Emsworth Baptist Church

Why do Life Groups matter? In this message, Matt shares three reasons why doing life with others is so important. Discover how God uses community to help us grow spiritually, experience authentic community, and enjoy following Jesus together. Thanks For Listening! 🙏 We’re glad you tuned in! If you enjoyed the podcast, don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can catch every new...

Why do Christians get baptised? In this message, we explore the meaning of baptism through both Scripture and history. From the ministry of John the Baptist, the early church, the Reformation, and Romans 6:3–4, we discover how baptism has always been a powerful declaration of faith in Jesus. Whether you're considering baptism yourself or simply want to understand its significance, we hope thi...

What happens when one conversation changes a life forever? In Acts 8:26-40, we follow Philip's unexpected encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch on a desert road. Through this account, we discover a God who pursues seekers, removes barriers, and invites us to respond in faith. This sermon explores the power of obedience and the challenge to move from merely hearing the gospel to actively respond...

A message by Joel on the next generation, rooted in Scripture and the call to pass on faith faithfully. Drawing on Psalm 78, Joel 2:28, and Mark 10, the message explores God’s consistent heart for young people and His promise to pour out His Spirit on all generations. It challenges us to pay attention to what God may be doing today, to take seriously our responsibility to the next generation, and...

In Acts 8, the early church faces intense persecution after the death of Stephen. What appears to be a devastating setback becomes God's means of spreading the gospel beyond Jerusalem. Join us as we explore how God uses disruption for His purposes, the role of ordinary believers in advancing His mission, Philip's ministry in Samaria, and the joy that follows when the gospel transforms li...

Stephen stood before an angry crowd — falsely accused, rejected, and moments away from death. Yet in the middle of the chaos, he looked up and saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God. In this message from Acts 7:54–60, we explore the powerful story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and what his life teaches us about fixing our eyes on Jesus.  When we look to Christ, we discover that we a...

Joel begins our new series through Acts with a powerful look at Pentecost and the birth of the church. In Acts 2:1-41, we see how the Holy Spirit transformed ordinary people into bold witnesses for Jesus — and how that same Spirit is still at work today. Join us as we explore what happens when the Spirit comes and the church is born. Thanks For Listening! 🙏 We’re glad you tuned in! If you enjoyed...

In this final message of our post-Easter series, Matt looks ahead to the end of the story. What does God promise about our future? From Revelation 21, we see a breathtaking vision: a new creation, life in God’s presence, and the end of tears, death, sorrow, and pain forever. This message explores the invitation open to each of us through Jesus. Thanks For Listening! 🙏 We’re glad you tuned in! If...

Continuing our What Now? series, Joel explores what it means to have real hope in light of the resurrection of Jesus. While we often use “hope” as a wishful, uncertain idea, the Bible presents something far more solid — a living hope. Looking at 1 Peter 1:3–9, we’re reminded that Christian hope isn’t fragile or dependent on circumstances — it’s anchored in the reality that Jesus is alive. Whether...

After the celebration of Easter, life can quickly feel “normal” again — but what does the resurrection actually change? In this message, Matt explores how being “in Christ” doesn’t just shape what we believe, but completely redefines who we are. Through the words of the apostle Paul, discover what it means to be a new creation, free from the past, and invited to walk in a brand-new identity. Thank...