King's Church Darlington

Colossians 1.1-2. What will our lives and church look like when they are built on Christ, and Christ alone? 4 September 2022.

Matthew 10.37-42. We live in a world where we are encouraged to do whatever makes us happy in life, that we should be concerned about ourselves, our own lives, our own interests, our own identities, our own families, our own peace and security, and of course our own possessions. Jesus however, tells us that we should choose as his followers to pick up a device of torture and follow him? This is bo...

Genesis 27.1-29. This week Michael Coltman spoke on the subject ‘Hidden in Christ’, looking at the story of Jacob in Genesis 27 where he receives a blessing from his Father. This blessing was never meant for him, it was supposed to be for his brother Esau.  As we unpack this story, it can help us to understand how the enemy tries to attack us as followers of Jesus. 21 August 2022.

This Sunday, Gram Seed will be sharing his incredible story with us of how God took him from an old life of crime, violence, drugs and alcohol into a new life with Jesus. It is truly an incredible story and we would encourage you to hear it and share with anyone you know that also needs to hear it.

2 Corinthians 3.12-18. Amazing things happened in the Old Testament but what we have in Jesus trumps them all by a mile. The question is, are we living on the side which Jesus won for us? August 7 2022.

1 Samuel 17.1-58. Perhaps one of the best known stories of the scriptures, a story of a shepherd boy, born in Bethlehem, conquering a fierce opponent that seemed unstoppable. Where others looked and saw a scary opponent that could not be killed, David saw a defenceless man who was about to meet his fate. Can we think of another who would be born in Bethlehem, the good shepherd, an unlikely king? H...

Join us in this podcast as Jill and Mike look back at our sermon series in the book of Acts. As a church we have been looking at the birth and the rise of the church asking what God would want to speak to us through these stories today. We hope that you enjoy recapping what has been a great series.

Acts 12.1-17. Up to Acts 12, the church had been on a streak of success, experiencing one exciting conversion after another. First, there was Saul of Tarsus, then the Gentile centurion Cornelius, and then the highly successful work among Gentiles (and Jews) in Antioch. But in Acts 12, the ugly opposition inspired by Satan again raises its head. 10 July 2022.

Luke 5.1-11. Our good friend Daniel Rusu-Witting visited us from Brasov, Romania, to share news with us about his church, and bringing us a fresh challenge. 3 July 2022.

On the third and final day covering the Devoted Leadership Conference Mike speaks to some special guests. Firstly Dave Fellingham, is well known not only as a songwriter but a Bible teacher, author, conference speaker and worship leader. He was one of the original elders at CCK in Brighton – the birthplace of Newfrontiers. Our second guest is Terry Virgo, the founder of Newfrontiers, a worldwide f...

On day two of the Devoted Leadership Conference podcast Jill has a chat with some of the guests speaking at this year’s conference. We start the podcast with Natalie Williams who is the CEO of Jubilee+, a Christian charity which was started by Newfrontiers. Then we're joined by Chris Frost and John Davy both from Gateway Church in Leeds. We also catch up with some of the delegates attending the co...

Jill Jackson takes us directly to the heart of the Devoted Leadership Conference happening at the King’s Centre this week. The devoted leadership conference is a gathering of Church leaders from around the country to meet with God and fellowship with each other. Jill speaks with some of the delegates attending the conference, speakers and some of our own King’s staff and volunteers.

Jill Jackson previews the Devoted Leaders Conference 2022 which takes place in The King's Centre from June 28th-30th. We'll be bringing you daily podcasts throughout the week to give you a flavour of the types of things happening during the conference for those who can't make it.

Acts 11.1-18. Peter explains his adventure in Cornelius' house to some confused Jewish believers who cannot understand how any devout Jew could mix with Gentiles. How do we commend powerful moves of the Holy Spirit to more traditional people who just don't get it? 26 June 2022.

In this special podcast, Jill Jackson sits down with two of her friends to discuss life, faith, and cultural differences. We hope these conversations will help us reflect on the importance of cross-border relationships with those who share the same continent. We're always better when we're together. Blessed listening x

Acts 10.23-48. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase ‘you never stop learning’. That was certainly true for Peter as his eyes were opened to how much bigger the Kingdom of God is than he thought it was going to be. 19 June 2022.

Acts 10.1-23 God gives Peter a puzzling vision in Acts 10 and this vision would lead to the gospel breaking down the hostility that existed between Jews and Gentiles. Are we ready for God to surprise us and do a new thing in our lives? 12 June 2022.

John Lambert celebrates our servant queen, Elizabeth II as we mark her Platinum Jubilee as a church family.

Acts 9.32-43. We turn our attention back to the apostle Peter as we read about his travels to two different towns praying for the healing of two different people.  

As we read through these stories we know that they are incredibly encouraging, but how does God want to speak to each of us through them?  Peter has not only been trained but also empowered! 29 May 2022.

Acts 9.1-22. Chapter 9 signals a great turning points in Acts, indeed in the entire history of Christianity; the dramatic Damascus Road conversion of Saul of Tarsus. Some features of his conversion are unique to him, but others are common to every faith journey. As we consider some contemporary conversions, we note that God's awesome power to save is not confined to ancient history books. 15 May 2...

Acts 8.26-40. The encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian was not a chance meeting, it was a divine one. It took place because of Philip's willingness to listen to God’s direction on his life. The result would be a man hearing the good news of the gospel and becoming a follower of Jesus. As you can imagine there is a lot for us to take from this episode. 8 May 2022.

In this episode, Jill Jackson is joined by Lynette Sowerby who along with her husband Mark look after the finances here at King’s. Jill and Lynnette about discuss the topic of money and all that it comes with both good and bad. We hope that this podcast will answer any questions or concerns that you may have when it comes to such an important subject for us all. Blessed listening 🎧

In this episode Mike sits down to talk to Dani Rusu from Centrul Creștin in Brașov. Dani and his team lead the church that has answered the call to help Ukrainian refugees crossing the boarder into Romania. They talk a little about the church and the work that the church is doing to help. We hear some of the powerful stories which they have experienced from stepping out into what God has asked the...

In this episode Mike sits down to talk to Oleg and Joseph from our church family in Ukraine. We hear of how Oleg has had to move from the intense fighting in Kiev in order to love people for the sake of the gospel. Christcentral churches have set up four humanitarian hubs within the country helping meet the needs of thousands. We ask Oleg to share some of his story and how we can pray for them as...

Acts 8.1-25. As human beings, we are always on the lookout for something real, and intensely suspicious of anything counterfeit. The early disciples of Jesus realised they had found and experienced something genuine, and even strangers were impressed. Intrigued? Need something real in your life? Keep listening! 1 May 2022.