Link to sermons on topic: COLLEGE

SERMON TOPIC: The name of Jesus

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 1 February 2022

Sermon synopsis: In Biblical times a name represented the very character or destiny of a person. Jesus or ‘Yeshua’ in Hebrew: means ‘salvation’. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name.....

SERMON TOPIC: COLLEGE GRADUATION 2021

BY: Julio Da Silva ON: 10 December 2021

Sermon synopsis: Sermon delivered to 2022 graduates.

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-106- Elders Pastors

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 29 October 2021

Sermon synopsis: There are only 2 officers in a local New Testament church - namely elders and deacons. Some churches adopt a system whereby a single “lead elder” (or pastor) has a board of deacons. But the NT.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-106- Deacons

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 22 October 2021

Sermon synopsis: The word deacon is derived from the Greek word diakonos, which means “servant”, “minister” or “an administrator”. Depending on context, at times diakonos is simply translated “servant”. While.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-106- Evangelism and Church Growth

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 30 September 2021

Sermon synopsis: Evangelism is recognized as one of the Five-fold miniseries. It also follows, you would expect Evangelists to operate mostly outside of the Church. The true Evangelist comes with a sense of.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-106- Spiritual-gifts

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 17 September 2021

Sermon synopsis: - Introduction - Misconceptions of Spiritual Gifts - Discover Your Spiritual Gifts - Different Gifts - Miraculous Gifts - Serving Gifts - The Motivational Gifts - Grace Gifts

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-105- Prayer-2

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 9 September 2021

Sermon synopsis: God’s will is not always our will. Matthew 26:38-44 Then he said to them, My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me. Going a little farther, he.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-105- Prayer-1

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 3 September 2021

Sermon synopsis: Ch 1-4 Introduction, Ch 5-9 Praise and Worship, Bible Prayers, The Greatest Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer, The Promises

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-103 God and The glory of God

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 11 June 2021

Sermon synopsis: Rev 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are, and were created.”

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102-CH12-13-14- Understanding the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 4 June 2021

Sermon synopsis: Why some do not understand the Bible. A. Some do not study the Bible B. Some study with a closed mind C. Some are hindered by tradition D. Some try to prove a point E. Some do not love the.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102- Principles of Biblical Interpretation

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 28 May 2021

Sermon synopsis: What does the text mean? How do we interpret the Old Testament? How do we interpret the New Testament? What are the critical questions we must ask? How do we understand the authorial (original).....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102- Covenants

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 May 2021

Sermon synopsis: CHAPTER 6: THE BLOOD COVENANT CHAPTER 8: BIBLE COVENANTS CHAPTER 7: COVENANT TERMS

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102- A Biblical Worldview

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 7 May 2021

Sermon synopsis: An atheist would probably say that we evolved from lower primates. A Christian, on the other hand, sees things differently. A Christian would say that God created us and put us in the world with a.....

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102- History of the Bible

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 30 April 2021

Sermon synopsis: The three most basic Christian truths. - God actually exists. - He has revealed Himself in a way that is understandable to people. - His revelation has been preserved for us in the Bible

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-102- Divisions of the Old and New testaments

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 23 April 2021

Sermon synopsis: Why should we study the Bible?

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-101-CH12- The parables

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 9 March 2021

Sermon synopsis: Storytelling is an ancient art of communicating ethics, values and social norms. Storytelling paints pictures which listeners relate to and will remember. Parables are stories with hidden messages.

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-101-CH10-11- Laying on of hands

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 5 March 2021

Sermon synopsis: Laying on of hands in the Bible. - For blessing and authority. - For transferring of sin. - For healing. - For transferring the anointing. - For Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

SERMON TOPIC: Y1-101-CH1-2: Wisdom-Discipleship

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 6 February 2021

Sermon synopsis: Knowledge is what you know. Wisdom is what you are in the light of what you know.

SERMON TOPIC: Orientation - Year 1

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 28 January 2021

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SERMON TOPIC: Why study the Bible

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 2 December 2020

Sermon synopsis: 2 Tim 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew (show) thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to.....

SERMON TOPIC: M5-CH12-14 - Church polity - Apostles and prophets

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 30 October 2020

Sermon synopsis: IS THE CHURCH LED BY APOSTLES AND PROPHETS OR BY ELDERS AND DEACONS? There are still some Charismatic churches who propagate the teaching that the end-time church should be led by apostles and.....

SERMON TOPIC: M5-CH9-11 - Apostles and their ministry

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 24 October 2020

Sermon synopsis: How do we understand the term? An apostle… Is appointed by a higher authority. Is given gifts of grace to function as an apostle. Is trained and anointed for a specific mission. Is sent to.....

SERMON TOPIC: M5 - CH4 - Elders and deacons

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 16 October 2020

Sermon synopsis: There are only two officers in a local New Testament church namely elders and deacons. Phil 1:1 (NIV) Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at.....

SERMON TOPIC: M5-CH5-9 - Spiritual gifts

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 10 October 2020

Sermon synopsis: A look at: - Miraculous Gifts. - Serving Gifts. - Motivational Gifts - Grace Gifts.

SERMON TOPIC: M5-CH1-3 - Spiritual gifts

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 2 October 2020

Sermon synopsis: Romans 12:3-8. For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the.....

SERMON TOPIC: M4-CH4-6 - Prayer faith etc

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 11 September 2020

Sermon synopsis: How do our prayers and God’s sovereignty and will relate, and are we able to command apart from God’s will. Are you using the Bible to try get God to do what you want? If you have faith you will.....

SERMON TOPIC: M4-CH1-3 - Prayer and the name of Jesus

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 4 September 2020

Sermon synopsis: Certain things that have crept into the Church that have corrupted and mystified prayer and Spiritual Warfare and made our prayer lives ineffective. - Traditions - Vain repetitions - Formulas or.....

SERMON TOPIC: M3-CH15 - Authority over demons

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 August 2020

Sermon synopsis: Demons still flee at the name of Jesus’ name – its power has not diminished. To ask in the name of Jesus Christ means: ... to ask in His merit. We come before God in Christ’s standing. ... I come.....

SERMON TOPIC: M3-CH14 - Demons

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 21 August 2020

Sermon synopsis: The Bible is silent on the origin of demons. There are a few theories on their origins. - Demons are the spirits of deceased wicked men. - Demons are the spirits of evil men who died in a.....

SERMON TOPIC: The trinity

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 24 July 2020

Sermon synopsis: There is one God who is revealed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These are the three eternal distinctions in one divine Being.

SERMON TOPIC: Attributes of God

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 24 July 2020

Sermon synopsis: What are the unique attributes of God that make him God?

SERMON TOPIC: Glory of God

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 17 July 2020

Sermon synopsis: Revelation 4:11 “Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are, and were created.”

SERMON TOPIC: M2 - CH 12-14 - Effective Bible Study

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 3 July 2020

Sermon synopsis: How to get to know God’s Word: - Through hearing - Through reading - Through study - Memorise God's Word - Meditate on God’s Word

SERMON TOPIC: Biblical interpretation

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 12 June 2020

Sermon synopsis: We need to accurately handle the word of truth. 2 Tim 2:15 (NASB) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of.....

SERMON TOPIC: Covenants

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 5 June 2020

Sermon synopsis: A contract or covenant has always been a crucial part of God’s relationship with his people. Covenant is a legal concept often used in the Bible as a metaphor to describe the relationship.....

SERMON TOPIC: The history of the Bible and Christian Worldview

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 29 May 2020

Sermon synopsis: Chapter 3. The history of the Bible. 66 Books, written in 3 languages, by 40 Writers, on 3 continents, over 1500 years. Chapter 4. Christian Worldview. An atheist would probably say that we.....

SERMON TOPIC: The Bible

BY: Johnray Rennie ON: 22 May 2020

Sermon synopsis: Why do we study the Bible? It is a life fulfilling activity. It is a life enriching activity. (John 10 v 10) It increases our ability to witness to others. It is the chief/main way in which.....

SERMON TOPIC: Judgements

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 13 March 2000

Sermon synopsis: There are 3 main judgments that are often confused: - The Bema judgment - The Sheep Goat judgment (of the nations) - The Great White Throne judgment

SERMON TOPIC: The bride of Christ

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 13 March 2000

Sermon synopsis: There are 3 main judgments that are often confused: - The Bema judgment - The Sheep Goat judgment (of the nations) - The Great White Throne judgment

SERMON TOPIC: The Rapture

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 6 March 2000

Sermon synopsis: Will Jesus return unexpectedly and take us to heaven, leaving sinners behind to go through the 7-year tribulation? Matt 24:37-44 (NIV) As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 13-14 - Matthew 24 and The Great Tribulation

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 28 February 2000

Sermon synopsis: Some critics of Dispensationalism hold that earthquakes, wars, famines and false Christs are not signs of Jesus’ return because these events have always happened. But if this is true, then Jesus’ is.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 12 - The parables - Part 3-5

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 21 February 2000

Sermon synopsis: A look at the parables in the Gospels of Mark and Luke.

SERMON TOPIC: CH 12 - The parables - Part 1-2

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 14 February 2000

Sermon synopsis: What was the purpose of Jesus’ parables: 1) To teach heavenly truths using earthly stories people could relate to. They understood stories about farming, fishing, commerce, kings and servants. 2).....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 9-11 - Baptism and Laying on of hands

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 7 February 2000

Sermon synopsis: A look at the following topics: - The Spirit of the leader - Go make disciples - Laying on of hands

SERMON TOPIC: CH 7-8 - The Kingdom of God

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 31 January 2000

Sermon synopsis: 1) The Kingdom was predicted by Daniel, Isaiah and all the prophets. 2) The Kingdom was offered to Israel. 3) The Kingdom was refused by Israel. 4) The Kingdom was replaced by an interim Kingdom.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 6 - Authority of the church

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 31 January 2000

Sermon synopsis: A person who exercises authority must himself be a person under authority. The NT church had a plurality of elders in each church. Titus 1:5 (NIV) … appoint elders in each town as I instructed.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 5 - Servant leadership

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 25 January 2000

Sermon synopsis: Jesus taught what today we call “servant leadership”, a philosophy in which the main goal of the leader is to serve. The world judges a man’s greatness by how many people serve him. Matt 20:25.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 3-4 - The sermon on the mount

BY: Gavin Paynter ON: 24 January 2000

Sermon synopsis: The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of sayings and teachings of Jesus, which emphasizes his moral teaching found in the Gospel of Matthew 5-7). It is the longest continuous discourse of Jesus.....

SERMON TOPIC: CH 1-2 - Christian Foundations

BY: Ken Paynter ON: 17 January 2000

Sermon synopsis: The true disciple will join in Jesus mission. John 15:8,16 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples…. You did not choose me, but I chose you and.....