Barton Baptist Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Barton BC, Torquay
Devotions, sermons, talks and study content from Barton Baptist Church in Torquay, Devon. We are a church of people from a wide variety of backgrounds all learning together what it means to follow Jesus in today's world. If you would like to know more about us and the local community we're part of, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, as well as our on website www.bartonbaptistchurch.co.uk
Prayer can seem so difficult sometimes. And some even find it boring! Have you ever been in a service when someone said 'Now let's have a time of prayer...' only to ramble on for 10 minutes?! This episode we look at if that's what we're meant to do with God? Are there places we have to go and pray? And do we know that God is even listening? Prayer doesn't have to be formal and boring. It's meant to be the way we do life with God himself! We also bombard a special guest with some awkward questions & get a 30 second answer to a question about Prayer. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
Sin is a little word, but it seems to come up quite a lot in churches & youth groups. But what exactly is it? This episode we look at what it is & what it isn't. Is it things that we want to do, but know we shouldn't? Should we secretly love it or only ever hate it? And is it possible to do stuff that won't ever forgive and are some sins worse than others? We also bombard a special guest with some awkward questions & get a 30 second answer to a question about Sin. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
What should we expect if we become a Christian? Maybe you've been thinking about Christianity and what it means to follow Jesus. Perhaps you've got questions about what life will be like if you do become a Christian. There may not be all the answers here, but maybe if you know a Christian, you could ask them what they think? Again this week, we also bombard a special guest with some awkward questions & get a 30 second answer to a question about Christianity. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
So, God is God...& Jesus... & also some kind of floaty spirit-thing? Church people talk about the "Spirit" & being "In the Spirit" or "Moved by the Spirit". It might all sound a bit of mumbo-jumbo! So, who is the Holy Spirit, what does he do and what's he got to do with us? Again this week, we also bombard a special guest with some awkward questions & get a 30 second answer to a question about Christianity. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
In this next episode of our big questions series we're looking at Christianity. What is it really? Is it a club for old people? A life of do's & don't? What does it mean to be a part of it? We also bombard a special guest with some awkward questions & get a 30 second answer to a question about Christianity. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
A dip into the archives from all the way back to 3 weeks ago, when Colin Opie was our guest preacher, delivering a brilliant Gospel call to our hearts.
In this first episode of a new season, we're looking at some of the questions that people have about the centre of everything...God! Is God out there? How do we know? And if He is there, what's the plan? Who God is and what He's got to say to us is hugely important. If He is speaking loud and clear, then the worst thing we can do is ignore Him. But where do we start? We also get a 30 second answer from a special guest to a question about God. All questions & discussion are taken from Our Daily Bread's Teen Big Questions series www.odb.org
Exodus 1 verses 1-8 & 13-15. Israel's oppression results in being feared by Pharoah. Years later, even after they are freed by God, they spend 40 years in the desert, enduring trials and grumbling against God.
Our final journey to the Heart of Christmas isn't complete without a closer look at the most puzzling characters of all: the Magi. With thanks to Our Daily Bread ministries www.odb.org
Joy for all. Reading: John 3: 16-20. What reasons are we given to be thankful for Jesus' arrival in our world? What gives you the greatest joy in your walk with Him? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David McCasland.
A Jesus Christmas. Reading John 1: 1-5 & 9-14. God's plan for Christmas is Jesus! Jesus is the true light. He rescues us from from darkness. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal pages for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcoxvh3Ih0CgmZQSQw
A Ukrainian Christmas. Reading: Luke 2: 6-14. Do you find strengthening and peace in glorifying and praising God? Why not spend some time lifting up Jesus' powerful name today. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Bill Crowder.
Jesus came to win. Reading Matthew 2: 7-8 & 16-18. Herod didn't like the first Christmas. He was afraid of Jesus. Herod didn't want to lose his little kingdom. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdXKGxnYBWnFdfpWg
Christmas awe. Reading: Hebrews 1:1-9. When was the last time you felt a sense of awe? How can you rekindle a sense of awe over Jesus this Christmas? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Sheridan Voysey.
The truth about Jesus. Reading Matthew 2: 1-6. The magi's first Christmas started when they saw a new star shining far away over Israel. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdYuZIc323t7YOlnQ
A Real Christmas. Reading: Ephesians 6: 10-18. How does Christ's coming to save you and give you His armour help you have the confidence to say with Paul "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31). Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C McCasland.
God hears us. Reading Luke 2: 36-39. Anna was part of God's plan for Christmas. She was very old, loved God & believed His promise to send the Rescuer. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcddmcHiatZAi9G_cw
A new force. Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:20-25. What is your reaction to Jesus on the cross? Do you recognise this act of love to be the wisdom of God to fully save us and make us His own? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Philip Yancey.
Simeon sees his saviour. Reading Luke 2: 25-32. God's plan for Christmas included an old man called Simeon. For Simeon's whole life, he had believed God's promises to Abraham. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdao7PI19xpm6oP1w
Through the eyes of faith. Reading Luke 2: 25-35. What doubts do you wrestle with? Where do you turn to in God's word to hear His promises to you again? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Herbert Vander Lugt.
The best words ever. Reading Luke 2: 13-20. The Rescuer was born! The shepherds heard the best words ever! Angels spoke the very words of God to announce the birth of His son. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdZcETm9opTqZuvFA
On time. Reading Luke 2: 25-38. Think about what life looked like for Simeon & Anna as they waited for God's salvation to be revealed. How does their approach to waiting help shape your attitude to waiting on God. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Julie Ackerman Link.
The angel's message for all. Reading Luke 2: 8-12. Shepherds were the first to hear about Christmas! Shepherds didn't expect to ever hear any good news. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdbCNgXzdeL_LRJXw
Out of Egypt. Reading Matthew 2: 13-21. Where do you see most clearly that, in becoming a man, Jesus is truly able 'to feel sympathy for our weakness'? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Dave Branon.
The real Jesus. Reading Luke 2: 1-7. Finally - Christmas came! Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Just as God had promised long before, the King who would rule forever came from King David's home, Bethlehem. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcde9753aNgV6DfbyQ
Christmas choice. Reading Matthew 2: 1-16. What reaction to Jesus in this passage most closely matches your own? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Herbert Vander Lugt.
Preparing the path. Reading Luke 1: 59-60 & 76-79. Are you ready for Christmas? God promised to help people get ready for Jesus (Isaiah 40: 1-3). Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdcpJMieJpCdnmtwQ
The Only King. Reading Matthew 2: 1-12. What does it mean for you to have Jesus as your King? Are there areas of your life where He's not? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Anne Cetas.
We live for Jesus. Reading Luke 1: 46-55. Christmas was really close! How amazing! God gave Mary the gift of being the Rescuer's mother. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdh3Z5kf7zSdO3U7w
The Place of going forth. Reading Micah 5: 1-4. Where do you see Jesus shepherding you in His strength? Do you live securely in Him, no matter how uncertain and trying each day may be? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C Egner.
True happiness. Reading: Luke 1: 38-45. Christmas had almost come! Mary still had questions, but she still trusted God. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdkyJjrmK8pUQfL5w
Christmas in captivity. Reading: Isaiah 9: 1-7. How has Jesus brought light into your life? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David McCasland.
Mary's child. Reading: Luke 1: 30-37. God's plan for Christmas included a girl names Mary. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdf2TnMlw9BPJB6wQ
The Shepherds. Reading Luke 2: 8-20. How does it encourage you that God's message to these outcast shepherds is 'Do not be afraid' and 'peace'? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David H. Roper.
God with us. Reading Matthew 1: 18-24. The first Christmas was getting close! God gave Joseph the honor of bringing Jesus up as his son. But Jesus would be different from every other baby.
God's guidance. Reading Matthew 1: 18-25 & 2: 13-15. What stops you from having the desire and zeal to follow God's leading as promptly as Joseph, even when you don't fully understand it? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by David C McCasland.
Born to die. Reading Isaiah 53: 1-6. King Jesus was really coming! But God's picture of a king is so different. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdrtEt9Ll5Zw3SmnA
The Birth of Christmas. Reading: Matthew 1: 18-25. How does being faithful to [God's word] make us sensitive to God's voice? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Randy Kilgore.
The King who understands us. Reading: Isaiah 9: 6-7. The first Christmas was taking a long time! One King after another from King David's family ruled and then died. None of them crushed the serpent. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdisvrHucDXEb8suA
Mosaic of Beauty. Reading: Luke 1: 46-55. Make a list of all the ways God has blessed you this year and reflect on it with Him. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Devotion by Lisa Samra.
The Forever King. Reading: 2 Samuel 7: 8-13. David was a big part of God's plan for Christmas. David - Boaz & Ruth's great-grandson - was a shepherd in Bethlehem. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdj-VPIfTwQQ-KBGA
Seasons. Reading: Luke 2: 25-35. In what ways has Jesus gently revealed the thoughts of your heart and helped you to rely on His strength and grace? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas, devotion by Herbert Vander Lugt.
Ruth's son's son's son's.....son. Reading Ruth 4: 13-17. Was it ever going to be Christmas? Life was scary for God's children. Everyone was hungry. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdpWVbMy2KN0GRoyA
Ponder it. Reading Luke 2:8-20. Allow yourself a few minutes of quiet during this busy season, to sit & listen for what God might be saying to you. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas,devotion by David McCasland.
God's true tent. Reading Exodus 25: 1-9. Why was the first Christmas taking so long? On the long walk to their new home, God gave His children a third picture of Jesus. God's big, beautiful tent was His new home. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch.
Two Bethlehems. Reading: Luke 2:1-7. Where do you experience "no room" for Jesus amongst your loved ones and your community? How can you be His place of entrance to their worlds? Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas, devotion by David C. Egner.
Life Giving Bread. Reading: Exodus 16:1-5 & 31. How hard it was to wait for the first Christmas! On the long walk to their new home, God gave His children a second picture of Jesus - manna, the special bread with which He fed them. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdoo25FN8fDrVxFWg
The birth of Christmas. Reading: Luke 1:26-38. What made Mary so willing to obey God when she received such a life-changing announcement from Him? What can you be doing to grow your love for God so that you too are always ready to obey His leading. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas, devotion by Albert Lee
The Passover Lamb. Reading: Exodus 12: 21-27. The miracle of Christmas was coming, but God's people were still slaves in Egypt. Had God forgotten them? Nooooo!! Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdlJ2S0SHfrVOL_5Q
The hope for a baby tree. Reading: Luke 1:67-80. What are you waiting on God for? What doubts stop you from seeing God's faithfulness? Devotion by Elisa Morgan, taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas.
The only truly good person. Reading Exodus 3: 4-10. Moses was part of God's plan for the first Christmas, the family of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob grew into a big family called Israel, but something was terribly wrong! God's people - sometimes called God's children were slaves! Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdmoYb4-CThurR6AQ
What Elizabeth & Zechariah received. From shame to honour. Reading: Luke 1:18-25. What are the things in your life of which you can say, 'The Lord has done this for me' Devotion by Poh Fang Chia, taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas
A Stairway to God. God's plan for the first Christmas included an unlikely guy named Jacob. Taken from 'A Jesus Christmas' by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdsGJJS0Hn4lXpCwA
Winter Snow. Reading from Isaiah 42:1-4. What encourages you to put [your] hope in Jesus based on the description of Him? Devotion by Lisa M. Samra, taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas.
A Promised Child. Christmas is God's way of saying 'I will always keep my promises'. Taken from 'A Jesus Christmas' by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdqecH3dRcBmD64RQ
Waiting. Reading from Micah 5:2-4. Taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. Today's devotion was written by Amy Boucher Pye. What prayers are you waiting for God to answer? In what situations are you awaiting His rescue? How do these verses help you put your hope in your Shepherd who has made us such incredible promises?
Like the Stars in the Sky. Reading: Genesis 15:1-6. What did God promise Abram? How did Abram respond to that promise? Taken from 'A Jesus Christmas' by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdtXHj1TNSp_-uNDA
Reading: Isaiah 7:10-15. Devotion from Dave Branon, taken from Our Daily Bread's Journey to the Heart of Christmas. What does Jesus' birth mean to you personally? How does it encourage you that His birth was a sign - His announcement to the world of His salvation - that was planned long ago?
Reading: Genesis 3:1-5 & 14-15. God's plan for Christmas starts right at the beginning of the Bible, in a beautiful garden. Taken from A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For the family journal page for this episode follow this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdS9myAD_J8oA_NSQ
Starting on 1st December, we'll be taking you through some of the characters & bible passages that take us through the journey to the Heart of Christmas. Don't forget, earlier each day we'll also be publishing an all age family edition exploring A Jesus Christmas.
Starting on 1st December, we'll be journeying through 25 days of devotions that are ideal for all ages using A Jesus Christmas by Barbara Reaoch. For all the family journal pages follow this link: https://1drv.ms/f/s!ApfKWM-NLGT9gcdNrdpBucZVRt0kKg