ADVENT
In the run up to Christmas, we'll be looking at Jesus, Emmanuel, God with us as the Light of the World.
This Sunday we had an All Age service, as we celebrated new life through dedicating two children. During the service, Elaine walked us through the Christingle and Jesus as light of the world.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 3rd December
This Sunday, we met at BCC for Big Church - our gathering of all of our sites and services together. Our guest speaker Michael Gatlin shared about the Kingdom of God being available to us now!
3:30pm Birmingham City Church - Big Church - Sunday 19th November
Jesus Said
In this series we'll be looking at the lessons we can learn from Jesus' teaching on generosity in our lives.
Our guest speaker Tom Camacho brought a message encouraging us to live with 'open hands' and commissioning us for Kingdom Living
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 12th November
On Sunday evening Andrew continued our series by looking at a range of points and wisdom around how to handle our money.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 5th November
This Sunday at City Centre, Oliver summarises the sermon series with some great wisdom about 'taking care of project money'.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 5th November
This morning Becky breaks down this teaching from Jesus and tell how if everything we have is a gift from God, that allows us to live in joy & freedom.
11am South Site - Sunday 29th October
As James teaches about the parable he exposes that the culture of Self-Actualisation that we live in can lead to a fear of not acheiving, whereas the Gospel lets us live in freedom
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 29th October
Michael shares how seeking God's kingdom first can help us live free from the control of worry.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 22 October
This Sunday Cap challenged us to ask how thinking from a Kingdom perspective should affect our finances
11am South Site - Sunday 22nd October
A number of people in our church have amazing stories of God's provision in their lives! Here are just a few stories of how God has challenged people to be generous.
Andrew and Rosie taught about how we can have a Christ centred financial mindset shaped by His teaching, not our background, or baggage.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 8th October
Andrew and Rosie taught about how we can have a Christ centred financial mindset shaped by His teaching, not our background, or baggage.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 8th October
Mike introduced our series by talking about the way living generously affects our lives.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 1st October
At South Site, Steve introduced our series by talking about the way living generously affects our lives.
11am South Site - Sunday 1st October
Esther: God - Silent But Not Absent
During this series we tracked through the book of Esther, looking at some lessons we can learn from the themes running through the story.
Ali spoke to us about the stuff we can pick up along the way of doing life and how we can choose to put it in our trolley or not. What do we choose to carry with us?
10.30am City Centre - Sunday 24th September
Aaron speaks about how Jesus can set us free from our enemies by not taking revenge.
5.30pm City Centre - Sunday 24th September
Jo looks at Esther 6 with the lens of pride and how it affects our relationship with God and others.
10:30am City centre - Sunday 17th September
Adam looks at Esther 6 with the lens of pride and how it affects our relationship with God and others.
11am South Site - Sunday 17th September
James continues our Esther series, looking at how our actions can help to usher in the Kingdom of God in our world.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 10th September
Andrew introduces our new series in Esther and looks at how God is at work even though it seems He's silent throughout the story.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 3rd September
Rosie introduces our new series in Esther and looks at how God is at work even though it seems He's silent throughout the story.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 3rd September
Psalms that tell a story
In this series we're looking at what psalms David wrote in each season of his life and what he learned about himself and God.
During this series, we will be sharing some thoughts through blogs. Check them out here.
Jeff encourages us from Psalm 18 and king David’s Life to be a people who live and tell positive stories of thankfulness that foster an attitude of gratitude in ourselves and those around us.
11am South - Sunday 20th August
Tom looks at Palm 145 and uses David as an example of being aware of our feelings and communicating them wisely.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 20th August
Rosie looks at Psalm 51 and challenges us to bring our issues and temptations to God, so we can live lives of holiness.
11am South - Sunday 13th August
This Sunday at City Centre, Andrew talked on Psalm 51 - how to avoid temptation and bad mistakes!
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 13th August
This week Jess looked at Psalm 68 and how knowing God's character helped David to trust Him through the good and the bad.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 6th August
As our new series began at South site, Mike shared about how to know God, despite adversity.
11am South - Sunday 30th July
Ruth kicked off our sermon series by looking at how to deal with our emotions, while remembering God's goodness.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 30th July
Kingdom Living
In this series we'll be looking how we can live as people of the kingdom of God and be part of the world around us.
In this last week of our series, Jon Solway spoke on worship & expectancy and what it means in our day to day life.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 16th July
In this last week of our series, Andy Smith spoke on worship & expectancy and what it means in our day to day life.
11am South - Sunday 16th July
This week we're continuing the Kingdom living series, with Elaine teaching on how we're called to be a compassionate community.
11am South - Sunday 9th July
Continuing the Kingdom living series. In the evening service, Joanna also taught on how we're called to be a compassionate community.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 9th July
As we continue our series Andrew looks at how Jesus calls us not just to serve, but to be servants.
11am South - Sunday 2nd July
Elaine talks to us in our all age service where we also had dedications about how we as a church can be family and raise each other.
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 18th June
Jeff has a very to the point message about God wanting to be your father.
11am South - Sunday 18th June
In part 2 of our series Adam teaches on generosity and it's impact on our spiritual and emotional health
Sunday 11th June
As Michael introduces the series, we look at how if we're a part of the kingdom God is building, we need to listen to what He's saying.
Sunday 4th June
Steve looks at who Jesus says our neighbour is then how much, why and how we should love them.
5:30pm City Centre - Sunday 14th May
Jess challenges us that to love our neighbour, we need to know our neighbour!
10:30am City Centre - Sunday 14th May
As we launch the South site Andrew looks at Luke 14 and how Jesus welcomes everyone.
Sunday 7th May
Our guest speaker Dave Pedersen from the Vineyard in South Africa brings a message on the Father heart of God.
Sunday 7th May
This Sunday Andrew takes a look at 4 reasons why the church was Jesus' plan to change the world.
Sunday 30th April
Elaine talks to us about the proof for Jesus's life, death and resurrection using the example of doubting Thomas that there's nothing wrong with asking questions.
Sunday 16th April
Stronger Together
During this series we're looking at how we can build a good and healthy relationship with each other, our families, friends and neighbours.
Becky looks at Philippians 2 to unpack what the bible teaches what it is to be humble because the dictionary's definitions is not really exciting.
Sunday 9th April
Continuing the series Andrew looks at how we're not only called to forgive, but how it brings freedom as we do it.
Sunday 2nd April
Our guest speaker Rachel Turner continues the series, looking at 'The Power of Apology' in relationships.
Sunday 19th March
As we celebrate Dedications & Baptisms in an all age service, Elaine talks about the importance of committed friendship.
Sunday 12th March
This week Andrew introduces the series by looking at how the culture we live in affects our ability to relate.
Sunday 5th March
Adventurous Faith
Every adventure begins with a yes. A series exploring a life of faith with Jesus, looking at biblical characters and Hebrews 11.
In the final episode of our Adventurous Faith series, Aaron walks through the story of Noah and encourages us to Believe, Build and be Blessed.
Sunday 19th February
This week, Andrew talks about how we shouldn't limit God by the things around us, but be inspired and expectant for more.
Sunday 12th February
Oliver continues our series, looking at how our identity affects how we do life, using the story of Moses as an example.
Sunday 5th February
During our Big Church service, Michael looks at God's promises; with the story of Abraham & his own story of him and Jess being called to the UK as examples.
Sunday 29th January
If our journey starts with a yes, what's the next step? Kate takes a look at how we can be faithful in times of waiting.
Sunday 15th January
This week Andrew introduces our first series of the year 'Adventurous Faith' starting by answering the question - What is Faith?
Sunday 8th January