Milton Baptist Church (MBC Stoke)

The sermon provides a systematic overview of ecclesiology, defining the church as a distinct heavenly body separate from earthly Israel. It emphasises that the church is a mystery revealed only in the New Testament, founded upon Christ and built by His power rather than human effort. The speaker clarifies the theological distinction between Israel as God's wife and the church as Christ's bride to...

The sermon explores the nature of genuine belief through the healing of a paralytic in Capernaum, contrasting three responses to Jesus. Faithful friends demonstrate conviction by overcoming obstacles to bring their companion to Christ, illustrating that true faith drives action. Conversely, religious leaders refuse to believe despite clear evidence, allowing pride and tradition to block their acce...

The speaker shares a personal testimony of salvation and the subsequent journey into unintended evangelism, illustrating that sharing the gospel is accessible to everyone regardless of background or eloquence. He contrasts the complexity and failure of charismatic programs with the simplicity and power of the biblical message, emphasizing that faith naturally leads to witnessing. The sermon argues...

This sermon explores Christ's authority over demonic forces through the account of two demon-possessed men in the region of the Gerasenes. It emphasizes that only Jesus can bring true, internal transformation, as seen in the liberation of the men from their torment and possession. The preacher highlights the contrast between the demons' recognition of Christ's divinity and the people's rejection o...

The sermon presents a powerful exposition of Acts 3–4, illustrating the transformative power of the Gospel through the healing of a lifelong lame man, which serves as a vivid metaphor for humanity's fallen condition—born in sin, dependent on external grace, and incapable of self-redemption. Peter seizes the divine opportunity to proclaim Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah, emphasizing His crucif...

The sermon centres on the martyrdom of Stephen as a powerful testament to the cost of faithful witness, drawing a stark contrast between the ease of faith in the West and the extreme persecution faced by Christians globally. It highlights how persecution manifests in diverse forms—from state control in China and Nigeria to imprisonment and violence in Eritrea and North Korea—while emphasizing that...

The sermon centres on the practical, Christ-centred life of believers in light of His imminent return, emphasizing mutual responsibility within the church community. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24, it highlights the importance of honouring church leaders, confronting disorderly behaviour with pastoral care, and actively comforting the struggling, upholding the weak, and practicing patience r...

The sermon centres on the transformative power of faith in Jesus Christ, illustrated through the personal testimony of a former drug addict whose life was radically changed by encountering Christ. Drawing from the story of Bartimaeus, the blind beggar in Mark 10, the preacher emphasizes that true transformation begins when individuals recognize their deepest need, cry out to Jesus in faith, and re...

This sermon centres on the enduring truth that Christian faith involves both labour and suffering, not as a sign of failure but as a necessary part of discipleship, grounded in the conviction that godliness is profitable for all aspects of life, both present and eternal. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:8–10, it affirms that the Christian life is not exempt from hardship, as Jesus and Paul both endured pe...

The sermon centres on the pivotal moment of Pentecost, when Peter, empowered by the Holy Spirit, delivers the first gospel proclamation in Acts 2, fulfilling Christ's command in Luke 24 to preach repentance and remission of sins in His name to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Drawing from Joel, David's Psalms, and Christ's own words, Peter presents Jesus as the crucified and resurrected Messia...

This sermon presents a comprehensive yet accessible overview of soteriology, emphasizing that salvation is entirely God's work, not human effort. It centres on the doctrine of justification—God's legal declaration of believers as righteous through faith in Christ, not by works or moral improvement—highlighting key elements such as forgiveness, imputation of Christ's righteousness, and the necessit...

This sermon draws a powerful theological lesson from Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee, illustrating that true faith is not measured by the absence of trials but by trust in Christ's sovereign presence amid them. The disciples, having obeyed Christ's command to cross the sea for rest, are suddenly engulfed in a violent storm, yet Jesus remains asleep—revealing His divine peace and auth...

This sermon, drawn from Matthew 8:14–22, presents a compelling call to authentic discipleship centered on three pillars of the heart of followership: service, sacrifice, and surrender. It emphasizes that true followership is not passive obedience but an active, grateful response to Christ's grace, illustrated by the healed mother-in-law who immediately served in gratitude. The sermon confronts the...

Rose's testimony traces a profound spiritual journey from childhood exposure to Christian teachings, through a deepening search for meaning during adolescence and the isolation of lockdown, into a dangerous entanglement with New Age spirituality, occult practices, and spiritual deception. Though initially drawn to the allure of alternative beliefs, she was ultimately confronted by the reality of d...

The sermon traces the origin of sin to Lucifer's prideful rebellion in heaven, as revealed in Ezekiel 28, establishing sin as a moral failure rooted in self-exaltation rather than mere disobedience. It affirms that sin is not merely transgression of codified law but a pervasive condition of rebellion against God, a deficiency of love, and a deviation from divine righteousness, affecting all creati...

The sermon explores the spiritual significance of the 40 days between Christ's resurrection and ascension, portraying this period not as idle waiting but as a divinely ordered time of proving, preparation, promise, and purpose. Through the risen Christ's appearances to His disciples, God confirmed His resurrection to a doubting community, reinforcing faith through personal encounters rather than m...

The sermon centres on the urgent call for believers to live in readiness for Christ's imminent return, emphasizing that this hope should shape daily conduct, especially in honouring spiritual leaders who labour faithfully in teaching and shepherding the church. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:12–16, it underscores the necessity of recognizing and esteeming those who lead in the Lord, not for their...

The sermon centres on the profound holiness and majesty of God, illustrated through the vision of Isaiah in Isaiah 6, where the prophet encounters God's throne room and is overwhelmed by divine glory, leading to his cry of 'Woe is me!' due to his unclean lips. Drawing from the imagery of seraphim covering their eyes and feet in reverence and humility, the preacher emphasizes that God's holiness is...

The sermon presents a rich, Christ-centred exposition of the Passover as a profound foreshadowing of Jesus' sacrifice, drawing ten symbolic parallels between the ancient ritual and the crucifixion. It emphasizes Jesus as the perfect, unblemished Lamb of God, whose death on the cross at the precise time of the Passover lamb's slaughter fulfilled God's redemptive plan. Key themes include substitutio...

This sermon presents a powerful, sobering reflection on the crucifixion scene in Luke 23, emphasizing that all humanity stands before Christ as either a repentant sinner or a hardened rejector, with no middle ground. It underscores the shared condition of guilt and impending eternity that both thieves on the cross represent, highlighting that no moral or social superiority can absolve anyone befor...

This sermon explores the profound transformation in human nature following the fall, tracing humanity's descent from innocence and communion with God in Eden to a state marked by shame, fear, and separation due to sin. Rooted in Genesis 3, it emphasizes how Satan's subtle deception—challenging God's goodness, authority, and word—led to disobedience, resulting in spiritual death, physical decay, an...

This sermon centre's on the Roman centurion's profound faith as a model for genuine discipleship, highlighting how true faith overcomes prejudice, pride, and position. Through the encounter in Matthew 8, the centurion—despite being a Gentile and Roman oppressor—demonstrates a humility that transcends cultural and religious barriers, recognizing his unworthiness before Christ and trusting solely in...

The sermon presents a biblical anthropology centred on the doctrine of man as created in God's image, emphasizing that human origin, identity, and purpose are grounded solely in Scripture, not human speculation. It affirms the biblical account of creation ex nihilo, rejecting naturalistic evolution and theistic compromise as unbiblical, and upholds the six-day creation as literal, rooted in divine...