Sermons on Assembly Truth

Sermons on Assembly Truth

Basic assembly truths – Fragrance, Freshness, Fruitfulness & Feasting (42 mins)

John Griffiths takes up basic assembly truths by comparing the NT assembly as God’s garden (1Cor 3 vs 9) with OT pictures from the Song of Solomon ch 4 vs 5 to ch 5 vs 1. Mr Griffiths explains that the assembly is a place of fragrance, freshness, fruitfulness and feasting. This is a very rarely drawn out truth from the Song of songs and merits listening more than once.

Insights from the Four Gospels (59 mins)

Geoffrey Guile gives a clear general overview of the gospels then looks in particular at how the theme of each gospel is seen how it begins and ends. The four gospels all present the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, but each does so with a different emphasis or theme. Thus, Matthew presents Him as the King, Mark presents Him as God’s perfect Servant, Luke presents Him as the perfect Man and John presents Him as the Eternal…

Basics on the Breaking of Bread (24 mins)

Craig Munro uses multiple Scriptural references on the Breaking of bread meeting. Why, when, how and who should break bread. He covers the basics in an easy-to-understand way. Useful for the newly saved as well as those who have been on the Christian road for sometime.

Togetherness in Christ (46 mins)

In this episode, Ken Wilkins shares valuable lessons from the inspiring lives of Aquila and Priscilla. He highlights their unwavering unity in Christ, their dedication to working together in service to God, and their ability to balance their profession with their assembly responsibilities. Despite facing life’s challenges, they remained steadfast in their faith and commitment to one another, offering a timeless example of God-honouring partnership and resilience.

The Metaphors of an Assembly (46 mins)

Part 5: David McAllister looks at eight different metaphors for a local assembly in the New Testament. 1 – A Tillage/Field in 1 Corinthians 3:5-9, 2 – A Building in 1 Corinthians 3:9-15, 3 – A Temple in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 4 – A Body in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 5 – A Flock – Acts 20:28-31 6 – A Family/Household – 1 Timothy 3:15, 5:1-2. 7 – A Betrothed Woman – 2 Corinthians 11:1-4 8 – A Lampstand – Revelation…

The Maintenance of an Assembly (49 mins)

Part 4: David McAllister carefully examines how assemblies can be maintained through various aspects of ‘ministry’. He looks first at the “words” associated with ministry, demonstrating how it does not mean ordained clergy like the religious word, but instead means to minister, seven, a servant (Grk: diakoneo and diakonos). David helpfully expounds how it has both spiritual and practical meanings, using this as a springboard to deal with the ‘width’ of ministry, exhorting the audience to understand that no one…

The Meetings of an Assembly (56 mins)

Part 3: David McAllister takes a scriptural and close examination at the various meetings of a local assembly – explaining how scripture makes it clear what goes on in an assembly and why. He then goes on to firstly outline the particulars of the meetings, showing clearly from the word of God, the mandate and pattern for meetings such as the breaking of bread, gospel meeting, ministry meeting and prayer meeting. David closes by looking at the presence at meetings…

The Members of an Assembly (44 mins)

Part 2: In the second night of ministry, David McAllister provides an excellent, scriptural appraisal as to the issue of of fellowship within a local church and the biblical principles associated with membership in a local assembly. David deals firstly with five scriptural requirements for fellowship: Conversion – for Believers only, Confession for those who are baptised, Confidence – in God’s word, Character – morally of a person and finally conviction, those who wish to be in fellowship are convinced…

The Meaning of an Assembly (53 mins)

Part 1: Opening up a special series of meetings, David McAllister provides an incredibly helpful message on “The Meaning of An Assembly”. David deals with three questions in the course of the message: What is an Assembly? Whose is an Assembly? and Where is an Assembly? Much time is given to outline the vital and important differences between the ‘Church which is his body’ of Matthew 16 and the ‘local church’ of Matthew 18. Clarification is provided as to why…

“Let This Mind Be In You” (28 mins)

Likening God’s assembly to an orchestra, Gene Higgins reads Philippians 2:1-16 and gives encouraging, practical and challenging ministry on the need for believers to be of one mind – the mind of Christ Jesus.

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…

The Lord’s Supper (50 mins)

Josh Jacob continues on from the previous weeks’ message and exposits the latter half of 1 Corinthians 11. Josh explains the Why, What, When Where and Who of the Lord’s Supper, giving a scriptural defence of the regularity of this assembly gathering, challenging his audience to grasp the truth of the Lord being present. Josh closes his message by briefly remarking on the scriptural truth of the “one cup”, and offers a concise and clear explanation of its singularity and…