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Discovering and Using My Gift (51 min)

PART 6 – Michael Penfold preaches on the Christian’s stewardship of time, talent (gift), treasure and truth. Every Christian has one or more divinely given spiritual gifts, but how do you discover and use that gift? Readings: 1 Pet 4:10-11, 1 Cor 12:1, 4-6, 12-28. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 29th Mar 2023) Complete series on “critical assembly issues”: The evangelical revolution (Ownership and Lordship) Why are head coverings in only one chapter? (Headship) What’s involved in being part…

What is the Biblical Church Leadership Model? (54 min)

PART 5 – Michael Penfold looks at the issue of “church leadership” (identification, designation, qualification, classification). Today’s mainline denominations use a hierarchical form of governance involving regional bishops. Large independent evangelical churches tend to have a group of “Pastors” who are responsible to a “board of elders”. Are either of these models scriptural? If not, what is the biblical model for assembly leadership? Readings: Acts 20:17, 28, 1 Pet 5:1-4, Titus 1:5-9. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 28th Mar…

It Matters How We Worship (50 min)

PART 4 – Michael Penfold preaches on concept and character of worship in the present dispensation. How churches worship has totally changed in the past 70 years, as music and emotion have come to the fore, but the Scripture is clear that we cannot just worship as we please, we must worship “in spirit and in truth”. Readings: 1 Pet 2:4-5, 9, Heb 13:13-16, John 4:19-24. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 27th Mar 2023) Complete series on “critical assembly…

What’s Involved in Being Part of an Assembly? (51 min)

PART 3 – Michael Penfold preaches on the privileges and responsibilities of being in fellowship in a New Testament assembly. In light of what Scripture has to say on this subject, what are we to make of an “open table” and inter-denominationalism? Readings: Acts 2:41-43, 9:26-28. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 26th Mar 2023) Complete series on “critical assembly issues”: The evangelical revolution (Ownership and Lordship) Why are head coverings in only one chapter? (Headship) What’s involved in being…

Why Are Head Coverings in Only One Chapter? (52 min)

PART 2 – The present-day use of head coverings is sometimes questioned because “they are only in one chapter of the Bible”. Michael Penfold addresses this issue as he sets out the order, meaning, operation and symbols of the biblical doctrine of “headship”. Readings: 1 Cor 11:1-17, 1 Tim 2:8-15. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 25th Mar 2023) Complete series on “critical assembly issues”: The evangelical revolution (Ownership and Lordship) Why are head coverings in only one chapter? (Headship)…

The Evangelical Revolution (48 min)

PART 1 – The evangelical revolution of recent years has, in many places, turned “the church” into a reflection of the consumer culture that surrounds it. Michael Penfold looks at the topic of the relationship of Christ to the local assembly – He owns it, He dwells in it, He rules it – to refocus our thoughts biblically on this issue. Readings: 2 Tim 4:1-3, 1 Cor 14:37. (Message preached in Manchester, CT, USA, 25th Mar 2023) Complete series on…

He Must Reign (42 min)

Mark Sweetnam preaches on the topic of the “Millennium”, answering two questions: “Why must there be a Millennium?” Divine purpose demands it! The glory of Christ demands it! And secondly, what does it mean to me? Readings: 1 Cor 15:21-27, Rev 20:1-7, Eph 1:7-12. (Message preached in Ballymena, 24th Nov 2018)

The Uniqueness of Christ (47 min)

Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches a richly doctrinal and devotional message on “the uniqueness of Christ”. Reading: Heb 7:4. (Message preached in Ballymena, 13th Mar 1982)

Antichrist – When and Where? (42 min)

Tom Bentley preaches on “Antichrist, when and where?”. Is the antichrist the first or second beast of Revelation 13? When will the antichrist appear, and from what part of the globe? Readings: 1 John 2:18-22, 4:3, Dan 7:7-8, 8:9-12, 11:36, Rev 13:1-2, 11. (Message preached in Ballymena Gospel Hall,  23rd Oct 1982)

4-Minute Overview of the 7 Feasts of the Lord

David Vallance gives a 4-minute overview of the 7 Feasts of the Lord – from Leviticus Ch 23 – and their spiritual and dispensational significance. The 7 feasts are: Passover, Unleavened Bread, Firstfruits, Pentecost, Trumpets, Day of Atonement and Tabernacles. (Presented in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 10th Nov 2022)

The Old Testament in John (63 min)

David Gilliland preaches on how the Lord Jesus expounds the Old Testament Scripture in the Gospel of John. He highlights the finality of Scripture, the function of Scripture and the fulness of Scripture in this Gospel. Readings: John 2:20-22, 7:37-39, 10:33-36, 12:14-16, 20:8-10. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Matthew How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Mark How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Luke How the Lord…

The Old Testament in Luke (60 min)

David Gilliland preaches on how the Lord Jesus expounds the Old Testament Scripture in the Gospel of Luke. He who fulfils Scripture in Matthew, and applies it in Mark, expounds it in Luke. Readings: Luke 4:3-4, 16-21, 5:1, 5-6, 6:47-48, 7:2, 6-7, 8:11, 15, 9:35, 10:38-39, 24:25-27, 44-49 (Message preached in North America) Complete series: How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Matthew How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Mark How the Lord uses the Old Testament…

The Old Testament in Mark (57 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the beginning, the boundaries and the breadth of the Lord’s ministry in the gospel of Mark as it relates to the Old Testament. Readings: Mark 1:1-4, 9-11, 7:10-3, 5-8, 10:1-9, 11:15-18, 12:10-12, 24-27, 35-37. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Matthew How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Mark How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Luke How the Lord uses the Old Testament in…

The Old Testament in Matthew (59 min)

David Gilliland preaches on allusions to Old Testament Scripture, and accomplishments of OT Scripture, and answers to OT Scripture in the Gospel of Matthew. Readings: Matt 1:1, 21-23, 21:1-7, 26:47-48, 51-56. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Matthew How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Mark How the Lord uses the Old Testament in Luke How the Lord uses the Old Testament in John

David’s Loyal Friends (43 min)

Stephen Gilfillan preaches on David’s loyal friends who came to his aid during the time of the rebellion of Absalom, like Ittai the Gittite, Barzillai the Gileadite and Mephibosheth, the son of Saul. Readings: 2 Sam 2:1, 3-4, 5:3-5, 15:1-2, 4, 6, 13-14, 18-22, 30, 17:24, 27-29, 19:10, 14-15, 24-30. (Message preached in Ballymena, 9th Mar 2019) Complete series: David in the School of God David as a type of Christ David in the cave David’s loyal friends

David in the Cave (44 min)

Stephen Gilfillan preaches on the experiences of David during the time of his preservation in the Cave of Adullam – his preservation, separation and probation. Readings: 1 Sam 22:1-5, 7, 20-23, 2 Sam 23:8, 13-17, 20, 23, Psa 57:1-3, 7-11 (Message preached in Ballymena, 2nd Mar 2019) Complete series: David in the School of God David as a type of Christ David in the cave David’s loyal friends

David as a Type of Christ (40 min)

Stephen Gilfillan preaches on the life and experiences of David and draws out many ways in which he is a type of the person of our Lord Jesus Christ. Readings: 1 Sam 13:13-14, 15:28-29, 16:1, 10-13, 18, 17:49, 51, 54, 57, 18:1, 3-4, 16, 30, 2 Sam 15:23, 26, 30-31, 19:10, 14-15. (Message preached in Ballymena, 23rd Feb 2019) Complete series: David in the School of God David as a type of Christ David in the cave David’s loyal friends

David in the School of God (48 min)

Stephen Gilfillan preaches on three schools that God put David through in his lifetime: the school of obscurity, the school of adversity, and the school of prosperity. The last school proved to be the hardest. Readings: 2 Sam 7:8, 11:1-5, 27, 12:5-7, 10, Psa 142:1-7. (Message preached in Ballymena, 13th Oct 2018) Complete series: David in the School of God David as a type of Christ David in the cave David’s loyal friends

There is Much Rubbish (23 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the phrase in Nehemiah 4:10 – “There is much rubbish”. Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem involved recognising the rubbish, removing the rubbish and reviving the stones out of the rubbish. (Message preached in Ballymena, 31st Dec 2018)

Unforgettable Stories (32 min)

In a recording from 1983, Mr Eddie Fairfield (1902-1994) tells a number of stories about his conversion, baptism, service and call to the mission field of Venezuela. In the group photograph, taken in Venezuela in 1957, Mr Fairfield is 4th from the left on the row of seated men. 5th from the left is William Williams, author of “It Can Be Done”, a book relating the spread of the gospel in Venezuela in the early 20th Century. The lady in…

The Second Coming of Christ (49 min)

John  Fleck preaches on the second coming of Christ for the church and to Israel and distinguishes between these two aspects of the return of Christ as revealed in Scripture. Readings; John 14:1-3, 1 Cor 15:51, 1 Thess 1:9-10, 4:13-5:9, 2 Thess 1:7-10, 2:1-3. (Message preached in Ballymena 26th Oct 2019)

The Trump of God (51 min)

In the last of four messages entitled “Truth worth fighting for”, Mervyn Hall preaches on “the trump of God” and sets out the events that lie ahead in Bible prophecy, distinguishing between the pre-tribulation rapture of the church and the coming of the Son of Man in glory to set up His Kingdom. Readings: 1 Thess 4:13-18, 1 Cor 15:50-58, Phil 3:17-21, John 14:1-3. (Message preached in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 9th April 2023) Complete series: The Christ of God…

The Church of God (68 min)

In the third of four messages entitled “Truth worth fighting for”, Mervyn Hall preaches on “the Church of God” and outlines its pattern, purpose and definition. The 4 conditions for local assembly testimony are set out from Matt 18: plurality, locality, regularity and authority. Readings: 1 Cor 1:10-3, 1 Tim 3:14-16, Matt 18:1-22. (Message preached in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 8th April 2023) Complete series: The Christ of God The Gospel of God The Church of God The Trump of…

The Gospel of God (60 min)

In the second of four messages entitled “Truth worth fighting for”, Mervyn Hall preaches on “the Gospel of God” and sets out the fundamentals in relation to the origin, subject and purpose of the gospel. He highlights “righteousness” as the key concept at the heart of the truth of the gospel. Reading: Romans Ch 3. (Message preached in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 8th April 2023) Complete series: The Christ of God The Gospel of God The Church of God The…

The Christ of God (49 min)

In the first of four messages entitled “Truth worth fighting for”, Mervyn Hall preaches on “the Christ of God” and sets out the fundamentals in relation to the person of Christ – His deity and humanity. Readings: Luke 9:18-22, John 1:1-5, Heb 1:1-5, 2:2-18, Col 1:15-19, 2:8-10, 1 John 4:1-3, 2 John 1:7-9. (Message preached in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 8th April 2023) Complete series: The Christ of God The Gospel of God The Church of God The Trump of…

Why Pray to Pictures on the Wall? (9 min)

Kevin Doskocil grew up in Wisconsin, USA, sometimes going to Mass in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes attending the gospel meeting in the Gospel Hall, depending on which parent or relative he was with. As a child, he couldn’t understand why people he knew would pray to pictures of saints on the wall, rather than praying to God. Mercifully God worked in His life to show him the truth of the finished work of Christ through Romans 5:6-9. (Testimony…

Remarkable Events on Mount Moriah (44 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on the experience of Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah, one of the clearest and most instructive pictures of Calvary in the Old Testament. Reading: Gen 22:1-24. (Message preached in Ballymena 27th Oct 2018)

The Gospel Supper (24 min)

The gospel of Jesus Christ is like a grand supper to which all are invited. In this sermon, Peter Orasuk applies the royal feast described in the book of Esther to the gospel, highlighting the feast’s cost, completion, continuance and conditions. Readings: Esther 1:1-5, 12, 4:11, 5:1-2. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, on 6th Nov 1998)

An Overview of the Gifts of the Spirit (39 min)

Colin Hutchison gives an overview of the gift of the Holy Spirit, of spiritual gift, and of the gifts of the Holy Spirit from the Day of Pentecost until the present day. Readings: Acts 2:1-6, Rom 12:1, 4-8, 1 Cor 12:1-13, Eph 4:7-13, 1 Pet 4:10-11. (Message preached in Ballymena, 23rd Mar 2019)

The Question of Rahab’s Lie (35 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches on the issue raised by Rahab’s words in Josh 2:4-5, where she says the spies have left Jericho, when actually they were hiding on her roof. Was she right to tell a lie? How does her choice sit with the 9th commandment? What does this incident mean for us today? Readings: Josh 2:1-24, 6:23-25, Matt 1:5-6, 16, Heb 11:31, Jas 2:25, 4:17. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 23rd Apr 2023) (Photo: the ruins of Jericho)

Postures of Christ in the Book of Daniel (43 min)

David Gilliland preaches on three postures of Christ in the book of Daniel: walking in the fire (Ch 3), sitting on the cloud (Ch 7) and standing above the river (Chs 10-12). Readings: Dan 3:24-26, 7:1-14, 10:4-9, 11:27, 35, 40, 12:4-13. (Message preached at the Vancouver Fall Conference, Canada, 2012)

Hindrances to Blessing (15 min)

Brandon Doll preaches on hindrances to blessing, notably 4 sins outlined by the Lord: faithlessness, selfishness, prayerlessness and the desire for greatness. Readings: Matt 17:14-21, Luke 9:44-48 (Message preached at La Crosse Conference, USA, 2016)

Is Your All On The Altar? (51 min)

Ian Jackson challenges his audience with Paul’s call to “present your bodies a living sacrifice to God” (Rom 12:1-2). “All this I did for thee, what hast thou done for me?” (Message preached in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Canada, 18th Nov 2022)

W.J. Nesbitt – How I Was Saved (28 min)

William John Nesbitt (1927-2017) was born into a farming family in Northern Ireland, the seventh in a family of ten. After School he joined the Police. When he was sent to serve in a Police Station in Rosslea, Co Fermanagh, he met sergeant John Thompson who was mightily used of the Lord at that time to see several of his colleagues saved including Mr Nesbitt, who he took to hear the gospel preached by Harold Paisley (to hear the “Rosslea…

The Sinner’s Vital Five (47 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches from Hebrews 9:27-28. on “the sinner’s vital five”: Man is mortal Sin is fatal The soul is immortal Judgment is unavoidable Salvation is essential (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 16th Apr 2023)

Bird’s Eye View of Paul’s Church Epistles (30 min)

Michael Penfold takes a tour through the church epistles of Paul from Romans to 2nd Thessalonians, giving a bird’s eye view of each: Romans – The Power of the Gospel of God Corinthians – The Greatness of the Wisdom of God Galatians – The Authority of the Truth of God Ephesians – The Wonder of the Grace of God Philippians – The Prize of the High Calling of God Colossians – The Glory of the Christ of God Thessalonians –…

The Study of a Passage (48 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on how to study a Bible passage, using Philippians chapter 4 as an example and highlighting the many imperatives in the text. (Message preached in Ballymena 23rd Feb 2020) Complete series: Study of a book (Phil 1) Study of a theme (Phil 2) Study of a person (Phil 3) Study of a passage (Phil 4)

The Study of a Person (52 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on how to study a Bible person, using Philippians chapter 3 and its content about the apostle Paul as an example. (Message preached in Ballymena 22nd Feb 2020) Complete series: Study of a book (Phil 1) Study of a theme (Phil 2) Study of a person (Phil 3) Study of a passage (Phil 4)

The Study of a Theme (49 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on how to study a Bible theme, using Philippians chapter 2 as an example and looking at the Christological theme of the passage. (Message preached in Ballymena 21st Feb 2020) Complete series: Study of a book (Phil 1) Study of a theme (Phil 2) Study of a person (Phil 3) Study of a passage (Phil 4)

The Study of a Book (44 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on how to study a Bible book, using Philippians as an example. Readings: Acts 16: 13-40, Phil 1:1-2 (Message preached in Ballymena 20th Feb 2020) Complete series: Study of a book (Phil 1) Study of a theme (Phil 2) Study of a person (Phil 3) Study of a passage (Phil 4)

Quench Not the Spirit (51 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the New Testament command, “quench not the Spirit”, expanding the concept under three headings: quench not the Spirit’s enlightenment, the Spirit’s encouragement and the Spirit’s empowerment. Reading: 1 Thess 5:16-22 (Message preached in Ballymena on 4th March 2023)

Am I a Soldier of the Cross? (47 min)

Andrew Steele preaches on the Christian soldier’s armour, attitude, attention, assurance and anticipation. Readings: 1 Cor 14:6-9, Eph 6:10-18, Phil 2:24-25, 4:4-7, 1 Thess 4:15-18 and 2 Tim 2:3-4. (Message preached in Ballymena, 4th Feb 2023)

How Can I Recognise My Gift? (45 min)

Tom Armstrong preaches on the topic of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and answers the question “How can I recognise my gift?” Readings: 1 Tim 4:12-16, 2 Tim 1:6-7, Rom 12:1-8. (Message preached in Ballymena, 18th Jan 2020)

“Wounded for Me” (26 min)

Phil Coulson tells how the Lord saved him. An early childhood experience taught him that “God is real”. Later the preaching of the gospel from Isaiah 53 opened the eyes of his understanding to the fact that “Christ died for me”. (Testimony given in Highland, WI, USA, March 2023)

The Danger of Drifting (26 min)

Tom Meekin (1947-2017) preaches on “the danger of drifting”. A man drifting without a sure anchor; a man drifting without a steady aim; a man drifting without a strong arm. Readings: Heb 6:17-20, Phil 3:10-16, 1 John 2:12-17. (Message preached in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, 6th Feb 1982) (Image above used courtesy of Select Insure Group – Boat Insurance)

Outward Conformity, But Something’s Missing (22 min)

Phil Coulson preaches on the danger of mechanical formality in worship and service. The Lord neither needs nor wants what we can give Him unless it comes from a heart of devotion. God wants our devotion, our diligence and our dependence. Reading: Psalm 50:5. (Message preached in Belfast 2009)

What Happened When You Were Saved? (35 min)

John Grant preaches on some of the things that happened when you were saved – in relation to sin, the world, and the law. From Paul’s New Testament epistles he looks at the stronghold of sin, separation from the world, and security and salvation in Christ. (Message preached in the USA in 2011)

I Heard the Gospel Nearly Every Day for 5 Years (21 min)

William Gribben relates the story of his conversion in Northern Ireland in 1968. William was privileged to hear many experienced preachers in his youth: Harold Paisley, Frank Knox, Thomas Campbell, Joe Milne, and Thomas Wallace among them. He went 5 years hearing the gospel almost daily. Listen to hear how he finally got his eyes opened to salvation. Readings: Psa 66:16, Matt 11:28, John 3:7, 6:37, 2 Tim 3:14-15. (Testimony given in Ballykeel Gospel Hall, 20th Nov 2022) (Photo: Belfast)

When Life Doesn’t Turn Out The Way You Had Hoped (34 min)

Andrew Ussher preaches on the Christian’s confidence, which can sometimes be shaken by the experiences of life. He finds the answer in 2 Tim 1:12, where Paul says in effect “I have not lost my confidence”. The difficult experiences of the prison-bound Paul had not put him to shame. Why? Because of the Person whom he had believed; because of his relationship with that Person; and because of the truth about that Person (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall,…

Saved in Lockdown (23 min)

Austin Graham tells how he was saved during the global Covid lockdown of Spring 2020. Austin had played the part of a Christian for 10 years or more, but his life was really just about fun and football – he had no interest in the Lord or in the Bible. Listen to find out how God opened his eyes to his real situation, and to the truth of salvation through John 3:36. (Testimony given in Ballymena, 26th April 2023) See…

The Great Commission (32 min)

Jim Allen preaches on the restoration of Peter at the fire on the seashore of Galilee and the commission the Lord gave to both Peter and John. Reading: John 20:15-25. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials – Jim Allen The Crucifixion – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Death and Burial – Jim…

Christ on The Lake Shore (32 min)

Jim Flanigan preaches on the post-resurrection incident where the Lord Jesus meets His disciples on the shore of Lake Galilee after they have caught 153 fish. Reading: John 21:1-14. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials – Jim Allen The Crucifixion – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Death and Burial – Jim Allen…

The Risen Christ (37 min)

Jim Flanigan preaches on the post-resurrection appearances of Christ to His disciples, especially His interaction with doubting Thomas, who expressed worship to the risen Christ in the famous exclamation “My Lord and My God”. Reading: John 20:10-31. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials – Jim Allen The Crucifixion – Jim Flanigan…

The Empty Tomb (28 min)

Jim Allen preaches on the resurrection of Christ, who rose on the first day of the week leaving an “empty tomb” for the disciples to examine and understand that His prediction had come true and that He really was the Son of God. Reading: John 20:1-18. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil…

Christ’s Death and Burial (34 min)

Jim Allen preaches on the death and burial of the Lord Jesus Christ. John the apostle was there to witness the actual death of Jesus and the proof of it given in the soldier piercing the Lord’s side which brought forth blood and water. Reading: John 19:31-42. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s…

The Crucifixion of Christ (34 min)

Jim Flanigan preaches on the subject of the crucifixion of Christ. Mr Flanigan for many years led tours to Israel and includes some observations from his visits to Jerusalem in this message. Reading: John 19:19-30. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials – Jim Allen The Crucifixion – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s…

The Civil Trials of Christ (34 min)

Jim Allen preaches on the civil trials of Christ that took place after the Jewish leaders took Him early on the morning of the crucifixion to Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Judea. Reading: John 18:28-40. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Photo: The “Pilate stone”. Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials – Jim Allen The Crucifixion…

The Religious Trials of Christ (39 min)

Jim Allen preaches on the religious trials of Christ. The Lord endured 6 trials, 3 religious and 3 civil. Here Mr Allen focuses on the Lord being tried by Annas and Caiaphas, and brings in the story of the denials of Peter. Reading John 18:12-27. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Photo: The ruins of Caiaphas’s palace in Jerusalem. Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious…

In The Garden of Gethsemane (28 min)

Jim Flanigan preaches on the events following the Passover in the Upper Room as the Lord Jesus crossed the brook Kidron and entered into the Garden of Gethsemane, where He anticipated Calvary and was was betrayed by Judas and then arrested. Reading: John 18:1-11. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil Trials –…

The Last Sign (40 min)

Jim Allen preaches on “the last sign” that the Lord Jesus performed prior to His crucifixion. The raising of Lazarus precipitated the Lord’s arrest, trial and death, and Mr Allen sets out the event in all its significance and power. Reading: John 11:4-6, 21, 32, 40. (Message preached in Scotland in the year 2,000). Complete series: The Last Sign – Jim Allen In the Garden of Gethsemane – Jim Flanigan The Lord’s Religious Trials – Jim Allen The Lord’s Civil…

Headship and Lordship Explained (45 min)

David Vallance explains the meaning of the two biblical concepts of ‘headship’ and ‘lordship’, distinguishing between them and drawing out their significance creatorially, ecclesiastically, maritally, individually and universally. Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-3, 9, 8:5-6, 11:2-16, 12:2-3, 16:22-24. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 28th July 2021)

Learning From How He Suffered (32 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches on the phrase “He suffered” from 1 Pet 2:18-25, a passage that outlines 4 ways in which the Lord suffered: sacrificially, unjustly, submissively and faithfully. The sufferings that Christ endured at the hands of men provide us with an example to follow. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 19th Mar 2023)

How Are You Waiting for the Lord? (22 min)

Brandon Doll preaches on 4 people in the gospel of Luke who were waiting for the Kingdom – Simeon, Anna, John the Baptist and Joseph of Arimathea. They were waiting justly, patiently, reverently etc. How are you waiting for the Lord? Readings: Luke 2:25-32, 36-38, 7:20-23, 23:50-54. (Message preached in Highland, WI, USA, 2022)

What Field Are You In? (12 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on Naomi’s move from the fields of Moab to the fields of Bethlehem, described in Scripture as, “She went forth from the place where she was” (Ruth 1:7): from the fields of Moab, a luxurious place of ease and distance from the Lord – to the fields of Bethlehem, the house of bread. Readings: Ruth 1:6-7, 2:3, 15-17, 19a. (Message preached in Saugus Gospel Hall, Boston, USA, June 2015)

The Cross and My Relationship to the Saviour (51 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the cross’s effect on my relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ my Saviour. Christ “gave Himself” to redeem “to Himself” a special people. The paragraphs, the Person and the purpose of Titus 2:11-15 are expounded. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6) – Gospel preaching To my self – He gave…

The Cross and My Relationship to My Spouse (71 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the cross’s effect on my relationship to my spouse. In Ephesians 5:22-33 the Bible teaches that the model for marriage is the relationship between Christ and the church, which means that the cross must positively impact my marriage. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6) – Gospel preaching To my self…

The Cross and My Relationship the Saints (63 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the cross’s effect on my relationship with other Christians. The love expressed to me in the cross of Christ, must affect my attitude to others who also belong to the Lord. Reading: Eph 4:31-5:6. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6) – Gospel preaching To my self – He gave Himself…

The Cross and My Relationship to Society (56 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the cross’s effect on my relationship to society, or what the Bible calls “this present evil world”. The blood of Christ fits me for heaven; the cross of Christ finishes me for this world. Readings: Gal 1:3-5, 6:14. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6) – Gospel preaching To my self…

The Cross and My Relationship to Self (53 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the cross’s effect on my “self”. The Christian has been crucified with Christ, which means the life he or she now lives is “no longer I, but Christ”. The cross properly understood is the end of self. Readings: Gal 1:13-16, 21-24, 2:8, 11-14, 19-21. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6)…

The Cross and Sinners (44 min)

David Gilliland preaches the gospel from 1 Tim 2:5-6, in particular highlighting the phrase “He gave Himself a ransom for all” and proclaiming the freeness, fulness, function and fruit of the cross of Christ. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Newry, Northern Ireland) Complete Series “Crucial Christianity” – The cross affects my relationship to: To sinners – He gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim 2:6) – Gospel preaching To my self – He gave Himself for me [not…

Role Models (35 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on two role models in the Bible. Daniel, a role model for men: Ruth a role model for women. Daniel had an excellent spirit; Ruth was a woman of virtue. Readings: Dan 1:3-6, 6:1-3, 9:23, Ruth 1:14-19a, 3:11. (Message preached at the Toronto Easter Conference 1991)

The Pressure to Go with the Flow (29 min)

Shad Kember preaches on the “pressure to go with the flow” from three examples in the book of Numbers: Caleb and Joshua, the sons of Korah, and Phinehas, all of whom wisely and courageously resisted peer pressure and group think. Readings: Num 14:36-39, 16:31-34, 25:6-9, 26:11. (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 23rd Oct 2016)

Is the Lord Receiving Fruit from My Life? (45 min)

Andrew Ussher preaches on the question of fruitfulness for God in the Christian life, presenting his material under 3 headings: desiring fruit, defining fruit and developing fruit. Readings: Luke 13:6-9, Rom 7:4, Gal 5:19-26, John 15:1-9, 16-17. (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall Conference, Livonia, Michigan, USA, 4th Nov 2013)

Alone with Thee, O Master (50 min)

Colin Hutchison preaches on the effects of being “along with Christ”, using 4 examples from the New Testament. Spending time alone with Christ leads to an appreciation of the greatness of His knowledge, the power of His Word, the brightness of His glory, and the full understanding He has of Scripture. Readings: John 4:1-8, 28, 46-53, Matt 17:1-5, Luke 24:27. (Message preached at the annual conference at Bracknell Gospel Hall, 2017)

Lordship, Leadership and Love (48 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on three core topics in relation to a local assembly of Christians: the Lordship to which we bow, the leadership which we recognise, and the love which we express to others. Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-3, 9, 1 Thess 5:12-15, Heb 13:17, Rom 12:9-16. (Message preached in Crandon Gospel Hall, Virginia, USA).

The Christian’s Journey (51 min)

Colin Hutchison preaches on the journey of the Christian, drawing lessons from 4 journeys recorded in the Bible: the journey of a nation (Deut 1:1-3a), the journey of a judge (Judg 4:1-2), the journey of a King (1 Sam 15:16-19) and the journey of a prophet (1 Kings 19:1-5). (Message preached at Bracknell Gospel Hall conference 2017)

The Disease of Sin (22 min)

Peter Orasuk preaches on “the disease of sin”. He gives a thorough and sound exposition of the sinner’s need, followed by a setting forth of the cure through Christ. Readings: Jas 1:15, John 19:30.

Refreshment and Worship at the Meeting Place (38 min)

Jon Procopio preaches on the importance of refreshment and worship at the meeting place, from the story of the woman of Samaria meeting the Lord Jesus at Jacob’s well. Reading: John 4:1-14. (Message preached at Crandon Gospel Hall, Virginia, USA, 2022)

Choosing Friends and Cultivating Relationships (52 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the topic of friendship and relationships, giving advice, especially to the young, as to how to wisely choose good friends and avoid the bad. He includes advice on finding a friend for life in courtship and marriage. Reading: Matt 22:34-40 (Message preached in Ahoghill Gospel Hall, 2019)

The Biggest Thing in the Christian Life (42 min)

Ian Jackson preaches on the importance of “daily devotions” (reading the Bible and prayer), and reminds his audience that what God does in us is more important than what God does through us. Ian gives advice and suggestions as to how to have meaningful daily “quiet times”. Reading: 2 Tim 3:14-17.

How Should We Then Live? (23 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the question in Ezekiel 33:10, “How should we then live?” He answers it from three verses in the New Testament: we should live “unto righteousness”, “unto the will of God” and “unto Him”. Readings: 1 Pet 2:24-25, 4:1-4, 2 Cor 5:10, 14-15, Titus 2:11-13, Eze 33:10. (Message preached in North America).

God Sent His Son (22 min)

John Dennison preaches on the reason why God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world: because humanity is dead, in debt and lost, and can do nothing to save itself. Are you saved? Readings: 1 John 4:9-10, 14. (Sermon preached at the Jackson Gospel Hall annual conference, Michigan, USA, Feb 2023)

How to Discern the Guidance of God (9 min)

Jack Hunter (1916-1994) outlines how to discern the guidance of God in one’s life from the experience of Jacob. Jacob had an inward conviction, plus matching outward circumstances, plus a communication from the Lord, and finally heaven’s confirmation. (From a message preached in Vancouver, Canada).

3 Things That Need Bringing Back (18 min)

Andrew Bergsma (1930-2013) preaches on “bring back the book”, “bring back the ark” and “speak ye not a word of bringing the King back”. Readings: 2 Sam 19:9-10,  1 Chron 13:1-3, Neh 8:1-6. (Message preached in Winnipeg, Canada. 28th April 2001)

Earnestly Contending (38 min)

Tom Meekin (1947-2017) preaches on the topic of “earnestly contending for the faith” and looks at the need not only to contend for right things, but not to contend for wrong things. Readings: Jude 1:1-4, Luke 22:24-27. (Message preached in Ballymena, 21st Nov 1981)

The Lord is Able to Give You Much More Than This (21 min)

Brandon Doll preaches on the story of Amaziah’s unequal yoke: the logic behind it, the Lord denied, the lessons to be learned and the loss sustained. Unequal yokes are always costly. Before it goes too far, back out, and remember: “The Lord is able to give you much more than this”. Readings: 2 Chron 25:5-11, 2 Cor 6:14-18. (Message preached at Manchester, Iowa, 2021)

Fellowship – Personal and Corporate (47 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the topic of “fellowship”. What does fellowship with God look like? It includes Bible reading, prayer, walking in the light, and the confession of sin. Corporate fellowship, with other believers in a local assembly, has its privileges and responsibilities too. Readings: 1 John 1:1-10, 2 Cor 6:14-18, 1 Cor 10:14-22. (Message preached in Ahoghill Gospel Hall, 2019)

Unforgettable Stories (36 min)

In 1930, Lennon Knox McIlwaine (1898-1984) and his beloved wife Sarah, arrived in Nova Scotia from Northern Ireland, having been called by God to preach the gospel to the Maritime people of Canada. Robert McIlwaine (1925-2021), their son, visited the UK in 1987 and related the stirring story of the faith-filled labours of his parents, himself and others who, during the years of the great depression and through World War 2 and beyond, laboured in all weathers, against much opposition,…

What We Revere, We Resemble (42 min)

Michael Penfold expounds the biblical principle that people tend to become like the object of their worship. If you hold something in esteem, you will tend to imitate it. Worship breeds likeness: what we revere we will eventually resemble. Readings: Psa 115:4-8, 2 Kings 17:15, Rom 12:1-2. (Message preached in the Gospel Hall, Blackburn, 21st Jan 2023).

If Anyone Sins (43 min)

Albert Leckie (1920-1988) preaches on what happens when a believer sins. Says 1 John 2:1: “We have an advocate with the Father”. What is meant by “the advocate” and what is involved in the “advocacy of Christ”? A sermon on the work of Christ in the restoration of the sinning believer. (Message preached in Quarry Lane Gospel Hall, Birmingham, Oct 1974).

The Tests of Teenagers (37 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the tests faced by John the Baptist and the Lord Jesus in the early chapters of Luke’s gospel. Life is a series of tests: the test of loneliness, expectations, being different, submission, rejection and patience. Readings: Luke 1:32-33, 38, 66, 76-80, 2:19, 39-40, 46-52, 3:21.23. (Message preached in Tampa, Florida, USA, Jan 2023) Complete series: Learning from Luke Chapters 1 and 2 The Wonder of the Word: Prophecies Fulfilled – John Dennison The Supremacy of the…

The Worth of Women (37 min)

John Dennison preaches on “the worth of women” from the lives of Mary, Elizabeth and Anna in the gospel of Luke. Their situation, their status, their specialness, their spirituality, their speech and their spirit. Readings: 1 Cor 7:7, Luke 1:5-7, 24-27, 34-36, 38, 41-43, 46, 60, 2:19, 36-37, 51. (Message preached in Tampa, Florida, USA, Jan 2023) Complete series: Learning from Luke Chapters 1 and 2 The Wonder of the Word: Prophecies Fulfilled – John Dennison The Supremacy of the…

The Wisdom of Worship (32 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the topic of worship. “Intelligent worship is occupation with Christ.” The occasions of worship, the object of worship, the occupation of worship, and the outcome of worship. Readings: Luke 1:39-56, 67-69, 76-79, 2:20, 25-38, 41. (Message preached in Tampa, Florida, USA, Jan 2023) Complete series: Learning from Luke Chapters 1 and 2 The Wonder of the Word: Prophecies Fulfilled – John Dennison The Supremacy of the Sovereign: Divine Control of Circumstances – Sandy Higgins The Design…

The Principles of Parenting (38 min)

John Dennison preaches on the biblical principles of parenting from Zacharias and Elizabeth, and Joseph and Mary, from Luke’s gospel. The challenge of the parents’ circumstances, the commentary on their character, the health of their habits, the objectives for their offspring, the duty of their development and the management of their miscues. Readings: Luke 1:5-7, 13-17, 24-27, 30-31, 41, 67, 80, 2:7-12, 21, 40-42, 52. (Message preached in Tampa, Florida, USA, Jan 2023) Complete series: Learning from Luke Chapters 1…