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Sanctify Them (John 17:17-19)

The Lord Jesus calls upon His Father to Sanctify His people reminding us that sanctification is not man's work but a work of God in our lives for our happiness and His own glory.

Fit For The Kingdom (Luke 9:57-62)

Luk 9:57 And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. Luk 9:58 And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head. Luk 9:59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. Luk 9:60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God. Luk 9:61 And ...

My Joy Fulfilled In Them (John 17:13-16)

The Lord Jesus Christ bestows His joy upon His people to comfort and encourage them in this world despite the opposition and hatred they encounter.

Not To Destroy But To Save (Luke 9:51-56)

Luk 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, Luk 9:52 And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. Luk 9:53 And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. Luk 9:54 And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume ...

None Of Them Is Lost (John 17:10-12)

The Lord Jesus Christ has saved those given to Him by the Father. He has saved us for eternity. Our eternal salvation ensures our present deliverance in this world in which we are kept by Christ and His Father and the Holy Ghost. Because we are saved eternally we shall be safe day by day.

King Of The Castle (Luke 9:43-50)

Luk 9:43 And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples, Luk 9:44 Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. Luk 9:45 But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. Luk 9:46 Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. Luk ...

Not For The World (John 17:6-9)

The Lord Jesus Christ did not come into the world to save the world. He came to save His people and that is what He successfully accomplished. Here He tells His Father that He does not even pray for the world but for those who were given to Him in the covenant of grace to safeguard, protect and deliver from their sins,

Look Upon My Son (Luke 9:37-42)

Luk 9:37 And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him. Luk 9:38 And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child. Luk 9:39 And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him. Luk 9:40 And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not. Luk 9:41 And Jesus answering...

I Have Finished The Work (John 17:4, 5)

The Lord Jesus Christ is glorified because He has accomplished every demand placed on Him under the terms of the Covenant of Grace and Peace and finished the work His Father had given Him to do.

Christ's Transfiguration

The Gift Of A Sound Mind

Preached at Hope Fellowship Particular Baptist Church, Leeds Road, Ossett on 01 June 2025

Bound To Give Thanks

Preached at Hope Fellowship Particular Baptist Church, Leeds Road, Ossett on 01 June 2025

Take Up Your Cross (Luke 9:23-27)

Luk 9:23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luk 9:24 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. Luk 9:25 For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away? Luk 9:26 For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, ...

Eternal Life (John 17:2, 3)

The Lord Jesus Christ has authority over all flesh and gives eternal life to those whom the Father has given to Him to save. These blessed people are the chosen of God, the sanctified of the Spirit and the redeemed of Christ.

Thou Art The Christ (Luke 9:18-22)

The Hour Is Come (John 17:1-5)

In John chapter 17 we embark upon one of the most remarkable and profound passages in the whole of Scripture. Every believer reading this chapter must surely feel they are standing on holy ground for the majesty of the subjects involved and the blessedness of those things requested from God by our Lord Jesus Christ.

Five Thousand Fed (Luke 9:7-17)

Luk 9:7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead; Luk 9:8 And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again. Luk 9:9 And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. Luk 9:10 And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside ...

I Have Overcome The World (John 16:25-33)

All the words the Lord Jesus spoke were for our peace and comfort. He spoke of sins forgiven, redemption and reconciliation with God and eternal happiness in heaven. The gospel of Jesus Christ is cheering and comforting because the Lord Himself has accomplished all that is needed to secure its benefits for His people. He says, ‘I have overcome the world’.

He Sent Them To Preach (Luke 9:1-6)

Luk 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. Luk 9:2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. Luk 9:3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece. Luk 9:4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart. Luk 9:5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that cit...

Sorrow Turned Into Joy (John 16:16-24)

The Lord was close to His arrest and crucifixion but He was also close to His resurrection. He knew that the disciples would be greatly vexed by the upcoming events so He encourages them with the promise of imminent and lasting joy, the joy of the Lord, to offset their sadness and sorrow.

A Daughter Of Faith (Luke 8:40-56)

Luk 8:40 And it came to pass, that, when Jesus was returned, the people gladly received him: for they were all waiting for him. Luk 8:41 And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: Luk 8:42 For he had one only daughter, about twelve years of age, and she lay a dying. But as he went the people thronged him. Luk 8:43 And a woman having an issue of blood twelve years, which had ...

When He Is Come (John 16:8-15)

The Holy Spirit's comforting work amongst God's people is here detailed by the Saviour as being of a reproving nature. It is the Holy Spirit who brings chosen sinners to salvation and to eternal life by convincing us of our sin, convincing us of our need of Christ's righteousness and convincing us that Christ's death on the cross has successfully delivered us from judgment.

Legion: A Picture Of Grace (Luke 8:26-39)

Luk 8:26 And they arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is over against Galilee. Luk 8:27 And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and ware no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs. Luk 8:28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not. Luk 8:29 (For he had commanded the unc...

I Tell You The Truth (John 16:1-7)

Our Lord Jesus Christ is The Truth and all He says is true. He warns us of future troubles to prepare us for them. He tells us what is expedient and necessary for our salvation. He calls us to trust Him and lean on Him in all our ways.

Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani (Matthew 27:45-51a )

Not Of The World (John 15:18-27)

Our union with the Lord Jesus Christ has gained us many blessings and benefits. By grace and the work of God we are a spiritual people, redeemed by blood and prepared for glory. We are not of this world but look for a city whose builder and maker is God.

Where Is Your Faith? (Luke 8:22-25)

Electing Love (John 15:9-17)

The love of the Lord Jesus for His people is a rare and special blessing. Here the Saviour tells us how He loves us as His Father loves Him.

Jesus’ Mother And Brethren (Luke 8:19-21)

Luk 8:19 Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. Luk 8:20 And it was told him by certain which said, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee. Luk 8:21 And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.

The True Vine (John 15:1-8)

The Lord Jesus is the True Vine. All our spiritual life, grace and blessing comes as we abide in Him. Believers do abide in Him and He promises to freely supply all we need to make our lives fruitful for His Father’s glory.