Blaxland Reformed Church - Sermons

DO NOT BE ALARMEDBIBLE READINGS: MARK 13:1-13; MATTHEW 24:1-14Text: MARK 13:5-8BELGIC CONFESSION ART 37Preached 17/09/23 PM service by Rev Lourens Nel

We Are Of Good Courage Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10; Acts 23:11;1 Thessalonians 5:11 Text: 2 Corinthians 5:6 Summary : What is courage? Courage is the quality of mindor spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, andpain despite fear. Encourage means to give courage, hope,or confidence; to give support, hope, or help. As Christians,we are of good courage. Why? In times of death...

Letters From ChristBible Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-17 Summary: Paul explains in 2 Corinthians 3 that the OldCovenant or Law could not save us. The law, which wasengraved in letters on stone, came in all glory to Moses. Moses and the false teachers of Judea used Mosesconstantly in their argument; his face was shining when hesaw the glory of God on Mount Horeb. But later on, he hadto wear a veil to...

"When Will Be The End Of All Things?"Bible Readings: Mark 13:1-13; Matthew 24:1-14Belgic Confession Art 37Summary: Belgic Confession art 37: “Finally, we believe,according to God's Word, that when the time appointed bythe Lord is come (which is unknown to all creatures) and thenumber of the elect is complete, our Lord Jesus Christ willcome from heaven, bodily and visibly, as He ascended, withgreat...

"The Government Of The Church"Bible Readings: 1 Timothy 3:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:26-40Belgic Confession Art 30 Text: Belgic Confession Art 30 & 1 Corinthians 14:40 Summary: The Word teaches how God wants to be served. The Word of God must be central to our worship. Ourworship must testify to the peace and order thatcharacterize our Creator Himself. This is why we have anOrder of Worship and ha...

" We Are The Aroma Of Christ " Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 2: 1-17; John 11:1-27 Text: 2 Corinthians 2: 15-16 Summary: Paul saw believers as incense, giving forth the fragrance of Jesus Christ in their lives. To God, believers are the very fragrance of Jesus Christ. To other believers, we are the fragrance of life, but to unbelievers, we are the fragrance of death. Christian ministry is a matter...

Are You In The True Church? Bible Reading : 2 Timothy 3:1-17; Revelation 17:1-18Belgic Confession Art 29 Summary: The Word and our Confession teach us that weneed to join the true church. Some so many people walkaway from the church for the wrong reasons. The onlyreason why you can leave is if you can prove, and you arefully convinced that this is not the True church anymore! Becareful about your...

“IS LIFE WORTH LIVING?"Scripture : Ecclesiastes 1:1-11Preached 20/08/23 am Service by Brother Jason Spits

“EVERYONE MUST JOIN THE CHURCH”Scripture : Acts 2:42-47; Revelation 8:1-5 Text Verse: Acts 2:46-47Belgic Confession Art 28 Summary: Can we claim to be a Christian and intentionallyrejects participation in Church? To be with fellow believersexpose the attitude of our hearts. Why is that? Coming tochurch and being under the sound of the Word of God, islike an x-ray exposing our heart. The truly humb...

" God Is Faithful To His Promises"Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 1:12-23;Hebrews 10: 19-31 Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 20 Summary: Paul preached about Jesus who is completelyreliable and worthy of trust. Paul preached Jesus who isalways faithful. Only because of Jesus who is faithful, wecan be faithful. Faith is the work of God. He works it in usthrough the Holy Spirit. Faith is the channel of grace thr...

"I Will Build My Church" Bible Reading: Matthew 16: 13 -20 Text: Belgic Confession Art 27 Summary: What is our task as Church that need to build on our foundation Jesus Christ? Jesus gave the command to Peter and to His church in verse 19 of our Bible Reading: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on eart...

"Suffering’s Purpose Is To Rely Not On Ourselves But On God"Bible Readings: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11; Psalm 146 Text: 2 Corinthians 1:9 Summary: One of the major reasons God sends us sufferingis to break the stubborn spirit of self-will within us thatinsists on trying to work it all out by our own resources, orrun to some other human resource, or in some way refuse toacknowledge that we need divine he...

" An Emotional Plea to God"Text: Psalm 6Readings: Hebrews 4:14 -5:10 * Hebrew 12: 1-11Preached 23/07/23 AM service byb Rev Colin Grant

I Will Give You Rest Readings: Matt, 11:25-30 & Eph. 4:17 - 5:2Preached 16/07/23 PM service by Rev Dave Groenenboom

I Have No One....... Readings: John 5: 1-17 & Isaiah 63:5 Text : John 5:7Preached 09/07/23 AM service by Rev Lourens Nel

Sanctification and Good Works Readings: Belgic Confession Art. 24 & Ephesians 4:23-34This week we continue in our series on the belgic confession. Preached 02/07/23 PM service by Pastor Lourens Nel

A Sinful Women Forgiven Bible Readings: Luke 7:36-50 Text Verse: Luke 7:47This week our pastor Lourens preacehs from the book of luke. Preached 02/07/23 AM service By Pastor Lourens Nel

Be On Guard, Firm In Your Faith, Strong, And DoEverything In LoveBible Readings : 1 Corinthians 16:1-24 Summary: What would be the last word to someone youlove? The Apostle Paul’s last words to the Corinthians wereto be on guard, firm in their faith, strong like men and mostimportantly to do everything in love. Christians are to belike strong soldiers, on guard, watching for their Lord’sreturn, fi...

DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN VICTORY Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:29-58 Text: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55 Summary: What is the ultimate sting of death? This is to die unforgiven. For the believers there is comfort. Christ has died for our sins and has been raised on the third day, so that on the last day, death will be defeated forever. Preached 18/6/23 PM serivce by Rev Lourens Nel

The Outcast Diplomat Bible Readings: Judges 11:1 – 12:7 This Week Brian Paul continues his series in the book of judges. Preached 18/6/23 AM service by Brother Brian Paul.

WE WERE DEAD BUT ARE NOW ALIVE IN CHRIST Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 1-34 Text Verse: 1 Corinthians 15: 21 Preached 11.06.23 pM service by rev Lourens Nel

God Is A God Of Order And Not Of Confusion Bible Readings: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 Text: 1 Corinthians 14:33 Summary: In 1 Corinthians 14:26–32, Paul says that wefollow an order in worship because “God is not a God ofconfusion but of peace” (v. 33). The way that we conductour Worship service to praise the Lord and hear from HisWord says something about God. When the Lord acts forHis people, He bring...

I Will Make An Everlasting Covenant With You! Bible Readings: Genesis 17:1-9; Acts 2:37-47, Galatians 3:29 Text: Acts 2:39 Summary: Peter preached to unrepentant heathen nations. Persons who were not baptized as children and were not believers. He instructed them: First, repent of your sinful ways radically, return to the Lord and then they should be baptized them and their children. The following...

The Atonement Bible Reading: Psalm 110 & Belgic Confession Art 21 Summary: Belgic Confession article 21 begins with areference to Christ being a High Priest “after the order ofMelchizedek.” Jesus is our High Priest. With His ascension ourLord Jesus took His rightful place at the right hand of theFather in Heaven. The Father gave all power to Him. Allpower in heaven and earth, King of Kings was...

Why does the Trinity matter? Bible Reading: John 14:15-27; 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Summary: The reality of God as both three and one isdeeply mysterious, but also incredibly encouraging. It is notjust a matter of theology, but a crucial aspect for everyChristian’s relationship with God. Because his personal andpersonable nature is defined by his persons: Father, Son andHoly Spirit. And with each pe...