Bethel Baptist Church, Macclesfield

13 April 2025: Jesus comes to Jerusalem as King

Date: 13 April 2025.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44.
We may note the Triumphal Entry as a joyous occasion, but we see a range of emotions in the account. When we live by faith, we may encounter various difficulties, but we can know that God is working His purposes out.

6 April 2025: Force yourself to pray

Date: 6 April 2025.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46.
Prayer should not be an ordeal. Prayer makes a tremendous difference, and we put ourselves in danger when we neglect it. Jesus asked His disciples, "Could you not pray for one hour?" - for how long do we pray?

30 March 2025: Forgiveness

Date: 30 March 2025.
Speaker: Roland Taylor.
Scripture: Numbers 14:1-23.
Like repentance, forgiveness is not a simple topic, forgiving somebody involves taking a new path, which is examined in today's message.

23 March 2025: All age service - the parable of the unmerciful servant

Date: 23 March 2025.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35.
We can listen to the parable and have little sympathy for the unmerciful servant, but the point is that we need to forgive those who offend or upset us, with the stark warning that God will not forgive us our sins if we do not do so.

12 January 2025: Are we ready for Christ's return? Part 2.

Date: 12 January 2025.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13.
If we are not familiar with the parable, the response of the bridegroom to the foolish virgins comes as a shock. That is deliberate - we need shaking up. Are we ready for Christ's return? What does it mean to be ready?

5 January 2025: Are we ready for Christ's Return?

Date: 5 January 2025.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13.
Are you expecting Christ to return soon? Are you ready for Him to return soon? How do we reconcile a coming "very soon" when there has been a 2000 year delay since His promise?

29 December 2024: Help the weak

Date: 29 December 2024.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Romans 13:1-5; 14:1-6.
We must stand for fundamental truths, whilst allowing differences between us on secondary issues. If you consider somebody weak because of their convictions, accept them and support them.

22 December 2024: The true Jesus, more than a baby in a manger

Date: 22 December 2024.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Isa 9:6, 7; Luke 1:26-38; Luke 2:1-7, 8-19; Matt 2:1-12.
Which Jesus do we worship? He is far more than a baby in a manger - this morning we explore some of His different aspects.

15 December 2024: Learning from creation, and the appropriate response to God

Date: 15 December 2024.
Speaker: Harry Pritchard.
Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3; John 1:1-5.
Given that we have a powerful revelation from God through the creation all around us, how should we respond to Him?

8 December 2024: Christmas Story in Luke, part 2. The new arrival.

Date: 8 December 2024.
Speaker: Roland Taylor.
Scripture: Luke 2:1-21.
Jesus' first arrival caused ripples. Do not ignore the ripples: they won't go away, they will become a tidal wave when He returns again.