Sermons from August 2024
The Prophetic Key of “Jew, Gentile and Church of God” (15 min)
Phil Coulson explains that God’s programme for the ages revolves around His dealings with three distinct groups of people: the Jews, the Gentile nations, and the church of God. Grasping this fact will provide the key to understanding the revelation of God’s overarching purposes in history and prophecy. Mr Coulson points out the three groups from four Bible books: (1) Acts 15:12-18, (2) 1 Cor 10:31, (3) John 12:1-2, 12-15, 20, (4) Matt 13:44-50. (From a message delivered in David Street Gospel…
Are You at Ground Zero? (35 min)
David Gilliland preaches on Psalm 74 which he likens to someone being at “ground zero” in their life. He outlines the hurt, hinge, heart, hope and heading of this encouraging Psalm. Reading: Psalm 75. (Recorded at the Pamber Heath Gospel Hall annual conference, Hampshire, UK, 31st Aug 2009)
Divine Order in the Local Assembly (32 min)
Frank Sona preaches on the subject of divine order in the local assembly, using the bread, the table and the lampstand in the Old Testament by way of illustration. Readings: Exod 25:31, 27:20, 40:4-5, 22, Lev 24:1-4, 8, 1 Cor 11:34, 14:40, 15:23, 16:1, Col 2:5, 2 Thess 3:1, 6-7, 11. (Recorded in Canada, Thanksgiving weekend 2018)
Unity and Humility (55 min)
Dan Rudge preaches on the example of humility seen in the person of Christ, which Paul introduces in the second chapter of his epistle to the Philippians in order to give them a solution to disunity in the assembly. (Recorded in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 22nd Oct 2016)
Why I Am Not Interdenominational (18 min)
Michael Penfold looks at the 4 nouns in Acts 2:42 – the apostles’ doctrine and the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers – and how they affect two issues; open table reception and interdenominational activity. (Recorded in Kells Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, 29th Sept 2017)
We’re Going Home (20 min)
Clark Logan preaches on heaven, the home of the Christian. The Bible outlines 6 things we shall do in heaven: wonder and worship, sing and serve, learn and love. Readings: Rev 4:1-2, 9-11, 5:1-14. (Recorded at the Belfast Christmas Conference, Dec 2015)
I Spent 44 Years in the Darkness of Sin (23 min)
Scott Smith had a troubled childhood, marked by confusion and violence. He never felt like he belonged. As he hit the party scene in adulthood, he soon found himself lost and empty. He tried to find answers on an online forum, only to receive death threats! Then a Gospel Tent – featuring preaching from the Bible – came to his neighbourhood, and he and his wife Jenn plucked up the courage to attend. That’s when the light of the gospel…
I Read a Lot of Self-Help Books (32 min)
Walter Junger was searching for three things in life: peace, purpose and passion. He tried meditation, Judaism, self-help, and travel, but nothing satisfied. Contact with John Miller and his family, formerly members of the Amish, introduced Walter to the gospel and ultimately salvation in 2018. (Recorded in Crandon Gospel Hall, Virginia, USA)
The Relevance of the Scriptures (51 min)
David Gilliland gives insights into how to bring the Bible into our every day lives. As you read the Bible, 1. investigate the text, 2. interrogate the text (ask questions), and 3. incorporate the text into your day to day walk with God. Reading: 2 Tim 2:1-7. (Recorded in Northern Ireland) Complete series on “How the Bible came to us”: The Revelation of the Scriptures The Reading of the Scriptures The Relevance of the Scriptures
The Reading of the Scriptures (43 min)
David Gilliland preaches on how to profitably read and study the Bible. He explains the tools, the techniques and the target of Bible reading and study. Reading: 2 Tim 2:14-18. (Recorded in Northern Ireland) Complete series on “How the Bible came to us”: The Revelation of the Scriptures The Reading of the Scriptures The Relevance of the Scriptures
The Revelation of the Scriptures (66 min)
David Gilliland preaches on how the Bible came to us from God, taking up a list of issues including revelation, inspiration, canonisation, preservation, translation, illumination and personalisation. He discusses issues such as the gnostic gospels, the Apocrypha, manuscriptology and archaeology. Reading: 2 Tim 3:14-4:4. (Recorded in Northern Ireland) Complete series on “How the Bible came to us”: The Revelation of the Scriptures The Reading of the Scriptures The Relevance of the Scriptures
It’s a Big Thing to Be Part of an Assembly (36 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the privilege of being in an assembly and what is involved by way of commitment and responsibility. Readings: Acts 2:41- 9:26-28. (Recorded in Kells Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, 28th Sept 2017)
Teaching, Building and Tilling (24 min)
Harold Paisley (1924-2015) explains how to teach the Word of God, how to build a New Testament assembly, and how to till God’s field. Reading: 1 Cor 3:1-2, 6-11, Isa 28:9-13, 16-17a, 23-29. (Recorded at the Toronto Easter Conference, April 1987)
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)
The Worth of Godly Widows (43 min)
John Dennison preaches on the holiness, the habits, the hardships and the happiness of Anna the widow, and draws out the immense value of her life, as an encouragement to others. Reading: Luke 2:36-38. (Recorded in North America on 6th April 2024)
4 Greek Words for Love (25 min)
David West preaches on the four main Greek words for love: Éros (ἔρως), Storgē (στοργή), Philía (φιλία) and Agápē (ἀγάπη) and explains their meaning and significance in the marital relationship between husband and wife. (From a sermon recorded in Spencer Bridge Road Gospel Hall, Northampton)
The Word Became Flesh (37 min)
Richard Collings preaches on the wonder of the incarnation of Christ. The Lord Jesus, verily God yet become truly human, stooping to identify with those He came to redeem. Reading: John 1:14-15. (Recorded at Helions Conference, 19th Apr 2019)
God Forbid That I Should Glory – Save in the Cross (53 min)
Ian Jackson preaches on the cross of Jesus, the cross of Christ and the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, and brings out the historical, doctrinal and moral implications of each. (Recorded at Helions Conference, 19th Apr 2019)
People Who Showed Surprising Leadership at the Cross (29 min)
Phil Coulson preaches on the courageous and surprising leadership shown at the cross by Mary, the Centurion, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Reading: John 19:38-42 (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2013)
Standing for God in a Hostile Academic Environment (32 min)
David Gilliland preaches on standing for God as a Christian in a secular educational setting. He preaches on the expression “Then Paul stood” from Acts 17:16-34. Where Paul stood, how he stood, what he stood for, and the results. (Recorded in the Ulster Hall, Belfast – Easter Conference)
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)
The 4-Part World System (8 min)
Jack Hunter (1916-1994) preaches on the 4-part world system revealed in Scripture. The Sodom system, the Egypt system, the Jericho system, and the Babylon system. (From a sermon on the life of Moses recorded in James Street Gospel Hall, Ayr, Scotland)
Sprinkling, Pouring or Immersion – Does It Matter? (53 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the topic of baptism, proving from the New Testament that full immersion of believers is the scriptural pattern. He discusses sprinkling (christening), pouring, household baptism, and total immersion. Readings: Matt 28:18-20, Rom 6:1-14, 1 Cor 10:1-2. (Recorded in Kells Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, 27th Sept 2017)
Lucifer’s History from Beginning to End (55 min)
Scott MacLeod preaches on the origin, career and end of Satan, the arch-enemy of God, from Ezekiel 28 all the way to the end of the book of Revelation. (Recorded in Roseisle Gospel Hall, MB, Canada, 12th Mar 2024)
Men Should Be Men; Women Should Be Women (44 min)
Stephen Baker expounds the Bible’s teaching on the issue of gender, and refutes present attempts by some to manipulate the word of God to support what, in fact, God condemns. Reading: Gen 1:27-28. (Recorded in the UK, 25th Nov 2017)
A 16 Year Old Mightily Used by God (55 min)
Peter Scarsbrook preaches on the life of good King Josiah of Judah, who came to the throne at 8 and began to seek the Lord at 16, leading to national revival. Reading: 2 Chron 34:1-35:1. (Recorded in Helions Gospel Hall, 25th Feb 2017)
Prayer Changes Things (48 min)
David Vallance preaches on the value of both private and corporate prayer, in an insightful and challenging sermon. Readings: Matt 6:5-13, 1 Tim 2:1-9. (Recorded at Helions Conference, UK, 30th Mar 2018)
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)
Daniel’s Five Tests (30 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the 5 tests Daniel underwent in his life for God and the practical lessons we can learn from them today. Reading: Dan 1:1-2. (Recorded in Stark Road Gospel Hall, Livonia, MI, USA, Nov 2010)
The Four Corners of Assembly Testimony (45 min)
Sandy Higgins preaches on the 4 corners of assembly testimony. The early believers “continued steadfastly” in the apostles’ doctrine, the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers. Reading: Acts 2:41-47. (Recorded in Unionville Gospel Hall, Toronto, Canada)
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem (15 min)
Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the city of Jerusalem, the nerve centre of God’s purposes for the earth and the city with a unique past, present and future. Readings: Judges 1:8, Psa 137:5-6, Matt 23:37-39, Rev 20:9. (Recorded at the Toronto Easter Conference, March 1991)
