SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 6
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 6 September 2019
Sermon synopsis: In today’s society, there is always a looming threat of potential danger and a constant need to be vigilant. Whether its worrying about our health, the economy, our employment or the possibility of.....
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 5
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 19 July 2019
Sermon synopsis: As Christians, we often think of adversity originating from more malevolent sources, forgetting that its source can sometimes originate closer to home.
Nehemiah, in previous chapters, had to.....
SERMON TOPIC: Joshua: Know, Be obedient and Overcome
BY: Ulanda Seitz ON: 31 May 2019
Sermon synopsis: Studying Joshua makes you realize afresh how important it is that you know the Word of God, know the promises of God, believe God and His Word, be obedient and apply it in faith to your life.
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 4
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 24 May 2019
Sermon synopsis: If we stop our reading at Chapter 3, it would appear the reconstruction of the wall went off without a hitch. Chapter 4 proves that was not the case. Throughout the chapter we can see advances,.....
SERMON TOPIC: The book of Joshua
BY: Richard Bandawo ON: 17 May 2019
Sermon synopsis: This is a story of strength and courage, a tale of faith and obedience.
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 3
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 4 May 2019
Sermon synopsis: A look at the walls of Jerusalem and how they portray a picture of the Christian life.
SERMON TOPIC: Jude - Part 2
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 8 April 2019
Sermon synopsis: If the fifth book of the New Testament is called “The Acts of the Apostles”, then it is perhaps fair to call the book of Jude; “The Acts of the Apostates”
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 2
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 5 April 2019
Sermon synopsis: If you were able to end world hunger, improve the economy, leave a legacy... would you? For the most part, I’m sure most people would answer ‘Yes’. How sad then that when burdened by a need, our.....
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah - Chapter 1
BY: Taryn Paynter ON: 23 February 2019
Sermon synopsis: The cupbearer was a high position in the court. He would have been a handsome man, well-trained in court etiquette. He would have had to be a friendly companion, willing to lend an ear and even to.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis and The Sanctity of Life - Part 2
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 11 November 2018
Sermon synopsis: Does the Bible endorse capital punishment?
Is abortion wrong?
Is euthanasia wrong?
SERMON TOPIC: Jude - Part 1
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 27 October 2018
Sermon synopsis: If the fifth book of the New Testament is called “The Acts of the Apostles”, then it is perhaps fair to call the book of Jude; “The Acts of the Apostates”
The book of Jude can be paralleled with.....
SERMON TOPIC: Creatio Ex Nihilo and the views of Old Earth Creationism
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 19 October 2018
Sermon synopsis: This study looks at creatio ex nihilo (the idea that God created the Earth and the rest of the universe out of nothing) versus creatio ex materia (the idea that heaven and earth already existed in a.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis and The Sanctity of Life
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 14 September 2018
Sermon synopsis: God has given us a free will and all through life we are faced with choices. (Every choice has consequences).
- Does the Bible endorse capital punishment?
- Is abortion wrong?
- Is euthanasia.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis - The tree of the knowledge of good and evil
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 2 September 2018
Sermon synopsis: Scripture makes it clear that the trees in the Garden of Eden were actual trees, there is no hint that they were meant to be seen as just symbolic.
In Western Christian art, the fruit of.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis - Cains Wife
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 31 August 2018
Sermon synopsis: At the historic Scopes Trial in Tennessee in 1925, William Jennings Bryan, the prosecutor who stood for the Christian faith, failed to answer the question about Cain’s wife posed by the ACLU lawyer.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis E - The age of the earth
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 19 August 2018
Sermon synopsis: The question of the age of the earth has produced heated discussions on Internet debate boards, TV, radio, in classrooms, and in many churches, Christian colleges, and seminaries.
The primary.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis D - Why was there light before the sun was created
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 17 August 2018
Sermon synopsis: We know today that all it takes to have a day-night cycle is a rotating Earth and light coming from one direction. The Bible tells us clearly that God created light on the first day, as well as the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis - Who was the author
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 5 August 2018
Sermon synopsis: Pentateuch means the first five books of the Bible. These books are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The word Pentateuch comes from two Greek words that mean "five books" or.....
SERMON TOPIC: Genesis - A - Why was it written
BY: Ken Paynter ON: 20 July 2018
Sermon synopsis: Adam is an important person in the Gospel narrative.
But did he really exist? Was he a historical person or not?
We saw in our last study that taking Genesis literally is foundational to the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hosea - Part 3
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 10 June 2018
Sermon synopsis: Overview of the Book of Hosea
Part 1 – the prophet's married life
Part 2 – Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s judgement on them
Part 3 – Israel’s conservation and renewal
SERMON TOPIC: Hosea - Part 2
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 25 March 2018
Sermon synopsis: Part 2 looks at Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s judgment on them.
SERMON TOPIC: Hosea - Part 1
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 22 October 2017
Sermon synopsis: There is more information about this period of time in the Bible than any other – including the gospel period. The name Hosea means, salvation, or He saves or He helps (important to bear in mind.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 9 - The Agag connection
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 15 October 2017
Sermon synopsis: While Haman had wanted revenge on the Jews, he also wanted to profit from it. The first law that Haman got passed allowed for looting of the Jews’ property (Est 3:13), similar to the looting of.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 8 - Who is wearing the ring
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 May 2017
Sermon synopsis: It was a memorable day for God’s people. We have a changing of the guard. Their enemy Haman who had plotted their annihilation was dead and Mordecai had replaced him! The king’s signet ring, which.....
SERMON TOPIC: Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 3 of 3
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 May 2017
Sermon synopsis: A look at the Abomination of Desolation, the Mark of the Beast, the number 666, Armageddon, the 7 bowl judgments, Mystery Babylon, the Millennium, the Great White Throne Judgment and the new heaven.....
SERMON TOPIC: Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 2 of 3
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 15 May 2017
Sermon synopsis: An overview of chapters 8 to 13 including the 7 trumpets, the third Jewish Temple, the restoration of Israel, the 2 witnesses and the Antichrist.
SERMON TOPIC: Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 1 of 3
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 7 May 2017
Sermon synopsis: Rev 1:1-3 The revelation * from Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who testifies to.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 7 - You reap what you sow
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 23 April 2017
Sermon synopsis: Are you like Haman, so caught up in self and material gain that you do not realise that your day of ruin is so close? Many people are self-seeking and spend their lives chasing money, possessions.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 6c - GODLY COUNSEL
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 30 October 2016
Sermon synopsis: God’s counsel is good advice:
Psalm 73:24 (NASB) With Your counsel You will guide me, And afterward receive me to glory.
We need to seek guidance and advice from God, who is “wonderful in.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 6b - GODLY COUNSEL AND THE OCCULT
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 9 October 2016
Sermon synopsis: Do you choose your path based on ungodly advice from family, friends and professional counsellors? We look at some other sources of bad advice:
- Astrology
- Other forms of divination (the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 6a - GODLY COUNSEL
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 September 2016
Sermon synopsis: Do you choose your path based on ungodly advice from family, friends and professional counsellors?
Ps 1:1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly… (NKJV)
Prov 12:15... the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther 4 and the Third Day
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 4 April 2016
Sermon synopsis: Esther 5:1 On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace, in front of the king’s hall.
What is the significance of the third day in scripture?
The.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther - Part 3
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 13 March 2016
Sermon synopsis: In chapter 4 we see typology regarding the need for godly repentance and the difference between grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit.
Mordecai says these memorable words, “And who knows but.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther - Part 2
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 3 January 2016
Sermon synopsis: Esther chapter 3 - We see the introduction of the villain Haman, a racist and type of the Antichrist who seeks to destroy the Jews.
In the Book of Esther, Mordecai is always a picture of the Holy.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 12 - Part 3 and Hebrews 13
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 January 2015
Sermon synopsis: In the last part of Hebrews 12 we compare the Old and New Covenants.
In Hebrews 13 we look at 'Christian Living' with regards to love, hospitality, prayer, sexual purity, materialism, legalism,.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 12 - Part 2 - Discipline
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 12 October 2014
Sermon synopsis: Now, quoting Proverbs 3:11-12 the author of Hebrews shows that, contrary to what some believe, God’s single desire isn't just for us to be happy. God also wants us to be holy and will use discipline.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 12 - Part 1 Running the race
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 30 March 2014
Sermon synopsis: Hebrews 12:1 (NIV) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 11 - Part 4 - Looking for a city
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 December 2013
Sermon synopsis: Heb 11:9-10 By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 11 - Part 3 - Hall of Faith
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 17 November 2013
Sermon synopsis: in the book of Hebrews we’re given 3 broad examples of those we should imitate with regards to faith:
(1) Hebrews 11 - the heroes of old i.e. Biblical heroes and those in Church history.
(2).....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 11 - Part 2 - Hall of Faith
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 4 August 2013
Sermon synopsis: The cemetery at Westminster Abbey could rightfully be said to contain the "who's who" of figures from British history.
In a similar fashion Hebrews 11 reads much like the "who's who" of the Old.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 11 - Faith
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 November 2012
Sermon synopsis: Heb 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
You may put your faith in an ship that doesn’t reach it’s destination.
That is why faith is not the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Psalm 126
BY: Leston Blackburn ON: 22 July 2012
Sermon synopsis: Psalm 126:1 When the LORD brought back the captives to a Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 8-10 - A better covenant
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 29 April 2012
Sermon synopsis: With his death, Jesus introduced a New Covenant:
1 Cor 11:25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this whenever you drink it, in.....
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 4
BY: Sam Ennis ON: 22 April 2012
Sermon synopsis: EPH 4:31 LET ALL BITTERNESS, AND WRATH, AND ANGER, AND CLAMOUR, AND EVIL SPEAKING, BE PUT AWAY FROM YOU, WITH ALL MALICE:
EPH 4:32 AND BE YE KIND ONE TO ANOTHER, TENDERHEARTED, FORGIVING ONE.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 5-7 (Part 3) - Greater than Abraham
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 19 February 2012
Sermon synopsis: Abraham, whose birth name was Abram, is honoured by adherents of the 3 great monotheistic 'Abrahamic' religions namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
After Moses who is mentioned 80 times (NASB),.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 5-7 (Part 2) - The priesthood of Melchizedek
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 27 November 2011
Sermon synopsis: Melchizedek is a type of Jesus in the following ways:
(1) Priesthood not based on ancestry
(2) Both were King-Priests
(3) Similar priestly elements
(4) Both were greater than Abraham
(5) Both.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 5-7 (Part 1) - Greater than Aaron
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 30 October 2011
Sermon synopsis: Jesus is greater than Aaron because:
(1) He is sinless
(2) He serves in a better tabernacle
(3) He officiates for a better covenant
(4) He offered a better sacrifice
(5) His intercession is.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 4 - Greater than Joshua
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 9 October 2011
Sermon synopsis: The English name Joshua is a rendering of the Hebrew 'Yehoshua', meaning "Jehovah is salvation".
'Jesus' is the English of the Greek transliteration of 'Yehoshua' via Aramaic.
So the name.....
SERMON TOPIC: Philippians 4 - Joy in Rewards
BY: Des Burrows ON: 11 September 2011
Sermon synopsis: Philippians 4:8-9 (NIV)
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is.....
SERMON TOPIC: Philippians 3 - Joy in Fellowship
BY: Des Burrows ON: 4 September 2011
Sermon synopsis: The fellowship Paul is referring to in fellowship in Christ.
1 Cor 1:9 God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
SERMON TOPIC: Philippians 2 - Joy in Service
BY: Des Burrows ON: 28 August 2011
Sermon synopsis: Paul encourages in the chapter that:
- Although Jesus is Lord of all He became a SERVANT to all.
- We should follow His example.
- Our ATTITUDE should be the same as that of Jesus.
- And that.....
SERMON TOPIC: Philippians 1 - Joy in Living
BY: Des Burrows ON: 21 August 2011
Sermon synopsis: QUESTION – Why a letter to the Philippian church?
Paul had a vision – “Come over to Macedonia and help us” Acts 16:9
So Paul responds to the vision – READ Acts 16.
And a couple of years later.....
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 5
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: The Choir and Oratory Room
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 6
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: The Armoury
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 2
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: THE AUDIENCE CHAMBER OF THE KING: A place where we come to meet the King
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 4
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 3
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: THE THRONE ROOM: Into the presence of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians - Introduction - The Church of the Ephesians
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: The Church is made up of people "ecclesia" - called out ones.
The Church is not a beautiful building.
The Church is beautiful people in a building.
So wherever the church meets the Spirit of God.....
SERMON TOPIC: Ephesians 1
BY: Des Burrows ON: 6 June 2011
Sermon synopsis: The Central Theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is: Ephesians 4:12-13 "to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 3
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 20 February 2011
Sermon synopsis: Jesus is greater than Moses, the mediator of the Old Covenant. Just as those who rebelled against Moses and had unbelief never entered God's rest, so those who rebel against Jesus and the New and.....
SERMON TOPIC: Nehemiah rebuilding Jersualems wall
BY: Leston Blackburn ON: 30 January 2011
Sermon synopsis: Nehemiah rebuilding Jersualems wall.
SERMON TOPIC: Zechariah 3
BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 7 November 2010
Sermon synopsis: Zech 3:1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right side to accuse him. 2 The LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan!.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 2
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 27 June 2010
Sermon synopsis: We saw last time how Jesus is greater than the angels because he is the SON OF GOD. Now we are shown how he also was the SON OF MAN and became “a little lower than the angels”.
Jesus is not.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 1 - Part 2 - Greater than the angels
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 23 May 2010
Sermon synopsis: The JW's and SDA church claim that Jesus is the archangel Michael. But we’re given 7 facts about the person and work of Jesus to show His superiority to the angels.
(1) He has a superior name
(2).....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 1 - Part 1 - Greater than the prophets
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 April 2010
Sermon synopsis: Not only does God have a Son, but His Son is greater than all the prophets (not just a prophet amongst many as Islam teaches). We’re given 7 facts about the person and work of Jesus to show His.....
SERMON TOPIC: Hebrews 12
BY: Leston Blackburn ON: 13 December 2009
Sermon synopsis: Heb 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the.....
SERMON TOPIC: Daniel 2 - Nebuchadnezzars dream
BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 4 March 2009
Sermon synopsis: What is the meaning of Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the image and the rock? Why were the feet made of iron and clay? Which nations are the 10 toes (or the 10 horns)? Who was the harlot on the beast in.....
SERMON TOPIC: Psalm 139:19-24
BY: Sam Ennis ON: 8 June 2008
Sermon synopsis: (NKJV) Psalm 139:19-24 "Oh, that You would slay the wicked, O God! Depart from me, therefore, you bloodthirsty men.
For they speak against You wickedly;
Your enemies take Your name in.....
SERMON TOPIC: Esther
BY: Siegfried Aussel ON: 9 May 1999
Sermon synopsis: Esther 4:12 When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, 13 he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews will escape. 14 For if you.....
SERMON TOPIC: Revelation - Part 1
BY: Warren Paynter ON:
Sermon synopsis: There are many ways in which Bible scholars approach the book of Revelation:-
(1) Most approach it with the view that it is not to be taken literally at all.
(2) The historical school regards.....
SERMON TOPIC: Revelation - Chap 1-11
BY: Warren Paynter ON:
Sermon synopsis: This book is a REVELATION.
The Oxford Dictionary defines “REVELATION” as “Knowledge disclosed to man by DIVINE or SUPERNATURAL agency.” Thus, the TRUTH contained in this book is GOD-GIVEN TRUTH......
SERMON TOPIC: Revelation - Chap 1-22
BY: Warren Paynter ON:
Sermon synopsis: Available as an Amazon Kindle ebook.
There are many ways in which Bible scholars approach the book of Revelation. Most approach it with the view that it is not to be taken literally at all. The.....
SERMON TOPIC: THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS
BY: Warren Paynter ON:
Sermon synopsis: PAUL, AN APOSTLE OF CHRIST JESUS … One who is sent. To this end SAUL was struck down on the road to DAMASCUS.
“GO, for I will SEND you far away to the GENTILES.” Acts 22:21. See also Acts.....