HOW THE GOSPEL HAS SHAPED LIVES, NATIONS, AND IDEAS

The Impact of the Bible and Christianity on World History

About This Series

The Impact of the Bible and Christianity on World History is a message series exploring how Scripture and the Christian faith have shaped cultures, institutions, and human thought across the centuries.

Originally presented at Ottawa Gospel Hall, these messages examine key figures, movements, and historical moments influenced by the Bible. Drawing from both Scripture and history, the series considers how Christian belief has shaped ideas of justice, mercy, human dignity, and hope.

The full set of recorded messages is available below.

Series Messages

How Did Fanny Crosby Come to Faith in Christ?

Discover the life of Fanny Crosby and the wonderful Saviour she trusted. A gospel message on assurance, salvation, and the living words of…

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Mary Slessor: The Missionary to Nigeria and the Gospel That Broke Fear

Mary Slessor was a Scottish missionary to Nigeria who rescued abandoned twins and proclaimed the gospel of Christ. Discover her story and…

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What Does It Mean That Jesus Is the Light of the World? (John 8:12 Explained)

Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley were burned for their faith in 1555. Their witness points to Christ, salvation through His cross, and the…

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To live is Christ: the courage of John & Betty Stam

What would make a young couple walk toward danger with peace? This message traces the heroic journey of John and Betty Stam , missionaries…

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The Musician Who Played for God: J.S. Bach

What makes music more than sound? For Johann Sebastian Bach, beauty was never an end in itself—it was a pathway to God. His life still asks…

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Charles Spurgeon and the simple look that saves

What can one young voice do in a hurting city? In 1854, a 19-year-old named Charles Haddon Spurgeon arrived in London with a Bible and a…

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Who Was Athanasius? Why the Deity of Christ Matters for Salvation

Athanasius stood against the world to defend the truth that only God can save. Hebrews reveals why it mattered: the unique Son of God…

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Those Who Preached

Eugene Higgins

Eugene (“Gene”) Higgins lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey, and has been engaged in full-time gospel preaching since 1974. His ministry has taken him across North America and beyond, where he has sought to faithfully proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.

Ongoing Gospel Preaching

Gospel messages are preached regularly at Ottawa Gospel Hall. You can browse additional messages or join us in person.

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