Amblecote Community Church

On Sunday 25th February we remained in our series on Mark and we looked at Mark 7:1-23 when Jesus was challenged by the Pharisees. We paid attention to his response to them and the others around at the time. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 18th February we continued our series in Mark and we considered how Jesus is both powerful and kind while looking at Mark 5:21-43. Watch the clip from The Chosen For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 11th February we returned to our series on Mark and we considered the words of Jesus in Mark 4:1-9, ‘Whoever has ears to hear, let them hear'. Terry got us thinking about what does it mean to hear? Actually, how do we even hear? And what are we going to do about it when we hear God? Links to things Terry referenced: Last week's Baptism service Spiritual Disciplines - Reading the...

Spiritual Disciplines message 5 from our Sunday service 28th January 2024. Throughout this year and last we are having a series of "one-off" Sunday preaches exploring some of the Spiritual Disciplines. We believe following Jesus is about encounter and formation, as both are important for us to live full Christian lives. This week's message was delivered by Tim Murray on the disciple...

On Sunday 21st January 2024, we continued our series looking at Mark: words and works of Jesus. Tim Murray read Mark 2:13-17 and Mark 3:13-19 and spoke on the call of Jesus and the kinds of people he calls to follow him and also who Jesus calls, showing how Jesus' call is not theoretical but personal. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please v...

On Sunday 14th January 2024, we continued our new series looking at Mark: words and works of Jesus. Jo Murray spoke on Mark 2:1-12 and focused on how Jesus knows our deepest need. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

New Year, new series! On Sunday 7th January 2024 we started a new series looking at Mark: words and works of Jesus. This week Tim Barton spoke on the first few verses, about the Kingdom of God being near and he answered three key questions - Why is the Gospel of Mark important? What is the 'Gospel' or Good News? How did Jesus' disciples respond and what does this mean for us? Have a li...

On Sunday 10th December we picked up on another traditional theme of Advent, Peace. David brought our focus to the Christmas story and read some of the narrative as told in Matthew and Luke. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

The theory of evolution has disproved the Biblical story of creation, hasn’t it? Surely we can’t take evolution seriously if we believe in a biblical creator? Or is there an alternative? Join Tim, David and Andrew in this final episode looking at the creation of the universe. WATCH this podcast⁠ Resources Genesis Unbound - John Sailhamer Redeeming Science - Vern Poythress The Language of Science a...

On Sunday 3rd December we picked up the first traditional theme of Advent, Hope. Phil spoke on the difference between "secular hope" and "Biblical hope" and explored the foundations of Biblical hope, knowing Jesus and knowing His Word. He told us that there's 100 references to hope in the Bible, how many can you count in his sermon? Watch here For more information about who...

Can we believe in science and a biblical creator? Surely the big bang theory is at odds with how the Bible describes the origins of the Universe? Can we take science seriously and still be a faithful Christian? Join Tim, David, and Andrew as they continue to discuss what happened in the beginning. WATCH this podcast Resources Genesis Unbound - John Sailhamer Redeeming Science - Vern Poythress The...

On Sunday 26th November we drew our series, The Mind Matters, to a close with Tim Murray bringing our final talk on considering a healthy counter culture for the church. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

Is Genesis 1 and 2 a scientific document, poetry, or just plain wrong? Or is it something else entirely? How do we read Genesis 1 and 2 well and what does it tell us about the origins of the Universe? Join Tim as he discusses the opening two chapters of Genesis with David and Andrew. ⁠WATCH this podcast⁠ Resources Genesis Unbound - John Sailhamer Redeeming Science - Vern Poythress The Language of...

On Sunday 19th November we continued our series, The Mind Matters, with Tim Barton hosting an interview with guest speaker, John Kirkman. They talked practically about mental ill health and considered how we support those who are struggling, what our limits are, and what to do when we are out of our depth. Watch the interview For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can g...

Tim Murray interviews Tim Fellows and they reflect together on where the church is at financially, and how we might not “smell the coffee if we’re in the kitchen”… For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 12th November we continued our new series, The Mind Matters, looking at Mental ill health; a Biblical Perspective. Including both Elijah and David's ill mental health journeys in the Bible. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 5th November we started a new series on mental health called The Mind Matters. Tim Barton delivered the first message, A Biblical Perspective of the Mind. We are aware that this is a real and very present challenge for lots of people. This series will run for the whole of November. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our websi...

On Sunday 29th October Adrian brought us the last sermon in our series on the 'I Am' statements of Jesus, I Am the Bread of Life from John 6. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 15th October we continued our series on the I Am statements of Jesus. We were excited to have Pete Wright from Springs Church speaking on 'I Am the Gate' in John 10. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

Spiritual Disciplines message 4 from our Sunday service 8th October 2023. Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. - Hebrews 13:1-2 Throughout the year we are having a series of "one-off" Sunday preaches exploring some of the Spiritual Disciplines. We believe following Jesus is about encounter and formation, as bo...

On Sunday 1st October we had the next part of our series on Jesus' I Am statements, 'I am the Good Shepherd. We're not so familiar with shepherds in our 2023 day to day but, as Vanessa shared with us, there is a life and comfort that can come from seeing Jesus in this way. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 24th September we continued our series called 'I Am'. Tim Murray brought us a message on John 14 where Jesus said, 'I am the Way, the truth and the life'. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 17th September we heard from Tim Barton, Tim Murray and Vanessa Willmott about our vision as a church. Mission, Community and Discipleship - take a listen! Vision Update (2021) teaching All our Whole Church Teaching For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

On Sunday 10th September we started a new series called 'I Am'. The first message in this series was delivered by Tim Barton on Jesus' claim I Am the Light of the World and looking at what the outcome of this is for us today. For more information about who we are, what we believe and how you can get involved, please visit our website

Podcast 3 - Building Community, discipleship, and mission – the building blocks of a church family. In our third and final 'Our Story' podcast Tim Barton is joined by Tim Murray and Vanessa Willmott to consider together what God has been saying over the past five years. The foundation is laid, the vision clear, it is time to build. WATCH this podcast in video form! You can find all our cur...