Alexandra Baptist Church

Ian Clarke /THE POWER OF THE STORY - The Good Samaritan/ 11th January 2026 11.01.2026 32:21 ↓

Jesus spoke in parables in order to engage His audience and to reveal aspects of the kingdom of God hidden from those with closed minds. The Good Samaritan parable challenges us to help those who have needs that we come across, even though they may be different from us.

Craig Ashby /FOR US - Prince of Peace/ 21st December 2025 21.12.2025 27:08 ↓

The peace that Jesus offers is more than an absence of war.  It is shalom, the Hebrew word meaning wholeness. Jesus wants to help us repair internal hurts and damaged relationships and to extend that grace to others as well.

Craig Ashby / FOR US - Everlasting Father / 14th December 2025 14.12.2025 27:06 ↓

Jesus is a member of the trinity and so is the Father but this verse in Isaiah 9:6 is a metaphor. It is saying that Jesus has all the attributes of a good father. He provides, protects, counsels, sustains and even disciplines (His discipline is not punishment but correction). He does all these things because He loves and cares for us.

Craig Ashby /FOR US - Wonderful Counselor/ 30th November 2025 30.11.2025 24:56 ↓

We might try going to all sorts of people for advice and guidance but Jesus is a far better counselor. He is better than all the people we know and certainly better than AI. He is a wonderful counselor because He is full of power and wisdom and truly cares for us.

Graham Ashby /WILL YOUR ANCHOR HOLD?/ 23rd November 2025 23.11.2025 35:40 ↓

What do you rely on in a crisis? What is the anchor that keeps you steady? A dynamic relationship with Jesus is the best anchor. Other anchors fail. Another reliable anchor is to have memorized  a key scripture which can sustain when a crisis hits.

Craig Ashby /YOUR MOVE - Persecuted Church/ 16th November 2025 16.11.2025 23:04 ↓

380 million Christians are persecuted every year somewhere on the planet. Which of the 10 most dangerous places for Christians would you like to pray for? It does make a difference!  

Penny Keast /YOUR MOVE - Knowing God's will/ 9th November 2025 09.11.2025 21:47 ↓

The Bible clearly states that the will of God is to know Him, the one who calls us. We need to focus on that relationship first and then He will reveal what He calls us to do. And what He reveals may be different to what we thought it might be but it will use our skills and interests.

Conrad Herion /DIVINE DISRUPTIONS - When God works/ 2nd November 2025 02.11.2025 25:40 ↓

What have Jairus, the grieving father and the bleeding woman in common? Jairus was a religious leader who faithfully served God but his daughter was dying. The bleeding woman was a social outcast because she was considered unclean. Both came to Jesus for help. Jairus humbled himself publicly before Jesus while the bleeding woman snuck up behind Jesus' back to touch the hem of His garment. Both rec...

Craig Ashby /DIVINE DISRUPTIONS - Healing of the paralyzed man + blessing song/ 26th October 2025 26.10.2025 30:52 ↓

Jesus heals the paralyzed man because of the faith of his friends. Do we have the faith to bring others to Jesus?

Craig Ashby / DIVINE DISRUPTIONS - Jesus rewards the faith of the gentile woman in Matthew 15/ 19th October 2025 19.10.2025 27:12 ↓

Jesus initially responds coolly towards the gentile woman to test how strong her faith is. When He is satisfied that it indeed strong, He instantly grants her request. How can we get our requests answered? Persevere in faith through good times and bad until we stand in His presence.