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How To Find Jesus In The Old Testament by Mike Winger

How to find Jesus in the Old Testament (27 part series)

The Road to Emmaus

And behold, on that very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, which was sixty stadia from Jerusalem. And they were talking with each other about all these things which had taken place. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus Himself approached and began traveling with them. But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him. And He said to them, “What are these words that you are exchanging with one another as you are walking?” And they came to a stop, looking sad. One of them, named Cleopas, answered and said to Him, “Are You possibly the only one living near Jerusalem who does not know about the things that happened here in these days?” And He said to them, “What sort of things?” And they said to Him, “Those about Jesus the Nazarene, who proved to be a prophet mighty in deed and word in the sight of God and all the people, and how the chief priests and our rulers handed Him over to be sentenced to death, and crucified Him. But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. But also some women among us left us bewildered. When they were at the tomb early in the morning, and did not find His body, they came, saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said that He was alive. And so some of those who were with us went to the tomb, and found it just exactly as the women also had said; but Him they did not see.” And then He said to them, “You foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and to come into His glory?” Then beginning with Moses and with all the Prophets, He explained to them the things written about Himself in all the Scriptures.

The Power of the Gospel – a sermon from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A Sermon on Mark 1:1

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (ESV)

What is the Gospel? The answer to this simple question has ultimate meaning for the lives of each and every one of us. As Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones teaches from Mark 1:1, many look for answers to the problems they face in the world, whether it is religion, politics, philosophy. But the true answer is in the message that came two thousand years ago in the person of Christ. For Christ was born a baby in the lowly place of Bethlehem, yet the hope of all men is in this one man. Only Jesus can redeem us from sin and make all things new. Only Jesus can forgive our sins and give us peace with God. What then is the Gospel? The Gospel is the message of salvation that Jesus has died in order that all who believe in Him might be saved. It is the only message that God has given; all others are counterfeits. Dr. Lloyd-Jones asks the critical question: do you believe in Jesus? This sermon will help you answer that question of eternal importance.

https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/the-power-of-the-gospel/

What’s your story?

Share your story of the goodness of God in your life

The Church; Fighting for Her Life – a sermon from Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons/the-church-fighting-for-her-life/

Today’s cultural environment is difficult for the church. How are Christians supposed to act in the midst of increasing hostility towards the faith? In this sermon on Acts 5:32, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones draws from Scripture and church history to encourage believers in how to walk with the Lord in difficult times. The church has had to fight for her life many times over the centuries, and the essence of wisdom is to look at the past and see how she has survived. How did the church flourish in the midst of trials and persecution? The church flourished through the emphasis on personal witness and the witness of the Holy Spirit. So often believers focus solely on their abilities and witness when instead they are also called to recognize the need for the Holy Spirit. Though the Spirit is often thought of in terms of the spiritual gifts He bestows, perhaps more important is the role He plays in everyday lives and how He lives out His testimony in and through His people. This correct view shows that people are desperately dependent on the Holy Spirit for their lives to be lived out in a godly manner. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones encourages Christians about how they can keep the faith in the midst of a hostile environment by relying on the Holy Spirit.

Announcing the launch of “Stories From The Good News Letter”

I am extremely pleased to announce the launch of the first issue of Stories From The Good News Letter.

These are the stories of ordinary local people who have something in common. They have come to know the love of God in Jesus Christ as their Saviour.

It is my desire that these and subsequent stories of faith in Jesus Christ from local people will serve to inspire. challenge and encourage both Christians, and those yet to be, in Ards & North Down and beyond to realise again and again the awesome goodness of God toward us and be enthused to share thier own stories of faith in God.

If you know of any Church Fellowships, shops, or businesses that would be willing to display one of our booklet displays, poster or information card dispensers, or would like to know how you can get involved please message me or call on 07799929131.

 

They Went Everywhere Preaching – Sermon by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A Sermon on Acts 8:4

Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria

Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word. (ESV)

Christianity began as a small movement in a vast, often hostile Roman Empire. How did it grow? What factors contributed to it eventually becoming the dominant religion of the empire? Moreover, what may we learn from them as our culture reverts back to a hostile pagan one? Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones highlights the vital importance of men like Peter, Paul, and the other apostles as they preached the good news around the empire. Interestingly, he notes the role persecution played in the spread of the Gospel. However, Dr. Lloyd-Jones specifically points to the witness and testimony of ordinary members of the Christian church as being a means God regularly uses to spread the truth about Christ. His text is Acts 8:4, but Dr. Lloyd-Jones comments on how often the Holy Spirit uses ordinary Christians to preach the Word. He emphasizes that the spread of the Gospel comes by the preaching of the Word, not just talking about ourselves. We must consider today how God has used ordinary men and women in ordinary conversation preaching the extraordinary message of Christ to evangelize the world. Listen as Dr. Lloyd-Jones teaches us why “gossiping” the Gospel is of such great importance.

https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons-online/acts-8-4/they-went-everywhere-preaching/