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Expository Sermons preached at St Thomas Church Heideveld. Getting us into God's Word, and getting God's Word into us.
Is Christianity true? Thats the question Paul answers here, as he reasons with those who doubt the gospel he preached. Listen along, and learn that the gospel is a divine message, which we can trust.
The Apostle Paul had preached the gospel in Galatia, but later some false teachers came preached a false gospel. Listen in as Paul tells Christians to not desert the truth, for a lie. See how he lays out the true gospel, and the false gospel, so that we can see the differences clearly, and so reject what is false and cling to what is true
Exodus 35-40 tells the amazing story of the repentant Israelites building God's tabernacle, according to his commandments, so that he can come and dwell amongst them. Join us today as we discover what God has to say to us about his church, how he dwells amongst his people, and how he invities us to join him in building his church.
The Bible uses the expression 'before the face of God' to describe a close relationship with him. In these chapters, we see why that is so necessary.
What does Baptism mean? How are we to receive Baptism? And why does Baptism have any power in our lives? Come along with us, as we dig deep into this glorious gift of God to his people, and see what He says about it in His word.
Christianity is like no other religion in the world, because in the Bible God says 'i will go ahead of you' and you must just follow me. Listen in as we see how Jesus went ahead of his people to win a salvation that we could not attain on our own.
We love to rest and feast. But so often we find that what we feast on makes us sick, and the places we seek rest just exhaust us. In Exodus 23:10-19 God shows us the rest and feast that he provides for his people, which will satisfy us and give us everlasting peace.
Today, more than ever there is a great concern for the vulnerable. We have laws to protect children. We campaign to protect women. We are concerned for foreigners, and other marginalised people. And yet South Africa continues to be a very dangerous place for children, women, and foreigners. Today we will see God's heart for the vulnerable, and see how we can come to share that heart.
Theft is all over the place in this world. Many of us have been stolen from, and many of us have stolen from others, and from God. So what does God think about property and theft? And how does he deal with theft and theives? Listen in as we find the amazing and challenging answers in his word.
How much is a human life worth? Alhough the world talks loudly about human rights, we only have to see how we treat one another to see that life is not valued equally. God's word here in Exodus tells us how much God values the lives of the humans he created. His grace gives us hope, and his example teaches us to value others rightly too.
In Exodus 21:1-11 we see the Laws God gave the Isrealites for employment and marraige. They were given to a culture very different from our own, and so at first glance seem very strange and alien. However, if we study them we see they reflect God's good character, and wisdom. In fact they are totally revolutionary. And they point us to the revolutionary Son of God, who fulfilled them, and who is our only hope of learning to apply their wisdom in our lives too.
What is your first reaction to a new rule? Most of us react with an instinctive groan, thinking about how a new law will restrict our freedom or fun. But when we come to God's law half way thorugh the book of Exodus, we see that our reaction should be very different. God's law, if we grasp it properly, should evoke marvel, and fear, and cause us to look down into our hearts, and up at our saviour Jesus.
When we last saw Peter back in John 18 he was a total failure. He had denied even knowing Jesus, in order to save his own skin. John 21 picks up his story. We see how Peter reacted to his failure, and then far more importantly, how Jesus reacted to his failure. This chapter gives us hope when we fail Jesus, for Jesus is able to forgive our failure.
The Resurrection of Jesus is an event that should turn our whole lives upside down and inside out. It challenges our minds, calms our fears, and changes our hearts. Listen as we investigate John 20, where Jesus challenges us to 'Stop doubting and believe'.
Why would Christians worship a person who died on a cross? Many people throughout history have misunderstood and even mocked Jesus death on a cross. This passage helps us understand why the cross had to happen, and what it acheived.
The trials of Jesus, and Peter, in John 18, reveal the truth about why we tell lies, and what that leads to in our lives. But they also reveal the truth about Jesus, who's truth is able to set us free.
What does Jesus want for his church? The answer this passage gives us is, unity. Join us as we discover what this unity is, why is is unnatural for us, and how Jesus gives it to us at the cross.
Jesus purpose for your life is Sanctification. Thats what he prays for you here in John 17:17-19. Listen in as we find out what that means, what difference it makes, and how we can be sanctified in him.
On the last night of his life with them, what did Jesus pray for his people. The first thing was for their protection. Listen in, as we see what Jesus asks God to protect his people from, and what kind of confidence that should give them.
In the last few moments before he was arrested, Jesus prayed that God would be glorified. Join us a we discover what God's glory is? Where we see it? And how we can reflect it?
On the night before he died, Jesus' disciples did not understand what he was going to do, and so their emotions were in turmoil.
Listen in, as Jesus explains in three ways, what he is doing on the cross, and how that should transform the disciples emotions and ours too.
The Holy Spirit convicts people that Jesus' words are true. Thats what Jesus teaches his disciples in this passage. But what is conviction? What difference does it make? What does Jesus think we need to be convicted of? How does the Holy Spirit convict us? Join us as we find the answers to these important questions in the Bible.
Did you know that God wants to grow good fruit in your life? That what Jesus says in our passage today. Listen with us, as we hear how Jesus makes us fruitful.
When Jesus left earth to return to His Father, he did not leave his people alone. He sent them His Holy Spirit. Listen with us this morning, as we see what Jesus tells us about the Spirit of Truth, and how He changes our lives.
Every religion in the world realizes that there is a gap between humans and God. Every religion offers a different way to bridge that gap. Listen as we explore why Jesus claimed to be the only way for us to get back to God.
Today we begin a new series in the second half of John's gospel. Listen with us to Jesus final words to his disciples, on the night before he was crucified. Hear what is on Jesus' heart, and what it means for us
Why do we take Gods' blessings for granted? Or reject them? Or hold them so tightly that we let go of God himself? Come with us as well look for answers in Psalm 128.
Why did Isaiah the prophet call Jesus the 'Prince of Peace'? What did he mean, and how can we experience peace in our own lives? Listen into the Christmas Day Sermon, to see how Jesus brings peace in all our relationships, with others, with ourselves, and with God.
Power is a complicated thing. On one hand it holds the promise of doing so much good in this world, however on the other it is so easily corrupted. Psalm 62 shows us why power is only safe in the hands of the Mighty God.
Why do we seek out counsel? And what do we need to do to receive counsel? Join us as we find answers to these questions in Psalm 32, that ultimately points us to the wonderful Counselor, Jesus the Lord.
As we launch our Biblical Counseling Ministry at St Thomas Church this Sunday, we hear Gods word to us in 1 Corinthians 10:13 telling us that we can turn to him in trials and temptations, for he is faithful, and he will help us.
What do you put your hope in for peace and safety, in this life and the next? Join us as Paul tells us where true peace and safety is to be found.
Everyone Grieves. It is a given in this world. But Christians do not need to grieve without hope. Join us as we see Paul explain why Christian can have hope, even as they grieve, and what difference that makes.
What is work? What can good work, done well, achieve? How can we begin to work like this? Find out as we look at God's word together.
The Prophet Amos likens the Lord God to a lion. Listen in to find out why, and what it means for us today.
Join us as we look at the famous Heroes chapter of the Bible, and see how God makes us into everyday heroes, as we follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus.
How can we live to please God in a world that tells us to do the opposite? What does sexual holiness look like in this world controlled by passionate lusts? Listen in as we look at 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, and discover how the three persons of the Trinity are all helping us to live holy lives that please God.
Paul was separated from the Church in Thessalonica, after only a few short weeks with the. As we read this passage of his letter, we see his desire, and his concern during that absence. But we are also encouraged by God's strength, and Paul's prayers.
Paul's enemies in Thessalonica accused him of having no integrity. Study along with us, to discover how the gospel of Jesus Christ freed Paul to preach the gospel with real integrity, and how it can give us the freedom of integrity too.
Join us as we begin our studies in 1 Thessalonians. This week we see that God creates the church the world really needs. He did it in Thessalonica, and he can do it for us today too.
What are your plans for 2022? Join us as we see what God's plans are, and how we can join in with them this year.
Join us as we see how Jesus joined us in this real world, in order to lead us through life and death.
The Magi were pagan astrologers, searching the stars in a vain hope of finding meaning in this world. Yet God in his mercy led them to the true king, and lasting hope. Join us as we discover the meaning of their journey in God's word.
Is sin serious? Is there any hope for sinners? These are the questions that God answers for us in Matthew 1:18-25. Join us to find hope for sinners in Jesus.
Christmas = Hope
Join us as we look at Matthew 1:1-17, to see why we can put our hope in Jesus.