Plains Baptist Church: Consider Christ

Consider His Priority

David Gray — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Priority

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: David Gray

Sunday School

Date: 30th August 2026

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A crowd can follow Jesus and still miss why He came. After Jesus fed thousands with five loaves and two fishes, many people sought Him for another meal instead of trusting Him as their Savior. Their response exposes the danger of pursuing what God can give while ignoring what matters most.

Christ came to seek and save the lost, and those who trust Him receive eternal life that cannot be taken away. Believers must make His priority their own by surrendering what they have and taking the gospel to others. Examine what drives your pursuit of Christ and where His priorities rank in your life.

Consider His Power

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Power

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 2nd August 2026

Passage: John 5:1-14

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We all know what it feels like to face a problem we cannot fix. The man at the pool of Bethesda had spent thirty-eight years waiting for someone to help him, revealing the same spiritual condition every person faces apart from Christ.

Jesus alone has the power to forgive sin, change a life, and give the certainty of eternal life because He is equal with God. His invitation is not to earn salvation or rely on good works, but to believe in Him and receive what only He can give.

The same Savior who made the helpless man whole still calls people to Himself today, offering mercy, new life, and the promise of eternity while reminding those who know Him to bring that hope to others.

Consider His Forgiveness

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Forgiveness

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 26th July 2026

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Two people stood before Jesus that day, and only one understood her greatest need. A woman known for her sin came with repentance, while a Pharisee trusted his own standing and failed to recognize the grace unfolding in front of him.

Luke 7 reveals that forgiveness begins with acknowledging our debt and coming to the only One who can remove it. The heart that knows it has been forgiven responds with gratitude, love, and a desire to honor Christ, while pride blinds people to both their own need and the needs of others.

The same Savior who forgave her still offers that forgiveness today, and His grace changes far more than a person's record.

Consider His Omnipotence

Lance Naderhoff — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Omnipotence

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Lance Naderhoff

Sunday School

Date: 5th July 2026

Passage: John 11:1-11

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What do you do when God doesn't answer as quickly as you hoped? The account of Lazarus reveals that Christ's power reaches far beyond what people see as impossible, and His timing never falls outside His purpose. Even seasons of waiting and sorrow can display God's glory, strengthen faith, and point people to Jesus.

The One who called Lazarus from the grave also entered into the grief of those He loved, showing both limitless power and genuine compassion. The same Savior who conquered death still calls people to believe in Him and trust His perfect plan.

Consider His Deliverance

Ron Miles — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Deliverance

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Ron Miles

Sunday School

Date: 28th June 2026

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Sin never stays contained. Left unchecked, it pulls people farther from God and leaves lives marked by bondage, brokenness, and emptiness.

The account of the demon-possessed man in Gadara reveals the reality of spiritual warfare, the destructive nature of sin, and the complete authority of Jesus Christ over every power of darkness. Christ doesn't merely change outward behavior; He transforms the heart, gives peace where there was turmoil, and restores what sin has ruined.

The same Savior who delivered this man still offers freedom, forgiveness, and hope to every person who comes to Him. His work in a life is never meant to stay private but to be shared with others who need the same grace.

Consider His Omniscience

Ron Miles — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Omniscience

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Ron Miles

Sunday School

Date: 21st June 2026

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What if the One who knows you best also loves you most? Jesus doesn't just see our actions. He knows our thoughts, our motives, our burdens, and even the questions we keep to ourselves. Nathaniel almost missed the Messiah because of a preconceived idea, but one encounter with Christ changed everything. God's perfect knowledge brings both comfort and conviction because nothing in our lives escapes His notice. He knows every struggle, every hidden sin, and every need, and He still calls us to trust Him, follow Him, and find rest in Him.

Consider His Presence, pt 2

Raymond Smith — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Presence, pt 2

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 14th June 2026

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If Christ is with me, why are there still storms? The disciples faced a life-threatening situation and quickly shifted their attention from the Savior in the boat to the waves around them.

Fear, doubt, suffering, and uncertainty often reveal where we place our trust when life moves beyond our control. Christ never promised a trouble-free journey, but He did promise His presence, His care, and His power in every trial.

The same Savior who spoke peace to the sea still calls His people to trust Him when circumstances seem overwhelming. Watch the full message and consider whether fear or faith is shaping your response to the storms you face.

Consider His Presence, pt 1

Raymond Smith — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:45:00 +0100

Consider His Presence, pt 1

Series: Consider Christ

Pastor: Raymond Smith

Sunday School

Date: 7th June 2026

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Storms have a way of exposing what we trust most. The disciples stepped into a familiar journey expecting an ordinary day, only to find themselves facing a storm that left them fearing for their lives.

Mark 4 reminds us that following Christ does not remove trials, but it does mean we never face them alone. God often uses difficulties to draw us closer to Him, deepen our faith, and remind us of our dependence on Him.

When fear rises and circumstances feel overwhelming, His presence remains unchanged. Take time to consider the comfort, confidence, and hope found in knowing Christ is with you through every storm.