Entries by life
‘Meals with Jesus’ – New Sermon Series
On Sunday, 4th September, we begin a new series looking at various meals people had with Jesus that are recorded in Luke’s gospel. We have chosen this for two reasons: Firstly, it will be good to focus on a gospel again and learn more about Jesus and how he interacted with people. Secondly, sharing […]
‘Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill’
Are you a “non-violent extremist”? Definitely – especially if the Government counter-extremism plans are approved! The Christian Institute are encouraging us to pray for the Government’s policy on ‘extremism’ which is posing a real threat to our freedoms. At the heart of the problem is the definition of “extremism” – the definition the Government […]
New Sermon Series for the summer
This Sunday we’ll be starting a new sermon series for the summer: . ‘Heroes of the faith and what we can learn from them’ These are various people throughout history whose faith has been strong and have things about their life that we can learn from for our own walk with God.
Referendum
In or out? We’re going to hear a lot of this for the next few months aren’t we! As yet I don’t feel I understand enough to be able to make an informed decision but when June 23rd comes I will have thought and prayed about it carefully and will go with what I think is right for […]
Beginnings
It often makes us feel good to have a fresh start, move forward in a new direction and have hope that things will be better. The beginning of the New Year is an incentive for resolutions to abound -often however not lasting longer than the end of January! We don’t always see things through and commitment and determination […]
‘Getting to grips with Genesis’
We begin a new series starting from 3rd January for a few months, going back to the beginning of the Bible and looking through the book of Genesis. There is much to learn from this powerful book and we pray we’ll all have receptive hearts to hear what God might have to say […]
Read Scripture
This Bible reading plan, from The Bible Project looks good to sign up to for 2016 – See videos below for more information. Check it out and then sign up for it! HERE As they say “Read Scripture Know God”
No Offence intended
This is the advert banned by cinemas because it might offend some people. Find out more about the ad at Just Pray UK
Show someone they are loved
John Lewis’ poignant Christmas advertisement has once again highlighted the sadness of many of those who live alone. But in it we see the joy of the ‘man on the moon’ when the little girl reaches out to him with concern and love. Christmas can be an exceptionally hard time for those who are alone. Some don’t […]
Building A Kingdom Culture
We have completed our ‘Sustainable Power’ sermon series where we thought about removing various blockages in our personal lives that stop us from being fruitful for God. With effect from 6th September, we start a new series taking a fresh look at our church with a focus on building up. How can we corporately be […]
Our office is on the move!
With effect from 12th August 2015, our office address for postal correspondence will be: 1 Meadow Close, Horsham, West Sussex. RH12 4JS We have a new telephone contact number: 01403 541688 We also have a new contact email address: life@life-baptist.org.uk Please amend your address book!
Make a difference with a smile
It had been a very long time since I had taken anything to the Refuse and Recycling Site at Hop Oast. It wasn’t a task I particularly relished but I’m in the process of moving house so a few trips have become necessary. Well, I was so pleasantly surprised at how well organised I found […]
Water baptism is an important step of obedience
Baptism by immersion portrays a graphic picture of what it means to be united with Christ. The act of going down into the water represents dying with Christ. Being put under the water symbolizes being buried with Christ and emerging from the water depicts being risen with Christ. It publicly identifies us with the person […]
Sustainable Power
Starting 10th May, for the next few weeks and over Pentecost, we begin a new sermon series called ‘Sustainable Power’. We will be looking at how we might continue to seek more of the tangible presence and power of God by His Spirit amongst us, as a church and as individuals. We have, for example, […]
Easter is about Jesus
Our Easter service on 5th April 2015 was called “It’s not about the bunny”. Our young people were asked to paint or draw a picture about the real meaning of Easter and it was encouraging to see what they they provided.
God will never let us down or disappoint us
Hmmm. The election looms large. There is much feverish campaigning from all parties and promises abound. Billions of pounds promised to be given to or cut back on for this, that and the other. Confusing though it sometimes is, it is our responsibility to consider carefully and make a decision for one party or another even if […]
The Gospel of John – Lumo Project Film
There will be a three part TV series to be shown on BBC 2 this Easter (Friday 3rd, Sunday 5th and Monday 6th April 2015 at 8am), called The Gospel of John. For the first time on British Television, a film using the actual words of the Gospel of John (NIV) will be broadcast. This […]
Our Easter Service – “It’s not about the bunny”
Our Easter Service is entitled “It’s not about the bunny”. Come and join us on Easter Day and find out the real meaning of Easter and what it’s really about.