The Word in Biggleswade

It’s been a really upsetting time for our church community this week. In the midst of our collective grief, we explore a message of hope as we wrestle with how to be a Christian in such difficult times. We must decide who we believe Jesus is – both in the best and worst of seasons – and what is going to cost us to choose to follow him. Not just to admire him from afar. To be a disciple – through g...

As we continue to explore prayer and Jesus’ teaching on the subject, we turn to what Jesus prays for us. He gave us a model of prayer and a pattern for praying – to glorify God’s name, to lift each other before Him and to pray for each one of us to live together in unity.   John 17:6-26 Gareth Godfrey   Sunday 21st January   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Using Jesus’ famous words as inspiration, this week we reflect on the power and importance of prayer for us as a Church – including the opportunity that small groups provide for us to put prayer into action.   Luke 11 Mike Sladen   Sunday 14th January   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

At the start of a new year, we take inspiration from an unlikely source to reflect on the mission that God has called us all to. Let’s get ready to see the need, care enough to make a difference, pray (and be prepared to be the answer to your prayer), receive equipping from the Lord and go… the service starts here in 2024 and beyond!   New Year Matthew 9:35-38 & 10:5-22 Martin Ceaser   Sunday...

As we come to the end of the year we focus on this past tough year and the importance of lament as we process what we’ve been through. Lament turns us to God when sorrow might lead us away from him. As we lament we turn to God, bring our complaint to him, seek his help and choose to trust the Father. Seeing the pain in the world around us – and in our own lives – through the eyes of God and knowin...

It’s Christmas morning and we’re celebrating together as a family! Today we’re exploring what it feels like to receive a really great – and also a really inappropriate – gift. The gift of a Saviour for the whole world is one that we can really enjoy and appreciate at this time of year. The gift of God’s Son is one that was ready for us before we were born and that will last forever. Happy Christma...

Our family-friendly Christmas Eve service explored the different roles in the nativity story and the message of Christmas that says that everyone matters to God – everyone is important to God and everyone has a role to play – not just the most well-known nativity roles like Mary and Joseph!   Christmas #2 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 24th December   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchu...

Our annual Carols by Candlelight service explores the various meanings of Christmas to our society and the one that truly matters most – the light breaking into the darkness and bringing hope to all people of the world.   Christmas #1 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 17th December Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

As an extra bonus from this week’s service, here’s a quick rundown of all that’s happening between now and Christmas Day.   Come and celebrate Christmas with us. Join us this festive season for the chance to reflect and celebrate the birth of Jesus. We’ve got something for everyone, from nativity to carol singing, with some candlelight and chaos thrown in. Bring your family or just spend some time...

At the conclusion of the ‘Just10’ series, our final commandment of the ten underpins all the others – the previous nine revolve around it like the planets circling the Sun. This commandment speaks to the heart of who God is and why should we live our lives this way in the first place. He is the Lord – the only one, the eternal one, the uncreated one, Lord most high, Jehovah, the creator of all thi...

As we near the end of our series on the ten commandments, following J John’s book ‘Just10’, this week we’re exploring the command to have no Gods other than the one true God. What are the things in our lives that can become idols and steal worship due to Him? What can we do to guard our selves from setting every day things of life higher in our esteem and affection than God himself?   Just10: #9 E...

Returning to our Just10 series on the 10 commandments, we’ve reached number 3. This week we explore the power that comes with a name – and not just any name but the one that is above all names. God’s name reveals his character and his desire for relationship. It deserves respect too so how can we ensure that we give God’s name its rightful honour and we don’t misuse it. Whether intentionally or ot...

This morning we dedicated young Ezra and we explore his biblical namesake. Ezra taught the exiles about the importance of God’s Word and the reality of God’s rescue plan. We can also learn from the prophet’s teaching as we look towards Jesus reaching out to us today in our own exile. He is our hope amidst the worst of circumstances – God’s ultimate plan to save us from sin and death.   Dedication...

In this short talk from our All Age service for Remembrance Sunday, we focus on the many people in the Bible who God remembered in their toughest moments. We can take great comfort that He remembers us in the same way – whatever our circumstances and challenges, He loves us and is for us. In turn we need to remember Him – to be reminded - to praise and worship and honour Him too   Remembrance Sund...

We’ve reached the 4th commandment in our series, following J John’s ‘Just10’ book. We all need one day each week to slow down, take a look around and stop. It can be one of the easiest commandments to break as we strive to remain useful, productive and busy. How can we prioritise and make special effort to seek rest, recreation, reflection and the chance to remember? To leave space for our souls t...

The latest in our series of commandments is unique as the only one that contains a promise. But how will we “live long in the land the Lord our God is giving us”? By respecting and appreciating and even forgiving our parents. Honouring not only our biological parents but all those who go before us and form the community around us. However supportive and caring or difficult and distant our relation...

The 6th commandment in our ‘Just10’ series explores the call to avoid murder and to resist taking the life of another. But Jesus goes further (as always), challenging us to exercise self-control and sidestep reacting with extreme emotion. If becoming angry with another person is as bad as taking their life, how can any of us stand in God’s sight? Only by the grace of God…   Just10: #5 Exodus 20:13...

Continuing our Just10 series (accompanied by the book of the same name by J John), this week we’re looking at the 7th commandment and the importance of marriage. Marriage matters to God and people matter to God. In our relationships let us recognise the power of temptation and the related consequences of our actions. We must be careful and on our guard, knowing that adultery begins in the mind lon...

A simple message this week but as we look at the next in our series on the ten commandments, we ask the question, how do we thrive and experience good wellbeing with a clear conscience? So much more than just avoiding stealing, we should proactively look to give generously – to seek contentment and trust God for His provision.   Just10: #3 Exodus 20:15 Cliff Andrews   Sunday 8th October   Find out...

Continuing our series on the ten commandments from the book Just10 by J John, this week we’re exploring what is truth and what God’s unique relationship with truth. Is it possible that this commandment is less about lying and more about how we view, act and use our voices with the eyes of Christ rather than with our own judgemental perspectives?   Just10: #2 Exodus 20:16 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 1st...

We begin our brand new series exploring the ten commandments, inspired by the book ‘Just10’ by J John. Like the book, we begin with the tenth commandment, working our way to the first one. This week we’re looking at coveting – and why God challenges us not to desire what would never be rightfully ours   Just10: #1 Exodus 20:17 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 24th September   Find out more about our church...

What has God ever done for us?! His will for our lives is that we are joyful always, pray continuously and give thanks in all circumstances. So we should regularly take time to acknowledge and celebrate God’s care, his guidance and his provision.   Psalm 118 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 17th September   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Jesus warning his followers about the signs of the final days may not seem like a typical Harvest passage but this week we reflect on the impact of the turbulent times we live in on those who most struggle to feed themselves. There’s hope in the end of the world and no need to live in fear as we look ahead to the coming of Jesus.    Matthew 24:1-8 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 10th September   Find out m...

As we enter the new academic year, we reflect on how Jesus surprised his friends and followers on the Sea of Galilee. He calls us to take that step of faith in the midst of the storms, knowing that the only true failure is not to give it a try. How will we respond to the unexpected call of Christ in the week and the year to come?    Matthew 14:22-36 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 3rd September   Find out...

The Greatest Commandment This week’s talk, from our All Age service, previews our upcoming series on the Ten Commandments, exploring the most important God has for us; to love Him with everything we have and to love those around us, regardless of who they are.   Mark 12:20 Martin Ceaser   The Ten Commandments (preview) Sunday 27th August   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch....