Bethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)

Jesus’ temptation in the desert showed us he was victorious over sin and temptation. When we face temptation of our appetites, ego, or ambitions he shows us how to resist, and that he is with us!

Are you watching & waiting for Jesus to come again? In this message, Anne outlines 4 tasks that we should be diligently working at for Jesus (the Owner of the House) while we wait for his return. (Based on Mark 13:32-37)

This week, Sue shares her testimony and how faith, hope, and love are part of our lives and how through these, we will grow and have peace through God. This message reminds us of what God has done for us.

In the final installment of the Growing with God series, Jo explores the importance of developing an eternal perspective on our worldly circumstances. Jo also reminds us of our calling to have an eternal impact on those around us.

In Part 2, Jo builds on from Part 1 by exploring the importance of growing in both the knowledge of God and also his amazing grace. Jo talks us through key differences between the old and new covenant and prompts to remember the price that Jesus paid.

In Part 1, Jo encourages us to get serious about growing in knowledge and understanding of who God is and who we are in him in 2024.

This morning, we have 3 members of the church congregation sharing their thoughts. They are Pam Clift, Tom Button, and Vanessa Whitfield.

This morning, we have three short messages looking at different characters involved with the nativity. The first message is from Callum Whitfield looking at Joseph. Paul Evans gives the second message, looking at the shepherds, and the final message is by Amy Pearson, who is looking at the wise men.

Colin starts off by reminding us that our names are written on Jesus's hands and Jesus will not forget us. The proof of this is Christmas. Colin asks us to questions. 1) Where is he? 2) Who is he? Have we found Jesus?

This week at our Carol Service, Carol says the nativity according to chocolate by David Keen.

As we enter the time of Advent, Gwen reminds us that we are living in a world full of sequels and how Christmas time is part of God's series of events. Everything happens in God's time.

Tony talks about how, in the right hands, we can achieve fantastic things. He tells us about Jesus's hands and how he has creative hands, compassionate hands, and how Jesus wants us safe in his hands.

Mark tells us that in these days where there are many turbulent events going on, we need to' Keep calm, stay humble and watch God'. Mark reminds us that no matter what is happening, God is still in control.

On this remembrance Sunday, Colin asks us Does God forget? And Does God have tattoo's, as he reminds us that we need to remember God, just as he has instructed us to do.

Tom talks about how God provided for the Israelite people as they wonder through the desert after they leave Egypt, by providing them Manna, on this Manna House Sunday. God wanted the lsraelite people to depend on him.

Simon refers to a book by John Blanchard, where he looks at the cross and what the cross means. For some 2,000 years Christianity has had a symbol that is universally recognized – a simple cross. Yet the cross represents not the character, life or teaching of the founder of Christianity, but the gruesome way in which he was put to death while still in his early thirties.

Phil brings us an insight into the LICC course for Whole Life Worship. He explains that we need to include God in every aspect of our daily lives. The videos Phil refers to can be found on www.licc.org.uk

On this Bethel Church Blackheath's Church anniversary Andy asks us the question are we just doing church stuff or are we following Jesus. Are we effective and productive for God as we look at 2 Peter 1 v3 - 8, where God has given us everything we need for a Godly life.

Reading from Lamentations, Howard looks at God’s seemingly harsh dealings with ancient Israel when exiled in Babylon. Even in this affliction, Jeremiah recalls there is hope in a faithful and compassionate God, provided the people examine their ways & seek forgiveness for their transgressions.

Looking at Isaiah 55, we see how God, through the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ, invites us all to come to the Water of Life and drink of the free gift of salvation.

Our guest speaker, Wayne, asks the question, "What are we worth?" As we look as Psalm 23. He reminds us that Jesus was willing to pay the ultimate price and die for us. Jesus said he is the Good Shepherd, is the Lord Your Shepherd?

Today, Callum explores different types of rest, physical, social, and spiritual rest, and explains how God gives us this rest.

We all go through times in life when we are tempted to ask God ...Why? When something unexpected happens in our lives, or in our world, it's natural for us to ask God why it happened. Ruth challenges us today to think about whether God wants us to start asking Him a different question.

This weeks podcast is from various people of the Bethel congregation sharing about blessings or answers to prayer in recent weeks.

During this weeks podcast, we are reminded that Jesus is King of Kings. During the coronation each new monarch of the UK swears allegiance to Almighty God, and asks God to help them as they seek to serve God, church and country. They also are required to serve they country. As King Charles arrived for the coronation service he was reminded that he came as a child of God, in the name of the King if...