Sermons from June 2023

Sermons from June 2023

5 Mentions of “Until” the Lord Comes (47 min)

Tom Armstrong preaches on 5 mentions of “until I come”, or “until the Lord comes” etc. in the New Testament. He speaks about truth and testimony until the Lord returns to receive us and review us. Readings: John 21:21, 1 Cor 11:23-27, Rev 2:25, Luke 19:12-19, 1 Cor 4:5 (Message preached in Ballymena on 7th Jan 2023)

The Prayers (32 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on “the prayers” in Acts 2:42 and develops a message on the assembly prayer meeting(s). Prayer’s importance, characteristics, subject, delight, basics and voice. (Message preached in Ballymena, 21st Oct 2020) Complete series on “following Christ”; The apostles’ doctrine Fellowship Breaking of bread Prayers

The Breaking of Bread (27 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the “breaking of bread”, the Lord’s Supper, under 4 headings. A command to appreciate, a cross to announce, a coming to anticipate, and a chastening to acknowledge. Readings: Acts 2:41-43, 1 Cor 11:20-34. (Message preached in Ballymena, 14th Oct 2020) Complete series on “following Christ”; The apostles’ doctrine Fellowship Breaking of bread Prayers

The Fellowship (25 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on what it means to be in assembly fellowship, concentrating first on the “bonds” of fellowship, before dealing with the “boundaries” of fellowship. Reading: Acts 2:41-47. (Message preached in Ballymena, 31st Sept 2020) Complete series on “following Christ”; The apostles’ doctrine Fellowship Breaking of bread Prayers

The Apostles’ Doctrine (27 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on what happens after a person gets saved – they start following Christ. After baptism, they continue steadfastly in 4 things, the first of which is “the apostles’ doctrine”. Their doctrine (teaching) is summed up in 4 words: gospel, gifts, gatherings and glory. Reading: Acts 2:41-42. (Message preached in Ballymena, 30th Sept 2020) Complete series on “following Christ”; The apostles’ doctrine Fellowship Breaking of bread Prayers

Conformed or Transformed? (11 min)

Brandon Doll preaches on the challenge of Romans 12:1-2 – be not conformed, but be transformed. Israel wanted to be “like the nations”; our temptation is to be “conformed to the world”, but God’s will for us is to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. (Message preached in Highland, WI, USA, 2021)

I Hit Absolute Rock Bottom (41 min)

Born in Iraq, Bachar Mouchi’s persecuted family fled to Lebanon and finally ended up in Canada. There young Bachar became involved in drugs and crime, hitting rock bottom in prison. Out on parole and working in a metal factory, Bachar’s boss invited him to the Gospel Hall in Richmond, British Columbia, where he heard a message that transformed his life. (Recorded in Parkview Gospel Hall, Abbotsford, BC, Canada, 11th June 2023)

Run Well (27 min)

John Grant (1942-2020) preaches on running the Christian race well, highlighting the contest of the race, chastening in the race, the course of the race and the climax of the race in Hebrews Ch 12. (Message preached at the Stark Road Gospel Hall conference, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2011)

Love Always Hurts (24 min)

Andrew Ussher preaches on love as the essential ingredient in an assembly. Love described, love demanded, love desired, love denied and love developed. Readings: John 13:34-35, Rom 5:5, 1 Cor 13:1-14:1, Gal 5:13-18, 22a, Col 3:12-14, 1 Pet 1:22, 1 John 3:17-18, 4:7-8, 18-21. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2010)

Becoming Active Again for the Lord (25 min)

Spiritual dormancy is something that creeps up on you and, before you know it, you’ve slowed down, settled down and stopped working for the Lord. Hear Haggai’s message again, expounded by John Dennison, and be stirred to renewed activity for the Saviour. Readings: Ezra 4:24-5:1, 6:14, Haggai 1:1-15. (Message preached in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2011)

A City Where You Don’t Belong (38 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the city built by Cain and named after his son Enoch – a city of manufacturing and music, but a city without God – and draws lessons for us in our relationship to the world. Readings: Gen 4:16-24, 5:18-24, Heb 11:5-6, 11-16, Jude 1:11-17, Rev 21:1-3. (Message preached in Ballymena 20th Oct 2018)

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)

Knowing Him (44 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the topic of “knowing Him”, as the secret of the Christian life. Christ the purpose, the power and the pattern for living. Readings: Phil 1:19-21, Gal 2:20, 1 Cor 10:32-11:1. (Message preached in Langley, BC, Canada, 12th May 2023) Complete Series – What every Christian should know Knowing for sure you are saved Knowing you are dead and risen with Christ Knowing Him

Knowing You Are Dead and Risen with Christ (46 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the topic of Christian being dead and risen with Christ. Understanding this “positional truth” is transformational. Three key words in Romans 6:1-14 are highlighted: know, reckon and yield. (Message preached in Langley, BC, Canada, 11th May 2023) Complete Series – What every Christian should know Knowing for sure you are saved Knowing you are dead and risen with Christ Knowing Him

Knowing For Sure You Are Saved (46 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on the assurance of salvation – how to know you are truly saved. The Bible states clearly that a person can know, but many struggle with doubts. After looking are a few common unreliable indicators of assurance, Mr Penfold outlines the biblical way to know you are saved. Reading: 1 John 5:5-13. (Message preached in Langley, BC, Canada, 10th May 2023) Complete Series – What every Christian should know Knowing for sure you are saved Knowing you…

Enjoying What We Have (43 min)

David Gilliland preaches on “possessing our possessions”, Christians enjoying the things “we have”. We have forgiveness, peace, a great high priest, an anchor, access, a more sure Word of prophecy, a treasure in earthen vessels, and a building of God a house not made with hands. Reading: Obadiah 1:17-22. (Message preached in Ballymena, 31st Dec 2019)

Far Above All (43 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches a wide-ranging message on the person of Christ – His essence, His exaltation and His experience. Christ is “far above all”. Readings: Heb 1:1-3, Eph 1:15-2:1, Matt 17:1-5. (Message preached in Ballymena, 12.10.2019)

Is Christ Enough? (25 min)

Peter, the disciple, asked the Lord one day “What shall we have?”, in return for forsaking everything and following Christ. Brandon Doll takes a look at this narrative and asks “Is Christ enough?” Reading: Matt 19:26-20:16. (Message preached at LaCrosse Conference, Wisconsin, USA, in 2019)

Priesthood, Sacrifice and Worship (55 min)

Phil Coulson preaches on the three related topics of priesthood, sacrifice and worship. He outlines the biblical teaching of “the priesthood of all believers” and opens up various important principles connected with our approach to God. (Message preached in Ballymena on 7th Dec 2019)

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)

Consecration (52 min)

John Fleck preaches on the topic consecration under three headings: its motivation, its mindset and its marks. Readings: Rom 12:1-9, 13:1, 14:1-3, 10-12, 15:1-3, 19b-20, 16:1-13. (Message preached in Banbridge Gospel Hall, 28th April 2023) Complete series: Redemption Adoption Election Resurrection Consecration

Resurrection (52 min)

John Fleck preaches on the topic of the resurrection of Christ and all that flows from it, including the gifts given by the risen Christ to the church. Readings: John 19:40-20:11a, 19-21, Acts 2:23-25, 1 Cor 15:3-8. (Message preached in Banbridge Gospel Hall, 27th April 2023) Complete series: Redemption Adoption Election Resurrection Consecration

Election (61 min)

John Fleck preaches on the topic of election. The “problem” over the centuries with this issue, the programme of election, the present election, and the preaching of election. Will help clarify issues regarding Calvinism. Reading: Eph 1:1-4. (Message preached in Banbridge Gospel Hall, 26th April 2023) Complete series: Redemption Adoption Election Resurrection Consecration

Adoption (46 min)

John Fleck preaches on the topic of adoption – sonship – under 6 headings: its Author, its arrival, its assurance, attitude, afflictions and anticipation. Readings: Rom 8:14-23, Gal 4:1-6, Eph 1:3-5. (Message preached in Banbridge Gospel Hall, 25th April 2023) Complete series: Redemption Adoption Election Resurrection Consecration

Redemption (52 min)

John Fleck preaches on the topic of redemption, outlining the call for redemption, the character of redemption and the cost of redemption. Readings: Rom 3:23-24, 1 Cor 6:20, Eph 1:7-14, Heb 2:14-15, 1 Pet 1:18-21, 2:1-2. (Message preached in Banbridge Gospel Hall, 24th April 2023) Complete series: Redemption Adoption Election Resurrection Consecration

Kilravock Conference Singing (52 min)

50 minutes of acapella hymn singing from the Kilravock conference that was held annually in Kilravock Castle, which lies between Inverness and Nairn in Scotland. This recording was made in the 1970’s. 00:00 I Am The Lord’s O Joy Beyond Expression 01:21 O Lord Who Now Art Seated 04:34 Rejoice! the Lord is King 06:54 O Christ He is the Fountain 11:11 My Redeemer! O What Beauties 14:17 Look Ye Saints the Sight is Glorious 16:44 Abba, Father! We Adore…

Exposition of Genesis Ch 5 (37 min)

Sandy Higgins expounds Genesis chapter 5 and highlights the story of the life and translation of Enoch, the man who walked with God, but who “was not” because God took Him. Reading: Genesis 5. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: Exposition of Genesis 1 Exposition of Genesis 2 Exposition of Genesis 3 Exposition of Genesis 4 Exposition of Genesis 5

Exposition of Genesis Ch 4 (39 min)

Sandy Higgins expounds Genesis chapter 4, which outlines the beginning of the world’s cities and its culture, as mankind tries to make itself comfortable outside of Eden’s garden, but without God. Reading: Genesis 4. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: Exposition of Genesis 1 Exposition of Genesis 2 Exposition of Genesis 3 Exposition of Genesis 4 Exposition of Genesis 5

Exposition of Genesis Ch 3 (37 min)

Sandy Higgins expounds the crucial and critical chapter 3 of Genesis, which outlines the fall of mankind and all that flows from it. This chapter contains the first prophecy in the Bible, of the seed (Christ) who would crush the serpent’s head. Reading: Genesis 3. (Message preached in North America) Complete series: Exposition of Genesis 1 Exposition of Genesis 2 Exposition of Genesis 3 Exposition of Genesis 4 Exposition of Genesis 5