James Haldane and his Evangelistic Tour of the Scottish Highland in 1797.
James and Robert Haldane are perhaps the most underrated evangelists in Scotland's historical and religious past. James was led with a few friends to tour the Highlands of Scotland and to hold Evangelistic meetings in those places where he was able. This tour of the Highlands he recorded in his journal.
James Haldane's Evangelistic Tour of the Highlands of Scotland
John Foxe, Author of Foxe's Book of Martyrs
John Foxe, a well-known name as the author of Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Here in the Highlands of Scotland, three books are said to be in every Christian's home. First the Holy Bible. Second "Pilgrim's Progress" and "Third Foxe's Book of Martyrs". Yet very few know anything about the life of this remarkable author.
John Foxe, Author of Foxe's Book of Martyrs
Matthew Henry, Bible Commentator - his Life,Works and Times.
Most know Matthew Henry as one of the most practical commentators of the Bible. Yet little is known of his life, times in which he lived and in the other works that flowed from his pen. Dr. Needham examines this extraordinary man.
Matthew Henry, Bible Commentator
The Emerging Church
The Emerging Church Movement is a controversial movement having a big impact on the evangelical world of today. Dr Needham examines the origins of the movement, the big idea behind it and the men who are the main spokesmen for it.
The Emerging Church Movement
Gnosticism and the New Age Movement
New Age movement of our day mimics the old herictical teaching of the Gnostics. Dr Needham looks at the both of these movements and looks at the truths adopted by both and their effect upon Christians today.
Gnosticism and the New Age Movement
Charles Stuart of Dunearn – A Forgotten Baptist Hero
Dr. Charles Stuart of Dunearn in the County of Fife was a man famous in his own day. He exercised a great influence over Church life influencing Erskine, Chamber, Haldane brothers and others.
Charles Stuart of Dunearn – A Forgotten Baptist Hero
The Haldane Brothers - Robert and James
The Haldane Brothers, Robert and James are sometimes called the Wesley and Whitefield of Scotland. Effectively these two men are the “Fathers of the Baptists in Scotland” yet here in Scotland they are more or less forgotten.
The Haldane Brothers – Robert and James
The Puritans and the English Civil War
Here are two vibrant and colourful themes from English history, the Puritans and the Civil war. This is the first and only time in English history a successful military coup was carried out against the civilian government by its own army.
The Puritans and the English Civil War
The Great Ejection of 1662
In the year 1662 the Church of England ejected over 2000 ministers were from their pulpits on St Bartholomew's Day. This action was a spiritual watershed. Dr. Needham opens the history of the Puritans in a practical and relevant way.
The Great Ejection of 1662
“Flame of Revival” Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians
Count Von Zinzendorf is best known for his hymns, especially the hymn “Jesus Thy blood and righteous My beauty are, my glorious dress;” He lived a full life to the glory of God helping to set up the Moravian movement.
“Flame of Revival” Count Zinzendorf and the Moravians
The Reformation – A Crash Course
The Reformation was a Europe wide spiritual and theological movement in the 16th century. Its aim was to call the Church of that day back to a purer spirituality, reflecting the purity of the New Testament.
The Reformation – A Crash Course
Early Church History – A Crash Course
Many have the notion that Church History is a waste of time. But this is not the case. Dr Needham encourages us to read Church History as it is all about our community. lecture covers, in broad strokes, the first 400 to 500 years.
Early Church History – A Crash Course
The Life and Works of Bishop J. C. Ryle (1816 to 1900)
Most Christians in the English-speaking world know J.C. Ryle's writings yet few know much about his life. He was a preacher, expositor of God's word, great in winning souls to God, and a writer of gospel tracts.
The Life and Works of Bishop J. C. Ryle
The Value of Church History or why we should study Church History
Church History is the life story of the Saviour's Church and the community in which the Christian lives. Dr Needham teaches that Church History is essential and is not an optional extra to the Christian life.
The Value of Church History or why we should study Church History
Isaac Watts – His Life and Work (1674 to 1748)
When a man is the author of over six-hundred hymns, and when these hymns include "O God our help in ages past," I think he is rightly called, "The father of English hymn-writing". He was a popular pastor and educator of children.
Isaac Watts – Session 1 Isaac Watts – Sesion 2
Goldenmouth – Life and Times of John Chrysostom (344 to 407)
John Chrysostom was an Ascetic, Preacher and Bishop. He was one of the most glorious preachers of the early Church with a popular following among ordinary people. But he also made dangerous enemies among the rich and powerful.