Sermons from March 2024

Sermons from March 2024

What I Discovered at My Lowest Point (20 min)

Isaiah Frazier relates the story of his conversion to Christ. Isaiah’s family were first impacted by the gospel in Blue River, Wisconsin, USA, in his great-grandfather’s time. His own parents influenced him in two different directions. He says he could easily have ended up an alcoholic, but by the grace of God he was spared that tragedy and came to know the Lord Jesus through the preaching of the gospel, but only after discovering he was “helpless but not helpless”.…

Good Christian Habits (44 min)

Mervyn Hall preaches on good Christian habits from the Apostle John’s first epistle. The habits of our actions, our attitudes, our appetites and our affections. Readings: 1 John 2:14-17, 24-25, 28-29, 3:4-10, 13-14, 4:1-4. (Recorded at Helions Gospel Hall, 25th Oct 2014)

The Ordinances of the Universe (45 min)

David Gilliland preaches on the ordinances of the physical universe – heaven, earth and sea – and how God regulates it all by His wisdom and power. Readings: Job 38:1, 8-11, 31-35, 37, Psa 119:89-96, Jer 31:31, 35-38a, 33:20-21, 23-26. (Recorded in Ballymena, 5th Jan 2009)

Are You a “Hero” or a Helper? (32 min)

Murray McCandless preaches on helpers in the time of David and the time of Paul. Some would like to be a “hero” but God is looking for helpers. Readings: 1 Chron 11:1-2, 10-12, 17-18, 20, 22-23, 12:1, 3, 8, 17-18, 21-22, 1 Cor 1:11-13, 12:25-31, Rom 16:1-4, 9. (Recorded at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2017)

Surrendering to the Lord (25 min)

John Dennison preaches on an illustration of, a quotation about and an instruction to total surrender to the Lord in our lives and service. Readings: Exod 21:2-6, Psa 40:6-8, Heb 10:4-10. (Recorded at the Belfast Easter Conference, 2012)

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved (49 min)

John Fleck preaches on the life and service of the “disciple whom Jesus loved”, who was also the writer of the 4th Gospel, John the son of Zebedee and Salome. Readings: John 1:35-39, 13:1, 19:25-27, 21:20-25. (Recorded at Huyton Gospel Hall, Liverpool, 19th Apr 2019)

Alarm to the Unconverted (16 min)

Jonathan Procopio preaches on “a man and his lifetime”, “a man in the flame”, and “a man and his message” from Luke Ch 16:19-31. (Recorded at Sussex Gospel Hall conference, NB, Canada, 30th Sept 2023)

In The Church I Grew Up In, Everything Had to be Earned (18 min)

J.R. Andujar grew up going to church, but he didn’t understand biblical salvation. All he was hearing was that acceptance with God is something that has to be earned; it was something HE had to do. Then he finally heard the truth: though he was a lost sinner, he could be saved by grace, through faith in the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. Readings: Eph 2:8-9, Rom 5:6, 8. (Recorded in Barrington Gospel Hall, NJ, USA, 6th…

Bible Calves (20 min)

Bill Lavery (1932-2024) preaches on the golden calf, the calves of our lips and the fatted calf and draws lessons from each for Christian service. Readings: Exod 32:1-4, 17-18, 33:7-8, Hos 14:1-2, Luke 15:3-8, 11-12, 20-29. (Recorded at Roseisle Conference, Manitoba, Canada in 2019)

God is Close in the Storm (23 min)

Kory Crawford preaches on the affliction Jonah endured in the storm when he was swallowed by the whale. God sympathises with the afflicted, He supports those who are drowning, and He saves those who are overwhelmed. Reading: Jonah 2. (Recorded at Alkeny, Iowa, USA, Sept 2023) Two part sermon series: God is in Control of the Storm God is Close in the Storm

God is in Control of the Storm (30 min)

Kory Crawford preaches on the storm experience of Jonah, a man who refused to deliver the message of God, but saw a manifestation of God and knew the mercy of God in the storm. Reading: Jonah 1. (Recorded at Alkeny, Iowa, USA, Sept 2023) Two part sermon series: God is in Control of the Storm God is Close in the Storm

4 Metaphors for the Universal Church (59 min)

Dan Rudge preaches on 4 metaphors of the body of Christ – the universal church – employed by the apostle Paul in Ephesians: one new man, a city, a household and a building. Reading: Eph 2:11-22. (Recorded in Northampton 25th Mar 2023)  

6 Good-Looking Young Men Who Said “No” (36 min)

David West preaches on a number of young men in the Bible who wisely and courageously said “No” in situations of temptation to sin or to compromise. Joseph was tested morally, Daniel socially, Moses politically and Daniel’s three companions religiously. Readings: Gen 39:1-15, Dan 1:8-15, 3:16-18, Heb 11:24-26. (Recorded in Northampton, UK, on 23rd Oct 1999)

When the Lord Tests Us (16 min)

Brandon Doll preaches on three tests in Scripture. When Philip was tested on the Lord’s presence, Israel on the Lord’s promises, and Abraham on the Lord’s purposes. Readings: John 6:5-6, Deut 8:2-3, Gen 22:1-3. (Recorded in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA, 2015)

There is a God, He Is Alive – Hymn (3 min)

The hymn “There is a God He Is Alive”, joyfully sung by young people from Roseisle Gospel Hall in Manitoba, Canada. Lyrics: There is, beyond the azure blue, A God, concealed from human sight, He tinted skies with heav’nly hue And framed the worlds with His great might. There is a God, He is alive In Him we live, and we survive From dust our God, created man He is our God, the great I am. There was a long,…

The Great Kingdom Psalm (30 min)

Sandy Higgins expounds Psalm 72, the great Millennial Psalm, in which the Messiah’s Kingdom in the age to come is outlined. The rule of the Lord Jesus over a regenerated earth, with Israel regathered to the “Promised Land” and restored to be the head of the nations, is the final chapter in earth’s history. (Recorded in North America)

My Doubts Would Never Really Completely Go Away (6 min)

Luke Dennison thought he was a Christian, but he was regularly troubled by doubts. “Maybe you’re not saved”, he would sometimes think, before dismissing the thought and moving on. But his doubts would never completely go away. Listen to find out how he eventually came into the peace of knowing he had eternal life. Readings: John 5:24, 1 John 5:13, 1 Tim 2:5-6. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 21st Jan 2024)

I Just Assumed I Would Get Saved One Day (5 min)

Andrew Dennison grew up hearing the gospel and always just assumed he would get saved one day. But he reached 17 years old and found himself still without Christ. Then a series of gospel meetings took place where on one particular evening  Mr Jim Smith took the time to speak on the reality of hell. Listen to hear how that led to Andy’s salvation. Readings: 1 Pet 3:18, John 5:24. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, 21st…

The Hind of the Morning (42 min)

Harold Paisley preaches on the Lord Jesus as the “hind of the dawn” (Heb: Aijeleth Shahar) from Psalm 22. The hind is a picture of Christ in the mystery of its birth, the manner of its growth, the majesty of its bearing etc. (Recorded in Scotland)

Pathway, Past and Problem (31 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the sad end of Solomon’s life, which was marked by departure and compromise, and ultimately led to the division of his Kingdom into two rival entities. Reading: 1 Kings 10-11. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4) Mercy,…

Mercy, Materials and Methods (41 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the building of Solomon’s Temple and looks at the materials and the methods used and draws lessons on building for God in local churches today. Reading: 1 Kings 5-8. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4) Mercy, Materials…

Hymn Singing and Scenery from England (100 min)

100 minutes of hymn singing from various Bible conferences held at the Curzon St Meeting Room, Derby, England. The video contains photos of scenes from each county in England, in alphabetical order. Hymn selection: 00.00 What was it blessed God? (Ann Taylor Gilbert) 03.12 Awake each soul, awake each tongue! (Thomas Kelly) 05.43 O blessed God what hast Thou done? (Mary Bowley Peters) 09.34 Jesus that name is love (J.G. Deck) 13.36 Guide us O Thou gracious Saviour (William Williams)…

Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (37 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on Solomon’s Kingdom as a picture of the future Millennial reign of Christ. “Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree.” Reading: 1 Kings 4. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4) Mercy, Materials…

Character, Choices and a Crisis (35 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on three issues in Solomon’s life from 1 Kings Ch. 3. His character, his choices, and how he dealt with the crisis of the two mothers and the baby. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4) Mercy, Materials and…

Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (40 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on three characters in 1 Kings Ch. 2: competitive Adonijah who wanted to be King, calculating Joab the shrewd political operator, and cruel Shimei. All were removed as Solomon took the throne. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4)…

Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (38 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the three main characters in 1 Kings Ch. 1: King David, who was old, Nathan who was bold, and Adonijah who was uncontrolled, and brings out pertinent lessons from each one. (Recorded in North America). Complete series on Solomon: Introduction – The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived Old, Bold and Uncontrolled (1 Kings 1) Competitive, Calculating and Cruel (1 Kings 2) Character, Choices and a Crisis (1 Kings 3) Fact, Foreshadowing and Framework (1 Kings 4)…

The Wisest Man Who Ever Lived (40 min)

Sandy Higgins introduces a series of sermons on King Solomon by looking at every reference to him in the Bible outside the Old Testament books of Kings and Chronicles. He highlights Solomon and: a sovereign God, the Son of God, the Saviour, the Scriptures, the sinner, the saint, the sanctuary and supplication. Readings: Neh 13:25-26, Psa 72:1, 18-20, Prov 1:1-2, Ecc 1:1-2, 12, Song of Songs 1:1, Matt 1:1, 6-7a, 6:28-33, 12:42, Luke 12:27-28, Acts 7:47-50. (Recorded in North America).…

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)

Eric Hughes – A Bundle of Myrrh (43 min)

Eric Hughes (1930-2020) was born and raised in Liverpool, England. Coming from a home where the Lord was not known, he first heard the gospel in Sunday School. Saved in a gospel meeting at the age of 15, Eric would go on to be baptised and received into fellowship in an assembly of Christians, gathering in David Street, Liverpool. There he remained for the rest of his life, faithfully serving the Lord. He was a highly respected overseer and was…