Horley Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
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Prioritiisng God in our lives results in His abundant provision. But how does that look? Does it mean fast cars and indulgent holidays or is it deeper than that?Phil and Jen lead us through the morning and Martin brings us his thoughts.
Neil and Robin are our hosts as Martin brings us the second in our sermon series Promises for the Faithful. How do we receive forgiveness? Are there things we feel so much shame about that we think no-one could forgivce us? Join us for this insightful sermon and conversation and learn how God is guiding you.
Can God really guide us today? And if He can, why would He? Last week Shaun reminded us to 'Do whatever He tells you' - this week Neil helps us to see how we may be able to find out just what it is God is telling us. Angie and Lydia share their thoughts.
Shaun Hornsby from British Youth for Christ brings a real challenge and shares exciting news: young people are more interested in Jesus now than they have been for decades. But how are they going to know Him if we don't tell them? Thi is a word for everyone: either to tell people about Jesus or to get to know Him better yourself.
David concludes this series with some practical tips for how we can begin to adopt some 'good' habits. It can be tricky: maybe it's because we go about it the wrong way, or thing it's all too difficult?Join Phil and Robin as they reflect on David's talk and take things a bit further.You can get all the episodes in the series as podcasts, or find them on YouTube: search Horley Baptist.Have you got questions about faith or church: drop us a line at gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
It can be so easy to slip into 'bad' habits - and seem so hard to change. Ian binrgs us some guidance and ideas, and suggests this is way more than 'self -help' but rather a Jesus foussed solution. Lesley and Sue take it further as they share their thoughts and stories.
Martin brings the first in our new series... The Power to Change: Why can't I change? Jen and Richard are our hosts today.
We're all on the Emmaus Road somewhere.' Whether you know this story that happens after the resurrection of Jesus or if it's new to you, there's a challenge and life-changing invitation here for you. Rob shares his thoughts, and Stu and Neil take it a bit deeper.
Are you a believer in or a follower of Jesus? Do you know the difference? Martin encourages us to consider where we stand, and Neil and Angie share their thoughts.
Self-righteousness never sounds like a good thing but is it something we're all guilty of? Dave carries on the 'Investigating Jesus' series at 9.30 or 11.15 in the room - from 12noon on Youtube. 'When being right goes wrong'.
This Sunday we take a break from our usual livestream to go a little deeper with Phil and Martin.How well do we actually know Jesus?Do we have a westernised (sanitised???) picture of him?Have we taken time out to read the gospels and discover the Jesus they tell us about?For Luke reading plan: https://www.horleybaptist.org.uk/luke
What does 'being a good samaritan' actuallly mean? Martin brings a challenge to reflect on what putting love into action really means. It may take you by surprise! Phil and Stu are hosts.
What does following Jesus look like? Maybe we are holding ourselves back because we don't value our true worth. Phil has some encouraging and life-changing words for us all. Lesley and Robin are our hosts.
After Sunday's message (9th March 2025) Martin has some extra insight to share with us, you can catch some further exploration here in this podcast.Catch the whole series on podcast, or you can find it on YouTube: search 'Horley Baptist'.You can get in touch with us at 'gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk'
If your life was an advert, what would you be advertising? Martin continues our look at Luke and as we look deeper at the life of Jesus, do we need to look deeper at ourselves and how we live?
Andy kicks off the series asking if we can really trust the bible accounts of Jesus' life. Phil and Angie are hosts for the session: isten until the end for extra nuggets.
In the final part of the series Martin talks about what heaven will be ilike: and as we don't have all the details, in our thinking about it do we focus our attentions on the wrong thing? Richard and Stu are our hosts.Catch all 4 parts PLUS the bonus episode wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube.email: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk with any comments or questions.
Join Helen as she suggests that every choice we make has an impact - some of which have eternal consequences. Jen and Sue are our hosts.
'Heaven -how do I get in?' is the intriguing title of the next in the 'Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life' series. Join Martin as he shows us that heaven may be closer to us than we think. Robin and Neil host our session.gotquestions@horleybaptistchurch.org.uk is how you get hold of us, and you can find us on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram: search 'Horley Baptist'.
"Death is not the end; it is a doorway into a fuller experience of the eternal life we’ve already begun with God."In this bonus episode of our series 'The Truth about Heaven and Eternal Life' we chat to Revd Dr. David McLachlan. David is a Tutor in Theology at Spurgeon's College, with a deep love for doctrine and a particular interest in how the church engages with disability. After a career in finance, he trained for Baptist ministry and went on to earn a PhD in disability theology. He has written extensively on the subject, including Accessible Atonement – Disability, Theology, and the Cross of Christ. In this interview, David explores what happens when we die, bringing his theological insight to this big question. Want to explore this further? Try these books:Four Views on Hell https://amzn.eu/d/3UB5T8bThe Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis https://amzn.eu/d/9nvlfR1Erasing Hell, Francis Chan & Preston Sprinkle https://amzn.eu/d/9RG0KKjLove Wins, Rob Bell https://amzn.eu/d/aeG6zIA
What if heaven is not just a future reality but begins now in our relationship with God. Eternal life - the best life possible - starting now??? Sounds interesting? Have a listen and see what you think. Send questions or comments to: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
Broken relationships can hurt us so much. How can we go about reconciliation? And if it seems impossible does that mean it's hopeless? Martin looks at the story of Paul and Barnabas and encourages us that there may be new directions, do challenges and even healing.
Jesus was very late showing up when his good friend Lazarus died, and Mary didn't understand why Jesus didn't arrive earlier. Sound familiar - does it feel like God doesn't intervene when you think he should? David leads us through the story with some real nuggets for us today. Gill and the youth (Connected) are your hosts.
Jesus was very late showing up when his good friend Lazarus died, and Mary didn't understand why Jesus didn't arrive earlier. Sound familiar - does it feel like God doesn't intervene when you think he should? David leads us through the story with some real nuggets for us today. Gill and the youth (Connected) are your hosts.
Today's story is a powerful look at burnout, fatigue, and loneliness—even after a big achievement: feelings that may be all to familiar to us today. Dazz takes a look at Elijah and asks if there is anything in his story that can help us. Robin and Richard are hosts for the session.
How do we handle the feeling of being ignored or unappreciated? Is there a way to find purpose in the waiting? How do we stay motivated when life feels stagnant? Martin takes a look at the story of Joseph who was betrayed and forgotten and gives us some tips and encouragement in this New Year.
In this post-Christmas week does it feel like you're trying to hang on to the high of Christmas along with the leftover sprouts? Helen suggests that maybe there's a better way to look at this season. (It's not really a part of 'Down to Earth' series but carries us well from that into the New Year 'Was that it?' series!)
Is Christmas the same every year? The story is the same and always will be, but what about how we feel about and respond to it? Martin brings us the last in the series and suggests ways that we can move on through the story.
The angel announced an unlikely invitation to an unlikely bunch of shepherds. But their ordinary lives were transformed. And this is so relevant to us today. Join us for the 3rd in the Down to Earth Series and prepare to be challenged.
Phil continues our fresh look at the Christmas story. A rescue - who needs rescuing? We often hear 'Jesus is the reason for the season' but Phil suggests another reason. Have a listen as he suggests a new lens through which we can view Christmas - it may just change your festive season this year. Stu and Jen our hosts for the morning.
'Jesus is King'. But what sort of King? He certainly wasn't the type of king many people expected... Jesus' unique style of reign was outstanding and inspiring: join us in this new series and prepare to be surprised and challenged. Martin kicks off the series and Angie and Richard are our hosts.
Why is it things don't always go to plan?? There have been some great stories about Gideon, but in this episode, Ian explores why things didn't always go so well. Phil and Sue lead us through the session and discuss how this can possibly apply to us.
Sometimes the way to solve a problem is straightforward: other times we end up taking a less conventional route. Andy continues the exciting story of Gideon, and in this episode God appears to have a very strange battle strategy. Join Neil and Robin as we find out how Gideon gets on following the unusual plan, and maybe we can find something to give us confidence day by day.
GIdeon was asked to do something a bit tricky, and he wasn't sure how the people around him would react. Does that feel like you sometimes - a bit scared to do 'the right thing' because of what people will think? Martin tells us how Gideon gets on and how this story can help us too. Stu and Robin lead us through the session.
Do we sometimes feel fearful? Do we think we're beyond use? This story tells us quite the opposite. Dave kicks of this new series looking at Gideon who was a fearful man and yet God still used him. Tune in to find out how God really can begin to transform and use us. Jen and Angie lead us through the session.
Are you interested in making a difference in our community and our culture? It can sometimes be a dark place: is there anything you can do to bring some light? Martin shows us maybe there's a way, as he concludes the series in Titus. RIchard and Neil lead us through the time together.Get the whole series wherever you get your podcasts: find us on YouTube, Instagram or Facebook: search horley baptist.
Martin continues the look at TItus: how true is our faith if we keep it inside the church building? Shouldn't we be passionate about living out our faith in our homes, communities and work places? Join Jen and Sue as they lead us through the session together, and explore this practically together.
David starts this series by recognising it is so easy for the church to shape itself around the wants and needs of the insider, retreating from society, rather than make decisions based on drawing in those on the outside or the fringe. How can we focus our lives on those who really need to know the love of Jesus? Robin and Jen are hosts for the morning.
Daniel Gbegbe from Compassion shares a relevant and challenging talk about the Good Samaritan. Stu and Robin host the session. To find out more about the amazing work of Compassion, visit: https://www.compassionuk.org/
Martin concludes the series by getting back to basics: showing how it is love that fuels our worship, which in turn can lead to a deeper love for God and others. Lesley and Neil are hosts for the morning and share their thoughts.
Have other people's words impacted your life? What we say is so important and can have lasting consequences: good and bad. Helen continues the series by looking at how our worship can impact our words. Jen and Hannah are your hosts.
Worship's just for Sundays - right??? Neil suggests otherwise and gives a really practical message about how our everyday, ordinary and mundane lives can be made so much better when we shift our focus. Sue and Angie host the session.
Dazz continues our series taking a new look at Worship. He'll be exploring how our world view may change when we see it in a different context. Stu and Robin are our hosts.
Worship. Do we really get it? Do we really understand it? It’s big, it’s glorious, it’s central. And it’s what we are made for! So it’s pretty important that we fully understand it... and not just understand it, but live it. Join Martin as he explores the richness that worship can bring to our everyday. Phil and Lesley are our hosts.
Martin delves into finding and pursuing your life’s purpose. By aligning your actions with your values and passions, maybeyou can live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Neil and Helen are your hosts,
Life is busy. Dazz shares some practical tips to help us be mindful in a frantic world, and explores how ultimately we find peace and presence in God.email us at: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk or find us on our website or YouTube: search 'Horley Baptist'
Is kindness something that comes naturally in a world that doesn't always feel that kind? Martin suggests some hacks that can help us share kindness and also grow our faith. Helen and Angie are our hosts.
This short talk highlights the power of gratitude as a simple yet transformative practice. By regularly acknowledging and appreciating the good in our lives, we can shift our perspective and enhance our overall well-being.(Apologies for the poor sound quality of this podcast!)
Dive deeper with us into an engaging conversation with Dr. Debra Reid, a distinguished Old Testament Scholar, author, and lecturer at Spurgeon's College. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the concepts of luck, chance, and coincidences.Does God meticulously manage every aspect of our lives? Is He behind every event, both good and bad? Or is He a distant observer, uninterested in our daily affairs?While we may not have all the answers, we guarantee that this discussion will challenge your perspectives and make you think critically about these profound questions.Join us on this intellectual journey and let's explore the mysteries together!
Sometimes it's hard to trust God - to trust the process. Sometimes we feel 'stuck in the hallway'. And sometimes it's tricky to know how what we do fits into the plan: do we rush ahead with what we think is right or do we wait? Helen continues our look at Ruth, and suggests that maybe it's a bit of both. (She also explains what 'stuck in the hallway' means!)Find all the series on YouTube: Search 'Horley Baptist'.Email: 'gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk'
Ruth's story demonstrates God's care and control for her life. It's easy to see some of her encounters as coincidences, but Martin suggests they were more than that. How would our lives look if we let God lead the way? Have a listen and find out.
Sometimes life feels tough and it seems there is no hope in anything. Martin starts this series about the story of Ruth and reminds us there is always hope: that we can find strength despite the hardships that we may be going through. And offers us a challenge that maybe sometimes we can help bring the hope people need.
Sometimes we are our own worst critic - unable to forgive ourselves for our slip-ups and failures. But we have a God who knows everything about us, and yet welcomes us and forgives us completely - but there’s a catch. God wants us to do likewise to others. That can be tricky! Martin asks what forgiveness really means to us and to others, and Jen and `Stu lead us through the session.This is the last in a series of 4 talks: catch them all on podcast, or check out the YouTube channel: horley baptist.If you've got any questions or comments we'd love to hear from you at gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
Continuing through this famous prayer, David suggests that God has given us all we need. Do we live as if this is true - and what does it actually mean? Listen in as Neil and Lesley share their thoughts about David's message.
Does God feel beyond reach or do you feel you don't have all you need to find Him? In a great message, Becky reminds us that God is in reach of anyone who goes looking for Him - no matter who or what we are. Wow. We have all we need to get to know and to follow Jesus. Neil and Angie lead us through the session and share their reflections. This is the last a series of 3 sessions given over a Church weekend in June 2024. The accompanying videos can be found on the Horley Baptist Church YouTube channel.If you want to get in touch with us about this podcast or any area of faith, please do email us on: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
The opposite of encouragement is discouragment - is this something we feel we experience more? Becky brings an inspiring, challenging and comforting message which is full of encouragement.This is the first of a series of 3 sessions given over a Church weekend in June 2024. The accompanying videos can be found on the Horley Baptist Church YouTube channel.If you want to get in touch with us about this podcast or any area of faith, please do email us on: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
How can we come alongside people to encourage them? Becky encourages us to consider how we can share the news of God's comfort and love in a way that truly resonates with people. This is the second in a series of 3 sessions given over a Church weekend in June 2024. The accompanying videos can be found on the Horley Baptist Church YouTube channel.If you want to get in touch with us about this podcast or any area of faith, please do email us on: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
Is God's Kingdom here and now or for the future? What can we do to develop the kingdom in our daily lives? What does that even mean? Helen explores this famous line, and Sue and Stu share their thoughts.Catch the whole series on YouTube: search Horley Baptist.
We''ve probaby all tried praying at one time or another - some of us pray every day. But have we 'grown up' or developed our prayers? Do we need to? Does prayer even work? Neil starts the series looking at the most famous line: 'Our Father in Heaven' with a simple yet challlenging message. And Dazz and Angie share their thoughts.
Is sloth really such a deadly sin?? Martin explores how freeing ourself from this can lead us into places and opportunities. Sue and Richard lead us through this podcast.
Anger, when left unchecked, can have devastating effects on our lives and relationships. Phil takes a look at how we can take control back from the anger in our lives, and Neil and Stu lead the morning.
Gluttony isn't just about overindulging in food or drink; it's about seeking fulfillment in excess and never feeling satisfied. Yet, true satisfaction is found not in the abundance of things, but in the practice of moderation and self-control. This week, let's examine our habits and learn how to cultivate a lifestyle of moderation and balance.
In a world that often encourages us to compare ourselves to others, envy can sneak in and rob us of our happiness. But by focusing on gratitude instead of comparison, we can find true contentment in our own lives. In this podcast, Martin explores how cultivating a spirit of gratitude can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful existence, and Jen and Stu (or Stuart!!) share their thoughts.
Can lust ever be a good thing? Martin has some good news about lives that can be lived and freedom. Phil and Neil reflect on their take on the message. This is a challenging one!
David carries on with our '7 Deadly Sins' series. God has given us so many good things, but when does our consumption of them become a problem? Richard and Sue share their thoughts too.
Helen brings the next in the 7 Deadly Sins series looking at pride. Is it possibly to have a healthy pride or is it all about humility? Dazz and Stu are the hosts for the morning.
Martin starts off the new series by considering 'what is sin?' and how can we start to live a life when Jesus is in control
Why did Easter have to happen? How can I identify with the story? Dazz looks at a character in the story that we don't think about that often - and challenges us to see where we fit in the story.
Pilate is a significant figure in the Easter Story - but we discover here the absolute significance of Jesus in this story: it's all about Him. Do you really understand what happened that first Easter and how well do you actually know the story? Join Martin as we delve into the Easter Story, and Neil and Stu are our hosts for the morning.
Martin contnues looking at the new covenant and the One Commandments. Is what Jesus teaches relevant, and if it is, is it even possible to follow his guidelines? Sue and Angie lead us through the morning together.
Phil unpacks the latest in the Ninety Series as he looks at the New Covenant, Do we even know what a Convenant is, and how do we ingterpret the Old and the New. This can all sound confusing, but in his down to earth manner, Phil explains all, and offers us a new and radical way to live. It's good one: join Neil and Angie as they lead us through.gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukYoutube: search Horley Baptist
Continuing our series, Dave looks at Jesus - a new kind of Leader. Is Jesus the sort of leader people like to follow - and in what way is His style new and radical? Connected Youth group share their thoughts after the talk. Have a listen and see what you think.gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukhorleybaptist.org.ukYouTube: search Horley Baptist
In this podcast Martin chats to New Testament theologian and author Dr Chris Tilling about who Jesus was, and how historically accurate the Bible is. Is Jesus in the Old Testament? Can the New Testament be trusted? Did Jesus really claim to be God? These are just a few of the questions we try and answer. (Also available on YouTube: search Horley Baptist) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYfxvPAWkO0Here are a list of books that Chris recommends if you want to study this subject further:Brant Pitre, The Case for Jesus: The Biblical and Historical Evidence for Christ (New York: Image, 2016)A couple of books by Peter J. WilliamsCan We Trust the Gospels? (Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway, 2018)The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher (Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway, 2023)One on the divinity of Jesus in response to Bart Ehrman: Michael F. Bird, Craig A. Evans, Simon J. Gathercole, Charles H. Hill, and Chris Tilling, How God Became Jesus: The Real Origins of Belief in Jesus’ Divine Nature. A Response to Bart Ehrman (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2014)
Do we sometimes get overwhelmed with the rules and trying to do the right thing? Is this what's most important, or is there something else? Join Martin as he shares about mercy, and see what Jen and Helen think of it all.
Jesus gets a visitor in the dead of night who asks an interesting question. Listen as Ian unpacks the story, and then join Stu and Phil as they discuss its implications today.
Martin unpacks Jesus' attitude towards those who were 'different' and makes us think about our own approach. Join Sue and Neil as they lead us through our time together.
What can this possibly have to do with us today? Join Stu and Angie as they listen to Neil make this story come alive today: Jesus makes all things New... Amazing.
Jesus' sermon on the Mount was radical - and still is today. Join Martin as he unpacks this topsy turvey way to live. Helen and Richard are our hosts for the morning.
Andy brings us a great message as we continue our look at Jesus. The talk is simple and straightforward - and yet challenging and potentially life changing. Have a listen. Let us know what you think at: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukYou can see the video on our YouTube Channel where you can also findl oads of other stuff! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udnM9uXNfYo
Join Martin and Dazz as 'The Ninety' series continues with 'Resisting the Devil'. Is this even something we should be thinking about in this modern era? Have a listen - you may be surprised.
Jesus - Prophet? Good man? God? Who do you think Jesus was? And if he was God, then what difference can that make for us today?
Martin continues the Christmas series. Jesus said when we see Him we see the Father. He also gave his life so we can KNOW GOD, free from fear of his judgement. Do you live your life free from fear? Join us for a podcast hosted by Phil and Stu and see what they think about it.
Jesus born on earth gives us the opportunity to identity with him in human-ness. Does that make a difference on day-to-day basis? See what Martin has to say and then listen as Jen and Sue share their thoughts on what they've heard
Join us as our Youth Group lead us and Dazz brings us the first in the Christmas Series (The Gift) looking at Peace on Earth. God promises us Peace on Earth and yet we realise the world seems far from peaceful. Has God failed to fulfil His promise or have we misunderstood the meaning of this proclamation? Listen in and you decide...
Join this month's speakers to go a bit deeper into the Church Rebranded series. Do you think the church has a brand issue? Do you think it's a reputabale brand? If you're got any comments or queries drop us an email at gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukCatch all the videos in this series on YouTube: horleybaptist
Helen concludes out look at the "Church rebranded' and brings some tips about how we can maybe help (or hinder..) the reputation of the church, Listen and be challenged.
Dazz and Stu are your hosts for the morning and Martin brings the 3rd part of this series. Discover your role as a Brand Ambassador for Christ. Join us as we explore how our actions and words can positively elevate the Jesus Brand. Let's be intentional about making a difference and join the movement of change!
What was Jesus' brand? If, as we suggest,it included unconditional love, going the extra mile, turning the other cheek - then how good is the church at that? And how about us: do we live up to the Jesus brand? Tune in to find out.You can also find the message on our YouTube channel (Horley Baptist) and can email us at any time: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
Hear this week's message (starts @2:35) from Dazz Jones, with Jen and Sue as hosts as we explore together how our Global brand as the Christian Church is in trouble, what has gone wrong and where we can begin to make it a bit closer to Jesus 'original brand'.
In our final sermon, we summarise the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Discover the ultimate key to meaning and purpose: fearing God and keeping His commandments. Don’t miss this powerful conclusion!
Join Phil for a sobering yet strangely encouraging call from the writer of Ecclesiastes to make the most of life right now, whilst we know we can.We pray you feel welcome to join us and that this message will be a life-changing listen for you. We believe that Jesus is King and we pray you find His way of life to be as fulfilling as we have. God Bless.
Whst do you crave? Is there one thing that you think would make life 'all sorted'? But what happens when that isn't enough: are we ever satisfied? Join Martin as he continues our look into Ecclesiastes and brings insight into our situations..
Helen and Sue are live in the building and leading us through the morning together as David will brings us the next part of this fascinating series: we examine the limitations of human wisdom and knowledge, and discover that we need to rely on God's wisdom to navigate the complexities of life.
Discover the pursuit of meaning in a world filled with vanity. Join us as we delve into Ecclesiastes to explore King Solomon’s search for purpose and why true fulfilment can only be found in God.
‘GREED IS NOT A FINANCIAL ISSUE. IT'S A HEART ISSUE.’ —ANDY STANLEY. How do you feel about money and 'things'? Do you hold onto them tightly? Martin discusses what is sometimes a touchy subject: why not have a listen? You may be surprised by what he says.
Martin is joined by this month's speakers, Ian and Neil, who look back over the "Finding your place' series and chat about why it's important to go to church. Maybe you think it's not essential: but is it important???If you have any questions about this series or any other faith issues, you can contact us on gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk
Is church somewhere you'd invite your friends to? If you don't usually go to church - why is that? How can we make it a place where people want to come and discover the amazing truth of Jesus? Join Neil as he brings us part 3 of the series.
‘‘The space where someone’s need and your gifts meet is the space for service, an opportunity, and perhaps a calling.’ —Dr. Henry Cloud If you want to find purpose and belonging, one of the best ways is through service - being part of the team, working with others to build the church and God's Kingdom as partners in the Gospel. Join Martin as he explores one way you can find fulfillment.
'Circles are better than rows’ —Andy Stanley. Life is too hard to do it alone, and life as a follower of Jesus can be even harder, therefore friendship is vital if we are to grow in our faith and walk with Christ. Join Neil and Phil as they discusss Ian's wisdom and tips for connecting with others.
A ‘maybe’ response to a meeting invite is often as good as a ‘no’. What can we do to make sure we’re saying yes to God’s invitation to know Him?
Is our life so full that it's no longer fulfilling? How do we manage to fit in Rest?? Join Dazz for some practical tips and Sue and Angie lead us through the morning.
Our email spam filter is something that protects us from damaging or harmful messages. How do we filter the messages the world gives us? How do we filter the messages the world gives us? Our close friends and family all have advice and thoughts about what we do, say and think, how much weight should we give to them, what about God, What does he say to us and how much of a voice do we give him in our lives?
We flag emails we want to come back to or need to remember to read. We make them a priority in our inbox. How about God? Do we ‘flag' Him’ as number one priority in our lives? Should we? Join Martin as he unpacks the message, and Jen and Dan as they share their thoughts too.
Martin and Helen lead us through the morning together and Ian brings us the next part in our 'Fruitfulness on the Frontlines' series. How can we be a mouthpiece for truth and justice - and why should we be concerned about it?
Do we really mould the culture around us? And if so, do we mould it for good or bad? And what does it mean to be salt and light? Join Martin as he continues to take us through this series, and Connected (HBC Youth Group) as they lead the session. You can catch the video on our YouTube channel @Horleybaptistchurch. https://youtube.com/live/8tsaYmTWcgc?feature=share For our social media you'll find us @horleybaptist
How does what we do day to do on our frontlines impact us and others? Do we recognise the value of what we do each day, and do we consider that we are doing it for God and with God?
How can we become more like the people we think God created us to be? How do we know what we're really like? And is this something we need to do on our own?? Have a listen and discover more about this 'Godly Character'.
Jesus meets the oppressed and the oppressor. Wow - the Good News of Jesus really is for all of us!
Jesus has a significant counter-cultural encounter that speaks volumes to us today. John 4: What is the Good News?
The story of the friends on the roof is brought to life by Andy with some new and challenging insights.
The Big Picture: an introduction to the Fruitfulness on the Frontline series. Do you know where your Frontline is? Do you even know whaat your Frontline is? Prepare to be challenged about the difference that you can make.
Can we really be generous in the middle of a cost of living crisis? And why should we be? You may be surprised to hear the impact that generosity can have on our lives, as well as those to whom we are generous. Join Martin as he brings us the last in this series, and Jen and Neil as they give us their thoughts.
If you've enjoyed the Cost of Living series, join us as we go a little deeper. Joining Martin are Phil Hughes and Nigel Davidson from CAP (Christians Against Poverty) .
Sue and Angie lead the chat and then Phil brings us part 3 of our Cost of Living series: Liiving with Margin. It can be very tempting, particularly in the present climate, to live right to the edge of our means. But is that the best way for a fulfilled life? Join us as Phil shows us another way
Join Nigel from CAP (Christians Against Poverty) as he talks about how lives are being changed by the transforming power of Jesus. With the current cost of living crisis, this is one not to miss!
Are you worried about bills, the price of food and fuel? The cost of living crisis? This teaching series will focus on how we can live free, with a bit of margin, generously at a time we all need help balancing our books. Join Phil and Dan as they chat about this new series and then Martin as he talks about 'Living Free'.
Andy asks 'Is Jesus King?' What does that even mean..? Listen and maybe be surprised. Then hear Jen and Helen's reflections and thoughts after the talk.
Join Martin to hear stories of how Lives are Changing in the Kingdom of God. With a personal and powerful story from Brenda about her freedom from alcohol dependency, this message brings hope and inspiration for us all.
What's your experience of being made welcome in Church? Did you feel really accepted and loved? Join us as Helen discusses the reality of this statement - everyone is welcome to Jesus and in the church. And that includes you...
Join us for a message from Neil Robinson, looking at Jesus 'the man' as the final picture of 'Who God is" in our Paint me a picture sermon series. We hope this message blesses you and changes your life, we really pray your encouraged to follow Jesus more closely.If you want to ask us a question you can email: gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukIf you want to find out more about Horley Baptist Church or if your going to be nearby and want to try joining us in the room sometime, you can find us on social media or email: join.in@horleybaptist.org.uk.Subscribe to keep up to date with our podcast.
This weeks message is from Neil Robinson, focussed on Jesus 'the man' as our last picture of 'Who God is'. In this bonus episode you are hosted by Dazz and Stu who do some extra talking about when Jesus seems most and less relatable and also discuss some of the questions Neil asked in his message about Jesus.Email us:gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.ukjoin.in@horleybaptist.org.ukand don't be shy and hit subscribe for more like this!
Jesus is described as a Shepherd and we are 'in his flock'. What does that mean for us in reality? Join us as we find out.
God is referred to as an Eagle. What image does that conjure up in your mind? Martin discusses this and challenges us to consider whether we are too comfortable. Is it time to venture out of the nest?Watch the sermon on our Youtube channel (Horley Baptist) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn-1Wujvlq0
Join Dave as hecontinues the 'Paint me a picture' series looking at the image of a Fortress. What does that word conjure up in your mind? Where do you run to when you want to hide or need protection? Dave explores this ancient imagery and you may be surprised that this is relevant and life changing for us all.
God is described as the potter and we are pictured as the clay. What does that say about our lives.? How does it make you feel? Join Martin as he explores this ancient imagery and its relevance to us today.
Join Martin and Dazz as they round off our World's Greatest Story series by asking 'Why are Christians weird?' Do you think they are? Should they be? Have a listen to see what Martin and Dazz conclude.You can see the video of this podcast on YouTube: Search Horley Baptist Church or find it here: https://youtube.com/live/DpsCGDNNxYE?feature=share
For the follower of Jesus death is not the end, and this life is but the prologue of a much bigger and more exciting adventure. But do we really understand what that means? How would you feel if you got to heaven and Jesus wasn't there..?? Listen and we think you'll be challenged.
This podcast is all about the End Times, and what the Bible has to say about them. Martin interviews 2 Simons - both Baptist ministers and both authors of books about The End Times, and yet they have very differing opinions.Martin also gives some top tips on how to read The Book of Revelation.
We make a mess. The world seems a mess. Does God have a plan? He certainly does and Martin unpacks God's rescue plan with a fascinating look at a story that happened thousands of years ago.
Martin explores the story of 'the fall of humanity' from the 3rd chapter of the book of Genesis. After God created a beautiful and perfect world, its the moment that has become known as 'the fall' where the chaos, destruction and evil which we see in the world today began.
'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth'. What do you think of that statement? Does it affect your life in any way? Join us and see what Martin has to say about it
Live discussion following the 'Address the Mess' series with Martin, Becky and Phil going a bit deeper into the topics and engaging with live chat. Do you know what 'Unconditional Positive Regard' is? If not, then tune in. (If you do - join us and see its relevance to the topic!)You can watch the discussion at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBW9uXznR6o
Are our initial instincts to ‘reverse’ the consequences of our mess - to double down on wrong actions? After all, one more lie can’t do any harm can it? Except that when we double down on wrong actions, we commit ourselves to a messy story. Join us for the last part of the series as we consider making our lLife Story one that is worth telling.
Join us as Phil unpacks a bit about the true transformation Jesus can help us undergo. Is 'mess, confess, repeat' your default? Find out how to start to break the cycle.
Can there be any hope in the mess we make of our lives? You may be surprised to hear that Jesus sought out messy people and invited them to follow him whilst they were still messy. And that iincludes us too...
Can the film 'Frozen' really have something to say to us in Church..?? Join us and find out.
Can the Disney blockbuster really have something to say to us in church..?? Join us as we journey toghether towards Christmas.
Joy and Sadness: two strong emotions. Does God promise we will always be happy.? If not, then why does he say he will give us his joy..?
Fear is something we all know about. David explores how we can stop this fear from controllling our lives
David finds the God who understands and knows him inside out, who meets him where he is, and who can hold him steady - even as rage, sadness and fear swirl around within him.
Do we want to follow Jesus' example? Is it a good example to folllow and what's the point? Tune in for a message that could have life-changing consequences.
Joshua looks at Jesus' radical and controversial teaching on Money and Possessions. A hard hitting message that is bound to challenge.
Did Jesus really have anything relevant to say about these topics? Have a listen - you may be suprised.
Sometimes its difficult to find purpose and hope in the midst of trials, and yet God is working out his purposes through situations and people in miraculous ways.
If you want to dive deeper into the story of Acts, access more through these great resources:
RIGHT NOW MEDIA - An online streaming service full of videos and shows to help you in your walk through life and faith. Create your account here: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/horleybc
YOUVERSION BIBLE APP - https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/864
If you want to dive deeper into the story of Acts, access more through these great resources:
RIGHT NOW MEDIA - An online streaming service full of videos and shows to help you in your walk through life and faith. Create your account here: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/horleybc
YOUVERSION BIBLE APP - https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/864
N THE NEWS CYCLE SERIES... If 24 hour news channels had existed at the beginning of the Jesus movement you can bet it would have made local, and eventually national, news. Discover the exciting story documented in the book of Acts as the news about Jesus began to spread, upsetting the status quo and turning more than a few heads along the way. Features some creative news reporting to help bring the stories to life for you today...
Join Martin, Matt and Becky as we discuss our latest series - 'Bear Hunt'. Conversation begins at 4.48
Maybe the darkest place of all, how do we navigate death and come through. Matt shares a personal story that speaks volumes to us all.
How do we cope and manage when we're stuck in a mess of our own making? As Martin reflects on an ancient story, we're encouraged that there is a way through it.
ometimes in life there are things we've just got to go through, no matter how much we'd like to avoid them. In this episode we're asking - what do you do when you find yourself having to go through a period of transition? What can keep you firm in the midst of it, so that you come out better on the other side?
Predictability....sounds like a bit of a boring character trait right? But predictability is a sign of consistency & dependability...and these are vital if we want to get better and see the fruit of our efforts. It's even more important if we want to be faithful to God and see God's faithfulness at work in our lives...because our consistency in trusting in Him and seeking to know Him better is matched by His reliability and trustworthiness - just ask Daniel...
This exciting story from the book of Daniel has plenty of relevance for us today.
Damiel 3: how do you manage when life gets too hot to handle? Are you non-flammable like Daniel's friends?
Daniel interprets a weird dream - and shows us that no matter what the political or economic landscape looks like, God is in control.
Daniel and his friends experience the faithfulness of God to build their strength. How can we follow their example
The problem with trying to improve your circumstances is simply that not all circumstances can be improved. Self-help stops being helpful when you can't make your situation better for yourself! But that doesn't mean there's no hope. In a letter written to a group of suffering Christians, Peter (a 1st Century follower of Jesus and leader of the early church), taught his audience to rethink their situation according to where they are SITUATED in God's work in the world. It turns out, God has something pretty special in mind for us, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in...
If you want to talk more about this message, drop us an email at gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk and one of our online team would love to chat further with you!
How does a world where personal choice is paramount fit with Jesus’ claim to be The Truth?! Prepare to be challenged by this message from Martin.
Got questions? We want to talk with you about them! Email gotquestions@horleybaptist.org.uk and we will respond to you personally.
Sometimes life feels busy. But why are we busy?? Are we seeking approval and recognition from others - or maybe even from God??? Why is this - and have we maybe got our motives and intentions upside down?
Jesus says that he has come to give us an abundant life (John 10:10), and yet he also was very clear that there was a significant cost to being his disciple. What does it mean to carry our cross and follow Jesus, and can it really bring us happiness?
Are we called to give sacrificially? Is this with our money? Then what about all the other things we need... Listen as Martin unpacks this challenging message.
Some people treat faith like a fine piece of china - it needs to be displayed carefully, never mishandled, and if it breaks, you can't put it back together again... But deconstructing faith doesn't have to have to signal the death of your faith...in fact, it can birth a stronger faith than you had before. So let's create a culture within our church where questioning faith is not only accepted, but talked about openly and honestly. Where grappling with faith and wrestling questions through is something everybody is actively engaging with.
Neil brings us the second in our Core Training series - today asking what Passionate Worship looks like and how do we do it?
Where is God when we call on Him? Why doesn't he answer us? In a time of confusion and conflict, Joshua brings us a message that shows us a way forward.
There are many products we buy, use, and put our confidence in without having all the information or fully understanding how they work. In the Gospel of John, we see a man begin to follow Jesus based on limited information. This man, who was born blind, said he only knew one main thing - and that one thing was enough to make him curious about who Jesus really was.
As we look at a miracle of Jesus where a man's life is changed forever, we consider: Do you want to get well?
Helen brings us the second in our 'Bystander Series' looking at an amazing miracle of Jesus and what that has to say to us today.
The first recorded miracle of Jesus: turning water into wine (wow!) - with a bit of a nudge from his mother.
This message is part of our ongoing February series 'The Sex Talk' for Grownups.
This time Martin asks: What does God actually ask of people who call themselves Christians when it comes to standing out and 'being holy?' And how do you hold to a standard without the STANDARD becoming the thing you worship?
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We want you to know that whoever you are, and whatever circumstances you are in, you are welcome here and you matter.
This message is part of our ongoing February series 'The Sex Talk' for Grownups.
This time Becky asks: Where do Christians go wrong when it comes to making the message about Jesus accessible for people in the LGBTQ community?
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This time Martin asks: Have we elevated marriage above its proper place, and where does that leave people who are unmarried when it comes to finding their place in church community?
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What is the worldview on sex and sexuality? Does God offer an alternative view, and is it good news or antiquated and condemning?
Are we a good friend or a great friend? Do we seek out good or great friends - and what's the difference? Join us as Becky explores the story of David and Nathan.
How do we deal with conflict? Do we make the first move to reconciliation? Do we think we should??
Who are we when we meet others? Are we ourselves - how authenitic do people find us. And do we accept others?
God has created you with a purpose, an ‘Original Design’ that is unique only to you. But do you know what that is, and are you living it out? Or are you in danger of living a life that misses out on the God-given opportunities to serve others?
Have you ever pushed a big red button in your life? You know - the 'there's no turning back now' button of the movies? Maybe you pushed it without realising the consequences...and suddenly you found yourself in a place there’s no going back from!
Ever had a moment of total panic? Of course - we all have! In this video message Becky explores why our culture is so panicked, why we need somewhere to look for guidance and assurance when the panic rises, and how Simon Peter - one of the most influential followers of Jesus - discovered how to quit panicking.
Today we're looking at the Volume Button. Who do you listen to? Are there things you need to turn down...or turn up?
Hey, let's talk about that pesky snooze button...a little too easy to push right? This weekend Martin wants to help you stop snoozing so you can start moving as we kick off a new teaching series!
Compassion has the power to change things...it changes us, it changes those to whom we are showing compassion and it serves Jesus.
We are all called to play a part in God's great mission: we can be World Changers if we work together
Jesus’ primary mission was to seek and save the lost and he made a way for that to be possible and calls us to follow him in making that the primary mission of our church and of our lives.
Jesus announced in his ‘manifesto’ that he had come to serve the poor and he calls us to do the same
How real are we? Are we truthful about life's struggles, or do we try and present a Christianity that is polished, perfect, but ultimately false?
How responsive are you to the Holy Spirit? Are you fully open to how God wants to use you, or are there 'no go' areas in your life?
What sets Christianity a part from society? What makes us stand out? We learn some lessons from the early church on how we can be distinctive in society without separating ourselves from it.
How are we going to make church happen going forward? Well lets look at how the original church was born, and see how that inspires us going forward.
The WHAT? What’s our next steps as a church coming out of this pandemic? What will church look like / change as a result of what we’ve learnt over these past 12 months? How can we re-launch rather than just re-start?
The church is made up of individuals - different shapes and sizes, all with different gifts, and yet all one in Christ. So who are we at HBC? What do we value, and what do we want to become together?
Why do we exist as a church? The answer is found in seven words - to help people find and follow Jesus. So as we return to physical services, are we prepared to rise up and do what is required to make that happen?
Habits are so hard to break because they are the scaffolding that holds our life together. They are often foundational to who we are and how we live, and therefore attempts to break them are often unsuccessful. And yet, those habits that hold us in bondage can be broken through practice and hard work, but most importantly through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Society sells us a lie that in order to be complete we have to be in a relationship and in our desperation to be complete, to be somebody we make bad choices, start unhealthy relationships, and sell our bodies and souls in payment for that lie. And yet the Bible warns us to not look to the ‘world’ to bring fulfilment, because it is only through Christ that we find fullness. We are complete in Christ and Christ is all we need.
What stories to you believe? About life, and success, and being happy. Advertisers are adept at selling a product by telling a lie that our life will be better if we buy/consume/wear/become. So how can we spot the truth from a lie, and live God’s story?
Is there a danger that we push people to one side because we are too busy to give them our attention? Can we create unnecessary barriers between people and Jesus because we judge them and find them wanting? How did Jesus treat those considered 'worthless' and what lessons can we learn from his example?
10 people had an encounter with Jesus and we look at their response. How do we respond when we meet Jesus? Luke 17:11-19
Your words are stones - will you throw them or pave the way? With one command Joseph could have had his brothers executed in a horrible way - revenge for their actions all those years ago. But Joseph had been living his life as God wanted him to, trusting in Him, and ridden his life of bitterness. Joseph was able to look back at his life and see God’s hand in all of it, therefore when the opportunity came to get revenge, Joseph instead paves the way for a better future, and a reunited family.
The third in the series on The Tongue, looking at a passage in Ephesians and contemplating the effects of our words.
James 3:2-12 Be really slow to speak, because the tongue is untameable. Words are powerful - they can make or break or person, build them up or pull them down. Are we aware of how much influence such a small part of us has? Do we know how much destruction we have caused with unchecked words? We need to Remember - Surrender - Confess. Remember the damage the tongue can cause, surrender our words to God, and confess the damage we have caused.
At 25 times in the Gospels we are told that Jesus prayed, often by himself. For Jesus it was a habit that empowered his life and ministry. Do we realise the power and the necessity of prayer? Do we realise that in order to do what God wants of us, we need to put ourselves in a position to hear his voice?
Audio of the full service including the last in the 'Unexpected Christmas' sermon series.
Neil gives a brief history and explanation of the project, including options for development and finances