Grace Church Brockley

Israel is ignoring God's word and trying to use the Ark of God as a type of lucky charm to help them in battle. Despite their actions, or maybe because of them, God's word comes true - the prophecy relating to Eli and his sons is fulfilled.

In this talk we consider how lifestyle and teaching are intertwined. For leaders especially, lives and doctrine set an example to others and send a powerful message about their faith. Pursuing personal godliness is of critical importance because it gives credibility to the gospel message. We are encouraged to value and pray for those in leadership - not just the minister but also other helping in many and varied leading roles.

In this first parable about the kingdom of God Jesus emphasizes the importance of listening. How we respond to what we hear will determine the outcome of our life.   

In the parable of the wheat and the tares, Jesus illustrates that, for a time, the kingdom of heaven will coexist with the kingdom of hell. However, the hope in this passage is that this situation is temporary. Judgment Day is coming.

God has been shaping Moses' character, humbling him and forming him into a man ready to lead Israel. In this sermon we hear God calling him to action - but is Moses ready and willing?

In Matthew 12:38, the Pharisees demand a sign from Jesus... despite having witnessed plenty of signs and miracles already. Therefore, Jesus reminds them of their past to show them their judgment before God. Join us as Glen Burns reveals how the Sign of Jonah in Matthew's Gospel points forward to the crucial sign that will welcome those into Jesus' Kingdom family.

As Jesus and his disciples go about their day to day business on the Sabbath, he is confronted by the Pharisees due to the disciple's actions. But as we look deeper into Matthew 12, Tobias helps us to see why Jesus isn't just the Lord of the Sabbath; but that He is also the rest that the bruised and broken need. And the chosen servant of God who has come to do good.

Whose side are is Jesus on? This is the question that comes off the back of Jesus healing somebody who was demon possessed. Some say he's the Son of David; whereas others think he is of Beelzebul. But as we look into Jesus' response, see why the Jesus is on the side of the Kingdom, and why that matters today for us as to why we should follow Him.

In an evangelistic talk, Tobias encourages us through Hebrews 12 to look to Jesus and see why following him is worth more than anything this world can offer us.

What gives you true, complete, satisfying rest? Join us as we look at Matthew 11:20-30, where Assistant Minister Glen Burns encourages us to listen to Jesus' words and hear the words of comfort he gives to his people to come and find rest in Him.

What happens when expectations are not met? And why is that the case? Is it because our expectations are too high? Or maybe they're misplaced? Join us as we see how our expectations are realigned through God's Word and how they can never be too great when it comes to the expectations of the Kingdom in Christ through Matthew 11.

After encouraging his followers to pray for God to send out workers, Jesus then sends out 12 of his disciples to go and spread the word with power and authority. What does this mean? Join us as Simon Abrams, one of the elders at GCB, explains how the Kingdom spreads, and what we can take away from this today.

In seeing the need for many to know the Kingdom of God, Jesus urges and encourages his disciples to take part in the mission call. But how? Join us as Benji Cook from Grace Church Dulwich opens up Matthew 9:35-38 where we see Jesus' exhortation to proclaim the word and pray for God to send workers out into the world.

In Matthew 9, Jesus encounters 4 people who all find themselves in desperation of needing help. How can Jesus provide this? Join us as Tobias continues our series Matthew 9 where we find that Jesus is the King who meets us in our desperate need.

Tradition can be helpful, but what happens when tradition becomes divorced from teaching? What happens when the old practices become no longer fit for the purpose that they serve? Join us as we continue our series in Matthew's Gospel where Glen opens up chapter 9, and we see how Jesus informs his listeners of why he is bringing in a new covenant for his Kingdom to grow.

As we continue our walk through Matthew's Gospel, we meet the writer himself who recounts his experience with Jesus whom he calls to follow Him. What makes the call so unique? And why would anyone choose to follow Jesus? Join us as Glen opens up Matthew 9:9-13 to show the reason why Jesus came and has the authority to call those for help.

So far, Jesus has demonstrated his authority over nature and evil. But what does this mean? Especially as many expect Jesus to heal all who come his way. But as we turn to Matthew 9, Tobias helps us to see that Jesus has come to use his authority to forgive sins, which is our greatest need.