Preached in West Kirk Presbyterian Church, Belfast on Easter Sunday 2023. Scripture Readings Romans 1:1--4 1 Corinthians 15:35--49 Ephesians 2:1--10 Introduction It will be no surprise to you that I want to preach on the resurrection this evening. In Immanuel this morning we were looking at Luke's account of the resurrection; and I believe Dave … Continue reading What The Resurrection Means (2023) →

Introduction On Friday evening in West Kirk we read from Mark's gospel how the Lord was taken to the Jewish Sanhedrin, the Jewish court, where he was accused of blasphemy for saying he was the Son of God and they condemned him to death. Since they didn't have the authority to execute anyone, they had … Continue reading John 20(01–23) (2022) →

Introduction In the verses from Mark's gospel which we read during the service, we read how the Lord Jesus was first taken before what was known as the Sanhedrin, the Jewish court, made up of priests and elders and teachers of the law. And various false witnesses came forward; and they accused the Lord of … Continue reading What the Cross Means (2022) →

Introduction This morning we were thinking about the three resurrections: There's the Lord's bodily resurrection which took place in the past on the first Easter Sunday when the Lord Jesus, who had died on the cross, was raised from the grave on the third day. Then there's the believer's bodily resurrection which will take place … Continue reading Two Ages (2018) →

Introduction In the readings from John's gospel we were reminded of how the Lord was crucified at Golgotha, outside Jerusalem. The sign on the cross said 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews'. And John tells us how the chief priests protested because of this sign and wanted it changed. But Pilate wouldn't budge: … Continue reading What The Resurrection Means (2016) →

Introduction Good Friday is about the Lord's death on the cross to pay for our sins. Easter Sunday is about the resurrection and Roland preached this morning from Luke's account of the resurrection. This evening I want us to think about three resurrections. Or three kinds of resurrection. Christ's resurrection First of all, I want … Continue reading Three Resurrections (2015) →