Hoddesdon Baptist

As a father holds a child's hand as they walk on a dangerous pavement, so God promises to hold us safely throughout our life, whatever happens. Like a father's grip is stronger than the child's, so we can be re-assured by his promise to us.

• By: Dave Gooderidge
• Recorded: 9/11/2025
• References: ⁠⁠⁠⁠John 10:22–30

In John 6:39 Jesus says "I shall lose none of all that he (God the Father) has given me, but raise them up at the last day."

The assurance that enables us to take comfort in God's costly, precious and specific grace that gives comfort even in times of adversity.

• By: Dave Gooderidge
• Recorded: 28/09/2025
• References: ⁠John 6:31–51

Abundant life is not primarily about material wealth but a deeper, more meaningful existence filled with purpose, peace, and joy that comes from a relationship with God. It gives both eternal life and a rich spiritual life on earth, even amidst struggles.

• By: Rachel Spencer
• Recorded: 26/10/2025
• References: ⁠John 10:1–10
  

Jesus says "All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away." Jesus emphasises that those the Father has given him will come to him and that he will never reject them.

• By: Justin Sleep
• Recorded: 19/10/2025
• References: ⁠Jeremiah 31:31–47

John 6:37–41

The confidence and joy that we have through the doctrine of election. Ephesians 1:4 says "For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight."

We are chosen to proclaim the excellence of God and to be satisfied in God through Jesus.

• By: Dave Gooderidge
• Recorded: 21/09/2025
• References: Ephesians 1:3–1

Acts 13:48

The amazing grace God gives is only fully appreciated when we see the enormity of our sin. It gives joy, peace, self confidence, humility, love for others and for God.

• By: Dave Gooderidge
• Recorded: 14/09/2025
• References: Ephesians 2:1-5
  Romans 3:9-20