https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio Our Sunday messages recorded for listening at home. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 05:19:53 +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/jonah/jonah-goes-to-nineveh Andy Farrer Jonah goes to Nineveh
At the end of chapter two of the book of Jonah we are left with a couple questions. How would God deal with a disobedient prophet Jonah and a sinful city called Nineveh? God displays His Grace to Jonah, His patience and mercy to the Ninevites and extends that same grace, patience and mercy to us today.

Verse: Jonah 3:1-5

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. ]]> Jonah goes to Nineveh
At the end of chapter two of the book of Jonah we are left with a couple questions. How would God deal with a disobedient prophet Jonah and a sinful city called Nineveh? God displays His Grace to Jonah, His patience and mercy to the Ninevites and extends that same grace, patience and mercy to us today.

Verse: Jonah 3:1-5

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/2023-28-05-jonah-andy.mp3 Sun, 28 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/jonah/jonah-and-the-vomiting-dragon Tim Suffield Jonah and the Vomiting Dragon
Jonah gets eaten by a big fish. So what? If we look at the story closely we'll see it reveals the shape and pattern of our own lives.

Verse: Jonah 1:17 - 2:10

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. ]]> Jonah and the Vomiting Dragon
Jonah gets eaten by a big fish. So what? If we look at the story closely we'll see it reveals the shape and pattern of our own lives.

Verse: Jonah 1:17 - 2:10

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/2023-21-05-jonah-tim.mp3 Sun, 21 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/eager-to-enter Duncan Bell Eager to Enter
The pitching of the tent of the tabernacle is the final part of the story of the Exodus and through it we discover a God who is eager and excited to come and be with his people.

Verse: Exodus 40:16-38

From the General series - ]]> Eager to Enter
The pitching of the tent of the tabernacle is the final part of the story of the Exodus and through it we discover a God who is eager and excited to come and be with his people.

Verse: Exodus 40:16-38

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/2023-05-14-duncan.mp3 Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/jonah/pursued-by-god Stephen Morrison Pursued by God
Jonah is fleeing from God and attempting to take a boat to Tarshish. Although Jonah has given up on God, God has not given up on Jonah. Through a series of events orchestrated by God, He begins to get Jonah’s attention. It’s encouraging to know that God is always faithful, even to those who run away. The sailors on Jonah’s boat are caught up in the mess too as the storm rages all around. But even in this God is good and uses it to draw them to himself too. This passage is a great example of Romans 8:28 that God really does use all things for the good of those who love Him!

Verse: Jonah 1:4-16

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. ]]> Pursued by God
Jonah is fleeing from God and attempting to take a boat to Tarshish. Although Jonah has given up on God, God has not given up on Jonah. Through a series of events orchestrated by God, He begins to get Jonah’s attention. It’s encouraging to know that God is always faithful, even to those who run away. The sailors on Jonah’s boat are caught up in the mess too as the storm rages all around. But even in this God is good and uses it to draw them to himself too. This passage is a great example of Romans 8:28 that God really does use all things for the good of those who love Him!

Verse: Jonah 1:4-16

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/2023-05-07-jonah-steve.mp3 Sun, 07 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/jonah/jonah-flees Edward Jonah Flees
God’s mercy reaches out to the distant nations, and therefore we are in. God’s mercy reaches out to the worst of sinners, and therefore we are in. Jesus is the better Jonah, and therefore we are in.

Verse: Jonah 1:1-3

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. ]]> Jonah Flees
God’s mercy reaches out to the distant nations, and therefore we are in. God’s mercy reaches out to the worst of sinners, and therefore we are in. Jesus is the better Jonah, and therefore we are in.

Verse: Jonah 1:1-3

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/2023-04-30-jonah-ed.mp3 Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/our-passionate-saviour Helen Pollard Our Passionate Saviour
Jesus endured the cross and unbearable agony because he had his eyes fixed on the joy set before him. As we consider him, we too make his joy our own that we might also live with godly endurance.

Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3

From the General series - ]]> Our Passionate Saviour
Jesus endured the cross and unbearable agony because he had his eyes fixed on the joy set before him. As we consider him, we too make his joy our own that we might also live with godly endurance.

Verse: Hebrews 12:1-3

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230402-helen.mp3 Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/the-greatest-servant Andy Farrer The Greatest Servant
James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples want greatness. They want to promote themselves and their request to Jesus reveals the great problem of human pride. Jesus calls James, John, His disciples and believers today to a different radical way of living. He calls them to follow his perfect example to serve, not to be served but to serve others. In this call to serve others, Jesus reveals that He himself is the God who cannot be served, but rather He came to serve them! He is more than a great example for us to follow, He came to be a sacrifice, to come and die and deal with the problem of human pride and sin once and for all. He is the greatest servant, completely free yet became slave of all, so that we who were slaves could be set free!

Verse: Mark 10:35-45

From the General series - ]]> The Greatest Servant
James and John, two of Jesus’ disciples want greatness. They want to promote themselves and their request to Jesus reveals the great problem of human pride. Jesus calls James, John, His disciples and believers today to a different radical way of living. He calls them to follow his perfect example to serve, not to be served but to serve others. In this call to serve others, Jesus reveals that He himself is the God who cannot be served, but rather He came to serve them! He is more than a great example for us to follow, He came to be a sacrifice, to come and die and deal with the problem of human pride and sin once and for all. He is the greatest servant, completely free yet became slave of all, so that we who were slaves could be set free!

Verse: Mark 10:35-45

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230326-andy.mp3 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/stand-firm Stephen Morrison Stand Firm
In the final instalment of our 1 Peter series, we look at Peter’s final exhortation for his readers to stand firm in the true grace of God. It sometimes takes all our energy just to stand firm in the faith. However, we are encouraged that we don’t stand firm in our strength, but we are secure knowing what Jesus has won for us. We stand firm knowing that although we will fall, He never will. It’s His grace that gives us confidence to stand until the end!

Verse: 1 Peter 5:12-14

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Stand Firm
In the final instalment of our 1 Peter series, we look at Peter’s final exhortation for his readers to stand firm in the true grace of God. It sometimes takes all our energy just to stand firm in the faith. However, we are encouraged that we don’t stand firm in our strength, but we are secure knowing what Jesus has won for us. We stand firm knowing that although we will fall, He never will. It’s His grace that gives us confidence to stand until the end!

Verse: 1 Peter 5:12-14

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230319-steve-1peter.mp3 Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/final-encouragements Edward Final Encouragements
Dear friends, do you faint under life’s crushing waves
And bear heavy burdens and groan
Then cast all your cares on your father who saves
and tenderly cares for his own

Dear friends, do you fear as the enemy roars
As trials and temptations abound
Then stand firm in faith and hold on to the Lord
Who holds all his saints all around

For once you have suffered this brief passing hour
The God of all glory and grace
Shall surely restore you and raise you in power
To rest in the light of his face

Verse: 1 Peter 5:6-11

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Final Encouragements
Dear friends, do you faint under life’s crushing waves
And bear heavy burdens and groan
Then cast all your cares on your father who saves
and tenderly cares for his own

Dear friends, do you fear as the enemy roars
As trials and temptations abound
Then stand firm in faith and hold on to the Lord
Who holds all his saints all around

For once you have suffered this brief passing hour
The God of all glory and grace
Shall surely restore you and raise you in power
To rest in the light of his face

Verse: 1 Peter 5:6-11

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230312-edward-1peter.mp3 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/skilful-shepherds Stephen Morrison Skilful Shepherds
Healthy church leadership, in the form of skilful shepherds, is a gift from God to bless His people and to ensure the church is well cared for. In our day, when stories of church leader scandals are sadly being exposed, we need the reminder that ultimately, we are safe with Jesus, the true shepherd and overseer of our souls. Jesus is God’s promised shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. In Christ we have the perfection of servant leadership. But it is also Jesus who gifts under-shepherds whom He calls to follow His example. We are not to lead like the Gentiles who domineer and abuse authority, but we are to lead like our servant King. Jesus calls godly men and women to lead like him that churches might be strengthened and so that individuals can flourish.

Verse: 1 Peter 5:1-5

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Skilful Shepherds
Healthy church leadership, in the form of skilful shepherds, is a gift from God to bless His people and to ensure the church is well cared for. In our day, when stories of church leader scandals are sadly being exposed, we need the reminder that ultimately, we are safe with Jesus, the true shepherd and overseer of our souls. Jesus is God’s promised shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. In Christ we have the perfection of servant leadership. But it is also Jesus who gifts under-shepherds whom He calls to follow His example. We are not to lead like the Gentiles who domineer and abuse authority, but we are to lead like our servant King. Jesus calls godly men and women to lead like him that churches might be strengthened and so that individuals can flourish.

Verse: 1 Peter 5:1-5

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230305-steve-1peter.mp3 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/following-jesus-is-hard Tim Suffield Following Jesus is hard
If we're honest with ourselves, we all know that following Jesus is difficult. But, is it worth it? Peter gives us three reasons why we should carry on going.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:12-19

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Following Jesus is hard
If we're honest with ourselves, we all know that following Jesus is difficult. But, is it worth it? Peter gives us three reasons why we should carry on going.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:12-19

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230226-tim-1peter.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/what-must-i-do-to-be-saved Andy Farrer What must I do to be saved?
Paul and Silas are thrown in prison for proclaiming the name of Jesus. Whilst in prison, God opens the prison doors and unfastened the bonds of the prisoners creating a massive problem for the jailer on shift. However God through the prisoners staying put saved him from a certain physical death. This is the jailer was not seeking God in his life, yet God in the person of Jesus Christ came to him and saved him from his greatest problem of his own sin. Jesus became his saviour and that is good news for us because he is our saviour too if we turn to him and believe in His name!

Verse: Acts 16:25-34

From the General series - ]]> What must I do to be saved?
Paul and Silas are thrown in prison for proclaiming the name of Jesus. Whilst in prison, God opens the prison doors and unfastened the bonds of the prisoners creating a massive problem for the jailer on shift. However God through the prisoners staying put saved him from a certain physical death. This is the jailer was not seeking God in his life, yet God in the person of Jesus Christ came to him and saved him from his greatest problem of his own sin. Jesus became his saviour and that is good news for us because he is our saviour too if we turn to him and believe in His name!

Verse: Acts 16:25-34

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230219-andy-baptism_sunday.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/stewards-of-grace Wolfgang Vondey Stewards of Grace
Peter shows that God prefers that Christians are servants not servers of grace. He explains the difference in three strategically placed arguments based on the phrase 'all things'. (1) The end of all things is near; (2) above all things have love, hospitality and generosity; (3) so that in all things God may be glorified. Peter challenges the church to do all things in light of the end and changes our perspective on what kind of things matter most. In this way we can become stewards of God's grace.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:7-11

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Stewards of Grace
Peter shows that God prefers that Christians are servants not servers of grace. He explains the difference in three strategically placed arguments based on the phrase 'all things'. (1) The end of all things is near; (2) above all things have love, hospitality and generosity; (3) so that in all things God may be glorified. Peter challenges the church to do all things in light of the end and changes our perspective on what kind of things matter most. In this way we can become stewards of God's grace.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:7-11

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230212-wolfgang-1peter.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/arm-yourself Jennifer Key Arm Yourself
Having laid out the glory of the gospel and the truth that Jesus died for our sins, Peter tells his readers the "So, what?" of the gospel. Believers now belong to God and are part of his family and we should live accordingly - saying no to sin and living for ourselves, and yes to living in line with God's will. We need to arm ourselves with the same way of thinking as Jesus and follow his example. Those around us may be shocked in the changes in our behaviour, might reject and attack us, but we know we are living in response to God's grace and in line with the truth. As we arm ourselves with gospel thinking and live in the light of it, we testify to God's amazing grace and invitation to know real fullness of life.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:1-6

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Arm Yourself
Having laid out the glory of the gospel and the truth that Jesus died for our sins, Peter tells his readers the "So, what?" of the gospel. Believers now belong to God and are part of his family and we should live accordingly - saying no to sin and living for ourselves, and yes to living in line with God's will. We need to arm ourselves with the same way of thinking as Jesus and follow his example. Those around us may be shocked in the changes in our behaviour, might reject and attack us, but we know we are living in response to God's grace and in line with the truth. As we arm ourselves with gospel thinking and live in the light of it, we testify to God's amazing grace and invitation to know real fullness of life.

Verse: 1 Peter 4:1-6

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230205-jen-1peter.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/giving-sunday Stephen Morrison Giving Sunday
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, understanding Jesus’ teaching on how we handle our money is more important than ever. And Jesus is quite clear that this area of our discipleship is a battleground. In v24 Jesus uses the word Mammon to describe a spiritual force, Mammon is a personified con-artist out for our affections. We have a choice between 2 gods. The truth, Jesus proclaims, is that ‘you cannot serve God & money.’ Not you shouldn’t or it’s hard, but you can’t. We cannot sit on the fence. And this is a real challenge for our discipleship if, in general, we don’t think we have a problem. This giving Sunday we look at how Jesus is far superior to the god of Mammon, and that what he offers us never disappoints. He alone has died for us, to provide eternal security and hope, and He alone is the one we can trust!

Verse: Matthew 6:19-25

From the General series - ]]> Giving Sunday
Amid a cost-of-living crisis, understanding Jesus’ teaching on how we handle our money is more important than ever. And Jesus is quite clear that this area of our discipleship is a battleground. In v24 Jesus uses the word Mammon to describe a spiritual force, Mammon is a personified con-artist out for our affections. We have a choice between 2 gods. The truth, Jesus proclaims, is that ‘you cannot serve God & money.’ Not you shouldn’t or it’s hard, but you can’t. We cannot sit on the fence. And this is a real challenge for our discipleship if, in general, we don’t think we have a problem. This giving Sunday we look at how Jesus is far superior to the god of Mammon, and that what he offers us never disappoints. He alone has died for us, to provide eternal security and hope, and He alone is the one we can trust!

Verse: Matthew 6:19-25

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230129-steve-giving_sunday.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/vision-sunday-2023--strengthen--stretch Stephen Morrison Vision Sunday 2023 ‘Strengthen & Stretch’
This Sunday is Vision Sunday, where we take stock of the year just gone and celebrate all that God has done amongst us. Steve will be setting out some of what the leadership team feel God is calling us to in 2023 as we catch God’s heart for the year ahead. We look at the ways God is calling us to strengthen and stretch as a church in 2023, and how we’re called to respond by mixing in our faith.

Verse: Isaiah 54:2

From the General series - ]]> Vision Sunday 2023 ‘Strengthen & Stretch’
This Sunday is Vision Sunday, where we take stock of the year just gone and celebrate all that God has done amongst us. Steve will be setting out some of what the leadership team feel God is calling us to in 2023 as we catch God’s heart for the year ahead. We look at the ways God is calling us to strengthen and stretch as a church in 2023, and how we’re called to respond by mixing in our faith.

Verse: Isaiah 54:2

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230122-steve-visionsunday.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/jesus-wins Tim Suffield Jesus Wins
Peter wants to explain why it's better to 'suffer for doing good than evil.' Except, this strange passage doesn't look like an explanation to us. As we dive into Peter's layered, biblical argument we will see that Jesus defeats the demonic powers: truly good news.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:18-22

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Jesus Wins
Peter wants to explain why it's better to 'suffer for doing good than evil.' Except, this strange passage doesn't look like an explanation to us. As we dive into Peter's layered, biblical argument we will see that Jesus defeats the demonic powers: truly good news.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:18-22

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230115-tim-1peter.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/if-you-should-suffer-for-righteousness--sake Edward If You Should Suffer for Righteousness’ Sake
As Christians we may suffer insults and hostility. We are to look to the suffering of Jesus who walks ahead of us and has brought us to God. We are to fear God, not people. And we are to be ready to tell people the reason for the hope we have.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:8-18

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> If You Should Suffer for Righteousness’ Sake
As Christians we may suffer insults and hostility. We are to look to the suffering of Jesus who walks ahead of us and has brought us to God. We are to fear God, not people. And we are to be ready to tell people the reason for the hope we have.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:8-18

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20230108-ed-1peter.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/advent--the-real-reason-for-the-season Michelle Vondey Advent - The real reason for the season
Although people may associate Advent with Christmas and the birth of Christ, as Christians we wait for the return of Jesus for his Church. That is the advent we look forward to and the real reason to celebrate Christmas.

Verse: Luke 21:25-28, Thess 4:13-17, Rev 21:1-7, Rev 22:12-13,22:16-17,20

From the General series - ]]> Advent - The real reason for the season
Although people may associate Advent with Christmas and the birth of Christ, as Christians we wait for the return of Jesus for his Church. That is the advent we look forward to and the real reason to celebrate Christmas.

Verse: Luke 21:25-28, Thess 4:13-17, Rev 21:1-7, Rev 22:12-13,22:16-17,20

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221218-michelle.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/general/carols-message Stephen Morrison Carols message
This Christmas we take a look at the Magi. These wise men who see a star. Who journey far and search diligently for a long-awaited king. To these astronomers God speaks via a star. To fishermen he reveals himself through a miraculous catch of fish. God speaks our language. He meets us where we are. But significantly, the star doesn’t lead the Magi to Jesus but to Jerusalem and the Old Testament scriptures. It’s the scriptures that ultimately lead us to God. This Christmas we have an invitation to meet the Jesus of the bible. A godly king we’ve all been waiting for and the one who is the end of all our searching.

Verse: Matthew 2:1-12

From the General series - ]]> Carols message
This Christmas we take a look at the Magi. These wise men who see a star. Who journey far and search diligently for a long-awaited king. To these astronomers God speaks via a star. To fishermen he reveals himself through a miraculous catch of fish. God speaks our language. He meets us where we are. But significantly, the star doesn’t lead the Magi to Jesus but to Jerusalem and the Old Testament scriptures. It’s the scriptures that ultimately lead us to God. This Christmas we have an invitation to meet the Jesus of the bible. A godly king we’ve all been waiting for and the one who is the end of all our searching.

Verse: Matthew 2:1-12

From the General series - ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221211-steve-carols.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/husbands-and-wives Stephen Morrison Husbands and Wives
Peter is writing to a group of persecuted Christians, and he is keen to help them maintain a faithful witness in hostile territory. This week we look specifically at wives trying to remain faithful when their husbands don’t follow Jesus. We look at both this challenging, isolating reality but also the joyful, life-giving hope we can have in Jesus. Similarly, husbands are called to honour their wives as co-heirs of the grace of life. This was revolutionary teaching. These timeless truths still speak to us 2 millennia on. We unpack what Christ like love looks like and how we submit for His sake, wherever we find ourselves. Doing so for His glory and because our trust in Him is ‘precious in His sight’.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:1-7

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Husbands and Wives
Peter is writing to a group of persecuted Christians, and he is keen to help them maintain a faithful witness in hostile territory. This week we look specifically at wives trying to remain faithful when their husbands don’t follow Jesus. We look at both this challenging, isolating reality but also the joyful, life-giving hope we can have in Jesus. Similarly, husbands are called to honour their wives as co-heirs of the grace of life. This was revolutionary teaching. These timeless truths still speak to us 2 millennia on. We unpack what Christ like love looks like and how we submit for His sake, wherever we find ourselves. Doing so for His glory and because our trust in Him is ‘precious in His sight’.

Verse: 1 Peter 3:1-7

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221204-steve-1peter.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/it-s-not-fair Derek Tidball It's not fair!
Peter instructs domestic slaves how to respond if they have been unjustly punished because of their faith. In surprising advice he tells them to submit to it without seeking redress, not because they are Stoics or have a British upper lip, but because they follow the example of Jesus. Using Isaiah 53 he unpacks the way Jesus silently suffered an unjust crucifixion as an example to us but then goes on to spell out the benefits of his doing so in the salvation he brings to us. Jesus is more than an example. He is a saviour bearing away our sin and setting us on a new course in life.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:18-25

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> It's not fair!
Peter instructs domestic slaves how to respond if they have been unjustly punished because of their faith. In surprising advice he tells them to submit to it without seeking redress, not because they are Stoics or have a British upper lip, but because they follow the example of Jesus. Using Isaiah 53 he unpacks the way Jesus silently suffered an unjust crucifixion as an example to us but then goes on to spell out the benefits of his doing so in the salvation he brings to us. Jesus is more than an example. He is a saviour bearing away our sin and setting us on a new course in life.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:18-25

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221127-derek-1peter.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/free-to-serve-god Stephen Morrison Free to serve God
The Apostle Peter reminds us of our high status in (2:9) we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession. We do indeed have a high status in the sight of God. In our passage this week we discover that this privilege is the power we require for humble service. Following Jesus example, we look to the one who constrained himself, serving us, becoming human and dying for us. He served us that we might be free. Free to serve God. As we throw off sinful passions and endeavour to be model citizens, we testify to the world that God is good. Our witness even in the face of hostility is that we love this world and yet it is not our home. Ours is the kingdom. His kingdom and we wait patiently for his visitation.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:11-17

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Free to serve God
The Apostle Peter reminds us of our high status in (2:9) we are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession. We do indeed have a high status in the sight of God. In our passage this week we discover that this privilege is the power we require for humble service. Following Jesus example, we look to the one who constrained himself, serving us, becoming human and dying for us. He served us that we might be free. Free to serve God. As we throw off sinful passions and endeavour to be model citizens, we testify to the world that God is good. Our witness even in the face of hostility is that we love this world and yet it is not our home. Ours is the kingdom. His kingdom and we wait patiently for his visitation.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:11-17

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221120-steve-1peter.mp3 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/baptism-sunday Stephen Morrison Baptism Sunday
The Apostle Peter lays out some amazing truths to describe the discouraged Christians in Asian Minor. They are a chosen race. A royal priesthood. A holy nation. A people for God’s own possession. Applying promises initially given to Israel Peter unashamedly says this is all now true for the church. And our response to this wonderful news is to proclaim His excellencies to one another and to the nations. We are God’s people. Set apart for Him. And we get to tell the world, ‘we were once in darkness but He has called us into his marvellous light!’

Verse: 1 Peter 2:9-10

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> Baptism Sunday
The Apostle Peter lays out some amazing truths to describe the discouraged Christians in Asian Minor. They are a chosen race. A royal priesthood. A holy nation. A people for God’s own possession. Applying promises initially given to Israel Peter unashamedly says this is all now true for the church. And our response to this wonderful news is to proclaim His excellencies to one another and to the nations. We are God’s people. Set apart for Him. And we get to tell the world, ‘we were once in darkness but He has called us into his marvellous light!’

Verse: 1 Peter 2:9-10

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221113-steve-1peter.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no https://www.kingschurchbirmingham.org/audio/1peter/a-stone-a-house-and-a-trip-hazard Tim Suffield A Stone, a House, and a Trip Hazard
Peter continues to explain to his readers that they're the people of God by using three images: a foundation stone, the construction of a temple, and a stone that someone left on the floor for us to trip over.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:4-8

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> A Stone, a House, and a Trip Hazard
Peter continues to explain to his readers that they're the people of God by using three images: a foundation stone, the construction of a temple, and a stone that someone left on the floor for us to trip over.

Verse: 1 Peter 2:4-8

From the Evangelism as Exiles series - 1 Peter is written to Christians in Asia minor facing all kinds of challenges… Social ostracism, exclusion, being mocked and maligned and there was therefore, a seductive allure to return to their old pagan way of life. Seeing others in their fellowship backsliding. Encountering the enemy’s fiery darts must all have caused them to doubt the goodness and faithfulness of God. These believers were elect exiles, they didn’t belong, and they knew it!

Fast forward to 21st century Birmingham there’s a similar feeling. John Mark Comer in his book ’Live no lies’ describes a concept sociologists call being a ‘cognitive minority’ where our values, practices, and social norms are at odds with the world around us. There’s been a shift in our culture, where previously the church was held in honour it is now a source of shame. Church teaching and behaviour can often be seen by our world as a problem and not part of the solution… It’s easy to feel ‘dislocated, uneasy, and uncertain about the future. A fight just to stay saved. To stay faithful to Jesus, let alone happy and at peace... It can leave us asking ‘am I crazy to believe what I believe?’ (Comer) If you’re a Christian hanging on and in need of encouragement then 1 Peter is for you! This series will bolster and strengthen your faith that God is good and fully trustworthy. That we have a ‘living hope’ found in the person of Jesus. An inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. And it may even give you confidence to believe that we have some seriously good news to share with those around us! ]]> https://kcb-public.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Preaches/20221106-tim-1peter.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Podcasts no