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Challenge Christmas 

Teaching series: Christmas 2009

The nation (well some!) have come to love the Top Gear challenges.  You may have your favourite.  Vietnam?  Sailing to France in a car?   Sending a rocket-propelled mini down a ski slope?  They make great entertainment partly because they are daft, but also because they are demanding, even dangerous.  Maybe you prefer the “star in a reasonably priced car” challenge, or once in a while you just try it yourself on the way home from work!  There is something about a challenge that entices us.  (If you have never watched Top Gear think Challenge Anneka with more danger and less purpose!)
 
At the first Christmas God handed out several challenge cards to the human players in the story:  Mary, a teenage peasant girl;  Joseph, an apprentice carpenter;  some country boys watching sheep;  a few city slickers from abroad;  and a tyrant king called Herod.  At first glance these challenges seemed dafter than Top Gear’s.  They were certainly more demanding and dangerous for all of them.  It was definitely Challenge Christmas.
 
As you watch from your sofa, remote in hand, soon the credits will roll and another Top Gear challenge will be over.  After all, it was their challenge not ours.  Challenge Christmas was different.  As you watch the various players take up their challenge (or not) you become aware that the credits never roll.  The challenge goes on.  Their challenge becomes your challenge as we become part of the story they began.  Daft?  Yes, for sure … and yet wiser than the greatest wisdom. 
 
Will you take the challenge or switch the channel?
 
 
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All events start at 10.45am unless otherwise stated
 
Sunday 13th December
A Father’s Challenge
 
Sunday 20th December (morning)
10.45am  The Bethlehem Challenge
A Christmas event for all the family: music, singing, drama and more as we get caught up in the first Christmas challenge.
 
Sunday 20th December (evening)
6.30pm Carols by Candlelight:  The Baby’s Challenge
A traditional service of carols & readings including a short message entitled:  The Baby’s Challenge. All ages welcome.
Followed by coffee & mince pies.
There will be signing for the hearing impaired during this service
 
Christmas Day (Friday 25th December)
10am  The Christmas Challenge
This short service on Christmas Day will celebrate the greatest gift this world has ever been given: Jesus Christ.  Children are encouraged to bring their new gifts to the service
 
Sunday 27th December
A Mother’s Challenge
 
 
Previous Christmas Series:
Christmas 2008 - Christmas Presence and podcasts
Christmas 2007 - ChRISKmas and podcasts
Christmas 2006 - Cracking Christmas and podcasts

Believe it!

Teaching Series Autumn 2009

 
Often in our teaching series’ we find ourselves looking at a particular book or part of the Bible. This series is different. Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation we are going to explore the big truths about God that the Bible presents. In exploring what they are, and seeing how they all fit together, we can shake off any illusions, misunderstandings and errors concerning the way we have thought about God, our lives and his world.   Let’s come to this series with this certainty:  the better I understand God, and the better I understand the life he has given and the world he has made, the better I will be the person he has called me to be.
 
Join us week by week, and in our small groups, as we make this journey together. 
 
 
Simon Harris
Senior Minister
 
 
 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here
New to church?  More here
 
Sunday 6th September
Service includes communion
 
Sunday 13th September
Simon Preaching
 
Sunday 20th September
This is our Harvest Service and will be followed by a picnic at Nacton Shore
 
Sunday 27th September
Guest Preacher – Mike Simmonds
 
Sunday 4th October
Service includes communion
 
Sunday 11th October
This service will be followed by a fellowship lunch to celebrate Heather Marsden’s call to be the minister of Rushmere Baptist Church, Ipswich
 
Sunday 18th October
Guest Preacher – Nola Leach
 
Sunday 25th October
Guest Preacher – Richard Lewis
 
Sunday 1st November
Service includes communion
 
Sunday 8th November
This service will include an Act of Remembrance
 
Sunday 15th November
 
Sunday 22nd November
Guest Preacher – Dave Pepper
 
Sunday 29th November
 
Sunday 6th December
Service includes communion
 

Will Revival Come?

Teaching Series Summer 2009

Where I grew up in South Wales there are huge churches on almost every street corner amongst the mining villages that once were.  These churches were built to accommodate the thousands of men and women whose lives were transformed by God’s power during the Welsh Revival.  The plethora of huge buildings that dominate the landscape is still a visible reminder of the way God had moved in such power.  Much of my early preaching was done in these churches now occupied, in the main, by a handful of remaining members.  Elderly men and women would tell me, with brightness in their eyes, the stories of these churches that were full, literally bursting at the seams, the transformed lives, the hundreds of baptisms, the miracles, the crescendo of praise that was all part of their story.   Now many of these churches stand empty or have been sold as craft shops, mosques or carpet warehouses. 

That’s the situation that Malachi, the Old Testament prophet, finds himself in.  There had been a great and mighty move of God but now almost all that was left was a distant memory.  Could God do it again?  Would God do it again?  Or were those glory days over?  Malachi’s answer was “Yes, God could do it again.  Yes, God would do it again but they would need to get ready…”

Malachi is a book for everyone who wants to be ready for God to move again in mighty power: a power that would shake the church, rescue the lost and transform the world. 

Please join us Sunday by Sunday at 10.45am.  We would love to welcome you. 

Simon Harris
Senior Minister
 
 
 
Play or download the new video here (in Windows Media format)
 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here
New to church?  More here
 
 
Sunday 17th May
Getting Ready
Malachi 1:1-5

Sunday 24th May
Recovery Worship
Malachi 1:6-14

Sunday 31st May
Joint Pentecostal service at the Cornhill
No celebration at Burlington

Sunday 7th June
Essential Lifestyle: my spouse
Malachi 2:1-16

Sunday 14th June
Seeking the Lord
Malachi 2:17-3:6

Sunday 21st June
Essential Lifestyle: my stuff
Malachi 3:6-12

Sunday 28th June
Linda pepper preaching

Sunday 5th July
Essential Lifestyle: my heart
Malachi 3:13-18

Sunday 12th July
Revival or Judgement?
Malachi 4:1 Luke 19:28-44
 
Sunday 19th July
Mary Sagar preaching

Sunday 26th July
What’s Revival Like?
Malachi 4:2-3 Acts 5:12-16, 41- 42

Sunday 2nd August
Is there an Elijah in the house?
Malachi 4:4-6
 
 

One Month to Live 

Teaching Series - spring 2009

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVERY SUNDAY 10.45am
Preacher, Simon Harris, Senior Minister unless otherwise stated
 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here
New to church?  More here
 
Sunday 1st March  
Reading: John 10:1-10
 
Sunday 8th March 
Reading: Luke 5:17-26
Sunday 15th March 
Reading: John 13:1-17
 
Sunday 22nd March 
Reading: Luke 22:54-62
 
Sunday 29th March 
'Leave Boldly' (Revd Paul Hills)
 
Sunday 5th April 
 
Sunday 12th April 
Reading: Luke 24:1-12
 
 

High Impact Church

Main Teaching Theme - New Year 2009

It’s an amazing story that begins with a group of bewildered followers who started to pray.  Within ten days, thousands, literally thousands, are coming to faith – over a hundred each day.  A whole city is stirred, emergency councils are called and incredible power is seen.   Above all, individual lives are changed and the new radical community is recognised as something truly “awesome” by everyone.  In the face of intense opposition and cruel persecution churches continued to be planted, and this new visible kingdom continued to expand crossing every border of culture and race. 

Please join us week by week to be inspired, challenged and provoked as we explore the first few chapters of the book of Acts together.   Could Burlington cause a stir?  Could we live as radically at the early church did?  Could we see people coming to faith in great numbers?  Do we believe that God can do in us what He did with those first disciples?  Could we too be a High Impact Church?

 

This video is also available in Windows Media format
 
EVERY SUNDAY 10.45am
Preacher, Simon Harris, Senior Minister (pictured above) unless otherwise stated
 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here
New to church?  More here
 
Sunday 4th January  
Acts 1: The people of a high impact church
Reading:  Acts 1: 1-14
Service includes communion
 
Sunday 11th January 
Acts 2: The power of a high impact church
Reading Acts 2:1-21
Service includes believers' baptism
 
Sunday 18th January   
Acts 2: The pattern of a high impact church
Reading Acts 2:42-47

Sunday 25th January   
Acts 2: The person at the heart of a high impact church
Andrew Gosden our Music Director is preaching
Reading:  Acts 2:22-36
Service followed by our fellowship New Year meal
 
Sunday 1st February 
Acts 3: The proclamation of a high impact church
Reading: Acts 3:1-10
Service includes communion
 
Sunday 8th February 
Acts 4: The prayer of a high impact church
Reading:  Acts 4:8-31
 

Christmas Presence

Teaching Series - Christmas 2008

Christmas presents are generally here today and gone tomorrow and yet the idea of a Christmas without them would seem crazy to us in Britain today. We can be taken up with planning and buying and wrapping and giving and it’s fun to celebrate the coming of Jesus in this way.
 
Meanwhile, the presence of Jesus that is life changing and everlasting is often overlooked at Christmas, at the very time of year when he ought to be in the forefront of our minds.
 
As the years go by and the children seem to receive more and more presents, sometimes we are willing to settle for less than God longs to share with us.
 
At Burlington this Christmas we will be taking some time to contemplate this truth. Join us and let’s forget the Christmas presents for a while and concentrate on the only presence that matters, His.
 

EVERY SUNDAY 10.45am (unless stated)  

 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here 
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Sunday 7th December
Look forward to his Christmas presence
Heather Marsden, Associate minister
  
Sunday 14th December
Make room for his Christmas presence
Claire Earl, Youth Minister
 
Sunday 21st December
Candle Lit Carol Service (6:30pm)
Be surprised by his Christmas presence 
Simon Harris, Senior Minister
  
Thursday 25th December
Celebrate his Christmas presence
Heather Marsden, Associate minister
 
Sunday 28th December
Share his Christmas Presence
Simon Harris, Senior Minister 
 

 

 

Heaven's Ten

Main Teaching Theme - Autumn 2008

Does an ancient code have anything to say to a high-tech society? 

 

An ancient Jewish blessing, expresses the longing in most of us:  “live long & prosper!”  It was a longing for the prosperity of a life lived with purpose, a life that was rich in meaning where we were at one with ourselves, our neighbours, our world and our God.  It was the longing for a life well lived.  Above all the strivings of each day it is this life that we long for too.  But how do we get it? 

 If you have ever played the computer game “The Sims” you will know the challenge of creating an environment where everybody can flourish.  Thirty centuries ago, God gave us the answer.  In ten simple phrases, totalling little more than three hundred words in English, God gave us the secret of “living well.” (Deut 5:29)

Whilst so much has changed since then, the secret to living hasn’t.  Join us week by week to discover that this ancient code has as much as ever to say to our longings for life and prosperity.

 

This video is also available in Windows Media format

EVERY SUNDAY 10.45am 

 

Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here 
New to church? More here
Preacher:  Simon Harris, Senior Minister (unless otherwise stated).  
 
Sunday 7th September
Heaven’s Ten
  
Sunday 14th September
TENTH: coveting
Heather Marsden, Associate Minister
 
Sunday 21st September
NINTH: false testimony
 
Sunday 28th September
Guest Preacher: Revd Paul Springate, The Harnhill Centre for Christian Healing: www.harnhillcentre.org.uk
 
Sunday 5th October
EIGHTH: stealing
 
Sunday 12th October
Guest Preacher: Dr. Patrick Dixon   www.globalchange.com/patrick_index.htm
 
Sunday 19th October
SEVENTH: adultery
 
Sunday 26th October
SIXTH: murder
Claire Earl, Youth Minister
 
Sunday 2nd November
FIFTH: parents
 
Sunday 9th November
FOURTH: sabbath
 
Sunday 16th November
THIRD: God’s name
 
Sunday 23rd November
SECOND: idols
Heather Marsden, Associate Minister
 
Sunday 30th November
FIRST: God

Just Jesus

Main Teaching Theme - April - July 2008

Whilst God’s goal for our lives is that we become like Jesus (Romans 8:29), are we in danger of making Jesus become more like us?  Have we created Jesus in our image: safe, middle-of-the-road, comfortable? 

His authorised biographies tell a very different story.  They speak of Jesus as passionate, confrontational, exclusive, even extreme.

What is the truth of this radical Galilean prophet who claimed to be God?

Join us week by week on a Sunday (10.45am), and in your Small Group, to discover the man who changed the world forever.

 

This video is also available in Windows Media format
 
Missed a Sunday?  Catch up here
New to church? More here
Preacher:  Simon Harris, Senior Minister (unless otherwise stated).

Sunday 6th April
Matthew 16:13-26  surprise

Sunday 13th April
Luke 5:17-32  divine

Sunday 20th April
Matthew 14: 1-25  human

Sunday 27th April
Matthew 13:31-52  teacher
Preacher – Claire Earl, Youth Minister

Sunday 4th May
John 2:1-11  healer
Preacher – Heather Marsden, Associate Minister

Sunday 11th May
Preacher – Christine Myers
(Church Weekend)

Sunday 18th May
Luke 7:36-50  relational

Sunday 25th May
Matthew 5:17-48  extreme
Preacher – Heather Marsden, Associate Minister

Sunday 1st June
John 8:1-11  graceful

Sunday 8th June
Matthew 23:1-39  confrontational

Sunday 15th June
Matthew 19:1-15  defender

Sunday 22nd June
John 11:17-44  emotional

Sunday 29th June
Luke 4:14-30  wholeness
Preacher – Simon Barrington, Executive Director Samaritans Purse

Sunday 6th July
Luke 23:26-49  dying

Sunday 13th July
visit from Providence Baptist Church, Romania

Sunday 20th July
Acts 1:1-11  ascended
Preacher – Heather Marsden, Associate Minister

Sunday 27th July
Matthew 24:36-51 coming

Sunday 3rd August
John 20:1-23  risen

 

40 Days of Community

Main Teaching Theme - Spring 2008

Our Senior Minister writes ....

In 2006 we did 40 Days of Purpose.  Those forty days were the start of the most fruitful period of blessing in our church since I had started ministry at Burlington 11 years previously. Following then, the momentum has not stopped and the number of commitments to Christ, baptisms, healings and transformed lives has continued to grow.  We are amazed by God’s work in our lives, and in our church, and now as we celebrate the opening of our new Church Centre (22-23rd February 2008) it seems the ideal time to share in 40 Days of Community.

In 40 Days of Purpose we answered the question: What on earth am I here for?
In 40 Days of Community we will answer the question: What on earth are WE here for?

For 40 Days, beginning on Sunday February 10th 2008:
• Every person will be invited to follow a daily devotion
• Every group will meet weekly to share around the key theme for that week
• and the Entire congregation will celebrate each Sunday

In order to benefit from 40 Days of Community you must be part of a small group.  If you are not part of a small group, please contact our associate minister, Heather Marsden and she will be glad to link you up. 

We will kick things off with an evening together, including a hot meal, on Tuesday 5th February, 7.15 pm.  Please book your place through your Small Group Leader.

I hope you’ll be part of it.

Simon,
Simon Harris, Senior Minister, BBC
 

Each Sunday Celebration will begin at 10.45am.
There will be a full programme for children & young people each Sunday
Missed a service listen here

Week beginning Sunday 10th February
• We’re compelled to Love God’s Family

Week beginning Sunday 17th February
• We’re commissioned to Reach Out Together

Week beginning Sunday 24th February
• We’re chosen to Fellowship Together
 
Week beginning Sunday 2nd March 
• We’re connected to Grow Together

Week beginning Sunday 9th March 
• We’re called to Serve Together

Week beginning Sunday 16th  March 
• We’re created to Worship Together

Final Celebration Sunday (Easter Day) Sunday 23rd March
 

your story, my story, his story

Main Teaching Theme - New Year 2008

Everyone has a story. 

For many the real story of their lives is marked by disappointment, fear and a general confusion about what life is really all about.  In contrast, God’s story is one of love for this hurting, broken world, a story of his coming to rescue us, to bring us hope for now and the future.

How then do we help people discover God’s story?  The answer: our story

Our story connects with their story because we know what it is like to be disappointed, confused and fearful.  But our story also connects with God’s story because of what we have discovered in him.  Therefore our story helps connect their story with God’s story.

Please join us week by week and discover the buzz of connecting.

All services start at 10.45am.
The speaker will be our Senior Minister, Simon Harris
Missed a service? 
Listen here


Sunday 6th January
Introduction: A story-telling people
This service includes communion

Sunday 13th January
Know God’s story

Sunday 20th January
Guest Preacher:  Revd David Thompson

Sunday 27th January
Hear their story

Sunday 3rd February
Share my story
This services includes communion

 

ChRISKmas

Christmas Teaching Series - December 2007

  
At the heart of Christmas lies a risk. It’s the incredible risk that God took in leaving heaven to come to earth.    But more, it was His great risk that caused those caught up in the story to take risks of their own in order to get involved in what God was doing. It’s that same risk – The Christmas risk – that we too are called to make. To leave the comfort of our “heaven” and get involved with what God’s doing in the world today. Will you join us week by week as we learn to take the risk?
 
  
 
  
 
All services start at 10.45am unless stated otherwise
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9th December
Revealing the risk
Service includes a Baptismal service
Preacher: Claire Earl, our Youth Minister
 
16th December
Raising the risk
Preacher: Simon Harris, our Senior Minister
Following this service there will be an opportunity for everyone to look around our new Church Centre (formerly known as the Annexe!)
23rd December
“O little town of Bethlehem”
A Christmas Family Musical celebrating the Christmas story through music and drama
 
23rd December (evening service – 6.30pm)
Rewarding the risk
This service will be Carols by Candlelight
Preacher: Simon Harris, our Senior Minister
Coffee & mince pies will be served following this service
 
25th December (10am – Christmas Day)
unwRapping the risk
This will be an all-age Christmas celebration
 
30th December
Risking it all!
An all-age New Year service
Preacher: Simon Harris, our Senior Minister
 
 

FREEDOM IN CHRIST

Main teaching theme - Autumn 2007

Jesus makes some great promises about freedom:

John 8:32 - 36  Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ….  So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 

Galatians 5:1  It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

Yet so often in our Christian lives we can feel anything but free, and these truths can so easily become mere words devoid of any connection to our everyday lives.  What is it like to be free in Christ, how can I get there and how can I stay there?  This is a series for all who long to rid themselves of every tie and chain that holds them back from becoming all God wants them to be.  It’s for all who long to be free to make a difference in God’s world. 

We will be exploring this freedom week by week on Sunday mornings and in our Small Groups.  The Sunday preacher unless otherwise stated will be our Senior Minister, Revd Simon Harris.  Please do join us. 

Missed a week?  Catch up at our podcasting site here

Sunday 2nd September
Where did I come from?
Includes communion and commissioning of new ministries at BBC

Sunday 9th September
Who Am I?
Includes a baptismal service

Sunday 16th September
Choosing to believe the Truth

Sunday 23rd September
Guest Preacher:  Mike Simmonds (viz a viz)

Sunday 30th September
Guest Preacher:  John Smith,

Sunday 7th October
The World’s view of truth

Sunday 14th October
Our Daily Choice

Sunday 21st October
Demolishing Strongholds
With Revd Claire Earl

Sunday 28th October
The Battle for our Minds

Sunday 4th November
Handling Emotions Well
Service includes communion

(Saturday 10th November – a special day away of worship, prayer & reflection:  Steps to Freedom in Christ)

Sunday 11th November (Remembrance Sunday)
Walking in Freedom Every Day
Includes an Act of Remembrance

Sunday 18th November
Relating to Others

Sunday 25th November (IN THE CHURCH HALLS)
Where are you heading?
With Heather Marsden

Sunday 2nd December
Staying On the Right Path


This series is based on The Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course.  For supporting notes, please purchase a copy of The Freedom in Christ Discipleship Course Participant’s Workbook.  Ref: FC124 http://www.ficm.org.uk/acatalog/Main_Menu_FIC_Discipleship_Course_5.html  Your Small Group Leader will be able to help you with this.

 

The Shepherd's Detox

Sunday Mornings - Summer 2007

 
People pay a fortune to spend a few days away at an exclusive spa resort where a body detox is an essential part of the treatment offered. 
 
But what about a detox for the soul? 
This is exactly what Psalm 23, the most famous of all the Psalms, offers us. 
 
Join with us week by week as we revisit these well-worn ancient words and discover their huge relevance for us today.  Every way we turn there are toxins that poison the soul.  None of us escape these stresses and strains.  We all need the refreshing of our souls, and the reviving of our hearts.  We all need The Shepherd’s Detox.
 
Missed a Sunday? listen here
 
All Services will begin at 10.45am.  
We will also be following this series in our small groups.
 
Sunday 29th April
Worry   Psalm 23:1
 
Sunday 6th May
Guest Preacher
 
Sunday 13th May
Busyness Psalm 23:2
Including baptism and communion
 
Sunday 20th May
Damaged Emotions Psalm 23:3a
 
Sunday 27th May (½ term)
Guest Preacher:  Revd John Casselton
 
Sunday 3rd June
Church Weekend
 
Sunday 10th June
Indecision  Psalm 23:3b
 
Sunday 17th June
Guest Preacher: Nola Leach (CARE)
 
Sunday 24th June
Difficult Times Psalm 23:4
 
Sunday 1st July
Broken Relationships Psalm 23:5
Including communion
 
Sunday 8th July
Fear of the Future  Psalm 23:6
 
 

Jesus, Last Meal, Final Words 

Sunday Mornings - Lent 2007

Introduction ...
During the 40 days before we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus (the period known as Lent), we are going to listen together to the final words of Jesus.  In the last hours Jesus spends with his disciples, he shares with them his heart.  As they eat together their final meal, he unpacks those things that matter most.  John chapters 13-17 record it all for us, and invite us to listen in and hear for ourselves what the Master had to say.  Do join us week by week, every Sunday at 10.45am and discover Jesus, and his will for you.
 
Missed a Sunday? listen here
 
All Services will begin at 10.45am.  
We will also be following this series in our small groups.
 
 
Sunday February 25th
Salvation  John 13
 
Sunday March 4th
Assurance  John 14:1-14
 
Sunday March 11th  
Holy Spirit  John 14:12-31
 
Sunday March 18th  
Fruitfulness  John 15
 
Sunday March 25th  
Endurance  John 15:18 – 16:16
 
Sunday April 1st (Palm Sunday)
Joy   John 16:17-33
 
Sunday April 8th (Easter Sunday)
The 3 R’s of real life John 17
 

Steps to what God wants

Sunday Morning Sermon Series January & February 2007

 
A sermon series for the New Year taking a fresh look at our church vision - THE STEPS - that keeps us focussed around our two primary aims of: Mission - helping people to know Jesus, and Maturity - helping people to know Jesus better
      
Do join us week by week.
Missed a Sunday? listen here

 
"We believe that a great commitment to the Great Commission
and the Great Commandment will grow a great church"

All Services will begin at 10.45am.

Sunday January 7th  
The Vision    Matthew 28:16-20 & Matthew 22:34-40
Including two baptisms and with Communion

Sunday January 14th  
Maximum Impact  Matthew 5:13-16
 
Sunday January 21st 
The Greatest Step  John 4:1-42
 
Sunday January 28th 
Guest preacher
 
Sunday February 4th 
To be like Jesus  Ephesians 4:1-16
Baptisms planned.  This Service will include Communion
 
Sunday February 11th  
Guest Preacher
 
Sunday February 18th 
Great to be involved   Ephesians 4:11-13

We will also be following this series in our small groups.

 

Cracking Christmas

Advent & Christmas Preaching Series 2006

The release of The Da Vinci Code as a film this year reminded us that truth can so easily get muddled with tradition.  Was Jesus born in a stable?  Did Mary ride on a donkey?  Were there three Wise Men?  Did they travel on camels?  Was Bethlehem a quiet peaceful place?  Was Jesus born in December?  The answer to all these questions is either “no” or, at best, “we don’t know!”

Over these Advent Sundays we want to push aside tradition and let the truth shine as brightly as that Bethlehem star.  This truth, which is far more engaging than any tradition, is life-changing and, literally, world transforming.  Have you cracked it?  Have you discovered the truth from the tradition?  If you have, it will be “good news of great joy!”  (Luke 2:11)

Please join us week by week for a Cracking Christmas!
Missed a Sunday? listen here
For our Christmas Services click here

(All Services start at 10.45 unless indicated otherwise)

Sunday 3rd December
The challenge of the shepherds – Luke 2:8-20
This service will include two baptisms and communion

Sunday 10th December
The sign of the manger – Luke 2:12

Sunday 17th December
The beginning of the end – Matthew 2:13-23

Sunday 24th December
10.45am A Christmas family musical:  While Shepherds’ Watched
4.30pm  Carols By Candlelight: The heart of the matter – John 1:10-13

Christmas Day
10am Christmas all-age worship
What are you giving? – Matthew 2:11

Sunday 31st December
All-age New Year’s Eve worship
A word to all: “Don’t be afraid!”  - Matthew 1:20, Luke 1:13,30;  2:10

 

Joshua - into God's promise 

Sunday Morning Sermon Series - Autumn 2006

 
 
Week by week we will travel with the People of God as they leave behind a life of wandering in the desert to enter into the fullness of God’s promise.  Let’s learn from them, and draw upon God’s timeless principles, that we too might leave our aimless wanderings and enter more fully into all that God has for us.
        
Do join us week by week.
Missed a Sunday? listen here

JOSHUA - into God's promise
Our Small Groups will also follow the book of Joshua, developing the themes introduced each Sunday.  If you would like to join a small group, please emial our administrator here.
 
September 3rd 2006
The people of God - Joshua 1
 
September 10th 2006
A new woman - Joshua 2
This will be a baptismal service, with communion
 
September 17th 2006 (Harvest)
Trouble ahead - Joshua 3
This service will be especially guest-friendly
 
September 24th 2006
Guest Preacher:  Revd Sheila Martin, Regional Minister, EBA
(Youth Weekend at Vauxhall Farm)
 
October 1st 2006
Memories - Joshua 4 & 5
With communion (baptism planned)
 
October 8th 2006
Bringing down strongholds - Joshua 6
 
October 15th 2006
Saved!   - Joshua 9
This service will be especially guest-friendly
 
October 22nd 2006
Guest Preacher, Revd Alan Pain
 
October 29th 2006
Destroyed from within - Joshua 7
 
November 5th 2006
Keeping the promise - Joshua 23
With communion (planned baptism)
 
November 12th 2006 (Remembrance Sunday)
The ultimate choice - Joshua 24
With an Act of Remembrance
 
November 19th 2006
Joshua – used by God  Numbers 27:12-23
This service will be especially guest-friendly
 
November 26th
Guest Preacher Chris Hill
 
 

The Truth About...

Sunday Morning Sermon Series - Summer 2006

 
In this new series, our senior minister, Simon Harris, will revisit some of the fundamental truths of our faith and show how they impact our lives both now and in the future.     
        
Do join us week by week.
Missed a Sunday? listen here

 

The truth about ... 

Sunday 30th April
The truth about the Gospel
            What is the good news?
            Where do I find it?
 
Sunday 7th May
The truth about Salvation         
            Who is saved?
            What does that mean?
 
Sunday 14th May
Many from BBC are away at our Church Weekend
 
Sunday 21st May
The truth about Church
            What is it?
            Why does it matter?
A special 150th Anniversary service followed by a ground-breaking ceremony for our new Annexe and fellowship meal.
 
Sunday 28th May
Guest Preacher: Revd Brian Brown
 
Sunday 4th June
The truth about Jesus
            Who was he?
            What difference does he make?
Baptismal Service
 
Sunday 11th June
The truth about Heaven
            What’s it like?
 
Sunday 18th June
All age Service. Special Missions Sunday
 
Sunday 25th June
The truth about Life
            Is there more than this?
Baptismal Service
 
Sunday 2nd July
The truth about Hell
            What’s it like?
 
Sunday 9th July
The truth about Jesus Coming Again?
            What will happen?
            When will it be?
 
Sunday 16th
All age service
 
Sunday 23rd July
Guest Preacher: Revd David West