'verse by verse' tagged sermons

John Chapter 3:1-15

2026-09-27
Barry Forder
Baptism, Christian Living, Christianity, Faith, God's Plan of Redemption, Israel, Salvation
John

What happens when the ultimate religious insider meets the living Son of God? In John 3:1–15, we encounter Nicodemus—a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, and a man recognized as “the teacher of Israel.” He represented the absolute peak of human morality, religious devotion, and biblical scholarship. Yet, coming to Jesus under the cover of […]

Ruth – Session 5

2026-06-11
Barry Forder
Apologetics, Blessings, Christian Living, Christianity, Evidence, Faith, Faithfulness, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Historical, Israel, Love, Marriage, Models in the Bible, Prophecy, Salvation, Sanctification, Satan, The Church, The Holy Spirit, The Law, The Monarchy, Worship
Ruth

Having gone verse-by-verse through the Book of Ruth, in this session we look at the models that God had intentially woven into the naritive of this incredible book. We will see how the story itself is a model of the gospel; how Naomi is a type of Israel, Ruth a type of the Church, Boaz […]

Ruth Chapter 4

2026-06-04
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Dedication, Faith, Faithfulness, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Historical, Israel, Love, Marriage, Models in the Bible, Prophecy, The Law, The Monarchy, Works, Worship
Ruth

In this final chapter of the book of Ruth we see Boaz go up to the city gate to settle the legal right of redemption before ten elders of the city. Though a nearer kinsman initially agrees to buy the land, he quickly backs out when he learns he must also marry Ruth the Moabitess, […]

Ruth Chapter 3

2026-05-29
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Dedication, Faith, Faithfulness, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Historical, Israel, Love, Marriage, Models in the Bible, Prophecy, The Law, The Rapture, Tribulation, Works
Ruth

The book of Ruth is one of the most amazing in the bible on account of the models and types found in its 86 verses. The surface narrative of the Book of Ruth is a literary masterpiece, it is the perfect ‘rags to riches’ story. But concealed within the text we have:‒The entire gospel from […]

Ruth Chapter 2

2026-05-22
Barry Forder
Blessings, Christian Living, Christianity, Evidence, Faithfulness, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Historical, Israel, Love, Models in the Bible, Restoration, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit, Trust, Works, Worship
Ruth

In this study we continue over verse-by-verse joutney through the book of Ruth. It has been said that this book stands out like a diamond on a black cloth, ‘a beautiful day in the midst of a season of storms’. Spurgeon said “The Book of Ruth is like a lovely flower in a garden of […]

Ruth Chapter 1

2026-05-14
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Faith, Faithfulness, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Historical, Israel, Love, Models in the Bible, Restoration, Sanctification, The Gospel, Trials, Worship
Ruth

The book of Ruth is considered one of the most beautiful stories in the Bible. The events recorded took place during the time of the judges, which was a period of national spiritual chaos and darkness where ‘every man did that which was right in his own eyes’ (Judges 21:25) Against this background the book […]

Ezekiel Chapters 4-6

2025-10-05
Barry Forder
Babylon, End Times, Evidence, Faithfulness, Gentiles, Historical, Israel, Jerusalem, Judgment, Models in the Bible, Prophecy, Punishment, Reliabilty of the Bible
Ezekiel

To start the ball rolling Pastor Barry gave on overview in terms of geographical & temporal locations. Also the Stature of Ezekiel exhibiting excellence in his prophetic role and the intensity of the content of the book (“not to be studied until reach age of 30”) were stressed. Ezekiel doesn’t just talk, he acts, he […]

Ezekiel Chapters 1-3

2025-09-28
Barry Forder
Babylon, Faithfulness, Historical, Israel, Obedience, Prophecy
Ezekiel

In this sermon Pastor Barry begins delving into the details of Ezekiel’s circumstances and early visions. The hardships of a warlike nature are described, and various encircling empires. The initial calling that God places on Ezekiel is covered. Ezekiel’s relationship to other prophets and their prophecies is described in some detail. The Pastor Barry spends […]

Ezekiel – Part 1 (Overview & Introduction)

This sermon is Part 1 of the series in the study of the Book of Ezekiel. Pastor Barry gives a general description of the nature and contents of the book. <<<<<<<<<< PS1: Transcript still only 90% finished (as at 2025-09-17) PS2 ::::: There is a “button” labelled “Save Video” (or “Download Video” sometimes). This is […]

Romans 16

2025-05-25
Barry Forder
Romans

By a quirk of fate Chapter 16 has been processed before Chapter 15. Chapter 15 will be done soon 😃 In this final chapter of The Book of Romans (aka Paul’s Letter to The Romans), Pastor Barry delves into the subject of Relationships: the Who, the Why and The Importance. During his ministry, Paul had […]