Christian Knowledge Matthew 13:17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. Wow! Let us not take our knowledge of the gospel as Christians for granted-...See More »
Reverence for GodHave a look at 2nd Kings 10 30-31! Wow a TBN preacher must have time travelled and visited King Jehu- Paula White? Kenneth Copeland? 🤭 Seriously though, after recieving a direct word from God King Jehu still did not do God's will and continued...See More »
Sermon Notes So yesterday was our usual Sunday church and I learnt a lesson- I laughed to myself as the pastor was in his 20s and was the stereotype of how a comedy would potray a trendy pastor to be- but little did I know he delivered one of the best sermons...See More »
Some Christian lost media?Lost media is an interesting subject and even more so if a recording of Charles Spurgeon exists. Sara Willcocks makes a great case that a recording exists here: https://www.baptist.org.uk/Articles/550891/The_lost_voice.aspx She has found out that...See More »
A seldom known hero of the faithRenee of France- had it not been for The Banner I'd have never heard of her! Betrayed by her own husband who was eager to please the Pope, she went to jail for her reformed faith and refused to recant, she only cracked when she had the threat of her...See More »
Memories at the InnBanner Of Truth did us a service by reprinting a work 'Notes of the discussions of the Ecletic society of London' this would have been forgotten had the Banner not republished it, possibly a copy or two carelessly left in someone's attic, gathering...See More »
Wednesday Bible StudyAlways great to welcome new people and we welcomed one last night- he has actually been a Christian for 20 years but came for the same reason as my wife and I- to get a mid-week Bible study. The Sermon Notes: . Our salvation is not 99.99999999%...See More »
For those interested in church history and theologyIf you are like me and are really into it, this is some essential advice from this month's Banner Of Truth magazine: (Quote) It is all too easy to forget the purpose of reading theology, church history, etc and not to remember it's main purpose-...See More »
Reccomended Christian YouTube Channels On a Saturday after working 5 days, I still have to do coursework for my open degree- and I need encouragement! These YouTube channels have great Christian content: Off The Kirb Ministries/Joe Kirby- Such refreshing content for the soul- talks...See More »
Daily Devotion Items My Reformation Study Bible- this is my daily use bible, commentary is by RC Sproul who was very good at making points we don't think of! Morning and Evening- This is such a rich read after daily Bible reading- it needs to be read slowly so you...See More »
Church NotesToday at the very last minute my wife had to go down to her family business and grab the car so went to our Wednesday Bible study church for Sunday service. As usual the sermon was convicting and the fellowship, as usual lasted longer than the...See More »
Spurgeon and the South A really fascinating article, I never knew this, but one of the reasons why Spurgeon never went to the American South was because they threatened to kill him if he ever went there! (Quote) Book burnings of his books also took place- but why?...See More »
For the Christian home I've always loved Christian home decor and loved the feeling of being in another Christian's home- from a secular family here and the atmosphere really is different! One thing I reccomend for some nice Christian decor is day brightners- perpetual...See More »
Bible Study Notes Well, last night the church I go to for Wednesday bible study with my wife went to a joint event for the association at another church! It was really organised- we got tea and biscuits before we even came in and the hall created a perfect...See More »
Spurgeon's timeless advice for the believer:(Quote) (Quote) (Quote) (Quote) (Quote) (Quote) From my experience this is true- but honestly for me the worst parts are when my walk with God deteriates and that cloud is there where I can't see the light- honestly, for me it's worse than...See More »
From a man who knew he was dyingThere is just something about listening to this from a man like pastor Bob Jennings... he was a man who KNEW he was dying from Pancreatic cancer and wasn't given long to live. Given this it really hits when he says "Amaziah did that which was right...See More »
The Belarusian version of the lady at the temple.Belarus has restrictions on church activity but clearly not as bad as in Putin's Russia as a Barnabas Aid speaker got to talk to a church there. After the sermon on the persecuted church what did this Belarusian woman do? Despite her poverty she...See More »
When we go to Church today.......How far do you go? Well, some members of an indigenous community in Columbia travel six hours by foot to go- it is a church for and run by the indigenous community of Columbia. Why all that effort? Well, those attending know the value of fellowship...See More »
Now this is how you do it.Not like that David Bowie rubbish 🤭 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J06yQb4lbPk
Friday at the pastors and sermon notesWhat a great night at the pastor and his wife's last night- lovely fellowship and a great meal- we had some delicious sausage casserole with sticky toffee pudding and home made custard. To drink we had some elderflower tonic- elderflowers sourced...See More »
Humble Armenia 120,000 Armenian Christians fled their ancient homeland of Nagorno Karabakh when it was seized by Azerbaijan. They are now in their the Cointry of Armenia- a poor Ancient Country, still helping out refugees with what little it has. But true to...See More »
Persecuted WomenWomen have it even worse for Countries that persecute Christians as they are often viewed as lower than men. In Egypt we have a woman whose husband does not like her newfound faith- he regularly beats and exploits her financially. And in an...See More »
The death of the Lyons MartyrsHow would you respond knowing you'd have to die for Christ? The Lyons Martyrs in the 16th Century wrote "Since then, that he is pleased that our blood should soon be shed for the confession of his holy name we reckon ourselves far happier than if we...See More »
A reminder of the most scenic drive of my life.The route on here is pretty much the same as the route we took when I went on my honeymoon to Zambia (my wife's home Country) with my wife. We left in the afternoon and the views were stunning- we got to see these views in sunset- seeing the vibrant...See More »