Grace Baptist Church Bexleyheath

Live for Jesus

This message on Mark 8:35-37 is the second of three messages on Mark 8:34-38 on what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. It encourages to live for Jesus rather than for the world. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

True Christianity

This message on Mark 8:34 is the first of three messages on Mark 8:34-38 on what it means to be a true follower of Jesus. It teaches us that true Christians follow Christ by dying to ourselves because Jesus has died for us  The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

 

The Cross of Christ

This message on Mark 8:32-33 looks at Peter's reaction to Jesus' first prediction that the Son of Man will suffer and rise from the dead. It teaches us that the cross of Jesus is offensive to people, opposed by Satan and ordained by God. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Suffering of Christ (I)

This message on Mark 8:31 looks at Jesus' first prediction of his rejection, death and resurrection. It teaches us that Christ is God suffering as one of us, by us and for us. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Jesus the Christ

This message on Mark 8:27-30 looks at Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ at Caesarea Philippi. It encourages us to confess Jesus as Christ our Prophet, Priest and King. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Spiritual Blindness

This message on Mark 8:22-26 looks at how Jesus healed the blind man of Bethsaida. It teaches us that Jesus gives spiritual sight to the spiritually blind through the light of His resurrection. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Christ our Victor

This message on Hebrews 2:14-15 concludes a series of sermons looking at why Jesus suffered. This sermon teaches us that Christ suffered to defeat the power of death and destroy the devil for us.

Resurrection Sunday Message

This message on Luke 24:1-12 was preached on Resurrection Sunday. It looks at the first eyewitness account of the resurrection of Jesus. The sermon encourages us to check out for ourselves that Christ is risen and marvel!

Christ our Second Adam

This message on Hebrews 2:5-10 is part of a series of sermons over Easter looking at why Jesus suffered. This sermon teaches us that Christ suffered to inaugurate a new humanity as our Second Adam.

Christ our Substitute

This message on 1 Peter 2:24 is part of series of sermons over Easter looking at why Jesus suffered. This sermon teaches us that Christ suffered in our place.

Jesus is Enough

This message on Mark 8:13-21 reflects on Jesus' conversation with the disciples in the boat as they sail to Bethsaida. The disciples are concerned they have forgotten to bring  bread along. Jesus uses the opportunity to remind them and us that He is enough for all situations in our lives. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Danger of Unbelief

This message on Mark 8:10-13 looks at Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees at Dalmanutha, where demanded a sign from Him. It teaches us on the nature of unbelief and why it matters. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Jesus our Provider

This message on Mark 8:1-9 looks at how Jesus fed 4000 people. It teaches us how Jesus provides for us with everlasting abundance. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Complete Helper

This message on Mark 7:31-37 looks at how Jesus healed the deaf and dumb man in the Decapolis. It teaches us that Jesus has come to give us complete help. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Grace for the desperate

This message on Mark 7:24-30 looks at Jesus's encounter with the woman of Tyre. It encourages to place complete faith in the grace of Jesus for the undeserving. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Cleansing Power of Jesus

This message on Mark 7:14-23 concludes Jesus' response to the religious leaders  over the issue of moral purity. It encourages us to examine our hearts and trust in Jesus for the cleansing of our sin. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Freedom from Man-Made Worship

This message on Mark 7:1-13 looks at how the Pharisees clashed with Jesus over the issue of moral purity. It teaches that Jesus frees us from man-made religion. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Jesus our Heavenly Doctor

This message on Mark 6:53-56 looks at Jesus' healing of many sick people at Gennesaret. It teaches us that Jesus is the great physician of our souls. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Assuring Presence of Jesus

This message on Mark 6:47-52 looks at how Jesus' miracle of walking on the water. It teaches us that the divine presence of Jesus overcomes our struggles. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Priority of Prayer

This message on Mark 6:45-47 looks at Jesus' withdraw to pray on the mountain after sending His disciples away and dismissing the crowd. It looks at the place of prayer in the life our Lord and what it means for His followers. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Satisfying Power of Jesus

This message on Mark 6:34-44 looks at how Jesus fed five thousand men. It teaches us that we all want satisfaction and Jesus is God offering lasting satisfaction. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Caring Heart of Jesus

This message on Mark 6:30-34 looks at how Jesus interacted with the disciples after they returned from their mission around Galilee, and the crowds who followed Him. It teaches us that Jesus is God as our carer. He cares to listen to us; to feel our situation; and, to give Himself to us. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Dying for Jesus

This message looks at Herod’s beheading of John the Baptist in Mark 6:12-30. It encourages to lay down our lives for Jesus because He is God worth dying for. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Good Shepherd

This message on Psalm 23 was delivered by Pastor Gavin Peacock. It encourages to put our trust in the Good Shepherd who provides, protects and preserves His sheep.  

Sharing Jesus in a hostile world (II)

This message is the second of two sermons looking at how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples following his rejection at Nazareth (Mark 6:7-13) This sermon focuses on Mark 6:8-13. It encourages us to share the message of Jesus on His terms. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

Sharing Jesus in a hostile world (I)

This message is the first of two sermons looking at how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples following his rejection at Nazareth (Mark 6:7-13) This sermon focuses on Mark 6:7. It encourages us to continue sharing the message of Jesus as people called by Him, supported by His community and accompanied by His power. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Rejection of Jesus

This message looks at the rejection of Jesus in his home town of Nazareth in Mark 6:1-6. It encourages us to examine ourselves whether we may be rejecting Jesus in our lives, and challenges us to have true faith in Jesus. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Touch of Jesus

This message looks at Jesus' raising from death Jairus' daughter in Mark 5:21-43. It teaches us that Jesus has come to give us new spiritual life by faith in Him. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Healing Power of Jesus

This message looks at Jesus' healing of the woman with haemorrhage in Mark 5:21-34. It teaches us that Jesus has come to heal our broken lives by giving us everlasting healing in Him. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Restoration of Man

This is message concludes three message on Jesus' healing a man with a demon in Mark 5:1-20. This sermon looks at how Jesus restored the liberated man and sent him out to proclaim the mercy of Jesus in verses 14-20. It teaches us how God is restoring our true humanity. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Liberation of Man

This is the second of three message on Jesus' healing a man with a demon in Mark 5:1-20. This sermon looks at how Jesus deliverance of the demoniac in verses 6-13 teaches us about the liberation of man from evil. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Slavery of Man

This is the first of three message on Jesus' healing a man with a demon in Mark 5:1-20. This sermon looks at what the description of the demoniac in verse 1-5 teaches us about human slavery to evil. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

Fear Defeated!

This sermon on Mark 4:35-41 looks at the miracle of Jesus calming the storm. It teaches us that Jesus has come to deliver us from fearing for our lives. Therefore we must entrust ourselves to him. The sermon is part of our current series in Mark.

The Marvellous Work of God

This sermon on Mark 4:30-34 looks at the parable of the mustard seed. It teaches us that God is building His new community in Jesus from small to great. Therefore we must recognise the privilege of being part of this marvellous work of God and get involved! The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Mysterious Work of God

This sermon on Mark 4:26-29 looks at the parable of the secret growing seed. It teaches us that God is building His Kingdom through Christ and we must let Him do His work. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Light of Jesus

This sermon on Mark 4:21-25 looks at the parable of the lamp and the parable of the measure. It encourages us to surrender to the light of Jesus that brings eternal blessing to our lives. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

Christmas Day Service Talk

A message on the Revelation of Christmas (John 1:18)

Carols by Candlelight Service Talk

A  message on the Love of Christmas (1 John 4:9-10). 

Family Carols Service Talk

A  message on the Good news of Christmas (Luke 1:28-38). 

The Heart Condition

This sermon on Mark 4:18-20 looks at Jesus' interpretation of the third and fourth soils in the parable of the sower. It encourages us to check that we have a new healthy heart rather than a hindered heart. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

Fruitless Hearts

This sermon on Mark 4:13-17 looks at Jesus' interpretation of the first and second soils in the parable of the sower. It encourages us to check the condition of our hearts to ensure we do not have hard or hollow hearts. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

Hunger for the Word

This sermon on Mark 4:9-12 looks at the disciples’ desire to learn the meaning of the parables. It teaches us that true followers of Jesus hunger for the Word of God. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

True Discipleship

This sermon on Mark 4:1-9 gives us a first look at the parable of the sower. It teaches us that true followers of Jesus bear lasting fruit. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The Priority of God's Family

We apologise for the poor quality of the audio. Trust you are able to still listen closely and find it a blessing. This sermon on Mark 3:31-35 looks at the Jesus' response to the request by his human family to go out to them. It teaches that the church is God's true family and that true followers of Jesus prioritise God's true family as Jesus does. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

Trust in God

This is a one-off sermon on Psalm 4. It looks at how David responded to trouble in his life as the model for how we are to trust in God in every situation. It encourages us to start with God, stand on God and stay in God!  

Christ our Redeemer

The series on Mark is on break until 2 December. During November we will be sharing some selected messages from our archives and visiting preachers. This message on 1 Peter 1:18-21 was preached earlier this year around Easter. The sermon looks at how the death of Christ redeems us back to God and how this impacts on how we live. 

Christ our Reconciler

The series on Mark is on break until 2 December. During November we will be sharing some selected messages from our archives and visiting preachers. This message on Colossians 1:21-23 was preached earlier this year around Easter. The sermon looks at how the death of Christ reconciles us to God and how this impacts on how we live. 

Christ our Sacrifice

The series on Mark is on break until 2 December. During November we will be sharing some selected messages from our archive and visiting preachers. This message on Ephesians 5:2 was preached earlier this year around Easter. The sermon looks at the death of Christ as our sacrifice for sin. 

The truth about sin

This sermon on Mark 3:28-30 looks at the second part of Jesus' response to the religious leaders who accused him of being an agent of Satan. It assures us of God’s forgiveness of repentant sinners. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.

The truth about Satan

This sermon on Mark 3:22-27 looks at Jesus' response to the scribes from Jerusalem who accused him of being used by Satan. It encourages to find truth freedom in Jesus and escape the tyranny of Satan. The sermon is part of our current series in the book of Mark.