Sermons on Works

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 […]

Romans Ch14

2025-05-11
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Faith, Judgment, Obedience, Rewards, Salvation, Sanctification, Works
Romans

In this study of Romans chapter 14, Pastor Barry takes us through Paul’s teaching on how we as Christians should act toward each other when we disagree! It is inevitable that, within the church, there will be practices considered permissible by some but not by others, particularly (using the examples given by Paul) in relation […]

Romans Ch8 7-17

2024-11-17
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Christianity, Legalism, Suffering, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit, Works
Romans

***Apologies… There was a problem with the audio quality of this recording*** In this study of Romans chapter 8:7-17 we continue looking at Paul’s teaching on how it is possible to live the Christian life, not by our own good intentions or will power (that will only end in failure and disappointment), but by the […]

Romans Ch8 1-6

2024-11-03
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Christianity, Discouragement, Faith, Forgiveness, Rewards, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, The Church, The Holy Spirit, Works
Romans

Romans chapter 8 is considered by some to be the high-ground of the New Testament. The Apostle Paul begins the chapter by stating that there is no possibility of condemnation for those who are in Christ, and ends the chapter by asserting that there is no possibility of separation from Him either! This should fill the hearts […]

Romans Ch4

2024-09-29
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Christianity, Doctrine, Faith, Gentiles, God's Plan of Redemption, Grace, Israel, Legalism, Restoration, The Character of God, The Gospel, The Holy Spirit, Works
Romans

In this study of Romans chapter 4, we look at the basis for salvation. How can a just God justify sinful man? It doesn’t matter how good we may think we are, even our highest standard still falls short of the perfection of a holy God. None of us could earn heaven by our efforts, […]

Romans Ch3

2024-09-22
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Christianity, Legalism, Salvation, The Gospel, Works
Romans

In this study in Romans chapter 3 we see the Apostle Paul ask the question, if the Jews and the Gentiles are both in the same predicament on account of their sin, what advantage is there in being a Jew? At a time in history when antisemitism is on the rise, when the world is largely united […]

1 Corinthians Ch3

2023-10-22
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Judgment, Rewards, Sanctification, Works
1 Corinthians

This study of 1 Corinthians chapter 3 was recorded on 22nd October 2023 at Calvary Portsmouth. In this study, pastor Barry considers how Christians should have a profound sense of self-worth when we consider God’s love for us and the price God paid to purchase and redeem us. Understanding how much we mean to God […]

The Judgment Seat of Christ

2023-09-17
Barry Forder
Christian Living, Christianity, Doctrine, End Times, Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Heaven, Inheritance, Judgment, Rewards, Sanctification, Works

Inheritacne of the Saints – Part 3 In this concluding session of our 3-part mini-seies on ‘The Inheritance of the Saints’ was given by pastor Barry on 17th September 2023. In this final part we look at the day that is coming, referred to by the Apostle Paul as ‘The Judgment Seat of Christ‘ and what […]