Sermons from 2023 (Page 5)

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brings out heavily practical lessons with regard to those that publicly preach, explaining why preaching is not “out-of-date” and that there is…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.

My Spirit Shall Not Always Strive With Man (25 mins)

On the final night of a short gospel series in Cowley Oxford, Jonathan Black preaches a solemn and searching message on Genesis 6:3, urging those in the audience who are not saved to rest upon the finished work of Christ, before there is no longer an opportunity. (Message preached Friday 20th January 2023, during a series of gospel meetings in the Cowley Workers Social Club in Cowley, Oxford).

I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (20 mins)

Jonathan Black preaches from John 14:6, emphasising the words of the Lord Jesus Christ, “I AM the WAY, the TRUTH and the LIFE, no man cometh unto the father but by me”. In a world where people have turned to their own way, or believe that there are many ways to God, Jonathan emphasises that Christ is the only way! (Message preached Wednesday 18th January 2023, during a series of gospel meetings in the Cowley Workers Social Club, Cowley, Oxford)

What must I do to be saved? (12 mins)

What must I do to be saved? – A Question that has been asked by many down through the years seeking salvation. Jonathan Black preaches a short but succinct gospel message on Acts 16:30-31, where a man in the Bible asked the very same question. Jonathan presses home to the audience the necessity of repenting and placing your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. (Message preached Monday 16th January 2023, during a gospel series in the Cowley Workers…

The Cross (21 mins)

Jonathan Black preaches a clear gospel message on the Cross of Christ, how it divides time and divides people, ultimately everybody must make a choice, is the work of Christ on the Cross enough? (Message preached Sunday 15th January 2023, during a gospel series at the Cowley Workers Club, Cowley, Oxford)

“I received the new birth!” – Ken Wilkins’ Testimony of Salvation

Ken Wilkins from Wallingford relates to the audience his story of how, when and where God reached and saved his soul. Brought up near Southampton in a Christian home, Ken tells how as a young child of nearly 7, he grasped the fact that he was a sinner and realised his need for a saviour, and how in simple childlike faith, he trusted the LORD Jesus Christ.

“I was so drunk, I didn’t know how I was standing” – Richard McClenaghan’s Testimony

Richard McClenaghan grew up in 1940s Belfast and had the privilege of a Christian home. Soon he rebelled against such an upbringing, becoming involved in smoking and other activities. Eventually, he ran to England and joined the army, drinking frequently and living an ungodly lifestyle. But God was working in Richard’s life and had not given up on him and continued to preserve him in his army career. Listen to how God ultimately brought Richard face-to-face with the reality that…

“I didn’t do anything, Christ has done it all!” – Tom Black’s Testimony of Salvation

Tom Black relates his testimony of Salvation. Growing up in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Tom heard the gospel on a regular basis as a child. Though brought up in a godly home and from an early age, under the sound of the gospel, this did not make Tom a Christian. After various troubles and fears, Tom finally came under the conviction of sin and trusted Christ as saviour in a series of gospel meetings conducted by Jonathan Black and Stephen Harper…