SERMON RELATING TO THE CONGREGATIONAL PROJECT ON HOW TO USE OUR GIFTS AND TALENTS FOR THE UPBUILDING OF CHRIST'S CONGREGATION
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1 Peter 4:10
(delivered 16 May 2010 in Southern River)
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G of Giving (giving in making most of the talents God has entrusted to us) – Being gifted by God we are called to serve
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1 Corinthians 12:11-13,27
(delivered 6 June 2010 in Southern River)
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The Church as the body of Christ, dealing with:- The unity that binds the body together
- The diversity that causes the body to function well
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1 Peter 2:4+5
(delivered 13 June 2010 in Southern River)
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The Church is God's building
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A SERIES OF SERMONS ON THE ABC OF FAITH
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2 Corinthians 1:20
(delivered 7 February 2010 in Southern River)
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A of Amen - God's 'Yes' in Christ calls for the 'Amen' of Faith
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Matthew 7:24–27
(delivered 14 February 2010 in Southern River)
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B of Building – Only by building our life on the word of Christ we will find true safety for now and for forever
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Matthew 10:32+33
(delivered 7 March 2010 in Southern River)
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C of Confessing - Christ calls those who have found their salvation in Him alone to confess this also publicly
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1 John 3:18
(delivered 14 March 2010 in Southern River)
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D of Doing - Living faith proves itself by practicing the truth in Deeds of Love
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Ephesians 4:15-16
(delivered 18 April 2010 in Southern River)
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E of Edifying - As members of the Church, we are called by Christ to edify one another in love
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Psalm 25:14
(delivered 9 May 2010 in Southern River)
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F of Fearing (the LORD) – The LORD confides in those who fear Him
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1 Peter 4:10
(delivered 16 May 2010 in Southern River)
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G of Giving (giving in making most of the talents God has entrusted to us) – Being gifted by God we are called to serve
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SERMON DELIVERED AT THE CLOSE OF THE FIRST DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY ON NEW YEAR'S EVE 2009
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John 14:27
(delivered 31 December 2009 in Southern River)
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The Gospel About the Legacy of Christ: His Peace!
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SERMON DELIVERED ON THE FIRST SUNDAY IN THE YEAR 2010
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James 4:13-17
(delivered 3 January 2010 in Southern River)
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God's Call to Live Daily in His Will
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MINISERIES ON THE BEGINNING CHAPTERS OF EXODUS
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Exodus 1:7-10a
(delivered 1 November 2009 in Southern River)
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God Remembers His Covenant with Abraham
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Exodus 2:1-10
(delivered 8 November 2009 in Southern River)
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God Provides a Redeemer
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Exodus 2:11-15a
(delivered 15 November 2009 in Southern River)
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Moses Acts in Faith by Making a Choice for His Brethren
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Exodus 3:11-4:13
(delivered 22 November 2009 in Southern River in connection with the ordination of office bearers)
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Moses Considers Himself Too Weak to Serve
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Exodus 4:24-26
(delivered 29 November 2009 in Southern River in connection with Baptism and Profession of Faith)
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To Free Israel From Bondage, First Moses Had To Be Freed From His Own Bondage
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SERIES OF SERMONS ON THE CANONS OF DORT
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Chapter I, Articles 1-3
(delivered 1 November 2009 in Southern River)
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The Gospel of God's Wonderful Grace Lights Up Against the Dark Background of Man's Total Depravity
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Chapter I, Articles 4-7
(delivered 15 November 2009 in Southern River)
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The Gospel About God's Decree of Election
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Chapter I, Articles 8-11
(delivered 6 December 2009 in Southern River)
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The Gospel About God's Good Pleasure As The Only Ground of Our Election in Christ
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Chapter I, Articles 12-14
(delivered 13 December 2009 in Southern River)
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The Gospel About The Assurance of Our Election
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Chapter I, Articles 15,16,18
(delivered 7 February 2010 in Southern River)
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The gospel about God's sovereignty in His decree not to elect all men
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Chapter I, Article 17
(delivered 21 February 2010 in Southern River)
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The gospel about God's electing grace concerning the children of believing parents
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Chapter II, Articles 1-4
(delivered 7 March 2010 in Southern River)
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The gospel about Christ's satisfaction as the only ground of our Salvation
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Chapter II, Articles 5-7
(delivered 4 July 2010 in Southern River)
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Though not being imputed to everyone Christ's atonement for sin must still be proclaimed to everyone
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Chapter II, Articles 8-9
(delivered 18 July 2010 in Southern River)
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Christ's death assures us of perfect redemption
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Chapter III/IV, Articles 1-3
(delivered 25 July 2010 in Southern River)
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The testimony of Scripture who we really are
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TWO SERMONS DELIVERED IN CONNECTION WITH A YOUTH CONGRESS ABOUT "LIVING HOLY LIVES!"
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Hebrews 12:14
(delivered 20 September 2009 in Southern River)
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An Urgent Call to Pursue Holiness
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1 Peter 1:15-16
(delivered 27 September 2009 in Southern River)
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Since God Who Called Us Is Holy We Too Must Live Holy
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ASSORTED SERMONS
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Philippians 4:8-9
(delivered 6 September 2009 in Southern River)
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Godly lives need Godly minds
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Philippians 1:9-11
(delivered 30 August 2009 in Southern River)
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An Apostolic Prayer for Growth in Love
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Lord's Day 50, Heidelberg Catechism
(delivered 30 August 2009 in Southern River)
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A sermon on the fourth petition of the Lord's Prayer, "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread"
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Romans 12:1,2
(delivered 2 August 2009 in Southern River)
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How to live our life for the LORD in everything
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Lord's Day 46, Heidelberg Catechism
(delivered 2 August 2009 in Southern River)
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God's fatherly love for sinner
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A SERMON IN CONNECTION WITH PUBLIC PROFESSION OF FAITH
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Ephesians 6:10-12
(delivered 18 November 2007 in Southern River)
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The Battle, Which Christ's Congregation Has To Fight In This Present Age
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A SERMON IN CONNECTION WITH THE ORDINATION OF OFFICE BEARERS
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2 Corinthians 12:7-9
(delivered 25 November 2007 in Southern River)
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The Lord Makes His Power Perfect In The Weakness Of His Servant Paul
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A SHORT SERIES OF SERMONS ON THE SONG OF SONGS UNDER THE COMMON HEADING: THE GOSPEL ABOUT A LOVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TWO COVENANT CHILDREN
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Song of Songs 1:1-2:7
(delivered 21 October 2007 in Southern River)
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- Rejoicing in each other also bodily
- Do not awaken love contrary to what pleases the LORD
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Song of Songs 4:1-5:1
(delivered 4 November 2007 in Southern River)
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- Keep their love pure for each other
- Rejoicing in what God gives in that love
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Song of Songs 8:6-7,11-12
(delivered 11 November 2007 in Southern River)
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- Rejoice in the strength of true love
- Rejoice in the uniqueness of true love
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PREPARATORY SERMON FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER
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1 Corinthians 10:21-22
(delivered 9 September 2007 in Southern River)
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The Apostle Paul Points Congregation At Corinth To The Antithetic Character Of The Table Of The Lord
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A SHORT SERIES OF SERMONS ON THE BEGINNING OF THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL
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1 Samuel 7:1-13
(delivered 26 August 2007 in Southern River)
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Ebenezer - A Memorial Stone in History Pointing To God's Bounteous Grace in Response To True Repentance
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1 Samuel 4:1-11
(delivered 19 August 2007 in Southern River)
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In Letting the Ark Being Captured By The Philistines The Lord Shows How Serious He Takes The Holiness Of His Covenant
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1 Samuel 2:27-36
(delivered 12 August 2007 in Southern River)
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The Lord, as the God of Redemption, Declares His Judgment Upon the Unfaithful Priesthood at the Tabernacle in Shiloh
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1 Samuel 2:1-10
(delivered 6 August 2007 in Southern River)
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Praising God For The Son Given To Her, Hannah, Looking Beyond Her Personal Joy, Also Rejoices In Redemption For Israel As A Whole
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1 Samuel 1:9-20
(delivered 29 July 2007 in Southern River)
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In the Birth of Samuel The Lord Works Towards Redemption For His People
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SERMONS ON THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM
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Lord's Day 10, Heidelberg Catechism
(delivered 6 August 2007 in Southern River)
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The Gospel About God's Fatherly Hand
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A NUMBER OF SERMONS ON 1 JOHN
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1 John 1:1-7
(delivered 3 June 2007 in Southern River)
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John's Message About Walking In God's Light
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1 John 2:15-17
(delivered 10 June 2007 in Southern River)
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The Apostolic Warning Not To Love The World
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1 John 2:20,27a
(delivered 17 June 2007 in Southern River)
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The NT Church Finds Its Strength and Wisdom in the Anointing From The Holy One
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1 John 5:1-5
(delivered 5 December 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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Faith Is The Key To Victory
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1 John 5:16-17
(delivered 1 July 2007 in Southern River)
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The Apostolic Instruction Regarding The Prayer For Those Who Have Gone Astray
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A SHORT SERIES OF SERMONS ON A SECTION FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW
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Matthew 3:13-4:1
(delivered 4 February 2007 in West Kelmscott)
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Jesus' baptism in the Jordan
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Matthew 4:1-4
(delivered 18 February 2007 in West Kelmscott)
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The first temptation by the devil
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Matthew 4:5-7
(delivered 4 March 2007 in West Kelmscott)
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The second temptation by the devil
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Matthew 4:8-11
(delivered 18 March 2007 in West Kelmscott)
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The third temptation by the devil
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TWO SERMONS ABOUT THE QUESTION, HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFERENCES OF OPINIONS WITH THE CONGREGATION OF CHRIST
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Romans 14:5b,13,15
(delivered 13 August 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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The Scriptural Rule With Respect To The Responsibility We Have For One Another Differing In Opinion, Yet One In Christ
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Romans 15:1-6
(delivered 20 August 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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As Members Of One Body The Believers Are Called To Serve One Another In Love
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A SERIES OF SERMONS ON ROMANS 6 - 8, DELIVERED IN WEST KELMSCOTT DURING THE MONTHS APRIL, MAY, AND JUNE 2006.
AMONGST OTHERS, ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS FOR WRITING THESE SERMONS WAS TO SHOW THE CONGREGATION THE RICHES OF THE GOSPEL AND OF THE REFORMED FAITH OVER AGAINST DANGERS OF THE EVANGELICAL INFLUENCE UPON THE CHURCH TODAY.
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Romans 6:3,4,11
(delivered 30 April 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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Our Baptism Signifies and Seals To Us The Fruit Of Christ's Death and Resurrection
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Romans 7:21-25
(delivered 7 May 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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In Christ We Have Been Set Free From The Reign of Sin
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Romans 8:14
(delivered 14 May 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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As God's Children We Are Able To Live A Life Of Thankfulness To God By The Power Of The Holy Spirit Who Dwells Within Us
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Romans 8:18-27
(delivered 21 May 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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God's Redeemed Children Suffer At Present Yet In Hope Of The Glory, Which Is To Come
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Romans 8:28-30
(delivered 11 June 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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The Preservation Of The Saints
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Romans 8:31-39
(delivered 18 June 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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Paul's Hymn Of Praise On The Assurance In Faith Of Being Secured Always By The Love Of God
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SERMON IN CONNECTION WITH ANZAC DAY (REMEMBRANCE DAY)
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Psalm 107
(delivered 22 April 2001 in West Kelmscott, 23 April 2006 in Armadale)
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The Lord Asks His Children To Thank Him For His Redemptive Work in History
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TWO SERMONS ON THE BEGINNING OF GENESIS
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Genesis 1:26-28
(delivered 22 January 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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God Created Man In His Own Image
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Genesis 3:16-19
(delivered 5 February 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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After The Fall Into Sin God Still Wants Man To Fulfill The Mandate Given To Him
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A SERMON IN PREPARATION FOR THE LORD'S SUPPER
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Psalm 130:3-4
(delivered 4 December 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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A Cry Out Of The Depths
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SERMON IN CONNECTION WITH REFORMATION DAY, WITH TWO SEQUELS
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Romans 1:16-17
(delivered 31 October 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord Grants Salvation to Everyone Who Unconditionally Renders His Heart To The Powerful Preaching of the Gospel
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Romans 1:18,21,28
(delivered 6 November 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Revelation of God's Righteousness in the Execution of His Wrath Upon the Wickedness of the Unbelievers
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1 Peter 4:17-19
(delivered 13 November 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostolic Teaching About God's Judgement Beginning at the Church
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SERMONS ON CHRIST'S RETURN
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2 Thessalonians 2:1-6
(delivered 18 September 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostle Paul Alerts The Congregation at Thessalonica to the Coming of the Man of Lawlessness Which is to Precede the Return of Christ
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Revelations 20:1-3, 7-10
(delivered 16 October 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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Christ's Glorious Kingship Makes Satan Lose The Battle
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SERIES ON 1 THESSALONIANS
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1 Thessalonians 1:2-6
(delivered 29 May 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostolic Prayer of Thanks For God's Work Among The Thessalonians
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1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
(delivered 5 June 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostolic Call To Live Holy Before The Lord
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1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
(delivered 21 August 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Gospel Of Christ's Triumphant Return
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1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
(delivered 4 September 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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How To Live In Ardent Expectation Towards The Day Of The Lord
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1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
(delivered 11 September 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostolic Prayer For The Sanctification Of The Church in Thessalonica
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SERIES ON AMOS
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Amos 1:1-2
(delivered 3 July 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord Calls a Prophet From Judah To Announce His Imminent Judgement Upon Israel
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Amos 2:6-16
(delivered 10 July 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord Proclaims Judgement Upon Israel
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Amos 3:1-8
(delivered 17 July 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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Amos Urges God's People To See God At Work In All That Is Happening
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Discussion Questions
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Discussion questions for family Bible study meeting on Friday 29 July
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Amos 4:1-3
(delivered 31 July 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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Swearing By His Holiness The Lord Proclaims A Covenant Lawsuit Against His People Israel
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Amos 5:4-6
(delivered 14 August 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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Although Rejected By His People The LORD Makes a Last Appeal To The House of Israel "Seek Me And Live!"
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ASSORTED SERMONS
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1 Timothy 6:2b-8
(delivered 29 February 2006 in West Kelmscott)
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Christian Contentment Makes One Rejoice In Whatever God Gives
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Psalm 23
(delivered 10 April 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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A Song Of Praise On The Unchanging Faithfulness Of The Lord As The God Of The Covenant
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Lord's Day 16b, Heidelberg Catechism
(delivered 20 March 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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For Us And In Our Place Christ Entered The Realm of Darkness So That We May Walk In The Light Always
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Luke 12:13-21
(delivered 20 February 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Parable Of The Rich Fool
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Deuteronomy 22:5
(delivered 13 February 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord Asks His Children To Live Holy Also In The Way They Dress
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FAMILY BIBLE STUDY - 2005
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Lord's Day 16a, Heidelberg Catechism
(delivered 13 March 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Gospel, ie, the good news or glad tiding, of Christ's Death
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Discussion Questions
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Discussion questions for family Bible study meeting on Friday 18 March
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A thankful defence of the Reformed faith in the face of today's evangelical influence
(delivered 1 February 2005)
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Paper presented at West Kelmscott combined Bible study club meeting
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Deuteronomy 30:19-20
(delivered 6 February 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord In His Grace Calls His Children To Commit Their Life To Him
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SERIES ON JOSHUA
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Joshua 1:1-9
(delivered 4 July 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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God's Commission to Joshua
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Joshua 2
(delivered 11 July 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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Living Faith Shows Its Evidence In The Works Of Faith
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Joshua 3 & 4
(delivered 1 August 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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The Lord Himself Through A Miracle Cleared The Way For His People Towards The Promised Land
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Joshua 5:9
(delivered 8 August 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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At Gilgal The Lord Rolled The Reproach Of Egypt Away From Israel
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Joshua 6
(delivered 15 August 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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The Destruction of Jericho Has A Message For The Church Today
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2005 NEW YEARS EVE
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Luke 13:1-5
(delivered 31 December 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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To Discern The Time We Live In Christ Calls Us To Render Our Life To Him
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Luke 13:6-9
(delivered 2 January 2005 in West Kelmscott)
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The Parable Of The Barren Fig Tree
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FAMILY BIBLE STUDY SERIES FOR 2004
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Proverbs 3:3-6
(delivered 14 November 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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Being Wise In The Lord Is Beneficial For Life
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Proverbs 1:7-8
(delivered 7 November 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of All Wisdom
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Discussion Questions
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Discussion questions for family Bible study meeting on Friday 19 November
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1 Samuel 17:45-47
(delivered 17 October 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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In the Combat Between David and Goliath The Lord Reveals The Power of Faith
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1 Timothy 4:7b-8
(delivered 29 August 2004 in West Kelmscott)
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The Apostolic Call For Training In Godliness
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Discussion Questions
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Discussion questions for family Bible study meeting on Friday 3 September
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TWO SERMONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON 11 SEPT 2001
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Psalm 46:1
(delivered 16 Sept 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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God's children may rejoice in the powerful protection of their faithful covenant God.
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Isaiah 2:1-5
(delivered 30 Sept 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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Across the turmoil and revolution of this world God continues to work towards perfect peace.
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MINI SERIES ON CHRIST'S SERMON ON THE MOUNT
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Matthew 5:13
(delivered 28 Jan 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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Christ's word about the church as the salt of the earth.
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Matthew 6:16-18
(delivered 4 Feb 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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Christ's word about fasting points us to our personal relation with God.
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Matthew 7:13-14
(delivered 11 Feb 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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Christ's instruction about entering the kingdom of heaven.
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A SERIES ABOUT THE OPENING OF THE SEVEN SEALS
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Revelations 6:1-4
(delivered 29 April 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The glorified Christ comforts His church when the seals of the scroll are opened - the opening of the first and second seal.
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Revelations 6:5-8
(delivered 6 May 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The glorified Christ comforts His church when the seals of the scroll are opened - the opening of the third and forth seal.
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Revelations 6:9-11
(delivered 20 May 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The prayer of the souls under the altar - the opening of the fifth seal.
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Revelations 7:1-4
(delivered 27 May 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The glorified Christ defers the final opening of the scroll to safeguard the saints who live on earth.
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Revelations 8:1-6
(delivered 10 June 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The opening of the seventh seal brings silence in heaven during which the saints sent up their prayers to God.
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SOME SERMONS ON ECCLESIASTES
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Ecclesiastes 3:9-15
(delivered 1 July 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The comfort we receive when we see life ruled by God's hand.
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Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
(delivered 8 July 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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Since our life has been freed from vanity the LORD asks us to live in sincerity before Him.
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Ecclesiastes 7:15-22
(delivered 29 July 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The right attitude towards things that are crooked.
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Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1
(delivered 12 August 2001 in West Kelmscott)
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The call to enjoy life to the honour of Him who created us.
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