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Kingswood ChurchMission Means SERVING OTHERS!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood as we celebrate Mother’s Day in the 50-day season of Easter! Our storyas United Methodist Christians is a story of God’s love and grace. We continue our worship seriestoday, Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace. Based on the book by Dr. Laceye C.Warner, professor at Duke Divinity School, we will explore the rich experiences andunderstandings we have as United Methodist followers of Jesus. We will explore grace, salvation,justice, mission and more. Today, we certainly celebrate faithful women in our lives as we learnabout Methodism’s deep commit...2025-05-1230 min

Kingswood ChurchConnecting and CommuningJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue the celebration of Easter and Christ’s resurrection! Our storyas United Methodist Christians is a story of God’s love and grace. We continue our worship series today, Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace. Based on the book by Dr. Laceye C. Warner,professor at Duke Divinity School, we will explore the rich experiences and understandings we have asUnited Methodist followers of Jesus. We will explore grace, salvation, justice, mission and more. Today, we learn about the call to connection and sacramental life. We will celebrate Holy...2025-05-0515 min

Kingswood ChurchIt All Begins With GraceJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue to celebrate the Easter season and the promise of resurrectionand new life in Jesus. Our story as United Methodist Christians is a story of God’s love and grace. Webegin a new worship series today, Knowing Who We Are: The Wesleyan Way of Grace. Based on thebook by Dr. Laceye C. Warner, professor at Duke Divinity School, we will explore the rich experiencesand understandings we have as United Methodist followers of Jesus. We will explore grace, salvation,justice, mission and more. Welcome as we get to know more clearly....wh...2025-04-2825 min

Kingswood ChurchResurrection TableJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate the promise of resurrection and new life on this Easter Sunday. Easter leads us torejoice in Christ’s victory over death and sin, and the empty tomb reminds us that evil and injustice do not have the finalword. Today, we hear the Easter story from the Gospel of Luke in which the women discover an empty tomb where they are challenged not to look for the living among the dead. In addition, two disciples who are deeply grieved and sadencounter the risen Christ in the breaking of bread. A ta...2025-04-2226 min

Kingswood ChurchTables, Parades, Celebrations and HeartbreakJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we come near to the end of our journey into the season of Lent, a40-day period of prayer, reflection, confession, fasting, and devotion. We also conclude oursermon series, Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout scripture, some of the most powerfulmoments in Jesus’ ministry happen around a table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others,feeding the multitudes, or sharing His last meal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as aplace of transformation, grace, and community. Today, we hear the “table story” of beinganointed by Mary with costly perfume, only to then...2025-04-1426 min

Kingswood ChurchPull Up Another Chair! Send Another Invite!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our journey into the season of Lent, a 40-day period ofprayer, reflection, confession, fasting, and devotion. We also continue our sermon series,Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout scripture, some of the most powerful moments inJesus’ ministry happen around a table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others, feeding themultitudes, or sharing His last meal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as a place oftransformation, grace, and community. Over the next weeks, we will explore how these mealsreveal who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. Toda...2025-04-0718 min

Kingswood ChurchInvite and Welcome!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our journey into the season of Lent, a 40-day period ofprayer, reflection, confession, fasting, and devotion. We also continue our sermon series,Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout scripture, some of the most powerful moments inJesus’ ministry happen around a table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others, feeding themultitudes, or sharing His last meal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as a place oftransformation, grace, and community. Over the next weeks, we will explore how these mealsreveal who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. Toda...2025-04-0123 min

Kingswood ChurchDinner InterruptedJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our Lenten sermon series: Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout Scripture, some of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry happen arounda table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others, feeding the multitudes, or sharing His lastmeal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as a place of transformation, grace, andcommunity. We will explore howthese meals reveal who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. This series will invite us tosee the table as more than just a place for food—it’s a place of welcome, challeng...2025-03-2431 min

Kingswood ChurchThe Welcome TableJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church during our sermon series: Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout Scripture, some of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry happen arounda table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others, feeding the multitudes, or sharing His lastmeal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as a place of transformation, grace, andcommunity. In our Lenten sermon series, Meeting Jesus at the Table, we will explore howthese meals reveal who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. This series will invite us tosee the table as more than just a place for food...2025-03-1732 min

Kingswood ChurchLife Changing PicnicsJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our Lenten series: Meeting Jesus at the Table. Throughout Scripture, some of the most powerful moments in Jesus’ ministry happen arounda table. Whether He’s breaking bread with others, feeding the multitudes, or sharing His lastmeal with the disciples, Jesus uses the table as a place of transformation, grace, andcommunity. In our Lenten sermon series, Meeting Jesus at the Table, we will explore howthese meals reveal who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. This series will invite us tosee the table as more than just a plac...2025-03-1021 min

Kingswood ChurchThe Mystery of Celebrating LifeJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate Mardi Gras Sunday, as well as the Transfiguration ofJesus. Mardi Gras, meaning "Fat Tuesday," is a festive celebration filled with music and joybefore the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Today invites you to experience anexuberant celebration with beads, King cake, and Dixieland music. It’s a time for rejoicing andanticipation as we embrace the last moments of indulgence before the season of Lent, whichcalls for confession, fasting, and reflection. We will also hear the powerful story of Jesus beingtransformed on a mountain by God’s joy and sple...2025-03-0322 min

Kingswood ChurchRebuilding is Hard Work!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new sermon series, The Book of Haggai: Remember,Rebuild, and Renew. We will spend time in Hebrew scripture with this short book written bythe prophet Haggai as a sign of hope and new beginnings. Haggai, a minor prophet, is setaround 520 BC before the Temple had been rebuilt. The book has a deep sense of urgency inrebuilding this powerful place of worship and also embracing renewal, and restoration. Whatneeds renewal in your life? Where might you need restoration?2025-02-2427 min

Kingswood ChurchOn These Two CommandmentsJoin guest preacher Rev. Hannah Kardon and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series "Do Unto Others," which focusedon the Golden Rule from the Bible. The “rule” encourages us to treat others with the samekindness and respect we would want to receive. We have learned how scripture calls us to thepower of compassion and understanding in building positive relationships, especially duringtimes of division, family challenges, anxiety, and conflict. We learned how to choose kindnessin everyday interactions to foster a more loving and united community as followers of Christ!Today, we focus on loving God and loving neighbor with all...2025-02-1824 min

Kingswood ChurchR-E-S-P-E-C-TJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series "Do Unto Others," which will focuson the Golden Rule from the Bible. The “rule” encourages us to treat others with the samekindness and respect we would want to receive. We will learn how scripture calls us to thepower of compassion and understanding in building positive relationships, especially duringtimes of division, family challenges, anxiety, and conflict. We will learn how to choose kindnessin everyday interactions to foster a more loving and united community as followers ofChrist! Today, we focus on differences, conflict, bridge-building, convictions, and respect.2025-02-1129 min

Kingswood ChurchDo Humility Please join guest preacher, Rev. Christian Coon and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series Do Unto Others, which focuses on the Golden Rule from the Bible. The “rule” encourages us to treat others with the same kindness and respect we would want to receive. We will learn how scripture calls us to the power of compassion and understanding in building positive relationships, especially during times of division, family challenges, anxiety, and conflict. We will learn how to choose kindness in everyday interactions to foster a more loving and united community as followers of Christ! Today, we focus on l...2025-02-0216 min

Kingswood ChurchLook for the Signs of Compassion Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Do Unto Others, which will focus on the Golden Rule from the Bible. The “rule” encourages us to treat others with the same kindness and respect we would want to receive. We will learn how scripture calls us to the power of compassion and understanding in building positive relationships, especially during times of division, family challenges, anxiety, and conflict. We will learn how to choose kindness in everyday interactions to foster a more loving and united community as followers of Christ! Today, we focus on division, pola...2025-01-2732 min

Kingswood ChurchKindness Counts!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin a new sermon series called Do Unto Others, which will focus on the Golden Rule from the Bible. The “rule” encourages us to treat others with the same kindness and respect we would want to receive. We will learn how scripture calls us to the power of compassion and understanding in building positive relationships, especially during times of division, family challenges, anxiety, and conflict. We will learn how to choose kindness in everyday interactions to foster a more loving and united community as followers of Christ! Today, we focus on t...2025-01-2020 min

Kingswood ChurchYou Are Beloved! Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate Baptism of the Lord Sunday. As a part of the New Year and the season of Epiphany, we remember the beautiful gift of Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist at the Jordan River. There, God appeared in the form of a dove, proclaiming deep joy and love for Jesus. From his baptism, Jesus is then sent to the wilderness of temptation and then begins his ministry of healing, hope, and salvation. Today, you are invited to renew your baptismal vows, rejoice in God’s claim and call on yo...2025-01-1326 min

Kingswood ChurchSuper Star Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate Epiphany Sunday. Epiphany is the ancient church festival that celebrates the coming of the magi and light of the Bethlehem Star. Officially observed on January 6 (12th day of Christmas), we gather to hear the story of the wise men and the gifts they bring to Jesus as a child. We also hear how God guides them in ways that protect and deliver Jesus from the evil plans of King Herod. May the light of Christ shine in our lives in this new year!2025-01-0625 min

Kingswood ChurchThe Secret to Finding God Everyday Join guest preacher, Rev. Pam Rossmiller, and Kingswood Church as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the gift of the incarnation. On this First Sunday of Christmas, we will hear the story of Jesus’ infant life and rituals, as well as the beautiful prophecies of Anna and Simeon. Blessed Christmas to you and your household! Christ is born!2025-01-0622 min

Kingswood ChurchA Child Changes Our Hearts!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!2025-01-0621 min

Kingswood ChurchA Surprised Invitation Join Rev. Clayton Edwards and Kingswood Church as we conclude our Advent sermon series, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of The Grinch! During this series, we have read the familiar Dr. Seuss story and scripture to help us grow in our faith as we prepare for the birth of Jesus and the Christmas season. Advent, a Latin word which means “coming,” helps us to prepare our hearts through worship, devotion, and the Advent wreath for receiving the light of the world once more. Today, we light the fourth candle which symbolizes the peace Chri...2024-12-2323 min

Kingswood ChurchWhen Light Shines BrightlyJoin Kingswood Church and the combined choirs from the Buffalo Grove and Deerfield campuses as they present “A Festival of Lessons and Carols” by Hal H. Hopson today for our annual Advent Choral Service. Accompanied by the Sheridan Solisti Chamber Orchestra, this work presents the story of the Messiah’s birth, told through scripture and new arrangements of familiar hymn tunes. The Sheridan Solisti Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Susan Merdinger, will also perform seasonal favorites to enrich our worship experience. 2024-12-1643 min

Kingswood ChurchWhen Christmas is MESSY!Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue the season of Advent with our sermon series, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of The Grinch! We will use the familiar Dr. Seuss story and scripture to help us grow in our faith as we prepare for the birth of Jesus and the Christmas Season. Advent, a Latin word that means “coming,” helps us prepare our hearts through worship, devotion, the Advent wreath, and more for receiving the light of the world once more. Today, we light two candles on the Advent Wreath as w...2024-12-0918 min

Kingswood ChurchPain, Resentment, Jealousy, and the Christmas SpiritJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin Advent with a new sermon series, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes: Finding Faith in the Story of The Grinch, which will use the familiar Dr. Seuss story and scripture to help us grow in our faith as we prepare for the birth of Jesus and the Christmas season. Advent, a Latin word which means “coming,” helps us to prepare our hearts through worship, devotion, the Advent wreath, and more for receiving the light of the world once more. We will celebrate the traditional rite of Hanging of the Gree...2024-12-0212 min

Kingswood ChurchOur Words Really MatterJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, The Book of James: Living Our Faith Out Loud! During this series, we have explored how the writer of James calls us to live our faith publicly and intentionally each day. We will be reminded that our ACTIONS matter, our SERVICE matters, and our WORDS matter. Today, we focus on the power of words, the damage of gossip and hurtful words. The Book of James is clear that Jesus expects so much more of what we say to and about others. Welcome to Kingswood!2024-11-2528 min

Kingswood ChurchService Matters Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, The Book of James: Living Our Faith Out Loud! In this series, we explore how the writer of James calls us to live our faith publicly and intentionally each day. We will be reminded that our ACTIONS matter, our SERVICE matters, and our WORDS matter. Consider joining the Bible study that coincides with the series. Welcome to Kingswood!2024-11-1820 min

Kingswood ChurchDo Our Actions Match Our Beliefs?Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new sermon series, The Book of James: Living Our Faith Out Loud! Over the next three weeks, we will be exploring how the writer of James calls us to live our faith publicly and intentionally each day. We will be reminded that our ACTIONS matter, our SERVICE matters, and our WORDS matter. Consider joining the Bible study that coincides with the series. Welcome to Kingswood!2024-11-1125 min

Kingswood ChurchUnbound and FreeJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we celebrate All Saints Sunday in worship. This day honors all the saints in Christian tradition, both known and unknown. It serves as a reminder of the lives of people who exemplified faith, courage and service as they followed Jesus. We remember the saints in our own lives who have gone on to glory with Christ. Let us celebrate the SAINTS and seek to follow in the light of Christ which they shared. 2024-11-0322 min

Kingswood ChurchDream BigJoin Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we conclude our worship series, Change the World: A Lifestyle of Generous Giving. In this series, we have learned about ways we can make a difference in this world through all that we do, all that we are, and all that we have. This morning, we explore two world-changing stories. The first involves a scripture that shows us how love and compassion can change the world and the heart. We hear the story of Zacchaeus. The second involves the call to DREAM BIG for ministry and mission at Kingswood. Both stories...2024-10-2825 min

Kingswood ChurchTake Flight with Gratitude Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our series, Change the World: A Lifestyle of Generous Giving. In this series, we have learned about ways we can make a difference in this world through all that we do, all that we are, and all that we have. This morning, we explore two world-changing stories. The first involves a scripture that calls us to celebrate God’s abundance and to share it with others. The second involves the Wright Brothers and their dream of flying. Both stories call us to risk ourselves as we step out in fa...2024-10-2124 min

Kingswood ChurchLet's Focus on a Generous Life Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we continue our series, Change the World: A Lifestyle of Generous Giving. In the coming weeks, we will learn ways we can make a difference in this world through all that we do, all that we are, and all that we have. This morning, we explore two world-changing stories. The first involves the call to love God with every part of our being and to love our neighbor as ourselves. The second involves the invention of the telescope in 1608 by Hans Lippershey. The telescope helped us see things more clearly than...2024-10-1523 min

Kingswood ChurchChange Begins with One Small Step Join Rev. James Preston and Kingswood Church as we begin our new worship series, Change the World: A Lifestyle of Generous Giving. Over the next four weeks, we will learn ways we can make a difference in this world through all that we do, all that we are, and all that we have. Today, we are exploring two world-changing stories. The first involves a small boy, his lunch, and 5,000 very hungry people. The second involves a man who took the very first step on the moon. Both stories include almost impossible situations, but with courage and the first step...2024-10-0721 min

Kingswood ChurchPressing Towards Something New Join our guest preacher, Rev. Darneather Murph-Heath and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, Launch: We Boldly Go Where God Leads! Over these last weeks, we have used 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 hear Jesus’s calling us to imitate his life and example as we embrace our new beginnings. We are led to be a new creation in him as we press on to the goal of changing the world. We continue to pray fo...2024-09-3022 min

Kingswood ChurchLaunching 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! 2024-09-2323 min

Kingswood ChurchLaunching a New Way of Sharing FaithJoin 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 co...2024-09-1624 min

Kingswood ChurchAn 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 ca...2024-09-0925 min

Kingswood ChurchGrace 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...2024-09-0328 min

Kingswood ChurchGrace That Saves UsJoin 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 wi...2024-08-2624 min

Kingswood ChurchLoved 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...2024-08-1920 min

Kingswood ChurchTransformation of Good NewsPlease 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...2024-08-1227 min

Kingswood ChurchHow 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...2024-08-0521 min

Kingswood ChurchMore 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...2024-07-2928 min

Kingswood ChurchFaith: Strong and Courageous, Creative and NewPlease 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...2024-07-2122 min

Kingswood ChurchIs this Heaven? Join Rev. Eric Brown and 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. There will be special music from each film and/or musical featured in worship. Today, we experience the musical and movie, The Greatest Showman. We will learn how...2024-07-1528 min

Kingswood ChurchDo You Speak for the Trees (And all of Creation)?Join Pastor James and 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. There will be special music from each film and/or musical featured in worship. Today, we experience the musical and movie, The Lorax, originally a book by Dr. Seuss...2024-07-0820 min

Kingswood ChurchSing the Song God Gave You!Join Pastor James and Kingswood Church as we begin our new sermon series, Faith on the Red Carpet: Experiencing Faith in Cinema and Song. For seven weeks, 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. There will be special music from each film and/or musical in worship each Sunday. Today, we experience the musical, Beehive, and learn how to seek empowerment, courage...2024-07-0136 min

Kingswood ChurchWild Invitations!Join Pastor James and Kingswood Church as we conclude our sermon series, Wild Life: Experiencing Jesus Through Spirit Habits. We all have habits…some good and some not so good. How can we practice habits that make us love Jesus and each other more? Based on the theme of wildlife, we have listened to Bible stories about the habits of preparing, healing, welcoming, and restoring as we journey with Jesus. This week we hear the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19, and how Jesus did a wild thing by having a meal and building a relationship with him. Jesus is al...2024-06-2533 min

Kingswood ChurchNo Children! Not Welcoming!Join Pastor James and Kingswood Church as we continue our sermon series, Wild Life: Experiencing Jesus Through Spiritual Habits. We all have habits…some good and some not so good. How can we practice habits that make us love Jesus and each other more? Based on the Vacation Bible School theme of wildlife and animals, we will experience Bible stories about the habits of preparing, healing, welcoming, and restoring as we journey with Jesus. Today we hear two stories of Jesus welcoming children as examples of God’s kingdom and vision. That wild invite calls us to greater hospitality and...2024-06-1722 min

Kingswood ChurchA Healing Adventure!Join Pastor James at Kingswood Church as we celebrate the summer season and continue our sermon series, Wild Life: Experiencing Jesus Through Spiritual Habits. We all have habits…some good and some not so good. How can we practice habits that make us love Jesus and each other more? Based on the theme of wildlife and wild animals, we will experience Bible stories about the habits of preparing, healing, welcoming, and restoring as we journey with Jesus. Today we hear the story of Jesus healing two women as he boldly offers the habit of helping, healing, and restoring people. Ho...2024-06-1036 min

Kingswood ChurchThe Wild Life of PreparingPlease join Pastor James at Kingswood Church as we celebrate the summer season and begin our new sermon series, Wild Life: Experiencing Jesus Through Spiritual Habits. This theme is also our Vacation Bible School theme, and we will journey with our children in June to learn holy habits that will draw us closer to Christ. We all have habits…some good and some not so good. How can we practice habits that make us love Jesus and each other more? Based on the theme of wildlife and wild animals, we will experience Bible stories about the habits of preparing, he...2024-06-0327 min

Kingswood ChurchCalled to Christ!Join Kingswood Church and Pastor James as we celebrate Memorial Weekend and remember those who have died serving our nation. We continue in the season of Pentecost, celebrating the gift of the Holy Spirit, as promised by Jesus. Colors of red, orange, and yellow remind us of the fire and power of the Spirit in our lives and faith. At the Buffalo Grove campus, we celebrate the sacrament of baptism and also rejoice in the confirmation of one of our youth. The two events help us remember our own baptism and commitment to say “Here I Am, Lord! - Se...2024-05-2829 min

Kingswood ChurchA Faith on FireJoin Pastor James and Kingswood Church as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the birth of the church. Colors are red, yellow, and orange to celebrate the fire and energy of this day! We will also celebrate the act of confirmation today as we confirm our youth into faith in Jesus Christ and they commit themselves to Jesus. Pentecost ends the 50 days of Easter as the Holy Spirit leads the church forward in ministry and mission. Welcome and may the Spirit inspire you to reaffirm your faith in Christ today!2024-05-2023 min

Kingswood ChurchStrong Women Call Us to Strong FaithPlease join Kingswood Church as we celebrate Mother’s Day and rejoice in the witness of strong and faithful women who have encouraged and empowered us in our faith journeys. Mother’s Day began in May of 1907 in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grafton, West Virginia, when Anna Jarvis wanted to honor her mother who had died two years previous. The Methodist Church began the movement to make it a national holiday that honored mothers and those like mothers who had shared their faith and worked for love and peace in every place. Today, we honor and remember all wome...2024-05-1325 min

Kingswood ChurchEmpty Is A Good Thing!Join Kingswood UMC and Pastor James as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and how empty can be a good thing! Blessing to you and your family this Easter season and always!2024-04-0222 min

Kingswood ChurchServing Others Impacted By Hurricane IanAssistant Pastor Clayton Edwards interviews five people from Kingswood who participated in an Early Response Team (ERT) trip with First United Methodist Church of Morris in November. In this episode, you will hear their stories of impact and change on their own lives and those they served in Florida. To learn more about how you can participate in future ERT trips, contact us at cedwards@kingswoodumc.com. 2023-03-0426 min

Kingswood ChurchSticks and Stones AND Keeping up with the JonesesJoin Pastor James and we conclude our series Words of Life 2021-07-1226 min

Kingswood ChurchSwearing, Rest, and HealingJoin Pastor James as he continues our series, Words of Life 2021-06-2117 min

Kingswood ChurchLoving God and Releasing Our IdolsJoin Pastor Clayton as he continues our series, Words of Life 2021-06-2117 min

Kingswood ChurchThe Story Behind The WordsJoin Pastor James as he opens our series, Words of Life 2021-06-2120 min

Kingswood ChurchMemorial SundayHear Pastor James' Sermon for Memorial Sunday 2021-06-1718 min

Kingswood ChurchBlown AwayHear Pastor James' Sermon on Confirmation Sunday 2021-06-1418 min

Kingswood ChurchSpiritual Practices from the CrossJoin Pastor Clayton as he concludes our series, The Walk 2021-05-1814 min

Kingswood ChurchSharing Our Faith with OthersJoin Pastor Clayton as he continues our series, The Walk 2021-05-1014 min

Kingswood ChurchWatch Where You're WalkingJoin Pastor James as we continue in our series The Walk 2021-05-1021 min

Kingswood ChurchWalk the TalkJoin Pastor James as he continues the sermon series "The Walk"2021-04-2617 min

Kingswood ChurchWalking and Talking at the Same TimeJoin Pastor James as he continues our sermon series "The Walk"2021-04-2620 min

Kingswood ChurchWalking in Worship and PrayerJoin Pastor James as he continues "The Walk" sermon series 2021-04-2621 min

Kingswood ChurchEaster SundayJoin Pastor James for an Easter Message 2021-04-2118 min

Kingswood ChurchA Reprieve from the WildernessHear Pastor James continue our series Wilderness: Where God Shapes Us 2021-03-2912 min

Kingswood ChurchFinding Life in the WildernessJoin Pastor James as he continues our series, Wilderness: Where God Shapes Us 2021-03-2218 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Pastor James for a Friday Devotion 2021-03-1903 min

Kingswood ChurchChallenging Violence and Injustice in the WildernessJoin Pastor Clayton as we continue our series Wilderness: Where God Shapes Us. 2021-03-1515 min

Kingswood ChurchGod Provides in the WildernessJoin Pastor James as he continues our series, Wilderness: Where God Shapes Us. 2021-03-0819 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Jenn Sawyer for a devotion through Exodus 16:1-21. 2021-03-0506 min

Kingswood ChurchFinding Hope in the WildernessJoin Pastor James as he continues our series, Wilderness: Where God Shapes Us. 2021-03-0115 min

Kingswood ChurchFinding Courage In WildernessListen to Pastor Clayton as he continues our series, Wilderness: Where God Shapes You. 2021-03-0115 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Pastor Clayton for a devotion on Psalm 63:1-4 2021-02-2604 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Alison Taylor for a Devotion on Matthew 4:1-11 2021-02-1903 min

Kingswood ChurchFrom Celebration to WildernessWeek 1 - Wilderness: Where God Shapes You 2021-02-1514 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Mark Rohde as he leads us through a devotion on Mark 9:2-9 2021-02-1204 min

Kingswood ChurchFeb. 7 Sermon - Remembering Your baptismJoin with us in remembering our baptism and being thankful. 2021-02-0811 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin Pastor Clayton in a devotion on Mark 1:29-39 2021-02-0505 min

Kingswood ChurchJanuary 31 Sermon - Wisdom to Know the DifferenceThe final week of our series "Finding Peace in an Anxious World" 2021-02-0119 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionJoin, Jenn Sawyer, our Minster to Children, Families, and Welcome as she leads us in a devotion on John 14:15-31 2021-01-2904 min

Kingswood ChurchJanuary 24 Sermon - Courage To Change The Things I CanWeek 3 of our series, peace in an anxious world.2021-01-2624 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionHear Pastor Clayton's devotion on courage 2021-01-2203 min

Kingswood ChurchJanuary 17 Sermon - Accepting The Things I Cannot ChangeWeek 2 of the Series, "Find Peace in an Anxious World ". 2021-01-1917 min

Kingswood ChurchFriday DevotionDevotion on 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 2021-01-1503 min

Kingswood ChurchFinding Serenity Within AnxietyFirst week of our series, Finding Peace in an Anxious World 2021-01-1219 min

Kingswood ChurchA Carol of LightEpiphany Sunday message 2021-01-1114 min

Kingswood ChurchA Carol of Promise and HealingDecember 27th Sermon 2021-01-0617 min

Kingswood ChurchChristmas EveCelebration of the Lord's Birth 2021-01-0621 min

Kingswood ChurchCelebrating Christmas Present3rd Sunday of Advent 2020-12-1417 min

Kingswood ChurchRemembering Christmas Past2nd Sunday of Advent message about remembering Christmas past.2020-12-0717 min

Kingswood ChurchPreparing to End the Bah HumbugFirst Sunday of Advent 2020-11-3016 min

Kingswood ChurchProvide: Giving Thanks For God's Care - "God Provides in Unexpected Moments"Pastor Clayton shares about how God provides even when we least expect it. 2020-11-2617 min

Kingswood ChurchProvide: Giving Thanks For God's Care - "God Provides When We Share"Hear Pastor James share about how God provides when we share. 2020-11-2618 min

Kingswood ChurchProvide: Giving Thanks For God's Care - "God Provides Just Enough"Hear from Pastor James about how God provides just enough with a teaching from the book of 2 Kings 2020-11-2620 min

Kingswood ChurchProvide: Giving Thanks For God's Care - "God Provides People"Hear from Pastor James about how God provides people. 2020-11-2615 min