THE CHURCH
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THE BIBLICAL CHURCH - Part 2
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 31 October 2021
Synopsis: Let’s briefly consider a modern congregational church and what a typical structure could look like.
There are 4 areas of the local church which can be represented by 4 relationships the church.....
Fellowship with each other
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 24 October 2021
Synopsis: 1 John 1:5-7 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we.....
Communion
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 3 October 2021
Synopsis: Communion is a memorial in which Christians identify with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and remember the Lord's broken body and the blood he shed for us. Along with baptism, Communion is a.....
THE BIBLICAL CHURCH
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 26 September 2021
Synopsis: Christians are instructed to fellowship with other believers.
Heb 10:25 (NIV) not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another--and all the more as.....
Y1-M3-L6- The Church
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 10 July 2021
Synopsis: The term “church”, as we understand it, was unknown in Jesus’ time. However he told his disciples, “I will build my church [ecclesia]” (Matt 16:18).
The English word ‘church’ derives from the.....
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.....
Elders
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 July 2019
Synopsis: Should the end-time church be led by apostles and prophets or is it in the hands of elders / presbyters and deacons?
Our position on the office of elder is that it refers to a pastor, bishop (or.....
Deacons
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 28 April 2019
Synopsis: Deacons assist the church by attending to physical, administrative matters. A person’s life and character must pass certain criteria before qualifying one to serve as a deacon.
The apostles gave.....
Church governance
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 14 April 2019
Synopsis: A look at the different types of church governance:
- Episcopal
- Presbyterian
- Congregational
- Connexional
The seeker sensitive church
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 10 June 2018
Synopsis: Describing the last days, Paul warns in 2 Tim 3:1-5:
But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive,.....
Unity
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 17 September 2017
Synopsis: If you don’t think that unity is vital, consider this.
- Jesus prayed for unity.
John 17:11 & 20-23. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to.....
Building the Church - Part 3
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 12 December 2016
Synopsis: What is the Church? Many people today understand the church as a building.This is not Biblical . The word “church” comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out.....
Building the Church - Part 2
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 22 November 2016
Synopsis: Many people today understand the church as a building.
his is not a biblical understanding of the church. The word “church” comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as “an assembly” or.....
Building the Church - Part 1
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 6 November 2016
Synopsis: Many people today understand the church as a building.This is not a biblical understanding of the church. The word “church” comes from the Greek word ekklesia which is defined as “an assembly” or.....
Biblical Leadership
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 23 October 2016
Synopsis: For much of the written history of Christianity, episcopal government was the only known form of church organization. This changed at the Reformation. Many Protestant churches are now organized by.....
The Lukewarm Church
Sermon by Lynne van Wyk on 7 February 2016
Synopsis: Rev 3:14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold.....
Structural Leadership
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 14 October 2015
Synopsis: The different forms of government in Christian churches, with variations on each are.
(1) Episcopal
(2) Presbyterian
(3) Congregational
- Single elder/pastor led
- Democratic congregational
-.....
Praise and worship
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 12 April 2015
Synopsis: Although there are things that can be done to enhance corporate worship, there is a profound sense in which excellent worship cannot be attained merely by pursuing excellent worship. In the same way.....
Developing a healthy church - Part 1
Sermon by Julio da Silva on 15 November 2014
Synopsis: Training on developing a healthy church:
Much has been said about church growth, but not much about church health. We need quality as well as quantity.
A large crowd doesn't guarantee that a.....
Developing a healthy church - Part 2
Sermon by Julio da Silva on 15 November 2014
Synopsis: Training on developing a healthy church:
8 characteristics of a healthy church
1. Empowering leadership
2. Gift-oriented ministry
3. Expectation
4. Functional structure
5. Inspiring worship.....
Developing a healthy church - Part 3
Sermon by Julio da Silva on 15 November 2014
Synopsis: Training on developing a healthy church:
If your church would cease to exist tomorrow, would the community miss it? Are you relevant to the needs of those around you? If you are not salt and.....
The Christless church
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 2 November 2014
Synopsis: When John was in exile on the island of Patmos, the glorified Jesus appeared to him and gave him messages for each of the 7 churches in Asia Minor. Although these were 7 literal churches in Asia.....
ANTIOCH - The prototype Christian church
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 15 February 2014
Synopsis: Acts 11:26 The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
As Antioch was the place where followers of Jesus were first named “Christians”, the name by which we are still called today,.....
The Body of Christ
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 1 December 2013
Synopsis: Ephesians 4:11-16 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built.....
The church triumphant
Sermon by Gordon Calmeyer on 9 October 2013
Synopsis: AGF 2013 NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Jesus said “upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it,”
but the world holds the church in contempt.
It's impossible.....
The Real thing
Sermon by Des Burrows on 16 June 2013
Synopsis: A Look at an AUTHENTIC Christian
1 Thessalonians 1 (NIVUK)
2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work.....
Becoming an Effective Church
Sermon by Gary Barnett on 9 June 2013
Synopsis: What matters are theses graces: - The work of Faith, The labour of love and patience of Hope.
1 Thessolonians 1:3 .New International Version (NIV)
3 We remember before our God and Father your work.....
The Effective Church Part 4 - Inspiring Peoples Faithfulness
Sermon by Des Burrows on 26 May 2013
Synopsis: “Faithfulness is not doing something right once but doing something right over and over and over and over.”
Joyce Meyer. ----
“Success certainly isn’t achievement of popularity. Success in God’s.....
The Effective Church Part 2
Sermon by Des Burrows on 26 April 2013
Synopsis: Part 2. -
“Great churches are built on God’s
Promises - Christ’s Purposes – The Holy
Spirit’s Anointing – and Peoples
Faithfulness”. Brian Houston
The Effective church
Sermon by Des Burrows on 14 April 2013
Synopsis: “Great churches are built on God’s Promises - Christ’s Purposes – The Holy Spirit’s Anointing – and Peoples Faithfulness”. (Brian Houston)
The Church is sick
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 9 December 2012
Synopsis: What does a sick church look like? How can we recognize one when we spot one?
We want to be cautious in treading here. The last thing we hope to do is discourage our brethren.
Our only reason for.....
The prototype Christian church (Missionary church)
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 17 June 2012
Synopsis: Followers of Jesus were known by some as the “Nazarene sect” (Acts 24:5).
At the time of Stephen’s martyrdom, Christianity was referred to as “the Way” (Acts 9:1-2)
But the disciples were first.....
Stop going to church. You are the church
Sermon by Julio Da Silva on 18 February 2012
Synopsis: 1 Sam 4:14 Eli heard the outcry and asked, “What is the meaning of this uproar?”
The man hurried over to Eli, 15 who was ninety-eight years old and whose eyes were set so that he could not see. 16.....
Doing Church in Kingdom Style
Sermon by Costa Mitchell on 5 October 2011
Synopsis: AGF Conference 2011 - Question & Answer session for "Doing Church in Kingdom Style".
Doing Church in Kingdom Style
Sermon by Costa Mitchell on 5 October 2011
Synopsis: AGF Conference 2011 -
"I would go to a church where":
- Everyone can come as they are
- They teach you the Book
- You don’t have to pay to be taught the Book
- They live what they say
- They.....
The church as a kingdom community
Sermon by Costa Mitchell on 4 October 2011
Synopsis: AGF Conference 2011 -
EVERY CHURCH, IN EVERY TIME AND EVERY PLACE, IS "UNDER STANDING ORDERS" (MATTHEW 28:19-20; MARK 16:16-20):
(1) CONTINUE THE MINISTRY OF JESUS
(2) INVITE GOD’S RULING.....
Revival
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 26 September 2011
Synopsis: In it's truest sense, revival is to bring back to life that which once was alive before.
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.....
Let us wake up to our purpose and objective
Sermon by Des Burrows on 5 March 2011
Synopsis: What is our purpose as the church?
Our first objective is WORSHIP.
Our second objective is INSTRUCTION.
Our third objective is FELLOWSHIP.
Our fourth objective is EXPRESSION.
Unity
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 18 April 2010
Synopsis: 1 Cor 3: 16 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are.....
Restoring the dynamics of the early church
Sermon by David Khoza on 14 February 2009
Synopsis: The church is the body and bride of Christ and is both local and universal.
In order to restore the dynamics of the early church it must be built "according to the pattern" that God gave.
This.....
Hindrances to Revival
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 1 February 2009
Synopsis: What are the things that hinder revival?
If we do what we can - God will do what we cannot.
Are you one of the 380 or one of the 120?
The Common Characteristics of a Successful Church Plant (THESIS)
Sermon by Leston Blackburn on 1 January 2008
Synopsis: A summary of a dissertation identifying the common characteristics which contribute to the success of a church plant as identified by church planters and organizations around the world. More than.....
What is our purpose
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 24 June 2001
Synopsis: In God's eyes, what purpose do we fulfill both as individuals and as an assembly?
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.....
The Church
Sermon by Gavin Paynter on 20 October 1996
Synopsis: Why is the church called the body and Christ called the head? Why does Jesus need us to manifest himself to the world? Why will the church of Jesus never be destroyed by Satan?
Who is the rock on.....
The body of Christ
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 31 March 1996
Synopsis: Rom 12:4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the.....
The Church - The Building - Part 5
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 20 February 1994
Synopsis: 1 Cor 3:9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But.....
Election of elders
Sermon by Ken Paynter on 14 February 1993
Synopsis: 1 Tim 3:1 Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate,.....
The church
Sermon by Nicholas Bhengu on 1 January 1963
Synopsis: The church
The National Church
Sermon by Nicholas Bhengu on 10 October 1955
Synopsis: In this brief thesis presented by Nicholas Bhengu at the Assemblies of God conference in Witbank on 10 October 1955, he alerts us to the fact that Africa is facing three pending dangers:
(1).....
The Church Triumphant under Communism
Sermon by Richard Wurmbrand on
Synopsis: Wurmbrand, who passed through the penal facilities of Craiova, Gherla, the Danube-Black Sea Canal, Vacaresti, Malmaison, Cluj, and ultimately Jilava, spent three years in solitary confinement. His.....
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