Woolwich Evangelical Church

A Lesson in Compassion

The Lord gives Jonah a practical lesson in sympathy. Though much was commendable in Jonah, yet he was lacking in heart for the Ninevites, an essential requirement in Christian service. Here is the necessity of feelingful prayer and personal effort to win the lost.

What We Once Were

The reminder of our past life as unbelievers is an aid to the believer in a number of ways. Here is how, including helping us to be gentle with all men.

Patching Up the Old

What is the meaning behind Christ's parables on a new patch being sown onto an old garment, and on new wine being poured into old wineskins-- Here is why we need Christ's righteousness and why conversion is so essential.

Good Citizens; Good Neighbours

The grace of God teaches us to submit to authorities. Here are the reasons why we ought to be subject to them, and the exceptions to this command.

Bargaining with the Soul

The incidents in life reveal the true motivation and inward disposition of our hearts. Are we disposed towards God or towards the world-- Here is Esau's foolish, careless and impetuous casting away of a most valuable possession, his soul and the blessing of God.

The Angry Prophet

Why is Jonah so displeased-- Why so angry-- With whom is he angry-- Here is the surprising and embarrassing behaviour of the prophet, how God condescends to reason with him, and how God reasons with us too.

The Purpose of Grace

True grace in the heart will always be followed by a sanctified life. Here too are the two appearances of Christ, one in grace, the other in glory.

Ask

Are we serious when asking God for salvation-- How do we come to God-- Is God serious in answering--

Unbelieving Believers

The resurrection of Christ was not readily believed by his disciples at first, showing that they were not gullible men. Here too is the unbelief and the devotion of the women who ministered to Christ, and how insurmountable difficulties are rolled away by the risen Christ.

Christ's Finest Hour

What was Christ's finest hour-- He did so many amazing things that it is difficult to home in on one. Yet, the cross on which he died towers above them all. Here is his greatest achievement, undertaken to save his people.

Adorning the Doctrine

Does the gospel really transform lives-- This is the unbeliever's question. By adorning the doctrine in everyday life positive proof is given to him. Also, how to undertake our secular work.

Dangerous Roads in Life

The surprising sight of people adopting certain philosophies in life without thinking about where those roads are takin them, the final destination. Here are three such philosophies of life. And the one certain way that will lead us to heaven.

Genuine Repentance

The astounding response of the Ninevites and its king to Jonah's preaching led to a turning from sin and a return to God. Here are the elements found in genuine repentance.

A Word for Young Men

A call to Christian young men to be sober-minded, to be thinkers, to be serious minded to gain the self-mastery over themselves. Here are four especial areas for young men to pay attention to.

The Bread of Life

Christ's amazing statement that he is the bread of life tells us what he can do for our souls. Through him, we gain spiritual life, satisfaction and true happiness.

A Message of Judgement

The necessity of preaching sin as well as forgiveness, judgment as well as grace, hell as well as heaven. And the incomparable greatness and the sadness of the loss of one individual, unconverted soul.

A Word for Women

God's blueprint for women is under attack. Young women are being influenced away from it by culture. Godly role models are needed to get alongside young Christian women and to train them by example and instruction.

Just Two Identities

The believer, through conversion, is able to handle all God's gifts in a right way. On the other hand, the unconverted person defiles everything God gives. Here is the one transition that we all need.

A Personal Word from the Lord

How does God communicate with us today-- Who chose the books in the Bible-- How can I personally hear from the Lord--

A Word to Men - Older Men

The necessity of preaching for sound, healthy Christian living. What age group does 'aged' refer to-- How should a believer think of retirement-- And the specific areas that older men are to think of.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

God with Us, God for Us

Choosing the Better Part

Life is full of choices. We do wisely when we make good choices. Here is the best choice we can make in life, for the good of our souls and our eternal destiny.

The Sign of Jonah

The sign of Jonah in relation to Christ and the sign of Jonah in relation to the Ninevites, and how the antitype is relevant for our generation.

False Teachers

Deception was rife in New Testament times and is still among us on a greater scale. Discernment is a very present necessity. How are we to recognise false teachers and deal with them--

Learning From History

It is said that the only thing that we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history, The Bible, however, gives us a history of God's dealings with his people, giving us specific patterns to study and learn from. Here are some gospel lessons to help bring us into contact with God.

Praying in Adversity

Jonah's prayer holds many lessons for believers today. Pray at all times, especially in times of despair. When sense and feeling are absent in prayer, then pray with the mind. Pray Scripture, especially the Psalms. See God's hand behind your trouble and exercise faith in him.

A Man of the Word

An elder, and all believers, must be a man of the Word, a man who knows the Scriptures well and is able to teach others also. Here are things the preacher must pay attention to, all to be derived from the faithful Word.

Encouragement for Seekers

The healing of the blind man in two stages is a help and encouragement to seekers. Here are some ways in which a seeker sees spiritual things indistinctly, and how he needs further light in order to be saved.

The Wages of Sin is Death

Confession of sin is not enough. God's justice demands a penalty. Here is the inflexible nature of God's justice, Jonah must be cast into the sea, to death. And here is the free mercy of God, a large fish is prepared to swallow him. Here too is the enormous debt we owe to Christ who bore the wrath of God for his people.

Godly Leaders Needed

Why the church needs godly leaders and the characteristics of men called to lead God's people.

The Tangible Love of God

How can I know God is love when I cannot see Him-- Is there any tangible proof-- Here is the evidence for it, the actions God has taken to make his love known.

Sin Found Out

Is there a link between disasters and God-- A moral element-- Do we admit we are wretched people, deserving of God's just anger-- Here is Jonah's sin brought out into the open, and his honest confession.

Why the Church Needs Elders

Why it is necessary and important for an elder to have spiritual qualities- the emphasis of grace over gifts- the irreproachable character of an elder.

Short-Term Thinking

Lot didn't look far ahead when he chose the plains of Jordan. Here is why his choice was so disastrous and how we may avoid making the same mistake.

Sleeping Believers

Jonah, astonishingly, was sound asleep with shipwreck seemingly imminent. More surprising is believers spiritually sleeping and without prayerful concern for the lost. Here too, the trouble backsliders cause others, the weakness of man, the power of a positive testimony in times of affliction.

Ordaining Elders

Titus' task, the church's deficiency and the need of local elders for the local church's well-being.

Running from the Lord

Why did Jonah run from the presence of the Lord-- What is the presence of the Lord-- How we may run from God, and the ways he may have to resort to to bring us back.

He Gave Not God the Glory

The immediate judgement that fell on King Herod is a stark warning to all of the consequences of pride. Here is the trajectory of pride, the humility of the King of kings and the way we are to glorify God.

Truth Which Leads to Godliness

Introduction to the letter of Titus. It's themes with a special emphasis on truth which produces practical godliness.

Golden verse

A simple Gospel message

Man Cannot, Jesus Can

Man can accomplish many wonderful things. But he can do nothing for the soul. Only Christ can convert and transform lives. Only He can deliver from the power of sin, as exemplified in the demon-possessed son.

A Commission from the Lord

Jonah's commission from the Lord is a commission for us all. Will we arise and obey or run in disobedience from our God-given task--

The Believer and His Bible

The Bible's authority, sufficiency, clarity and necessity explained, together with practical advice on reading the Bible.

The Complete Life

Our eternal destiny depends on what we believe. Have I adopted ways of thinking that keep me from a personal relationship with God-- How can I live a complete and fulfilled life--

The Call of Abraham

Lessons from the genealogy in Genesis 11, including the sad turning of the godly line to idolatry. Also, the call of Abraham to get out of Ur of the Chaldees and its spiritual encouragements for believers of all ages.

The Believer and His Trials

Trials are a part and parcel of the believer's life. Why does God send them-- How should the believer handle them-- Here is the biblical attitude we are to have towards life''s trials.

Now is the Accepted Time

A call to come to the Lord now and to be right with him.

The Tower of Babel

Fallen man's rebellion to God, his wish to live without him -humanism-, and the false, artificial man-made unity of ecumenism which differs widely from the biblical and spiritual unity of true believers.

Divine Love

The greatest command is the Lord's reference point for a lawyer asking about inheriting eternal life, why--