Link to sermons on topic: CHRISTMAS

SERMON TOPIC: The Prince of Peace

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 23 January 2022

Sermon synopsis: In a world filled with war and violence, it’s difficult to see how Jesus could be the all-powerful God who acts in human history and be the embodiment of peace. But physical safety and political.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Son of Man

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 26 December 2021

Sermon synopsis: We might be tempted to think that Jesus somehow had an unfair advantage over us. But he was truly a man and faced the same challenges we do. He was born as a helpless baby dependent on his.....

SERMON TOPIC: The true meaning of Christmas

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2020

Sermon synopsis: In our secular age it can be very difficult to discover the true meaning of Christmas. - Some see Christmas simply as a time to have drunken parties. This is how they honour the birth of the.....

SERMON TOPIC: Seven miracles of Jesus' birth (Migdal Eder)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 13 December 2020

Sermon synopsis: Let’s look at some of the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. 1. Miracle of announcement 2. Miracle in the heavens 3. Miracle of Jesus’ lineage 4. Miracle of timing 5......

SERMON TOPIC: The Magnificat

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2019

Sermon synopsis: Music in itself is one of the greatest tributes to Christmas, and Christmas music includes some of the noblest compositions of the great musicians. But the very first song associated with the.....

SERMON TOPIC: Should Christians celebrate Christmas - Part 2

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 3 February 2019

Sermon synopsis: Some feel that it is unimportant (or even sinful) to celebrate Christ’s birthday at all. Other arguments used by anti-Christmas proponents are: - Christians never observed Christmas until the 4th.....

SERMON TOPIC: Should Christians celebrate Christmas - Part 1

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 20 January 2019

Sermon synopsis: Some feel that it is unimportant (or even sinful) to celebrate Christ’s birthday at all. The argument used by anti-Christmas proponents is normally: - The Bible is silent on the date of Jesus.....

SERMON TOPIC: Room for Jesus

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2018

Sermon synopsis: There was no room for Jesus at his birth. But there was no room for him even in his death - and so he was buried in a borrowed tomb. And there had been no room for him in his ministry: Sadly the.....

SERMON TOPIC: The humanity of Jesus (Christmas sermon)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 23 December 2018

Sermon synopsis: In order to save us, Jesus had to be part of the same family. In fact, in the NT Jesus is referred to as: Son of God: 38 times (most of these references by others) Son of Man: 84 times (most of.....

SERMON TOPIC: Who were the Magi (Wise Men) from the Matthew 2 Christmas story

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 24 December 2017

Sermon synopsis: The Magi (traditionally the Wise Men) form a part of many Nativity scenes at Christmas time and are well known to Christians worldwide. - HOW MANY WERE THERE? - WHERE DID THEY COME FROM? - WHEN.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Very First Christmas Song Ever - The Magnificat

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2016

Sermon synopsis: The birth of Jesus has always been linked to worship. The Magi brought gifts to the child who was destined to become “king of the Jews” and worshipped him (Matt 2). The shepherds in the fields of.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Peace of God

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 25 December 2015

Sermon synopsis: Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of.....

SERMON TOPIC: What can we learn from the date of Jesus Birth

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 20 December 2015

Sermon synopsis: Exodus 12:1 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, (2)This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. Luke 2:8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Christmas Story

BY: Nik Ripken ON: 10 October 2015

Sermon synopsis: The Christmas story in Matthew 1-2 from the perspective of the persecuted church. Nik and Ruth Ripken are veteran overseas workers for 30 years. During those years they have served in the.....

SERMON TOPIC: No room in the inn (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2014

Sermon synopsis: Luke 2:7 She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Does our modern world have room for Jesus this Christmas? Some see Christmas.....

SERMON TOPIC: Wise men still seek him - Part 2 (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 9 February 2014

Sermon synopsis: Because wise men don’t just listen to the words of Jesus, but put them into practice, as a result they can withstand the storms and troubles of life: Matt 7:24-27 “Therefore everyone who hears.....

SERMON TOPIC: Wise men still seek him (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2013

Sermon 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 ‘magoi’ as “wise men”. These.....

SERMON TOPIC: God's gift

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 22 December 2013

Sermon synopsis: John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world .....

SERMON TOPIC: Christmas - The Gifts of God

BY: Des Burrows ON: 25 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: James 1:17 (NIV) 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. In the days of the Bible, times of.....

SERMON TOPIC: The miracle of Jesus birth and Migdal Eder (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: Let's look at some of the miraculous events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. (1) Miracle of announcement (2) Miracle in the heavens (3) Miracle of Jesus’ lineage (4) Miracle of timing (5).....

SERMON TOPIC: He was born

BY: Sam Ennis ON: 24 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: Jesus was born; born a king and born a Saviour. Gal 4:4 (AMPL) But when the proper time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born subject to [the regulations of] the Law... Matt 1:16.....

SERMON TOPIC: In this season – God is just

BY: Des Burrows ON: 16 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: Some might think – How can God be just if HE allows the awful things that are happening in the world today! 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 (NIV) 6 God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who.....

SERMON TOPIC: In this season - God is here

BY: Des Burrows ON: 9 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: Emmanuel or Imanu'el, "God is with us" Is a symbolic name which appears in chapters 7 and 8 of the Book of Isaiah as part of a prophecy assuring king Ahaz of Judah of God's protection against.....

SERMON TOPIC: In this season _ God is faithful!

BY: Des Burrows ON: 2 December 2012

Sermon synopsis: The Christmas Season, The “Silly” Season, Whatever you call it. It is once again upon us. And this is a time when people feel left out, alone and lost.What is noticeable is that overindulgence is.....

SERMON TOPIC: So its Christmas

BY: Des Burrows ON: 25 November 2012

Sermon synopsis: “Tis the season to be Jolly” Or is it? Have you ever wondered what Christmas is all about? I believe that we are far to accepting of what the world has to offer! I believe that 99% of Christians.....

SERMON TOPIC: Gods unspeakable gift

BY: Sam Ennis ON: 26 December 2011

Sermon synopsis: At Christmas time we not only give gifts to others, but we remember the time when God gave us the greatest gift of all - His Son. 2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

SERMON TOPIC: Should Christians celebrate Christmas

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 11 December 2011

Sermon synopsis: Some feel that it is unimportant (or even sinful) to celebrate Christ’s birthday at all. The arguments used by anti-Christmas proponents are normally: - The Bible is silent on the date of Jesus.....

SERMON TOPIC: Matthew 1 - Virgin birth - Genealogy of Jesus (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 December 2010

Sermon synopsis: Why did our Saviour have to be born of a virgin? In the OT God had also promised several people that the Messiah would be one of their descendants. In order to prove this descent, it was necessary.....

SERMON TOPIC: The wise men

BY: Sam Ennis ON: 12 December 2010

Sermon synopsis: Matt 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?.....

SERMON TOPIC: The man who lived before he was born

BY: Richard Bandawo ON: 5 December 2010

Sermon synopsis: John 17:5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. Col 1:17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. John 6:51 I am.....

SERMON TOPIC: Treasuring Christmas and pondering its meaning

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 25 December 2009

Sermon synopsis: Isa 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. 6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us;.....

SERMON TOPIC: The true meaning of Christmas

BY: Sam Ennis ON: 13 December 2009

Sermon synopsis: Matt 1:1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: Matt 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph,.....

SERMON TOPIC: Peace on earth (Christmas)

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 25 December 2008

Sermon synopsis: At the time of Christmas we remember the birth of the Prince of Peace. The angels song to the shepherds promised peace on earth to those on whom His favour rests.

SERMON TOPIC: Christmas - should we celebrate it

BY: Sam Ennis ON: 24 December 2006

Sermon synopsis: Some Christians say we shouldn't celebrate Christmas because it has roots in pagan traditions. But what does the Bible say about how we should regard the birth of our Lord Jesus.

SERMON TOPIC: No room at the inn

BY: Darryl Jordan ON: 11 December 2005

Sermon synopsis: Darryl Kaly and the Brakpan youth take the Sunday meeting and Darryl ministers on "No room at the inn".

SERMON TOPIC: Migdal Eder (Christmas)

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 10 January 2005

Sermon synopsis: Which year and month was Jesus born in? Where was he born? What is the miracle of his birthplace and his lineage? What is the significance of Migdal Eder?

SERMON TOPIC: Praising Christ

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 25 December 1995

Sermon synopsis: Luke 2:13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” 15 When.....

SERMON TOPIC: Christmas

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 25 December 1993

Sermon synopsis: If ever there's a time to be be thankful, it's this time when we remember when God gave his Son for us.