Is the flood story simply for Sunday School and kids’ Bibles or are their truths about God in it that apply today? From Genesis 6,7 & 8 we look at the aspects of God’s judgement on Noah’s world and how it applies to our world.
Read MoreThis week James looks at the story of Cain and Abel and asks what difference Christ makes to our human condition and how we relate to one another.
Read MoreCharles and Jane jointly explore Genesis 3 when death came into creation and work and marriage were disrupted. But despite our rebellion, God constantly calls to us: Where are you?
Read MoreHumans are meaning-making machines and we find this through the stories we tell? What story do you tell of how we got here, how the world was made and why the world is this way. Wayne talks about the themes of Genesis 3, how they interact with our thinking on creation, evolution and where we are headed.
Read MoreThis week James explores a Christian response to gender diversity.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be human? Genesis 2 introduces us to humanity and God's design for who we are and how we are meant to be.
Read MoreChristians have lost confidence in Genesis 1 with the rise of science and skepticism. This week James explains how we can rediscover confidence in Genesis.
Read MoreA strong beginning is something to get excited about. In Autumn we have exciting new starts to look forward to in our individual lives, and at B&A. On Sundays we will be looking s at the book of Genesis, with that classic opening line: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
We live in a world where we're meant to show our best all the time. But what do we do with our worst? With the stuff we don't want anyone to see? We hide it away. Where it builds up. Psalm 102 shows us what God wants for all that stuff and to remember to bring it to Him.
Read MoreOn first reading Psalm 94 seems to be about God, the righteous and just judge, destroying the wicked. But as we understand more of God’s righteousness and justice, we also begin to realise the amazing extent of his love for each one of us.
Read MoreUnity is a precious and beautiful gift from God, and yet seems like an impossible task, through Psalm 133 we look at how the Church, through being unified can reveal the person of Jesus.
Read MoreThis week James and Wayne talk about how we read the Bible and what we can hear through John.
Read MoreThis week we hear about Sheila's journey of conversion, calling and grief as we commission her.
Read MoreChristians are righteous, loving, and confident before God, at least that's the plan we read here. How can these things be true of us when we still do wrong things, put ourselves first, and worry what God thinks of us? Simple. Because God lives in us.
Read MoreWe live in an age that is both post Christian and post secular. What sort of church will make a difference in this kind of world. A church that looks like Jesus. From 1 John we learn two do's and two don'ts of how to look and live like Jesus.
Read MoreAs the first generation of apostles died out they conveyed a message that future generations could live by - that we can still meet Jesus, by His Spirit and that to live the life of Jesus now, we need to be sure to understand who He is.
Read MoreAs our series on John’s gospel comes to an end, James explores the legacies we have received and the legacy we will pass on but from an understanding that this is all for God’s glory.
Read MoreAre you living the life God’s wants for you? How do you truly make God your rock and foundation? If God is our creator and sustainer, how do we allow Him to sustain us in all the areas of our lives? 3 pointers to start you off could be to pursue His presence, answer His call and stay in your lane!
Read MoreIn recent weeks, negotiations about our buildings have progressed significantly. Listen to this podcast to give you an update and to know what to be praying for.
Read MoreJesus wants us to have Peace in Him - what does that mean and how can we grow into that Peace so that we are not overcome by the troubles of this world.
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