Franklin Baptist Church

Explore the heart of mutual submission with Rachel Roche. Learn how humility, honor, and listening shape Christlike leadership and mission. A powerful call to walk together in love, discernment, and reverence for God’s work among us.

Rachel Roche invites us into a season of renewal and fresh starts. Through Scripture and story, she encourages us to leave behind old habits and embrace God’s transformative work. A message of hope, unity, and spiritual growth.

Zane Brown tackles the challenge of conflict in relationships and church life. Learn biblical principles for healthy communication, resolution, and unity. A practical and heartfelt message on loving others and walking together in grace and truth.

Tim Palmer explores the beauty of Pentecost and the call to surrender self-sufficiency. Discover how prayerful dependence on the Holy Spirit transforms lives and empowers mission. A message of hope, identity, and divine guidance for every believer.

Discover the power of words in shaping community and faith. Rachel Roche shares how kind, encouraging speech fosters unity and reflects Christ’s love. Learn how to renounce criticism and embrace harmony in your church and relationships.

What does it mean to follow Jesus when it feels a little crazy? From unexpected journeys to radical obedience, Rachel reflects on the strange, beautiful path of faith—drawing lessons from Joseph, the disciples, and her own story. Tune in for encouragement, laughter, and a challenge to embrace the unexpected with Jesus.

Sandra shares on Discerning the Voice of God.

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8 The young people are giving feedback on Sunday about their experiences at eCamp and Easter Camp. Come and get a taste of what the Jesus has done in our young people's lives.

Jesus is our ultimate role model, guide, and master. This Sunday we will focus on the importance of mentoring and spiritual guidance. Take a read of these scriptures in preparation: Psalms 119:9-16, Deuteronomy 6, Hebrews 8.

Philip shares on "An Unexpected Treasure". We will focus on God’s love for us, and the inner beauty and treasure of each person. We will be challenged and we will be encouraged as we continue our restoration to and through Christ. Pre-reading Gen 1:27, Eph chapter 2 and 4.

God has been soooooo good to us and our FBC family. This week we will focus on God’s continual love and support despite our sin, brokenness, complaining, and lack of faith. In all things we need to give thanks. We’ll reflect on the times that God has ‘levelled’ us after we’ve gone our own way. Pre-reading Psalm 107.

Philip Kelsey speaks on A Labour of Love - No Pain, No Gain. We all need God’s guidance and transformative power in our lives, and in our Churches, especially in times of pain and struggles. We will reflect on the ways that God has been working on and through us. Have a read of Psalm 19 and John 2:13-22 in preparation.

Through Christ we can find freedom. Murray Cottle, a Baptist Church Consultant, shares about “Helping to Keep My Church Healthy”.

Restoration is needed everywhere - Mission in Thailand with Greg and Rosie Blok (FBC members and missionaries in Thailand).

This week we will see through the eyes and experiences of the mission team, who spent the last two weeks working alongside Kevin and Gillian in Cambodia, that restoration is needed everywhere.

Today we will focus on the often long term nature of restoration projects and the importance of having a project plan. We will reflect on, and recognise, God’s faithfulness in our lives, especially during tough or confusing times, and how this impacts our ongoing faith journey. Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Psalm 22:23-31, Romans 4:13-25, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9

The Great Restoration Project starts today. Over the last ten years there has been an explosion of television shows and series focussed on building and furniture restoration. Shows like The Repair Shop, Fixer Upper, The Block, Flip or Flop all focus on restoring the old and bringing life to the discarded. Join us as we journey towards Easter and learn about the greatest restoration project of all...

The past two weeks we have explored that we each have a part to play in God's plan. This week we shift focus and prepare for our new series. Come along for The Great Restoration Project - the Prequel. It all starts with hope in the gospel.

We each have a part to play in God's plan. This Sunday we continue to discover where is our fit. As we do this, we are guided by our church values and our faith in a God who calls us to "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly." Micah 6:8. While seeking God for our part to play in His plan take a look at this list of places where you could serve.

We look at "Which part do you play - finding your fit." with Sandra.

We look at "Slow Beginnings" with Sandra.

This week we look at "Dark Beginnings". Often we have negative thoughts towards the dark, but let's reframe that!! Have a read of Luke 10:38-42 and Jeremiah 17:7-8 as we prepare our hearts for what God has in store!!

Penny shares on Isaiah 9: 2-7, It's Gotta Be Love Love Love.

In our fourth week of ADVENT... JOY NOW AND FOREVER. God is faithful and loving not only in the past, but also in the present and the future. Rachel leads us in reflecting on Mary’s story as she is humbled and filled with joy when she finds out that she will give birth to the Son of the Most High whose Kingdom will never end. The reading is from Luke 1:39-55. “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spi...

In our third week of ADVENT... LOVE, Carol shares about the unconditional love of God that will never run out. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, a...