And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. (Luke 24:49) Three things joined together when God gives a promise. 1/ The promise . 2/ Waiting for it to be fulfilled . 3/ The evidence of it's being fulfilled . *Sermon Summary:* The sermon shows the pattern of God's promises, their fulfilment, and the evidence of that fulfilment, drawing heavily from Luke 24 and Acts 2. It emphasizes that God, unlike human beings, consistently fulfils His promises, often after a period of waiting and testing of faith, illustrated through examples like Abraham's seed and the disciples awaiting the Holy Spirit. The message sets forth the importance of recognizing God's hand in providence, interpreting signs, and giving Him glory when promises are realized, ultimately pointing to the hope of Christ's return and eternal life.

If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. (Philippians 3:11) Introduction: Paul's aim and desire - to attain unto the resurrection of the dead. 1/ To this end he counts all things as loss that he may win Christ. 2/ Four means by which we can be assured of a glorious resurrection, all centring in Christ. - 1 - To be found in him, that is to have Christ's righteousness not our own . - 2 - To know Christ . - 3 - To know the power of his resurrection . - 4 - To know the fellowship of his sufferings being made conformable to his death . This sermon was preached at Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel, Ripley, Surrey, England. *Sermon Summary* The sermon explores the profound desire to attain the glorious resurrection of the dead, emphasizing that true assurance lies not in earthly achievements but in a complete surrender to Christ. It highlights the necessity of counting all things as loss to gain Christ, embracing His righteousness, knowing Him intimately, experiencing the power of His resurrection, and sharing in the fellowship of His sufferings. The message is that through these means, believers can confidently anticipate a glorious resurrection and eternal life with God, mirroring Job's assurance of seeing God in a risen body despite earthly trials and his body being laid in the grave at death.

But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 2:13-14) 1/ The cause of thanksgiving to God for the Thessalonians - "because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation" . 2/ How the apostle could see they were chosen . 3/ What their calling was unto - "obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ". *Sermon Summary:* The sermon is introduced by covering the Thessalonians' anxieties about deceased loved ones and the perceived imminence of the Lord's return, clarifying that while vigilance is necessary, the day of the Lord is not immediately at hand. It emphasizes the importance of discerning truth and avoiding deception, highlighting the enduring love and election of God's people, and underscores that true faith is marked by a love for the truth and a recognition of God's glory manifested in believers, ultimately leading to eternal glory with Christ. The message encourages gratitude for the Lord's chosen people and a steadfast commitment to walking in truth and love, awaiting His appearing with assurance and joy.

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119:105) 1/ Thy word and its description as a lamp and a light . 2/ What is needed for the word to be this to us personally - my feet, my path . 3/ How the word is a lamp and a light . This sermon was preached from the UK into the Strict Baptist Churches in Australia. https://www.australianstrictbaptists.au/ *Sermon Summary* The sermon emphasizes the vital role of Scripture as a guiding light for believers navigating a dark world, asserting that there is a specific path to follow, distinct from paths leading to destruction. Drawing on Psalm 119, the message underscores the need for spiritual preparation—eternal life, faith, a teachable spirit, and grace—to truly benefit from God's Word, which illuminates both the path of salvation and the individual steps of daily life. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to value and trust the Bible as a source of direction, comfort, and understanding, recognizing it as the means by which God reveals His will, sheds light upon his dealings with his people and leads them to glory.

When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. (Colossians 3:4) 1/ Christ, his person - who is our life . 2/ Christ with whom we shall appear . 3/ How Christ is our life . *Sermon Summary:* The sermon emphasizes that Christ is the source of life and hope for believers, drawing from Colossians 3. It explores the theological significance of Christ's person, his future appearance in glory, and how he actively shapes the lives of those who follow him. The message underscores the importance of spiritual nourishment through the Word, the need to mortify earthly desires, and to conduct all actions in Christ's name, ultimately pointing to the assurance of eternal life and union with Christ, who promises to prepare a place for those who trust in him.

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. (James 1:25) 1/ A man blessed in his deed begins with the gospel . 2/ Continues in the gospel as a hearer that remembers the precepts of the gospel . 3/ This man is blessed in, not for, his deed . *Sermon Summary:* The sermon emphasizes that true blessing arises not from striving to earn God's favour through works, but from a deep understanding and continual embrace of the gospel. It highlights the importance of remembering the core principles of the gospel, not just specific verses, and living a life shaped by those principles, recognizing that faith is demonstrated through action and obedience. The message teaches that while we will forget many sermons in which we have fed upon the word, a life marked by not being forgetful of the practical application of the gospel's teachings, leads to a blessed and fruitful existence, reflecting a heart transformed by God's grace.

Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God. (1 Thessalonians 1:4) 1/ The doctrine of election . 2/ How the election of the Thessalonians was evidenced . This sermon was preached at Jireh Strict Baptist Chapel Tenterden, Kent, England. *Sermon summary* The sermon explores the assurance of God's election, emphasizing that it's not a matter of blind hope but is evidenced by tangible fruits in a believer's life. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians and passages like Romans and Ephesians, the message highlights the importance of recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit through a turning away from idols, a commitment to serving the living God, a joyful anticipation of Christ's return, and a willingness to share the gospel with others. The speaker underscores that true faith manifests in a life marked by a holy joy, a dedication to following Christ and His people, and a steadfast hope for eternal life, ultimately affirming that these are the hallmarks of those chosen by God.

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. (1 Chronicles 28:9) 1/ Know thou the God of thy Father . 2/ Serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: 3/ Four reasons given to do so . *Sermon summary:* The sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing and serving God with a whole heart, drawing from David's charge to Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28. It highlights the necessity of seeking God, acknowledging His understanding of our thoughts, and recognizing that forsaking Him leads to eternal separation. The message underscores the continuity of faith across generations, encouraging listeners to learn from their fathers' examples and to trust in God's unwavering presence and provision, ultimately pointing to a covenant-keeping God who gives salvation and guidance through Jesus Christ.

And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south. (Psalm 107:3) 1/ Gathered by calling and quickening grace . 2/ Gathered into local churches . 3/ Gathered by death to glory . 4/ Gathered at the last day at the resurrection . *Sermon Summary:* The sermon explores the profound concept of gathering, emphasizing that God actively draws individuals to Himself in multiple ways. It highlights the initial gathering through calling and the subsequent joining of believers in local churches, followed by the gathering of souls at death and ultimately, the resurrection and reunion with Christ at the last day. Central to this theme is the recognition that God, through His Son, is the redeemer and gatherer, uniting believers across time and nations, and that this divine work joins salvation, fellowship, and eternal glory. ~~~~~~ This sermon was preached live online from the UK into the Churches at Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. https://www.australianstrictbaptists.au/

Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. (Psalm 69:1) 1/ The petitioner, Christ . 2/ The petitions of our Lord . 3/ A path his people taste and have fellowship with their Lord in . *Sermon Summary:* The sermon explores the profound suffering of Christ, drawing heavily from Psalm 69 to illuminate both His earthly experience and the spiritual anguish He endured as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. It emphasizes the dual nature of Christ, acknowledging His humanity while upholding His divinity, and connects His trials—from public humiliation to the agony of the cross—to the believer's own struggles with sin and the world. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to find solace and fellowship with Christ through prayer and reflection on His suffering, recognizing that His path offers hope and redemption for those who love His name.