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Reading: James 3:13-18Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Paul perplexed me when I met him in Scripture. After my first and then second trek through the Bible, I was bemused at why God would ever choose Paul. Why commission a church persecutor as a missionary, an evangelist, and an author of so many epistles? ... Read more The post Wise Living – Becoming Wise first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 3:1-12Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living I have a confession to make. As a teenage boy I was drawn to fire. I went above and beyond to acquire matches, lighters, kindling, cardboard. Anything and everything that made a flame or might combust. I was that member of our little gang forever striking ... Read more The post Wise Living – Blessings and Curses! first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 2:14-26Speaker: Tommy Pratt Thoughts on Wise Living “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” Albert Einstein said that. And while the renowned theoretical physicist was no Christian, he certainly knew a thing or two. My hope is for a happy life. I ... Read more The post Wise Living – Faith and Action first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 2:1-13Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Never judge a book by its cover. Really? Never? Are you sure? I know I judge books by their covers all the time.I also judge films by their posters, recipes by their pictures, and yes, I have certainly judge people by appearance. Even at church. We ... Read more The post Wise Living – Judging according to James first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 1:19-27Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living When I say the words “bath time” what image is conjured for you? Scented candles? Fragrant bubble bath? Dare I say, even a good glass of wine and an even better book? Sounds delightful. And I am sure this will be true for me (and many ... Read more The post Wise Living – Being a Doer first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 1:12-18Speaker: Tommy Pratt Thoughts on Wise Living This article speaks on the subject of miscarriage and baby loss. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please get in touch with charities such as https://www.sayinggoodbye.org/, who offer resources, support, and services to those in need. If you ... Read more The post Wise Living – God Never Tempts first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: James 1:1-8Speaker: Paul McCabe Thoughts on Wise Living Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting a tomato in a fruit salad. We can all laugh about this difference, and rightly so. Just imagine enjoying a nice bowl of pineapple, mango, and the odd glacier cherry, when you suddenly ... Read more The post Wise Living – Seeking Wisdom first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Speaker: Tommy Pratt Thoughts on Wise Living We have all been there. I sure know I have. You move to a new town, join a new church, or find your favourite new café. New acquaintances come thick and fast. Small talk starts. The exchange goes something like this… “So lovely to meet you,” they say. ... Read more The post Wise Living – Introduction to James first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Matthew 1:1-15Speaker: Paul McCabe The post The Magi first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Luke 2:23-35Speaker: Paul McCabe The post 2nd Sunday in Advent – Simeon first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Readings: Acts 1:4-11 & 2 Peter 3:3-10Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Advent Sunday – The Second Advent first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 19:23-41Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Living for Christ in a confused world first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Philippians 2:12-18Speaker: Nigel Manges – South West Baptist Association Regional Minister The post Light Shining in a Dark World first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Readings: Micah 4:1-5; John 15:9-17Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Remembrance Sunday 2025 first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 18:24-19:22Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Acts – You Don’t Need To Know It All first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 16Speaker: Tommy Pratt Due to a technical issue, part of the service, including the reading and part of the sermon is missing. Sorry! The post Acts – Taking Risks first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 15:1-21Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Acts – Discerning God’s Will first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 10Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Acts – When God has a new way first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18Speaker: Revd Dr Helen Paynter – Bristol Baptist College The post Rev Tommy Pratt’s Ordination & Induction Service first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 9:32-41 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Acts – You will do greater things than these first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Matthew 9:35-38Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post The Harvest is Ready first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 7:1-19Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Acts – You are Part of a Bigger Story first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 4:1-31Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Acts – Unashamed first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 2:42-47Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Acts – God’s Community first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Colossians 3:1-17 The post MBC Under Construction: Cement Together first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 The post MBC Under Construction: Build up the Bricks first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Readings: Ecclesiastes 4:12; Philippians 4:10-13 The post MBC Under Construction: Lift the Load first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-10 The post MBC Under Construction: Lay the Foundations first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 The post MBC Under Construction: Study the Blueprint first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Due to the tragic bus accident that took place near Minehead this week, in order to create space during the service, we’re only publishing the Bible Reading and Sermon from today. We thank you for your understanding. Please join us in continuing to pray for our community at this time. Reading: Esther 9:16-28Speaker: Paul McCabe The post A Channel of God’s Blessing – Another Moment of Decision? first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Esther 6:12-9:1Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post A Channel of God’s Blessing – The God of Great Turnarounds first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Esther 5:1-6:11Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post A Channel of God’s Blessing – Heaven Set In Motion first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Esther 3 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post A Channel of God’s Blessing – A Moment of Decision first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Esther 1 and 2Speaker: Paul McCabe The post A Channel of God’s Blessing – Cosy in the Culture? first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Romans 10:1-13Speaker: Paul McCabe The post The Nicene Creed first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Acts 2Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Pentecost – A Time of Jubilee first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Psalm 95Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Who are we? – A Worshipping Community? first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Readings: Matthew 28:16-20 & 1 Peter 1:3-12Speaker: Alec Prail The post Who are we? – A Missionary Community first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Matthew 5:10-16Speaker: Simon from Open Doors The post Open Doors Sunday 2025 first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Romans 12:1-2Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Who are we? – A Sacrificial Community first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Romans 15:1-13Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Who are we? – A Welcoming Community first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Jeremiah 9:23-24Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Who are we? – A Prophetic Community first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Matthew 28:1-15Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Easter Sunday – He is Risen! first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Mark 11:1-11 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Palm Sunday – Jesus' Mock Parade first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: John 12:20-33 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Lent 4 – A Seed Dies and Life Begins first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Mothering Sunday 2025 first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: John 3:14-21 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Lent 3 – Condemnation or Salvation first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: John 2:13-25 Speaker: Tommy Pratt The post Lent 2 – Our priorities, Money or Prayer first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Lent 1 – Jesus’s Call to a Selfless Life – James’s Baptism first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Mark 1:9-15 Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Time Apart – the value of Meditation and Reflection first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.

Reading: Matthew 6:1-21Speaker: Paul McCabe The post Religious Exhibitionism – Our Motives in Public Worship first appeared on Minehead Baptist Church.