Kingswood UMC
Kingswood Church
The Kingswood Podcast from Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove & Deerfield brings Scripture, sermons, and real-life faith conversations to everyone. Listen to Sunday Sermon (replays of worship messages), Ridiculous Grace (weekly Scripture previews with reflections and real-life applications), and occasional Bonus Episodes (interviews, conversations, and community insights). Explore Bible-based teaching, stories, and discussions that show God’s love in everyday life. New episodes every week on Spotify and wherever you get podcasts.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
Sunday Sermon: We Were Made For This! 20.01.2026 24:48
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new sermon series, Re-Shaped: What We’re Made For. Over the next four weeks, we will explore scriptures that call us to get animated and excited as we embrace change for our own lives, our families, our church, and the world. Change is a good thing, but we often are suspicious because change can bring challenges and new directions. Join...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 11, Jeremiah 18:1-6 14.01.2026 22:34
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Claimed in Our Baptism! 12.01.2026 25:22
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church on this Baptism of the Lord Sunday, a celebration the baptism of Jesus, and a sacred time of remembering our own baptism and calling as followers of Jesus. Today, we are challenged to walk in the light and embrace new beginnings as we remember our baptism with gratitude and conviction. As the new year begins, we open ourselves to the leading of the Holy...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 10, Isaiah 42 and Matthew 13 07.01.2026 26:49
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Everybody is a STAR! 05.01.2026 16:20
Join guest preacher, Rev. Dwight Stewart, and Kingswood Church on this Epiphany Sunday, a celebration of the coming of the magi or wise men to visit the Christ child. They brought beautiful gifts and honored and worshiped Jesus. Their visit proved that God’s gift of salvation was for the WHOLE world! Join with us as we celebrate the procession of the kings, the sacrament of Holy Communion, and cel...
Sunday Sermon: An Urgent Journey 05.01.2026 18:01
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church on this First Sunday in Christmas as we celebrate the birth and coming of Jesus. The colors are white and gold, representing the joy and purity of Christ. The Advent Wreath reminds us of our journey these past four weeks, and the Christ Candle is lit as a sign that Christ has indeed been born! Today, we hear the story of Jesus fleeing to Egypt for safet...
Bonus Episode: Christmas Eve Service, An Unlikely Surprise in an Unlikely Place 05.01.2026 22:12
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate Christmas with the birth of Jesus and hear the story of angels, shepherds, a stable, Mary and Joseph, and the little baby who came as an unlikely sign of salvation and love. We will light the Christ candle as a part of the celebration of God’s light and hope. We will share it the light with each other as we go forth rejoicing that Christ...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 9, John 1:1-18 31.12.2025 23:12
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 8, Matthew 2:13-23 24.12.2025 21:21
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Special Choral Advent Service 22.12.2025 39:40
Join Kingswood Church on this Fourth Sunday of Advent, a season of four weeks that prepares us for the birth and coming of Christ. The colors are purple and blue, representing royalty and confession. The Advent Wreath is a beautiful symbol, guiding us on this journey of hope, peace, joy, and love. Today, we light the candle of LOVE as a sign of the gift of Christ. Our sermon series is An Unlikely...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 7, Matthew 2:1-12 17.12.2025 26:57
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Unlikely Courage 15.12.2025 22:55
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church on this Third Sunday of Advent, a season of four weeks that prepares us for the birth and coming of Christ. The colors are purple and blue, representing royalty and confession. The Advent Wreath is a beautiful symbol, guiding us on this journey of hope, peace, joy, and love. Today’s candle is the JOY candle, pink as a sign of light and healing. Our serm...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 6, Matthew 2:1-18 10.12.2025 22:12
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Unlikely Shepherds 08.12.2025 21:14
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church on this Second Sunday of Advent, a season of four weeks that prepares us for the birth and coming of Christ. The colors are purple and blue, representing royalty and confession. The Advent Wreath is a beautiful symbol, guiding us on this journey of hope, peace, joy, and love. Our sermon series is An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas...
Bonus Episode: "An Unlikely Advent" Interview with Author Rachel Billups 05.12.2025 44:15
In this special episode of the Kingswood Podcast, Pastor Clayton sits down with author Rev. Rachel Billups to discuss her book "An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story", which will serve as our sermon series and bible study for this Advent season!
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 5, Luke 2:8-20 03.12.2025 29:43
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: The Start of an Unlikely Advent 01.12.2025 23:53
Join guest preacher, Rev. Pam Rossmiller and Kingswood Church on this First Sunday of Advent, a season of four weeks that prepares us for the birth and coming of Christ. The colors are purple and blue, representing royalty and confession. The Advent Wreath is a beautiful symbol, guiding us on this journey of hope, peace, joy, and love. Our sermon series is An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 4, Luke 1:5-25 26.11.2025 26:13
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: An Unexpected Ending to the Story 24.11.2025 21:46
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, What’s Your Story: Seeing Our Lives Through God’s Eyes. During November, we have explored the story of Joseph found in the Bible. We have heard about his joys, his challenges, his very low moments, and his victories. By encountering his story, we learn to share our own faith story and how our journey with Christ builds...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 3, Genesis 45:1-15, 50:15-21 19.11.2025 30:56
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: Finding Our Identity in The Story of God 17.11.2025 22:39
Join Rev. Clayton Edwards and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, What’s Your Story: Seeing Our Lives Through God’s Eyes. During November, we are exploring the story of Joseph found in the Bible. We will hear about his joys, his challenges, his very low moments, and his victories. By encountering his story, we will share our own faith story and how our journey with Christ builds a p...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 2, Genesis 41:33-57 12.11.2025 23:51
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Sunday Sermon: When the Story Falls Apart 10.11.2025 22:24
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, What’s Your Story: Seeing Our Lives Through God’s Eyes. During November, we will explore the story of Joseph found in the Bible. We will hear about his joys, his challenges, his very low moments, and his victories. By encountering his story, we will share our own faith story and how our journey with Christ builds a prof...
Ridiculous Grace: Ep 1, Genesis 40:1-23 07.11.2025 23:39
Join Miss Jenn and Kate, leaders of Kingswood’s Children, Youth, Young Adult, and Family Ministries, for Ridiculous Grace — a weekly check-in where we preview the upcoming Sunday’s Scripture, share our interpretations of the Word, and marvel at God’s outrageously generous grace. Each week we explore connections, reflect on how Scripture shapes our lives, and share real-life stories — all with insi...
Bonus Episode: Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography with Rev. Melissa Earley 05.11.2025 38:52
Join Rev. Clayton Edwards and Rev. Melissa Earley as they discuss the Write Your Story Workshop event at Kingswood happening on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00pm on Zoom. At this event, we’ll reflect and begin writing our own spiritual autobiographies. Through guided prompts, prayer, and quiet reflection, Rev. Earley will help us explore how our experiences of God’s love and grace have grown and cont...
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