Horley Baptist Church

Can God really guide us today? And if He can, why would He? Last week Shaun reminded us to 'Do whatever He tells you' - this week Neil helps us to see how we may be able to find out just what it is God is telling us. Angie and Lydia share their thoughts.

Shaun Hornsby from British Youth for Christ brings a real challenge and shares exciting news: young people are more interested in Jesus now than they have been for decades. But how are they going to know Him if we don't tell them? Thi is a word for everyone: either to tell people about Jesus or to get to know Him better yourself.

David concludes this series with some practical tips for how we can begin to adopt some 'good' habits. It can be tricky: maybe it's because we go about it the wrong way, or thing it's all too difficult? Join Phil and Robin as they reflect on David's talk and take things a bit further. You can get all the episodes in the series as podcasts, or find them on YouTube: search Horley Baptist. Have you got questions about faith or church: drop us a line at gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk

It can be so easy to slip into 'bad' habits - and seem so hard to change. Ian binrgs us some guidance and ideas, and suggests this is way more than 'self -help' but rather a Jesus foussed solution. Lesley and Sue take it further as they share their thoughts and stories.

Martin brings the first in our new series... The Power to Change: Why can't I change? Jen and Richard are our hosts today.

We're all on the Emmaus Road somewhere.' Whether you know this story that happens after the resurrection of Jesus or if it's new to you, there's a challenge and life-changing invitation here for you. Rob shares his thoughts, and Stu and Neil take it a bit deeper.

Are you a believer in or a follower of Jesus? Do you know the difference? Martin encourages us to consider where we stand, and Neil and Angie share their thoughts.

Self-righteousness never sounds like a good thing but is it something we're all guilty of? Dave carries on the 'Investigating Jesus' series at 9.30 or 11.15 in the room - from 12noon on Youtube. 'When being right goes wrong'.

This Sunday we take a break from our usual livestream to go a little deeper with Phil and Martin. How well do we actually know Jesus? Do we have a westernised (sanitised???) picture of him? Have we taken time out to read the gospels and discover the Jesus they tell us about? For Luke reading plan: https://www.horleybaptist.org.uk/luke

What does 'being a good samaritan' actuallly mean? Martin brings a challenge to reflect on what putting love into action really means. It may take you by surprise! Phil and Stu are hosts.

What does following Jesus look like? Maybe we are holding ourselves back because we don't value our true worth. Phil has some encouraging and life-changing words for us all. Lesley and Robin are our hosts.

After Sunday's message (9th March 2025) Martin has some extra insight to share with us, you can catch some further exploration here in this podcast. Catch the whole series on podcast, or you can find it on YouTube: search 'Horley Baptist'. You can get in touch with us at 'gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk'

If your life was an advert, what would you be advertising? Martin continues our look at Luke and as we look deeper at the life of Jesus, do we need to look deeper at ourselves and how we live?

The first in the series looking at the life of Jesus as told by Luke. How credible is the bible account of Jesus? Andy speaks to us, and Phil and Angie discuss the implications for our lives.

Andy kicks off the series asking if we can really trust the bible accounts of Jesus' life. Phil and Angie are hosts for the session: isten until the end for extra nuggets.

In the final part of the series Martin talks about what heaven will be ilike: and as we don't have all the details, in our thinking about it do we focus our attentions on the wrong thing? Richard and Stu are our hosts. Catch all 4 parts PLUS the bonus episode wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube. email: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk with any comments or questions.

Join Helen as she suggests that every choice we make has an impact - some of which have eternal consequences. Jen and Sue are our hosts.

'Heaven -how do I get in?' is the intriguing title of the next in the 'Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life' series. Join Martin as he shows us that heaven may be closer to us than we think. Robin and Neil host our session. gotquestions@horleybaptistchurch.org.uk is how you get hold of us, and you can find us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram: search 'Horley Baptist'.

"Death is not the end; it is a doorway into a fuller experience of the eternal life we've already begun with God." In this bonus episode of our series 'The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life' we chat to Revd Dr. David McLachlan. David is a Tutor in Theology at Spurgeon's College, with a deep love for doctrine and a particular interest in how the church engages with disability. After a career in finance, he trained for Baptist ministry and went on to earn a PhD in disability theology. He has written extensively on the subject, including Accessible Atonement – Disability, Theology, and the Cross of Christ. In this interview, David explores what happens when we die, bringing his theological insight to this big question. Want to explore this further? Try these books: Four Views on Hell https://amzn.eu/d/3UB5T8b The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis https://amzn.eu/d/9nvlfR1 Erasing Hell, Francis Chan & Preston Sprinkle https://amzn.eu/d/9RG0KKj Love Wins, Rob Bell https://amzn.eu/d/aeG6zIA

What if heaven is not just a future reality but begins now in our relationship with God. Eternal life - the best life possible - starting now??? Sounds interesting? Have a listen and see what you think. Send questions or comments to: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk

Broken relationships can hurt us so much. How can we go about reconciliation? And if it seems impossible does that mean it's hopeless? Martin looks at the story of Paul and Barnabas and encourages us that there may be new directions, do challenges and even healing.

Jesus was very late showing up when his good friend Lazarus died, and Mary didn't understand why Jesus didn't arrive earlier. Sound familiar - does it feel like God doesn't intervene when you think he should? David leads us through the story with some real nuggets for us today. Gill and the youth (Connected) are your hosts.

Today's story is a powerful look at burnout, fatigue, and loneliness—even after a big achievement: feelings that may be all to familiar to us today. Dazz takes a look at Elijah and asks if there is anything in his story that can help us. Robin and Richard are hosts for the session.

How do we handle the feeling of being ignored or unappreciated? Is there a way to find purpose in the waiting? How do we stay motivated when life feels stagnant? Martin takes a look at the story of Joseph who was betrayed and forgotten and gives us some tips and encouragement in this New Year.

In this post-Christmas week does it feel like you're trying to hang on to the high of Christmas along with the leftover sprouts? Helen suggests that maybe there's a better way to look at this season. (It's not really a part of 'Down to Earth' series but carries us well from that into the New Year 'Was that it?' series!)

Is Christmas the same every year? The story is the same and always will be, but what about how we feel about and respond to it? Martin brings us the last in the series and suggests ways that we can move on through the story.

The angel announced an unlikely invitation to an unlikely bunch of shepherds. But their ordinary lives were transformed. And this is so relevant to us today. Join us for the 3rd in the Down to Earth Series and prepare to be challenged.

Phil continues our fresh look at the Christmas story. A rescue - who needs rescuing? We often hear 'Jesus is the reason for the season' but Phil suggests another reason. Have a listen as he suggests a new lens through which we can view Christmas - it may just change your festive season this year. Stu and Jen our hosts for the morning.

'Jesus is King'. But what sort of King? He certainly wasn't the type of king many people expected... Jesus' unique style of reign was outstanding and inspiring: join us in this new series and prepare to be surprised and challenged. Martin kicks off the series and Angie and Richard are our hosts.

Why is it things don't always go to plan?? There have been some great stories about Gideon, but in this episode, Ian explores why things didn't always go so well. Phil and Sue lead us through the session and discuss how this can possibly apply to us.

Sometimes the way to solve a problem is straightforward: other times we end up taking a less conventional route. Andy continues the exciting story of Gideon, and in this episode God appears to have a very strange battle strategy. Join Neil and Robin as we find out how Gideon gets on following the unusual plan, and maybe we can find something to give us confidence day by day.

GIdeon was asked to do something a bit tricky, and he wasn't sure how the people around him would react. Does that feel like you sometimes - a bit scared to do 'the right thing' because of what people will think? Martin tells us how Gideon gets on and how this story can help us too. Stu and Robin lead us through the session.

Do we sometimes feel fearful? Do we think we're beyond use? This story tells us quite the opposite. Dave kicks of this new series looking at Gideon who was a fearful man and yet God still used him. Tune in to find out how God really can begin to transform and use us. Jen and Angie lead us through the session.

Are you interested in making a difference in our community and our culture? It can sometimes be a dark place: is there anything you can do to bring some light? Martin shows us maybe there's a way, as he concludes the series in Titus. RIchard and Neil lead us through the time together. Get the whole series wherever you get your podcasts: find us on YouTube, Instagram or Facebook: search horley baptist.

Martin continues the look at TItus: how true is our faith if we keep it inside the church building? Shouldn't we be passionate about living out our faith in our homes, communities and work places? Join Jen and Sue as they lead us through the session together, and explore this practically together.

David starts this series by recognising it is so easy for the church to shape itself around the wants and needs of the insider, retreating from society, rather than make decisions based on drawing in those on the outside or the fringe. How can we focus our lives on those who really need to know the love of Jesus? Robin and Jen are hosts for the morning.

Daniel Gbegbe from Compassion shares a relevant and challenging talk about the Good Samaritan. Stu and Robin host the session. To find out more about the amazing work of Compassion, visit: https://www.compassionuk.org/

Martin concludes the series by getting back to basics: showing how it is love that fuels our worship, which in turn can lead to a deeper love for God and others. Lesley and Neil are hosts for the morning and share their thoughts.

This month's speakers take a deeper look at the 'Whole LIfe Worship' series. Listen to what they enjoyed and where they felt challenged. If you've missed the rest of the series, all 5 talks are available as podcasts, or you can find them on YouTube (search 'Horley Baptist'). If you've got any questions about this series or anything else, do drop us a line on gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk

Have other people's words impacted your life? What we say is so important and can have lasting consequences: good and bad. Helen continues the series by looking at how our worship can impact our words. Jen and Hannah are your hosts.

Worship's just for Sundays - right??? Neil suggests otherwise and gives a really practical message about how our everyday, ordinary and mundane lives can be made so much better when we shift our focus. Sue and Angie host the session.

Dazz continues our series taking a new look at Worship. He'll be exploring how our world view may change when we see it in a different context. Stu and Robin are our hosts.

Worship. Do we really get it? Do we really understand it? It's big, it's glorious, it's central. And it's what we are made for! So it's pretty important that we fully understand it... and not just understand it, but live it. Join Martin as he explores the richness that worship can bring to our everyday. Phil and Lesley are our hosts.

Martin delves into finding and pursuing your life's purpose. By aligning your actions with your values and passions, maybeyou can live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Neil and Helen are your hosts,

Life is busy. Dazz shares some practical tips to help us be mindful in a frantic world, and explores how ultimately we find peace and presence in God. email us at: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk or find us on our website or YouTube: search 'Horley Baptist'

Is kindness something that comes naturally in a world that doesn't always feel that kind? Martin suggests some hacks that can help us share kindness and also grow our faith. Helen and Angie are our hosts.

This short talk highlights the power of gratitude as a simple yet transformative practice. By regularly acknowledging and appreciating the good in our lives, we can shift our perspective and enhance our overall well-being. (Apologies for the poor sound quality of this podcast!)

Do you need rescuing? We don't like to think of ourselves in this light - maybe we think it makes us look weak? But Martin shares the story of how Boaz rescued Noami and Ruth by going out of his way to see that they were taken care of. In the conclusion of our series "Finding Hope: navigating life's challenges" Martin explains the details of how this works and reminds us that it is no coincidence that this story is part of the lineage and family line of Jesus, the Messiah and rescuer of the whole world. You can catch the whole series on podcast or YouTube - and don't miss the special 'Going Deeper' episode about this series, with Debra Reid.

Dive deeper with us into an engaging conversation with Dr. Debra Reid, a distinguished Old Testament Scholar, author, and lecturer at Spurgeon's College. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concepts of luck, chance, and coincidences. Does God meticulously manage every aspect of our lives? Is He behind every event, both good and bad? Or is He a distant observer, uninterested in our daily affairs? While we may not have all the answers, we guarantee that this discussion will challenge your perspectives and make you think critically about these profound questions. Join us on this intellectual journey and let's explore the mysteries together!

Sometimes it's hard to trust God - to trust the process. Sometimes we feel 'stuck in the hallway'. And sometimes it's tricky to know how what we do fits into the plan: do we rush ahead with what we think is right or do we wait? Helen continues our look at Ruth, and suggests that maybe it's a bit of both. (She also explains what 'stuck in the hallway' means!) Find all the series on YouTube: Search 'Horley Baptist'. Email: 'gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk'

Ruth's story demonstrates God's care and control for her life. It's easy to see some of her encounters as coincidences, but Martin suggests they were more than that. How would our lives look if we let God lead the way? Have a listen and find out.