Sermons by Gene Higgins (Page 3)
Gospel Meetings ’22: Acts 16:31 and John 3:16 (47 mins)
In a powerful gospel meeting, the two preachers take up two of the most simple yet pertinent gospel texts. Joel Lacey opens up the meeting by bringing to the audience’s attention a man who asked how he can be saved when he first acknowledged that he needed it more than anything else. Gene Higgins closes the meeting by preaching from John 3.16 on God’s love for us, entreating the audience to put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus…
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Seek ye the Lord” and “God sent forth His Son” (34 mins)
Gene Higgins opens the meeting by reading from Hosea 10.12 and emphasizing the command of the prophet to “Seek ye the Lord”. Using this verse as a springboard, he preaches on the urgency and priority of the gospel. Joel Lacey follows on by preaching from Galatians and the expression “God sent forth His Son”, drawing lessons from the Person and the Plan of salvation.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “We Must Be Saved” and “Look unto Me and be ye Saved” (41 mins)
Two sermons focusing on the necessity of salvation! Joel Lacey opens up the meeting by preaching a clear gospel message from Acts 4.12 on how salvation and sins forgiven can be found in none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. Gene Higgins takes up the command from Isaiah 45:22 “Look unto me and be ye saved”, issuing a clear but grave warning to sinners in the meeting on the consequences of missing Christ.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “An All-Inclusive Message” (40 mins)
Two messages link together with the pronoun “all”. Gene Higgins opens the meeting by drawing on the modern-day buzzword ‘all-inclusive’. Using this as a springboard for his message, he brings to the audience’s attention 3 all-inclusive statements regarding the gospel. Joel Lacey continues on this theme by speaking on 1 Corinthians 15:22 and speaks on two more all-inclusive statements found in this verse that clearly exemplify the very essence of the Gospel message.
Lampstand Testimony (35 mins)
After reading from Revelation 1 and referring to the 7 lampstands of the chapter, Gene Higgins preaches a powerful and weighty sermon on the importance of assembly testimony. Gene teaches the importance of assembly truth under 3 headings: Testimony is to be Christ-Centred Testimony is to be Spirit Dependent Testimony is to be Highly Treasured This message will repay careful listening as various foundational truths are brought before the audience such as unity amongst the saints, the focus of our…
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Separate from Sinners” and “The Most Important Weekend” (46 mins)
Joel Lacey opens up the 3rd week of gospel meetings by drawing the audiences’ attention to 3 things found in Hebrews 7:26 regarding the Lord Jesus Christ, His character and His great ability to save. Gene Higgins closes the meeting by reading from Romans 4 and preaching on the most important weekend in history. He details the significance of 3 days that were time and eternity altering, when the Lord Jesus Christ died, was buried and was resurrected.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “The Prodigal Son” and “He that hath the Son” (41 mins)
Gene Higgins opens the gospel meeting by reading from Luke 15 about the biblical parable about the prodigal son – challenging his audience with an unusual on – which of the brothers in the story, are they most like? James Cartwright closes the meeting by preaching a simple yet powerful gospel message on 1 John 5:12, urging his audience to ask themselves whether they have eternal life, which can be found in the son – the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “He was wounded” and “It is finished” (39 mins)
In a weighty and powerful gospel meeting, the audience is brought to Calvary and to the sacrifice that Christ offered there. Gene Higgins opens the meeting by preaching from Isaiah 53:5 on Christ’s sufferings on the cross – emphasizing why Christ died for sins. James Cartwright continues by preaching from John 19:30, on one word – “Finished”. He drives home the glorious truth that the work is complete, the sufferings are over and there is nothing that anyone can add…
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Come see a man” and “Ye must be born again” (39 mins)
James Cartwright preaches from John 4 on the woman of Samaria who exclaimed “Come see a man”. He uses the expression as a springboard to preach on what this Man has done, is doing, and will do in the future. Gene Higgins closes the meeting by preaching a simple yet powerful word on John 3:5 – “Ye must be born again”. He appeals to his audience yet again to make salvation a priority and urging them to be born again…
Gospel Meetings ’22: “What Road are you on?” and “How shall we escape?” (37 mins)
A gospel meeting landmarked by questions relating to the gospel. Gene Higgins opens the meeting by reading from Matthew 18 and compares the biblical broad and narrow way before asking his audience this question – what road are you on? He then goes on to describe life’s journey as one that you are on involuntarily, with an indespensible guidebook and with an inimitable foe. James Cartwright closes the meeting by asking his audience the question from Hebrews 2 – “How…
Gospel Meetings ’22: “They remembered His words” and “God be merciful to me a sinner” (40mins)
Kicking off the second week of drive-in gospel meetings in Bicester, James Cartwright opens with a message from Luke 24 on the Saviour’s words. He preaches on His words of warning, His words as He was wounded, His words as He welcomed and His words when He was worshipped. Gene Higgins closes the meeting by preaching from the parable of the pharisee and the publican – emphasing 3 major points, firstly how greatly you need to be saved, secondly how…
“Look for the Women” (29 mins)
Using the phrase coined by French author Alexandre Dumas – Gene Higgins seeks to explore the biblical significance of various women in Scripture whose actions and attitude had a dramatic effect upon those around them and the rest of biblical history. Gene presents these truths in an incredibly helpful, down-to-earth and practical manner.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Glad Tidings” and “3 Everlasting Truths in John 3:16” (33 mins)
Gene Higgins opens the meeting by reading from Luke 2 and compares the glad, global and gracious tidings that the angels presented to shepherds and compares them with the tidings of the gospel. James Cartwright follows on by preaching from the most well-known gospel verse – John 3:16. He brings out 3 everlasting truths presented in the text; the everlasting God, the everlasting gift and the everlasting gap.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Where Art Thou?” and “Seek ye the Lord” (40 mins)
James Cartwright preaches from Genesis 3 on the first question in the Bible, asking his audience where they are spiritually located. Gene Higgins closes the meeting by preaching from the verse “Seek ye the Lord, while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near”. Gene urges His audience to make seeking the Lord their greatest priority, given it’s implications for eternity.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “By Grace are ye saved” and “Grace.. that bringeth forth salvation” (38 mins)
Gene Higgins opens the gospel meeting by preaching from Ephesians 2:8; “For by grace are ye saved through faith”. Gene develops this by preaching that salvation cannot be obtained through works but only through faith in Jesus Christ. Throughout the message, Gene hearkens back, on numerous occasions, to his own conversion 56 years ago. Following on from Gene’s message, in a special guest appearance, Craig Munro continues on the gospel theme of “Grace”, preaching a weighty message from Titus 2:11, preaching on the “grace of God that bringeth forth salvation”, homing in on why Christ died and why sinners desperately need the salvation that has been provided thanks to God’s grace.