Bethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)

Take time to look some of the Symbolic Events that accompany the death of Jesus:5 Tombs were broken open. Death is defeated.6 Guards/centurion/thief declare ‘Surely he was the Son of God!'. In dark times what do we see?7 Bones not broken. Jesus our spotless, Passover lamb.

Take time to look some of the Symbolic Events that accompany the death of Jesus:1 Darkness over all the land. The Son stopped shining.2 Jesus cries out & gives up his spirit. Life given, not taken.3 The temple curtain/veil torn in two. All barriers to God removed.4 There was an earthquake. Creation shaken, for its Creator.5 Tombs were broken open. Death is defeated.

This week we have mini messages from Connie, Paul & Becki

Simon shares the story of Peter, someone who messed up big time. But Jesus meets Peter and us right where we are at the point of our greatest need and even though we can't start over we can, like Peter, start again following Jesus.

Do you believe in Devine intervention. The number seven in scripture is referred to over 700 times and many believe that the number seven indicates Devine intervention Today we take a look at Devine intervention

On Easter Sunday morning Howard & Carole look at 6 further scenes from the scriptures in the post resurrection lives of Jesus & his disciples.

This Good Friday evening, Carole and Howard look at four different scenes in the life of Jesus on his journey to the cross.

In this Palm Sunday message, Jo explores a small passage in Acts 5:12-16. These verses carry profound truth about influence, faith and the legacy we leave behind. Jo examines how the Apostles, empowered by the holy spirit, drew crowds in awe - even to the point where people longed to be touched by Peter's shadow. In this message, we reflect on how we can also cast Godly shadows of significance.

Some times God asks us to do the strangest things But his ways are not ours.We just need to be obedient to whatever he asks us to do.

On Mother's Day its good to give thanks for our mothers & all they do for us. We must also remember those whose mothers are no longer with us, or who are infirmed, or distant. In the Bible there are 7 special Mothers who gave birth to 7 children of promise - all sons. They were greatly blessed by God because of their children. Yet also there was a price to pay - all suffered in different ways because of their children. These women came to know the truth of the words - He gives, he takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord.

Let's look at the twists and turns in Joseph's life. See the hidden hand of God behind the scenes, guiding and preparing Joseph for his ultimate purpose.

After the suffering of v1-21 David turns to the Covenant God who fully vindicates him. From a feeling of abandonment David finds a voice of praise. He leads us in a song of praise, faith and gratitude in which he calls the whole world to worship God.

In his early reign David experienced a time of mental and physical attack. He spoke words which Jesus would utter from the Cross. As we read these words we see that they reached their fulfilment at the Cross of Christ.

This morning we have two mini messages, one from Becky who talks about how we can have quality of years through Jesus and the other from Paul who talks about two paths. one that leads you to destruction ad one that leads you to life.

If we want to live our best life and experience blessings we need to trust and obey

Anne discusses 8 spiritual practices that God can use to support healthy growth as we seek to remain in Jesus the true vine. Based on John 15:1-8 With thanks to Hosanna Wong for the original idea.

A mooch through the bible on the topic of seeing.

The founding of the Ephesian Church was God's miracle over evil powers to found a great Church!

In part 2, Jo continues her exploration of the Beatitudes, reminding us of the blessings of Gods's kingdom. Jo urges us to acknowledge these in our lives and ensure they shape our attitudes and behaviours in 2025.

The Beatitudes set out within Jesus' sermon on the mount present a series of statements that describe the qualities of those who belong to God's Kindgom. In part 1, Jo talks through the first four blessings, reminding us of the divine contentment that comes from living in accordance with God's will.

In today's podcast, Howard investigates the Christian's call to arms in the ongoing warfare against the evil one. He also looks at the Christians assurance due to their position in Christ & the use of the whole armour of God.

This week as we end 2024 have three mini messages from Connie, Leon and Paul.

On this our Christmas Morning service Mark reminds us that we need to take stock of the blessings we have been given by God. We start of with comments from people who use our Manna House Pantry after they have received gifts of toys, to bless there families. We are reminded by a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson " Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant". Mark wants to encourage us that we can receive God's blessings.

At this our Carol Service Tony talks about the indescribable gift called Jesus and we are asked if we have accepted this gift.

This week we have three short messages by Linda Prince who talks about Mary the mother of Jesus, Laura Plant who talks about how Jesus made the way for us, so we can be born again. We finish with Amy Pearson who shares about the angels, how they tell us not to be afraid, but to share the good news about Jesus.

We are called to worship God in spirit and truth in all we do.

Five people who were ready & waiting for God's Messiah - Jesus. They accepted God's will for them. Proclaimed the Messiah to those around them. Prepared the way for his coming. Can we say the same?

As we come towards Advent are we looking forward to the coming of Christ. We are now in an instant culture where we can get everything at the click of a button. But we will not find God in this same culture. Are we still waiting for the Messiah we want?

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

To help us understand that our today and our tomorrows will work out for good we need to look back and remember the promises that God has given and fulfilled To find renewed strength to face an uncertain tomorrow we need to remember the blessings of our past

The Bible talks alot about sheep and shepherd's. Today let's look at who are we when we have Jesus as our shepherd to love, guide and restore us through our lives and then forevermore.

God precisely ordered how Abraham's servant would find a bride (Rebekah) for Isaac. God also planned in detail how he would show his great love for you by sending Jesus. The Bible is God's love letter to you. Are you reading it?

Carol looks at six different types of cake and how these cakes can be part of the Christian life.

1 Corinthians 3:7 reminds us that it is God who brings about growth in his church. Therefore, we need to plant seeds that he can work with if we desire to see a harvest in our lives and in our church. We are also called to have patience, and trust that God will oversee the increase as we seek to spread the gospel.

Wayne looks at Psalm 37 and explains that we need to Trust in God, Delight in God, Commit to God, take Rest in God a d we need to Wait for God.

In today's podcast Howard looks at the interactions between Jesus & the Widow of Nain as recorded in Luke's gospel.

In a world when we lose the ability to do certain things in our life due to our age- We have a God who is able to all things and never loses the ability to be able to look after his children in this life and the next.

As Christians we all go through times when God seems silent. Sometimes we may know the reasons why and other times have no idea. Today Ruth shares thoughts on what we should do during those times when God seems silent in our lives.

Simon on the launch of our annual shoebox appeal in connection with Blythswood care he talks about Giving people real hope through the Gospel. Simon reminds us that we are saved because of the gospel. This is because of the grace of God. The gospel message includes 2 important facts, the fact Jesus Christ died and the fact Jesus Christ was resurrected. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news, that is available to all. This is the best news that anyone can hear, it is what the people who hear this news determines where they spend eternity.

Colin asks us two questions. Where have you been? and Where are you going? He explains that we are all on a journey never stopping still and we need to take stock and look back at our lives. He explains we can also apply these questions to our Christian lives.

Carol looks at being faithful by looking at the hymn Great is thy Faithfulness

With the Olympic Games well underway, Howard reviews how the Apostle Paul uses the analogy of competitors running in the games to how Christians should be running the ‘Race of Faith'.

Psalm 107 has 4 different scenarios where God brings deliverance to those who cry out to Him in their time of trouble. God is still able to bring you through the stormy times in your life. Call on him today.

John 10 v 10 tells us that Jesus came so that we can have life to the full but to experience this we must know the enemy that seeks to deceive us take this best life from us Today we look at who our enemy is and how to achieve victory over him.

Have you ever wondered why our culture is the way it is? What is good and bad about our culture today? Is today's culture an example of how Christ desires us to live? All of this is explored in todays podcast

The Bible tells us that Elijah was 'a man with a nature like ours' (James 3 v 17). We consider 3 areas of Elijah's life we can relate to: fear, depression and unanswered prayer. But, God does not give up on his children and trials can become triumphs. If this isn't quite right bounce it back to me for another go

What happened next. Looking at the events between the cross & Pentecost that we sometimes gloss over & yet are vital to our faith. These events help us to understand the power & impact of the cross, resurrection & ascension.  After all, there are not many people who have risen from the dead & whose lives we can continue to look at. This sermon is just an overview of what happened next

Gods plans are perfect; they never fail and his timing is always exactly right. Let's worship him for who he is and his great love for us.

Life is like a game of two halves and we do not know when the final whistle will blow. Jesus told a story of two men whose lives were very different in the second half. The reason being that men may be aware of eternal issues and be ready for the next life.

This week, Carol refers to a sketch when we have someone who believes they are a mountaineer just because they have all the equipment. Carol explains how the equipment used by the mountaineer can be used in our lives as a Christian.

Simon looks at Hebrew's chapter 12 and how to run the race of the Christian faith, advising us it is a marathon not a sprint. He does this by looking at three tips from chapter 12: Listen, to those which have witnessed in the Bible and those in our own lives showcasing there faith  Lay Aside, the sin which hinders us by weighing us down Looking to Jesus, and putting our trust in him like how children put their trust in the lollipop men and women.  Are you looking to Jesus while running your race?