Mayfield Baptist Church Podcast

The God Who Rules History - Dare To Be Like Daniel Series (Andrew East)

In the final message of the Dare To Be Like Daniel series, Andrew explores Daniel 7, using Daniel’s terrifying vision of four chaotic beasts to reveal a consistent biblical framework for navigating secular culture. He explains that when earthly governments and powers reject God’s ways, they inevitably become "beastly"—oppressing people and crushing what is good. However, the message shifts to a powerful promise: the "Ancient of Days" and the "Son of Man" will ultimately destroy these corrupt systems, establishing an everlasting Kingdom of true justice and peace. Rather than placing our ultimate hope in failing human politicians, Andrew challenges the church to embrace their true calling: to live with bold integrity and courage, standing firm in the tension of the modern world because we know that God has the final victory. Daniel 7; Matthew 26:64; Revelation 13; Proverbs 29:2 Let Us Know You Are Listening [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125288/fan_mail/new]

Jesus, Women, and Children - Mother's Day (Grant Watts)

In this special Mother's Day message, Grant explores Jesus’ revolutionary "new order" that elevated women and children from the fringes of ancient society to the very centre of His ministry. He highlights how Jesus consistently broke cultural taboos by honouring women as the first witnesses of the resurrection and welcoming children, whom the disciples initially tried to turn away. Grant challenges the modern church to reflect this heart by leading the way in dignity and equality, ensuring that the marginalised—including refugees and the abandoned—are given a place of identity and belonging. The message concludes with a call to apply these values by actively loving those on the edges of our own communities, moving them from the shadows into the warmth of God’s family. Matthew 19:14; Luke 24:1-11; Galatians 3:28; Psalm 68:5-6. Mother's Day video mentioned at the end of the message is linked here -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce8yBOXjI7s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce8yBOXjI7s] Let Us Know You Are Listening [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125288/fan_mail/new]

Faithful Hope In The Lion's Den - Dare To Be Like Daniel Series (Nathan Holland)

In the fourth message in our Dare To Be Like Daniel series, Nathan examines Daniel 6, where an 80-year-old Daniel faces a conspiracy from jealous colleagues who weaponise his faith after failing to find any professional corruption. Rather than yielding to a decree forbidding prayer, Daniel maintains his "discipline of habit," praying three times daily just as he had always done. Nathan identifies Jesus as the "Greater Daniel," comparing the innocent man saved from lions to the innocent Son of God who died to rescue humanity. The message concludes with a challenge to live with such consistent integrity that our lives point others towards God. Daniel 6; Romans 12:2; Ezra 1; Philippians 2:5–8; 1 Peter 2:11–12. Let Us Know You Are Listening [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125288/fan_mail/new]

The Writing On The Wall - Dare To Be Like Daniel Series (Glenn Baigent)

Guest speaker Glenn Baigent explores Daniel 5, focusing on the tension of being "in the world, but not of the world". Drawing on his background in the building industry, he contrasts the "front" people present in interviews with the authentic reality of individuals whose "cracks" allow God’s light to shine through. The message centres on King Belshazzar’s prideful feast and the divine handwriting that caused the king to "crumble in fear," whereas believers can face God with confidence through a relationship with Jesus. Ultimately, he emphasises that Daniel’s influence came from his connection to God and that God desires to "clothe" every repentant person in grace.  Daniel 5; Daniel 4; Isaiah 14:12–14; Genesis 3; Hebrews 9:27. Let Us Know You Are Listening [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125288/fan_mail/new]

Standing Firm In the Fire - Dare To Be Like Daniel Series (Grant Watts)

In the second message of the Daniel series, Grant explores the dramatic shift from the private discipline of chapter 1 to the very public defiance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3. He contrasts King Nebuchadnezzar’s massive, ego-driven "vanity project"—a 27-meter gold image—with the unwavering faith of the three men who refused to bow despite the threat of a fiery furnace. Grant emphasises that the heart of their conviction was not just a hope for rescue, but an "even if" faith: a resolve to worship God alone regardless of the earthly outcome. This message applies to us today as a warning that compromise often "creeps up" through small, seemingly harmless concessions until we find ourselves "bowing down" to worldly ideologies without even thinking. Ultimately, we are challenged to be the "one person in the crowd" who refuses to salute the "Nebuchadnezzars" of our time, choosing instead to stand firm in the way of Jesus. Daniel 3; Daniel 1; Daniel 2; Proverbs 16:18. Let Us Know You Are Listening [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2125288/fan_mail/new]