Christian History Series - 2019
The presentations given in the Providence Chapel History lecture series during 2019 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 27th June
William Hughes
David Livingstone
Thursday 26th September
Chris Rogers (Retired Pastor)
Augustine
Overview
Matthew Henry (1662 - 1714)
Matthew Henry is best known for his famous commentary but he lived through a period of difficulty for the UK church. He was a man with a famous father who lived out a christian life in the midst of opposition. His preaching was well received and he sort to help many smaller congregations around Chester whilst ministering to his own. This talk reveals more of this most excellent servant of God and what we can learn for our lives today.
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C H Spurgeon (1834 - 1892)
The young years of Spurgeon. He was brought up with christian influence all around him and he excelled in his studies. At 17 he was called in to the ministry and within two years he became minister to New Park Street in London. He was greatly used of God even in his young years and regularly preached to thousands in his congregation.
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David Livingstone (1813 - 1873)
David Livingstone was born in Scotland and became a missionary to Africa. He became a doctor so that he would be able to have useful skills to take with him in his missionary endeavours. Whilst in Africa he became a famous explorer, but his main aim was always the Gospel. He is still remembered to this day in Zambia where he died. His body was brought back to the UK but his heart was left in Africa where it had been in his life.
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Thomas Fairfax (1612 - 1671)
Thomas Fairfax was the leader of the parliamentarians during the Civil War. Whilst leading the seige of Colchester he was brought into the acquaintance of John Owen, whom he then brought to know his second in command, Oliver Cromwell. Lord Fairfax refused to sign the death penalty for King Charles I and so Cromwell took over the leading of parliament. Upon Cromwell's death Fairfax was involved in calling for the return of Charles II.
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Augustine (354 - 430)
Augustine was born in North Africa and sought all the benefits of fame, wealth and position by becoming the "Voice of the Emporer". He found the emptiness that these things brought and eventually after fighting against the church he submitted to Christ. His writings would become the foundation for theologians for millenia and bless the church through the ages.
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John Bunyan (1628 - 1688)
John Bunyan was a poor tinker who became one of the greatest authors of all time. He was sent to prison for serving as a minister to a local independent church and whilst there he penned one of the finest books ever written, "The Pilgrims Progress". Here we see the life of this man and how he came to aid many men through the ages since in his writing.
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Providence Chapel, 2019
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Charity Number: 1075952
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