The Preaching of the Cross

1 Corinthians 1:18

24th September 2017 pm

Description:For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

The Witness of the Early Christian Church

Acts 17:6

24th September 2017 am

Description:And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;

The Unbelief of the Jews Rebuked by Jesus

John 10:24,25

17th September 2017 pm

Description:Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father's name, they bear witness of me.

A Great Feast for the Saviour

Luke 5:29

17th September 2017 am

Description:And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans and of others that sat down with them.

David’s Desire and Dependence on God in Prayer and Praise

Psalm 25:1,2

13th September 2017

Description:Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.

The Saviour Struck

John 18:19-23

10th September 2017 pm

Description:The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me?

The Christian’s Confidence

Hebrews 13:5,6

10th September 2017 am

Description:Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

A Call to Give Thanks to God

Psalm 107:1,2

6th September 2017

Description:O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

The Increase of the Church

Isaiah 60:22

4th September 2017

Description:A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time.

The Nobleman's Son Healed

John 4:46-54

3rd September 2017 pm

Description:So Jesus came again into Cana of Galilee, where he made the water wine. And there was a certain nobleman, whose son was sick at Capernaum. When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death. Then said Jesus unto him, Except ye see signs and wonders, ye will not believe...

Christ Learning Obedience by Suffering – Action Sermon

Hebrews 5:7

3rd September 2017 am

Description:Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared; Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;

A Loyal Profession of Love and Faithfulness to King David

2 Samuel 15:21

2nd September 2017 am

Description:And Ittai answered the king, and said, As the Lord liveth, and as my lord the king liveth, surely in what place my lord the king shall be, whether in death or life, even there also will thy servant be.

Marks of Grace: Complaint; Consent; Cry

Romans 7:16

1st September 2017 pm

Description:If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.

The Great Wickedness of Man

Genesis 6:5

31st August 2017 pm

Description:And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

The Sinful Pride and Stubbornness of Pharaoh

Exodus 5:2

31st August 2017 am

Description:And Pharaoh said, Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go.

Boldness in Coming to the Throne of Grace

Hebrews 4:14-16

30th August 2017

Description:Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 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. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

The Faith of Noah

Hebrews 11:7

27th August 2017 pm

Description:By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

Christ’s Challenge to the Jews

John 10:37

27th August 2017 am

Description:If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not.

The Wonder of a Prayer-Hearing God

Psalm 66:19, 20

23rd August 2017

Description:But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.

Joseph and the Providence of God

Genesis 45:7

16th August 2017

Description:And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.

A Religious Awakening in Samaria

John 4:39-42

13th August 2017 pm

Description:And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did. So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days. And many more believed because of his own word; And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

The Woman of Samaria; A Witness to the Messiah

John 4:25-29

13th August 2017 am

Description:The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he…Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

The Apostle Paul and His Work

Ephesians 3:8

9th August 2017

Description:Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

The Path of the Just and the Way of the Wicked

Proverbs 4:18,19

6th August 2017 pm

Description:But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

A Sign of the Messiah: The Poor Have the Gospel Preached to Them

Luke 4:16-21

6th August 2017 am

Description:And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up for to read. And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord. And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto them, This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.

The Elevation of Joseph

Genesis 41:46

2nd August 2017

Description:And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.

The Gospel to the Gentiles

Acts 10:33, 34

30th July 2017 pm

Description:Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God. Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons…

A Sign of the Messiah: The Dead Are Raised Up

Mark 5:35-43

30th July 2017 am

Description:… And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years…

The Sure Foundation Stone of the Church

Isaiah 28:16

26th July 2017

Description:Therefore thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

A Sin-Preventing Providence

1 Samuel 25:32-35

23rd July 2017 pm

Description:And David said to Abigail, Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, which sent thee this day to meet me: And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. For in very deed, as the Lord God of Israel liveth, which hath kept me back from hurting thee, except thou hadst hasted and come to meet me, surely there had not been left unto Nabal by the morning light any that pisseth against the wall.

A Sign of the Messiah: The Deaf Hear

Mark 7:32-35

23rd July 2017 am

Description:And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, and saith unto him, Ephphatha, that is, Be opened. And straightway his ears were opened, and the string of his tongue was loosed, and he spake plain.

Joseph Forgotten by the Chief Butler

Genesis 40:23

19th July 2017

Description:Yet did not the chief butler remember Joseph, but forgat him.

Bribery and Falsehood; The Resurrection of Christ Denied

Bribery and Falsehood; The Resurrection of Christ Denied

16th July 2017 pm

Description:Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. And if this come to the governor's ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

A Sign of the Messiah: The Lepers Are Cleansed

Matthew 8:2,3

16th July 2017 am

Description:And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.

The Hearer of Prayer

Psalm 65:2

12th July 2017

Description:O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

The Truly Blessed Ones

Luke 11:28

9th July 2017 pm

Description:And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.

A Sign of the Messiah: The Lame Walk

Matthew 9:1-8

9th July 2017 am

Description:And he entered into a ship, and passed over, and came into his own city. And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier, to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise, and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his house. But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.

Keeping the Heart

Proverbs 4:23

5th July 2017

Description:Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

A Caution Against Carnal Confidence

James 4:13-15

2nd July 2017 pm

Description:Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.

A Sign of the Messiah: The Blind Receive Their Sight

Matthew 9:27-29

2nd July 2017 am

Description:And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou son of David, have mercy on us. And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.

A Correspondence Between John the Baptist and Jesus Christ

Matthew 11:2-6

28th June 2017

Description:Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples, And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another? Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

The Gospel to the Poor and Needy

Matthew 11:28-30

25th June 2017 pm

Description:Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Christ’s Garments Divided: The Scripture Fulfilled

John 19:24

25th June 2017 am

Description:They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.

Intercessory Prayer for Peter

Acts 12:5

21st June 2017

Description:Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

Honesty in Business Commended, Dishonesty Condemned

Proverbs 11:1

18th June 2017 pm

Description:A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.

A Challenge, a Confession, a Comfort

Matthew 16:13-18

18th June 2017 am

Description:When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Wise Counsel Forsaken; A Kingdom Divided

1 Kings 12:6-8

14th June 2017

Description:And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever. But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:

Pilate’s Flawed Witness for Jesus

John 19:1-4

11th June 2017 pm

Description:Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

The True Blessing of a Nation

Psalm 33:12

11th June 2017 am

Description:Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.

A Kingdom Divided Will Be Destroyed

Matthew 12:25

7th June 2017

Description:And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: