Drummoyne Baptist Church

Jude Simioin – Matthew 2:13-18

13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.” 14 So he got up, took the […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:11-12 – How do I make my hope sure?

11 We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. 12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (Heb 6:11-12) Sermon notes 1.    Make your hope sure by […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:7-10 – What does a true Christian look like?

7 Land that drinks in the rain often falling on it and that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God. 8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned. 9 Even […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:4-8 – Why Is The Warning So Serious?

4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to […]

Joel Radford – Genesis 43-44 – Is there a substitute to bear the king’s wrath?

Sermon Notes 1. Benjamin is in danger 2. Judah offers himself as a substitute 3. Both brothers survive 4. You are in danger 5. Jesus of Judah offers himself as a substitute 6. Both you and Jesus can survive

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:4-6 – Can You Simply Taste Christianity And Be A Christian?

4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:4-6 – It is impossible for non-Christians to repent if they fall away

4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, 6 if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance, because to […]

Dan Jankovics – Ephesians 2:1-10 – Noah

2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at […]

Joel Radford – Psalm 32 – How Can You Be Happy?

Sermon Notes 1.    Happy are those whose sins are forgiven 2.    Unhappy are those whose sins are not forgiven 3.    Happy are those who confess sin 1  Of David. A maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against […]

Joel Radford – John 20:24-31 – You don’t need more evidence

24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand […]

Joel Radford – Galatians 2:15-21 – Christ’s death was not for nothing

15 “We who are Jews by birth and not ‘Gentile sinners’ 16 know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by observing the law, because […]

Daniel Chinwah – Psalm 2

Sermon Notes 1. All people oppose God (v1-3) 2. God is not threatened by opposition (v4-6) 3. God has made Jesus King over all things (v7-9) 4. God commands all people to serve His Son (v10-12)

Joel Radford – Judges 16:1-31 – Samson and Christ did much good in their death

1.    Both Samson and Jesus were betrayed 2.    Both Samson and Jesus were forsaken by God 3.    Both Samson and Jesus were humiliated by enemies 4.    Both Samson and Jesus accomplished much in their deaths  

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:3 – You need God’s permission to grow

3 And God permitting, we will do so. (Heb 6:3) Sermon notes 1.    You need God’s permission to become a Christian 2.    You need God’s permission to understand basic teachings 3.    You need God’s permission to understand advanced teachings 4.    You need God’s permission so humble yourself 5.    You need God’s permission so give God […]

Joel Radford – Psalm 119:9-16 – Scripture is our moral compass

9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:2d – We must move on from eternal judgement

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. (Heb 6:1-2) 1)    Eternal judgement […]

Chris Athavle – 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

25 Now about virgins: I have no command from the Lord, but I give a judgment as one who by the Lord’s mercy is trustworthy. 26 Because of the present crisis, I think that it is good for you to remain as you are. 27 Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. Are you […]

Joel Radford – Liberating ministry from the success syndrome

Main points FIRST: Success appears to be measured by numbers SECOND: Success measured by numbers can easily be questioned THIRD: Success is measured by faithfulness FOURTH: Successful faithfulness can be cultivated  

Joel Radford – Numbers 21:4-9 – God’s snake antivenom

4 They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea,[a] to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; 5 they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, “Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? There is no bread! There is no water! […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:2 – We Must Move On From The Resurrection Of The Dead

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. (Heb 6:1-2) Main points 1. […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:2 – We Must Move On From Laying On Of Hands To Receive The Spirit

2 instruction about cleansing rites,[a] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Sermon Notes 1. Laying on of hands meant many things in the early church 2. Laying on of hands in Hebrews means the giving of the Holy Spirit 3. The Holy Spirit was given without laying on of […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:2 – We Must Move On From Baptisms

1 Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, and of faith in God, 2 instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. (Heb 6:1-2) Main points 1. […]

Joel Radford – Exodus 12:1-30,43-51 – The Passover Lamb

Main points 1. A judgement of death came to all Egypt 2. Salvation from death was available 3. Salvation through the lamb was remembered in a special way 4. A judgement of death is coming to all the earth 5. Salvation from death is available 6. Salvation through the lamb is still remembered

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:1 – Faith Is A Foundation From Which We Go On

Main points 1. Faith is foundational 2. Faith is faith 3. Faith is believing 4. Faith is trusting 5. Faith starts in God 6. Faith continues in God Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death, […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 6:1 – Repentance Is A Foundation From Which We Go On

Main points 1. You need to move on to maturity 2. You need to move on from repentance 3. You need to move on from repentance of dead works Therefore let us leave the elementary teachings about Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:13-14 – Solid food brings discernment

Main points 1. Infants live on milk 2. Adults live on solid food 3. Adults are discerning 4. Spiritual infants live on elementary truths 5. Spiritual adults live on teaching about righteousness 6. Spiritual adults are discerning

Joel Radford – Exodus 11: 22:1-19; 12:29-42 – A plague of death brings deliverance

Main points 1. There was a plague of death on Eqypt 2. There was a plague of death on Eqypt because of sin 3. There is a plague of death on all humans 4. There is a plague of death on all humans because of sin 5. There was deliverance for God’s people from Egypt […]

Joel Radford – Genesis 22:1-19 – A Costly Sacrifice

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. 2 Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about.” 3 […]

Joel Radford – Luke 2:4-7 – Rags to riches

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:12 – Older Christians Should Be Able To Teach

In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. (Heb 5:12) Main points 1. Older Christians should be able to teach 2. Older Christians should be able to teach the elements 3. Older Christians should be able to […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:11-14 – Jesus’ priesthood is hard to explain if you’re lazy

11 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to make it clear to you because you no longer try to understand. 12 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word all over again. You need milk, not solid […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:8-10 – Jesus Learned Obedience By Experience

8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. (Heb 5:8-10) Main points 1. Jesus learned obedience by experience […]

Joel Radford – Luke 1:31-33 – The Future Of Mary’s Son

31 You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 4:16 – The throne of grace

16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. (Heb 4:16) Main points 1. Come to the throne of grace boldly 2. Come to the throne of grace to obtain mercy 3. Come to the throne […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:7 – The Prayers Of Jesus

Main points 1. Jesus prayed petitions 2. Jesus prayed about his death 3. Jesus prayed fervently 4. Jesus prayed to God 5. Jesus prayed with reverent submission 6. Jesus prayed successfully 7. Pray petitions 8. Pray about your death 9. Pray fervently 10. Pray to God 11. Pray in reverent submission 12. Pray successfully During […]

Daniel Chinwah – Psalm 1:1-6 – The Blessed Man

Joel Radford – Genesis 37:1-28 – Joseph points us to Jesus

37 Jacob lived in the land where his father had stayed, the land of Canaan. 2 This is the account of Jacob’s family line. Joseph, a young man of seventeen, was tending the flocks with his brothers, the sons of Bilhah and the sons of Zilpah, his father’s wives, and he brought their father a […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:4-6 – High priests must be called by God

4 No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. 5 So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest. But God said to him, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father. ” 6 And he says in […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:2-3 – The Sinless High Priest Is Better

2 He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. 3 This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. Sermon main points 1. High priests from Aaron were sinners […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 5:1 – High priest job description

Every high priest is selected from among men and is appointed to represent them in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. Sermon Notes 1. High priests represent humans in matters related to God 2. High priests are human 3. High priests are appointed by God 4. High priests offer gifts […]

David Starling – Ephesians 1:1-23 – Big Picture Christianity

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 4:15 – Jesus Can Sympathise With You

Sermon main points 1) Jesus was tempted 2) Jesus was tempted in every way 3) Jesus was tempted yet was without sin 4) Jesus was tempted so is able to sympathise with your weaknesses

Joel Radford – Genesis 11:1-9 – Making a name for yourself

11 Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2 As people moved eastward,[a] they found a plain in Shinar[b] and settled there. 3 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone, and tar for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves […]

Ray Oweis – Jude 1-25 – Contending For The Faith

Joel Radford – Psalm 127:1-2 – Hard work is vanity without God

Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. 2 In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat– for he grants sleep to those he loves. (Psa 127:1-2) Sermon Notes Hard work is vanity […]

Joel Radford – Hebrews 4:14 – Jesus is the great high priest

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. (Heb 4:14) Sermon Notes: Jesus is a high priest Jesus is a great high priest who went through the heavens Jesus is a great high priest who […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:13-14 – Greetings Are Important

  13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ. (1Pe 5:13-14) Sermon Notes: Peter gives greetings from Christians outside the local church Peter encourages greetings […]

Joel Radford – Genesis 6-8 – Jesus Is The New Ark

  Sermon Notes: Man was sinful God promised judgement for sin God promised a way of salvation God’s promised judgement and salvation came Man is still sinful God still promised judgement for sin God still promises a way of salvation God’s promised judgement and salvation will come

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:12 – How to encourage and testify to God’s grace

12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. […]

Chris Athavle – Mark 12:13-17 – Church And State

  13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. 14 They came to him and said, “Teacher, we know you are a man of integrity. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are; but you teach the way of […]