? And how will God vindicate those who have given up everything for him?

Matthew 19:27-30 | The beautiful kingdom - Leo Elbourne

Covent Garden Talks are run by Christians who work in the Covent Garden, Holborn, Bloomsbury, St Giles and Strand areas.

Our aim is to explain, from the Bible, the good news about Jesus Christ – who he is and what he has done – to people who work in this part of London.  We are part of a large network of lunchtime talks called Gospel@Work and this video gives an idea of what we are on about.