John 16v16-33
Jesus invites His disciples into the kind of peace and joy that cannot be taken away — the peace of His own Spirit living within them. This sermon explores the contrast between asserted belief and abiding truth, showing that true peace is not circumstantial but resident — grounded in the eternal victory of Christ who has already overcome the world. Through the disciples’ confusion, their fleeting confidence, and Jesus’ perfect calm, we see that every trouble comes to test our peace, but nothing can touch what is eternally secure in Him. To know the peace and joy of Christ is to have His Spirit — His Name — as our source, a reality that abides even in the midst of loss, misunderstanding, and worldly conflict.
John 16v1-15
Jesus prepares His disciples for the coming spiritual conflict, promising them the power and comfort of the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the threefold work of the Advocate (Holy Spirit) as Sustaining Grace (enabling endurance through persecution), Convicting Grace (proving the world wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment), and Empowering Grace (guiding us into all truth and glorifying Christ). We are reminded that this reality is based entirely on the finished revealing work of the cross and is given to every believer to enable effective witness in a hostile world.
(0:00) John 16:1-15
(4:11) Sustaining Grace: Endurance in Persecution
(11:47) Convicting Grace: Proving the World Wrong
(20:03) Empowering Grace: Guided into All Truth
(26:33) Conclusion & Prayer: Serving in the Spirit's Power
John 15v18-27
Jesus warns His disciples, "If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first." This sermon explores the joy of being chosen by God, which leads to the unavoidable reality of separation. We are reminded that our identity as citizens of God’s Kingdom makes us separate from the world, and that there is an irrational opposition simply for bearing Christ’s name. This message continues with an encouragement and assurance that we are never alone (The Holy Spirit is our Advocate). In turn, we have confidence to testify to the truth of Jesus, grounded in the reliability of His word and the apostolic tradition.
(0:00) John 15:18-27
(1:44) Chosen
(5:23) Separate
(12:10) Never Alone
(16:17) Confidence
(20:01) Exhortation
(21:47) Prayer
John 15v9–17
Jesus declares, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you. Now remain in my love." This sermon explores the intimate connection between the Father’s perfect love and Christ’s love for His disciples, revealing the non-burdensome nature of God’s commands. We delve into the meaning of abiding in Christ’s love, understanding that Christian service and obedience is not a duty, but a joyful overflow of our true identity as His friends. This message challenges us to receive and rest in the completeness of Christ's love, empowering us to go and bear lasting fruit, fulfilling the command: Love each other.
(0:00) God's Word to Us
(1:08) John 15:9-17 Reading
(3:29) As The Father has loved Me
(7:08) Abide
(8:59) Complete Joy, "As I Have Loved You"
(17:32) Friends and Fruit
(20:55) Whatever You Ask
(23:44) Encouragement for God's Children
(26:33) Prayer
John 15v1-8
Jesus declares, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener." This sermon explores Jesus' final "I AM" statement in John's Gospel, a powerful declaration of his divinity and exclusivity. Drawing parallels to Israel's failure as God's vine, Jesus asserts himself as the true fulfillment of God's redemptive plan for both Jew and Gentile. We delve into the meaning of "abiding" in Christ, understanding how our Heavenly Father, the divine gardener, prunes and cleanses us to bear much fruit for His glory. This message challenges us to recognise our identity as branches in the True Vine, empowered by the Spirit to bear fruit that transforms us and testifies to the world, ultimately fulfilling the Great Commission.
(0:00) John 15:1-8
(1:22) "I AM"
(7:41) The Vine: Israel vs. The True Vine
(10:14) The Branches
(20:38) Closing Prayer
John 14v15-31
Jesus continues preparing His disciples for His departure, encouraging them with the promise of the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores three key reasons for rejoicing despite life's challenges: the Spirit as Help, the Spirit as our Peace, and the Spirit as our Union with God. It emphasises that God's presence, through the Spirit, is not merely external but an indwelling reality, filling up in our weakness to the perfection of Christ and revealing the glory of God's children. Even in Satan's worst attempts, God's Spirit guarantees an unshakeable peace and a mystical union that empowers us to live confidently and joyfully in this world as He is.
(0:00) Jesus' Word to His Disciples
(4:05) Help
(12:16) Peace
(18:50) Union
(28:15) Closing Prayer
John 14v1-11
Jesus speaks to his disciples, whose hearts are troubled by impending events, assuring them that he is going to prepare a place for them in his Father's house. This sermon explores the profound truth of Jesus' declaration, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." It highlights the security found not merely in a future heavenly home, but in an active, personal relationship with the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—made possible through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. We are called to believe his incomparable claims, evidenced by his works, and embrace our secure place in God's eternal family.
(0:00) Introduction & Context
(3:35) Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled
(5:36) Preparing Your Heavenly Home
(7:25) The Disciples' Questions
(8:14) Jesus: The Way, the Truth, the Life
(12:55) From a Place to a Person (Relationship with God)
(16:09) The Incomparable Jesus & His Claims
(17:30) The Triune God: One God, Three Persons
(21:54) The Extent of God's Love & Grace
John 12v12-50
Guest speaker Peter Constantine explores Jesus's Triumphal Entry and the profound significance of the cross. This sermon challenges our expectations of what true 'goodness' looks like, contrasting the world's wisdom with God's perfect plan. We'll uncover that in Jesus' death freedom from sin, death, and the devil are won, bringing us into God's Kingdom and enabling us to bear fruit as the Seed that fell to the ground.
(0:00) Introduction: An Unexpected Response
(2:28) Eager to See
(6:33) The Cross: Being Lifted Up
(15:52) The Fruit of the Cross
(29:27) Rest
John 13v1-17
Rev. Andrew Carnell from Bridgeman Baptist Community Church continues our series in John, inviting us to deeply understand and embrace the overwhelming love of God. Exploring Jesus's powerful act of washing His disciples' feet, we learn how this humble service reveals God's nature, demonstrates how we receive His grace, and leads us to serve others with the same radical love.
(0:00) Intro: Love to the Uttermost Limit
(4:24) Knowing Love (John 13:1-5)
(13:10) Receiving Love (John 13:6-11)
(24:07) Being Love (John 13:12-17)
(33:20) Exhortation
(35:19) Prayer
John 12v1-11
Mary anoints Jesus at Bethany (John 12:1-11) revealing the profound difference between calculating self-interest and genuine, overflowing love. Mary's extravagant act is a prophetic glimpse into the 'Total Love' that drives Jesus willingly to the cross, transforming even the ultimate sacrifice into a revelation of joy. Discover how this love testifies to a life where God's commands are not burdensome, and devotion becomes a fragrant, unhindered overflow.
(0:00) Reading: John 12:1-11
(1:44) Introduction: The Fragrance of Love
(9:21) Two Kinds of Goodness
(15:03) The Total Love of Jesus
(19:01) Love That is Not Burdensome
(24:57) Prayer
Pastor Nathan Harris (Senior Pastor at Bridgeman Baptist Church) joins us this morning and unpacks the profound truth of "union with Christ," revealing it as the heart of our salvation and a key to experiencing the abundant Christian life. Moving beyond simply "trying harder," the sermon explores what it means to be supernaturally united with Jesus – crucified with Him, yet alive in Him. Discover how this new identity transforms our mindset, offers true freedom from sin and fear, and empowers us to live out the reality of God's perfect love and protection.
(0:00) Intro
(5:44) Union: The Central Truth of the Gospel
(9:09) Understanding Union
(15:58) Hidden in Christ
(21:18) Living the Reality
(26:55) Resting in Your Identity
John 11v17-45
In this pivotal chapter, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead, offering a profound revelation of His identity as the Resurrection and the Life. This sermon explores both the deep humanity of Jesus, who weeps with those who grieve, and His mighty divinity, as He confronts and conquers death itself. We'll see how this greatest of signs challenges hearts to believe, contrasting unwavering faith with hardened unbelief, and ultimately pointing to God's glorious work of restoring all brokenness through His Son.
(0:00) Reading: John 11:17-45
(2:46) The Greatest Sign
(6:38) A Human Encounter
(7:57) A Divine Encounter: Jesus the Conqueror of Death
(9:59) Conquering Brokenness
(14:15) The Response to the Sign
(16:36) Invitation to Believe
John 11v1-16
In every situation, we are confronted with two conflicting narrative scripts: God’s declaration of life and our assumption of death. This week, we delve into John 11:1-16, where Jesus' response to Lazarus's illness seems baffling to both His disciples and us. Though His friend is gravely ill, Jesus delays, setting the stage to reveal a profound disconnect between the reality He proclaims and the one His followers see.
Join us as we explore the divine script – where hope is given upfront, and where Jesus's words point to God's glory, unconquerable life, and an invitation to true belief. We'll also examine the human script, characterised by fear, past trauma, and a misguided loyalty that embraces defeat. The central question stands: Whose report will you believe?
(0:00) A Tale of Two Narratives - John 11:1-16
(8:56) The Divine Script
(13:20) The Human Script
(19:55) Whose report will you believe?
(24:40) For Belief
(29:47) Prayer
John 10v22-42
Continuing in John 10, Jesus faces direct questions about His identity as the Messiah during the Feast of Dedication. This sermon explores Jesus's bold claims of unity with the Father, His validation through divine works, and the profound security offered to those who are truly His sheep.
Michael H is also baptised later in the service, and the passage serves to contrast the hardened hearts of those who refuse to believe with the simple faith of others, highlighting believers' baptism as a fruit and public declaration of the life of Christ, rooted in God's unshakeable promise.
John 10v1-21
Jesus introduces Himself as the Good Shepherd and the Gate, contrasting His life-giving care with the destructive motives of false leaders and the "thief." This sermon explores how Jesus's authentic voice, confirmed by His Spirit-empowered acts of deliverance (John 9 and Matthew 12), reveals the true identity of His sheep. It's not about trying harder to discern, but the natural response of those who belong to Him – knowing His voice, following Him to abundant life, and fleeing the convincing fakes of a noisy world.
John 8v31-59
Jesus speaks to those who believe they are secure in their identity as Abraham's descendants. This sermon explores Jesus' testing of belief, revealing the fundamental difference between being a physical 'descendant' and possessing the nature of a true 'child.' Our response to God's truth exposes our true spiritual parentage and the reality of genuine freedom found only in being born of God.
(0:00) Jesus' Test of Belief
(7:16) The Nature of the Fleshly Descent
(15:39) The Nature of the Child
(17:09) Abraham
(20:29) Parentage
(25:31) Born of God