Milton Baptist Church (MBC Stoke)

This sermon examines three distinct perspectives on Jesus found in Matthew 9, contrasting the spiritual insight of blind beggars, the hardened rejection of Pharisees, and the compassionate view of Christ toward the multitudes. The message highlights that while the blind men recognised Jesus as the Son of David and cried out for mercy, the religious leaders, despite having access to evidence, defam...

This testimony recounts the life journey of a man who found faith in the British Army and later served as a Scripture Reader, navigating periods of spiritual struggle and physical illness. The narrative centres on his experience with heart failure and the subsequent heart transplant, which he interprets through the lens of John 11:4, viewing his survival as a means to glorify God. The speaker emph...

This sermon explores the concept of divine workmanship by examining Daniel's three years of preparation in Babylon, framing his success not as a product of Babylonian education but as the result of God's sovereign provision. The central message emphasizes that God equips believers to stand firm in secular environments without compromising their identity, illustrating this through Daniel's refusal...

This sermon explores the account of the woman with the issue of blood in Matthew 9, arguing that her twelve years of suffering served as a necessary catalyst for her encounter with Christ. The message contrasts the world's ineffective attempts to cure physical and spiritual ailments with the complete restoration found only in Jesus, emphasising that pain can function as a platform for testimony an...

This sermon examines the resolve of Daniel to maintain his spiritual integrity while living in Babylon, emphasising that true conviction must be rooted in the heart rather than merely external boundaries. The central message highlights that believers should draw firm, biblically grounded lines in their hearts regarding what they will not compromise, while simultaneously approaching the world with...

This sermon explores the account of Jesus raising the daughter of a synagogue ruler, emphasizing that death is an unnatural enemy that only Christ can defeat. The preacher highlights the contrast between human pride and the humility required to approach God, using the ruler's desperate worship as a model for surrendering self-reliance. By illustrating the impossibility of meeting God's perfect sta...

This sermon examines the early church's response to persecution by the religious leaders, emphasising the imperative to obey God rather than men. It highlights Peter and John's bold proclamation that salvation is found exclusively in Jesus Christ, contrasting their direct witness with the leaders' rejection of the Messiah. The message further explores the internal dynamics of the church, moving fr...

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a former atheist and safari guide who, during a traumatic lockdown in Zimbabwe, was drawn to the Gospel through a six-minute video clip that required three hours to download. The narrative highlights how God used isolation and suffering to break down the speaker's pride and reveal the Creator within the creation, leading to a genuine conversion expe...

This sermon examines Daniel 1:3-7 to illustrate how the world system seeks to assimilate believers by selecting the gifted, schooling them in secular ideologies, supplying their needs to create dependency, and substituting their God-given identity with worldly labels. The preacher argues that this 'Babylonian blueprint' mirrors modern cultural pressures that aim to reprogram the thinking and behav...

The sermon examines the question posed by John the Baptist's disciples regarding fasting, using it to illustrate that God values the internal attitude of the heart over external religious actions. By analysing Jesus' parables of the bridegroom, the new cloth, and the new wine, the message emphasises that Christ's presence brings joy and that the new covenant of grace cannot be contained within the...

This sermon explores the theme of God's absolute sovereignty amidst chaos, using the siege of Jerusalem in Daniel 1 as a primary illustration. The preacher argues that while human efforts to control life often fail and circumstances may appear dire, God remains in control and uses adversity for corrective purposes. By examining Israel's historical drift into idolatry and their subsequent judgment,...

This sermon establishes eschatology as a Christ-centred doctrine that reveals God's sovereignty, justice, and faithfulness rather than serving as a tool for speculation. It distinguishes the imminent rapture of the church from the subsequent second coming, emphasising that prophecy is designed to comfort believers and motivate holy living. The speaker outlines the chronological program of end time...

This sermon explores the authority of Jesus Christ through His interaction with Matthew, a tax collector, emphasising that God sees individuals beyond their societal labels or past sins. The preacher highlights how Jesus summoned Matthew with a direct call to follow Him, demonstrating that salvation is a gift of grace rather than a reward for self-righteousness. By contrasting Jesus' compassionate...

The sermon outlines three primary ways believers support the local church: through substance, service, and steadfastness. It emphasizes that financial giving is an act of worship rooted in the recognition of God's ownership and requires orderly, cheerful stewardship. Believers are called to active participation rather than passive consumption by utilizing their spiritual gifts with humility and av...

The sermon outlines the doctrinal stance of Milton Baptist Church by defining it as literalist, futurist, and fundamentalist. It argues for a strict literal interpretation of Scripture regarding creation, marriage, and church leadership while affirming future prophetic events like the rapture and millennial reign. The preacher emphasizes that believers must hold fast to these non-negotiable fundam...

The sermon affirms that God remains faithful to His covenant promises with the nation of Israel, refuting the notion that He has cast them away. Drawing primarily from Romans 11, the text explains that a remnant of Jews is preserved by grace rather than works, just as believers are saved by faith alone. The preacher contrasts human failure to keep vows with God's absolute reliability, emphasising...

The sermon argues for the exclusive use of the King James Version by presenting four theological reasons: superior source text, superior translators, superior translation technique, and superior doctrinal teaching. The speaker contrasts the majority Greek text with the critical text, asserting that the former preserves the original words of God more accurately than modern translations based on few...

The sermon introduces a summer series on church housekeeping, focusing this week on the structural foundations of Baptist identity. Using Matthew 16 as a primary text, the speaker argues that the true church is built upon specific doctrinal convictions rather than cultural trends or denominational names. Key principles outlined include biblical authority, local church autonomy, the priesthood of a...

This sermon provides a condensed theological overview of angelology, defining angels as created spiritual beings who worship God and minister to believers without being objects of worship themselves. The speaker contrasts holy angels with fallen angels, identifying Satan as the former anointed cherub who fell due to pride and now acts as the adversary of humanity. Key themes include the nature, hi...

The sermon explores how Christians should respond to hostility by emulating Jesus' example of non-retaliation and humility. Drawing from Romans 12, the speaker outlines a three-step process: withdrawing from retaliation and reproach, stepping into worship by surrendering vengeance to God, and becoming a witness through gracious action. Personal anecdotes illustrate the struggle against natural ins...

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...