Sutton Coldfield Baptist Church

What does walking in Jesus look like? Donald starts a new series in John's second and third letters

An encouragement to pray as the early church did - with stories of encouragement from around the world and ending with a couple of songs from Drakeford.

Paul looks at Hagar, Abram and Sarai in Genesis 16 and what we can learn from them.

In the final talk from our series, Nehemiah is looking back over his life and asks God to remember him. He chooses three strange stories, that perhaps we wouldn't be so proud of but reveal his anxiety as he not only asks what he will be remembered for but also "Am I good enough?". Look out for our follow up evening where Donald and Sam discuss nehemiah's questions.

Reflecting on the questions Nehemiah seemed to be asking himself in the last chapter of his book (see relevant sermon here: https://soundcloud.com/user-275432210/awkward-stories-what-do-we-want-to-be-remembered-for-nehemiah-13/s-9VmmDvtd1BW?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=c5aba7f5adb44739908d730fc5673d14 ), Donald, Sam and Deb discuss questions we have as a cong...

Chloe share her refections on Psalm 112 verses 4 and 5 - "Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for those who are gracious and compassionate and righteous. Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice."

Daveen looks at the value of having purpose, how we discover it, and how this ties in with God's purpose. Due to copyright we could not include the song - if you would like to listen to it it is called 'What I was made for' by Billy Eilish and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpnTd9Dx2OM https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dpnTd9Dx2OM

Jenny shares her thoughts inspired by Psalm 108v1. "My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul."

What are the promises we make? Donald explores the promises the people of God made in Nehemiah to be different - and how this might look for us.

Inspired by Psalm 107, Aimie shares her story of God redeeming a difficult situation

Terry, one of our mission partners, heading up the U.K. branch of Latin Link, explores the eye opening truth behind the story of Jesus with the fig tree and clearing the temple.

Despite being on crutches after a recent operation on his knee, Paul looks at how God responds to Abram's fear, doubt and questions

As some of our small groups are looking at Romans 12 - the evening congregation put Donald on the spot. What is God's will? Is tithing a good idea? are some of the questions Deb asks the questions and Donald tries to answer

Velma reflects on these words from Psalm 103 "Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits". She shares a personal story of remembering what God has done.

Deb explores what it means to become a member of God's people and the rights and responsibilities that come with that - and questions where our allegiance lies right now.

Carolyn reflects on Psalm 100 and answers the question "Why would God expect us to praise him when we feel sad?" from her own difficult life experience

What do we pray when we feel rubbish about ourselves and our world? With practical ideas at each step Donald, helps us learn from a prayer coming out of shame and sadness

Another of our reflections from members of the Church - Pete ponders singing a new song

Anne LeTissier explores how we can position our challenges and problems in relation to God - and the difference it makes depending on which takes centre stage.

Donald and Sam discuss and answer questions around the biblical basis for condoning or judging bad behaviour - or not!

As Jim begins his new role as our Site Manager this weekend, he share his reflections on thankfulness

Nehemiah says the Joy of the Lord is my Strength - but how come? Can we choose joy in the midst of suffering?

James reflects on a portion of Psalm 95 in the light of his experience of difficult times

How do we work out if the rules and laws of the Old Testament have any relevance? Donald looks at some little known UK laws and gives us both some tools to work out what still applies, and some application for today

Cheryl shares from her experience of worrying, and the reassurance of Psalm 91