Stewart, Alan (1959-)

Stewart uses packing for a holiday as an analogy for the Christian life. He challenges his listeners to count the cost of following Jesus, to choose to follow Jesus in every area of their lives, because in Jesus we find life. Stewart explores the cost for Jesus from Luke 14 and 15. Stewart looks at the parables in these passages which show God's generosity and the free invitation of grace. Jesus must come above every other relationship. He encourages his listeners to stop and think before they make a committment and stresses that people must be given information, and told the gospel before called for committment., Cassette label reads: "429401 Alan Stewart Luke 14-15 Counting the cost focus tapes Church Camp, May 6-8 1994".

Stewart looks at what the Bible says about heaven, and the judgement beforehand. He challenges his listeners to live holy and godly lives, and to prepare to meet God. Stewart explores God's desire to see people saved, and that the world is ready for harvest. He shows how people gradually fall away, rather than instantly. Stewart stresses the importance of choosing a church first, and having your other life decisions around this., Cassette label reads : "Alan Stewart Living in Injury Time AFES 7/88"

Stewart explains his experiences with signs and wonders, and why he really wants people to focus on the cross rather than signs and wonders. Stewart then speaks on Luke 19 and the rich young man, and Zaccheaus. Stewart explains where we belong, both as people who have been saved, as well as people who need to go out. Stewart challenges listeners to speak to visitors and people on the fringe of their congregations. Discussion of the parable of the ten minars, and the impact that the gospel should have on a believer's life, to show that people need to hear about Jesus before the return of Christ., Cassette label reads: "429403 Alan Stewart Luke 19 One life to live focus tapes Church Camp, May 6-8 1994".

Questions and Answers including jobs not careers, distinguishing between need and greed, the law, the Sabbath, teachers being judged more strictly, judgement in relation to other believers, renting compared to buying, praying for your kids, pornography in photography. Detailed discussion of the use of the word salt in the Old Testament, and how this effects our understanding of Matthew 5., Cassette label reads : "C. C. C. '94 Question Time Sunday Evening"

Stewart explores how God came down to deal with suffering in the world. He looks particularly at the blessing Jacob gives to Judah and how this points to Jesus. He then looks at the promises from both 2 Samuel and Isaiah in relation to Jesus. Stewart then contrasts the Messianic promises to the Servant songs., Cassette insert reads : "AFES 7/88 Alan Stewart The God who speakes The Coming King and the Servant"

Stewart looks at Revelation 4 and 5, and how Jesus is both the Lion and the lamb. Stewart explores Mark to show that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus has defeated death., Cassette label reads : "Alan Stewart The Lion and the Lamb AFES 7/88"

Stewart speaks from Luke 16 on the dishonest manager. He sees the future and acts now - learn from the shrewed non-Christians. Use your money now with a view to eternity. Wealth on earth is then contrasted to wealth in eternity, as what you spend your money on shows what you think is really important. Stewart talks about the role of the law and how we should respond to it, as well as how we should respond to the gospel., Cassette label reads: "Alan Stewart Luke 16 This is not a dressed rehearsal focus tapes Church Camp, May 6-8 1994"

Al Stewart talks on judgement day from Matthew 7 and how it can divide believers. He explores not giving Jesus to those who will treat him with contempt, and instead being discerning as to the situation of when you share the gospel. Stewart explores what it means to love your neightbour as yourself. He then returns to the illustrations Jesus uses to divide his audience into one of either two groups. Stewart encourages his listeners to look at the fruit of someone's teaching to test whether they are true teacher or a false teacher. He warns them not to put their faith in busyiness and doing things., Cassette label reads "C.C.C. '94 Al Stewart When the storm arrives Matthew 7".