Grace Baptist Church Bexleyheath

The Inevitable Defeat of Evil

This message on Judges 9:42-56 is the second of two messages looking at the fall of Abimelech following the revolt of Shechem and his eventual death at Thebez. It teaches us that evil doers always lose to God in the end.  Therefore we must run to Jesus our strong tower against God’s judgement. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

 

The God Who Works Silently

This message on Judges 9:21-41 is the first of two messages looking at the fall of Abimelech following the revolt of Shechem led by Gaal the Son of Ebed. It teaches us that God is at work in ways we cannot see [v23-24]; and, God is at work through ordinary ways [v25-41]. It encourages us to move from despair  to full trust in the sovereign purposes of God. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

How Should We Choose Leaders?

This message on Judges 9:7-21 looks at Jotham's parable of the trees, which he declared at Mount Gerizim to the leaders of Shechem. It warns us on the danger of choosing unqualified leaders among God's people, and encourages us to trust in the leadership of God. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The Horror of Sin

This message on Judges 8:33-9:6 looks at how Gideon's son Abimelech murdered his brothers and declared himself king of Israel at Shechem. It teaches us on the nature and consquences of sin in our lives. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The Tragedy of Success

How do we respond to God’s blessings in our lives? This message on Judges 8:22-32 looks at how Gideon's extraordinary military success increased his standing among the people, and eventually led him to finish his life poorly. It warns us that success in life can make us forsake God. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Are You Facing Opposition?

This message on Judges 8:1-21 looks at how Gideon faced opposition from within Israel and from outside. It teaches us that all God’s people face opposition from God’s people [v1-9]; and, God enables us to overcome all opposition [v10-21]. It encourages us to keep going forward in the victory and strength of Jesus our Everlasting Gideon. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Are You Enjoying Victory?

This message on Judges 7:16-25 is the second of two messages looking at how Gideon and the 300 defeated the Midianites and the Amalekites in the valley of Moreh. It teaches us that all God's people are at war against powerfulness enemies and God has already granted us victory in Jesus our Everlasting Gideon. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

 

Are You Weak Enough?

This message on Judges 7:1-15 is the first of two messages looking at how Gideon and the 300 defeated the Midianites and Amalekites in the valley of Moreh. It teaches us that God dresses our weakness in His strength. Therefore we must press forward in weakness. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Taking God At His Word

This message on Judges 6:33-40 looks at how Gideon asked God for the sign of the fleece. This passage teaches us that God keeps His Word [33 -35]; fear makes us doubt His Word [36-37]; and God is gracious towards us [38-40]. It encourages to take our gracious God at His Word. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Are You Loyal to God?

This message on Judges 6:25-33 looks at how God tested Gideon's loyalty to Him by commanding Gideon to tear down the altar of Baal that belonged to his father Joash. This passage teaches us that loyalty to God is standing with God against sin in our backyard. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18.   

Is God Welcome In Your Life?

This message on Judges 6:11-24 looks at the call of Gideon during the days of Midian. It teaches that God wants us to welcome Him in our lives so that He can share His life with us. The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Freedom from Idolatry

This message on Judges 6:1-10 looks at how Israel plunged into idolatry after the death of Deborah which led to their oppression by the Midianites. It teaches us that idolatry in our lives is persistent (v1); idolatry attracts the discipline of God; and, idolatry is cured by obedience to the Word of God (v7-10) . The sermon is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Will You Answer the Call?

This message on Judges 5:1-23 looks at how the different tribes of Israel reacted to the call of God to fight against Sisera. It teaches us God is calling us to fight for Him and we must answer the call of God willingly. The sermon is part of our  series in Judges preached in 2017-18.

Are You Rejoicing?

This message on Judges 5:1-31 looks at how the people of God led by Derobah reacted to their victory over Jabin and Sisera. They sung a song of praise to God. The song of Deborah teaches us that all followers of Jesus have reason to rejoice because we are freed by God [v1-15, v19-22]; friends of God [v31]; and favoured by God [v8, 31]. The sermon is part of our  series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Are You Standing With God?

This message on Judges 4:17-24 looks at the murder of Sisera by Jael, the wife of Heber the Kenite. It teaches us that the strong sometimes get away [v17]; but no one is stronger than God [v18-21]; and, God chooses the weak to shame the strong [v22-24]. It encourages us to see in Jael an example of how we are to stand with God against His enemies. This message is part of our series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The God Who Never Forgets Us

This message on Judges 4:1-16 looks at how God remembered Israel when they were oppressed by Jabin and Sisera. He raised up Deborah and Balak to deliver Israel.  The message teaches us that God never forgets His people in Jesus so we must  trust Him completely. The sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18.     

Saved By A Nobody

This message on Judges 3:31 looks at how God used Shamgar an obsure man who used obsure means to deliver Israel from the Philistines. It teaches us that God saves through obscure people; through obsure means; and through the obscurity of Jesus. The message encourages us trust in Jesus in our Shamgar and embrace His obscurity in the way we live. The sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Saved By Weakness

This message on Judges 3:12-30 looks at how God raised Ehud, a disabled man to deliver Israel from Eglon, King of Moab. The message encourages to trust in the God of Ehud who delivers His people through the weakness of the Cross. The sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18.  

Are You At Rest?

This message on Judges 3:7-11 looks at how God raised the first judge of Israel, Othniel to defeat  Cushua-risthathaim. It teaches us that God rescues sinners by His grace so that His children may rest in Him. The message is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18.   

The Test of Opposition

This message on Judges 2:20-3:6 looks at how God responded to Israel's rebellion against the covenant when they entered the land of Canaan. It teaches us that all people of God are tested through opposition [2:20-3:3]; God tests His people to make us more like Him [2:22, 3:1-2]; and, we pass the test by obeying God [2:20,22: 3:1-6]. The message encourages us to look and fix our eyes on Jesus our Helper. This sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The Heart of Rebellion

This message on Judges 2:11-19 looks at the cycle of Israel's rebellion against God when they entered the land and how God responded to that rebellion. The message teaches us that  teaches us that rebellion is spiritual prostitution [10-13]; it destroys those who practice it [14-15]; resists the grace of God [16-19]; and, needs Jesus our Perfect Judge and Leader [19]. The message encourages us to confess and repent of our rebellion against God. 

The Heart of Service

This message on Judges 2:6-10 looks at the faithfulness of the "Joshua generation" to learn what serving God looks like. It teaches us that all God’s people are meant to serve God [v7]; we serve God because we have life with Him [v7, v10]; and, we must serve God by taking Him everywhere with us [v6, v8-10]. This message is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The Heart of Compromise

This message on Judges 1:22-2:5 looks at how Israel failed to complete the conquest of Canaan by choosing to accommodate itself to the circumstances in various ways. The message warns against the dangers of spiritual compromise. It shows us that compromise is common place (1:22-26); it is convenient (1:27-36); and always costs us in the end (2:1-5). The sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

The God who leads His people

This message on Judges 1:1-21 looks at how the people of Israel sought the leadership of God following the death of Joshua. It teaches us that God leads His people in time of crisis, but often his people only follow His leadership half-heartedly. It challenges us to trust and follow the leadership of God with our whole heart. The sermon is part of our fifty sermon series in Judges preached in 2017-18. 

Responding to Suffering

This message on Job 1:20-22 reminds us to learn from Job in how we respond to the certainty of suffering in our lives. This is a one-off message preached by Mark Higgins (Belvedere).

Be Comforted

Where can we find lasting comfort? This message on Isaiah 40:1-2 teaches us that God gives us last comforting in Jesus.

Give God Your Thanks

This message on Psalm 100 was preached at our Harvest Thanksgiving Service.

True Faith is Impartial

This message on James 2:1-7 is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

A Short Church History and Testimony

A short history of the church and a testimony of one of our members in Heaven, Eileen Allen.

The Beloved Bride of Christ

Our church anniversary message on Ephesians 5:25-30. It reminds us that the church is the beloved bride of Christ, with Christ and for Christ. This year we are celebrating our 197th year church anniversary.

True Religion

This message on James 1:27 is part of our series exploring the book of James. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

The Lord Is At Work

A message on the work of God in challenging times. This message on Habakkuk 1:5-11 was delivered by Tom Allen (Free Grace Baptist Church - Belvedere).

A New Beginning

This message on Mark 16:1-8 looks at the resurrection of Jesus. It teaches that Jesus is alive to give us a fresh start with God. This is the final message in our series in Mark.

The Wonderful Burial of Jesus

This message on Mark 15:42-47 looks at the burial of Jesus in the tomb of Joseph. It teaches that God preserved Jesus under death in the tomb of Joseph to give us life. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Women of Jesus

This message on Mark 15:40-41 looks at the women who witnessed the death of Jesus on the cross. It teaches that true women of Jesus follow and serve Jesus. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Curtain Is Torn Open

This message on Mark 15:35-39 looks at the final moments of the death of Jesus. It teaches us that Jesus died to bring us into the presence of God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

When God Abandoned Jesus

This message on Mark 15:33-34 looks at why Jesus was abandoned by God during his crucifixion. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Jesus Stayed on The Cross

This message on Mark 15:29-32 looks at how Jesus endured the mockery of visitors at the foot of the cross and the temptation to get off the cross. It t teaches us that Jesus stayed on the cross to save us from our sin. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Crucifixion of Jesus

This message on Mark 15:20-27 looks at how Jesus was crucified on Golgotha by Roman soldiers. It teaches us that Jesus was crucified by human beings as planned by God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The faith that acts in words

This message on James 1:26-27 is part of a bi-monthly series exploring the book of James. The message encourages us to examine our words. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

The Violent Suffering of Jesus

This message on Mark 15:16-20 looks at the scourging and mocking of Jesus at the hands of Pontius Pilate. It teaches us that Jesus suffered violently by us and for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

When Jesus Got Cancelled

This message on Mark 15:6-15 looks at the condemnation of Jesus by the crowd in exchange for release of the criminal Barabbas. It teaches us that Jesus suffered condemnation in our place to declare us innocent before God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Comfort of His Rejection

This message on Mark 15:1-5 looks at the rejection of Jesus by the religious leaders as they hand him over to the Romans for his execution. It teaches us that Jesus suffered rejection from His people to welcome us into His Kingdom. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Pastoral Care

This is a special message on Galatians 4:12-20. It was preached and recorded for us by Pastor Derek Sewell (Titmuss Avenue Baptist Church).

Jesus on Lockdown

This message on Mark 15:1 looks at the imprisonment of Jesus by the religious leaders as he was led to Pilate for his eventual execution. It teaches us that Jesus lost his freedom to give us true and lasting freedom. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Obeying God's Word

This message on James 1:19-25 is part of a bi-monthly series exploring the book of James. The message encourages us to persevere in obeying the Word of God. The series is being preached by Ola Sanni.

Jesus Never Denies Us!

This message on Mark 14:66-72 looks at Peter’s famous denial of Jesus and contrasts it with Jesus’ commitment to God before the Sanhedrin. It teaches us that that the commitment of Jesus saves us from our denial of God. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Unjust Suffering of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:53-65 looks at the unfair trial of Jesus by the religious leaders. It teaches us that Jesus is God suffering injustice from us and for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

Jesus Never Runs Away

This message on Mark 14:47-52 looks at how the disciples run away from Jesus when he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane. It teaches us that the faithfulness of Jesus saves us from our faithlessness. The message is part of our current series in Mark.

The Arrest of Jesus

This message on Mark 14:41-46 looks at the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. It teaches us that Jesus is God arrested by us and for us. The message is part of our current series in Mark.