Sermons from October 2024
The Man in the Glory (53 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on Christ as our representative Great High Priest. He highlights 7 features of Christ as our priestly “Man in the glory” from Hebrews Ch 5 and Ch 7. (Recorded in Scotland) Complete series on “Titles of the Lord Jesus”: Son – 10 Aspects of Christ’s Sonship Servant – 7 Features of Christ as Servant Man of Sorrows – 15 Hours, 15 Words Great High Priest – The Man in the Glory Morning Star – 7 Features…
15 Hours: 15 Words (50 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on Christ as the Man of Sorrows. He takes 15 words from the 15 hours of Christ’s suffering as the basis of his meditation: silver, sweating, spitting, smiting, stripping, scourging, sentence, shame, spiking, superscription, sin-bearing, sponge, spear, sepulchre and stone. Reading: Matt 26-27. (Recorded in Scotland) Complete series on “Titles of the Lord Jesus”: Son – 10 Aspects of Christ’s Sonship Servant – 7 Features of Christ as Servant Man of Sorrows – 15 Hours, 15…
7 Characteristics of Christ the Servant (39 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on Christ as the Servant of Jehovah from Isaiah Ch 42. He deals with the passage under 7 headings: the Servant’s submissiveness, faithfulness, fruitfulness, quietness, gentleness, steadfastness and righteousness. (Recorded in Scotland) Complete series on “Titles of the Lord Jesus”: Son – 10 Aspects of Christ’s Sonship Servant – 7 Features of Christ as Servant Man of Sorrows – 15 Hours, 15 Words Great High Priest – The Man in the Glory Morning Star – 7…
10 Aspects of Christ’s Sonship (42 min)
Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on 10 titles of Christ connected with His sonship. The Son of God, the Son of the Father, the Son of the Blessed, the Son of the Highest, the Son of Mary, the Son of Joseph, the Son of the carpenter, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham, and the Son of Man. Readings: Matt 1:1, Mark 6:1-3, 14:60-62, Luke 1:32-33, John 1:45-51. (Recorded in Scotland) Complete series on “Titles of the Lord Jesus”: Son…
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)
The Godhead – Holy Spirit (44 min)
Colin Hutchison preaches on the person of the Holy Spirit. His coming, His Old Testament types, His appearances in the Gospels, and His various ministries toward believers. Readings: John 14:1-2, 16-17, 25-26, Gal 5:16-18, 22-23, Eph 1:13-14, 4:29-30, 5:18-20, 1 Thess 5:16-23. (Recorded in Ahoghill Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, Oct 2023) Complete Series: Godhead – The Father Godhead – The Son Godhead – The Holy Spirit
The Godhead – Son (41 min)
Colin Hutchison preaches on the person of Christ, defending the eternality and impeccability of His sonship. Also discussed are the titles “only-begotten” and “well beloved”, various types of Christ the Son, and some of the deep theological statements about Christ in the New Testament epistles. Readings: John 5:16-18, 19:7, 20:30-31, Col 1:12-15, 2:9, Heb 1:7-8. (Recorded in Ahoghill Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, Oct 2023) Complete Series: Godhead – The Father Godhead – The Son Godhead – The Holy Spirit
The Godhead – Father (36 min)
Colin Hutchison preaches on the fatherhood of God. He is the Father of the Lord Jesus, of Israel and the Father of the believer today. He is also the Father of mercies, the Father of spirits and the Father of lights. Readings: Exod 4:21-22, Gal 4:1-6, Eph 3:14-17a, 2 Cor 1:3, Heb 12:9, Jas 1:17. (Recorded in Ahoghill Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, Oct 2023) Complete Series: Godhead – The Father Godhead – The Son Godhead – The Holy Spirit
Four Outstanding Bible Women (29 min)
Albert Hull (1936-2015) preaches on 4 outstanding women in the Bible and the principle that each of them exhibits: Ruth and the principle of choice, Hannah and the principle of commitment, Deborah and the principle of consecration, and Esther and the principle of concern. Readings: Ruth 1:14-18, 1 Sam 1:10-11, Judg 4:4-5, 8-9, 5:1-2, 7, Est 4:14-17. (Recorded in North America)
Are You Settled on Your Lees? (28 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on the biblical concept of being “settled on your lees” from Jer 48:11 and Zeph 1:12, a metaphorical reference to the peril of spiritual complacency. He highlights three people who refused to settle on their lees: Nehemiah despite prosperity, Caleb despite discouragement, and Esther despite fear. (Recorded at the Roseisle Gospel Hall conference, MB, Canada, on 28th Sept 2024)
Being a 100-Fold Christian (27 min)
Jon Procopio preaches on being a 100-fold Christian, and bearing fruit in your Christian life for the glory of God. Reading: Mark 4:14-20. (Recorded in Stout Gospel Hall, Iowa, USA)
I Never Drank or Smoked or Swore But… (17 min)
Dan Kember grew up in a Christian family and knew the Bible well. He never drank or smoked or swore…but he still had to learn his need of forgiveness and salvation. In this testimony, 60 years on, he tells how he discovered the truth that “there is no difference for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God”, and how he was saved. (Recorded in Sarnia Gospel Hall, Summer 2024)
The Implications of Christ’s Self-Denial (50 min)
John Fleck preaches on the subject of self denial in the Christian life. Our culture emphasise our rights, but our example for living the Christian life is One who surrendered His rights – our Lord Jesus Christ. Readings: Matt 5:38-42, Phil 2:5-11. (Recorded in Northern Ireland)
God Sends Us All to School (22 min)
David Kane (1922-2015) preaches on the experiences of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, who learnt things in their humble difficult circumstances that made them into people through whom God could do a great work. Reading: 1 Kings 17:7-17, 21-24. (Recorded at the Belfast Easter Conference)
Have We Trials and Temptations? (32 min)
Elton Fairfield preaches on the trials and temptations of the Christian life from James Ch 1. The reality of them, resources for them, reassessment of them, and their result. (Recorded at the Belfast Easter Conference, April 2022)
The 4 Symbols in 1 Corinthians 11 (16 min)
David Gilliland introduces the two sections of 1 Corinthians 11, the first about the symbols of headship and the second about the symbols for remembering the Lord’s death. He outlines the analysis, approach and abuse of each section. (Recorded in Lurgan Gospel Hall, Northern Ireland, May 2012)
The Family of God (30 min)
David Vallance preaches on the family of God – fathers, young men, little children – from John the apostle’s first epistle, chapter 2:1-18. He draws out what God has to say to each group and makes practical applications. (Recorded at Hickory Gospel Hall, NC, USA, 2017)
He Opened Not His Mouth (43 min)
Richard Collings preaches on the “sacrifice of the Servant” from Isaiah 52:7-9, and delivers a sweet meditation on the self control of the Lord Jesus during his trial and crucifixion. (Recorded in Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 29th Apr 2018)
I Thought I Was My Own God (29 min)
Amid the posters of numerous heavy metal heroes on his bedroom wall, one poster stood out: “I am my own god”. John See was a Christian-mocking atheist with a passion for the rock lifestyle. Yet every now and then he would wonder to himself, “What is life all about?”. Watch to find out how his life was transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. (Recorded in Victoria Drive Gospel Hall, 6th Oct 2024)
The Recipe for Christian Joy (44 min)
Brody Thibodeau preaches on the “recipe for Christian joy” from John Ch 2, highlighting prayer, obedience, purity and other features from the record of the Lord turning water into wine in Cana of Galilee. (Recorded at Roseisle Gospel Hall conference, MB, Canada, 28th Sept 2024)
Who Shall Dwell In Thy Holy Hill? (36 min)
Mervyn Hall preaches on the qualifications given in Psalm 15 for dwelling in God’s holy hill, namely: a right attitude to self, a right attitude to others and a right attitude to the tests of life. (Recorded in Chalfont St Peter Gospel Hall, 6th Oct 2024)
Brave New World (33 min)
Frank Sona preaches on what the Bible calls “the world system”, one of the three chief enemies of the Christian. The world’s introduction, its seduction, its motivation and its crucifixion. Readings: 1 John 2:15-17, 4:1-4, Jas 4:4, Rev 11:15, Gal 6:14. (Recorded at Stout Gospel Hall conference April 2023)
Jerusalem’s Hope: God’s Enduring Promise Amidst Conflict (41 min)
Michael Penfold preaches on God’s covenantal plan to rule the world, in a future kingdom age, through His Son Jesus Christ, during which time a restored nation of Israel will be “the head not the tail”, and Jerusalem will be the centre of the world geographically, politically and spiritually. Readings: Gen 12:1-3, Rom 11:25-27, Eph 1:9-10. (Recorded in Parkview Gospel Hall, Winnipeg, MB, Canada, 1st Oct 2024) (Photo: 57187596 | Iron Dome © Irina Opachevsky | Dreamstime.com)
Norman Turkington – Consecration (35 min)
Norman Turkington (1926-2008) grew up in a Christian family in Northern Ireland. Saved at the age of 18, he was baptised and received into the assembly in Lurgan Gospel Hall. Mr Turkington was a cabinet maker by trade, and early in his Christian life he ploughed his energy into gospel work. His brother Mr Joe Turkington went to Venezuela as a missionary. For a good number of years, Norman sat under the Bible teaching and the godly influence of Mr…
When God Makes Bitter Waters Sweet (26 min)
Mark Sweetnam preaches on the significance of the incident at the waters of Marah where Moses threw in a tree and the bitter waters were made sweet. Reading: Exod 15:21-26. (Recorded at Lurgan Gospel Hall, May 2024)
Men Who Paul Sent (21 min)
Brandon Doll preaches on the occasions when Paul sent a fellow-labourer to a local church. Practical lessons are drawn from the visits of Timothy, Titus, Tychicus, and Epaphroditus, who were all sent to assemblies with tasks to perform. (Recorded at the Blue River Gospel Hall conference, Wisconsin USA, 2016)
Put My Tears into Thy Bottle (25 min)
Dan Gillies preaches on tears in the Bible. The tears of the persecuted, of the bereaved, of the evangelist and others. These tears are precious to the Lord who keeps a record of them all, for He was too a man of tears. Reading: Psalm 56:8. (Recorded at the Larne Bible Conference, Northern Ireland, Aug 2023)
Spiritual Survival in a Secular Society (29 min)
Sandy Higgins preaches on spiritual survival in a secular society from the epistle of Jude, where believers are urged to keep themselves in the love of God and are divinely preserved from stumbling. Reading: Jude 1:1-4, 17-25. (Recorded at the Larne Bible Conference, Northern Ireland, Aug 2024)
The Transcendence and Immanence of God (47 min)
Mervyn Hall speaks on the character of God, highlighting two particular features: His transcendence and His immanence. He applies these topics practically in the life of the Christian. Readings: Psa 11:1-7, Jude 1:1-4. (Recorded at Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall conference, 7th Apr 2023)
A Large Upper Room Furnished (39 min)
Peter Scarsbrook preaches on the Upper Room as a picture of the local assembly, drawing pictures and lessons from the narrative in Luke 22:1-24. (Recorded at Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall conference, 7th Apr 2023)
The Witness to Christ’s Resurrection (50 min)
John Riddle expounds 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, highlighting the witness of Paul’s preaching, the witness of the prophetic Scriptures, and the list of over 500 witnesses who saw the resurrected Christ with their own eyes. (Recorded at Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall, 22nd Sept 2018)
