
Ian Goligher
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Our Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #5 - We Need Revival in Canada
2.3K42:53Canada2CH 7:14PSA 24:3PRO 28:13ISA 55:6JER 29:13MAT 6:33JAS 4:8In this sermon, the preacher discusses the need for revival in our lives and in our churches. He emphasizes that even though the opportunities to spread the gospel may be limited, personal revival is always possible. The preacher shares a story about a prayer meeting held in a barn before a revival took place on the Isle of Lewis. During the meeting, a young man read Psalm 24 and emphasized the importance of having clean hands and a pure heart in order to receive God's blessing. The preacher encourages the listeners to have a humble and repentant posture, turning away from wickedness and seeking God's face.
Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #1 - Christian History of Canada
2.1K49:20GEN 1:1PSA 72:8PSA 127:1MAT 6:33JHN 1:1ACT 16:301CO 10:31In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for Christians to be awakened to the battle for the hearts and minds of Canadians. He highlights the importance of glorifying God and enjoying Him forever as the central agenda of Christianity. The preacher also shares the story of a man named Tilley who was deeply impacted by witnessing a tragic event and became involved in the temperance movement and politics. Despite his success in politics, Tilley voluntarily stepped down to continue his Christian mission work. The sermon concludes by highlighting the importance of following the example of individuals like Tilley who dedicated their lives to serving and ministering the gospel.
Christian Heritage Under Fire #3 - Where Are the Preachers?
1.9K48:572TI 2:15In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of prayer and the need for passionate preachers who are on fire for God. He also highlights the role of studying and rightly dividing the word of truth in ministry. The preacher warns against compromising the gospel message for the sake of not offending others and discusses the rise of worldly influences and the demand for accreditation in Bible schools. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the fear of God, confidence in the truth, and the importance of staying faithful to the word of God in preaching.
Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #4 - New Evangelicalism Denounced
1.9K45:50ZEP 3:15MAT 7:24MAT 22:372CO 6:17EPH 4:14COL 2:82JN 1:10In this sermon, the preacher discusses various aspects of the modern evangelical movement and its impact on the church. He emphasizes the importance of not being slack in serving the Lord and acknowledges that many times we have failed in this regard. The preacher also highlights the decline of the gospel and gospel people in Canada and encourages believers to examine their own experiences of Christ and understanding of God. He further criticizes the trend of reducing Bible studies to mere discussion groups, where multiple opinions and interpretations of scripture are allowed. The sermon concludes with a call to remain steadfast in the battle for truth and to be aware of the hindrances to evangelism caused by situational ethics and the loss of truth in modern thinking. The preacher affirms the importance of holding onto the unchanging and fixed truth of God's Word and the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Our Canadian Christian Heritage Under Fire #2 - Modernism Wrecking Churches
1.8K47:462PE 2:1In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of five fundamental points of Christian doctrine: the finished work of Calvary, the bodily resurrection of Jesus, his ascension into the presence of the Father, and his second coming. These points were used to distinguish between those who believed in the supernatural aspects of the gospel and those who were more modern in their beliefs. The speaker also mentions a summer campaign held in Massey Hall in Toronto, where J. Frank Norris was invited to preach and attracted a turnover of 50,000 people. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the issue of modernism and the formation of the Bible Baptist Union to combat it, with a focus on the inerrancy of the Bible, the virgin birth and deity of Jesus, and the doctrine of substitutionary atonement.
Weeping for Souls
1.3K36:46GEN 6:131KI 19:10JER 1:6JER 9:1JER 9:17MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and a broken spirit when delivering the message of God. He uses the examples of Elisha and Jeremiah, who both wept and were deeply moved by the lost souls around them. The preacher highlights the need for Christians to have a genuine burden for the salvation of others, rather than just having knowledge of the Bible. He calls for a return to a heartfelt and compassionate approach to sharing the gospel.
The Damnation of Riches
83631:45LUK 12:15LUK 12:22In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not being consumed by material possessions. He uses the analogy of a person from a primitive island being introduced to the luxuries of city life and then returning to their simple existence. Similarly, he describes the experience of someone being taken to heaven and witnessing the glory and worship of God. The preacher highlights the truth spoken by the Lord that a person's life does not consist of the things they possess. He also references the parable of the rich fool, who faced a decision when he had more harvest than he had storage space. The sermon concludes with the reminder that our earthly possessions hold no significance when we face our final appointment with God.