In every believer's heart there is a constant struggle between the old nature and the new. The old nature is very active, and loses no opportunity of plying all the weapons of its deadly armoury against newborn grace; while on the other hand, the new nature is ever on the watch to resist and destroy its enemy. Grace within us will employ prayer, and faith, and hope, and love, to cast out the evil; it takes unto it the "whole armour of God," and wrestles earnestly. These two opposing natures will never cease to struggle so long as we are in this world. The battle of "Christian" with "Apollyon" lasted three hours, but the battle of Christian with himself lasted all the way from the Wicket Gate in the river Jordan. The enemy is so securely entrenched within us that he can never be driven out while we are in this body: but although we are closely beset, and often in sore conflict, we have an Almighty helper, even Jesus, the Captain of our salvation, who is ever with us, and who assures us that we shall eventually come off more than conquerors through Him. With such assistance the new-born nature is more than a match for its foes. Are you fighting with the adversary to-day? Are Satan, the world, and the flesh, all against you? Be not discouraged nor dismayed. Fight on! For God Himself is with you; Jehovah Nissi is your banner, and Jehovah Rophi is the healer of your wounds. Fear not, you shall overcome, for who can defeat Omnipotence? Fight on, "looking unto Jesus"; and though long and stern be the conflict, sweet will be the victory, and glorious the promised reward.
"From strength to strength go on;
Wrestle, and fight, and pray,
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day."
Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind
Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church deeply regrets the sudden passing of Mr Frank Campbell and would like to express their deepest sympathy to the Campbell family circle. Frank CAMPBELL, called Home May 30th, 2021, (suddenly) at his home 41 Cladytown Road, Glarryford, Ballymena, Francis Rutherford, beloved husband of the late Sarah, […]
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(Rev Fred Buick (far right of photo) at installation in 2014) By Philip Gardiner On Lord’s Day 28th March our dear brother Rev. Fred Buick went to be with Christ. Fred was the first minister of our congregation. Fred originated from North Antrim in Northern Ireland and was converted by […]
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Burial Service Service of Thanksgiving Tributes It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and brother in Christ, Dr. Alan Cairns. As many of you know, Dr. Cairns was admitted to hospital on Thursday 15th October and diagnosed with pneumonia. He was later tested […]
Continue ReadingDear Brothers and Sisters,It is with heaviness of heart that I inform you of the passing of the late Agnes Keys (after a short illness) at her home, on Sunday evening, the 7th of June. As a church, we want to express our deepest sympathy to the whole of her […]
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As a church family we are truly shocked and deeply saddened upon hearing the news of the death of the Rev. Wesley Graham. While his passing is sad and painful for his family, we rejoice that although he may be absent from the body, he is now in the presence […]
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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
