Ballyalbany Church

In this sermon on Matthew 16:13–28, guest speaker Daryl Edwards explores Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, challenging believers to embrace the cost of true discipleship by denying themselves and taking up their cross to follow Him.

In this Evening Harvest Thanksgiving sermon, guest speaker Rev. Dr. Michael McClenahan (Principal of Union Theological College) focuses on giving thanks to God for His physical, spiritual, and eternal harvest blessings, calling the congregation to joyfully acknowledge God's sovereign grace and faithful provision across all life.

In this Morning Harvest Thanksgiving sermon, the focus shifts to giving thanks for God's faithful provision, gathering as a church family to celebrate His goodness both in creation and spiritual blessings, and remembering our dependence on Him for all we have.

In this sermon on James 5:13–18, Rev. Jeff Gawn highlights the power of prayer in all circumstances, urging believers to pray faithfully, confess sins, and support one another in love.

In this sermon on James 5:7–12, Rev. Jeff Gawn calls believers to remain patient and steadfast in times of suffering, trusting that the Lord is compassionate, merciful, and coming again.

In this sermon on James 5:1–6, Rev. Jeff Gawn warns against trusting in wealth and mistreating others, reminding believers that misusing riches leads to judgment.

In this sermon on James 4:12–17, Rev. Jeff Gawn cautions against planning our futures without God, reminding believers to abandon self-reliant arrogance and live in humble dependence on His sovereign will.

In this sermon on James 4:6–12, Rev. Jeff Gawn calls believers to humble submission before God, showing that genuine humility requires resisting worldly temptation, drawing near to Him, and refusing to judge or speak evil of others.

In this sermon on James 4:1–6, Rev. Jeff Gawn explains how selfish inner desires cause external conflict, urging believers to abandon pride and humbly draw near to God for His transforming grace.

In this sermon on James 3:13–18 from Ballyalbany Church, Rev. Jeff Gawn contrasts worldly envy with heavenly wisdom, showing that true Christian maturity is shown through a humble, gentle, and peace-loving life.

In this sermon on James 3:1–12, Rev. Jeff Gawn examines the immense power and danger of the human tongue, explaining that because our words directly reflect the condition of our hearts, believers must seek ongoing spiritual renewal to align their speech with a transformed life.

In this sermon on James 2:14–26, Rev. Jeff Gawn explores how true, saving faith in Jesus Christ is never passive, demonstrating that genuine belief will always naturally transform a Christian's life through visible, active works of love and service.

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches on James 2:1–13, warning the congregation against showing favoritism or partiality within the church, urging believers instead to fix their eyes on Jesus, the Lord of glory, and love every neighbor equally under the royal law of mercy.

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches from James 1:26-27, examining what constitutes genuine, flawless religion in the eyes of God, which expresses itself through a controlled tongue, active care for the vulnerable, and personal holiness.

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches from James 1:19-25, challenging believers to move beyond merely listening to God's word and instead actively put it into practice, warning that self-deception awaits those who are only hearers.

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches from James 1:13-18, contrasting the blessing of enduring trials with the deadly progression of yielding to temptation, reminding believers that desire conceives sin, which ultimately brings death.

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches from James 1:9-11, exploring how the Gospel redefines true worth by exalting the humble believer and reminding the wealthy of the fleeting nature of material riches.

Continuing our summer series, Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches on James 1:5-8, encouraging believers to humbly ask God for the wisdom needed to navigate trials, while warning against the instability of a double-minded heart.

Welcome to our Summer Series in James! Rev. Jeff Gawn explores the opening verses of James, teaching that the various trials believers face are not meant to destroy faith, but to refine it and produce a mature, steadfast perseverance.

This week, Patrick Casement delivers a message on Luke 13:1-9, exploring Jesus’ urgent call to repentance and the parable of the fig tree to illustrate God’s patient mercy toward those who have yet to bear spiritual fruit. Watch the service here: https://youtube.com/live/3esWtLtCgh4

Rev. Gordon Best speaks about United Appeal and preaches from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, addressing the issue of spiritual immaturity and the importance of recognizing that while different leaders plant and water the seeds of faith, it is God alone who makes things grow. Watch the service here: https://youtu.be/eVTB0fXTXLo

In this sermon on Luke 12:49-59 , Rev. Jeff Gawn explores Jesus’ message about the divisive nature of the Gospel and the urgent need for spiritual discernment and reconciliation with God. Watch the service here: https://youtu.be/ulU97UsD960

Rev. Jeff Gawn preaches on Luke 12:35-48, calling believers to a life of watchful readiness and faithful service in anticipation of Christ’s return.

In this sermon from Matthew 26:36-46 , Rev. Jeff Gawn reflects on Jesus’ experience in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting His total submission to God's will and the call for believers to "watch and pray" in times of trial.

In this sermon from Luke 12:1-12, Rev. Jeff Gawn encourages believers to live without hypocrisy by trusting in God’s ultimate care and relying on the Holy Spirit during times of trial.