Sermons by Ian Jackson (Page 3)
How to study the Bible (67 mins)
Ian Jackson exhorts his audience to diligently and reverently read and study the Bible that we might be fitted to worship and serve the Lord for His glory. He outlines a helpful system of study that involves repeated reading, note taking, word studies, the use of Bible dictionaries and concordances and other helps. He issues a powerful challenge and warns “There is no short cut to gaining a thorough grasp of scripture” (Message preached 10th Feb 2012)
Daily Prayers, Readings and Devotions (70 mins)
Ian Jackson preaches on the biggest thing in the Christian life – a personal consistent walk with the Lord, through prayer and Bible reading. As well as giving helpful hints on the practical side of prayer and reading, he outlines the vital need for devotion and the importance of the Word in our lives, for instruction, growth, guidance, sanctification and discernment (Message preached 9th Feb 2012)
The Bible’s Cure for Disharmony
Easter Conference 2011 – The Bible’s remedy for strife is totally counter-intuitive. Ian Jackson explains how it works, in an insightful and penetrating message on the cure for disharmony in an assembly. He takes up the example of the humility of Christ in surrendering His rights as outlined in Philippians Ch 2. (Preached: 25th April 2011)
4 Essential Looks
Easter Conference 2011 – Ian Jackson preaches on 4 essential looks which are the means to a holy life that pleases God: “looking back and reckoning – identification” (Rom 6:11), “looking in and mortifying – mortification” (Rom 8:13), “looking up and minding – sanctification” (John 17:19) and “looking on and anticipating – purification” (1 John 3:3). (Preached: 25th April 2011)
The Preaching of the Cross and Valuable Things
Easter Conference 2011 – GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on how the cross answers the problem raised by the issue of God’s unutterable holiness versus man’s total ruin. Wesley Martin continues with the value of man’s soul, Calvary’s sacrifice and the precious Saviour. (Preached: 24th April 2011)
The Red Heifer
Easter Conference 2011 – Ian Jackson preaches from Numbers 19 (the red heifer) and takes up the problem and danger of the defiling effect of sin in the believer’s life, both in the world and in the home. He warns against becoming used to and unconcerned by that which nullifies our effectiveness for God. (Preached: 24th April 2011)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “He Saved Others” (45 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on Matt 27:42 and the three words “He saved others”. He demonstrates that this statement is on the one hand a glorious fact, but if you don’t get saved, could be an eternal expression of regret (Message preached 5th Mar 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “Almost Persuaded” (47 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches a stirring message on the text Acts 26:28, “Almost persuaded to be a Christian”. He explains the tragic fact that it is possible to ‘believe’ the whole Bible yet still be lost and go to hell (Message preached 4th Mar 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “Look unto me and be ye saved” (48 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on the text, Isaiah 45:22, and relates the story of Charles Spurgeon’s conversion through this verse. He urges his audience to look to the one and only Saviour, the Lord Jesus (Message preached 2nd Mar 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “By Grace ye are saved” (50 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on the text – Eph 2:8-9 – His points were: 1. You can be saved 2. You can know you are saved 3. You weren’t born saved, and 4. You don’t deserve to be saved (Message preached 28th Feb 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “What must I do to be saved?” (49 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on the text – Acts 16:30-31 – “What must I do to be saved?” He makes an earnest appeal to his audience, asking “What will it take for you to be saved?” Indeed, what will it take? (Message preached 27th Feb 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “Enter in at the strait gate” (47 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on the text – Matt 7:13 – “Enter in at the strait gate”. A searching message on eternity, and the broad and narrow way. Which road are you on? (Message preached 23rd Feb 2010 in Ambrosden Village Hall)
Gospel Meetings ’10: “He that believeth HATH” (48 mins)
GOSPEL – Ian Jackson preaches on the text – John 3:36 – and the contrast “believeth” or “believeth not”? A challenging message that urges sinners to face up to where they stand. Where do you stand? (Message preached 21st Feb 2010)
Revelation 20 – The Decisive Fulfilment of God’s Plan (66 mins)
Ian Jackson expounds Revelation 20 under the heading “The Decisive Fulfilment of God’s Plans for Israel and the Church”. A wide-ranging exposition of the millennium, the final judgment and the eternal state (Message preached 25th October 2008)
Matthew 24 – The Difficult Time of Jacob’s Trouble (66 mins)
Ian Jackson expounds Matthew 24 under the heading “The Difficult Time of Jacob’s Trouble.” He outlines the events of the great tribulation commenting on its antichrist deception and outpoured wrath of God (Message preached 23rd October 2008)