Bay Church Talks

Rachael continues our series working through the book of Acts, this week looking at Acts 8. Rach uses the story of Philip and the eunach to encourage us to listen, obey and share.

Matt continues our series, "When the Spirit Acts", this week looking at Acts 6 & 7 and the story of Stephen. Matt reminds us that When the Spirit Acts, Jesus is revealed through our our service, our words and our suffering.

Beth brings us a powerful word as we continue our "When the Spirit Acts" series. Beth looks at Acts 5 and the importance of authenticity.

This Giving Sunday, Matt continues our LIVE: Like You're Alive series using the story of the woman who washes Jesus' feet in Luke 7 to encourage us to life a life of daring generosity.

Jan continues our "LIVE: Like You're Alive" series, looking at purpose and what it means to live in full resurrection life with purpose, on purpose! Jan highlights the importance of knowing God and being known by God, loving God and being loved by God and making Him known.

Matt continues our "LIVE: Like You're Alive" series, looking this week at Calling. Matt uses the calling of Abram to remind us that calling is; God's calling, not ours, serving, not self-seeking and surrendering, not settling.

Matt continues our series "LIVE: Like You're Alive", looking specifically at what it looks like to live with hope.

Beth kicks off our new, post-Easter series, Live: Like You're Alive, this week looking specifically at how we can live in resurrection life. Beth uses the story of the road to Emmaus to show us that resurrection life changes our past, present and future.

Beth closes up our Jonah series looking at Chapter 4 and how God sends stop signs, salvation and sanctification.

Faith continues our series on Jonah, this week picking up Chapter 3 when Jonah goes to Ninevah. Jonah Chapter 3 is a great reminder that God always call again, He always warns again and he always forgives again. It's a great reminder that He is the God of second chances.

Matt starts our brand new series that will take us up to Easter working out way through the book of Jonah. Matt draws out the truths that God can be trusted to call us, to never abandon us and that He has defeated the greatest storm.

Beth busts some myths (and some moves!) to encourage us to receive, be formed and respond in action to God's love for us! If you'd like to find out more about joining a Bay Crew, head to www.bay.church/crews

Matt finishes our Courage for Here & Now series, looking at the story of Esther and how she had courage to be daring. Having courage to be daring requires us to notice the moment that we are in, to name the cost and to take the risk. 

Matt continues our series, "Courage for Here & Now", looking this week at how we can have the courage to be distinct. Matt uses the example of Daniel to encourage us to name the pressures we experience, pre-decide the posture we are going to take in the face of those pressures and to understand the purpose we have.

Matt kicks off our new series, "Courage for Here & Now" by looking at Nehemiah and his courage to be dedicated. Matt encourages us that the only way to seek God faithfully, stand strong against opposition and to shut the door on distraction is to follow Nehemiah's example of praying.

We're all about Alpha this Sunday! Matt encourages us with the importance of inviting people to Alpha and the impact it can have. So...who will you invite?

It's Vision Sunday and Matt shares with us the importance and real impact of us being all in. He encourages us that people are coming back to faith, the church is on the move and that the world needs Jesus (and you)! We don't want to miss out on what God is doing in the Bay and so being All In is how we can partner with God.

Matt kicks of 2026 by encouraging us to listen to God's guidance and leading, to keep in step with His spirit.

Beth speaks to us at our last regular service of the year about being a church of joy!

Matt speaks to us on St Andrew's Day about how we can follow St Andrew's example in sharing Jesus with a culture of invitation. Matt encourages us to share Jesus, show Jesus and to see Jesus.

Nige Williams speaks to us this morning with an encouragement to widen our perspective! We can be in the same place as others but have an entirely different view. Nige challenges us to step out and bring what we have to be used by God this season. 

Matt delivers his "how to start the new year well" talk, looking at the story of Jehoshophat and the importance of prayer.

Beth speaks to us on this remembrance Sunday, encouraging us that Darkness doesn't win and how even when things seem the most dark, there is still hope because God is still God!

Faith finishes up our series on Ephesians looking at chapters 5 & 6 and the instructions for relationships that Paul explains are all to help us reflect and become more like Jesus.

Beth continues our series on Ephesians. Beth unpacks Ephesians 4:1-13 looking at the new standards set for us in Christ.