Blaxland Reformed Church - Sermons

“GOD’S GRACE IS PERSISTENT, BUT REJECTION OF HIS SON LEADS TO JUDGMENT.” Scripture : Luke 20:9-19 Preached by Brother Paul Rees on 14/12/25 AM service.

The Light Of Christ Has Come Into Our World - The Light That Brings Peace To All People On Earth Bible Readings: Luke 1:5-24; 67- 80 Summary: Our Passage and our text verse address two topics: peace and light. Jesus is the Peace given to all people on earth and the light that dispels the darkness. In our text verse, we read: “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, t...

Your God Will Be My God! Bible Reading: Ruth 1:6-22 Summary: Ruth makes a vow of loyalty, saying, “For where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God.” This moment highlights Ruth's unwavering devotion and commitment to Naomi, but it also brings life to Ruth! Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 30/11/25PM service

Hope Through The Prayer Of Faith Bible Readings: James 5:13-20 Summary: James encourages believers to pray in times of suffering, joy, sickness, and when we wander from the truth. The prayer of faith will save you, and the Lord will raise you! Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 30/11/25AM service

Patience In Suffering Bible Readings: James 5:7-12 Summary: We can be patient when things go against us. That if we experience pain and suffering, we do not rebel against God, but in patience know that God in all things works for the good of those who love Him. Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 23/11/25 AM worship Service

Benjamin the Ravenous Wolf Bible Reading: Genesis 49:27; Philippians 3:1-11 Summary: Jacob’s blessing for his youngest was that he would be a ravenous wolf. He would be a destroyer! Is there any comfort in such a blessing? Yes, but Benjamin and his descendants had to learn to trust in the Lord, to obey Him, and to recognise that His power is made perfect in weakness. Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on...

Warning Against Worldliness Bible Readings: James 5:1-6; Revelation 3:14-22 Summary: James is teaching and giving valuable advice on how to live in a world that is amassing riches. It can be so easy to desire the riches of this world. The more precious gift is salvation through Jesus Christ, which is more desired than gold and possessions. Gold and possessions can’t buy happiness, joy, and peace....

“JOSEPH, THE FRUITFUL VINE” Scripture : Genesis 49:22-26 Text Verse: Genesis 49:22 Summary: Joseph is praised by his father Jacob for his fruitfulness more than any of his brothers. Why was Joseph so fruitful? He was fruitful because the Lord’s favour rested on him, even in Egypt, when he was sold as a slave by his jealous brothers. Preached by Rev Lourens Nel on 09/11/2025 PM Service

Our Certainty Lies In The Fact That God Is In Control Bible Readings: James 4:13-17 Summary: With all our plans, expectations and dreams of success, the Apostle James gives clear advice: “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” Whatever your plans are, we are encouraged in our Bible Reading not to ma...

“COMFORT FOR GRIEVING BELIEVERS” Scripture : Daniel 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-5:11 Text Verse: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 Sermon written by Rev Reuben Brendenhof of the Free Reformed Chruch Preached by Brother Greg Taylor on 02/11/25 PM Worship Service.

Unity in the Gospel Bible Readings: Acts 15:1-21, Galatians 2:1-10 Preached By Brother Brian Paul on 02/11/25 AM Service

The Trap Of Physical Beauty Bible Reading: Genesis 49:21; Revelation 17:1-18 Summary: The blessing that Jacob pronounced upon Naphtali was that this son would be as beautiful as a newly freed deer soaring across the fields, while his descendants would be as lovely as young deer. The men in the tribe of Naphtali would be renowned for being handsome, athletic, strong and intelligent. The women would...

Humble Yourselves Before The Lord, And He Will Exalt You Bible Readings: James 4:1-12; 1 Peter 5:1-11 Summary: The Apostles James and Peter both preached that humbleness is the opposite of pride. Peter addresses the elders first and encourages them to be humble. He is a fellow -elder, a witness of the sufferings of Christ, but also a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed when Jesus re...

The Heartache Of Materialism Bible Reading: Genesis 49:20; Mark 10:17-31 Summary: Jacob’s blessing for his son Asher was material prosperity, a fertile land that would provide luxurious food, like oil, which would be fit for kings. The blessing focuses on wealth and a high quality of life. But there was a danger in this blessing; material prosperity can lead to your downfall, as we see in the hist...

Wisdom From Above Bible Readings: James 3:13-18; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Summary: James is showing the contrast between man’s wisdom and God’s wisdom. Man’s wisdom is earthly, and God’s wisdom sounds like foolishness to the world. Man’s wisdom is reason and only what he can see and prove. God’s wisdom is from above, and not the Wisdom of the world. Humans value learning and knowledge, but God’s mess...

God Is The Greatest Warrior Bible Reading: Genesis 49:19; Jeremiah 12:1 – 6 Summary: We must realise that even darker days may come! The devil has been cast out of heaven, and he prowls around like a roaring lion ready to devour us. Are we mentally ready for this? Are we prepared for the onslaughts yet to come in all their fierceness and anger? We have a great warrior fighting with us; it is God H...

Taming The Tongue Bible Readings: James 3:1-18 Summary: James mentioned several things about the tongue: the tongue is a fire; the tongue is a word of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person. It can change and set the entire course of a person’s life on fire, and it is itself set on fire by hell. James speaks of a bit in a horse’s mouth to control a horse and compares the to...

Wait Patiently For The Lord’s Salvation Bible Reading: Genesis 49:16-18; Psalm 37 Summary: We acknowledge that we can be patient when things do not go our way. That if we experience pain and suffering, we do not rebel against God, but in patience, know that God in all things works for the good of those who love Him. Therefore, we should wait on the Lord.

Faith And Works Bible Readings: James 2:14-26 Summary: There are no good works without Christ and His Spirit. We were created in Him to devote our lives to good deeds. Through God’s grace, we are a chosen generation, destined for good works. If we are rewarded, it is only by the grace of Christ. Everything is fulfilled in Him.

Zebulun And Issachar Bible Reading: Genesis 49:13-15; Deuteronomy 33:18-19 Summary: Leah named Issachar by saying, “God has given me my reward,” and named Zebulun from the word for “dwelling,” hoping Jacob would be satisfied with her. Jacob blessed Zebulun and Issachar to be joyful and content in their respective interests and callings. Preached 28/9/25 By rev Lourens Nel PM Service

Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment Bible Readings: James 2:1-13 Summary: Our Lord Jesus Christ demands that believers treat everyone equally, without favouritism, because showing partiality contradicts the freedom purchased by Christ and breaks the law of love to love our neighbour as ourselves and God above all. Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 28/9/25 AM Service

The Sceptre Shall Not Depart From Judah Bible Reading: Genesis 49:8-12; Revelation 5:5 Summary: In Genesis 49:8-12, Jacob blessed his fourth son, Judah, prophesying that his brothers will praise him, and that the sceptre shall not depart from Judah nor a ruler’s staff from between his feet. This means a king from Judah will rule, with future kings coming from his line, and eventually the Messiah w...

We Have A High Priest In Heaven Bible Reading: Genesis 49:5-7, Hebrews 4:14-16 Summary: You are encouraged in Hebrews 4:14 to hold fast to our Lord Jesus. Jesus is our High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God. You are encouraged to hold on to Jesus, and when you hold on, you can know with certainty that Satan and all his co-workers can come in vain. They can come with...

Marked By Joy Bible Readings: Psalm 16 And Luke 10:1-4, 17-20 Text Verses: Gal 5:22-23 Preched By Rev Colin Grant on 14/9/25 AM Worship Service

A Father Blessing His Firstborn Bible Reading: Genesis 49:1-4 Summary: On Father’s Day, we can look at how a dying father blessed his firstborn son, Ruben. He had so many expectations for this son, but Ruben disappointed when he defiled his father’s bed. Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 7/9/25 PM Service