Video Ministry
What is Your Choice? (49 min)
Tom Armstrong preaches on the choice that Moses made, to suffer with God’s people rather than enjoy the comfort of Pharoah’s Palace. He is an example for all Christians to follow. (Recorded in Growell Gospel Hall, 11th Jan 2025)
What Is Progressive Revelation? (32 min)
Phil Coulson preaches on the way in which God revealed His plan for Israel, the Messiah and the Church in stages over the centuries. This “progressive revelation” was orderly and providentially guided, and helps us to understand why Israel were blind to so much that looks obvious to us in retrospect. Readings: Luke 18:31-34, 24:44-45, 2 Cor 3:14-16. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 21st Oct 2024)
The Ark of the Covenant (44 min)
Colin Hutchison preaches on the topic of the ark of the covenant. He brings out the significance of the materials from which the ark was constructed, the fragrance that burned in the censer, and the golden pot of manna, Aaron’s rod and the two tables of stone on which were inscribed the 10 commandments. Reading: Heb 9:1-5. (Recorded in Arnot Gospel Hall, Fife, Scotland, 7th Dec 2024)
Pursued, Overtaken and Apprehended (48 min)
Ian Jackson preaches on the ultimate purpose of the Christian life – to know Christ. This is why Paul says he was pursued, overtaken and apprehended by the Lord. If knowing Christ is what the Christian life is all about, that means ‘being’ is bigger than ‘doing’, and character is more important than activity. Reading: Philippians 3. (Recorded in Sarnia Gospel Hall, 26th May 2024)
He Restoreth My Soul (20 min)
Highlighting the story of Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis, Jon Procopio preaches on the way in which God restores His people when they stray from Him. When the brothers honestly faced their sin and confessed it, they were fully restored to genuine fellowship with Joseph. (Recorded at the Sussex Gospel Hall conference, NB, Canada, 6th Oct 2024)
Winning the Battle with Temptation (33 min)
John Dennison preaches on the Christian and temptation. He explains how temptation works, what its effects are and how to effectively overcome in the power of the Spirit and the Word of God. Readings: Prov 31:1, 4-6, 23:26, 29-35. (Recorded at Stark Road Gospel Hall conference, Livonia, MI, USA, 19th Oct 2024)
There Was a Division Because of Him (18 min)
Phil Coulson preaches on the three occasions in the Gospel of John when there was a division among the Jews because of Christ – John 7.43, 9.16 and 10.19. He relates the causes of the division to the descriptions of Jehovah in Isaiah 40.11, 12 and 13. (Recorded at the Sussex Gospel Hall conference, NB, Canada, 5th Oct 2024)
Keys to Enjoying Fellowship with God (33 min)
Dan Shutt preaches on how to enjoy deeper fellowship with God, outlining biblical, practical keys to maintaining a close ongoing relationship with Him. Readings: 1 Cor 1.9, 1 John 1.3. (Recorded at the Toronto Easter Conference, March 2024)
What Does it Mean to Crucify the Flesh? (48 min)
Ian Jackson expounds Galatians 5:24 – “They that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh”. Christians no longer belong to Adam, the world, the devil, or even themselves. They are “Christ’s”, and they have crucified the flesh…but what does that mean? (Recorded in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Ontario, Canada, 25th May 2024)
The Unthinkable Has Happened (44 min)
The public proclamation of the gospel is seldom engaged in today, even in “evangelical churches”. Gospel preaching has become a thing of the past – an unthinkable situation only a few decades ago. In this message, Mr Dan Shutt makes the biblical case for the intentional, distinct, and regular public preaching of the gospel. He also outlines the three essential features of the gospel: the enormity of human guilt, the necessity of a definite conversion, and the centrality of Christ…
What Does It Mean to Gather in the Lord’s Name (33 min)
Sandy Higgins goes back to the first mention of “house of God” in the Bible – Genesis 28.10-22 – to explain what is means to gather to the name of the Lord in church capacity. (Recorded in Toronto, Easter 2024)
What Do You Do When God Says Arise and Go? (45 min)
Ian Jackson preaches on the command of God, given to three men in the Bible “Book of Acts”, telling them to “arise and go”. The command was given to Philip in Acts 8.26-27, to Ananias in Acts 9.11-17 and to Peter in Acts 10.20-21. All three of them went. What would you do if God asked you to arise and go? (Recorded in Malden Road Gospel Hall, Windsor, ON, Canada, on 30th May 2024)
Do You Really Lose Nothing if Christianity is False? (4 min)
Joseph Baker discusses a simplified version of “Pascal’s wager” which says “If I’m wrong about Christianity I’ve lost nothing; if you’re wrong, you’ve lost everything.” He gives reasons to stop using this argument in apologetics. (From a sermon recorded in Malden Road Gospel Hall, Windsor, ON, Canada, 23rd June 2024)
Size is Not the Measure of Significance (22 min)
Dan Shutt preaches on the biblical truth of “the remnant”, and expounds the fact that size and numerical strength are not the true measure of significance. A wake up call in the present megachurch era. Readings: Ezra 9:5-15, Isa 10:20-23, Rom 11:2-5. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 23rd June 2024)
Leviticus: A Quick Overview (25 min)
David Vallance gives a quick overview of the Bible book of Leviticus, with special emphasis on the 5 major offerings in the early chapters, and including a discussion of what “atonement” means. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Summer 2023)
What Does Christ Do As Our Advocate? (26 min)
Ian Jackson expounds the role of Christ as the believer’s advocate. Exactly what does He do in that role? When, how and why does His advocacy work? Reading: 1 John 2:1-2. (Recorded in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Ontario, Canada, 25th May 2024)
What is the Glory of God? (25 min)
Dan Shutt preaches on the majestic topic of the glory of God, setting out what the Bible teaches on the subject, while acknowledging the impossibility of “defining the undefinable”. Readings: Psa 115:1-3, 1 Cor 10:31. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 10th Mar 2024)
Jesus is God ( 21 min)
Dr A.J. Higgins preaches on the proof for the deity of Christ found in the Gospel of John Ch 5.17-21. The Lord Jesus is seen there as having unique ability, unparalleled unity (with His Father), unrivalled capability, uninterrupted intimacy (with His Father), unlimited capacity and unquestionable reliability. (Recorded at the Gospel Hall Toronto Easter Conference, 30th Mar 2024)
Our Generation Has a Unique Opportunity (24 min)
Our present era of mass migration provides an opportunity like never before to fulfil the Lord’s command to take the gospel to every nation. We just need to open our eyes and our hearts. People you could previously never have dreamt of reaching with the gospel have now come to you! Readings: Matt 28.18-20, Mark 16.15-16, 20, Luke 4.46-48. (Recorded in Jackson, MI, USA, 17th Feb 2024)
Typology Is Good: Allegorisation Is Not (17 min)
David Vallance explains the biblical concept of typology and the interpretive principles that govern it. He then contrasts typology with the altogether different and erroneous idea of Scripture allegorisation. (Recorded at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 13th July 2023)
Able Not To Sin, or Not Able to Sin? (24 min)
David Vallance addresses the question of Christ’s impeccability and asks was He “able not to sin”, or in fact “not able to sin”, and if the latter, in what sense was the “temptation in the wilderness” real? Readings: Heb 4:14-15, 9:27-28. (Recorded at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, on 18th Feb 2024)
The Promises of the Kingdom (47 min)
Mark Sweetnam expounds the covenant programme of God by which He will restore all that was lost through the Fall in Eden. The condescension, calm, certainty and coherence of the covenants is discussed, and the 6 main covenants of the Bible are outlined: 1. Noahic (Gen 6), Abrahamic (Gen 12-17), Mosaic (Exod 19-24), Levitical (Num 25), Davidic (2 Sam 7) and New (Jer 31). Readings: Jer 31:31-40, 32:6-16, 25-27, 36-44, 33:19-22. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI,…
Is Infant Baptism Biblical? (19 min)
Jim Bergsma preaches on the topic of baptism and clears up from the Bible the issues of: Infant baptism (paedobaptism, by sprinkling or pouring) Household baptism Double baptism Baptism for salvation (baptismal regeneration) He then shows the positive teaching of baptism as obedience to Christ’s command, and as a picture of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Reading: Matt 18:18-20. (Message preached in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Canada, 5th April 2021)
What Are You Bringing to Christ? (27 min)
Albert Hull (1936-2015) preaches on “bringing sheaves to Christ” in gospel service, on bringing ourselves to Christ in consecration, and on God bringing sons to glory through it all. Readings: Psa 126.1-6, Rom 12.1-2, Heb 2.8-10. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA, 21 Oct 1995).
The Tabernacle is a Picture of the Local Assembly (38 min)
Dan Rudge preaches on the subject of the Tabernacle of testimony in the wilderness. A picture of Christ, a picture of heaven, but also a picture of the local assembly. Readings: Exod 25:8-9, 40:17-35). (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 23rd Oct 2023)
The Call of Christ – “Follow Me” (16 min)
David Herlihy preaches on the challenging call of Christ – “Follow Me”. David highlights the call, the cross and the cost of discipleship from Luke 9.23-25, 57-62 and 14.25-35. (Message preached 30th Sept 2023 in Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada, at the annual Sussex Gospel Hall conference).
The 4 Water Baptisms of the New Testament (6 min)
David Vallance sets out the differences between the 4 water baptisms found in the New Testament. First, John’s baptism; second, the 12 disciples’ baptism; third, “Jewish” baptism; and finally Christian baptism. In this presentation Mr Vallance tackles the question of some of the transitional anomalies in the book of Acts. (Presented in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 10th Nov 2022)
Do Not Despair: God is Still on the Throne (30 min)
Mark Sweetnam preaches on the scene and events described in Revelation Chs 4 and 5, examining 4 things found in heaven that come from earth, and highlighting the sovereignty and rule of the throne of God in heaven. (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 21st Oct 2023)
Exploring the History and Meaning of the Passover (63 min)
John Grant preaches on the topic of the Passover under 4 headings: servitude, salvation, separation and service. A thorough exposition of all aspects of this feast of the LORD. Reading: Exodus 12. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel hall, Livonia, MI, USA, on 14th Jan 2006)
Changes, Charges and Controls in Colossians (30 min)
John Stubbs preaches on a three-fold change, a three-fold charge, and a three-fold control from Colossians 3:1-18. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, in Oct 1996)
The Blessing of a Godly Home (46 min)
Ian Jackson preaches on the home of Amram and Jochebed, the parents of Moses. Their marriage was entered into on divine principle; their house run by divine order; their children viewed from a divine perspective, and their home blessed by divine favour. Reading: Heb 11:23-28. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA on 20th Nov 2022)
Bethany as the Local Assembly (20 min)
Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the village of Bethany as a picture of the local assembly. Bethany was the place of His person, His precepts and His sympathy. Readings: Luke 9:51-56, 10:38-39, 24:50-51, John 11:33-36, 12:2-3, Acts 1:10-11. (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall conference in Livonia, MI, USA).
The Hand of the Lord was Upon Me (25 min)
Tom Bentley (1924-2011) preaches on the seven times “the hand of the Lord was upon me” occurs in the book of Ezekiel. In captivity in Babylon, Ezekiel was conscious of the Lord’s hand upon him in significant ways. (Message preached at the Stark Road Gospel Hall Conference, Livonia, MI, USA, October 1997)
Is This The Most Avoided Doctrine in the Bible? (38 min)
Michael Penfold gives a basic introduction to the topic of separation from the world, one of the most avoided doctrines in the Bible. The Bible outlines a path of separation for the believer in Christ – ecclesiastical, social, political, marital and financial. Readings: John 12:31, Gal 6:14, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Cor 6:14-18. (Sermon preached in Burnaby Gospel Hall, Vancouver, Canada, 14th May 2023) Click here for accompanying handout (Letter size) Complete series on Bible basics: Why Christians Need to be…
The Family is the Foundation of Society (33 min)
Michael Penfold gives a basic introduction to the topics of family, marriage and home. The family is the foundation of society, and marriage is the foundation of the family. Readings: Gen 1:27-28, Eph 5:22-23, 6:1-3, 1 Tim 2:15, 5:14, Titus 2:5. (Sermon preached in Burnaby Gospel Hall, Vancouver, Canada, 14th May 2023) Click here for accompanying handout (Letter size) Complete series on Bible basics: Why Christians Need to be Part of a Local Church Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Method Understanding…
Understanding the Bible’s 7 Dispensations (47 min)
Michael Penfold gives a basic introduction to the topic of dispensations. Each of the Bible’s 7 dispensations is marked by a 4-part cycle of: revelation, responsibility, rebellion and retribution. Readings: Luke 16:1-2, Mark 16:15, Acts 10:23, 34-42. (Sermon preached in Burnaby Gospel Hall, Vancouver, Canada, 13th May 2023) Click here for accompanying handout (Letter size) Complete series on Bible basics: Why Christians Need to be Part of a Local Church Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Method Understanding the Bible’s Seven Dispensations…
Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Method (49 min)
Michael Penfold gives a basic introduction to the topic of gospel preaching under 4 headings: the mandate, the multitude, the method and the message. Readings: Mark 16:15, Acts 10:23, 34-42. (Sermon preached in Burnaby Gospel Hall, Vancouver, Canada, 13th May 2023) Click here for accompanying handout (Letter size) Complete series on Bible basics: Why Christians Need to be Part of a Local Church Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Method Understanding the Bible’s Seven Dispensations The Family is the Foundation of…
Why Christians Need to be Part of a Local Church (44 min)
Michael Penfold gives a basic introduction to the topic of the local church under 4 headings: the plan, the purpose, the principle, the pattern. Readings: Matt 18:20, Acts 2:41-43, 15:14, 1 Cor 3:10, 14:37. (Sermon preached in Burnaby Gospel Hall, Vancouver, Canada, 13th May 2023) Click here for accompanying handout (Letter size) Complete series on Bible basics: Why Christians Need to be Part of a Local Church Preaching is the Divinely Chosen Method Understanding the Bible’s Seven Dispensations The Family…
The Worship, the Wedding, the War (27 min)
Norman Mellish preaches on the events surrounding the return of Christ to earth as recorded in Revelation Ch 19 – the 4 Alleluias, the marriage of the Lamb, the battle of Armageddon, the beast and the false prophet cast into the lake of fire, and the judgement of the living nations – all of which precede the inauguration of the 1,000 reign of Christ in His kingdom. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 24th Oct 1998)
From a Measuring Line to a Plumb Line (51 min)
Zerubbabel lived in “a day of small things” – but in the book of Zechariah a series of visions were given that encouraged him to build for God and see the temple restored. Jim Allen looks at 4 of those visions and explains the lessons contained in them about God’s presence, priesthood, power and principles. Readings: Zechariah 2:1-11, 4:8-10. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 31st Mar 1999)
Appreciating the House of God (38 min)
Sandy Higgins preaches on the revelation of the “house of God” in Scripture and the implications of the term for Christians today. Readings: Gen 28:10-22, 1 Tim 3:15. (Message preached in Hatboro, PA, USA, 28th Mar 2023)
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)
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)
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)
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 Model for Marriage (32 min)
Dr. A.J. Higgins preaches on “the model for marriage” from the story of Zacharias and Elizabeth in Luke’s gospel. Theirs was a “model marriage” marked by piety, unity, consistency, permanency, ministry, difficulty, adversity and prosperity. Readings: Luke 1:5-9, 11-14, 18-20, 23-25, 57-64, 76-79. (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 –…
There is a Pattern for the Local Church (50 min)
David Vallance sets out the case for a positive pattern for the local church, contending that how Christians gather corporately is set out in the Bible in a blueprint that ought to be followed by churches in all cultures and in all generations. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA, in Sept 2021)
What Does It Mean to Die with Christ? (52 min)
Ian Jackson answers the question “What does it mean to die with Christ?” in a detailed look at the subject of the mortification of the believer’s body as it relates to the past, the present and the future. Readings: Rom 6:12-14, 8:12-16, Col 3:1-11. (Message preached in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Canada, 16th Nov 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)
5 Principles of Assembly Participation (45 min)
Dan Rudge expounds 1 Corinthians 14 and outlines 5 key New Testament principles that govern participation in the assembly gatherings of God’s people. (Message preached in Sarnia Gospel Hall, 16th Sept 2022).
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).
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).
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,…
The Pillars of the Gospel (47 min)
Norman Crawford (1927-2017) reminds his audience of the basic doctrinal pillars of the gospel, including human depravity, the resurrection of Christ, eternal punishment, propitiation, justification and redemption. Essential listening. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Michigan, March 2001) For other messages by Norman Crawford, click here.
The Shepherd of Psalm 23 (39 min)
Robert McIlwaine (1925-2021) preaches an encouraging and practical word of exhortation on the Shepherd of Psalm 23 (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA, Feb 28, 1997)
The 2nd Coming of Christ (39 min)
Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the second coming of Christ. He outlines a “9-point programme”, from the rapture of the Church to the Kingdom age, in a wide-ranging message. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall in Livonia, Michigan, USA, Oct 1997)