Berean Baptist Church

Acts: The Church on the Move | September 27, 2026What does it look like to trust God’s process when faithfulness leads somewhere we would not have chosen? In Thessalonica, Paul proclaimed Jesus from the Scriptures. Some believed, while others stirred up opposition. Acts 17:1–9 reminds us that God uses our faithfulness for His purposes, even when the path becomes difficult. In this message, we’ll s...

In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul closes his letter by pointing believers to the contentment, generosity, and provision we have in Christ. He reminds the church that true contentment is not based on circumstances, but on the strength Christ provides. This passage also highlights the generosity of the Philippian church, their partnership in gospel ministry, and the promise that God will supply every nee...

In Philippians 4:2–9, Paul addresses conflict between believers and points the church toward peace, prayer, right thinking, and faithful obedience. Even committed Christians can experience disagreement, but God calls His people to seek unity in the Lord and respond in a way that reflects truth and trust in Him. This passage reminds us that when we find ourselves in conflict with another believer,...

In Philippians 3:12–4:1, Paul reminds believers that the Christian life is a continual pursuit of Christlike maturity. We have not already arrived, but because Christ Jesus has made us His own, we press on toward the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. This passage calls us to keep growing, learn from faithful examples, reject earthly-minded living, remember that our citizenship is in...

In Philippians 3:1–11, Paul warns believers to be on guard against those who would lead them away from the truth of the gospel. He reminds the church that our confidence cannot be placed in our background, accomplishments, religious efforts, or personal righteousness. Instead, true righteousness and the hope of the resurrection come from Christ alone. Paul shows that everything he once counted as...

In Philippians 2:19–30, Paul gives us real-life examples of what it looks like to have the mind of Christ. Through the lives of Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus, we see humility, sacrifice, compassion, genuine concern for others, and faithful service to Christ. This passage reminds us that the mind of Christ is not just something we talk about—it is something that should be demonstrated in the way...

In Philippians 2:12–18, Paul reminds believers that when our thinking is aligned with Christ, our lives should show real and observable change. God is at work in His people, shaping both our desires and our actions for His good pleasure. This passage calls Christians to take sanctification seriously, live without grumbling or disputing, shine as lights in a crooked and twisted generation, hold fas...

In Philippians 2:5–11, Paul points believers to Jesus Christ as the perfect example of humility. Though Jesus is fully God, He willingly took the form of a servant, became human, and humbled Himself by becoming obedient even to death on a cross. Because of His obedience, God highly exalted Him. Jesus is not only our example of humble living—He is also the One who empowers believers to follow His e...

In Philippians 2:1–4, Paul reminds believers that living in a way that pleases God begins with thinking in a way that pleases Him. Our thoughts, attitudes, and motivations matter because they shape how we love, serve, and live together as the church. This passage calls Christians to reject selfish ambition and conceit, pursue unity in Christ, and humbly put the needs of others before themselves.📖...

In Philippians 1:12–30, Paul shows us what it means to live a life fully centered on Christ. Even in imprisonment, Paul rejoices because the gospel is advancing, believers are being emboldened, and Christ is being proclaimed. This passage reminds us that a life hidden in Christ is not defined by comfort or circumstances, but by joyful faithfulness, gospel courage, and a desire to see God glorified...

In Philippians 1:1–11, Paul opens his letter with joy-filled thanksgiving for the believers in Philippi and their partnership in the gospel. Even while imprisoned, Paul’s prayer is marked by gratitude, affection, confidence in God’s work, and a desire for their continued spiritual growth. This passage reminds us that a Christian’s life should be marked by thanksgiving and a desire to grow in love,...

In Acts 16:25–40, Paul and Silas remain faithful to God while imprisoned in Philippi. As they pray and sing hymns in the middle of the night, God shakes the prison, opens the doors, and uses their faithfulness to bring the jailer and his household face-to-face with the gospel. This passage reminds us that true freedom does not come from our circumstances, government, strength, or possessions. True...

As the gospel advances, opposition often follows. In Acts 16:16–25a, Paul and Silas encounter spiritual darkness, false accusations, public hostility, physical suffering, and imprisonment. Yet even in the midst of suffering, they remain faithful—praying and singing hymns to God. This passage reminds us that gospel mission is not always easy, but God calls His people to faithful perseverance when r...

In Acts 15:36–16:5, Paul and Barnabas prepare to return and strengthen the churches, but a sharp disagreement over John Mark leads them to separate. Even in this difficult moment, the mission of the gospel continues as Paul chooses Silas, Barnabas takes Mark, and Timothy joins the work. This passage reminds us that being on mission together does not mean we will never face conflict, make hard deci...

In Acts 15:36–16:5, Paul and Barnabas prepare to return and strengthen the churches, but a sharp disagreement over John Mark leads them to separate. Even in this difficult moment, the mission of the gospel continues as Paul chooses Silas, Barnabas takes Mark, and Timothy joins the work. This passage reminds us that being on mission together does not mean we will never face conflict, make hard deci...

In Acts 15:22–35, we see how the early church responded when conflict and confusion threatened unity among believers. Rather than allowing division to grow, the apostles, elders, and church leaders came together to seek God's wisdom, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and communicate their decisions clearly to the church. This passage provides a biblical model for addressing problems in a...

In Galatians 5:16–26, Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. This passage shows the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, the works of the flesh that pull us away from God, and the fruit of the Spirit that is produced in the life of a believer. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to live by the Spirit but to keep in step with the Spirit,...

In Galatians 5:16–26, Paul calls believers to walk by the Spirit and not gratify the desires of the flesh. This passage shows the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, the works of the flesh that pull us away from God, and the fruit of the Spirit that is produced in the life of a believer. As followers of Christ, we are called not only to live by the Spirit but to keep in step with the Spirit,...

In Galatians 5:1–15, the Apostle Paul reminds believers that Christ has set His people free—not to return to slavery, but to walk in faith, freedom, and love. As false teachers attempted to lead the Galatian churches back under the burden of the law, Paul passionately calls them to stand firm in the gospel of grace and reject any message that adds human effort to salvation. This passage reveals th...

In Galatians 4:21–31, the Apostle Paul uses the historical account of Sarah, Hagar, Isaac, and Ishmael to illustrate the difference between slavery under the law and the freedom found through faith in Christ. Paul reminds believers that God’s promises are fulfilled not through human effort or self-reliance, but through trusting Him and walking by faith. Through this powerful allegory, we see the d...

In Galatians 4:1–20, the Apostle Paul continues to remind the churches in Galatia of a powerful truth: through Christ, believers are no longer slaves but have been adopted as sons and heirs of God. Once enslaved to sin, the law, and the elementary principles of the world, we have now been set free through the redeeming work of Jesus. Paul warns against the danger of returning to the very things Ch...

Join us this Sunday as we welcome special guest speaker Ben Virgo, Lead Pastor of Victoria Park Community Church. Ben will be bringing a message from God’s Word and sharing with us this special Sunday gathering. We’re excited to host a pastor who faithfully serves the church in London and look forward to hearing how God is working through his ministry. This will be a meaningful opportunity to wors...

In Galatians 3:15–29, Paul reminds believers that while the world constantly changes, God and His promises never do. Pointing back to Abraham, Paul explains that salvation has always been by faith and that the promises of God were never replaced or canceled by the giving of the law. This passage reveals that God’s law was given to expose sin and show our need for a Savior, but God’s promises stand...

In Galatians 3:1–14, Paul confronts the danger of self-dependence and calls believers back to a life of faith. The Galatians had begun their Christian walk by trusting in Christ, but were now being tempted to rely on their own efforts and obedience to the law. Paul reminds them that everything in the Christian life—salvation, transformation, and spiritual power—comes through faith, not works. This...

In Isaiah 53, written over 700 years before Christ, we see a powerful prophecy of the suffering Savior who would take the punishment for our sins. This passage reveals that Jesus did not suffer for His own wrongdoing—He was pierced, crushed, and rejected for us. This Easter message reminds us of a humbling and life-changing truth: we deserved the cross, but Jesus took our place. Through His sacrif...