Grace Baptist Church Bexleyheath

The Beauty of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:32-43 looks at what the experience of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane reveals about the beauty of who Jesus is, what He is like and what He has come to do. This is the final message of four messages looking at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:32-42. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Company of Jesus

Why did Jesus suffer alone in the garden of Gethsemane? And what does the aloneness of Jesus in Gethsemane means for our daily experience of aloneness? This is the third of four messages looking at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:32-42. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Obedience of Jesus

What does the test of obedience Jesus faced in the garden of Gethsemane mean for our relationship with God? This is the second of four messages looking at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:32-42. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Emotional Suffering of Jesus

Why did Jesus suffer emotionally in the garden of Gethsemane? And what does His mental suffering mean for us? This is the first of four messages looking at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane in Mark 14:32-42. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Defeat of Death

This message on John 20:1-18 examines the eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. It teaches us that the resurrection of Jesus matters because Jesus defeated death on our behalf.

The Crucified King

This Good Friday message on John 19:16-30 teaches us that Jesus is God our King crucified for sinners. It encourages to stand with our Crucified King. The series in Mark will resume on 19 April.

Finding Peace

This message on Isaiah 53:4-6 answers the question - how can we find peace in life? It teaches us that we lack peace because we have no peace with God. True peace comes through the substitutionary death of Jesus for our rebellion against God.

A New Community

This message on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 teaches us that the church is the new community of God in Jesus, with Jesus and for Jesus. It encourages us to be part of this new community and support its advancement in the world. The series in Mark will resume on 19 April.

The Loyalty of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:26-31 looks at Jesus foretelling that all the disciples will desert him during his hour if need. It teaches us that the loyalty of Jesus saves us from our disloyalty against God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

In God We Trust

This special message on Psalm 11 encourages us to put our trust in God rather than ourselves, as we face unprecedented danger from the Coronavirus. We must trust God because He is present, powerful and purposeful.

The Meal of Jesus (II)

This is the second of two messages on Mark 14:22-26 looking at the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. It teaches us that the Lord’s Supper celebrates our life with God and one another in the now and not yet. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Meal of Jesus (I)

This is the first of two messages on Mark 14:22-26 looking at the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. It teaches us that the Lord’s Supper celebrates the spiritual presence of Jesus among His people. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Betrayal of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:12-21 looks at the preparation of the Passover meal and Jesus’ revelation during the meal that one of the disciples will betray him. It teaches that Jesus is God betrayed by us and for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Surrender of Faith

This message on Mark 14:1-11 looks the anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany and draws contrast with Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus. It teaches that true faith surrenders life to Jesus. False faith surrenders Jesus for life. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Murder of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:1-2 looks at the plan of the Sanhedrin to arrest and kill Jesus. It teaches that Jesus is God murdered by us and for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ (III)

This message on Mark 13:33-37 is the third of three messages looking at the second coming of Jesus. It encourages us to wait for the return of Jesus faithfully by continuing to share the Gospel. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Implanted Word of God

This message on James 1:16-21 is part of a bi-monthly evening series exploring the book of James. The message teaches us on the power of the Word of God in our lives. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ (II)

This message on Mark 13:28-32 is the second of three messages looking at the second coming of Jesus. It encourages to expect Jesus to return on God’s time and at any moment. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Second Coming of Jesus Christ (I)

This message on Mark 13:24-27 is the first of three messages looking at the second coming of Jesus. It teaches how the second coming of Jesus brings the happily thereafter that the world deeply longs for. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Dawn of Antichrist (III)

This is the third of three messages on the coming of antichrist. This message on Mark 13:21-23 teaches us that the coming of antichrist will bring great spiritual deception. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Dawn of Antichrist (II)

This is the second of three messages on the coming of antichrist. This message on Mark 13:14-20 teaches us that the coming of antichrist will bring great suffering. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Dawn of Antichrist (I)

This is the first of three messages on the coming of antichrist. This message on Mark 13:14 looks at Jesus’ prediction concerning the man of sin (the abomination of desolation). The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Are you good enough for God?

This message on Psalm 15 asks whether we are good enough to live with God. This is a one-off message. The series in Mark will resume next Sunday on 9 February 2020.

Jesus for life

This message on Mark 13:12-13 concludes our discussion on Jesus’ prediction of the persecution of his followers. It encourages us to stick with Jesus in face of opposition. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Persecuted for Jesus

This message on Mark 13:9-11 looks at Jesus’ prediction of the persecution of his followers. It asks: how does Jesus expect us to react to our persecution? The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Keep calm and trust Jesus

This message on Mark 13:5-8 shares lessons on Jesus’ observation on the disasters that the disciples will face leading up to the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem. The message encourages us to stay calm and trust Jesus in face of increasing disasters in our world. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Where is the world going?

This message on Mark 13:1-37 provides an overview of Jesus’ teaching concerning the destruction of temple and the end times. The message encourages us to get ready for the return of Jesus. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Give back to God his money

This message on Mark 12:41-44 shares lessons on Jesus’ observation of the poor widow who gave two coins in the temple. The message encourages us to give to God sacrificially. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Beware of false teachers!

This message on Mark 12:38-40 looks at Jesus’ warning concerning the teachers of the law. The message exhorts is to watch out for those who don’t practice what they preach. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

What is so special about Jesus Christ?

This message on Mark 12:35-37 looks at Jesus’ question to the scribes concerning what the Bible teaches about who the Christ. The message encourages to surrender and rest in Jesus Christ because He is the incarnate God exalted for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The will of God in Christ

This message on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 exhorts us to always rejoice, pray and give thanks to God as we start a new year. The message was preached by Ola Sanni.

God is Powerful

This message on Ephesians 3:20-21 encourages to truly believe in the power of the God of the Bible and surrender to His power to work in and through in the year ahead. The series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020.

The Hope of Christmas

This message was delivered on Christmas Day 2019. The Bible passage is Matthew 2:13-23.

The Light of Christmas

This message was delivered at the Carols by Candlelight service on 22 December 2019. The Bible passage is Isaiah 9:2-7.

The King of Christmas

This message was delivered at the Family Carols Service on 22 December 2019. The Bible passage is Matthew 2:1-11.

Understanding Loneliness

What is loneliness? What causes it? How should we respond to it? This message on 2 Timothy 4:9-18 explores Paul’s experience of human loneliness and what lessons it holds for us today. The series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020

Welcome Jesus

This message on Matthew 1:18-25 calls on us to pray welcome the birth of Jesus. This is the first of three Christmas messages in Matthew looking at how we should respond to the birth of Jesus. The series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020

A Call to Prayer

This message on 1 Thessalonians 5:25 calls on us to pray with helplessness, humbleness and confidence before God. This is a one-off message. The series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020

Saved by Grace

This message on Ephesians 2:8-10 teaches us that salvation is a work of God by His grace in Christ. This is a one-off message. The series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020.

Temptations!

This message on James 1:13-15 is part of a bi-monthly evening series looking in James. The message teaches us that temptations arises from human desires and we must look to the power of Christ to overcome them. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

Reliance on Scripture

This message is on 2 Timothy 3:10-17 was delivered by our visiting teacher Andrew Muwowo, (Director of Ministry, Proclamation Zambia). Our current series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020. Find out more about the work of Proclamation Zambia at www.proclamationzambia.org

The Mind Matters

This message is on Colossians 1:9-10 was delivered by our visiting preacher Geoff Low (Titmuss Avenue Baptist Church). Our current series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020.

The Centre of the Bible

This message teaches us that Christ is the centre of the story of the Bible. The message was delivered by our visiting preacher Geoff Low (Titmuss Avenue Baptist Church). The Bible passage is Luke 24:13-26, 44-49. Our current series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020

Transform your mind

This message on Romans 12:1-2 was delivered by our visiting preacher David Segawa (Titmuss Avenue Baptist Church). It encouraged us not to conform to the world. Our current series in Mark will resume on 5 January 2020.

The Point of Life

This message on Mark 12:28-34 looks at Jesus’ response to a scribe on what the greatest commandment is. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Is the best yet to come?

This message on Mark 12:18-27 looks at Jesus’ response to the Sadducees on resurrection. It explores what Jesus taught about life after death. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

God and Government

This message on Mark 12:13-17 looks at Jesus’ response to the Pharisees and Herodians on whether we should pay taxes to government. It explores how we should relate to the government. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

It is marvellous in our eyes!

This message on Mark 12:1-12 looks at the parable of the wicked tenants. It teaches us that God is bigger than our sin. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Who is your authority?

This message on Mark 11:27-33 looks at the clash between Jesus and members of the Sanhedrin over the question of authority. It encourages us to surrender to the authority of Jesus not man. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Forgiveness

This message on Mark 11:25 reminds us to forgive others because we children of the forgiving God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.