Sermons by Gene Higgins (Page 4)
Gospel Meetings ’22: “I am the door” (20 mins)
Gene Higgins preaches powerfully on the illustration of salvation from the words “I am the door” (John 10:9). Gene goes on to outline salvation in the simplest of terms, emphasizing that entering the door is essential. Gene explains this statement made by the Lord Jesus by splitting it in two: the claim that he makes, and the condition that he sets.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “God sent His son to bless YOU!” (20 mins)
“God sent His Son to Bless You!” In this message, Gene Higgins seeks to impress these seven words on the minds of those in the meeting. Tracing sin’s entering into the world and the mark it left upon creation, Gene presents a clear and compelling case for why God sent His Son into this world, and how we can be blessed through having our sins forgiven.
Gospel Meetings ’22: “Christ died for our sins” (20 mins)
On the 56th anniversary of his conversion, Gene Higgins opens up the drive-in gospel meetings by simply proclaiming the truth that “Christ died for our sins”. Gene pleads with his audience to consider this message and how that Christ died for all, and urges his audience to put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
“4 Things I Wish I Knew when I was Younger” (28 mins)
Gene Higgins preaches a succinct but incredibly practical message on 4 things he wish he knew when he was younger. Using the book of Proverbs as his springboard, Gene encourages and exhorts younger believers to grasp the following: People Matter Consistency Counts Time Never Stands Still Children Grow Up Too Quickly This message will repay careful and repeated listening, and may the truths that are presented be grasped and lived out in the everyday lives of God’s people.
Crossing, Conquering and Claiming
PART 6 – Eugene Higgins closes the series of messages on Egypt to Canaan with a look at crossing the Jordan (and what that event typifies); conquering the land (overcoming intimidation, temptation, deception ad amalgamation); and claiming the land (with examples from Caleb, Achsah, the daughters of Zelophehad and Levi). Readings: Josh 3:14-17, 4:6-9, 5:10-6:2, 13:14, 33, 14:6-12, 17:3-4. (Preached: 6th October 2019)
Surprised by Salvation (33 mins)
“Salvation was completely different to how I imagined it would be.” Eugene Higgins explains the way of salvation from the last verse of John’s Gospel chapter 3, which reads: “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (Jn 3.36). He develops his presentation of the gospel around 4 contrasts in this verse: “Whom”, not “How” “Him”, not “you” “Having”,…
Provision for the Desert Path
PART 3 – Eugene Higgins preaches on the “manna from heaven” which was God’s provision for Israel in the wilderness. The manna is a “double type”: it typifies both the incarnate Word (the Lord Jesus) and the inspired Word (the Bible). Mr Higgins brings out many lessons about our daily need for the Word of God from the history of the manna. He closes by looking at Israel’s enemy Amalek, which is a picture of the flesh. Readings: Exod 16:1-4,…
How to Live Until He Returns
Eugene Higgins looks at the incident of the golden calf at Horeb, and the building of the Tabernacle – the twin issues of worship and work. Moses is a picture of an absent Saviour, and a preserved believer, and a consecrated leader, all at the same time. Mr Higgins draws out powerful lessons from this part of Israel’s journey to the promised land. Readings: Exod 19:24-25, 25:1, 32:108, 17-19a, 30-35, 35:20-29, 39:42-43. (Preached: 5th October 2019)
Faithfulness and Failure in the Wilderness
PART 5 – Eugene Higgins preaches on 4 stand-out instances of Israel’s failure in the wilderness, each of which sees some individuals marked by faithfulness instead. A failure in obedience (the spies), a failure in submission (Korah), a failure in separation (Baal-Peor), and a failure in wholeheartedness (the 2.5 tribes who stayed east of Jordan). Some challenging lessons lie in these things that were “written for our learning”. Readings: Num 13:33, 14:1-9, 16:1-7, 25:1-5, 26:9-11, 32:1-8. (Preached: 5th October 2019)
Redemption from Egypt and its Implications
PART 2 – Eugene Higgins preaches on stage 1 of Israel’s journey, when they left Egypt, crossed the Red Sea, and started following the cloud. He emphasises separation from the world and draws lessons from Pharoah’s 4 attempts to persuade Israel not to leave. He distinguishes between crossing the Red Sea and crossing the Jordan. Finally he applies the spiritual lessons to be seen in the cloud that guided them through the wilderness. Readings: Exod 5:1-2, 13:1-3, 14:28-15:1, Num 9:15-23.…
An Introduction to “Egypt to Canaan”
PART 1 – Introduction – Eugene Higgins introduces the subject of typology and how to approach it properly so as to avoid misinterpretation and misapplication, but while still benefiting from it. Mr Higgins explains the difference between a picture, a symbol and a type and then outlines 3 reasons why God uses these Old Testament features. Finally he lists numerous themes that will be encountered as this series of messages proceeds – themes full of practical import for us all.…
Gospel Tent ’17: Hudson Taylor: The Finished Work of Christ (40 mins)
Eugene Higgins preaches on “the finished work of Christ”. That is to say, when the Lord Jesus died, He offered to God a full, final and faultless sacrifice for sins… and in so doing “finished the work” that His Father gave Him to do. Now salvation is available “without works” to the person who trusts in Christ. Mr Higgins uses the life story of Hudson Taylor as the springboard for this message. (Message preached July 2nd 2017)
William Tyndale – God’s Trustworthy Word (40 mins)
Eugene Higgins preaches on “God’s faithful and trustworthy Word”, the Bible (Rev 22:6, 1 Tim 1:15). You can be sure of an eternal destiny in heaven by believing what God says in His word! Mr Higgins emphasises three characteristics of God’s trustworthy Word – its simplicity, its immediacy and its certainty. He uses the life story of William Tyndale as the springboard for this message. (Message preached July 1st 2017)
Gospel Tent ’17: C. H. Spurgeon: “Look and Live” (41 mins)
Eugene Higgins preaches on Isaiah 45:22. There’s a very helpful section in this message where Mr Higgins runs through typical objections to salvation and provides insightful Biblical answers. Mr Higgins uses the life story and conversion of C.H. Spurgeon as the springboard for this message. (Message preached June 30th 2017)
Gospel Tent ’17: John and Betty Stam: Ambassadors for Christ (38 mins)
Eugene Higgins preaches on 2 Cor 5:20 – “We beseech you, as ambassadors for Christ, be ye reconciled to God”. He uses the life story and martyrdom of John and Betty Stam as the springboard for this message. Why did they go to China to preach the gospel? Ultimately because they loved Christ and valued the souls of the dying millions to whom they preached. Do you value your soul? (Message preached June 29th 2017)