God so Loved! (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 15th March 2026

[Episode 13 - John Chapter 3 KJV]

John 3:16  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

1. God so loved.

2. The world.

3 That He gave.

4. His only begotten son.

5. That whosoever believeth in Him.

6. Should not perish.

7. But have everlasting life.
 

You Must Be Born Again (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 8th March 2026

[Episode 12 - John Chapter 3 KJV]

1. We are introduced to Nicodemus and his perception of Jesus.
John 3:1-2 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.

2. You must be born again.
John 3:3  Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

3. What do you mean?
John 3:4  Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

4. It’s not a reformation it’s a total transformation.

John 3:5-8  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

5. My poor mind is blown.
John 3:9  Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?

6 It’s all by faith Nicodemus.
John 3:10-15  Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Jesus knows what is in Man (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 1st March 2026

[Episode 11 - John Chapter 2 KJV]

1. Many believed in His name. 
John 2:23  Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

2. Because of the Miracles. 
John 2:23  Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.

3. Jesus didn’t believe in them. 
John 2:24  But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men,

4. He knew men. 

John 2:25  And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man

5. He didn’t need anyone to tell him about men.
John 2:25  And needed not that any should testify of man: for he knew what was in man

The Cleansing of the Temple (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 22nd February 2026

[Episode 10 - John Chapter 2 KJV]

1. The first Passover of Jesus' Ministry.

John 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

2. Jesus cleanses the temple.

John 2:14-16 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.

3. The zeal of my Father's house.

John 2:17 And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

4. Jesus' authority questioned.

John 2:18 Then answered the Jews and said unto him, What sign shewest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?

5. The sign of the resurrection.

John 2:19-22 Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days? But he spake of the temple of his body. When therefore he was risen from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this unto them; and they believed the scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.

Water into Wine - Jesus' First Miracle (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 15th February 2026

[Episode 9 - John Chapter 2 KJV]

Proverbs 20:1 “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”

Isaiah 5:11: “Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!”

Isaiah 28:7 “But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way.”

Proverbs 31:4-5: “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.”

Isaiah 5:22: “Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink.”

Leviticus 10:9 (a command to priests): “Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die.”

Habakkuk 2:15: “Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also.”

If we stood at a table with biblical wine, modern wine, and modern spirits, we’d see a progression of strength. Biblical wine—often diluted—was gentle, maybe 5 to 10 percent( strong drink, diluted 3%). Today’s wine, undiluted, stands around 12 to 15 percent, a bit bolder. And then, modern spirits—like vodka at 40 percent—tower over them both. In essence, what began as a mild companion to daily life has evolved into something that demands respect, moderation, and a designated driver

1. They have no wine! 
John 2:1-3 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

2. What have I to do with you mother?
John 2:4  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

3. My hour is not yet come.
John 2:4  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

4. Do what ever He says.
John 2:5  His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

5. The miracle
John 2:6-8 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it.

6. His disciples believed on Him.
John 2:11  This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

The Call of Philip and Nathanael (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 8th February 2026

[Episode 8 - John Chapter 1 KJV]

1. Jesus went looking for Phillip.
John 1:43-44  The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.

2. Phillip found Nathanael.
John 1:45  Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph

3. Nathanael is sceptical.
John 1:46  And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see

4. Jesus knows Nathanael though they’ve never met.
John 1:47  Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

5. Nathanael asks Jesus how do you know me?
John 1:48  Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

6. Nathaniel is convinced.
John 1:49-51  Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel. Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee under the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these. And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.

Jesus calls the first disciples (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 1st February 2026

[Episode 7 - John Chapter 1 KJV]

1. What seek ye?
John 1:38  Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou?

2. Come and see.
John 1:39  He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 

3. Andrew finds Peter
John 1:40-41 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

4. We have found Him.
John 1:41  He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

5. Peter's name is changed.
John 1:42  And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.

Lifegate's 45th Church Anniversary Celebration and Baptism Sunday.

Unity [Ephesians 4:1-6 - KJV]

1. Live the Christian life.
Epheisans 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,

2. Be Humble and Meek
Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love:

3. Keep the uUnity of the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4. Unity of Doctrine. 

Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all

Behold the Lamb of God! (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 18th January 2026

[Episode 6 - John Chapter 1 KJV]

1. Behold!
John 1:29  The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

2. The testimony of the Father and the Spirit.
John 1:32  And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him.

3 John declares Jesus as the son of God.
John 1:34  And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.

Who is John the Baptist (Sermon Series on John) - Sunday, 11th January 2026

[Episode 5 - John Chapter 1 KJV]

1 Who are you John?
John 1:19  And this is the record of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, Who art thou?

2. John declares himself a voice crying in the wilderness
John 1:20-23  And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. Then said they unto him, Who art thou? that we may give an answer to them that sent us. What sayest thou of thyself? He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.

3. John declares the superiority of Jesus.
John 1:24-28  And they which were sent were of the Pharisees. And they asked him, and said unto him, Why baptizest thou then, if thou be not that Christ, nor Elias, neither that prophet? John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.

The Power of the Word - Sunday, 28th December 2025.

 1. The word is a light.
2 Peter 1:19  We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts

2. The word prepares you for serving God.
2 Timothy 3:15-17  And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works

3. The word makes your life prosper.
Psalm 1:1-3  Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

4. The word is our weapon against the enemy
Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

5. The word gives us hope.
Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

6. The Truth makes you free.
John 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.