Here you can find the latest talks from Kairos Central Gatherings. You can listen in each post or download to your own device.
Kairos values #4 purpose
On Sunday 3rd May, we read Genesis 1:27-31 and Ben spoke to us about purpose. God loves you so your life has purpose and meaning; you are important and you can make a difference wherever you are. You can listen here or using the player below. How is God leading you to make your life […]
Kairos values #3 shared life
After our Lent diversion into the wilderness, we return to our series on the values which shape our church life. On Sunday 19th April, we read John 21:1-19. Helen B reflects on reconciliation as an essential ingredient for our shared life. You can listen here or using the player below.
Jesus is alive!
On Easter Sunday we gathered to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. Thanks to Debs for our beautiful banner. We read John 20:11-18. With the help of some binoculars, a magnifying glass and a lightbulb, Ben asked us, how do we perceive or understand the risen Jesus? Does he seem distant or have you realised that he is […]
Desert wisdom #2
On Sunday 15th March, we continued our series of Lent reflections, looking at the theme of wisdom. In a culture that prioritises physical health, Paul encouraged us to pay attention to our spiritual wellbeing too. Take a step away from the busyness and noise to consider, what are we listening to? What are the influences […]
Desert wisdom #1
On Sunday 15th February, we welcomed baby Elijah and celebrated his baptism, reading the story of his biblical namesake in 1 Kings 19:11-13. We also looked ahead to Lent which begins this week. We will be exploring the wisdom of the Desert Fathers and Mothers throughout this season. Ben encouraged us, ‘Devote yourselves to prayer’ […]
Kairos values #2 responsiveness to God
On Sunday 18th January, Sarah B continued our series of reflections on our values. We read some of Abram’s story (Genesis 12:1-9). Sarah encouraged us to make space to be attentive to God, considered some of the barriers to saying yes to God, and invited us to get ready to respond with our ‘yes’ as […]
Kairos values #1 generosity (part 2)
We are focussing on our values, who we are and what is important to us as a church. Ben continues our exploration of generosity and how our response to God’s abundant generosity and grace is worked out in worship and mission. The reading is 2 Corinthians 9:6-16. You can listen here or using the player […]
Kairos values #1 generosity
As we begin to examine our values in more detail, Chris speaks about the story of creation and how this shows God’s abundant generosity. We are made in the image of God and being generous is part of how we reflect God’s image to the world. You can listen here or using the player below. […]
Wake up!
On Sunday 19th October, we celebrated Kairos’ birthday. Ben reflected on the call to ‘wake up’ in Ephesians 5:14. “The world’s a mess, God is on the move, so wake up and get involved.” Where is the door shut to Jesus in your life? How might you hear him knocking, open the door and allow […]
New Teaching Series – Christian Values and Core Values
Oops, we didn’t record the sermon at our Central Gathering last Sunday so Ben recorded a short summary – its not quite as dynamic as the live recording, but its shorter!!! You can watch the video above, download the talk as an MP3 or listen on the player below. Ben was launching a new series […]