Blaxland Reformed Church - Sermons

When The Helper Comes Bible Readings: John 15:1-27; Text verse: 26 Summary: When the Holy Spirit comes, He will testify about Jesus and empower the disciples and believers to testify about Jesus in a hostile world full of persecution and hatred. Preached by Rev Lourens Nel, 8/6/25 AM Service.

Grafted By Baptism Into The Covenant Of God Bible Reading: Galatians 3 and Lord’s Day 27 Sermon By Rev. Stephen t’Hart (October 1976) Read By Brother Greg Taylor on 1/6/25 Pm service

And I Will Give You Another Helper To Be With You Forever Bible Readings: John 14:15-31; Text Verse: John 14:16 Summary: Do you know Christ? The Holy Spirit comes to magnify, to glorify, and to exalt the Son. Jesus said the Holy Spirit shall not speak of Himself. He comes to magnify the Lord Jesus Christ. He comes to glorify Jesus Christ (John 16:13-14), and Jesus died to glorify the Father (John...

Be Strong, The Lord Is With Us! Bible Reading: Haggai 2: 1-9 Summary: The Lord said to a people in despair, tasked to build His temple, that everything belongs to Him, all the gold and silver are His, and He is with them. If the material is not enough, God has it abundantly. The Lord is telling the discouraged people to take courage, be strong, and start their work. They can begin the work knowing...

I Am The Way, And The Truth, And The Life Bible Readings: John 14:1-14 Summary: In John 14, we learn how our Saviour, Jesus Christ, put the troubled hearts of His disciples at rest, comforted them, and showed them the way to eternal life! In Jesus alone, you can be saved, without any merit from our side! Preached By Rev Lourens Nel, on 25/5/25 AM service.

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Summary: God allows us to give and to act as stewards, and Paul summarizes, so that we can glorify God. So that we can receive the blessings of prayers and spiritual richness. And that our giving can lead to thankfulness for the inexpressible gift of Jesus. Sermon By Rev S. Voorwinde (1976) Read By Greg Taylor 18/5/25 PM Service

One Of You Will Betray Me Bible Readings: John 13:21-38 Summary: Jesus was still with His disciples, and it was the last Passover and the first Lord’s Supper. It was the night before He was crucified for our sins! Jesus completed the washing of their feet, and then He revealed the most devastating news: one of His disciples would betray Him. Who could it be? Preached 18/5/25 By Rev Lourens Nel AM...

Now Is Not The Time... Bible Reading: Haggai 1:1-15 Summary: Haggai 1 focuses on the Israelites’ neglect of rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem after their return from exile. The prophet called them to prioritize God's house and His service over their comfort and well-being. Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 11/5/25 PM Service

Serving As Our Lord Jesus Bible Readings: John 13:1-20 Summary: Jesus was with His disciples, and it was the last Passover and the first Lord’s Supper. It was the night before He was crucified for our sins! Jesus was about to illustrate the ultimate example of how to serve with the washing of the disciples’ feet and to fulfill the prophecy that He was the servant, King! Preached By Rev Lourens Nel...

No Catastrophic Event will Signal the End – So Be Ready! Bible Reading: Mark 13 Summary: Every generation since the resurrection of our Lord Jesus has been faced with failed claims that signs point to His return on a certain date. When the disciples are told by our Lord that the Temple will be destroyed they ask two questions that they believe are about the same event, “When will all these things...

God Provides us Light to Cope with Darkness Bible Readings: Psalm 18:28-30 Summary: It is through hardships that we, along with David, experience God’s protective care. Even more than David realised, we know the extent of God’s commitment to protect us, because God has since come as his greatest descendant to take our condemnation upon Himself. In the darkest of times God provide light (v28), givi...

The Name Of The City Shall Be: “The Lord Is There” Bible Reading: Ezekiel 47:13-48:35 Summary: The last chapter of the Book of Ezekiel concludes with the name of the eternal city, and it will be: “The Lord is there.” When Jesus is revealed in glory and comes to establish His kingdom on earth (Revelation 19:13, 20:4-6), the Lord will be on earth living among His people. Preached 27/4/25 PM Service...

Trust In The Lord, He Is Good Bible Readings: Psalm 73; John 20:19-31 Summary: The Psalmist wrestles with questions of faith. Out of his distress, a lamentation to the Lord is born. The Psalmist lamented his fate before the Lord. Powers oppress the weak, his people, and he asks: Why is the Lord silent? Does the Lord not see the injustices that are happening around Him? Preached By Rev Lourens Nel...

Easter Sunday afternoon - The Tree Of Life Bible Reading: Ezekiel 47:1-12; Revelation 22:1-5 Summary: In the New Jerusalem, there will be a river flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the city’s streets. This river is the water of God’s grace in Jesus, the water of life that Jesus offered through the Gospel. The origin is from God and the Lamb, who earned the Living...

Easter Sunday morning - What Do You See? The Empty Tomb Or The Risen Christ Bible Reading: John 20:1-18 Summary: Our Saviour lives! This is what we are confessing today on Easter Sunday! This means in: CHRIST, I BECAME LIVING AGAIN! Jesus is risen, therefore, we can confess with Paul in 1 Corinthians 15:55-56: “Death is swallowed up in victory. “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is yo...

The Cross Of Jesus Draws People To Him Bible Reading: John 12:20-36 Summary: On the cross, that terrible Friday, we witness the almighty power of God. Our greatest enemy, death, could not hold Christ captive. He rose again, conquering the cross and death. The crucifixion reveals the great love of God, for it is God Himself, in the person of Jesus, who bears the curse we deserve so that we can be r...

The Gospel Must Be Both Seen & Heard Bible Reading: Matthew 5: 14-16 & Romans 10:13-15 Summary: The Bible shows us that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is something that must be both heard and seen in his followers. This is a truth clearly seen in the developing world where the church is rapidly growing, it's impossible to deny God's work there. This though stands in stark contrast to the chall...

The Road to the Cross Bible Readings: John 12:12-26 Summary: Jesus was making a statement by using a donkey. His kingdom is a kingdom of peace not a kingdom of war and domination and He is the Messiah prophesied by Zechariah. He gave His life as a ransom for many! This was His road to the cross to lay down His life as a ransom for many! He came as the Prince of Peace to bring the Gospel of peace a...

The Portion For The Prince Bible Reading: Ezekiel 45 Summary: Ezekiel is beginning the process of directing our hearts from the earthly to the heavenly and turning our attention away from Jerusalem to the living God on His heavenly throne. He wants the people to concentrate on the Kingly Rule of God in all eternity. Preached by Rev Lourens Nel 06/04/25 PM Service

Mary Anointed The Feet Of Jesus Bible Readings: John 12:1-11 Summary: Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet was an act of extravagant love, devotion, and humility. Mary knew what she was doing, and she owed Jesus so much, her salvation and the recovery of her brother from the realm of the dead. How will you bring glory to the Lord? Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 06/04/25 AM Service

God’s Covenant Faithfulness Bible Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Summary: God’s faithfulness is shown to us in His covenants and reaching fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Preached 30/03/25 PM service by Brother Paul Rees

The Bread Of Life Bible Readings: John 6:1-15 Summary: This morning, we’ll be looking together at Jesus feeding the 5,000. Each sign in John points forward to something far greater, and today, we’ll see the bread Jesus provides for the crowd points us forward to something far far greater – and that is the Bread of Life! a. Hungry Crowd b. A Good Meal c. An Eternal Feast Preached by Nathaneal Vande...

The Gate For The Prince Bible Reading: Ezekiel 44:1-14 Text: Ezekiel 44:3 Summary: Who is the Prince that may enter through the East gate? Many commentators have different opinions; some say it is David, and some he is a civil leader or a high priest, others are unsure. We know that He may sit and eat bread before the Lord. Do you know the Prince? He may ascend the hill of the Lord and stand in Hi...

Jesus Wept Bible Readings: John 11: 28-57 Text: John 11:35 Summary: What does it mean that Jesus wept with the death of Lazarus? The tears of Jesus show His humanity and come from the most genuine love for man, a love that was willing to give Himself. Preached by Rev Lourens Nel, 23/05/25 AM service

The Glory Of The Lord Fills The Temple Bible Reading: Ezekiel 43 Text: Ezekial 43: 4&5 Summary: From the same direction Ezekiel saw God’s glory depart (Ezekiel 11:23), so now in his vision he saw it come to this new temple. What is the Lord’s glory? A Commentary says: “It is hard to define the glory of God; we could call it the radiant outshining of His character and presence.” Preached 16/03/...