Grace Baptist Church Bexleyheath

The Christian’s Safety

This message is the first of two messages looking at Colossians 1:13-14. It teaches us that all followers of Christ are safe from the power of darkness. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Enduring in our Christian Life

This message on Colossians 1:11-12 teaches us what it means to endure in our Christian life. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Growing in our Christian Life

This message on Colossians 1:9-10 teaches us what it means to grow in our Christian life. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Foundation of the Christian Life

This message on Colossians 1:5-8 teaches us that all true followers can be confident that we have life with God because our faith in Christ is built on the Gospel. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Marks of A True Christian (III) - Hope

This is the third message looking at the marks of a true Christian described in Colossians 1:3-6. This message looks at the mark of hope. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Marks of A True Christian (II) - Love

This is the second message looking at the marks of a true Christian described in Colossians 1:3-6. This message looks at the mark of love. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Marks of A True Christian (I) - Faith

This is the first message looking at the marks of a true Christian described in Colossians 1:3-6. This message looks at the mark of faith. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

What is the Christian life?

This message on Colossians 1:2 looks at Paul’s introduction of the Colossians to themselves. The message is part of our new series in Colossians. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Who Are We?

This message on Colossians 1:1 looks at the self-introduction of Paul to the church at Colossae. The message is part of our new series in Colossians. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Road to Zion

This message on Psalm 84 was delivered at our Boxing Day service. It encourages to seek, strive and be satisfied In the presence of God. The message was delivered by our elder Ola Sanni. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Heart of Christmas

This message on John 1:18 was delivered at our Christmas Day service. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Good News of Christmas

This message on Luke 1:26-38 looks at the visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary. This message was delivered at our carols by candlelight service. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The God of Christmas

This message on Matthew 2:13-23 looks at the flight to Egypt. It reminds us that God is with us in our danger, depravity and defeat. The message is the third of our Christmas messages in Matthew. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The King of Christmas

This message on Matthew 2:1-12 looks at the visit of the wisemen to worship baby Jesus. It reminds us that the birth of Jesus is God coming to be our King. The message is the second of our Christmas messages in Matthew. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Saviour of Christmas

This message on Matthew 1:18-25 looks at the birth of Jesus Christ. It reminds us that the birth of Jesus is our salvation from sin. The message is part of our Christmas series in Matthew. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The War Against Worliness (Part 2)

This message on James 4:4-10 is the second of two messages on the war against worldliness. The message is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Knowing God Better

This message on Ephesians 1:15-23 teaches us about knowing God better. The message was delivered by Paul Barton (Hyde Heath Baptist Church). If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

A Biblical Theology of Sexuality

Pastor Regan King (The Angel Church, Islington) delivered a special message on a biblical theology of sex and sexuality. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Mission Update (Pregnancy Crisis Helpline)

Pastor Regan King (The Angel Church, Islington) gave us a very brief update on the Pregnancy Crisis Helpline. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Gather for Worship

This message on Psalm 134 teaches us about the importance of gathering together to worship God. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The War Against Worldliness (Part 1)

This message on James 4:1-4 is the first of two messages on the war against worldliness. The message is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Let the Children Come to Me

This message on Matthew 19:13-15 encourages to bring our children to Jesus. This is a one-off message preached at our Thanksgiving For A Child service. If you have questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Have Unity

This message on Psalm 133 teaches us what true unity is and how we have it. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

A Short Biography of Joan Whyte

A short biography of our beloved sister Joan Whyte (1937-2021) as read out at her funeral on 4 October 2021. The biography includes a reading of Joan’s poem, ‘No Other Love’.

When We Are Devoted to God

This message on Psalm 132 encourages us to be devoted to God because God is devoted to us in Christ. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or thoughts about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Not Guilty!

This message on Romans 3:21-25 reminds that God declares sinners innocent through faith in Jesus. This is a one-off message preached at our baptism service. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Race of Faith

This message on Hebrews 12:1-3 shares encouragements for running the race of faith in Christ. This is a one-off message in the book of Hebrews. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

What Is Life Like?

This message on Job 14:1-2 looks at what life is like and how we should live it. This is a one-off message in the book of Job. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Wise Live In Peace

This message on James 3:13-18 looks at the personality, person and peace of true wisdom. The message is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Power for Mission

This message on Acts 1:4-5,8 reminds us that the power for mission comes from God the Holy Spirit. The message was delivered by our visiting preacher Andrew Muwowo. He is an elder at Union Chapel (Bethersden, Kent) and the Mission Director of Proclamation Zambia. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

How To Live Godly In A Godless World

This message on Daniel 1 teaches us on how to live godly in a godless world. The message was delivered by our visiting preacher Joe Long. If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Loving Father

This message on Luke 15:1-32 teaches us on the loving heart of God. The message was delivered by Paul Barton (Hyde Heath Baptist Church). If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

True to the Faith

This message on Acts 14:1-28 teaches us four things we should know about remaining true to the faith. The message was delivered by Pastor Bernard Roberts (Borough Green Baptist Church). If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Accepted in the Beloved

This message on Philemon answers the question: how should we respond to those who cause us harm? The message was delivered by Pastor Kevin Félix-Hollington (Halling Baptist Church). If you want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Heart of Prayer

This message on Luke 18:9-14 teaches us that on true prayer has the right heart before God. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Influence of Prayer

This message on 1 Timothy 2:1-4 teaches us that our prayers can influence our nation, our lives and the Gospel mission. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Fight of Prayer

This message on Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that prayer is the weapon we use to fight battles of life through the strength of God. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Confidence of Prayer

This message on 1 John 5:14-15 gives two encouragements to repent of our prayerlessness. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Are Self-Focused

This message on Psalm 131 encourages us to abandon self focus and rest on God whatever the cost. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or thoughts about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When Sin Brings Suffering

This message on Psalm 130:5-8 encouraged to depend on the true God for sin and it’s consequences. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or thoughts about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Fiery Tongue

This message on James 3:1-12 looks at the judgement, sins and control of the tongue. The message is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Have Sinned

This message on Psalm 130:1-4 explains what true repentance in the life of God’s children looks like. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or thoughts about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When Life Hurts

This message on Psalm 129 answers the question, ‘what should we do when life hurts?’ The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or thoughts about the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Happiness of Gathered Worship

This message on Psalm 128:5-6* teaches us that God promotes our happiness through gathered worship. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or comments on the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk *To note that a previous message on v3-4 (‘The Happy Family’) was not recorded.

When We Want A Happy Life

This message on Psalm 128:1-2 teaches us how we can have true happiness. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

A Life of Faith

This message on James 2:20-26 reminds us that we are justified through a living and active faith in Jesus. The message is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Proof of Love

This message on 1 John 4:14-16 gives us two reasons why we can be confident that God has proved His love to us in Jesus our Saviour. This is a one-off message. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When God Gives Us Children

This message on Psalm 127:3-5 shows us the way in which the gift of children points us to rely on God. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Rely On Ourselves

This message on Psalm 127:1-2 encourages us to rely on God because without relying on Him our lives are fruitless. The message is part of our current series in the Psalms of Ascent. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Jesus is Risen!

This message on Luke 24:1-12 encourages us to believe and marvel at the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk