Christian History Series - 2018
The presentations given in the Providence Chapel History lecture series during 2018 are shown below.
As they take place the recordings will be added to this page and the sermons page.
As they take place the recordings will be added to this page and the sermons page.
Presentations
Date
Speaker
Title
Thursday 29th March
Paul Coxon (Pastor of Bethel Reformed Evangelical Church Crewe)
John Calvin (Part II)
Thursday 26th April
Ian Walkington (Providence Chapel)
George Whitefield (Part I)
Thursday 31st May
Ian Walkington (Providence Chapel)
George Whitefield (Part II)
Thursday 25th October
Alun McNabb (Retired Pastor)
Brownlow North
Overview
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Ælfric of Eynsham (ca955 - ca1010)
'Then it occurred to my mind, trusting in God, to undertake this task, because men have need of good instruction, especially at this time, which is the ending of this world, and there will be many calamities among mankind before the end comes ... for they shall be preserved who continue in faith to the end. Many tribulations and hardships shall come on this world before its end, and they proclaim everlasting perdition to evil men, who afterwards for their crimes suffer eternally in the swart hell.' - Ælfric
'While England bled at every pore, an admirable genius laboured indefatigably to lighten her distress, by furnishing a rich supply of sound instruction... a stream of healing knowledge, to mend and comfort evil times.' - Henry Soames, Chancellor of St Paul�s Cathedral (The Anglo-Saxon Church: its history, revenue, and general character, Parker: London 1844 (3rd edition), page 216)
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John Huss (ca 1369 - 1415)
To follow...
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John Calvin (1509 - 1564) Part II
This study of Calvin divides his life into two periods. In The Young Calvin we look at Calvin's birth and ancestry, his upbringing and education, evangelical influences and conversion, his flight from Paris, first edition of The Institutes, and his settlement in Geneva - up to his banishment from that city in 1538. In the second part of his life, The Indefatigable Reformer, we follow Calvin's labours at Strasbourg, his recall to Geneva and struggles to Reform the Genevan church, his setting up of an academy and sending out ministers into France and beyond, concluding with a look at his last years and his abiding influence.
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George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) Part I
George Whitefield was one of the greatest evangelists this country has ever known. From the moment of his conversion he worked tirelessly throughout England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the American Colonies and parts of Europe. He was a man who believed that preaching the gospel was vital and spent his last energy in this very activity.
In this first part we will begin by looking at the state of the country and church and how it had changed since the height of the puritans just over 50 years before his birth. We will consider what sort of man he was to be given such vigour and success in his ministry and finally we will consider his early life. |
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George Whitefield (1714 - 1770) Part II
In continuing from the previous month, we pick up his life as he begins one of the most amazing evangelistic works the world has ever seen. He will spend more than 30 years of his life in preaching the gospel throughout the country and across the Atlantic. He faced persecution from rich and poor, religious and secular alike. During this time however it is estimated that he would preach the gospel to around 10 million people and was a leader in the Great Awakening that occurred on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
We will hopefully be brought to a godly jealousy of what God can do and aim to be more used of God in this day and age in which we live. |
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Wesley's Preachers
This talk covers 'Wesley's Preachers', commonly known as Wesley's Veterans. This is the story of the men that Wesley send out (guessed to be about 800 in all), to evangelise Britain. The story of their dedication, and the romance of their adventures and sacrifices in the service of the Lord.
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Lady Jane Grey (1537 - 1554)
Lady Jane Grey was the nine day Queen of England. She was only a teenager when those around her put her on the throne. When Queen Mary took the throne, Jane was thrown in prison. There she stood for the true faith and willingly gave her life for her Lord.
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20th Century Revivals
The UK has seen many works of God through the centuries. Here we look at some of those revivals that God has been please to work in the 20th Century in various parts of the UK. Some covered wide regions of the country and others were localised to one church. Yet all were the mighty work of God's Spirit on His people. A second talk in 2019 continues where this talk ends.
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Brownlow North (1810 - 1875)
Browlow North was a Scottish man who lived a wealthy mans life. Although brought up with Christian influence, the attractions of the world were brighter to him. Only in his midlife did he see the need of his saviour. When he saw, he gave himself wholeheartedly to his Lord and saviour. He was used of God to help many men in these years. Due to ill health this talk was read by Ian Walkington from the notes of Alun McNabb
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Thomas Cranmer (1489 - 1556)
Thomas Cranmer was one of the architects of the English Reformation. Together with others he sought to shape the Church of England into a biblical framework. Having lived through some of the most turbulent times in British history he finally gave up his life for his Lord under the brutal reign of Queen Mary.
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Providence Chapel, 2018
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Charity Number: 1075952
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