KINGDOM OF GOD

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 16 January 2022

Synopsis: Some people find their identity in: - their looks and so they fear aging. Proverbs 31:30 says that “beauty is fleeting”. Beauty should not be your primary identity; because it cannot last. - their.....

What is the Kingdom of God

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 18 October 2020

Synopsis: One of Matthew’s major themes is “the kingdom,” which he refers to over 50 times (over 40 times in Luke). In the time of Christ, many Jews were expecting the imminent Kingdom of God. E.g., Joseph.....

The Kingdom of God - Part 7C - Every nation, tribe, people and language

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 23 August 2009

Synopsis: We saw how the Church of the Laodiceans represents the 7th and last Church. However there is a flip side to the coin as well! This study looks at the 20th & 21st Century Church. (A) The Success.....

The Kingdom of God - Part 7B - Positive Confession and Prosperity

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 5 April 2009

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 about the kingdom. The parables, if understood, reveal the secrets of “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 13:10-11). The 7 parables refer to 7 church.....

The kingdom of God - 7A - Self Esteem and Success-based Christianity

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 8 February 2009

Synopsis: Is doctrine important? Is it important to teach about prophecy? Is the current focus on self-esteem Biblical or something borrowed from secular psychology? Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in.....

The kingdom of God - 6C - Missions

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 December 2008

Synopsis: What are the characteristics of those who keep the "Great Commission" of Jesus? The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. So how will they hear the gospel unless we respond to the call - to.....

The kingdom of God - 6B - MISSIONS

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 9 November 2008

Synopsis: What is the "Great Commission" that Jesus gave and what are the excuses that Christians use for not keeping it? (1) Calvinist fatalism, (2) It’s a big sacrifice, (3) You might suffer, (4) I’m.....

The Kingdom of God 6A - Part 2 - Why does God allow suffering

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 21 September 2008

Synopsis: The sixth parable of "The Pearl of Great Price" covers the period from approximately 1700 - 1900 AD or the "Missionary Church" including Wesley, Whitefield & the Methodists. The second half of.....

The kingdom of God 6A - Part 1 - Who is The Pearl of Great Price

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 20 September 2008

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 about the kingdom. The parables, if understood, reveal the secrets of “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 13:10-11). The 7 parables refer to 7 church.....

The kingdom of God - 5B - The Radical Reformation and the Five Solas

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 May 2008

Synopsis: The fifth parable of "The Hidden Treasure" covers the period from approximately 1500 - 1700 AD or the "Reformation Church". Last time we looked at the Magisterial Reformation. This is a look at.....

The kingdom of God - 5A - The reformation, doctrine of grace and counter reformation

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 April 2008

Synopsis: The fifth parable of "The Hidden Treasure" covers the period from approximately 1500 - 1700 AD or the "Reformation Church". But contrary to popular opinion the treasure in this parable is not Jesus.....

The kingdom of God - 4B - Tradition and the leaven of the Pharisees

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 February 2008

Synopsis: The fourth parable of "The Leaven" covers the period from approximately 600 - 1500 AD or the "Papal Church" where widespread corruption spreads throughout the kingdom. In this study we'll.....

The kingdom of God - Part 4A - The woman with the leaven and the Great Harlot

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 16 February 2008

Synopsis: The fourth parable of "The Leaven" covers the period from approximately 600 - 1500 AD or the "Papal Church" where widespread corruption spreads throughout the kingdom. Who is the woman that mixes.....

The kingdom of God - Part 3B - Birds in the tree and corruption in the Church

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 6 January 2008

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 about the kingdom. The third parable of "The Mustard Seed" covers the period from approximately 300 - 600 AD or the "State Church" where we see.....

The kingdom of God - Part 3A - The mustard seed, Constantine and the State Church

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 25 November 2007

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 which refer to 7 church ages. The third parable of "The Mustard Seed" covers the period from approximately 300 - 600 AD or the "State Church".....

The kingdom of God - Part 2 - Persecution and heresy

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 28 October 2007

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 about the kingdom. The parables, if understood, reveal the secrets of “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 13:10-11). The 7 parables refer to 7 church.....

The kingdom of God - Part 1 - The good seed and the inevitability of persecution

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 7 October 2007

Synopsis: Jesus taught 7 consecutive parables in Matthew 13 about the kingdom. The parables, if understood, reveal the secrets of “the kingdom of heaven” (Matt 13:10-11). The 7 parables refer to 7 church.....

CH 12 - The parables - Part 1-2

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 February 2000

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).....

CH 7-8 - The Kingdom of God

Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 31 January 2000

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.....