https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio Our Sunday messages recorded for listening at home. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:22:34 +0100 en-gb Copyright 2017 King's Church Birmingham Sunday Messages King's Church Birmingham Hear our preaches from our series', one-off messages and messages of encouragement. Chris Key chris@kingschurchbirmingham.org https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/character-of-god/merciful Tim Suffield Merciful
Yahweh declares himself Merciful, but what does that mean? We explore what the Bible has to say about this term and discover that God wants to carry us.

Verse: Exodus 34:6

From the Character of God series - Exodus 34:6-7 is the most quoted passage in the Hebrew scriptures. It is referenced more than 27 times in the Old Testament and provides a beautiful summary, revealed to us by God, of God’s own character. We discover a God full of mercy, compassion and who is abounding in steadfast love. However, there also seem to be some apparent tensions in God’s character. His mercy v His justice, for example. The fact that He is merciful and yet will by no means clear the guilty. However, the fact that this passage is so often referenced shows us the stability and constancy of God’s character as well. In this series we’ll unpack the rich beauty of how God is revealed, knowing that the more we know and understand God’s character the more we can live lives that honour Him. And ultimately, we’ll see that all the apparent tensions are fully and firmly resolved in the revelation of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection! ]]> Merciful
Yahweh declares himself Merciful, but what does that mean? We explore what the Bible has to say about this term and discover that God wants to carry us.

Verse: Exodus 34:6

From the Character of God series - Exodus 34:6-7 is the most quoted passage in the Hebrew scriptures. It is referenced more than 27 times in the Old Testament and provides a beautiful summary, revealed to us by God, of God’s own character. We discover a God full of mercy, compassion and who is abounding in steadfast love. However, there also seem to be some apparent tensions in God’s character. His mercy v His justice, for example. The fact that He is merciful and yet will by no means clear the guilty. However, the fact that this passage is so often referenced shows us the stability and constancy of God’s character as well. In this series we’ll unpack the rich beauty of how God is revealed, knowing that the more we know and understand God’s character the more we can live lives that honour Him. And ultimately, we’ll see that all the apparent tensions are fully and firmly resolved in the revelation of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-21-04-tim-character-of-god.mp3 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/character-of-god/the-character-of-god Steve Morrison The character of God
AW Tozer said, ‘the most important thing about you is what comes into your head when you think about God’. Knowing who God is, is of the upmost importance in living out the Christian life. Like the Israelites we all have a tendency to make God into our own image… In the introduction to this series Steve takes us through the most quoted verses in the Old Testament to discover what God has said about Himself. We see the importance of God’s self-revelation in helping us know who He truly is.

Verse: Exodus 34:5-7

From the Character of God series - Exodus 34:6-7 is the most quoted passage in the Hebrew scriptures. It is referenced more than 27 times in the Old Testament and provides a beautiful summary, revealed to us by God, of God’s own character. We discover a God full of mercy, compassion and who is abounding in steadfast love. However, there also seem to be some apparent tensions in God’s character. His mercy v His justice, for example. The fact that He is merciful and yet will by no means clear the guilty. However, the fact that this passage is so often referenced shows us the stability and constancy of God’s character as well. In this series we’ll unpack the rich beauty of how God is revealed, knowing that the more we know and understand God’s character the more we can live lives that honour Him. And ultimately, we’ll see that all the apparent tensions are fully and firmly resolved in the revelation of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection! ]]> The character of God
AW Tozer said, ‘the most important thing about you is what comes into your head when you think about God’. Knowing who God is, is of the upmost importance in living out the Christian life. Like the Israelites we all have a tendency to make God into our own image… In the introduction to this series Steve takes us through the most quoted verses in the Old Testament to discover what God has said about Himself. We see the importance of God’s self-revelation in helping us know who He truly is.

Verse: Exodus 34:5-7

From the Character of God series - Exodus 34:6-7 is the most quoted passage in the Hebrew scriptures. It is referenced more than 27 times in the Old Testament and provides a beautiful summary, revealed to us by God, of God’s own character. We discover a God full of mercy, compassion and who is abounding in steadfast love. However, there also seem to be some apparent tensions in God’s character. His mercy v His justice, for example. The fact that He is merciful and yet will by no means clear the guilty. However, the fact that this passage is so often referenced shows us the stability and constancy of God’s character as well. In this series we’ll unpack the rich beauty of how God is revealed, knowing that the more we know and understand God’s character the more we can live lives that honour Him. And ultimately, we’ll see that all the apparent tensions are fully and firmly resolved in the revelation of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-14-04-steve-god-s-name.mp3 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/according-to-the-power-that-works-in-us Michelle Vondey According To The Power That Works In Us
We have the power of God within us by his Spirit to pray with boldness and confidence that God moves in the church and world in people’s lives and in our own life according to his will.

Verse: Ephesians 3:7-21

From the General series - ]]> According To The Power That Works In Us
We have the power of God within us by his Spirit to pray with boldness and confidence that God moves in the church and world in people’s lives and in our own life according to his will.

Verse: Ephesians 3:7-21

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-04-07-michelle.mp3 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/two-men-walked-into-a-bar Tim Suffield Two Men Walked into a Bar
We encounter two men who define all of reality: Adam and Jesus.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:45-50

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Two Men Walked into a Bar
We encounter two men who define all of reality: Adam and Jesus.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:45-50

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-24-03-tim-1cor-15v45.mp3 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/baptism-sunday Glen Scrivener Baptism Sunday
Glen preaches for us on baptism Sunday from Matthew 3v13-17.

Verse: Matthew 3:13-17

From the General series - ]]> Baptism Sunday
Glen preaches for us on baptism Sunday from Matthew 3v13-17.

Verse: Matthew 3:13-17

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-03-17-glens.mp3 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/new-bodies Steve Morrison New bodies!
The Corinthians couldn’t get their heads around what new resurrection bodies would be like, and often neither can we. God promises us new resurrection bodies that are no longer perishable, weak, and falling apart. Instead, we are given a vision of transformed bodies that will be imperishable, powerful, and full of glory. Our hope in the resurrection is more full and complete than we could dare hope or imagine. Not just younger, healthier versions of ourselves but we will be given spiritual bodies, fit for life with God in the new creation. In this message we debunk a few of the ways we tend to tame or minimise this particular hope and unpack the rich reality of what resurrection bodies really means for the age to come.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> New bodies!
The Corinthians couldn’t get their heads around what new resurrection bodies would be like, and often neither can we. God promises us new resurrection bodies that are no longer perishable, weak, and falling apart. Instead, we are given a vision of transformed bodies that will be imperishable, powerful, and full of glory. Our hope in the resurrection is more full and complete than we could dare hope or imagine. Not just younger, healthier versions of ourselves but we will be given spiritual bodies, fit for life with God in the new creation. In this message we debunk a few of the ways we tend to tame or minimise this particular hope and unpack the rich reality of what resurrection bodies really means for the age to come.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-10-03-steve-1cor.mp3 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/live-like-the-resurrection-happened Tim Suffield Live like the Resurrection Happened.
The Resurrection changed absolutely everything. Could you tell if you looked at our lives?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Live like the Resurrection Happened.
The Resurrection changed absolutely everything. Could you tell if you looked at our lives?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:29-34

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-03-03-tim-1cor.mp3 Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/the-defeat-of-death Edward The Defeat of Death
Because Jesus has risen from the dead, death has been and is being and will be defeated, and therefore we can live in hope.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> The Defeat of Death
Because Jesus has risen from the dead, death has been and is being and will be defeated, and therefore we can live in hope.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:20-28

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-02-25-1cor-ed.mp3 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/the-logic-of-the-resurrection Wolfgang Vondey The Logic of the Resurrection
In this passage Paul presents the logic of the resurrection that Jesus is our hope, peace and joy. As Christians, we take hold of the resurrection through an encounter with Jesus who delivers us from a life of misery.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> The Logic of the Resurrection
In this passage Paul presents the logic of the resurrection that Jesus is our hope, peace and joy. As Christians, we take hold of the resurrection through an encounter with Jesus who delivers us from a life of misery.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-02-18-wolfgang-1cor.mp3 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/encountering-the-risen-christ Helen Pollard Encountering the risen Christ
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul lists what he considers to be of ‘first importance’ to the gospel. So why does he include a long list of resurrection appearances, and why is that important for us today?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Encountering the risen Christ
In 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Paul lists what he considers to be of ‘first importance’ to the gospel. So why does he include a long list of resurrection appearances, and why is that important for us today?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-11-02-helen-1cor.mp3 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/giving-sunday-2024 Steve Morrison Giving Sunday 2024
This Sunday we take a look at the ‘crazy’ Macedonians who were begging Paul to take part in the offering for the suffering Judeans. What produces generosity like that? What makes us want to give away our money? Paul writes that God loves a cheerful giver. Yet, God is not sadistic, demanding we look pleased when we suffer. Rather, we find a God who has given everything for us. He came poor that we might become rich. As we explore these gospel promises we realise God loves a cheerful giver not for His own sake but for ours. It is a sign that we have truly understood the breathtaking news that through His poverty we are made rich. When you know you already have everything, you’re free to give it all away.

Verse: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

From the General series - ]]> Giving Sunday 2024
This Sunday we take a look at the ‘crazy’ Macedonians who were begging Paul to take part in the offering for the suffering Judeans. What produces generosity like that? What makes us want to give away our money? Paul writes that God loves a cheerful giver. Yet, God is not sadistic, demanding we look pleased when we suffer. Rather, we find a God who has given everything for us. He came poor that we might become rich. As we explore these gospel promises we realise God loves a cheerful giver not for His own sake but for ours. It is a sign that we have truly understood the breathtaking news that through His poverty we are made rich. When you know you already have everything, you’re free to give it all away.

Verse: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 & 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-02-04-steve-givingsunday.mp3 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/vision-sunday-january-2024 Steve Morrison Vision Sunday January 2024
This week is Vision Sunday. Steve unpacks what freedom looks like in the Christian life, and we celebrate that true freedom is found only in Jesus! There is prophetic encouragement for our church family that in 2024 God is speaking freedom over our church. Together we want to pray that we would take hold of this truth, to go deeper with God, in our own lives, across our church and for our city!

Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

From the General series - ]]> Vision Sunday January 2024
This week is Vision Sunday. Steve unpacks what freedom looks like in the Christian life, and we celebrate that true freedom is found only in Jesus! There is prophetic encouragement for our church family that in 2024 God is speaking freedom over our church. Together we want to pray that we would take hold of this truth, to go deeper with God, in our own lives, across our church and for our city!

Verse: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-28-01-steve-visionsunday.mp3 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/orderly-worship Tim Suffield Orderly Worship
Paul continues with his argument that worship must be in good order, this week we try to get underneath why that's the case.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Orderly Worship
Paul continues with his argument that worship must be in good order, this week we try to get underneath why that's the case.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2024-21-01-tim-1cor-orderly-worship.mp3 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/god-s-gift-of-lament Andy Farrer God's gift of lament
In psalm 13 we hear David's cry of pain to God. He turns to God in his despair, brings his complaint to Him and begins to ask God bold prayers to change his situation. As David laments and processes his suffering with God, he moves from despair to trusting in Him once again. Today in our despair and pain, God invites us to receive his gift of lament as He enters into our struggles with us. We look to Jesus our great high priest who loves us and died for us and in life's pain, we can boldly approach Him to receive help at our greatest time of need.

Verse: Psalm 13:v1-6

From the General series - ]]> God's gift of lament
In psalm 13 we hear David's cry of pain to God. He turns to God in his despair, brings his complaint to Him and begins to ask God bold prayers to change his situation. As David laments and processes his suffering with God, he moves from despair to trusting in Him once again. Today in our despair and pain, God invites us to receive his gift of lament as He enters into our struggles with us. We look to Jesus our great high priest who loves us and died for us and in life's pain, we can boldly approach Him to receive help at our greatest time of need.

Verse: Psalm 13:v1-6

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-07-01-andy-one-off.mp3 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/god-with-us-in-diversity Michelle Vondey God with us in diversity
King's Church is a nanocosm of the kingdom of heaven evidenced by the diversity of nations, peoples, and languages represented in our church. Rev. 7 tells us that one day we will stand before the throne of God with people from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue, and that the Lamb of God will dwell with us. But we know that God is with us already, as he promised, through Jesus Christ and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to him in all the world.

Verse: Revelation 7:9-12

From the General series - ]]> God with us in diversity
King's Church is a nanocosm of the kingdom of heaven evidenced by the diversity of nations, peoples, and languages represented in our church. Rev. 7 tells us that one day we will stand before the throne of God with people from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue, and that the Lamb of God will dwell with us. But we know that God is with us already, as he promised, through Jesus Christ and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses to him in all the world.

Verse: Revelation 7:9-12

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-10-michelle-diversity.mp3 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/god-with-us Steve Morrison God with us
At evening Carols Steve unpacks what it means for God to be with us.

Verse: Matthew 1:23

From the General series - ]]> God with us
At evening Carols Steve unpacks what it means for God to be with us.

Verse: Matthew 1:23

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-03-12-carols-steve.mp3 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/earnestly-desire-prophecy Tim Suffield Earnestly Desire Prophecy
Which spiritual gift is the best one? We’re not meant to ask that, right?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Earnestly Desire Prophecy
Which spiritual gift is the best one? We’re not meant to ask that, right?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-11-26-1cor-prophesy.mp3 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/the-treasure Edward The Treasure
Jesus is the ultimate treasure. It is worth giving every other treasure to have him.

Verse: Matthew 13:44-46

From the General series - ]]> The Treasure
Jesus is the ultimate treasure. It is worth giving every other treasure to have him.

Verse: Matthew 13:44-46

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-19-11-one-off-edward.mp3 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/the-praise-of-his-glory Chris Barton The Praise of His Glory
Chris explores the opening passage from Ephesians 1 where Paul encourages his hearers that our salvation be ‘to the praise of His glory’, addressing our common tendency to make our worship of God more about us than we realise and how that can happen so easily.”

Verse: Ephesians 1:3-14

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> The Praise of His Glory
Chris explores the opening passage from Ephesians 1 where Paul encourages his hearers that our salvation be ‘to the praise of His glory’, addressing our common tendency to make our worship of God more about us than we realise and how that can happen so easily.”

Verse: Ephesians 1:3-14

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-12-10-one-off-chrisb.mp3 Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/love-never-ends Steve Morrison Love never ends
In our culture everyone believes in love. The Beatles declared that ‘all you need is love’. Everyone knows love’s importance and lasting value. And Paul declares that love lasts forever, it never ends. This week we take a look at what love really is, and how only God guarantees that it never fails. Because God is love He promises His people that one day we will be given access to a face-to-face relationship with Him. An intimate, close-up experience of the glory of God that even Moses could only dream of in Exodus 33. Through Jesus we have access to the face of God. A face that is the answer to our every longing and desire, the face that is the answer to every hope we’ve ever had.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Love never ends
In our culture everyone believes in love. The Beatles declared that ‘all you need is love’. Everyone knows love’s importance and lasting value. And Paul declares that love lasts forever, it never ends. This week we take a look at what love really is, and how only God guarantees that it never fails. Because God is love He promises His people that one day we will be given access to a face-to-face relationship with Him. An intimate, close-up experience of the glory of God that even Moses could only dream of in Exodus 33. Through Jesus we have access to the face of God. A face that is the answer to our every longing and desire, the face that is the answer to every hope we’ve ever had.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-06-11-love-never-ends-1cor-steve.mp3 Sun, 05 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/the-way-of-love Steve Morrison The way of love
This week we come to, arguably, the most famous chapter in the New Testament. Often taken out of context this is Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians to see love as their greatest aim, not the unbridled use of their spiritual gifts. In this chapter Paul paints a beautifully poetic picture of agape love. Not just emotion or feeling but action as well. It points to God’s love that is both patient and kind. God’s love that does not insist on its own way. And ultimately God’s love for those (us) who don’t deserve it. We are called to love like this. God is calling us as a church to make love our greatest priority. To audit every area of our lives in the belief that without love we gain nothing.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> The way of love
This week we come to, arguably, the most famous chapter in the New Testament. Often taken out of context this is Paul’s appeal to the Corinthians to see love as their greatest aim, not the unbridled use of their spiritual gifts. In this chapter Paul paints a beautifully poetic picture of agape love. Not just emotion or feeling but action as well. It points to God’s love that is both patient and kind. God’s love that does not insist on its own way. And ultimately God’s love for those (us) who don’t deserve it. We are called to love like this. God is calling us as a church to make love our greatest priority. To audit every area of our lives in the belief that without love we gain nothing.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-29-10-1cor-the-way-of-love-steve.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/god-has-appointed Steve Morrison God has appointed…
Following on from last week’s message, Paul wants the Corinthians to know they are the church he is talking about. They are Christ’s body and God has appointed a variety of individuals, supernatural gifts and acts of service that the body might be built up and cared for. When we know that all our gifts and service are God appointed it keeps us from discouragement. It helps us remember that all we have is by grace. We need one another and we ourselves are needed. Even the most ordinary and mundane acts of service are precious to Him. The church in Corinth needed, and we need, this foundation, to become the church and the people God is calling us to be.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> God has appointed…
Following on from last week’s message, Paul wants the Corinthians to know they are the church he is talking about. They are Christ’s body and God has appointed a variety of individuals, supernatural gifts and acts of service that the body might be built up and cared for. When we know that all our gifts and service are God appointed it keeps us from discouragement. It helps us remember that all we have is by grace. We need one another and we ourselves are needed. Even the most ordinary and mundane acts of service are precious to Him. The church in Corinth needed, and we need, this foundation, to become the church and the people God is calling us to be.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-22-god-has-appointed--1-corinthians-steve.mp3 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/one-body Tim Suffield One Body
The Corinthian church is deeply divided and these divisions are affecting their worship. Paul takes the opportunity in this passage to step aside from speaking about their worship to address the deeper issues under the surface.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> One Body
The Corinthian church is deeply divided and these divisions are affecting their worship. Paul takes the opportunity in this passage to step aside from speaking about their worship to address the deeper issues under the surface.

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-15-tim.mp3 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/we-need-all-the-gifts Steve Morrison We need all the gifts
Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, where they were in danger of prioritising one or two ‘special’ gifts like speaking in tongues over all the others and were making much of themselves in the process. But Paul wants them (and us) to know, that it’s God who gives gifts to His Church. That He has a great variety of gifts that he loves to bestow upon His people. And we need them all. It’s the Holy Spirit’s joy to distribute gifts liberally as He sees fit. All for God’s glory and for the common good. We are reminded that for King’s Church to be the fully thriving community we want to be, we need to make space for all the gifts!

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> We need all the gifts
Paul is addressing the church in Corinth, where they were in danger of prioritising one or two ‘special’ gifts like speaking in tongues over all the others and were making much of themselves in the process. But Paul wants them (and us) to know, that it’s God who gives gifts to His Church. That He has a great variety of gifts that he loves to bestow upon His people. And we need them all. It’s the Holy Spirit’s joy to distribute gifts liberally as He sees fit. All for God’s glory and for the common good. We are reminded that for King’s Church to be the fully thriving community we want to be, we need to make space for all the gifts!

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-08-steve.mp3 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1-Cor-12-15/jesus-is-lord Steve Morrison Jesus is Lord
We start our new worship series in the book 1 Corinthians by coming back to the heart of worship. Our confession is that ‘Jesus is Lord’. And this is a work of the Holy Spirit. In church life it is easy to get distracted by many things, but the apostle Paul does not want us to be uninformed. True spirituality is built on the foundation of Christ Jesus being Lord of all!

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> Jesus is Lord
We start our new worship series in the book 1 Corinthians by coming back to the heart of worship. Our confession is that ‘Jesus is Lord’. And this is a work of the Holy Spirit. In church life it is easy to get distracted by many things, but the apostle Paul does not want us to be uninformed. True spirituality is built on the foundation of Christ Jesus being Lord of all!

Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

From the Worship: Love, gifts & resurrection series - Paul is teaching the Church in Corinth what it means to be worshippers of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the truth of what He has accomplished, we stand on a firm foundation. Knowing His deep love for us means we learn to love one another and celebrate our diversity. In this series we’ll look at Paul’s practical guidelines that promote both the vibrant community life of worship as well as order and what it means to prefer one another. We’ll also consider how we might we grow in our worship; as individuals, families and corporately especially as we have our younger children joining in our worship times. Worship is what we were made for! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-01-steve.mp3 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no