Christ Church is an evangelical United Methodist Church located in Birmingham, Alabama. Committed to fresh expressions of ministry and mission, she is committed to raising up one hundred missionaries to the unreached people groups of the world, planting one thousand three hundred churches, a twenty…
Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Scripture: Revelation 14:1-8Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Jim Ramsay, President and CEO of TMS Global, joins us for this year's Global Missions Conference to share God's heart in missions and the grand opportunity we have to be a part of His work.Scripture: Philippians 2:1-12Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Scripture: Revelation 11:15 - 12:17Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Scripture: Revelation 10:1 - 11:18Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/
Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor 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 15:12-28Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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 8:1-13Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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 7:1-17Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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 6:1-17Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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 5:1-14Visit us at: https://christchurchbham.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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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.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.comor Connect with us on social:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/X:https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.facebook.com/christchurchbham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/ X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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.com/christchurchbham/ X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
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: https://www.facebook.com/christchurchbham/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christchurchbham/ X: https://x.com/cc_bham/
Join as Michael walks us through the gift of sabbath keeping, how we receive it, and how easy it is to be a jerk.
Join Michael as he talks about keeping the Sabbath to find your life.
Join Michael as he begins our discussion on the practice of Sabbath.
Join Michael as he talks about the impact your practice of Solitude will have on the world around you.
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.
Join Michael for this second episode about silence? What does this have to do with monks and prophets?
Well, we've made it. We are officially jumping into the spiritual disciplines on the podcast, and we are starting with silence.
Michael is still breaking down what it looks like to be an apprentice of Jesus. In this episode, Michael explores how we are to do what Jesus did.
Join Michael in this episode as continues our conversation about what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus. Jesus moved at a different pace, so how do we, simply, “be with him?” Listen now!
Join Michael as he tells us where we are headed on the CCP. Michael begins by sharing how part of our apprenticeship to Jesus means becoming like him.
Join Michael as he invites us to slow down during a season in which most people begin to speed up. In this episode, Michael sets the groundwork for where our podcast is headed here at the beginning of a new year. The invitation is simple, let us walk in the good way - the way of Jesus.
Join Michael Bowman as he sits down for Part 2 with Dr. Steve Seamands from Asbury Theological Seminary to discuss "The Presence of God." This is the second part of a two-part interview. Dr. Stephen Seamands is Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has served since 1983. He is also the author of several books including, Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity Press, 2005), Give Them Christ: Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return (InterVarsity Press, 2012).
Join Michael Bowman as he sits down with Dr. Steve Seamands from Asbury Theological Seminary to discuss The Presence of God. This is the first part of a two-part interview. Dr. Stephen Seamands is Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has served since 1983. He is also the author of several books including, Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity Press, 2005), Give Them Christ: Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return (InterVarsity Press, 2012).
It's story time with Michael! In this latest episode Michael walks us through a story from the Book of Acts that reminds us of some important truths!
We are moving through the topic of pursuing God's presence! Check out this week's episode.
What does the burning bush teach us about the Presence of God? Are there times where we miss God's presence?
Welcome back to the Christ Church Podcast! We are exploring what it means to pursue the presence of God.
Michael takes a few minutes to explore what it is that the Holy Spirit does. This is our final episode in our Holy Spirit series!
Last week we briefly explored what it means when we talk about the Holy Trinity. Join us this week as we dive deeper into learning about the Holy Spirit.
Join Michael has he looks at the mystery that is the Trinity.
Holy Spirit Come! Join us for a special podcast on Pentecost.
Christ is risen indeed! Join us for our 4th episode after Easter.