It was the custom of the citizens of Jerusalem to bury their dead outside the city walls – and to
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 criminals who died with him
A sermon on Matthew 27:35-36. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingSome churches need to treat their minister faily
“I’m brassed off with the church. I feel like resigning and walking away from them all” – these were the
Continue readingBirthdays are more than a time to celebrate
Next week is my birthday – and I am looking forward to it. I love birthdays and the surprises that
Continue readingClose friendships
With civil partnerships and gay marriage making the headlines, the common assumption seems to be that same sex friendships are
Continue readingThe priests who hated him
A sermon on Matthew 26-27. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingVisiting newcomers is a delight
One of the great privileges of being the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Chelmsford, is that almost every Sunday we
Continue readingJudas who betrayed him
A sermon on Matthew 26:14-16. Available to download as a PDF.
Continue readingEmails are to be answered promptly!
Ministers can be appalling correspondents. Experience has taught me that as a rule of thumb at least 25% of ministers
Continue readingCountdown To Easter
This year I thought I would do something in Lent for my seven grandchildren. I began with the intention of
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