Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

Being a Church that is merciful and does not show favouritism is countercultural today in a society of judgment and discrimination. Sam explores the challenge that James brings

Shelagh explores the story of Simon of Cyrene and how we might learn from him in whatever comes our way throughout today and this week.

Paul explores the story of Cain and Abel and what we can learn for our everyday lives today.

Rob looks at the story of Abigail and what a wise and strategic woman she was - and how this might affect our prayers today in the face of conflict.

Richard and Pat, inspired by Timothy's Mother and Grandmother, share their story and encourage us to pray

Learning from Timothy's family, Velma encourages us topiary for our families

Val explains an invention from the Middle Ages which allowed those with leprosy to watch church services - and uses this to encourage us as we seek to be part of our church family.

Jesus says his disciples may be hated, how do we make sure if we are not liked it is for good reasons and not bad ones, and then how do we handle being unpopular?

Val shares her reflections from when we celebrated the Queen's Jubilee.

Jesus tells the disciples he has chosen them. Are we chosen to do something or to receive something? Donald leads us through some of the questions we have, and helps us to take hold of the wonder of God choosing each one of us for tasks each day and each week.

Sally reflects on the story of Lydia and some lessons we can learn from her as well as from Sally's experiences in Africa

Aimie shares the wonder of being especially chosen and called for a unique task

Don't Talk To The Snake (with a Q & A) by Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

Using a little read part of the Old Testament, Adrain looks at the first filling a person with God's Holy Spirit and what we can learn

Paula reflects on the story of Elizabeth in the Gospels and shares the story of older friends who have inspired her, and encourages us all to gain inspiration.

Jesus talks about us having complete joy and being His friends. What is the connection? Donald challenges us to take on board a different perspective to find joy

Pete continues our series on minor Biblical characters looking at Elizabeth and how she waited on God's promises.

Deb looks at the next part of Esther and the range of emotions that Haman experiences in one walk. How are aware are we of what we are feeling and what lies behind our feelings? Deb helps us do a self-audit

Richard talks about his visit to speak to some squirrels about food bank! And continues our series on lesser known characters of the Bible and what we can learn from them as he looks at the kindness of Naaman's wife's servant girl.

Donald brings his tent into Church, What is God's love and how can we stay in it? What can we do to stop ourselves drifting outside the centre of knowing we are loved? Revealing his love for camping Donald gives some tips

James continues our series on minor characters in the Bible and what we can learn from them.

Jesus says we can have whatever we wish for, what did He mean? With a little help from a rock band and a children's story Donald helps us discover the prayers that are guaranteed God will answer yes to.

Daveen explores a story about a very poor widow in trouble as part of our series on lesser known characters in the Bible and what we can learn from them. Then reflects on what we might have to offer when we are in hard situations and what God can do with this.

On the day the Church sent out Cath after 23 years of service to our Church, to a new ministry in Cornwall, Donald looks at how we can co-operate with, rather than resist the change that God brings in our lives. Jesus characterises this a pruning, and there is much in this image from nature that helps us cope with the discomfort of change.

Paul introduces Ruth, Joe and Andy as they talk about how they try and stay focussed on God outside of their own personal times with God.