The Word in Biggleswade

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....

Reflections on the story of Hagar, the slave of Abram and Sarai. What can we learn from this story - what it has to say about the journeys we have found ourselves on to get to this point and what God has in store for us that we can’t comprehend yet? Whatever our experiences both past and present, we can be confident that God is with us on the journey.   Genesis 16: 1-16 John Ingrey   Sunday 20th A...

Reflections on the exaggerated use of language in Scripture – in relation to aspects of God’s nature and purpose that we should all really know. But do we recognise Him and have we been paying attention?    Isaiah 40:18-31 Cliff Andrews   Sunday 13th August   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

This week we explore how the disciples responded to reconnecting with Jesus. The excited anticipation, the spontaneous worship and then grabbing hold of the Great Commission that Jesus lays down for them. They doubted too but that never stopped them receiving his love, care and blessing.   Matthew 28:16-20 Gareth Godfrey   Sunday 6th August   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchur...

Experiencing a small taste of both the witness and the wackiness of last week’s Holiday Bible Club, we reflect on the impact of the stories shared during the HBC week. How might the stories about Jesus and those that Jesus told guide our lives? Where is Jesus in your story and how can we make sure that we are also part of His story?   Martin Ceaser   Holiday Bible Club Sunday 30th July   Find out...

In the last in the series on the Lordship of Jesus, we explore the challenge to be devoted to Him. We are called to a whole life focus and commitment to Jesus, channelled through regular and powerful prayer times. We are called to demonstrate that devotion by sharing our passion for Him with others in our lives too.   Colossians 4:2-6 Martin Ceaser   The Lordship of Jesus #7 Sunday 23rd July   Fin...

A short, bonus episode from this week's service, exploring why communion is such an important act for us as Christian family gathered together. Why not come and join us one Sunday to experience His love for yourself? www.bbchurch.org.uk

How might we learn from Christ’s example to be the best possible employees and employers we can possibly be? We may not work like slaves any more but this section from Colossians gives us a new and challenging perspective on what it means to work as though doing so for the Lord.   Colossians 3:22-4:1 Martin Ceaser   The Lordship of Jesus #6 Sunday 16th July   Find out more about our church communi...

The hardest place to live out Christian values is in the home. Counter intuitive though that may be, we are called to honour him as we honour one another in close family relationships. How can we love others as Christ loves us, submit to others as He submits to the Father and not frustrated each other in the everyday things of life?   Colossians 3:18-21 Martin Ceaser   The Lordship of Jesus #5 Sun...

The most important thing? To know that the message of Christ brings us peace – a peace so deep that grows as we become closer in our relationship with the Lord. The message is that we should love God and love others wholeheartedly for the Kingdom of God is near. It’s time to follow Him, to seek first the Kingdom and to enter into it.  Colossians 3:15-17 Cliff Andrews The Lordship of Jesus #4 Sunda...

If we are to throw off our old selves of sin, what should we be putting on instead? Put on the clothes that Christ has given us – compassion, kindness, humility, patience, all bound in love – revealing the image of Christ in the lives of others. Let’s live like we are chosen, holy and dearly loved - promoting love, unity and healthy community!   Colossians 3:12-14 Martin Ceaser   The Lordship of J...

In the ordinary Christian life, we reap what we sow… but we can’t rely on our own good deeds to ensure we share in the wonderful things that Christ has for us. We are called to live life by the Spirit and accept the Christ’s forgiveness and freedom as we devote ourselves to follow Him and put Jesus first.   Galatians 6:6-10 Nick Treby   Sunday 18th June   Find out more about our church community a...

We continue to explore living differently because we believe in and follow Jesus. Identifying the key things involved in taking off our old selves and putting on the new self that Christ has prepared for us. We acknowledge too that it is a process – and we live in tension with our old selves - the process of sanctification.   Colossians 3:5-11 Martin Ceaser   The Lordship of Jesus #2 Sunday 11th J...

A new series moving from the encounters with the risen Jesus to what that means for our ordinary, everyday lives. The truth about Jesus Christ has a personal implication and impact on how those of us who follow him lead our lives. How should we respond to this challenge? Colossians 2:20-4:6 Martin Ceaser The Lordship of Jesus #1 Sunday 4th June Find out more about our church community at www.bbchu...