Whatever else the New Year holds, it will mean change. “Change”, said John F. Kennedy, “is the law of life.
Continue readingAuthor: Paul Beasley-Murray
Paul is the chairman of Ministry Today, as also the College of Baptist Ministers, and from 1993 – 2014 was Senior Minister of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford. He can be contacted at paul@paulbeasleymurray.com.
The truth of the Christmas story
A sermon on Luke 1:1-4; Luke 2:1-2. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingChristmas Fantasy
The dictionary defines fancy as “Delusion, unfounded belief; faculty of calling up things not present, of inventing imagery”; fantastic is
Continue readingKing Herod Died: King Jesus Lived – and Lives!
A sermon on Matthew 2:19-23. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingInviting Friends to Christmas Services
According to some research undertaken by the Campaign for Real Christmas almost ten years, many church members shy away from
Continue readingThe Christmas Challenge to Be Christlike!
A sermon on Philippians 2:1-11. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingChristmas Cards
I could not believe it! This morning I discovered that my wife had bought what are essentially secular Christmas cards.
Continue readingA cupboard of skeletons – Jesus’ family tree
A sermon on Matthew 1:1-17. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingJesus is Good News
A sermon on Mark 1:1-15. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingPreaching From a Full Text
This week I received an e-mail from my friend Chris Skilton: I have never preached from a full text nor
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