Bethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)

A mooch through the bible on the topic of seeing.

The founding of the Ephesian Church was God’s miracle over evil powers to found a great Church!

In part 2, Jo continues her exploration of the Beatitudes, reminding us of the blessings of Gods’s kingdom. Jo urges us to acknowledge these in our lives and ensure they shape our attitudes and behaviours in 2025.

The Beatitudes set out within Jesus’ sermon on the mount present a series of statements that describe the qualities of those who belong to God’s Kindgom. In part 1, Jo talks through the first four blessings, reminding us of the divine contentment that comes from living in accordance with God’s will.

In today’s podcast, Howard investigates the Christian’s call to arms in the ongoing warfare against the evil one. He also looks at the Christians assurance due to their position in Christ & the use of the whole armour of God.

This week as we end 2024 have three mini messages from Connie, Leon and Paul.

On this our Christmas Morning service Mark reminds us that we need to take stock of the blessings we have been given by God. We start of with comments from people who use our Manna House Pantry after they have received gifts of toys, to bless there families. We are reminded by a quote from Robert Louis Stevenson " Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant". Mark...

At this our Carol Service Tony talks about the indescribable gift called Jesus and we are asked if we have accepted this gift.

This week we have three short messages by Linda Prince who talks about Mary the mother of Jesus, Laura Plant who talks about how Jesus made the way for us, so we can be born again. We finish with Amy Pearson who shares about the angels, how they tell us not to be afraid, but to share the good news about Jesus.

We are called to worship God in spirit and truth in all we do.

Five people who were ready & waiting for God's Messiah - Jesus. They accepted God's will for them. Proclaimed the Messiah to those around them. Prepared the way for his coming. Can we say the same?

As we come towards Advent are we looking forward to the coming of Christ. We are now in an instant culture where we can get everything at the click of a button. But we will not find God in this same culture. Are we still waiting for the Messiah we want?

Today on 'Manna House Sunday' Ruth and other volunteers share some up to date news and stories about God's faithfulness and the impact of Manna House Pantry in our local community.

To help us understand that our today and our tomorrows will work out for good we need to look back and remember the promises that God has given and fulfilled To find renewed strength to face an uncertain tomorrow we need to remember the blessings of our past

The Bible talks alot about sheep and shepherd's. Today let's look at who are we when we have Jesus as our shepherd to love, guide and restore us through our lives and then forevermore.

God precisely ordered how Abraham's servant would find a bride (Rebekah) for Isaac. God also planned in detail how he would show his great love for you by sending Jesus. The Bible is God's love letter to you. Are you reading it?

Carol looks at six different types of cake and how these cakes can be part of the Christian life.

1 Corinthians 3:7 reminds us that it is God who brings about growth in his church. Therefore, we need to plant seeds that he can work with if we desire to see a harvest in our lives and in our church. We are also called to have patience, and trust that God will oversee the increase as we seek to spread the gospel.

Wayne looks at Psalm 37 and explains that we need to Trust in God, Delight in God, Commit to God, take Rest in God a d we need to Wait for God.

In today’s podcast Howard looks at the interactions between Jesus & the Widow of Nain as recorded in Luke’s gospel.

In a world when we lose the ability to do certain things in our life due to our age- We have a God who is able to all things and never loses the ability to be able to look after his children in this life and the next.

As Christians we all go through times when God seems silent. Sometimes we may know the reasons why and other times have no idea. Today Ruth shares thoughts on what we should do during those times when God seems silent in our lives.

Simon on the launch of our annual shoebox appeal in connection with Blythswood care he talks about Giving people real hope through the Gospel. Simon reminds us that we are saved because of the gospel. This is because of the grace of God. The gospel message includes 2 important facts, the fact Jesus Christ died and the fact Jesus Christ was resurrected. The gospel of Jesus Christ is the good news,...

Colin asks us two questions. Where have you been? and Where are you going? He explains that we are all on a journey never stopping still and we need to take stock and look back at our lives. He explains we can also apply these questions to our Christian lives.

Carol looks at being faithful by looking at the hymn Great is thy Faithfulness