Manning Bible Church Sermons

November 1, 2026

Speaker Tim Bones examines Isaiah 5, where God presents a song about a lovingly planted vineyard that yielded only worthless grapes. Unpacking Judah's rotten fruit—greed, self-indulgent pleasure seeking, and moral relativism—Tim demonstrates how these ancient sins mirror modern culture. Discover why human effort can't heal the rot of sin, how Jesus bore God's judgment as the True Vine on the cross, and how abiding in Christ through faith enables believers to produce the fruit of righteousness.

October 25, 2026

Speaker Tim Bones opens a new series on Isaiah 1–39 by introducing the 8th-Century BC context of Jerusalem. They are a nation facing military threat from the Assyrian Empire while struggling internally with corrupt leadership, idolatry, and empty religious ritual. Unpacking Isaiah 1:1–2:5, Tim shows how Isaiah delivers a historical, cosmic, and foundational vision that holds up a mirror to human rebellion while offering miraculous hope. Discover how God confronts hypocritical religion, promises to cleanse scarlet sins so they become as white as snow, and previews a glorious future fulfilled in Jesus where all nations stream to God's presence, turn their weapons into tools of peace, and walk in the light of the Lord.

Weekender 2026 Talk 3

Speaker Tim Bones concludes the Weekender conference by challenging believers to become active, disciple-making disciples. Unpacking five core biblical convictions—the reality of heaven and hell, the central fact of the cross, God's ultimate vision for creation, the brevity of human life, and the compelling love of Christ—Tim anchors our call to mission in Jesus’ Great Commission, His supreme authority, and His promise to be with us always

Weekender 2026 Talk 2

Speaker Tim Bones traces the grand story of Scripture to demonstrate that gathering with the local church is a core part of Christian identity. Walking from Eden and Mount Sinai through exile to the church, Tim shows how God gathers His people in blessing and scatters in judgment. Learn how our local church gatherings display God's multifaceted wisdom to the heavenly realms and express our spiritual reality as believers already gathered around Jesus Christ

Weekender 2026 Talk 1

Speaker Tim Bones opens the Weekender conference by exploring what it means for a disciple of Jesus to place God at the very center of life. Grounded in Ezekiel 36 and Matthew 28, this message demonstrates that God is the self-existent Creator, Sustainer, and end goal of all reality who saves humanity for the glory of His own holy name. Discover how undergoing a shift from self-centeredness to God-centeredness transforms our priorities, daily decisions, and church focus.

11th October 2026

What is currently taking up the most space at the top of your mental inbox? In this sermon on Psalm 113, Dev Blair unpacks how immediate trials—such as health scares, financial tightness, or painful loss—can act like a small coin held close to our eye, blocking out our view of God's overwhelming glory. Through the lens of this ancient Passover psalm, Dev reminds us that praise is a command, not a mood. Gazing at the unmatched majesty of God—who sits enthroned high above the heavens yet stoops down into the dust to lift the needy—restores true perspective and anchors our souls in the supreme worth of Jesus.

4th October 2026

Life is rarely neat and tidy. Like King David writing Psalm 25, we frequently face multi-front battles—hostile opposition on the outside, haunting regrets on the inside, and anxiety over tricky decisions ahead. In this message, guest speaker Chris Ekins explores how David pours out his messy, honest heart to God amid life's pounding waves. Discover how running to God as our ultimate lighthouse and refuge enables us to handle opposition with Christlike love, experience freedom from past guilt through Jesus' completed work on the cross, and make wise choices by keeping our eyes fixed on God's ultimate destination.

Sunday 27th September 2026

What is the primary driving motivation of your life? In this message on Philippians 1:12–26, Andrew Low unpacks the Apostle Paul’s famous declaration: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain".

Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul demonstrates how seemingly adverse circumstances can actually advance the gospel, embolden fellow believers, and reveal what truly matters. Interweaving testimonies from persecuted Christians across North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Mexico, Andrew challenges us to trade self-centered comfort for Christ-centered purpose. Discover why living for Jesus isn't about striving harder in our own strength, but about remaining connected to the Vine day by day.

Sunday 20th September 2026

Tim Bones closes the series with Peter’s practical guide for standing firm in trials by looking in, looking out, and looking ahead. Look in at the church through humble, servant leadership from elders and congregation submission. Look out by casting your anxieties on God while remaining alert against the devil, who prowls like a roaring lion. Finally, look ahead to the assurance that after suffering a little while, God will restore, establish, strengthen, and support you.

Sunday 13th Septmber 2026

Why does following a loving Savior involve painful trials? Tim Bones reframes Christian suffering, showing that fiery ordeals should not surprise us. Instead, suffering refines our faith, confirms that God's Spirit rests upon us, and forms part of God's purifying judgment that begins with His household. Rather than feeling shame, believers are encouraged to glorify God and entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while continuing to do good.