NBBC | North Bradley Baptist Church Sermon Podcast Playlist

Spotlight: Caring for those with mental health stuggles

Spotlight evenings are not usual church services, rather they are topical evenings where we can consider certain subjects in more detail. Mental health struggles represent significant suffering for the afflicted and those supporting them. Confusion and overwhelm are common, and sometimes, can cause us to veer towards unhelpful responses which make matters worse. It can seem that the bible has little to say on such matters. But following biblical principles can help the helper to bring gospel centred compassion, clarity and hope to those walking through this dark valley. They can also help us to see the bible has far more to say about these matters than we might think it does. Psychologist and counsellor, Catherine Haddow, will help us think through these issues.

The Bible – What is it?

The first in a series of three sermons looking at the topic of the Bible! What is the book that we spend so much time talking about?

Isaiah 12:4-6 – Praise and Proclamation

If we are regularly drinking water from the wells of Salvation we should find these two responses emerging: praise and proclamation. We praise God and we proclaim the glorious things he has done.

Isaiah 12:1-3 – Drink and be refreshed

After the prophetic warning of judgement, Isaiah looks ahead to a time when deliverance will have occurred, and God's people can joyfully draw water from the wells of Salvation.

Walking with Jesus on the road to Emmaus - Luke 24:35-53

The rumours are running wild and some even claim to have seen the risen Saviour, but is it really true? Before Jesus ascended back into heaven, he appeared to the Apostles to give them all the proof they would need.Luke 24v36-53

Walking with Jesus on the road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35

It had been a truly traumatic weekend. Their hope had been crushed and it looked like it was all over. Except there were rumours that Jesus body was missing and claims that he had risen... but that couldn't possibly be true, could it? Two disciples unexpectantly come face to face with Jesus, have the Bible Study of their lives and everything changes!Luke 24v13-35

Good Friday - Luke 23:26-49

Good Friday Communion Service

The innocent, condemned. Luke 22:54-23:25

The religious leaders have Jesus under arrest. Now all they have to do is convince Pilate to sentence him to death. The difficulty they face is that Pilate is convinced Jesus has not done anything wrong.Luke chapter 22v54-23v25.

Jesus’ agony. Luke 22:38-53

Jesus is on the brink of the cross, but first he must take the time to pray. As his arrest draws ever closer, Jesus is on his face, struggling in prayer. Luke chapter 22:38-53.

The Last Supper (part 2) – we need Jesus. – Luke 22:21-38

Whilst the disciples and Jesus enjoy the Passover, Jesus drops a series of shocking predictions. Luke chapter 22:21-38.