The Cross that Unites, March 25, 2018

Today it is Palm Sunday and Stephen Baxter begins our new sermon series to take us through Easter: The Cross that Unites He uses John 12:20-36 (NIV) as his reference text. Regardless of our income, race, marital status, or skin colour, whether our life is coming together or falling apart, the story of Easter reminds […]

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Harmony Sunday, March 18 2018

A special church service to celebrate our cultural diversity, Stephen Baxter preached, explaining our position as Christians in this multicultural world we live in. Psalm 133 (NLT) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is     when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious […]

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Sanctuary Sermon Series, March 11

The final in the inspiring sermon series Sanctuary. Pastor Stephen Baxter Today is the culmination in the Sanctuary series, as we celebrate Sanctuary Sunday, our bi-annual celebration drawing together all our various communities of faith. Stephen preached from  Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NIV)  and John 12:24 (NIV) Jeremiah 1:4-10 4 The word of the Lord came to me, […]

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Sanctuary Sermon Series, March 4

Pastor Stephen Baxter keeps on with the inspiring Sanctuary sermon series, preaching today from Hebrews 13:7-17 (NIV) 7 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be carried away […]

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Eric and Monique, Feb 25

Eric and Monique Johnson are our guests at Hobart Baptist this morning. The married duo are singer-songwriters who write deeply biblical, piano-driven songs that have a genre blending sound.

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Sanctuary Sermon Series, Feb 18

The second instalment in this sermon series as we prepare for Sanctuary Sunday coming up on March 11. This week, Stephen Baxter brings an overview of Hobart Baptist Church – and our mission to be a place of sanctuary and refuge to those who come here. Ephesians 4:1-6 (NIV) As a prisoner for the Lord, […]

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Sanctuary Sermon Series, Sunday Feb 11

In the weeks leading up to our Sanctuary Sunday celebration on March 11, we will be focusing on our unique calling from God.

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Big Buts of the Bible, Feb 4

Senior Pastor Stephen Baxter brings the final in our Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible. “But” is a very important word (Gk. “alla” – αλλα). There are many times in the Bible where this three (four) letter word changes everything. It is amazing the difference a great “but” makes. How to pray when […]

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Big Buts of the Bible, January 28

Senior Pastor Stephen Baxter continues our Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible. “But” is a very important word (Gk. “alla” – αλλα). There are many times in the Bible where this three (four) letter word changes everything. It is amazing the difference a great “but” makes. The following big “but” is the focus […]

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Big Buts of the Bible, January 21

Ps Nathan Lattimore continues our Summer Sermon Series: Big Buts of the Bible. “But” is a very important word (Gk. “alla” – αλλα). There are many times in the Bible where this three (four) letter word changes everything. It is amazing the difference a great “but” makes. Today, Nathan reflects on the following big “but”, […]

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