Gareth Crossley read Isaiah 55 vs.1-13
He concentrated on vs.6-7
6 ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:
7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
God's invitation is urgent and it is from Jehovah and it will not always be available.
There are those who love God who benefitting from all His blessings
There are those who don't love God and who have no time for Him how can they expect to receive blessings from Him now or in the future there is only judgement.
Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Everyone will stand before God in that day.
Change is necessary, all fall between wicked to unrighteous it is all inclusive.
God works from the inside out, come to Christ first and He will change you from the inside it is no good just trying to give up bad things.
He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon. Through the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus on the cross we can be "washed in His blood" He was despised and rejected God knew and gave His Son for us. "He will save His people from their sins."
Every sin was laid upon Him and He paid the price. He will remember our sins no more.
Just like the Prodigal Son we can be welcomed back by the Father.
Monday 30 December 2013
Monday 23 December 2013
Gospel/Carol Service 22/12/2013
Paul Jackson Isaiah 9 vs.6-7,Micah 5vs.2, Luke 2 vs.6-7 &11-13 and Isaiah 7 vs.14 in between the Carols. He read from Matthew 1 vs.1, and vs.18-25.
Paul centred his thoughts around Joseph.
1/ His Family.
2/ His Fidelity.
3/ His Fear.
4/ What was Foretold.
5/ His Faith.
First of all we heard about the accuracy of Prophecy right down to the tiny details, and also about the greatness of the Lord Jesus but how that He came in a humble way.
1/ Family was even more important then than it is now and we are given both the genealogies of Mary and Joseph but they were both sinners but Jesus was born of God and He did no sin, He knew no sin, in Him was no sin.
2/ He knew the baby wasn't his and he could have publicly disgraced Mary but he was going to do the decent thing and put her away discretely.
3/ He was afraid but was told to fear not and to take Mary to be his wife. Are we afraid to put our trust in God what is it that prevents us? whatever it is fear not because Salvation is greater than your fear.
4/ He was told to call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins. He bore our sins in His body on the tree. He came that we one day could be with Him.
5/ He obeyed and called His name Jesus straight away. Will you obey and trust Him now.
Romans 10 vs.9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Paul centred his thoughts around Joseph.
1/ His Family.
2/ His Fidelity.
3/ His Fear.
4/ What was Foretold.
5/ His Faith.
First of all we heard about the accuracy of Prophecy right down to the tiny details, and also about the greatness of the Lord Jesus but how that He came in a humble way.
1/ Family was even more important then than it is now and we are given both the genealogies of Mary and Joseph but they were both sinners but Jesus was born of God and He did no sin, He knew no sin, in Him was no sin.
2/ He knew the baby wasn't his and he could have publicly disgraced Mary but he was going to do the decent thing and put her away discretely.
3/ He was afraid but was told to fear not and to take Mary to be his wife. Are we afraid to put our trust in God what is it that prevents us? whatever it is fear not because Salvation is greater than your fear.
4/ He was told to call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins. He bore our sins in His body on the tree. He came that we one day could be with Him.
5/ He obeyed and called His name Jesus straight away. Will you obey and trust Him now.
Romans 10 vs.9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Monday 16 December 2013
Gospel Meeting 15/12/2013
Phillip Gibson read 2 Corinthians 8 vs. 1-12
His subject was the ABC of Christmas, he challenged us about our giving.
Phillip centred his thoughts around-
2 Corinthians 8 vs.9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Material wealth fades away but we can be rich in the things that really matter, Grace, Love, Peace, Joy, and Kindness, these are the riches we can display to others in our lives because Jesus became poor and He died for us on the cross.
Colossians 1 vs.5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
Ephesians1 vs.7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
It will not always be plain sailing and when we fail God's love is extended to us even more to get through it.
These riches can only be enjoyed by those who have turned from their sin and put their complete faith and trust in the Lord Jesus who died for us.
His subject was the ABC of Christmas, he challenged us about our giving.
Phillip centred his thoughts around-
2 Corinthians 8 vs.9 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Material wealth fades away but we can be rich in the things that really matter, Grace, Love, Peace, Joy, and Kindness, these are the riches we can display to others in our lives because Jesus became poor and He died for us on the cross.
Colossians 1 vs.5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
Ephesians1 vs.7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence;
It will not always be plain sailing and when we fail God's love is extended to us even more to get through it.
These riches can only be enjoyed by those who have turned from their sin and put their complete faith and trust in the Lord Jesus who died for us.
Saturday 14 December 2013
Gospel Meeting 08/12/2013
Laurence Jones read Psalm 115, Luke 23 vs.26-49.
He highlighted vs.43 " And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."
Are you, Will you be going to Paradise? If so on what basis?
some say "I hope to," others "yes" but with no foundation, yet others say "no - there is no such place."
The Foundation of Assurance;
1/Who assures- Jesus said assuredly.
Thief recognised Jesus had a future Kingdom.
Thief understood that Christ alone could let him in.
Thief knew Christ was sinless, and called Him Lord.
2/Nature of Assurance.
Grace and kindness of God all undeserved by us, and not by works of our own.
By grace you have been saved.
Hope for the hopeless and worst of sinners.
3/Promise of Assurance.
Upon death the believers soul goes straight to be with the Lord. Today you will be with me in Paradise. There is no purgatory The cross is all sufficient. Today no soul sleep it will be "TODAY."
Conclusion
So what about you are you going to heaven on these foundations, we must come by faith like the thief.
All have sinned and fallen short.
Do you know this promise of assurance personally.
He highlighted vs.43 " And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."
Are you, Will you be going to Paradise? If so on what basis?
some say "I hope to," others "yes" but with no foundation, yet others say "no - there is no such place."
The Foundation of Assurance;
1/Who assures- Jesus said assuredly.
Thief recognised Jesus had a future Kingdom.
Thief understood that Christ alone could let him in.
Thief knew Christ was sinless, and called Him Lord.
2/Nature of Assurance.
Grace and kindness of God all undeserved by us, and not by works of our own.
By grace you have been saved.
Hope for the hopeless and worst of sinners.
3/Promise of Assurance.
Upon death the believers soul goes straight to be with the Lord. Today you will be with me in Paradise. There is no purgatory The cross is all sufficient. Today no soul sleep it will be "TODAY."
Conclusion
So what about you are you going to heaven on these foundations, we must come by faith like the thief.
All have sinned and fallen short.
Do you know this promise of assurance personally.
Monday 2 December 2013
Gospel Meeting 01/12/2013
Mr David Richardson read 1 Thessalonians 4 vs.13,16 and 17.
He reminded us about all the terrible news at the moment and he spoke about the good and cheerful news.
David first of all explained why we needed Salvation and how that sin had come in through Adam and Eve, and that sin had driven a wedge between us and God.
Isaiah 59 vs.2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
The wages of sin is death so God sent a Messiah to save us from sin and an Eternity in Hell and make us fit for Heaven.
Matthew 3 vs.17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Jesus is God's beloved Son He was the perfect sacrifice who dealt with all our sin, He defeated death and He is in Heaven now.
There were young believers asking questions and in 1 Thessalonians 4 vs.16-17
we have the answers,
He is coming to take those who love Him to be with Him Eternally.
For those who believe we have a certain hope, we have Eternal security and we have comfort because God's purposes will be worked out.
If you are not saved you can have this too if you put your trust in Jesus and repent of your sin.
David then reminded us about the A,B,C.
Accept you are a sinner.
Believe in Jesus Christ for forgiveness and Salvation.
Change your life and commit it to Him.
He reminded us about all the terrible news at the moment and he spoke about the good and cheerful news.
David first of all explained why we needed Salvation and how that sin had come in through Adam and Eve, and that sin had driven a wedge between us and God.
Isaiah 59 vs.2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
The wages of sin is death so God sent a Messiah to save us from sin and an Eternity in Hell and make us fit for Heaven.
Matthew 3 vs.17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Jesus is God's beloved Son He was the perfect sacrifice who dealt with all our sin, He defeated death and He is in Heaven now.
There were young believers asking questions and in 1 Thessalonians 4 vs.16-17
we have the answers,
He is coming to take those who love Him to be with Him Eternally.
For those who believe we have a certain hope, we have Eternal security and we have comfort because God's purposes will be worked out.
If you are not saved you can have this too if you put your trust in Jesus and repent of your sin.
David then reminded us about the A,B,C.
Accept you are a sinner.
Believe in Jesus Christ for forgiveness and Salvation.
Change your life and commit it to Him.
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