Gold Hill Baptist Church Sermons

The Church: No Plan B (42) Stephen Gaukroger teaching from Acts 14:1-20 on "What About Miracles" Outline: God's message was accompanied by miracles. These miracles were intended to confirm the truth of the gospel message, and this was seen in Iconium in the midst of opposition. What place do miracles have today? When we experience God's supernatural work do seek Him or do we focus on the miracle itself / the human messenger?

The Church: No Plan B (41) David Warren teaching from Acts 13 " One Way - Jesus" Outline: In Pisidian Antioch, Paul clearly proclaims the good news to a primarily Jewish audience. He demonstrates that Jesus is the Saviour promised in the Scriptures, and that he died and rose again. Paul is clear that those listening must decide either to choose life (which they could receive only through faith) or choose death.

"Rooted" (07) Dave Criddle speaking on "Rooted: Lord … Submitted" Outline: The term "lord" is commonly used in the New Testament to refer to Jesus, and many pray to the "Lord Jesus", but what exactly does that mean? It means that Jesus is our master, our owner, our authority, and our king. At the heart of salvation is recognition of the Lordship of Christ - choosing to transfer ownership of our lives to Him. Have we found freedom in our submission to Christ?

The Church: No Plan B (40) Malcolm Duncan teaching from Acts 13:4-12 on " Fighting a Spiritual Battle: Are we prepared?" Outline: As Paul and Barnabas went out in this first missionary journey, they did not simply encounter people who had never heard about Jesus, they encountered the reality of spiritual opposition. A false prophet and sorcerer named Bar-Jesus / Elymas sought to prevent the message of salvation from being accepted by the proconsul who he attended.

"Rooted" (06) Dave Criddle teaching from Hebrews 1:1-3 &&name; Galatians 4:4-7 on "Only Son...Adopted". Outline: The Sonship implies intimacy of relationship with the Father - the Son existed eternally in perfect relationship with the Father before He became Jesus in the incarnation. He is the visual representation of an invisible God. Jesus is the Son of God in a unique way - He is a member of the Trinity - yet through Him we can know what it is to be adopted into God's family.

The Church: No Plan B (39) Stephen Walker-Williams teaching from Acts 12:25 - 13:3 -24 on the subject "Pursuing God's Calling in our Lives " Outline: The church recognised the Holy Spirit's calling on Paul and Barnabas' lives and therefore sent them out in obedience. They were willing to send out some of their "best", trusting that God had a plan that went beyond them. Have we seriously sought to understand God's call on our lives? Are we willing to pray with the church to see this confirmed?

"Rooted" (05) Malcolm Duncan teaching from Is. 61 &&name; Mk. 8:27-31 on "Jesus the Messiah … Rescued". Outline: The Jews were waiting for their messiah ('anointed one') to come and deliver them. Jesus (whose name means 'God saves') is that deliverer - the source of salvation God's people were waiting for. Yet the salvation Jesus offers goes far deeper than liberation from occupying forces, Jesus rescues us from slavery to sin and from eternal judgement.

The Church: No Plan B (38) Malcolm Duncan speaking from Acts 12:19b -24 on the subject "Only God has Ultimate Authority " Outline: By the end of chapter 12 Herod no longer had the upper hand - he had been defeated, but the word of God continued to increase and spread. Do we have confidence that, while we may experience difficulties and obstacles, ultimately God's word will prevail? How do we understand a passage like this where God appears to bring judgement against an individual?

"Rooted" (04) Jason King speaking from Col. 1:16, Eph. 2:10, &&name; Isaiah 43:1 on the subject "Creator …Planned". Outline: From the opening words of Scripture God is described as the creator. While there may be debate among believers regarding God's methods of creation, there can be agreement that He is the source and sustainer of all things, protecting and providing for all He has made. This creator does not make mistakes - each person can know that they are His workmanship, created for good purposes.

The Church: No Plan B (37) Malcolm Duncan speaking on "The Power of Persevering Prayer" Outline: In the midst of severe persecution, and genuine pain, the church earnestly prayed. Though they were asking for God's intervention, even they were astonished by God's answer! They were able to see that God had the power to miraculously intervene on the behalf of his people, and could use the prayers of His people in remarkable ways! What do we learn about earnest, persevering prayer?