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Caroline, Sue and Rob read Daniel 3 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on God being with us in the fire at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th August 2026.
If you would like to think further on this passage and sermon, here are a few questions that might help:
Nebuchadnezzar insisted people bow down and worship his golden statue. Dan suggests we have bowed down before the god of materialism in our day. What do you think about that - do you agree?
People were forced to worship the golden statue. God doesn’t force us to worship him but looks for us to worship him freely, in Spirit and in truth. How can we choose to do that in everyday life?
Maybe you or someone you know is facing a difficult time or feeling under pressure right now. Can you take heart from the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego - that God is with you even in the midst of it all?
Do you have a regular pattern of praying, of coming before God? Something that will help sustain you through moments of pressure?
God acts powerfully to save Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego - it’s a miracle. Can you pray God will move in power? Where could you believe him for a miracle?
'Keep your eyes on Him, even in the midst of the fire’. Take a moment to pause and set your heart upon God.
Nichola, Andrea and Ruth read Daniel 2 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of the Revealer of mysteries at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd August 2026.
If you would like to further reflect on this passage and sermon, here are some questions to reflect on:
Wanxin reads Daniel 1 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of being in this world but not of it at the start of the new series, Faithful under Fire at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th July 2026.
Further Questions for Reflection:
Werner preaches after David reads the scriptures. Here are the scriptures and questions for further personal thought:
Matthew 5:10-16
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
1 Peter 4:12–14:
“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice because you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.”
Acts 5:40-42,
40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. 42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.
QUESTIONS
Do we need to prepare for Persecution?
If so, how could we do this?
Which Bible verse(s) could be an anchor to hold us to Jesus in time of Persecution? Do you have a specific verse that helps you in case of hardship/difficulties?
Have you every suffered rejection becaues of your Faith in Christ? Can you share about this?
What does it mean to be a "Fragrance of Christ", can you give examples how this could look in day to day living? (2 Cor 2:14-16)
Erine reads Romans 15:1-13 and Pastor Dan Foster closes the Life Together series in Romans, speaking of accepting one another. There are several testimonies at the end of the podcast.
Further questions and thoughts that you might find helpful are:
Sue reads Romans 14:13-23 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on keeping 'the main thing' the main thing at Pembury Baptist Church on 5th July 2026.
Questions to challenge and give extra thought:
Ruth reads Romans 14:1-12 and Jon Bentley speaks on loving God and loving people as part of the Life Together series at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th June 2026.
Bev reads Romans 13:8-14, Pastor Dan Foster continues the Life Together series, speaking on loving your neighbour. At the end of the sermon, there are two testimonies, all spoken at Pembury Baptist Church on 21st June 2026.
Debbie reads Romans 13:1-7 and Mark 12:13-17, Pastor Dan Foster continued the Life Together series, speaking on authority in our lives at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th June 2026.
Alison reads Romans 12:9-21 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the Life Together series speaking at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th June 2026.
Colin Burgess reads Romans 12:1-8 and preaches the first in the series 'Life Together', looking at Romans 12 and 13 at Pembury Baptist Church on 31st May 2026.
Andy reads Acts 2:1-21 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the first Pentecost, the beginning of the church and invites us to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th May 2026. This service includes testimony from Glenn and from Rob.
Bev reads Acts 1:1-14 and Jennifer Roberts speaks of waiting after the ascension of Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church on 17th May 2026. During the sermon, Caroline reads Luke 24:36-43 and later Luke 24:44-49 so it will help to have a Bible open.
Jude reads from Luke 9:10-17 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how God gives us every day things to be used for the good of others at Pembury Baptist Church on 10th May 2026.
Andrea reads Luke 9:1-9 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Jesus sending out the disciples and believers to speak out the good news at Pembury Baptist Church on 3rd May 2026.
Wanxin reads from Luke 8:40-56 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th April 2026.
Sally reads from Luke 8:26-39 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks with contributions from Tricia, Patrick, Rob and Jean at Pembury Baptist Church on 19th April 2026. Please note and we make our apologies that the sound is as high as it will go.
Mary reads Luke 8:22-25 and John Baker preaches about the way Jesus made through the storm on the lake on 12th April 2026 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Good Friday opens with John reading John 18:28-40 and is followed by a short talk by Pastor Dan Foster.
Easter Sunday follows immediately with Miriam and Aidan reading Matthew 28:1-10, and Pastor Dan Foster giving the amazing resurrection message. Erine gives her testimony before she is baptised.
Sally reads Matthew 21:1-11 and Pastor Dan Foster closes the Lent series on Palm Sunday at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th March 2026, reminding us that our King, our King Jesus, comes to us, to our lives.
Christine reads 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on giving prayer and thanksgiving at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd March 2026.
Jude reads 1 Samuel 2: 1-11 and Jennifer Roberts speaks on Hannah's prayer of thanksgiving and prophecy on Mothering Sunday, 15th March 2026 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Tanya reads Nehemiah 1 and Pastor Dan continues the Lent series on prayer at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th March 2026, this week speaking on praying for the people.
Emily Tyler speaks on Haggai 2:10-23 themed 'From this Day On' at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st March 2026.
Bev reads from Matthew 4:1-11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Jesus' time in the wilderness and how we spend time in the wilderness at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd February 2026.
Fi reads Romans 8:31-39 and Rev. Philip Davis closes the sermon series on Romans 8, 'Our Life in God', speaking on the great love of God on 15th February 2026 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Chris reads Romans 8:18-30 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the Our Life in God series based in Romans 8 at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th February 2026.
Sue reads from Romans 8:12-17 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the 'Our Life in God' sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st February 2026. Tracy reads her own poem at the end of the service.
Ruth reads Romans 8:1-11 and Pastor Dan Foster begins a new series looking at Our Life in God based in Romans 8, at Pembury Baptist Church on 25th January 2026.
Tanya reads Hebrews 10:19-25 and Naomi Hutchison speaks of approaching God and how we can come right into His presence. Naomi is a poet, writer and speaker and she shared this word at Pembury Baptist Church on 18th January 2026.
Rob reads John 15:26-16:15 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how the Holy Spirit of Truth will guide us as we follow Jesus, preaching at Pembury Baptist Church on 11th January 2026.
Caroline reads John 8:31-47 and Pastor Dan Foster explores the Truth that sets us free at Pembury Baptist Church on 4th January 2026.
Ruth reads Hebrews 10:1-18 and Rev. Philip Davis asks how we relate to Jesus, is He God to us or man or something else, at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th December 2025.
Ruth reads from Luke 2:8-20 and John Baker closes the 'And He Will Be Our Peace' Advent series, speaking on the peace of God at Pembury Baptist Church on 21st December 2025.
Tricia reads Isaiah 9:6-7, Sue reads Ephesians 2:14-22 and Pastor Dan Foster continues with the 'And He will be our Peace' Advent series speaking on Christ Himself is our Peace at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th December 2025.
Caroline reads John 14:23-27 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the 'And He will be our Peace' series speaking on how to have a peaceful home, at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th December 2025.
Fi reads from Micah 5:2-5a and Romans 5:1-5 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the Advent series, speaking on Jesus being our peace at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th November 2025.
Debra reads Genesis 35:1-15, Pastor Dan Foster speaks to the church about building an altar and takes testimonies from those present before closing in prayer at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd November 2025.
Sue reads Psalm 25 and John Baker speaks about the problem with sheep at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th November 2025.
Claire reads from John 15:5-17 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of there being no greater love at Pembury Baptist Church on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November 2025.
Pastor Dan Foster closes the Finding Our Destiny series about the life of Joseph after Christine reads Genesis 45:1-15 and Tanya reads Genesis 50:15-21 at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd November 2025.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 26th October 2025, Pam reads Genesis 40 and Jennifer Roberts speaks on Joseph's time in prison.
Bev reads Genesis 39 and Colin Burgess continues looking at the story of Joseph in the Finding Our Destiny series at Pembury Baptist Church on 19/10/25
Debbie, Steve and Andrea read Genesis 37 and Pastor Dan Foster introduces the new series 'Finding Our Destiny', looking into the story of Joseph, what God told him and his relationship with his brothers at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 12th October 2025.
Alan reads the final part of 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 and John Baker closes the sermon series, The Hope that We Have on 28th September 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 21st September 2025, Erine reads 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 and Pastor Dan Foster continues through this chapter looking at the hope that we have in Jesus and for the future.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 14th September 2025, Ruth reads 1 Corinthians 15:20-34 and Pastor Dan Foster brings the third sermon in the Hope That We Have series. Rob gives a picture of hope at the end of the sermon.
Pastor Dan Foster continues speaking about the hope that we have in the resurrection of Jesus after Christine reads 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th September 2025.
Tanya reads 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks to us of the hope that we have in Jesus, on 31st August 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Rob reads Exodus 13:17-22 and 14:1-31 and Colin Burgess speaks on following God's directions, not our own at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th August 2025.
Richard reads 1 Kings 19:11-13 and Steve Collingwood asks if there is joy in chaos for those who know Jesus and challenges us to ask if we're 'languishing' at Pembury Baptist Church on 17th August 2025.
Hennie reads Isaiah 53:1-8, Sally reads Acts 8:26-40 and Rev. David McLachlan speaks of Philip and the eunuch, being on the outside and the inside and freedom from these distinctions through the good news of Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church on 10th August 2025.
Sam reads Matthew 27:57-61 and rev. Mary McLachlan speaks of Jesus' time in the tomb and how we sometimes find ourself in that situation with what seems to be the end of what we had believed to be true. This was preached on Sunday 3rd August 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Gail reads the parable of the sower from Matthew 13:1-9 and Diane Watts from Baptists Together speaks on noticing the fruit of the kingdom of God at Pembury Baptist Church on 27th July 2025.
Rob reads from Habukkuk 1:1-6 and John Baker uses the book of Habukkuk to encourage people to move from fear to faith at Pembury Baptist Church on 20th July 2025.
On Open Doors Sunday at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th July 2025, Werner Nijman speaks from Acts 12:1-11, read by Pam, giving a talk entitled Taking Risks or Taking Care?.
The reading which is not included in the podcast is Acts 16:16-40. Please read it before listening to Emily Tyler speak on being sent but stationed as part of the Sent by the Spirit series at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th June 2025.
Christine reads Acts 14:8-20 followed by Colin Burgess speaking about being in the centre of God's will at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd June 2025.
Debra reads Acts 12:25-13:12 and Mel Roca preaches on God raising a people to speak His Word through His Holy Spirit on 15th June 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Tricia reads Acts 2:1-21 and Jon Knight speaks of Pentecost at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th June 2025.
Sally reads from Ephesians 5:15-21 and Werner Nijman, at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st June 2025, speaks of Pastor Dan and their trip to Uzbekistan and closes the Imitating Christ series, sharing how to walk wisely in Jesus .
Tricia reads Ephesians 5:1-14 and Jennifer Roberts speaks on walking in the way of Love, the penultimate sermon in the Imitating Christ series on 25th May 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church. At the end of the sermon, there is a spoken word piece produced by fusion which you can view here: The Way We Walk - Fusion.
Fi reads from Ephesians 4:25-32 and John Baker continues the Imitating Christ series, challenging us on unity, sanctification and kindness at Pembury Baptist Church on 18th May 2025.
Sue reads Ephesians 4:17-24 and Rev. Philip Davis speaks of seeking the purity of Jesus in our own lives at Pembury Baptist Church on 11th May 2025.
Tanya reads Ephesians 4:7-16 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on being equipped for service in the second of the Imitating Christ series on 4th May 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church. Prayers are said at the end of the podcast for Pastor Dan who goes on sabbatical for three months, returning end of August.
Tanya reads Ephesians 4:1-6 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the new sermon series, 'Imitating Christ' at Pembury Baptist Church on 27th April 2025.
Fi reads Matthew 28:1-10 and Pastor Dan Foster leads the celebration of the risen Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church on Easter Sunday 20th April 2025.
Judith reads from Matthew 27:27-44, Pastor Dan Foster reflects on the suffering of Jesus and Tanya reads Matthew 27:45-54 at Pembury Baptist Church on Good Friday 18th April 2025.
Andrea reads from Isaiah 53:3-12, the story of the entry into Jerusalem is told and Colin Burgess speaks on Palms and Passion, looking for the One who is to come at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th April 2025.
Sue reads Psalm 46 (only the latter half recorded) and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on trusting God in turbulent times at Pembury Baptist Church on 6th April 2025.
Caroline reads Psalm 63 and Pastor Dan Foster teaches that God's love is better than life itself at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd March 2025.
Leigh reads Psalm 139 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on God's complete knowledge of us and the comfort that brings at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th March 2025.
Patrick reads Psalm 10 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on calling on the Lord in distress and lament at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th March 2025.
Catherine reads from Luke 6:46-49 and Emily Tyler speaks of building wisely at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd March 2025.
Rob reads from Luke 6:37-42 and Rev. Philip Davis speaks of Jesus' teaching of not judging at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 23rd February 2025.
Fi reads from Luke 6:27-36 and John Baker continues the Radical Teachings of Jesus series, speaking about loving your enemies at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th February 2025.
Oge reads from Luke 6:17-26 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the new series, The Radical Teachings of Jesus, speaking of how to be blessed at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th February 2025.
Catherine reads John 2:13-25 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on wholehearted worship on Sunday 2nd February 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Alison reads John 2:1-12, a clip from the Chosen is played (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzGUaetGH28) and Pastor Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th January 2025 on 'So Whatever He tells You'.
Tanya reads from John 1:35-42 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Jesus' invite to come and see on 12th January 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Philip reads John 1:1-18 and Luke 19:1-10 with Colin Burgess bringing the message on new beginnings at the start of 2025 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Jean reads from Luke 2;41-52 and Jennifer Roberts speaks of Jesus in the Father's house on 29th December 2024 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Daph reads Philippians 4:4-8 and Rev. Philip Davis preaches in the last of the 'Joy of the Lord is Our Strength' series at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd December 2024, speaking about the joy of God's peace in our lives.
Sally reads from Isaiah 12 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the Joy of the Lord is Our Strength Advent series, speaking of drawing with joy from the well of the Lord at Pembury Baptist Church on 15th December 2024.
Claire reads Psalm 16 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks in the second in the Joy of the Lord is Our Strength series, Finding Fulness of Joy at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 8th December.
Tanya reads from Nehemiah 8:1-12 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the Advent series, The Joy of the Lord is our Strength at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st December 2024.
Caroline, Glenn and Sue read Daniel 4 and Pastor Dan Foster closes the 'Speaking Truth to Power' series, speaking about Daniel and King Nebuchadnezzar at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 24th November.
Ruth reads 2 Samuel 11:1-5 and 12:1-10 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Nathan speaking truth to King David at Pembury Baptist Church on 17th November 2024.
John reads from Hebrew 9:24-28 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of the 'once for all' sacrifice of Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church on Remembrance Sunday, 10th November 2024.
Daph reads from Mark 10:46-52 and John Baker speaks of the power of faith at Pembury Baptist Church on 3rd November 2024.
Rob reads Mark 10:35-45 and Patrick Gillan brings the message at Pembury Baptist Church on 27th October, speaking of James and John and their request to sit closest to Jesus in heaven.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Zaccheus after Tracy reads Luke 19:1-10 at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th October 2024.
The young people read Matthew 13:24-30 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on this parable and demonstrates it by inviting people to plant seed in a tray, then 'sleeping'. During his 'sleep', an 'enemy' (his wife!) comes in and plants weeds and of course when he wakes up the planting is disrupted by the weeds. Dan preached at Pembury Baptist Church on 6th October 2024.
Debbie reads from Matthew 3:13-17 and Matthew 28:16-20 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on baptism at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th September 2024.
Fi reads from Matthew 6:1-4 and 25:31-46 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on giving as part of the What about ... sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd September 2024.
Bev reads Matthew 6:6-18, 9:14-15 and Isaiah 58:3-9 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on 'fasting' at Pembury Baptist Church on 15th September 2024.
Mel reads Matthew 6:9-15 and Rev. Philip Davis speaks on praying 'lead us not into temptation' at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th September 2024 in the last of the 'Praying the Jesus Way' series.
Andrea reads from Matthew 6:9-15 and Matthew 18:21-25. Pastor Dan Foster continues the Praying the Jesus Way series, speaking on asking for forgiveness of our sins and forgiving others at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st September 2024.
Sally reads from from Matthew 6:9-13 and Exodus 16:1-18 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on asking for daily bread, both practically and spiritually at Pembury Baptist Church on 25th August 2024.
Christine reads from Matthew 6:5-13 and Matthew 13:44-46. Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the second part of the Lord's Prayer, 'Your Kingdom come, Your will be done' at Pembury Baptist Church on 18th August 2024.
Treasure reads Matthew 6:9-13 and Tom How speaks on praying to Our Father in heaven at Pembury Baptist Church on 11th August 2024.
Philip reads Mark 8:31-38 and Werner speaks about living the Word of God in difficult situations at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th July 2024.
Andy Twilley, Regional Minister for SEBA preaches on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (read by John during the sermon), speaking to us about God's purpose for His people at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th June 2024.
Hilary reads from 2 Samuel 9 and Galatians 5:22-23. Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the kindness of God at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd June 2024.
Fi reads Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 6:13-15, Job 19:1-27 and James 5:7-11. Pastor Dan Foster continues the Fruit of the Spirit series, speaking on patience, followed by testimonies, at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th June 2024.
Catherine reads from Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:26-27 and 16:33. Rev. Philip Davis preaches on the peace that we have as the fruit of the Spirit at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th June 2024.
Tricia reads from 2 Samuel 6 and from Galatians 5:22-23. Pastor Dan Foster then speaks on joy as a fruit of the Spirit at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd June 2024.
Caroline reads from Luke 10:25-37 and Galatians 5:22-23 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the 'Fruit of the Spirit' sermon series, speaking of God's love for us and our love for others at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th May 2024.
Ruth gives her testimony, Tracy reads Acts 2:1-21, Pastor Dan Foster speaks on calling on the name of the Lord and Rob describes a picture on trusting in the Lord. The Pentecost Sunday service was held on 19th May 2024 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Godwin reads 2 Timothy 4 and Pastor Dan Foster closes the series by reminding us to 'keep the faith'. There are some testimonies at the close of the sermon.
Sue reads from 2 Timothy 3:10-17 and Jennifer Roberts speaks on Paul's teaching for Timothy and all of us on who we should be, what we should say and how we should live if we follow and belong to Jesus. She spoke at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 5th May 2024.
John reads from 2 Timothy 2:14 to 3:9 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on pursuing the good in the Kingdom of God at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th April 2024. There are testimonies following the sermon.
Bev reads from 2 Timothy 1:15-2:13 and Pastor Dan Foster continues the Advice for the Young series, asking us to remember Jesus. He was speaking at Pembury Baptist Church on 21st April 2024. There are a couple of words at the end of the podcast.
Pastor Dan Foster begins by blowing up a beach ball with the world imprinted on it and explains about the breath of God in the world. Matthew reads 2 Timothy 1:1-14 and Pastor Dan begins the new sermon series, Advice for the Young (and the Young at Heart), exploring 2 Timothy, at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th April 2024. There are two testimonies at the end of the podcast.
Rev. Philip Davis speaks of stewardship of our money and economy at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th April 2024.
Aidan reads Mark 16:1-8 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of rejoicing in resurrection on Easter Sunday 31st March at Pembury Baptist Church.
Leigh reads from Mark 15:16-24 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of the crucifixion of Christ and how we are saved by His sacrifice at Pembury Baptist Church on Good Friday 29th March 2024. There is peace in the cross.
At Pembury Baptist Church on Palm Sunday 24th March 2024, Pastor Dan Foster speaks on Mark 11:1-11 read by Erine, asking the Lord Jesus to come into our lives.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 17th March 2024, Ross Hardy from Eastgate spoke from Colossians 2:6-15, on living in God's fullness. This podcast features prophetic words at the end of the sermon from the Eastgate team.
Tanya reads Psalm 82 and Matthew 24:14 and David Flynn speaks of his and Denise's journey into mission in Cochabamba, Bolivia at Pembury Baptist Church on 10th March 2024.
Hennie reads John 15:12-17 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on the power of friendship, especially the privilege of friendship with Jesus.
Pastor Dan Foster continues with his one off sermon series. After Fi reads Luke 9:18-27, Dan asks 'Do You Want to be an Apprentice?, an apprentice of Jesus, on 25th February 2024 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Pastor Dan Foster continues his one off sermon series, speaking from the book of Esther. Sally reads Esther 4 during Dan's exposition of what it means to be resourced for such a time as this, at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 11th February 2024.
The start of a series of stand alone sermons, Our Eyes Are On You focusses on where we look to for answers when we're in need. Gail and Tricia read from 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 and Pastor Dan Foster preaches at Pembury Baptist Church on the 4th February 2024.
The final sermon in the Grace series at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th January 2024, with Pastor Dan Foster speaking on the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. This podcast includes a couple of testimonies from Chris and Rob.
Gail read from James 3:1-12 and Revelation 3:11-13. Werner asked us to think about the words that we speak and Hennie spoke about listening, sharing a table with the Lord at Pembury Baptist Church on 21st January 2024.
(There was an issue with the sound in some parts of the service so there is no reading and the start of the sermon is missing - please read the Bible passages first for yourself).
Patrick reads Hosea 11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of the astounding love of God at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th January 2024.
Judith reads from Luke 7:36-50, Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and Tom sings Alabaster Jar at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 7th January 2024.
A one off, end of year sermon preached by Colin Burgess on Galatians 4:4-7, looking at our rich inheritance through Jesus Christ as the children of God. The scripture is read by Colin before the sermon at Pembury Baptist Church on New Year's Eve 2023 and concludes with prayers and thoughts for the coming year 2024.
Patrick reads Titus 2:11-14 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on responding to God's love as we wait at Pembury Baptist Church on Christmas Eve 2023.
Hennie reads from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 and Tom How continues the Watching and Waiting series - how are we waiting for Jesus? - at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 17th December 2023.
Philip reads from 2 Peter 3:1-18 and Pastor Dan Foster asks are we ready for the return of Jesus, speaking at Pembury Baptist Church on 10th December 2023.
Caroline and Denise read from Mark 13 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the 'Watching and Waiting' Advent series, reminding us that whatever happens on earth and in our lives, Jesus is going to return. He preached at Pembury Baptist Church on 3rd December 2023.
Trevor reads from 1 Samuel 16:14-23 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the witness of King David, a man after God's own heart, at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th November 2023.
Colin reads from 1 Samuel 3 and Patrick Gillan speaks on listening to God and challenges us on being willing to move from our 'usual place' at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 19th November.
Christine reads from Judges 6:11-24 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of Gideon's witness for God in obedience and in the Lord's strength, at Pembury Baptist Church on 12th November 2023.
Tanya reads from Judges 4 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how God goes before us, using the stories of Barak and Deborah as illustrations at Pembury Baptist Church on 5th November 2023.
Rob read Genesis 6;9-22 and Jennifer Roberts read Hebrews 11:7 before preaching on Noah and the ark as witnesses to God's word at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th October 2023.
Ruth and Daph read Genesis 5:18-24 and Hebrews 11:5-6 respectively and Rev. Philip Davis continues the 'Great Cloud of Witnesses' series, speaking on walking with God as Enoch did at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd October 2023.
Pastor Dan Foster begins the new series, A Great Cloud of Witnesses speaking of Abel's witness, readings from Genesis 4:1-16 (Bev) and Hebrews 11:1-4 (Godwin), at Pembury Baptist Church on 15th October 2023. Art by Patrick Gillan.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks from Luke 14:15-23, the story of the Great Feast at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 8th October. This talk was part of a family service celebrating harvest and supporting the BMS World Mission in Uganda.
Pastor Dan Foster uses the story of Joseph as an example of the evil of human trafficking and looks at what God's view is and how He redeems situations that seem beyond redemption - preached at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st October 2023.
John reads from Job 38:1-11 and 42:1-6. Dr Dave Gregory speaks of life, storms and where God is in it all at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th September 2023.
Three testimonies of freedom from addiction through God's work, Andrea reads Romans 12:1-2 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of our bodies being living sacrifices for the Lord in His Kingdom.
Kwame Adzam speaks on behalf of BMS Mission around the world, focussing on the work of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Dan Foster reads from Luke 5, the story of the disabled man being lowered through the roof to Jesus and speaks of the friends' love and support and Jesus' compassion at Pembury Baptist Church on 3rd September 2023.
Josh and Christine give their testimonies before their baptisms, and Pastor Dan Foster preaches on Jesus as Saviour at Pembury Baptist Church on Baptism Sunday, 27th August 2023.
Catherine reads Matthew 15:21-28 and Colin Burgess encourages us to hear the words of Jesus - 'be redeemed' - at Pembury Baptist Church on 20th August 2023.
Tracy reads Matthew 14:22-36 and Tom How speaks on the miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th August 2023.
Godwin reads Matthew 14:13-21 and Jennifer Roberts speaks of the miracle of feeding the five thousand at Pembury Baptist Church on 6th August 2023.
Philip reads the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:3-12 and William speaks on his experiences of the persecuted Church.
Bev reads Acts 3:1-10 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on being led by the Holy Spirit to heal at Pembury Baptist Church on 5th June 2023. There is a recorded conversation between J John and Jennifer Rees Larcombe played in the middle of the sermon.
Three people read Acts 2:1-21 followed by Daph Beard expounding the start of the new church.
Helen reads from Colossians 3:1-17 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on whatever you do, give thanks.
Hennie reads Colossians 2:6-15 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on being thankful for the cross of Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th May 2023.
Colin reads from Colossians 1:24-2:5 and Pastor Dan Foster preached on Christ in you, the hope of glory at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st May 2023.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd April 2023, Rev. Philip Davis preaches on Colossians 1:15-23, thanking the Cosmic Christ. To fully appreciate this sermon, please read Colossians 1:15-23 first and if you can, watch this video when Philip mentions it at the beginning of the sermon: Cosmic Eye - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Are9dDbW24.
Tony reads Colossians 1:3-14 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the new series, Overflowing with Thankfulness, looking at Paul's love for the Colossians and their love for one another. He speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th April 2023.
The reading is dramatised and Pastor Dan Foster gives a short talk at Pembury Baptist Church's Easter Day celebration.
Dan reads from Matthew 21 of the entry into Jerusalem of Jesus and Tom How preaches on expecting and encountering the King of Glory.
Catherine, Caroline and Godwin read John 11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on seeing the glory of God when we believe in Him. Testimonies follow.
Debbie reads John 9 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on being blind but seeing through Jesus. There are testimonies at the end of the service.
Irma reads from John 3:1-17 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on meeting Jesus at night at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th March 2023.
Tanya reads from Psalm 139 and Janice Pleasants, visiting from Eastgate Church speaks on encountering Jesus in our every day lives at Pembury Baptist Church on 5th March 2023.
Fi reads from Matthew 4:1-11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on encountering Jesus in the wilderness at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th February 2023.
Caroline reads Matthew 17:1-9 and Jennifer Roberts preaches on encountering the glorified Jesus in the first of the Encountering Jesus series at Pembury Baptist Church on 19th February 2023.
Rob reads from 1 Corinthians 13 and Colin Burgess speaks on All You Need is Love at Pembury Baptist Church on 12th February 2023.
Bev reads from Isaiah 58:6-12 and Pastor Dan Foster preaches about the One who restores in every way on 5th February 2023 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Tricia reads from Malachi 2-3:1-5 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of the One who Purifies at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th January 2023.
Oge reads Micah 6:1-8 and Pastor Dan Foster ask 'what does God require of us?' at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd January 2023.
Caroline reads from Jeremiah 29 and Joth Hunt, Team Leader and Regional Minister at South East Baptist Association, speaks on Faith in Uncertain Times on 15th January 2023 at Pembury Baptist Church.
Trevor and Andrea read Psalm 40 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks of Jesus, the One who rescues us at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th January 2023.
Jean reads from Numbers 6:22-27 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on 'the One who blesses' at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st January 2023 as the first in the new series, Finding the Heart of God.
Rev. Philip Davis reads Philippians 2 then speaks on Christ's loving humility at Pembury Baptist Church on 18th December 2022
Godwin reads Luke 15, the story of the prodigal son and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the elder son, 'Lost at Home?' at Pembury Baptist Church on 11th December 2022.
Gail reads Luke 15:11-32 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on discovering the Father at Pembury Baptist Church on 4th December 2022.
Luke 15, the parable of the prodigal son, is read followed by Pastor Dan Foster as he begins the Advent 2022 series, Love Came Down, speaking specifically about the younger son.
Pastor Dan Foster concludes the 'God is so Good' sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church speaking on the discipline of the Father who is so so good to us. The reading is from Hebrews 12:4-13.
Steve reads from Psalm 103:13-19 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on 'Lest We Forget' on Remembrance Sunday, 13th November 2022 at Pembury Baptist church.
Tanya reads Colossians 1 and Steve Hughes speaks on why Christians should be caring for the environment.
The reading is from John 8:1-11, performed by the LUMO Project and Jennifer Roberts speaks on God's mercy and compassion at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th October 2022.
Rob reads Exodus 34:1-7 and Rev. Philip Davis speaks on our rebellion, God's love and God's justice at Pembury Baptist Church on 23rd October 2022.
Caroline reads from James 5:13-20 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on faith filled prayer at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th October 2022.
Jean reads James 5:1-12 and Pastor Dan Foster asks if we are hearing the cry for justice, at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th October 2022.
Miriam reads from 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on cheerful giving at Pembury Baptist Church's Harvest Celebration on 2nd October 2022.
Fi reads from James 4:1-12 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how not to be friends with God at Pembury Baptist Church on 25th September 2022
Daph reads from James 3:13-18 and Rev. Philip Davis preaches on two types of wisdom, godly and worldly.
On the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, Colin Burgess reads Isaiah 42 and speaks on the nature and character of servanthood.
Readings from Psalm 113 and Matthew 18:1-5 and a short talk on childlike faith by Pastor Dan Foster at Pembury Baptist Church on the occasion of a dedication on 28th August 2022.
Cliff reads James 2:1-13 and Jennifer Roberts brings the message on favouritism - 'You're my favourite!' at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 21st August 2022.
Tracy reads James 1:17-27 and Tom How preaches on faith and works, advising us to 'just do it!' at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th August 2022.
Tanya reads Ephesians 3:14-end and Pastor Dan Foster concludes the Do You Know Who You Are? sermon series, reminding us how God powerfully loves us at Pembury Baptist Church on 31st July 2022.
Jennifer reads Ephesians 3:1-13 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on God's children being part of His story at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th July 2022.
Philip reads from Philippians 2:25-30 and an Open Doors representative speaks on the risks of believing in Jesus and following Him.
Leigh reads Ephesians 2:11-22 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how we are all brought together in Christ at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 10th July 2022.
Tracy reads Ephesians 2:1-10 and Pastor Dan Foster preaches on being alive in Christ at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 3rd July 2022.
Sam reads Ephesians 1:15-23 and Pastor Dan Foster asks if we know that we are power-full at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 26th June 2022.
Tony reads Ephesians 1:3-14 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on how blessed we are in Christ at Pembury Baptist Church on 19th June 2022.
Dan reads Romans 5:1-5 and Colin Burgess preaches on the 'threedom' of God at Pembury Baptist Church on Trinity Sunday, 12th June 2022
Irma reads from Acts 2 and Pastor Dan Foster preaches on the Holy Spirit's outpouring on all people at Pembury Baptist Church on Pentecost Sunday, 5th June 2022.
Rob reads Revelation 21:22-22:5 and Pastor Dan Foster closes the Rise and Shine sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th May 2022, speaking of our ultimate destination.
Caroline reads Revelation 19:1-16 and Pastor Dan Foster concludes the Rise and Shine sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd May 2022, encouraging us to shout Hallelujah! for God's justice.
Fi reads Revelation 12 and Pastor Dan Foster asks if we are accused or affirmed in the Rise and Shine series.
Pastor Dan Foster continues the Rise and Shine sermon series at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th May 2022, speaking from Revelation 5:6-14 read by Christine, under the title 'You are Worthy of it All'.
Tanya reads Revelation 1:8-20 and Rev. Philip Davis speaks of encountering the heavenly Lord as part of the Rise and Shine series at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st May 2022.
Bev reads Revelation 1:1-8 and Pastor Dan Foster begins the new sermon series, Rise and Shine at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th April 2022.
Good Friday service on 15th April 2022 at Pembury Baptist Church with Dan Foster speaking of the horror and the hope of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Dan Foster speaks at the Easter Sunday Celebration at Pembury Baptist Church on 17th April 2022 encouraging us to 'roll back the stone'.
Daph reads Mark 15:25-39 and Tom How preaches the last in the 'At One with God' series, focussing on the death of Jesus and God's scarred hands.
Daph reads Mark 15:25-39 and Tom How preaches the last in the 'At One with God' series, focussing on the death of Jesus and God's scarred hands.
Sally reads Mark 14:53-65 and Jennifer Roberts continues the At One with God series, speaking on putting God on trial at Pembury Baptist Church on 3rd April 2022.
Debbie reads Mark 14:32-42 and Philip continues the At One with God series at Pembury Baptist Church on 27th March 2022, speaking on atonement and temptation in a garden.
Tony reads Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:11-15. Pastor Dan Foster preaches the next in the series At One with God, asking us to 'look up and live' at Pembury Baptist Church on 20th March 2022,
Jennifer reads from Leviticus 16:15-22 and Dan Foster continues the At One with God series, speaking of finding a scapegoat at Pembury Baptist Church on 13th March 2022.
Colin reads from Genesis 22:1-19 and Dan Foster begins the 'At One with God' Lent series at Pembury Baptist Church on 6th March 2022, speaking about God's provision for His people.
Colin reads from Genesis 22:1-19 and Dan Foster begins the 'At One with God' Lent series at Pembury Baptist Church on 6th March 2022, speaking about God's provision for His people.
Fi reads Galatians 6 and Pastor Dan Foster preaches on growing in freedom together at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 27th February 2022.
Tracy reads Galatians 5:13-26 and Pastor Dan Foster speaks on the fruit of freedom, continuing the Finding Faith and Freedom series at Pembury Baptist Church on 20th February 2022
Jon & Caroline read Galatians 4;8-31 and Pastor Dan asks if it is more important to be 'right' or in a relationship?
Pastor Dan Foster continues the sermon series 'Finding Faith and Freedom', speaking at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th January 2022, from Galatians 3:23-4:7 asking if we were slaves or sons.
Pastor Dan Foster continues the Finding Faith and Freedom series, speaking from Galatians 3:1-14, asking if we are under a spell or under God's smile? Dave and Andrea read the scriptures.
Tom How continues the Finding Faith and Freedom series at Pembury Baptist Church on 16th January 2022, speaking from Galatians 2:11-21 about justification and faith. Sue reads the scripture.
Pastor Dan Foster continues the Finding Faith and Freedom series, speaking from Galatians 1 about spiritual decluttering at Pembury Baptist Church on 9th January 2022.
Colin Burgess brings the word at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd January 2022 from Galatians 1, beginning the new year series, 'Finding Faith and Freedom'.
Dan Foster closes the Advent series, Overflowing with Hope, at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 19th December, speaking from Isaiah 35 about the Way of Hope.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks from Isaiah 11:1-10, speaking of the Branch of hope, continuing the Overflowing with Hope Advent series.
Pastor Dan Foster brings the first in the Advent series at Pembury Baptist Church on 28th November 2021, 'Overflowing with Hope', speaking from Isaiah 2:1-5 and Romans 15:13.
Rev. Philip Davis preaches the last in the series What a Friend we have in Jesus at Pembury Baptist Church from John 15 and 16, focussing on equipping God's people for mission.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks from John 15:9-17 about the fruit of friendship with Jesus as part of the 'What a Friend we have in Jesus' series at Pembury Baptist Church on 14th November 2021.
Pastor Dan Foster continues the What a Friend we have in Jesus series speaking from John 14:15-31 at Pembury Baptist Church on 7th November 2021.
Tom How preaches at Pembury Baptist Church on 31st October 2021 from John 14:1-14 as part of the What a Friend we have in Jesus sermon series. He focuses on worship and word.
Pastor Dan Foster continues the What a Friend we have in Jesus series at Pembury Baptist Church on 24th October, speaking from John 13:18-38 about love and betrayal.
Jennifer Roberts begins the new series 'What a Friend we have in Jesus' at Pembury Baptist Church, looking at John 13:1-17 and speaking about Jesus washing the disciples feet. How does this challenge us today?
Pastor Dan Foster speaks from Luke 19:1-10 on World Mental Health Awareness Day, asking 'does God care about our mental health?'.
Dan Foster concludes the Creed series at Pembury Baptist Church on 26th September 2021, speaking from 1 Peter 2:4-10 about believing in the Church.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 19th September 2021, continuing the Creed sermon series, focussing on the person of the Holy Spirit from Acts 19:1-7 and what we believe about Him.
Rev. Philip Davis speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 12th September, continuing the Creed sermon series and focussing on believing in Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The scriptures are Philippians 2:5-11 and 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.
Dan Foster begins the Creed series at Pembury Baptist Church on 5th September 2021, speaking from Isaiah 63 on believing in God the Father.
Tom How closes the Stories Jesus Told series at Pembury Baptist Church on 29th August 2021, speaking from Luke 19:11-27 on the parable of the minas, encouraging people to go when they receive God's call on their life.
Tom How preaches from Luke 18:9-14 about the tax collector and the Pharisee at Pembury Baptist Church on 22nd August 2021, suggesting he'd rather be a tax collector.
Colin Burgess preaches at Pembury Baptist Church on 15th August 2021 on practising persistent prayer, based on Luke 18:1-8, the story of the persistent widow.
Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 8th August 2021 from Luke 16:19-31, continuing the Stories Jesus Told series and advising how we are not to love our neighbour!
Dan Foster begins the 'Stories Jesus Told' series at Pembury Baptist Church on 1st August 2021, speaking from Luke 16:1-15, teaching us to be smart with money.
At Pembury Baptist Church, on Sunday 25th July 2021, Pastor Dan Foster speaks about money, morals and markets from Mark 12:41-44, the concluding part of the Speak out about Justice series.
Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 18th July 2021 from Colossians 1:15-20, asking us to dare to care for God's world.
Friends from Open Doors teach at Pembury Baptist Church on Sunday 11th July from Psalm 131 and Philippians 2 about the persecuted church and help us to know the best way to help those who are suffering.
Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 4th July 2021 about unintentional discrimination bringing the word from Acts 6:1-7, speaking of their respect of differences in culture between the Jews and the Greeks but all being one in Jesus.
Dan Foster speaks from Ezekiel 47 at Pembury Baptist Church on 27th June 2021, about the river of God, the Holy Spirit, that flows from the temple.
Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 20th June 2021 from 2 Kings 4 about the Holy Spirit symbolised by oil and suggests six steps for living a better life.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 13th June 2021, Pastor Dan Foster continues the Holy Spirit series exploring the symbol of healing water and focussing on the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5.
Tom How brings God's word from 1 Kings 19, speaking on the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, symbolised by a gentle whisper.
Jennifer Roberts speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 30th May 2021 from 1 Kings 18 about the fire of God falling on Elijah's sacrifice. She speaks of the fire of the Holy Spirit showcasing God's presence, His power and purifying mercy.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on Pentecost Sunday from Ezekiel 37, focussing on the Holy Spirit as the lifegiving breath of God.
Pastor Dan Foster speaks from Matthew 28:16-20 about Jesus' famous last words to His disciples, known as 'The Great Commission', before He ascends into heaven to be with His Father.
At Pembury Baptist Church on 9th May 2021, Dan Foster concludes the Living in the Love of God series, speaking from 1 John 5 about loving each other as Jesus loves us.
Chris Leigh speaks at Pembury Baptist Church on 2nd May 2021, giving encouragement from 1 John 4, speaking of how God is Love. It's ALL about love!