Grace Baptist Church Bexleyheath

Why Jesus Died

This message from Titus 2:14 teaches us that Jesus died to make us live with Him and live for Him. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

When We Need Revival

This message on Psalm 126:4-6 answers the question : what should we do when we need God to revive His church? 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

Can Your Faith Save You?

This message on James 2:14-20 looks at the relationship between faith and works. 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 God Restores Us

This message on Psalm 126:1-4 encourages us to admit our urgent need of restoration and revival for the glory of God and our good. 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 Government Is Ungodly

This message on Psalm 125:3-5 answers the question: how should we react when we are living under ungodly government? 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 Life Is Fragile

This message on Psalm 125:1-2 encouraged us to trust the Lord in a fragile world because the Lord is protecting His people. 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 God Saves Us

This message on Psalm 124 looks at how we should respond to our salvation in Jesus. 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

Blessed Are The Poor in Spirit

This message on Matthew 5:3 looks at the first beatitude: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”. This message was delivered by our visiting speaker Artur Piotrowski (Ryarsh & Halling). If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Loving Your Neighbour

This message on James 2:8-13 looks at the command to love our neighbour. 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 People Look Down on Us

This message on Psalm 123 looks at how we should respond when people look down at us. 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 Gathered Worship Is Hard

This message on Psalm 122 answers the question: what should be our attitude to gathered worship of 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 Life Looks Helpless

This message on Psalm 121:3-8 looks at how we should respond to helpless situations in our lives. 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 Feel Anxious

This message on Psalm 121:1-4 looks at how we should respond to danger in our lives. 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 People Are Hostile

This message on Psalm 120 looks at how we should respond to personal hostility in our lives. The message is part of our new 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

Grace to Wait On The Lord

This message on Isaiah 40:27-31 was delivered at our final Sunday of 2020. It encourages to enter 2021 with a heart that waits on the Lord. The message was 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 Comfort of Christmas

This message on Luke 2:25-33 was delivered at our Christmas Day Fellowship. If you have any questions or want to discuss the issues raised in this message please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

The Love of Christmas

This message on John 3:16 was delivered at our Carols by Candlelight service.

The Happiness of Christmas

This message on Luke 1:46-55 looks at the Mary’s Magnificat. It reminds us that true happiness is found in the message of Christmas.

The Good News of Christmas

This message on Luke 1:28-38 reminds us of the good news of Christmas.

God's Love And Man's Indifference

This message on Malachi 1:1-5 reminds us that we can be sure of God’s love regardless of our present circumstances. This is a one-off message preached by David Segawa.

Delighting in the Grace of God

This message on Jonah 4:1-11 is the final sermon in a four part series on Jonah preached in 2017. It encourages us to delight in the amazing grace of God.

The Persistent Mercy of God

This message on Jonah 3:1-10 is the third of four messages on Jonah preached in 2017. The sermon looks at Jonah's ministry in Nineveh which resulted in an extraordinary outpouring of God's mercy on Nineveh. 

Don't Waste Your Mess!

This message on Jonah 1:15-2:10 is the second of a four part series in Jonah preached in 2017. The sermon looks at how God rescued Jonah from the belly of the fish and what it teaches us about God's grace to us in our messy and helpless situations.

The Unstoppable God

This message on Jonah 1:1-16 is the first of a four part series preached in 2017. The sermon looks at God's pursuit of Jonah and what it teaches us about His unstoppable power and grace towards us. 

The King for Sinners

This message looks at the final verse of the book of Judges: 'In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes' (Judges 21:25). This verse is a perfect summary of the messge of the book of Judges. It teaches us that everyone is a sinner;  sin produces chaos in our lives (in our hearts, family, church and society); and, Jesus is the King for sinners. The message encourages us to wholeheartedly surrender to King Jesus.  This is the concluding  sermon of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. If you have any questions on any issues raised in this series please email: pastor@gbcb.org.uk

Grace for Wanderers

This message on Judges 21:1-24 looks at the chaotic aftemath in Israel after the costly defeat of Benjamin. The passage show us that all people of God are prone to wander from God [v1-8]; wandering from God leads to disaster v[8-23]; and, the grace of God is bigger than our wandering [v23-24]. The message encourages to repent of our wandering and rest in the grace of God in Jesus. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

 

The Triumph of God's People

This message on Judges 20:27-48 is the third of three sermons looking at the second civil war in Israel triggered by the moral outrage which took place at Gibeah (as told in Judges 19). In v27-48, God grants victory to Israel over Benjamin. This message teaches us that all false believers will be destroyed by God [v27-36]; and, all true followers of Jesus are victorious in Christ [v36-48]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Cost of Following God

This message on Judges 20:18-30 is the second of three sermons looking at the second civil war in Israel triggered by the moral outrage which took place at Gibeah (as told in Judges 19). In v18-30 the people of Israel suffer heavy losses against Benjamin. This message teaches us that God wants to lead us [v18];  Following God is costly [v19-21]; God uses trials to help us follow Him [v22-26]; and, we must persevere in following God [v28-30]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Standing With God Against Sin

This message on Judges 20:1-20 is the first of three sermons looking at the second civil war in Israel triggered by the moral outrage which took place at Gibeah (as told in Judges 19). In v1-20, the men of Israel decide to go to war against Benjamin. This message teaches us that we are not immune from sin among us [v1-7]; sin turns us against one another [v8-17]; and, we must stand with God against sin [v18-20]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Depth of Human Depravity

This message on Judges 19:22-31 is the second of two sermons looking at one of the most sordid stories in the Bible. In this passage we read of rape, murder and callous indifference leading to the death of an innocent woman in Gibeah. This message reminds us that people without God have depraved appetites [v22][ depraved thinking [v23-25]; and, depraved humanity [v25-31]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Moral Chaos in The Family and Society

This message on Judges 19:1-21 is the first of two sermons looking at one of the most sordid stories in the Bible. In this passage we see how a Levite  travelled to Bethlehem to take back a concubine who had committed adultery. The sermon warns us that living for ourselves leads to moral confusion in our families [v1-10] and our society [v11-21]. It encourages to surrender to families and society to King Jesus. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Is Your Religion False? (Part 2)

This message on Judges 18:21-31 looks at how the tribe of Dan destroyed Laish and set up the carved image for themselves.  This is the second of two messages on the danger and foolishness of worshipping God on our terms. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Is Your Religion False? (Part 1)

This message on Judges 18:1-20 looks at how the tribe of Dan offered Micah’s priest more money and prestige to be their priest. This is the first of two messages on the danger and foolishness of worshipping God on our terms. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Danger of Self-Service

This message on Judges 17:7-13 looks at how a wandering Levite prostituted his true calling by operating an idolatorous shrine owned by Micah, who payed him well. The passage warns us of the great danger of self-servie. It teaches us that all people of God want to be useful [v7-8]; but we often serve for selfish reasons [v8-11]; self-service worships man not God [v12-13]; and, Christ has paid for our self-service [v7-13]. The message encourages us to keep our focus on Jesus and serve Him for Him! The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Danger of Selfish Religion

This message on Judges 17:1-6 looks at how one family in Israel set up their idol to worship as a means of obtaining blessings in life. The passage teaches us that people will do anything for comfort [v1-2];  we often chase comfort in God’s name [v2-4]; and, chasing comfort corrupts true worship of God [v5-6]. The passage encourages us to have true faith in God by full surrender to Jesus and resist selfish religion. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Free from Evil

This message on Judges 16:21-31 looks at how the sacrifical death of Samson set Israel free from the oppression of the Philistines. The passage teaches us that evil enslaves all of us [v21-25]; God destroys our slavery to evil [v26-31]; and, all followers of Jesus are free in Jesus our Samson [v21-31]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Danger of Continued Sin

This message on Judges 16:1-21 looks at what Samson tragic relationship with Delilah teaches us about the danger of living wilfully in sin. The passage teaches us that continued sin abuses God’s power [v1-3]; and, continued sin forfeits God’s power [v4-21]. The message encourages us to recognise God lovingly corrects His children at all costs; repent of our continued sin without delay; and, rest in the grace of our Lord Jesus! The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

 

Mercy for the Merciless

This message on Judges 15:1-20 contrasts Samson's merciless revenge against the Philistines who murdered his wife, with God mercy towards him. The passage teaches us that sometimes we lack mercy towards others [v1-5]; lack of mercy is costly [v6-13]; and, God is merciful to the merciless [v14-20]. The message encourages us to forgive others becase God has forgiven us in Jesus and given us a new heart that can forgive. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

God Is Bigger Than Your Sin

This message on Judges 14:1-19 looks at how God used Samson's sinful marriage to one of the daughters of the Philistines to achieve His purposes for Israel. The passage teaches us that God overrules our sin [v1-4]; God overrules our sin graciously [5-7]; and, God overrules our sin to save us [8-19]. The message comforts us that God sovereign over sin in Jesus and encourages us to take our sin seriously. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

 

 

The Amazing Grace of God

This message on Judges 13:1-25 looks at how the miraculous birth of Samson points to the grace of God in Jesus. It teaches us that the grace of God is a phenomenal grace [1-5]; patient grace [6-23]; and, a proven grace [24-25]. The message encourages us to rest our confidence in the grace of God in every situaiton. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

 

 

The Work of God

This message on Judges 12:7-15 looks at three men raised by God to judge Israel - Ibzan, Elon, Abdon. God works through His people for His glory! The message encourage us to offer ourselves to used by God in Jesus for His glory. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The Tragedy of Pride

This message on Judges 12:1-6 looks at Israel's first civil war when God used Jephthah to discipline the tribe of Ephraim because of their pride. It teaches us that everyone is prideful [1]; pride turns us against one another [2-6]; and, God opposes the proud [6]. The message encourages us to escape the tragedy of pride by taking refuge in Jesus. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Are You Blind to Grace?

This message on Judges 11:29-40 looks at Jephthah's tragic vow.  It teaches us that sometimes  people of God are blind to the grace of God [29-31]; and, our blindness is costly [32-40]. The message encourages followers of Jesus to trust in the grace of God and not ourselves. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Victory Over Evil

This message on Judges 11:28-33 looks Jephthah's first victory against Ammonites. It teaches us that everyone is powerless against evil [v28];  God delivers His people from evil [v29, v32-33]; and, we have victory over evil through Jesus [v29, v32-33]. The message encourages us to surrender to Jesus and find lasting shelter in Him against all evil. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

 

Are You Standing Firm?

This message on Judges 11:12-27 looks at how Jephthah stood firm against and the king of the Ammonites.  It us that all people of God must stand firm for God against opposition [v12]; on the truth of God [v13-26]; and, because God is for us [v21-24, v27]. The message encourages us to stand firm in Christ by total surrender of our situations to God.  The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Desperate Times

This message on Judges 10:17-11:11 looks at how God raised Jephthah as the eighth judge of Israel to deliver Israel from the oppression of the Ammonites. It teaches us that sometimes we are desperate for answers [10:17-18]; desperation leads to desperate choices [11:1-8]; and, God is with us in our desperation [11:9-11]. The message encourages to bring our desperate situations to God through Jesus . The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

True Repentance

This message on Judges 10:10-16 looks at Israel's repentance after God disciplined them at the hands of the Philistines and the Ammonites. It teaches us what repentance is not [v10],  what repentance is [v15-16]; and, what repentance restores [v16]. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The Sinfulness of Sin

This message on Judges 10:6-10 looks at how Israel rebelled against God by embracing all the idols of the land, and how God severely disciplined them through the people of the land. The evil of Israel teaches us that sin offends God [v6]; sin hardens us [v6]; and, sin destroys everyone [v7-9]. The message encourages to flee from the danger of sin by continuous trust in Jesus. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

The God of the Unexpected

This message on Judges 10:3-5 looks at the seventh judge of Israel, Jair the Gileadite who judged Israel for 22 years. It teaches us that God uses lavishes unexpected grace on unxpected people using unexpected means. It encourages us to trust in the unexpected work of God in Jesus Christ. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The God of the Ordinary

This message on Judges 10:1-2 looks at the sixth judge of Israel, Tola of the tribe of Issachar.  It teaches us that God uses ordinary people in ordinary ways. It encourages us to embrace our ordinary lives and surrender them to God to use our lives for His glory in Jesus.  The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.