Sermons on Conference Weekends (Page 6)
Paul on Malta
Easter Conference 2017 – Jack Hay preaches from Acts 28:1-3, drawing many pertinent and practical lessons from Paul’s arrival on the Mediterranean island of Malta (Melita – KJV). Issues touched on include assurance of salvation, unlimited atonement, humility in service and preservation in temptation. (Preached: 17th April 2017)
Bible Reading – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
Easter Conference 2017 – David Gilliland opens up 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, giving the background to the passage and outlining the difference between Lordship and Headship etc. The contribution section of the Bible Reading is not included. A roving mic was not used and the central mic did not pick up the comments clearly enough. (Conducted: April 16th 2017)
A Heart to Fear God
Easter Conference 2017 – Jack Hay preaches on Deut 5:29 “O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!” He exhorts his audience to have a heart for God – a reverent earnest attitude in the Christian life at all times and in all things.(Preached: 16th April 2017)
Learning Christ and the Resurrection
Easter Conference 2017 – GOSPEL – David Gilliland preaches the gospel and takes for his topic “going to School and learning Christ” from Eph 4:20 and Acts 19:9. Jack Hay follows with a look at the resurrection of Christ and outlines the consequences that follow from this mighty historical event. (Preached: 16th April 2017)
The Gift of Tongues
Easter Conference 2017 – Jack Hay preaches about the Biblical “gift of tongues”. He explains that it was the God-given unlearned ability to speak in a real foreign language, and that it was a sign to unbelieving Israel. He also explains that the modern gift of tongues is a false thing, totally unrelated to the Biblical gift we read of in Acts and 1 Corinthians. (Preached: 15th April 2017)
The Friends of Truth
Easter Conference 2017 – After a general introduction about the existence and importance of absolute truth, David Gilliland preaches on 7 things that are paired with truth in the Bible: goodness, grace, soberness, sincerity, love, peace and faithfulness. Truth must be defended, displayed and declared in assemblies of God’s people! (Preached: 15th April 2017)
Gospel Work
Easter Conference 2016 – Dan Shutt preaches on “gospel work”. He highlights the necessity of public preaching, the superiority of preaching, the need for a discreet gospel meeting rather than a “family Bible hour” that confuses teaching for Christians with preaching the gospel. He also includes sound advice to help us bring others to hear the gospel and suggest ways in which we can influence our neighbours for Christ. (Preached: 31st March 2016)
The Rest of Our Time
Easter Conference 2016 – Dan Shutt preaches a stirring message on the topic of “the rest of our time” and challenges his audience to dedicate the remainder of their lives to the Lord, using illustrations from the lives of Caleb, Mordecai, Moses, Paul and David. He closes his message with a look at the life of Christ and the perfect way in which He lived for His God. (Preached: 28th March 2016)
The Local Assembly
Easter Conference 2016 – Tom Armstrong outlines the truth of the “local assembly” from 1 Corinthians. Look out for the 10 C’s from the epistle – community, construction, commemoration, care etc. This is a good introduction to the basics of assembly testimony, its character, function and purpose – vital truth for every believer. (Preached: 28th March 2016)
A More Excellent Way
Easter Conference 2016 – John Fleck preaches through 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 and challenges his audience on the issue of love. Love’s preeminence, practice and permanence are all expounded from this chapter. Love is the answer to envy and jealousy, to anger and resentment, to pride and arrogance. Without love we are nothing! (Preached: 28th March 2016)
Why this waste?
Easter Conference 2016 – Dan Shutt challenges his audience not to waste their lives on self, but to “waste their lives” for Christ. Others thought that breaking the box of costly ointment on Christ (in Mark Ch 14) was “a waste” – but any sacrifice for Christ is highly valued and eternally significant. “What the world calls waste, God values highly”. How will you spend the life God has given you? (Preached: 27th March 2016)
Five Reasons and What Will You Do with Jesus
Easter Conference 2016 – GOSPEL – John Fleck preaches on “Five reasons why you ought to receive Christ”, all taken from the book of Revelation. Dan Shutt follows by challenging his audience with Pilate’s question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ”. (Preached: 27th March 2016)
Raising the Next Generation for God
Easter Conference 2016 – “I am convinced that strong assemblies are built on strong families.” With this opening statement, Dan Shutt begins an overview of the vital topic of raising the next generation for God. Look out for the exercise, the example and the environment that promotes the salvation of families. In closing, Dan gives three answers to the question “What should I do if my child asks how to be saved?” (Preached: 24th March 2016)
Hold Thou Me Up
Easter Conference 2016 – A Searching message for every Christian – and a reminder of our great need of divine help – from John Fleck as he preaches on the text “Hold Thou me up, and I shall be safe” (Psa 119:117). He outlines the various provisions of the Lord for “the safety that saved people need” amid the many perils that abound in an evil world without God. (Preached: 26th March 2016)
The Balanced Christian Life
Easter Conference 2015 – Sandy Higgins preaches on the “balanced Christian life” from Luke 10. The calling and service of the Christian are revealed section by section until the “Mary and Martha” incident at the end. From there we learn that the secret to the Christian life is “the secret Christian life”. (Preached: 6th April 2015)