Alexandra Baptist Church

Jody Payne / WHAT LOVE DOES - Liberty / 28th June 2026

True  freedom can only be accomplished in love, the love of God and the love of others.

Craig Ashby / WHAT LOVE DOES - Dignity / 21st June 2026

No matter how we have been treated in the past by other people, God sees us as persons of worth, deserving dignity.

Dewald De Beer / WHAT LOVE DOES - Authenticity / 14th June 2026

Authenticity is being true to your Christian self. You are created by God who desires that you follow His truth.

Often things in our life break down and we need to turn to God admitting that we can't fix things ourselves.

We need to surrender the keys of our live to God, the divine mechanic, who is able to fix us and get us up and running again.

Craig Ashby / WHAT LOVE DOES -Unity / 7th June 2026

When the church acts as it is supposed to act it is the best expression of a loving, caring community you could ever find. The challenge to us is to work together to be that kind of church.

Craig Ashby / WHAT LOVE DOES - Humility / 31st May 2026

True love is much more than romantic love.

It is the kind of love which puts others first.

Graham Ashby / DANIEL - Part 2 / 24th May 2026

Daniel interprets king Nebuchadnezzar's dream and we are living in the time represented by the feet made of iron and clay.

Jody Payne /KINGS & QUEENS - Athaliah / 17th May 2026

Athaliah followed the evil example of her parents and even tried to wipe out all the descendants of David's line.

But since God had promised David that descendants would rule He protected  Athaliah's grandson Joash, until he was able to ascend to the throne. And under the guidance of Jehoiada he restored the worship of Yahweh.

Ron Temby /KINGS & QUEENS - Amaziah - What happens if you are not wholehearted / 10th May 2026

Amaziah started well but was not wholehearted in his worship of God.

He stopped listening to God and became obsessed with his own selfish ambition which led to his downfall.

We too, are at risk losing our relationship with God if we think that we know better than He does.

We need a deep cleansing of hearts so that we can serve Him wholeheartedly and to know the joy of the salvation that God offers us through the Holy Spirit.

Craig Ashby / HEZEKIAH - What to do in a crisis/ 3rd May 2026

When Hezekiah was faced with a huge, bloodthirsty Assyrian army on his doorstep he turned to God for help.

And God supernaturally destroyed the invading army. We too, can receive God's help when we humbly turn to Him in a crisis.

Craig Ashby/ WILL THERE BE NAZIS IN HEAVEN? / 26th April 2026

The word 'Nazi' is still being used to describe someone who is cruel, evil, dominating and murderous.

Yet, even some of them will be in heaven because they genuinely repented before they were executed at Nuremberg.

And their last words were to admit their status as sinners and call on God's mercy.

Graham Ashby / DANIEL Part 1: Standing Firm / 19th April 2026

Daniel was taken captive from Jerusalem to Babylon but early one chose to obey God rather than man. 

As a result God blessed him and Daniel was able to positively influence several rulers during the next 70 years.

If we put our faith in God, we too can positively influence those around us, despite the tough times we might find ourselves in.

Craig Ashby /WHY TRUST THE BIBLE? - Response to Amy Orr-Ewing video clip/ 12th April 2026

Craig interacts with the congregation regarding the presentation and suggests helpful resources to encourage Bible reading.

Graham Ashby /FEAR NOT - He is Risen/ 5th April 2026

Human beings are afraid of many things - missing out, heights, public speaking etc.

But we shouldn't be afraid because Jesus has risen from the dead.

Craig Ashby /YOUR KING IS COMING/ 29th March 2026

Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter is when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

But, we know from hindsight that the crowd that rejoiced to see Him as the messiah turned against Him a week later.

Jesus knew this would happen but chose to go submit Himself to the pain, suffering and humiliation knowing that His death and resurrection would open up a way for us to be reconciled to God.

Craig Ashby /WORK & REST - Future/ 22nd March 2026

What happens when we die?

Do we just go to heaven, sit on a cloud with a harp or join the heavenly choir?

Or is there something more?

Craig Ashby + Jordan West /WORK & REST - Sabbath/ 15th March 2026

In the beginning God created the universe and everything in it in six days and then rested for a day.

He didn't need to rest but He was establishing a pattern for us to follow.

Craig and Jordan discuss how we can avoid burnout by following the principle of taking time out to honour God and relax in order to be refreshed as a result.

Craig Ashby | WORK & REST: Cursed | 08 March 2026

This teaching explains why our work is so hard ('cursed' according to the biblical description recorded in Genesis 3) and why the frustrations and unfulfilment we face can still push us closer to God.

Craig Ashby /WORK & REST - Kavod/ 1st March 2026

What is the glory of God and what does it mean to work for the glory of God?

Includes an interview with Bevan (science teacher)  and Paula (occupational therapist) about how they attempt to glorify God in their work.

Craig Ashby /WORK & REST -The Art of Being Human/ 22nd February 2026

The calling of God is not reserved just for ministers. We are all called to various form of paid and unpaid work.

Whatever form of work we do, we should do our very best and God will partner with us so that we can contribute to the kingdom of God.

Craig Ashby /WORK & REST -The Image / 15th February 2026

After God had worked to create the universe He took a day off to enjoy His creation which He said was "Very good".

We spend a lot of our time doing paid and unpaid work serving others, which is important.

And we too, after we have worked , feel satisfaction in a job well done. It's because we are created in His image.

We are designed to work creatively.