St Albans Baptist Church - Sunday Messages

Does God still do the impossible in everyday life, or has Western skepticism talked us out of expecting miracles? In Part 3 of our “People of the Spirit” series, Senior Pastor Chris Chalmers explores the “power gifts” from 1 Corinthians 12—the gift of faith, gifts of healings, and the working of miracles. Before unpacking these supernatural manifestations, Chris lays a clear biblical foundation fo...

Are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit still relevant for our everyday Christian lives, or has our Western worldview screened them out? In Part 2 of our “People of the Spirit” series, Senior Pastor Chris Chalmers dives into the spoken manifestation gifts from 1 Corinthians 12—prophecy, tongues, and the interpretation of tongues. Unpacking the cultural dilemma of the “excluded middle,” Chris...

Are you living in spiritual poverty while sitting on a billion-dollar spiritual inheritance? In this opening message of our new 7-week series, “People of the Spirit,” we explore the foundational truth of who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in and through our lives. Moving past misconceptions of the Spirit as an impersonal force, we discover what it means to cultivate a dynamic, personal relati...

What does it mean to live our everyday lives "for the glory of God"? In this service from 23 August 2026, Tori shares an inspiring healing testimony before unpacking Philippians 2:6–11 and 1 Corinthians 10:31. Looking at the humility and exaltation of Jesus, we explore four practical ways we can bring glory to God in our daily rhythms: extolling His character, praising His works, trusting His name...

Ephesians 3:7-13 - Seb Norman - 09 09 2026 by St Albans Baptist Church

How deep is the love of Christ, and what does it look like when God's Spirit strengthens our inner being? In this message from the SABC Online Service (16 August 2026), we unpack Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14–21. Moving from theology into passionate prayer, Paul petitions the Father to strengthen believers from within, ground them in divine love, and expand their hearts to grasp the vast dimensi...

Ephesians 3:1–6 | The Mystery Revealed & A Mission Worth Suffering For In this message, we pause in the book of Ephesians to explore Paul’s unexpected detour in chapter 3. Starting with "For this reason," Paul pauses a prayer of thanksgiving to remind the church who is praying: a man in prison specifically for preaching to the Gentiles. Paul unpacks the once-hidden "mystery" of God's eternal plan—...

In this sermon, we explore the transformational "journey into grace" through the life and story of the Apostle Peter [03:09]. By comparing Peter’s two miraculous fishing trips on the Sea of Galilee—the first where he asked Jesus to depart due to his own sinfulness [06:25], and the second where he leapt into the water eager to draw near to Christ [24:05]—we are reminded that grace is undeserved fav...

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19–22 & 1 Peter 2:4–5 In this message, we dive into one of the New Testament’s most profound metaphors for the local church: The Holy Temple of God. No longer foreigners or strangers, we are being built together into a dwelling place for God’s Spirit [01:44]. Key Takeaways: The Blueprint: Jesus Christ is our Chief Cornerstone, anchoring everything we do [04:57]. The church i...

In this message from St Albans Baptist Church, we dive into Mark 6:1–6, exploring what happens when Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth. How does the living God spend 30 years in obscure, ordinary village life without anyone truly noticing? We sit in the tension of a community trying to explain away the supernatural with the ordinary, and look closely at the reality of Jesus's own family dyn...

What is the biggest threat to your spiritual fire? It isn't doubt or persecution—it's amnesia [01:04]. When we forget what God has rescued us from, our passion fades and church can feel mechanical [02:24]. In this message, we dive into Ephesians 2 to see how Jesus radically redrew the boundary lines of faith. Before Christ, we were completely alienated and without hope [10:02]. But through His sac...

What does it actually mean to be a "People of the Word"? In this message, we peel back the layers on the Bible to explore how we got our modern translations, how we can faithfully interpret what scripture is saying to us today, and—most importantly—the practical tools we can use to study it well. Whether you're a lifelong believer or just starting to open the pages, this message will equip you to...

In a fast-paced, noisy world, where do you turn for ultimate authority and direction? This week, we are continuing our journey through Psalm 119 with Pastor Chris in our series, 'Loving God and His Word.' This message is a beautiful reminder of how God’s Word serves as a lamp to our feet and a true catalyst for heart transformation. Take some time this week to pause, listen, and let the Word refre...

Loving God with All We Are – Mark 12:28-34 In this message, Emma Robinson from Jesus Time breaks down the Greatest Commandment, challenging us to move past a "5-minute-a-day" checklist and truly love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Explore what it looks like to align our desires with His, embrace our unique personalities in worship, dig deeper into scripture, and let a genuine pa...

The Power of Words: Life, Death, and Responsibility "The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit." — Proverbs 15:4 Words are never neutral; they carry the power to heal or to harm. This message explores the profound impact of our speech and our shared responsibility as image-bearers of God to use our voices with wisdom. Highlights: The Weight of Speech: How our...

In a world that often feels chaotic and opposing, where can we find a true sense of refuge and integrity? This week, we continue our deep dive into the "Word," focusing on the beautiful structure and profound promises of Psalm 119. We explore the transformative power of God’s Word not just as intellectual knowledge, but as a lifestyle of integrity where our inner hearts and outer actions align. Jo...

In the service from April 26, Ps Chris begins a series focused on the Word of God, using Psalm 119 as the primary text. He explores the unique nature of the Bible as both a "human book"—written by over 40 authors in specific historical contexts—and a "divine book" that is inspired by God and eternally relevant to all people. Ps Chris emphasizes the authority of Scripture in a postmodern world ofte...

In this devotion, Ps Chris explores what it truly means to worship the Father "in spirit and in truth." Drawing from Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4, Chris discusses the vital necessity of balancing a deep, reasoned commitment to God’s Word with an active, empowered reliance on the Holy Spirit. He introduces the practice of "open worship" and challenges us to pursue a word-base...

We are a people of worship. Join us as we explore Luke 7:36-48 and how the primacy of worship shapes our whole lives.

This Easter we explore our future hope in the resurrection and how it impacts how we live today.

As we turn out hearts towards the cross we explore the glorious truth at the heart of the gospel.

God has created us for purpose and mission, explore how knowing we are his handiwork created for good works he has prepared for us in advance changes how we go about every day life.

For it is by grace you have been saved! We explore how salvation through faith by grace sets us free from striving

Ephesians 2:4-7 - Sarah Chalmers - 08/03/26 by St Albans Baptist Church

We jump back into our series on Ephesians as Pastor Chris explores the opening verses of chapter 2. Paul paints a sobering picture of our condition apart from Christ, describing a life "dead in transgressions" and swept along by the currents of this world. By looking honestly at this spiritual reality, we begin to grasp the sheer magnitude of the rescue we’ve been given—moving from a state of spir...