Gospel Meeting 28/12/2014

Mr. David Flett read Jeremiah 8 vs.4-9 & 19-22, Luke 16 vs.19-31, and John 3 vs.16-17
 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.

How was 2014 for you did you have a good year? How is your soul?

Like Israel are you not saved, not saved and thinking about it. Time is short death is not the end you can be saved, forgiven, set free, go to Heaven. Give your heart to Jesus.

Three reasons that prevented Israel from being saved;

1/ Stubbornness to the will of God.

2/ Foolishness to the Word of God.

3/ Blindness to the coming judgement of God.

1/  Proverbs 14vs.12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Change your way and accept God's way - repentance and faith go hand in hand. God is not willing that any should perish He sent His Son to die on the cross because of our sin. Repent or perish don't leave it too late.

2/ They rejected and changed the Word of God. Take heed and receive the Word of God.

Psalm 119 vs.105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

3/ The judgement of God is coming see the signs. God is a good God and a severe God. The blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin. Don't leave it too long and remain NOT SAVED.

CAROL SERVICE 2014 21/12/2014

491 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

PRAYER        NOTICES

LUKE 2 vs.1-20

764 WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED

Isaiah 9vs.6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

156 FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN

Micah 5vs.2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

503 O LITTLE TOWN

Matthew 2vs.11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

740 WE THREE KINGS

Luke 7 vs.19 ¶  And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

20  When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?

116 DOWN FROM HIS GLORY

Do you have doubts about the authenticity of the coming of the Saviour, have you ever wondered about the big picture, about life about the future, we get so caught up in the moment. What about God, why did He send His Son to be the Saviour? How is that relevant to me.

It was relevant to Mary and Joseph, the shepherds , the wise men, Herod, and later also to the Romans, The Israelites had waited long for a Saviour and this was a real turning point in history, and also in God’s plan for man. He is just as relevant today, He came to bring peace on earth and you might well say there is no peace today but individuals can have peace with God because of the fact that Jesus was born He grew He died on a cross to bear the judgement of God for sin and through faith in Him we can enjoy  Salvation that He offers to us and have peace with God and enjoy the peace of God.

 

47 AWAY IN A MANGER

PRAYER

Gospel Meeting 14/12/2014

Andrew and David Richardson spoke about "Why the Bible is so important."
Scientifically and historically it is sound and there are no contradictions in it.
They read Deuteronomy 30 vs.16-20, Daniel 5 vs.24-31 and Genesis 3 vs.15.
God Keeps His promises.
The birth of Jesus Christ was promised in Genesis 3 vs.15, He was born of a virgin and He conquered death.
We fall short but He was perfect and He paid the price for our sin, He paid the debt that we owed God for our sin.
John 14 vs.1-6 In this passage Jesus Christ who is God and man promises to come back for those who trust Him and we will spend Eternity with Him, but we must repent and believe.

Gospel Meeting 07/12/2014

Mr.Graham Swift read 2 Peter 3 vs.1-10 "The Last Days"
There are scoffers who will believe anything except what God says.
The wicked were destroyed at the time of the flood and there is a coming judgement.
Graham likened it to the sinking of the Titanic, many people trusted it it and thought it was unsinkable even when it was going down they thought they were safer on board rather than a lifeboat.
what are we trusting in, are we blindly following something whose end is destruction?
Many people believe they are born, live and then die and they have no fear of God and no thought of accountability to Him.
Noah's Ark saved him and his family from the flood it was designed by God and got them safely through the judgement of God on the wickedness of the earth.
Jesus is an Ark and we can be safe in Him, He is our Salvation if we repent and trust Him for His saving work at Calvary.
Romans 8 vs.1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus,

Gospel Meeting 30/11/2014

Mr. Brian Dunning read Psalm 23
The Psalm speaks about a personal relationship with God.
God's perfect provision for His sheep.
God's preservation of the sheep.
God's presence with the sheep.
God's protection of the sheep.
God's preparation for His own.

God provides for our needs and yet if we have the Shepherd He is all we need.
He leads and guides us, He restores us. He doesn't ignore our sin He deals with it.
Death is a certainty it's the timing that is unknown but for His own there is light beyond death.
"The sky not the grave is our goal."
He knows us, He rebukes us, He encourages us.
We will have enemies but He protects us and gives us more than we can take in.
Goodness, mercy, grace, glory.
We are going to Heaven if we have Jesus.
Psalm 22 vs.1 ¶  « To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David. » My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

16  For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
17  I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

31  They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.
Psalm 22 comes before Psalm 23 and speaks about the death on the cross of the Lord Jesus to bear God's judgement for sin. He died for me. Come in repentance and faith then He will be your Shepherd and you will enjoy the benefits of being His.
Your future will not be in Hell but in Heaven with Him.

Gospel Meeting 23/11/2014

Mr. John Richardson spoke about his skydive and likened it to sin pulling us down.
Religion can't save us, Matthew 15 vs.8-9, James 2 vs.19.
We need to put our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Demons know who He is.
Acts 16 vs.30  And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,
Money won't save you, Proverbs 11 vs.28, Acts 8 vs.20.
The wages of sin is death.
Possessions/big house won't save you, Matthew 16 vs.24, Luke 12 vs.33-34.
Luke 8 vs.14  And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
Friends or family connections can't save you, Matthew 3 vs.9. Acts 4 vs.12

Luke 18 vs.9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10  Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11  The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12  I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

13  And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14  I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Good works can't save you, Romans 3 vs.10-12, Ephesians 2 vs.8.

What can save us is God's perfect sacrifice, the Lord Jesus is Holy and He paid the full price for my sin when He died on the cross, He is the only one who can save us.

He is like a parachute that brings us down safely, it is all of God and nothing of me. He holds me and brings me safely down.

John 14 vs.6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Gospel Meeting 16/11/2014

Mr.Stuart Gordon read Ecclesiastes 12 vs.1, Genesis 40 vs.14 and 23, Luke 22 vs.31-34 and vs.60-62, Luke 23 vs.39-43, and Hebrews 10 vs.17.

Ecclesiastes 12 vs.1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth,
Joseph had passed through some difficult circumstances but God knew and God was with him.
The butlers circumstances improved but he forgot Joseph, do we only remember God when things are hard, or do we have nothing to do with Him and then blame Him when things go wrong.
Our lives depend on God even our very breath.

Peter was a very close disciple of the Lord Jesus but he denied Him. The Lord looked at Peter and he realised what he had done and wept.
Mark 16 vs.7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
The Lord had compassion for Peter He still loved him.

The thief.

Luke 23 vs.40  But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

41  And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

Jesus was bearing our sin in His body on the tree, He was made sin for us, He died to take away our sin God poured out the judgement for our sin on Him.

Hebrews 10 vs.17  And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
He paid the price now we must repent and believe on Him, or we will face the consequences of our sin and take the judgement of God for it ourselves.

Gospel Meeting 09/11/2014

Mr. William Horsborough read John 14 vs.1-31
vs.6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
The Gospel is a Person.
Jesus is the way, the way is Jesus.
Jesus is the truth, the truth is Jesus.
Jesus is the life, the life is Jesus.
THE WAY, is a person.
Jesus has done the journey and He will lead us along the way to rest and everlasting joy in the Fathers house.
Follow,repent, believe. There is only one way Jesus Christ is the way. You can't earn your way good works will not save you.
Our sins must be dealt with, He is the perfect Saviour, He was sacrificed for us and He rose again, the evidence that His sacrifice worked. He paid the price in full and it is wholly based on Him.
 He said "I AM the door".
THE TRUTH, is a person.
He speaks the words of life, the power of His grace.

Romans 10 vs.17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Jesus is the message, He reveals God to us, He is the living truth.

He said "before Abraham was I AM." He shows us the way by the truth.

We can and should trust Him, No lies, no deceit, the truth.

THE LIFE, is a person.

  John 1 vs.4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

 John 10 vs.10 I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

This is spiritual life, until sin came in there was no death. Adam and Eve were prevented from coming to the tree of life, but then there was the cross at Calvary.

John 6 vs.47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

Not in the future but now. The grave is not the end.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be with Him eternally.

John 11 vs.25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Gospel Meeting 02/11/2014

Mr. Paul Richardson read Luke 5 vs.12-15.
The man full of Leprosy.
Luke reveals Jesus Christ to us as a man and yet He is God. It was an eyewitness account, there was confirmation and certainty.
Only Jesus Christ can deal with our sin, only He can change lives.
The miracles were proof that He is the Son of Man, and Son of God.
He had power over the physical realm and the spiritual realm.
Only God can forgive sins, He was God in flesh.
Leprosy is a picture of sin and it is hereditary, all have sinned, He is the only one who could go to the cross for us to deal with our sin.
Becoming a Christian involves a cost we should leave all and follow Him.
The Leper had reverence, he called Him Lord, and he had faith that Jesus could heal him.
Jesus had compassion and healed him.
Is your Christian faith real has it made a real difference in your life has there been a change.

Gospel Meeting 26/10/2014

Mr. Garfield Carnell read Acts 3 vs.1-10 and Acts 4 vs.5-12.
He first of all spoke about "in the beginning" and the fact that God created the Heaven and the Earth.
We must believe God by faith for without faith it is impossible to please God.
God cares for us and wants to save us if we come in faith to Him,
.Adam and Eve sinned and sin was passed on to all through them.
In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God.
In Him is no sin, but He was crucified. He died was buried and rose again.
He died in our place and bore the judgement of God for us.
He had power to lay down His life and power to take it again, the whole Godhead was involved.
WE must be saved.
we MUST be saved.
we must BE saved.
we must be SAVED.

Acts 17 vs.30  And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Heaven and Hell are real.

Ezekiel 18 vs. 30 Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.

Ezekiel 11  Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?

Although He is hated and despised He loves us and wants us to be saved.

No sin is allowed in Heaven to mar and defile it.

Just think about YOU and GOD.

You need to get right with God the perfect sacrifice was made by Jesus Christ we need to be in the good of that by repentance and faith. Be saved from the wrath of God before it is too late. Confess believe and be saved

Gospel Meeting 19/10/2014

Dr. Gareth Crossley read John 1 vs.43-51
John the Baptist was filled with the Holy Spirit from birth, this was both unusual and unique.
 He understood that all prophecies came together in Christ. He is the Messiah, King of Israel, Lamb of God and the Son of God.
 They had been waiting for this time- the coming of the Messiah. It was necessary for Christ to suffer and to die the Prophets had foretold it, the evidence is there if you don't believe it you will be held accountable by God.
God raised Him from the dead, God had said this is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.
Nathaniel know that the Messiah wouldn't come from Nazareth, come and see.
An Israelite indeed no guile, by birth and by spirit.
Psalm 32 vs.1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
2  Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
We are all sinners, we all have seriously offended God, children of wrath.
The closer we are to God the more conscious of our sin we are.
By God's grace Jesus has paid our price in full, God held nothing back He poured out His judgement for sin on His Son (who He loved), and Jesus bore it willingly, He died for me.
We are helpless and hopeless sinners, but through true repentance and faith in Jesus Christ we can have forgiveness and all blessings in Him.
He is the only way of Salvation, the only way to Heaven, the only way to have peace with God.

Gospel Meeting 12/10/2014

In the past couple of weeks we have heard about consecutive chapters in Acts so I thought I would continue with this theme.

In Acts 16 we heard “what must I do to be saved.” In Acts 17 we heard about the “Unknown God.” So in Acts 18  vs.5 that Jesus was Christ. Vs.28 publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

ACTS 8 VS.35  Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.

Luke 9 vs.35  And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

And I would like to bring out the truth that Jesus is the Saviour the promised one from God, “His name shall be called Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins. He is real and He will make a real difference in our lives whatever has gone before in our lives whether Jews or whether Gentiles, The person of  Christ has changed everything. We can hold on to our past and leave God out of our lives, or we can embrace the future with Him.

1/Through Him we can be right with God now.

2/Through Him we can have new life here and now.

3/Through Him we can have Eternal Life.

1/Through Him we can be right with God now.

 In our society today we have become very accustomed to sin to the point when sometimes it is regarded as being amusing to do something wrong and standards have dropped so far that we don’t even know what is wrong and what is right a lot of the time.

It is a sad day when even our children are not safe from evil people.

God’s standard is Holiness and anything that falls short of that is sin. We are all sinners some worse than others but we have all sinned we all have a sinful nature. It is impossible for God to overlook sin. The wages of sin is death, that’s eternal death in Hell, forever separated from God.

Ephesians 2 vs.4 ¶  But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5  Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

God sent His Son the Lord Jesus to take our place and die for us. The crucifixion of the Lord Jesus is unique in that because He had no sin so He could die in my place and God would accept His death in place of mine. So then God did not overlook my sin but punished His own Son in my place.

Hebrews 10 vs.12  But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;

Colossians  1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

He lived, died, rose again, ascended back to Heaven and is coming back to receive all who have repented and put their faith and trust in Him. God must accept all who are in Jesus Christ, because of the work of Calvary.

2/Through Him we can have new life here and now.

It’s not just pie in the sky when you die, it’s cake on your plate while you wait. Like Pilgrim in Pilgrims Progress his burden fell off, the weight was lifted. To know that your sins are forgiven gives you freedom and liberty from your guilt. We have God’s joy and peace, and we have a purpose for life, living your life for God.

Philippians 1vs.21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians3 vs.7  But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

1 Corinthians 2 vs.9 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

Prayer and reading the Bible and meeting with God’s people are things that are essential for a happy and fulfilled Christian life. You will still have problems and difficulties in your life and you will still sin, the difference is that you can trust God to get you through and you can confess your sin to Him and He will forgive you. It is amazing when you realize that whatever happens you are going to Heaven and nothing can change that because Jesus has born the judgement for you.

3/Through Him we can have Eternal Life.

We will spend Eternity in Heaven with Him we shall be changed , we shall be with Him and like Him.

Re 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Ephesians 1 vs.3 ¶  Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

We are not told an awful amount about Heaven but what we are told is enough to want to be there rather than Eternal torment

Ephesians3 vs.17  That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

18  May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

19  And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

20  Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

21  Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

So in this day and age people think that they can do as they please and not be held responsible we have lost the sense of being accountable to our fellow man and even more so being accountable to God who created us and upon whom we rely for our very breath.

There is a real choice to make now.

John 3 vs.35  The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand.

36  He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.

God has reached out to you in love you need to accept His Son as your Saviour, or take your chance without Him.

Once you have trusted Christ the Holy Spirit will indwell you and He will lead you into all truth you won’t be on your own.

Gospel Meeting 05/10/2014

Mr. David Cartwright read Acts 17 vs.16-34
"The Unknown God"
He Created,  He Controls, He Cares, He has a Calender.
He is not made of stone or silver.
His love is expressed through His Son Jesus Christ who came to die on a cross  that you might have life through Him and live for Him if we repent and trust Him.
Luke 2 vs.29  Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
30  For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
He can be your Saviour we have no worth in ourselves, we come as we are and accept Him as our Saviour.
"The Word was with God and the Word was God"
He is the Lord of Heaven and Earth.
He comes to dwell in our hearts.
He will intervene in this world and all will be accountable we have individual responsability.
Everyone is dependent on God whether they realise it or not.
He commands everyone to repent and put their trust in Jesus Christ.
He is coming again for those that trust Him. are you ready where will you go Heaven or Hell.
Do you know Him as your Saviour.

Gospel Meeting 28/08/2014

Dr. Gareth Crossley  read Acts 16 vs.25-34.
vs.17 These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.
First of all we must realize that God is Holy, He is the same yesterday today and forever.
He is righteous, He hates all sin, it greatly offends Him. We have all sinned and fall short of God's standard, the only way to put that right is through God's Son Jesus Christ.
We must be sorry for our sin and repent then trust and believe in Him, give your life over to Him in gratitude for dying in our place and live our life for Him.
       The Jailer was not afraid of dying but he was afraid of meeting God because he was aware that it was Paul's God who had caused the earthquake.

vs.30 Sirs, what must I do to be saved?

31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,

2 Corinthians 5 vs.21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

Repent, Believe and be Baptized.

The Jailer was a changed man he was a rough Roman soldier who then bathed their wounds and fed them, he was saved.

Jesus is God and man

The fact that He is man connects Him with us.

His deity gives His death great power.

Gospel Meeting 21/08/2014

Mr. Mike Wajdner from SASRA (soldiers and airman's scripture readers association) gave a report about the work of SASRA and how that they have access to go along side the forces personnel and bond with them and are able to show them the love of God and explain the scriptures to them. Many have been helped and supported and many have come to faith in Christ as God works through them.
Mike read John 1 vs.1-34.
He spoke about John the Baptist who came to bear witness of the light, there was an expectancy that God was about to do something great and rather than take credit for it himself he describes himself as a voice crying in the wilderness get ready there is one coming who is preferred before me He was before me and i am not worthy to undo His sandals.
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world and through repentance and faith we can receive forgiveness and salvation.
John 10 vs.40  And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode.
41  And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true.
42  And many believed on him there.

Gospel Meeting 14/09/2014

Mr. Bruce Clark read Philippians 2 vs.5-11, Luke 6 vs.27-35 and Matthew 18 vs.21-35.
Law and Grace, Forgiveness and Love.
Forgiveness is powerful and is greater than the law.
We are all responsible for nailing the Lord Jesus to the cross because of our sin, but it was the manifestation of the power and love of God, our obedience to Him should be from love not fear.
Our motivation should be Jesus Christ not our selfish interests, we should be transformed and sacrifice self for Him. We should always remember the cost of our forgiveness and that should make us realise that we should forgive others and forgive ourselves. the cross is central "let this mind be in you."               When I survey the wondrous cross,                     

On which the King of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss,

And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast

Save in the death of Christ my God;

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

See, from His head, His hands, His feet.

Sorrow and love flow mingled down,

Did ere such love and sorrow meet,

And thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine

That  were an offering far too small;

Love so amazing so divine,

Demands  my soul, my life, my all.

Gospel Meeting 07/09/2014

Mr. Richard Malcolm read Matthew 14 vs.13, Mark 1 vs.40-42, 6 vs.31-34.
"Moved with compassion"
The Lord Jesus saw their individual need and had a desire to help them and meet their need.
He knows our need, we have a problem with sin and God hates sin and there is no sin in Heaven.
If we have our sin dealt with through Christ we will go to Heaven, if we don't we will go to Hell.
We can hide our sin from others and even ourselves but we can't hide it from God.
God provided the answer to our problem by sending His Son the Lord Jesus Christ to die on the cross and shed His precious blood and God punished His Son who He loved for our sin. He died ,was buried and rose again, He has time for us individually, he is the only one who can help us and now is the accepted time. He is coming back at any time and we must be prepared.
His word is a guide book the lead, teach and guide us.

Let the Lord have His way,

In your life everyday,

There’s rest there’s no peace,

Until the Lord has His way,

Place your life in His hand,

Rest secure in His plan,

Let the Lord, Let the Lord have His way.

Report and Gospel Meeting 31/08/2014

Mr. Jack Douglas gave a report of the work in Papua New Guinea in the afternoon and the preached the Gospel in the evening.
Having lived in the Paiawian tribe for many years Jack and Isa now go back to build up and encourage the many believers there who are now spreading the Gospel to others. Jack has translated much of the Scriptures for them after first establishing a written language. they are a semi nomadic tribe of hunter gatherers, but now there are things happening in the area to cause problems for them like drilling for oil and gas and mining for gold. Jack told us of rare places where there was a mobile signal and the young men would be there with a bow and arrow in one hand and a mobile phone in the other. Although some of the young men are being drawn away by the lure of wealth the Gospel is still spreading and the believers are growing in their faith and there is a great thirst for the word of God.

Jack read Colossians 1 vs.15-23
Jesus has dealt with all of our sins.
He is the image of the invisible God
Man was created in God's image, but now we are being changed into His image.
When we see Him we shall be like Him.
If we want to know God we must get to know His Son who is the radiance of His glory.
No one has seen God His Son has made Him known.
For me to live is Christ, it's all about Jesus His preeminence, we have been bought with a price - He shed His blood and died for us so that we might be forgiven and have peace with God through repentance and faith.

Gospel Meeting 24/08/2014

Mr.Colin Lamb read John 14 vs.1-14
vs.6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Are you lost.
Jesus is the only way He said  I AM a title of God.

Luke 9 vs.35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

We should trust Him and put our faith in Him (see Jesus only).

He is the only acceptable way the only available way.

They crucified Him extremely cruel and painful death. He did it because He loves us.

He rose again and is alive today He is a living Saviour.

He is the door, the light there is an open way.

There is new life in Him a new and living way.

Man is sinful God is Holy we can be reconciled through Jesus Christ and be forgiven. It is free for all.

He that has the Son has life.

Death is not the end there is Heaven or Hell you are either in or out their is no sitting on the fence.

Gospel Meeting 17/08/2014

Mr. Stephen Clegg read Romans 5 vs.6-8
6 ¶  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Stephen started by telling how that many people had laid down their lives for others and they still are through the wars that are still going on.
The death of the Lord Jesus was different, God sent His Son to die for us because we are all sinners we don't meet God's standard which is perfection.
God's rescue package was planned before the world was formed, The Holy Son of God went into battle for me and got the victory. He cried out while on the cross "It is Finished" many battles drag on not this one.
He died, was taken down, was buried, He rose again, He ascended, and He is coming again.
God poured out the judgement for our sin upon His Son and He bore it for us.
We need to come in repentance and faith to Him who shed His precious blood to gain the victory for us.

Gospel Meeting 10/08/2014

Mr. Joshua Kaye read Mark 10 vs.46-52
Bartimaeus.
How can we relate to Bartimaeus.
Bartimaeus had a great problem/hindrance he could not help himself, because of this he could not work to support himself etc.
Our problem/hindrance is sin it is the root cause of our problems.
His problem was solved through the Lord Jesus. His darkness was turned to light.
Satan has blinded the eyes of people we need the light of the Gospel to shine in.
Sin causes Eternal separation from God in Hell, our communion with God is broken.
We need to call out to God "Lord save me."
Bartimaeus didn't let others put him off the Lord was interested in him and stopped He loved him.
He is interested in us and loves us He wants us to turn from our sin and come to Him in faith.
Bartimaeus believed that Jesus was the Messiah the Son of God, we must believe that too. He died on the cross He was the sacrifice for us, God punished Him for my sin and yours, He paid the price so that we don't have to He shed His precious blood.
We have to respond in faith and repentance and leave our past and follow Him.
All that the World offers is worthless, our life can be changed we should be saved then baptized. Bartimaeus seized the opportunity, accept Him while you can don't let Him pass you by.
 

Gospel Meeting 03/08/2014

Mr. Malcolm Blanche read Luke 23 vs.33-38
They crucified a King, Lord and Christ - Jehovah Lord of Glory.
All that God is is in Him.
The Obedience of the Cross.
The Suffering of the Cross.
The Judgement of the Cross.
The Sacrifice of the Cross.
The Triumph of the Cross.
The Purpose of the Cross.

Gospel Meeting 27/07/2014

Mr. Neil Bedford read Psalm 148
"Praise the Lord"
The Almighty God and the King of Kings reaches out in love grace and mercy calling all to faith and repentance.
He is not someone to fear He saved the Israelites from slavery through the blood of a lamb and we can be saved through the precious blood of the Lord Jesus who died on the cross at Calvary. He is a merciful giver.
He keeps His promises, He work through His Spirit and His word. He removes our sin from us as far as the east is from the west.
Are you experiencing the joy of the Lord, God's goodness is not dependent on our circumstances. Fully surrender all to Him and give Him all the praise.

Gospel Meeting 20/07/2014

Mr. Alistair Patterson read Matthew 11 vs.25-30.
Come, Take, Learn.
1/ The invitation of Jesus.
2/ The promise of Jesus.
3/ The instruction of Jesus.
4/ The example of Jesus.
Jesus has all power and authority nothing is too hard for Him, He is not one among others is is alone in His worth, so when He says come unto me it is something to take notice of.
Do we have a burden either as a sinner who needs Salvation or as a believer going through trials He is the one to answer our needs. There must be an acknowledgement of our need.
He will give us rest, we will be refreshed, revived, relieved.
The person of Jesus offers us rest through trust in Him.
His yoke is easy and His burden light, coupled together involves obedience and submission.
Galatians 2 vs.20  I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
We should follow the example of Jesus and be disciples follow His teaching, and be gentle and lowly.

Gospel Meeting 13/07/2014

Mr. Bruce Clark read Luke 12 vs.13-21 and Romans 8 vs.1-14
Earthly and Heavenly.
1/ An empty form of dead religion, always needing more. Accumulation.
2/ An inward power from the risen Christ, Kenosis an emptying of yourself as Christ did.

You can have a form of religion but no power more things don't mean more satisfaction materially or spiritually oneupmansship or looking down on others is not right. We don't need to impress God or others to achieve righteousness.
There is no condemnation in Christ, Christ's righteousness is our righteousness.
We come empty handed God's grace and goodness grows in us.
We are redeemed by His blood which He shed at the cross.
The Spirit gives us life.

Gospel Meeting 06/07/2014

Mr. Alex Collins read Psalm 24
Jesus King of Kings and Lord of Lords
The king of the Jews was crucified for you and me.
All things were made by Him and for Him.
Man's purpose in life is to glorify and serve God if you are not doing that then your life is vain and worthless.
We have been made for Eternity but only Jesus Christ meets the criteria to ascend the hill of the Lord or stand in in His holy place.
Heaven is closed to us because of our sin but Jesus entered Heaven after Calvary and if we repent and put our faith in Him and His work there we can enter through Him.
He is the Lord Almighty.

Gospel Meeting 29/06/2014

Mr. Jim Locke read Luke 13 vs.1-9, 23-29, 32-35.
Jim explained that this passage was addressed to the nation of Israel, but he wanted to draw out some applications for us today.
He said that because a particular disaster happens or people go through more suffering than others doesn't mean that those people are worse sinners than those who don't pass through them.
We are all sinners and we need to repent and be converted.
Luke 24 vs.46  And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
47  And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Why do we need to repent? Because we are sinners and we are accountable to God.

God sent His Son to bring us mercy and Salvation. We need to repent and believe the Gospel.

    Bring forth fruits of repentance, there is an opportunity to be saved and Jesus Christ is the only means of Salvation.

     Few there are that get saved it is not something we slip into by association, we need to strive to enter the strait gate, our ambition needs to be to get saved it is not en-mass it is one by one through the narrow gate. Jesus said "I AM the door." When we realise that we have nothing and no hope in ourselves we must turn to Christ and rely on Him.

He knows His own and it is only through faith and trust in the death and shed blood of the Lord Jesus that we can be saved from a Hell that is far worse than we could ever imagine. Don't be left out, don't miss the opportunity to accept Him as your personal Saviour. He is coming to receive His own to be with Him in Heaven for Eternity. 

Gospel Meeting 22/06/2014

Mr. Keith Clayton read Numbers 21 vs.4-9 and John 3 vs.14-21
The Serpent on a Pole.
Keith began by giving an outline of the experiences of the Children of Israel from slavery to the wilderness including the Passover and the Red Sea highlighting the many wonderful things that God had done for them and how special they were to Him.
The people were always moaning they would always take from God but were reluctant to give anything back to Him.
It is the same today people have a wrong idea of God, they blame God for everything and yet don't feel any accountability to Him. God hates sin and must punish it our sin brings judgement.
The people confessed and repented and God provided a way of escape from the snake bites.
Romans 6 vs.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
We need to confess and repent and have a right relationship with God through faith and belief in the finished work of the Lord Jesus on the cross where He shed His blood for us. He died for our sin not His own.
Like the Israelites we should look and live, there is no worth in ourselves it is all of Christ.
God's grace brings Salvation through faith.

Gospel Meeting 15/06/2014

Mr. John Clegg read Luke 2 vs.25-30, John 1 vs.45-49, and John 20 vs.19-29

1/ Simeon - Mine eyes have seen thy Salvation.
We don't know the future we don't know how long we have left on this earth, bur do we know who holds the future.
Christians may not die before they see their Lord.
Are you ready, you need to make an individual decision for Christ.

2/ Nathaniel - Thou art the Son of God the King of Israel.
"Can any good thing come out of Nazareth." Every good thing came out of Nazareth in Jesus Christ.
They nailed the carpenter to a cross of wood using nails.
He was always doing good, He was always pleasing God, yet He was despised and rejected.
He can never fail, lie, disappoint, break a promise, sin.

3/ Thomas - My Lord and my God.
Sadness turned to joy Thomas wasn't there the first time and he doubted.
Blessed are they who have not seen yet have believed.
He died on the cross and shed His blood for us and calls us blessed, will you trust Him for Salvation.
We will all see Him one day either as our Saviour or our judge, which is it for you.

Gospel Meeting 08/06/2014

Mr. Graham Stanley read John 4 vs.1-30 and vs.39-42
The Woman at the Well
Although the Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans Jesus spoke to her to her great surprise.
He loved her for who she was, He loves you and me.
His love is so great that He died for us so that we might be saved.
He was fully God and fully man but without sin.
He left His Fathers side to come to earth Emmanuel - God with us.
He came to Redeem us to shelter us from judgement as with the Passover we are sheltered by the blood.
God see's us He knows us and yet loves us and sent His Son to deal with our sin, He doesn't forget it He takes it away.
He died was buried and rose again on the third day, He then ascended.
Have we grown cold, come see a man.
If you are not saved you firstly need an awareness of your sin, you need to repent of your sin and put your faith and trust in the Lord Jesus. Then you will be a child of God, bought with the precious blood of the Lord Jesus, He should be the master of your life.

Gospel Meeting 01/06/2014

Mr. David Flett read Luke 23 vs.32-47 and 24 vs.1-8
Three Crosses
One man had sin on Him but not in Him. The Cross of Redemption.
One man had sin in him and on him. The Cross of Rejection.
One man had sin in him but not on him. The Cross of Reception.

When sin came in God asked where art thou?
When the Saviour came men asked where is He?


 1/ All out guilt and punishment was laid on Him. He shed His precious blood. Why? because He truly loves us beyond measure.
He died was buried but the grave could not hold Him, He arose. The cross still has it's saving power today.
2/ He died without making peace with God, he went to a lost Eternity in his sin, his heart was hardened there was no remorse.
Today people harden their hearts towards Him people don't even like to hear the Saviours name mentioned, there is a growing hatred against Him.
3/He was sorry and he admitted his guilt, he put his faith in Christ the sinless one. He was condemned to death on earth but assured of a life in Heaven. "The vilest offender that truly believes that moment from Jesus a pardon receives."
He was a sinner saved by grace through faith.
People today still think it is necessary to contribute in some way to their Salvation but it is the free gift of God through Christ.
He believed Jesus was sinless.
He called Him Lord.
He believed He had a kingdom.
He believed that He was going to that kingdom.
He believed that He had authority in that kingdom.
He believed that there was life after the cross.
What is your decision is like the 2nd man or the 3rd man will you repent and put your trust in the Saviour.  

Gospel Meeting 25/05/2014

Mr. George Clamp read Hebrews 13 vs.8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
"Yesterday things were different, today they are different still, but Jesus never changes"
Things are always changing, but Jesus never changes.
The Bible (God's Word) never changes.
Isaiah  55vs.11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
The truths of God's Word never change.
The promises of God's Word never change.
A Hell bound sinner can change to a Heaven bound saint.
God's listening ear never changes.
God loves you, and sent His Son to die for you.
God's Son never changes and that gives us great assurance for our future security in Him.
He will never cast you out.
He will never leave us.
He cares for you.
He will never change His mind or withdraw the comforter.
Are you trusting Him and His finished work at Calvary.
Acts 16 vs.31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,
Make the biggest change of all

Gospel Meeting 18/05/2014

Mr Alan Green read Hebrews 2 vs.14-18 about reconciliation and forgiveness.
                                  Mark 4 vs.36-41 what manner of man is this.
We are safe in the Lord Jesus no matter what happens, He is constant, faithful and a Saviour worth having.
"What manner of man is this."
He was born of a virgin.
He was laid in a manger.
God spoke from Heaven "this is my Beloved Son.
He healed many, fed many, raised to life the dead.
He never sinned.
He was crucified.
It was God's will that He should die as a sacrifice for sin and shed His blood.
He was buried.
He rose from the dead.
Why did He die it was because we had offended an Holy God with our sin and justice demanded death. You must realise that you are a sinner and that you need a Saviour.
He died in our place He bore the judgement of God for us, Our sin was placed on Him, He paid the penalty for us. We need to respond to the love of God now, and one day we will be with the Lord. Choose this day who you will serve Heaven is where He is or there is Hell  where there is fire and torment sorrow and remorse.
John 20 vs.31  But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Gospel Meeting 11/05/2014

Mr. Phillip Kaye read Luke 23 vs.32-43.
Come near to the cross.
Three crosses, the men on either side were sinners there as punishment for their sins.
The one in the middle was the Lord Jesus Christ the Son of God and He had done no sin but died to take the judgement of God for my sin and yours.
One thief who died believed and was saved and went to Heaven.
One thief who died didn't believe and went to a lost Eternity.
they were together in life but separate in death.
The one who believed-
He had the right assessment of himself and of the Lord Jesus.
He had the right attitude to his situation.
He received assurance.
His advancement was limited as he was about to die.
If we come in repentance and faith we have an opportunity to spiritually advance, to be baptised, live our lives for Him, pray, read His word, meet with His people etc.
Which side of the centre cross are you will you believe.

Gospel Meeting 04/05/2014

Mr. Brian Dunning read John 6 vs.35-65 and Song of Solomon 1vs.1-3
                                                                 KISSES
The prodigal son- kiss of love and reconciliation.
David and Absalom kiss of reconciliation.
Kiss His feet kiss of subjection - every knee shall bow.
A kiss is the experience of the expression of love.
She had a desire to experience His kisses.
Eternal Election.
Salvation.
Redemption.
Atonement.
Justification.
Resurrection.
Ascension.
Sanctification.
Glorification.
We need this because we are sinners separated from God, so God sent His Son to die for us on the cross and pay the price with His blood. His love has been expressed to us in this way do we desire to experience His Love, we need to come in faith and repentance to Him.

Gospel Meeting 27/04/2014

Mr. David Heyhoe read Genesis 1 vs.1-6, Exodus 12 vs.2 and John 1 vs.1
                                                Beginnings
Genesis1vs.1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
The formation of the earth.
The formation of man.
The introduction of sin.
The result of sin.

Exodus 12 vs.2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of
the year to you.
The Passover.
Redemption through blood.
A new beginning liberty from Egypt.
The blood saved them from judgement.
Changed from death to life.
We can have a new beginning but we have to do it God's way through faith in the blood of Christ.
They met many problems on the way it was not easy.
We too but God will get us through the problems, once we have been redeemed and had our sins forgiven.

John1vs.1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Jesus is the Son of God.
In Him was life, He became flesh to save His people from their sins.
We have to be born again by repentance and faith to enter the Kingdom of God.
As with the Passover we have to do it God's way.
Hebrews 10 vs.20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
John 3vs.16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Gospel Meeting 20/04/2014

Mr. Mark Reynolds read Psalm 23 and John 10 vs.11-18
He spoke about the importance to Christians of the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus and the significance of having a living Saviour.
Mark also encouraged us by speaking about the Lord's work in the prison and on the market stall, and how the Lord is bringing souls to Salvation through His word.
He then went on to speak about the Shepherd and that if we follow our Shepherd (the author and finisher of our faith) we will not receive the injuries and scars that happen when we wander off.
The staff was to lean on to keep us stable and the rod was the measure to guide us - the Word of God.
God loves us and loves to support us He will never give us a burden that we cannot bear.
God sent His Son to die for us on the cross, His blood cleanses us from all sin.
We can have the assurance that we will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
He knows our secrets and all about us and yet still wants us and loves us and wants to lead us on to better things - to be Shepherded.
The Son of the living God intercedes for us.

Good Friday

RECONCILIATION

On this Good Friday morning I would like to speak about reconciliation sometimes we think about a reconciliation of convenience or even temporary reconciliation to achieve a purpose.

Maybe a couple have drifted apart and they might go to Relate or somewhere like that to work out a reconciliation, perhaps one or the other has done something wrong that the other can’t forgive  they sometimes cite irreconcilable differences, or there might be a greater reason to make peace say for the sake of the children for example, or money or belongings etc.

Or maybe two countries that are at war with each other will join together to fight a third country whom they hate more.

Or there could be two sides in an industrial dispute that need to go to ACAS to be reconciled.

In all these examples someone somewhere has to make serious compromises even if it is just for a period of time and something they are not totally comfortable with, and quite often some demands are made and conditions laid down to achieve a so called “peace.”

Easter is about reconciliation our reconciliation to God, you cannot imagine two such opposing sides an Holy God and sinful mankind, but with this reconciliation there is no compromise, no demands, no conditions.

Romans5 vs.6 ¶  For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

9  Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

10  For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

 

God sent the judgement for all our sin to be poured out upon His only Son so that we could escape His judgement. Jesus paid the price by shedding His precious blood at Calvary so that we could be reconciled to God. God didn’t sweep our sin under the carpet, or say it didn’t matter or that He would deal with it later He completely once and for all dealt with it through the death of His Lovely Son.

Our sin is taken away forever we sometimes sing-

 

 My sin O the bliss of this glorious thought,

 my sin not in part but the whole

 is nailed to His cross and I bear it no more

 praise the Lord praise the Lord O my soul.

 

So you can see that there is a great significance to Good Friday and although it sounds gruesome it is in fact the greatest demonstration of God’s love, He wanted so much to be reconciled to us that He sent His Son.

I am sure most of us have received some sort of gift this Easter whether an egg or a plant but we can receive the greatest gift of all reconciliation with God  through the death of His Son.

So Repent and put your faith in Him to receive this great gift.

 

Colossians 1vs.20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.

21 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

22  In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight:

 

That is how great this reconciliation is.

Gospel Meeting 13/04/2014

Mr. Malcolm Neate read Romans 5 vs.8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1vs.10, and 5 vs.9-10, 1 Peter 1 vs.3-5

                                                                THE LORD'S COMING.

No one knows when the Lord is coming back for His own. Are you ready.
All have fallen short of God's righteous standard, and everyone does that which is right in their own eyes, the world is wicked.
The Lord Jesus is sinless - He came to this world to suffer and to die for us and we must repent and put our faith in Him and we will be born again and be saved from the wrath to come.
Hebrews 2 vs.3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
God so loved us and so that we could be accepted into Heaven God sent His Son to die in our place.

Gospel Meeting 06/04/2014

1 John1 vs.5-7, John 1 vs.1-14, James 1 vs.17

The heading we can write over 1 John is “BE REAL.” It deals with absolutes light/ darkness, love/hate, truth/falsehood, etc. We have noticed that although the truths in 1 John are mentioned in other places in the Scripture they are more direct in 1 John and are certainly extremely challenging whether you are a Christian or not.  

 

                                            GOD IS LIGHT

As we think about God is Light there are  various things that spring to mind when we think of light.

Light reveals things that we can’t usually see, guides and makes the way clear, it is often thought of as the battle of good over bad, it overcomes darkness, brings revelation we sometimes say I’ve seen the light when we understand something,

We use a search light to find things that are lost, gives life – many plants do no grow without light, sometimes we can’t handle its intensity and it  dazzles us, we get warmth from light, and it gives energy not just through solar panels. 

I have been thinking about what the term God is Light actually means, and I have looked at it this way God is intrinsically light, you cannot separate God and light. Everything that God says and does is rooted in the fact that He is light.

From Genesis to Revelation from Genesis 1 vs. 3  And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. to Revelation 22vs.5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign forever and ever.

As sinful creatures we cannot approach a God whose Glory and Holiness shine so bright we cannot and have no right to approach Him

1 Timothy 6 vs.15  Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

16  Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

He could have and should have condemned us to the blackness of darkness forever – Jude 1 vs.13

This is where we see how significant it was that God sent His Son who was the only one who could be an advocate or mediator  between God and men. He said 

John 8 vs.12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. 

We can see that God’s desire was to take us from darkness to light. 

2Co 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

Simeon says in Luke 2 vs.32  A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

And so a Saviour came.

This has made me appreciate more deeply what was actually achieved when Jesus died on the cross and there was darkness for three hours, there was darkness for the light of the world, there was death for the life giver. He died to put things right between God and us, His blood cleanseth us from all sin. It is imperative that we take advantage of this Salvation.

 

GOD IS LOVE

 

Why? It also tells us in 1 John 4 vs.16  God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.

All that God says or does is based on the fact that He is love, God is Light and God is Love are two things to our minds that are not compatible, but not to God.

 

Ephesians 2 vs.4 ¶  But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5  Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

God’s righteousness and justice were satisfied in the death of His Son who died in our place.

God has not dealt with us in half measures and He doesn’t expect us to deal in half measures with Him.

We have a challenge, a comfort, a confirmation and a condemnation.

Our challenge is first of all to repent and turn from our sin, then to put our complete faith, trust and confidence in Him, to be saved.

But as believers to live our lives in a way that is obedient to Him and bring honour and glory to Him and His people. To maintain the reputation of God and His people.

 

Our comfort is to know that He loves us and wants to bless us not because of how good we are but because of the worth and merit of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Our confirmation is that there is no doubt about the outcome of Salvation God has accepted His Son and so must accept us if we are in Him.

 

Our condemnation is that if God has done all this for us and we turn our back on Him and the suffering He put His Son through for you you will end up where God doesn’t want you to be, in Hell.

John 3 vs.19  And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

LIFE

God is light and God is love and He also gives us life more abundant. The Apostle Pauls experience grew and developed as he went along.

 Acts 9vs.3 light from heaven:

Acts 22vs.6 a great light

Acts 26vs.13 above the brightness of the sun,

Pauls light got brighter, will you turn from sin and trust the God who loves you and who sent His Son to make it right for you.

Ps 119:105  Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

Gospel Meeting 30/03/2014

Mr. Rex Maffey assisted by Mr. Lensey Burgess read Luke 15 vs.1-2, and 11-24.
                                                   "The Prodigal Son"
He was fed up
so he packed up
he then raved up
until he was spent up
so he was hard up
until he eventually looked up
then he owned up
then he was dressed up.

He was sick of home until he became homesick.
We must come to our senses and realize that we are sinners before our Father God, who sent His Son to die in our place and through repentance and faith we can be forgiven and have a relationship with God.
Robe of righteousness.
Ring of dignity and honour.
Shoes of sonship
Fatted calf redemption on the basis of the shed blood of Jesus Christ and Eternal blessings in Him and unending joy.
We were lost but now found, dead but now new abundant life.

Ephesians 1vs.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

Gospel Meeting 23/03/2014

Mr. Scott Armstrong read 1 Thessalonians 4 vs.13-18
We all have a future!!! it is all the way to Eternity. Where does your future lie? Our plans are uncertain, but Eternity is certain. A Christian's funeral although sad is a celebration and their grave temporary. There is hope for the believer, but despair for the unbeliever. Death is not the end!!
The lord's coming is imminent but not necessarily immediate, it could be today. There is no timescale but it will be when God's purpose is complete. It is only for those who believe, will you be left behind?
When He comes it will be the end of the day of opportunity - 2 Corinthians 6 vs.2  now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
Are you ready don't live Eternity with regret. Believe that Jesus the Son of God died and rose again He bore God's complete judgement for sin including yours. He lived a life of compassion and power, He is God but He came to die, there is no one to compare to Him.
Galatians 2 vs.20 the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
He values you and me but our sin keeps us out of Heaven.
We look at sin from our own point of view and not God's point of view we can never meet God's standard, He sees your heart and yet loves you.
He sent His Son to die in our place and if we put our faith in Him God sees us as righteous and fit for Heaven.
He entered death and rose again victorious, because He lives we can live, because He has entered Heaven we can enter Heaven.
The Lord Himself will descend into the sky to take us to be with Him (The Rapture).
A shout, the voice of the Archangel and the trump of God - risen, gathered, and we move on to Heaven.
Satan is the Prince of the power of the air but has already been defeated.
There is a definite possibility that this will happen before we die are you ready, but death is like sleep to the believer.
Will you be left behind to face judgement the only people who will go are those who are saved those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. It doesn't matter how good you think you are there will be may "good" people left behind, don't be left behind trust Christ.
These words will continually comfort you.

Gospel Meeting 16/03/2014

Mr. Phillip Gibson read Joshua 2 vs.1-24
Rahab the Prostitute.
God deals with our present.
He has dealt with our past.
A lot of Christians have problems with guilt when we have already been forgiven through faith in God's Son.
Joshua was a spiritual leader he had learnt from Moses but Joshua was the right man for the job in hand. He sent 2 spies not twelve.
Rahab had heard about God and she understood that He was different to the god's of her nation, she knew without a doubt that God would take Jericho and that He was the true God who was in control.
Rahab had faith and she received a new life.
Hebrews 11 vs.31  By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Matthew 1 vs.5  And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Isaiah 1vs.18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Matthew 27 vs.28  And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
Scarlet speaks to us of blood and through faith in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus we will be saved.

James 2 vs.24  Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.
25  Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?
26  For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Rahab was saved by faith but her works made that evident, she guaranteed that she would bring all her family to the place of safety which wouldn't have been easy for her. Do we tell our family and friends about the way of escape, the way of Salvation.
Rahab went from a position of hopelessness to a position of certain hope.

Gospel Meeting 09/03/2014

Mr. Stuart Gordon read; Genesis 6 vs.5-14 and vs.22.
                                                     7 vs.1 and vs.7 and vs.11-16.
                                                     8 vs.1-4 and 13-14.
                                        Exodus 12 vs.1-7 and 22-28 and 29-31.
                                        John 10 vs.7-10.
The Door a way in, a way out and a door of opportunity.
1/ God shut them in. 2/ Blood applied around the door. 3/ I Am The Door.

1/ The Earth was corrupt and violent then and so it is today, but Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, He obeyed God. They went into the Ark and God shut the door then the rain and the flood.
Men had had plenty of opportunity to go into the Ark but they didn't it was now too late. with God's judgement He always provides a way of escape.

2/ Death of the firstborn, God's people could escape this judgement by taking a lamb and killing it and applying it's blood to the door posts and lintel  and they would be protected. The Lord Jesus was the perfect Lamb of God who shed His blood to free us from the judgement.
The destroyer passed over the houses with the blood applied, there was a way of escape from the judgement.

3/ John 10 vs.9  I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

 vs.11  I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

  vs.7  Then said Jesus unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the door of the sheep.

Protection, Salvation the only way to Heaven.

John 14 vs.6  Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

He bore God's judgement in our place - He gave His life for the sheep so that we could escape God's judgement. Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the World.
There is an escape there is Salvation available to us by repentance and faith.