Perth-andover Baptist Church

Jesus teaches his disciples about two common, yet very dangerous, sins - anger and lust. The title of this message is borrowed from Dr. Paige Patterson of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

This message explains the second four of Jesus' eight beatitudes. Blessed are the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers, and the persecuted. Are we selling ourselves short of all that God wants for us?

This message explains the meaning of the first four of Jesus' beatitudes - major teachings about how we relate to God.

Today, marriages are breaking down at an alarming rate. If we want to stay in love with our spouses for the long-haul - it's going to require leading our hearts to properly invest in our marriages... because, it's worth it.

Jesus calls some ordinary fishermen to be his key disciples. Who were these guys? What were they being called to do? And what would it cost them to follow Jesus?

Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee, bringing light and hope into a dark place. Jesus, today, is still in the business of transforming lives. This message shares stories of the life-changing work of Jesus.

Jesus left behind a comfortable existence as a carpenter to venture out into a difficult journey that would end on a cross. This sermon studies Jesus' "inauguration" when he was Baptized. Who is Jesus? And who is this John guy?

What happens after Christmas for Mary and Joseph? This sermon looks at the history and theology behind the "flight to Egypt" and asks us - will we be faithful to God's will no matter what?

What is the meaning of the Wise Men's gifts?

God entrusted Joseph with adopting and raising the Son of God as his own. Why choose him?

The world watched as 33 miners were pulled up, one by one, out of the mine after a record 69 days underground. King David wrote about the feeling of being in a pit, and how God rescued him. And then, one was to come, who would rescue the whole world...

The Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico was one of the worst environmental disasters in history. At the same time, activists and scientists are telling us that the human race will quickly destroy the planet if we don't change the way we live. What should we think as Christians? What does the Bible say?

The Earthquake in Haiti represents one the greatest tragedies of 2010. Did God cause it to happen? Why would a good God allow it to happen? How should the church respond?

In God's economy, it's not what makes you money that makes you rich. This sermon offers practical Biblical wisdom on dealing with your money.

If you're a Christian, you're a child of God. But you're not an only child. You're a member of the world's biggest "spiritual" family, and you have a responsibility to contribute to the health of that family.

God Was There... When The Good News Arrived. Esther and Mordecai are promoted but Jews are still in jeopardy. After Esther's petition, the king allows the Jews to be saved, and the good news is proclaimed all over the empire. There is joy in serving Jesus - but who will tell the world the good news?

God Was There... When Sin Received its Reward. The wicked Haman finally gets what's coming to him. Through it we learn that when all is said and done - truth is exposed, sin in punished, and wealth is worthless.

God Was There... When an Arrogant Man Was Humbled. In a game-changing part of the story, this message looks at Haman's pride, God's timing, Humility's reward and Pride's penalty.

God Was There... When a Step of Faith Was Taken. In the crucial moment of decision, Esther takes a high-risk step of faith and follows what is clearly God's will for her life. When faced with the call of God in your own life, what would you do?

God was there... when evil had influence. As Haman convinces the king and enacts his evil plan to have the Jews annihilated, we catch glimpses of Satan's handiwork. This message draws comparisons between Satan and Haman, and warns us to be on guard, because Satan is incognito, intelligent, and indifferent.