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Learn More About Us Call UsCrescent - [Sermons 2026](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2026/) - The Son of Man came to find and restore the lostSermon by: Rev Martin Berry Categories: Boy with an evil spirit Date: 11/01/2026 Sermon by: Andrew Harland Categories: The two sons Date: 18/01/2026 Sermon by: Rebekah Categories: Rich Young ruler Date: 25/01/2026 Sermon by: Colin Small Categories: A sick woman Date: 01/02/2026 Evangelism: Tell your # - [EBBC - Service Planner](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-service-planner/) - May What Jesus thinks of his Church 10 Do not be fearful Rev. 2: 8-11 17 Do not compromise Rev. 2: 12-17 24 Kahaila Church 31 - [Events](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/events/) - Upcoming Events20th June 2026Church Away DayAt Oak Hill CollegeDetails to be communicated in due course.26th September 2026Big Welcome/Harvest Service & Including Church BBQ - [Sermons - 2025](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2025/) - [Church Hall Hire](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/church-hall/) - Hire for various events to meet your requirements. Two large halls seating 80 and 60 respectively Three medium-sized halls seating between 40 and 80 delegates - [barnetlighthouses](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/barnetlighthouses/) - Barnet Lighthouses Trail - An East Barnet Baptist Church initiative to declare the streets around Barnet as places of light and hope - [A Messiah to be born](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/a-messiah-to-be-born/) - A Messiah to be born - A series of sermons exploring Lent and what the birth of Jesus means for us all. - [EBBC - The Chosen](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-the-chosen/) - The Chosen from East Barnet Baptist Church - [EBBC Home](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-home/) - East Barnet Baptist Church (EBBC) a family of believers from different ethnic backgrounds, sharing a common faith in God and a living relationship with Jesus. - [EBBC - Operation Christmas Child](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-operation-christmas-child/) - Every year, Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes - [Leadership Team](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/leadership-team/) - EBBC TeamMinistry Team Revd Rupert Lazar Revd Rupert Lazar was born in Trinidad, Rupert was the first Caribbean President of the Baptist Union. Rupert has been Pastor of EBBC for over 10 years keeping us focused on Jesus. EBBC TeamLeadership Elom Benneh Elom Benneh is a Trustee of EBBC. She serves the church as the - [Sermons 2024](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2024/) - When God’s ways seem so other – Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times23 October 2024Read MoreGod’s surprising and disturbing plans – Habakkuk 1: 5-11Sermon By: Ellen CarterCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times14 October 2024Read MoreValues to Exhibit – Matthew 5: 1-12Sermon By: Revd Rupert - [Building Friendship](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/building-friendship/) - Building Friendship If you are experiencing mental health problems - come and join us - a weekly social occasion every Friday on the church premises. - [About Friend In Need (FIN)](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/about-friend-in-need-fin/) - Friend in Need (FIN) Community Centre serving the needs of the local community - The Activity Centre currently operates Mondays & Thursdays - [Sermons 2023](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2023/) - Samaritan woman’s invitational approachSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Evangelism: God wants you to be yourself19 November 2023Read MoreRemembrance Sunday – Matt. 5:1-12Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Evangelism: God wants you to be yourself12 November 2023Read MorePaul’s intellectual approachSermon By: Keith NippsCategories: Evangelism: God wants you to be yourself22 October 2023Read MorePeter’s confrontational approachSermon By: Sheila - [1 Thessalonians - A young church under severe pressure](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/1-thessalonians-a-young-church-under-severe-pressure/) - "1 Thessalonians - A young church under severe pressure" series of sermons explores some of the issues faced by this young contemporary church - [Contact Us](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/contact-us/) - Contact Us - details of how to get in touch to East Barnet Baptist Church - online form and address for contact - [Safeguarding Children and Young People](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/safeguarding-children-and-young-people/) - Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy & Procedures A set of agreed policies and procedures for ensuring a safe environment for children and young people within the care of our church, in response to the Children’s Act 1989. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT THE TERM ‘CHILDREN’ REFERS TO ANYONE UNDER - [Men's Fellowship](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/mens-fellowship/) - WELCOME TO THE MEN’s FELLOWSHIPTHE VISIONLEADERSHIPDenzil and Peter accepted the role of leading the ‘Men’s Fellowship’ with the vision of bringing EBBC men together. One year Later and the Men’s Fellowship has begun to grow. Denzil has moved on and Peter has now been joined by Isaac to continue the vision for the men at - [Bible Online](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/bible-online/) - Bible Online - Search and read any where in the bible and choose translation - for all ages - [I'm new here](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/im-new-here/) - I’m New Here - From humble beginnings EBBC began its journey in a small tin hut on East Barnet Road. - [Join a Team](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/join-a-team/) - Join a Team - There are many areas for you to get involved in within the life of the Church. These are the areas where we currently have opportunities to serve - [Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/kingdom-life/) - Kingdom Life - A series on the how church can live a kingdom orientated life - [Sermons 2022](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2022/) - Sermons 2022 - Watch EBBC sermons with series on Galatians, Malachi, James, Unexpected Heros, and first things first - [EBBC Calendar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-calendar/) - [Church Hall Booking](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/church-hall-booking/) - Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. - [Giving](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/giving/) - Giving covers all our day to day ministry, administration and building costs ensuring that EBBC continues to be a light in East Barnet. - [World Mission](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/world-mission/) - East Barnet Baptist Church is committed to supporting various Mission Agencies worldwide and 20% of its income is devoted to funding such organisations - [Notices](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/notices/) - Church Office & Building Opening Hours - [Women @ Prayer Ministry](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/women-prayer-ministry/) - Women @ prayer ministry meets once a week to pray - come join us - [Local Mission](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/local-mission/) - Mission in the local community is important to East Barnet Baptist Church. Forming local ties with individuals as well as other churches and places of worship - [Children and Youth](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/children-and-youth/) - Extend is the children and youth ministry at EBBC. Our vision is to create a fun and open space in which children and young people can meet with God - [e X cite](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/e-x-cite/) - e X cite (toddlers 2-5) Part of the children & youth ministry at EBBC. EBBC aims to Provides a fun and open space to play gently introducing children to God - [e X ceed](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/e-x-ceed/) - e X ceed (Reception to Year 6) Part of the children and youth ministry at EBBC. Provides a fun & open space in which children and young people can meet with God. Exceed Video Session Series Old Testament Characters Encountering with Jesus The following videos are part of Exceed’s youth Ministry series exploring the lives - [Sermons 2020](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2020/) - Magi’s FaithSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Christmas Really Happened20 December 2020Read More - [Sermons 2021](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-2021/) - Born to establish a new covenantSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: A Messiah to be born28 December 2021Read MoreBorn of a virgin and called ImmanuelSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: A Messiah to be born21 December 2021Read MoreBorn to bring security and peaceSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: A Messiah to be born13 December 2021Read MoreBorn to change - [About Us](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/about-us/) - Discover more about what we believe, the work we're involved with, meet some of our staff and read about our history - [Leadership Team](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/meet-our-staff/) - Meet the Leadership team at East Barnet Baptist Church. Our Pastor, and leadership team serving the church and community# - [Growth Groups](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/growth-groups/) - building up relationships, growing together spiritually as group members to go deeper in their study of Scriptures. Welcome - Worship - Word - Witness (4 W’s). - [FIN Services](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/fin-services/) - FIN Services - The Activity centre offers a range of different activities and entertainment suitable for people with low or no care needs. - [EBBC Constitution](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-constitution/) - EBBC Constitution -The Church means members of the charitable unincorporated association governed by this constitution - East Barnet Baptist Church - [James - Authentic Christian Living](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/james-authentic-christian-living/) - James - Authentic Christian Living - a series of sermons exploring some of the issues faced by Christians in the church today and how James deals with them - [Malachi - Spiritual Apathy](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/malachi-spiritual-apathy/) - Rupert Lazar delves into Malachi - Spiritual Apathy what this is how it affects us and what we can do about it - [Believers Set Free - Galatians](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/believers-set-free-galatians/) - Believers Set Free - Galatians - the church gets into trouble with doctrine and theology and Paul sets the record straight - [Blog Masonry 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-masonry-4/) - [Blog Masonry 3](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-masonry-3/) - [Blog Masonry + Left Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-masonry-left-sidebar/) - [Blog Masonry + Right Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-masonry-right-sidebar/) - [Blog Grid 3](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-grid-3/) - [Blog Grid 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-grid-4/) - [Blog Grid Left Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-grid-left-sidebar/) - [Blog Grid Right Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/blog-grid-right-sidebar/) - [Ministries Left Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ministries-left-sidebar/) - Children’s MinistryRead MoreMen’s FellowshipRead MoreWomens MinistryRead MoreMusic MinistryRead MoreFamily MinistryRead MorePrison MinistryRead More - [Ministries Grid 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ministries-grid-4/) - Children’s MinistryChildren need a fun and open space to play and learn: EBBC aims to provide awareness gently introducing Read MoreMen’s FellowshipMen appear to be a somewhat under-developed part of church life – The EBBC membership has quite a Read MoreWomens MinistryThis meeting happens for an hour every Friday morning starting at 10.30am. It meets - [Ministries Grid 2](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ministries-grid-2/) - Children’s MinistryChildren need a fun and open space to play and learn: EBBC aims to provide awareness gently introducing children Read MoreMen’s FellowshipMen appear to be a somewhat under-developed part of church life – The EBBC membership has quite a few Read MoreWomens MinistryThis meeting happens for an hour every Friday morning starting at 10.30am. - [Sermons Grid 2](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-grid-2/) - God’s presence makes all the difference: RuthSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: God's goodness in hard times30 October 2025Read MoreWhen God’s ways seem so other – Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times23 October 2024Read MoreGod’s surprising and disturbing plans – Habakkuk 1: 5-11Sermon By: Ellen CarterCategories: Habakkuk: - [Sermons Grid 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-grid-4/) - God’s presence makes all the difference: RuthSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: God's goodness in hard times30 October 2025Read MoreWhen God’s ways seem so other – Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times23 October 2024Read MoreGod’s surprising and disturbing plans – Habakkuk 1: 5-11Sermon By: Ellen CarterCategories: Habakkuk: - [Sermons List Right Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-list-right-sidebar/) - God’s presence makes all the difference: RuthSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: God's goodness in hard times30 October 2025Read MoreWhen God’s ways seem so other – Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times23 October 2024Read MoreGod’s surprising and disturbing plans – Habakkuk 1: 5-11Sermon By: Ellen CarterCategories: Habakkuk: - [Sermons List Left Sidebar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermons-list-left-sidebar/) - God’s presence makes all the difference: RuthSermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: God's goodness in hard times30 October 2025Read MoreWhen God’s ways seem so other – Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1Sermon By: Revd Rupert LazarCategories: Habakkuk: Living by faith in troubled times23 October 2024Read MoreGod’s surprising and disturbing plans – Habakkuk 1: 5-11Sermon By: Ellen CarterCategories: Habakkuk: - [Campaigns](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/campaigns/) - [campaigns columns="3" number="6"] - [Sermon Series](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon-series/) - Watch EBBC sermons - from the Word of God - topics include Thessalonians, Holy Spirit, people belonging to Christ and more including speakers topics - [First Things First](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/first-things-first/) - 'First Things First' the new theme for 2022 @ EBBC - [EBBC - Good Neighbour Scheme](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/ebbc-good-neighbour-scheme/) - NEIGHBOURHOOD CARE The Good Neighbour Scheme by FIN (Friend In Need) provides neighbourly support and friendship to vulnerable people in East and New Barnet. Our Good Neighbour Scheme “does what it says on the label” in that we do our best to be a “good neighbour” to older people in the East and New Barnet - [Children and Youth Minister](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/children-and-youth-minister/) - East Barnet Baptist Church is seeking a Children and Youth Minister to oversee and enable Pastoral ministry as part of a Leadership Team - [Home Christmas](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/home-christmas/) - About UsChristmas Festival Watch VideosThe Spirit of ChristmasThere are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum avail, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form. Christmas PartyChristmas Candle Christmas MusicChristmas Messages Donate Online New Year is Coming.. DaysHoursMinutesSeconds Jan 01, 2022 - Saturday 12 am to 4 am Booking Online Now EVENTSUpcoming Events Event - [Be strong and Courageous](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/be-strong-and-courageous/) - Joshua - Be strong and Courageous - [Day of prayer](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/day-of-prayer/) - Day of prayer - Thursday 23rd December 2021 - For many Christmas can be a very busy time of the year. All the more reason to make some time to pause and pray - [HEALTH AND WELLBEING WORKSHOP ‐ 20TH NOVEMBER](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/health-and-wellbeing-workshop-‐-20th-november/) - Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. - [Unexpected Heroes](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/unexpected-heroes/) - Unexpected heroes is a series of sermons looking at some of the unexpected heroes found in the Bible - [Home 10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/home-10/) - The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. - Corrie Ten ABOUT USWe are Taking Small Steps to Make Earth Better Planet Place Of HeavenLorem ipsum dolor, consectetur elit, sed do tempor incididunt labore. Study BibleLorem ipsum dolor, consectetur elit, sed do tempor incididunt labore. All - [Home 9](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/home-9/) - All Your HeartLorem Ipsum este pur şi simplu o machetă pentru text a industriei tipografice. 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Add Your Heading Text Here Fiona Anderwood Fiona Anderwood Learn More Campaign Events DaysHoursMinutesSeconds View All - [Home 5](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/home-5/) - About Our ServicesWhat We Do EVENTSNext Event Starts Dec 24, 2022 - Wednesday 12 am to 4 am DaysHoursMinutesSeconds Who We AreWe are Taking Small Steps to Make Earth Better PlanetThere are many variations of passages of Lorem Ipsum available, but the majority have suffered alteration in some form, by injected humour, or randomised words - [Home 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/home-4/) - Our SermonsThere are many variations words passages of Lorem Ipsum don't available.View More Help us to make a difference Enquiry NowThere are many variations words passages of Lorem Ipsum don't available.Contact Us ABOUT USWe are Taking Small Steps to Make Earth Better Planet "World belongs to humanity, not this leader, that leader or that king - [test](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/test/) - test - [Stir up the gift of God](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/stir-up-the-gift-of-god/) - "Stir up the gift of God" is a new series of sermons looking at the gift God has given us to encourage, prosper and equip the church - [On being like Christ](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/on-being-like-christ/) - "On being like Christ" is a short series of sermons that take a look at the way we can become more Christlike in our relationships and everyday life experiences - [Samson - a flawed hero](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/samson-a-flawed-hero-2/) - "Samson - a flawed hero" series of sermons looks at not just the many faults of Samson but also how God uses them to do good - [Pictures of the Kingdom Of God](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/pictures-of-the-kingdom-of-god/) - "Pictures of the Kingdom Of God" is a series of sermons that explore some of the vivid pictures the Bible displays that show us glimpses of heaven - [From the ashes we rise](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/from-the-ashes-we-rise-2/) - From the ashes we rise is a series of sermons that endeavor to lift us up and encourage all Christians in this time of pandemic - God has not forsaken us - [Elisha - Displaying Gods Grace](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/elisha-displaying-gods-grace/) - "Elisha - Displaying Gods Grace" is a short series of sermons that take a look at the calling of Elisha and how he carried on the legacy of Elijah - [Christmas really happened](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/christmas-really-happened-2/) - "Christmas really happened" is a series of sermons exploring the story surrounding Jesus birth - [Easter](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/easter/) - [Life as a Christian Community](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/life-as-a-christian-community/) - "Life as a Christian Community" series of sermons explores the various ways we as individuals and as a family of believers all need each other - [Donor Dashboard](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/donor-dashboard-4/) - [Donor Dashboard](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/donor-dashboard-3/) - [e-X-cel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/e-x-cel-transforming-the-lives-of-young-adults-for-success/) - e-X-cel- Growing into Adulthood is not easy these days – so much has changed and so much is new – Here at EBBC we want to give our young people a space of their own. So this is a place of reference of safety where young people can watch and learn from other young Christians - [Donor Dashboard](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/donor-dashboard-2/) - [Donor Dashboard](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/donor-dashboard/) - [Our History](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/our-history/) - Founded in May 1910 East Barnet Baptist Church has been serving the local community and promoting the gospel of Christ. - [Prayer Request](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/prayer-request/) - If you need someone to Pray for you or into any situation - let us know. East Barnet Baptist Church prayer ministry is open to all - [Wednesday Evening Growth Group](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/wednesday-evening-growth-group/) - This ministry is enabled by a Group Leader and its purpose is to facilitate deeper fellowship among all the men of the church. - [Why Be a Baptist](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/why-be-a-baptist/) - The number one question is not 'Why be a Baptist?' It's "Are you a Christian?' All Baptists would say it is more important that you know Jesus Christ ... - [Vision and Values](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/vision-and-values/) - OUR VISION - To be like Jesus in our everyday lives - 'Anointed to do good’ - [Transport Services](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/transport-services/) - Connubity Transport Services We provide a transport service for our day centre members. We work with the community to provide transport to local health centres and other public services We hire out our minibuses and 4 seater people carrier to local groups and individuals. All of our vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs. Who can hire? - [Terms and Conditions](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/terms-and-conditions/) - Terms and Conditions By using this website you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions of use, which together with our privacy policy govern EBBC’s relationship with you in relation to this website. The term “EBBC”, “East Barnet Baptist Church” or “us” or “we” refers to the owner - [Privacy Policy](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy for East Barnet Baptist Church We are the East Barnet Baptist Church (‘EBBC’, ‘we’, ‘us’), a charitable organisation registered in England and Wales under charity number 1130758. Our contact details are: Address: East Barnet Baptist Church, Crescent Road, East Barnet EN4 8PS Email: Contact Us here through our internal Contact Form Telephone: 020 - [Mixed Group](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/mixed-growth-group/) - All Christians group (Mixed) facilitates deeper fellowship among everyone in the church. - [Light House Contact Page](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/light-house-contact-page/) - For more information about Barnet Lighthouses - contact us - [Handy Person Service](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/handy-person/) - The Barnet Handyperson Service - a multi-agency project, coordinated by AgeUK - to provide a practical home repair service to older people - [eXplode and eXcel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/explode-and-excel/) - eXplode and eXcel weekly meetings and groups - [Events Calendar](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/events-calendar-2/) - [event_calendar category_id=”” filter=”0″ preview=”0″ view=”month” google_cal_id=”” google_cal_id1=”” google_cal_id2=””] - [Conditions for returning to the building](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/conditions-for-returning-to-the-building/) - Conditions for returning to the building 1. Booking to attend a. Limited capacity – In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines a maximum of 30 people are allowed to attend the service including those participating and facilitating the service. b. Weekly deadline – If you/ your family are planning to attend the service you - [Barnet Lighthouse Trail Registration](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/barnet-lighthouse-trail-registration/) - Register here to be a Lighthouse in Barnet - [Barnet Lighthouses Trail (Original)](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/barnet-lighthouses-trail/) - Contact Us for more Information See full screen - [Donation History](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/donation-history-2/) - [FIN Volunteer](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/fin-volunteer/) - OUR VISION Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent tincidunt aliquam libero, porttitor ultricies dolor fringilla ut. Integer non porttitor sem. 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Ruth 1 - [When God’s ways seem so other - Habakkuk 1: 12-2: 1](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/when-gods-ways-seem-so-other-habakkuk-1-12-2-1/) - Rupert Lazar looks at When God’s ways seem so other and the second complaint of habakkuk and how God's way doesn't always make sense - [God’s surprising and disturbing plans - Habakkuk 1: 5-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/gods-surprising-and-disturbing-plans-habakkuk-1-5-11/) - Ellen Carter explores God's surprising and disturbing plans though we might not understand them now we often do so later - [Values to Exhibit - Matthew 5: 1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/values-to-exhibit-matt-5-1-12/) - Rupert take a look at 'Values to Exhibit' from Jesus' sermon on the mount and asks what it means to be blessed - is it really what you think the meaning is - [Experience of God’s care Matthew 4: 23-25](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/experience-of-gods-care-matt-4-23-25/) - Pastor Rupert explains the Experience of God's care with a look at the ministry of Jesus - Teaching, Preaching and Healing - [Need for Repentance - Matt. 4: 12-17](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/need-for-repentance-matt-4-12-17/) - Need for Repentance - Rupert Lazar explores what it means to repent and why we should continue to do so, ending with Davids prayer of repentence from Psalm 51 - [Call to Follow - Matt. 4: 18-22](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/call-to-follow-matt-4-18-22/) - Pastor Rupert looks at the call to follow. and that it is the duty of every disciple to bear personal witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to take part in the evangelisation of the world. - [Christ's Ambassadors - 2 Corinthians 5vs11-21](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christs-ambassadors-2-corinthians-5vs11-21/) - Christ's Ambassadors 2 Cor. 5: 11-21 Rupert Lazar looks at what it means to be Christ's Ambassadors - both personally as individuals and corporately as a church - [Heirs of God and Co-heirs with Christ](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/heirs-of-god-and-co-heirs-with-christ-rom-8-5-17/) - Ruper Lazar address's an identity crisis amongst Christians as he looks at how we are Heirs of God and Co-heirs with Christ. - [Chosen and appointed to bear fruit John 15vs1-17](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/chosen-and-appointed-to-bear-fruit/) - Ellen explores being Chosen and Appointed to bear fruit and as long as we remain and abide in him there will always be fruit - [Salt and Light - Matthew 5vs13-16](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/salt-and-light/) - Rupert Lazar explores the teaching of Jesus from the sermon on the mount and looks at what it means for us to be Salt and Light. - [Expect to be Surprised - Acts 12vs1-17](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/expect-to-be-surprised/) - Acts 12vs1-17 Expect to be surprised! Sheila Crunden looks at the way God can surprise us even when we expect Him to answer - [Samaritan woman’s invitational approach](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/samaritan-womans-invitational-approach/) - Samaritan woman’s invitational approach - Rupert Lazar in this very well known passage reveals how Jesus transforms the womans shame into a powerful testimony. - [Remembrance Sunday - Matt. 5:1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/remembrance-sunday-12nov23/) - Remembrance Sunday - Rupert Lazar takes a look at peace and what it means to be a peacemaker in the world we live in today. - [Paul's intellectual approach](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/pauls-intellectual-approach/) - Paul's intellectual approach - Keith Nipps takes at look at the way Paul used his Phariseaic educated background to bring the good news of thegospel to Greece - [Peter’s confrontational approach](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/peters-confrontational-approach/) - Peter’s confrontational approach - Sheila looks at Peter being himself at the start of his ministry by confronting the Jerusalem crowd to listen to his message. - [Provider of Gifts](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/provider-of-gifts/) - Provider of Gifts - Rupert Lazar take a look at this famous passage regarding gifts of the spirit - and how we all have at least one and sometimes several. - [Our Prayer Partner](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/our-prayer-partner/) - Our Prayer Partner - Rupert Lazar takes a look at the promised helper and how we need to be tuned in to Him to appreciate all this helper has to offer. - [Celebrating God's Diversity](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/celebrating-gods-diversity/) - Celebrating God's Diversity - Rupert Lazar in a shorter sermon explores not only the diversity of God but of His church and His people. - [Bought with a Price 1 Cor. 6:12-20](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/bought-with-a-price/) - Bought with a Price - Rupert really nails his colours to the mast when he looks at this passage. A message of what are we as Christians without compromise - [The Spirit helps us and assures us of our destiny](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-spirit-helps-us-and-assures-us-of-our-destiny/) - The Spirit helps us and assures us of our destiny - Keith Nipps explores how the Holy Spirit helps us in our Christian lives. - [The significance of the Lord's Supper](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-significance-of-the-lords-supper/) - The significance of the Lord's Supper - Sheila takes a look at why this supper is so important to Christians everywhere and its importance in our lives - [Vision of time of end Daniel 12:1-13](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/vision-of-time-of-end-daniel-12/) - Vision of time of end - Rupert brings to an end the series on daniel - The final piece of the puzzle - make sure your name is in the book! - [Prayer and Fasting - Daniel 9](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/prayer-and-fasting-daniel-9/) - Prayer and Fasting - Rupert looks at the similarities between Daniel's time and now - the promise of God's intervention and why prayer and fasting is important - [Puzzling vision of ram and goat - Daniel 8](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/vision-of-ram-and-goat-daniel-8/) - Puzzling vision of ram and goat - Rupert Lazar explores the relationship between God and daniel and how they never forgot who they were in the sight of God. - [The rule of the Ancient of Days - Daniel 7](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-rule-of-the-ancient-of-days/) - The rule of the Ancient of days - Rev. Dr Rob Ruck takes a look at this somewhat often forgotten name for our sovereign God and what it means for today - [Living faithfully Daniel 6](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/living-faithfully-daniel-6/) - Living faithfully - Rupert Lazar looks at this story and compares todays world with that of daniel and how we can live faithfully in Jesus - [God is sovereign - Daniel 5](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/god-is-sovereign-daniel-5/) - The Most High God is sovereign - Sheila explores the writing on the wall in this story and looks at the sovereignty of God over all the nations - [The Most High rules - Daniel 4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-most-high-rules-daniel-4/) - The most high rules - Colin brings a unique interpretation to this story with a live demonstration of God's power to effect change - [The God we serve is able to save....... - Daniel 3](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-god-we-serve-is-able-to-save-daniel-3/) - The God we serve - Rupert Lazar look at how we can do things together just like Daniel and his friends in this infamous story - [God reveals mysteries - Daniel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/god-reveals-mysteries-daniel/) - God reveals mysteries - Keith Nipps explores the secrets and mysteries that God reveals in not just our lives but in the lives of others - [Living faithfully - Daniel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/living-faithfully-daniel/) - Living Faithfully - Rupert Lazar starts a new series on the book of Daniel exploring the theme of God being sovereign over all people and everything - [Christs resurrected presence - Easter - part 2](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christs-resurrected-presence-easter-2/) - Christs resurrected presence (part2 )- Rupert Lazar continues the story looking at who we put first in our lives and how Jesus should be the King of our lives - [Christs resurrected presence 1 - Easter](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christs-resurrected-presence-easter-1/) - Christs resurrected presence (1) - Rupert Lazar takes a look at preconceptions and dashed hopes when all seems lost - its not always the way it seems! - [He has risen He is not here - Easter](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/he-has-risen-he-is-not-here-easter/) - He has Risen He is not here - Rupert Lazar brings a message of hope from the depth of despair as the disciples come to terms with the death of Jesus - [What crime has he committed - Easter](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/what-crime-has-he-committed-easter/) - What crime has he committed - Rupert Lazar looks at the person of Jesus accused of crimes he could not have committed and yet innocent he was made to be guilty - [Blessed is the coming Kingdom - Easter](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/blessed-is-the-coming-kingdom-easter/) - Blessed is the coming Kingdom - Rupert Lazar looks at the triumphant entry of Jesus to Jerusalem and how Jesus is declaring something of his identity - [Letting go or getting even - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/letting-go-or-getting-even-kingdom-life-2/) - Letting go or getting even -Rupert Lazar explores the subject of church discipline and how each of us should treat one another - [Poor but Rich - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/poor-but-rich-kingdom-life/) - Sheila continues the series on Kingdom Life exploring where our real riches lie as she looks at the poor widow who had nothing but gave her everything - [Examine Your Motives - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/examine-your-motives-kingdom-life/) - Examine Your Motives - Andrew takes a look at our motives and looks at why character matters more than our reputation - [Take Scripture Seriously - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/take-scripture-seriously-kingdom-life/) - Take Scripture Seriously - Rupert Lazar takes a look at why we should take God's word seriously and the consequences that might happen when we don't - [Use of Wealth to help others - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/use-of-wealth-to-help-others-kingdom-life/) - Use of Wealth to help others - Rupert Lazar talks about money - how we use it and why we should use our wealth to help others - [Associating and Welcoming the lost - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/associating-and-welcoming-the-lost-kingdom-life/) - Associating and Welcoming the lost - Keith Nipps explores the three parables of the lost and found in Luke 15 - [Priority of commitment - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/priority-of-commitment-kingdom-life/) - Priority of commitment - Rupert Lazar takes a look at motives from this passage in Luke and asks us who do we put first - [Cost of Discipleship - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/cost-of-discipleship-kingdom-life/) - Cost of Discipleship - Colin takes us one step further through our Kingdom Life series with the cost of Discipleship - [Attitude of Humility - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/attitude-of-humility-kingdom-life/) - Attitude of Humility - Sheila continues the theme in Kingdom Life looking at the account of Jesus at the banquet - [Narrow Door Entry - Kingdom Life](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/narrow-door-entry-kingdom-life/) - Narrow Door Entry - Rupert Lazar takes a look at what it means to go through the narrow door in this series on kingdom life - [Mary - Surprising greeting](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/mary-surprising-greeting/) - Mary - Surprising greeting - Rupert Lazar takes a look at the way Mary a young virgin reacts to the news that she is to be a mum - [Magi's Faith](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/magis-faith/) - Magi's Faith - Rupert Lazar taks about the cost of being a Christian - just as it cost the Magi - so to for all of us there is a cost to being a Christian - [Forgiveness](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/forgiveness/) - Forgiveness - Colin Small brings us a message from the very familiar passage Luke 15 vs 11-35 (the Prodigal Son) about forgiveness and what that means for us. - [Maintaining our faith during times of adversity](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/maintaining-our-faith-during-times-of-adversity/) - Maintaining our faith during times of adversity - Keith Nipps compares this story with Covid-19 and howwe can keep our faith in times of calamity. - [Be Holy because I the Lord your God am Holy](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-holy-because-i-the-lord-your-god-am-holy/) - Be Holy because I the Lord your God am Holy - Sheila Crunden gives a fascinating insight and far reaching message to encourage us all to be Holy - [What does it mean to live a Holy life?](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/what-does-it-mean-to-live-a-holy-life/) - What does it mean to live a Holy life? Nat gives us a very clear and vivid glimse at what this means as he explores Paul's words to the Christians in Colossus. - [Be Still and know that I am God](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-still-and-know-that-i-am-god/) - Be Still - Gladys Mwaungulu brings a thoughtful message from Psalm 46 that whether our experiences are good or bad we should always look to God. - [Safety in God alone](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/safety-in-god-alone/) - Mark Fox encourages us that in times such as these (COVID-19), when our security and safety is threatened our Safety in God alone. - [The truth will set you free](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-truth-will-set-you-free/) - The truth will set you free - Colin looks at what the world perceives truth to be and how as Christians we are guided by God's truth through His promises - [How do we pray?](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/how-do-we-pray/) - Rebekah Fox looks at how do we pray - how we can develop our prayers to be less materialistic and more about the what God is doing in others and through them - [Praise the Lord](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/praise-the-lord/) - Praise the Lord - Sheila Crunden explores the many attributes of God and how and why we should praise the Lord like David does in this Psalm of blessing - [Defining moments which shape our lives](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/defining-moments-which-shape-our-lives/) - Defining Moments - Keith Nipps explores some of the defining moments which shape our lives, including from some of the stories in the bible to modern day events - [Palm Sunday](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/palm-sunday/) - Palm Sunday - Rupert Lazar questions whether we have barriers in our lives that prevent us coming to God or barriers in church that prevent others coming to God - [Looking in the wrong place](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/looking-in-the-wrong-place/) - Rupert Lazar looks at Luke to show us how often we can be looking in the wrong place - but it is also at those times when God is often doing some amazing things - [On the Road to Emmaus](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/on-the-road-to-emmaus/) - On the road to Emmaus - Rupert Lazar explores this well known journey showing how it relates to all of us, our dreams, our perceptions and misunderstandings. - [Thomas - A doubting mind](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/thomas-a-doubting-mind/) - Thomas - A doubting mind. Rupert Lazar asks why Thomas is the one who is vilified for doubt when like many of us he is questioning and examining the truth - [The best of starts](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-best-of-starts/) - Rupert Lazar begins a new series of sermons looking at the life of Samson - a flawed hero with "The best of starts" from the book of Judges - [Out of Control](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/out-of-control/) - Sheila Crunden explores the story of Samson and his marriage where he seems to be out of control - and how God is still in control of the situation - [Angry and getting even](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/angry-and-getting-even/) - Rupert Lazar explains that angry and getting even is not the answer even if it seems right - there are no winners in revenge - everyone gets hurt - [Love is blind](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/love-is-blind/) - Rupert Lazar follows on from Samson's revenge to look at how love is blind - is it really love? Do those we associate with influence our decisions and actions? - [Failure need never be the last word](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/failure-need-never-be-the-last-word/) - Failure need never be the last word - Ellen explains all is no lost - there's hope. That even in the worst of situations God hears us and answers our prayers - [In His carnation](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/in-his-carnation/) - In His carnation - Rupert Lazar explores the humility and servitude that gives understanding, and how we can look out for others without disregarding ourselves - [In His Love](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/in-his-love/) - In His Love - Keith Nipps looks as to how we should conduct themselves together as a church and community and to avoid the way of the world and sin. - [In His service](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/in-his-service/) - In His service - Rupert takes us through how Jesus demonstrated service and how we should examine whether we are mission focused or just there to receive. - [In His patient endurance](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/in-his-patient-endurance/) - In His patient endurance - Sheila Crunden comparing what Jesus went through for us to what we go through for Him and the rewards that entail - [In His mission](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/in-his-mission/) - Rupert Lazar brings a message about 'In His Mission' of how Jesus sets an example and then calls each and every one us to be mission focused in all that we do - [Given for the common good](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/given-for-the-common-good/) - Given for the common good - Rupert Lazar begins looking at how we can help each other recognize our gifts and use them to encourage and edify the church family. - [Need for appropriate self-esteem](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/need-for-appropriate-self-esteem/) - Need for appropriate self-esteem - Ellen Carter looks at how we act when we use our gifts - do we use them humbly and honorably? - [Leadership](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/leadership/) - Leadership - Rupert Lazar follows on in the series "Stir up the gift of God ..." by looking at leadership and how gifts are used - [Moses and his staff](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/moses-and-his-staff/) - Rupert Lazar explores Moses and his staff and us - the excuses Moses gave God are what many of us also say about using our gifts for serving the body of Christ. - [David and his sling](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/david-and-his-sling/) - David and his sling - Keith Nipps focuses on identity of the individual and faith in the living God to overcome obstacles that are bigger than us - [A boy and his lunch](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-boy-and-his-lunch/) - Gladys Mwaungulu takes a different look at the story of "a boy and his lunch" more commonly known as Jesus feeds the five thousand - [Dorcas and her needle](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/dorcas-and-her-needle/) - Ellen Carter looks at the story of Dorcas and her needle. Exploring the link between good works and the gifts of God and how this encapsulates what Jesus exhorted us to do by being disciples - [God’s way of grace](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/gods-way-of-grace/) - God’s way of grace - Rupert Lazar explores the amazing story of God's grace to a Canaanite woman and how His grace abounds to us all. - [God promises His presence](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/god-promises-his-presence/) - Rupert Lazar starts our new series from Joshua - "Be strong and Courageous" where God promises His presence to the people of Israel - [The living God is among you](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-living-god-is-among-you/) - Sheila Crunden continues on Joshua with "The living God is among you" as we follow the story of the Israelites crossing the Jordon into the promised land. - [Hospitality](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/hospitality/) - Rupert Lazar takes a break from our series on Joshua to look at Hospitality as we celebrate harvest we should be hospitable without grumbling - [Renewing the Lord’s covenant](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/renewing-the-lords-covenant/) - Ellen carter continues the series on Joshua from chapter 5 and explores Renewing the Lord’s covenant with the now younger generation of Israel - [It is never foolish to obey God](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/it-is-never-foolish-to-obey-god/) - Keith Nipps continues the theme on Joshua "It is never foolish to obey God" and takes us further in the journey as the Israelites reach the gates of Jericho - [Never underestimate sin’s effect](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/never-underestimate-sins-effect/) - Never underestimate sin’s effect - Rupert Lazar looks at how sin affects us all corporately not just individually as the sin of Achan affected all of Israel - [Do not be afraid or discouraged](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/do-not-be-afraid-or-discouraged/) - After the purge of sin God says "Do not be afraid or discouraged" Gladys Mwaungulu explores how God counsels the Israelites and leads them in to victory over AI - [Called to Love](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/called-to-love-remembrance/) - Rupert Lazar tells us we are 'Called to Love' - look at how Israel had learned to hate it's enemies but now revolutionary words from Jesus to love our enemies. - [Always consult the Lord](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/always-consult-the-lord/) - Always consult the Lord - the last sermon on Joshua - Pastor Rupert looks at what happens when we do not consult with God and the consequences that follow - [Deborah](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/deborah-judges-4-5/) - Deborah the judge - Sheila Crunden follows on from the Joshua Series with a look at an unexpected hero in the story of Deborah - [Jephthah](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/jephthah/) - Rupert Lazar explores the troublesome story of Jephthah asking the question whether Jephthah really did sacrifice his own daughter after his foolish vow. - [Born to bring light](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/born-to-bring-light/) - Ellen Carter in 'Born to bring light' from Isaiah 9:1-7 takes a look at this well known passage exploring the meaning of Light in today's world - [Born of a virgin and called Immanuel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/born-of-a-virgin-and-called-immanuel/) - Rupert Lazar looks at the prophecy from Isaiah 'Born of a virgin and called Immanuel'- the good news of Christmas that God has not given up on us - [Born to change the world](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/born-to-change-the-world/) - Born to change the world - In this second Sunday of Advent - Keith looks at the promise of what was coming Isaiah 11:1-9 and how this would change everything - [Born to bring security and peace](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/born-to-bring-security-and-peace/) - Born to bring security and peace - Rupert Lazar explores the elusive peace that is so often a part of ones life. How this passage foretells the coming of Jesus - [Born to establish a new covenant](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/born-to-establish-a-new-covenant/) - Rupert Lazar in the final part of the series 'A Messiah to be born' brings his thoughts on the prophecy about Jesus "Born to establish a new covenant" - [Achieving your Potential](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/achieving-your-potential/) - Rupert Lazar explores 'achieving your potential' - not by our own ability and talents (given by God) but by our availability we can realise our potential - [Worship the Lord together psalm 34:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/worship-the-lord-together/) - 'Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together' the theme for 2022 @ EBBC and Rupert Lazar opens it up with "Worship the Lord Together" Psalm 34:1-10 - [The Lord is God and Good - Psalm 100](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-lord-is-god-and-good/) - Rupert Lazar continues the series First things First with 'The Lord is God and Good' - Psalm 100 how we together should worship because God is Good - [God Wants All Of You](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/god-wants-all-of-you/) - God wants all of you - Ellen Carter explains that if we have no love we are nothing and if we cant love those who are hard to love then how can we love God. - [Draw close to God](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/draw-close-to-god/) - Draw close to God - Sheila Crunden continues the series 'First things First' with an exposition of this passage 'The Vine and the Branches' - [Doubting God's Love](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/doubting-gods-love/) - Rupert Lazar delves into Malachi by looking at 'Doubting God's Love' the ways by which we do this, the implications and of course how we can rise out of it - [Withholding our best](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/withholding-our-best/) - Keith Nipps continues the theme from Malachi - Spiritual Apathy and looks at what happens when Withholding our best Malachi 1: 6-14 - [Devaluing Godly Devotion](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/devaluing-godly-devotion/) - Devaluing Godly Devotion - Rupert Lazar looks at Israel who do not want to serve their God - why should we when the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer - [Robbing God’s resources](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/robbing-gods-resources/) - Robbing God's resources - Sheila Crundentakes a look at how Israel broke the covenant by withholding tithes from God, in essence robbing God - [Leaders, Respect Ministry](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/leaders-respect-ministry/) - Leaders, respect ministry - Rupert Lazar takes a long look at the way Israel compromised not only their their sacrifices to God but their whole way of life. - [Marriage: be on your guard](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/marriage-be-on-your-guard/) - Marriage: be on your guard - Rebekah Fox looking at Marriage and how the covenant with Israel was then mended by the covenant of Jesus - [Questioning God's Justice](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/questioning-gods-justice/) - Ellen Carter continues the series in Malachi with 'Questioning God's Justice' and looks at the way the New Testament shows God to be both God of Justice and Love - [Awaiting God’s Arrival](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/awaiting-gods-arrival/) - Awaiting God's Arrival - Rupert Lazar in the final part of the Malachi series remonstrates on spiritual apathy and how this causes us to fall away from God - [Joseph - Surprising promise](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/joseph-surprising-promise/) - Joseph - Surprising promise. Rupert Lazar looks at the promises God gives and how we should be expectant of God to keep all His promises and not surprised! - [A surprising lineage](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-surprising-lineage/) - A surprising lineage - Dr. Rob Ruck takes this somewhat difficult passage from the Genealogy of Matthew and brings it to life making it surprisingly memorable. - [God the Healer](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/god-the-healer/) - God the Healer - James 5:13-20 Keith Nipps explores what we should do when we are in trouble, when we are sick and suffering and God's promise of healing. - [Remembrance Sunday](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/remembrance-sunday/) - Remembrance Sunday - Rupert Lazar explores the theme of reconciliation taking a look at 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 - [Desire and Wrong Motives](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/desire-and-wrong-motives/) - Rupert Lazar takes a heart felt look at Desire and wrong motives within church continuing our series on James - [Be wise in your relationships](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-wise-in-your-relationships/) - Be wise in your relationships - Rupert Lazar continues our series on James looking at relationships as Christians and how hard they are and can be - [Taming the tongue](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/taming-the-tongue/) - Taming the Tongue - Paul Unsworth continues the series on James exploring how you live your life when you are not at church on Sunday - [Actions speak louder than words](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/actions-speak-louder-than-words/) - Continuing the series on James, Sheila Crunden takes a look at how our actions speak louder than words - [Believers Set Free From false expectations of others](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-from-false-expectations-of-others/) - Believers Set Free From false expectations of others - Rupert continues with Galatians chapter 2:11-21 exploring why we are bothered by what other people think - [No Other Gospel](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/no-other-gospel/) - No Other Gospel - Rupert Lazar explores Galatians 1:1-10 Paul writes to the early church of the one Gospel. That grace and peace is the hallmark of salvation - [Believers Set Free From Fear](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-from-fear/) - Believers Set Free From Fear - Keith continues our look at Galatians and explores the passage from chapter 2:1-10 - [Believers Set Free to Serve](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-to-serve/) - Believers Set Free to Serve - Galatians 1:11-24 Ellen takes us further into the apostle Pauls message exploring how we are set free in Christ to serve - [Believers Set Free from the prison of sin](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-from-the-prison-of-sin/) - Believers Set Free from the prison of sin Galatians 3:15-25 Mark Fox looks at how how the law for Christians is secondary to the Promises of God - [Believers Set Free - Free, equal and adopted](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-free-equal-and-adopted/) - Believers Set Free - Free, equal and adopted - Galatians 3:26-4:7 Sheila looks at customs & traditions that have hindered Christians from enjoying their freedom - [Believers Set Free No turning Back](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-no-turning-back/) - No Turning Back - Rupert Lazar looks at legalism and how Christians fall back into slavery by trying to observe the law, by doing good deeds rather than living by Grace. - [Believers Set Free To Inherit](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-to-inherit/) - Believers Set Free To Inherit - Galatians 4:21-31 - Rupert Lazar explores the child of slavery versus the child of freedom - freedom or slavery - Law or Grace - [Believers Set Free - To live by the Spirit](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-to-live-by-the-spirit/) - Galatians 5:16-25 To live by the Spirit - Rupert Lazar takes a look at our understanding of the third person of God and what it means to live by the Spirit - [Faith into Action](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/faith-into-action/) - Faith into Action - Pastor Rupert reflects on the Life of Her Majesty the Queen and how she emanated this passage in James by putting her faith into action - [Accept trials joyfully](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/accept-trials-joyfully/) - Accept trials joyfully is the radical message of James that Rupert Lazar explores in this new series on Authentic Christian living from the first chapter of James 1:1-18 - [Believers Set Free To Be Themselves](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/believers-set-free-to-be-themselves/) - Believers Set Free To Be Themselves - Galatians 6:1-10 How should Christian's live? - As 'do-gooders' or by the Spirit leading in gentleness and example. - [The reinstating of Peter - John 21vs1-19](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-reinstating-of-peter-john-21vs1-19/) - In our final part to "from the Ashes we Rise" series of zegen-sermons Ellen Carter explores the story of Peter as he comes face to face with the risen Jesus. Peter had denied him three times - now Jesus is risen and shows Peter what the future beholds. This was third time that Jesus revealed himself to the disciples. - [Doing Good Works - Philippians 1vs1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/doing-good-works-philippians-1vs1-11/) - Ellen Carter looks to the apostle Paul for insight into how we can do good works - how we begin and how we continue from Philippians 1vs1-11 - [Shepherds Faith - Luke 2vs8-20](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/shepherds-faith-luke-2vs8-20/) - .... the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." - [Mary's Faith - Luke 1:26-38](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/marys-faith-luke-126-38/) - “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” - [Matthew 1vs18-25 - Joseph's Faith](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/matthew-1vs18-25-josephs-faith/) - This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. - [Ministry in the wider community - 2 kings 2vs19-25](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/ministry-in-the-wider-community-2-kings-2vs19-25/) - Then he went out to the spring and threw the salt into it, saying, This is what the Lord says: ‘I have healed this water. Never again will it cause death or make the land unproductive.’ - [Spur each other - Hebrews 10:19-25](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/spur-each-other-hebrews-1019-25/) - Rupert Lazar shares what God has put on his heart - that we should all spur each other to love and encourage one another to God - [Remembrance Sunday - Kahaila - Isaiah 61v1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/remembrance-sunday-kahaila-isaiah-61v1-11/) - Rev Paul Unsworth from Kahaila shares from the coffee shop in Brick Lane with moving testimony from Pete once captive but now free in Christ. - [Following the example set - 2 kings 2vs13-18](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/following-the-example-set-2-kings-2vs13-18/) - Gladys Mwaungulu explores the commitment, loyalty and discipleship shown by Elisha and asks of us what would we have done in the same situation. - [Committed to Discipleship 2 kings 2:1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/committed-to-discipleship-2-kings-2vs1-12/) - Rupert Lazar explores the meaning of discipleship within the church and how Elisha demonstrates this by his actions - [Accepting His call - 1 kings 19v19-21](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/accepting-his-call-1-kings-19v19-21/) - So Elijah went from there and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen, and he himself was driving the twelfth pair. Elijah went up to him and threw his cloak around him. - [A Worshipping Community Luke 7vs36-50](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-worshipping-community-luke-7vs36-50/) - Rupert Lazar looks at what it means to be a worshipping community as he takes this well known story from Luke's Gospel of the woman of disrepute and how she worships Jesus - [A Missionary Community John 20vs19-23](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-missionary-community-john-20vs19-23/) - Rupert Lazar exhorts the church to be a missionary community - that Jesus set the example before us and then told us to do likewise - [A sacrificial community Mark 8:27-38](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-sacrificial-community-mark-827-38/) - Are we a serving church or a sacrificial church - Steffan Morais explores this question and lays out the answer with a challenge to all who follow Christ - [An inclusive community. Luke 10:30-37](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/an-inclusive-community-luke-1030-37/) - Sheila Crunden brings an in depth challenge to all of us with a powerful message for being an inclusive community. - [A prophetic community. Luke 4:14-30](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/a-prophetic-community-luke-414-30/) - “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” - [We need each other - Romans 12:1-8](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/we-need-each-other-romans-121-8/) - Life together as a Christian Community - We need each other - [Who then is the greatest? Matthew 18:1-14](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/who-then-is-the-greatest-matthew-181-14/) - Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven - [The Net - Matthew 13:47-50](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-net-matthew-1347-50/) - Do we follow Jesus for what we can get or do we believe and trust in him regardless of whether God blesses us or not? - [The hidden treasure and the pearl - Matthew 13:44-46](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-hidden-treasure-and-the-pearl-matthew-1344-46/) - The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. - [The Mustard Seed and the Yeast - Matthew 13v30-33](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-mustard-seed-and-the-yeast-matthew-13v30-33/) - The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field - [The Weeds - Matthew 13v24-30 36-43](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-weeds-matthew-13v24-30-36-43/) - The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. - [The growing seed - Mark 4vs26-29](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-growing-seed-mark-4vs26-29/) - This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how - [The Lamp Mark 4:21-25](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-lamp-mark-4v21-25/) - For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open. - [The Sower - Mark 4vs1-20](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-sower-mark-4vs1-20/) - The Parable of the Sower - Listen! A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. - [Life as a community of believers 1Thess. 5v12-28](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/life-as-a-community-of-believers-1thess-5v12-28/) - ... warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone ... always strive to do what is good for each other ... - [The suddenness of Christ's return 1 Thess. 5vs1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-suddenness-of-christs-return-1thessalonians5vs1-11/) - Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. - [Excelling in Love 1 Thessalonians 4vs9-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/excelling-in-love-1-thessalonians-4vs9-12/) - Now about your love for one another ..., for you yourselves have been taught by God to love each other ... Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more - ["Live a holy life." 1 Thessalonians 4vs1-8](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/1-thess-4vs1-8/) - It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; ... control your own body in a way that is holy and .... - [The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost - Acts 2vs1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/pentecost-acts-2vs12-pentecost/) - Pentecost, celebrated 49th days after Easter Sunday, when the Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ. Acts 2vs1-12 - [No-one would be unsettled 1 Thessalonians 2vs13-3vs13](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/no-one-would-be-unsettled-1-thessalonians-2vs13-3vs13/) - ... to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. - [Model for Ministry 1Thessalonians 2vs1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/model-for-ministry-1thessalonians-2vs1-12/) - On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel ... - [Outward Facing Church 1Thess. 1:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/outward-facing-church-1thess-1vs1-10/) - You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit - [Do Not Worry - Mathew 6vs25-34](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/mathew-6vs25-34-do-not-worry/) - do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? - [What to do when your mouth runs away with you Proverbs 6: 1-5](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/what-to-do-when-your-mouth-runs-away-with-you-proverbs-6-1-5/) - Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. - [Honesty is the best Policy - Proverbs 11: 1-3](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/honesty-is-the-best-policy-proverbs-11-1-3/) - The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity - [Easter Sunday John 20:1–22](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/easter-sunday-john-201-22/) - Easter Sunday - Join with us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for all Christians - [Good Friday Luke 23:30–48](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/good-friday-10-04-2020/) - Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last - [The Triumphal Entry - Mark 11: 1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/the-triumphal-entry-mark-11-1-11/) - “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” - [Servant Leaders - Acts 6:1-7](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/servant-leaders-acts-61-7/) - Pastor Rupert leads the church into a new Era of technology as we continue together as church in our own homes. Rupert addresses the theme Servant Leaders - [Mothering Sunday](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/mothering-sunday-2/) - Mothering Sunday – Due to Coronavirus the church was forced to meet online – This was our first attempt to Stream the service live – Ellen addressed what Mothering Sunday means its roots and what it brings to our lives today. - [Putting God's Gifts to Work - Matthew 25:14–30](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/putting-gods-gifts-to-work-matthew-2514-30/) - Matthew 25:14–30 (NIV) The Parable of the Bags of Gold 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey,m who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag,a each according to his ability.n - [Power to Stand Firm - Acts 5:12-42](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/power-to-stand-firm-acts-512-42/) - Acts 5:12–42 (NIV): The Apostles Heal Many 12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in - [Discipline in the Community - Acts 4:32 - 5:11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/1618/) - Acts 4:32–5:11 (NIV) The Believers Share Their Possessions 32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was - [Power To Heal - Acts 3:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/power-to-heal-acts-31-10/) - Acts 3:1–10 (NIV) Peter heals a lame beggar 3 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a man who was lame from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg - [Spirit Filled Living - Acts 2:41-47](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/spirit-filled-living-acts-2-41-47/) - Acts 2:41–47 (NIV) 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by - [Receiving the Spirit - Acts 2:1-13](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/receiving-the-spirit-acts-2-1-13/) - Acts 2:1–13 (NIV) The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of - [Preparing for Mission - Acts 1:12-26](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/preparing-for-mission-acts-112-26/) - Acts 1:12–26 (NIV) Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas 12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, - [Tearfund week : God Multiplying What's in Our Hand - John 6:1-14](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/tearfund-week-god-multiplying-whats-in-our-hand-john-61-14/) - John 6:1–14 (NIV) 1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and - [Waiting for the Spirit - Acts 1:1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/waiting-for-the-spirit-acts-1-1-11/) - Acts 1:1–11 (NIV): Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he presented - [Fan on A Flame - 2 Timothy 1:1-14](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/fan-on-a-flame-2-timothy-11-14/) - 2 Timothy 1:1–14 (NIV) Appeal for Loyalty to Paul and the Gospel 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. - [From Distant Lands - Matthew 2:1-23](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/from-distant-lands-matthew-21-23/) - Matthew 2:1–23 (NIV) The Magi Visit the Messiah 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come - [Christmas Celebration](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christmas-celebration/) - Christmas Celebration at EBBC - [Waiting to See God - Luke 2:22-38](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/waiting-to-see-god-luke-222-38/) - Luke 2:22–38 (NIV) Jesus Presented in the Temple 22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to - [Christmas Carol](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christmas-carol/) - Good News of great joy for all people - [Good News From Angels - Luke 2:8-21](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/good-news-from-angels-luke-28-21/) - Luke 2:8–21 (NIV): 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I - [Jesus' Birth - Luke 2:1-7](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/jesus-birth-luke-21-7/) - Luke 2:1–7 (NIV) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from - [Message From Mary - Luke 1:26-56](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/message-from-mary-luke-126-56/) - Luke 1:26–56 (NIV): The Birth of Jesus Foretold 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her - [Spiritually Reborn As God’s Children](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/spiritually-reborn-as-gods-children/) - Welcome to East Barnet Baptist Church - a family of believers from around the world sharing a common faith in God and a living relationship with Jesus Christ. - [Sunday Sermon from the Church](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/sunday-sermon-from-the-church/) - Welcome to East Barnet Baptist Church - a family of believers from around the world sharing a common faith in God and a living relationship with Jesus Christ. - [Preaching Worship An Online Family](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/preaching-worship-an-online-family/) - Welcome to East Barnet Baptist Church - a family of believers from around the world sharing a common faith in God and a living relationship with Jesus Christ. - [Christmas Doing God’s Will Better Future](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/christmas-doing-gods-will-better-future/) - Mauris id enim id purus ornare tincidunt. Aenean vel consequat risus. Proin viverra nisi at nisl imperdiet auctor. Donec ornare, est sed tincidunt placerat, sem mi suscipit mi, at varius enim sem at sem. Fusce tempus ex nibh, eget vulputate ligula ornare eget. Nunc facilisis erat at ligula blandit tempor. Pellentesque elit arcu, finibus ut - [Creation Life in the Garden Children](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/creation-life-in-the-garden-children/) - Mauris id enim id purus ornare tincidunt. Aenean vel consequat risus. Proin viverra nisi at nisl imperdiet auctor. Donec ornare, est sed tincidunt placerat, sem mi suscipit mi, at varius enim sem at sem. Fusce tempus ex nibh, eget vulputate ligula ornare eget. Nunc facilisis erat at ligula blandit tempor. Pellentesque elit arcu, finibus ut - [Grander Vision Living - Act 10:38 and Luke 5:1-11](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/grander-vision-living-act-1038-and-luke-51-11/) - Acts 10:38 (NIV) 38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. Luke 5:1–11 (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 1 One day as Jesus was standing - [Remembrance Sunday - 1 Samuel 25:1-39a](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/remembrance-sunday-1-samuel-251-39a/) - 1 Samuel 25:1–38 (NIV) David, Nabal and Abigail 25 Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Paran. 2 A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. He had - [Power of the Story - Luke 19:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/power-of-the-story-luke-191-10/) - [Living in 3D - Mark 2:13-17](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/living-in-3d-mark-213-17/) - Mark 2:13–17 (NIV): Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners 13 Once again Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him, and he began to teach them. 14 As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi - [Global Warning and the End of the Age](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/global-warning-and-the-end-of-the-age/) - Mauris id enim id purus ornare tincidunt. Aenean vel consequat risus. Proin viverra nisi at nisl imperdiet auctor. Donec ornare, est sed tincidunt placerat, sem mi suscipit mi, at varius enim sem at sem. Fusce tempus ex nibh, eget vulputate ligula ornare eget. Nunc facilisis erat at ligula blandit tempor. Pellentesque elit arcu, finibus ut - [Greatest Sermon Ever Preached](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/greatest-sermon-ever-preached/) - Mauris id enim id purus ornare tincidunt. Aenean vel consequat risus. Proin viverra nisi at nisl imperdiet auctor. Donec ornare, est sed tincidunt placerat, sem mi suscipit mi, at varius enim sem at sem. Fusce tempus ex nibh, eget vulputate ligula ornare eget. Nunc facilisis erat at ligula blandit tempor. Pellentesque elit arcu, finibus ut - [Peace provider for your soul.](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/peace-provider-for-your-soul/) - Mauris id enim id purus ornare tincidunt. Aenean vel consequat risus. Proin viverra nisi at nisl imperdiet auctor. Donec ornare, est sed tincidunt placerat, sem mi suscipit mi, at varius enim sem at sem. Fusce tempus ex nibh, eget vulputate ligula ornare eget. Nunc facilisis erat at ligula blandit tempor. Pellentesque elit arcu, finibus ut - [Single Greatest Gift - Philippians 2:6-8](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/single-greatest-gift-philippians-26-8/) - Philippians 2:6–8 (NIV) 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself - [Be Willing and Eager to Serve - 1 Peter 5:1-14](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-willing-and-eager-to-serve-1-peter-5-1-14/) - 1 Peter 5:1–14 (NIV) To the Elders and the Flock 1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, - [Suffering for the Name of Jesus - 1 Peter 3:8-4:19](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/suffering-for-the-name-of-jesus-1-peter-38-419/) - 1 Peter 3:8–4:19 (NIV) Suffering for Doing Good 8 Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. 9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. - [Kindness of God - Acts 14:8-20](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/kindness-of-god-acts-148-20/) - Acts 14:8–20 (NIV) 8 In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, “Stand up on your feet!” - [Your Conduct Will Win Them Over - 1 Peter 2:11 - 3:7](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/your-conduct-will-win-them-over-1-peter-211-37/) - 1 Peter 2:11–3:7 (NIV): Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and - [Be Used In Building - 1 Peter 2:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-used-in-building-1-peter-21-10/) - 1 Peter 2:1–10 (NIV) Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. The Living Stone and a - [Be Holy - 1 Peter 1:13-25](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/be-holy-1-peter-113-25/) - 1 Peter 1:13–25 (NIV): Be Holy 13 Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. 14 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15 But - [You Have a Living Hope - Peter 1:1-12](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/you-have-a-living-hope-1-peter-1-1-12/) - 1 Peter 1:1–12 (NIV) 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with - [Commissioned to Make Disicples - Matthew 28:16-20](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/commissioned-to-make-disicples-matthew-2816-20/) - Matthew 28:16–20 (NIV) The Great Commission 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. - [Called to Follow - Matthew 4:18-22](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/called-to-follow-matthew-418-22/) - Matthew 4:18–22 (NIV) Jesus Calls His First Disciples 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish - [Kahaila - Numbers 13:25 - 14:4](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/kahaila-numbers-1325-144/) - Numbers 13:25–14:4 (NIV) 25 At the end of forty days they returned from exploring the land. 26 They came back to Moses and Aaron and the whole Israelite community at Kadesh in the Desert of Paran. There they reported to them and to the whole assembly and showed them the fruit of the land. 27 - [Love as God Loves - Luke 15:11-32](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/love-as-god-loves-luke-1511-32/) - Luke 15:11–32 (NIV): The Parable of the Lost Son 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he - [Compassion is Key - Luke 13:10–17](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/compassion-is-key-luke-1310-17/) - Luke 13:10–17 (NIV) Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman on the Sabbath 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues,x 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years.y She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, - [Trusting God to Provide - Luke 12:22-34](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/trusting-god-to-provide-luke-1222-34/) - Luke 12:22–34 (NIV) Do Not Worry 22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not - [Looking to God in Prayer - Luke 11:1-13](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/looking-to-god-in-prayer-luke-111-13/) - Luke 11:1–13 (NIV) Jesus’ Teaching on Prayer 1 One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” 2 He said to them, “When you pray, say:“ ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. - [Ambassadors on Mission - Luke 10:1-24](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/ambassadors-on-mission-luke-10-1-24/) - Luke 10:1–24 (NIV) 10 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers - [Tearfund Sunday - Luke 4:14-21](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/tearfund-sunday-luke-414-21/) - Luke 4:14–21 (NIV) 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, - [Knowing Who We Are in Christ - John 13:1-10](https://ebarnetbaptist.org.uk/sermon/knowing-who-we-are-in-christ-john-131-10/) - John 13:1–10 (NIV) 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. 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