The Word in Biggleswade

The Bible is full of examples of children of all ages – taking the chance to show their kindness, bravery and wisdom to serve God. As we celebrate the young and not-so-young heroes of Scripture, what can we learn for our own journeys of faith?   Cliff Andrews   Sunday 28th May   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

The last resurrection appearance was not to the friends of Jesus but to one that had been attacking the followers of Jesus. What does the encounter on the Damascus road, and how it happened, tell us about Jesus turning our lives around when we follow him?   Acts 9:1-9 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 21st May   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

As Jesus made his final resurrection appearance, he gave his disciples their last instructions – to go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them and teaching them. That Great Commission is just as relevant to us today as we head out in the full authority of Jesus.   Matthew 28:18-20 Martin Ceaser   Sunday 14th May   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

On this historic Coronation weekend, we shift our attention from the new King to the King of Kings – the one who didn’t take on his majesty but laid it aside and is exalted above all others at the Father’s right hand. Are we ready to acknowledge that Jesus is the only King who truly deserves our pledge of allegiance?   Philippians 2:7-11 & Revelation 19:11-16 Martin Ceaser   Coronation Weekend...

The disciples, still reeling from the events of the first Easter, go back to what they know best – fishing. However, their encounter with Jesus leads to a miraculous catch, redemption for Peter and recommissioning. What can we learn from how Jesus takes away burdens – their guilt, fear and shame? John 21:1-17 Martin Ceaser   Easter #6 Sunday 30th April   Find out more about our church community at...

Lessons from the story of Thomas about the fear of missing out and the lengths Jesus will go to include us, welcome us, forgive us, restore us and help us to grow into the people he made us to be. Stop doubting and believe! John 20:19-29 Martin Ceaser Easter #5 Sunday 23rd April   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

A whistle-stop tour through several post-resurrection encounters that the disciples had with Jesus – and how Jesus continued to teach his friends through these experiences, despite their mixture of misunderstanding and disbelief. Mike Sladen   Easter #4 Sunday 16th April   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Unravelling the confusion of the first Easter morning – from the perspective of the disciples who were there, as they moved from grief and despair to belief and joyful celebration. This time, it’s personal… John 20:1-22 David Taylor   Easter Sunday Easter #3 Sunday 9th April   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Live from Biggleswade Market Square, we get a taster of what's so good about this dark and tragic day. Why is Good Friday such Good News to us, our families, our friends and our community of Biggleswade? Martin Ceaser   Good Friday Easter #2 Friday 7th April   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Much was anticipated upon Jesus' arrival into Jerusalem but did the people really know what to expect? Do we know what to expect and the significance of what Jesus can do in our lives today?! Martin Ceaser   Palm Sunday Easter #1 Sunday 2nd April   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Jesus gives us a lesson in how to overcome fear. The key to powerful, effective prayer is knowing that in God’s will, we find peace – no matter how intolerable the circumstances we find ourselves in. Matthew 26:36-46 Martin Ceaser The Prayers of Jesus Lent #5 Sunday 26th March   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Protected, set apart and commissioned to make a difference in the world. Jesus prays that we will be united with God and with each other, to shine his light wherever we go. John 17:1-26 Martin Ceaser   The Prayers of Jesus Lent #4 Sunday 19th March   Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

“Father glorify your name” - the unexpected, uncomfortable and unthinkable glory of Jesus’ death on the Cross. John 12:20-36 Martin Ceaser The Prayers of Jesus Lent #3 Sunday 12th March Find out more about our church community at  www.bbchurch.org.uk

Special guest Amy Boucher-Pye (author of our Lent study book, “The Prayers of Jesus”) explores Jesus’ prayer in the midst of extreme grief and the feelings of betrayal amongst his dear friends, Mary and Martha. John 11:1-46 Amy Boucher-Pye The Prayers of Jesus Lent #2 Sunday 5th March 2023 Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk

Radical, explosive, revolutionary and subversive – rediscovering the power behind the world’s most famous prayer. Matthew 6:9-13 Martin Ceaser The Prayers of Jesus Lent #1 Sunday 26th February 2023 Find out more about our church community at www.bbchurch.org.uk

The next part in our ‘Small wonder’ Advent series, explores the context around the prophecy about the birth of Jesus. The sign given could have been seen as insignificant and ordinary. A baby born in poverty might be overlooked as unremarkable. But seen in the context of the bigger picture, this baby is the crucial piece that completes God’s plan. Tiny person. Huge purpose. Without Jesus at the ce...