Sermons from April 2015
John Mark (42 mins)
David Castles preaches on John Mark, the writer of the gospel of Mark, and the companion of Paul. Converted through the preaching of Peter, with a godly mother in Mary, John Mark went from failure to fruitfulness as a servant of God. He then wrote a gospel about the “perfect servant”, the Lord Jesus Christ! The unique features of Mark’s gospel are also helpfully spelt out in this message (Message preached 30th Apr 2015)
Mary, Martha and Lazarus (48 mins)
Dan Rudge preaches on Mary the worshipper, Martha the worker and Lazarus the witness. He draws numerous thoughtful and pertinent lessons from the home in Bethany, which he helpfully portrays as a picture of the local assembly. He challenges his audience to spend time at the feet of Christ like Mary, rather than fall into the trap of “the barrenness of a busy life” like Martha (Message preached 23rd Apr 2015)
Joshua – The Destruction of the Canaanites (26 min)
Dan Rudge preaches on the issue of the “moral dilemma” posed by Israel’s destruction of the Canaanites in the time of Joshua. How could a “God of love” have commanded such a thing? In a well-reasoned Biblical response, Dan highlights the holy character and long-suffering nature of God, and the sovereign way in which He visited judgment on the sins of the Canaanites, but also later visited the same judgment on Israel when they sinned in like manner (Message preached…
Joseph and Mary (31 mins)
Tom West preaches on Joseph and Mary, the mother of the Lord Jesus. He outlines the lineage, the leading and the legacy of this godly couple in whose home the Lord of glory was raised. The Lord’s links to King David through the two genealogies – Matthew Ch 1 and Luke Ch 3 – are traced and explained. Mary is given her proper place as a privileged woman, but nevertheless one who was a sinner in need… Message preached April…
Joshua – Conquering the Land (25 mins)
Josh Jacob preaches on the three major phases of Israel’s conquest of Canaan. The destruction of Jericho – a picture of overcoming the world. The 5 southern Kings who were put in a cave – a picture of overcoming the flesh. The northern alliance under Jabin – a picture of overcoming the devil. These are the Christian’s three enemies and scriptural strategies for overcoming them are outlined in this message (Message preached 12th Apr 2015)
John The Baptist (38 mins)
Peter Scarsbrook preaches on the character of John the Baptist; an unusual man, with a unique ministry and an uncompromising message. Peter draws numerous insightful and pertinent lessons for his audience from various aspects of the life and labours of this faithful forerunner of Christ (Message preached 9th Apr 2015)
2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 4/4)
PART 4 – 2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (21 mins) from the after conference Hymn Sing: ”There’s Nothing Like The Old Old Story”, “There’s a Sweet and Blessed Story”, “Through My Hand No Nail Is Driven”, “Satisfied With Thee Lord Jesus”, “Would You Be Free From Your Burden of Sin”, “O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing”, “My Lord Has Garments So Wondrous Fine”, “All Hail The Power of Jesus’s Name”, “We Rest On Thee”, “O Listen to Our Wondrous…
2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 3/4)
PART 3 – 2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (38 mins): “My Soul is Now United”, “Faith is a Very Simple Thing”, “Jesus I My Cross Have Taken”, “Looking Off Unto Jesus”, “O Sweet Is The Story of Jesus”, “It Pleased the Lord to Bruise His Only Son”, “I See The Burden of My Sin”, “I Will Sing of My Redeemer”, “Loved With Everlasting Love”, “Lamb of God Our Souls Adore Thee”
2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 2/4)
PART 2 – 2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (31 mins): “Lord When I Think Upon The Love”, “It Was Alone the Saviour Prayed”, “Jesus Source of Life Eternal”, “O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus”, “Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross”, “There is No Name So Sweet On Earth”, “With Christ Our Theme Begins”, “This Broken Bread and Poured Out Wine”, “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross” (Tune: Myfanwy), “Worthy of Homage and of Praise.
2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 1/4)
PART 1 – 2015 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (46 mins) from Easter Monday: “Who Can Cheer the Heart Like Jesus?”, “Thou Life of My Life Blessed Saviour”, “Rise My Soul Behold ‘Tis Jesus”, “Awake and Sing The Song”, “Awake My Soul With Joyful Lays”, “I am Thine O Lord”, “Be Still My Soul”, “I Am So Glad That Our Father In Heaven”, “Praise the Saviour Ye Who Know Him”, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”, “There Is A Land of…
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)
Four Kinds of Trial
Easter Conference 2015 – Colin Hutchinson preaches on 4 kinds of trials in the Christian life from Peter’s first epistle. In a wide ranging message he takes some of the experiences of Elijah, Gideon, Hannah, John the Baptist, Peter and others to show how through “manifold temptations” they were tried by fire and came forth as gold. A powerful and sobering message. (Preached: 6th April 2015)
Great and Marvelous are Thy Works
Easter Conference 2015 – Colin Hutchinson preaches on Rev 15:3 – “Great and marvellous are Thy works, Lord God almighty.” He traces God’s sovereign dealings in the lives of His people, using individuals like Abraham, Jacob and Naomi to illustrate the need to trust in God in every circumstance, however dark and trying. “We will never regret leaving our lives in God’s hands”. (Preached: 6th April 2015)
Love, Lapse and Loyalty
Easter Conference 2015 – Sandy Higgins closes the conference with a challenging look at three New Testament characters. John the apostle, marked by love for Christ. Peter, marked by a sad lapse in devotion, as he followed at a distance. Joseph of Arimathea who was marked by loyalty to Christ in the hour of His death. Following Christ might mean burying your future…but a resurrected present will more than compensate. (Preached: 6th April 2015)
Bible Reading – Hebrews 11:1-14
Easter Conference 2015 – Sandy Higgins opens up Hebrews Ch 11:1-14 and leads the company through the first section of this great “Chapter of faith”. He divides the verses into sections: faith and our worldview, worship, walk, work, way, His Word and waiting on Him. An informative and challenging study. (Conducted: 5th April 2015)
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