Preachers' Corner

This talk from Refresh 2026 focuses on “Henceforth”—looking onward to the ultimate goal. After reflecting on God’s past blessings and our present walk, the speaker encourages us to set our eyes on the Lord Jesus. Using examples like Abraham, who sought the eternal city, and Daniel, who prayed with hope in exile, we are reminded that our goals are set on the Lord Jesus. Henceforth, we fix our hope on Him, knowing that a crown of righteousness awaits all who love His appearing.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation

“Hitherto Jehovah has helped us.” — 1 Samuel 7:12 Darby

“Till now the Lord has helped us.” — 1 Samuel 7:12 ESV

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God knows your heart completely—every thought, every struggle, every motive—and still loves you. This preaching reveals our true condition and points us to the incredible grace and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Acts 15:8 “And the heart-knowing God “

Jeremiah 17:9 “9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and incurable; who can know it? 10 I Jehovah search the heart, I try the reins, even to give each one according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.”

Hebrews 4:12-13 “12 For the word of God [is] living and operative, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and penetrating to [the] division of soul and spirit, both of joints and marrow, and a discerner of the thoughts and intents of [the] heart.13 And there is not a creature unapparent before him; but all things [are] naked and laid bare to his eyes, with whom we have to do.”

Romans 5:5-10 “5 and hope does not make ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by [the] Holy Spirit which has been given to us:6 for we being still without strength, in [the] due time Christ has died for [the] ungodly.

7 For scarcely for [the] just [man] will one die, for perhaps for [the] good [man] some one might also dare to die;8 but God commends *his* love to us, in that, we being still sinners, Christ has died for us.

9 Much rather therefore, having been now justified in [the power of] his blood, we shall be saved by him from wrath.10 For if, being enemies, we have been reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much rather, having been reconciled, we shall be saved in [the power of] his life.”

1 John 4:10 “10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son a propitiation for our sins.”

1 John 4:17-19 “17 Herein has love been perfected with us that we may have boldness in the day of judgment, that even as *he* is, *we* also are in this world.

18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear; for fear has torment, and he that fears has not been made perfect in love.19 *We* love because *he* has first loved us.”

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This Bible teaching address explores five important blessings that come from faith in Jesus Christ. Using passages from the Scriptures, this teaching shows us how believing in Christ brings forgiveness of sins, justification before God, freedom from shame, the promise of eternal life, and guidance through the light He gives. The address highlights how faith can lead people out of spiritual darkness and into a life of hope, assurance, and purpose.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Acts 10:43 “To him all the prophets bear witness that every one that believes on him will receive through his name remission of sins.”

Acts 13:39 “and from all things from which ye could not be justified in the law of Moses, in him every one that believes is justified.”

Romans 10:11 “For the scripture says, No one believing on him shall be ashamed.”

John 6:47 “Verily, verily, I say to you, He that believes [on me] has life eternal.”

John 11:10 “10 but if any one walk in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.”

John 12:35 “35 Jesus therefore said to them, Yet a little while is the light amongst you. Walk while ye have the light, that darkness may not overtake you. And he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes.”

John 12:46 “46 I am come into the world [as] light, that every one that believes on me may not abide in darkness;”

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A Gospel preaching from Luke 5 on Jesus cleansing the leper—revealing His compassion, authority, and willingness to heal the leper. Because of the Cross, Jesus still says, “Be thou cleansed.” Come in faith and receive the forgiveness and restoration only He can give.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Luke 5:12-13 “12 And it came to pass as he was in one of the cities, that behold, there was a man full of leprosy, and seeing Jesus, falling upon his face, he besought him saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou art able to cleanse me.13 And stretching forth his hand he touched him, saying, I will; be thou cleansed: and immediately the leprosy departed from him.”

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God is not distant or silent—He is speaking directly to you. Through Jesus Christ, He calls you out of darkness, offers you abundant life, and invites you to come home. This is a personal message from heaven to your heart.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation

Matthew 18:11 “11 For the Son of man has come to save that which was lost.”

John 12:46 “46 I am come into the world [as] light, that every one that believes on me may not abide in darkness;”

John 10:10 “10 The thief comes not but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I am come that they might have life, and might have [it] abundantly.”

John 14:6 “6 Jesus says to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father unless by me.”

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This address explores how trials precede triumph, the cross comes before the crown, and how God uses seasons of suffering to prepare us for eternal glory.

Bible Verses: Darby Translation

Luke 24:25-27 “25 And *he* said to them, O senseless and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!

26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into his glory?27 And having begun from Moses and from all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”

1 Samuel 1:9-11 “9 And Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk; (now Eli the priest sat upon the seat by the door-post of the temple of Jehovah;)10 and she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to Jehovah, and wept much.

11 And she vowed a vow, and said, O Jehovah of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thy handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thy handmaid, but wilt give unto thy handmaid a man child, then I will give him to Jehovah all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.”

1 Samuel 1:26-28 “26 And she said, Oh my lord, [as] thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here to pray to Jehovah.

27 For this boy I prayed; and Jehovah has granted me my petition which I asked of him.28 And also I have lent him to Jehovah: all the days that he lives, he is lent to Jehovah. And he worshipped Jehovah there.”

1 Samuel 2:1-10 “2 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart exulteth in Jehovah, my horn is lifted up in Jehovah; my mouth is opened wide over mine enemies; for I rejoice in thy salvation.2 There is none holy as Jehovah, for there is none beside thee, neither is there any rock like our God.

3 Do not multiply your words of pride, let not vain-glory come out of your mouth; For Jehovah is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.

4 The bow of the mighty is broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.

5 They that were full have hired themselves out for bread; and the hungry are [so] no more: Even the barren beareth seven, and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.6 Jehovah killeth, and maketh alive; he bringeth down to Sheol, and bringeth up.7 Jehovah maketh poor, and maketh rich, he bringeth low, also he lifteth up:

8 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust; from the dung-hill he lifteth up the needy, To set [him] among nobles; and he maketh them inherit a throne of glory; For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah’s, and he hath set the world upon them.9 He keepeth the feet of his saints, but the wicked are silenced in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.

10 They that strive with Jehovah shall be broken to pieces; in the heavens will he thunder upon them. Jehovah will judge the ends of the earth; and he will give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

1 Samuel 2:18-21 “18 And Samuel ministered before Jehovah, a boy girded with a linen ephod.19 And his mother made him a little coat, and brought it to him from year to year, when she came up with her husband to sacrifice the yearly sacrifice.

20 And Eli blessed Elkanah and his wife, and said, Jehovah give thee seed of this woman for the loan which is lent to Jehovah. And they went to their own home.21 So Jehovah visited Hannah, and she conceived, and bore three sons and two daughters. And the boy Samuel grew before Jehovah.”

Job 42:1-6 “42 And Job answered Jehovah and said,2 I know that thou canst do everything, and that thou canst be hindered in no thought of thine.

3 Who is he that obscureth counsel without knowledge? therefore have I uttered what I did not understand; things too wonderful for me, which I knew not.4 Hear, I beseech thee, and I will speak: I will demand of thee, and inform me.5 I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear, but now mine eye seeth thee:

6 Wherefore I abhor [myself], and repent in dust and ashes.”

Job 42:10-12 “10 And Jehovah turned the captivity of Job, when he had prayed for his friends; and Jehovah gave Job twice as much as he had before.

11 And all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, came to him, and they ate bread with him in his house, and they condoled with him, and comforted him concerning all the evil that Jehovah had brought upon him; and every one gave him a piece of money, and every one a golden ring.12 And Jehovah blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning”

Job 42:16-17 “16 And Job lived after this a hundred and forty years, and saw his sons, and his sons’ sons, four generations.17 And Job died, old and full of days.”

2 Corinthians 4:6-18 “6 Because [it is] the God who spoke that out of darkness light should shine who has shone in our hearts for the shining forth of the knowledge of the glory of God in [the] face of [Jesus] Christ.

7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassingness of the power may be of God, and not from us:8 every way afflicted, but not straitened; seeing no apparent issue, but our way not entirely shut up;9 persecuted, but not abandoned; cast down, but not destroyed;10 always bearing about in the body the dying of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our body;11 for we who live are always delivered unto death on account of Jesus, that the life also of Jesus may be manifested in our mortal flesh;12 so that death works in us, but life in you.

13 And having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, I have believed, therefore have I spoken; *we* also believe, therefore also we speak;14 knowing that he who has raised the Lord Jesus shall raise us also with Jesus, and shall present [us] with you.15 For all things [are] for your sakes, that the grace abounding through the many may cause thanksgiving to abound to the glory of God.16 Wherefore we faint not; but if indeed our outward man is consumed, yet the inward is renewed day by day.

17 For our momentary [and] light affliction works for us in surpassing measure an eternal weight of glory;18 while we look not at the things that are seen, but at the things that are not seen; for the things that are seen [are] for a time, but those that are not seen eternal.”

2 Timothy 2:12  “if we endure, we shall also reign together”

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Transformation in Christ changes everything—our hearts, our courage, and our purpose. From the woman at the well who left her waterpot to proclaim Jesus, to Peter, who moved from fear and denial to bold proclamation, encountering Jesus ignites a witness that cannot be silenced. This teaching explores how God transforms ordinary lives into powerful testimonies for His glory. Are you ready to let your encounter with Christ spark your witness?

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

John 4:6-7 “6 Now a fountain of Jacob’s was there; Jesus therefore, being wearied with the way he had come, sat just as he was at the fountain. It was about the sixth hour.7 A woman comes out of Samaria to draw water.”

John 4:25-30 “25 The woman says to him, I know that Messiah is coming, who is called Christ; when *he* comes he will tell us all things.26 Jesus says to her, I who speak to thee am [he].

27 And upon this came his disciples, and wondered that he spoke with a woman; yet no one said, What seekest thou? or, Why speakest thou with her?28 The woman then left her waterpot and went away into the city, and says to the men,

29 Come, see a man who told me all things I had ever done: is not he the Christ?30 They went out of the city and came to him.”

Matthew 26:69-75 “69 But Peter sat without in the palace-court; and a maid came to him, saying, And *thou* wast with Jesus the Galilaean.70 But he denied before all, saying, I do not know what thou sayest.

71 And when he had gone out into the entrance, another [maid] saw him, and says to those there, This [man] also was with Jesus the Nazaraean.72 And again he denied with an oath: I do not know the man.73 And after a little, those who stood [there], coming to [him], said to Peter, Truly *thou* too art of them, for also thy speech makes thee manifest.

74 Then he began to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And immediately [the] cock crew.75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, who had said [to him], Before [the] cock crow thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went forth without, and wept bitterly.”

Acts :5-12 “5 And it came to pass on the morrow that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together at Jerusalem,

6 and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of [the] high priestly family;7 and having placed them in the midst they inquired, In what power or in what name have *ye* done this?8 Then Peter, filled with [the] Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders [of Israel],

9 if *we* this day are called upon to answer as to the good deed [done] to the infirm man, how *he* has been healed,

10 be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazaraean, whom *ye* have crucified, whom God has raised from among [the] dead, by *him* this [man] stands here before you sound [in body].

11 *He* is the stone which has been set at nought by you the builders, which is become the corner stone.12 And salvation is in none other, for neither is there another name under heaven which is given among men by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4:13 “13 But seeing the boldness of Peter and John, and perceiving that they were unlettered and uninstructed men, they wondered; and they recognised them that they were with Jesus.”

Acts 4:19-20 “18 And having called them, they charged [them] not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.19 But Peter and John answering said to them, If it be righteous before God to listen to you rather than to God, judge ye;

20 for as for us *we* cannot refrain from speaking of the things which we have seen and heard.”

1 Corinthians 15:49-58 “49 And as we have borne the image of the [one] made of dust, we shall bear also the image of the heavenly [one].50 But this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit God’s kingdom, nor does corruption inherit incorruptibility.51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all fall asleep, but we shall all be changed,

52 in an instant, in [the] twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and *we* shall be changed.53 For this corruptible must needs put on incorruptibility, and this mortal put on immortality.

54 But when this corruptible shall have put on incorruptibility, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall come to pass the word written: Death has been swallowed up in victory.55 Where, O death, [is] thy sting? where, O death, thy victory?

56 Now the sting of death [is] sin, and the power of sin the law;57 but thanks to God, who gives us the victory by our Lord Jesus Christ.58 So then, my beloved brethren, be firm, immovable, abounding always in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in [the] Lord.”

Zechariah 13:6 “6 And one shall say unto him, What are those wounds in thy hands? And he will say, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.”

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This message begins with the timeless question: “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Gospel of Mark 4:41). He speaks, and creation obeys. Yet this same Jesus is mocked, scourged, and crowned with thorns. Clothed in purple and hailed as King in ridicule, He stands silent before His accusers. His greatness is not lessened by suffering — it is revealed at Calvary’s cross. What a Saviour!

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Mark 4:41 “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

Mark 15:15-19 “15 And Pilate, desirous of contenting the crowd, released to them Barabbas, and delivered up Jesus, when he had scourged him, that he might be crucified.

16 And the soldiers led him away into the court which is [called the] praetorium, and they call together the whole band.

17 And they clothe him with purple, and bind round on him a crown of thorns which they had plaited.18 And they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

19 And they struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and, bending the knee, did him homage.20 And when they had mocked him, they took the purple off him, and put his own clothes on him; and they lead him out that they may crucify him.”

Mark 15:25-39 “25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.26 And the superscription of what he was accused of was written up: The King of the Jews.27 And with him they crucify two robbers, one on his right hand, and one on his left.28 [And the scripture was fulfilled which says, And he was reckoned with the lawless.]

29 And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads, and saying, Aha, thou that destroyest the temple and buildest it in three days,30 save thyself, and descend from the cross.31 In like manner the chief priests also, with the scribes, mocking with one another, said, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

32 Let the Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and may believe. And they that were crucified with him reproached him.33 And when [the] sixth hour was come, there came darkness over the whole land until [the] ninth hour;

34 and at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, [saying], Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?35 And some of those who stood by, when they heard [it], said, Behold, he calls for Elias.

36 And one, running and filling a sponge with vinegar, fixed it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone, let us see if Elias comes to take him down.37 And Jesus, having uttered a loud cry, expired.

38 And the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom.39 And the centurion who stood by over against him, when he saw that he had expired having thus cried out, said, Truly this man was Son of God.”

Job 42:2 “2 I know that thou canst do everything, and that thou canst be hindered in no thought of thine.”

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There was a storm greater than wind and waves — a storm of divine judgment. In the garden, as He faced the cup set before Him, the Lord Jesus submitted completely to the Father’s will; at the cross, He bore the full weight of God’s righteous wrath against sin (Gospel of Luke 22–23). Darkness fell, the veil was rent, and the Just One suffered for the unjust.

But the storm did not prevail. The tomb was empty (Gospel of Luke 24), the risen Christ declared, “Peace be to you” (Gospel of John 20), and He showed Himself alive with many proofs (Acts of the Apostles 1). He bore the judgment — and won the victory.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Luke 22:39-44 “39 And going forth he went according to his custom to the mount of Olives, and the disciples also followed him.40 And when he was at the place he said to them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and having knelt down he prayed,42 saying, Father, if thou wilt remove this cup from me:—but then, not my will, but thine be done.

43 And an angel appeared to him from heaven strengthening him.44 And being in conflict he prayed more intently. And his sweat became as great drops of blood, falling down upon the earth.”

Luke 23:44-47 “44 And it was about [the] sixth hour, and there came darkness over the whole land until [the] ninth hour.45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple rent in the midst.

46 And Jesus, having cried with a loud voice, said, Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit. And having said this, he expired.

47 Now the centurion, seeing what took place, glorified God, saying, In very deed this man was just.”

Luke 24:1-8 “But on the morrow of the sabbath, very early indeed in the morning, they came to the tomb, bringing the aromatic spices which they had prepared.2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.3 And when they had entered they found not the body of the Lord Jesus.

4 And it came to pass as they were in perplexity about it, that behold, two men suddenly stood by them in shining raiment.

5 And as they were filled with fear and bowed their faces to the ground, they said to them, Why seek ye the living one among the dead?6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spoke to you, being yet in Galilee,7 saying, The Son of man must be delivered up into the hands of sinners, and be crucified, and rise the third day.8 And they remembered his words;”

John 20:20-21 “20 And having said this, he shewed to them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced therefore, having seen the Lord.21 [Jesus] said therefore again to them, Peace [be] to you:”

Acts 1:1-4 “ I composed the first discourse, O Theophilus, concerning all things which Jesus began both to do and to teach,2 until that day in which, having by the Holy Spirit charged the apostles whom he had chosen, he was taken up;

3 to whom also he presented himself living, after he had suffered, with many proofs; being seen by them during forty days, and speaking of the things which concern the kingdom of God;4 and, being assembled with [them], commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to await the promise of the Father, which [said he] ye have heard of me.”

Acts 1:10-11 “10 And as they were gazing into heaven, as he was going, behold, also two men stood by them in white clothing,11 who also said, Men of Galilee, why do ye stand looking into heaven? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven, shall thus come in the manner in which ye have beheld him going into heaven.”

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Questions fill our minds every day. This gospel preaching focuses on the first questions found in the Bible—the first question in the Old Testament, the searching questions raised in the Psalms, and the first question of the New Testament. Through these early questions, we are led to Christ, the Saviour of the world, who comes not only to question the heart of man, but to answer our deepest need through His saving grace.

Bible Scriptures: Darby Translation 

Genesis 3:1-3 “3 And the serpent was more crafty than any animal of the field which Jehovah Elohim had made. And it said to the woman, Is it even so, that God has said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden?

2 And the woman said to the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden;3 but of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, God has said, Ye shall not eat of it, and ye shall not touch it, lest ye die.”

Genesis 3:8-9 “8 And they heard the voice of Jehovah Elohim, walking in the garden in the cool of the day. And Man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Jehovah Elohim, in the midst of the trees of the garden.9 And Jehovah Elohim called to Man, and said to him, Where art thou?”

Genesis 4:8-9 “8 And Cain spoke to Abel his brother, and it came to pass when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.9 And Jehovah said to Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: am I my brother’s keeper?”

Psalms 2:1-3 “2 Why are the nations in tumultuous agitation, and [why] do the peoples meditate a vain thing?2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the princes plot together, against Jehovah and against his anointed:

3 Let us break their bonds asunder, and cast away their cords from us!”

Matthew 2:1-2 “2 Now Jesus having been born in Bethlehem of Judaea, in the days of Herod the king, behold magi from the east arrived at Jerusalem, saying,

2 Where is the king of the Jews that has been born? for we have seen his star in the east, and have come to do him homage.”

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