Calvary Chapel: Andy King

Foundation stones of Word and Spirit

Andy King — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100

Foundation stones of Word and Spirit

Series: Topical

Preacher: Andy King

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th April 2026

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Most Christians know about God — but far fewer actually know Him. This message on the Word and the Spirit cuts through empty religion and calls you back to real intimacy with God.

In this teaching, you'll discover:

Why having Bible knowledge without the Holy Spirit produces a hollow, powerless faith What it really means that your body is a temple — and why that changes everything The difference between information about God and a genuine relationship with Him How Jesus operated in both Word and power — and what that means for your everyday life What the Kingdom of God actually looks like when the Spirit and the Word are working together

🎙️ Series: The Word and The Spirit 🏛️ Location: Calvary Chapel Southampton

Many believers settle for one or the other - head knowledge or emotional experience - but God never intended for these to be separated. The Holy Spirit without the Word leads to instability. The Word without the Holy Spirit leads to dead religion. This teaching unpacks who the Holy Spirit is, what the Word of God truly is, and how together they produce the kind of faith that reflects the Kingdom of God and carries real, lasting power. If you've ever felt like something is missing in your walk with God, this message is for you.

Arrived: The Humble Arrival of Our Saviour

Andy King — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Arrived: The Humble Arrival of Our Saviour

Series: Came

Preacher: Andy King

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th December 2025

Passage: Luke 2:1-52

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This sermon explores Luke chapter 2 and the birth of Jesus Christ, moving from God’s ancient promises to their fulfilment in history. What was foretold by the prophets becomes reality as the Messiah arrives—not in power or prestige, but in humility. From Caesar’s decree to a manger in Bethlehem, we see God’s sovereign plan unfold exactly as He promised.

Through the obedience of Mary and Joseph, the announcement to the shepherds, and the wonder surrounding Christ’s birth, we are reminded that God is faithful, His timing is perfect, and His heart is to dwell with His people. Jesus is revealed as Saviour, Messiah, and Lord—the Prince of Peace whose kingdom has no end.

This message challenges us to reflect on our own response: will we, like the shepherds, move quickly in faith and obedience? Will we, like Mary, humbly submit to God’s will? And will we, as followers of Christ, live with the same humility that marked our Saviour from His very first breath?

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 - Strengthened for Every Good Work

Andy King — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100

2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 - Strengthened for Every Good Work

Series: Future Now - 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Preacher: Andy King

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th July 2025

Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5

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“Strengthened for every good work” – Andy opens his sermon by observing how young people today are increasingly seeking truth and asking spiritual questions about God, faith, and purpose in what some call a “quiet revival.” This frames his message on “encouragement and purpose in an unstable world” based on 2 Thessalonians.

He provides context by recapping Paul’s missionary journey to Thessalonica from Acts 17, where Paul was forced to flee due to persecution. The Thessalonian believers were experiencing trials and confusion about end-time events, fearing they had missed the Rapture. Paul had written 1 Thessalonians to encourage them and now addresses their theological concerns in 2 Thessalonians, assuring them that “the day of the Lord” had not yet begun.

Andy then focuses on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, where Paul shifts from correcting eschatological errors to restoring hope. Paul begins by giving thanks for the Thessalonians, emphasising that God had chosen them “from the beginning” for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. Andy explores the profound implications of being chosen by God: “Just think about that for a second. How would you feel if the King of England has said it to you? Come and live in my palace… Now multiply that by a gazillion times, and that’s what the Creator of the universe, the King of Kings, has said to each one of us.”

The sermon addresses the tension between God’s sovereignty in choosing believers and human free will, noting passages like Ephesians 1:4-5, John 15:16, and Romans 10:13. Andy explains that salvation comes through faith in Christ and sanctification by the Holy Spirit’s work, describing sanctification as “a lifelong cleaning or ordering process, a kind of a continuous scrubbing of the insides.” He emphasises that our position in Christ is secure not because of anything we have done but because of Christ’s sacrifice.

Andy then examines Paul’s exhortation to “stand firm” and “hold to the traditions” taught by the apostles. In an ever-changing world where “everything is relative,” believers must stand on the unchanging truth of God’s Word. This requires practising spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and meeting together. Andy notes that Paul doesn’t pray for the Thessalonians to be removed from suffering but rather to be comforted and strengthened to continue in “every good work.”

The sermon concludes with 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, where Paul humbly asks for prayer from the Thessalonian believers. Andy highlights the responsibilities of both church leaders (to ensure the Gospel spreads, to stand firm on God’s Word, and to depend on the Lord) and congregation members (to trust in God’s protection and follow apostolic teaching). He emphasises the importance of praying for church leaders and walking in obedience to both “the Word and the Spirit.”

Throughout the sermon, Andy maintains a pastoral tone, frequently applying Scripture to contemporary challenges and encouraging believers to “let the Lord direct your hearts” every day of the week, standing on “steadfast faith in Christ and in him alone” rather than on the shifting sands of worldly values.