Woolwich Evangelical Church

The sermon centers on the unwavering confidence of the Apostle Paul in his final days, grounded not in personal strength or circumstances, but in a deep, personal knowledge of Christ. True assurance comes from knowing whom one has believed—Christ as a faithful, powerful, and loving Savior who is able to guard the believer's soul until the day of His return. The message calls believers to cultivate a growing, experiential relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and personal communion, so that they may walk with the same triumphant assurance, free from fear and trembling, knowing that their salvation is secured not by their own keeping, but by Christ's faithful preservation of all who have entrusted themselves to Him.

The sermon centers on the imperative to remain unashamed of the gospel and its messenger, even in the face of persecution or social pressure, drawing from Paul's final exhortation to Timothy. It emphasizes that the gospel's power—rooted in God's eternal purpose, grace, and the redemptive work of Christ—is not only the source of salvation but also the foundation for bold witness, as Christ has abolished death's sting and revealed eternal life and immortality. Ultimately, the message is a call to glory in the gospel, and to be faithful witnesses in a world that often rejects it.

The sermon centers on Stephen, a man full of the Holy Spirit. Through a detailed defense before the Sanhedrin, Stephen traces God's redemptive history from Abraham to Moses, demonstrating that God's presence has never been confined to a temple or ritual. Here are the marks of one filled with the Spirit: an angelic character, an understanding of Scripture, bold witness and strength to face death.

The way of salvation is easy to understand. It is a free gift of God and no one can earn it. Here are reasons why it is foolish to think we can merit it. Here too, is hope for any despairing that they are beyond salvation.

The need for believers to constantly stir up the gifts that God has given them. Helps to show us how.

The sermon centers on Acts 6, highlighting the early Church's growth, internal challenges, and the establishment of deacons to address practical needs so that apostles could focus on prayer and preaching. It emphasizes that discipleship entails not just belief, but a transformed life in obedience to Christ.

Grace, mercy and peace are bestowed on all believers at conversion. Here is how they are needed for the believer in his daily walk.

This sermon centers on the profound assurance of eternal security found in Christ, drawing from John 10:27–30 to emphasize that those who belong to Christ are eternally safe in His hand and the Father's, immune to any force that would separate them.

A view of the Saviour's Deity, the Unity of God and the all surpassing authority of Christ from incidental claims. It is refreshing not only to consider the strength & weight of these proofs, but also provokes deeper appreciation & admiration from those who reflect upon them.

Jacob's prophecy of Judah is poetic and mysterious. Its climax is an apparently obscure reference to the vine, but here is a glimpse of terror and of grace. Every word is important, even the word order in the original serves to emphasise this double sense. A doubled doubling down underscores the emphasis. Incidentally the three hints of violence in the verse are: the dark red sense of the 'choice vine', the 'cut short' word for garment, and the blood of the grape, though other Bible allusions render thus explicit. I erred in recalling the third. Ponder Gethsemane and Calvary afresh.

Hebrews challenges us with privilege and responsibility. Will we use our lives wisely, or as so many believers, squander them? How must we serve God acceptably? What principles govern His will? What are the enormous rewards of His grace?

12 aspects of Heavenly mindedness, mortifying and crushing sin, examining our own profession and rerooting our spiritual life in the Saviour.

The sermon examines the early church's persecution by the Sanhedrin, highlighting Satan's relentless attempts to halt the spread of the gospel through various strategies, from external threats to internal deception. It emphasizes the apostles' unwavering obedience to God, even amidst suffering and prohibition, and underscores the importance of proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ despite opposition. The narrative illustrates the power of faith and the futility of human efforts to suppress divine truth, while also calling believers to boldly share the gospel and remain steadfast in their testimony, recognizing that persecution may accompany faithful witness.

Man in his unconverted state often proves dumber than the stupidest of animals. Here are the great and honourable things in life he is ignorant of.