Gospel

Terry Virgo: On Grace

July 30, 2010

Terry’s teaching on grace has radically changed thousands of Christian’s lives. In this video he argues that many who claim to love the doctrines of grace have never truly heard it in their heart. When you have watched this, go and visit his website and listen to him preach on grace. It could change everything [...]

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Why your church doesn’t feel like family

June 18, 2010

Mark Driscoll is at his very best in the following clip. Ever wondered how family and mission entwine, especially in a growing church where you don’t know anyone? Ever wished for more intimacy and a greater relational feel in your church? Ever felt neglected and rejected in your church? Ever felt like your church was [...]

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Video sermon on the gospel by Matt Chandler

May 26, 2010

About ten days ago, Matt Chandler preached the following sermon at Jubilee Church in London.  In it he preaches the gospel, focusing in on the parable of the prodigal son from Luke’s gospel.  Many readers will remember seeing Matt’s “Jesus wants the battered rose” illustration. If you want to see that illustration in context this [...]

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Wright, Piper, The Earth And The Sun By Andrew Wilson

January 7, 2010

Andrew Wilson has been kind enough to write the following guest post for me. You really should get a copy of his books God Stories and Incomparable – they have been very well received. For more about the New Perspectives, and Wright in particular, there is a Sinclair Ferguson talk on the Gospel Coalition website. [...]

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Jesus Wants The Battered Rose

November 16, 2009

This clip is vintage Matt Chandler, and makes me wish he put his regular sermons online in video form. It is also a passionate explanation of the gospel and what is wrong with many churches:

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Dinner With A Friend From the Evangelical Alliance

October 21, 2009

I got home just a little while ago from grabbing dinner with a man who I am starting to see as a friend. I am usually a little nervous about leaders in the broader evangelical movement if I am honest. I worry that my friendships with the people that run New Word Alive might make [...]

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Billy Graham Newsreels From The 1950s

October 13, 2009

Pathe has masses of old video newsreels which were played before cinema films as a way of keeping up with the news back in the 1950s. Still fondly remembered and appreciated from that time are of course the missions of Billy Graham. Adrian Holloway at Newfrontiers Prayer and Fasting told us of some fantastic films [...]

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Christ Himself – The Gospel Coalition Blog

October 3, 2009

From Christ Himself – The Gospel Coalition Blog: “Our faith is a person; the gospel that we have to preach is a person; and go wherever we may, we have something solid and tangible to preach, for our gospel is a person. If you had asked the twelve Apostles in their day, ‘What do you [...]

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What Would The Doctor Have Thought Of Sex Education?

September 28, 2009

The Doctor makes a strong point below, but I wonder if he might think differently in this society where our kids will learn about sex at school, and unless we are eternally vigilant, on TV. I do want my children to learn about these things form me and Andree, but at the same time I [...]

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Real Help – Guest Post From Matt Kottman

August 30, 2009

It’s the turn of Matt Kottman, the pastor of Calvery Chapel Leatherhead, UK who is both charismatic and judging from his sermon on Ephesians 1:3-6 is reformed as well, to guest blog during my break: I was reading this morning in Acts 16, and I thought I’d share something that stood out to me in [...]

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I Have No Rights! Only Much Undeserved Grace

July 24, 2009

This morning I was challenged afresh by a simple tweet from my pastor Tope Koleoso. He wrote the following: “This new day begins with a new awareness. I have no rights to exist, except by the GRACE of God and for the GLORY of God. (Romans 3:23)” Less than 140 characters that demolish so many [...]

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Break Free Of Your Old Fences

July 22, 2009

Came across this old quote from Brad Evangelista It reminded me that there is a wealth of interesting old material on the average blog which all too often sits there un-read and under-appreciated. The obsession with “newness” is one of the things I like least about blogging! Brad pictured this with a great story. When [...]

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T4G Statement – Article 8 – The Gospel of Grace

June 16, 2009

A long while ago I began a journey blogging through the Together for the Gospel Statement. I am sure that anyone who remotely remembers that I once did this would have been convinced that I would never get back to it. Today I surprised even myself by deciding that I really am determined to finish [...]

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In Jesus – Free New Christian Song that ROCKS by Phatfish

May 23, 2009

My friends at Phatfish, one of the coolest Christian bands out there have made available the title track of their forthcoming album for FREE download. I love it, and I am sure you will too. Watch this space for a special offer to buy the full CD or download at a special discount to readers [...]

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Time For A Change – A Sermon By Lex Loizides

May 22, 2009

This is the video of a sermon preached by Lex Loizides (who I also interviewed) at Jubilee Church, London last Sunday. You can also download the audio. This message is a great introduction to the Christian faith and we saw a good response to the gospel as a result.

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Dare To Believe God For Miracles – Tope Koleoso

May 15, 2009

Dare To Believe God For Miracles – Tope Koleoso from Adrian Warnock on Vimeo. This video clip was filmed as a message for members of Jubilee Church to stir us to pray and expect great things from God this coming Sunday. Tope was kind enough to allow me to post it here on my blog. [...]

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FREE The Gospel Coalition Network from The City NOW OPEN

April 17, 2009

I can exclusively announce that the all-new and FREE Gospel Coalition Network website opened just a few minutes ago. The kind people running it have offered blog readers like you the chance to be first in line to join. If you already know what this is all about, then feel free to just follow one [...]

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NWA09 – Terry Virgo on The Prodigal Son Luke 15

April 2, 2009

This was the first talk I have been able to hear at New Word Alive this year. I got my book submitted on the 1st April as planned (at least by Chicago time, which is all that really counts!) Got here around lunchtime and already have lots of video but so far no way of [...]

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Video – Tope Koleoso On Alcohol And Other Dilemmas

March 24, 2009

Following on just a couple of weeks from his sermon on sex, Tope preached on another controversial matter. This is a subject where many Christians take very different views from each other.   I think that whether you agree with Tope or not you will, find the sermon of great  interest. If nothing else it [...]

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Hugh Palmer at Jubilee London on 1 Corinthians 2

February 2, 2009

Yesterday, the Rector of All Souls (who follows in John Stott’s shoes) joined us at Jubilee Church, London, my home church. His sermon was greatly enjoyed by our church, again demonstrating the unity that is ours around the gospel. The video is now available below in four parts, or you can download the mp3 or [...]

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