Sermons from April 2018

The Dangers to Marriage (53 mins)

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE – Jonathan Black preaches on the dangers to marriage under 4 headings: Celebration, Communication, Contamination and Consecration. In a very practical message he deals with essential topics such as language, love and leadership. Warnings are given about adultery, abuse, alcohol and addiction (to gambling, gaming and pornography). Finally couples are urged to put consecration to God first. Readings in Luke 1:5-6, John 2:1-2 and 1 Pet 3:1-7 (Message given Apr 19th 2018)

Applying the Bible (50 mins)

Jonathan Black preaches on how to live out the Bible in one’s life. The Word of God is our sole guide. It informs our circumstances, our service and our worship – which will only be scriptural if we submit to God’s Word. He expands on worship to discuss Contemportary Christian Music (CCM) which is unfitting for 4 reasons. It borrows worldly rhythms, it is ecumenical in its message, it is assocated with the charismatic movement, and it employs unscriptural lyrics.…

The Doctrine of Marriage (45 mins)

PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE – Joshua Jacob takes up “the doctrine of marriage” from Gen 1 and 2, Prov 31 and Eph 5. Marriage and the family is the basis of human society and is introduced in the Bible long before “government”. Marriage is the total commitment of the total person for a total life. Josh outlines the reason, responsibilties, relationships, requirements and rhythm of marriage in a wide ranging message aimed at preparing young couples for marriage (Message given Apr…

Sow the Seed

Easter Conference 2018 – From Ecclesiastes 11, Craig Munro preaches on the Christian’s duty to “sow the seed”. (Preached: 2nd April 2018)

The Function of Gift

Easter Conference 2018 – David Vallance delivers a helpful sermon on the function of gift in a local assembly. He sets out the 20 New Testament gifts before discussing the gifts of serving exhorting, helping, giving and showing mercy. (Preached: 2nd April 2018)

The Pattern of the Assembly

Easter Conference 2018 – In a vital message, David Vallance sets out a clear defence of the concept that there is a definite prescribed pattern for the local assembly in the New Testament. He contrasts what is sometimes called the “regulatory principle” with the “normative principle”. While some would propose that “whatever is not prohibited is allowed”, David explains that in actual fact “what Scripture does not mention is prohibited”. He then explains what this means in practice and discusses the ramifications…

The Love of Unity

Easter Conference 2018 – From Psalm 132 and 133, Craig Munro preaches on the need for unity among God’s people. “Behold how good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity”. He looks at how unity among the Lord’s people is pleasant, precious, peaceable and profitable. (Preached: 2nd April 2018)

2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 1/3)

PART 1 – 2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (52 mins): “Master Speak Thy Servant Heareth”; “Trust and Obey”; “O How Happy Are They”; “Take Time to Be Holy”; “How Great Thou Art”; “Nailed to a Cross Those Holy Hands”; “There is a Name I Love to Hear”; “O Wonderful Wonderful Word”; “He’ll Come and Tarry Not”; “The Crowning Day is Coming”; “It May Be at Morn”; “Come is the Sweet Invitation of Grace”; “Christ is the Only Saviour” and “There’s…

2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 3/3)

PART 3 – 2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (34 mins): “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”; “My Redeemer! O What Beauties”; “I Am So Glad”; “O Listen to Our Wondrous Story”; “Deep and Wide”; “Amazing Grace”; “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”; “God Holds the Key to All Unknown”; “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”; “There Is Coming a Day”; “I heard the Voice of Jesus Say”; “We Shall See His Lovely Face” and “How Good is the God…

2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (Part 2/3)

PART 2 – 2018 Easter Conference Hymn Singing (52 mins): “Come Let Us Sing the Song of Songs”; “Without a Trace of Adam’s Sin”; “The Saviour Comes No Outward Pomp”; “Here Is Love Vast as the Ocean”; “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”; “Come Ye That Love The Lord”; “Saviour Through the Desert Lead Us”; “Behold the Lamb with Glory Crowned”; “I Have a Friend a Precious Friend”; “Revive Thy Work O Lord”; “I Bow Me to Thy Will…

John 3:16 and “I will not believe”

Easter Conference 2018 – GOSPEL – David Vallance preaches from John 3:16 after which Craig Munro follows with a look at Thomas’s words about the resurrected Christ – “Unless I see…I will not believe”. (Preached: 1st April 2018)

An Extraordinary Christian Life

Easter Conference 2018 – Speaking from Jude v20-23, David Vallance explains the Bible’s plan for the believer’s life. He challenges his audience to take their Christian life seriously and not treat it as a hobby. When it comes to Bible reading, prayer, evangelism, holiness and care for others, his challenge is “Don’t be normal…don’t be mediocre”. (Preached: 1st April 2018)