Woolwich Evangelical Church

Update on the work in Nairobi, Kenya. Also a message on predestination, highlighting the profound blessing of adoption into His family. It underscores that salvation is entirely a gift of grace, dependent on Christ's sacrifice and driven by God's will, not human merit.

The sermon examines the replacement of Judas in the early church, contrasting modern self-proclaimed apostles with the qualifications and experiences of the original twelve. It emphasizes the importance of biblical authority, particularly the apostles' role as inspired messengers of God before the completion of the New Testament.

What is this Light? How does it effect us? How can the Apostle be so sure in the face of such a mountain of horrors in the world and in the church, that there is no shadow in God?

Isaiah describes an exceedingly precious promise, but there are also some unusual features in the original language, that links it to Psalm 112 and Psalm 111. Incidentally, Gesenius in his note on the verse suggests the passive participle of intransitive verbs is equivalent to the active, but that underplays the unique usage and beliefs the significance of each inspired stroke.

The message underscores the importance of obedience, prayer, and witnessing, while also clarifying that the book's focus is not on miraculous events but on the broader establishment and growth of the church, particularly through the ministries of Peter and Paul, and ultimately encouraging believers to actively participate in God's ongoing work in the world.

Here is man's deepest problem, his absolute failure to love his God. He divides his love among created things but none is given to his Creator. He needs a divine transformation to cultivate genuine love for God.

Here is Joseph's revelation of his identity to his brothers, demonstrating a willingness to overlook past wrongs and embrace a divine plan that ultimately preserved his family and paved the way for the Messiah. The message emphasizes God's ability to orchestrate good from evil, mirroring the grace and mercy extended by Christ, and calls listeners to embrace forgiveness, share their testimonies, and recognize the enduring power of divine love and purpose.

The sermon centers on the profound desire for peace, distinguishing between worldly aspirations for peace and the true, divine peace offered by the Lord. The message emphasizes that true peace stems from reconciliation with God, achieved through Christ's sacrifice. Here too is how the Lord increases the peace of the believer.

The sermon explores the pitfalls of relying on good works and religious sincerity as pathways to salvation, arguing that such efforts ultimately obstruct a genuine relationship with God. Drawing from Philippians 3, the message highlights how even deeply religious individuals, like the Apostle Paul before his conversion, can mistakenly believe their righteousness and accomplishments guarantee acceptance with God, hindering their need for Christ.

The sermon explores themes of repentance, forgiveness, and divine providence through the narrative of Joseph and his brothers. It highlights Joseph's strategic actions to test his brothers' genuine remorse for past wrongs and to ultimately reunite them with their father. The message emphasizes that true repentance is evidenced by a change in behavior and a willingness to embrace reconciliation, while also underscoring God's unwavering compassion and willingness to extend mercy even after significant failings, ultimately portraying a parallel to the grace and forgiveness offered through Christ.

The sermon addresses the necessity of church discipline, particularly concerning those who neglect work and become idle, relying on others for sustenance. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 3, it emphasizes that believers should engage in honest labor, viewing it as a God-given responsibility and a means of supporting both themselves and the church's ministry. The message underscores the importance of setting an example through diligent work and encourages a measured response to those who persistently refuse to contribute, advocating for a temporary withdrawal of fellowship to promote repentance and maintain the purity of the congregation, while always approaching the situation with pastoral care and a desire for restoration.

The sermon explores the nature of spiritual seeking, drawing from the story of a blind man receiving sight in stages. It emphasizes that understanding the Lord's power and purpose isn's always immediate, mirroring the gradual process of spiritual growth and faith. The message highlights the importance of complete surrender to Christ, urging listeners to move beyond initial awareness and embrace a full yielding of their lives, recognizing that true understanding and salvation come through a clear vision of Christ and a willingness to embrace His terms of discipleship, moving from a blurred perspective to a clear and unwavering faith.

The sermon explores the story of Joseph and his brothers, drawing parallels between Joseph's journey and the path of a believer, particularly the experience of seeking Christ. It highlights how God uses circumstances, including famine and pressure from loved ones, to draw individuals to Himself, emphasizing the importance of both reasoned arguments and personal testimony in sharing faith. The narrative underscores the Lord's persistent yearning for those seeking Him, even as He holds back until they are ready, and demonstrates how God uses trials and blessings to shape and refine those on a journey toward faith.

Man's greatest need is greater than a physical famine, dreadful as that is. He must go to Jesus who alone can supply him with all he needs.

The word of the Lord must be heard because it is a word from heaven. However, there is much opposition to it. The prayers of God's people is vital to break through these barriers. Here too is the wonderful love of God for us, and our duty to love him in return.

Spiritual and gospel lessons drawn from the first interview between Joseph and his brothers.

As God's works were manifest in the blind man, so too are his works evident in every converted soul. Conversion a powerful work of Christ.

The need to know the truth and the need to defend it.

The exaltation of Joseph from his prison to the palace, and into the immediate presence of Pharaoh. An amazing parallel with Christ's exaltation to his earned place of authority and recognition.

The path a seeker treads in finding forgiveness from God.