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Wedding- Cassidy and Fabio
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 30 September 2023
Synopsis: The Bible opens and closes with a wedding.
It starts with the marriage of the very father and mother of the human race.
It ends with the spiritual marriage of Jesus and his bride.
Revelation 2v12-17
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 24 September 2023
Synopsis: So far, we have looked at:
Ephesus: the doctrinally astute church which had left its first love.
Smyrna: the persecuted, poor – but spiritually rich church.
Now we will examine:
Pergamum: the.....
WILL YOU ENDURE
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 17 September 2023
Synopsis: As Christians we have a race to run.
We need to persevere until we reach the finishing post.
We must count the cost before we enter the race.
Many begin the race but fall away before the end.
It.....
Suffering - Part 3
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 10 September 2023
Synopsis: 10 ways in which God uses suffering.
God uses Suffering to motivate us to change.
God uses Suffering to teach us obedience.
God uses Suffering to accomplish His purposes.
God uses Suffering to.....
Revelation 2v8-11
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 September 2023
Synopsis: The name Smyrna may have been taken from the ancient Greek word for myrrh, smýrna, (Strabo, Stephanus of Byzantium) which was the chief export of the city in ancient times.
Myrrh is bitter to.....
The Road to Damascus
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 28 August 2023
Synopsis: With each appearance on the journey to Damascus, the revelation of Jesus grows clearer.
Barnabas Son of encouragement - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 20 August 2023
Synopsis: The word “mentor” is defined as “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.”
Scripture gives us numerous examples of mentoring. A disciple is someone who follows a mentor, role model or.....
Revelation 2v4-7
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 13 August 2023
Synopsis: 4 Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and.....
Revelation 1v20 - 2v3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 6 August 2023
Synopsis: The letters to the 7 churches have a similar structure.
- An address to a particular church.
- An introduction of Jesus.
- A statement regarding the condition of the church.
- A verdict from.....
Barnabas Son of encouragement - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 30 July 2023
Synopsis: Though most today do not remember Albert McMakin – the impact of Billy Graham, who was invited by him to a meeting in 1934, is still felt today.
DOA
Sermon by Prudence Mabasa on 23 July 2023
Synopsis: 1) THE LIVING DEAD
2) NEITHER DEAD NOR ALIVE
3) FROM DEATH TO LIFE
Revelation 1v4-20
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 16 July 2023
Synopsis: The glorified Jesus appears to the apostle John on the island of Patmos - a Roman penal colony where John has been banished to by the Emperor Domitian - in the nineties of the 1st century AD.
The Book of Acts
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 10 July 2023
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Acts.
The Gospel of John
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 10 July 2023
Synopsis: An overview of John's gospel.
Revelation 1v1-3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 July 2023
Synopsis: The Revelation [apokalypsis] of Jesus Christ…
Its title “Revelation” is derived from the first word of the Koine Greek “apokalypsis”, meaning “unveiling, uncovering or revelation”.
The book is.....
The Synoptic Gospels
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 July 2023
Synopsis: An overview of the Synoptic gospels.
Saved and Sanctified to Serve
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 2 July 2023
Synopsis: A message of salvation, sanctification and preparation to serve God – to do the ministry He has prepared us to do.
No longer a slave
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 June 2023
Synopsis: The practice of slavery is used as a type of the bondage sinners are in.
Rom 7:14 … I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.
Moses was a type of Jesus and freedom from slavery is a type of.....
Parable of the talents
Sermon by Des Burrows on 18 June 2023
Synopsis: Are you investing your gifts and talents in the kingdom of God?
Fathers day
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 11 June 2023
Synopsis: Father’s Day is celebrated today in over 30 countries around the world.
In 1909 a woman named Sonora Dodd was listening to a sermon on the newly recognized Mother’s Day at Central Methodist.....
The resurrection of Jesus - Part 4
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 June 2023
Synopsis: Adherents of the Swoon Theory claim that Jesus did not actually die on the cross, but merely fell unconscious or ‘swooned’. After being placed in a damp tomb - bleeding and without food or water for.....
Funeral of Malcolm MacDonald
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 27 May 2023
Synopsis: In loving memory of Our beloved Father and Grandfather:
Malcolm MacDonald (28/12/1938 – 15/05/2023)
Suffering - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 21 May 2023
Synopsis: 10 ways in which God uses suffering.
- God uses Suffering to motivate us to change.
- God can use your Suffering to equip you to encourage others.
- God uses Suffering to teach us obedience.
-.....
The role of women in Scripture
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 May 2023
Synopsis: Both men and women are made in the image of God.
Gen 1:27 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.
They are jointly.....
Suffering - Part 1
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 2 May 2023
Synopsis: Somehow, in the Western church, Faith has become “Believing that God will do what we want” instead of “What He wants”.
Difficulties and suffering are not a stumbling block, when we genuinely want,.....
The resurrection of Jesus - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 24 April 2023
Synopsis: The resurrection is one of the most attacked doctrines in the Christian faith, particularly by cults and false religions.
- Historicity of Jesus
- Stolen body theory
- Wrong Tomb theory
Joshua
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 April 2023
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Joshua.
Deuteronomy
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 April 2023
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Deuteronomy.
Lay aside every weight
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 16 April 2023
Synopsis: The author of Hebrews calls on the image of competitors in ancient races who laid aside every weight of clothing. The competitors wore only a bare minimum, so added incumbrances didn’t defeat them......
The resurrection of Jesus - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 April 2023
Synopsis: If you needed directions to get to the railway station and you meet two people in the street…
One is alive…
The other is dead…
Which one would you ask for directions?
Because of the.....
The Cross was always Gods plan
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 7 April 2023
Synopsis: Revelation 13:8 KJV And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
The death of the godless versus the godly
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 April 2023
Synopsis: ARE YOU PREPARED FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH DEATH?
It ought to be the business of every day to prepare for our last day. Christians must live their lives packed up and ready to go.
Jesus spoke of.....
A Disciplined Thought Life
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 26 March 2023
Synopsis: You are not what you think!
But what you think, you are!
Our Feelings (Emotions) are based on what is in our minds.
Our Decisions are based on what is in our mind.
Is hell for real - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 19 March 2023
Synopsis: According to a Pew Research Center (2021) survey of US adults:
62% believe in hell. 73% believe in heaven. Of those who believe in heaven, over half (53%) believe that someone who does not believe.....
Testimonies
Sermon by Barbarians for Christ on 12 March 2023
Synopsis: Using power feats of strength and testimonies to impact generations!
Are you a Christian
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 5 March 2023
Synopsis: The answer to the question “What is a Christian?” will vary greatly depending on whom you ask.
To some, it means you were born in a “Christian” nation, or you come from a “Christian” family.
To.....
Is hell for real - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 26 February 2023
Synopsis: Regarding hell, C. S. Lewis wrote, “There is no doctrine which I would more willingly remove from Christianity than this, if it lay in my power. But it has the full support of Scripture and,.....
A Disciplined Prayer Life
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 19 February 2023
Synopsis: A healthy personal prayer life is vital if you want to get to know the Lord and develop a close relationship with him. It will also enable you to determine His will and purpose for your life.
As.....
Covenants Part 12 - The Davidic Covenant
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 12 February 2023
Synopsis: It is clear from the New Testament that Christ fulfills the Davidic Covenant. The first book of the New Testament starts by revealing the genealogy of Christ by listing all generations from Abraham.....
The Cross
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 5 February 2023
Synopsis: - The Horror of the Cross.
- The foolishness and offence of the Cross.
- The Power of the Cross.
Salvation of God - Part 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 29 January 2023
Synopsis: - SCRIPTURAL DEFINITION OF SANCTIFICATION
- AGENCY OF SANCTIFICATION
- IMPORTANCE OF SANCTIFICATION
- NATURE OF SANCTIFICATION
- TIME OF SANCTIFICATION
Death Judgement Heaven and Hell - Part 5
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 22 January 2023
Synopsis: Understanding the Doctrines of the Resurrection of the dead and Judgement that awaits each one of us is crucial and foundational as a Christian and it helps one to understand future events more.....
Desiree Memorial
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 21 January 2023
Synopsis: Memorail service for Desiree van Wyk.
Wise men still seek him - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 15 January 2023
Synopsis: - ATTITUDES OF WISE MEN
- ACTIONS OF WISE MEN
- APPLYING THE WORD WISELY
- ATTAINING WISDOM
Prepared for Works of Service
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 8 January 2023
Synopsis: Perhaps you may think that serving is beneath you and that as a Christian, it is just an optional extra.
Philippians 2:5-11 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ.....
Wise men still seek him - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 December 2022
Synopsis: In modern English Bible versions like the NIV and NASB, the Greek “magoi” is rendered by the transliterated Latin form – “Magi”. In the KJV, the translators rendered it as “wise men”.
These Magi.....
The Grace of Giving
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 19 December 2022
Synopsis: We ourselves are not our own, we are God’s. That means that our body, our talents, our possessions, our money and our time are not ours, they belong to God and we have been put in charge of managing.....
The Mediocre Christian
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 11 December 2022
Synopsis: Revelation 3:16 So, because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Salvation of God - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 December 2022
Synopsis: Regeneration is a unique feature in New Testament religion. In heathen religions the permanence of character is universally recognised.
Though these religions prescribe penances and rituals.....
Salvation of God - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 27 November 2022
Synopsis: JUSTIFICATION: As satisfying the claims of the law, the atonement secured our pardon and righteousness.
Eph 1:7 (NKJV) In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins…
Death Judgement Heaven and Hell - Part 4
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 20 November 2022
Synopsis: John 5:21-29.
Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he.....
Death Judgement Heaven and Hell - Part 3
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 13 November 2022
Synopsis: In Christian eschatology, the Four Last Things or four last things of man (Latin: quattuor novissima) are Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell, the four last stages of the soul in life and the.....
The rebuilding of the temple
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 6 November 2022
Synopsis: Beside the rise of the Antichrist world leader, there are currently a few remaining obstacles which stand in the way of the fulfilment of the prophecy of the Abomination of Desolation and the.....
Death Judgement Heaven and Hell - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 30 October 2022
Synopsis: We cannot say that a person dies young because of sin or wickedness. There are examples of the wicked living long and the righteous dying young in Scripture, so we cannot produce formulas and try to.....
M6-L2- Called Qualified and Anointed
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 23 October 2022
Synopsis: - Called
- Anointing
- Anointing produces effective ministry
- Called to preach
- Qualifications for ministry
Faith - Part 4
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 23 October 2022
Synopsis: F: FEARS GOD NOT MAN.
A: ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
I: IS A LIFESTYLE.
T: TRUSTS GOD TO HONOUR HIS WORD.
H: HUMAN LOGIC MAY BE DEFIED.
Death Judgement Heaven and Hell
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 16 October 2022
Synopsis: In Christian eschatology, the Four Last Things or four last things of man (Latin: quattuor novissima) are Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell, the four last stages of the soul in life and the.....
Faith - Part 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 October 2022
Synopsis: FAITH MUST:
1) BE TESTED
2) TAKE NO NOTICE OF CIRCUMSTANCES
3) BE TENACIOUS
Have you a real God
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 7 October 2022
Synopsis: Eph 1:17-23 (NIV) I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray that the eyes.....
Ephesians
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 October 2022
Synopsis: An overview of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians.
Fear and the Fear of The Lord
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 2 October 2022
Synopsis: The Fear of God will keep us from fearing man. Jesus said:
Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both.....
2 Corinthians
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 26 September 2022
Synopsis: An overview of 2 Corinthians.
Faith - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 September 2022
Synopsis: HOW TO GET FAITH
- God gives us faith
- By seeing the work of God
- By observing God’s providence in nature
- Past experience
- By hearing the Word of God
Y3-M8-L2- Homiletics
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 September 2022
Synopsis: The 3 point and 1 point sermon.
Lessons from Luther, Wesley, Moody and Billy Graham.
Anxiety and Concerns - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 18 September 2022
Synopsis: Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for.....
Faith - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 11 September 2022
Synopsis: The writer of Hebrews defines faith as follows:
Heb 11:1 (NASB) Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
The KJV and NKJV render Hebrews 11:1 as follows,.....
Funeral service- Varun
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 7 September 2022
Synopsis: Death is a certainty that all of us must face one day.
Heb 9:27 Just as man is destined to die once…
Gen 3:19 By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since.....
Anxiety and Concerns - Part 1
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 4 September 2022
Synopsis: Scripture refers to this as “The Cares of this life”.
Doctors attribute much illness to “Stress”.
What does the Word of God say on this subject?
Y1-M4-L2-3 The Rapture and Judgements
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 28 August 2022
Synopsis: Some critics of the doctrine of the Rapture allege that the word ‘rapture’ is not used in the Bible. While this is true in the English Bible, it is certainly not true of the Scriptures in.....
LOVE - THE CHIEF OF VIRTUES - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 28 August 2022
Synopsis: John 13:35 (NIV) “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Let us note that our Lord does not name gifts or miracles or intellectual attainments as the.....
Hearing the Voice of God - Part 5
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 21 August 2022
Synopsis: Have you heard Jesus knocking recently? How do you open the door to let the Lord in? You cannot wait for some convenient time.
Anything but a prompt response is an indication that you have.....
LOVE THE CHIEF OF VIRTUES - Part 1
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 August 2022
Synopsis: During a tour of the US in 1962, the theologian Karl Barth lectured at the campus of the University of Chicago. During the Q & A time, a student asked Barth if he could summarize his whole life’s.....
Y1-M4-L1 Matthew 24
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 7 August 2022
Synopsis: Eschatology is a part of theology concerned with the study of the Last Days or End Times.
Source texts - NT
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 31 July 2022
Synopsis: The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient work of literature, with:
- over 5,800 complete or fragmented Greek manuscripts
- 10,000 Latin manuscripts
-.....
The name of Jesus - Part 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 31 July 2022
Synopsis: Jesus has given us the power of attorney to use his name in doing his “business”. To accomplish the will of God on earth, we need to draw on heaven’s resources.
The name of Jesus - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 July 2022
Synopsis: “Terms and conditions apply” to Jesus’ promise. The limitations when asking in Jesus’ name are:
- We ask for things that bring glory to the Father.
- Asked by those who please him.
- Asking for.....
The Gospel of John
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 20 July 2022
Synopsis: An overview of the gospel of John
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