Sermons from November 2024

Sermons from November 2024

Strengthen the Things that Remain (40 min)

Mervyn Hall speaks on the Church at Sardis from Revelation Chapter 3. “Strengthening the things that remain” involves three things: preaching the gospel, loving one another, and teaching of the Word of God. (Recorded at Helions Bumpstead Gospel Hall conference, 7th Apr 2023)

But We See Jesus (38 min)

Colin Lacey preaches on the profound words of Hebrews 2:9, “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that He by the grace of God should taste death for every man.” (Recorded in Helions Gospel Hall, 25th Mar 2018).

5 Metaphors for the Local Church (42 min)

Elton Fairfield preaches on the 5 metaphors Paul employs in 1 Corinthians for a local assembly of Christians: a field, a building, a temple, a new lump (of dough) and a body. Readings: 1 Cor 3:6-18, 5:4-8, 12:12-14, 20, 25-27. (Recorded at Orangewood Gospel Hall, Phoenix, AZ, USA, 26th Nov 2023)

Harold St John – Judge Not That You Be Not Judged (25 min)

Harold St John (1876-1957) was converted to Christ at 18. Employed in a Bank, he spent much of his spare time and his holidays preaching the gospel and working among the street people of London: “When I was quite young, I used to go down to the slums of London. I would go into a common lodging house on a Sunday night dressed in a frock coat and a silk top hat and I would stand there with a Testament…

From the Confessional to Christ (21 min)

Denis LaVallee grew up in a devoutly religious family. The rosary was said daily in his home, and he was expected to go to confession regularly. He always believed he was in the only right religion, but in a remarkable turn of events in his life, in his mid-thirties, Dennis was brought face to face with his sin and his need for salvation through Christ alone, not through a priest or a church. Watch to find out how he came…

Behold the Fowls of the Air (41 min)

Robert Plant preaches on some of the “birds of the air” which teach us about the local assembly, the Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Reading: Matt 6:26. (Recorded at the Island Conference, Prince Edward Island, Canada, May 2024)

God is Working a Work in Your Day (17 min)

Albert Ramsay (1913-1993) preaches on “your day” from Acts 13:41. God is doing a mighty work in “your day”, but will you part of it by being saved by grace through faith? (Recorded at the Larne Conference, Northern Ireland, in Sept 1985)

A Bride, a Groom and a Nurse (48 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on Ruth Ch 4 and develops three themes: Boaz as a picture of Christ, Ruth as a picture of the church, and Naomi as a picture of a nurse to the family of God. (Recorded in North America) Complete series: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth 1:19-2:1 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4

How to Commune with Your Redeemer (49 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the necessity of preparation for being in the presence of our Redeemer, the Lord Jesus, from the story of Ruth in Ruth Ch 3 – wash yourself, anoint yourself, put on your raiment, and mark the place where he lies. (Recorded in North America) Complete series: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth 1:19-2:1 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4

Where Have You Gleaned Today? (45 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the dispensational pictures, the doctrinal pictures, and the devotional material available in Ruth Ch 2. This is a chapter of three questions: Whose damsel is this? Why have I found grace in your eyes? Where have you gleaned today? (Recorded in North America) Complete series: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth 1:19-2:1 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4

Scenes from Bethlehem (47 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) preaches on the last four verses of Ruth Ch 1. He links them with the books of the Pentateuch, and then looks at Ruth’s links with Bethlehem. (Recorded in North America) Complete series: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth 1:19-2:1 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4

Going All The Way With Christ (36 min)

Harold Paisley (1924-2015) begins a series of sermons on the book of Ruth by looking at 4 sets of 3 in Chapter 1: three men and their graves, three women and their decisions, 3 titles of God and their meaning, and 3 beautiful pictures of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ruth the Moabitess is a picture of a Christian going all the way with Christ. (Recorded in North America) Complete series: Ruth 1:1-18 Ruth 1:19-22 Ruth 2 Ruth 3 Ruth 4

He Restoreth My Soul (20 min)

Highlighting the story of Joseph and his brothers in the book of Genesis, Jon Procopio preaches on the way in which God restores His people when they stray from Him. When the brothers honestly faced their sin and confessed it, they were fully restored to genuine fellowship with Joseph. (Recorded at the Sussex Gospel Hall conference, NB, Canada, 6th Oct 2024)

Going a Little Further with the Lord (23 min)

Jon Procopio preaches on the Lord’s perseverance through all His experiences and trials, and how this furnishes an example for us to follow. Readings: Mark 1:16-20, 5:23-36, Matt 26:36-39, Luke 24:14-16, 26-29. (Recorded at Nineveh Gospel Hall conference, Easter 2023)

My 5-Month Visit to New Zealand (20 min)

Frank Knox (1884-1975) gives a missionary report of his 5-month visit to New Zealand to preach the gospel in many towns and cities. Mr Knox was no ordinary preacher, and this is no ordinary report. (Recorded at the Belfast Easter Conference, Northern Ireland)

Christ in the Present Tense – “He is” (62 min)

David Gilliland preaches on a number of “He is” statements in the New Testament. What Peter says of Christ, what Paul says of Christ, what John says of Christ and what the writer to the Hebrews says of Christ. Readings: Psa 45:1-2, Mark 1:4-5, 9-12, 3:7-12, John 1:45, 47-51, Heb 1:10-13, Rev 5:1-10. (Recorded in Roseisle Gospel Hall, MB, Canada, in Sept 2024) Complete series “Enjoying Christ in the Present Tense”: “I am” – The claim of His word (Statements…

Christ in the Present Tense – “Thou art” (55 min)

David Gilliland preaches on nine of the “Thou art” statements made to the Lord Jesus. “Thou art My beloved Son”, “Thou art the Son of God”, “Thou art worthy” etc. Readings: Acts 10:36, Eph 2:13-17, Col 1:14-18, Heb 8:1-2, 6, 9:15, 1 Pet 2:6-7, 1 John 2:1-2, 3:1-3, 4:17-19. (Recorded in Roseisle Gospel Hall, MB, Canada, in Sept 2024) Complete series “Enjoying Christ in the Present Tense”: “I am” – The claim of His word (Statements made by the Lord…

Christ in the Present Tense – “I am” (57 min)

David Gilliland preaches on numerous of the “I am” statements of the Lord Jesus from the Gospel of John – their background, their breadth, and their bearing. Readings: John 4:25-26, 8:12, 24-25, 57-58, 18:3-9. (Recorded in Roseisle Gospel Hall, MB, Canada, in Sept 2024) Complete series “Enjoying Christ in the Present Tense”: “I am” – The claim of His word (Statements made by the Lord Jesus) “Thou art” – The confession of His worth (Statements made to the Lord Jesus)…

Many Sorrows Shall Be to the Wicked (19 min)

Jim Martin (1925-2017) preaches on God’s warning in Psalm 32 that “many sorrows shall be to the wicked”, and points his audience to Christ the Saviour who on the cross endured sin-atoning sorrow and suffering that you might be saved. Readings: Psa 32:1-11, Lam 1:12-13. (Recorded in Northern Ireland in 2009)

Winning the Battle with Temptation (33 min)

John Dennison preaches on the Christian and temptation. He explains how temptation works, what its effects are and how to effectively overcome in the power of the Spirit and the Word of God. Readings: Prov 31:1, 4-6, 23:26, 29-35. (Recorded at Stark Road Gospel Hall conference, Livonia, MI, USA, 19th Oct 2024)

The Lord Has Something Better in Mind (27 min)

Michael Penfold preaches on occasions in Scripture when people were not saved from troubles, but saved through them. Why? Because the Lord had something better in mind. Readings: John 11:1-6, 14-15, 21, 32-37, 40-41, 43-45. (Recorded at the Roseisle Gospel Hall conference, MB, Canada, on 28th Sept 2024)

What a Servant, What a Song! (28 min)

Andrew Steele preaches on the 5 stanzas of Isaiah 53 and highlights a Servant who was wise, watched, wounded, worthy and willing. Reading: Isa 52:13-53:12. (Recorded at the Lurgan Gospel Hall conference, May 2022)

The Answer to Spiritual Barrenness (23 min)

Sandy Higgins preaches on the issue of spiritual barrenness from the life of Hannah in 1 Samuel Chs 1-2. What is the answer of barrenness in our souls and in our congregations? (Recorded at Hickory Gospel hall, NC, USA, 2019)

For Such a Time as This (36 min)

John Dennison preaches on the unique times described in the book of Esther and how she was raised up to act in faith for the deliverance of God’s people. The providence of an unseen God, the preparation of an unexpected person (Esther), the priority in an unknown future, and the prospect of untold blessing. Reading: Est 4:6-17. (Recorded in Winnipeg, MB, Canada, 4th April 2014)

There Was a Division Because of Him (18 min)

Phil Coulson preaches on the three occasions in the Gospel of John when there was a division among the Jews because of Christ – John 7.43, 9.16 and 10.19. He relates the causes of the division to the descriptions of Jehovah in Isaiah 40.11, 12 and 13. (Recorded at the Sussex Gospel Hall conference, NB, Canada, 5th Oct 2024)

The Sun of Righteousness Will Rise (52 min)

Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on Christ as the Sun of Righteousness. This refers to His coming in power and great glory to set up His Kingdom. What will this mean for Him, for the church, for the devil, for His enemies, for Israel in general, for the remnant, for the city of Jerusalem, and for the nations. Reading: Mal 4:1-2. (Recorded in Scotland) Complete series on “Titles of the Lord Jesus”: Son – 10 Aspects of Christ’s Sonship Servant –…

The Morning Star Appears (52 min)

Jim Flanigan (1931-2014) preaches on Christ as the Morning Star. He highlights 7 things that will be true of Christians when the Lord returns at the rapture as “the Morning Star”. Readings; Rev 2:24-28, 22:7, 12, 16-17, 20-21. (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…