King's Church Lewes Podcast

The beatitudes are a well known but little understood part of Jesus' teaching. What do they really mean for us today?

When Jesus calls people to follow him, telling others is part of the package. But what about those of us who find it tricky? And exactly what is Jesus' strategy for making disciples?

Many churches never fulfil their potential and remain small and ineffective. So how can we grow into all God has for us as a church?

Battling with temptation is a normal part of living as a Christian. But often it can seem like we are facing an inevitable defeat as we just don't feel strong enough to succeed. Let's learn from Jesus' desert battles how we can fight, and win.

Fighting temptation is part and parcel of the Christian life. Let's see how we can take the sting out of the battle.

At the very start of his 3 years of ministry Jesus gets baptised in the River Jordan by John the Baptist. But why does Jesus, a man who never sinned, need to do this if it's all about dealing with sin? Is it some kind of mistake?

Here we are going to look at three different responses to Jesus. But what reason could there be for such varied response. How will you respond to Jesus? Why must you respond to him?

4 adults were baptised at King's Church this Sunday: Rich explains what's really going on.....

Christianity isn't primarily about what we do or even what we believe. Above all it is about who we know. It's about Jesus, who fundamentally changed the world by his life and death. So to get to know him, where should we start?

When you're a kid Christmas can take forever to finally arrive. 2000 years ago, before the first Christmas, there was also a great sense of expectancy in Israel. But what happened next wasn't exactly what anyone was expecting...

We all fear something in our lives, and our fears can cause worry and anxiety. What are you anxious about and where do you run to when you're afraid? Can we really live in freedom from worry? Jesus specifically addresses these issues and gives us an amazing invitation!

Always wanting what we don't have is a slippery slope leading to increasing frustration and dissatisfaction. Is there any way we can rein in our tendency to see everyone else's grass as greener? Thankfully there is....

From tiny white Lies to massive whoppers lying seems to come so easily to us. Why is it so hard to be honest, and in the absence of having a Pinocchio style lie-detecting extending nose, is there anything we can do about it?

Everyone knows theft is wrong but many of us are unwittingly breaking this commandment in all sorts of subtle ways. Let's see how we can really appreciate God's generosity towards us.

The bible has a lot to say about sex, so it's no surprise to see one of the big ten commandments addressing the subject. Whether married or single this one affects us all, and it turns out there is a lot more in it than first meets the eye.

Pretty much everyone agrees murder's a bad thing. So presumably as long as I haven't killed anyone recently I don't need to worry about this commandment? Well, according to Jesus it's not quite that simple....

First sign of madness or first step to maturity? Let's see which it is...

Families aren't automatically 'Happy Families', even for Christians. Parents can be frustrating and annoying; being a parent can be hard work and feel unrewarding. So where should we start in our efforts to have strong Families?

Have you ever felt tired, weary, run down and worn out? The good news is that God understands and has given us a commandment specifically to give us a break. But how does it work in a fast-paced 24/7 society like ours?

When wealthy young man asks Jesus for some spiritual advice he is stunned by the response. Jesus seems to be far less approachable then he'd expected, and sets the bar way too high for him. How will you respond to Jesus' ultimate challenge?

How should we respond when God tells us not to 'misuse' his name? Should we avoid using it altogether to avoid unpredictable consequences? Or perhaps we shouldn't worry about something as trivial as the words we say? Let's talk it through....

Have you ever found worshipping God difficult or even boring? Sometimes it's really hard to focus on someone who's invisible. Is there anything we can do to help ourselves or is that just the way it has to be? Let's have a look...

The first commandment says the most important thing is to put the Real God first in our lives. Why is this so hard to do? And how do we deal with all the other things competing for the Top Slot in our hearts?

Why are there so many rules in the Bible? The Old Testament seems full of them, yet Christians say it is all about 'having a relationship with God' and not about 'following rules'. So what should we do with all those Laws in the Bible?

'Israel faced a 'Giant' problem which looked like mission impossible, but one man stepped up and we can learn from his example. How can we face our own giants and be victorious?'