Sermons by Jonathan Black
Only Christ can satisfy our soul’s need (51 mins)
In this meeting, Jonathan Black tells us about the woman of Samaria in John chapter 4. Having talked to the Lord Jesus, who knew everything about her, she discovered that she needed something far more important than water, she needed everlasting life which only Christ can give.
Where will you spend eternity? (52 mins)
Jonathan Black gives a stirring gospel message based on Luke 16, looking at 3 windows. The window of eternity, the window of heaven and a sobering look into the window of hell. Gene Higgins speaks from John 3 vs 18. He explains clearly the simplicity of salvation based on this verse.
Exodus 11: Judgement upon Pharaoh (42 mins)
As we continue our study through Exodus, examining the work of redemption, Jonathan Black helpfully takes us through Exodus 11 where judgement upon Pharaoh is anticipated and announced.
Gospel Tent ’23: “The Gift of God” and “Something Finished, Faithful and Fearful” (44 mins)
Concluding three weeks of Gospel Tent Meetings, Jonathan Black preaches on Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God”. After examining various pictures of Salvation in scripture, Jonathan looks at Salvation as a gift – one that is on offer to the sinner. Paul McCauley closes the meeting by looking at Salvation across time. In a weighty message, he looks at Salvation in the past tense –…
Gospel Tent ’23: “The Passover” and “The Cross” (49 mins)
Jonathan Black preaches on the Passover from Exodus, a powerful event that foreshadows the death of Christ. Jonathan emphasises the importance of the “blood of Jesus Christ…which cleanseth from all sin”. Paul McCauley closes the meeting by preaching the gospel from Luke 23, examining Luke’s account of the Cross.
Gospel Tent ’23: “Isaiah 53” and “Things Written” (54 mins)
Paul McCauley preaches the gospel from Isaiah 53, a chapter that provides a vivid pictorial description of the suffering of Christ on Calvary. Paul emphasises the suffering of Christ and what he endured on the Cross in order to provide Salvation. Jonathan Black closes the meeting by looking at three things in scripture that were written, emphasising the question regarding the Lamb’s book of life – “Is your name there?”
Gospel Tent ’23: Two People who received Salvation (51 mins)
A Gospel Meeting in which both speakers bring before the audience, testimonies of two individuals who received salvation. Paul McCauley preaches from Acts 16, about a man who received Salvation in a Phillippian Jail. Jonathan Black preaches from Luke 8 on the woman with the issue of blood, who received salvation when she trusted Christ.
Gospel Tent ’23: “Forsaken” and “The Heart’s Door” (51 mins)
Paul McCauley reads from Psalm 22, Proverbs 3 and Hebrews 13, detailing three references to the word “Forsaken” in scripture, and how it relates to the message of the gospel. Jonathan Black preaches on the Heart’s Door in Revelation 3:20 – “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him”, pleading with sinners in the audience to repent from their sins and rest on Christ.
Gospel Tent ’23: “7 Things” and “John 3:17” (47 mins)
Jonathan Black opens up the gospel meeting by comparing 7 Things that God hates (described in Proverbs 6) with 7 Words demonstrating God’s Love in Romans 5:8. Paul McCauley preaches on the oft-ignored verse succeeding John 3:16; John 3:17. He emphasises that it is an all-inclusive message and an all-important message.
Gospel Tent ’23: “What is the Gospel?” and “Now!” (49 mins)
Paul McCauley preaches an incredibly clear, understandable, back-to-basics gospel message centred around John 3.16, a verse often termed “the gospel in a nutshell”. Paul defines 3 things about the gospel message from this verse, how it Commences with God, Centres on Christ and Concludes with Salvation. Jonathan Black closes the meeting by preaching from Ecclesiastes 12, John 19, 2 Corinthians 6 and Luke 14, linking the passages with the word “Now”. He preaches on the “now” of youth, the cross,…
Gospel Tent ’23: “The Painful Diagnosis” and “The Death of Christ” (47 mins)
In a solemn and powerful gospel meeting, Jonathan Black brings before the audience the painful diagnosis and the positive prognosis presented in Matthew 9. Paul McCauley closes the meeting by preaching on the “Death of Christ” as presented in Isaiah 53. Paul presents to the congregation the sufferer, suffering and sufficiency seen in the chapter.
Gospel Tent ’23: “The Blood of Christ” and “Living Water” (51 mins)
Paul McCauley preaches on “The Blood of Christ”, asking his audience to consider what it proves and what it provides. Jonathan Black closes the meeting by preaching from John 4 of the narrative commonly d “The Woman at the Well”. Jonathan impresses upon the audience the lessons to be learned from one who was leading an empty life, to one who was living a changed life.
Gospel Tent ’23: “I am the door” and “It is finished” (44 mins)
Paul McCauley opens the gospel meeting by preaching on 3 words contained in John 19 – “It is finished”. Paul comments on how in this one statement, the prophecies of scripture were fulfilled, the penalty of sin was paid and the provision of salvation is complete. Jonathan Black closes by preaching from John 10 – “I am the door”, bringing to the audience the truth of the open door, and the offer at the door.
Gospel Tent ’23: “John 3:36” and “Jesus Saves” (50 mins)
Closing the first week of tent meetings, Paul McCauley preaches on John 3:36, a verse that can concern the comfortable and comfort the concerned. Jonathan Black closes the meeting by preaching on “Jesus Saves”, examining three quotations in the Gospels: “He Shall save” – emphasising the promise of salvation, “He saved others” – the problem of sinners” and “Lord Save Me” – a person who can save.
Gospel Tent ’23: “The Wages of Sin” and “The Way of Life” (50 mins)
Jonathan Black opens the meeting by preaching on Romans 6:23: “For the wages of sin; is death, but the gift of God; is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”, a verse which encapsulates the gospel message. Paul McCauley continues by contrasting the Wages of Sin to the Way of Life, outlined in John 14:6 – where Christ proclaims that he is “The Way, The Truth and The Life”.