Sunday Evening Worship - 14th June 2026 Mr Rodney Davidson

David's final song in 2 Samuel 22 is a profound expression of gratitude, rooted in a deeply personal relationship with God as his rock, fortress, and deliverer. He celebrates God's saving power, not as a distant force, but as a present refuge in times of death, despair, and danger, emphasizing that divine intervention is both personal and perpetual. The sermon highlights how David's life, marked by trials and triumphs, reflects the enduring truth that God sustains His people through righteousness, not because of their perfection, but because He delights in them. It underscores the believer's security in Christ—safe, strengthened, and guided by God's word as a lamp in darkness—and calls for a life of continual praise, trust, and reliance on God's faithfulness, which remains unchanged across generations.

Title: Timothy: Hearing Sound Words & Developing a Sound Mind Speaker: Rev. Peter McIntyre Series: Bible Characters Date: 7 June 2026 Bible: 2 Timothy 1:7; 2 Timothy 1:13 The sermon centres on the vital connection between sound words and a sound mind, emphasising that spiritual maturity is cultivated through faithful adherence to biblical truth. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:7 and 13, it underscores that God has given believers not a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and disciplined thought, which must be nurtured through consistent engagement with Scripture. The preacher highlights four essential qualities for Christian leadership—good conscience, godly example, self-examination, and active spiritual discipline—illustrating how each is rooted in the faithful reception and application of sound doctrine. These qualities, modeled in Timothy's life and taught by Paul, are presented as essential for sustaining the church's mission across generations. Ultimately, the message calls for both older believers to mentor and younger ones to submit, all grounded in the transformative power of Scripture, which shapes character, fuels perseverance, and equips the church for faithful service.

From Grave to Glory Rev Peter McIntyre 2 Timothy 1:10

The sermon, drawn from Colossians 1:12–14, presents a compelling call to gratitude by highlighting four divine acts that form the foundation of Christian thankfulness: God's gracious provision of an eternal inheritance in heaven, His deliverance from the dominion of darkness, His sovereign translation of believers into the kingdom of His Son, and the redemptive forgiveness of sins through Christ's sacrificial blood. Each point underscores the profound contrast between the fleeting, corruptible nature of earthly life and the eternal, unshakable reality of God's kingdom, emphasising that salvation is not earned but freely given through faith in Christ alone. The preacher's tone is both urgent and pastoral, combining conviction about human depravity with the hope of redemption, urging listeners to recognize their spiritual condition and respond in repentance and faith. Ultimately, the message affirms that true gratitude arises not from circumstances but from the transformative work of God in redeeming sinners and securing their eternal destiny through Christ's atoning sacrifice.

This final study brings Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians to its triumphant conclusion, reminding believers that despite the trials, failures and discouragements of church life, they must continue steadfastly in the Lord's work. The great motivation for perseverance is not ourselves but Christ—His death and resurrection, His present consolation, His reigning power, and His promised return. Because Christ is risen, reigning and coming again, every labour performed for Him is certain never to be in vain.

The sermon centres on the vital necessity of collective, persistent prayer as modeled by the early church in Acts 1:14, emphasising that prayer is not optional but a commanded response to Christ's promise of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Jonathan Edwards' call to extraordinary prayer and the prophetic vision of Zechariah 8:20–21, it underscores that God's people are to seek Him together, trusting in His promises for revival, spiritual renewal, and global mission. The message highlights the power of unified prayer—marked by humility, unity across differences, and the absence of judgment—as the foundation for spiritual vitality, warning that neglecting prayer leads to spiritual decline and a life of mediocrity. It affirms that while the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, the Spirit's empowering infilling and outpouring are sought through persistent, corporate intercession, which renews the church and fuels lasting revival. Ultimately, the sermon calls the church to embrace prayer not as a secondary activity but as the lifeblood of faith, the source of true power, and the pathway to God's promised transformation of individuals, communities, and nations.

The sermon centres on the transformative power of God's grace through the personal testimony of a man whose life was marked by rebellion, addiction, and spiritual ruin, yet found redemption through repentance and faith in Christ. Drawing from the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, the speaker illustrates how sin promises freedom but delivers destruction, leading to a point of desperation where one comes to the end of self and turns back to God. His journey from a Christian upbringing to a life of substance abuse, theft, and self-destruction culminates in a near-fatal car accident that became the turning point, prompting a return to faith and a life of restoration through a residential recovery program. The message underscores the urgency of salvation, declaring that no one is beyond God's reach, and calls every listener to respond to Christ's invitation in the present moment, emphasizing that salvation is not earned by works but received by faith alone, with the ultimate question being, 'Are you saved?'

The sermon meditates on Christ's suffering under the crown of thorns as a profound symbol of the curse of sin, drawing from Matthew 27:27–31 to illustrate how Jesus bore the full weight of divine judgment and human humiliation. Through vivid imagery of thorns piercing His head, the preacher connects this act to the broader biblical narrative of Eden's curse, emphasizing that thorns represent the brokenness, pain, and death resulting from human sin. Christ's suffering was not merely physical but spiritual—He endured God's forsakenness and wrath, taking upon Himself the eternal curse of sin so that believers might be freed from it. The sermon underscores the redemptive significance of the cross, portraying the crown of thorns as a testament to Christ's substitutionary sacrifice and the hope of forgiveness and eternal life available through faith in Him. With a pastoral and urgent tone, the message calls listeners to repent and trust in Christ, whose suffering offers transformation and salvation.

1st Corinthians 14 addresses the contentious issue of spiritual gifts, primarily focusing on the gift of tongues within the early Church. This study emphasises the need for proper understanding and practice, warning against counterfeit manifestations. Peter McIntyre highlights the distinction between genuine gifts for evangelism and modern practices perceived as emotional and unscriptural. The text suggests that the age of spontaneous spiritual gifts ended with the completion of the New Testament scripture and the passing of the Apostolic age. Furthermore, it cautions against the dangers of relying upon experiential Christianity, advocating for a biblically rooted faith. Ultimately, Paul urges believers to seek genuine gifts of the Spirit guided by sound doctrine.