Christ Church Birmingham

Scripture: Revelation 10:1 - 11:18 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

What makes Christian hope "Christian"? And what makes it "hope"? There is one thing that we don't often think of as crucial to Christian doctrine, but as the Apostle Paul pointed out, it is actually fundamental to our hope in Christ and our salvation: the physical resurrection of the dead in Christ when he returns in final victory. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28 Visit us...

What does it mean for a third of the earth to be burned up and for a third of the sea to be turned to blood? In this sermon, Pastor Matt discusses the chaos of the seven trumpets when the seventh seal is broken, and the link between divine judgment and the prayers of God's people. Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on soc...

Why hasn't Jesus returned yet? In this sermon, Pastor Matt discusses how the "delay" reveals God's mercy, gathering a multitude through the Gospel. We dive into the symbols of the seals, the martyrs, and the sealing of believers, increasing our understanding of the church's mission and God's patient love. Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchu...

Pastor Matt unpacks what the four horsemen of the Apocalypse are all about. What do they represent? What about the souls of the martyrs under the altar? And what do we make of the wrath of the Lamb? There's a lot you've probably never heard before in today's sermon. Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebo...

In the profound imagery of Revelation 5, Jesus is revealed as both the Lion of Judah and the sacrificial Lamb. Pastor Matt addresses why the Lamb is the only one worthy to open the scroll, leading to the salvation of people from every nation, and how he is empowering the church to extend His kingdom on Earth. Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14 Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Con...

The beginning of the vision in Revelation 4 pulls back the curtain on the spiritual reality of God's sovereignty, despite what it looks like on earth. In today's sermon, Cade Gremillion walks us through the many symbols that fill this amazing vision of God's heavenly throne. Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fac...

It is very easy for us to overlook and justify our sins. We are tempted to be self-sufficient and ignore our need for Jesus to free us. The letter to the church at Laodicea is a warning against these issues. Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/christchur...

How do we find God's joy in the chaos of life? How do we persevere with Christ as our security? Rev. Sarah Wanck is an ordained elder of the Global Methodist Church and she shares her heart and experience with us of finding peace, joy, and thriving in the dark times in life. Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/c...

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It's easier to start than it is to finish. Finishing well requires perseverance. How do we persevere? What does Jesus have to say about a church that has grown lazy in their mission? This week's sermon discusses why the church needs to wake up, what it means to be blotted out of the Book of Life, and more. Visit us at: ⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social:Facebook: ⁠⁠https...

Can we make small compromises for the greater good? What if our livelihoods depend on it? How seriously does Jesus take these minor compromises? In the letter to the church is Thyatira, it sounds like he takes them very seriously? This week's sermon talks about how Jesus wants our loyalty more than our security. Visit us at: ⁠⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social:Facebook:...

A warning was given to the church in Pergamum. A warning against double-mindedness. In a world that pressures us to conform to its practices at the expense of our allegiance to Christ, what can we learn from this letter about faithfulness? Would we bow to the sword of Rome or the sword of Christ? Visit us at: ⁠⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.fa...

The letter to the church in Smyrna was one of encouragement for persecuted Christians. What is its significance? What is the tribulation? How does Jesus offer hope to those who suffer for the gospel? These questions are addressed here. Visit us at: ⁠https://christchurchbham.com⁠ or Connect with us on social: Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.c...

Jesus had some encouraging but also challenging words for the church in Ephesus. What issues did they have? Visit us at: https://www.christchurchbham.com/ or connect with us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/ X: https://x.com/cc_bham/

The book of Revelation is scary and intimidating for many people. Symbols, monsters, angels – what are we to make of them? Pastor Matt begins our new series with important insights into how Revelation should be interpreted, the many misconceptions that exist, and what the ultimate purpose of the vision really is. Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.com or Connect with us on social: Facebook: htt...

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On this episode, Michael is joined by Kirsten Capps to have a conversation about the practice of Solitude.

In this episode, Michael begins our conversation about the spiritual discipline of solitude. Join in!

Michael is wrapping up a 3 episode journey on the practice of silence.