Carol Service 20/12/2015

Mr.Paul Jackson read Isaiah 9 vs.6-7, Matthew 1 vs.1 and 2 vs.1-12, Luke 2 vs.6-19, John 1 vs.1-4 and 14, and Mark 1 vs.1 and 14-15.
                                                        "A CHRISTMAS CRACKER"
You get a paper crown in a cracker.
Matthew.
Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews?
Jesus was born of Mary of the kingly line.

You get a gift in a cracker.
Luke.
Luke 2 vs.11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Isaiah 9 vs.6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given:
He was a gift for us, not just as a baby but He went on to die on the cross for our Salvation.

You get a message in a cracker.
John.
John 1 vs.1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

Hebrews 1 vs.1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,

2  Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

3  Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

You get a bang in a cracker.

Mark.

Mark 1 vs.1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;

Mark doesn't record the birth of Jesus, but starts straight away with His work.

He fulfilled God's will and gave Himself to die in our place so that our sin could be forgiven.

He rose again and ascended. God will judge the world, we need to repent and put our trust in Jesus Christ. 

Gospel Meeting 13/12/2015

Mr. Bruce Clark read 2 Corinthians 12 vs.1-10 and Isaiah 40 vs.27-31.
Men seek power and dominance, but Jesus humbled Himself and died to demonstrate the power and wisdom of God.
God's inherent power in our weakness.
God's ways are higher than our ways.
His Kingdom is not of this world.
1 Corinthians 1 vs. 18  For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
19  For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Power unto Salvation.

His death shows the power of God. The victory of the Cross.

The persuasive love of God. He sustains all things.

And yet all the fullness of God dwelt in Jesus.

When I feel powerless, fragile, uncertain, imperfect then when I am weak I am strong through faith in Him.

He loves us as we are with His transforming love.

We have opportunities and potential to advance the Kingdom of God.

Emmanuel - God with us.

To be in the good of this all powerful, all loving God we need to repent and trust in Jesus Christ and His death for us.   

Gospel Meeting 06/12/2015

Mr. William Horsborough read Romans 5 vs.1-11.
"The Benefits of the Gospel."
Justified.
Peace with God.
Access by faith to grace.

1/ Having been Justified - it has happened and is complete.
We have been changed from a sinner to a child of God.
We could never pay our debt, but we have been made right with God because Jesus died as our substitute.
We are a forgiven justified sinner if we repent and believe through the merits of Christ who loved us and died for us.

2/ Peace with God - reconciled.
Romans 5 vs.8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. (or enemies).
We are joint heirs with Christ, God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself.
God is a just God and is angry with sin every day, but He so loved the world. (John 3 vs.16).

vs.3  And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4  And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5  And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

God is not our enemy, He is no longer pursuing us for judgement, there is now no condemnation.
Christ is our rock.
Repentance, faith, and obedience.

3/ Access by faith to grace into the very presence of the King.
Allowed to be in and to rest and enjoy God's presence.
We come boldly not fearfully.
We are children of God. Rejoice in hope.

Justified - past

Peace - present

Hope  - future.

1 peter 1 vs.3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4  To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

5  Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 ¶  Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

Gospel Meeting 29/11/2015

Mr. Brian Dunning read Colossians 1 vs.1-29
17  And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

1/ The priority is Jesus.

2/ The power of Jesus.

3/ The preeminence of Jesus.

4/ The person of Jesus.

5/  The purchase Jesus made.

Jesus is the Son of God who is before all things chronologically, and in rank and importance.

Jesus created all things and sustains all things. Sin brought death, Jesus brought righteousness and life.

He is the firstborn by rank, His name is above every name, He is preeminent.

 Who is the image of the invisible God, For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell;

external, internal and eternal.

Jesus redeemed us by blood, His death and shed blood satisfied a righteous God on our behalf.

We are redeemed, forgiven, reconciled, and have peace with God if we are in the good of His Salvation.

We are transferred and transformed.

We should strive in prayer.

Jesus is and must be at the centre, Is He our priority.

Gospel Meeting 22/11/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read John 5 vs.1-15
"The man at the pool of Bethesda."
What relevance is this for us today?
John 20 vs.30  And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
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.
There are 7 miracles in John's Gospel before the resurrection and one after.
Jesus knew all things He knew what would happen and He knew this man and He came specifically to meet him.
Bethesda means house of mercy.
5 porches could represent the Pentateuch which could not help him, but through the Lord Jesus he received mercy.
38 years he was unwell (The Jews wandered an extra 38 years in the wilderness because of unbelief), this could explain the reason why Jesus said to him "Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee."
"Do you want to be made whole." complete body and soul.
"Rise, take up thy bed, and walk."
He is the Lord of the Sabbath.
"Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." Don't reject God's grace in the Gospel and turn away from God and go to Hell. You must take this seriously, you must be deeply sorry for your sin repent because your sin really offends God and He will hold you accountable for it. Accept God's offer of Salvation by putting your faith in Jesus Christ, you will be forgiven saved from your sin to live for God a Holy life pleasing to Him.
Jesus is the Messiah the Son of God, He died on the cross to bare the punishment that we deserved, He paid the price in full.
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.
Accept, believe, receive.

Gospel Meeting 15/11/2015

Mr. Brian Nixon spoke from John 19 vs.14-30.
"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."
The Crucifixion of the Lord Jesus showed the height of love for sinners, history hinges around it and there is nothing to parallel His death.
He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
God's mercy - a way back to God - peace and forgiveness.
The soldiers were there.
The crowd were there.
The religious leaders were there.
The women were there.
John was there.
"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

Soldiers.
Psalm 22 vs.18  They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
They mocked, scourged, spat, pushed a crown of thorns on His head, and cast lots.
Then "Truly this was the Son of God." None are too far gone to be saved.
 "Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

Crowd.
Isaiah 53 vs.3  He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Came to see a spectacle, never man spake like this man, save yourself.

"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

Religious leaders.

Mark 15 vs.31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

Only by dying on the cross could He save us. Religion without the death of Jesus Christ is empty and useless.

"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

Women.

John 19 vs25  Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

Their faith was weak, their hopes were faded but they were there out of love for Him.

"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

John.

John 19 vs.26  When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!

John stood with Jesus and identified himself with Him.

Galatians 6 vs.14 But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.

"Were you there when they crucified my Lord."

What does the cross mean to you?

As a Christian we are out of step with the world and it's values, but we should be in step with God and His values.

1 Corinthians 1 vs.23  But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

24  But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

25  Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

26  For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:

27  But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;

28  And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are:

29  That no flesh should glory in his presence.

30  But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

31  That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.

Gospel Meeting 08/11/2015

Mr. David Richardson read Matthew 13 vs.3-9
David gave an outline of the Bible to show the origin of sin and the importance of the coming to this world of Jesus Christ and His death on the cross.

1/ What is the seed?
2/ Wayside.
3/ Stony Places.
4/ Thorns.
5/ Good Ground.

1/ The Seed is the word of God.
Jesus came to save His people from their sins, He died and rose again so that our sin could be dealt with. We need to believe and trust Him in order to have our sin forgiven and go to Heaven.

2/ Wayside.
vs.19  When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

3/ Stony Places.

vs.20  But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it;

vs.21  Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

4/ Thorns.

vs.22  He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

5/ Good Ground. 

vs.23  But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

How do we respond to the word of God, we should endeavor to be receptive good ground and produce 100 fold and receive the "Well done good and faithful servant." 

Gospel Meeting 01/11/2015

Mr. Thomas Truman gave a report on the work of the Leeds City Mission, some doors closing others opening and God is using and blessing the work in Leeds. We will continue to pray.
Thomas then read Luke 13 vs.1-9.
"How will we fall" or what will be our relationship with God when we die?
If people really suffer is it an indication that perhaps they deserve it more than those who don't suffer?
If you are good do you deserve to go to Heaven?
We all have a conscience and we are convicted by the Holy Spirit and God's Word. All have sinned and fall short of God's standard, but He has provided a way of Salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ and His death on the cross. God has the answer and is the answer.
At this time of year the leaves are falling and the trees are exposed, God requires more than just showy leaves from our lives but fruit as well, we need to be watchful and faithful.

Mr Terry Martin read from Isaiah 48 vs.16-22 

Titled it "Living Life in Peace, Not a Life in Pieces"

People all over the world are searching for a true, lasting peace.

But the world of 2015 is largely without peace.

As with these Israelites, people today have parted from God and have no peace.

Many today say that God does not listen or answer their prayers, but their first prayer should be one of repentance.

The peace that The Lord Jesus gives is a peace that no-one else can give.

The uncertainty in this world is unbelievable, with no end to our problems that confound on a daily basis. But we confront them to The Lord, giving our burdens to Him - and importantly - leaving them there. We don't know the future, but those who know The Lord knows The One who holds the future.

Don't wait until at you're wits end - peace, real peace is in leaving it with Him.

If there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel on life's journey - Israel had become like this, and had to be told they were rebelling, disobeying and forsaken God. Isaiah didn't want to listen to God resulting in no peace.

Same in our country today -  the Empire has gone, through disobedience and rulers who do not want to know God.

However, the way for real, true, deep and everlasting peace is to accept Lord Jesus Christ God's Son, who gives unique peace and rest to our longing hearts.

Scripture tells us:He is "The Prince of Peace", He "having made peace by the blood of his cross", "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding", and "thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, who's mind is stayed on thee".

Surrender your life to Him and receive His peace that flows like a river.

This peace that everyone craves for is a reality.The world looks at people for something they want and don't have, but only through knowing The Lord Jesus can it be received. "My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you".

The challenge is: if you have this peace, what are you doing with it.... are we showing others this and drawing people to Jesus?...sins forgiven and the peace of God enters in! 

This is just a taste of what it will be like when we are in the Glory.

Gospel Meeting 18/10/2015

Mr.John Green read Psalm 67 and John 19 vs.17-30.
"It Is Finished."
1/ The man on the cross.
2/ The words from the cross.
3/ The effect of the cross.
4/ The response to the cross.

1/ The man on the cross. The Messiah, The King. He spoke and acted with authority.
He calmed the sea, He healed the sick, He raised the dead, He forgave sin. He was not an impostor He was authentic, He didn't just talk the talk, He walked the walk. He was different He had no sin or deceit, even Pilate could find no guilt in Him. He is the Messiah but He died like a criminal.

2/ The words from the cross. "It is finished." accomplishment, it was accomplished for the past, present and future. It wasn't just a task that had been completed, the purpose for which God had sent Him had been completely fulfilled. He fulfilled the Scriptures.

3/ The effect of the cross. In fulfilling the Scriptures He accomplished the work of Salvation He died on the cross and bore the judgement for sin He paid the price in full. A debt we couldn't pay, He paid it all. We can be free from the penalty and the power of sin in our lives. He rose again and we can live in the power of new life. This was purchased for us through the death of Christ. Then one day we shall go to be with Him and there will be no more crying, pain or tears.

4/ The response to the cross. It is not something you can earn, it is not about us it is all about Him. We just have to repent and trust Him, experience God's grace, cast ourselves on Him and enjoy the peace and joy He gives,

Gospel Meeting 11/10/2015

Mr. Paul Jackson read Luke 6 vs.39-49.
"Follow the Right Guide"
The blind leading the blind.
The beam and the spec.
Bad fruit and good fruit.
Bringing forth treasure.
Building houses.

Are you blind, lost in sin. Have you trusted Jesus Christ for Salvation.
Are you aware of your big problem sin.It will take you to Hell. It is so serious that God sent His Son to die on the cross to deal with it, so put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for forgiveness and Salvation.
We can recognise a tree by it's fruit, Christians should demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit.
Galatians 5 vs.22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23  Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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.

Have we got the right foundation we might look fine on the outside but are our lives built on the rock which is Christ. Will we hear and do.

Iris Benstead

Our dear sister Iris Benstead has gone to be with her Lord, the funeral will be held at Durham Street Gospel Hall at 12.00 noon on Thursday
15th. October 2015.

GOSPEL MEETING 04/10/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read Mark 8 vs.34-38
"The cost of discipleship"

Romans 5 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.

It is not easy to be a Christian, we need to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Him.

He doesn't ask us to do anything that He wasn't prepared to do Himself. He denied Himself and was crucified to bear God's judgement for sin so that we might be saved,

Philippians 2 vs,5  Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6  Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7  But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8  And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

 

We must take up our cross to demonstrate our Salvation.

He is God but was obedient to death even the death of the cross, He was punished as though He was the worst sinner.

Headship; Husbands are the head and wives should be in submission to them.

 We must be the slave of Jesus Christ and submit ourselves to the will of God not just sometimes but every moment of every day.

Romans 6 vs.17  But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

18  Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Isaiah 45 vs,20 Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

21  Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.

22  Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

23  I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

Philippians 2 vs.10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Gospel Meeting 27/09/2015

Mr. Jack Douglas read Daniel 10 vs.4- 11 vs.1.
Spiritual Battle.
Ephesians 6 vs.12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
The enemy is a deceiver and father of lies.
We must rely on the truth of God's Word.
Only through Christ can we have a relationship with God as He has gained the victory at the cross when He died and made peace through His blood.
We must make a deliberate decision for Christ and make Him our priority, no compromises no chinks in our armour.
Ephesians 6 vs.10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12  For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13  Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14  Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15  And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16  Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17  And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18  Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Gospel Meeting 20/09/2015

Mr. Brian Dunning read Genesis 4 vs.1-16, Genesis 22 vs.1-10, Exodus 12 vs.1-6, Leviticus 22 vs.21, Isaiah 53 vs.7, John 1 vs.29, Acts 8 vs.26-37, 1 Peter 1 vs.18-21, Revelation 7 vs.17, and
 Revelation 22 vs.1.
If we want to come to God it must be by the Lamb and not our own efforts, He is our sacrificial, suffering Lamb.
1/ The necessity of the Lamb.
2/ The provision of the Lamb.
3/ The slaying of the Lamb.
4/ The character of the Lamb.
5/ The personality of the Lamb.
6/ The identity of the Lamb.
7/ The Christhood of Jesus.
8/ The resurrection of the Lamb.
9/ The enthronement of the Lamb.
10/ The kingship of the Lamb.

He is A Lamb, The Lamb, but is He Your Lamb. We must fully trust in the Lamb and His death at Calvary for forgiveness and acceptance by God. We must not and cannot rely on ourselves and what we can do.

Gospel Meeting 13/09/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read John 4 vs.1-26.
Gareth began with a comparison between chapter 3 and chapter 4.
Nicodemus and the woman of Samaria The Lord Jesus knew exactly what to say to each to expose their need in a decisive yet gentle way. The teacher needed to know that he must be born again, and the woman needed to know that her sin had to be dealt with. Jesus Christ is the answer,
John 3 vs.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.

Then speaking about chapter 4
1/ The Purpose of God.
2/ The Knowledge of God.
3/ The Gift of God

1/ He must needs go through Samaria the woman was completely unaware of the appointment she had with the Saviour, but Jesus knew her and was going to meet with her, and He knew the outcome.

2/ She had some knowledge of God, she was aware that the Messiah would come and bless the nations.
Psalm 53 vs.1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.

3/ Isaiah 9 vs.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.
Romans 6 vs.23  For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Lord gently highlighted her sin which she acknowledged. We must see ourselves from God's perspective - holiness, righteousness, purity and repent of our sin and receive new life spiritual life forgiveness, our sins removed as for as the east is from the west. He died at Calvary to make this possible He shed His precious blood, He gave Himself for me. Come to Christ and He will give you rest.

Gospel Meeting 06/09/2015

Mr. Hector Stewart read Hebrews 2 vs.1-4.
1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
2  For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward;
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;
4  God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

People knew about God and the Lord Jesus Christ but didn't understand the significance of the message, or didn't give it the priority it deserved.
Chapter 1 exults Christ, but does it matter to you we should give these things the more earnest heed.
We are saved from our sins and forgiven through His death on the cross if we put our faith and confidence in Him.
"Not let them slip"
Don't put these things off, God's judgement can be removed from us by trusting Christ.
Don't let them drift, anchor.

Acts 17 vs.30 but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

How shall we escape? 

Christ died for all my sins even those I can't remember. He shed His blood and bore the judgement and paid the price for our in. We can have peace without fear and go to Heaven not Hell.

This Salvation is available to all, only God can forgive sins we can be forgiven through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

Gospel Meeting 30/08/2015

Mr. Steve Davies gave a report on his and Gill's work in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania, how that many children and their families are hearing and learning the Word of God at the Kindergarten and the kids clubs.
In the evening Steve read Luke 23 vs.33-34.
33  And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
34  Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
1/ THERE.
2/ THEY.
3/ CRUCIFIED.
4/ HIM.

1/ Calvary, Golgotha, The Place of a Skull, The Place of Execution. Pain, suffering, death. Normally the place of no return. In our sin we are facing a place of no return.

2/ The Sadducees, The Pharisees, Abandoned the His own disciples, Denied by Peter, Jewish leaders, Roman Governor, Herod, The Jewish People cried Crucify Him Crucify Him.
They found no fault in Him and yet condemned Him. They freed Barabbas and set the Lord Jesus at naught.

3/ They put nails through His hands and feet, it was an awful death, they hung Him up to die.

4/ Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, Jesus - Saviour. Born of a virgin.
He blessed people with His preaching, His miracles, healing etc.
 Immanuel  God with us, God the Saviour.
Yet He was despised and rejected of men.
He saved others but not Himself.
 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.

Isaiah 53 vs.3  He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 ¶  Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
6  All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7  He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
Whosoever believes and turns from their sin, He paid the price for us.
He rose again and is alive. What is your response to God's love.
God's Salvation means; Eternal Life, Forgiveness, Cleansing, Freedom from guilt, Joy, Peace, Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, Daily strength etc. etc.
What will you do with Jesus who is called Christ.

Acts 16 vs.31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,
He may return or you may die so your decision is urgent.

Gospel Meeting 23/08/2015

Mr.John Clegg read 1 Corinthians 15 vs.3-10, 12-20 and 51-58.
1/ CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS.
2/ AND THAT HE WAS BURIED.
3/ AND THAT HE ROSE AGAIN.
4/ AND THAT HE WAS SEEN.
5/ AND HE IS COMING AGAIN.

Christ is the Saviour and Lord, We are sinners but He never sinned. He didn't deserve to be on the cross, but He died for our sin and paid the price that God demanded.
He was buried - proof of His death.
John 10 vs.18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
He is risen and ascended to Heaven. Hell is a real place.
He was seen by His own up to 500 at once.
He is coming again we don't know when so it is urgent.

2 Corinthians 6 vs.2  behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

You need to be saved now and know you are going to Heaven not Hell.

Gospel Meeting 16/08/2015

Mr.David Cartwright read Romans 10 vs.1-13.
There was a dramatic change in Paul's life, and there needs to be a change in our lives too.
Acts 16 vs. 30 .....what must I do to be saved?
31  And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,.....
Paul suffered greatly at the hands of the Jews, but his hearts desire and his prayer to God was that they might be saved.
They had a zeal for God but were ignorant of His righteousness.
They were trying to establish their own righteousness.
They didn't know Jesus Christ and had no time for Him.
To miss Christ is to miss everything, everything is in Him, He is the only way to be saved.
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.
We need to have a personal relationship with Him.
Jesus died on the cross and that is the only means whereby God can forgive us and we can be saved.
Don't reject Christ embrace Him .
Death, Darkness all our iniquity was laid on Him.

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.

That you might know Him.

Gospel Meeting 09/08/2015

Mr. Joshua Kaye read John 8 vs.34-36, 2 Peter 1 vs.1, Matthew 6 vs.24 and
Joshua 24 vs.15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
You have a choice to be saved or lost, to be a servant of sin or a servant of God. It must be one or the other there is no sitting on the fence.
The Son will set you free, or you will be a slave to sin - in bondage.
You can have liberty in Christ be free indeed.
We are all born in sin and are slaves to it we are all lost and going to Hell. But we can turn to God and become a child of God and go to Heaven in the presence of God for ever.
Sin is against God, it is disobedience to God and He must punish sin. His standard is perfection. Don't leave God out of your life.
Sin is not just the bad things we do it is also the good things we don't do.
You can go from being a slave to sin to being a child of God through repentance and faith. He bled and died to take away our sin so that we could be reconciled to God.

1 John 1 vs.7 the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

He is alive and we should live for Him, He changes lives let Him change yours but it's all or nothing.

Acts 9 vs.6 And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?

Gospel Meeting 02/08/2015

Mr. Stephen Downes read Isaiah 53 vs.1-12
"Who Put Jesus Christ on the Cross."
Was it Judas? - He played his part but he what he did fulfilled the Scriptures.
Was it the Jews? They played their part they didn't like it that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God and also the Messiah.
Pilate said "I find no fault in Him."
Was it the Romans? They played their part but the Saviour said;  John 19:11 Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:

Who then? He was the Lamb slain before the foundation of the Earth.
God put Him on the cross, He came to be the Saviour of men.
Sin entered the world through Adam and death by sin. We are sinners by nature and by practice.
He is the creator  and He entered death to pay the price for our sin.
My sins put Him on the cross. You need to make a decision to accept or reject Him.
You need to acknowledge that you need a Saviour, repent of your sin and put your complete faith and trust in Him.
God loves you and He died to save you, your sins will be Eternally forgiven and you will be on the way to Heaven when you are saved.
John 3 vs.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.

Gospel Meeting 26/07/2015

Mr. Stuart Gordon read Luke 5 vs.1-11, 21-32.
"WHO JESUS IS" and what He has done.
He had power and authority.
Only God can forgive sins - they were right He is God the Son of God.
He lives now in Heaven.
John 20 vs.30  And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
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.
We must do as He says, He is the creator God is greater than man but many won't accept there is a God because they don't want to be accountable to Him.
We must accept that we are sinners and fully trust Jesus Christ and follow Him.

We can be completely forgiven through faith as the paralytic was completely healed and he could even walk straight away.
Our sins were dealt with once and for all at Calvary when Jesus died and paid the full price for our sin one sacrifice for sin forever. God heaped the judgement for all our sin on Him. He cried "It is finished."
He has power to forgive sin and we can be saved/ forgiven and be fit for Heaven.

Gospel Meeting 19/07/2015

Mr. Jim Locke read Luke 23 vs.33, Acts 2 vs.22-24, 1 Corinthians 15 vs.3-9, Ephesians 2 vs.8-9, 13-17, 1 John 4 vs.9-10.
"Why did Jesus die."
Acts 2 vs.23  Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Ephesians 2 vs.16  And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:

1 John 4 vs.9  In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.

10  Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

"Why did Jesus die."

The hatred of men.

He was the only one who could be our Saviour by dying for us on the cross because He was sinless, He shed His blood that we might be forgiven.

It was God's plan.

Christ died for our sins to reconcile us to God.

To manifest the love of God.

All have sinned and cannot enter Heaven, but He has bridged the gap, the only way to Heaven is through Jesus Christ.

We may face some opposition if we trust Him as our Saviour but we will have a glorious Eternity in Heaven. Don't run away from Him repent and put your faith in His finished work.

Life is short do it now. He loves you and wants to reconcile you and bring you near.

Gospel Meeting 12/07/2015

Mr. Stephen Clegg read Exodus 17 vs.1-7, Numbers 20 vs.7-13, Deuteronomy 34 vs.1-6.
Stephen gave us an outline of the life of Moses and how that he was prepared and used by God for great things.
God brought enough water from the rock to satisfy the prople, but the second time Moses disobeyed and suffered the judgement of God.
 Malachi 3 vs.6  For I am the LORD, I change not;
God is Holy, Just and a God of Love, He must be obeyed.
Sin will never enter Heaven and we are all sinners.

Romans 5 vs.6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

1 Corinthians 15 vs.3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4  And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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.

Acts 16 vs.31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved,

Acts 17 vs.30  but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

We must do it God's way  and obey Him to receive Salvation.

Gospel Meeting 05/07/2015

Mr. Malcolm Blanche read Luke 2 vs.21-35, 12 vs.13-21 and 23 vs.39-43.
Simeon - Ready for Heaven.
Farmer - This Night thy Soul shall be Required of Thee.
Thief - Remember Me.

Simeon had peace when he saw the Lord.
He made peace through the blood of His cross.
He died the sinners death although not a sinner there was no sin in Him.
To be with Christ is very far better.

The farmer thought his goods were his, and that he had a long time but he left any thought of God out.
Do we thank God for what we have but most of all do we thank God for His Son who died for us.

The thief realised that he deserved to be hanging there, A display of God's mercy.
The thief realised that Jesus didn't deserve to be there as He had done nothing amiss.
The thief said remember me in your kingdom - Jesus said today you will be with me in Paradise, more than the thief could ever have expected.
It is finished it is all on the basis of His death. Acknowledge your sin, Acknowledge His Holiness and put your faith in Him and His finished work at Calvary.

Gospel Meeting 28/06/2015

Mr. Keith Clayton read Luke 7 vs.11-17, John 9 vs.1-7, 11 vs.1-7 &18-27 and
Psalm 135 vs.6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
God is Sovereign, Eternal He has no beginning or end.
We can't always understand why God allows many things to happen eg. disasters, atrocities etc. but in the three accounts we have read it was for the glory of God. We have a skewed view of things but we must always accept the sovereignty of God.
He knows us, He cares for us, He loves us God is love.
John 3 vs.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.
God's Son Jesus Christ died on a cross to satisfy God's love, justice, mercy, and holiness. He took our place and bore the judgement for our sin. We have an opportunity to get right with God if we come to Him in repentance and faith accepting that He died in my place for my sin.
What will you do - God is Sovereign and He gives manifold blessings to those who trust Him.

Gospel Meeting 21/06/2015

Mr. Richard Malcolm read part of 1 John 4 vs.14.
"the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world."
A message on "Fathers Day" about the Father and the Son.
God and His Son the Lord Jesus Christ.
God sent His Son to die for us, He came to a place of rejection, even before His birth there was no room for them in the Inn.
God sent Him because He loves us, and He came because He loves us. We have a problem we can't resolve and that is sin it is not OK to disobey God. We won't get to Heaven with our sin but we will go to Hell.
Heaven is the place where God is.
Hell is blackness of darkness forever.

Galatians 2 vs. 20 "the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

Our sin needs to be dealt with and Jesus paid the price in full for all my sin. 

God requires us to repent and put our faith and trust in His Son Jesus Christ.

He died, was buried, rose again and now is in Heaven and will give us a home there if we trust Him.

Choose whether to believe or ignore and reject Him. 

LORD SAVE ME. 

Gospel Meeting 14/06/2015

Mr. Malcolm Neate read Exodus 12 vs.1-13, 21-23 and 29-30.
Malcolm first of all spoke about Jesus as the Lamb of God.
A Lamb - A Saviour.
The Lamb - The Saviour.
Your Lamb - Our Savior.
Kill It - Jesus Died.

Then he went on to speak about a new start. 2 Corinthians 5 vs.17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
We must recognise that we are sinners and that we need to get right with a Holy God, acknowledge that Jesus loves you and that He died for you. we were dead in sins we have new life in Him through faith.
The lamb is sufficient for all, all sufficient He is without blemish He can save anyone.
He did no sin.
In Him is no sin.
He knew no sin.
He bore our sin, no sin of His own to die for. He shed His blood and we shelter in His blood but the blood must be applied. Don't be lost forever, it doesn't matter who you are you need to be saved

Gospel Meeting 07/06/2015

Mr. Phillip Kaye read Mark 5 vs.25-34.
Christ is the only one who can meet your need, He gives forgiveness, Salvation, Heaven.
Do you know Him in a personal way.
Power over demons.
Power over death.
Power over disease.
This is demonstrated in this chapter with a woman, a man and a child.
To deliver you from sin He suffered and died.

Her Condition.
Her Coming.
Her Cure.
Her Confession.

1/ Her Condition.
No one else could help, she had an internal problem that showed outwardly just like our sin.
We mustn't ignore it but face up to it, we must acknowledge it and come to Christ who has the answer.
If Jesus is your Saviour you will go to Heaven, if not you will go to Hell. He loves you and wants to save you.

2/ Her Coming.
She came to Jesus He was different she could depend on Him, He would transform her life. He will save you and give you a home in Heaven. He shed His precious blood and died on the cross willingly for you.

3/ Her Cure.
She was not disappointed, Christ has finished the work God was satisfied with the sacrifice of Christ at Calvary. We Just need to repent and believe, we can't earn Salvation or pay for it.
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.
She didn't just feel a bit better she was completely cured immediately, as with our sin and we will know and it will show in our lives.
 1 John 1 vs.7  and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

4/ Her Confession.
She wanted to slip away but she acknowledged publicly what had happened.
We should acknowledge publicily too when we are saved by being Baptised by immersion linking ourselves with His death and resurrection. we become a new person in Christ and will have the peace of God.

Gospel Meeting 31/05/2015

Mr. Rex Maffey read Matthew 4 vs.13-17, 8 vs.1, 11 vs.23-24 and Luke 4 vs.31, 38-39.
Capernaum - indifference and apathy towards the Lord Jesus much as today in this country.
A Saviour has been provided for all mankind, the work has been done. His sacrifice on the cross at Calvary has satisfied a Holy God "it is finished."
All we need to do is repent and believe.
1/ A Great Light.
2/ A Great Fever.
3/ A Great Faith.

1/ A Great Light.
Jesus said "I AM the light of the world."
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.

Sin is a reality in the world today and also in our hearts, we are sinners for whom Christ died.

I was a guilty sinner.

Jesus Christ died for me.

2/ A Great Fever.

The power of sin leaves us helpless there is a universal epidemic.

Christ's remedy is completely effective, once our sin is forgiven we are saved for Eternity

He is a wonderful Saviour.

3/ A Great Faith.

We can't come to anyone greater, when we appreciate His greatness it makes us humble.

Confession also brings humility we must repent and believe.

Forsaking

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Him.

God loves you He gave His Son to die for you, He bore God's judgement in your place.

Gospel Meeting 24/05/2015.

Mr. Neil Bedford read Matthew 16 vs.13-28.
Jesus came to give abundant life and great rewards in this life, and also the life that's to come.
vs.26  For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
1/ Released from guilt, sin created a barrier.
2/ Power to conquer sin.
3/ Assurance that we are members of God's family.
4/  Deep and lasting peace.
5/ Fullness of joy.
6/  Freedom from loneliness.

7/ Escape from Eternal doom.

But God requires commitment from us.

The power of Christ can change the world.

He was so committed that He was crucified and rose again for us.

vs.24  Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

Deny ourselves and follow Him, exchange a life that's dying for Eternal life.

Gospel Meeting 17/05/2015.

Mr. Bruce Clark read Psalm 46, and John 17 vs.6-19.
1/ We have IDENTITY in Christ.
2/ We have UNITY in Christ.
3/ We have GLORY in Christ.

1/ People seek an identity for themselves through various hero's etc. but our identity is with Jesus Christ the perfect role model, He will never disappoint. He loves us and He died for us so that we could be forgiven. We should identify with His cross. The cross happens in us. Love has conquered.

2/  vs.21  That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us:
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we are united with God through love and also with each other.

3/ vs.4  I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
5  And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.

Heaven is solid, not ghost like, the unseen things are Eternal. He has given us His glory, and many wonderful blessings.

Gospel Meeting 10/05/2015

Mr. Mike Wajdner (SASRA). read Judges 3 vs.11-30.

1Corinthians 10 vs.12 Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.

Judges 2 vs.11  And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:

12  And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and bowed themselves unto them, and provoked the LORD to anger.

13  And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.

They forsook the Lord, they followed other god's, they bowed down to other god's, they were in servitude to other god's. The evil one ensnares.

God will never forsake us, but He will show His anger to bring us to our senses.

Israel cried out to God for deliverance, the weak overcame the strong.

Redemption. The Lord came to deliver alone. 

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword,

He defeated the Devil who had the power of death. Jesus Christ has overcome and won the victory, and we can receive redemption through faith in Him.

Gospel Meeting 03/05/2015

Mr. Liam Rees read Luke 13 vs.10-17.
"The woman who could only look down".
Although it was difficult for her to get around she was determined to get to the Synagogue, the place of worship it was the right place to be.
She glorified God and she had faith.
The miracle of her healing demonstrated the power of the Lord Jesus the Son of God.
He showed her compassion, love, mercy and grace.
We have a condition called sin it is repugnant to God. He reaches out to us with forgiveness. We have the scriptures we know what happened at Calvary. He took our punishment, He shed His blood for us. Did you realise just how far He went for you. Saving a soul is for Eternity. The alternatives are Heaven or Hell. God will punish sin but we can be forgiven if we show genuine remorse for our sin and repent and turn to Him in faith. He is the only way.
God sent Him willingly and He came willingly.
We don't know when He is coming again are you ready, Don't reject Him.

Acts 16 vs.31 Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.

Gospel Meeting 26/04/2015

Mr. Paul Richardson read Luke 3 vs.15-23
Although John the Baptist's credentials were good his ministry was to point to Christ, he was not worthy to undo the shoes of Jesus. John could say that he was nothing and Christ was everything.
When we come to Jesus we must humble ourselves and become as nothing and He must become everything. All our plans must be channeled through Him.
What is your expectation, the people came to hear John for various reasons.
Your heart could be opened, Heaven was opened.
The greatness of the person of Christ, the Father's approval of His Son.
Christ can change your life permanently it's not just a fad.
The greatness of His blessings, John's baptism was an external display of repentance for sin.
The baptism of Christ is a sign of internal change, a new life.
John was man, Jesus is God. The Bible tells us that we are sinners.
The man who is God was born at Bethlehem, died on a cross to bear God's judgement for sin. He deals with us internally with our sin and what makes us do it, His blessings are Eternal.
John was a voice Jesus is the Word, God made flesh.
Christianity is about reality, we are either saved or lost eternally, He has the power to save and the power to judge.
As a Christian our lives will be reviewed and rewarded according to our faithfulness to Him.
If you are not a Christian you will be lost and condemned to the lake of fire for ever.
The Christian life is not a bed of roses but we should be prepared to stand up for what we believe.

Gospel Meeting 19/04/2015

Mr.Scott Armstrong read John 1 vs.1-4
1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2  The same was in the beginning with God.
3  All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4  In him was life; and the life was the light of men.

He emphasised that the Word of God is precious and is our only foundation of the truth of God.

The Lord Jesus is precious He is our foundation and rock.

Those who deny Him are not of God and will be denied.

What think ye of Christ?

Satan will always attack the truth eg. in the garden of Eden and during the temptation of Christ in the wilderness.

In the beginning God created.- there are many today who attack creation, the virgin birth, the resurrection etc. these are essential truths to the Christian faith and although these attacks cannot change the truth the can spoil our enjoyment of them.

 

The "WORD" is Jesus Christ He expresses who God is to us.

Colossians 2vs.9 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

He is God He is equal to the Father, He reveals God to us.

John 14:9  he that hath seen me hath seen the Father;

John 20:31 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.

John 1 vs.14  And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 1 vs.34  And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

He is not a Man with Godlike features He is fully God and fully man.

He became a man but NEVER ceased to be God.

God cannot die but the man who died was God.

They crucified Him they set Him at naught, they did their worst to Him.

He died at Calvary for you He died in your place He took God's judgement instead of you.

Your sin would take Eternity in Hell to pay for, but He bore the judgement for all sin in 3 hours on the cross! 

What or who do you compare yourself to? you can never meet God's standard of Holiness, are you going to Heaven. You need to be saved, forgiven. Acts 2 vs.21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

He is life and light.

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 12/04/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read Mark 16 vs.1-12.
and quoted;
Job 19 vs.23  Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book!
24  That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever!
25  For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
26  And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
There are many people who will just refuse to believe in the resurrection although the reasons they give don't hold up to serious scrutiny.
1/ Jesus moved the stone. - They say He didn't die on the cross. But He had been crucified, pierced and beaten and the stone was heavy and it was guarded by soldiers.
2/ The disciples moved the stone and hid His body. - Jesus made 11 appearances after the resurrection and would some of the disciples have died to defend a lie? The Lord asked Thomas to put his finger into the nail wounds.
3/ The authorities moved the stone and hid the body. - It would have served their interests to prove He was dead and they would have displayed His body publicly to prove it.
4/ The women went to the wrong tomb. - The are so many predictions of the resurrection and the testimony of over 500 people afterwards that what tomb they went to is of no significance.
5/It must have been a group hallucination or they dreamt it. - It is ridiculous to imagine that that many people could have experienced the same hallucination or dream.

God moved the stone as a witness that Christ had risen but people will not believe because it means that they would have to accept what God says and what His word teaches us and that would mean a radical (but wonderful) change in their lives.
Christ came from God He is unique.
  

1 Corinthians 15 vs.3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;

4  And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

5  And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:

6  After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.

7  After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.

8  And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

Gospel Meeting 05/04/2015

Mr. Mark Reynolds Exodus 3 vs.1-14, John 6 vs.35, 8 vs.12, 10 vs.9-14, 11 vs.25, 14 vs.6, 15 vs.5.
Exodus 3 vs.14  And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.
Who is Jesus Christ and why is He qualified to come and die for us.
There are many facets to the person of Christ.
The bread of life.
The light of the world.
I am the door.
The good shepherd.
The resurrection and the life.
The way the truth and the life.
The true vine.
He gives us sustenance, guidance, security, care protection provision, new life abundant life, direction and makes us fruitful.
He died was buried and rose again, we can have Salvation, forgiveness and abundant life through repentance and faith in Him.

GOOD FRIDAY 2015

750 WHAT KIND OF LOVE, 987 HERE IS LOVE, 988 HOW DEEP THE FATHER’S,

162 FROM HEAVEN YOU CAME.

John 19 vs.1-16,  John 19 vs.17-42

I love to think about what we remember on Good Friday, although if we had been there it would not have been a pleasant sight, a gory execution. There were many thousands of crucifixions carried out by the Romans so why is this one so important? Jesus didn’t deserve to die, well you might say there have been many miscarriages of justice down through the years yes there has. But Jesus is different He is God He is the Son of God. God sent His Son to die so that He could die the death that we deserve because we are sinners. He bore the judgement of a Holy God for the sin of the whole world. He is the Alpha and Omega, Messiah, Saviour, Redeemer, Mediator.

This is pivotal event in the history of the world, God plan of love towards us in sending His beloved Son to die. There is more involved in the death of Christ than we could ever know. The Father fully accepted the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. I have just listed a few things for us to meditate upon; 

During the intensity of His suffering He cared for Mary and John  - He cares for us.

He had no rest that we might have Eternal rest.

He was thirsty that we might receive living water.

He was forsaken so that we wouldn't be.

He was alone so that we never need to be alone.

He said Father forgive  - He forgives us.

He became offering for sin, that we would be clothed in His righteousness.

He bore the judgement of God so that we could receive Mercy and Grace.

He shed His precious blood to redeem us.

“It is finished”.  - He accomplished and finished the work that the Father had given Him to do to God’s complete satisfaction.

He died that we might live abundant life here and Eternal life in Heaven.

He rose from the dead to give us new spiritual life. He is the firstfruits from among the dead.

He is coming again to take us to be with Him eternally.

So what is my what is your response to Jesus Christ, for those not yet forgiven and in a real relationship with Him repent and trust Him for Salvation.

For those of us who have trusted Him we should decrease and let Him increase in our lives, so that our hearts and minds are one with His.

Gospel Meeting 29/03/2015

Mr. Lee McDade (SASRA) read John 1 vs.29-42
Lee gave us a report of the Lord's work at Catterick Garrison and told us of the opportunity to speak to 10,000 recruits each year and provide them with New Testaments and Daily Bread books, and told us of the way the Lord is working in their lives.

"The Lamb of God"
John's Gospel is about the Son of God who gives Eternal life.
He is the Word, the Light, the Son of God, the Lamb, the Messiah, the King, the Son of Man.
Jesus Christ impacted and changed peoples lives in a very significant way when he came into contact with them.
As the Lamb of God He was the sacrifice, He died on the cross  to take away sin. He was given by God for mankind, His Salvation is universal it covers all who come to Him in faith.
What are you seeking, it might be painful as your sin is revealed to you but through repentance and faith you can be forgiven, He will impact your life you will not be the same again.

Gospel Meeting 22/03/2015

Mr. Allistair Patterson read Psalm 20 and Hosea 14 vs.1-9, 10 vs.12-15.
The relationship between God and His people.
They had departed and were warned that they would be brought to ruin.
God's lessen to Israel about being unfaithful was very painful for Hosea.
three children; judgement, no more mercy and not my people.
The people were useless and heartless, but God's instruction to Hosea to go and buy his wife back is a picture of God's love grace and mercy. The people ignore the message they were immoral and they reveled in evil, they had forgotten their maker, they would reap the harvest of what they had sown and be taken into captivity, or the alternative was to sow righteousness and reap mercy. They needed to change right away.
What about our nation?
What about our church?
What about us personally?
We will reap what we sow. God is patient, merciful and gracious.
It is time to turn to God or face judgement.
Trust the Lord Jesus Christ for Salvation, He died on the cross to save you.
We should do the right thing and present ourselves to God by His grace.
Break up your fallow ground prepare your hearts and lives to be used for God. It will be painful are you following God in your Prayer life,
                                            Bible reading,
                                            Surrender to God's will,
                                            Humility,
                                            Forgiveness,
                                            Finances,
                                            Giving,
                                            Moral life,
                                            Thought life,
                                            Family Life,
                                            Worship,
                                            Honesty,
We should be living sacrifices, it is time to seek the Lord, it will be painful but fruitful.
                                              

Gospel Meeting 15/03/2015

Mr. Graham Stanley read Psalm 23
Scripture is the inspired Word of God.
Who is the Lord? He is the Eternal God the Almighty One. God has spoken to us by His Son, He was called Jesus because He would save His people from their sins. He is God the Son, God made flesh. He never sinned, God was well pleased with Him. "He who has seen me has seen the Father."
He is the Good Shepherd who gives His life for the Sheep. Is He your Shepherd?
They crucified Him, they taunted Him, He bore the judgement of God, He bore our sins in His body on the tree.
The life is in the blood, and it is blood that makes Atonement for the Soul.
He rose from the dead, my sins were righteously dealt with. He ascended to Heaven. He loved me and gave Himself for me.
All have sinned and sin brings judgement, there is a Hell, so cast all your care on Him.
Once we are saved we are always saved, and we have the Holy Spirit. Then if we confess our sin He will forgive us. We need to pray and read His word, we have three enemies the world ,the flesh, and the Devil.
No fear in death it is the gate to Heaven, the door to glory, we shall be like Him.
He is coming back into the air to receive His own we may not have to pass through death. To be forever with the Lord.
Revelation 21 vs,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.

"Wounded for me,
Wounded for me,
There on the cross He was
Wounded for me.
Gone my transgressions and now I am free
All because Jesus was
Wounded for me."

Repent or perish, believe, receive Him by faith, He will have mercy.
You will have new life in Christ.

Gospel Meeting 08/03/2015

Mr. Craig Maffey read Luke 17 vs.11-19
1/ The person of Christ.
2/ The 10 lepers.
3/ The lone leper.

It was the last journey of the Lord Jesus Christ before His death at Calvary, it was the last opportunity for these lepers to be healed by Him. It could be your last opportunity to hear the Gospel, it doesn't matter where you are from or who you are Salvation is universal.
Come and see Jesus Christ is unique, He is God manifest in flesh the Eternal Son of the Eternal God He is God. The first step we must take is recognising that we are sinners and we need His forgiveness.

The 10 lepers all had the same disease, they were all at a distance, they all asked for the same thing, they all obeyed and they were all cleansed, they all received the same cure.
Ephesians 2 vs.13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

The lone leper turned back (repentance) and fell down and worshiped at His feet (brought near).
His faith made him whole. We need to take God at His Word to be cleansed and forgiven.

Gospel Meeting 01/03/2015

Mr. Phillip Gibson read Ephesians 6 vs.10-20 and 1 Samuel 17 vs.1-42.
He spoke about facing all sorts of giants in our lives and sometimes we try to fight them in our strength instead of God's strength. David faced intense opposition from his family, and if David had fought the battle with Saul's armour and sword the credit would have been down to them and not to God.
Hebrews 11 vs.1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

1 Samuel 17 vs.40  And he took his STAFF in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine.

Psalm 23 vs.4  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy STAFF they comfort me.

Matthew 27 vs.29  And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a REED in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

30  And they spit upon him, and took the REED, and smote him on the head.

God loves us and cares for us and is with us no matter how dark our circumstances are. Christ died for our sin and we have forgiveness through faith in His finished work. David proved God and we can too. What a testimony it was to the Jews and the Philistines and the nations around.

Gospel Meeting 22/02/2015

Mr. Phillip Richardson read Psalm 84.
Being happy as a Christian still happens when we go through sad times.
Psalm 8 vs.3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
4  What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
God cares for us and loves us so much that He sent His Son to die for us. If we don't trust Him as our Saviour we will face everlasting judgement in Hell.
We can have victory through the strength of God. If we feel that there is something in our lives that God won't or can't forgive we are wrong He will forgive and save you.
It is important to read the Bible it brings us face to face with God. It is not always easy to be a Christian but He gives us rest and peace.
The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His finished work shows that He paid the price for my sin, He rose never to die again. He conquered death so that we might live. You will never experience true peace and rest without Him. He loves you more than anyone else ever can. A Christian is always with God. HAPPY! He saw them toiling even though they couldn't see Him.

vs.5  Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them.

You are either a servant of God or a slave to sin. We must humble ourselves and accept God's complete control of our lives, it is not something to be taken lightly, but He takes care of those who trust Him, He is our sun and shield. He gives us a meaningful and purposeful life, without Him your life is empty. "Happiness is to know the Saviour."

Gospel Meeting 15/02/2015

Mr. George Clamp read Luke 15 vs.11-32
The younger son went away into sin but he realised the situation he was in and repented and decided to go home. He received a warm welcome back which shows the fathers love, if we repent and return to the Father He will receive us warmly and demonstrate His love.
The older brother judged his brother and displayed pride, envy, and condemnation. Both brothers did wrong, both would have broken their fathers heart. What is our relationship with the Father we should follow Him. Loving one another is not an option. The father loved them both.
Philippians 1 vs.21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Gospel Meeting 08/02/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read Romans 1 vs.1-4 and 16-21.
The righteousness of God;
1/ Explained.
2/ Revealed.
3/ Fulfilled.
4/ Applied.

1/ Moral perfection, Holiness, definition of what is good, virtue, God is love, God is light. (no darkness).

2/ When the righteousness is revealed to us we realise how great a barrier there is between us and God.

3/ Romans 8 vs.2  For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3  For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4  That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

The righteousness of God is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, He is righteous God and Righteous man. They brought false accusations against Him and condemned Him to death falsely, and they are responsible for their actions, but it was all God's plan. His death was prophesied long before crucifixion was introduced. He doesn't want our pity, He wants our love, worship and devotion.

Our sin was accounted to Him and God punished His Son for our sin to fulfill all righteousness.

4/God is unspeakably gracious, merciful and kind.

Our sin in the eyes of God is far worse than ever we can realise but Jesus died, His grace is sufficient.

There must be repayment, if we are wronged we expect justice how much more God and His  justice is separation from Him. Sin can never satisfy don't turn your back on God.

 Romans 3 vs. 25  Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

26  To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

How could God give up His Son to die in that way. He clothes us in a robe of righteousness, He looks at us and sees Jesus and His righteousness. Repent and believe the Gospel.

Gospel Meeting 01/02/2015

Dr. Gareth Crossley read John 3 vs.14-16 and Numbers 21 vs.4-9.
We are never commanded to be born again, but we are commanded to repent and believe.
We need to see things from God's perspective, we are sinners before Him.
1/ doing what is wrong.2/ not doing what is right to God's standard.
God's love is pure and intense and Holy.
The wages of sin is death, the soul that sins will die.
They realised that they had sinned against God and offended Him.
They had to look and live.
We have to believe and live.
Jesus bore all our sins as if they were His own and God punished His Son for them all.
2 Corinthians 5:21 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.
The serpent was the cause of sin in Genesis, and the serpent on the pole was a picture, a lesson about Jesus dying on the cross so that we could live, He was punished in our place, which shows us the love of God to us

CHANGE OF TIME.

We have decided to change the time of the Tuesday evening meeting to 2.00pm as a trial for the winter starting 03/02/2015.

Gospel Meeting 25/01/2015

LEVITICUS 16 vs.1-10, 20-22. 17 vs.11, HEBREWS 9 vs.11-14, 10 vs.12-14, 17-18.

God chose the nation of Israel to be His people and He led them out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. And we know the account so well as they passed through the wilderness.

God wanted to dwell with His people and He gave them very precise instructions on how to build a tabernacle or tent and His presence was there with them, but because God is Holy He set up a series of sacrifices so that the people could have their sin forgiven and offer their worship to God because their sin separated them from God.

I would like to speak about the Day of Atonement Yom Kippur as the Jews call it. Once a year the High Priest could go into the Holy of Holies, which was the inmost section of the Tabernacle which had the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy seat above it. He first of all had to offer a sacrifice for his own sin and then for all the sins of the people. There is far too much detail to go into but I am fascinated by the two goats, one who was killed as a sacrifice and it’s blood was shed to pay the price for the sins of the people for an atonement/forgiveness.

Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Then Aaron the High Priest had to lay his hands on the head of the second goat and confess all their transgressions and sins over it and then it was taken into the wilderness by a suitable man. This demonstrated that their guilt was taken away. The Day of Atonement was a very special day in the year of the Israelites.

In the same way today our sin separates us from God and condemns us to Eternal Judgement, by birth and by practice we are sinners, but God has reached out in love, grace and mercy to us.

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;)

6  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

The two goats are an illustration of what Jesus Christ has done for us, His shed blood and sacrifice answered to God for our sin and took our guilt away as He was Holy without sin of His own to die for.

Before the priests could offer a sacrifice for the peoples sin they had to offer a sacrifice for their own sin, but not Christ the Lamb of God.

When He was crucified He was offering Himself to God as a sacrifice, God got all the punishment that was due to all people and poured it out on His Son and He bore it all and cried with a loud voice “It is finished.” Such is His love for you. 

Isaiah 52 vs.13  Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

14  As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:

Isaiah 53 vs.3  He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

4 ¶  Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.

5  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.

6  All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.

As the second goat took away their sin into the wilderness never to be seen again is the idea. He takes away our sin once and for all He dealt with it totally, His perfect sacrifice means that His was a one off not continual sacrifices as in the Old Testament.

When He died the Veil in the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom giving us access into God’s presence at any time through prayer.

So long I had searched for life's meaning,
Enslaved by my guilt and my sin;
Then the door of the prison was opened by love,
For the ransom was paid - I was free.

Refrain
I'm free from the fear of tomorrow,
I'm free from the guilt of the past;
For I've traded my shackles for a glorious song,
I'm Free! Praise the Lord! Free at last!
I'm free from the guilt that I carried,
From that dull empty life I'm set free;
For when I met Jesus, He made me complete,
He forgot how foolish I used to be.

When we become a Christian many things happen to us;

The price for our sin is paid.

Our guilt is dealt with.

God sees us as righteous.

We are indwelt by the Spirit of God.

We are guaranteed everlasting life.

We will go to Heaven.

We have abundant life here and now.

We can’t earn it as we heard recently it is a free gift from God, we can’t get it our way we have to come God’s way.

Aaron's son’s tried to do it their way and ignore God’s instructions and they died. in the same way God’s way must be followed we cannot do it our way and expect God to bless us.

God’s way is that we must acknowledge that we are sinners, and truly be sorry for our sin and genuinely desire to turn away from that sin and serve God wholeheartedly, and putting our faith and trust in Jesus Christ. It’s not a ticket to Heaven it is life changing.

Cleanse me from my sin Lord,

Put Thy power within, Lord,

Take me as I am, Lord,

And make me all Thine own.

Keep me day by day, Lord,

Underneath Thy sway, Lord,

Make my heart Thy palace,

And Thy royal throne.

Redeemed, born again, saved. It is concrete, it is real, it makes a real difference in your life. It is all dependent on the one off sacrifice of Jesus. God punished His own Son for your sin, He didn't hold anything back, no mercy for His Son but forgiveness, love, grace and mercy for us through Him.

So come to God His way, and enjoy His blessings, His presence and His Salvation. When you receive His Salvation you are saved for Eternity but your Christian life will develop and grow, and you will become more like Him as the days and years pass by, until when we see Him we shall be like Him.

The one sacrifice of Jesus on the cross has done more than all those sacrifices of old did for the children of Israel.