Mr. Peter Jones from Scarborough read Matthew 3 vs.13-17 and 17 vs.1-8 also John 12 23-33.
He spoke about "The Voice of God from Heaven."
God's great gift to us of His Son should not be ignored or rejected, which would be a great sin and we would be forsaking His joy and love.
The Baptism.
17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
The Transfiguration.
5 This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
His Imminent Death.
28 Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.
The Rapture.
1 Thess. 4 vs.16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Monday 26 November 2012
Sunday 18 November 2012
Sunday 18th November
Thomas Truman (Leeds City Mission) gave a report on the work of the Mission; the work with the homeless, in the prison, police cells; prayer walks; open air preaching; and the planned charity shop. Unfortunately due to financial pressures the bookshop in Leeds Market had to close.
Thomas read from 1 Corinthians 15 vs 1-11 and talked about the importance of the gospel to believers. The gospel is the central theme of the Bible and we need to keep reminding ourselves of the central things of our faith. That Christ dies for our sins, that He was buried and that He rose again.
The Gospel is of first importance in our lives. We are to practice, preach and pray it.
Practice it by living in the freedom that God gives us through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins.
Preach it - live it out in our lives and tell others about the hope of the gospel through Jesus Christ.
Pray - we are to draw close to God in prayer and ask Him to lead and guide us in our service for Jesus Christ.
Thomas read from 1 Corinthians 15 vs 1-11 and talked about the importance of the gospel to believers. The gospel is the central theme of the Bible and we need to keep reminding ourselves of the central things of our faith. That Christ dies for our sins, that He was buried and that He rose again.
The Gospel is of first importance in our lives. We are to practice, preach and pray it.
Practice it by living in the freedom that God gives us through the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for our sins.
Preach it - live it out in our lives and tell others about the hope of the gospel through Jesus Christ.
Pray - we are to draw close to God in prayer and ask Him to lead and guide us in our service for Jesus Christ.
Sunday 11 November 2012
Sunday 11th November
Jonathan Scarsbrook (Killamarsh) spoke about being born again, that is being born spiritually, from John Chapter 3 verses 1-17. In the chapter Nicodemus asks Jesus how its possible to be born again. We may be physically alive yet spiritually dead. The Bible tells us we are dead in our trespasses and sins but we can be made alive through faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians Ch. 2 v. 5). It is through faith in Jesus that we can experience this new birth.
Jonathan also spoke about four other people in the Bible who came to know Jesus.
The thief on the cross beside Jesus believed on Him and went to heaven.
Saul, who persecuted Christians, was challenged by God on the road to Damascus and he believed and was saved.
Lydia a business women heard the gospel through Paul and she believed.
A jailer who was in charge of looking after Paul and Silas when they were thrown in prison believed. He asked them what he must do to be saved. They answered him and said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved."
Jonathan also spoke about four other people in the Bible who came to know Jesus.
The thief on the cross beside Jesus believed on Him and went to heaven.
Saul, who persecuted Christians, was challenged by God on the road to Damascus and he believed and was saved.
Lydia a business women heard the gospel through Paul and she believed.
A jailer who was in charge of looking after Paul and Silas when they were thrown in prison believed. He asked them what he must do to be saved. They answered him and said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved."
Monday 5 November 2012
Sunday 4th November 2012
John Walls from the fellowship spoke on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew Ch.13).
The sower are Christians who spread the word of God.
The seed is the word of God.
The seed that fell by the wayside is like the careless hearer who hears the gospel but does not believe and Satan comes and takes away the truth from their heart.
The stony ground is like those who make a profession of faith in Christ but give up when trials come, because they have no roots. We as believers need to put down roots through our relationship with Jesus Christ and through meditation on His Word. This will help us endure the trials that will come.
The thorny ground is like those who are occupied by the things of this world and who pursue riches. This chokes any spiritual life that they have. We as Christians are to keep ourselves separate from the world and are not to seek to be rich in this world but rich towards God.
The good ground yields three amounts of fruit; 30 fold, 60 fold and a 100 fold. This speaks to us of the true believer. The seed of the word of God has been planted, takes root and produces fruit. Depending on our love for God and our obedience to Him will determine how fruitful we are in Christian service.
Be doers of the word and not hearers only. James Ch 1 v.22.
The sower are Christians who spread the word of God.
The seed is the word of God.
The seed that fell by the wayside is like the careless hearer who hears the gospel but does not believe and Satan comes and takes away the truth from their heart.
The stony ground is like those who make a profession of faith in Christ but give up when trials come, because they have no roots. We as believers need to put down roots through our relationship with Jesus Christ and through meditation on His Word. This will help us endure the trials that will come.
The thorny ground is like those who are occupied by the things of this world and who pursue riches. This chokes any spiritual life that they have. We as Christians are to keep ourselves separate from the world and are not to seek to be rich in this world but rich towards God.
The good ground yields three amounts of fruit; 30 fold, 60 fold and a 100 fold. This speaks to us of the true believer. The seed of the word of God has been planted, takes root and produces fruit. Depending on our love for God and our obedience to Him will determine how fruitful we are in Christian service.
Be doers of the word and not hearers only. James Ch 1 v.22.
Missionary Report
Andy Street (Echoes of Service) gave a report on the work in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake of January 2010. Echoes has been supporting various projects in the country, including projects to build homes in the cities and rural areas for those who have lost homes. Andy had visited the country to find out were the money donated to Echoes would be best used. A large proportion of the money donated to non-governmental organisations (NGO's) is lost through corruption and bureaucracy. Echoes ensures that the money that it donates is given directly to Christians who live in the Haiti and that it is used to help those directly affected by the earthquake.
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