Bethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)

What can we learn from this Psalm?Where do you look to for help when life is an uphill battle?Instead of looking to the 'mountains' for rescue & protection we need to look to the 'mountain maker' - God, the maker of heaven & earth.

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples turned their back on Jerusalem and walked away. They had lost sight of Jesus after the crucifixion. All they had left was their sorrow and despair until they met a stranger as they travelled.

Today we look into when life's difficulties come we can have peace that transcend understanding.

In this message, Jo reminds us that we are all specially and specifically gifted for the good work God has planned for each of us.

How can we measure God's love for us.There is nothing that can separate us from God's incredible love.

In Part 2 of the More in Store series, Jo invites us to reflect on how we can move into the greater things God has prepared for us. Drawing insights from 2 Kings 4, Jo talks through three important lessons we need to absorb if we're serious about experiencing more of God.

In today's message, Jo reminds us of how to love like Jesus. Jesus demonstrated a love that was sacrificial, reliable and personal and as Christian's we are called to imitate this love in our daily interactions.

If my people will humble themselves and pray..Today we look into why we should open our mouths and pray

Today Ruth shares further thoughts about the slogan ‘faith over fear' looking at what we can learn from the story of Peter walking on the water.

Carol shares some thoughts about waiting. She explains how people in the had to wait for things. Waiting shows how God is faithful and how God is with us while we wait.

Do you believe that the Gospel is simply that Jesus died on our behalf so that we may reach heaven? If so this meeting will reveal that there is much more to the cross & resurrection that will hopefully change your opinion on what it means to be part of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Once again we find Jesus with the title Jesus of Nazareth. This time its on a sign above his head, as he dies on the cross. We look at times in the ministry of Jesus where this title was used & end up back at the cross. We ask, when we look on, do we just see Jesus of Nazareth or do we see more?

On Palm Sunday, Anne looks at how Matthew, Mark, Luke & John record the story. What kind of King do they describe Jesus as? Is Jesus your king?

Simon and Laura share some thoughts on the story of the paralysed man, Simon from the mans perspective and Laura from the crowds perspective.

Tony shares some thoughts on whatvwe are made for?

Carol explains that by following Jesus we can leave to follow God's way.

In this episode, Andy explains that through faith and actions there is a better way for the lives we lead through being a Christian.

‘Let's take a wild look at how heaven works; this might be a mile from reality, but the promises that we refer to are certain, and the blessings we can receive are immense'

Jesus was despised & rejected by many, even by those from his hometown. Nathaniel thought nothing good could ever come from a place like Nazareth, but took the time to discover the real Jesus, 'Rabbi you are the Son of God, the king of Israel'. What about us? Have we discovered the real Jesus? Take the time to 'Come & see'.

Today, Howard looks at the Incarnation and Crucifixion of Jesus as the highest display of God's love moving first to send Jesus to die for sin while humankind were still sinners (Romans 5:8).

In the first part of this series, Jo challenges us to enlarge our hearts and minds to embrace God's plans for Bethel Blackheath. To see growth and all that God has in store, we are called to strengthen our stakes by becoming a praying church and inviting a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

The parable of The Good Samaritan encourages us to take action and show kindness to our neighbour, here are some thoughts on what that looks like for us. An act of kindness is never wasted (Aesop)

God's love extends to everyone and he has a unique purpose for each one of us.When we slip up or fail we have a God who restores failures. He will never leave us or forsake us.

Today Ruth encourages us to practice ‘Faith over fear' when faced with the different challenges, worries and new opportunities that come our way throughout this new year.

Colin looks at what happened after the birth of Jesus, leading up to the start of his ministry.

On this Christmas morning, Mark looks at gifts and how the gift of Jesus is the most important gift we can receive.

How the cracker can illustrate thoughts around the Christmas story.

Colin looks at how God is so great, coming down to earth as a man.

This week, we have three mini messages from Amy, Laura, and Tony.

This week, Paul, with the help of his puppet Twist explains how we can have an extraordinary Christmas with Jesus.

This week, we have three mini messages from Linda, Becki and Pam

We need to believe God so that we can face uncertain days knowing that he lives and his promises are for us

On Remembrance Sunday God calls us to remember. Remember who He is, what He has done and what He will do.

In this message, Jo explores the powerful encounter between a sinful woman and Jesus, highlighting this act of radical gratitude and adoration as an example for us all. Jo also encourages us to lay our tears, our worries and our burdens at the feet of Jesus.

Today on 'Manna House Sunday' Ruth shares some up to date news about God's faithfulness and the impact of Manna House Pantry in our local community.

Jeremiah 2:13 talks about being careful not to forsake God for our own ideas/wisdom and reminds us to stay faithful to God despite adversity.

Habakkuk new how famous his God and sought to make him known.We can know and have a personal relationship with the most famous man to live on the planet.Jesus..

In this 2nd message, Anne looks at the wonderful personal involvement of the LORD in the lives of his people. Yahweh (I AM WHO I AM).I AM will be what you need Him to be, in the days that lie ahead.

In the first of 2 messages, Anne looks at the origin, meaning & importance of God's personal name of Yahweh. God is full of mystery & yet he desires a relationship with us his children.

In a moment where the fabric of civilisation looks like it's being tested, Jonah is an interesting book to meditate on. Do we see others as God sees others, or do we see others as Jonah saw the Ninevites?

Today, Howard continues the story of Zacharias & Elizabeth, reviewing what happened after the angel Gabriel appeared to Zacharias.

Using symbols in verses from the Bible - gold, honey, mirror, torch, hammer and sword my theme was ‘The Bible- God's Word to YOU'.

God shows his glory by blessing the stranger to remind the unfaithful of his promises!

In today's podcast, Howard looks at the lives of Zacharias & Elizabeth, an elderly couple described in Luke's gospel as “righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.”

We have a powerful God who is able to do immeasurably more than we can ask or imagine.Let's look at his power within us and the importance of prayer.

When we have doubt in our Christian lives God can seem non existent Today let's try to put pay to doubt..

In today's podcast Ruth shares thoughts about the blessing of encouragement and challenges us to go out of our way to encourage one another.

In today's podcast Carole shares her thoughts on masks. Do we present the real me or the one we think people will want to see.

Exploring the meaning of life through the book of Ecclesiastes, when life seems meaningless how do we find meaning within the Christian gospel?

Jesus used the parable of the dishonest manager to show us we should know we rely on a relationship with him not self justification.

With previously used visual aids I reminded us of important truths Jesus taught and we all need to not just listen but do what Jesus says! Visual aids used: pencils, jenga, school crossing patrol ‘lollipop' sign, hidden treasure, precious pearl and two house builders.