Mr. John Rubens continues in his series in Genesis by looking at Genesis 42 in a message entitled 'The Awakening of the Conscience'. He looks at Joseph's dealings with his brothers and the conviction that comes to them, and then drawing out a number of Gospel applications.

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Awakening of the Conscience

This is the first in a number of messages that Pastor Jonathan Stobbs will be bringing in a series called 'Vision for PBC'. He will be looking at some of the key biblical principles in the life of the church. This message is an introduction, setting the scene, and beginning to consider why the local church must have glorifying God as its central purpose.

A God-Glorifying Local Church

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs continues in his series in 1 Peter. In this message he considers why Peter begins with the doctrine of sovereign election when writing to persecuted and suffering believers. He explains why there is so much comfort in knowing that the believer was chosen in Christ before the foundation of the world.

The Comfort of Sovereign Grace

Looking at 1 Corinthians 10-31 and other selected Scriptures, Pastor Jonathan Stobbs considers why the believer should have God's glory as their purpose and draws out a number of ways they can live like that.

Living Life to God's Glory

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs begins a new series in 1 Peter. This message is an introduction setting the scene for the letter and why Peter was in such a good place to write a letter about persevering under pressure and persecution.

An Introduction to 1 Peter

Beginning in Genesis 22 and Abraham's test of faith, Pastor Jonathan Stobbs looks at some of the lessons we can learn as believers in the midst of our trials. Ultimately, they bring us to trust the Lord even in the dark times.

When Trials Come

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from 1 Kings 14, and considers the sin of Jeroboam - what it was and why it was so serious in the sight of the Lord. He will then draw out some applications concerning the terrible danger of thinking that we can come to God on our own terms or use Him for our own ends.

Consequences of Convenience

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from Psalm 16 with a message entitled 'Looking Always to Jesus' to start the new year. He considers what it means for the believer to set the Lord always before them, and in doing that to be unmoved in all the challenges and trials of this life.

Looking Always to Jesus

To start the new year, Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from 1 Thessalonians 3 looking at one of Paul's prayers for the believers at Thessalonica and consider what was on his heart for them. He will consider how he prayed for their faith to be deepened, love to be increased, and a certain hope which leads to holiness of life.

A Pastor's Prayer

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from Matthew 1-21 in a message entitled 'A Name Like No Other'. He looks at the significance of the name Jesus and what it tells us about the saving work that the Son of God came to do.

A Name Like No Other

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from Luke 2-11 as well as other selected Scriptures in a message entitled 'A Saviour Like No Other'. He considers the sovereignty of God in bringing Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem as well as the uniqueness of Jesus as the only Saviour.

A Saviour Like No Other

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from Luke 1-30-33 as well as other selected Scriptures in a message entitled 'A Child Like No Other'. He will consider some of the announcements about Jesus, who He is and what He had come to do. He will show why they were amazing to Mary and Joseph and should be to us.

A Child Like No Other

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from 1 John 5-13 in a message entitled 'How can I be sure I am a saved-' He continues to consider what a real Christian is and how we can know that we are true followers of the Lord Jesus. He considers some of the struggles that people have with assurance and how we can face those as believers by coming back to the truth of the Word of God.

How can I be Sure I am Saved?

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs speaks from 2 Thessalonians 1 pointing the believer to the certain hope that is found in the second coming of Jesus. Just as He came the first time, so He will come again. He speaks of how the believer does not need to be dismayed but look to the day when they will glorify and admire the Lord Jesus Christ. --Intro music used with kind permission from WSR.

Steadfast Hope in Uncertain Times

Pastor Jonathan Stobbs preaches from 1 John 5-13 and continues to consider what a real Christian is and how we can know that we are true followers of the Lord Jesus. In this text, he explores whether we can know we are Christians, whether this is something for all Christians, and the tests of faith.

How can I know I am a Christian?

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