Kingswood Church

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September 23, 2024 Launching with Light!
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Launch: We Boldly Go
Where God Leads! In this series, we use the image of a rocket launch to help us study scriptures
in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament that call us to something new. Today, we celebrate
God’s call to be a light in the darkness as we share Christ’s light and welcome to all. We look at
powerful words from Isaiah 43 and Matthew 5 that leads us to a life of welcome, faithfulness,
and witness. T-Minus and COUNTING!

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24min
September 16, 2024 Launching a New Way of Sharing Faith
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Launch: We Boldly Go
Where God Leads! Over the next weeks, we will use the image of a rocket launch to help us
study scriptures in the Hebrew Bible and New Testament that call us to something new. Today
we look at powerful words from Isaiah 43 and 2 Corinthians - each inviting us to be faithful and
healing in our witness. We continue to pray for the Spirit’s work as the momentum
grows for reaching new people across our church. What an exciting time for our community
and the communities we serve! T-Minus and COUNTING!
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25min
September 09, 2024 An Invitation to Something New
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new series, Launch: We Boldly Go Where God
Leads! In the coming weeks, we will use the image of a rocket launch to help us study scriptures in
the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament that call us to something new. Today, we begin
with God’s call to invite others into the journey of experiencing new possibilities. We look at
powerful words from Isaiah 43 and Mark 2 - each preparing the way for an embrace of new
beginnings. We launch a new reality of worship at the Deerfield campus today, and we begin a
bold plan for reaching new people and growing our congregation in Deerfield. We renew our
commitment to grow and invite others at the Buffalo Grove campus as well. What an exciting
time for our community and the communities we serve! T-Minus and COUNTING!

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26min
September 03, 2024 Grace Beyond Ourselves!
Please join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, Unconditional: Counting
the Ways God Loves Us. Over these past weeks, we have explored the meaning of God’s
unconditional love for us - a love we call GRACE! Today, we explore that grace which calls us
to holy and sacred living as individuals and as a community. John Wesley, the founder of the
Methodist movement, called it sanctifying grace. We will study Acts 11 and Romans 12 to
more fully understand how God’s love transforms our hearts and lives. We will even talk
about perfection and perfect love. You are so very welcome today as we celebrate Christ’s
life-changing grace in our lives!

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29min
August 26, 2024 Grace That Saves Us
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Unconditional: Counting
the Ways God Loves Us. In this series, we will explore the meaning of God’s unconditional love
for us - a love we call GRACE! Today, we explore that grace which reveals our sin and
brokenness and calls us to a right and transforming relationship with Jesus. John Wesley, the
founder of the Methodist movement, called it justifying grace. We will study Acts 15 and
Ephesians (both books from the New Testament) to more fully understand how God loves us
into a fuller relationship with him. You are so very welcome today as we celebrate Christ’s
life-changing grace in our lives!
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25min
August 19, 2024 Loved Before We Knew It!
Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new sermon series, Unconditional: Counting
the Ways God Loves Us. Over the next three weeks, we will explore the meaning of God’s
unconditional love for us - a love we call GRACE! Today, we explore that grace which is present
for us - even when we do not see it or recognize it. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist
movement, called it prevenient grace. We will study Acts 16 and Titus 2 (both books from the
New Testament) to more fully understand how God loves us even before we know it. You are so
very welcome today as we celebrate Christ’s life-changing grace in our lives!
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21min
August 12, 2024 Transformation of Good News
Please join Rev. Clayton Edwards and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, Faith on the Red Carpet:
Experiencing Faith in Cinema and Song. In this series, we have explored scripture through
Broadway musicals and Hollywood films including Beehive, The Lorax, The Greatest Showman,
Funny Girl, Legally Blonde, Pay It Forward, and Ragtime . We have learned what they teach us
about faith, following Jesus, and living as disciples. Today, we experience the musical and movie,
Ragtime. Set in the early 20th century, Ragtime tells the story of three groups in the United States
and their efforts to combat hatred and injustice.
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28min
August 05, 2024 How Will YOU Pay It Forward?
Please join Pastor James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Faith on the Red Carpet:
Experiencing Faith in Cinema and Song. In this series we explore scripture through Broadway
musicals and Hollywood films. We learn what they can teach us about faith, following Jesus, and
living as disciples. The shows include Beehive, The Lorax, The Greatest Showman, Funny Girl,
Legally Blonde, Pay It Forward, and Ragtime. Today, we encounter the movie, Pay It Forward.
This well-known and highly acclaimed film features the main character, Trevor McKinney and his
commitment to pay kindness forward. In the end, it changes so many lives, and in fact, changes
the world.
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22min
July 29, 2024 More than Enough
Please join our guest Rev.
Darneather Murph-Heath to Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Faith on the Red Carpet:
Experiencing Faith in Cinema and Song. In this series, we will explore scripture through Broadway
musicals and Hollywood films. We will learn what they can teach us about faith, following Jesus,
and living as disciples. The shows include Beehive, The Lorax, The Greatest Showman, Funny Girl,
Legally Blonde, Pay It Forward, and Ragtime. Today, we experience the musical/movie, Legally
Blonde. This famous film, later turned musical, features the main character, Elle Woods, and her
intentional adventure of proving her ex-boyfriend wrong about her intelligence and ability to lead
and make a huge difference.
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29min
July 21, 2024 Faith: Strong and Courageous, Creative and New
Please join our guest Rev. Pam Rossmiller and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Faith on the Red Carpet: Experiencing Faith in Cinema and Song. In this series, we explore scripture in the context of
Broadway musicals and Hollywood films. We will learn what they can teach us about faith,
following Jesus, and living as disciples. The shows include Beehive, The Lorax, The Greatest
Showman, Funny Girl, Legally Blonde, Pay It Forward, and Ragtime. There will be special music
from each film and/or musical in worship each Sunday. Today, we experience the musical/
movie, Funny Girl. This well-known musical and film features the main character, Fannie Brice,
and her determined and resilient effort to become a star, despite many challenges.
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23min

FAQs about Kingswood Church:

How many episodes does Kingswood Church have?

The podcast currently has 264 episodes available.