Sermons on Conference Weekends (Page 7)
The Four Seasons of the Christian Life
Easter Conference 2013 – David Gilliland preaches on the winter, spring, summer and autumn of the Christian life. The cold of our godless past, melted by the gospel’s warmth (Psalm 147:18); the spring of early Christian experience with its freshness, beauty and growth (Song of Songs 2:11-13); the summer of fruitfulness, stability and blessing (Amos 8:1), and the autumn of maturity and richness of colour with its legacy passed to the next generation (Job 5:26, 1 Chronicles 29:29). (Preached: 1st April…
Bible Reading – Hebrews 1:1-14
Easter Conference 2013 – David Gilliland opens up Hebrews Ch 1, expounds its content and then leads the gathered company through the whole chapter verse by verse. He outlines the unique structure of the chapter and elaborates on what God has to say “in Son”, “to His Son” and “about His Son”. (Conducted: 31st March 2013)
The Meaning of Baptism
Easter Conference 2013 – BAPTISM -David Gilliland preaches a baptism message which clearly outlines the command, confession, “copy” and challenge of baptism. This is a brief but succinct explanation of baptism with a strong gospel thrust. (Preached: 31st March 2013)
The Danger of Perishing and John 3:16
Easter Conference 2013 – GOSPEL – David Gilliland preaches a powerful and pointed warning message on the danger of perishing and the divine rescue provided in Christ. John Grant closes with a fresh look at John 3:16, assuring sinners of a welcome for the whosoever will. (Preached: 31st March 2013)
Adorning the Doctrine
Easter Conference 2013 – David Gilliland explains what it means to “adorn the doctrine” from Titus 2:10. He highlights 4 major doctrines – justification, sanctification, redemption and reconciliation – and urges his audience to frame these great doctrines within lives of practical righteousness, holiness, freedom and forgiveness, thus “adorning the doctrine”. A thought provoking and challenging message. (Preached: March 30th 2013)
The Devotion of a Hebrew Servant
Easter Conference 2013 – John Grant preaches on the devoted Hebrew servant of Exodus 21 and applies it to his audience as an illustration of the devotion that should mark present day Christians. The narrative provides a challenging line of ministry on our bond-service to Christ, the best of Masters. (Preached: 30th March 2013)
The School of God
Easter Conference 2012 – Frank Sona preaches a discerning message about Moses, the student of God in the school of God from Exodus 3. He highlights the three sections of Moses’s life in which he learnt powerful lessons, as God dealt with him and molded him into a mighty servant. (Preached: 8th April 2012)
Headship and the Head Covering
Easter Conference 2012 – Frank Sona preaches on “headship and the head covering” from 1 Cor 11. He gives a cogent and readily understandable exposition of this difficult passage and explains why head coverings should still be worn in assemblies today. (Preached: 9th April 2012)
Psalms 46, 47 and 48
Easter Conference 2012 – Elton Fairfield preaches on a trilogy of Psalms – 46, 47 and 48 – from which he develops an encouraging and uplifting word of ministry on the eternal heavens, the earthly house and the established heart. (Preached: 9th April 2012)
Enoch Walked with God
Easter Conference 2012 – Frank Sona delivers a searching message on walking with God. He works his way through the Biblical narrative about Enoch in Genesis 5 and draws powerful and edifying lessons from the life of this great man of faith. (Preached: 9th April 2012)
Abstain from Fleshly Lusts
Easter Conference 2012 – Elton Farifield issues a timely and much needed warning about fleshly lusts that war against the soul and the danger of seeking pleasures in the wrong way and the wrong places. A stirring and vital message to preserve us in a day of evil. (Preached: 8th April 2012)
Resurrection and A Great Contrast
Easter Conference 2012 – GOSPEL – Elton Fairfield preaches on the significance of the death and resurrection of Christ; Frank Sona closes with a look at a great contrast – man not willing to come to Christ, and God not willing that man should go from Him. (Preached: 8th April 2012)
My Conversion and Call to Japan
Easter Conference 2012 – Elton Fairfield relates his conversion to God as a boy in Vancouver, and his call to serve the Lord in the land of Japan. He recounts the real difficulties and struggles he and his family faced, with language, culture and other often trying aspects of missionary service. (Preached: 7th April 2012)
How I Found the Assembly
Easter Conference 2012 – Frank Sona relates his journey from one church to another until he eventually found, through his own study of the Bible, the pattern of New Testament assembly order and practice, and took his place in such a gathering in Iowa, USA. (Preached: 7th April 2012)
The Privileges and Priorities of Christian Parenthood
Easter Conference 2011 – Wesley Martin gives a very helpful and wise address on raising godly children under 4 headings; praying for our children, protecting our children, preparing our children and being a pattern for our children. (Preached: 25th April 2011)