St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel

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. (Isaiah 53:5) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached from England into the Australian Churches. ~~~~~ **How we are healed:** *1/ By Christ enduring the wrath of God and redeeming us - redemption. 2/ By Christ giving us faith to trust alone in what he has done - Justification. 3/ By Christ through the Spirit coming to us and driving out the buyers and sellers from the temple of our bodies - Sanctification.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon expounds on Isaiah 53:5...

And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. (Psalm 107:7) *1/ A people led forth. 2/ A people led forth by the right way. 3/ The end in view - "That they might go to a city of habitation."* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the assurance found in Psalm 107:7, emphasizing that God leads His redeemed people by the right way toward a heavenly city of habitation. It identifies three key aspects of this divine guidance: the initial leading forth from a state of sin or worldly attachment, the maintenance of a path that may...

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, **he drove them all out of the temple**, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; (John 2:15) *1/ What our bodies were designed to be and what they are since the fall. 2/ The coming of our Lord to his temple. 3/ The cleansing of the temple of our bodies.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the theological parallel between Jesus cleansing the physical temple in John 2 and the spiritual cleansing of the believer's body, described as the temple of the Holy Ghost in 1 Corinthians 6. It...

That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: (1 Peter 1:7) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Zoar Chapel, The Dicker, on Lord's day afternoon. ~~~~ *1/ Your faith. 2/ The trial of your faith. 3/ Your faith at the appearing of Jesus Christ.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the nature of saving faith as a divine gift from Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it is not a human achievement but a personal possession given at the new birth. It...

~~~~~ No 34 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:11-14** Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, **Looking for** and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, ......Nevertheless we, according to his promise, **look for** new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye **look for** such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. *1/ What kind of people we should be. 2/ That the day of God...

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. (1 Thessalonians 2:13) *1/ The word of God heard through men. 2/ The Word of God retains its authority though heard through men. 3/ The Word of God received as such effectually works in them that believe.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon examines 1 Thessalonians 2:13 to explore the nature and power of Scripture, emphasizing that God's Word is...

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. (Luke 9:36) **Sermon summary:** This sermon examines the Transfiguration account in Luke 9, emphasizing that the event serves as a divine confirmation of the Word of God rather than a model for seeking supernatural visions. The exposition highlights the centrality of prayer as the starting point for spiritual blessing and the necessity of viewing Christ through the lens of Scripture, where the Law and Prophets find their fulfilment in Him. The preacher...

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25) *1/ The internal effectual intercession of the Holy spirit in Believers - Romans 8:26-27 2/ The intercession of our Lord for his people in heaven - Romans 8:34 3/ The result - Saved to the uttermost.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the doctrine of effectual intercession, contrasting the temporary and limited priesthood of the Old Testament with the eternal and perfect priesthood of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Hebrews 7 and Romans 8, the message highlights the dual work of...

I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Evening Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ An end in view - fruit that brings glory to the father. 2/ The husbandman's use of means. 3/ The Fathers treatment of the different characters of his people.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the parable of the true vine in John 15, emphasizing that God the Father acts as the husbandman who prunes and purges...

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: (Ecclesiastes 3:1) ~~~~~ Harvest Thanksgiving Afternoon Service Brixton Tabernacle, London ~~~~~ *1/ Seasons. 2/ God's appointing seasons. 3/ God's use of seasons.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the theological concept of divine seasons, asserting that God sovereignly appoints times for all purposes under heaven. It examines how these seasons manifest in the history of the world, the corporate life of the Church, and the individual spiritual journey of believers, emphasizing that both prosperity and trial are part of God's ordered plan. The preacher highlights the necessity of trusting God's control...

~~~~~ No 33 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:8-10** But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 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. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall...

Is it not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness is great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king. So Samuel called unto the LORD; and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel. And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this...

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) *1/ The LORD God of Israel in whom we trust. 2/ What we are to trust him for. 3/ How we are to show that trust.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the command to trust in the Lord with all one's heart, using King Hezekiah as a primary example of exclusive reliance on the God of Israel. It distinguishes between trusting in the true God of the Bible and placing faith in idols, human understanding, or political alliances like Egypt. The exposition outlines three areas of trust...

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you. (John 16:22) *1/ Godly sorrow. 2/ A visit from the Lord again. 3/ The effect that man cannot take away.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the transition from godly sorrow to unshakeable joy as described in John 16:22, emphasizing that true spiritual sorrow is directed toward God and arises from a conviction of sin. The preacher distinguishes this from natural grief by illustrating biblical examples of both, highlighting that godly sorrow leads to repentance and a deeper awareness of Christ's...

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (Romans 8:24-25) ~~~~ This service was taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. ~~~~ *1/ Who are saved by hope? 2/ How are they saved by hope? 3/ The effect of being saved by hope.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the theological concept of being saved by hope, as presented in Romans 8:24-25, examining who possesses this hope, how it...

~~~~~ No 32 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 3:1-7** This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: ....Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.....But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. *1/ The certainty of scoffers in the last days. 2/ How we are not to be discouraged by them.* **Sermon summary...

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7) *1/ Being under the mighty hand of God. . 2/ How we are to act under the mighty hand of God. . . . Humble ourselves. . . . Cast all our care upon him. . 3/ The incentives so to act. . . . That he may exalt us in due time. . . . He careth for us* ** Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the believer's relationship with God's sovereignty, urging the audience to recognize that all circumstances, including tribulation and sin, occur under the mighty...

And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, **I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.** (Genesis 17:1) *1/ Where we are to walk before God. 2/ How we are to walk before God.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the command to "walk before me and be thou perfect" found in Genesis 17:1, emphasizing that this walk is a continuous, visible reality before an all-seeing God. It distinguishes between walking "with" God and walking "before" Him, illustrating the latter as living under divine observation in all areas of life, from...

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. (Psalm 34:11) **Sermon summary:** This sermon explores the theological concept of the fear of the Lord, defining it not as slavish dread but as a godly habit of reverence, awe, and submission produced by the Holy Spirit. Drawing primarily from Psalm 34, the message emphasizes that this fear is the foundation of true religion and wisdom, illustrated through biblical narratives such as David's handling of the Ark and the judgment of Ananias and Sapphira. The exposition highlights God's sovereignty and the necessity of aligning worship and conduct...

~~~~~~~ No 31 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:20-22** For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again...

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; (1 Corinthians 1:27) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Colnbrook Strict Baptist Chapel. ~~~~ *1/ God's choice of us. 2/ God choosing for us. 3/ Our choices based on God's choices.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the doctrine of divine election, emphasizing that God sovereignly chooses His people before the foundation of the world to ensure that no flesh glories in His presence. It examines how this eternal choice extends to practical aspects of life, including...

Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? (Psalm 85:6) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Swavesey Strict Baptist Chapel in Cambridgeshire, England. ~~~~~ *1/ A felt need of revival. 2/ The source and means of revival. 3/ The blessings of revival as set forth in Psalm 85 4/ To what end revival is sought - "that thy people may rejoice in thee."* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the spiritual necessity of revival, drawing primarily from Psalm 85 and Psalm 51 to address believers who feel distant from God or have lost their initial joy in salvation. It distinguishes between a mere intellectual need for...

Because of the savour of thy good ointments thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee. (Song of Solomon 1:3) *1/ "Thy Name" - Whose and what name? 2/ The reason thy name is as ointment poured forth - "Because of the savour of thy good ointments." 3/ How the name of Jesus is "as ointment poured forth. 4/ The cause of the churches love to Christ - "Therefore do the virgins love thee."* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the spiritual significance of the name of Jesus Christ, drawing a parallel between the holy anointing oil described in Exodus 30 and...

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Jeremiah 29:11-14) *1/ The reason the Lord's people seek and find him - (Jeremiah 29:11) 2/ How they find him - (Jeremiah 29:12-13) 3/ The effect of the Lord being found by his people - (Jeremiah 29:14)* **Sermon summary:** This sermon explores the divine purpose behind God's dealings with His people, emphasizing that His thoughts are of peace and a hopeful future rather than destruction. It examines how believers are drawn to seek God through sincere prayer and wholehearted...

When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence. For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him. (Isaiah 64:3-4) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Lamberhurst Strict Baptist Chapel on Lord's Day afternoon. ~~~~~ *1/ A lesson from scripture history. 2/ The truth of the gospel experienced in a way not anticipated by knowing the letter of the word. 3/ To whom the way and the end...

And they all with one consent began to make excuse. (Luke 14:18) *1/ A gospel banquet- all things are now ready. 2/ Excuses made as to why we cannot come and partake. 3/ Excuses made for our sin. 4/ Excuses why we cannot make an open profession.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the parable of the great supper in Luke 14, contrasting the host's generous provision with the guests' frivolous excuses. It distinguishes between valid objections that can be resolved by Scripture and deceptive excuses rooted in a sinful heart that seeks to avoid obedience. The preacher emphasizes that the gospel table offers complete spiritual nourishment...

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. (Colossians 3:15) *1/ That which leads to a thankful spirit. 2/ How a thankful spirit is evidenced. 3/ Examples of those who showed a thankful spirit, as recorded in scripture.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon exhorts believers to cultivate a thankful spirit by reflecting on their union with Christ and the security of their salvation. It identifies key theological foundations for gratitude, including redemption, justification, and the hope of eternal glory. The preacher emphasizes that thankfulness is both a duty and...

And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; (Revelation 5:9) *1/ A new song. 2/ The singers. 3/ What they sang.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Revelation 5:9, highlighting the worthiness of Jesus Christ to open the sealed book due to His sacrificial death and redemptive work. It explores the 'new song' sung by the redeemed from every nation, emphasizing that salvation is achieved solely through the blood of...

Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. (Proverbs 25:19) *1/ Time of trouble. 2/ Teaching for time. 3/ Misplaced confidence in ourselves. 4/ God's faithfulness in the old testament paving the way to show us the only truly faithful man, the God-man, Jesus Christ.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon warns against placing confidence in unfaithful people during times of trouble, illustrating the futility of such reliance through biblical examples and personal anecdotes. It contrasts the unreliability of fallen humanity with the absolute faithfulness of God as demonstrated throughout the Old Testament. The central...

~~~~~~~ No 30 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:10 - 19** But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. ......... While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. *1/ The prominence the Holy Spirit has given in the Word, to warn of the danger of walking after the flesh. 2/ What is said in this text of their practices. 3/ The terrible end...

How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together. I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city. (Hosea 11:8-9) *1/ What Israel and we deserve. 2/ How shall God give up his people? 3/ How shall he deliver them?* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon...

And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. (Isaiah 49:11) *1/ How the LORD made mountains a way for his people Israel through history. 2/ Consider the mountains our Lord made a way in redemption. 3/ Consider the mountains God's people face in experience. 4/ Consider God's highways that are exalted.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon expounds on Isaiah 49:11, illustrating how God transforms insurmountable obstacles into pathways for His glory. It traces this theme through Israel's history, demonstrating divine intervention in impossible situations such as the Exodus and the return from Babylon. The message emphasizes that Christ overcame the...

~~~~~~~ No 29 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:4-9** For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; .... The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished: *1/ A lesson in Judgment without mercy. 2/ Lessons in judgment and mercy at the last day. 3/ A lesson in the Lord's care of his people in this world.* **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the dual themes of divine...

Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. (Psalms 89:19) *1/ The provision of help foretold. 2/ The provision of help manifested in Jesus Christ. 3/ The provision of help received by sinners.* ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Zoar Strict Baptist Chapel, Norwich on Tuesday Evening. ~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Psalm 89:19, identifying Jesus Christ as the mighty One upon whom God has laid help for helpless sinners. It argues that true salvation requires a refuge that is suitable for spiritual wrath...

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou? (Daniel 4:35) **Sermon summary:** The sermon examines the biblical account of King Nebuchadnezzar to illustrate the absolute sovereignty of God over human history and authority. Through the narrative of the king's pride, madness, and eventual restoration, the message emphasizes that the Most High rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He wills. The preacher...

For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the LORD, to serve him with one consent. (Zephaniah 3:9) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Bethel Chapel Luton on Lord's Day Evening. ~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon explores the transformation of a believer's speech as evidence of genuine conversion, drawing primarily on Zephaniah 3:9. It contrasts the worldly language of the unregenerate with the pure language of Canaan spoken by those renewed by the Holy Spirit. Key indicators of this spiritual change include heartfelt confession of sin, sincere prayer, and total reliance on...

If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. (Daniel 3:17-18) **Sermon Summary:** This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego as they face Nebuchadnezzar's golden idol and a fiery furnace. Drawing primarily from Daniel chapters 2 and 3, the message highlights God's absolute sovereignty over history and His ability to...

Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following. (Psalms 48:12-13) ~~~~~ This sermon was preached at Bethel Chapel Luton on Lord's Day Morning. ~~~~~ After introduction, these three points are considered. *1/ Tell or number the Towers. 2/ Mark well her Bulwarks. 3/ Consider her Palaces.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon expounds on Psalm 48, focusing on the security and eternal strength of the Church of God as depicted through the imagery of Zion's towers, bulwarks, and palaces. It identifies Jesus Christ as the primary tower...

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. (Psalms 138:2) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Southill Strict Baptist Chapel on Lord's Day Afternoon. ~~~~ *1/ Where our worship is to be directed - "Toward thy holy temple" - Jesus 2/ What we are to praise and what for. - "Praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth" 3/ The cause of our worship and praise - "For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name."* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Psalm 138:2...

~~~~~~~ No 28 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 2 Peter 2:1-3** But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not. *1/ There were and will...