Horley Baptist Church

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...

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 da...

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...

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. And don't miss the 'Going Deeper' episode: 'Does God care about my life?' where Martin is joined by Debra Reid to look a little further at those co-incid...

Sometimes life feels tough and it seems there is no hope in anything. Martin starts this series about the story of Ruth and reminds us there is always hope: that we can find strength despite the hardships that we may be going through. And offers us a challenge that maybe sometimes we can help bring the hope people need.

Sometimes we are our own worst critic - unable to forgive ourselves for our slip-ups and failures. But we have a God who knows everything about us, and yet welcomes us and forgives us completely - but there’s a catch. God wants us to do likewise to others. That can be tricky! Martin asks what forgiveness really means to us and to others, and Jen and `Stu lead us through the session. This is the la...

Continuing through this famous prayer, David suggests that God has given us all we need. Do we live as if this is true - and what does it actually mean? Listen in as Neil and Lesley share their thoughts about David's message.

Does God feel beyond reach or do you feel you don't have all you need to find Him? In a great message, Becky reminds us that God is in reach of anyone who goes looking for Him - no matter who or what we are. Wow. We have all we need to get to know and to follow Jesus. Neil and Angie lead us through the session and share their reflections. This is the last a series of 3 sessions given over a Church...

How can we come alongside people to encourage them? Becky encourages us to consider how we can share the news of God's comfort and love in a way that truly resonates with people. This is the second in a series of 3 sessions given over a Church weekend in June 2024. The accompanying videos can be found on the Horley Baptist Church YouTube channel. If you want to get in touch with us about this podc...

The opposite of encouragement is discouragment - is this something we feel we experience more? Becky brings an inspiring, challenging and comforting message which is full of encouragement. This is the first of a series of 3 sessions given over a Church weekend in June 2024. The accompanying videos can be found on the Horley Baptist Church YouTube channel. If you want to get in touch with us about...

Is God's Kingdom here and now or for the future? What can we do to develop the kingdom in our daily lives? What does that even mean? Helen explores this famous line, and Sue and Stu share their thoughts. Catch the whole series on YouTube: search Horley Baptist.

We''ve probaby all tried praying at one time or another - some of us pray every day. But have we 'grown up' or developed our prayers? Do we need to? Does prayer even work? Neil starts the series looking at the most famous line: 'Our Father in Heaven' with a simple yet challlenging message. And Dazz and Angie share their thoughts.

Is sloth really such a deadly sin?? Martin explores how freeing ourself from this can lead us into places and opportunities. Sue and Richard lead us through this podcast.

Anger, when left unchecked, can have devastating effects on our lives and relationships. Phil takes a look at how we can take control back from the anger in our lives, and Neil and Stu lead the morning.

Gluttony isn't just about overindulging in food or drink; it's about seeking fulfillment in excess and never feeling satisfied. Yet, true satisfaction is found not in the abundance of things, but in the practice of moderation and self-control. This week, let's examine our habits and learn how to cultivate a lifestyle of moderation and balance.

In a world that often encourages us to compare ourselves to others, envy can sneak in and rob us of our happiness. But by focusing on gratitude instead of comparison, we can find true contentment in our own lives. In this podcast, Martin explores how cultivating a spirit of gratitude can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful existence, and Jen and Stu (or Stuart!!) share their thoughts.

Can lust ever be a good thing? Martin has some good news about lives that can be lived and freedom. Phil and Neil reflect on their take on the message. This is a challenging one!