If you would see souls converted, if you would hear the cry that "the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord"; if you would place crowns upon the head of the Saviour, and His throne lifted high, then be filled with zeal. For, under God, the way of the world's conversion must be by the zeal of the church. Every grace shall do exploits, but this shall be first; prudence, knowledge, patience, and courage will follow in their places, but zeal must lead the van. It is not the extent of your knowledge, though that is useful; it is not the extent of your talent, though that is not to be despised; it is your zeal that shall do great exploits. This zeal is the fruit of the Holy Spirit: it draws its vital force from the continued operations of the Holy Ghost in the soul. If our inner life dwindles, if our heart beats slowly before God, we shall not know zeal; but if all be strong and vigorous within, then we cannot but feel a loving anxiety to see the kingdom of Christ come, and His will done on earth, even as it is in heaven. A deep sense of gratitude will nourish Christian zeal. Looking to the hole of the pit whence we were digged, we find abundant reason why we should spend and be spent for God. And zeal is also stimulated by the thought of the eternal future. It looks with tearful eyes down to the flames of hell, and it cannot slumber: it looks up with anxious gaze to the glories of heaven, and it cannot but bestir itself. It feels that time is short compared with the work to be done, and therefore it devotes all that it has to the cause of its Lord. And it is ever strengthened by the remembrance of Christ's example. He was clothed with zeal as with a cloak. How swift the chariot-wheels of duty went with Him! He knew no loitering by the way. Let us prove that we are His disciples by manifesting the same spirit of zeal.
Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
Date: Sun PM 4th June 2023 Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference: Malachi 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
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Date: Sun AM 4th June 2023 Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference: John 6:22 22 The day following, when the people which stood on the other side of the sea saw that there was none other boat there, save that one whereinto his disciples were entered, and that Jesus went […]
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Date: Sun AM 4th June 2023Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Colossians 3:10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:
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The General Presbytery of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ulster invites you to the ordination service for Mr. Laurence Crawford as Elder in the Carryduff Congregation on Friday 9th June 2023, at 8:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, supper will be provided after the service. View the Order of Service below.
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Date: Sun PM 28th May 2023Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways:and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
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Date: Sun AM 28th May 2023Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference: James 5:2-3 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. 3 Your gold and silver is cankered; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. […]
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Date: Sun AM 28th May 2023
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Colossians 3:9
Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
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Join with us as Esther McKee will testify about how the Lord healed her soul and body, the Walker sisters will bring a message in song. Rev. David McLaughlin will preside over the service and close with a wee word as time permits. Supper will be served afterwards. Please plan […]
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Date: Sun AM 21st May 2023 Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference:Zechariah 3:2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
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Date: Sun AM 21st May 2023Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlinBible Reference: Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
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Date: Sun PM 14th May 2023
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Ecclesiastes 8:4
Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
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Date: Sun AM 14th May 2023Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin Bible Reference: Zechariah 3:2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?
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Date: Sun AM 14th May 2023
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Colossians 3:8
But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
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Date: Sun PM 7th May 2023
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: 1 Kings 1:39
And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.
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Date: Sun AM 7th May 2023
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Colossians 3:5-6
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:
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Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
