
Thomas Bradbury
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Mission Work in Manchester
1PSA 139:23ISA 53:5JHN 14:6ROM 3:23ROM 5:82CO 5:21EPH 1:7EPH 2:81PE 2:241JN 1:9Thomas Bradbury shares heartwarming accounts of his ministry work in Haydock, including touching stories of individuals like Peggy Greenall, Jemmy Atherton, and the Turton family. Through his faithful preaching and teaching, many souls found comfort, peace, and salvation in Christ, experiencing the transformative power of God's grace and mercy in their lives.
Another Comforter
0JHN 14:16JHN 16:13JHN 17:9ACT 9:31ROM 5:5ROM 8:14ROM 8:32GAL 4:6Thomas Bradbury preaches about the promise of the Holy Spirit given by Jesus to His disciples, emphasizing the Father's grace in sending the Comforter, the Saviour's intercession for His people, the Spirit's personality as the Spirit of truth, the world's ignorance and enmity towards the Spirit, and the Church's knowledge and love for the indwelling Spirit. Bradbury delves into the circumstances surrounding Jesus' words to His disciples, highlighting the humility and spiritual significance behind His actions. He draws parallels between the disciples' experiences and the spiritual truths revealed through the Holy Spirit's guidance.
His Fullness
0GEN 49:10ISA 11:2JHN 1:16JHN 3:272CO 12:10GAL 4:4EPH 3:18COL 1:182TI 2:13Thomas Bradbury preaches about the all-encompassing grace of God, starting with the disputed point of who spoke the words in John 1:16, highlighting the ministry of John the Baptist and his humble acknowledgment of Christ's pre-eminence. The sermon delves into the vast subject of the fullness of Christ, emphasizing His overflowing abundance of grace and blessings for believers. Bradbury explores the concepts of predestination, election, redemption, justification, and forgiveness as manifestations of God's grace, leading to a deep reflection on the believer's journey from sinfulness to experiencing the fullness of God's grace and glory.
Chosen, Called, and Cared For
0MAT 5:45LUK 18:7JHN 6:37ACT 9:1ACT 27:232TI 2:132TI 4:16Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound truths of God's sovereign election, emphasizing the Father's gracious choice of His people, the irresistible calling of the elect to Christ, and the eternal security and preservation of those who come to Him. He highlights the exclusivity of God's liberality and benevolence, contrasting it with the sectarian spirit of the world. Bradbury delves into the story of Saul of Tarsus, illustrating how even the most vehement persecutors can be transformed by Christ's love and grace, never to be cast out. He reassures believers that despite their weaknesses, doubts, and failures, Christ's faithfulness and promise to never cast them out remain unwavering.
Comfort Ye
0PSA 119:50ISA 40:1ISA 49:13ISA 51:12ISA 57:15ISA 66:13JHN 14:16ROM 15:42CO 1:3Thomas Bradbury preaches on God's message of comfort to His people through the prophet Isaiah, emphasizing the rich covenant consolation available to believers amidst trials and tribulations. The command to comfort His people is not exclusive to ministers but extends to all living children of God, highlighting the heavenly birthright of mutual comfort among believers. God's promise of comfort is rooted in His unwavering love for His chosen people, despite their shortcomings and sins, leading to spiritual healing, forgiveness, and restoration. The sermon underscores the active role of the Trinity in providing comfort, with the Holy Spirit as the Comforter, conveying the consolations of the Gospel to the hearts of God's people.
Covenant Mercy
0PSA 51:1PSA 62:12PSA 89:1PSA 101:1JER 31:20LAM 3:22ROM 9:15ROM 12:1HEB 8:12Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound subject of God's mercy, emphasizing that it is not by human will or effort but by God's sovereign choice to show mercy and compassion. He delves into the richness of God's mercy as revealed throughout the Bible, highlighting how mercy is experienced through the Father's will, the Savior's grace, and the Spirit's revelation. Bradbury reflects on the theme of mercy in the book of Romans, showcasing how mercy is displayed in various forms to meet the needs of God's chosen people in different life situations. He expounds on the sovereignty of God's mercy, explaining that it is a divine attribute that is multitudinous, tender, and sure, bestowed upon those whom God has prepared for glory.
Covenant Relationship
0JOB 29:2JER 32:40MAT 11:27MAT 28:20JHN 14:17ROM 1:16ROM 8:322CO 5:8EPH 1:12TI 1:9HEB 3:1Thomas Bradbury preaches on the divine revelation and inspiration found in the book of Ephesians, focusing on the goodness of God as a Covenant Father to His children in Christ Jesus. He emphasizes the unique nature of this epistle, highlighting the intimate relationship between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit with the believers. Bradbury delves into the mental culture of the writer, Paul, and the significance of being sealed by the Holy Spirit as a pledge of our eternal inheritance. He concludes by discussing the purchased possession, symbolizing Christ's victory over Satan and His eternal reign over His redeemed people.
Covenant Remembrance
0GEN 8:1EXO 2:24EXO 20:24PSA 71:20PSA 106:4JER 31:4ZEC 4:1MAL 3:1MAT 18:20LUK 9:32JHN 4:23JHN 4:34PHP 3:12HEB 3:1REV 1:5Thomas Bradbury preaches on the significance of being awakened by the Angel of the Lord, emphasizing the need for spiritual motives in worship and the desire for God's presence. The sermon delves into the meaning of the name Zechariah, highlighting God's remembrance of His people throughout history. It explores the presence of Christ in the book of Zechariah, revealing His defense, delight, and grace towards His people. The sermon also reflects on various Old Testament appearances of the Covenant Angel, symbolizing Christ's role in redemption and guidance.
Dead, Yet Living
0PSA 25:14JHN 6:45JHN 14:6JHN 17:2ROM 7:4EPH 3:12COL 3:31PE 1:5Thomas Bradbury preaches about the profound truth that believers are dead to self and alive in Christ, hidden and secure in God. He emphasizes the importance of being taught by God and led by the Holy Spirit to fully understand and experience the depths of God's love and salvation. Bradbury highlights the necessity of being dead to the world and alive to God through Jesus Christ, finding true life and purpose in Him alone.
Elect Sons in Grace and Glory
0PSA 17:15ROM 8:11CO 13:9EPH 1:31TH 1:41JN 3:21JN 4:17Thomas Bradbury preaches about the assurance of being the sons of God, emphasizing the distinction between God's children and the children of the devil, urging listeners to examine their hearts. He delves into the deep love of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit towards His children, highlighting the eternal predestination, divine adoption, and spiritual regeneration that make believers the sons of God. Bradbury discusses the shortsightedness of believers in understanding their future glory, the assurance they possess in being like Christ when He appears, and the ultimate cause of their transformation - seeing Him as He is.
Forsaken and Found
0EXO 17:81SA 30:11PSA 25:11PSA 68:12PSA 139:23MAT 25:34LUK 18:7ROM 5:10ROM 8:28GAL 5:17COL 2:3REV 19:16Thomas Bradbury preaches on the marvellous grace of Jehovah-Jesus revealed in the narrative of David finding an Egyptian in the field. The sermon highlights the kindness and compassion of God, pointing to the Lord Jesus Christ in all aspects of the Bible. Every child of God is led into all necessary truth by the Holy Spirit, despite their varying qualities and experiences, as they are sustained by the covenant provisions of Jehovah. The narrative of David's distress, the burning of Ziklag, and the recovery of all lost possessions symbolize the spiritual journey of believers facing trials, enemies, and the need for divine intervention.
Glorious Grace
0LUK 18:7ROM 11:5EPH 1:62TI 1:9TIT 2:11TIT 3:7Thomas Bradbury preaches about the all-encompassing grace of God, emphasizing that in every epistle of Paul, grace abounds and is essential for salvation and acceptance in the Beloved, Jesus Christ. He highlights the jealousy of the Apostle Paul over this grace and the need for allegiance to the King of grace. Bradbury delves into the significance of Christ as the Beloved, emphasizing the Father's love for Him and His role as the Sovereign Dispenser of grace. He concludes by exploring the concept of being 'accepted in the Beloved,' showcasing how grace, unmerited favor, and salvation through Christ are central to the believer's standing before God.
God, the Fountain of Love and Consolation
0MAT 25:34JHN 1:12ROM 8:26EPH 2:42TH 2:161PE 1:3Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and God the Father, who have given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. He emphasizes the importance of being taught by the Spirit to pray aright, drawing near to God as sin-convinced sinners hoping for forgiveness and salvation. Bradbury highlights the privilege of being led by the Holy Ghost in true prayer, experiencing the communion of saints and pouring out our burdens and needs before God. He delves into the significance of being rooted and grounded in love, comprehending the breadth, length, depth, and height of Christ's love, and being filled with the fullness of God.
God's Delight
01CO 10:11Thomas Bradbury preaches on the importance of recognizing God's delight in His people, leading to the fulfillment of His promises. He emphasizes the need to trust in God's guidance and provision, even in the face of dangers and difficulties, as seen in the story of the Israelites entering the Promised Land. Bradbury highlights the land as a symbol of covenant relationship, divine revelation, and spiritual promise, all freely given by God's grace. He encourages humility, faith, and reliance on God's faithfulness to bring His people into a place of abundance and blessing.
Chosen From the Beginning
0JHN 17:17Thomas Bradbury preaches a sermon on the glorious and terrible truths revealed by the Holy Ghost in 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14. He emphasizes the sovereign choice of God in salvation, the sanctification of the Spirit, and belief in the truth as essential for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Bradbury boldly proclaims the distinction between those loved and chosen by God and those rejected, urging listeners to understand their position in relation to a covenant and sovereign God. He highlights the opposition of the world, flesh, and devil against God's work in the hearts of His chosen ones, emphasizing the need for God's intervention to reveal and destroy wicked self within us.
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
0PSA 45:11PSA 107:5JHN 3:36JHN 8:58JHN 10:30JHN 11:25JHN 12:46JHN 14:6ROM 8:1GAL 2:201PE 1:23Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound revelation of Jesus as 'the Resurrection and the Life,' emphasizing the assurance that all spiritual needs will be graciously met by Him. He delves into the various titles given to our Lord in the Scriptures, highlighting the significance of Christ revealing Himself as 'I AM' in different contexts to meet every necessity of His beloved. Bradbury explores the gloomy surroundings of sickness and death, the glorious speaker Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life, the gracious characters of believers experiencing spiritual death and life in Christ, and the grave question posed to believers: 'Believest thou this?'
In Christ Jesus
02SA 23:5PSA 25:14PSA 89:19JHN 6:37JHN 6:45ROM 8:11CO 1:30EPH 1:3EPH 2:12PHP 3:9Thomas Bradbury preaches about the believers' union with Christ, emphasizing that all wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption come from God through Christ Jesus. He highlights the covenant relationship between God and His chosen ones, where God reveals His covenant to those who fear Him. Bradbury explains that those in Christ are secure, saved, and blessed, and that their salvation is solely based on Christ's work and not on human efforts. He delves into the struggles of the flesh versus the spirit, the ongoing sanctification process, and the ultimate glorification of believers in Christ.
Introduction Into Grace and Glory
0PSA 139:23Thomas Bradbury preaches on the precious truths of the new covenant, emphasizing access to God's grace through faith and rejoicing in hope of His glory. He shares personal experiences of spiritual refreshment and fellowship, highlighting the power of God's presence in times of need and the assurance of standing in Christ's righteousness. Bradbury delves into the significance of justification by faith in Jesus Christ, the access believers have into God's grace, and the standing they have in His presence, secure in His love and protection.
It Is God That Justifieth
0PSA 139:23MRK 9:24JHN 14:1ROM 1:7ROM 3:24ROM 4:25ROM 5:9ROM 5:19ROM 8:331CO 6:11JAS 2:24Thomas Bradbury preaches about the comprehensive justification provided by God through Jesus Christ, emphasizing the triumph of redeeming love over sin, death, and hell. He highlights the role of the Kinsman-Redeemer, Jesus Christ, who entered heaven to intercede for His people, sending the Holy Spirit to complete the canon of Scripture and comfort believers. The sermon delves into the universal proclamation of the Gospel to gather all objects of God's everlasting love, showcasing the diverse testimonies of believers from different backgrounds coming to bow before Jesus and receive blessings from the covenant of grace.
Jehovah-Jesus the Constant Companion and Faithful Friend of Elect Sinners
0PSA 45:13PSA 73:25PSA 142:4ISA 41:4ISA 63:9JHN 14:1ROM 11:41CO 1:27COL 1:15HEB 12:1Thomas Bradbury preaches on the glorious truths revealed by JEHOVAH the Spirit in Isaiah 41, contrasting the weakness of Israel with the omnipotence and greatness of Israel's God. He emphasizes the beauty of God's people in covenant relationship, highlighting their worthlessness in themselves but their beauty in Christ. Bradbury delves into the covenant ties, the faithfulness of God's chosen ones, and the power of Christ to renew and strengthen His people. He explores the concept of Christ as the First and the Last, the constant Companion who sustains His people through trials, and the faithful Friend who promises to be with them till the end.
Jehovah-Jesus, the Lover, Husband, and Glorifier of His Church
0ISA 56:5JHN 3:16JHN 17:19JHN 17:231CO 1:2EPH 2:4EPH 5:25HEB 10:171PE 1:22Thomas Bradbury preaches on the profound love of Christ for the Church, emphasizing how husbands should love their wives sacrificially, as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for it. The epistle of Ephesians is highlighted as a revelation of the fellowship and privileges of God's family, showcasing the spiritual union and high calling of believers in Christ. The sermon delves into the sanctification and cleansing work of Christ through the Word, aiming to present the Church as a glorious and spotless bride, holy and without blemish, reflecting the perfection and beauty of Christ.
Jehovah-Jesus, the Priest, Prince and Protector of His People
0PSA 139:23MIC 5:4MAT 11:28MRK 9:24JHN 14:1EPH 1:20HEB 1:3REV 15:3Thomas Bradbury preaches on the strength and majesty of the Lord as depicted in Micah 5:4, highlighting the dark times of error and idolatry faced by God's covenant people. He emphasizes the remnant of Jacob, despised and scattered, yet cherished by God. Bradbury reflects on the sufferings and glory of Jesus, the Judge of Israel, who sympathizes with His people's grief and provides for their every need. He exalts Christ as the Shepherd and Ruler who stands in the strength of the Lord, feeding and ruling over His flock with unwavering love and care, ensuring their eternal security and satisfaction in Him.
Jehovah-Jesus, the Security of Zion
0PSA 46:5PSA 61:2ISA 43:2JER 15:16ZEP 3:17JHN 14:1JHN 20:19HEB 6:131PE 1:7Thomas Bradbury preaches about the unwavering presence and help of God in the midst of His people, emphasizing the security and comfort found in the covenant promises of God. He highlights the assurance that nothing can separate believers from God's love and the need to trust in His faithfulness, even in the midst of trials and tribulations. Bradbury encourages the congregation to find peace and joy in the knowledge that God is with them, providing salvation, protection, and eternal blessings.
Jesus, and His Salvation
0PSA 51:5MAT 1:21JHN 1:14JHN 6:37ROM 4:16GAL 4:41TI 1:151TI 3:16HEB 7:25REV 7:10Thomas Bradbury preaches on the genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew, highlighting the significance of Emmanuel, God with us, and the intentional inclusion of sinful individuals in His lineage to showcase God's sovereign grace. He delves into the announcement of Jesus' birth to Joseph, emphasizing the certainty and glory of Jesus' mission to save His people from their sins. Bradbury breaks down the profound meaning behind each word in the statement 'He shall save His people from their sins,' exploring the glorious person of Jesus, the certainty of His saving work, the fact of salvation, the possession of His people, the inheritance of His chosen ones, the distance from sin, the awful reality of sins, and the deliverance from sins through Jesus' intercession.
A New Creation
0JHN 11:25JHN 17:212CO 5:17GAL 3:28COL 3:4Thomas Bradbury preaches on the transformative power of being in Christ, emphasizing the newness of life and the spiritual contrasts found in the epistles. He delves into the deep connection believers have with Christ, highlighting the removal of old things like sin, condemnation, and fear of death, and the privileges of possessing a new nature, immortality, and oneness with the Triune God. Bradbury challenges traditional views of salvation and urges a focus on the spiritual reality of being a new creation in Christ, experiencing a life of righteousness, peace, and joy in the heavenly realms.