Christmas Carol Service 24/12/2017

1)  O Little Town Of Bethlehem.

Reading – Luke’s Gospel ch1 vs26 – 38.

2)  While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night.

Reading – Luke’s Gospel ch2 vs1 – 20.

3)  Hark The Herald Angels Sing.

Reading – Matthew’s Gospel ch2 vs1 – 15.

4)  Away In A Manger.

A short Christmas message was given…

ARE YOU PREPARED?

It’s Christmas!

Having so much preparation and stress can take away some of it’s enjoyment.

Maybe meeting people you have not seen for a long time?

Intense pressure by the media and advertising companies to spend too much money!

However, behind all this, Christmas has a very important message for all of us –

The birth of Jesus Christ, God’s Eternal Son.

Although the shepherds had no time to prepare, yet they made haste to see the new born Saviour in Bethlehem.

The wise men had plenty time to prepare as they made their long journey from the east to worship Him.

“Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord”. – Luke’s Gospel ch2 vs10 – 11.

This is the reason Jesus Christ came - the Son of God that ever lives from before the foundations of the world!

We all need a Saviour to save us from the penalty and punishment of our many sins...

Jesus Christ is the ONLY Saviour!

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”. – Romans ch6 vs23.

Having lived a perfect holy, sinless life, at the age of 33 He laid down His life on Calvary’s Cross to pay the price of all our sins, for all people. Anyone who comes to Him in faith and repentance, asking forgiveness and inviting Him into their heart and life as Lord and Saviour WILL be saved from judgement.

Friend, put you own personal faith in Jesus Christ tonight and receive His gift of Salvation.

There is not much real or lasting joy with people in this world, but accepting Christ as your Lord does bring a lasting real peace and happiness.

Many people do not see themselves as mattering or important, but The Lord Jesus Christ loves you as much as anyone else, and wants you to belong to Him tonight.

He will change your life for the better through His indwelling Holy Spirit.

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”. – John’s Gospel ch14 vs1-3.

He is preparing an eternal home for those who trust Him…

Jesus Christ died for us in love and wants each of us to be with Him in Heaven for eternity.

Friend, once you have placed your trust in Him, no-one can take it away from you.

Jesus Christ is God’s plan to bring us great joy.

The gift of His Son is worth infinitely more than any material gift we may receive this Christmas.

Friend, you have made preparations for Christmas - but far more importantly - have you made preparations to receive Jesus Christ as your Saviour, and know His forgiveness?

Gospel Meeting 17/12/2017

Isaiah ch9 vs6 -7 –

“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….”

Matthew’s Gospel ch11 vs16 -30.

The health industry has made such great progress in so many areas of physical ailments over the years, yet despite the huge growth in the Counselling industry, sadly psychological problems continue to abound.

In times past, Church leaders used to be the local Counsellors, and God has been a great Counsellor to His people. So much of this has now been sidelined since the boom of psychiatrists and professional Counsellors.

However, we have in Jesus Christ such a Wonderful Counsellor, who excels above anyone or anything in this world - two words - which have such relevance to today!

1) Wonderful…

Explain wonderful…Jesus is Wonderful! Only suitable and applying to God Himself!

Jesus Christ fulfilled prophecies, most appropriately indicating His Divinity and Deity.

This is Emmanuel – God and man, and this is the greatest wonder of all – that God should be contracted to a span!

2) Counsellor…

Not only in nature, but Wonderful in Counsellor too.

Wonderfully superior to the world’s best professional Counsellors!

He has the power to see into our hearts and thoughts. He knows everything there is to know about us.

“O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted in all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but lo, O Lord thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me  behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me. Such knowledge  is too wonderful for me, it is high, I cannot attain unto it”. – Psalm ch139 vs1 -6.

“…in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”.

–        Colossians ch2 vs3.

Which earthly Counsellor can compare with this!

Trusting Jesus Christ is the first application for each person tonight

Put your whole confidence in Him.

He is the very best person to turn to at any time for anything.

Prosperity or a host of other things are not success – but getting to know God..

A spiritual relationship with The Lord Jesus Christ IS success!

This personal relationship can only be achieved through accepting that Jesus Christ is the Eternal Son of God, who came into this world and took flesh in order that He, as the perfect sinless man, could lay down His holy life on The Cross – a sacrifice for the sins of everyone. 

He took the punishment and guilt of our sins – and yours too dear friend – that whosoever comes to him in repentance and will receive Him as their personal Lord and Saviour, will no longer face an eternal Hell separated from God, but being forgiven through His blood, will have a home in Heaven with this wonderful Saviour forever.  

Why would you delay from getting to know and trust such a lovely Man who died and rose again, even for you?!

 His offer of this full and free Salvation is still available tonight, simply come as you are and Jesus Christ will accept you right now!

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest…” –

This is a great invite from Jesus Christ to all who are suffering and full of problems.

There are no working or lasting solutions from any others.

Often, we are so weak, but He is ever strong – a dependable Rock.

“Casting all your care upon him: for he careth for you”. – 1^st Peter ch5 vs7.

Jesus Christ will take your strain.

Grow and learn from the best Counsellor!

He also has the best manual for everyday help and life’s problems – contained in His written word, The Holy Bible.

In conclusion, not only is Jesus Christ Wonderful, but the Wonderful Counsellor…

He beckons us to come to Him and know Him.

All praise to Him!

Gospel Meeting 10/12/2017

Philippians ch2 vs1 -13.

“Confined To A Span”.

1)  Eternal God.

“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant , and was made in the likeness of men…” – vs6 -7.

This man is the Eternal God!

The creator of the universe. The upholder and sustainer of all things.

Yet God confined to a span!

The second person of the Trinity was born and took flesh that He could specifically save people from the penalty of their sins – including you and me!

“and she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins”…

“Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us”. –

Matthew’s Gospel ch1 vs 21 & 23.

Jesus Christ showed such humility in leaving His Father’s side and coming into this dark and sinful world, to be crucified and die on the Cross for everyone’s sins.

“…the son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me” – Galatians ch2 vs20.

The very image of the invisible God, yet he laid His glory aside, coming willingly and humbly!

“…he hath no form nor comeliness ; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him”. – Isaiah ch53 vs2.

Amazing love, grace and mercy!

He came to take the penalty of all our sins upon His holy sinless self.

Only God could ever do this – we have all sinned and Jesus Christ never has!

This is the God we Christians worship, and celebrate His birth especially at Christmastime.

“Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you”. – 1^st Peter ch1 vs20.

Friend, how are you going to respond to this Saviour God concerning the question of your unforgiven sins?

Will you tonight come to Jesus Christ in repentance of your sins? 

Will you in faith accept God’s Eternal Son as your Lord and Saviour, believing that He paid your price in full at Calvary’s Cross by giving His sinless body and shed blood in atonement?

Jesus Christ is God, spelling Himself out in language that man can understand.

He will transform your life from the inside out – ask Him!

2)   Compassionate Saviour.

Jesus Christ grew up into a man, with the purpose of saving sinners.

“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”. –

John’s Gospel ch3 vs16.

Now that’s love!

Eternal God, now as a man, has a beginning and an end – that He might lay down His life to deliver us from sin and judgement.

Jesus Christ stooped as low as He could to lift us up with His Salvation.

He was a real human in every way, apart from sin. He slept, hungered, thirsted, wept, but always without sin.

“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin”. –

Hebrews ch4 vs15.

The King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, humbled Himself to be the willing sacrifice for our sins by crucifixion.

All sin is an absolute offence to Holy God.

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord”.    - Romans ch3 vs23.

Have you ever asked for, or received a gift like this, dear friend?

Have your sin burden removed tonight and be freed!

“Jesus paid it all,

All to Him I owe;

Sin had left a crimson stain,

He washed it white as snow”.

-  words from hymn by Elvina Hall.

Who else shall pay for your sin debt?

Friend, do not end up paying your own bill in the eternal Hell!

3)    Supreme Lord Of All.

Jesus Christ came to recover His Creation that Satan had hijacked.

God the Father has now highly exalted Him, and has the name above all names.

Risen from the grave and ascended, He is now seated at His Father’s right hand in Heaven

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved”. – The Acts ch4 vs12.

As we are enjoying the things of Christmas, remember this name -  the greatest name ever -  to which every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!

“Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created”

- The Revelation ch4 vs11.

When those who have accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour meet Him in Heaven, we will see He bears the marks of our Redemption.

Friend, be sure tonight that you will be one of those eternally happy people gathered there, with this most wonderful Man!

Gospel Meeting 03/12/2017

Matthew’s Gospel ch13 vs44 – 52.

Two parables, side by side as a pair – “the hid treasure” and “the pearl”.

Vs44 – The kingdom of heaven – God’s rule!

We are invited to leave this scene of darkness and enter into His kingdom of light, to join His people.

Here, the seeking sinner is discovering that the treasure is Jesus!

Happy to forsake all he has with joy, to gain Christ.

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold… but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot”.

 – 1^st Peter ch1 vs18 – 19.

Jesus Christ as the treasure is so precious that there is no value big enough that we can place on Him.

God’s Eternal Son is priceless!

Paul said “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea, doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ”.

 – Philippians ch3 vs7 -8.

We were all bought with the highest price possible – our sins and the penalty of them were paid for in full by Jesus Christ, God’s sinless Son, by the sacrifice of His own body and the blood He shed from many a wound.

Such was His wonderful love for us all, that we might belong to Him and spend eternity with Him in Heaven.

Vs45 – The Lord Jesus Christ is the merchant, coming into this world and giving all that He had - His own life - that He would have His goodly pearls – those who would repent and accept Him as their Lord and Saviour.

An irritant or worthless piece of sand once inside the clam, turns into a beautiful and much valued pearl… just as Jesus Christ transforms us into a thing of beauty, fit for His Kingdom of Heaven!

“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich”. –

2^nd Corinthians ch8 vs9

“What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s”. –

1^st Corinthians ch6 vs19 – 20.

Every day we see so many people with damaged, broken lives. Feeling worthless, unloved and sometimes contemplating suicide. Jesus Christ takes hold of the worthless and draws us to His heart. He encases us in His love and beauty.

When we ask Him into our hearts, He gives us a whole new meaning to our lives.

Dear friend, if you ever feel that you don’t matter – then think about Calvary’s Cross!

This tells everyone just how much we matter. We are precious and highly valued!

We are so greatly loved by The Father and The Son, in spite of all the sinful things we have done. Just come to The Lord Jesus Christ in repentance, and let Him transform you into that goodly pearl - for whom He gave His life and blood for!

“And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father”. – Philippians ch2 vs8 -11. 

Gospel Meeting 26/11/2017

John’s Gospel ch4 vs3 – 26

The Lord Jesus Christ “must needs go through Samaria” (vs4) …

He was continuing to do the work on behalf of His Father –

“My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work” (vs36).

He was seeking to bring out those who would be part of His flock…

“And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd”. – John ch10 vs16.

Sat on the well, the conversation between Jesus Christ and the Samaritan woman flowed from a simple starting question about water…

As Christ turned it into a spiritual meaning, she saw her real needs could be met through this Man – Jesus Christ, God’s Eternal Son - the Saviour of sinners!

Amazing thought, that Christ should leave His Heavenly home of love and light to come into a dark sinful world -  and to specifically meet this woman!

People of Scarborough, He is seeking you and loving you just as much as He cared about this woman…

“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”. – John ch3 vs16.

The worlds most powerful telescopes, which can see breathtaking things across the magnitude of space, do not find a plan of Salvation – but God has completely revealed it to us, through His Son, The Lord Jesus Christ.

Vs10 tells us it’s a gift!

Vs26 Jesus Christ reveals to the woman that He is that gift!

The woman’s failings made no difference – Jesus Christ came to her and made Himself known…

God’s offer of Salvation through His Son is available for anyone and everyone to accept.

Friend, simply come to Jesus Christ confessing you are a sinner and sorry for all the wrongs you have done. In faith believe that He is God’s Son, who was crucified at Calvary’s Cross as a sacrifice for all our sins, giving His sinless cleansing blood to pay our price and debt. Receive Him into your heart and life as your personal Lord and Saviour, turning away from sin to serve and obey Him each day.

Vs29 – “Come and see…” – she had a testimony, was delighted to have met with Jesus Christ and could not wait to tell other people!

Then many others believed too… one tells another!

Great intellect or grand words are not necessary – The Lord can use all willing hearts, and many others wanted to see Jesus because of the Samaritan woman’s words about Jesus.

So the others of that city came and found out for themselves –

“Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world”. – vs42.

A personal encounter with Jesus Christ changes everything – He changes lives!

Amazing grace – how sweet the sound –

That saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found,

Was blind, but now I see.

(John Newton 1725 – 1807)

Friend, have you met the Saviour of the world? Is he speaking to you tonight?

Do you realise your own great need of The Saviour and to know Him?

Tarry no longer, come and make Him your own Saviour this very hour.

Gospel Meeting 19/11/2017

The meeting commenced with one of our congregation giving their testimony...

Had little purpose or direction in life through teenage years, before giving their heart and life to serving Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, now and forever.

“Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”. – Psalm ch16 vs11.

Wordly “pleasures” are temporary and worthless!

Life IS Christ! We are made in His image.

Tonight’s speaker then read:

John's Gospel ch12 vs1 - 26.

"Sir, we would see Jesus"...

In verse 21, certain Greeks desired to see Jesus, whilst others reacted to Him differently.

The Pharisees and chief priests did not want Him as they sought to keep their power and position.

Some were only inquisitive about Jesus Christ.

There were those who saw Him for who He was, The Son of God - and worshipped Him.

But tonight's heading and first question is:

1) Why would YOU want to see Jesus? ...

Whether your life is going well or full of problems, you need to have all your sins forgiven - and Jesus Christ is the only One who can give Salvation. If you will come in sincere repentance and have faith in Him and the sacrificing of His own sinless body at the Cross, He will forgive you.

Jesus Christ gave His own sinless blood so that we all can be cleansed from the guilt and punishment we fully deserved from all our sinfulness.

Zaccheus wanted to see Jesus - because he had a guilty conscience and wanted to put it right.

The Samarian woman at the well conversed with Jesus, and was offered living water - giving an abundant, full life. 

She said "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did..." - Jesus knows everything about each of us too, and what is in our hearts.

John the Baptist looking upon Jesus said "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world". 

This Man was different!

In love, The Eternal Son of God came from Heaven into this world and took flesh so that He could be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

Not everyone receives forgiveness - only those who repent and accept His offer of full and free salvation...

Friend, will YOU accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour tonight?

At the Cross of Christ, the hardened centurion who would not have been easily convinced, after coming into contact with Jesus exclaimed "TRULY this was the Son of God".

There are so many reasons why we would want to see Jesus, but at the end of your life if you are to spend eternity in Heaven with Him, you must have already put your faith and trust in Him.

It is only fair to tell you that the only other option - rejecting Christ and dying with your sins still unforgiven - will take you to eternity in that most awful place called Hell.

2) Why is it worth seeing Jesus? ...

He is God!!

He is sinless, pure, holy, love, gracious, merciful!

Jesus loved you so much that He died in agony on the Cross for You personally.

Even though He knows every wrong that you have done, He still loves you and wants you to come to Him and be saved.

3) What is in it for Him? ...

"...the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world".

 - 1st John ch4 vs14.

For our sake, Jesus humbled Himself, but...

"...God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name" - Philippians ch2 vs9.

Jesus glorified His Father, and wants each of us to be with Him in Heaven forever.

"The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us - ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance". - 2nd Peter ch3 vs9.

Jesus wanted us!

"... who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God". - Hebrews ch12 vs2.

Jesus Christ is the groom, and awaiting the Church - His bride, in Heaven. 

4) What is in it for us? ...

As previously noted - Salvation! Our sins forgiven and an eternal home in Heaven with this most wonderful Man!

When we receive Christ as Lord and Saviour, our lives change - we become more satisfied and enjoy the peace of God in our hearts.

It may be that your family or friends will disapprove of your decision to accept Jesus, or face persecution at school or in the workplace - but whatever our personal daily cost, Jesus gives us far and above any loss we may suffer.

With His Holy Spirit indwelling and changing the believer, our lives become far more pleasing to God. Much better serving Him than the world!

Three things He expects of us - 

"He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" - Micah ch6 vs8.

Not always easy - but ever aim for it!

Trusting Jesus every day is a great pleasure.

Be sure you know Him as your Saviour this night - He is coming again soon for all the men and women, boys and girls who are forgiven and saved - are you one of them?

Gospel Meeting 12/11/2017

The Acts of the Apostles ch16 vs25 – 40.

This passage has a picture of one man in total despair on the verge of taking his own life – and there was one person who could save his life.

The speaker told of an American television series in which a girl gave 13 reasons why she took her own life.

The series glamorised death, and had the attitude that life was only as valuable as you think it is.

The speaker was asked by his work colleague – not a Christian – to give reasons why not to take your own life…he replied with the reasons as one who IS living as a Christian:

Whilst acknowledging that life can still be difficult as a Christian, and certainly not always sugar – coated, we have great reasons to be happy and enjoying life –

 a)      John’s Gospel ch3 vs16 – “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”.

Take out “world” and put your own personal name in… YOU are loved! The all – powerful God who has the whole world in His hands, loves YOU, and valued YOU enough to give His Son, The Lord Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice to pay the price of your sins on Calvary’s Cross! Christ willingly laid down His life, giving His blood by which we can be saved through repentance and faith in Him and His work on the Cross. Amazing love, grace and mercy!

b)      You were created by God… this has given us a real and lasting purpose in life – to bring The Lord glory. We were made in God’s image and that brings us joy!

c)      Jeremiah ch29 vs11 – “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”.

Although at times we may feel despair - like Elijah and Jonah, The Lord’s plans are always for our benefit.

d)      The God of the Old Testament is the same as the New…

Deuteronomy ch31 vs6 – “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee”.

All the way through, God is for His people, and it is the same with you –

“… that we are the children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint – heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together”. – Romans ch8 vs16 – 17.

We are never alone, The Lord is always with us and for us! 

e) Forgiven!...    1^st John ch1 vs9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”.

We may continue – like Paul – to have a battle within us concerning sin, but we have the victory… The Lord Jesus Christ has once forever paid the price of our sins in His own blood - past, present and future!

Romans ch5 vs1 – “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”.

Dear reader, maybe are you not saved yet? Nothing you might have done in your past or present should stop you from coming to know The Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour tonight. The words from tonight’s passage were spoken by Paul – “the chief of sinners” – who was now proclaiming “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved”!

One thief on the cross knew he had done wrong and getting what he deserved, but he asked of Jesus Christ “Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom”.

If you will come in repentance and faith, confessing your sins and asking Him into your heart and life as your Lord and Saviour, He WILL forgive!

f) God is faithful! – 1^st Corinthians ch10 vs13

g) We have a wonderful Saviour who cares! – 1^st Peter ch5 vs7 - “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you”.

He is ever listening and attentive to our needs.

h) “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye”. – Psalm ch32 vs8.

He always has His loving eye on you! Almighty God is as mindful of you as He is of anyone else!

i) We are comforted!... “Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God”. – 2^nd Corinthians ch1 vs4.

 j) We have the “blessed hope”!... “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope…” – Romans ch15 vs13.

 k) It’s good to be humble! -  “Judge not , that ye be not judged”. – Matthew’s Gospel ch7 vs1.

In humility, ask God for your needs – He knows what is best for you…

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”. – Matthew’s Gospel ch7 vs7.

Our Salvation is the same – we come to Jesus humbly, as a sinner – like this jailor did.

It is nothing of ourselves.

l)    God dwells with us!...

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have from God,? You are not your own”. – 1^st Corinthians ch6 vs19.

Every moment He is with us here, until we are either taken home to be in Heaven with The Lord following the end of our Earthly life - or if He returns before that time to gather all His own people unto Himself in that holy City above.

Life is precious - and happiest when it is lived with The Lord Jesus Christ in your heart and life!

Gospel Meeting 05/11/2017

Isaiah ch40.

This book is written in two sections – Chapters 1 – 39, and 40 – 66, having two different messages. Firstly, looking towards the Israelites being exiled in Babylon, and then looking towards returning into their land.

Tonight’s meeting concentrated on verses 1 -2.

The prophet Isaiah was instructed by The Lord to tell His people of Jerusalem the things that were to happen beyond the captivities, and to bring them words of comfort.

Isaiah was to:

a)      “Speak tenderly to their hearts”

b)      “Cry unto her” – with bold assertion to the solid things God was saying

In verse 2, there were 3 things that God wanted His people to hear, knowing that they had an internal, external and eternal need…

1)      “her warfare was accomplished” –

Their time of suffering was accomplished. God has it all planned and knows the end of this time was coming.

All God’s promises are solid and sure!

2)      “her iniquity is pardoned” –

His people’s sin had been dealt with, for a substitute had been found.

We find Him in Isaiah Chapter 53, which speaks of The Lord Jesus Christ, God’s eternal Son. He came as a man – born of a virgin – lived a perfect holy, sinless life, and became the acceptable sacrifice for Israel’s and everyone’s sins by being crucified on a cross at Calvary.

“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” – ch53 vs7.

In love, Jesus Christ came and died, paying the price for all our sins, before rising from His tomb – triumphant over sin, death and Hell!

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” – 1^st Timothy ch2 vs5.

3) “she hath received of the Lord’s hand double for all her sins” -

The debt was paid - and much more! Forgiveness was come!

The satisfaction Jesus Christ made by His sufferings and death to His Father, was of such an infinite value that it was more than double to the demerits of sin, for God spared not His own Son.

“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” – John ch3 vs16.

Personal challenge:

Are YOU one of God’s people for these eternal blessings?

The Lord Jesus Christ died for YOUR own sins too, not just “other people”.

Friend and reader, if you have not already done so, please come with a repentant heart to Jesus Christ tonight. In faith of who He is, and in His taking of all your due punishment upon Himself on the Cross, ask Him to be your own Lord and Saviour.

Be forever in the glory with Jesus! 

Gospel Meeting 29/10/2017

Matthew’s Gospel ch8 vs5 – 13

                               ch27 vs54

In Matthew’s account, we find several similarities of names or events in the earlier chapters which then match up in the latter chapters.

Examples are:

 Joseph, husband of Mary… then Joseph of Arimathea, who went to Pilate and begged the body of Jesus.

Mary, mother of Jesus … then Mary Magdalene, who’s life was transformed.

The wise men visited Jesus as a young child to worship Him – with exceeding great joy … then the women visiting the tomb of Jesus and finding it empty, ran to tell the others with great joy.

Also, in tonight’s message, we find two Centurions – both unnamed – who can teach all of us two vital lessons:

1^st Centurion in the earlier chapter had a true appreciation of himself…

2^nd Centurion in the latter chapter had a true appreciation of The Saviour.

The 1^st one counted himself “not worthy”, being neither boastful or proud.

How different to many in our society today, which promotes “self”!

Luke’s account tells us he was highly respected, which was unusual for Jews concerning a Roman.

He recognised that Jesus Christ had the authority of Heaven – much higher than his or that of Rome!

He showed great faith in Jesus Christ, “speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed”.

An appreciation of self should also be our starting point – do we consider ourselves “not worthy” in the sight of the righteous and holy God?

“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” – Romans ch3 vs23.

Our root problem is sin, which separates us from holy God.

But Jesus Christ, God’s Son, tells us “I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance” – Matthew ch9 vs13.

Two good examples of having an appreciation of self are found with:

Jacob – “I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies , and of all the truth , which thou hast shown unto thy servant” – Genesis ch32 vs10.

John the Baptist – “there cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose” – Mark’s Gospel ch1 vs7.

Not a single one of us can get to heaven by our own efforts or what we have done.

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast” – Ephesians ch2 vs8-9.

Salvation is found in the person of The Lord Jesus Christ alone!

The 2^nd Centurion, a hardened soldier in charge of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, stood observing all things… the crown of thorns, His garments gambled over, the cruel treatment, the earthquake and the supernatural hours of darkness.

He glorified God and said “Truly, this man was the Son of God”, also calling Him “a righteous man”

He would have witnessed many crucifixions in his position, but never one like this…Jesus Christ offered no resistance – wholly different to the others,

Whilst Christ’s own brethren did not believe Him, neither His own people (John ch1 vs11), yet this Roman soldier recognised Him as the only One who was righteous, and come from Heaven.

His death was unique… “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God…” – 1^st Peter ch3 vs18.

For everyone, there is now a way back to God!

Dear sinner, you can be cleansed of your every sin – past, present and future – by coming tonight in faith, with a repentant heart and asking The Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you and to be your personal Lord and Saviour.

There is no forgiveness other than Jesus Christ’s atoning work on Calvary’s Cross, through His cleansing blood which was given for all!

Like the 2^nd Centurion, have a true appreciation of The Saviour.

Come to Him tonight for full and free Salvation - be saved for Eternity, and have a home with this wonderful Saviour forever in Heaven.

Gospel Meeting 22/10/2017.

1^st Thessalonians, Chapter 5.

In this chapter, Paul speaks of being ready for the Lord’s return, and gives a good list of things that should be evident in our lives as Christians awaiting Him.

Sanctification is one of the great New Testament words, but not often used today.

It is being set apart, consecrated, to purify, to become holy.

When we have Christ within, our lives should be changing – our attitudes, actions and language should be transforming, becoming a process.

We are becoming holy from the inside out!

However, every person’s first step must always be to come to Jesus Christ, God’s Son, confessing our sins and putting one’s faith and trust in Him as Lord and Saviour.

Accept that He alone paid the price of all our sins and took our punishment, when he became the sacrifice for them by being crucified on Calvary’s Cross, giving His sinless body and His spotless all - cleansing blood.

Then turn away from your past sinful life, showing true repentance.

Two pictures of Sanctification are:

Genesis ch2 vs1 – 3…

The seventh day was set apart.

Exodus ch30 vs26 – 30…

The table and its vessels were set apart for that holy purpose only.

Why does The Lord want us to be set apart?

That we might be His own special people, for His purpose and glory.

We are His, obeying His Word, and to live an entirely different life!

“For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s”. – 1^st Corinthians ch6 vs20.

We must surrender self to His will (vs23), in order that every part of our lives can be sanctified wholly...

Body -  “…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service”. – Romans ch12 vs1.

Minds – “…whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”. – Philippians ch4 vs8.

Soul – is a very deep part of us, affecting our passions, desires and relationships, for the glory of God.

These three things should be blameless (vs23) at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ – easier to preach and say, than to do!

However, (vs24) He will do it! It is a work of God.

“Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy”. – Jude vs23.

Dear Christian, have a humble desire to completely walk with God, until the return of The Lord Jesus Christ for all His own people.

Gospel Meeting 15/10/2017

Hebrews ch12 vs1 – 11.

Is religion or faith just a matter of opinion?

Buddha, Confucius, Mohammed, all had various opinions, but Christianity has a most significant difference…

Jesus Christ did not have discussions with other wise people and come to a conclusion on matters – he absolutely knew all things from the very beginning!

He spoke like no other religious leader ever did, and came to tell us what He already knew was facts and truth – not just what he thought like the others.

He had the ultimate authority to do so – He created us and everything else!

Therefore, we all need to take His words with the utmost seriousness.

You may ask, how do we know Jesus Christ is God’s eternal Son, coming from Heaven?

The Word of God over 4000 years prophesied 100’s of details about the coming Messiah, all proving to be exactly fulfilled!

These included His birthplace of Bethlehem, and His race – of the tribe of Judah.

The truth recorded in the Bible is thrilling and indisputable!

The speaker then gave us a heading for the message –

“Living the Life of Faith in Jesus”…

The Epistle to the Hebrews was written to the Jewish Christians, who were lapsing back into Judaism, and having second thoughts at that time.

In earlier Chapter 11, we are given a list of people who had amazing faith in God.

They were great witnesses with wonderful testimonies, showing the beginnings of the faith of Jews.

But now in Chapter 12, the people were being reminded and confirming that Jesus Christ was bringing that faith to completion -

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith…”

Looking away from all others!

He alone is our example, our inspiration, the only One to focus on.

As Christians, we are encouraged to “run with patience the race that is set before us”.

It is a demanding race, but one that is very rewarding.

We need to “lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us”.

This can mean cutting out of our lives anything that hinders us in following and serving The Lord Jesus Christ. This may include things that are not bad, as innocent interests can also get in the way.

God knows each of our personal battles against sin and hindrance, and we must persevere!

Jesus Christ endured all things for us, all the way to Calvary’s Cross.

He set His face as a flint to go to Jerusalem…

“… who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God”.

The Lord Jesus Christ showed us what faith is, ever doing His Father’s will and entirely trusting in Him.

We too all need to trust the work of Salvation that Jesus Christ did for us on The Cross in dying for our sins, and putting our personal faith in Him.

We do this individually, by asking Him to forgive us for all the sins we have done against Him - the Holy God. Ask Jesus Christ to come into your heart and life as Lord and Saviour, turning away from your old sinful way of life and living the new life pleasing to Him.

“And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him”. – Colossians ch3 vs10.

Whatever you may have done in the past, whoever you are, if you come to Him in repentance He will not refuse you –

“… him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out”. – John’s Gospel ch6 vs37.

“… there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth”. – Luke’s Gospel ch15 vs10.

In this race, let all our sights be set on Jesus Christ and Heaven – a place of timeless joy!

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore”. – Psalm ch16 vs11.

That’s what is before us for all eternity!

 Friend, if you have never yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, please do so tonight.

Gospel Meeting 08/10/2017

Epistle of Paul to the Romans ch1 vs1 – 6, 14-23.

The apostle Paul had a great longing to preach the Gospel and to teach in Rome.

This letter completely embodies the theme of Salvation.

It is the responsibility of every Christian to share the Gospel – of which Paul said:

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth…”. – vs16.

Neither should we feel ashamed or embarrassed, but rather shout it from the rooftops!

In this passage, Paul clearly explains that it is God’s gospel, and no – one should ever seek to alter it. It is entirely faithful and truthful.

Paul tells us that the good news is all about God’s Son, The Lord Jesus Christ – who is Lord and Saviour to all who would believe and trust.

God is offended by all our sins. Every single one of them.

Without believing and accepting that Jesus Christ died as a sacrifice for our sins on The Cross, we are without hope.

Forgiveness and salvation is only through Jesus Christ, in personally confessing your sins, and asking Him into your heart and life to be Lord and Saviour.

Jesus Christ is the source of our happiness.

Everything about Him is of absolute importance – His person, His work leading to The Cross, and of course, His work of salvation on Calvary’s Cross.

God had revealed through the prophets, the promise of the coming Saviour.

At the appointed time, His Son - Jesus Christ came, born of a virgin.

God’s plan of salvation was not something new!

Salvation, is being delivered from the penalty, power, and presence of sin in our lives.

All we have ever done in our lives against God – every wrong action or thought is utterly offensive to Him. There is no such thing as a “little sin”.

He is totally clean, moral and righteous through and through.

Martin Luther was quoted as saying that the absolute holiness of God terrified him!

We too may testify to this, when we compare our sinful lives to His holy perfectness.

But, the most wonderful thing is, God has provided a righteousness for those who are not, through Jesus Christ - He is our righteousness!

Through His body given and His blood shed for everyone on The Cross, we can all be made fit for an eternal home in Heaven with Him.

Simply come in repentance and faith to Jesus Christ tonight –

“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith”. – vs17.

Nobody is a lost cause – the Gospel is for all people of all nations –

Jesus Christ died for all! 

“O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,

To every believer, the promise of God;

The vilest offender who truly believes,

That moment from Jesus a pardon receives”. –

Hymn by Fanny J. Crosby.

Gospel Meeting 01/10/2017

The Acts of the Apostles ch16 vs16 – 40.

The speaker sectioned his message into 3 headings:

1) The Singing Prisoner –

Paul and Silas were so ill –treated and badly beaten without cause that had these circumstances happened today, they would most certainly have had a right to take legal action…

However, we read that instead of complaining they were praying and singing praises to God, that all the prisoners could hear them!

Why? Because they knew God in their hearts and lives, and it brought them joy.

Also, they knew their Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ had asked of them -

 “Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”. – Matthew's Gospel ch5 vs44.

This is an important reminder for us too in our daily lives.

2)  The Swinging Door –

This was not a normal event. Earthquakes cause huge indiscriminate damage and destruction, but here the doors were opened and the prisoner’s chains loosed!

Amazing too, that none of the prisoners tried to escape – very different had it been anywhere today.

This is a great example of the power and authority of God over nature and the heart of man… God is always in full control.

When things happen in our lives that we may not understand or bring us heartfelt problems – let us have assurance in remembering this.

3) The Saved Jailor – 

with a further 5 subtitles:

a) The Alarm of the Jailor -

Any jailor’s number one rule was “no prisoner is ever to escape”… or it would cost you your own life!

The singing of Paul and Silas failed to awaken him from his sleep – but the earthquake most certainly did.

He was on the verge of ending his life by suicide. Anyone that is not saved from their sins is as a dead man – we have nothing, and nothing good to look forward to beyond our earthly life.

b) The Assurance of the Jailor –

It would have been very easy for Paul , Silas and the prisoners to have escaped if the jailor had thrust his sword through himself, but he was assured that no-one had left and to do no harm to himself.

God speaks to us through His Word to assure us, and wants us to respond accordingly.

Friend, if you have not yet made the decision to repent of your sins, and asked The Lord Jesus Christ to forgive you and be your Lord and Saviour, then you are playing a very dangerous game. Your life expectancy is very uncertain.

Please respond positively – God is speaking to you personally tonight – will you accept His offer of forgiveness, through His Son’s sacrificial death and resurrection and be made fit for Heaven? Or will you reject His salvation and still be on your way to an eternal Hell?

c) The Apprehension of the Jailor –

He was still terrified, and asked the greatest question that anyone who is heading for a lost eternity separated from God, should ask…

“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”…

If you had the option of drowning or accepting a hand to save you, you would take the hand!

Friend, why would you not want to be saved from the eternal punishment of your sins? Why would you choose not to accept the loving outstretched arms of The Lord Jesus Christ, as He welcomes you to save you from them?

d) The Answer to the Jailor -

The instant answer from Paul and Silas was given from God, and is still the same and only one tonight…

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…”

It is not enough to simply believe ABOUT Jesus Christ – the history lessons etc, but to truly believe and trust ON Jesus Christ personally – where He came from, and His atoning work on Calvary’s Cross,where he suffered once for all.

The Lord Jesus Christ IS God!

He was raised from the dead, ascended back to Heaven, and is returning soon to take home all those who have put their faith and trust in Him.

Friend, believe, and be sure you know Him as Lord and Saviour before it is too late.

e) The Actions of the Jailor –

Almost at life’s end through suicide, he is now turned to joy through accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour! Knowing too, that his eternal destination in Heaven was secured!

All we believers will see him and be with him there, without any more sufferings… what absolute joy we will all have when gathered there with our Lord Jesus Christ evermore!

Jesus Christ changes lives – and what a transformation we see with the jailor.

Now he is looking after Paul and Silas who he badly handled, looking after them in his own home and treating their wounds!

As fellow Christians they now had a common bond, seeking to help each other in all ways.

The jailor shared the good news with his family, who were also saved and baptised! Do not keep the joyful news of the Gospel to yourself – share it too!

It may seem we are living in a grim and pretty hopeless world, with all the bad news we constantly hear, but God’s great eternal Heavenly home is assuredly waiting to anyone who will come to His Son, Jesus Christ, in repentance for forgiveness of sins.

Friend, you can never get to Heaven by your own strength…

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved”.

Gospel Meeting 24/09/2017.

The Proverbs ch6 vs6 – 15.

Often when people need help or knowledge they turn to various options, sometimes doctors, professors, or fortune – tellers.

We, who are Christian’s can ever turn to the Word of God – The Bible – always a great guide to all our situations in the world.

In the above scriptures, the ant was a significant creature to God.

It can lift 100 times its body weight…

It can build 500 times its own height…

Incredibly industrious, yet this amazing creature has a life span of only 45 – 60 days!

As Christian’s we can learn much from them – to have a firm plan and be efficient.

“Where there is no vision, the people perish…” – Proverbs ch29 vs18.

Ants are extremely busy and motivated, using their time wisely – are we the same?

Our efforts are to be aimed at sharing God’s offer of Salvation with everyone – provided through His eternal Son, The Lord Jesus Christ.

He took all our sins on His sinless self at Calvary’s Cross and paid the price of them all, giving His life and shedding His blood, so that we can be forgiven, not having to suffer deserved punishment for them forever in the awfulness of Hell.

The ants do not need telling or cajoling into their work – they all readily join in and do it!

We too, have a goal to accomplish – The Lord’s work on Earth.

It is our service until He returns to take each of His own and loved one’s to Heaven. All those who have repented of their sins and put their personal trust in Him as their Lord and Saviour have an eternal home being prepared for them to receive.

God did not create us to be idle,but to work and be mature - able to bring Him honour.

A single ant is pretty useless, but working together they are a extraordinary force.

The Holy Spirit indwelling, likewise will help us to fulfil all His work efficiently together as a congregation.

Ants always work as a team until their tasks are completed, and this should be our way too, as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Ants share their food and protect their young – right and good lessons.

They are ever prepared for the Winter season, and we should have things in order to provide for our families future times.

Friend, are you personally prepared for where you are going to spend Eternity?

Will you be in Heaven, or will it be in Hell?

Will you be in the presence of God forever? Or will you be forever separated, being punished for all your unforgiven sins?  Too late then to do anything about them!

Please ask The Lord Jesus to forgive you for your sins tonight. Turn from them, and ask Him to come into your heart, and begin a new life with your Lord and Saviour.

Tomorrow may be too late - forever.

Ants also help us learn to persevere, adapting to all weathers that come upon them – immediately rebuilding damaged homes and lives.

We too as Christians should be resilient, whether facing hardships or persecution.

Do not surrender your faith, but stand firm in The Lord.

Ants participate in all tasks, for the good of all their own –

A challenge… is it a problem for you to do so?

In conclusion, ants have a great level of performance, total harmony, always prepared, such perseverance, and always working for the benefit of their community.

We can learn so much from one of God’s least!

Our natural instincts should match them!

Regardless of age, we all can most certainly pray for each other and the ongoing Lord’s work in our Churches.

We are employed in business that does not have a retirement age!

Serving The Lord Jesus Christ daily, is far more rewarding than going into any workplace!

The choice is yours…a sluggard or an ant!

The Lord will ever help you as you serve Him – just make yourself available for Him and to do His bidding.

However, all these things will be for nothing if Jesus Christ is not you own Lord and Saviour… repent dear friend, as He longs to forgive you, cleanse you by His precious atoning blood, and give you the assurance of an eternal home in Heaven with Him.

Gospel Meeting 17/09/2017

Luke’s Gospel ch10 vs25 – 37.

Jesus Christ is the best ever teacher and story teller!

Always best prepared and presented to those who were within hearing, but also knowing His words were to be recorded and printed for the nations of the world.

This parable tells of a journey made from the heights of Jerusalem, to the depths of Jericho – the lowest city on Earth.

The road down has a colossal gradient, falling around 1km, and was a notoriously dangerous route for bandits – often resulting in death.

It was a reckless person who would make this journey alone.

The Lord Jesus Christ’s audience well knew these facts.

Although not clearly stated, The Lord is talking about a Jew making this journey, and he took a really bad beating from the thieves.

A priest was first to the scene, but despite recently worshipping God and knowing the scriptures –

“He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God”,Micah ch6 vs8 – he was forgetting to do justly, and be merciful.

He passed by on the other side.

Next along came a Levite, and he having looked at him, also passed by on the other side.

Then a Samaritan came and saw him.

The Jews and Samaritans hated each other.

When journeying, Jews would make a great detour around Samarian soil, rather than setting a foot inside it.

However, this Samaritan’s heart was not hardened – he went over to him and showed love, concern and consideration.

He had no thought of his own safety as he tended to his wounds.

He then set him on his own beast, despite the demanding road and took him to an inn.

The Lord Jesus then asked the question of a lawyer, who was seeking to justify himself as to who was his own neighbour, that he should love –

“Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?” –

He answered –

“He that showed mercy on him” –

And Jesus replied –

“Go, and do thou likewise”.

The Lord’s reply is much more significant – it is to all of us. Anyone who is in need and in our own life's footpath is our neighbour to love and help. Even if they have brought it upon themselves, have compassion to all.

Personal challenge… do I always act with compassion towards my neighbour?

The Lord Jesus Christ in two earlier parables – “The Sower”, and “The tares among the wheat”, explained their meanings and set the pattern for all the other parables to be interpreted.

One can now go deeper into “The Good Samaritan” parable…

A “certain one” left Jerusalem -  the place of peace with God, and going DOWN into Jericho – a cursed city under the judgement of God which should never have been rebuilt.

Who is the attacker – the murdering Devil and his fallen angels.

The Priest was the “sacrificial man”, who was unable to deal with the problem…

“The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming – not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeatedly endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship”. – Hebrews ch10 vs1.

However, there is someone coming who is able! …

“Wherefore when he cometh into the world, he saith, Sacrifice and offering thou wouldest no, but a body thou hast prepared me”. – Hebrews ch10 vs5.

The Levite represented the law and lawyers – but none were saved through the Law.

Law brings us the diagnosis of our sins, but cannot do anything about them.

The Samaritan “came where he was”…

The Lord Jesus Christ did not just look upon us from Heaven, but came here for us.

His heart went out to us all.

The Samaritan bound the wounds, pouring in oil and wine …

The Lord gave His sinless life and shed His spotless blood, a sacrifice on Calvary’s Cross, to pay the price of all our sins so that we can be forgiven from the penalty and eternal punishment we deserve for them.

The Samaritan showed all love and attention – he took the man to a hostel to be cared for…

The Lord Jesus Christ brings us into the care of His church.

The Samaritan was to return and see the man – “when I come again”…

Our glorious and risen Saviour, The Lord Jesus Christ is also returning – to take to His home in Heaven all those who have personally repented of their sins, and put their faith and trust in Him as Lord and Saviour of their lives.

Friend, if you have not yet done so, please ask forgiveness tonight, and invite Jesus Christ to come into your heart and life as your own Lord and Saviour.

The Lord Jesus Christ is the best neighbourly example of all! - 

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief".
 - 1st Timothy ch1 vs15.

Gospel Meeting 10/09/2017.

Mark’s Gospel ch16 vs9 – 17.

John’s Gospel ch20 vs24 – 25.

When we speak to people and they do not believe or trust what we are telling them, we tend not to like it.

So many today refuse to believe or accept all what God has told us in the Bible, or about His Son, The Lord Jesus Christ.

They would rather trust the words of mere men – which are continually shown over time to be lacking in truth or wisdom.

Many in the above scriptures also would not believe that Jesus Christ conquered death and rose from His sealed grave – even those who knew Him well.

Why did the eternal Son of God, Jesus Christ leave the heights of glory in the first place, to come down into this dark and sinful world?

He came to do His Father’s will and had a work to do…

He came to save you from the eternal penalty of your sins!

By being sinless and holy Himself, He was the only one able - and willing -  to be the sacrifice for all our sins by taking them on Himself at Calvary’s Cross. There, God punished Him, that everyone of us can be forgiven and have everlasting life in Heaven.

However, this Salvation has to be accepted - you must come personally, with repentance and faith towards The Lord Jesus Christ.

In Matthew’s Gospel ch9, a woman showed great faith, believing that if she could but touch the hem of His garment, she would be healed of her longstanding ailment.

The Lord Jesus Christ felt her touch and she was healed. Whoever you are friend, you are just as valuable to Him – remember, He came to save YOU!.

Before, and on The Cross He suffered all, for you personally…

 “Just as there were many who were appalled at him – his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness”. – Isaiah ch52 vs14…

“But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that BELIEVE on his name”. –

John’s Gospel ch1 vs12.

Do YOU believe that Jesus Christ died in agony on Calvary’s Cross, and rose again for you?

“Bearing shame and scoffing rude,

in my place condemned he stood;

sealed my pardon with his blood.

Hallelujah! What a Saviour!” –

Hymn by P.P.Bliss.

Do not be like those in Mark ch16, who “believed not”

 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is…”. – Hebrews ch11 vs6.

Friend, do not have the stubbornness of unbelief .

Thomas would not believe the word of all the other disciples and was rebuked for it.

“…because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed”. – John’s Gospel ch20 vs29.

So many people reject God’s Word out of hand.

We can’t see Him for ourselves tonight, but we can fully trust the unfailing Word of God about His Son, Jesus Christ.

The strength of unbelief is powerful…

Friend, do not be held captive or characterised by it.

Heaven and Hell are real and eternal places – Luke’s Gospel ch16 tells us of two people, one died in unbelief and went to Hell.

Rather have strength of faith like the other man, who believed and went to Heaven.

Jesus Christ tells us there is a fixed great gulf between these two places, that no one can cross…

Embrace what God says, come believing and be saved for eternity!

The seriousness of unbelief…

“In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them”. – 2^nd Corinthians ch4 vs4.

The solemnity of unbelief…

“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death”.

–        The Revelation ch 21 vs8.

–        Friend, do not be separated from the love of God forever through unbelief!

Come to Christ and accept His offer of  forgiveness.

Sadness of unbelief…

Those who do not personally know Jesus Christ, having no concept of His love or loveliness. They will never get to enter into Heaven.

“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”. – 2^nd Corinthians ch4 vs5…

What language! What a tremendous privilege!

Friend, turn from sin, trust Jesus Christ as your Saviour tonight!

Believe what God has said about Him in His Word.

How foolish to reject this lovely Man and His forgiveness.