The Bethel - Old Trafford Christadelphian Church

Mike uses the words of Exodus Chapters 14 and 15 to walk us through being aware of what God is doing in our lives and that he rarely chooses the path of least resistance to resolve our problems and unremovable adversaries or impossible obstacles.

Only the prayers for the emblems of bread and wine and the closing prayer were recorded this week. It serves as a lovely meditation.

Aaron encouraged us using the often overlooked details about the woman who anointed Jesus' feet in Matthew 26. We were encouraged to examine our motives and approach to others, and how much we will give up for Jesus

Mark Encouraged us to be open to being fed, receiving preaching from each other as well as preaching to non church members, both in our lives and at corporate church-based preaching events.

Starting in 2 Corinthians 5, Andrew encouraged us to take our place in the ministry of reconciliation, to become people that reconcile other people to God.

Alex unpacks how God's love is not dependent on his approval, but purely on the basis of his outstanding and counterintuitive grace, offered to all people regardless of who and where they are.

Mike looked at how Jesus loved people, how, in humility he looked at people as better than himself and how that love should be completed in us as an ongoing transforming process.

Christmas day celebrations and encouragement.

Drawing from John 6, Charles encouraged us to spiritualise the simple things like John the writer did and keep our focus on Jesus through everything.

Bible Readings taken from 2 Peter 3 & 4. Tony encouraged us to take the words in the passages personally, not just corporately and gave us a big challenge by personally committing to being completely approachable, accountable and open to correction.

Hebrews 13 was the scripture text for the day which David used to encourage us to go and make disciples, with the help of the spirit of God.

Encouraging us from Hebrews 1 and 2, Richard also challenged us to become signs and symbols that show our family connection to Christ and God in our lives.

Pete encourages us to be more concerned about "what God is doing now" than what he is going to do or has already done. Please go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeLgjGEBWcY to watch a clip of what Pete showed in the middle.

Using Nehemiah as a springboard, David gives us some very clear images of how to understand Grace and Redemption.

Richard Picks up from where Anthony Norris left off (19th July 2007) with Envy's bedfellow - 'Competition' and discusses whether it is a good thing or not. Scriptures from 1 Kings 21 and Matthew 20

Acts 1 was the scripture reading for today and Andrew also looked at Micah whilst exploring how we need to be good stewards of what God has given us whether it is gifts, talents or material possessions.

Using John 11 David encourages us to walk with Jesus and reflect him in our lives and asks us to consider what we look like when we reflect Jesus.

Cedric explored three things he wished he had been told at his baptism.

Using Galatians 5, Pete explored freeing ourselves from slavery, embracing freedom and living by the spirit.

Not only does God want a personal intimate relationship with you, but he also wants you to be involved with him. Bible text mainly form John 14

Sorry for not being able to provide the service audio this week.

Baptism Service for Sam Parker, led by John Downer

Starting by wondering why some bible people get struck down for 'minor offences' (Achan), whereas some get away with murder (David). Tony takes us through how having a Grace relationship with God makes this possible, and how Jesus promises that.

Taking thoughts from a further introductory reading from Philippians 2, Malcolm explores the practice of 'Christ in you: the hope of glory'.

Introduced by the scripture text of Colossians 1, Malcolm put down the foundation principles of 'Christ in you: the hope of glory'