
Mary Peckham
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Isle of Lewis Revival Eyewitness Testimony
3.1K46:49Revival TestimonyISA 53:5MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal testimony of how he was converted to Christianity. He describes how he had no peace in his heart despite being converted, until one night when he attended a crowded church service. The preacher began to speak about the story of the foolish virgins from the Gospel of Matthew, which deeply impacted the speaker. As the congregation sang hymns praising God, the speaker's perspective on life and his ambitions drastically changed, leading him to surrender his life to Jesus.
Lewis 1949 Revival Testimony
3.0K38:58PSA 45:10PSA 126:5ISA 53:5This sermon shares a personal testimony of a profound spiritual awakening during a time of revival in the Hebrides Islands. It describes the deep impact of the preaching, prayers, and presence of God during this revival, leading to a transformative experience of salvation and a newfound love for God's people. The speaker recounts the intense conviction of sin, the overwhelming sense of God's presence, and the joy and assurance that came with surrendering to Christ amidst the revival atmosphere.
Testimony
1.5K51:14ISA 55:1In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story of his encounter with God during a time of revival in his village. He describes how he was initially resistant to the message of salvation and had a rebellious heart. However, as he listened to the preaching and witnessed the transformation in the lives of others, he began to feel convicted. Eventually, he found himself at the back of a crowded church, where he experienced a powerful encounter with God. The sermon emphasizes the need for individuals to come to God and find true satisfaction in Him, as well as the importance of revival in bringing about spiritual change.
A Virtuous Woman
1.5K51:53Virtuous WomanIn this sermon, the speaker encourages the audience to be living testimonies of the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He shares a personal story about his grandmother who, despite being crippled with arthritis, remained a testimony of faith until her death. The speaker challenges the audience to examine if their faith is just talk or if it is reflected in their actions and words. He emphasizes the importance of being a testimony to others and references biblical figures like John Bunyan and Susanna Wesley as examples. The sermon concludes with the idea that a woman's surest testimony is defined by her works and that others should give testimony of our faith.
The Prayer of Jabez
1.1K55:18Jabez1CH 4:9ISA 64:1ISA 64:6JHN 3:16ROM 3:23In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of teaching and learning the word of God. He emphasizes that simply acquiring knowledge is not enough; it must also be applied to the heart. The speaker uses the example of Jabez, who recognized his personal need for God's blessing and prayed earnestly for it. The speaker also shares his own experience of singing and witnessing the word of God in Scotland and England.
The Natural, Carnal and Spiritual
99231:24Spiritual1CO 3:1In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the aggression and strife that can exist in homes and encounters with young people. They share their personal experience of how God brought peace and transformed their worship. The speaker then uses the analogy of a lamb following its mother to illustrate the importance of knowing where to go for spiritual nourishment. They emphasize the need for discernment in the church and express concern about the reliance on entertainment rather than deep spiritual feeding. The sermon concludes with a powerful example of young people in South Africa who found assurance and rest in the Word of God.
The Ministry of Prayer
9781:01:01PrayerJHN 1:6ACT 2:41In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the word of God in the lives of believers. They encourage listeners to spend time reading, meditating, and praying the word of God. The speaker shares their personal love for the Bible and how it has impacted their life. They also mention the significance of studying and memorizing scripture, comparing it to the sword of the Spirit. The sermon concludes with a reference to the story of Esther and the need for purification before coming into the presence of the King.
Surrender
81047:36SurrenderROM 11:33ROM 12:1ROM 12:10ROM 12:15ROM 12:20In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the boldness of the appeal to present one's body to God. He urges individuals to come to God in light of His great mercy and make a personal presentation of everything they have been bought with. The preacher highlights the importance of sincerity in worship, cautioning against singing empty words without true meaning. He also emphasizes the significance of maintaining right relationships with others, as seen in the commandments. The basis of the appeal is rooted in the depth and length of God's love demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice on the cross. The preacher shares a powerful testimony of a missionary who was deeply moved by a choir singing "I surrender all" while he was struggling on the mission field. The appeal to present one's body as a living sacrifice to God is both bold and reasonable, calling for a complete surrender of body, soul, and spirit.
The Lord Is Holy
64958:51Character Of GodPSA 23:1PSA 119:105PRO 3:5ISA 63:1HOS 5:15MAT 6:33In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for the presence of God in our lives. He describes how we often become accustomed to the ordinary and miss out on the supernatural demonstration of God's power. The preacher shares a personal experience of witnessing his mother's emotional response to the word of God, which led to a transformation in their household. He also highlights the importance of acknowledging our offenses and seeking God's forgiveness, as well as the conditions that God cannot bless. The sermon is based on the scripture from Hosea 5:15 to Hosea 6:3.