Martin Wickens
Speaking the Truth in Love
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“Once It Was the Blessing” – Hymn by AB Simpson
Preaching through Ephesians 4 I am struck by verses 14-16. God want’s His children to grow up. The words of this hymn I believe relate well the story of a believer growing in Christ. Once it was the blessing; now it is the Lord. Once it was the feeling; now it is His Word. Once…
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Discerning the Core Beliefs of Islam
This short video gives some helpful directions on discerning the core beliefs of Islam. It encourages us to go to the sources Islam rests on and not to rely only on what an individual Muslim might say:
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“Know Them Which Labour Among You”-Part 1
On October 21st we took the opportunity to honour my pastor, Tom Dotson, and his wife, Mrs. Jane. Over the next few days I want to share some memories, thoughts and how we honoured the Dotsons on that day. To start with I want to share a news clipping from 1980. In my next…
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“Know Them Which Labour Among You”-Part 2
The author of Hebrews in chapter 11 and verse 38 speaks of saints of God in the Old Testament and he says of them, “of whom the world was not worthy”. Pastor Dotson and Mrs. Jane I would put in that category. We have done what we can to honour them, but I know the…
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God’s Work in This World
“Everywhere the Kingdom of God has gone, it has brought with it hospitals and schools; truth, morality, and ethics; decency and compassion; and, above all, salvation. Wherever the gospel has gone, it has abolished cannibalism, child sacrifice, the immolation of widows, polygamy, demonism, slavery, and a thousand other such ills. It has built orphanages and…
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The Spacious Firmament on High
Twenty-first century believers have an awesome heritage of music. We have hymns and songs that have stood the test of time because they declare eternal truths. They also stand the test of time because they express precious doctrines which believers of any generation can share. That is one of the reasons we have been…
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A Single Heart for God’s Glory – Ironside
In his commentary on Hosea 10:1-2 H.I. Ironside states, “A single heart for God’s glory is the primce necessity for a holy life. This they [Israel] neglected. Therefore they had to eat of the fruit of their own devices. To walk with God with a divided heart is utterly impossible. He is not asking…
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Striving Lawfully
“The Badminton World Federation has charged eight female Olympic doubles players with “not using one’s best efforts to win a match” (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19074013) As soon as I read this news article this morning my mind was drawn to 2 Timothy 2:5 – “And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except…
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The Necessity of Prayer – Prayer and the House of God – EM Bounds
“As God’s house is, preeminently, a house of prayer, prayer should enter into and underlie everything that is undertaken there.” “The house of God is a divine workshop, and there the work of prayer goes on.” “For its successful accomplishment, however, a preacher needs must be a man of prayer. For every hour…
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Quotes on Anti-Semitism
In preparing to preach today I was looking at the history of anti-semitism and its current increase in the west. I found several pieces of information and quotes that I wanted to share. The information is taken from www.simpletoremember.com “Of all the extreme fanaticism that plays havoc in man’s nature, there is none as irrational…