Bethany Community Church Harpenden: Recent Episodes
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Continuing our series on Jonah, Neil digs into Chapter 2 to share that hardship can be God's discipline. But the God of grace will not wash His hands of you….. because of His great love.
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Introducing a short series from the book of Jonah, John explains that despite Jonah's rebellion, God demonstrates His love, grace, kindness and mercy and asks “What Nineveh is God calling you to?”
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Neil concludes our series on worship speaking from John Chapter 4 (v1-42) where Jesus reveals who he is to a Samaritan woman. Neil explain how this passage displays Jesus's passion for people to become true worshippers, worshipping the Father in Spirit and Truth wherever they are.
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Neil Chitty is preaching on Corporate Worship “What it is to Worship as a body”
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In the fourth talk of our series on Worship, John provides guidelines on how to cultivate a hunger and thirst to worship God in both individual and church life. Reading Psalm 84.
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In the third part of our series on Worship, John talks about the Currency of Worship. Ensuring that Jesus is the centre of our attention, to focus our minds and our hearts on what truly matters.
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Embodied Worship, John encourages us that when we worship with our whole body something happens that goes beyond our words…..
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In the first of a new series on Worship, Neil reminds us that our sole focus of worship is Jesus. Encouraging us to resist complacency, religiosity and familiarity Neil selects five (of many) reasons to worship Jesus.
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As part of our Easter Baptism service, Neil explains the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus
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In a one off talk, John encourages us to take a glimpse behind the veil at what happens to our prayers, especially those that appear to be unanswered. Rev 5 v7-8 and Rev 8 v1-5
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In the fourth talk in this series Neil reads from Ephesians Chapter 2 and marvels at God's masterpiece.
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More than Conquerors. Continuing our series Born to Stand Out, John talks from Romans ch8 v-31 onward, explaining our place in Christ and that nothing can separate us from the love of God.
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Destined to be Different – in the second part of our series, John talks about our position as Sons of God and the mandate on our lives. As divine representatives he encourages boldness as we share our faith. John Ch 1 v1-14 and 1 John Ch 3 v1-3.
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In the first of a new series “Born to Stand Out”, Neil explains – “Who the Church Is”. Speaking from Matthew Ch 5 v14-16 he explains that the Church is called collectively to reflect God's to the world, that others will get to know Him and love Him.
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Neil talks from Isaiah Ch49 v1-6 encouraging us that this passage is a word for the Church today. He reflects on the exciting things happening in the youth and children's work and the progress with the new building. He challenges the Church that this is a year of mobilisation and a time for us all to be prepared to be witnesses to Jesus where we live and work.
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Join us at the start of 2025 as members of Bethany Community Church share their testimonies of how God has worked in their lives through the last year.
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Join John as he dissects the traditional view of Christmas, looking at the Journey to Bethlehem, the Three Kings, the Innkeepers, the Stable, the Date and finally the Angels appearing to the Shepherds. Luke Ch 2
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In our Christmas celebration Andy talks about the barrier between us and God and the significance of Jesus birth as he encourages us to “taste and see that the Lord is good”. (Psalm 34)
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In the the third part of our series leading up to Christmas John talks about Heaven touching earth. He describes how the incarnation of Jesus opens a Heavenly portal and how the culture of the Kingdom differs from that of our western culture. John 1 v14:18
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Continuing our series in the lead up to Christmas, Andy looks at the role of the shepherds as witnesses that shared their experience. Like the shepherds, Andy encourages us to testify about what God has done in our lives. Luke 2 1-20.
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In a one-off talk, Neil encourages us that it is God's desire for all of us to be filled with the Holy Spirit, so that streams of living water will flow from our lives.
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Neil closes our series with James Chapter 5, reminding us that God is about saving people, He's about rescuing people, He's about healing people and He's about a Church that will stand up and pray powerful and effective prayers.
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Speaking from verses 4-10 of James Chapter 4 – Jerusha asks – how do we pusue radical holiness?
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Continuing our series in James, John reminds us that the words we speak can have a devastating impact on lives and that our words are a mirror of character. James Chapter 3
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Sarah continues our series on the book of James looking at James Chapter 2. She explains that genuine faith in God results in genuine changed lives.
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Introducing a new series on the Book of James, John reminds us of James's practical wisdom – to be doers of the Word and not just hearers.
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In an update to her second talk, Carole sent some points she was unable to cover in her talk on Sunday 15th September with practical tips on “How do we Fast?”
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In the first of two talks leading up to a week of prayer and fasting – Carole encourages us to have new confidence and courage in our prayer life. We can have that confidence because we have been invited into a supernatural relationship with the living God.
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This week John leads a group discussion on Romans Chapter 15 v1-13. A servant hearted attitude is what God is looking for from His people.
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Dave tells his personal story of how God called him and the journey that he has been on, leading a life in Submission to God
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Representing our young people Megan and Sara (youth leader) talk about the pressures on this young generation, how it is on fire for God and provide some strategies for older generations to meaningfully connect and support them.
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With limited time available, John provides an overview of God's covenant with Abraham and how Jesus fulfilled the requirements of that covenant.
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Wrapping up our series on the book of Daniel, John Swain reminds us that God is in control of our world and of our sure and certain hope that we will rise to eternal life, through Jesus.
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Moving on to Daniel Chapter 11 Neil talks through the prophecies to explain that God knows and God is in control.
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Neil continues our series from the book of Daniel, this week focusing on how Daniel seeks after and hears God. God's got a plan for us, it's a wonderful plan, but we need to hear and know HIs word
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Continuing our series on Daniel, Neil talks about Daniel's approach to prayer and his focus on God's faithfulness, HIs mercy and His grace.
(Apologies that John's talk on Chapter 8 could not be published due to a technical issue)
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John looks at the history of Daniel 8 before focusing on the phrase “Truth has been cast down” and how the influence of the Greek culture still affects our thinking and the undermining of God's truth in our society
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Starting on the second half of the book of Daniel, John introduces the visionary section of the book, focusing on Daniel Chapter 7. Here he discusses God's wrath, His love and our hope.
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Andy Hubbock preaches on Daniel 6 – Daniel's uncompromising life lead King Darius to acknowledge God
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Continuing with our series from the book of Daniel, today Neil explains how Daniel speaks up (again) to confront evil.
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We are now in Daniel Chapter 4, where Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's dream and Nebuchadnezzar realises that Jehovah is God of Gods and King of Kings and Lord of Lords and far more powerful than he is.
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Continuing our series through the book of Daniel. Looking at Daniel chapter 3, Neil talks about the reality of the testimony of the children of God. Includes a short section by Sonya Chitty on being intentional as we raise our children
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Neil speaks during the Voice of the Nations service, talking from Isaiah 49 v5-7, “I will make you a light for the Gentiles”.
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Continuing our series on the book of Daniel, Neil talks from Chapter 2 on dreams, death threats and deliverance. When challenges face us do we react or respond by throwing ourselves onto God's mercy?
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Understanding God's goodness through suffering is a life long journey. Antoinette encourages us that the goodness of God is not just head knowledge but should be our hearts desire.
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As a prelude to a series on Daniel, John explains how Daniel and his friends lived in the hostile anti-God Babylonian Culture, with strong lessons for us today. Daniel Chapter 1.
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This Easter Sunday John talks from 1 Corinthians 15v21-26, on Revelation – from Nostalgia to New Life
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Remembering Palm Sunday (Matthew 21v1-11) Dave encourages us to raise our hallelujahs in all circumstances
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In this weeks talk in the Defined series, Neil talks from 2 Timothy Chapter 1 (v1-14) showing how Paul encourages Timothy. In four key points, Neil encourages us to firstly fan into flames the gift of God, given to us by the Holy Spirit. Listen on to hear the other challenges.
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Today Jerusha continues our Defined series talking about Moses's life of surrender and dependence on God. She encourages us that our identity is not defined by our past but lies in knowing who God is.
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Listen as Sarah talks about the “drama” prophet and those “belly of the fish moments”, as she examines lessons we can learn from God's dealings with the prophet Jonah. Based on readings from the book of Jonah.
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In the fifth part of our Defined series, Eloisa compares Mary and Zechariah's responses to God and encourages us that we are highly favoured and to listen to God's voice in the big and the small moments. Readings from Luke Ch 1 v26-38 and Lk Ch 1 v8-20.
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Following on from Neil's talk on the Vision for Bethany, Andy Spilman talks on the subject of Giving and supporting the church vision. Philippians Ch 4 v10-19.
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Neil shares the Vision for Bethany over the coming years, including exciting news on leadership and a building.
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Our wonderful Hertfordshire community is stepping up with great care and compassion to open homes and communities at this time of desperate need. This website aims to be a ‘one stop’ resource, to support the amazing local response of individuals and groups to the growing refugee crisis created by the Russian invasion. https://hertswithukraine.org.uk/ The website...
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You can use your Ukrainian driving licence for the first 12 months after you arrive. You’ll then need to exchange it for a British licence. You will not need to register or tax your vehicle in the UK if all of the following apply: you have arrived in the UK and are coming from Ukraine...
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Guidance on support available to Ukrainian nationals and their family members. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/support-for-family-members-of-british-nationals-in-ukraine-and-ukrainian-nationals-in-ukraine-and-the-uk
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The British Red Cross supports people from Ukraine who are in the UK. The information on the Red Cross website will help you and your family to find out about services and support that might be available. For any more information about British Red Cross, or for emotional support please call the free British Red Cross...
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High Street Methodist Church have started English lessons on Friday mornings. They are currently full, but please enquire for more information here: office@highstreet.church More information regarding online English lessons can be found here: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/supporting-ukrainians
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This guide was created for Ukrainian hosts and contains information such as Biometric Residence Permits, bank accounts, interim payments, benefits, school places and much more.
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Hertfordshire County Council have put together a welcome booklet with lots of useful information. Including subjects such as Healthcare, Education, Childcare, Employment, Benefits and more.
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Please contact the In-Year Officer at Hertfordshire County Council regarding school places in Harpenden and the surrounding area or click here for more information on the Hertfordshire County Council website0300 1234043 inyear@hertfordshire.gov.uk ukraine.ukschooladmissions@hertfordshire.gov.uk There are a number of places offering help with School Uniform in Harpenden: James Marshall Foundation can provide grants to Under 25s...
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There are a number of organisations in Harpenden who are offering advice and funding for Ukrainian individuals and families in Harpenden and the surrounding area. Please contact them using the links below. Harpenden Money Advice Centre – completely FREE and confidential face to face, debt and budgeting advice service. The Harpenden Trust – offering Home...
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Here are a number of local groups who are supporting our Ukrainian guests with meet ups and cafe’s.
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