https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio Our Sunday messages recorded for listening at home. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 03:38:49 +0000 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/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 https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/vision-sunday-september-2023 Steve Morrison Vision Sunday September 2023
We take a look at the type of church God is calling King’s Church to be. Reflecting on our journey so far and looking ahead to how we might play our part in reaching a city of over 1.3m people for Jesus. We are encouraged to look at the early church. A group of 120 disciples huddling in an upper room are transformed when the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon them. They are transformed, by the power of God, into being His witnesses, and He wants to do the same with us. We believe that Jesus has not finished His work. And He is calling us to play our part spreading His Good News to the people of Birmingham and beyond.

Verse: Acts 1:8

From the General series - ]]> Vision Sunday September 2023
We take a look at the type of church God is calling King’s Church to be. Reflecting on our journey so far and looking ahead to how we might play our part in reaching a city of over 1.3m people for Jesus. We are encouraged to look at the early church. A group of 120 disciples huddling in an upper room are transformed when the power of the Holy Spirit comes upon them. They are transformed, by the power of God, into being His witnesses, and He wants to do the same with us. We believe that Jesus has not finished His work. And He is calling us to play our part spreading His Good News to the people of Birmingham and beyond.

Verse: Acts 1:8

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-24-09-oneoff-steve.mp3 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/the-humility-of-jesus Adegoke Oyeniyi The humility of Jesus
Paul writes and shows us in these glorious verses who Jesus is. That He is the one who came from heaven to earth, who humbled himself, going all the way to die. As we look at Him and His humility, we are called to do likewise. To follow His example to deny ourselves and obey our Father in heaven!

Verse: Philippians 2:3-11

From the General series - ]]> The humility of Jesus
Paul writes and shows us in these glorious verses who Jesus is. That He is the one who came from heaven to earth, who humbled himself, going all the way to die. As we look at Him and His humility, we are called to do likewise. To follow His example to deny ourselves and obey our Father in heaven!

Verse: Philippians 2:3-11

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-17-09-oneoff-adegoke.mp3 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/an-absurd-wonder Derek Tidball 'An absurd wonder'
Paul states that the death of Christ is 'of first importance' to Christians. At the start of his letter to the recently-founded church in Corinth he puts some flesh on this claim. That Christians should follow and worship a person who had been executed, in the most humiliating way, as a state criminal is absurd. Yet, he explains, incongruously this is the way God has chosen to rescue the world and save individuals. This absurd event becomes a wonder as through its apparent feeble stupidity God exercises his power to transform people, of all kinds, into a community of pardoned, cleansed and liberated persons.

Verse: 1 Cor 1:18-31

From the General series - ]]> 'An absurd wonder'
Paul states that the death of Christ is 'of first importance' to Christians. At the start of his letter to the recently-founded church in Corinth he puts some flesh on this claim. That Christians should follow and worship a person who had been executed, in the most humiliating way, as a state criminal is absurd. Yet, he explains, incongruously this is the way God has chosen to rescue the world and save individuals. This absurd event becomes a wonder as through its apparent feeble stupidity God exercises his power to transform people, of all kinds, into a community of pardoned, cleansed and liberated persons.

Verse: 1 Cor 1:18-31

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-10-19-oneoff-derek.mp3 Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/jesus-lord-of-the-sabbath Tim Suffield Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath
Jesus is challenged on his disciples behaviour on the Sabbath and responds with some strong claims about who he is and how we should behave one day in seven. What does that mean for Christians today?

Verse: Mark 2:23-28

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath
Jesus is challenged on his disciples behaviour on the Sabbath and responds with some strong claims about who he is and how we should behave one day in seven. What does that mean for Christians today?

Verse: Mark 2:23-28

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-03-09-mark-tim.mp3 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/a-wedding-a-patch-and-a-glass-of-wine Tim Suffield A Wedding, a Patch, and a Glass of Wine
Jesus gets some simple questions about fasting and responses, in typical fashion, with parables that upend our understanding of the world. We explore together questions like, 'what time is it?', 'how should you store wine?' and 'how should you behave at a wedding?'

Verse: Mark 2:18-22

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> A Wedding, a Patch, and a Glass of Wine
Jesus gets some simple questions about fasting and responses, in typical fashion, with parables that upend our understanding of the world. We explore together questions like, 'what time is it?', 'how should you store wine?' and 'how should you behave at a wedding?'

Verse: Mark 2:18-22

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-20-08-mark-tim.mp3 Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/jesus-came-for-sinners Andy Farrer Jesus came for sinners
In these verses we meet two kinds of people. Firstly we see Jesus calling Levi, a tax collector who is a sinner and knows he is. Secondly, Jesus challenges the scribes of the pharisees who are sinful people but believe they are righteous. Jesus shows both these groups that He is the great physician, the one who came to die for sinners like Levi, the scribes and us to be made spiritually well by Him. For anyone who recognises their need of Him, He is our great saviour!

Verse: Mark 2:13-17

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Jesus came for sinners
In these verses we meet two kinds of people. Firstly we see Jesus calling Levi, a tax collector who is a sinner and knows he is. Secondly, Jesus challenges the scribes of the pharisees who are sinful people but believe they are righteous. Jesus shows both these groups that He is the great physician, the one who came to die for sinners like Levi, the scribes and us to be made spiritually well by Him. For anyone who recognises their need of Him, He is our great saviour!

Verse: Mark 2:13-17

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-13-08-mark-andy.mp3 Sun, 13 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/more-than-conquerors Ben Topliss More Than Conquerors
Ben unpacks the famous passage where we're told nothing can separate us from God's love. We also explore what it means for us to be more than conquerors in Jesus.

Verse: Romans 8:35-39

From the General series - ]]> More Than Conquerors
Ben unpacks the famous passage where we're told nothing can separate us from God's love. We also explore what it means for us to be more than conquerors in Jesus.

Verse: Romans 8:35-39

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-08-06--ben-topliss.mp3 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/ripping-off-the-roof Helen Pollard Ripping off the roof
Such a familiar passage - the healing of the paralytic. But when we rip the roof from the story and look at all there is to discover about Jesus, we find ourselves amazed by his authority and his tender love.

Verse: Mark 2:1-12

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Ripping off the roof
Such a familiar passage - the healing of the paralytic. But when we rip the roof from the story and look at all there is to discover about Jesus, we find ourselves amazed by his authority and his tender love.

Verse: Mark 2:1-12

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-30-07-mark-helen.mp3 Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/two-ways-to-approach-jesus Tim Suffield Two Ways to Approach Jesus
In these broad description of Jesus ministry and then Mark's zoomed in example of it, we encounter two very different ways to approach Jesus. The ones with all the access do it wrong, and the one who wasn't allowed to approach gets it right.

Verse: Mark 1:35-45

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Two Ways to Approach Jesus
In these broad description of Jesus ministry and then Mark's zoomed in example of it, we encounter two very different ways to approach Jesus. The ones with all the access do it wrong, and the one who wasn't allowed to approach gets it right.

Verse: Mark 1:35-45

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-23-07-mark-tim.mp3 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/jesus-has-authority Andy Farrer Jesus has authority
In a little fishing town called Capernaum, Jesus shows his authority. Many gathered are left astonished by His authority demonstrated by His teaching, His authority over demons and His over his authority to heal physically. Here we meet Jesus who has the same authority today to set people free, to heal the sick and ultimately He authority over our greatest problem of our sin. He is our saviour and has all authority in heaven on earth!

Verse: Mark 1:21-34

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Jesus has authority
In a little fishing town called Capernaum, Jesus shows his authority. Many gathered are left astonished by His authority demonstrated by His teaching, His authority over demons and His over his authority to heal physically. Here we meet Jesus who has the same authority today to set people free, to heal the sick and ultimately He authority over our greatest problem of our sin. He is our saviour and has all authority in heaven on earth!

Verse: Mark 1:21-34

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-16-07-mark-andy.mp3 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/the-call-of-jesus Edward The Call of Jesus
Jesus’ message is that by repentance and belief in him we can be a part of the kingdom of God. Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him. His call and gift to us is even greater - that he lives in us by his Holy Spirit. Such a call demands that we leave behind everything that stands in the way to live for him.

Verse: Mark 1:14-20

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> The Call of Jesus
Jesus’ message is that by repentance and belief in him we can be a part of the kingdom of God. Jesus called Simon, Andrew, James and John to follow him. His call and gift to us is even greater - that he lives in us by his Holy Spirit. Such a call demands that we leave behind everything that stands in the way to live for him.

Verse: Mark 1:14-20

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-07-09-mark-edward.mp3 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/just-who-is-this-jesus Derek Tidball Just who is this Jesus?
The baptism of Jesus launches his public ministry. Known just as an ordinary man, he displays his humility and identification with sinful humanity by undergoing John's baptism which, like a ritual washing, signifying repentance. But his baptism is different because the heavens are ripped open and God descends. The Father's voice picks up on OT scriptures which affirm his sonship and his kingship. The Spirit's descent like a dove picks up on the Spirit's role in creation and the renewed creation in Noah's time. A new age is beginning. Then, astonishingly, the spirit drives Jesus into the unclean wilderness to meet his adversary, Satan. Here he demonstrates his victory over all evil.

Verse: Mark 1:9-13

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> Just who is this Jesus?
The baptism of Jesus launches his public ministry. Known just as an ordinary man, he displays his humility and identification with sinful humanity by undergoing John's baptism which, like a ritual washing, signifying repentance. But his baptism is different because the heavens are ripped open and God descends. The Father's voice picks up on OT scriptures which affirm his sonship and his kingship. The Spirit's descent like a dove picks up on the Spirit's role in creation and the renewed creation in Noah's time. A new age is beginning. Then, astonishingly, the spirit drives Jesus into the unclean wilderness to meet his adversary, Satan. Here he demonstrates his victory over all evil.

Verse: Mark 1:9-13

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-02-07-mark-derek.mp3 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/coming-king/there-is-agreement-between-the-old-and-new-testaments Michelle Vondey 'There is agreement between the Old and New Testaments'
Only with the Old and New Testaments together can we get a full picture of God's character and human nature and why we need Jesus. With the Old Testament alone we miss the 'rest of the story' and with the New Testament alone, we miss the 'back story' for why Jesus had to come.

Verse: mark 1:1-8

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> 'There is agreement between the Old and New Testaments'
Only with the Old and New Testaments together can we get a full picture of God's character and human nature and why we need Jesus. With the Old Testament alone we miss the 'rest of the story' and with the New Testament alone, we miss the 'back story' for why Jesus had to come.

Verse: mark 1:1-8

From the 'Introducing the coming King' series - In this series we are introduced to Jesus, the coming King. Through the 9 weeks we will take a look at a number of different facets of Jesus character. We will explore the beginning of His ministry, noting His authority, power, love & compassion. Each episode reveals something unique about this Son of Man who came ‘not to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many’ Mark 10:45. Jesus reveals the kingdom. A Kingdom ‘now’ that comes in power and also a Kingdom yet to come. Often revealed in the most surprising of ways we take a look at the foundation of Jesus’ ministry, and we are introduced to the Servant King, who came to proclaim the ‘gospel of God’ instructing us to ‘repent and believe the good news’. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-25-06-mark-michelle.mp3 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/celebrating-diversity Steve Morrison Celebrating Diversity
This Sunday we celebrate all that God is doing in King’s Church. With a particular look at the diversity that He is weaving amongst us. We know that we’re only at the beginning of our journey in terms of seeing a full expression of the diversity in our city represented across King’s Church, but we are committed to making a start. We begin with a vision of heaven. Of a people from every tribe and language, people and nation, all joined together by the lamb who has been slain. It is God’s delight to showcase diversity. A people ransomed for Himself. Our prayer is ‘God, let your kingdom come, let your will be done, on earth as it is in haven.’ We pray for more diversity as an expression of the supremacy of Jesus Christ, the saviour of the nations! May His name be praised amongst us.

Verse: Revelation 5:9-14

From the General series - ]]> Celebrating Diversity
This Sunday we celebrate all that God is doing in King’s Church. With a particular look at the diversity that He is weaving amongst us. We know that we’re only at the beginning of our journey in terms of seeing a full expression of the diversity in our city represented across King’s Church, but we are committed to making a start. We begin with a vision of heaven. Of a people from every tribe and language, people and nation, all joined together by the lamb who has been slain. It is God’s delight to showcase diversity. A people ransomed for Himself. Our prayer is ‘God, let your kingdom come, let your will be done, on earth as it is in haven.’ We pray for more diversity as an expression of the supremacy of Jesus Christ, the saviour of the nations! May His name be praised amongst us.

Verse: Revelation 5:9-14

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-18-06-oneoff-steve.mp3 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/jonah/grace-the-heart-of-the-matter Jen Key Grace: the heart of the matter
In the final chapter of Jonah, we come to find out what is in Jonah's heart and behind his behaviour. In short, anger, self-righteousness and judgement. He is angry at God's unjust mercy and failure to do justice. In response, God gently teaches Jonah with an object lesson about a plant. God reveals that He is a God who has dominion over all He has made; He is the only true and just judge; yet He has compassion on all that He has made. We don't know how Jonah will respond, but we are invited to contemplate our own hearts before God and marvel at His amazing and generous grace. When we truly realise we aren't treated as our sins deserve, but forgiven of so much, we are humbled to worship and to extend mercy and grace to those around us.

Verse: Jonah 4:1-11

From the Jonah ‘The depths of God’s grace’ series - How is it possible that a city like Nineveh, the epitome of Israel’s enemies could repent and receive God’s mercy? The book of Jonah is a story of God’s unmerited grace. 1st to a disobedient prophet who runs away. 2nd to sailors more open to God than God’s own prophet. 3rd to a city hostile to God. Then 4th once again God’s mercy is revealed to Jonah in the reflections of chapter 4. But like the story Jesus tells of the prodigal son and his older brother, we are left with an open question as to whether Jonah (an older brother type) ultimately repents and turns to God… In this series we get a glorious revelation of a gracious God who is revealed as the one who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and relenting from disaster (Jonah 4:2). We are invited to consider our own ways and be both challenged and refreshed by a God who is good to all. ]]> Grace: the heart of the matter
In the final chapter of Jonah, we come to find out what is in Jonah's heart and behind his behaviour. In short, anger, self-righteousness and judgement. He is angry at God's unjust mercy and failure to do justice. In response, God gently teaches Jonah with an object lesson about a plant. God reveals that He is a God who has dominion over all He has made; He is the only true and just judge; yet He has compassion on all that He has made. We don't know how Jonah will respond, but we are invited to contemplate our own hearts before God and marvel at His amazing and generous grace. When we truly realise we aren't treated as our sins deserve, but forgiven of so much, we are humbled to worship and to extend mercy and grace to those around us.

Verse: Jonah 4:1-11

From the Jonah ‘The depths of God’s grace’ series - How is it possible that a city like Nineveh, the epitome of Israel’s enemies could repent and receive God’s mercy? The book of Jonah is a story of God’s unmerited grace. 1st to a disobedient prophet who runs away. 2nd to sailors more open to God than God’s own prophet. 3rd to a city hostile to God. Then 4th once again God’s mercy is revealed to Jonah in the reflections of chapter 4. But like the story Jesus tells of the prodigal son and his older brother, we are left with an open question as to whether Jonah (an older brother type) ultimately repents and turns to God… In this series we get a glorious revelation of a gracious God who is revealed as the one who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and relenting from disaster (Jonah 4:2). We are invited to consider our own ways and be both challenged and refreshed by a God who is good to all. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-11-06-jonah-jen.mp3 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/jonah/the-gift-of-repentance Steve Morrison The gift of repentance
The first of Martin Luther’s 95 theses said, ‘when our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said “Repent,” he intended that the entire life of believers should be repentance.’ Repentance is key to catching and attracting God’s heart. And yet it is often surprisingly difficult to do. In this passage we look at the thorough and widespread repentance of the Ninevites that touches God’s heart, who acts in compassion to spare the city. There are lessons for us to learn about what repentance looks like. Plus, there is an invitation from God to catch His heart. To receive the gift of repentance not as burden, but as the key to a joyful, Christ filled life.

Verse: Jonah 3:6-10

From the Jonah ‘The depths of God’s grace’ series - How is it possible that a city like Nineveh, the epitome of Israel’s enemies could repent and receive God’s mercy? The book of Jonah is a story of God’s unmerited grace. 1st to a disobedient prophet who runs away. 2nd to sailors more open to God than God’s own prophet. 3rd to a city hostile to God. Then 4th once again God’s mercy is revealed to Jonah in the reflections of chapter 4. But like the story Jesus tells of the prodigal son and his older brother, we are left with an open question as to whether Jonah (an older brother type) ultimately repents and turns to God… In this series we get a glorious revelation of a gracious God who is revealed as the one who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and relenting from disaster (Jonah 4:2). We are invited to consider our own ways and be both challenged and refreshed by a God who is good to all. ]]> The gift of repentance
The first of Martin Luther’s 95 theses said, ‘when our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said “Repent,” he intended that the entire life of believers should be repentance.’ Repentance is key to catching and attracting God’s heart. And yet it is often surprisingly difficult to do. In this passage we look at the thorough and widespread repentance of the Ninevites that touches God’s heart, who acts in compassion to spare the city. There are lessons for us to learn about what repentance looks like. Plus, there is an invitation from God to catch His heart. To receive the gift of repentance not as burden, but as the key to a joyful, Christ filled life.

Verse: Jonah 3:6-10

From the Jonah ‘The depths of God’s grace’ series - How is it possible that a city like Nineveh, the epitome of Israel’s enemies could repent and receive God’s mercy? The book of Jonah is a story of God’s unmerited grace. 1st to a disobedient prophet who runs away. 2nd to sailors more open to God than God’s own prophet. 3rd to a city hostile to God. Then 4th once again God’s mercy is revealed to Jonah in the reflections of chapter 4. But like the story Jesus tells of the prodigal son and his older brother, we are left with an open question as to whether Jonah (an older brother type) ultimately repents and turns to God… In this series we get a glorious revelation of a gracious God who is revealed as the one who is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and relenting from disaster (Jonah 4:2). We are invited to consider our own ways and be both challenged and refreshed by a God who is good to all. ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-04-06-jonah-steve.mp3 Sun, 04 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no