Harrow Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Andrew Jackson
Andrew continues the Radical Roots series. We reflect on Margaret Jarman's story and reflect on what the Bible teaches about women in ministry.
Andrew continues the season, looking at our Baptist Radical Roots.
Although we often value independence, we are called to Interdependence.
We continue the series on Radical Roots, our Baptist Identity, looking at what it means to be God's Temple.
We bring the series on The Writings of the Old Testament to a close, reflecting on the story of Daniel in the Lions' Den.
Andrew continues the season in The Writings section of the Old Testament, looking at Psalm 84.
Andrew begins a new series, exploring the Writings sction of the Old Testament. Here Andrew introduces the series.
Date: 23 February 2025
Speaker: Taiwo Aiyenuro
Bible reading: Jeremiah 31:3 and Luke 15:11-24.
Date: 16 February 2025
Speaker: Graham Sullivan (Brondesbury Baptist Church)
Bible reading: Romans 5: 17-19
It's the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and it's our United service. As we turn to the feeding of the 5000, a story recounted in all 4 Gospels, we ask is this a challenge which unites us?
We visit one of the darker episodes in Mark's Gospel, looking at Herod, Herodias, Herodias' daughter and the death of John the Baptist.
We return to an occasional series, slowly walking through Mark's Gospel. This is very much the Previously in Mark bit...
A reflection for Christmas Eve, bringing the Advent Down To Earth series to a close.
Thanks to LICC for the materials.
Pauline Curry relfects on the story of who Jesus was and the story of his 'getting lost' at the temple.
Andrew continues the Advent series Down to Earth, based on material from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity.
We continure the Down to Earth series, based on resouces from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity. This week we consider how the Christmas story includes some very unlikely invitations. Especially the one to the shepherds.
We continue the Advent Down to Earth series, based on rescources from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, looking at how God''s rescue did not look as we expect. Includes a video from Revd Ken Benjamin, director at LICC.
This Advent we are follwoing a series based on resources from London Institute for Contemporary Christianity (LICC) called Down to Earth.
This is the first episode highlighting how Jesus was an unusual king.
Andrew concludes the Prophets season in the book of Zechariah, looking at God's great passion for the whole world.
Andrew returns to the Community Bible Experience series on the prophets. This week we are focussing on Zephanish 3:17
Andrew begins the season in the prophets looking at the story of Jonah and the challenges it poses for our our age.
Andrew starts a new section of the Community Bible Experience, looking at the prophets.
Andrew continues the series in Philippians, looking at what we can learn from the greats... Never stop growing, find good mentors, embrace the sacrifices and focus on the goal.
Pauline Curry reflects on the disciples, especially the ministries of Andrew, Philip and the young lad who gave his lunch to Jesus.
Andrew continues the season in Phlippians with the question of how, if we lean on our own goodness, is good enough? Or is there a better way?
Andrew continues the Philippians series, reflecting on what we can learn from Epaphroditus and Timothy.
Andew continues the series on Philippians, a church encouraged to rejoice in troubled times.
Andrew starts a new series, looking at Paul's letter to the Philippians. This week a bit of background and an introduction to Joy.
The final session in the Covenant History section of the Community Bible Experience focuses on the story of Elijah handing over to Elisha and being taken up into heaven
Which voices carry the most weight among us? This is the question Revd Dr Mary Cotes poses in her Pentecost sermon All Change.
Andrew continues the Covenant History series, this time looking at the visit of the Queen of Sheba and Solomon's legacy.
Andrew continues the season in the Covenant History Section of the Community Bible Experience, looking at the very famous story of David and Goliath.
Andrew continues the series following the Covenant History section of the Community Bible Experience. This week we are with Moses in Deuteronomy, exploring the Shema, the central tenet of Judaism and Christianity.
Andrew returns to the Covenant History section of the Community Bible Experience. This week we are in Exodus and Moses' encounter with YHWH at the Burning Bush.
AS we reflect on the cross we think about Jesus call top Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me.
The second sermon in the series reflecting on the cross. This is where, more than any other place, we see God revealed.
This Lent we reflect on the cross and what it means. Today Forgiveness and Reconciliation.
The introduction to a new session of the Community Bible Experience and why it is important to begin the Gospel In the Beginning.
On Christmas Eve, Andrew wraps up the Unto Us series, focusing on the title Prince of Peace.
On the Secodng snday of Advent, Andrew continues the series based on Isaiah's prophecy about a special king to be born. This week - Mighty God.
Andrew starts a new series for Advent, based on the titles from Isaiah 9:6, which early Christians ascribed to Jesus.
The final week of The Community Bible Experience (New Testament). We turn to Revelation and the end of the Bible Story.
Sources: Reversed Thunder by Eugene Peterson
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Revelation Road by Nick Page
The Not Obvious, But Deeply True motif from a sermon by AJ Sherill at Mars Hill Bible Church on July 21 2019.
It's Week 7 of the Community Bible Experience (New Testament) and we are in John's Gospel, considering God's New Creation.
Community Bible Experience (Week 6) and we're in Mark's Gospel. How does one man, dying in brutal fashion, on a cross, in the middle of nowhere, thousands of years ago affect the whole world for all time. Jesus doesn't give us a theory to explain it. He gives us a meal.
This week we are back in the Community Bible Experience, in Paul's prison letters. We reflect on the Armour of God.
Morning Worship from Harrow Baptist Church, NW London, on Sunday 24 September 2023, led by Andrew Jackson.It's Community Bible Experience (New Testament) Week 3. We're reflecting on Everyday Glory.
Morning Worship from Harrow Baptist Church, Sunday 17 September 2023. Led by Andrew Jackson. It's week 2 of the Community Bible Experience (New Testament). Today we consider, one of the most significant events in Church History, and potentially world history - the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.
The first part in our Community Bible Experience Sermon Series. This week our focus is on Luke's Gospel and, on the hottest week of the year we turn to the Christmas story(!).
Andrew introduces the forthcoming Community Bible Experience with an Introduction entitled What is the Bible?
A final Sunday in this run of Meeting Jesus in Mark, looking at Jesus' rejection at Nazareth.
So many reasons Jairus may have been reluctant to go to Jesus. Some might have thought Jesus would turn Jairus away. But today Andrew reflects on the story of the raising of Jairus' daughter.
We continue our season in Mark's Gospel. Today we reflect on the woman who touched the hem of Jesus garment.
Andrew continues the season of Meeting Jesus in Mark, looking at Jesus encountering a man possessed by many demons in a Gentile area.
We continue the season of meeting Jesus in Mark, looking at the parable of the Mustard Seed.
How many members of the Trinity does it take to change a lightbulb?
This and other thoughts as we continue to meet Jesus in Mark.
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After a long break, we return to our stroll through Mark, reflecting on The Parable of the Sower.
On Pentecost Sunday, Andrew reflects on the importance of the Holy Spirit in Christian discipleship.
How does God view the church? Who are we and what are we for? Andrew reflects on 1 Peter 2
On Passion Sunday a reflection on the extravgant love of Mary, as she anoints Jesus' feet.
Andrew is back after Covid and we return to thinking about Covenant. This week we look at David, the temple and the house that God built.
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Lin Artus preaches on Sunday 5 February, whilst Andrew is off with Covid.
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We continue the covenant series reflecting on the Moses, Israel and the Ten Commandments
Days 202 - 208: The relationship between faith and action, God, Israel, truting loved ones to God and why it's sometimes ok to not have a clue what the Apostle Paul is on about.
Some thoughts on Romans, Amos and Jonah, and why pointing the finger at others tends to backfire.
Andrew continues our reflections on the covenants. This week we are thinking about Abraham... you know the one with many sons, many sons had Father Abraham. We also find out how Ikea got it's name!
Some reflections from days 188-194 about how we can sometimes lose sight of what is important, but finishing on (hopefully) a note of hope.
This week we start a new series, on the theme of God's Resolutions, committments, or to use the Bible term, covenant. This week, Noah.
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Over the next few weeks, basically til Lent, we will be looking at God's Resolutions, or Covenants in the Bible. This just gives a bit of background.
We pick up the reflections in the Bible in One Year, thinking about irrational behaviour, mysterious grace and the power of the Spirit from days 181-187
Andrew concludes the Credo series, with a reflection on the meaning of Amen. Cover pic by Isabella and Zsa Fischer on Unsplash.
As the Credo series draws to a close, Andrew reflects on the life everlasting. Cover pic by NASA on Unsplash.
We reflect on what it means to believe in the Resurrection of the Body. And what it means for our bodies right now.
Nicki Copeland reflects on what it means to be God's handiwork, created for good works.
Both David and the fledgling church face opposition from a variety of sources in these readings from Days 160-166 of the Bible in One Year plan.
As we continue the Creed series, we reflect om what it means to believe in the Communion of Saints. Includes Andrew's favourite religious joke... ever!
Some reflections on Kingdoms, the sacred and the complexity of humanity - we are a mix of good and bad as modelled in the life of David. Days 153-159
We continue our series on the creed, reflecting on what it means to belive in the Holy Catholic Church.
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We continue our series on the Creed, reflecting on the the line I Believe in the Holy Spirit.
The Second Coming, Rapture Theology, End Times Anxiety and why the news that Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead is actually good news.
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Andrew returns this week with the latest sermon from the Creed. This week we are looking at Resurrection.
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After some time off, Andrew resumes the reflections on the Bible in One Year program with a reflection on Samuel and the demands for a king.
Why is it important to have a God who suffers? We reflect on why the creed highlights Jesus suffering 'under Pontius Pilate'.
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Bethlehem - a place of shame and glory, horror and beauty. Days 132-138.
Parental Advisory - this contains some content probably best not listened to with children around.
What can we learn from difficult parts of the Bible like Judges? And how does Jesus change everything? Days 125-131
We reflect on the Incarnation, by looking at Christmas narratives on the hottest days of the year.
This contains Kathy's full sermon, but lower sound quality than the version from the sound desk.
Revd Kathy Williamson preached on the subject of Worry on Sunday 17 July, from Matthew 6.
A reflection on two passages, one well known and one less so, from days 118-124 of the Bible in One Year plan.
Andrew continues our series on The Apostles' Creed. This week we look at the phrase 'Creator of Heaven and Earth'
We continue our time in the creed. What does it mean to believe in God as a Father Almighty?
The latest reflection on the Bible in One Year Reading Plan. This time Days 104-110 on choosing the right ways.
Andrew will be starting a new series on Sunday 19 June. Here is a trailer for what is planned.
Lin, Chantal, Frankie and Zion share on the theme of People of Faith. Cover pic by Chang Duong on Unsplash.
What was Jesus' favourite Old Testament book. There is good reason to believe it was Deuteronomy. Andrew reflects on the importance of remembering your story and the limits of law. Days 97-103.
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Ok. It's been a while since I did one of these. Sorry. This covers the period days 90-96. Hope it still blesses you. PS that noise in the background is Siggy gnawing on a chewy toy.
Andrew reflects on the earthy, material, bodily, physical aspects of faith. Cover pic by Amber Weir on Unsplash
Resurrection, Joy, Laughter, bad jokes, and an embarrassing Del Amitri moment.
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We start a new series of reflections for the Easter season, on what it means to be Resurrection People. Thanks to Engage Worship for the format.
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Andrew reflects on the choic made betwee Jesus Barabbas and Jesus Christ.
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With the help of some rubber ducks, Andrew reflects on the type of people who would have witnessed the triumphal entry.
Andrew reflects on the different but connected ideas of Mercy and Sacrifice.
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This is based on days 69-75 of the Bible in One Year Reading Plan. This week we reached the end of Mark's Gospel and started Luke's Gospel. So we went from the cross and resurrection, right back to the manger and nativity. Andrew reflects on a theme running through the whole Gospel.
Andrew continues reflecting on some themes for Lent. This week it is 'Trust' based on Psalm 131.
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When it all falls apart, what next? Andrew reflects on the Temple, Covid and Ukraine. This is based on Days 62-68 of the Bible in One Year.
Blanche Rosalie shares about the transformative power of the Bible.
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Nicki Copeland, a freelance editor, writer and speaker shares with us on the theme of what it means to be in God's image.
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Days 48-54 of the Bible Reading Plans. God's plans invite our participation - whatver we can bring.
What are the connections between the Commandments and the Cross? Days 41-47 of the BiOY Reading Program.
Faith is not just believing God can do amazing things (true and important though that is). It's trusting God, even when we don't escape or conquer. Andrew continues the series on Hebrews 11.
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Days 33-40 in our Bible in One Year series. Andrew reflects on the nature of questions and the answers we receive.
Andrew continues the series based on Hebrews 11.
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Andrew continues the series on Hebrews 11, looking at the power of community.
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Days 20-26 of The Bible in One Year, reflecting on the stories of Joseph and Job, Matthew's Gospel and some Psalms and Proverbs.
This week is our united service with the other churches in Central Harrow, to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Revd Mark Woods, Editor at the Bible Society is our speaker.
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Days 13-19. Isaac, Jacob, Esau and Joseph. Jesus faces opposition. The Lord is here, but are we aware of it?
Reflection on days 6-12 of the Bible in One Year reading plan, majoring on Abraham, the Sermon on the Mount and the idea of blessing.
After a break for Christmas, Andrew resumes the series on Hebrews 11, this week reflecting on Isaac, Jacob and Joseph and how the race of faith is a relay.
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Lin takes our first service of 2022, on the theme of Blessed to be a Blessing.
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Andrew wishes a Happy New Year and introduces the Bible in 1 Year readings.
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On Gaudete Sunday, Andrew reflects on a prophecy from Zephaniah and some words from Paul, calling on us to Rejoice!
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On the second Sunday of Advent, Andrew reflects on Zechariah's song and the ministry of John the Baptist.
Sue Whalley preaches on First Sunday of Advent on the theme of Hope.
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Today we blessed Matteo, a 'lockdown baby' from our church. Andrew continues the series on Hebrews 11, turning today to the story of Abraham.
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As we continue our wander through Hebrews 11, Andrew reflects on the story of Noah. Cover pic by Jon Tyson on Unsplash.
Andrew begins a new series, based on Hebrews 11. This week Hebrews 11:1-3 - the visible from the invisible.
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This week (Sunday 17 October) we held our Brownies, Guides and Rangers Parade. Dr Lesley Gray came and spoke to us, using her background in biochemistry to talk, very creatively, about God's love for us and God's Gift to us. Well worth looking at, especially on video.
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On Harvest Sunday, Andrew reflects on the world God cares for, the world which groans, and the world which is detined for renewal.
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Lin and Sue offer four short talks on the nature of the Kingdom of God and the Parable of the Sower.
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From Sunday 19 September. Guest preacher Revd Dr Mary Cotes reflects on the Question What Sort of Church?
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Andrew wraps up out time considering what a More Christlike God has to say about sorrow and suffering.
Andrew continues our series on the difference it makes to believe in a more Christlike God, in a world of such beauty and pain.
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Andrew returns to the discussion of a 'more Christlike God' by asking what difference such a God can make in a troubled world.
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Sue relects on what it means to seek the Kingdom of God.
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Visiting speaker, Nicki Copeland, reflects on lessons from the life of Abraham.
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The recording of the service on Sunday 8 August was disrupted. Here is a version of the sermon, recorded on 9 August.
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Andrew continues the series on A More Christlike God. Cover Pic by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
As covid-related restrictions are lifted, Sue turns to Joshua, to challenge us about how we might embrace new opportunities.
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Andrew continues our series on a More Christlike God, considering two futher distorted images of God.
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Andrew continues our series on what it means to say God is Christlike. This week we look at some common distorted issues.
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God is like Jesus, has always been like Jesus, and will always be like Jesus. This series reflects on what it means if God is truly Christlike and we take Jesus seriously when he says 'if you've seen me, you've seen the Father' and take Paul seriously when he says Jesus is the image of the invisible God.
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Cynthia Lazarus offers a short reflection on how she has encountered God in trouble. Cover pic by Manfred Richter on Unsplash.
Shanthini Lindley offers a short reflection on a time when her prayers were answered. Cover pic by Milada Vigerova on Unsplash.
What happened when the Prodigal Son returned home. Andrew considers the story from the perspective of the elder brother, in a narrative sermon, set in an inn, when the party at the Father's house is in full swing.
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With Andrew on holiday, Sue preaches on creation care.
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The final part of the Growing Back Better series. What kind of God have we? And what does that mean for how we live.
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Andrew continues the series on Growing Back Better, this week reflecting on the raising of Lazarus.
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We're back in the church building. Andrew continues the Growing Back Better series, asking what kind of lives are we generating? What can thrive in the soil of our hearts?
Femi brings the secod reflection for Sunday 16 May, based on Revelation and The Jerusalema Challenge.
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Naomi brings us our third reflection on Sunday 16 May, based on Psalm 46.
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Shanthini brings the first of three reflections at our worship on Sunday 16 May.
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Where do we expect to encounter Jesus? What areas of our lives is God interested in?
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Andrew returns with the second part of the Growing Back Better series. What might we let go, to embrace the new life God has for us?
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Sue Whalley brings today's sermon on Jesus, as the Good Shepherd. Pic by Jaka Skrlep on Unsplash.
Andrew starts a new sermon series as we prepare to move out of lockdown.
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An introduction to a new series we are starting at Harrow Baptist in North West London, on Sunday 18 April. It is inspired by and loosely based on an idea by Margaret Silf, who produced some readings and meditations on this theme recently for the app Pray as You Go.
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Pastor Jonathan Somerville, Senior Pastor at Woodford Baptist Church brings a timely message for this season. Cover Pic by Bruno Van der Kraan on Unsplash.
The first person to encounter the risen Christ was Mary Magdalene. How come? Andrew reflects on this on Easter Sunday. Cover Pic by Pisit Heng on Unsplash.
Sue Whalley brings the reflection at our Maundy Thursday communion. Cover pic by Morgan Winston on Unsplash.
Our Maundy Thursday reflection, set in Gethsemane, engaging the sense of sound. Cover pic by Stacey Zinoveva on Unsplash.
We reflect on Passover and Communion and the sense of taste as an aid to memory.
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Today we continue our multisensory Holy Week, considering the story of the Last Supper and the power of touch.
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We change tack this week, as we enter Holy Week and explore some of the scenes leading up the crucifixion through engaging the senses. Today is the sense of smell, as Jesus is anointed at Bethany.
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As we celebrate Palm Sunday, enter Holy Week and prepare to mark the events of Christ's passion, we bring the series of sermons based on Engage Worship's Worship in the Wilderness to a close.
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The final Lent reflection for this week, and we return to Ezekiel and the Valley of dry bones. Based on the resource Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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Music: Even the Wind and Waves Obey Him, by Salt of the Sound, from the album Meditations, Volume 1. Used under licence.
Knowing the truth and battling temptation. We continue our Lent reflections on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Cover Pic by Josh Applegate on Unsplash
To whom shall we go? Does leaving God behind really help us when it all goes wrong? The latest reflection in the Worship in the Wilderness series. Cover pic by Frantzou Fleurine on Unsplash.
We continue the Truth Speaking Journey in Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Cover Pics by Timothy Eberley on Unsplash
We begin another week in our series of Worship in the Wilderness. Cover pic by Dahiana Waszaj on Unsplash
We continue the series of sermons in the Worship in the Wilderness. Cover pic by Sarah Talunay on Unsplash
Jesus shows compassion, just when we think he'd be justified in seeking to be alone.
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What pleases God? What does God really want? We reflect on this in the latest reflection based on Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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We start a new week in the Lent reflection series, based on Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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The latest part of the Lent series, based on the resource Worship in the Wilderness, Engage Worship, 2020.
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We continue our series of Lent reflections based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020 Includes the song We Have Come by Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship/Resound Music, 2021. Cover Pic by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash
We reflect on the story of Hagar in the wilderness, in the latest instalment of our Lent reflections, based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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The latest Lent reflection, based on the resource Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020
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The first reflection of a new week in the series Worship in the Wilderness, based on the resource by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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Andrew brings the fourth Sunday sermon in the Worship in the Wilderness series.
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The last Lent reflection for the week, based on Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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What distracts you in prayer? Surprisingly it's not a new phenomenon, as we explore in this latest reflection, based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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How elaborate are your most earnest prayers? I venture 'not very.' And that's ok. Our latest reflection based on Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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A reflection on the only three essential words for prayer, based around the resource Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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We start a week on the theme of Simplicity in worship, based on the resource Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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Revd Ruth Moriarty or Christ Church Baptist/URC, New Southgate and Friern Barnet, brings this week's sermon, the latest in our Lent Worship inthe Wilderness season.
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The final Lent reflection for the week, based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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We continue the series on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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The latest reflection from our series based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage worship, 2020.
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The 4th instalment of a series of reflections for Lent, based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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At the start of a new week, we reflect on what it means to be 'led by the Spirit' in this latest reflection based on Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020.
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We continue our preaching series for Lent 2021, based on materials from Engage Worship, Worship in the Wilderness.
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The second reflection based around the resource Worship in the Wilderness, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship.
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I mention a BBC article about the Fairy Penguins. It is here... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-55416365
As we enter Lent, our Ash Wednesday communion reflection on the temptations of Jesus.
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Andrew offers the first reflection for Lent 2021 based on the materials Worship in the Wilderness by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship 2020.
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As we prepare for the Lent season, we start a new series based on Worship in The Wilderness, a resource from Engage worship, written by Sara and Sam Hargreaves.
Revd, Mark Woods, Editor of the Bible Society, reflects on some of the more challenging words of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark.
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We continue our time in Mark. This week we reflect on the type of people Jesus choose to be his disciples.
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Andrew reflects on what it means to keep Sabbath that is made for us, rather than us for the Sabbath? Cover Pic by Rowan Heuvel on Unsplash.
During the week of prayer for Christian Unity, several of Harrow's local clergy contributed a daily reflection, based on the CBTI 'Abiding in Christ' material. This is Andrew's contribution. Pic by Zbynek Burival on Unsplash.
Patches, wineskins, newness, Jesus and Fasting. Andrew continues our season in Mark. Cover pic by Gary Chan on Unsplash.
We return to the series in Mark's Gospel. Today we reflect on Jesus' call to Levi. Cover Pic by Stephanie McCabe on Unsplash.
6 Jan is the Feast of Epiphany, when we remember The Wise Men coming to see the Christ child. Andrew offers a reflection for the season. Image by Kevin Phillips from Pixabay.
Andrew offers a (hopefully) encouraging word, as we enter 2021.
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Our Minister-in-Training Sue Whalley reflects on the visit of the Magi to visit the Christ child.
We conclude the Advent series, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves (Engage Worship, 2020) with a reflection for Christmas Day. Cover pic by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.
A reflection for Christmas Eve, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. Background music: Still By Salt of the Sound, from Meditations, Vol 3. The Cover pic depicts the child Jesus (admittedly looking rather blonde) helping Joseph in the carpenter's shop, by Holman Hunt.
It's often said Christmas is for the children. But in this latest reflection, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves (Engage Worship, 2020) we see how it is older people who are at the heart of the Nativity story. Includes the Poem It was to Older Folk That Jesus Came from Cloth for the Cradle, an Iona Community resource. Cover pic by Frank Busch on Unsplash.
The Apostle Paul tells us that 'when the time was right' God sent Jesus into the world. There are plenty in the Nativity story who might have begged to differ... Picture by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
It's the last week of the Advent series, based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. What do Billy Joel and Matthew have in common? Cover pic by Patrisia Novianti from Pixabay. Backdrop by Davidson Luna on Unsplash. The sermon Divine Diversions can be found at https://mypaperdolls.wordpress.com/?s=divine+diversions
The final Sunday sermon of the Advent series inspired by Engage Worship's Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves.
As we continue our series based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, we reflect on how it is not just us who wait at Advent. Today we think of The Waiting Father. Cover Pic is Remebrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son.
We continue our time in the Advent series inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Today we reflect on a Psalm that might be very short, but takes a long time to learn. Today's cover pic is by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash.
Dodgy stewards, international development and every day generosity all combine with Paul's letter to Timothy, in the latest reflection based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Today's pic is by Chad Madden on Unsplash
Today we reflect on worship that makes spaces for grieving. This is the latest in our series based on Worship in the Waiting, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. It includes a song by Sam Hargreaves, called There's a Time for Tears. It can be found on the Engage worship website https://engageworship.org/. The cover pic today is Kristina Tripkovic on Unsplash.
We continue our reflection series based on and inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. The article mentioned from Prospect can be found at https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/magazine/themeaningofdiana. The poem Death is Nothing at All was by Henry Scott-Holland. It was part of a larger sermon, and the poem probably does not express Scott-Holland's actual views. Todays picture is by Annie Spratt on Unsplash and is inspired by the lines
O joy that seekest me through pain
I dare not close my heart to thee
I trace the rainbow through the rain
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be
From O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go by George Matheson
The third Sunday sermon, based on the Worship in the Waiting Advent resource, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, from Engage Worship. Image by annawaldl from Pixabay
We end week 3 with a couple of short reflections. One from Alternative Worship by Jonny Baker and Doug Gay, with Jenny Brown, SPCK, 2003. The other is from Worship in the Waiting, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Cover Pic by ZSun Fu on Unsplash.
The latest in Andrew's reflections based on and inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. The Slow Work of God is by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Today's cover pic is by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.
We turn to Romans 8 for our latest reflection, based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Cover pic by StockSnap from Pixabay
The latest Advent reflection based on Worship in the Waiting, by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. Today's image by 4144132 from Pixabay.
The latest Advent Reflection, based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves. Cover pic Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash. Music: Salt of the Sound, Radiance (Under licence) from And on Earth, Peace
Sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020
As we reach the end of our week, we pause to reflect on what God has been saying to us over the last few days. Cover pic: Brett Jordan on Unsplash
Another episode in the Advent series based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship 2020. Cover pic by Ritabrata Das on Unsplash
We continue HBC's Advent Reflection series, based on Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves of Engage Worship, 2020. Today's cover pic is by Sincerely Media on Unsplash.
We continue the Advent series, inspired by Sara and Sam Hargreaves Worship in the Waiting, from Engage Worship 2020. Today includes a very special guest reader: Andrew's Mum, all the way from Belfast! Cover pic by Robert Nyman, from Unsplash.
We start the second week of our Advent series, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. Cover picture Sopan Shewale on Unsplash
The first in the Advent sermon series on Worship in the Waiting. This week - Holy Suspense.
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge on Unsplash
At the end of the first week of reflections, inspired by Sara and Sam Hargreaves' Worship in the Waiting, from Engage Worship, Andrew also borrows from a reflection on Lectio365 on Monday 23 November, as we reflect on what kind of king we wait for in Advent. Artwork by Jon Tyson on Unsplash
The fourth part of the Advent series for Harrow Baptist for 2020, based on Sara and Sam Hargreaves Worship in the Waiting from Engage Worship, 2020. The cover pic for this episode is by Wesley Tingey and was found on Unsplash.
Part 3 of the Advent Reflection series for Harrow Baptist, inspired by Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sama Hargreaves, Engage Worship, 2020. The episode picture is by Siora Photography and was found on the website Unsplash.
The second in a series of Advent Talks, inspired by the Personal Devotions book Worship in the Waiting by Sara and Sam Hargreaves, published by Engage Worship in 2020. Episode Picture is by Pro Church Media and was found on the Unsplash website. The Bible passage on which it is based is Matthew 25: 31-46, the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats.
Andrew begins the first of series of reflections for the approaching Advent season.
Photo by Adrien Delforge on Unsplash
Sue Whalley reflects on Mark's account of healing a man with a paralysed hand, in the synagogue, on the Sabbath.
We take a break from Mark and turn to a message from Philippians 4: 4-9, which just feels very relevant to our times.
Andrew continues preaching through Mark. This time we reflect on the story of the paralysed man, lowered from a roof, to the feet of Jesus.
Andrew reflects on the Baptism of Jesus and what it tells us about the God revealed in Christ.
At HBC we plan to work through the Gospel of Mark. Here are a few introductory thoughts before we dive in.
Lin Artus delivers the sermon for Sunday 23 August. The text for the day is I Thessalonians 5: 9-18.
Andrew offers a narrative sermon, based on the book of Philemon, from the perspective of Onesimus.
Sue Whalley, our Minister-in-Training, preaches on God's promises for the weary in Isaiah 40.
Andrew brings the latest installment in the series on Fruit of the Spirit. This week it's Gentleness.
On Maundy Thursday, Andrew reflects on another of the words Jesus spoke from the cross.
As the UK goes into lockdown and our church buildings close, Andrew reflects on being a people 'in exile.'
Andrew continues the series on the words Jesus spoke from the cross. This time to the disciple, John, and Mary, Jesus' mother.
Andrew continues the series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This time we're thinking about Goodness
Andrew continues the series on our identity in Christ. This week: The All-Inclusive Family
Andrew continues our discussion of our identity in Christ, this week majoring on grace,
Revd Mark Woods, editor at The Bible Society, continues the series on Fruit of the Spirit. This time, Peace.
Andrew continues the series on the Revelation churches, looking at 2 contrasting churches - Sardis and Philadelphia.
Andrew continues the series on the letters to the churches in Revelation. This week - Smyrna.
Sue Whalley continues the series on the letters to the churches in Revelation. Sue's sermon was delivered in BSL. The voice is from her interpreter, Sam.
Andrew gives an introduction to a sermon series on the letters to the churches in Revelation.