Bible Reflections

Should church leaders care what they look like?

Thu, 17 May 2012 17:57:04 GMT

Ed Young, the best-selling author and church pastor in Texas, has recently launched a website called PastorFashion.com The site is designed ...

Thousands attend HTB Leadership Conference

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:53:16 GMT

The 2012 HTB Leadership Conference took place on the 14th and 15th May at the Royal Albert Hall. Nicky Gumbel’s theme for t...

PlayStation Part of Cathedral Worship

Fri, 11 May 2012 13:22:14 GMT

Technology is advancing more rapidly than ever before. As a church,we can remain culturally relevant by using the latest technology where appropriate....

Christians can Cooperate with Muslims

Wed, 09 May 2012 14:27:50 GMT

In an inter-faith event at St James' Church in Piccadilly, London, HRH Princess Badiya Bint El-Hassan of Jordan appeared as guest speaker. The Princes...

What would Jesus Really Do?

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:41:28 GMT

John Harding from Frontline Church, Liverpool preaches on the the subject of "What would Jesus do?".

Miracles

Fri, 04 May 2012 11:40:47 GMT

This book is essentially a philosophical work aiming to prove that miracles can happen. Lewis deeply picks apart every argument he’s ever come across which negate the existence of miracles.

Game Over in Church Land Dispute

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:22:42 GMT

A dispute that has lasted for six years between a local church and a local tennis club, has finally been settled.

Lord of the Breakthrough

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:13:41 GMT

The area of breakthrough is one that we struggle with, because often disappointment shouts louder and sticks in our minds more prominently the...

What happens when a church shuts down?

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:43:11 GMT

Faith has faded more dramatically in the Netherlands than in any other part Europe, with an average of two churches closing down every week. Wit...

Exercising Faith

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:12:03 GMT

In this sermon by Julian Hardyman from Eden Baptist, Cambridge, Julian talks about forgiveness, grace, love and faith. Julian highlights that wh...

Bible now fully translated into Inuktitut

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:57:12 GMT

As of 2010, the Bible had been translated in full (Old and New Testament), into 469 languages (source: United bible Societies). This year we see one m...

Race Row hits ABC Contest

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:05:56 GMT

In a rather unhelpful fashion, news is breaking of a race row that is contaminating the race to find the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Struggling to be Holy

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:06:45 GMT

Struggling to be Holy takes an honest look at the challenge of living out the Christian faith day-by-day.

Experiencing Father's Embrace

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:58:55 GMT

Experiencing Father's Embrace shows you how you can personally feel your Father's loving and comforting embrace, and points out areas that may b...

'Alarming' threat to Nigerian Christians

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:25:38 GMT

Most of us are able to go to Church safely whenever we please. For Christians in northern Nigeria however, this is far from the case. Muslim jihadist ...

The Indwelling Life of Christ: All of Him In All of Me

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:20:51 GMT

Why do we keep failing even in our best efforts to live the Christian life? Because no one other than Jesus Christ can live it, for the simple reason ...

Discipleship

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:28:30 GMT

David Watson claimed that most Western Christians were not true disciples. The central theme of this text is that Jesus called upon his followers to b...

The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society : Text Complete and Unabridged

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:25:31 GMT

The Wounded Healer is a hope-filled and profoundly simple book that speaks directly to those men and women who want to be of service in their church o...

The Work of Grace

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:15:06 GMT

In this sermon by Rupert Bentley-Taylor from Widcombe Baptist, Bath. Rupert talks on the subject of grace. Rupert looks at two characters from Gen...

Journey to the Common Good

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:02:31 GMT

Respected author and theologian Walter Brueggemann turns his discerning eye to the most critical yet basic needs of a world adapting to a new er...

The Selfless Way of Christ

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:28:06 GMT

In this short work, Henri Nouwen offers a penetrating reflection on the challenge of the spiritual life, especially the call to imitate Christ s example of downward mobility.

The Selfless Self: Meditation and the opening of the heart

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:18:50 GMT

Many people today have a deep spiritual thirst and hunger that in many ways is as urgent as the material needs of developing nations. Unless affluent ...

Finding Faith: A Search for What Is Real

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:13:12 GMT

There have been times when you've felt that if there isn't a God, there ought to be. Swept up in the mystery of the night sky, you've felt the closene...

Resurrection

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:09:49 GMT

In this sermon by Paul Sankey, Paul talks about the redemption which has been bought by the death and resurection of Jesus Christ. Paul explores wh...

Smart Living

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:45:50 GMT

In this sermon by Carl Harding, Carl talks about transformation that is brought about by the third person of the Holy Trinity, the Holy Spirit. ...

The Celtic Way (Celtic Titles)

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:14:43 GMT

A new edition of this most authoritative, accessible, and well-balanced introduction to the native Christian faith of the British Isles. In a new intr...

Created with a purpose - born to build

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:46:52 GMT

In this sermon by Matt Wheeldon, Matt talks from the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Matt highlights that when we build lives and chur...

Searching for God Knows What: Bearded Women, Alien Philosophers, Lovesick Teens, and the Gospel of Jesus

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:52:15 GMT

New York Times best-selling author Donald Miller explores the origin and meaning of redemption in this fully revised and redesigned bestseller.

The Cost of the Cross

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:35:44 GMT

The cross: That central moment in time when the whole discord of redemptive history resolves into God-glorifying harmony. We try to understand its dep...

Guest Speaker: Jay Pathak

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:21:12 GMT

In this sermon by Jay Pathak, Jay talks about his testimony and introduction to the Christian faith. Jay talks about how the words of the bible br...

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:18:16 GMT

Can you think of a recent tragedy in your life? How does it make you feel? Sometimes it’s hard to know why tragedy strikes; there are no solid answers.

Pupils Asked To Sign Anti-Gay Marriage Petition

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:46:56 GMT

In what some consider a misjudged reaction to the issue of gay marriage, the Catholic Church has asked children to sign a petition. All 385 s...

Reading God's Word

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:25:41 GMT

Recently coming across ‘nine rules’ for bible reading left me feeling discouraged. Scripture is a source of strength, encouragement, joy ...

Does The Church Embrace Non-Christians?

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:24:13 GMT

‘You mean we’re allowed to wear jeans?’ my friend asked, surprised at the informal dress-code. Excitingly, she was joining me at church for the ...

Who was Henry Martyn?

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:35:29 GMT

Born in Truro, Cornwall, on 18th February 1781, Henry Martyn was educated at Truro Grammar School and then entered St John’s college, Cambridge in t...

Come Holy Spirit: Learning How to Minister in Power

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:13:32 GMT

Brilliant book, pithy and straight to the point. Contains chapters describing the working and gifts of the Spirit in much detail from scripture and experience.

The King's Gold: Living in the Spirit's Power

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:51:30 GMT

'I love this book! It made me laugh, cry and declare 'wow' out loud. Read this book and learn to live with the treasures our heavenly Father loves to ...

The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:47:38 GMT

Is there credible evidence that Jesus is the Son of God? Not too many years ago, I was an atheist. My agnostic wife's conversion to Christianity prompted me to use my legal training (M.S.L.

All Fruitfulness Flows from Intimacy

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:22:10 GMT

Let Him love you. It’s so much simpler than we thought. It’s time to be transformed by His love so that there is no fear in you. Be wrecked for ev...

Being a Pilgrim

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:17:40 GMT

It was only when I truly surrendered my heart to Jesus that I realized He was with me in every circumstance, each day, and not just for a few hours on...

Encountering God

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:13:05 GMT

Many helpful books have been written on the subject of prayer; yet encounter with our father on a daily,hourly basis, is still a struggle and will continue to be so for the bride at war.

Priorities

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:10:17 GMT

Priorities are essential if we are to achieve our ambitions and at the same time hold on to our values. I believe that the right order of priorities i...

The Local Church

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:03:07 GMT

There is nothing like the local church when it’s working right. It beauty is indescribable. Its power is breathtaking. Its potential is unlimited. I...

Courageous Leadership

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:22:43 GMT

Ten days after the attacks on the World Trade Center Towers, I stood at Ground Zero and tried to take in the aftermath of one horrific day.

Muamba Gives Glory to God

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:58:41 GMT

Just over a month after collapsing on the field with heart failure, Fabrice Muamba says it's 'more than a miracle' that he's alive. On ...

Malawian Pastors Tackle HIV

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:16:08 GMT

Churches in Malawi are becoming better equipped to meet the needs of those living with HIV. Sadly, discrimination and prejudice towards HIV continues ...

Church converted to Mosque

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:23:24 GMT

Elim Pentecostal Church in Langley Drive, Crawley has caused controversy amongst some local residents after selling its church building to the Ahmadiy...

Lancaster Churches Make their Mark

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:22:10 GMT

As Christians, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Yet so often, differences of opinion cause a distinct lack of unity between churches. W...

Forgiveness

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:42:32 GMT

"Forgiveness unleashes joy. It brings peace. It washes the slate clean. It sets all the highest values of love in motion. In a sense, forg...

The Theological Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:09:14 GMT

April 9th marks the anniversary of the death of the German born theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Here we remember some of his theological legacy. ...