Bethany Community Church

The first of a two part series by John Dutton talking about being "Salt in the Earth" Based on Matthew 5: verses 1 and 2 and Matthew 5 verse 13

Neil talks from Romans 5 verses 1-7. Going through suffering and tough times can lead us into incredible hope, which will not disappoint.

In a break with our planned series Neil Chitty interviews students from Asbury University, Kentucky, following an outpouring of The Holy Spirit at the University.

The first in a mini-series by John Swain looking at the foundations of our faith. Based on Matthew 7: verses 24-27 and the opening section of Genesis. 

In the final talk in our series on Grace, Neil leads a group Q&A session discussing Grace and Rest, based on Hebrews chapter 4. He describes how we can enter a place of grace where we can find rest at the throne of God. Unfortunately answers to the questions were not captured.

Sarah talks of the Grace in our every day lives, that can transform the communities that we are involved with. Speaking from Psalm 103 v8-12 and Romans 7 v4-6 she encourages each of us to "serve in the new way of the Spirit".

Continuing our series on Grace, John Dutton speaks from John Chapter 1 (verses 14,16 and 17),  "....... grace and truth came through Jesus Christ".  John explains that Jesus is the embodiment of truth. 

John talks from Ephesians chapter 2 (v1-10) and Romans chapter 6 to explain that Grace teaches us to say "no" to sin. "We have been delivered from the law not to do as we please but to be free to be who we are in Jesus"

In our second talk on the subject of Grace, Neil Chitty talks on Galatians chapter 2 (v11-14). Focusing on a dispute in the early Church, Neil highlights that our salvation is all through "Grace", but outlines the dangers of falling back into "Law". 

John Swain introduces a new series on Grace, speaking from Ephesians Chapter 2, John explains how Mercy and Grace go together.

Terry Virgo, founder of the Newfrontiers church family of which Bethany is a member, talks on Grace, focusing on Romans chapter 5 verse 11.

Neil Chitty speaks on practically engaging in spiritual warfare and explains that  it's vital to understand who we are in Christ and who God is.

John Dutton picks up on a theme that God has been speaking to the Church in recent weeks - an encouragement to rise up and to be prepared to stand up and fight. 

A synopsis of a group discussion on Sunday morning led by John Swain, based upon Romans 12 and a life of worship as living sacrifices to God 

John Swain talks from Genesis chapters 3 and 4. As God assures Moses that He is with him, God asks Moses a question - "What is in Your Hand?"

John Swain talks from Haggai Chapter 2 on God's timing and resourcing, including part of his personal testimony of God's blessing on his life

In this sermon from John Dutton on John 21, discover how God's redemption can impact not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us. Given on Sunday 30th April 2023

John Swain continues to talk on the work and presence of Holy Spirit in our lives based on Acts Ch2 v1-21.

"So many people are longing for something else", Neil talks about Revival based upon 2 Chronicles v13-30

For Palm Sunday John focuses particularly on Luke 19 v40 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”

"The river is starting to rise and God is pursuing us"

John Dutton talks on having a real hunger for God and the work of the Holy Spirit. He describes 6 barriers that can stand in our way.

Week 7 of our series on the Book of Judges. This week Neil Chitty talks about the birth of Samson and our God of Miracles. Judges Chapter 13. 

Week 6 of our series on the Book of Judges. This week John Swain discusses the lessons we can learn from, the less well known Judge, Jephthah  Judges Chapters 10 and 11. 

Week 5 of our series on the Book of Judges. This week Sarah Jones continues to talk on the life of Gideon, discussing "Fear and Compromise". Judges Chapters 6 and 7.