Sermons from December 2022
A Meditation on Psalm 2 (43 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) authored numerous books in his lifetime, one of which was a notable 640-page commentary on the book of Psalms. In his travels around the world, teaching the Word of God, Mr Flanigan also preached series of messages on the Psalms. Here, looking at Psalm 2, Mr Flanigan outlines the Messianic glory of the Son of God who will be King on Mount Zion. (Message preached at the Eastbourne Bible Readings, 1995) Complete series: Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 8…
“I believe NOW! But nothing happened.” (39 min)
Jim Beattie was born in Belfast in 1943, but moved to Canada as a boy of 10. While very young he made up a story of conversion, including a date, just so he had something to tell people when they asked him if he was saved, rather than be embarrassed. But the time came when Jim finally faced the fact that he was lost. Only then did he come into the blessing of salvation. Readings: John 9:10-11a, Acts 16:25-31. (Testimony…
A Meditation on Psalm 1 (40 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) authored numerous books in his lifetime, one of which was a notable 640-page commentary on the book of Psalms. In his travels around the world, teaching the Word of God, Mr Flanigan also preached series of messages on the Psalms. Here, looking at Psalm 1, Mr Flanigan outlines the portrait of the godly and the ungodly man. (Message preached in Ayr, Scotland, 1984) Complete series: Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 8 Psalm 19 Psalm 22 Psalm 24…
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 Grace and Duty of Continuing (30 min)
Andrew Bergsma (1930-2013) preaches on the topic of “continuing” in worship and service for the Lord, starting in Daniel 6 and moving through the Scriptures on this challenging topic. (Message preached Jan 1992 in Winnipeg, Canada)
Calvary Affects Everything (29 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the wide reach of the cross. Not just getting me to heaven, but affecting my marriage, my relationships, my wallet, my struggles, my all. Calvary affects everything. Readings: Eph 5:24-25, Phil 4:2, 2:5-8, 2 Cor 8:9-11a, Heb 12:1-3, Rom 12:1-2. (Message preached at Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2014)
“It’s like at Christmas…but you don’t take the gift” (5 min)
James Hubbord grew up on the East coast of Canada without a knowledge of the gospel. But one day he was presented with the truth of “salvation as a gift” from the Bible’s most famous verse, John 3:16. Are you saved? Have you taken God’s free gift of eternal life? (Message preached in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA, 2009).
A Husband and Wife Saved Inside a Month and a Day (7 min)
Gary Southerd’s childhood home was transformed when his mother got saved, but Gary didn’t get saved until after he was married. Then his wife got saved a month and a day later! The photo above is the car Gary refers to in his story: evangelist Oliver Smith’s “gospel car” (Testimony given in Stout, Iowa, USA, 2013)
Unforgettable Stories (19 min)
Evangelist Sydney Maxwell (1919-1993) preached the Word in the UK and North American for many years. He was a warm-hearted teacher and exhorter and a great story teller too. In September 1993 in Larne, Northern Ireland, he related the story of his life and labours. The stories from that message have been extracted and put along with photographs in this video.
“You’ll never see my face in a gospel meeting again” (7 min)
Cal Erickson grew up going to meetings and hearing the gospel, but there came a time when he said, “You’ll never see my face in a gospel meeting again.” But God has His ways. Later in his life, as a company executive on the run from God, there came a time when Cal DID sit in a gospel meeting again. (Testimony given in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA, 2017).
The Idolatry of Secular Culture (35 min)
In a message based on the words of Paul in 1 Thess 1:9 “You turned to God from idols”, Mervyn Hall explains the tragic irony of the fact that advanced secular societies are just as idolatrous as the ancient “pagan” ones they so disdain. Turning to God from idols is still both relevant and required in today’s secular world. (Message preached in Chalfont St Peter, 18th Dec 2022)
I Thought “I’ve Been Left Behind” (7 min)
Abraham Brisuela tells the story of his conversion to Christ. Abraham’s parents were born Roman Catholics in Venezuela, but because they got saved by the grace of God, young Abraham grew up hearing the true gospel. The truth of the coming of the Lord was what God used to awaken Abraham to his need of salvation. Reading: 1 Pet 1:23-26 (Message preached in Highland, Wisconsin, USA).
There is a Way Back (28 min)
Andrew Ussher preaches an encouraging message on the topic of restoration, for believers away from the Lord. Readings: Luke 15:11-24, 2 Sam 11:27b-12:13, Psa 51:1-10 (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA).
The Existence and Nature of God from Gen 1:1 (38 min)
Ian Jackson preaches on the first verse in the Bible, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). He outlines what the verse denies (atheism, pantheism, humanism, materialism, and evolution) and what the verse affirms about the existence and nature of God (God’s divinity, eternity, deity, singularity, plurality, unity, transcendency, ability). (Message preached in Sarnia, Ontario Canada)
The Truth of Election (35 min)
David Gilliland preaches on the subject of election, highlighting the references in the Bible to the expression “the elect of God” and outlining their definition, their description and their destination. Readings: Rom 8:31-39, Col 3:12-14, Titus 1:1-4. (Message preached in Glenburn Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland).
Unforgettable Stories (16 min)
Bible teacher and evangelist Harold Paisley (1924-2015) served the Lord full time for well over 60 years. His many years of labour for the Lord yielded a unique store of unforgettable stories. In a message given in Larne, Northern Ireland, in 1983, Mr Paisley reminisced about the past and told a number of touching, poignant and often humorous anecdotes. The stories from that message have been extracted and put along with photographs in this video.
7 Purposes of the Lord’s Miracles (41 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on 7 leading purposes of the Lord’s miracles: manifestation, signification, authentication, vindication, illustration, education and anticipation. Readings: John 2:11, 3:1-2, 5:35-6, 20:30-31. (Message preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, 4th Dec 2022) Sessions: 1. Seven characteristics of the Lord’s miracles 2. Seven purposes of the Lord’s miracles
7 Characteristics of the Lord’s Miracles (47 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on 7 leading characteristics of the Lord’s miracles, which were numerous, unique, public, efficacious, undeniable, compassionate and artless. How can we still believe in miracles in the secular West? Are miracles “contrary to nature”? What about the claims of miracles in Christendom? Readings: Acts 2:22, 10:38-39. (Message preached in Redditch Gospel Hall, 3rd Dec 2022) Sessions: 1. Seven characteristics of the Lord’s miracles 2. Seven purposes of the Lord’s miracles
Stewardship of Truth (43 min)
PART 6 – Andrew Ussher preaches on the stewardship of truth. God has given us a deposit of truth, His Word, the Bible. We are responsible to keep it and obey it and will give account one day for our faithfulness to this stewardship. Readings: John 1:17, 8:31-32, 13:17, 14:6, 17:15, Acts 2:41-42, 1 Tim 1:11-12, 18, 3:14-15, 4:13-16, 2 Tim 2:2, Jude 1:3, 3 John 1:3-4. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship…
Stewardship of our Bodies (37 min)
PART 5 – Andrew Ussher preaches on the stewardship of our bodies, given to us by the Lord. A helpful message majoring on the issue of temptation to immorality and the preservation of holiness. Readings: Gen 39:9-12, Psa 51:3-4, 1 Cor 6:12-20, Gal 6:7-8, 1 Thess 4:1-8. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship of time Stewardship of money Stewardship of giving Stewardship of our bodies Stewardship of truth
Stewardship of Giving (32 min)
PART 4 – Andrew Ussher takes up the topic of giving and expounds what the Scriptures have to say about our responsibility to give from what the Lord has blessed us with. God loves a cheerful giver. Readings: 1 Tim 6:17-19, Eph 4:28, 2 Cor 8:1-9, 9:6-8. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship of time Stewardship of money Stewardship of giving Stewardship of our bodies Stewardship of truth
Stewardship of Money (22 min)
PART 3 – Andrew Ussher takes up the topic of money, lent to us by the Lord as a stewardship. Another very challenging message on a vital topic. Readings: 1 Chron 29:11-12, Prov 22:7, Matt 6:19-21, 24-33, Luke 12:15-21, 1 Tim 6:6-11, 17-19. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship of time Stewardship of money Stewardship of giving Stewardship of our bodies Stewardship of truth
Stewardship of Time (34 min)
PART 2 – Andrew Ussher takes up the topic of time, lent to us by the Lord as a stewardship. A very challenging message on a neglected but vital topic. Readings: Gen 1:1, 5, 8, 13-19, Psa 39:4-5, Eph 5:15-16, Jas 4:14-15, 1Pet 4:1-3. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship of time Stewardship of money Stewardship of giving Stewardship of our bodies Stewardship of truth
Stewardship – Introduction (21 min)
PART 1 – Andrew Ussher introduces a series on “Things that don’t belong to us” by explaining the biblical principle of “stewardship”. Stewardship involves 4 things: 1. Something that doesn’t belong to us; 2. Responsibility in that thing; 3. A limited time period; 4. Accountability to the Lord at the end. (Message preached in Saskatoon, SK, Canada in 2011) Complete Series: Stewardship introduction Stewardship of time Stewardship of money Stewardship of giving Stewardship of our bodies Stewardship of truth
Can God Do Wonders in the Dark? (13 min)
Mervyn Hall preaches on the question in Psalm 88:12, “Shall Thy wonders be known in the dark?” God has worked in the past in creation darkness, cultural darkness, Calvary darkness, and pre-conversion darkness. Can God still do wonders in my current darkness? Readings: Psa 88:6-12, 2 Cor 4:1-6. (Message preached in Midland Park, New Jersey, USA, Sept 2019)
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)
