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1.2 Hindrances to Revival
Colin Peckham
Colin Peckham (1936–2009). Born in 1936 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Colin Peckham was a dynamic evangelist, theologian, and principal of The Faith Mission Bible College in Edinburgh. Growing up on a farm, he became a Christian as a young man and studied agriculture at Maritzburg College before pursuing theology at the University of South Africa and Edinburgh University. He ministered for ten years with the Africa Evangelistic Band, engaging in evangelism and convention ministry, and later served as a youth leader in South African missions. In 1982, he became principal of The Faith Mission Bible College, serving for 17 years, preparing students for world evangelism with a focus on revival and holiness. Married to Mary Morrison in 1969, a convert of the 1949–1953 Lewis Revival, they formed a powerful ministry team, preaching globally and igniting spiritual hunger. Peckham authored books like Sounds from Heaven and Resisting Temptation, blending biblical scholarship with practical faith. After retiring, he continued itinerant preaching until his death on November 9, 2009, in Broxburn, Scotland, survived by Mary, three children—Colin, Heather, and Christine—and two grandchildren. He said, “Revival is God’s finger pointed at me.”
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In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the kingdom of God as a source of justice, joy, mercy, and grace. The congregation is encouraged to sing hymns that reflect these qualities and to rejoice in the love of Jesus. The sermon takes a brief pause to address a recent act of vandalism in the church, urging the congregation to pray for those responsible and hope for their redemption. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the importance of living in accordance with the kingdom of God and spreading its message of love and forgiveness.
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Our opening hymn today is number 651. We're going to stand and sing this hymn together after the introduction. The kingdom of God is justice and joy. ♪ The kingdom of God is justice and joy. For Jesus' soul was in goodness tried. On trial and glory with Jesus we know. And here and hereafter the kingdom shall go on. The kingdom of God is mercy and grace. The captives are free, the sinners find place. We are blessed, our help from God's hand came to share. And hope is awakened in place of his care. We believe the good news, repent and rejoice. In love for our sinners, God cries to his cross. For in Jesus we come, in heaven we go. The heirs of the kingdom shall answer his call. And all will know. Before Colin comes to speak to us, I just want to commit our time to God. Before I do that, I'd just like to tell you that last night the church was very slightly vandalized and that this back window was broken. And the stewards have done their best to clean the glass, to sweep it. But if you see any small particles of glass, just either pick it up or be aware of it and tell someone about it so that it can be taken care of. You know, the scripture tells us that we should pray for those who hurt us, who would despitefully use us. And in that time of prayer, we're going to pray for these people who vandalized the building and ask that this incident will stick in their mind and God will touch their conscience and that one day they might come to know him as we do, as our Saviour and Lord. Let us pray together.
1.2 Hindrances to Revival
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Colin Peckham (1936–2009). Born in 1936 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, Colin Peckham was a dynamic evangelist, theologian, and principal of The Faith Mission Bible College in Edinburgh. Growing up on a farm, he became a Christian as a young man and studied agriculture at Maritzburg College before pursuing theology at the University of South Africa and Edinburgh University. He ministered for ten years with the Africa Evangelistic Band, engaging in evangelism and convention ministry, and later served as a youth leader in South African missions. In 1982, he became principal of The Faith Mission Bible College, serving for 17 years, preparing students for world evangelism with a focus on revival and holiness. Married to Mary Morrison in 1969, a convert of the 1949–1953 Lewis Revival, they formed a powerful ministry team, preaching globally and igniting spiritual hunger. Peckham authored books like Sounds from Heaven and Resisting Temptation, blending biblical scholarship with practical faith. After retiring, he continued itinerant preaching until his death on November 9, 2009, in Broxburn, Scotland, survived by Mary, three children—Colin, Heather, and Christine—and two grandchildren. He said, “Revival is God’s finger pointed at me.”