2025 (Page 9)

2025 (Page 9)

February 2025 marks five years of daily uploads since lockdown, bringing this library to a total of over 2,200 recordings, covering a wide variety of content.

While no further uploads are planned at present, this archive will remain online for the ongoing blessing and benefit of all, God willing.

Thank you to the many friends who have been in touch over the years, for all your support and encouragement, and for your frequent help in sourcing valuable recordings.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.” (Rom 16.24)

The Temptation in the Wilderness (33 min)

PART 3 – David Gilliland preaches on the temptation of Christ in the wilderness, and explains how Satan works to tempt us today as he did in the past, both with our Lord Jesus and with our first parents in Eden. Readings: Mark 1:1-4a, 12-13, 35-39. (Message preached in Midland Park Gospel Hall, New Jersey, USA, Sept 2019). Complete series: A table in the wilderness A Tabernacle in the wilderness The temptation in the wilderness

A Tabernacle in the Wilderness (37 min)

PART 2 – David Gilliland preaches on the “Tabernacle of testimony” in the wilderness and likens numerous features of that Tabernacle to the local assembly of God in the New Testament. Reading: Acts 7:43-44. (Message preached in Midland Park Gospel Hall, New Jersey, USA, Sept 2019). Complete series: A table in the wilderness A Tabernacle in the wilderness The temptation in the wilderness

A Table in the Wilderness (33 min)

PART 1 – David Gilliland preaches on the question in Psalm 78 “Can God furnish a table in the wilderness?” He looks at the lives of men like David and Elijah and shows how God always provides for His people in the wilderness experiences of life. Readings: Psa 78:14-16, 19-20, 23-29. (Message preached in Midland Park Gospel Hall, New Jersey, USA, Sept 2019). Complete series: A table in the wilderness A Tabernacle in the wilderness The temptation in the wilderness

The Whole Head is Sick (31 min)

Tom West preaches on the greatest problem facing humanity – the sickness of sin. From Isaiah 1:18 he proclaims the only remedy available: not good works and religion, but the person and work of Christ. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 27th Nov 2022)

I Thought I Could Get Saved Whenever I Felt Like It (13 min)

Timothy Green relates the story of his conversion to Christ in Canada in the year 2,000. He grew up imagining he could get saved whenever he felt like it, only to discover when the time came that he was “without strength”. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 27th Nov 2022)

The Liberating Power of Obedience (41 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches on the “perfect law of liberty” from James 1:22-27 and expounds the “liberating power of obedience” based on both hearing and doing the Word of God. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 27th Nov 2022)

Masculine and Feminine Roles in God’s Order (38 min)

Albert Leckie (1920-1988) outlines what the Bible has to say about masculine and feminine roles in the local church, basing his remarks on portions of Scripture from both Old and New Testaments. Reading: 1 Tim 5:9-10. (Message preached in Ayr, Scotland, 1980)

“Nobody gets saved in a casual way” (23 min)

Michael Verner relates how he trusted the Lord Jesus for salvation in his early 20’s. Attending Greenmount College in Northern Ireland, Michael met a fellow student who was a believer in Christ and who influenced him with the gospel. Then in 1992 he attended a series of gospel meetings where he was awakened and saved. Readings: John 19:30, Rom 6:23, Eph 2:8-9 (Testimony given at a gospel drive-in meeting, Riverside Farm, Nr. Ballykeel, 31st July 2022)

The Prophetic Days of Scripture (57 min)

Phil Coulson preaches on the prophetic days of Scripture: the day of man, the day of the Lord, the day of Christ and the day of God. He traces the history of the Gentile nations, the nation of Israel and the Church, in the various stages of the dealings of God with mankind from the Tower of Babel to the new heavens and the new earth. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 2nd June 2022)

The Lesson of the Leftovers (26 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on “the lesson of the leftovers”. Why did the disciples panic in the storm on the lake? Because they “considered not the miracle of the loaves”. The 12 leftover basket-fulls that they had on hand should have been all they needed to rest in the Lord in the new trial, but they hadn’t learnt “the lesson of the leftovers”. Readings: John 6:5-13, Mark 6:45-52. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 20th Nov 2022)

Bird Watching: “O That I Had the Wings of a Dove” (50 min)

PART 5 – David Gilliland closes his series looking at “Lessons for living from the birds of the air” by preaching on the sentiments of David in Psalm 55 “O that I had the wings of a dove! For then would I fly away and be at rest.” Reading: Psalm 55 (Message preached in Portrush Gospel Hall, 2002) Complete series: Lessons from birds’ nests Lessons from birds’ character Lessons from birds’ wings Birds in the ministry of Christ “O that…

Bird Watching: Birds in the Ministry of Christ (61 min)

PART 4 – David Gilliland continues his series on “Lessons for living from the birds of the air” by looking at the birds that the Lord Jesus spoke about and that featured in his life, drawing practical teaching therefrom. (Message preached in Portrush Gospel Hall, 2002) Complete series: Lessons from birds’ nests Lessons from birds’ character Lessons from birds’ wings Birds in the ministry of Christ “O that I had the wings of a dove”

Bird Watching: The Wings of Birds (59 min)

PART 3 – David Gilliland continues his series on “Lessons for living from the birds of the air” by looking at the wings of various birds in the Bible, drawing practical teaching therefrom. (Message preached in Portrush Gospel Hall, 2002) Complete series: Lessons from birds’ nests Lessons from birds’ character Lessons from birds’ wings Birds in the ministry of Christ “O that I had the wings of a dove”

Bird Watching: The Character of Birds (58 min)

PART 2 – David Gilliland continues his series on “Lessons for living from the birds of the air” by looking at the character of various birds in the Bible; the unclean birds of Leviticus 11, and other individual birds mentioned in Job and Psalms (owl, pelican, sparrow, cuckoo etc), drawing practical teaching therefrom. (Message preached in Portrush Gospel Hall, 2002) Complete series: Lessons from birds’ nests Lessons from birds’ character Lessons from birds’ wings Birds in the ministry of Christ…

Bird Watching: The Nests of Birds (52 min)

PART 1 – David Gilliland opens a series on “Lessons for living from the birds of the air” by looking at a number of references in Scripture to birds’ nests, and drawing practical teaching therefrom. Readings: Job 12:7-9, Gen 8:6-12, Psa 84:1-4, Prov 7:8 (Recorded in Portrush Gospel Hall, 2002) Complete series: Lessons from birds’ nests Lessons from birds’ character Lessons from birds’ wings Birds in the ministry of Christ “O that I had the wings of a dove”

The Drama of Redemption (24 min)

Phil Coulson preaches on the great “drama of redemption” whereby God purposes to undo the works of Satan (in causing the fall through the first Adam’s sin in Eden), by bringing in redemption and restoration through the last Adam, the Man Christ Jesus. Reading: Heb 2:1-4. (Message preached at the Garnavillo Conference, Iowa, USA, 2022)

“I made up my mind; I want to get saved” (19 min)

Jonathan Bingham tells how he was saved as a young lad in Ballykeel, in the Mourne Mountains district of Northern Ireland. Jonathan always knew the gospel, but didn’t get saved until he was awakened to his need of Christ in gospel meetings and made up his mind to go in for salvation. Readings: John 19:30-31, Acts 16:30-31. (Testimony given at the Riverside Farm drive-in meetings, 29th May 2022)

Why So Many People are Religious But Lost (29 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on Christ’s words about the “many” people who will, to their great surprise, be shut out of heaven despite a profession of salvation, and despite a lifetime of religious activity (Matt 7:21-23). Then from Romans 10:1-4 there’s a principle such people need to learn, a performance they need to stop, and a Person they need to trust (Recorded in Chalfont St Peter Gospel Hall, 13th Nov 2022)

The 7 Pillars of a New Testament Assembly (31 min)

Albert Ramsay (1913-1993) preaches on the 7 pillars of a New Testament assembly and sets out, from the Word of God, his own convictions as to how Christians should gather. He mentions how he was saved, baptised and gathered into the first New Testament assembly in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Readings: Prov 9:1, Matt 16:13-18, 18:19-20, Luke 24:44-49, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-7, 36-43. (Message preached in the Maritimes, Canada)

The Prophecy of the Coming Messiah (51 min)

PART 6 – Jim Baker preaches on Daniel Ch 9 and speaks about the pivotal prophecy of “Daniel’s 70 weeks”, an Old Testament passage that forms the backbone of Messianic prophecy. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK, Feb 1999) For a chart of Daniel’s prophecy click here. Complete series: Daniel Ch 1 – The prophet who became Prime Minister…

The Voices of D.L. Moody, Ira Sankey, Harry Ironside and others (12 min)

This is a recording with a difference! Anecdotes about the hymns, writings and experiences of the likes of Moody, Sankey, Ironside and Spurgeon are occasionally heard in sermons on this site. A handful of very old recordings of these men have been preserved. They make for interesting listening. This recording includes the following: 0.01-0.49 min D.L. Moody (1837-1899), quoting the beatitudes from Matthew’s gospel. 0.50-2.58 min Ira Sankey (1840-1908), singing “God be with you till we meet again”, in a…

The Preservation of the People of God (50 min)

PART 5 – Jim Baker preaches on Daniel Chs 5-6 and speaks about the preservation of the people of God in the dark days when the Babylonian King Belshazzar was ruling, and then when the Medo-Persian King Darius put Daniel into the den of lions. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK, Feb 1999) For a chart of Daniel’s prophecy…

The Providence of God (48 min)

PART 4 – Jim Baker preaches on Daniel Ch 4 and speaks about the providence of God in the humbling experience of Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian King who played such a pivotal role in the history of God’s dealings with Israel. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK, Feb 1999) For a chart of Daniel’s prophecy click here. Complete series: Daniel…

“I wanted to be saved more than anything else in the world” (10 min)

Alexander H. Joyce (1926-2006) grew up in a preacher’s home. His father was the evangelist Albert Joyce (1897-1982). As a boy, young Alec attended many many gospel meetings, and developed a great longing to be saved. After a lengthy period of soul trouble, Alec’s mother was used of the Lord to direct her 13 year old son to read and be blessed through the words of John 5:24, the same year that World War 2 started in 1939. (Message preached…

“I was trying to get saved, but I could not believe.” (6 min)

Elton W. Decker (1933-2021) from Michigan, USA, was born again as a 15 year old young man on 29th July 1949 at the close of a series of gospel meetings taken by Norman Crawford and Lorn McBain. His difficulty in getting saved was a common one: “I was trying to get saved, but I couldn’t believe.” Listen to how Mr Decker found deliverance from the Word of God. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA).

The Persecution of Israel (51 min)

PART 3 – Jim Baker preaches on Daniel Ch 3 and speaks about the persecution of Israel from the story of the “burning fiery furnace” of Nebuchadnezzar. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK, Feb 1999) For a chart of Daniel’s prophecy click here. Complete series: Daniel Ch 1 – The prophet who became Prime Minister Daniel Ch 2 –…

The Programme of the Times of the Gentiles (37 min)

PART 2 – Jim Baker preaches on Daniel Ch 2 and outlines the particulars and the dispensational interpretation of “Daniel’s image”, starting with the head of gold and ending with the feet of iron and clay. Mr Baker explains when these “times of the Gentiles” began, and how and when will they end. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK,…

Saved in Tesco’s Car Park (31 min)

Steve West tells the story of how the Lord first saved his wife Lucy, whose life was beset by an alcohol addiction, and then, through the transformation Steve witnessed in her, eventually brought Steve to salvation too – a husband and wife united in Christ. (Testimony given in Chalfont St Peter Gospel Hall, 3rd Dec 2023)

The Prophet who Became Prime Minister (38 min)

PART 1 – Jim Baker opens up a series of ministry sessions on the book of Daniel by introducing the prophecy as a whole and dealing with the material in Chapter 1. Mr Baker wrote the commentary on Daniel in the What the Bible Teaches series of commentaries published by John Ritchie Ltd. (Series preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, UK, Feb 1999) For a chart of Daniel’s prophecy click here. Complete series: Daniel Ch 1 – The prophet who became…

The Nature and Characteristics of Righteousness (30 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the vital but seldom expounded topic of “righteousness” – what it is and what marks it in its various manifestations in Scripture, and its practical implications. Reading: Psalm 11:4-7 (Message preached at the Belfast Christmas Conference 2004)

The Life of Rebekah, the Wife of Isaac (52 min)

Robert McPheat (1933-1990) preaches on the life of Rebekah, the wife of Isaac from the book of Genesis. In his own inimitable style, Mr McPheat brings out many practical and poignant lessons from this biographical study. Readings: Gen 24:15-67, 27:6-22 (Message preached in Crowle Gospel Hall, Worcestershire, UK, April 1984).

The Life of Sarah, the Mother of the Faithful (54 min)

Robert McPheat (1933-1990) preaches on the life of Sarah, the mother of the faithful. In his own inimitable style, Mr McPheat brings out many practical and poignant lessons from this biographical study. (Message preached in Crowle Gospel Hall, Worcestershire, UK, April 1984).

Which World Are You Living For? – Part 2 (32 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the world’s desire to make us love it and be like it. 1. The Egypt world – the world of intelligence that wants to dazzle us. It says “Be like us”. 2. The Babylon world – the world of idolatry that wants to delude us. It says “Think like us”. 3. The Sodom world – the world of immorality that wants to defile us. It says “Act like us”. In each world there was an overcomer:…

Which World Are You Living For? – Part 1 (32 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on “this world” under 4 headings: 1. The identity of the world – what the world is; 2. The mentality of the world – how the world thinks; 3. The destiny of the world – where the world’s headed; and 4. The strategy of the world – what the world wants. Readings: Gen 4:12b, 16-25, 1 John 2:15–17, John 12:31-32, Rom 12:1-2. (Message preached at the Stark Road Gospel Hall Conference, Livonia, Michigan, USA, 27th Oct 2010)

Resources When Trials Come (17 min)

Sandy Higgins draws lessons from the trials of the assembly at Jerusalem to expound the resources available to us when trials come upon the people of God. Reading: Acts 11:27-12:25. (Message preached at he Vancouver Thanksgiving Conference, 2014)

The Law of the Offerings (60 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the law of the offerings and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 6:8-7:34. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

The Trespass Offering (54 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the trespass offering and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 5:14-6:7, 7:1-10. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

The Sin Offering (53 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the sin offering and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 4:1-5:13. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

The Peace Offering (53 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the peace offering and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 3. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

The Meal Offering (55 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the meal offering and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 2. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

The Burnt Offering (52 min)

Tom Bentley (1924-2011) expounds the subject of the burnt offering and brings out its typological significance. Reading: Leviticus Ch 1. (Message preached in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 1999) Complete series: The Burnt offering The Meal offering The Peace offering The Sin offering The Trespass offering The Law of the offerings

Christ Died for Our Sins (32 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches on the text “Christ died for our sins” (1 Cor 15:1-8). The death of Christ was “recorded in history”, “predicted in prophecy”, “verified by personal testimony”, “on behalf of humanity” and “on account of iniquity”. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter 16th Oct 2022)

Great Gospel Words – Adoption (52 min)

In the last of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of adoption and expounds what is involved in the sonship of believers in Christ. Readings: Rom 8:14-23, Gal 4:1-7, Eph 1:1-6 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption

Prayer, Participation and Adornment (48 min)

Robert McPheat (1933-1990) looks at Paul’s teaching on prayer, participation and adornment in 1 Timothy Ch 2, highlighting important related themes and making practical applications. (Message preached in Windsor Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland).

“Kim, I’m going to drown” (49 min)

“You were extremely close to death.” These were the words Scott Hayes heard after waking up from a 10-hour coma, after nearly drowning in the Pacific ocean in 2015. But Scott was ready to die – he had been saved as a young man through the preaching of the gospel. Here Scott tells both salvation stories in one message. (Recorded in Stout, Iowa, USA, 2015)

What Does “Teachers of Good Things” Mean in Titus 2? (17 min)

Michael Penfold examines the expression “teachers of good things”, which is sometimes cited as an endorsement of “women’s ministry”, and looks at the parties involved in the teaching, the content of the teaching and the context of the passage. (From a message on Titus 2 preached in Chalfont St Peter, 25th Sept 2022)

The Millennium and Fulness of Times (66 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches closes his series on the world’s 7 great crises by looking at the seals, trumpets and vials of the tribulation, followed by the Millennium, the final rebellion of Gog and Magog, and the great white throne judgment, all of which precede the day of God. Reading: Rev 20:1-21:4 (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 18th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s…

Great Gospel Words – Reconciliation (55 min)

In the fifth of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of reconciliation including; sinners being reconciled to God, Jew and Gentile reconciled through the cross, and the reconciliation of all things. Readings: Col 1:19-22, 3:15, Eph 2:13-18, 2 Cor 5:17-21 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption

The Judgment Seat and the Tribulation (43 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of “the judgment seat of Christ” and the “great tribulation”. The events on earth during the tribulation form the 6th great crisis in the Bible (1. The Fall, 2. The Floor, 3. Babel, 4. Egypt, 5. The Cross, 6. The tribulation. (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 17th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s Purpose Part 2 –…

The Gospel in 5G (33 min)

Michael Penfold preaches the gospel and explains the Bible’s way of salvation from 5 words beginning with “G” in Romans Chs 3-6 (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 9th Oct 2022)

Great Gospel Words – Redemption (56 min)

In the fourth of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of redemption. He outlines the parties in the process, plus the price paid and the wideness of the doctrine of redemption. Readings: Rom 3:23-24, 1 Pet 1:14-21 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption

Now is Christ Risen from the Dead (47 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on the resurrection of Christ from the key New Testament chapter of 1 Corinthians Ch 15, expounding all the key themes of Paul’s argument. (Message preached in Sarnia Gospel Hall, 17th Sept 2022).

The Coming of the Lord (42 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of “the coming of the Lord”. He distinguishes between the coming of the Lord for His own, the church, and His coming as the Son of Man to deliver Israel and judge the nations. Readings: John 14:1-7, 1 Thess 4:13-18 (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 16th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s Purpose Part 2 – Gospel…

Great Gospel Words – Regeneration (51 min)

In the third of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of regeneration. In contrast to the objective legal work of justification that deals with the sentence of our guilt, regeneration is a subjective inward work that deals with our self, bringing new life and enabling us to live for God. Readings: Matt 19:28, Titus 3:1-7 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption

Martin Luther’s Testimony of Salvation (19 min)

In the final message of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall preaches the gospel and tells the story of how Martin Luther was converted to Christ. Martin Luther made three discoveries in his life that opened his eyes to the truth. Readings: 2 Tim 3;15, Eph 2:8-9 (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 – William Tyndale: to scatter darkness…

God’s Present Work (47 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of “God’s present work”. Following the 5th great crisis in world history, the cross, what is God doing now? He is gathering out a people for his name from all the nations, through the work of the Holy Spirit in the world. Readings: Acts 2:37-47 (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 15th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s…

Great Gospel Words – Justification (52 min)

In the second of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of the justification. Its platform, its principle, its purpose etc. Readings: Rom 3:19-28, 5:1-2 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption  

What Makes a Good Bible Translation? (55 min)

In the sixth of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall answers the question “What makes a good Bible translation?” and gives guidance on the translating of the Bible into other languages. He discusses the timeline, the texts and different types of translations. Readings: Matt 28:18-20, Rev 5:6-10 (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 – William Tyndale: to scatter darkness…

The Passover (46 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of “the Passover” and the 4th great crisis in world history, as God delivers His people out of Egypt through the blood of the lamb. (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 13th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s Purpose Part 2 – Gospel meeting – The Problem of Peace (not recorded) Part 3 – The Two Seeds Part…

How Do We Know the Bible Has 66 Books? (50 min)

In the fifth of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall deals with the topic of canonisation and answers the question “How do we know the Bible has 66 books? Readings: Gal 6:14-16, Luke 11:45-51, 24:25-27, 44, 2 Pet 3:1-3, 14-16, 1 Tim 5:17-18, 1 Cor 13:8-10. (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 – William Tyndale: to scatter darkness by…

Great Gospel Words – Remission (43 min)

In the first of a series of 6 messages on “great gospel words”, David Gilliland preaches on the topic of the remission, pardon and forgiveness of sins. Readings: Matt 26:26-28, Heb 10:12-18 (Message preached in Northern Ireland) Complete series: Remission of sin Justification Regeneration Redemption Reconciliation Adoption

The Call of Abram (44 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of “the call of Abram”. Abram’s call and sojourn takes place between crisis 3 (Babel) and crisis 4 (Egypt) and sees the beginning of the nation of Israel, who will be pivotal to all of God’s dealings ever after. Readings: Heb 11:8-22. (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 11th Feb 1965). (Photo: Beersheba, Israel) Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s…

Has the Bible Been Changed? (48 min)

In the fourth of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall answers the question “Has the Bible been changed?” How do we know that the Bible we have in our hands is the same as was originally given by God? Is our Bible reliable? Mr Hall shows that Scripture’s preservation is defined in the Word of God; preservation is the deliberate work of God; preservation is a demonstration of the wisdom of God; and preservation is…

I’ll Tell You When We Get Home (24 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on “I’ll tell you when we get home”, highlighting “Someone who lives forever”, “something that lasts forever”, and “somewhere to dwell forever” from the Hebrew epistle. Readings: Heb 7:25, 10:32, 34, 13:10-14. (Message preached in Newtownstewart, Northern Ireland, 1st Jan 2015)

The Tower of Babel (53 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of the “the Tower of Babel”. This is the world’s 3rd great crisis. In the 1st crisis, man lost God’s presence and his flesh was enslaved by Satan. In the 2nd crisis, man lost possession of the earth after an effort was made by Cain to refine man’s flesh. In the 3rd crisis, man loses relationship with his fellow man when languages are confused, after Nimrod had sought…

What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind? (29 min)

Albert Hull (1936-2015) preaches on the challenging topic of legacy. In his final epistle, written in jail to Timothy, Paul urges him to be a devoted soldier, a disciplined athlete, a diligent farmer and a dedicated workman. What legacy are you leaving behind? Readings: 2 Tim 2:1-15, 19-26. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA, 21 Oct 1995).

The Deluge (36 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of the “the Deluge”, more commonly known as “Noah’s flood”. This is the world’s 2nd great crisis. He outlines the reasons for the flood and gives his view that the sons of God in Genesis Ch 6 were not angels. Readings: Genesis 4:17-25, 5:15-32, 6:1-8 (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 9th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s…

Is the Bible Divinely Inspired? (48 min)

In the third of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall preaches on how God actually gave Scripture to us. He takes up the principle, the pattern, the paradox, the proofs, the point, and the period of divine inspiration. Readings: 2 Tim 3:14-17. 2 Pet 1:12-21, 1 Cor 2:10-14a, Psa 19:7-11 (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 – William Tyndale:…

The Two Seeds (44 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on the subject of the “two seeds” in Scripture, the seed of the serpent and the seed of the woman. These seeds were spoken of by the Lord just after the world’s first great crisis in Eden. The two seeds are seen in Cain and Abel’s lives, which set the tone for the battle of the ages that runs through the Bible. The “darnel” Mr Harrison refers to is the weed…

William Tyndale: To Scatter Darkness by His Light (40 min)

In the second of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall preaches on the life and work of William Tyndale (1494-1536): the man, his mission, his mandate, his method, his message, his motive, his martyrdom and the mark he left on history. Reading: 2 Tim 2:7-9. (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 – William Tyndale: to scatter darkness by His…

A Survey of God’s Prophetic Programme (48 min)

THE WORLD’S 7 GREAT CRISES Jeffrey Harrison (1909-1990) preaches on God’s programme for the ages (see original flyer below). Starting with creation and the rebellion of Lucifer, Mr Harrison proceeds to explain how biblical history can only be understood when Israel, the church and the nations are clearly distinguished (Message preached in King’s Square Gospel Hall, King’s Square, Gloucester, UK, 5th Feb 1965). Complete series: Part 1 – The Survey of God’s Purpose Part 2 – Gospel meeting – The…

A Funeral Like No Other (17 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the unique funeral of the Monarch of the ages, our Lord Jesus Christ, outlining 5 unique aspects of the funeral of the King of Kings. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 18 Sept 2022)

How Did We Get Here? (61 min)

David Vallance asks “How did we get here?” in reference to the morally corrupt state of affairs in Western culture. He traces history from pre-modern, through modern, to the postmodern/woke era, examining the lives and philosophies of Rousseau, Marx, Darwin, Nietzsche and Freud along the way. He covers issues such as tolerance, identity politics, intersectionality, gender dysphoria, homosexuality and transgenderism, bringing biblical teaching to bear on each. Reading: Gen 1:26-28 (Message given 13th July 2022 in Stark Road Gospel Hall,…

“If you want to see grandad again you’ll need to be saved” (11 min)

Glenn Moore grew up hearing the gospel in Bracondale Gospel Hall in Toronto, Canada (above), knowing he was a sinner and fearing being left behind when the Lord comes. In April 1966 at the Toronto Easter Conference, he spoke to Harold Paisley about his desire to be saved. Listen to hear how the Lord used 1 John 1:7 to bring light to Glenn’s soul. (Testimony given at Blue River Gospel Hall Conference, Wisconsin, 2008)

How I Learned to Pray (5 min)

Mr Robert McPheat (1933-1990) was converted at the age of 14 in 1947. Baptised and received into the assembly in Plains, Scotland, young Robert was greatly helped in his early days by his spiritual father, Mr John King. In a message on the life of Abraham’s wife Sarah, given in Crowle Gospel Hall in April 1984, Mr McPheat told the story of how he learned to pray in the days soon after he was saved, while working as a coal…

“It was for me, yes all for me” (7 min)

The gospel came to Blue River, Wisconsin, in the autumn of 1932 and souls were saved. In 2008 Brent Studnicka gave his testimony of salvation at the Blue River conference and reflected on where he might have been had the gospel never come to his home. Listen to hear how Brent was saved as a teenager partly through the verse of a well know hymn “Was it for me for me alone?”.

God Has Spoken – The Nature of Divine Revelation (43 min)

In the first of a 7-part series on “How we got our Bible”, Mervyn Hall preaches on the nature of divine revelation – how God reveals Himself to humanity – most especially how He reveals Himself in the inspired written Word of God. Readings: Heb 1:1-3, John 1:1-12, Psa 119:105, 19:1-3, 7-11, 2 Pet 1:19-21, Jas 1:21-25. (Message preached in Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool) Complete series: Part 1 – God has spoken: the nature of divine revelation Part 2 –…

Never, Never, Never Give Up (50 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the need for perseverance in the Christian life and the need for believers in Christ to press on rather than give in. Readings: Heb 1:10-12, 6:18-20, 12:2, 12-13, 27-29, 13:7-9. (Message preached in Northern Ireland).

“I feared my parents, and therefore I feared God” (5 min)

Philip Pancake’s parents were saved when evangelist Robert Surgenor brought the gospel to the town of New Creek in West Virginia, USA, in the 1970’s. As they raised Philip in the fear of God, his heart was soft towards the gospel, and the Lord saved him as a child a quarter a century after his parents. Reading: Prov 23:14. (Message preached at Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, 2008)

“I know how to do this. I can get saved whenever I feel like it” (6 min)

Jonathan Ward was a “preacher’s kid”. He knew the gospel well, so he thought. “I know how to do this. I can get saved whenever I feel like it.” But when it came to it, he found what the Bible says about the human heart is true – we are all in the dark by nature, and it needs the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit to bring about salvation. Reading: Isa 53:5-6. (Message preached in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA,…

What is Wrong with the World? (41 min)

Mervyn Hall speaks on the frequently asked question “What is wrong with the world?” The current economic, familial and racial crises have been around since the dawn of time, but they are not THE problem. They are symptoms the actual “root problem”, which is diagnosed by Paul in the Bible book of Romans. Readings: Rom 3:10-19, 1 Tim 1:15. (Message preached 4th Sept 2022 in Chalfont St Peter Gospel Hall)

How to Know the Will of God (50 min)

John Fleck concludes his series of helpful messages for new believers by taking up the matter of the Christian and the will of God – knowing the will of God and doing the will of God. Readings: Mark 3:31-33, Rom 12:1-2, 1 Pet 3:17, 4:1-4a, 19, 1 Thess 4:2-3, 8, 5:17-18 (Message preached in Ballymena, 2017)

Gender Distinctives in Scripture (60 min)

John Fleck continues his series of messages for new believers with a look at what the Bible says about gender distinctives: in present day culture, in creation, in constitution, in characteristics, in contributions in the home and the assembly. Readings: Gen 1:26-28, 2:8, 18-24a. (Message preached in Ballymena, 2017)

Fellowship in a Church of God (55 min)

John Fleck continues his series of messages for new believers with a look at the truth of the local assembly – what it is, how it functions and helpful associated themes. Readings: 1 Cor 1:1-10, 10:16-22, 31, 14:16-19, 23a. (Message preached in Ballymena, 2017)

The New Believer (52 min)

John Fleck begins a series of helpful messages for new believers by taking up the themes of assurance, sanctification, the flesh and the spirit, the old and the new man, and the need to set our affections on things above. Readings: Rom 4:24b-5:1, 6:3-5, 11, Gal 2:20, 5:16-18, 24, Eph 4:20-30, Col,3:1-4. (Message preached in Ballymena, 2017)

“My problem was with the word ‘believe’.” (12 min)

Matthew Kundert relates how he was saved as a teenager after a struggle with “how to believe”. He grew up knowing all about the Bible and salvation. He had no problem accepting it all. How then could he “believe” what he already knew, in order to be saved? (Testimony told at the Blue River Gospel Hall conference, Wisconsin, USA, 2009)

Eden as a Picture of the Local Assembly (55 min)

Robert McPheat (1933-1990) preaches on the Garden of Eden as a picture of the local assembly – the planting, the provision, the refreshment, the purpose, the employment etc. Mr McPheat also takes up some of the characters who appear in early Genesis. Readings: selections from the early chapters of Genesis. (Message preached in Crowle Gospel Hall, Worcestershire, UK, April 1984).

PROVERBS: The Scornful Man and His Insolence (44 min)

PART 4 – Walter Boyd preaches on another major character in the book of Proverbs – the “scornful” man who lacks the fear of God and acts accordingly. Beware the scornful attitude of the scorner. Readings: Prov 1:22, 22:15. (Message preached in Cameron Highlands Conference, Malaysia 2004) Full series: The senseless man and his ignorance (David Gilliland) The slothful man and his indolence (Tom Bentley) The simple man and his innocence (John Grant) The scornful man and his impudence (Walter…

PROVERBS: The Simple Man and His Innocence (53 min)

PART 3 – John Grant preaches on another major character in the book of Proverbs – the “simple” man who lacks discernment and wanders into by path meadow. Beware the “innocence” of the simple man. Readings: Prov 1:22, 32, 7:7-23, 8:1, 5-7, 9:4-6, 13-18, 14:15, 18, 19:25-26, 27:12. (Message preached in Cameron Highlands Conference, Malaysia 2004) Full series: The senseless man and his ignorance (David Gilliland) The slothful man and his indolence (Tom Bentley) The simple man and his innocence…

PROVERBS: The Slothful Man and His Indolence (59 min)

PART 2 – Tom Bentley preaches on a major character in the book of Proverbs – the lazy man, called the slothful man in the KJV. He is marked by indolence, neglect and carelessness. Beware the slothful habits of the flesh. Readings: Prov 12:24, 18:9, 21:25, 24:30-34. 26:13-16. (Message preached in Cameron Highlands Conference, Malaysia 2004) Full series: The senseless man and his ignorance (David Gilliland) The slothful man and his indolence (Tom Bentley) The simple man and his innocence…

PROVERBS: The Senseless Man and His Ignorance (47 min)

PART 1 – David Gilliland introduces the book of Proverbs (nature, name, need, nobility and navigation). He then looks at Proverbs Chapter 9 and takes up the theme of “the senseless man and his ignorance”. (Message preached in Cameron Highlands Conference, Malaysia 2004) Full series: The senseless man and his ignorance (David Gilliland) The slothful man and his indolence (Tom Bentley) The simple man and his innocence (John Grant) The scornful man and his impudence (Walter Boyd)

John Thompson – Gospel: “Salvation or Deception” (23 min)

John Thompson (1921-2008) grew up in Northern Ireland and was saved at the age of 16, on 26th Feb 1937. A Policeman, Mr Thompson was used mightily of the Lord, while stationed in Rosslea, Co Fermanagh, to see some of his colleagues saved, among whom were John Rowe, Ernest Gribben and William Nesbitt (to hear the “Rosslea story”, and Mr Thompson’s testimony, click here). In 1951 Mr Thompson turned down promotion in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and went out full…
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