The Gospel Hall, Shieldhill

06/09/2026

6/09/26 GHS Mark Hunter-Shieldhill

04/09/2026

Our Bible verses this week were:

"Boast not thyself of tomorrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth" (Proverbs 27:1). This verse stresses the importance of making sure you are right with God as tomorrow is never promised to any of us.

"for by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourself: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). This verse tells us that we cannot work for salvation. The work of salvation has been done by the Lord Jesus on the cross at Calvary, dying for the sin of the world, and it is God's gift to all who will receive it.

"whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even as a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away" (James 4:14). This verse speaks about the brevity of our life and that it is important to decide in time, whilst alive to trust the Lord Jesus for salvation because once we depart this life without being saved it is too late to be saved.

These 3 portions of scripture were very poignant in the life of our speaker at the Gospel Hall on Sunday 30th August'26. Listen to the full testimony on our page.

Those verses spoke volumes to our speaker as he grew up in a background of a religion steeped on doing works, penance and attendance to gain favour with God. He came from a broken home, and lost 3 family members within 3 years which made a significant impact in his life. While being looked after by a Christian family he learned the truth of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and believed to the salvation of his precious soul.

We would urge you to listen to Jonathan's story of salvation that you too might be saved from your sins.

30/08/2026

30/08/26 GHS Jonathan McCart - Linwood

28/08/2026

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This Friday at 6.30pm - All kids welcome!

27/08/2026

Our Bible verses this week were:

Revelation 20 v 15: "and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire"

Revelation 21 v 4: "and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow ,nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain : for the former things are passed away"

Luke 23 v 33: “and when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand the other on the left"

Luke 23 v 39-43 - the discourse between the Lord Jesus and the repentant thief on the cross.

In the Old Testament a man called Job asked a question "if a man die shall he live again"?
The Bible’s answer to that question is YES, there is life after death. Amos 4 v 12 says "Prepare to meet thy God".

The question may be asked of all of us - are you ready to stand before God? We all know that there is something after death as the Bible says "he hath put eternity into our hearts”. The Bible says there are 2 destinations: for the non-believer, Hell and ultimately the Lake of Fire and for the believer, Heaven and in God's presence forevermore.

Our first verse tells us that those whose names are NOT in the book of life (not saved in time) are cast into the Lake of Fire and face eternal separation from God.

Our second verse tells us the things that are NOT in Heaven. No more weeping, death, sorrow, or pain as these things cannot exist in Heaven as there is no sin there. This is the portion of every true believer (saved one) who trusts the Lord Jesus as their Saviour.

Our third and fourth verses tell us the place where our salvation was procured, at the place called Calvary where that Lord Jeus was crucified and died for the sins of the world , between two thieves. One of thieves, who initially railed on the Lord, but had a change of heart and mind as it dawned on him that the Lord Jesus had "done nothing amiss" (no wrong) said "Lord remember me when thou comest into thy Kingdom" with the response from the Lord Jesus "Today thou shalt be with me in Paradise". The same day the repentant thief knew salvation (got saved) as he believed and trusted the Saviour. Heaven will be his portion as he prepared to meet God in a day yet to come. Sadly it is not recorded that the other thief repented and if this is so, he will be in Hell, a place prepared for the devil and his angels.

We would urge you to consider where you will spend eternity. The 2 two thieves are an example of two different choices. We plead with you to choose the Lord Jesus as Saviour today in time for eternity.

John3 v 36 says “he that believeth on the Son (the Lord Jesus) hath everlasting life: he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him"

25/08/2026

This Friday at 6.30pm - All kids welcome!

23/08/2026

GHS 23/08/26 Jonathan Hamilton - Linwood

20/08/2026

Our Bible verses this week are 2 Kings 5 v 1-16, the story about Naaman the captain of the Syrian army, who was a l***r.

There is one positive problem in this story and 4 negative problems.

The first problem was a positive one. Naaman knew he had a problem. He was a l***r. When the young captive maid told his wife that the prophet in Israel could help him, he was willing to go and be healed. This reminds us all that we all have a problem. We are all sinners before a holy God and we need to be cleansed from our sin just like Naaman needed cleansed from his leprosy. We must be willing to accept that we are sinners and turn to God and His Son, the Lord Jesus to be saved from our sin.

The next few problems were all negative.

Naaman's first mistake was he went to the wrong person for healing - the King of Israel. The King was distraught as Naaman implied by his letter that the King was able to heal him. The King’s response was that he was not God to heal and kill and that the Syrians were out to make war. The same issue arises with the sinner. Men and religion cannot save a soul - only God can do this.

Naaman's second mistake was he wanted to pay for his healing. He took gold and silver coins and expensive clothing as payment, but this was not accepted by either the King or the prophet. Salvation cannot be bought by anyone. The reason is that the price or cost has already been paid by the Lord Jesus on the cross at Calvary, where he paid the price of the sin of the world, by dying for all.

Naaman's third mistake was he wanted an outward show of a miracle by the prophet, a great demonstration before the people because he was a mighty man and well respected. Salvation is not an outward show. God is no respecter of persons. God does not look on the status of any. God does not look on the outward appearance. God looks on the heart. Salvation is an inward miracle - the redemption of the soul is costly but the Lord Jesus paid the cost in full at Calvary.

Naaman's fourth mistake was he wanted to things his own way. He was angry that he was told to dip in the river Jordon 7 times. He thought the 2 rivers in Damascus were better. However, his servants persuaded him to do what the prophet had commanded and he went and dipped in Jordan 7 times and his flesh became as little child.

We cannot receive salvation our way. We cannot do anything for salvation. We must come repentant, trusting and believing on the only one who can save us, the Lord Jesus Christ. He said "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man (no-one) comes to the Father (God) but by Me.

16/08/2026

GHS 16/08/26 Mark Brown SHIELDHILL