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So many things call for our attention throughout our daily lives, but what does God say is of the highest importance? Of more importance than even our families? Listen to this message where Deuteronomy 13 shows us clearly that we must put faith and obedience in God's revealed Word as the highest priority of our lives. Are you doing so right now? Is your life lived under the authority of God&a...

What does God require? On what basis can he require them of human beings? And how can you as a human being come to meet that requirement and so deserve God's blessing? Hanli speaks on these questions in this passage and shows how Deuteronomy is pointing us to the same thing that the Lord Jesus taught: "You must be born again" (John 3:7). Is this true of you? Make certain of it! 

Who is God? What is he like? This topic is the most relevant question for human beings because every one of us will one day be face to face with him in judgment. This passage shows clearly without any doubt that God is infinitely holy and righteous. Therefore, every sin provokes him to anger. Do you realise this about God and about yourself?  But if this is true, how then can God be said to bless...

Deuteronomy 8 teaches us that God not only graciously gives bread to continue our physical life, but he revealed his Word so that we might have eternal life. Have you eaten of this bread of life, the Word of God? 

How are human beings to obtain the indescribably high blessing of eternal life with God Almighty? There can only be one answer: If God is pleased to save us to himself. Yet the question continues, why should God do this for anyone? Listen to this passage where God makes absolutely clear that the reason is not or can not be, our own righteousness, but purely because of his own faithfulness to his p...

Why did God choose to save Israel of the Old Testament? Why does God now in our day choose to save anybody? God's word reveals the answer to these questions here in this passage. In this message, Dwayne explains God's truth and shows how relevant and applicable it is for every one of us today. 

What kind of gift is the good news of Jesus? What does this reveal about God the gift-giver? We see that the "promised land of old" had everything already there for the Israelites, cities, homes, cisterns, vineyards, olive orchards... all there for them to possess and enjoy. This is God showing us that the ultimate "promise land" - Jesus Christ and the eternal rest he gives - i...

Standing in 'covenant relationship' with God is the highest blessing a human being can possess. Yet this passage reveals that relationship can only be possible if the One, True God is loved and adored with the person's whole being. Surely it is clear that this is impossible for sinful mankind! So what hope is there? How can anyone come to know God? The answer is found only through f...

That God has spoken to humanity ought to strike us with awe! A response of fear, reverence and obedience is the right attitude to the message of God Himself. Yet we know so many do not treat God or His Word in this way. Why is this? What is the ultimate difference between them and those who do believe?  

Dwayne speaks on the Ten Commandments give in Deuteronomy 5. He deals with important questions such as: How are we to understand God's law? Are they related to God and His holy character at all? What does it mean for us if we are breakers of that law? Has there ever been a person who was a perfect lawkeeper? May the Lord bless you through this message. 

In this message, Pastor Steve shows how this passage in Deuteronomy 4 show us the unique majesty of the LORD God. He alone is the one who we must worship and love with all of our being. It is such a great insult to reject Him and fashion 'gods' of our own making - what the bible calls idols. Are you now worshipping the true and living God? 

Is there any point to being a Christian? What privilege do we receive by being part of God's people? Deuteronomy 4:7 tells us that God's people have something no other people have: that "the LORD our God is near to us, whenever we call upon him". What a breathtaking statement! Can it really be true despite the fact that God is perfectly Holy and we are sinful human beings? We p...

For West Church's second anniversary, Hanli spoke on Acts 1:11 which tells clearly of the Lord Jesus Christ's return to this world. On that great and final day when Jesus returns in power and glory, the living and the dead will be held accountable by Him. Will you be able to stand before Jesus Christ on that great day of judgment? The only way of being right with God is to repent and bel...

Hanli speaks on the difference between 'Unbelief' and 'Faith' towards God and His promises. Knowing all the ways these two opposing heart attitudes manifest themselves is so important to help us diagnose where our hearts are at. Are you now trusting God's word in faith? Or are you living and persisting in unbelief? May God grant us all to have a true and saving faith in Hi...

Hanli speaks on God's holy character as seen in His divine judgment upon the Amorites, lead by King Sihon. This passage shows us that God is the righteous Judge of all the earth, who has the sovereign right to bring judgment upon humanity because of our sinful rebellion against Him.  Yet amazingly, the Scriptures also teaches us that God in Jesus Christ was judged in the place of sinful men o...

Dwayne shows how all of God's word points us towards the great and ultimate mediator between God and man, the Lord Jesus Christ. There is no question that Moses was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament. Yet even great Moses was sinful and himself in need of a superior mediator before the perfect and holy God!  This passage in Deuteronomy shows so clearly that Jesus Christ is that perfect...

Pastor Hanli begins the journey through Deuteronomy by looking at the foundation of Israel's claim upon the promised land they are entering. Verse 8 of this chapter reveals that it is only because "the LORD swore" to give it to them as descendants of Abraham. Why did God promise a land for the people of Israel? What does this promised land represent spiritually in light of the New T...

Steve speaks briefly on the significance and meaning of the Lord's supper from the classic passage in 1 Corinthians 11. May this teach and encourage you as you think about the Lord's table. West Church has Communion on the first Sunday of each month, so join us then! 

Hanli explains from this passage God's ever-true and unchangeable nature as displayed in His dealings with the Moabite king Balak. God will never change His purposes, what He commands, will be. God has declared that all of His chosen people will be blessed, leaving us the conclusion that His enemies will be cursed for their rebellion against Him.  Thus, the greatest questions one can ask are:...

Pastor Hanli takes us through an often-unheard-of event during Israel's wanderings in the wilderness. The people ungratefully complained against the LORD and against Moses. For this sin, God sent fiery snakes amongst them which killed many Israelites. Despite Israel's guilt, God mercifully provides a way to be saved from the deadly poison. Moses was to make a bronze serpent and set it on...

Dwayne speaks on the great blessing and wonder of sinners being given reconciliation with God. In order for us to fully understand and appreciate the beauty of reconciliation, we must first understand that we are alienated from God because of our sins. This passage in Colossians clearly tells us that it is only through the cross of Jesus Christ that the alienation between the Holy God and sinful m...

This passage in Leviticus tells of the drastic difference between Aaron the High Priest, and his two eldest sons, Nadab and Abihu. Aaron's sacrifices were accepted by God whereas his two sons who kindle an 'unauthorised fire' that was not commanded by God, were immediately consumed by fire sent from God. This event shows forth clearly an often forgotten truth of who God is: that He...

It is written that after Moses had finished constructing the tent of meeting according to God's words, the tabernacle where God and his people were to meet was filled with the glory of the Lord. It is the greatest and most unspeakable privilege for any person to come into the presence of God Almighty, infinite in his glory and majesty. This is what the tabernacle was representing, that God pr...

Hanli reflects on the second half of the Passover night in the story of the Exodus from Egypt. God shows that his will for his rescued people is that they "go, and serve the LORD". This is the same call to all of God's people today, all who have been rescued through faith in the blood of Jesus.  All believers must go and leave Egypt, their former life of sin. They are to joyfully ob...