In this message, Nathan unpacks the Parable of the Talents, revealing how our work—and every aspect of our daily lives—can be an act of worship to God. He focuses specifically on what it means to live as a faithful servant, using your God-given gifts to honour Him and build His kingdom. Matthew 25:14-30, Ephesians 2:8-10, Genesis 1:27-28, Colossian…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 17th of November. Join Grant for the final sermon in our Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community series as he dives into chapters 5 and 13, bringing the story full circle. Specifically Reflecting on Nehemiah's leadership in addressing injustice and his unwavering commitment to God's mission. As we recap the journe…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 10th of November. This week, Nathan dives into Nehemiah chapters 4 and 6, exploring how opposition arises when we pursue God's mission, just as it did for Nehemiah. Despite intense challenges and threats, Nehemiah stayed focused on rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, trusting in God's guidance. Nathan unpacks …

This message is from Sunday Morning the 7th of November. This week, Marg takes us through Nehemiah chapter 3, where we see the incredible effort of diverse people coming together to rebuild both the walls and the community of Jerusalem. From builders to leaders, each person played a vital role in restoring not only the physical structure but also t…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 27th of October. This week Andrew finishes our series on Grief: Experiencing Grief From A Biblical Perspective, this week diving into the complex emotions of grief from a biblical perspective. Drawing on Scripture, he explores how we can navigate the pain of loss and suffering while holding on to faith and ho…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 20th of October. This week Andrew dives into the second message of our Good Grief series, asking the tough question: How Do We Handle Difficult Emotions? Andrew is joined by special guest Grant Strickland, who opens up about his personal experiences and insights on navigating life's emotional challenges. Nehe…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 13th of October. Special guest and renowned apologist Dan Paterson from Questioning Christianity delves into one of the most challenging topics we face—suffering. Drawing from deep theological insight and personal experiences, Dan explores the reasoning behind suffering in our world and how we can navigate it…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 6th of October. Andrew shared in Chapter Two of our Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community Series. This week in Nehemiah we look at Nehemiah's decision to talk to the King of Persia and the many things in Nehemiah's 'toolbox' to do so. Nehemiah 2:1-20על ידי MBC

This message is from Sunday Morning the 29th of September. Grant started our series on the Old Testament book of Nehemiah: Renewing God's Community. Grant emphasises the dreams and visions of Nehemiah given by God in Chapter 1. The vision to restore God's community in the city of Jerusalem. Nehemiah 1:1-11…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 22nd of September. Simon shared our last value of SERVE. Simon focused on Philippians 2:1-11 to demonstrate how it is to live a life as a servant, someone who puts focus on others and their needs over ours, just as Jesus has done in his life and death on the cross. Philippians 2:1-11, Romans 13:8, Galatians 6…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 15th of September. Andrew continued our Vision and Values series, speaking on our second value - GROW. In this message, Andrew focused on the Great Commandment of loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and finding wholeness in doing that. Mark 12:28-31, Deutronomy 6:4, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew …

This message is from Sunday Morning the 8th of September. This week we continued our vision and values series, looking again at our first value of Connect. Nathan responded to the question of why we should connect with others, giving practical thought to how to do this. He also looked at the importance of understanding the relationship between conn…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 26th of August. This week we start diving deep into our renewed values. In this message, Grant unpacks what it means to connect to God through our differing spiritual styles. At the end of his message, he invited Barb, Jim, Andrew, and Ben to be a part of a panel to share their thoughts on their journey of ho…

This message is from Sunday Morning the 18th of August. This week the Chair of our Church Leadership Team, Ben Morris shared our new vision, mission, and focus for Mayfield Baptist Church. Expressing that it is important to follow God's leading by using the Lord's Prayer and the Great Commission as our guide. Our Connect, Grow and Serve (Vision) Se…

Message from our Repentance Service on Sunday Morning the 12th of August. Our Elders led us around the theme and topic of being repentant and focusing on God's Glory and sacrifice through Jesus. Marg shared what it means to be justified by Christ and the need for repentance and how in John 15 we are pruned, both those who do not want to be a part o…

Message from Sunday Morning the 28th of July. This week we had some of our Young Guns come and preach on what they took away from the books of 1 and 2 Timothy. Andrew shared on the contentment in 1 Timothy 6, Amy focused on how the Bible is trustworthy and useful for equipping as well as how all in Christ are to be examples to others and Lachie fin…

Message from Sunday Morning the 14th of July. Andrew spoke on How Do I Live Well In Community? as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. Focusing on James 5:13-18. Andrew focused on what it means to seek prayer and pray for those who are sick and in need in a community of faith. James 5:13-18, Mark 9:21…

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of July. Grant spoke on How Should We Complain? as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. Focusing on James 5:7-12. Grant expressed how as Christians we should treat others when things are tough and instead complain to God as He is the one who can help in times of trouble. James 5:7-12…

Message from Sunday Morning the 30th of June. Our guest preacher Andrew Margetson spoke on Where Do You Put Your Trust? as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. Focusing on James 4:13-5:6. Andrew explored where we place our trust in, at times boasting or trusting in things such as material possessions when we should be focusi…

Message from Sunday Morning the 23rd of June. Nathan spoke on What Makes Me An Arrogant Twerp? as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. Focusing on James 4:1-12, he explored the desires and selfishness that we carry as human beings and how with a humble attitude we can find ourselves fully accepting Jesus as the Lord of all o…

Message from Sunday Morning the 16th of June. Jim spoke on What Is Real Wisdom as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. Focusing on James 3:13-18 and Godly wisdom in comparison to our world wisdom. James 3:13-18, John 3:1-11, John 3:16, Mark 2:14, Revelation 3:20, Luke 6:27-31על ידי MBC

Message from Sunday Morning the 9th of June. Andrew spoke on How Do My Words Matter as a part of our Just Do It Series - through the Book Of James. This week we looked at James 3:1-12, focusing on how our words have power, that it has the power to guide and influence but also destroy and poison. James 3:1-12, James 1:19, Proverbs 17:28, Proverbs 15…

Message from Sunday Morning the 2nd of June. Grant started us back on our journey through the Book Of James - our Just Do It Series. This week we looked at James 2:14-26, focusing on how our faith should produce actions. Seeing that as followers of Jesus, we should live differently to the world and therefore should start to transform to act more li…

Message from Sunday Morning the 26th of May. This message was the last of our focus on May Mission Month. This week we had Erica Noonan from Baptist World Aid. Erica shared with us about the work that BWA is doing in our partner country project of Nepal. Isaiah 1:17, Matthew 25:37-40

Message from Sunday Morning the 19th of May. This message was the fourth of five of our focus on May Mission Month. This week we had Paul Dennis from Baptist Mission Australia who shared with us about his mission work and responding to the call of Jesus in our lives. Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 28:18-20על ידי MBC

Message from Sunday Morning the 12th of May. This message was the third of five of our focus on May Mission Month. This week was Mother's Day, Andrew shared about the importance of women, how we should treat women with love, and their role in bringing God's glory. Luke 8:1-3, Luke 10:38-42, John 20:10-18…

Message from Sunday Morning the 5th of May. This message was the second of five of our Focus on May Mission Month. This week we had guest speaker Roz Wetzler, the Baptist Chaplain at John Hunter Hospital. She came to share her experiences working within the Hospital System and pastorally caring for people who come in. She focused on Mark 10 and on …

Message from Sunday Morning the 29th of April. This message was the first of five of our Focus on May Mission Month. Simon Iveson focused on the many cultures and languages in our world. Specifically looking at the Tower of Babel, the motive of the people and the response from God. Genesis 11:1-9, Revelation 14-17, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 7:9-10…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of April. Nathan continues our series on the Book of James - Just Do It. This week we looked at James 2:1-13, focusing on favouritism and loving our neighbours. Seeing that as followers of Jesus, we should live differently to the world and therefore see others as Jesus would see them. Is it ok to have favourites…

Message from Sunday Morning the 14th of April. Marsha continues our Just Do It Series on The Book of James. Specifically looking at Chapter 1 Verses 19-27. Marsha focuses on the attitude of a Christian, doing what we read and actively working out the faith that we have. James 1:19-27, James 1:4על ידי MBC

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of April. Grant begins our new series Just Do It our reading through of The Book of James. Grant introduces us to James, the context, and who may have written the letter. Diving into Chapter 1:1-18 looking at how as Christians we go the distance and get through trial and temptation along the way. James 1:1-18…

Message from Sunday Morning the 31st of March - Easter Sunday. Andrew introduced us to the Gospel Eggs describing the Easter story using symbols and objects from these eggs and that of his watercolour artwork. Focusing on Luke 23:43 and the thieves on the cross next to Jesus and God's grace upon the man who recognised who Jesus was. Luke 23:32-43, …

Message from Friday Morning the 29th of March - Good Friday. Two of the biggest questions posed to the Christian faith; Why did Jesus have to die? Why couldn't God just forgive me? Nathan explores these questions giving reasons why Jesus needed to die to atone for our sins and that there was no other way for us to have a way to be reconciled (broug…

Message from Sunday Morning the 24th of March. Easter is coming and our special guest Andrew Margetson brought the message out of John 1:1-12, that Jesus was both able to provide quality and quantity in the way of his sacrifice for our salvation. John 1:1-12, Psalm 103

Message from Sunday Morning the 17th of March. This week we concluded our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? This week Andrew tackles the concept of praying for others - How Do I Pray For Others? Specifically focusing on how to pray for people who are open to hearing the gospel come into their lives (Person of Peace). Luke 10:1-12, Mat…

Message from Sunday Morning the 10th of March. This week we continued our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? Specifically, Grant shared how to use the beholding prayer in our everyday Christian prayer life. A prayer to enjoy the presence of God by focusing on Him and being aware of who He is in our lives. The Prayer Exercise from after…

Message from Sunday Morning the 3rd of March (May Baps Day). Today we commissioned our church, new leadership, and Hunter Christian School Staff. Ben Morris our Church Leadership Team Chair and the Chairman of the HCS School Board shared on the topic of the Great Commission, God sending us out to share the Good News to others in our communities. Ma…

Message from Sunday Morning the 26th of February at Church Camp. This week we continued our practical teaching on Prayer and How Do I Pray? Nathan shared on the topic of How Do I Hear God's Voice? Exploring the topic of listening to the counsel of God rather than just sharing our needs in prayer. Nathan also taught us the Examen prayer a prayer of …

Message from Sunday Morning the 18th of February. This week we continued our practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Grant shared on the topic of How Do I Pray When Life Sucks? Exploring how we can talk to our loving father in a way like we would anyone we have a deep relationship with. Luke 11:9-13, Colossians 2:7, Pslam 6, …

Message from Sunday Morning the 11th of February. This week we continued our practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Nathan spoke on how we can talk to God, and why it is important, and used the Lord's Prayer from Matthew 6:5-15 as a guide to how we should pray and what we should pray for. Matthew 6:5-15, James 5:13-16, Phili…

Message from Sunday Morning the 4th of February. This week we entered into our new practical teaching on the concept of Prayer and How Do I Pray? Andrew kicked things off with the topic of How Do I Follow Jesus? Focusing specifically on prayer as a part of the discipleship of a Christian loving and following Jesus. Matthew 10, Luke 10:1-24, Matthew…

Message from Sunday Morning the 28th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the seventh and last testimony in our series shared by Andrew East on the 28t…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the sixth testimony in our series shared by David Collyer on the 21st of Janu…

Message from Sunday Morning the 21st of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the fifth testimony in our series shared by Jasmine Collyer on the 21st of Ja…

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the third testimony in our series shared by Lyn Morris on the 7th of January o…

Message from Sunday Morning the 7th of January. We continued our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. That God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. This Message is the second testimony in our series shared by Tessa Strickland on the 7th of Ja…

Message from Sunday Morning the 31st of December. Grant started our January 2024 Series on Real Life, Real Faith, Real Stories - How God works in our Everyday. Introducing that God is working in and through our life, through the ups and downs, even when we don't see it. Grant also shared his testimony of his life and journey with God which was the …

Message from Monday Morning the 25th of December. Grant finished our mini Christmas Series - Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold. In this last message, we looked at the gift of Gold which was given to Jesus as a representation of His Kingship. Focusing on the story of the Three Kings, their gifts to Jesus, and how they point to the identity of Jesus in t…

Message from Sunday Morning the 24th of December. We are celebrating Christmas as we get closer to the 25th of December. Steve continued our series on the story of the Three Kings, their gifts to Jesus, and how they point to the identity of Jesus in the Gospels, today on identifying Jesus as the great sacrifice presented through the gift of Myrrh. …

Message from Sunday Morning the 17th of December. We are celebrating Christmas as we get closer to the 25th of December. Andrew started our mini Christmas Series - Frankincense, Myrrh, and Gold. In this first message, we looked at the gift of Frankincense which was given to Jesus to represent his role as the High Priest of God. Focusing on the stor…