The Gospel is preached to reveal the way of salvation to fallen mankind. This salvation is not found in a set of rules or ideas but is centred on a person: the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Ecclesiastes 9:4 “4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion.”

2 Samuel 9:1-8 “9 And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?2 And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba; and they called him to David. And the king said to him, Art thou Ziba? And he said, Thy servant!

3 And the king said, Is there not yet any of the house of Saul, that I may shew the kindness of God to him? And Ziba said to the king, Jonathan has yet a son, who is lame on [his] feet.4 And the king said to him, Where is he? And Ziba said to the king, Behold, he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, in Lodebar.

5 And king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lodebar.6 And Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, and fell on his face and did obeisance. And David said, Mephibosheth. And he said, Behold thy servant!

7 And David said to him, Fear not; for I will certainly shew thee kindness for Jonathan thy father’s sake, and will restore thee all the land of Saul thy father; and thou shalt eat bread at my table continually.8 And he bowed himself, and said, What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?”

2 Samuel 9:13 “13 So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem; for he did eat continually at the king’s table. And he was lame on both his feet.”

Luke 16:19-26 “19 Now there was a rich man and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, making good cheer in splendour every day.20 And [there was] a poor man, by name Lazarus, [who] was laid at his gateway full of sores,

21 and desiring to be filled with the crumbs which fell from the table of the rich man; but the dogs also coming licked his sores.22 And it came to pass that the poor man died, and that he was carried away by the angels into the bosom of Abraham. And the rich man also died and was buried.23 And in hades lifting up his eyes, being in torments, he sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

24 And he crying out said, Father Abraham, have compassion on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am suffering in this flame.25 But Abraham said, Child, recollect that *thou* hast fully received thy good things in thy lifetime, and likewise Lazarus evil things. But now he is comforted here, and *thou* art in suffering.26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm is fixed, so that those who desire to pass hence to you cannot, nor do they who [desire to cross] from there pass over unto us.”

Hebrews 9:27-28 “27 And forasmuch as it is the portion of men once to die, and after this judgment;28 thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation.”

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There are many Old Testament prophecies that look forward to the birth of Jesus Christ. At this time of year, many people reflect on His birth and its significance. Why did Jesus come into this world? The Bible tells us He came to save us from our sins. What wonderful news!

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Isaiah 9:6-7 “6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace.7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.”

Luke 1:30-35 “30 And the angel said to her, Fear not, Mary, for thou hast found favour with God;

31 and behold, thou shalt conceive in the womb and bear a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus.32 *He* shall be great, and shall be called Son of [the] Highest; and [the] Lord God shall give him the throne of David his father;

33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for the ages, and of his kingdom there shall not be an end.34 But Mary said to the angel, How shall this be, since I know not a man?35 And the angel answering said to her, [The] Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and power of [the] Highest overshadow thee, wherefore the holy thing also which shall be born shall be called Son of God.”

Luke 2:21 “21 And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.”

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What does normal Christian life look like? In this short ministry word you will hear what the scriptures teach us about the normal things of Christianity.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Colossians 3:23 “23 Whatsoever ye do, labour at it heartily, as [doing it] to the Lord, and not to men;”

2 Corinthians 5:20 “20 We are ambassadors therefore for Christ, God as [it were] beseeching by us, we entreat for Christ, Be reconciled to God.”

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The title the Children of God is given to believers in the Lord Jesus. In this short ministry word you will hear of what the believer is brought into in Christ.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation

1 John 3:1-3 “3 See what love the Father has given to us, that we should be called [the] children of God. For this reason the world knows us not, because it knew him not.2 Beloved, now are we children of God, and what we shall be has not yet been manifested; we know that if it is manifested we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.

3 And every one that has this hope in him purifies himself, even as *he* is pure.”

1 John 5:1-2 “5 Every one that believes that Jesus is the Christ is begotten of God; and every one that loves him that has begotten loves also him that is begotten of him.

2 Hereby know we that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep his commandments.”

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In this gospel message, you’ll hear two stories of Jesus drawing near to sinners to meet their needs. We all need salvation because of our sins, and the Bible points us to God’s Son, Jesus Christ, the Saviour of sinners.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Luke 8:40- 56 “40 And it came to pass when Jesus returned, the crowd received him gladly, for they were all expecting him.41 And behold, a man came, whose name was Jairus, and he was [a] ruler of the synagogue, and falling at the feet of Jesus besought him to come to his house,

42 because he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And as he went the crowds thronged him.43 And a woman who had a flux of blood since twelve years, who, having spent all her living on physicians, could not be cured by any one,

44 coming up behind, touched the hem of his garment, and immediately her flux of blood stopped.45 And Jesus said, Who has touched me? But all denying, Peter and those with him said, Master, the crowds close thee in and press upon thee, and sayest thou, Who has touched me?46 And Jesus said, Some one has touched me, for *I* have known that power has gone out from me.

47 And the woman, seeing that she was not hid, came trembling, and falling down before him declared before all the people for what cause she had touched him, and how she was immediately healed.48 And he said to her, [Be of good courage,] daughter; thy faith has healed thee; go in peace.49 While he was yet speaking, comes some one from the ruler of the synagogue, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; do not trouble the teacher.50 But Jesus, hearing it, answered him saying, Fear not: only believe, and she shall be made well.

51 And when he came to the house he suffered no one to go in but Peter and John and James and the father of the child and the mother.52 And all were weeping and lamenting her. But he said, Do not weep, for she has not died, but sleeps.53 And they derided him, knowing that she had died.

54 But *he*, having turned them all out and taking hold of her hand, cried saying, Child, arise.55 And her spirit returned, and immediately she rose up; and he commanded [something] to eat to be given to her.56 And her parents were amazed; but he enjoined them to tell no one what had happened.”

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In this Gospel preaching you will hear about the story of Jonah and how God used him to deliver a message of good news for the people of Nineveh.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Jonah 2:1-6 “And Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish’s belly;2 and he said: I cried by reason of my distress unto Jehovah, and he answered me; Out of the belly of Sheol cried I: thou heardest my voice.3 For thou didst cast me into the depth, into the heart of the seas, And the flood was round about me: All thy breakers and thy billows are gone over me.

4 And I said, I am cast out from before thine eyes, Yet will I look again toward thy holy temple.5 The waters encompassed me, to the soul: The deep was round about me, The weeds were wrapped about my head.6 I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; The bars of the earth [closed] upon me for ever: But thou hast brought up my life from the pit, O Jehovah my God.”

Jonah 2:10 “10 And Jehovah commanded the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry [land].”

Matthew 14:23-33 “23 And having dismissed the crowds, he went up into the mountain apart to pray. And when even was come, he was alone there,24 but the ship was already in the middle of the sea tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.25 But in the fourth watch of the night he went off to them, walking on the sea.

26 And the disciples, seeing him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition. And they cried out through fear.27 But Jesus immediately spoke to them, saying, Take courage; it is *I*: be not afraid.28 And Peter answering him said, Lord, if it be *thou*, command me to come to thee upon the waters.29 And he said, Come. And Peter, having descended from the ship, walked upon the waters to go to Jesus.

30 But seeing the wind strong he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.31 And immediately Jesus stretched out his hand and caught hold of him, and says to him, O thou of little faith, why didst thou doubt?32 And when they had gone up into the ship, the wind fell.33 But those in the ship came and did homage to him, saying, Truly thou art God’s Son.”

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Who is Jesus? This question has been asked by many throughout history, and it remains a search for many today. The Bible teaches that Jesus is God’s only begotten Son, sent into the world to save sinners. In this gospel message, you will learn about God’s plan of salvation for sinners through His Son, the Lord Jesus.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation  

The first scripture read in this preaching is missing from the recording.

1 Samuel 20:3 “there is but a step between me and death.”

Hebrews 9:27-28 “27 And forasmuch as it is the portion of men once to die, and after this judgment;28 thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation.”

Philippians 2:6-11 “6 who, subsisting in the form of God, did not esteem it an object of rapine to be on an equality with God 7 but emptied himself, taking a bondman’s form, taking his place in [the] likeness of men;

8 and having been found in figure as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, and [that the] death of [the] cross.9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of heavenly and earthly and infernal [beings],11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord to God [the] Father’s glory.”

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God has provided a Saviour for sinners through the Gospel. Have you come to the Lord Jesus? As you hear the Gospel, stop, look, and listen to God’s wonderful invitation. In the Lord Jesus, you will find the Saviour you need.”

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Numbers 22:22-32 “22 And God’s anger was kindled because he went; and the Angel of Jehovah set himself in the way to withstand him. Now he was riding upon his ass, and his two young men were with him.23 And the ass saw the Angel of Jehovah standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand; and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field, and Balaam smote the ass to turn her into the way.

24 And the Angel of Jehovah stood in a hollow of the vineyards, a wall being on this side, and a wall on that side.25 And the ass saw the Angel of Jehovah, and she pressed herself against the wall, and crushed Balaam’s foot against the wall; and he smote her again.26 Then the Angel of Jehovah went still further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

27 And the ass saw the Angel of Jehovah, and lay down under Balaam; and Balaam’s anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with his staff.28 And Jehovah opened the mouth of the ass, and she said to Balaam, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

29 And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!30 And the ass said to Balaam, Am not I thine ass, upon which thou hast ridden ever since I was thine to this day? was I ever wont to do so to thee? And he said, No.31 Then Jehovah opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the Angel of Jehovah standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand; and he bowed and prostrated himself on his face.32 And the Angel of Jehovah said to him, Wherefore hast thou smitten thine ass these three times? behold, it was I who came forth to withstand thee, for the way [thou walkest in] is for ruin before me.”

John 3:14-16 “14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, thus must the Son of man be lifted up,

15 that every one who believes on him may [not perish, but] have life eternal.16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal.”

Matthew 11:28 “28 Come to me, all ye who labour and are burdened, and *I* will give you rest.”

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The Gospel is a message of hope, announcing to mankind salvation from sins and peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you have this hope? It is available to anyone who believes and trusts in the Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

2 Kings 5:1-14 “5 And Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man before his master, and honourable, for by him Jehovah had given deliverance to Syria; and he was a mighty man of valour, [but] a leper.2 And the Syrians had gone out in bands, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid; and she waited on Naaman’s wife.

3 And she said to her mistress, Oh, would that my lord were before the prophet that is in Samaria! then he would cure him of his leprosy.4 And he went and told his lord saying, Thus and thus said the maid that is of the land of Israel.5 And the king of Syria said, Well! go, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand [shekels] of gold, and ten changes of raiment.

6 And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, saying, And now, when this letter comes to thee, behold, I have sent Naaman my servant to thee, that thou mayest cure him of his leprosy.7 And it came to pass when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his garments, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man sends to me to cure a man of his leprosy? Wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeks an occasion against me.

8 And it was so, when Elisha the man of God had heard that the king of Israel had rent his garments, that he sent to the king, saying, Why hast thou rent thy garments? let him come now to me, and he shall know that there is a prophet in Israel.9 And Naaman came with his horses and with his chariot, and stood at the doorway of the house of Elisha.10 And Elisha sent a messenger to him, saying, Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.

11 And Naaman was wroth, and went away and said, Behold, I thought, He will certainly come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of Jehovah his God, and wave his hand over the place, and cure the leper.12 Are not the Abanah and the Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? may I not wash in them and be clean? And he turned and went away in a rage.

13 And his servants drew near, and spoke to him and said, My father, [if] the prophet had bidden thee [do some] great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he says to thee, Wash and be clean?14 Then he went down, and plunged himself seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God. And his flesh became again like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean.”

Philippians 2:5-11  “5 For let this mind be in you which [was] also in Christ Jesus;6 who, subsisting in the form of God, did not esteem it an object of rapine to be on an equality with God;7 but emptied himself, taking a bondman’s form, taking his place in [the] likeness of men;

8 and having been found in figure as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, and [that the] death of [the] cross.9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of heavenly and earthly and infernal [beings],11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord to God [the] Father’s glory.”

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Jesus came into the world to save sinners. While passing through Nazareth, He stood up to read from the book of Isaiah, proclaiming the acceptable year of the Lord—a message of salvation and deliverance from sin for all mankind.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Luke 4:14-22 “And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee; and a rumour went out into the whole surrounding country about him;

15 and *he* taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.16 And he came to Nazareth, where he was brought up; and he entered, according to his custom, into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and stood up to read.

17 And [the] book of the prophet Esaias was given to him; and having unrolled the book he found the place where it was written,18 [The] Spirit of [the] Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach glad tidings to [the] poor; he has sent me to preach to captives deliverance, and to [the] blind sight, to send forth [the] crushed delivered,

19 to preach [the] acceptable year of [the] Lord.

20 And having rolled up the book, when he had delivered it up to the attendant, he sat down; and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed upon him.21 And he began to say to them, To-day this scripture is fulfilled in your ears.22 And all bore witness to him, and wondered at the words of grace which were coming out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this the son of Joseph?”

1 Timothy 1:15-17 “15 Faithful [is] the word, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom *I* am [the] first.16 But for this reason mercy was shewn me, that in me, [the] first, Jesus Christ might display the whole long-suffering, for a delineation of those about to believe on him to life eternal.

17 Now to the King of the ages, [the] incorruptible, invisible, only God, honour and glory to the ages of ages. Amen.”

1 Timothy 4:9-10 “9 The word [is] faithful and worthy of all acceptation;10 for, for this we labour and suffer reproach, because we hope in a living God, who is preserver of all men, specially of those that believe.”

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