I’m a Baptist minister surrounded by Baptist ministers. I’m not talking about the paintings and faded photos of my predecessors that hang in my office. In Norwich there are several live and kicking colleagues. They pastor a line of churches that stretch from the outskirts, to the heart of the city. We meet every so often for coffees and chats.… Read more →
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Great advice on praying…
“So the truth is reaffirmed: God has given us prayer because Jesus has given us a mission. We are on this earth to press back the forces of darkness, and we are given access to headquarters by prayer to advance this cause. When we try to turn it into a civilian intercom to increase our conveniences, it stops working, and… Read more →
Baptist Festival 344 – Norwich
Why Festival 344? Answering God’s call… When I first moved to East Anglia in 1999, it was my great pleasure to meet and befriend David Adams. Soon afterwards, David told me of his firm belief that God had given him a vision. It was a vision of greater Baptist unity in the City of Norwich: all four Baptist congregations sharing… Read more →
A brief history of Norwich Central Baptist Church
The Baptist fellowship that we now call NCBC was originally named ‘St. Mary’s Baptist Church’. It was founded in the 17th Century, during a period of religious conflict. Many Norwich Christians fled to Rotterdam in Holland when they realised that their freedom was being threatened by the Established Church. Those that spent time in Holland returned in 1642 with a… Read more →
St Andrew’s = NCBC’s best neighbour – always 1 space left!
Sodium Light Pollution in Norwich
How I Write A Sermon
How I Write A Sermon “Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.” (Proverbs 29:18 ESV) As far as I am concerned, my primary calling as a minister is to faithfully attempt to bring God’s message to His people at the Sunday services and other gatherings. This involves:… Read more →
Moral Bankruptcy – Bible study for Sunday 21st October 2012
Moral Bankruptcy – Bible study for Sunday 21st October 2012 1. David’s adulterous affair with Bathsheba and the murder of her husband had long lasting effects. It could be argued that David was left ‘morally bankrupt’ as a result of his actions – he appeared to struggle to give authoritative moral guidance after the affair. This Bible study is designed… Read more →
Confession – Bible study for Sunday 14th October 2012
Confession – Bible study for Sunday 14th October 2012 1. This is a very difficult, but crucial, question for each person in the group to consider: how much importance do you place on being able to understand the world around you? What are your thoughts/reflections on this story? While Augustine of Hippo (354-430AD) was writing his masterpiece, ‘De Trinitate’ (‘On… Read more →
Confidence in God – Bible study for Sunday 30th September 2012
Confidence in God – Bible study for Sunday 30th September 2012 1. As an opening group discussion question: do you find it easy to believe the promises made in the Bible? Consider Matthew 6:31-33, or any other example of a firm Scriptural promise. Read 1 Samuel 22:6-23 together (NB it will be helpful if the leader gives a brief recap… Read more →
