Sermons on Christian Life

A Character Study of Thomas (50 mins)

Nitish Patel explores several references, throughout the gospel records, to Thomas the disciple, drawing out encouragement and challenges for the believer from the his life. Though often referred to as ‘doubting Thomas’, Nitish highlights the positive, as well as the negative areas of Thomas’ experience.

Paul is Called Home (48 mins)

PART 6 – Closing the February teaching weekend, Alasdair Baijal preaches a searching message from 2 Timothy 4 on Paul and his prospect of being called home. He examines two issues in the chapter – the preaching and the parting. Alasdair brings forth the issue of publicly and consistently preaching the gospel before looking at Paul and his final testament to having “finished my course” and having “kept the faith”. Using this as a springboard, Alasdair challenges those in his audience…

Paul and his Counsel (52 mins)

PART 5 – In a challenging and heart felt message, Alasdair Baijal looks at Paul and his Counsel throughout the book of acts, examining the advice he gives to various groups of people in Acts 13, the only “ministry message” we have of the Apostle Paul. Alasdair draws out 4 Critical concerns Paul had for Assembly testimony: Alasdair brings out heavily practical lessons with regard to those that publicly preach, explaining why preaching is not “out-of-date” and that there is…

Paul and his Calendar (49 mins)

PART 4 – In a sweeping message covering much of the book of the Acts, Alasdair Baijal teaches on 5 interesting journeys that the Apostle Paul made and the lessons that can be learnt from them. Challenging and practical truths are dealt with, emphasizing how each journey demonstrated faithfulness to God, direction from God, being burdened by God and surprised by God.

Paul and his Companions (48 mins)

PART 3 – “It matters how we treat each other”. With this statement, Alasdair Baijal launches into and practical and challenging exploration of the Apostle Paul and his companions. In a message covering many chapters within the book of Acts, Alasdair discusses first Paul and Barnabas, secondly Paul and Timothy, and finally Paul and Peter. Whilst examining these relationships, Alasdair brings before the audience precious truths regarding relations between believers in the local assembly, dealing with critical issues such as…

Paul and his Commendation (50 mins)

PART 2 – Alasdair Baijal continues studies in the life of the Apostle Paul, focusing on his commendation, his preparation in Arabia and his service in Antioch from Acts 13. In a wide ranging message, Alasdair examines what Scriptural commendation ought to look like, not by a missions society but by a local assembly. The commended servant is an individual whom the assembly has confidence in. An often neglected topic handled expertly and scripturally.

Paul and his Conversion (51 mins)

PART 1 – Alasdair Baijal opens up a weekend of ministry on “Lessons for Christian Living from the Life of Paul”, by taking up Paul and the account of his conversion in Acts Ch 9. Alasdair examines Paul’s Conversion, Consecration, Confession and Control, drawing out many salient truths relative to the devotion of our lives to him after we were saved.

Gospel: Entering the Kingdom (18 mins)

PART 6 (GOSPEL): Iain Lewis preaches a short but pithy message relating to the gospel and it’s ramifications for the Kingdom. Using the Saviour’s discourse in Matthew 20 to the pharisees, he asks his audience are they ready for the Kingdom, that the only way they can ever be sure of being there is by faith alone in the Lord Jesus Christ. “Except a man be born again, he cannot enter the Kingdom of God” – John 3.3

The Positions in the Kingdom (41 mins)

In a heart-felt and searching message, Iain Lewis closes the teaching weekend by preaching on God’s Rewards and the Positions in the Kingdom. After explaining and defining what rewards look like. He looks at the character of reward and the cause of reward. Iain explains clearly to the audience that God’s reward will be positional and public. He urges with audience to consider that how they treat the scriptures will affect their position in the kingdom. Iain moves on to…

The Potentate of the Kingdom (38 mins)

PART 4: Closing the second day of Bible Teaching, Iain Lewis preaches a challenging and powerful message on God’s Revelation and the Potentate of the Kingdom. After establishing the Biblical Principle of “Progressive Revelation”, Iain explores how much is revealed within the Sermon on the Mount in contrast with the rest of the gospel. He ensures the audience has a firm grasp of how important this passage is in revealing to us what God the father is like, and the…

The Purity of the Kingdom (40 mins)

PART 3: “What does it mean to live right?” The speaker answers this question posed at the outset of this message in a weighty address given, concerning God’s Righteousness and the Purity of the Kingdom. Iain deals with two areas – the practising of righteousness and the principles of righteousness. He emphasises that God desires his people to be different; that he is the audience for our Christian lives. Iain contrasts this with the Pharisees at the time who living…

The Prospect of the Kingdom (44 mins)

PART 2: In the second session on the “Sermon on the Mount”, Iain Lewis deals with the subject of God’s Reign and the Prospect of the Kingdom. At the outset of his message, Iain deals with the question many Christians have; what do I do with the Doctrine of the Kingdom? In an incredibly helpful and detailed message, Iain puts forward the argument that the doctrine of the Kingdom should be something that we should understand our position in, ensure…

Introduction to the “Sermon on the Mount” (46 mins)

PART 1: Iain Lewis opens up a weekend of Bible Teaching by providing a detailed and helpful introduction to Matthew 5-7, commonly termed the “Sermon on the Mount”. After immediately debunking the myth that this passage is only relevant to the Jewish people, Iain outlines the teaching itself contained in the sermon, commenting upon the Authority of the Teaching, the Audience of the Teaching and the Aim of the Teaching. On the last point, Iain expands and offers helpful advice…

The Monster of Discouragement (38 mins)

Gene Higgins preaches a timely and deeply comforting message on the subject of Discouragement. In a world where often circumstances for the believer are trying, be it in their personal or assembly life, Gene offers wise words of help and consolation for those who are discouraged. He outlines the following: The Source of Discouragement The Force of Discouragement The Recourse of Discouragement The Resource for Discouragement This message will repay careful listening as Gene deals with a topic expertly, sen…

“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.