Elim Church Bewbush

We take inspiration from a mother in Scripture who led to the transformation of her hometown and even the whole of Europe!

We enjoy a comedy story about a talking donkey!

We look at how helpful the Holy Spirit is in the lives of those that follow Jesus.

We learn valuable lessons for a man's retreat into a cave.

Jesus points out that religion can be a performance and that what matters is the heart.

God makes an invitation to Solomon that is a challenge to us all.

We lean into Jesus' question to a blind man.

Chris Cartwright, the General Superintendent of Elim uses the arrival of 2023 to address all the churches in our movement.

We look a little more closely at the baby born in the town of David.

Mary's response to divine revelation is brilliant.

We look at the prophet Isaiah's vision and what it means for us today.

Rev. Andrew Fadoju leads us through some questions of identity.

Jesus takes his followers to a very unusual place for a very specific question.

We retell one of Jesus' parables about God's generosity.

We unpack the compelling question that God asks of Ezekiel in the valley of dry bones.

We look at Jesus' teaching on being salt of the earth.

We look at the importance of names and how it is good to let God give us our identity.

We consider the first question Jesus ever asks and how this can apply to us today.

Do we just talk the talk or do we walk the walk?

We begin a new sermon series on "Facing Up To The Questions God Asks". Today we looked at God's first ever question.

We learn that we need to pay attention to what we say.

God comes through on every single one of his promises!

We read of one incredible rescue and are reminded of the best rescue ever.

God's Kingdom loves to start in small things.

Our guest speaker explores the challenge of walking the right path as we live out our faith.

Darkness seperates people from God and each other.

Why did Jesus tell the parable of the houses on sand and rock?

Our guest speaker Jeremy Bontemps encourages us to be the grace of God our our unique situations.

We look at the Spirit inspiring prayer.

We see how the Holy Spirit makes sharing good news the easiest thing ever.

We look at the important gift of prophecy in the church setting.

The closing talk by Rich Villodas from the Elim Leadersship Summit 2022.

A supernatural language that all Christians are invited to seek and enjoy.

We think about the importance of people and learn about listening to the Holy Spirit.

We begin six weeks of eager anticipation for Pentecost.

We take a close look at the account of two Marys meeting first a messenger and then the Messiah.

A man approaches his death without security or fanfare.

This week we looked at the lady who gave Jesus her best treasure.

We look at how we recognise God's inner voice and where that will lead us.

As God rolls up his sleaves in Egypt we learn something of his tenderness and mercy.

Jesus asks some fisherman to drop everything and follow him. We look at how this applies to us today.

We explore the importance of Christian community life and celebrate the contributions of one who is moving on.

As the experts hide their faces we look at true faith and clever answers.

Our guest speaker Mark Greenwood unpacks the vital importance of nev!

This week in Fidget Church we look into the story of Jesus meeting some kids.

Ian and Katie share their experinces of sharing Jesus with the people of the Republic of North Macedonia.

We look an an upside down kingdom and what it means for us.

As lice takeover Egypt we discover it is impossible to anticipate what will lead people to Jesus.

Elim Church Bewbush's annual carol service with songs, readings and talks.

Mary inspires us to believe in God who does impossible things.

Dare we let God access the most private places of our lives?

The Nile turning to blood moved no-one or did it?

A royal palace is invade by monsters!

It can be really difficult to tell a real believer from a fake one.

What would happen if we became slightly less obsessed with now?

How to deal with God making things worse.....

We explore the parable of the Lost Sheep.

Our guest speaker Bart Gee talks on exploring possibilities despite enduring arthrogryposis.

When we live out our faith it upsets the darkness.

As the new academic year begins we look at what we should focus on.

How can we find peace when we are hunted and in danger?

We reflect on power, utility and quietness.

Being comfortable can be cosy but it can also slow us down.

When doubt rages in our hearts there is nothing quite like company.

It is a good thing to go out on a limb with the Holy Spirit!

We look at issues of trust, disgrace and common mercy.

A talk on prophecy and joy.

We gasp as God reveals the name he is to be known for generations.

We look at fire juggling, Charlie Parker and a land of milk and honey.

We delve into the reality of encountering a God who is near.

The prayers of a troubled nation reminds God of ancient promises.

We explore how Moses finds welcome, love and family away from Israel.

We explore the importance of identity and what ours can be.

Jesus calls each of us by name and promises life!

Why was Jesus tortured?

We consider Moses' unique preparation and an easy way to remember the most important story ever told.

Looking at how Jochebed was vital in the defeat of an empire.

We finish off Peter's first letter.

It is good to treasure experience and anxiety might be optional!

Shepherding the church involves hunting lions and chasing bears!

No one likes hard times but they have their uses.

Just being moral is both boring and wrong.

We consider the real metric by which Paul measured the healthiness of a congregation.

We look at friendships and risky behaviour.

Communion, worship and thoughts of love in lockdown.

What can we do when the future we expect is not the one we get?

Communion, worship and a talk about the lawlessness of war.

Are you a miserable believer? Then get kitted out for a fight!

Yes, a belt is armour!

We look at the influence of the Roman Soldier on our understanding of Ephesians 6.

The heavenly realms are not just nice and fluffy!

What is the church and why does it exist?

We consider questions of pre-existence, conception, birth and life.

What happens when we die?

Exploring the key moment and the key concept in Christianity.

Talking technology and community.

We look at the matter of our consciences and moral choices.

It is not just  adult men full of faith that Jesus rescues!

Why is it important to call God "holy"?

We listen to the story of a loner who becomes no longer lonely.

When storms come it is healthy to cry out "deliver us".

As we continue in our series on the basics of prayer we consider God's Kingdom.

We enjoy Jesus' loving response to those people that worry.

We discover the importance of forgiveness in prayer.

As we return to meeting physically as a church we remember the importance of prayer.

Jesus highlights an abuse of power and makes us think about Minecraft!

We explore the difficult subject of the Devil, demons and possession. Please excuse the echo. The microphone was wrongly set up.

On Missions Sunday we consider doing something beautiful for Jesus.

We consider the struggles of the homeless and the importance of God as "Heavenly Father".

We consider what it means to be salty and light-filled.

We use the last story in the Book of Acts to inspire us on Pentecost Sunday 2020!

Paul survives a punch-up and we learn a little about his family.

We listen in to Paul's last words to the leaders of the Christians in Ephesus.

We examine the dynamics of the Council at Jerusalem. Jesus' brother gives us a masterclass in Holy Spirit wisdom.

We look into the moment the Apostle Peter is challenged about who he excludes from church!

We explore Luke's account of the very first church issue.

A recording from a YouTube Live event. Our second sermon on a series looking forward to Pentecost.

We learn from a passage in Acts 4 some of the implications of Jesus' majestic resurrection from the dead.

We trace God's plan of salvation in the significance of blood.

This morning we examine the impact COVID-19 restrictions have on us individually and collectively as a church. We draw on the inspiration of Jeremiah and Paul to calculate a response.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic Elim Church Bewbush ceases to meet physically. However we are working hard to ensure this doesn't slow us down. In this privately recorded talk we explore Jesus' mother Mary, mother's in general and our own faith.

We examine the idea that both celibacy and marriage are charisma.

Our guest speaker Dave Dickson explores the purposes of Christian life and how to meet these head on.

We interrogate the Biblical idea that we are all given a gift and that we should work hard at using it to love others.

Our guest speaker Dave Campbell invites us to do what we can do for God so that He can do what he does best!

We look at sleeping, love and hospitality.

We take a look at sin, wild people and heaven.

We examine a passage by the Apostle Peter that even Martin Luther found hard to understand.

We consider the holiness of God and the freeloading nature of the Christian faith.

We hear from various members of our community about their lives in 2019.

The shepherds speak of an authentic and unpretentious search and discovery of joy. 

We examine the importance of the supernatural in the nativity story and the wider Christian faith.

We discover the importance of Jesus' incarnation to the Christian faith. We also examine the importance of the historical dimension.

We explore Peter's call for believers to give a reason for their hope.

As the Apostle Peter quotes Isaiah we discover how to deal with evil times.

During Messy Church we consider the story of Jonah. We see how his passions so often reflect ours!

A short fragment of this morning's exploration of community and revenge.

Our visiting guest speaker Christy Smith talks about the value of sitting at Jesus' feet and knowing his peace.

Our guest speaker Mike Keeping helps us see some great truth about truly seeing in John 9.

We look at how a husband should serve his wife and how this has wider implications for us.

We examine Peter's advice to Christian wives that applies to us all.

We take a hard look at coping with unjust suffering and examine what the core of the gospel is.

Some thoughts on raising Children so that they love Jesus.

We look at some difficult passages that seem to advocate slave ownership and that have been used to justify atrocities. We find in them guidance to work in our daily lives.

We consider the struggles of Christians dealing with politics and pagans!

Our guest speaker France Bontemps talks to us of God's promise to always be with us.

The Apostle Peter draws near to people he obviously loves and tells them something of profound urgency.

Our guest speaker Dave Taylor challenges us to examine our foundations so that they can survive the storms of life.

We walk through the simply ideas on prayer taught by Jesus.

Peter talks us through how we are chosen and how that position has some fascinating implications.

We hear how Jesus is the new and better temple. The person in whom we meet God himself!

We get some great insight into Jesus the Living Stone from two fictional stories.

We explore the subject of fear through the ancient story of a shepherd boy confronting a national military champion.

We look at how familiarity can extinguish expectation and how the Kingdom of God starts off unremarkably.

Excerpts from the great American novel Moby Dick help gives us insights on 1 Peter.

What does it look like to love deeply in Crawley in the 21st Century?

We are in the middle of a divine narrative and this has far reaching implications for how we live life!

We look at the specifics of our church finances. Where does all that money go?

We start to look at the discipline of giving for the follower of Jesus. How much should we give? Who should we give to?

We hear from two mothers in our community. Their helpful observations and insights from their experiences!

We consider the tendency for familiarity to breed contempt.

We explore the implications of grace through wellies, zombies and the music of Miles Davis.

The apostle tells us we are served by prophets and that we interest angels.

There is a joy on offer that goes beyond language.

A monastry in Normandy gives us a picture of God's protection.

Jesus being Lord is actually a big deal for Jews, Romans and us today.

Peter gives us some insight into the critical reality of the Trinity.

Peter was more than a disciple and we are more than aliens!

We examine some compelling reasons to start a new series on 1 Peter.

Various stories of God's goodness and provision from the congregation through the year.

We climax our Christmas series by looking at the adventurous magi!

Joseph foregoes common sense and we see what faith looks like.

Some shepherds show us what it means to store up treasures in heaven.

A young lady eclipses a religious old man in how to serve God.

A first century question, tortured by religion and sanctimony, releases fine wines and great cuts of beef!

The humble horse chestnut teaches us about mortality and eternity.

We draw inspiration from musicians with callouses on their fingers.

Nuclear reactors and Hollywood thrillers.

We are inspired by a talk from the leader of the Elim church in Brighton, Christy Smith.

A Christian reflection on the existence and practice of Remembrance Sunday in the UK.