Drummoyne Baptist Church

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:12 – The purpose of 1 Peter

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. Sermon Notes 1.    The purpose of the letter was to encourage 2.    The purpose of the letter was to testify […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:10-11 – The heavenly doctor

10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. 12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:9 – You Can Resist Satan

9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:8 – Satan is dangerous

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Sermon main points 1. The devil is an enemy 2. The devil is your enemy 3. The devil is a liar 4. The devil prowls 5. The devil is like a […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:5-7 – A Lesson In Humility

Sermon Notes 1   Everyone show humility toward others 2   Everyone show humility toward others because of God 3   Everyone show humility towards others by trusting god 1   In suffering 2   In patience 3   In anxiety 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with […]

Joel Radford – Genesis 3:1-24 – Sin enters our world

Sermon main points 1. Sin enters the life of Adam and Eve 2. Sin results in broken relationships for Adam and Eve 3. Sin and a promise fulfilled 4. Sin has entered your life 5. Sin results in broken relationships for you 6. Sin and the promise fulfilled for you  Genesis 3:1-24 Now the serpent […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:4 – Crowns for everyone

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5:4 Sermon main points 1) Faithful elders are rewarded 2) Faithful elders are rewarded with a crown of glory 3) Faithful elders are rewarded with a crown of glory when Jesus appears 4) Faithful Christians […]

Joel Radford – Romans 8:18-39 – Heaven and suffering (Church camp)

Mike Prodigalidad – Ephesians 5: 22-33 – The Bride of Christ

Ray Oweis – Colossians 1:24-27 – God’s answer to man’s search for meanings

24 Now I rejoice in what I am suffering for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church. 25 I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:3 – Power hungry elders

not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.’ 1 Peter 5:3 Main points 1) Elders should not abuse power 2) Elders should not abuse power because of their trust 3) Elders should not abuse power but be an example of servanthood 4) Everyone should be servants

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:2b – Greedy elders

2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; Sermon notes 1) Ways for elders to gain money. 2) Ways for elders to be greedy for money. 3) […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:2a – Unwilling service is sin

Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; (1 Peter 5:2) Sermon main points 1) Shepherds are needed to serve 2) Shepherds should be willing to serve 3) […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 5:1 – Peter’s Elder Qualification

Sermon Notes 1.Peter is a fellow elder 2. Peter is a witness of Christ’s sufferings 3. Peter will share in the glory to be revealed 4. Have fellow elders in your Church 5. Have elders who witness Christ’s sufferings 6. Have elders who will share in the glory to be revealed

Joel Radford – Acts 17:24-34 – The Ressurection Proves Christianity Is True

24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else. 26 From […]

Joel Radford – How to be justified – Galatians 2:15-16

“We who are Jews by birth and not sinful Gentiles 16 know that a person is not justified by the works of 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[d] Christ and not by the works of the […]

LJ Custodio – 2 Peter 3:1-18 – Waiting, Waiting, Waiting

3 Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. 2 I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. 3 Above all, you must […]

Danny Williamson – Job 42 – Meeting God as he really is

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:19 – Suffering and the will of God

19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

Oscar Urey – Matthew 25:31-40 – Serving Christ

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:17-18 – Judgement begins with Christians, so where does it end?

17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:15-16 – Bad suffering and good suffering

15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. (1Pe 4:15-16) Sermon Main Points 1)      Suffering for sin     […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:14 – Results of bearing the name of Christ

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 1 Peter 4:14 Sermon Notes 1)      The name of Christ can be taken 2)      The name of Christ brings insults 3)      The name of Christ brings blessing

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:13 – Rejoice In Your Sufferings

But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. Sermon Notes Rejoice because you suffer. Rejoice because you participate in the sufferings of Christ. Rejoice because you will be overjoyed.

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:12 – Pain is normal for a Christian

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. Sermon notes 1) A Christian experiences pain 2) A Christian should not be surprised by pain 3) A Christian should treat pain as a trial

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:11b – Serve with the strength of God

If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. (1Pe 4:11) Sermon […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:11a – A Christian Shouldn’t Be Lost For Words

11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. Sermon Notes 1. […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:10 – Use Your Presents

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. Sermon Notes 1) Use your gifts 2) Use your gifts to serve others 3) Use your gifts as good stewards 4) Use your gifts because they display God’s grace 5) Use your gifts because the […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:9 – Hospitality 101

9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Sermon notes 1) Practice hospitality 2) Practice hospitality on one another 3) Practice hospitality on one another without grumbling 4) Practice hospitality because the end of all things is near  

Joel Radford – Matthew 2:15 – Have you been called out of Egypt?

And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” (Mat 2:15) Main points 1)      Out of Egypt God called his son Israel 2)      Out of Egypt God called his son Jesus 3)      Out of a spiritual Egypt God called his son Jesus 4)      Out of […]

Tom Radford – Luke 1:26-56 – Impossible?

26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:8 – Love forgives sin

Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1Pe 4:8) Sermon notes 1)      Love each other   2)      Love above all   3)      Love to cover sin   4)      Love to cover a multitude of sin   5)      Love deeply   6)      Love because of God’s love

Joel Radford – 1 Peter4:7b – How To Improve Your Prayer Life

Sermon Notes 1) Be clear minded and self controlled 2) Be clear minded and self controlled since the end is near 3) Be clear minded and self controlled so you can pray

Matthew Kennedy – Jonah 4 – Seeing the world through God’s eyes

Anthony Petterson – Job 28 – Where Can Wisdom Be Found

28  “There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man puts an end to the darkness; he searches the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness. 4 Far from where people dwell he cuts a […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:7a – The End Is Near

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Sermon Notes 1) The end of all things 2) The end of all things is near a. Peter says so b. Other Biblical authors say so c. God’s timing is different d. Future expieriences are already […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:6 – What Is The Benefit Of Being A Christian

6 For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit. Sermon Notes 1) Christians die 2) Christians die after being judged according to men […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:5 – There is a Judge

5 But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Sermon Notes 1. There is a Judge 2. There is a judge who is ready 3. There is a judge who judges the living and the dead 4. There is a judge so be ready […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:4 – Christians Are Strange?

4 They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. Sermon Notes People consider you strange for shunning sin  People verbally abuse you for shunning sing  Jesus was considered strange and verbally abused too  

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:3 – The life of a pagan

3 For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do–living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. Sermon notes 1)      The life of pagans: debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry 2)      The life of the Christian is in danger of such sin 3)      How to […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4: 2-3 – Live The Rest Of Your Life For The Will Of God

2 As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires,(A) but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough time in the past(B) doing what pagans choose to do—living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.(C) Sermon Notes Live not for […]

Joel Radford – 1 Peter 4:1 – Arm Yourself For Suffering

4 Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.(B) Sermon Notes Christ suffered Christ suffered because of his attitude Christ suffered to be done with sin Christians suffer Christians suffer because of their attitude Christians suffer to be done […]

Joel Radford – Ezra 8:31- 36 – God’s Protection Allows You To Do Good Works

31 On the twelfth day of the first month we set out from the Ahava Canal(A) to go to Jerusalem. The hand of our God was on us,(B) and he protected us from enemies and bandits along the way. 32 So we arrived in Jerusalem, where we rested three days.(C) 33 On the fourth day, in the house […]

Rafaelo Porter – 1 Corinthians 15:12-14 – look at the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection

12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead,(A) how can some of you say that there is no resurrection(B) of the dead?(C) 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised,(D) our preaching is useless and so […]

Joel Radford – Ezra 8:24-30 – Securing God’s money

24 Then I set apart twelve of the leading priests, together with Sherebiah,(A) Hashabiah and ten of their brothers, 25 and I weighed out(B) to them the offering of silver and gold and the articles that the king, his advisers, his officials and all Israel present there had donated for the house of our God. 26 I weighed […]

Joel Radford – Ezra 8:21-23 – Reasons Christians should fast from food

“21 There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. 22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the […]

Joel Radford – Ezra 8:15-20 – Recruiting Christians for God’s work

Sermon notes 1)      Levites are needed for God’s work 2)      Levites are recruited for God’s work 3)      Christians are needed for God’s work 4)      Christians are recruited for God’s work 5)      Christians should follow God’s example

Joel Radford – Ezra 8:1-14 – The importance of family heads

Sermon Notes: Family heads are a great influence Human family heads are still a great influence Divine family heads are the greatest influence

Joel Radford – Ezra 7:27-28 – The right response to God’s favour

Sermon Notes: Ezra’s first response was to offer praise Ezra’s second response was to take courage Ezra’s third response was to get to work Your first response should be to offer praise Your second response should be encouraged Your third response should be to get to work

Joel Radford – Ezra 7:25-26 – Authority to judge others

Sermon main points 1) A king of kings gave Ezra authority to administer justice 2) The king of kings has given his church authority to administer justice