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
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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You will be made most welcome to attend out testimony and family night service on Sunday 23rd April at 7pm. Mr. Donald Fleming from Faith in Action Ministries will be along to tell us how the Lord met and saved him. Please come and invite your friends. Donald Fleming is […]
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Date: Sun PM 19th March 2023Preacher: Jonathan EcclesBible Reference: 1 John 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
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Date: Saturday 4th March 2023
Presiding: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: Luke 18:16
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
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Date: Sun PM 19th February 2023
Presiding: Rev. David McLaughlin
Testimony: Pastor Victor Maxwell
Bible Reference: Romans 12:1-2
…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
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Date: Sun PM 29th January 2023
Preacher: Rev. Ray Carscadden
Bible Reference: Acts 8:27
And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
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In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Continue ReadingDate: Sunday 7:00PM 6th November 2022
Location: Larne Free Presbyterian Church
Testimony: Rev. David McLaughlin, minister of Carryduff Free Presbyterian Church
Bible Reference: Psalm 107:2
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
Date: Sun PM 20th November 2022
Testimony: Mr. Paul Elliott
Bible Reference: Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and not be afraid:
for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song;
he also is become my salvation.
Date: Sun 7:00PM 16th October 2022Testimony: Rev. Kevin McLeodBible Reference: Job 23:1-10 & 1st Thessalonians 1:1-5
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Date: Sun 7:00PM 26th June 2022
Testimony: Ciara Arnold
Soloist: Charlotte Caughey
Presiding: Rev. David McLaughlin
Date: Sun 7:00PM 29th May 2022
Singing and Testimony: Colin Hopps
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Bible Reference: TBA
Date: Sun 7:00M 24th April 2022Soloist: Graham MurphyTestimony: Ford ArnoldPresiding: Rev. David McLaughlin
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Date: Sun 7:00 PM 27th March 2022Soloist: Rev. Fred GreenfieldTestimony: James McClelland
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We are delighted this evening to have Mr. John Weir who will bring a personal word of testimony. Date: Sun 7:00PM 27th June 2021 Preacher: Mr. John WeirBible Reference: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, […]
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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
