Church Wigan - Bible Reflections

Peter Walker explores the account in John's gospel, when Jesus tells the fishermen to throw their nets out on the right of the boat, reminding us that we will only succeed if we trust in God's power.

Garry Stott looks at Luke's account of Jesus healing ten men who had leprosy and asks us if we remember to give praise to God for all the things the Lord does in our lives.

Joe Magill reflects on the incident of Jesus cursing a fig tree and asks us what is God asking us to uproot and change either in our own lives, in our worshipping communities and in the world.

In our reflection today, Dave Cosslett explores how God used Pauls healing ministry in Malta, despite him being a prisoner.

Mark Wade reminds us that it is important to rest, to keep a Sabbath, but it is also important to pray too.

Helen Weavers inspired by the resurrection of a young man in Acts 20 encourages us that miracles still do happen today in the world and challenges to expect God to show their power in this way.

Steve Clarke looks at the encounter Jesus had with a deaf man and explores the difference between curing and healing, as well as challenging us to stand by those who are excluded from community.

Mike Perrin reflects on the healing of the Roman Centurion's servant, reminding us of the faith he had, but also reflecting on Jesus' willingness to heal.

Dot Gosling explores the witness and martyrdom of Stephen and shows us the peace the Holy Spirit can give us, even in the most testing of times.

Sam Nicholson looks at Acts 3.1-10 and explores the challenges of praying for healing and asks us whether we are blessing others outside our temple courts?

Janet Presho reflects on the miracle of the coin in the fish's mouth. She reminds us that Jesus is in the business of doing miracles. Jesus performed miracles then, and he is still performing miracles now.

Adam and Hannah Archer remind us that we should be partnering with God in order to fully see His power at work in miraculous ways.

Sue Fulford reflects on the miracle of The Feeding of the Five Thousand (men) and what happens when we bring what little we have to God and see what God can do with it.

Rachel Martin reflects on the final recorded healing miracle of Jesus, the healing of the servant's ear and explores how God's healing can take place, even in the darkest times.

Frances Shoesmith encourages us to share the miracles in our lives with others, because when miracles are seen and shared, the miracle of God's good news, and his promise of salvation and eternal life is also seen and shared.

Dot Gosling explores the sign Jesus gave of turning water into wine and offers five pointers we as Christians today can take from this passage for our own faith and ministry.

Joe Magill reflects on Luke 10.17-20 and how Jesus' followers were able to perform signs themselves. Joe reminds us of the importance of acknowledging God in all of our ministry and discipleship.

Wyn Jones poses the question, ‘How hard is it for us to learn a lesson in our lives?' The lesson we should have learnt, is that God hears our prayers and meets our needs.

In today's reflection, Lucy helps us to see that God does the heavy work; we just need to hold onto the handle!

Lesley Hughes looks at the illness of Hezekiah in 2 Kings 20.1-11 and shows us that not only does God show us great acts of power, God's real power lies in the fact we have a God we can speak with and our prayers are answered.

Derek Roper explores the death of Elisha and what it means to have a ministry that is blessed by God your whole life long on earth and beyond.

Dean Kearsley helps us to see the power of God through the miracles Elisha performed.

James Taylor reflects on the encounter of Elisha, the Shunammite Woman and her Son from 2 Kings 4. James explores how community, accountability, and prayer & worship in Christian ministry today enables signs of God's power.

Ali Rice reflects on the encounter and the widow with the oil. Ali explores that whilst God does show their power, the widow needs to take action herself before the miracle takes place. What is God saying to us today and how do we need to take action?

Alec Parkinson reflects on how God is a God who passionately wants to be in our lives.

Through the story of the budding of Aaron's rod, Fran Humphry reflects on how we cannot bear fruit by ourselves, but our fruitfulness comes from God.

Et Yates reflects on God's showing of power by providing the ancient Israelites with water in the desert and examines how we as Christians today question those in leadership and God.

John Keeley reflects on the provision of manna in the wilderness to the ancient Israelites and how the ordinary food from the shops we eat is a miracle today but do we recognise God in that?

Through the story of the crossing of the Red Sea, Steve Beck encourages us to move forward, because God has got our back

James Taylor looks at the sign of the Firstborn in Egypt being killed in Exodus 12, and reflects on how signs of power are viewed by different people groups and how Christians today can pray for the ending of injustice and oppression.

Stan Higginson continues our reflection series 'God's Power' by looking at what it means to use our power responsibly and how we'll use it for the benefit of all people and creatures.

Today Catherine Cosslett helps us to reflect on the miraculous power of God through the post-resurrection appearance of Jesus.

Mark Wade, through the story of Samson defeating the Philistines, reflects on how the use of power can be both good and bad. He asks the question, 'Are you willing and ready to put down your power games and let God's power take over you and all you do?'

Sue Fulford brings an honest and powerful reflection on the miracle of God stopping the sun in the sky for Joshua and the ancient Israelites. Sue encourages us to work with God whilst suggesting ways we can overcome the fears we face day-to-day.

Ann Stein reflects on the Fall of Jericho and how this story of obedience speaks into our own “on demand” culture and what it means for us to await patiently in God's time and follow the Lord's instructions.

Sandra Jones reflects on God's power to forgive, and also his power to control nature.

James Taylor looks at the encounter of Daniel in the lions den and asks what this miracle means for Christians as we engage with those who seek to do us harm

Will Gibbons explores the challenges made to the claim that Jesus rose from the dead and in doing so helps us understand how God's greatest miracle still captures people's imaginations today.

Dave Cosslett explores how the resurrection of Jesus has changed the way we look at the past, the present and the future.

Easter Saturday is the hardest day simply to be, and to sit with the uncertainty and unknowing, but we can learn a lot from giving 'just being' a go, says Mark Wade.

The events of Good Friday speak powerfully in the week where Derek Chauvin, a policeman, has gone on trial for the murder of George Floyd. Is it the death to make a difference to racial prejudice? Sue Thomas reflects on the one death that made a difference to everything, and for everyone.

Peter Walker reminds us that our Christian walk is a marathon, not a sprint. If we want to win the race, we need to train, and we do this by reading and learning the scriptures.

Garry Stott looks at John 12.20-36 and explores how Jesus deals with His soul being troubled and how that can be an encouragement for Christians today.

Sam Nicholson reflects on John 12 and what happens when you minister whilst those around you are judging your ministry and extravagant love of Christ.

Wyn Joes takes us back to the noise and excitement of the crowds on the first Palm Sunday, reminding us that although the people celebrated his arrival, Jesus was soon to be crucified.

Gordon Fath encourages us to discover freedom from the tyranny of the opinions of others, in a world where reputation has become everything, and is so easily and cheaply destroyed. Don't be like Gilderoy Lockhart, he says!

Lesley Hughes examines the motives of the religious folk who want to stone Jesus, and draws out some uncomfortable questions for us today - questions she thinks we really ought to reflect hard upon during Lent.

Steve Clarke draws the distinction between knowing the psalm "The Lord's my Shepherd", and knowing the Shepherd himself. It makes all the difference in times of testing.

Andrew Turton reassures us that it is through the grace of God that we are not separated from Him by our sin.

James Taylor reflects on Jesus' pleas in John 8.21-30 for the crowds to understand the message from God the Father. James asks whether we point to the Father in our own evangelism?

Stan Higginson explores the wilderness of prejudice, both for an un-named woman in John 8.1-11 and in his own experience as a volunteer in Bethlehem.