As a boy he was saved from drowning by the gardener called Mr. Fleming.
As a man he was saved from death by the gardener’s son called Dr. Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin. He almost died from pneumonia.
He loved and respected the Jewish people.
His favourite passage of scripture was John 14:1-3 (He quoted it 5 times during famous speeches).
Date: Sun AM 1st February 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Treasure in earthen vessels
Bible Reference: 2 Corinthians 4:7
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
Date: Sun PM 25th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. Raymond McLernon
Subject: One thing thou lackest
Bible Reference: Mark 10v21
Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Date: Sun AM 25th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. Raymond McLernon
Subject: A challenge to every Christian
Bible Reference: Ezekiel 22v30
And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.
Date: Sun PM 18th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Facing an urgent call to salvation
Bible Reference: Genesis 24v58
And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
Date: Sun AM 18th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: The Lord can do much more than this
Bible Reference: II Chronicles 25v9
And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The Lord is able to give thee much more than this.
Date: Sun PM 11th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: God’s remedy for the darkness
Bible Reference: Genesis 1v1-5
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
Date: Sun AM 11th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. John Woods
Subject: Paul’s prayers of praise and petition
Bible Reference: Philippians 1v3-4
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
Date: Sun PM 4th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Uzziah’s Perils
Bible Reference: 2 Chronicles 26:16
But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God…
Date: Sun AM 4th January 2015
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Seeking God, the key to spiritual greatness
Bible Reference: 2 Chronicles 26:5
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.
Date: Sun PM 28th December 2014
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: A marvellous miracle at midnight
Bible Reference: Acts 20:10
Paul’s long preaching and Eutychus’s sleeping.
And Paul went down, and fell on him, and embracing him said, Trouble not yourselves; for his life is in him.
Date: Sun AM 28th December 2014
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Considering the great things of God
Bible Reference: Psalm 126:3
The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Date: Sunday PM 21st December 2014
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Lessons from the town of Bethlehem
Bible Reference: 2 Samuel 23:15
And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate!
Date: Sunday AM 21st December 2014
Preacher: Rev. David McLaughlin
Subject: Christmas starts with Christ
Bible Reference: Luke 2:30-32
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
Date: Sunday PM 14th December 2014
Preacher: Rev. Gary Goodes (Hillsborough FPC)
Subject: The parable of the Pharisee and the publican
Bible Reference: Luke 18:13
And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
