Bible Talks of Jesse Baker

In this talk, Jesse looks at two traits of those called to herald the gospel. (1) They are appointed. (2) They are prepared. These talks were give during a word-ministry training weekend. Series: The Radical Call of the Gospel in 2 Timothy Date: 13-4-25 Text: 2 Timothy (Various) + Acts 9 Location: Port Hacking, NSW

In this talk, Jesse teaches on the nature of true gospel ministry. (1) Know its power. (2) Know its core. (3) Know its model. These talks were given during a word-ministry training weekend. Series: The Radical Call of the Gospel in 2 Timothy Text: 2 Timothy (Various) Date: 12-4-25 Location: Port Hacking, NSW

We live in an age of distraction. How on earth can we then get into the Bible? In this talk, Jesse breaks down four habits to help take our Bible reading to the next level. Series: True Self Date: 6-4-25 Text: Psalm 119:9-16 Event: Senior High

The mentor does three important tasks to build us up into Christlikeness: they know us, feed us, and lead us. This time, we’re thinking about our response to mentors, or church leaders, generally speaking. Series: True Self Preacher: Jesse Baker Text: 2 Timothy (Various) Congregation: Junior High Location: Christ Church St Ives Date: 21-3-25

Clinging to the true self in Christ is not only a mind game; it requires our whole hearts to be engaged. What is your heart and mind set on? Series: True Self Text: Colossians 3:1-2 Location: Junior High Date: 14-3-25

Jesus does not send you into wolf territory unarmed; he arms you for the spiritual battle. He knows the world bites. He knows the truth costs tears—even your life. In his compassion, he gives you everything you need to remain faithful until his purposes are fulfilled. Series: Matthew’s Gospel Date: 4-3-25 Text: Matthew 10:16-20 Event: Tuesday Church, Christ Church St Ives

We hear the world promote unrealistic beauty standards, and then believe the lie that those standards are good and right. But often this leads to a cycle of body dissatisfaction and shame. There is a better way. In this talk, Jesse shares about a better way to think and feel about our bodies. Series: True Self Date: 7-3-25 Text: Psalm 139

This is the fourth devotional-teaching from our study on the beatitudes of Jesus, from the Gospel of Matthew. Series: The Beatitudes of Jesus Event: Leaders “Heart” Meeting Date: 2-3-25 Location: Christ Church St Ives

The path to holiness is a matter of discernment. Discernment is the ability to determine wisdom from folly; good from bad; truth from lies; right from wrong; God's agenda from Satan’s agenda. But how do we discern what is best? In this talk, Jesse breaks down discernment to strengthen us in the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Series: True Self Date: 23-2-25 Event: Senior High T...

Humility is an essential ingredient not only in entering God’s kingdom but also progressing in the kingdom. In this talk, Jesse unpacks the importance of a surrendered, meek heart, and the glorious promise that will flow from those whose hearts are bent and broken by God. Series: The Beatitudes of Jesus Event: Leaders Teaching Text: Matthew 5:5 Date: 23-2-25

We are in a spiritual battle, and a chief weapon of Satan is to fill our minds with his lies. In this talk, Jesse breaks down the patterns of our enemy, and shares a biblical model for taking every thought captive to make them obedient to Christ. Event: Senior High Series: True Self Date: 16-2-25

There is no revival outside of spiritual brokenheartedness. That is because repentance, the essential component to being saved, requires intense sorrow over our sin. This is the blessed brokenness of the gospel. Series: The Beatitudes of Jesus Text: Matthew 5v4 Date: 16-2-25

Life is a whirlwind of striving. We strive after riches, after satisfaction, after false identities. Yet in all this chasing, the life we long for often feels a step away, out of our grasp. What if there is a better way - one that does not require endless striving but rather deep resting? Series: True Self Date: 9-2-25 Text: Ecclesiastes 2:4-11

In the Old Testament, Moses stood before Israel, laying down the old covenant law for the nation. In Matthew 5, Jesus steps up as the greater Moses, unveiling the new covenant—one that is founded upon the radical call of humility. Series: The Beatitudes of Jesus  Text: Matthew 5v3 Date: 9-2-25

God has a master design for your life. He calls us to “be conformed to the image of his Son”, the most authentic self (Romans 8:29). He does this by melting, shaping and smoothing us into the likeness of Jesus. In Jesus, we overcome the false identities we create for ourselves and rediscover who we were created to be. In Jesus, we find our true self. Talk 1 - Embracing God’s Design Passage: Genesi...

God chose us to be kind; he elected us to be humble; he selected us to be patient. This love is not the product of fate; it is not the result of chance. Love stems from God's sovereign election in eternity past. God chose you from love to bear his image of love.  Talk: Clothed in Love Text: Colossians 3:12-14 Date: 28-1-2025

Future worry? There is good news: "Comfort in uncertainty, vitality in weakness, strength to endure - all this comes to us in and through Jesus." - Date: 30 October 2024 - Location: Christ Church St Ives Instagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch

How do we live as one united people? AUTHENTIC (Living as Wholehearted Disciples) is back, and Jesse shows that one fundamental ingredient is "radical love." - Series: AUTHENTIC - Date: 6 September 2024 - Event: Junior High Gathering - Location: Christ Church St Ives Instagram → www.instagram.com/youth.christchurch

There are many marks of an authentic disciple is maturity - they are deep in the Word of God, the Bible. Why is this important? Even fundamental? Find out here. Series: Authentic Date: 2 August 2024 Event: Junior High Service

From the beginning to the end of history, God's mighty hand is behind all its event, orchestrating his grand plan of salvation. This demands a high view of God's sovereignty. Series: Daniel Date: 23 June 2024 Event: Nights Church

In this teaching, Jesse teaches about the pride and humility of Saul and David, ultimately pointing to Jesus as the perfect, humble king. Date: 12-5-24 Series: Hall of Flaw Location: Christ Church St Ives

In this teaching, Jesse shows how God is behind the wheels of history, moving all things in accordance with his sovereign will. Date: 3-5-24 Series: Daniel Location: Christ Church St Ives

“When too many secondary and tertiary doctrines become non-negotiable, it builds a fragile faith structure. Rejecting just one of these doctrines can bring the whole thing crashing down.” In this seminar, Jesse teaches about how to safeguard teens from full deconstruction, offering a positive outlook on doubt. -Location: Port Hacking -Date: 14-4-24 -Event: CYF Training Weekend

"The nearer to Christ, the deeper our peace, the stronger we stand." In this teaching, Jesse sets Philippians 4 in the context of spiritual warfare and urges the teens to "stand firm in the Lord" no matter the cost. How do we stand as strong gospel soldiers? Listen to find out.  -Location: Christ Church St Ives -Date: 22-3-24 -Event: Junior High Service -Series: Joy (Philippians)

What threatens your joy in Christ? In this teaching, Jesse shares about a bunch of killjoys and offers practical tips on how we can safeguard our joy in Christ. - Location: Christ Church St Ives - Date: 10-3-24 - Event: Senior High Service - Series: Joy (Philippians)