Spreading God's Good News
Sermons on Restoration
This sermon moves into the section of Ezekiel which is somewhat more encouraging than previous weeks’ chapters. Pastor Barry began with an overview of what went before (Chapters 1 to 32)In the same vein a preparation for Ch33 followed, broadly describing themes etc. There followed detailed examination of verse-contents, with expansion into the relevance to […]
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 […]
In this sermon Pastor Barry completes the introduction to the book of Ezekiel. Here he describes Ezekiel himself and his environment and his circumstances. Ezekiel’s contemporaries Jeremiah and Daniel are also mentioned to give further context. Various nations and the judgements meted out to them appear, with some reference to the background and reasons for […]
Has God finished with Israel? That’s the question Paul asks in Romans chapter 11. His emphatic answer should put an end to the debate, yet sadly, antisemitism has been as rife in the Christian church through the centuries as it has in the world. Here, Paul not only makes his case from scripture, but warns […]
In this introduction to Romans chapter 10, pastor Barry looks from the book of Isaiah at Israel’s past, present and future and note that throughout her history, Israel has repeatedly gone from a place of blessing, to disobedience and the resulting judgment, only to then cry out to God for deliverance and once again receive His […]
This study of Luke 19 vs 45-48 was given by pastor Barry Forder on 9th July 2023. In this study we look at the incredible events of Palm Sunday. Why was this day so important? Why did Jesus hold Israel accountable for not knowing the significance of this day, and why did Jesus pronounce national […]