Franklin Baptist Church

Joy in hard times / Carol Acts 16:16-40 God didn't promise us that being a Christian would be easy, but we can have joy in challenging circumstances.

Salvation is God's Gift to Everyone / Erin Temu Ephesians 2: 8 - 9.

God is with you even when you feel stuck – Acts 12:1-9 / Sandra Bruin We dive into the story of Peter’s imprisonment and his miraculous escape, despite the fact that he was under maximum security. To use the words of Everett Harrison: “The circumstances surrounding Peter’s imprisonment are sketched in simple but dramatic fashion – the power of an earthly monarch pitted against the power of prayer...

God's love and grace for all / Josh van de Worp Peter goes to the house of Cornelius - Acts 10. Outcome: God can change the way you see others.

The New Testament Church / David Carpenter Walking in the fear of the Lord. - Acts 9:10 - 31

Knowing Jesus changes everything / Steve Clark Acts 9:1-9 Life doesn't always work out the way we think it should or could. But when we encounter the risen Jesus our lives will often take us in a different direction to what we expect. I know that mine did. And what is amazing is that if we walk with Jesus as our constant companion he will always work things "For the Good'.

His Continual Presence / Grant McCallister Grant McCallister shares the word and some stories from their global ministry experiences.

Made in God's Image / Susan Susan, a member of the NZBMS Mission Council shares with us about how we are made in the image of God, each with unique talents that we can use to share the gospel.

To the ends of the earth / Marian Whitehead This week we are starting our 'Renew Together' series. The New Zealand Baptist Missions Society is now called 'Arotahi' (together focusing in one direction) and each year we spend some time focusing on Global mission. This year we will look at the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) and seeing what God is doing through our Baptist Mission people througho...

Having a heart after God / Penny Day Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 17.

Extravagantly Outward / Steve Clark Luke 15 This morning we will continue our look at being outwardly focused and who God is calling us to be and asking us to do with His good news. God's extravagant love and compassion for people is demonstrated when we become extravagantly outward looking. Luke 15 gives us some insight into this topic so come and join us as we take a look at God's word for us th...

The Abundant and Attractive Life / Steve Clark Luke 7:12-16, John 10:10 This week we are starting a new series that look at what have we been called to do as the Church of Jesus Christ. Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus tells us that our role is to be light and salt in the world, to have an influence and to shine with the love of God in a way that declares the gospel message. This is our mandate to look beyon...

The Ultimate Question / Steve Clark. Questions. The disciples had them. The Jewish leaders had them. Pilate and Herod had them and the world has questions about Jesus. This Easter Sunday we will look at a question that we all have to ask ourselves about Jesus – maybe it is the ultimate question.

Sandra Bruin shows us how all four gospels tell how Jesus entered Jerusalem as king, riding on a young donkey. Years before the birth of Jesus it was prophesied that their king would enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey colt, gentle and humble. The donkey is an important part of the story. "The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly." Mark 11:3 Watch the message again here, or listen to it...

Science and the Bible: Conflict or Confirmation? / Mark James Why won’t they listen? Have you wondered why your witnessing falls flat and people fail to respond? Many comment that science has disproved the Bible and therefore it is not relevant to today’s modern world. But what’s the answer? Can the majority of scientists really be wrong? Discover the answers with Mark James when he brings his pow...

Paul Beasly shares from Luke 7:11-17 on the Practical Gospel.

JESUS-SHAPED GENEROSITY / Sacha Olson The Bible has a lot to say about how we approach the use of our resources and the old and new testaments seem to approach this topic a little differently. So, what do we do? Let's take some time to work it out together.

Looking Forward / Staff + Leadership Team This week we are reviewing our discernment Sunday from November last year and taking some time to look forward into 2023. Where is God leading us? and How is God calling us to participate?

The Invitation: Luke 14:15-24 looks at the importance and power of an invitation. // Matt Gould

Sometimes the day just doesn't work out the way you planned it. Yet, when you look back you can see God's fingerprints all over it. This week we are going to look at a very familiar story and see how God's plans often break into our lives so that His will can be fulfilled in and through us. // Steve Clark

Disappointment / Steve Clark. 'What do we do when we are confronted with disappointments in our lives? Those disappointments can be big or small, yet all of us are affected by them at some stage or another. God knows and understands and scripture speaks into those moments when disappointments come. We are going to hear from a few individuals who will share how God has helped them deal with their o...