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Ian Richard Kyle Paisley (1926 - 2014). Northern Irish Presbyterian minister, politician, and founder of the Free Presbyterian Church, born in Armagh to a Baptist pastor. Converted at six, he trained at Belfast’s Reformed Presbyterian Theological College and was ordained in 1946, founding the Free Presbyterian Church in 1951, which grew to 100 congregations globally. Pastoring Martyrs Memorial Church in Belfast for over 60 years, he preached fiery sermons against Catholicism and compromise, drawing thousands. A leading voice in Ulster loyalism, he co-founded the Democratic Unionist Party in 1971, serving as MP and First Minister of Northern Ireland (2007-2008). Paisley authored books like The Soul of the Question (1967), and his sermons aired on radio across Europe. Married to Eileen Cassells in 1956, they had five children, including MP Ian Jr. His uncompromising Calvinism, inspired by Spurgeon, shaped evangelical fundamentalism, though his political rhetoric sparked controversy. Paisley’s call, “Stand for Christ where Christ stands,” defined his ministry. Despite later moderating, his legacy blends fervent faith with divisive politics, influencing Ulster’s religious and political landscape.
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This sermon focuses on the profound sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the importance of believing in Him and accepting His redemption. It highlights the gravity of sin, the atonement made by Jesus on the cross, and the urgency of turning to Him for salvation before facing the consequences of justice. The message calls for repentance, gratitude, and a deepening commitment to living in holiness and fear of God.
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He cries, it is I myself, see my hands, my side, my feet, be not faithless but believing. All ye that pass by to Jesus draw nigh. To you is it nothing that Jesus should die? Our ransom and peace, our surety He is. Come, see if there ever was sorrow like His. The Lord in the day of His anger did lay Our sins on the Lamb, and He bore them away. He died to atone for sins not His own. The Father hath punished for us His dear sons. Love moved Him to die. On this I'll allow. My Saviour hath loved me, I cannot tell why. But this I can tell, He loved me so well As to lay down His life to redeem me from hell. With joy we approve this plan of His love. A wonder to all, both below and above. When time is no more, we still shall adore The ocean of love without bottom or shore. Let us all turn to our Lord and behold Him. And as we behold Him, we will lose our chains And be set free. For whom the Son sets free is free indeed. But what of those who live and die In dark and gratitude to Christ? Justice takes over from mercy The second you leave this world and die. Behold, ye despisers and wonder and perish, Saith the Holy Ghost. Christ will forgive you now. You can be saved now. You can escape from hell now. You can start for heaven now. Mercy's ruling today, but justice rules tomorrow. Today heaven is within your reach. Tomorrow hell will swallow up your damned soul. O my friend, do not provoke the Lord to damnation judgment. Rather, invoke the Lord to salvation's employment. Remember, there's not a sinner out of hell, The vilest or the biggest, Who comes to trust in Jesus Christ, Who shall not see his face. Turn to Christ right now. Call upon Him. Call upon Him, His word says, Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord Shall be seen. Millions have been seen. You can be seen. Make sure you call in time And not too late in eternity. Let's bow our heads. O God, our Father, We thank thee for the solemnity of the cross, For the wonder of the great sin offering That was offered by our Savior For poor, lost, guilty sinners. We remember the night when we were sealed, When we saw ourselves bruised and broken by sin, With a wicked, Christless heart, With a rebel spirit, With a love for the world, And the flesh of the devil. But Lord Jesus, When we saw your bleeding hands, The power of sin was cancelled. When we were washed in the blood, We were made whiter than snow. We came just as we were, But we went away entirely different. Old things passed away. Behold, all things became new. May some sinner tonight Close with Christ, Freely offered in the gospel. May some backslider Turn from their ungratitude And kneel at the cross And feel again the preciousness Of our Lord's precious blood. And may we all turn from sin And perfect holiness In the fear of God. For Jesus' sake. Amen and Amen.
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Ian Richard Kyle Paisley (1926 - 2014). Northern Irish Presbyterian minister, politician, and founder of the Free Presbyterian Church, born in Armagh to a Baptist pastor. Converted at six, he trained at Belfast’s Reformed Presbyterian Theological College and was ordained in 1946, founding the Free Presbyterian Church in 1951, which grew to 100 congregations globally. Pastoring Martyrs Memorial Church in Belfast for over 60 years, he preached fiery sermons against Catholicism and compromise, drawing thousands. A leading voice in Ulster loyalism, he co-founded the Democratic Unionist Party in 1971, serving as MP and First Minister of Northern Ireland (2007-2008). Paisley authored books like The Soul of the Question (1967), and his sermons aired on radio across Europe. Married to Eileen Cassells in 1956, they had five children, including MP Ian Jr. His uncompromising Calvinism, inspired by Spurgeon, shaped evangelical fundamentalism, though his political rhetoric sparked controversy. Paisley’s call, “Stand for Christ where Christ stands,” defined his ministry. Despite later moderating, his legacy blends fervent faith with divisive politics, influencing Ulster’s religious and political landscape.