Sermons
The power of God is unknowable, yet we are invited to see, experience and wield His power. How? Jesus gives us an insight into living equipped with God's power.
'BUT GOD' two of the greatest words in the Bible. God's grace is powerful. It chooses us, rescues us and exalts us; AND it has the power to sustain us everyday.
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God is so holy, so set apart, we couldn't hope to approach Him; but when we know Him and are made holy through Jesus we can know the embrace of God and know that He is utterly good.
Everybody is capable of love; an ordinary love. But Jesus calls us to and helps us display a supernatural love, the supernatural love of God.
What difference an invitation can make. Our second week focusing on Alpha, we hear testimonies of lives transformed from an invitation.
As we look towards the launch of our Alpha course here in Kingston in October; we need to realise the impact Alpha and, more importantly, Jesus can have on people's lives.
The Church has argued about the sovereignty of God for thousands of years, but what does scripture tell us and how should that affect how we live?
The idea that God is both one being and three persons, each fully God, is, ‘thoroughly Biblical, thoroughly baffling and thoroughly beautiful.’ We look at what we can know, what is simply mysterious and how we can experience the beauty of the Trinitarian God each day.
Two stories of how Jesus' personal touch changes lives.
The implications of God's omnipresence are both enormous and deeply personal. Psalm 139 shows us how.
God is the only truly independent being that has ever been. Yet He created and calls us to Himself, not out of need, but in love.
Why does the Church need Elders? Guest speaker, Phil Moore, helps us to understand this vital role as we appoint two new Elders at King's Church.
As we launch a partnership with Compassion, Church Partnerships Director Tim Robertson shows us why the compassion of God inspires and equips us to enable children to be released from poverty.
The Christian life is compared to a race, one in which sin can still entangle us and prevent us living the 'newness of life' Romans 6 says is ours. How can we run free, unentangled and purposefully?
Jesus addressed the age old question of how to live an abundant life in John 12 at the start of Passion Week. His answer is both deeply challenging and wonderfully glorious.
Our identity in Christ is expressed not alone, but in community. 'It is about what I've become part of, not just what I've become'. On a significant Sunday, guest speaker Keath Gaitskill speaks from Romans 12:1-16 into the beauty and messiness of Christian community.
We look at the opportunity to parter with Compassion - an charity that seek to 'lift children out of poverty in Jesus' name' - and the vision to be a church who reflect the adopting heart of God to the world around us.
Despite receiving all that he had been hoping for, David maintains his focus upon the glory of God. Is that what we’re really made for and if so, how is it possible?
Is it possible to be in the wilderness and experience fruitfulness? David spent time in the wilderness both physically and spiritually; is there a lesson to learn from his experience?
Conflict is both a threat and an opportunity. A remarkable woman called Abigail shows us how to both avoid the pitfalls of conflict AND seize the opportunities conflict presents. As she does so, she points us to the power to be able to do so.
Forgiveness is costly but immensely powerful. The question is, where do we find the resources to forgive lovingly, sacrificially and wisely?
David shows us how to wait well and how God equips us to do so.
Jonathan shows us how to both receive and give life changing encouragement.
As we approach our week of Prayer & Fasting we consider what we can expect to experience as we abide in God's love this week.
At Christmas, God works in unlikely settings and with unlikely people. He invites you to make room for the unlikely this Christmas.
Philip's talk from our Carol Service. What are you expecting this festive season?
Christmas marks the fulfilment of the promise God made right at the beginning. A promise to restore us, this world and our relationship with him. It therefore invites us into a fresh understanding of what it means to trust God this Christmas.
Guest speaker Joel Virgo brings us a sermon taken from his church; Church of Christ the King, Brighton. What Kingdom are we building? David discovers the power that can be found in exile.
Guest speaker Matt Beaney, from Community Church Putney, continues our Sketches series. David let his fear control his actions, but is there hope for us? Can we master our fear?
Friendship is crucial. What is our attitude towards friendship and how does that effect the ones we have?
Guest speaker, Martin Charlesworth, head of Jubilee+ talks about how the church should respond to those in need.
James Wooley from International Justice Mission raises the issue of modern day slavery, God's heart for the marginalised and how we can respond as Christians.
What shoes do we need to step into? Those of a friend who serves, a spouse who protects, a mentor who listens or a prophet through whom God speaks?
Success is notoriously difficult to handle yet David shows us how
Saul, David and Eliab are all faced with the same giant. The ‘lenses of life’ they wear determine how they will fare. What about you?
David is a man with a destiny. It starts with mystery but the process unfolds into clarity for this future King of Israel and herald of a King to come
The future King is to be chosen. God's messenger auditions a set of impressive looking brothers and learns much where true value and worth is to be found.
The Bible has a lot to say about hospitality and the profound love and honour it communicates to people. In this, our final 'vital sign', we look at how a healthy heart that is being changed by the Gospel can seek to offer the generous hospitality of God to others.
At times religion has said that the physical body is not important, whereas our modern culture often suggests that the body is of paramount importance. Healthy Christianity allows us to have a healthy view of our bodies and the bodies of others: they are neither nothing, nor everything, but instead gifts to be used according to the Giver's intention.
We spend, on average, 12 years of our lifetime at work! How does God see our work and how can we partner with him to work effectively?
Rest seems increasingly hard to come by in London. Is it simply due to modern challenges or is there something deeper within the human condition? How can Jesus claim to provide deep rest for the soul?
How can we resist being mastered by money and instead master it and make an eternal investment?
Patience is a beautiful thing to receive and a hard thing to give! We explore it’s beauty and its power and why it’s possible to be patient.
The words we use - verbally and online - are a great indicator of the health of our hearts. What is their source and how can we use words to bring life?
We long for community and genuine connectedness and yet it seems harder and harder these days. The nature of local church community is one that offers true connectedness; challenging but beautiful.
Every healthy heart needs to be well powered and so it is spiritually. Jesus did not expect us to live reliant on on our own power but instead we’re invited to know and experience the help of the Holy Spirit in all areas of life.
God’s Heartbeat: For The Nations and Our Neighbours. Pete Benton speaks about the Berlin church planting effort and God's call on our lives to live with the nations in mind.
A spiritually healthy heart is one that will be fed and nourished by the Bible. We ask both 'why?' and 'how?'.
The Lord's prayer is a wonderful gift - an invitation - into intimate life-transforming prayer with God
The search for happiness and joy is central to the human condition. But what is Christian joy and is it genuinely deep and lasting? // The video Philip referenced can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W-yO5tOxS0
We conclude the journey of the Easter week by looking at a different journey that Jesus took on the road to Emmaus. It presents a compelling picture of what a life walking alongside Jesus can look like. // The video Philip referenced can be found here: http://kck.fyi/Easter17vid
Paul takes us through Jesus' journey through Jerusalem this Palm Sunday.
The Gospel is ultimately the good news of our having been adopted into the family of God. Krish inspires us to consider whether we could model the adopting grace of God to our communities and provide a family for looked after children.
In the final part of our series, Jesus' life and mission comes to a climax and we see what it looks like to respond to him and follow him.
In Jesus’ encounter with a wealthy and successful young man, we see the tender and clear way that Jesus can diagnose where our true hopes lie. And, if we’ll let him, he’ll do the same for us and invite us to something far greater.
Waiting on God in tough times is often hard and mysterious. But is it really worth it?
It's one thing to have faith. Perhaps its another altogether to welcome and trust in the authority of Jesus. Surprisingly, it's a Roman Centurion who in his encounter with Jesus, finds himself doing just that.
Jesus encountered a paralysed man with a very immediate need and yet Jesus seemed to perceive that he had an even deeper need. Are we prepared to let Jesus see and heal our deepest aches?
'Anyone...everyday'. Jesus encountered Peter in a very everyday moment - his work place! Are we open to everyday encounters with Jesus and what can we expect to experience if so?
Jesus had a dramatic first encounter with the religious folk of his day. What are the challenges when it comes to listening and responding to God, whether for the first time or a fresh time? What is the key to doing so?
Guest speaker Keith Gaitskell asks how the Church can come together after a time of prayer and fasting in order to bring abut God's purposes.
How can we use the story of Nehemiah to help us learn how to pray and set our expectations about the outcomes of prayer?
Why was Nehemiah so motivated to pray? Why did his experiences of prayer and fasting go on to change his city?
Our service was based around the theme of hope. Philip's message looks at the nature of hope and whether it is to be found at Christmas.
Mary's Song. Worship is a response to God's revelation. How can we worship God whole heartedly like Mary did.
The story of Mary and Elizabeth has much to teach us about how to both know and hold on to joy.
Faced with a God who does things differently, we are asked to have faith in a loving heavenly father. Peter unpacks the challenges surrounding the virgin birth and challenges to see God's plan and accept it the way Mary chose to do.
The whole of Christianity hinges on this event, but did the resurrection really happen?
Would a world without religion be a world without war?
Isn't Christianity's teaching threatening and unfair?
Does Christianity have a unique truth and can it be expressed with grace?
The problem of suffering is one that we feel deeply. Does Christianity have any answer to it?
Is it true that men and women are equal and different?
Philip explores the objection that science and God are incompatible.
Philip explores the objection that Christianity is both unwelcoming and restrictive when it comes to sexuality & sex.
Paul explores whether the scriptures are trustworthy and authentic, whether the authors were telling the truth, and whether Jesus really was resurrected. Can I really trust the Bible?
Philip explores another objection to Christianity - judgemental Christians.
Philip explores the objection that there is no compelling evidence for God.
What does it mean to explore the challenge of prayer and a companion to prayer?
Psalm 134: What are the blessings of standing in the presence of God when times are hard?
Psalm 16: Why are humans wired for pleasure and where can it ultimately be found?
Psalm 145: What is meditation, and how and why should we do it?
1 Peter 5:1-11: How can we lead with humility, and follow with humility?
1 Peter 4:1-11, 17-18: The judgement of God is a far from popular concept. Can it really be good news?
1 Peter 1:6-9, 3:13-18: This week we watched a video sermon from Tim Keller who looked at the question 'How do we gain a right perspective on suffering?' You can watch the video for a small cost online at http://kck.fyi/Perspective8 Note: The sermon download button will just download a brief message from Philip.
1 Peter 3:8-18: How can we live with contagious hope?
1 Peter 3:1-7: Guest speaker Keath Gaitskell asks 'How can we love our spouses and each other excellently?'
1 Peter 2:13-25: In the 21st century, how should a Christian respond to government and authority?
1 Peter 1:22-2:3: We have been born again into unlimited life; therefore, we can love one another with unlimited love.
1 Peter 1: Peter's call to holy living can sound simply like a call to moral living. However, with the right perspective, it is so much more that that: it's a call to belonging.
1 Peter 1:1-9: Everyone wants to live meaningfully each day and with a clear sense of perspective. Peter shows us how.
Psalm 20: Guest speaker Sid Rall asks how can we look to God when our circumstances feel overwhelming?