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Scripture

Gospel of John

17 Oct 2021
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

True freedom means liberty from all forms of force and power, antagonistic to our wellbeing, including freedom from sin and its consequences, and all other hindrances to spiritual life and happiness. Here is why it can only come through meeting with Jesus Christ.

Real Freedom John 8.36
14 Dec 2014
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

Many strive for liberty from laws, daily toil and even the thought of God; but Jesus Christ said there is one true freedom - release from the power and condemnation of sin. All other freedoms bring their own bonds, but pardon and spiritual life give unsurpassed peace and strength.

1 Feb 2015
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

In teaching the afterlife, Christ speaks of 'seeing' death, which includes tasting it. He describes the most terrible experience conceivable, leading to judgement. But those, He says, who believe His message will never see it. Here is how He is able to deliver believers.

 

23 Sep 2018
Teaching sermon by Dr Peter Masters

The Jerusalem 'clergy' failed to see the Lord in the clear promises of Genesis and subsequently, so His words made no sense to them. Here is how Christ is the chief rule of interpretation, and the key to understanding all human history.

7 Oct 2018
Teaching sermon by Dr Peter Masters

Announced by Christ as a demonstration of His saving work, picturing repentance as central to saving faith. Also here is a statement of commission to successive believers, a view of Christ's divine attributes, and a glimpse of the demise of the Jewish priesthood.

19 Jun 2016
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

Christ's literal healing of a man born blind was intended to picture the healing of spiritual blindness. Here are the things we do not see in life, in ourselves, in God, or in the future. Only God's Word gives understanding of life and conversion.

16 Jan 2011
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters
Christ's miracle of sight to the blind illustrate the depth of human unawareness of spiritual realities, and the transformation brought about when we come into union with God. Here are the losses of spiritual blindness and the gains of conversion.
14 Oct 2018
Teaching sermon by Dr Peter Masters

Six months before Calvary the Lord uses the Good Shepherd allegory to portray salvation and the new church order. Here is the contrast between Satan's 'shepherds' and the Lord. Here also is the call of the Gospel, and the gifts of salvation bestowed by Christ.

22 Sep 2013
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

'I am the door,' said Christ, providing one of the richest analogies in the Bible to describe the experience of coming to know Him, and entering into His kingdom. Here earthly doors of opportunity with their limited gains are contrasted with the great door of conversion.

12 Apr 2020
Gospel sermon by Dr Peter Masters

The coming of Christ into the world was unique and essential for the provision of spiritual life to needy people.  But why do so many have no idea of their need of it?  Here are its transforming qualities, and how it is received.