https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/podcasts/194131/ Devotions taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. Religion & Spirituality St David's Bridge Strict Baptist Chapel http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/images/series/1440/1440/194131.1724419619.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/podcasts/194131/ en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:58:45 +0000 30 Rowland Wheatley no Rowland Wheatley stdavidsbridge.chapel@gmail.com Devotions taken at Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/4526193824821 And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord. (John 20:20) ~~~~~~~~ A Lord's day afternoon service in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. ~~~~~~~~ *1/ The lead-up to the "Then" 2/ Then were the disciples glad when they saw the Lord 3/ How we now see the Lord - by faith through the word.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the transformative joy experienced by the disciples upon encountering the risen Christ, tracing their journey from sorrow to gladness through the resurrection's undeniable evidence—the empty tomb, the linen wrappings, and the personal appearances of Jesus. It emphasizes how the disciples' initial grief, rooted in the crucifixion's fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy and the physical suffering of Christ, gave way to profound relief and joy when Jesus appeared to them, proving His victory over death, fear, and the powers of darkness. The preacher highlights that this joy, though initially met with disbelief and fear, was confirmed through Christ's physical presence and the testimony of Scripture, culminating in the disciples' heartfelt gladness. Finally, the sermon turns to the present reality of faith, affirming that while believers no longer see Christ with physical eyes, they encounter Him through the Word, where the Holy Spirit kindles spiritual recognition, warmth, and longing—just as the disciples on the road to Emmaus experienced joy through Scripture alone. This faith, though unseen, is blessed and enduring, producing a joy that no earthly power can take away. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/4526193824821 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:54 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/319261336498054 **Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD;** and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it. (Isaiah 58:14) ~~~~~~~ Morning Devotions in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. The Lord's people in the eventide of their lives. ~~~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The sermon, drawn from Isaiah 58, confronts the hypocrisy of performative religion, exposing how outward rituals like fasting and worship can become self-serving rather than genuinely God-centred. It calls for a transformative faith that prioritizes justice, compassion, and humility—loosing the bonds of oppression, feeding the hungry, and caring for the vulnerable—rather than mere religious ritual. The central message pivots on the promise that true delight in the Lord arises not from external observances but from intimate communion with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and from meditating on His perfections, works, Word, and people. The preacher emphasizes that genuine spiritual joy is cultivated through secret prayer, reflection on divine providence, and fellowship with fellow believers, culminating in a life marked by inner renewal and divine blessing. This delight is not passive but active, rooted in obedience and sustained by a heart that finds its ultimate satisfaction in God alone. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/319261336498054 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:25 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/3126148244489 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. (John 10:14) **Six ways the Lord, the Good Shepherd, cares for his people.** ~~~~~~~ A Lord's day afternoon service in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. Present were 19 dear aged Pilgrims, one heard singing is 102 years of age. The Lord's people in the eventide of their lives, several have been missionaries in far off lands. I love these people in the Lord. ~~~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is portrayed as the sole and sovereign means of salvation, uniquely identifying with His sheep through intimate knowledge, faithful guidance, and sacrificial love. He is the door to the sheepfold, the only way to safety and abundant life, distinguishing Himself from false teachers and thieves who seek to destroy. His care is evident in His voice, which His sheep hear and follow; in His personal calling by name; in His leading ahead of them through life's trials; and in His presence with them even in suffering. He lays down His life willingly, not taken from Him, as the ultimate sacrifice for His flock, demonstrating a love that predates their existence and extends beyond death. His mutual knowledge with His sheep—where both He and they know one another—reveals a deeply personal relationship marked by divine awareness, intimate revelation, and enduring fellowship, assuring believers of His constant, faithful care throughout life and into eternity. ~~~~~~ A PDF hymn sheet can be downloaded below.... ~~~~~~ https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/3126148244489 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:20:38 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/2126135647121 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; **that in all things he might have the preeminence.** (Colossians 1:18) ~~~~~~~ This service was taken on Lord's Day Afternoon in the lounge of Milward House Pilgrim Home. ~~~~~~~ **Sermon Summary:** The central message of the sermon is that Jesus Christ must have preeminence in every aspect of life and creation, as affirmed throughout Colossians 1. The passage highlights Christ's divine role as Creator, Sustainer, and Reconciler—establishing His supremacy in all things, from the foundation of the universe to the redemption of humanity. The preacher emphasizes that Christ's preeminence is rooted in His eternal existence, His redemptive work through the cross, and His ongoing spiritual sustenance of believers. Through vivid imagery—such as Christ as the head of the Church, the firstborn from the dead, and the fullness of God dwelling in Him—the sermon calls for a personal and corporate commitment to exalt Christ above all else. The tone is both reverent and pastoral, urging believers to align their lives with Christ's supremacy, recognizing that true life, hope, and identity are found only in Him. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/2126135647121 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:29 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/14261659512766 Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore. (Joshua 3:4) *1/ The uniqueness of the way before the children of Israel. 2/ How they were to know the way. 3/ A way we must go like them - following Christ.* *A Lord's day afternoon service in the lounge of Milward Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the crossing of the Jordan River as a profound spiritual type of the believer's journey through death into eternal life, emphasizing that this path—though unknown and unprecedented—is made possible by God's sovereign guidance and miraculous provision. Drawing from Joshua 3, it highlights the unique nature of this transition, not merely a movement through the wilderness but a divine passage into the Promised Land, symbolizing the believer's entry into heaven. The people were to follow the Ark of the Covenant, representing Christ, whose presence and power parted the waters and secured their safe passage, even when He seemed distant and unseen. The message underscores that faith does not require constant clarity or closeness to Christ, but rather a steadfast focus on Him as the way, truth, and life, trusting that He goes before us and will provide grace in the hour of death. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to keep Christ in view, even in uncertainty, knowing that His victory over death ensures our safe arrival in the eternal inheritance. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/14261659512766 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:23 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1221252120533319 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. (Hebrews 9:28) *1/ They looked for his first coming. 2/ We looked for him to save us. 3/ We look for him to come and take us home to glory.* *Service taken at Milward House Pilgrim home in the lounge with about 15 aged pilgrims present.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the biblical call to 'look for Him,' exploring three dimensions of this expectation: the Old Testament saints who anticipated Christ's first coming through faith, prophecy, and types; the personal, ongoing journey of seeking Christ for salvation in the present life; and the hope of His second coming, which shapes the believer's eternal perspective. Drawing from Luke's account of Mary's encounter with Gabriel and Elizabeth's prophetic blessing, it emphasizes God's faithfulness in fulfilling promises across generations. The message underscores that true faith is marked by a continual seeking—both in the past, as the patriarchs and prophets looked forward, and in the present, as individuals turn to Christ through Scripture and prayer, and in the future, as believers long for His return and eternal home. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, calling listeners to examine their hearts and live with the conviction that their ultimate hope is not of this world, but of heaven. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1221252120533319 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:12 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1127251020163578 And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; **for thou art a near kinsman.** (Ruth 3:9) *Lord's Day afternoon Service at Milward house Pilgrim home* *(See pdf hymn sheet)* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on the biblical narrative of Ruth and Boaz, illustrating the redemptive relationship between a near kinsman and a widow, symbolizing Christ's redemptive work for humanity. Through the story, the preacher highlights how Ruth, a foreigner and widow, finds hope and restoration not through her own merit but through the grace of Boaz, who, as a kinsman, has the legal right and moral obligation to redeem her. This relationship is presented as a profound type of the Gospel: just as Boaz, though not the closest relative, steps forward to redeem Ruth, so Christ, the true Kinsman-Redeemer, takes on human flesh, fulfils the Law, and pays the price for sin through His death and resurrection. The sermon emphasizes that, like Ruth, believers—once spiritually destitute and under the condemnation of the Law—find new life and belonging in Christ, becoming part of His eternal family and lineage. The narrative also underscores the inclusion of Gentiles in God's redemptive plan, as seen in Ruth and Rahab's place in Christ's genealogy, affirming the unity of Jew and Gentile in the Church. Ultimately, the message calls the listener to approach Christ in faith, trusting in His redeeming grace and embracing His promise to cover and claim His people as His own. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1127251020163578 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:14:29 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/112525161381263 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. (Psalm 34:5) *This service was taken in the Lounge of the Tunbridge Wells Pilgrim Home, Milward house, with some 10 residents present.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on Psalm 34:5, emphasizing the transformative power of turning to the Lord in faith during times of fear and affliction. Drawing from David's flight to and from Gath, Daniel's prayer in the lion's den, Jonah's cry from the whale's belly, Jehoshaphat's desperate plea, and the Shunammite woman's faith, it illustrates how God's people throughout history have looked to Him in desperation and been delivered. The preacher underscores that this act of faith—looking to the Lord, not to self or circumstances—is the essence of true worship. Rooted in the prophetic witness of Scripture and the person of Christ, the message calls believers to a continual posture of dependence, prayer, and trust, assuring that in Christ, even in the darkest trials, deliverance and peace are certain. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/112525161381263 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:11 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1018251137473000 And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he was God. (2 Chronicles 33:13) *This service was taken in the Lounge of the Tunbridge Wells Pilgrim Home, Milward house, with some 20 residents present.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon centers on the profound transformation of Manasseh, a king whose early reign was marked by extreme wickedness, including idolatry and bloodshed, yet who experienced genuine repentance after being captured and brought to Babylon in affliction. Through divine sovereignty and mercy, God used suffering to humble Manasseh, leading him to earnestly pray, repent, and return to Jerusalem, where he dismantled pagan altars, restored the worship of the true God, and reversed his former abominations. The narrative underscores the reality of true repentance—evidenced not by fleeting emotion but by lasting, visible change in actions and priorities—contrasting with superficial conversions, as illustrated by the tragic example of his unrepentant son Amon. The preacher emphasizes that God's grace is sufficient even for the most hardened, offering hope to those who despair over past sins, while warning against the danger of forgetting God after deliverance. Ultimately, Manasseh's story points to the necessity of repentance before God and faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice, not human effort, as the foundation of salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1018251137473000 Religion & Spirituality Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:02 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1072510320879 Isaiah 53 *Sermon summary:* This sermon presents Isaiah 53 as a profound revelation of Christ's suffering and its redemptive blessings, emphasizing that every aspect of His agony—endured at the hands of men and by the Father's will—was purposeful and necessary for the salvation of God's people. The passage reveals Christ as the suffering Servant, despised and rejected, yet willingly bearing the sins of His chosen ones, not as a mere substitute but as a willing sacrifice whose death was both foreordained and freely embraced. The theological heart lies in the substitutionary atonement: Christ's wounds bring healing, His chastisement brings peace, and His imputed righteousness justifies those who believe. The sermon underscores that this salvation is not arbitrary but rooted in God's eternal knowledge and election, with believers recognized by their reception of His Word and their faith in Him. Ultimately, the suffering and glory of Christ are inseparable, demonstrating that His death was not defeat but the means by which He secures the eternal redemption and spiritual inheritance of His people. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1072510320879 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:55 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/929252039491751 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7) 1/ Humbling under the mighty hand of God: - The mighty hand of God. - Humbling under it. - Exalted in due time - God's time. 2/ Casting upon God: - Our Care - all our care. - Casting it upon him. - He careth for you. *Sermon summary:* The message emphasizes the vital interplay of humility and trust in navigating life's challenges, drawing heavily from 1 Peter 5. It calls believers to actively submit themselves to God's sovereignty, recognizing His power and providence through examples from Scripture, while simultaneously urging them to release their anxieties and burdens through prayer, assured of God's unwavering care. The message underscores that even painful experiences and persistent trials can be opportunities for spiritual growth and ultimately, divine exaltation, reinforcing the importance of dependence on God's grace and loving kindness. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/929252039491751 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:15:36 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/7725105842685 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no. (Deuteronomy 8:2) A PDF hymn sheet is below. A morning devotion taken at Milward House, Tunbridge Wells, Pilgrim Home, in the lounge with about 20 aged Pilgrims. Sermon summary The sermon centers on the imperative to remember God's leading throughout life, particularly during challenging times, drawing heavily from Deuteronomy 8. It emphasizes that remembering is both a command and a promise, facilitated by the Holy Spirit, and underscores the significance of recognizing that true sustenance comes not from material provision but from God's word. The speaker encourages reflection on past trials and blessings, viewing them as opportunities for spiritual growth and confirmation of God's faithfulness, ultimately leading to a deeper reliance on divine guidance and a renewed appreciation for God's enduring presence, especially as one approaches the end of life's journey. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/7725105842685 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:20:01 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/618251430356101 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13) 1/ How the love of God is shown . 2/ How it is evidenced in those for whom Christ died . 3/ The relationship enjoyed between Christ and his people - friends . A PDF hymn sheet is below. A morning devotion taken at Milward House, Tunbridge Wells, Pilgrim Home, in the lounge with about 20 aged Pilgrims. Sermon summary The sermon centers on the profound love of God demonstrated through Jesus' sacrifice, drawing heavily from John 15's parable of the vine and the emphasis on abiding in Christ to bear fruit. It explores how this love is shown through Jesus laying down his life, evidenced in believers' obedience and love for one another, and ultimately manifests as a cherished friendship where Jesus shares intimate knowledge received from the Father. The message underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus as a friend who provides guidance, forgiveness, and a relationship rooted in divine love, ultimately calling listeners to imitate Christ's selfless love and remain connected to Him to experience abundant life and fulfil God's purpose for them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/618251430356101 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:46 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/5925141241013 Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved? (Song of Solomon 8:5) 1/ Who is coming up out of the wilderness? 2/ What is she doing? 3/ What it is to lean upon Christ. A morning devotion taken at Milward House, Tunbridge Wells, Pilgrim Home in the lounge with about 25 aged Pilgrims. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/5925141241013 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:13:11 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/425251414516227 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. (Isaiah 53:7-8) A Thursday Morning service at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these services. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/425251414516227 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:23 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/32252126505007 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. (John 9:25) A Lord's Day afternoon service at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/32252126505007 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:15:04 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/210251937567609 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: (2 Peter 3:1) 1/ The method Peter used - He writes the word . 2/ By way of remembrance - what things in this portion? 3/ The Holy Spirit is our remembrancer . A Lord's Day afternoon service at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these services. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/210251937567609 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:06 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/15252232206389 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13) 1/ A friend who laid down his life for us . 2/ A friend whose word we are to obey showing that we are his friends 3/ A friend to go to in prayer . A Lord's Day afternoon service at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these services. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/15252232206389 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:14:09 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/121824156431249 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (Luke 2:10) 1/ Fear Not . 2/ Behold! 3/ Good tidings . 4/ Tidings of great Joy . 5/ Tidings to all people - Jew and Gentile . A Thursday Morning devotion at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these morning devotions. Today the residents join in the reading. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/121824156431249 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:13:42 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/12124223203687 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. (Luke 1:46-47) 1/ What she did - Magnified the Lord and rejoiced in God her Saviour . 2/ The reasons she did . A Lord's Day afternoon service at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these services. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/12124223203687 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:25:03 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1121241423517716 ..An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. (1 Peter 1:4) 1/ It is our inheritance . 2/ It is incorruptible . 3/ It is undefiled . 4/ It fadeth not away . 5/ It is reserved in Heaven for you . A Thursday Morning devotion at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The hymn and reading sheet in PDF can be downloaded below. About 25 of the Lord's dear people in the eventide of their lives gather in the lounge for these morning devotions. Today the residents join in the reading. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1121241423517716 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:14:00 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/118241247533856 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:42) 1/ The one thing needful for salvation . 2/ The one thing needful for a close walk with the Lord . 3/ A part not to be taken away . This sermon was preached at Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells on a Lord's Day afternoon. It is a shortened version of the message preached at West Row chapel on 8th October 2024. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/118241247533856 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:25 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/82324125139544 But Naaman was wroth, and went away, and said, Behold, I thought, He will surely come out to me, and stand, and call on the name of the LORD his God, and strike his hand over the place, and recover the leper. (2 Kings 5:11) 1/ Think according to the word of God . 2/ Be prepared to be shown that our thoughts about a matter were wrong . 3/ Take heed to our spirit and not be soon angry . 4/ Be a peacemaker as Naaman's servants were . 5/ Remember Isaiah 55:8-9 and Jeremiah 29:11 Reading and address at the Morning devotions at Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/82324125139544 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:14:24 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1030221623154801 For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9) 1/ Personal knowledge of the grace of our Lord 2/ Personal knowledge that it was for our sake he became poor 3/ Personal knowledge that it is through his poverty that we might be rich. This message was given remotely to the aged pilgrims at Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent., Lord's Day Afternoon. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1030221623154801 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:15:11 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/410221522266325 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4) 1/ Fruit of the Spirit 2/ Source of fruit - Christ 3/ Reason for continued fruitfulness A short half hour service for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim Home on Lord's Day afternoon, when visits to the Home are restricted due to a Covid outbreak in the Home. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/410221522266325 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:19:35 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/102621102723354 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. (Acts 17:11) How often we look over the blessing of how we have received a sent word. Four things to realise the blessing of:- 1/The word given 2/ The word being sent 3/ The word being received 4/ The effect of the word These half our devotionals services were given for the Residents of Milward House Pilgrim Home, in Tunbridge Wells Kent. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/102621102723354 Religion & Spirituality Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:31 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/72021133320337 These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs "And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the LORD go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines." (2 Samuel 5:24) In looking at this account of the two times the Philistines came against David we seek encouragement and instruction. - Returning adversaries and trials - expected by God's people. - Prayer each time, not assuming what the answer would be the second time. - Difference between the answers - A time and a place of waiting - A sign from the Lord to act. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/72021133320337 Religion & Spirituality Tue, 20 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:14:11 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/75211058328096 The transfiguration of Christ "And when they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no man, save Jesus only." (Matthew 17:8) 1/ The witnesses - Peter, James and John 2/ What we are to learn from the transfiguration of Christ 3/ Things to beware of These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/75211058328096 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 05 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:53 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/61521193946642 "And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause?" (1 Samuel 17:29) David's elder brother angrily ascribed a false cause of David coming to the field of battle. David looked to a much higher cause and divine appointment. May we do the same when things happen in our lives. 1/ Mistakes as to cause 2/ A time for self examination 3/ The purpose of God being carried out - David as a type of Christ delivering his people when none other could be found. These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/61521193946642 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:57 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/610211024251449 "I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread." (Psalms 132:15) 1/ The provision for the Church 2/ God's promise of blessing upon it 3/ The Lord's poor satisfied These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/610211024251449 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:54 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/6321114707588 "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: " (1 Peter 2:9) 1/ What the people of God are 2/ The change that has been made in us 3/ The purpose for which the change has been made in us These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/6321114707588 Religion & Spirituality Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:50 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/52421103646327 "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1/ The Churches one foundation - Christ 2/ The Lord building his Church 3/ The promise of its victory over hell These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/52421103646327 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 24 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:19:06 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/519211050172007 "And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel." (2 Kings 6:23) A history of Israel that has many illustrations of the gospel. The enemies of the Lord and his people made captives, helpless and at the mercy of the Lord. Not killed, but provided with the great provision of the gospel in Christ Jesus. These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/519211050172007 Religion & Spirituality Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:28 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/53211332582355 "And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation." (Psalms 107:7) 1/ The leader - Jesus the Shepherd 2/ The end in view - A city of habitation, Heaven 3/ The right way - Seven descriptions of the right way, specifically applicable to residents of the home. These half hour devotions were given for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells. Hymn sheets are available on eDocs. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/53211332582355 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 03 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:21:29 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/42021230546757 "......Yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing. (Ezra 10:2) Eighty years after first returning from Babylonian captivity, Ezra finds Israel having married wives of the nations of the land and walking in the same sins for which God had dealt with them before. However although they had fallen in this way, Shechaniah is able to say "yet now there is hope in Israel concerning this thing." We might feel it is too late to be saved, or restored from backsliding, or to be reconciled to an offended relative or brother or sister in the Lord. Our text brings a ray of hope.. Yet now there is hope! These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Video recordings with the full service including hymns and prayers of this or other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/42021230546757 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 19 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:55 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/326211119171578 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: (Psalms 146:5) Jacob comes to the close of his 147 years. In blessing Joseph and his sons, with his eyes dim so that he cannot see, we highlight four things he refers to in his life. He looks back 50 years to Rachel's death and 87 years to Bethel. Through many trials and low places he can now see the Lord's goodness more clearly and desires the same God for them. So may we have the same God, the same hope and the same happiness pronounced on us as in our text. These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. This is a full service video recording with hymns and prayers. Video recordings of other full services are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/326211119171578 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:17:09 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/312211251484439 Four times in our Lord's ministry he teaches the necessity of a work of grace in the heart, affecting our lives. Without which we will not be part of his kingdom, we shall perish having no spiritual life in us and no fruitfulness. Each of these four times these two words preface that which is vitally needed. "Except ye" Except ye be converted – No Kingdom And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3) Except ye repent – Ye shall perish I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. (Luke 13:3) Except ye feed on Christ by Faith – No life in you Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. (John 6:53) Except ye abide in Christ – No Fruitfulness Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4) These half hour devotionals are streamed to Milward House Pilgrim Home residents. Full service video recordings with hymns are available on request. Hymn sheets available on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/312211251484439 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:49 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/2121115561527 Morning devotional service for the residents at Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells Kent, England. "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19) Paul had joy in seeing the practical fruitfulness of the Philippian church when they gave to him in his need. But he knows they have needs to, and so assures them that his God would supply all their need. 1/ I bring this word to you that believe. "But my God shall supply all your need" 2/ Be mindful of those that help you - of their need of help too. 3/ Have large thoughts of God's provision - "according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Service sheets for these devotions are on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/2121115561527 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 01 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:16:20 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/111211135357720 A short morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren. (Genesis 24:27) In this account of Abraham's servant going to take a wife for Isaac, we read of his prayer at the well, the answer and the servants praise to God. It is from this praise that we draw three points of meditation for today. 1/ Being in the way 2/ The Lord led me 3/ The house of my master's brethren Service sheets for these devotionals are on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/111211135357720 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:52 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1121113724450 New Year's Day A short morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! (Psalms 107:21) For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that. (James 4:15) As we enter a new year with the pandemic and restrictions still with us, I desire to bring before you three thoughts to begin and go through the year with. 1/ Praising the LORD 2/ Observing his works 3/ Making our plans subject to his will. The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. (Numbers 6:24-26) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1121113724450 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:48 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1228201126446411 A short morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people," (Luke 1:68) Although our Lord was yet in the womb as Zacharias spake, he was able to say that God had visited his people. And though it would be another 33 years before the redemption sacrifice was made at Jerusalem, he is able to bless God as if that begun was done. As we come towards the close of the year, many things may be begun but not finished. May we bless the Lord for what he has begun believing that the Lord will complete his work for his redeemed people. The complete prophecy (Luke 1:68-79) is full of encouragement for the people of God. The hymn sheets for these devotionals are on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1228201126446411 Religion & Spirituality Mon, 28 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:18:08 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/121820113502872 A short Friday morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. "And the LORD appeared again in Shiloh: for the LORD revealed himself to Samuel in Shiloh by the word of the LORD." (1 Samuel 3:21) The memory of how the LORD first revealed himself to us, is very precious. We are told in 1 Samuel 3:7 that Samuel did not yet know the Lord. This passage tells of the first time, and that the LORD appeared again. Where and how. May the Holy Spirit the remembrancer cause the Lord's people to remember the Lord's visits to them, and subsequent ones. 1/ The time when the LORD first appears to his people 2/ The place where he appears to his people - In Samuel's case, Shiloh 3/ How he appears to his people - By the word of the LORD https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/121820113502872 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:20:10 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/124201129386180 A short Friday morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes;" All tears. The remainder of the verse tells us from what those tears arose. If we have known such tears while passing through these former things that shall pass away, we will know the blessing of having them wiped away by God himself in heaven. 1/ Tears over the death of loved ones - spiritual death (Philippians 3:18-19) and physical death (Matthew 2:18) 2/ Tears of sorrow for sin - (2 corinthians 7:8-10) 3/ Tears from crying to the Lord - (Hebrews 5:7) (Mark 9:24) 4/ Tears of pain - Through physical pain (Job 33:19) - Through chastening (Isaiah 26:16-17) - Through travailing for souls (Isaiah 66:7-9) - Through waiting to be delivered from the bondage of corruption (Romans 8:22-23) Hymn sheets for these devotionals are on eDocs https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/124201129386180 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:19:06 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1120202218304836 "Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee." A short Friday morning devotional for the residents of Milward House Pilgrim home, Tunbridge Wells Kent. The Psalmist communes with his own soul and states the reason he should return to the rest he once enjoyed. 1/ The Lord - his peoples rest 2/ A rest we have known and is ours 3/ The reason to return unto our rest - For the Lord hath dealt bountifully with us (Correction: The reference to psalm 117, was meant to be psalm 107) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/1120202218304836 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:21:47 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/911201046105366 A homely Friday morning devotional for Milward House Pilgrim Home, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. The psalmist prayer to be upheld is one all of the Lord's people need to pray. By way of introduction we see in these eight verses 5 reasons why the Psalmist felt the need to pray in this way. We then consider: 1/ His prayer - "Hold thou me up". There are 7 occasions to fall that are identified in these eight verses. 2/ The safety of those held by the Lord - "I shall be safe" 3/ The proof and effect of the Lord's upholding - "respect unto thy statutes continually" (A deep admiration for the word of God.) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/stdavidsbridge/sermons/911201046105366 Religion & Spirituality Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Rowland Wheatley 0:21:41 no Rowland Wheatley - Pilgrim Home Devotions