Port Hope Free Presbyterian Church

The Problem Solved

The Lord's disciples were presented with a problem, how to feed a multiple of people with very little food. It was only when they committed the problem into the Lord's hands that the problem was solved.

Amazing Grace

Knowing what the Apostle Paul was before his conversation, it could only be the grace of God that saved him. From one who persecuted the saints, he became one who preached to sinners, all of grace.

A Silent Sermon

After Peter denied his Saviour, we are told that the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Not a word was spoken by the Lord, but that look spoke volumes.

Evangelism

There are many portions in God's word which tells us that we are to spread the good news of the gospel. It is good to be able to tell the unconverted that Christ died for sinners and that He rose victorious over the grave.

Resurrection Morning

Wonderful we're the events that surrounded the rising of the Lord Jesus from the tomb. There was joy and uncertainty, but victory.

Almost Persuaded

Such an ungodly man was Felix, yet he want Paul the apostle to tell him more about faith in Christ. After Paul had ministered to him, it seemed that Felix was almost persuaded to be Christian.

Silver or Salvation

When a young man came to Christ to enquire about eternal life, things looked promising that he would receive Christ as Saviour. That was until the Lord pointed out to him that riches was his god, and he could not serve two masters. He had to choose between his silver or salvation, he made the wrong choice.

The Loyalty of the Lord

During one of the darkest times in the ministry of the Apostle Paul, when it seemed that all friends had forsaken him, the Lord was found standing by him. That was a wonderful example of the loyalty of the Lord.

The Healing Touch

As the Saviour was passing by, a woman who had been suffering for twelve years, made her way to Him, and touched the hem of His garment and was healed immediately. This woman sets an example for all who suffer from the plague of sin.

The Look of Compassion

Throughout the gospel of Mark, reference is often made to the looks of the Lord. There is always deep meaning in those looks, and they have much to teach us about the Saviour.

A Courageous Christian

When he was converted, the Lord revealed to him that he must suffer many things for the name of his Lord and Saviour. Those prophetic word were fulfilled over and over again as Paul served his Master. Going through such suffering, Paul needed much strength and certainly he needed to be very courageous.

The Power of God's Word

Wherever the apostle Paul went to preach the gospel, and churches were established, he exhorted the elders to feed the flock by preaching the word of God. Having a sound knowledge of the word, would prevent the congregation from being flooded by false teachers.

Sowing the Gospel Seed

The Lord told the parable about the sower going out to sow. From that parable we are encouraged to go forth and sow the good seed of the gospel. Anyone can be a sower.

A Faithful Preacher

That people are blessed who have the opportunity to sit under the faithful preaching of the word of God. The apostle Paul was such a preacher, he was a faithful and he was a fearless servant of the Lord, may the Lord raise up more preachers like Paul.

Sold out to God. Pt.2

Looking at the life of Paul, we see a man who lived for his Lord a man who was sold out to God. As a result he saw great things done for his Lord.

A Prayer that Raised the Dead

Elijah was a man of prayer, a man who saw great things done by God in answer to his prayers. Although, no one had seen the dead raised to life before the prophet prayed, he believed that God could and would raise the dead in answer to his prayer.

Sold Out to God

The Apostle Paul was a man who lived for his Lord and had a burning desire to spread the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. He travelled many miles to tell forth the good news. He was joined from time to time by others, who had a burden also for souls. Paul and the others who helped him, were sold out to God.

Let the Fire Fall

Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal as to who was the true God of Israel. He not only confronted them but he confounded them, when God answered his prayer and sent down fire from heaven. Today we need the Lord to send us the fire of revival, and confound all of the false gods of today.

Preaching to Pagans

Sports that Kill

The Philistines had put out the eyes of Samson, and wanted him to make them sport in the temple of their false god. He made them sport, but it was a sport that killed them.

A Hunger for the Word of God

It is always encouraging to meet with a people who have a hunger for the word of God. They want to be fed and have a desire to study the Scriptures for themselves.

Prayer that Stopped the World

There are many examples of amazing answers to prayer found in Scripture. One such example was the day that Joshua called upon the Lord to cause the sun to stand still in the heavens, God answered that prayer.

Go Through with God

When engaged in the work of God, we face many difficulties that Satan puts in our way to hinder us. But there is a great need to ask the Lord to carry on with the work, and to go on and go through with God, and finish the work He has given us to do for Him.

Personal Revival

We often pray for the Lord to work by His Holy Spirit and send revival to our land. But more often than not it is personal revival we need. Athe revival of our prayer life, revival of our study of God's word, a revival of our desire for a holy life.

Prayer and Providance

We know that God moves in mysterious ways His wonders to perform. It is amazing to see the Lord work providentially in full agreement with the prayers of God's people.

A Cry from the Belly of Hell

When Jonah was in the fish's belly, he described his experience as being in hell, or the grave. Jonah then cried our to the Lord from the belly of hell.

Singing in the Fire

After suffering horrendous cruelty at the hands of the enemies of the gospel, Paul and Silas were cast into prison. Even though they would have been suffering terrible pain, yet they were able to pray and sing praises unto God. They were able to sing in the fires of affliction.

The Untrodden Pathway

As Joshua was chosen by God, to lead the Children of Israel in to the promised land, he was told that he had not been that way before. As we enter 2022 we are embarking on a path that we have not been on before, and we need the Lord to show us the way.

God With Us

Al of the names given to the Lord Jesus Christ, tell us something about His person. The name Emmanuel, which only appears three times in Scripture, means, God with us, and is a great source of encouragement.

Satan in a Rage

We know that Satan hates God and His word and the preaching of it. When through the preaching of the word, souls are saved then Satan will often fly into a rage, and then God's servants suffer.

A Man who Prayed in his Sleep

We are exhorted to pray without ceasing, but who would have thought of anyone praying in their sleep. Yet, the scriptures speak of such a man, and the prayer he offered in his sleep, God was pleased to answer.

When God says No

We are always encouraged when God says yes to our prayers. There are times when God says no, but of course there is always a good reason for denying us.

The Agony of Gethsemane Pt.2

Of all of the unusual prayer meetings in Scripture, surely Christ praying in Gethsemane is superior to all others. The dear Saviour agonized in prayer like no one else ever did.

A Broken Friendship

Paul and Barnabas were very close friends, having preached together, were persecuted together and prayed together. Then one day their friendship came to an end, their friendship was broken. What happened should be a warning to us all.

The Agony of Gethsemane Pt.1

The Saviour of course was a man of prayer, sometimes spending all night in prayer. But when He went to the garden of Gethsemane to prayer, He engaged if a time of prayer that was like none other, because there He agonised in prayer.

Only one Life to Give

The missionary life of the apostle Paul was one of sacrifice and many times, one of suffering for the cause of Christ. Nevertheless, Paul held nothing back, but lived a life that was sold out to God and the gospel of Christ. He set all Christians and example to give their lives to the service of their Master.

Salvation in a Storm

Sometimes amidst the storms of life, men begin to think about God about eternity, then they begin to pray in their troubles. Sometimes those storms are the means of souls crying out to the Lord for salvation.

A Case of Mistaken Identity

Upon his visit to Lystra, the apostle Paul preached the gospel. As he proclaimed the truth of God's word, God wrought a miracle through him, enabling a lame man to walk. As a result, the people of Lyster wanted to worship Paul as a god, Paul would have none of it.

God is only a Prayer Away

In Scripture, we find what might be described as unusual prayer meetings. One such time of prayer was when Nehemiah stood before a king in his palace and prayed to the God of heaven, showing that God is only a prayer away.

Always Preach Christ

No matter where the Apostle Paul went, he always preached Christ. As well as God blessing his preaching to the salvation of many souls, there were those who rejected his preaching of Christ, turning their faces away from the preacher and the Christ that he preached.

Pray for the Preacher. Pt.2

The Apostle Paul was conscious of his need of the prayers of God's people, and would regularly covet their prayers. Every preacher knows his need of prayer support from the praying people of God, so pray for the preacher.

Missionaries are Wanted

The Apostle Paul and Barnabas were sent out on their first missionary journey from the church at Antioch. They had been called and separated by the Holy Ghost for the work He had called them to do. Their sending forth highlights the need for missionaries who are called of God to go forth and win the lost for Christ.

Pray for the Preacher. Pt.1

The Apostle Paul, made it clear that prayer is part of the Christian's armour. He exhorted believers to pray for one another as they battles the devil. He then asked believers to pray for him as he preached the gospel wherever he went. So today, congregations need to preach for the preacher.

A Friend in Need

After the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, many the the Lord's disciples were afraid of Saul, because of his past activities. They were so afraid of him, that they didn't want anything to do with him and so they shunned him. That was until one dear Christian man, accepted him, and became his friend.

Prayer Warriors Wanted

Speaking about the final piece of the armour of God, Paul spoke about the importance of prayer. No Christian has fought against the enemy of their soul, without prayer. So Paul calls for more prayer warriors, to overthrow the devil.

The church in Smyrna

The Lord commended the believers in the church in Smyrna for their courage in suffering for His name. He then exhorted them to go on and be faithful unto death, and they would be rewarded.

The Church in Ephesus

The Lord commended the church in Ephesus for their service. But then the had to gently rebuke them because they had left their first love, and needed to be restored.

Evidence of True Conversion

When anyone claims to have experienced to new birth, then the evidence of that conversion must be evident. If they are truly born again, then evidence of their new life in Christ will be clearly seen. Such evidence was seen in the life of Saul of Tarsus.

The Power of God's Word. Pt.2

God has given to His people an armour to put on to fight against the wiles of the devil. The best weapon God's people can use against the devil and be victorious, is the Word of God.

God is Gracious

Every new born child in Christ, needs to be encouraged as they begin to live their new life in Christ. When Saul of Tarsus was converted the Lord sent him one of His disciples to encourage him, a man whose name means God is gracious.