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  The Joy of Assurance | In light of love | 1 John 4:13–16 | Ep.15 27.09.2026 32min

  In 1 John 4:13–16, John gives us a powerful picture of what it means to live with assurance of our salvation. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us evidence that we belong to Him: we believe in Jesus as the Son of God, and we increasingly love the people of God. This assurance doesn’t mean life will be free from turbulence, but it means we can face the turbulence knowing that we are secure in the Father’s hands. Our confidence rests not in our perfect faith or flawless love, but in the steadf...
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  God Is Love | In light of love | 1 John 4:7–12 | Ep.14 20.09.2026 30min

  Why do human beings never stop talking about love? We search for it, long for it, and build our lives around it, yet we can so easily mistake attention, approval, or belonging for love. In 1 John 4:7–12, John points us beyond ourselves to the true source, proof, and reflection of love: God is love, God showed His love by sending His Son, and His love becomes visible through His people. At the cross, we see a love that came looking for us, loved us when we were undeserving, and gave itself for...
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  Testing the Spirits | In light of love | 1 John 4:1–6 | Ep.13 13.09.2026 35min

  In a world filled with competing voices, how do we know what is true and what is false? In 1 John 4:1–6, John calls Christians to test the spirits and develop the discernment needed to recognise spiritual truth and resist error. He gives us two essential tests: What does this teaching do with the true Jesus, and does it accord with the true Gospel preserved in Scripture? Yet our confidence doesn’t come from knowing every counterfeit, but from knowing the truth, because “he who is in you is gr...
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  Confidence Before God | In light of love | 1 John 3:19–24 | Ep.12 06.09.2026 37min

  How can we know for sure that we belong to God? In 1 John 3:19–24, John speaks to the troubled heart that wrestles with doubt, guilt, and uncertainty, reminding us that our assurance does not ultimately rest in how we feel about ourselves, but in what God has done for us in Christ. When our hearts condemn us, John gives us five gracious invitations: look outward at God’s transforming work, look upward to the God who knows us completely, move towards God in confident prayer, look away from our...
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  Love in Deed and Truth | In light of love | 1 John 3:11–18 | Ep.11 30.08.2026 37min

  We’re back in our 1 John series, exploring what it means to love one another as those who belong to God’s family. In this message from 1 John 3:11–18, we see the contrast between Cain, whose hatred led to death, and Christ, who willingly laid down His life for His brothers. John challenges us to look beyond simply avoiding harm and to examine whether we are truly seeing, caring for, and serving those around us. Because Jesus didn’t just tell us He loved us—He demonstrated it by giving Himself...
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  Prayer | Under the Chief Shepherd | Acts 6:1-7 | Ep.4 23.08.2026 30min

  We continue our series, Under the Chief Shepherd, preached by the marketplace elders of Bryanston Bible Church. In this message, James Wood takes us to Acts 6:1–7 to explore why elders must prioritise prayer—and how a praying eldership helps the church flourish. As the early church faced division and growing needs, the apostles committed themselves to “prayer and the ministry of the word,” recognising that the church’s life and strength come from dependence on Jesus. James reminds us that pra...
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  Proclaiming God's Trustworthy Word | Under the Chief Shepherd | Titus 1:5-9 | Ep.3 16.08.2026 30min

  We continue our series, Under the Chief Shepherd, preached by the marketplace elders of Bryanston Bible Church. In this message, Keith Kenneth takes us to Titus 1:5–9 to explore the responsibility of elders to hold firmly to God’s trustworthy Word, proclaim it faithfully, and guard the church from error. In a world filled with competing voices, cultural pressure, and spiritual confusion, we’re reminded that God’s Word is the thread that leads us safely through the maze. Sound doctrine is not ...
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  Pastor | Under the Chief Shepherd | Hebrews 13:17 | Ep.2 09.08.2026 28min

  We continue our four-part series, Under the Chief Shepherd, preached by the marketplace elders of Bryanston Bible Church. In this week’s message, Ben McCarthy takes us to Hebrews 13:17 to explore what it means to be faithfully pastored by the elders of the church. As we consider elders who watch over our souls and obedience that works for our good, we’re reminded that biblical leadership isn’t about control, but care. And ultimately, we look to Jesus, the Great Shepherd, who obeyed, submitted...
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  The Shepherd's Presence | Under the Chief Shepherd | 1 Peter 5:1–5 | Ep.1 02.08.2026 28min

  What does true spiritual leadership look like? In the first sermon of our new series, Under the Chief Shepherd, we discover that before shepherds are called to lead, they are first called to reflect the heart of Jesus. Looking at 1 Peter 5:1–5, we see that faithful shepherding isn't about power, position, or performance—it's about presence. As the Chief Shepherd, Jesus draws near to His people, and He calls His church to do the same. Whether you're a leader or simply someone seeking to love o...
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  Sin Doesn’t Belong Here | In light of love | 1 John 3:4–10 | Ep.10 26.07.2026 38min

  We often soften, excuse, or minimise our sin. But in 1 John 3:4–10, John helps us see sin for what it truly is—and why Jesus came to deal with it once and for all. This passage is not meant to leave struggling Christians in despair, but to remind us that those who belong to God's family are being transformed by His grace. Because Christ has forgiven us, broken sin's power, and given us new life, we no longer have to make peace with what He came to destroy. Join us as we explore what it means ...
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  Growing up in God’s household | In light of love | 1 John 2:28 - 3:3 | Ep.9 19.07.2026 31min

  We spend so much of life trying to prove ourselves—wondering if we've done enough, changed enough, or measured up enough. But in 1 John 2:28–3:3, John reminds us of something far more secure: through Christ, we are already children of God. And that identity doesn't leave us passive—it gives us confidence for Christ's return, shapes us to become more like Him today, and fills us with awe at the Father's extraordinary love. We don't live like God's children in order to become His family; we liv...
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  Antichrists, Anointing, Abiding | In light of love | 1 John 2: 18-27 | Ep.8 12.07.2026 36min

  When we hear words like antichrist or the last days, our minds often race to headlines, conspiracies, and predictions. Yet John points us somewhere far more reassuring. He reminds us that the greatest safeguard against deception isn't secret knowledge, but staying rooted in the Gospel and relying on the Holy Spirit. As countless voices compete for our attention, the question is not what sounds spiritual, but what keeps Jesus at the centre. The safest place to be is where the Gospel and the Sp...
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  Halfway Through the Alphabet | Stand Alone Sermon | Psalm 145 05.07.2026 39min

  Six months into the year, many of us aren't where we thought we'd be. Some are overwhelmed, some are discouraged, some are weary, and others are chasing ambitions that still leave them empty. Psalm 145 speaks into every one of those places by reminding us that God's greatness, goodness, and faithfulness never change. This isn't a call to ignore life's struggles, but to see them in light of the God who reigns over them. As David lifts his eyes in praise, we're invited to do the same—and find f...
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  Do Not Love the World | In light of love | 1 John 2: 15-17 | Ep.7 28.06.2026 31min

  The world is always inviting us to chase the next thing that promises happiness, success, or security. But in 1 John 2, John reminds us that everything this world offers is temporary—and if we give our hearts to what is passing away, we'll never find what truly satisfies. Instead, we're invited to follow Jesus, whose life was shaped by the Father's will rather than the world's desires. As we learn to love what lasts, we discover the lasting hope, joy, and life that are found in Him alone.
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  A Pastoral Interlude | In light of love | 1 John 2: 12-14 | Ep.6 21.06.2026 34min

  Life can often feel like a pressure cooker, leaving us discouraged and wondering whether we’re really making progress in the Christian life. But in 1 John 2:12–14, John pauses the challenge to remind believers of what is already true because of Christ: your sins are forgiven, you know the Father, and you have overcome the evil one. John’s aim isn’t to burden us with more effort, but to anchor us in the identity that is already ours through Christ. When we forget who we are in Christ, we lose...
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  The Old and New Command to Love | In light of love | 1 John 2: 7-11 | Ep.5 14.06.2026 36min

  Jesus never separated obedience from love, and neither does John. In this passage, we’re reminded that genuine faith is seen not only in what we believe, but in how we treat the people God has placed around us. As the light of Christ shines in us, it exposes bitterness and calls us to something better: sacrificial, visible, Christlike love. The question isn’t simply whether we know the command to love, but whether that love is becoming increasingly evident in our lives.
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  Knowing God Through Obedience | In light of love | 1 John 2: 3-6 | Ep.4 07.06.2026 37min

  Many people claim to know God. But in 1 John 2, John challenges us to ask a deeper question: does our walk match our claim? Genuine fellowship with God is not revealed by what we say, but by a growing desire to obey Him. John reminds us that obedience is not a way of earning God's love, but evidence that we truly know Him. And ultimately, sincere obedience looks like walking as Jesus walked — abiding in Him, following His Word, and reflecting His character in everyday life. As we remain in Ch...
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  The Case and the Cost | In light of love | 1 John 2: 1-2 | Ep.3 31.05.2026 33min

  We all know what it’s like to fail, to hide, or to wonder what God thinks of us when we’ve fallen short. In 1 John 2:1–2, John reminds us that while Christians are called to pursue holiness, our hope is not found in our performance, but in Jesus Christ. When we sin, Jesus stands as our Advocate before the Father — not excusing our guilt, but pointing to the work He has already accomplished on the cross. Because He has fully dealt with our sin, we can come to God with confidence instead of fea...
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  Walking in the Light | In light of love | 1 John 1: 5-10 | Ep.2 24.05.2026 34min

  1 John confronts one of the greatest dangers in the Christian life: claiming to know God while becoming comfortable with darkness. In 1 John 1:5–10, John reminds us that God is light — perfectly holy, perfectly pure — and that real fellowship with Him means walking honestly before Him. Darkness rarely enters dramatically. More often, it creeps in quietly through compromise, excuses, blame, defensiveness, or treating grace lightly. And before long, sin starts to feel less serious than it reall...
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  The God We Can Know | In light of love | 1 John 1:1-4 | Ep.1 18.05.2026 34min

  In a world where we can be surrounded by people and still feel distant, many experience God the same way — familiar with Him, yet not truly near to Him. In this opening message of our new series through 1, 2 & 3 John, we explore the incredible truth that in Jesus Christ, the eternal God stepped into history so that we might truly know Him, walk with Him, and share deep fellowship with one another. 1 John reminds us that Christianity is not merely information about God, but life with God t...