Mayfield Baptist Church Podcast

Why is going to church on Sunday so important? Andrew East tackles this question in this episode, exploring the purpose and power of gathering together as a Christian community.  He draws inspiration from our commitment to Connect, Grow, and Serve through regular gatherings, and links it directly to the biblical call in Hebrews 10:19-25 to "draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of...

This Message is from January 26th. We finish our series, What God Taught Me in 2024.  This week we wrapped up our series with an incredible finale! Three special guests from our congregation shared powerful testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives over the past year. Among them was John Finlay, a beloved member of MBC for 20 years. John reflected on God’s overarching plan for our l...

This Message is from January 26th. We finish our series, What God Taught Me in 2024. This week we wrapped up our series with an incredible finale! Three special guests from our congregation shared powerful testimonies about what God has been doing in their lives over the past year. Among them was Corey Gregory, Corey joined our church in September last year and has experienced a profound transform...

This message is from January 19th. We continue our series, What God Taught Me in 2024 , with a special guest message from Andrew Margetson. Andrew reflects on the lessons God revealed to him last year, focusing on three powerful themes: Turning Up, Knowing How Many Talents You Have Been Given, and Being Aware of Your Rear-View Mirror. Ultimately focusing on a deeper reliance on God as we step into...

This message is from January 12th. We continue our series What God Taught Me in 2024 with a special message from Diane Ponsen sharing her reflections on the lessons God revealed to her last year. Drawing from the rich narratives of Exodus, Diane explores how God's faithfulness, guidance, and provision through the story of His people have deeply shaped her journey of faith. Be encouraged by he...

This message is from January 5th. Andrew kicked off our first series for 2025, What God Taught Me In 2024 . Andrew shared an inspiring message from Hebrews 12:1-3, encouraging us to fix our eyes on Jesus as we reflect on the lessons of the past year and step into the new one. Exploring how staying focused on Christ can transform our perspective and strengthen our faith. Hebrews 12:1-3, Romans 15:4...

This message is from Christmas Day, December 25th. Andrew shares a Christmas message, finishing our Advent series on Love For A Change and focusing on the christmas carol of O Come All Ye Faithful and changing it. Expressing that the Christmas story of Jesus being born on earth and then sacrificing himself for us is for those who are faithless, inviting us that God is faithful.  Let Us Know You Ar...

This message is from Sunday morning, December 22nd. This week Grant reflected on the third word of Advent: Peace. He unpacks the profound difference between the world's view of peace—defined by the absence of conflict—and the Bible's depiction of peace as the active, added Shalom (Hebrew) and Eirene (Greek) of God and His righteousness. Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27, Philippians 4:...

This message is from Sunday morning, December 15th. Nathan dives into the topic of Joy For A Change, exploring its profound message through the carol Joy to the World, insights from the Book of Nehemiah, the Epistles of Paul, and the Story of Christmas. Representing God's Joy as the transformative power in our lives. Psalm 98:1-4, Nehemiah 8:1-12, Matthew 25:21-23, Romans 15:13, Philippians 3...

This message is from Sunday morning the 1st of December. Andrew East dives into the book of Revelation to unveil the powerful hope we find in Jesus this Christmas. Amidst the busyness of the season, this message reminds us that Christ's coming isn't just a story of the past but a promise for our present and future.  1 Peter 1:3, John 1:14, Revelation 1:12-16, Revelation 5, Revelation 20,...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 24th of November. In this message, Nathan unpacks the Parable of the Talents, revealing how our work—and every aspect of our daily lives—can be an act of worship to God. He focuses specifically on what it means to live as a faithful servant, using your God-given gifts to honour Him and build His kingdom. Matthew 25:14-30, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 1:27-28, C...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 17th of November. Join Grant for the final sermon in our Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community series as he dives into chapters 5 and 13, bringing the story full circle. Specifically Reflecting on Nehemiah's leadership in addressing injustice and his unwavering commitment to God's mission. As we recap the journey through this book, discover how i...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 10th of November. This week, Nathan dives into Nehemiah chapters 4 and 6, exploring how opposition arises when we pursue God's mission, just as it did for Nehemiah. Despite intense challenges and threats, Nehemiah stayed focused on rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, trusting in God's guidance. Nathan unpacks how, like Nehemiah, we too can face resi...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 7th of November. This week, Marg takes us through Nehemiah chapter 3, where we see the incredible effort of diverse people coming together to rebuild both the walls and the community of Jerusalem. From builders to leaders, each person played a vital role in restoring not only the physical structure but also the heart of the community—demonstrating how God us...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 27th of October. This week Andrew finishes our series on Grief : Experiencing Grief From A Biblical Perspective, this week diving into the complex emotions of grief from a biblical perspective. Drawing on Scripture, he explores how we can navigate the pain of loss and suffering while holding on to faith and hope. Join us as we learn how to grieve well, trust...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 20th of October. This week Andrew dives into the second message of our Good Grief series, asking the tough question: How Do We Handle Difficult Emotions? Andrew is joined by special guest Grant Strickland, who opens up about his personal experiences and insights on navigating life's emotional challenges.  Nehemiah 1:4, Psalm 39, Psalm 103:8, Nahum 1:2-3...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 13th of October. Special guest and renowned apologist Dan Paterson from Questioning Christianity delves into one of the most challenging topics we face—suffering. Drawing from deep theological insight and personal experiences, Dan explores the reasoning behind suffering in our world and how we can navigate it through a Christ-centred lens. If you've eve...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 6th of October. Andrew shared in Chapter Two of our Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community Series. This week in Nehemiah we look at Nehemiah's decision to talk to the King of Persia and the many things in Nehemiah's 'toolbox' to do so. Nehemiah 2:1-20 Let Us Know You Are Listening

This message is from Sunday Morning the 29th of September. Grant started our series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community. Grant emphasises the dreams and visions of Nehemiah given by God in Chapter 1. The vision to restore God's community in the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:1-11 Let Us Know You Are Listening

This message is from Sunday Morning the 22nd of September. Simon shared our last value of SERVE. Simon focused on Philippians 2:1-11 to demonstrate how it is to live a life as a servant, someone who puts focus on others and their needs over ours, just as Jesus has done in his life and death on the cross. Philippians 2:1-11, Romans 13:8, Galatians 6:9, 1 Peter 4:9 Let Us Know You Are Listening

This message is from Sunday Morning the 15th of September. Andrew continued our Vision and Values series, speaking on our second value - GROW. In this message, Andrew focused on the Great Commandment of loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and finding wholeness in doing that. Mark 12:28-31, Deutronomy 6:4, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 16:26, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:16...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 8th of September. This week we continued our vision and values series, looking again at our first value of Connect. Nathan responded to the question of why we should connect with others, giving practical thought to how to do this. He also looked at the importance of understanding the relationship between connecting with God and connecting with others. Genesi...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 26th of August. This week we start diving deep into our renewed values. In this message, Grant unpacks what it means to connect to God through our differing spiritual styles. At the end of his message, he invited Barb, Jim, Andrew, and Ben to be a part of a panel to share their thoughts on their journey of how they are wired to connect with God. Our Connect,...

This message is from Sunday Morning the 18th of August. This week the Chair of our Church Leadership Team, Ben Morris shared our new vision, mission, and focus for Mayfield Baptist Church. Expressing that it is important to follow God's leading by using the Lord's Prayer and the Great Commission as our guide. Our Connect, Grow and Serve (Vision) Series will continue through to September....

Message from our Repentance Service on Sunday Morning the 12th of August. Our Elders led us around the theme and topic of being repentant and focusing on God's Glory and sacrifice through Jesus. Marg shared what it means to be justified by Christ and the need for repentance and how in John 15 we are pruned, both those who do not want to be a part of the vine and for growth in those who do. In...