Sermons

The third and final part of a mini-series entitled, “Parables of the Lost.” In these Parables we see God reaching out to those who are lost and bringing them back into his embrace.

The first part of a mini-series entitled, “Parables of the Lost.” In these Parables we see God reaching out to those who are lost and bringing them back into his embrace.

Baptism of James van der Kolk

Jesus walking on the water is the 4th work of power we take a look at in this series. The disciples, seeing Jesus walking on the water are initially terrified of his appearance but nevertheless invite him into the boat.

This morning we begin a series on the signs of Jesus in John’s Gospel. The first of these signs is turning water into wine, which reveals the amazing power of Jesus and produces faith in His disciples.

We turn to 1 Samuel 4 this week and the Philistines capture the Ark. Israel’s leaders think they can manipulate God but God will raise up a leader who will honour his Word.

Join us for our second week in the book of 1 Samuel. Godly leadership is so important in the building up of God’s Church and poor leadership can only lead to spiritual decline.

We take a look at the “L” in TULIP. L stands for “Limited Atonement,” or another way of saying that is: “Definite Atonement.” It answers the question: Did Christ die for all people?

This is the first of a five-part sermon series on the the five points of Calvinism, also known as TULIP. We take a look at the ‘T’ which stands for ‘Total Depravity’. R.C. Sproul said: “We are not sinners because we sin. We sin because we are sinners.” Due to technical difficulties the sermon is in two parts (i.e. two videos).

The Profession of Faith of CS. As we enter the second chapter in our Philippians sermon series we take a look at the example of Christ in the life of the church. We can’t be humble in ourselves but we feel very humbled when we focus on Jesus and what He sacrificed for us. This love will fuel our attitude as we serve our Christian brothers and sisters.

The second part of our Philippians series. Is the advancement of the Gospel your motivation in life? Whatever the circumstances God can use them for His own glory.

The final part of our series: “Seven Events that Defined Our World.” Today we look at The Call of Abram in Genesis 12.

The fourth part of our series: “Seven Events that Defined Our World.” Today we look at the story of Cain and Abel. In Genesis 4, we come to a full realisation of the terrible, awful consequences of sin entering the world.

This is the first part of a new sermon series entitled “Seven Events that Defined Our World.” This morning we focus on Creation, which is the foundation to this all. In this sermon Gerald explores this statement in light of the Creation account found in the first chapter of Genesis: “if it isn’t literally true it isn’t valuable.”

The Road to Calvary Part 6. In this Good Friday sermon we look in depth at Simon of Cyrene’s story.

The second part of our ‘The Road to Calvary’ series. We take a look at the account of Jesus’ washing his disciples feet and are exhorted to be “people of the towel.” What does true love and service look like?

When we read the first chapter of Ecclesiastes 1 it’s hard not to feel depressed! In light of this, is there any meaning in the life we live here on this earth? Where do we find hope?

The first of a three part series on The Temptation of Jesus. Why was Jesus tempted?

Baptism of A van der Kolk. Gerald speaks about the importance of teaching our children, the next generation, about all God has done. We do not want to be like the Israelites, where generations quickly forgot how the Lord cared for them. We do this by teaching our children what is in the Bible, but then also by sharing how God has worked in our lives, so they may by God’s grace come to have a saving faith in Him.

Gerald’s last official sermon as Minister of the Christian Reformed Church Sutherland Shire. There is no alternative but to follow Jesus!

During his reign King Asa had relied on God for many things that happened, but near the end he stopped replying on God. Do we rely on God and believe He has control over all things in our lives?

The Professions of Faith of Hannah, Bronwyn & Troy and Jane. In the final sermon in our Galatians series, we learn Paul wrote this last passage of Galatians in his own hand, imploring his audience to listen. We put our hope in Jesus, we have nothing to boast in. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus and the work he did on the Cross!

In this passage of Galatians Paul defines a spiritual person as someone who manifests the fruit of the spirit. The church is urged to live in the Spirit with humility, desiring the good of other people and avoid strife, division and pride.

Gerald exhorts Christians to live a spiritual life – a life where the focus is living more like Jesus. He makes three points: the need for the Christian to crucify the sinful nature, the need of the Christian to live in step with the spirit and the need to not live conceited lives.

In the Old Testament the Israelites were set free out of Egypt but wanted to go back into slavery. When God frees us from the slavery of sin we often want to go back to our sin. However, God has made us and set us free for a purpose. What is our purpose and what is true freedom?

This thought should cause us all to feel uncomfortable. If legalism lurks amongst the religious, then it lurks in me and you and we need to keep a good look out for it and recognise it when we see it. This lurking legalism should cause us all to examine our own hearts. We can ask ourselves the question as to whether our salvation is more dependent on faith in God or in what we do or don’t do? We can also ask ourselves the question as to whether something good has become something essential.

When we live with a belief in justification by faith alone, we can live with joy. As soon as we slip and move towards works as a failed means of being right with God we end up moving towards formalism and the repercussions of that are a lack of joy and a judgmental attitude.

Paul can’t believe the Galatian Christians are turning back to the Law, as a means of being right with God. Paul explains how the law increases the trespass and urges them to hold on to the Gospel as the only means of being right with God.

Christmas Day 2022. In this sermon we spend time thinking about Simeon’s response to the coming of the Lord Jesus and we too get a sense of excitement as we contemplate the magnitude of God’s love to us.