Blaxland Reformed Church - Sermons

The Kingdom Shall Be The Lord’sBible Reading: Obadiah 1:15–21Text Verses: Obadiah 1:15, 17, 21 HC: Lord’s Day 48Obadiah announces that the Lord’s kingdom will win over pride,injustice, suffering, and evil. God judges sin but also offers rescuethrough Jesus Christ, who took our judgment and rose again.Believers are called to live holy lives, show mercy and forgiveness,serve faithfully in the church, and pray with hope. Even when God’speople are scattered or face hard times, Christ gathers, protects,restores, and leads them home forever.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 13/09/26 PM Service

Unashamed Of The GospelBible Reading:2 Timothy 1Text Verses: 2 Timothy 1:8–10Paul’s farewell to Timothy encourages believers to find courage inGod’s grace instead of relying on their own strength. Timothy isurged to use his gifts, remain unashamed of Christ, endurechallenges, and protect the gospel with the Holy Spirit's help.Since Christ has overcome death and given us eternal life, ourhope remains strong even in times of grief and suffering. Families,good teaching, prayer, worship, and loving fellowship help us growin faith. Because the Father saves, the Son redeems, and the Spiritgives us strength, we can trust Christ, serve well, and face everygoodbye with confidence.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 13/9/26 AM Service

Edom, The Brother Who Stood Aloof Or DistantBible Reading: Obadiah 1:10–14Obadiah warns that ignoring a brother’s suffering is not harmless.God sees violence, hidden bitterness, joy over someone’s troubles,and a lack of mercy. Jesus is the faithful Brother who stepped intoour struggles, took our judgment, and rose again. Through HisSpirit, those who were once hostile or indifferent can becomecaring and brave peacemakers in His church.Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 06/09/26 PM Service

A Father’s Advice For His Child: Fight The Good Fight Of The FaithBible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:11–20; Job 1:1-5Text Verse: 1 Timothy 6:12Paul encourages Timothy to fight the good fight of faith by turningaway from evil, seeking righteousness, staying faithful, beinggenerous, and protecting the gospel he has received. Fatherscannot save their children, but they can pray for them, showrepentance, speak honestly, and guide them to Christ. Jesus, thefaithful Son, won the greatest victory on the Cross, rose from thedead, and now reigns. Because of Christ, we are God’s belovedchildren, strengthened by the Spirit and trusting in our HeavenlyFather’s mercy.Preached by Rev Lourens Nel on 6th Sept 2026 AM Service

The Lord Brings The Proud Down And Keeps His PeopleBible Reading: Obadiah 1:1-9Text verses: Obadiah 1:3–4Obadiah points out Edom’s pride and the false things they trustedin, like mountains, treasure, allies, wisdom, and strength. God rulesover history, brings down the proud, judges evil, and cares for Hispeople when they suffer. Pride tricks us into relying on ourselves,but God’s grace leads us to Christ. Jesus took our judgment, rosefrom the dead, and is our steady and faithful Saviour. So, let’srepent, believe, trust only in Christ, and live humbly.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 38/8/26 PM Service

True Gain In Christ Is Godliness With ContentmentBible Reading: 1 Timothy 6:1–11Text Verse: 1 Timothy 6:6 HC Lord’s Day 50True gain is not found in wealth, influence, or worldly security, butin godliness and contentment in Christ. Since God has given usHis Son and provides for us each day, we can honour Him throughfaithful work, accept Christ’s good teaching, and trust His care.Loving money can trap us, cause harm, and pull us away fromfaith. So, let’s turn away from greed and seek righteousness,godliness and gentleness. In Christ, we have forgiveness, eternallife, and a treasure that will never fade.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 30/8/26 AM Service

Grace That Is EnoughBible Reading: Philippians 4:10–23Text verse: Philippians 4:13Paul teaches that we find contentment in Christ, who gives usstrength whether we have much or little. As believers, we helpeach other by being generous, and God promises to meet all ourreal needs in Christ. Even tough times help us to spread thegospel. So, let’s stand firm, rejoice, pray, trust God’s care, look outfor each other, and rest in His never-failing grace. His grace isenough!Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 23/8/26 PM Service

A Household That Shows The Heart Of ChristBible Reading: 1 Timothy 5:1–25Text Verse: 1 Timothy 5:211 Timothy 5 teaches that God’s people should treat each other likefamily, care for those in need, and respect and correct churchleaders fairly. Leaders need to be chosen with care and honesty.Truth and love go hand in hand. Jesus is at the centre. He took onour failures and sins, then rose again to forgive us and welcome usinto God’s family. Let’s pray that others see Jesus’ heart in how welive.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 23/8/26 AM Service

Rejoice In The Lord AlwaysBible Reading:Philippians 4:2–9Text verse: Philippians 4:4Philippians 4:2–9 encourages believers to live in unity, show joyand gentleness, pray, and keep their thoughts focused on Jesus.Since Jesus brings us back to God, we can forgive, find joy even inhard times, bring our worries to God, and choose what is good.God is close to us, and His peace protects us while His presencehelps us stay faithful.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 16/8/26PM service

Growing Strong In ChristBible Reading: 1 Timothy 4:1–16Text Verses:1 Timothy 4:7b–81 Timothy 4 encourages us to feed our hearts with God’s truth andturn away from teachings that lead us away from Christ. It tells usthat God’s creation is good and all food should be welcomed withprayer and gratitude. We are invited to grow in godliness, not toearn salvation, but because Christ has already accepted us. Whenwe stay committed to God’s Word, pay attention to how we live andwhat we teach, and keep going in faith, God supports, guides, andprotects His church.Preached By Lourens Nel on 16/8/26 AM Service

Press On Toward The GoalBible Reading: Philippians 3: 12-21Text verse: Philippians 3:14Paul urges believers to press toward Christ in this life, amid itsdifficulties and problems, because He has made us His own.Christians must reject pride, guilt, sinful desires, and worldlyloyalties, while following faithful examples. As citizens of heaven,we await Jesus’ return, bodily transformation, and final glory withperseverance and hope. Come, Lord Jesus!Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 09/08/26 PM Service

Godly Leadership In Christ’s ChurchBible Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1–16Text Verses:1 Timothy 3:1Christ leads His church through faithful elders, caring deacons,and involved members. Elders are called to show strong character,teach faithfully, care gently, lead their families well, and act withintegrity. Deacons show Christ’s compassion by serving others withtrustworthiness. Every believer is responsible for truth, mercy,unity, and prayer. Leadership in the church is not about status orbeing perfect, but about serving with grace under Christ. Hisgospel supports and changes His people so they can share themessage of Jesus Christ, our faithful Lord and Shepherd, with theworld.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 9/8/26 AM Service

Risking Your Life For The Work Of ChristBible Reading: Philippians 2:25-30Text verse: Philippians 2:30In Philippians 2:25-30, we learn about Epaphroditus, a faithfulservant who risked his life for Christ. He was a brother, a worker, asoldier, a messenger, and a minister, showing Christian lovethrough his weakness and sacrifice. His illness reminds us thatGod’s mercy gives strength to His people. Because Christhumbled Himself, died, and rose again, we can celebrate andhonour faithful servants as we follow Jesus with love and service,even when it is difficult.Preached by Rev Louren Nel on 267/26 PM Service

The Surpassing Worth Of Knowing ChristBible Reading: Philippians 3:1-11Text verses: Philippians 3:8-9Paul urges believers to rejoice in the Lord, not to trust in theirown achievements, and to see everything else as less importantthan knowing Christ. Through faith, Christ is our righteousness,treasure, strength, and hope. His resurrection brings us new life,helps us through suffering, and promises our own resurrectionand eternal glory.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 02/08/26 PM Servcie

A Peaceful And Ordered Household Or Church Under The One Mediator, Jesus ChristBible Reading: 1 Timothy 2Text Verses: 1 Timothy 2:5–6Related Readings: 1 Corinthians 11:2–16; Ephesians 5:22–331 Timothy 2 encourages the church to worship in a peaceful, holy,and orderly way. Since there is one God and one Mediator, JesusChrist, believers are called to pray for everyone, lead with humilityand respect, avoid causing harm, and serve with faithfulness.Having different roles as men and women does not make anyoneless valuable; salvation is a gift from God through Christ, notsomething we earn by our position.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 02/08/26 AM Service

Christ Jesus Came Into The World To SaveSinnersBible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12–20Text verse: 1 Timothy 1:15Summary: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Paul’stestimony in 1 Timothy 1:12-12, shows that mercy reaches peoplelike Paul who do not deserve it, and that salvation is a gift fromGod, not something we can earn. Christ saved Paul through mercy,gave him faith, and turned a persecutor into an Apostle. Thegospel is good news because God has already done through Christwhat we could never do on our own. His patience gives us hope,leads us to praise, and calls the church to protect this message.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 26/7/26 Am Service

"The Glorious Gospel Entrusted To TheChurch"Bible Reading: 1 Timothy 1:1–11Text verse: 1 Timothy 1:5Summary: Paul’s message in 1 Timothy 1:1–11 urges the churchto guard the glorious gospel entrusted to it. Writing to Timothyin Ephesus, Paul warns against false teaching, speculation, andmisuse of the law. True doctrine produces love from a pureheart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. The law is goodwhen used lawfully (verse 8): it exposes sin and leads to gratefulobedience, but it cannot save. Salvation is found in Christ Jesusalone, our hope, who fulfils God’s promises, saves sinners, andpreserves His church through truth, grace, and holiness.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 19/7/26 AM Service

The Value Of Fellowship In The Interests OfChristBible Reading: Philippians 2:19–24Summary: Paul, writing from prison, finds comfort in the Lord’sprovidence and in Timothy, his faithful companion. The Philippian church,born of God’s grace in Acts 16, reminds us that Christ gathers people fromdifferent backgrounds into one family. Timothy’s concern for othersreveals the mind of Christ, who humbled Himself for sinners. Believers arecalled to serve one another with their gifts, not to earn God’s love, butbecause Christ first loved and served them.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 12/7/26 PM Service

The Lord Of Peace Is Establishing AWorking, Praying, And Faithful ChurchBible Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3Summary: 2 Thessalonians 3, the last sermon in this series, teaches that achurch waiting for Christ must remain active, prayerful, disciplined, andfaithful. Paul urges believers to pray for the gospel to spread, trust theLord’s faithfulness, and resist idleness. Our daily work is a calling underChrist, and the Lord encourages honest work and responsibility. 2Thessalonians 3 also teaches that church discipline should correct sin withbrotherly love, aiming at restoration rather than rejection. Believers areencouraged not to grow weary in doing good, but to receive Christ’s peaceand grace as we wait for His return.Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 12/7/26 AM service

Live As Redeemed People AndLightbearers Reflecting Christ.Bible Reading: Philippians 2:12–18 & Matthew 5:14–16Summary: Paul calls the church to live visibly as those redeemedby Christ. Salvation is God’s gracious gift because God Himselfworks in His people. Therefore, believers must not grumble ordispute, but shine as children of God reflecting Jesus. Jesus is thetrue Light; we reflect Him by holding fast to the word of life,serving with humility, and doing good works that glorify theFather. Though the path may involve sacrifice, it is filled with joyand hope until the day of Christ’s coming.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 5/7/26 PM Service

Stand FirmBible Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-16 & 1 Corinthians 16:13Summary: Paul calls the church to stand firm in the gracious workof the triune God. We are loved by the Lord, chosen forsalvation, sanctified by the Spirit, held by the Truth, and calledthrough the gospel to share in the glory of Christ. Therefore, insuffering, confusion, temptation, and fear, we stand firm in theWord.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 5/7/26 AM Service

The Incarnation Of The Son Of GodBible Reading: Philippians 2:1-10Summary: The sermon proclaims Christ’s incarnation as God’sgracious fulfilment of His covenant, emphasising Jesus’ true divinityand true humanity.In profound humility, He became a servant, suffered, and died toreconcile sinners to God. His perfect holiness removes our sin,making Him our only Mediator and Saviour.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 28/6/26 PM Service

Christ’s Certain Victory Over LawlessnessBible Readings: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12Summary: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 comforts believers troubled bylawlessness, deception, and end-time confusion. Paul teaches thatrebellion and the man of lawlessness will appear, yet evil remainsrestrained under God’s sovereign rule.Christians must not be shaken, deceived, or fascinated bydarkness, but love Christ’s truth, endure in faith, and rest in Hiscertain victory, for Jesus will destroy lawlessness and reignforever.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel AM service 28/6/26

To Live Is Christ, To Die Is GainBible Reading: Philippians 1:19-30Summary: This sermon, based on Philippians 1:19–30, centres onPaul’s confession: “To live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Writtenfrom prison, Paul’s words show that Christ gives meaning to life,courage in suffering, and victory over death. The sermonencourages believers to trust God even in hardship, knowing thatthe Spirit strengthens them and that their lives can still honourChrist. It explains that salvation comes through Christ’s death andresurrection, not human strength. Because Jesus conquered sin anddeath, Christians can live faithfully, face death without fear, andhope confidently in eternal life with Him.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 21/6/26 PM Service

We Ought Always To Give Thanks...Bible Readings: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12Summary: The sermon on 2 Thessalonians 1:1–12 teaches thatbelievers should follow Paul’s example by giving thanks for God’swork in the church, even during hardship. Paul thanks God for theThessalonian congregation because their faith is growing, theirlove is increasing, and their endurance remains steadfast underpersecution.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 21/6/26 AM Service

Work In ProgressBible Reading: Philippians 1:1-18Summary: Paul writes these words from prison, yet his message isfull of joy and confidence in God’s faithfulness. Christian assuranceis built on what Christ has already done on the cross, which bringssalvation and starts us on a journey of spiritual growth, no matterwhat we face. Paul tells the church that God never leaves Hiswork unfinished. While people may give up or leave thingsincomplete, God always finishes what He starts. This reminds usthat our faith, perseverance, and growth come from God’s grace,not our own efforts. Paul’s joy in difficult times shows us thathardships can help spread the gospel and encourage others. In theend, his message reassures us that God’s work in our lives continuesthrough every season and will be completed when Christ returns.We are invited to stand firm, rejoice in Christ, and trust fully inGod’s work in us.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 24/5/26 PM Service

Pray Without CeasingBible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28Summary: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 compares prayer to breathing,calling it the soul’s spiritual breath, made possible by the HolySpirit. The sermon points to Pentecost as the time when the Spiritturned the early church into a community of prayer. Prayer isdescribed as essential to Christian life, not just an extra activity.Paul’s words to “pray without ceasing” mean living in constantdependence on God, showing gratitude, and staying connectedwith Him, rather than praying nonstop. Even though the youngchurch in Thessalonica faced hardship and persecution, Paulencourages them to stay faithful, love one another, and keeppraying as people who live in God’s light.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 24/5/26 AM Service

Grace For Those Who Love ChristBible Reading: Ephesians 6:21–24 & Revelation 2:1–7Summary: This sermon teaches that Christ preserves His churchby grace, gives peace, love, and faith, and calls believers topersevere in sincere love for Him. It warns against coldorthodoxy, urges remembrance and repentance, and points thechurch back to joyful fellowship with Christ.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 17/5/26 PM Service

The Hope That Guards Our HeartsBible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Summary: This sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 teaches thatbelievers should live with sober faith, love, and the hope ofsalvation as they await Christ’s return. Rather than fearing thefuture, Christians are called to holiness, to encouragement, and toconfidence in Jesus, who saves them from wrath and gives themeternal hope.Preached by Rev Lourens Nel on 17/5/26 AM Service

Clothed With Christ: Standing FirmIn The Whole Armour Of GodBible Reading: Ephesians 6:10–20Summary: Life can be hard, and believers often feel pressure tocompromise, but God’s Word assures us to depend on God. Paul,writing while imprisoned, reminds us that we live in the timebetween Jesus’ victory and the ultimate defeat of evil. This meansspiritual struggles are ongoing. Our real battle isn’t against otherpeople, but against powerful, unseen forces that work throughlies, subtle pressures, accusations, and tempting desires. Goddoesn’t ask us to rely on ourselves; He invites us to draw strengthfrom Him. He gives us everything we need in Christ. Truth keepsus steady; Christ’s righteousness protects us from guilt and inspiresus to live differently; the good news of peace helps us stand firmwhen we feel anxious; faith puts out the fires of fear, shame, andtemptation; hope of salvation guards our minds; and God’s Wordis our spiritual weapon. Prayer holds everything together, keepingus close to Jesus and supporting each other. The message isn’t “tryharder,” but rather, “let Jesus clothe you with His strength andstand firm in Him.”

A Mother’s Day Comfort, Grief With Hope In ChristBible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; John 19:17–27Summary: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 encourages Christians togrieve, but with hope grounded in Christ. The passageacknowledges that death is a painful enemy caused by sin andassures us that Jesus has already defeated it by sharing in oursorrow, dying, and rising again. Paul wrote to a young church inThessalonica that was worried about believers who had diedbefore Christ’s return. His goal wasn’t to tell them not to cry, butto help them link their grief to God’s promises. Christian hope is adeep confidence rooted in Jesus’ real, physical resurrection.Because Christ rose, those who have “fallen asleep” in Him aresafe, present with the Lord, and their bodies will one day rise too.When Christ returns, those who have died in Him will rise first,and then those still alive will join them to meet the Lord and bewith Him forever. That’s why Christians are called to comforteach other.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 10/5/26 AM service

Authority, Obedience, And Christian LifeBible Reading: Ephesians 6:1–9Summary: People naturally resist authority because of sin,beginning in Paradise when Adam and Eve disobeyed God’scommand. This rebellion appears in homes, workplaces,governments, and society. Yet through Christ, God restores joyfulobedience. The Fifth Commandment teaches us to honour parentsand all authorities, for God rules through them. Children obeyparents, parents discipline with love, workers serve sincerely, andleaders (employers) act justly under Christ’s Lordship. Evenflawed governments deserve respect, unless they oppose God.Jesus, the perfect obedient Son, forgives our rebellion andteaches us true obedience through His Spirit.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 03/5/26 PM service

A Quiet Life In The Lord.Bible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12 & Ecclesiastes 4:4–6Summary: Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 4:1–12, encourages Christians tolive out their faith in everyday life, seeking to please God. A quietlife, according to him, is shaped by holiness, genuine love forothers, deep contentment, and honest work. Ecclesiastes 4:4–6adds a warning about three traps in everyday living: envy, laziness,and overworking. Envy pushes people to chase after what othershave, leaving them exhausted. Laziness wears down responsibility,while overworking leads to restlessness and emptiness. Solomon’swisdom is simple: “Better is a handful of quietness”, a life contentin God.Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 03/05/26 AM worship service

Submission To One Another Is True LoveBible Reading: Ephesians 5:21-33Summary: Ephesians 5:21–33 calls believers to mutual submissionout of reverence for Christ. Wives are to support their husbandsas the church submits to Christ. Husbands must love sacrificially,like Christ, who gave Himself for the church. Marriage is a sign ofChrist’s church.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 26/4/26 PM Service

Be Steadfast Under Trials, Christ Is Coming Again!Bible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13Summary: Paul comforts the Thessalonians, explaining that hedidn’t want to leave them, but he was forced to. He remindsthem that hardship and opposition are normal for believers, butJesus is always faithful to care for His church through Hisprovidence, through dedicated people, and through everydayblessings. Paul encourages them not to be suspicious but to loveone another deeply, grow in holiness, and remain strong in faithas they wait for Christ to return.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 26/4/26AM service

You Are Now The Light in the LordBible Reading: Ephesians 5:6–21Summary: This sermon shares the message of Ephesians 5:6–21,reminding believers that they were once in darkness but nowlive in the light because of what Christ has done. Paul encouragesChristians to live out their new identity by walking as children oflight. He highlights the importance of living wisely and beingfilled with the Spirit, showing goodness, righteousness, truth,thankfulness, and mutual respect. The sermon also cautions againstdeception and empty actions, while offering hope that Christ’slight reveals what is wrong and brings new life. In the end, iturges God’s people to let their lives shine until all darkness isovercome.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 19/4/26 PM service

Shaped By The Love Of ChristBible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16Summary: This sermon on 1 Thessalonians 2:1–16 reminds us thatChristians and the church are formed by Christ's self-sacrificinglove. Paul shares his heart, defending his ministry not for his ownsake, but to show that the gospel is always a gift, never ademand. Real ministry cares more about pleasing God thanimpressing people. It steers clear of greed, avoids flattery, andnever uses others for selfish reasons. Paul paints a tender pictureof Christian love, describing himself as both a nurturing motherand a guiding father. True Christian love isn’t just about sharingthe message—it’s about sharing our very lives. Because we belongto Christ, we belong to one another, supporting each other evenwhen we suffer.Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 23/4/26 AM service

The New Life In Christ: Walking In Love, Living HolyBible Reading: Ephesians 5:1–5Summary: Paul teaches that real love is defined by Christ’sselfless sacrifice, rather than by unlimited self-expression.Because believers have been chosen, redeemed, and sealed, theyare called to live as dearly loved children who imitate God bywalking in love. This new identity requires new purity: sexualimmorality, impurity, covetous lust, and coarse speech areunfitting for saints and destroy community life. Paul warns thatthose who make peace with unrepentant sexual sin have noinheritance in Christ’s kingdom. Yet the gospel calls sinners intolight, repentance, cleansing, and transformation.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 12/4/26 Pm service

The Risen Jesus Creates A People Marked By Faith, Love,Hope And Gives Peace To His ChurchBible Readings: 1 Thessalonians 1 & John 20:19-31Summary: On the Sunday after Easter, often called the “eighthday,” we will reflect on how the risen Jesus meets people intheir fear and doubt, offering His gift of peace. In John 20, thedisciples are hiding behind locked doors when Jesus appears tothem and says, “Peace be with you.” His peace is rooted in thecross and made certain by the resurrection. That same grace andpeace are still given to the Church today. 1 Thessalonians 1responds to the question, “How do I know God loves me and haschosen me?” The answer isn’t found by searching for hidden signswithin ourselves, but by trusting the gospel and noticing theSpirit’s fruit in our lives: faith that leads to action, love thatserves others, and hope that endures through hardship. LikeThomas, believers move from doubt to confession: “My Lord andmy God!” Our assurance is anchored in Jesus and His Word, not inthe strength of our own faith.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 12/4/26 AM service

The Church Must Live Like New People In JesusBible Reading: Ephesians 4:17-32Summary: This passage calls Christians to live in their newidentity with Christ. Believers are reminded that they arealready made new in Christ and therefore are called to a newlife in Jesus, worthy of their salvation. Maybe you’ve wondered:If I really belong to Jesus, why is it so hard to change? Why doold habits keep coming back? God’s grace isn’t just aboutforgiving; it’s about making us new in Christ. When we belong toChrist, He doesn’t leave us the same. He starts changing us fromthe inside out.Preached By REv Lourens Nel, 05/04/26 PM service

The Living Joy Of The Risen LordBible Readings: Psalm 100 & 1 Corinthians 15:1-33Summary: This Easter sermon proclaims the living joy that flowsfrom the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Psalm 100 calls God’speople to approach Him with joy, thanksgiving, and confidentpraise because Christ is truly risen (1 Corinthians 15). Psalm 100invites all the earth to worship the Lord gladly, reminding us thatpraise is central to our relationship with God and rooted ingratitude for who He is and what He has done.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel, Easter Sunday 4/5/25 AM service

“THE LORD REIGNS:THE HOLY KING LIFTED UP FOR THE NATIONS”Scripture : Psalm 99 & John 12:20-36Text Verse: Psalm 99:1Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on Easter Friday 2026

We Are Building The Church Through UnityBible Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16Belgic Confession Art 28Summary: Ephesians 4 calls believers to live as one body inChrist, growing together in faith, love, and service through unityin God’s Word and SpiritPreached By REv Lourens Nel on 29/3/26 PM Service

Hosanna To The King Who SavesBible Readings: Psalm 98 & Matthew 21:1-11Summary: Palm Sunday celebrates Jesus as the humble King whosaves. Psalm 98 and Matthew 21 call us to cry “Hosanna,” trustChrist’s saving grace shown at the cross, and live as His redeemedpeople while awaiting His return.Preached by Rev Lourens Nel on 29/3/26 AM Service

A Prayer For StrengthBible Reading: Ephesians 3:14-21Summary: The passage is a prayer for strength. This is to ask thatChrist will live in us. It does not mean that He does not live in us,but it is a prayer that He will live in us even more! The word“dwells” means permanent, and it stands against a temporarydwelling. This means that Christ would determine our thoughts,our emotions and our deeds. Jesus does this through faith.Preached by REv Lourens Nel on 22/3/26 PM Service

The Lord ReignsBible Readings: Psalm 97Summary: God’s reign is righteous and just. God exposes falsegods, brings joy to His people, and calls those who love Him toreject evil and live in grateful worship. In the New Testament,this reign is revealed in Jesus Christ, who sits at God’s right hand.Jesus is the enthroned King, who secures light, joy, and hope forall who trust in Him.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 22/3/26 AM Service

The Mystery Of The GospelBible Reading: Ephesians 3:1-13Summary: The mystery of the Gospel was previously unknown,and therefore, the Jewish people believed that only they couldbelong to God. But now the mystery of the Gospel can berevealed; the great change in history was the resurrection ofJesus. And the Apostles can now reveal that all believers fromall nations can be part of the Church of Christ.Preached By REv Lourens Nel on 15/3/26 PM Service

Sing To The Lord A New SongBible Readings: Psalm 96; Revelation 15:1-7Summary: Psalm 96 begins with the words “Sing to the Lord anew song.” What is this new song? This is a song for the nations. Itis a song they have not heard. It is about the Lord’s salvation. Andthis needs to be proclaimed to all the nations. His glory needs tobe declared, and also His marvellous works. The Lord should bemade great, and He should be praised. Why? For the gods of thepeople are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. TheLord reigns, His Word is established, and He is coming to judgethe earth.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 16/3/26 AM Service

The Church Is One In ChristBible Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22Summary: Through Jesus Christ, Jews and Gentiles are united asone people in God’s family and built together as His holydwelling.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel 8/3/26 PM Service

Do Not Harden Your HeartsBible Readings: Psalm 95Summary: Psalm 95 calls us to joyful worship and humbleobedience, warning us not to harden our hearts against God’svoice.Preached By Rev Lourens Nel on 8/3/26 AM Service