Cosham Baptist Church

28/10/2026

Jesus didn't observe human life from a safe, comfortable distance.
He moved into the neighbourhood—eating with people, weeping with the hurting, touching the untouchable, and welcoming those who felt too broken to approach God.
Whatever mid-week pressure or busyness you're carrying today, remember that He is as near as a prayer.
📖 "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us..." — John 1:14
Read the devotional at coshambaptist.org/whatnext

27/10/2026

God gave six full chapters of detailed instructions for the tabernacle—even down to the underpants the priests wore!
Why? Because He wasn't building a distant monument on a mountain. He was building a home right in the middle of the camp so He could live among His people.
God is in the details of your life today, and He wants to be close to you in your ordinary, everyday routine.

26/10/2026

God is not content to be admired from a distance.
In Exodus, He gave detailed instructions for a tabernacle right in the middle of the camp so He could live among His people. In Jesus, He went even further—pitching His tent in our world.
God wants to be close to you today, right in the middle of your work, family, and ordinary routine.
📲 Read the full sermon recap and catch up on this week's discussion questions: coshambaptist.org/whatnext

24/10/2026

If you’ve felt tested, weary, or challenged this week, take heart.
The Holy Spirit does not lead us around the fires of opposition—He leads us through them, refining our faith and stripping away self-reliance along the way.
You don't have to carry the weight of this week on your own. Take time to rest tonight, knowing that God is at work even in the furnace.
We look forward to worshipping alongside you tomorrow morning at 10:30 AM!

23/10/2026

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23/10/2026

When a blacksmith places raw pieces of metal into a furnace, the intense heat fuses separate pieces into a single, unbreakable whole.

Persecution didn't destroy the early church—under the Holy Spirit, hostility became the furnace that welded them together under the banner of King Jesus.

As you head into the weekend, remember that you don't walk through trials alone. We are one body. Join us this Sunday as we gather to worship, pray, and encourage one another!

📍 Cosham Baptist Church | 10:30 AM (Tea & coffee served from 10:00 AM)

🔗 Catch up on our full Sunday recap page: coshambaptist.org/whatnext

21/10/2026

For centuries, deep religious, ethnic, and cultural walls separated Jews and Gentiles. But in Acts 11, the Holy Spirit led Peter directly into the home of Cornelius—crossing boundaries without asking permission.

In a world defined by outrage, political hostility, and echo chambers, a genuinely united church is a powerful, countercultural witness. Unity across differences isn't a human strategy; it's the natural result of being filled with the same Spirit.

Who is God prompting you to reach out to, welcome, or listen to this week?

🔗 Want to dive deeper? Read Day 3 of our 5-Day Devotional on the What Next Hub: https://coshambaptist.org/whatnext

20/10/2026

How do you pray when life gets tough? In Acts 4, the believers didn't ask for easy circumstances—they asked God for the courage to stand bold.
What are you trusting God for courage in this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

19/10/2026

When the early church faced threats in Acts 4, notice how they prayed. They didn’t ask for the pressure to stop, for an easier road, or for their circumstances to suddenly change.

Instead, they prayed: "Lord, consider their threats and help your servants to speak your word with great boldness."

As you step into this week, where is God inviting you to choose courage over comfort in your workplace, family, or daily life?

Let’s pray for each other today - so that our default response is to ask the Holy Spirit for bold faith.

16/10/2026

In God's family, we don't compete or wear masks—we lower ourselves to support each other so someone else can reach higher in their walk with God.