King's Church Edinburgh
550 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -Teaching from the Sunday morning meetings of King's Church Edinburgh by Matthew Clifton-Brown, Dan Hudson, Luke Davydaitis, and others.
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Jesus Doesn’t do What we Expect -
May 06, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBTrapped in prison, John the Baptist struggled with disappointment as Jesus did many wonderful things nearby but didn’t set him free. All of us have to deal with Jesus doing things we don’t expect, and not doing what we want. He will give us grace to keep trusting Him in these difficult times.
One Body -
May 06, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod wants you to see his church as he does. To love your local church. To love his church in this city. To love his church around the world. To love his church in eternity.
A People who Fight -
April 29, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBAll of us are caught up in a cosmic conflict: there is an enemy who hates God and hates us. We are all vulnerable to him, but in Christ God graciously gives us all we need to stand against him.
Jesus Welcomes Sinners -
April 29, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus befriended sinners. It’s one of the first things you learn as a Christian, that Jesus was the type of person who welcomed in sinners and befriended those people who were outcasts in society. It’s the kind of sentiment that can just become quite familiar to Christians. But look at the implications of it and it turns out to be an absolute game-changer.
Our Vision: Building a House for God -
April 22, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod is calling us to build a House for God. We want to be a church for all, a church for all of Edinburgh, and a church where all of us are ‘all in’.
Building Good Foundations into our Lives Now, in Preparation for a Healthy Marriage -
April 15, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBIn Colossians Paul talks about five key issues that we can build as practices in our lives now to save a lot of strife later on; whether one gets married or not.
A People Who Work Well -
April 15, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBWhatever your employment status, God has work for you to do, and His plan is to bless you in it, bless the world through it, and for Him to be glorified by it.
How can I make good decisions? -
April 08, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBMost Christians want God to guide them clearly, especially in relationships, but often God prefers to encourage us to grow in wisdom so that we can make good decisions. The book of Proverbs is full of truth to help us with this.
Jesus is Alive, so What? (Evening) -
April 01, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBA garden, and a tomb that had previously not seen death in it before, becomes the place where Jesus’ body is laid – it’s Eden all over again, but this time life is being brought back to humankind. The resurrection of Jesus restored humanity’s relationship with God and defeated death for all who put their trust in him.
Jesus is Alive; so what? -
April 01, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBAccording to Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 the news of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus is more important than anything!
Hidden Treasure? -
March 25, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe primary reason for everything we do is to make Jesus known. The world is in desperate need for news about Jesus, to hear about Him and see Him at work through us.
How can I be free from my past? -
March 18, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe nature of life outside of Christ is one of spiritual slavery, poverty and death. Through the gospel Jesus changes the status of every person who trusts in him.
A People Filled with the Holy Spirit -
March 18, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBThroughout the Bible, God’s people have been marked out from other people groups because they know God and are filled with His Spirit.
How can I Pursue Purity? -
March 11, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBKnowing who we are is vital if we’re to pursue purity in every aspect of our lives. What God has done for us should transform the way we see ourselves and how we treat ourselves and others.
A People who Imitate God -
March 11, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe danger for every Christian is that they fail to be transformed into Christ-likeness. In Ephesians 5 Paul warns Christians not to follow the idolatrous cravings of their surrounding culture, but to self-identify as God’s Holy People.
Remember the Poor -
March 04, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBConcern for those in need was a non-negotiable part of gospel preaching and church planting in the New Testament (Galatians 2:1-10). We must make sure that is still true today, especially at this key time for our nation. Please note: a few minutes were missed from the beginning of this recording. We are very sorry about this.
Deploying your Faith -
March 04, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBWilliam Wilberforce kept himself in a place of influence to fight for those in need. We must make sure that we do the same, especially at this key time for our nation.
What is Sexual Immorality? -
February 25, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod has given us two excellent ways to live in regards to sex and relationships: celibate singleness and faithful heterosexual marriage. Previous preaches in this series have made the case for these, now we’re looking at what therefore is sexually immoral. Note: this recording starts a minute into the talk; apologies for any confusion this may cause.
A People who Forgive -
February 25, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod wants us to live joyous lives in the Spirit, but bitterness and unforgiveness can be a big block to this. We fight this by forgiving others, which we are both commanded to do by God, and are encouraged to do for our own good.
Rejoicing in Mystery -
February 18, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBOur faith is in a Person not a list of facts; it is a mystery, and this has profound implications for how we think about God and share His truth with others.
Called to Kings? -
February 18, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod calls some people to significant cultural influence, and all of us to be available to Him by refusing to hide ourselves away from the world.
A People who Display the Gospel -
February 11, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBMarriage is about much more than two people loving each other: it was established by God to show the world the glorious relationship between Christ and His Church.
What is Singleness? -
February 11, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBSingleness is something that all of us will experience for some time in our lives. Rather than seeing it as less-than-perfect or second-best, we should understand it as a gift from God which will help us be fruitful, faithful, and family to others.
Five Fights of Faith -
February 04, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod is about a great work in your life, in your family, in this church, and in his church worldwide. The Apostle Paul reminds us of the confidence we can have in the work of God.
What is Marriage? -
February 04, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe Bible begins and ends with a marriage (Ephesians 5). The main teaching on marriage in the Bible refers to both the first human marriage (Genesis 2) and the ultimate mystical union of Christ with the church.
What is Gender? -
January 28, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBGender is one of the most controversial and confusing topics in our culture at the moment, and Jesus wants to give us God’s clarity and compassion. He offers all of us the way of the cross and the hope of new creation.
A People who are Different -
January 28, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBIn Ephesians 4 Paul is reminding his hearers that they are no longer clothed with their ‘old nature’, but have been made new in Christ when they believed.
How to Pray -
January 21, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBWe need to see prayer as a relationship, rather than a meeting with our bank manager!
Praying in the Spirit -
January 21, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBIn Ephesians 6:18, Paul instructs us to “pray in the Spirit, on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.” Corrie Ten Boom once asked the question “Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tyre?” As we read Ephesians we realise prayer was Paul’s steering wheel (see Ephesians 1:15-17, 3:14-21, 6:10-20).
Friend of Sinners -
January 14, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus mission statement in Luke 19 says, “The Son of Man came to seek and save that which was lost”. En route to the cross, where Jesus would suffer and die for the sins of the world, he passed through Jericho and found a prime example of the people he came to save. He called Zacchaeus by name and invited himself to dinner at his house. God wants us to see ourselves like Zacchaeus, in need of saving grace.
A People Who Walk -
January 14, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBWalking is a key word to understand how to live the Christian life. It might seem unspectacular but it can have profound and glorious consequences.
Jesus is our True Hope -
January 07, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus is our true hope. By his death and resurrection we know hope for today, tomorrow, and eternity.
What is our Hope? -
January 07, 2018 00:00 - 1.4 KBAlice King began 2018 by reminding us where our hope is found.
What would Jesus say about Christmas presents? -
December 10, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBWhat would Jesus say about Christmas presents? He would celebrate generosity and urge you to be counter-cultural. He would also point you towards Himself and the miracle of the incarnation, one of the greatest gifts of love in history.
Another Way to Pray -
December 10, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBMost of us spend most of our prayer times asking for things, but Ephesians 3:14-21 shows us that God wants us to ask for Him too! Paul prays that we be empowered by God’s Holy Spirit to experience God’s presence and understand God’s greatness.
What would Jesus say about work? -
December 03, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe Bible tells us that we are made for work and that God has given us work to do. Genesis 1:26: “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” God, the Creator, the Author, the Gardener, formed us and gives us dominion over the earth. He makes us in His image: creators, authors and gardeners with roles to play as part of his Kingdom, for His glory.
A Dwelling Place For God -
December 03, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe story of scripture is of a God who chooses to dwell on earth with his people. The Church is God’s new Temple. It fulfills all the prophecies of God’s presence that the physical temple in Jerusalem never did. God wants us to love the local church as his Temple in every village, town and city. He wants his Church to be a place where people meet him.
God’s Incredible Church -
November 26, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBGod has chosen the church as his body. He has chosen the frailty of man, and brought together as a ‘one new man in Christ’ lots of different nations, social classes, and people who would normally not particularly get on together!
Carried Home -
November 19, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBIn the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus gives us a picture of what it means to be one of his followers – someone who was lost and wandering, then saved by the good shepherd who joyfully picks us up to carry us home. As believers, we apply this by continuing to trust Jesus to lead us throughout our lives, trusting that His ways are the best, He is trustworthy and we can share in His joy.
What would Jesus say about the Holy Spirit? -
November 19, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus promises the Holy Spirit as a gift to all his followers. This gift cannot be earned by merit but can be received by faith. When we receive the Spirit he helps us to know God, to experience his love, and to receive his gifts. We need him everyday!
What would Jesus say about social media? -
November 12, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBAs followers of Jesus, social media gives us a great opportunity to bring truth and light into a dark world. God wants to bless your time on social media. He wants it to be fruitful and joyful.
Stepping Into His Story -
November 12, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus steps into the stories of people’s lives so that we step into His story. The way He relates to his disciples is the way He relates to the church – put your faith and your actions in the work of Jesus. Your life should become less and less about yourself, slowly becoming more and more about Jesus.
A Grace-Filled Church -
November 05, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBThis message was recorded during a time when, as a church, we were reflecting on all the new initiatives we’d launched. It looks at the story of the church in Antioch in Acts 11, which tells a remarkable story of God’s grace.
What would Jesus say about baptism? -
November 05, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBBaptism might seem like a strange thing to do in our culture. But it represents the death of our old sinful selves and our new birth into a life reconciled to God and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
What would Jesus say about prayer? -
October 29, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus calls us to pray and in return we get to drink from rivers of living water. Prayer reminds us of grace, hope and power, which we need every day.
United -
October 29, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBThe solution for a divided world is a united church. According to Ephesians, the church that Jesus builds isn’t just an extension of Jewish religion. Rather it is a community where anyone can belong and be equal as children of God through faith in Jesus.
What would Jesus say about the Old Testament? -
October 22, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBJesus says that the Old Testament is relevant for our lives because its purpose is to lead us to find life in Him.
The Power of Grace -
October 22, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBGrace is the most powerful force in the whole world. It changes lives, past, present and future.
What would Jesus say about communion? -
October 15, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBCommunion is a meal of faith, not a dead religious ritual. It is a sign of the fullness of God’s grace towards us, of the height and length and depth of his love for us.
Dead, then Alive -
October 15, 2017 00:00 - 1.4 KBPaul uses dramatic but accurate language to describe the amazing change God has made to every Christian: taking those who were spiritually dead and making them eternally alive in Jesus.