Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

Over the coming weeks, various folks are going to take a line each of the Lord's Prayer and help us to pray into that area whether it is for ourselves, someone else or the world. Cath leads us in an introduction to the series in this devotional.

A scary bit of the Bible is where Jesus says he will say to some people "I never knew you". Can we be sure we know God, what does knowing God look like?

Paul looks at the creations story, what can we learn about God? Plus some bonus material on pavements

Lots of people shared some of the things they have started over these past 2 years and whether they have carried on with them. What might God be asking you to pick back up, start again or to start new in this season?

Jesus says he is the way, what does this mean?

In our Easter Day Service Donald look at how Jesus helps our hearts not to be troubled. We may be worried in our thoughts and feelings, but how do we stop the core of our being being taken over by anguish?

Maisie shares how Jesus has helped her in some of the hardest times of her life and encourages us to all him to bring his peace and rest into ours.

Peter boldly states he will die for Jesus, but Jesus knows Peter will deny following him within hours. Peter has misunderstood himself and the reality of following Jesus. Where are the blindspots in our self awareness? Donald looks into the story

Daveen explains how and why she sees photography as a spiritual discipline that lots of us could benefit from practicing.

Dan and Donald discuss humour and anger in the light of the recent events at the Oscars. When is it ok to laugh at someone? How do we defend someone?

Kath looks at Matthew 9 and Jesus' response to the disciples asking him to teach them to pray.

Ezra 7-10 Completion by Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

Shelagh shares what she has found helpful in her prayer life, particularly when praying over the hard parts of life.

Deb explores how Esther went about working to bring justice and what we can learn from her as we seek to act justly.

Dave shares a verse from Job and leads us in prayer for hope and new life.

How do we know if someone follows Jesus?

Two graduates of the compassion child sponsorship programme joined us in Church; Regina on Zoom in the morning and Doki live in the building in the evening.  At both services Donald was also joined by James, a member of our Church and worker with Compassion UK.  Here is a powerful sample of the interviews with both Regina and Doki

Dave talks about being peacemakers and praying for Ukraine.

Judas chooses to take a piece of bread from Jesus and everything changes, or did Jesus choose Judas to receive the bread? As Donald grapples with this question he settles on a more important question: Are we willing to be like the King of Bavaria?

As the church grieves following a tragedy in our community, Donald shares from Revelation 7 on how he copes with times of deep suffering

Val shares about her birth and current events that are strikingly similar.

Peter says "not me" to Jesus, and we may well have said the same - what can we learn?

Graham shares some things that have helped and inspired him to pray into places and situations that are far from home.

Cath and Donald discuss what God thinks about war in the light of current conflicts. Among the questions discussed are ... How do we understand the difference between Jesus and the early part of the Old Testament. If there is such a thing as a just war - what is it? What can we do about war?

Steve brings testimony and encouragement as to how God has been with him when life has been tough.