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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.
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.....
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.
Ephesians
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 October 2022
Synopsis: An overview of Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians.
2 Corinthians
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 26 September 2022
Synopsis: An overview of 2 Corinthians.
Psalms
Sermon by Bev Paynter on 23 April 2022
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Psalms
Genesis
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 29 March 2022
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Genesis.
Y2-213- Ezekiel
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 21 May 2021
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Ezekiel
Jeremiah and Lamentations
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 14 May 2021
Synopsis: An overview of the books of Jeremiah and Lamentations.
Y2- Proverbs
Sermon by Prudence Mabasa on 23 April 2021
Synopsis: An overview of the Book of Proverbs.
Y2-212- Ruth, 1&2 Samuel
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 26 February 2021
Synopsis: An overview of the books of Ruth and 1 & 2 Samuel.
Y2-212- Joshua-Judges
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 19 February 2021
Synopsis: An overview of the books of Joshua and Judges.
Y2-211-CH2 - The Torah
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 13 February 2021
Synopsis: The Torah has a range of meanings.
It can most specifically mean the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Pentateuch or Five Books of Moses). This is commonly known as the Written Torah.
It can.....
Nehemiah - Chapter 6
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 6 September 2019
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.....
Nehemiah - Chapter 5
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 19 July 2019
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.....
Joshua- Know, Be obedient and Overcome
Sermon by Ulanda Seitz on 31 May 2019
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.
Nehemiah - Chapter 4
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 24 May 2019
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,.....
The book of Joshua
Sermon by Richard Bandawo on 17 May 2019
Synopsis: This is a story of strength and courage, a tale of faith and obedience.
Nehemiah - Chapter 3
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 4 May 2019
Synopsis: A look at the walls of Jerusalem and how they portray a picture of the Christian life.
Jude - Part 2
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 8 April 2019
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”
Nehemiah - Chapter 2
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 5 April 2019
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.....
Nehemiah - Chapter 1
Sermon by Taryn Paynter on 23 February 2019
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.....
Jude - Part 1
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 27 October 2018
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.....
Creatio Ex Nihilo and the views of Old Earth Creationism
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 19 October 2018
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.....
Genesis and The Sanctity of Life
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 14 September 2018
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.....
Genesis - The tree of the knowledge of good and evil
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 2 September 2018
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.....
Genesis - Cains Wife
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 31 August 2018
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.....
Genesis E - The age of the earth
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 19 August 2018
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.....
Genesis D - Why was there light before the sun was created
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 17 August 2018
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.....
Genesis C - Who was the author
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 5 August 2018
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.....
Genesis - A - Why was it written
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 20 July 2018
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.....
Hosea - Part 3
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 10 June 2018
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
Hosea - Part 2
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 25 March 2018
Synopsis: Part 2 looks at Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s judgment on them.
Hosea - Part 1
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 22 October 2017
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.....
Esther 9 - The Agag connection
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 15 October 2017
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.....
Esther 8 - Who is wearing the ring
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 21 May 2017
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.....
Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 3 of 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 21 May 2017
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.....
Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 2 of 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 15 May 2017
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.
Overview of Book of Revelation - Part 1 of 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 7 May 2017
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.....
Esther 7 - You reap what you sow
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 23 April 2017
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.....
Esther 6c - GODLY COUNSEL
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 30 October 2016
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.....
Esther 6b - GODLY COUNSEL AND THE OCCULT
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 October 2016
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.....
Esther 6a - GODLY COUNSEL
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 September 2016
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.....
Esther 4 - The Third Day
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 April 2016
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.....
Esther 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 13 March 2016
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.....
Esther 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 January 2016
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.....
Hebrews 12 - Part 3 and Hebrews 13
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 January 2015
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,.....
Hebrews 12 - Part 2 - Discipline
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 12 October 2014
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.....
Hebrews 12 - Part 1 - Running the race
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 30 March 2014
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.....
Hebrews 11 - Part 4 - Looking for a city
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 21 December 2013
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.....
Hebrews 11 - Part 3 - Hall of Faith
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 November 2013
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).....
Hebrews 11 - Part 2 - Hall of Faith
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 August 2013
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.....
Hebrews 11 - Part 1 - Faith
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 November 2012
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.....
Psalm 126
Sermon by Leston Blackburn on 22 July 2012
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.....
Hebrews 8-10 - A better covenant
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 29 April 2012
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.....
Ephesians 4
Sermon by Sam Ennis on 22 April 2012
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.....
Hebrews 5-7 (Part 3) - Greater than Abraham
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 19 February 2012
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),.....
Hebrews 5-7 (Part 2) - The priesthood of Melchizedek
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 27 November 2011
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.....
Hebrews 5-7 (Part 1) - Greater than Aaron
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 30 October 2011
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.....
Hebrews 4 - Greater than Joshua
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 October 2011
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.....
Philippians 4 - Joy in Rewards
Sermon by Des Burrows on 11 September 2011
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.....
Philippians 3 - Joy in Fellowship
Sermon by Des Burrows on 4 September 2011
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.
Philippians 2 - Joy in Service
Sermon by Des Burrows on 28 August 2011
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.....
Philippians 1 - Joy in Living
Sermon by Des Burrows on 21 August 2011
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.....
Ephesians 5
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
Synopsis: The Choir and Oratory Room
Ephesians 4
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
Synopsis: Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
Ephesians 3
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
Synopsis: THE THRONE ROOM: Into the presence of the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords
Ephesians - Introduction - The Church of the Ephesians
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
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.....
Ephesians 1
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
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.....
Ephesians 6
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
Synopsis: The Armoury
Ephesians 2
Sermon by Des Burrows on 6 June 2011
Synopsis: THE AUDIENCE CHAMBER OF THE KING: A place where we come to meet the King
Hebrews 3
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 20 February 2011
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.....
Zechariah 3
Sermon by Johnray Rennie on 7 November 2010
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!.....
Hebrews 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 27 June 2010
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.....
Hebrews 1 - Part 2 - Greater than the angels
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 23 May 2010
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).....
Hebrews 1 - Part 1 - Greater than the prophets
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 April 2010
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.....
Hebrews 12
Sermon by Leston Blackburn on 13 December 2009
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.....
Daniel 2 - Nebuchadnezzars dream
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 4 March 2009
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.....
Psalm 139v19-24
Sermon by Sam Ennis on 8 June 2008
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.....
Esther
Sermon by Siegfried Aussel on 9 May 1999
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.....
Revelation - Part 1
Sermon by Warren Paynter on
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.....
Revelation - Chap 1-11
Sermon by Warren Paynter on
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......
Revelation - Chap 1-22
Sermon by Warren Paynter on
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.....
THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS
Sermon by Warren Paynter on
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.....
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