This is the next message in my series on 1 Thessalonians, which was recorded during the UK Covid-19 lockdown. The message was entitled, “The true Christian ministry” and was a huge challenge to me personally as a pastor. As usual, I have reproduced the notes that I sent out to those without access to the … More 1 Thessalonians series message 3 – Sunday 3rd May – 1 Thessalonians 2v1-12
This was recorded for Lansdowne Evangelical Free Church during the UK lockdown. The previous week’s message can be found here. Introduction When we are not together, worshipping, hearing His word, praying, enjoying fellowship and celebrating the Lord’s Supper, it is easy to forget who we are. Yes, we believe in the Lord but it is … More 1 Thessalonians series message 2 – Sunday 26th April – 1 Thessalonians 1v4-10
This is the first message in a new 12/13 sermon series on 1 Thessalonians, which was intended (God willing) to take us through the remainder of lockdown. I am posting these sermons backdated to the day they were preached so that they can be referenced by date. Each week I produced a video of the … More 1 Thessalonians series message 1 – Praying when apart (1v1-3) (Lansdowne 19 April 2020)
Easter Sunday’s message in both video and written format: Introduction Christ is risen! Today I am going to take you to a passage (John 20:11-18) which seems appropriate for this lockdown. It is Mary Magdalene alone meeting the risen Christ. What does this have to teach us? I) Devotion v11: Mary remains even though the … More “My Father and your Father; My God and your God” – John 20:11-18 – Easter Sunday 2020
On Good Friday, I preached from Luke 23v32-49. The message was called “What do you see?” It looks at the various people who were involved or saw the crucifixion – and how we see it. When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died. The message was recorded and posted to … More Good Friday message 10 April 2020
This is the third message in the series “Trusting God in Troubled Times” Here are my notes, if you would prefer to read. Introduction Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The two go together. We get tripped up when the two get … More Trusting God in Troubled Times 3 – 2 Corinthians 4
1 Peter 1:3-12 – The testing of faith – 29 March 2020 This is part 2 of the series I preached on “The Trustworthiness of God”, a three part sermon series that followed the closing of church services due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Again, if you prefer to read, I have included my edited notes … More Trusting God in Troubled Times – Message 2
The Trustworthiness of God – Psalm 62 – 22 March 2020 This is the first message in a series recorded during the coronavirus lockdown in spring of 2020. Although at this time, the formal lockdown had not begun, churches had been asked to stop meeting by the government and to move “online.” Here is the … More Trusting God in Trouble Times – Message 1
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