Alcohol

This sermon explores the call for older women to embody holiness by being self-controlled in behavior, speech, appetites, values, and thoughts, as outlined in Titus 2. The central theme emphasizes that believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, requiring a life that is reverent and fit for God's presence rather than driven by worldly pleasures or negative emotions. The message addresses the sin of slander, urging women to guard their tongues and avoid the devilish nature of accusation, while instead reflecting the grace of Christ who acts as an advocate rather than an accuser. It further challenges the use of alcohol or other escapes to numb pain, advocating for the stabilizing hope found in Jesus Christ. Finally, the sermon highlights the responsibility of older women to teach younger generations through their example, fostering right-mindedness and spiritual maturity within the church community.

The message explores the narrative of the man born blind in John 9, emphasizing that Jesus seeks to reveal the purpose of suffering rather than merely explaining its cause. The speaker shares a personal testimony of overcoming alcoholism through the grace of the church, illustrating how God's work transforms brokenness into glory. The message challenges the audience to look beyond human nature's tendency to avoid hardship and instead recognize that God is present in both the beginning and end of life's struggles. It highlights the supreme value of God's glory, which is made manifest whether through healing or sustaining grace in affliction. The sermon concludes with a call to humble faith, urging listeners to acknowledge their spiritual blindness and trust in Jesus, who finds and saves those who are cast out.

This testimony recounts the spiritual journey of a man who grew up in a Christian home in Northern Ireland but spent decades in a downward spiral of violence, alcohol, and prison. Despite hearing the gospel from childhood and receiving direct challenges from ministers to be saved, he repeatedly delayed his decision, seeking fulfillment through physical achievements and distractions. The narrative highlights the persistent conviction of the Holy Spirit and the transformative power of grace, culminating in his salvation after years of internal struggle. The speaker emphasises that salvation is not dependent on feeling ready but on responding to God's call, using his own life as evidence of God's perfect way and redeeming power. The testimony concludes with a call to action for listeners to stop delaying their faith and to trust in the same grace that transformed his life.

Now is the time for you to lay aside wickedness and put on the Lord Jesus Christ. I. YOUR WAKE-UP CALL II. LAY ASIDE WICKEDNESS III. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

"The Wedding at Cana" – John 2:1-11 I. Christ's blessing on marriage II. Christ's relationship to His mother (Jn. 19:26: Jn. 20:15) III. Christ's attitude toward alcohol (Ps. 104:14-15; Is. 25:6-9; Is. 55:1-3; Joel 3:17-18; Amos 9:11-15) IV. Christ Himself is the new wine (Heb. 12:22-24; Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:9-10; Php. 2:9-11; Rev. 5:11-13)

Questions for the Christian - Alcohol?

If you were moved by the sweet, transformational faith of a starving London street child in Jessica's First Prayer, today we step right back into that fog-draped alleyway to see what happens when that new faith is put to its ultimate test. In Hesba Stretton's compelling direct sequel, Jessica's Mother, the frail young girl's life is suddenly upended by the return of her estranged, hardened mother—a woman ruined by alcoholism, bitter toward the world, and desperate enough to test the practical compassion of Daniel Standring and his church. What unfolds is not a neat, sanitized Victorian fairy tale, but a raw, deeply moving study of unconditional grace, maternal brokenness, and the true cost of Christian charity. Pick up where we left off: the story of Jessica's Mother.

The sermon examines the biblical wisdom regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages, arguing that abstinence is the prudent choice for Christians. It highlights the deceptive nature of wine, which promises pleasure but often leads to misery, broken relationships, and loss of judgment. By analyzing passages from Proverbs, the message emphasizes that wine is a mocker that compromises the clarity of mind required for wise decision-making and spiritual leadership. The speaker urges believers to consider the negative influence their actions have on others, citing the command to avoid causing a brother to stumble. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a decision of devotion, encouraging believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit rather than indulging in the excess of wine.