The abomination of Desolation
Gavin Paynter, 20 May 2012
Matt 24:15-20 “So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination that causes desolation,’ spoken of through the prophet Daniel - let the reader understand - then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the roof of his house go down to take anything out of the house. Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak. How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! Pray that your flight will not take place in winter or on the Sabbath.”
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Heresy and how it affects us
Johnray Rennie, 13 May 2012
Matt 7:15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."
Ezek 3:17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me."
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Hebrews 8-10 - A better covenant
Gavin Paynter, 29 April 2012
With his death, Jesus introduced a New Covenant:
1 Cor 11:25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me."
Not only was it a New Covenant; it was a better covenant.
Heb 7:22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant.
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Living In Jesus Name Part2
Des Burrows, 29 April 2012
In the 1st Commandment we learnt that:
It is wrong to allow any created thing, including human beings, to become more important to us than our Creator.
In the 2nd Commandment we will learn that:
In our worship, we must not reduce God to the likeness of a physical object or worship something or someone else.
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Living In Jesus Name Part1
Des Burrows, 22 April 2012
If we want God to be real to us
– we need to understand His character:
And when we understand His character and yield to the only true and SOVEREIGN God?
God can create in us that same character!
This involves a major mind shift for us.
Romans 12:2 (NIV1984)
2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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Ephesians 4
Sam Ennis, 22 April 2012
EPH 4:31 LET ALL BITTERNESS, AND WRATH, AND ANGER, AND CLAMOUR, AND EVIL SPEAKING, BE PUT AWAY FROM YOU, WITH ALL MALICE:
EPH 4:32 AND BE YE KIND ONE TO ANOTHER, TENDERHEARTED, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, EVEN AS GOD FOR CHRIST’S SAKE HATH FORGIVEN YOU
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The marriage feast of the Lamb
Ken Paynter, 15 April 2012
Most couples are looking for a marriage that will last and bring happiness!
It is referred to as a "marriage or match made in heaven.”
However while some marriages may have been made in heaven, they still have to be lived out here on earth. That, in itself, makes them all less than perfect.
There is a marriage that will be successful.
It is the eternal marriage, made not between a man and a woman, but between believers who receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Jesus Christ himself.
Revelation 19:7-9
Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the MARRIAGE of the LAMB has come, and His wife has made herself ready." And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Then he said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are called to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb!' "
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How to overcome temptation
Gavin Paynter, 15 April 2012
The source of temptation is not God.
James 1:13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone…
Rather the source of temptation is (1) The world (2) The flesh (3) The devil.
Although God is not the source of temptation, He can use it to accomplish His purposes.
e.g. Jesus was tempted by the devil, but God allowed it.
Matt 4:1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.
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Trust in God
Gary Barnett, 12 April 2012
2 Kings 13:14 Now Elisha had fallen sick of his sickness of which he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof.
15 And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows.
16 And he said to the king of Israel, Put your hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands.
17 And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for you shall smite the Syrians in Aphek, till you have consumed them.
18 And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Strike the ground. And he struck three times, and stopped.
19 And the man of God was angry with him, and said, You should have struck five or six times; then you would have struck down Syria till you had consumed it: whereas now you shall strike down Syria but three times.
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A sweet smelling savour
Ken Paynter, 8 April 2012
Text: Philippians 4:18,19.
I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, well pleasing to God.
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
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The resurrection
Richard Bandawo, 6 April 2012
The death and then the resurrection of Christ are the two pillars on which the arch of the gospel rests. In fact, the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the crowning fact of the gospel; It is the very heart of Christianity.
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Matthew5 - The beatitudes - Part 2
Gavin Paynter, 1 April 2012
Matt 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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In Jesus' name
Des Burrows, 25 March 2012
To ask for something (anything) in Jesus name - We have to live “In Jesus Name”
Well - How do we do that?
We have learnt that when we pray (ask) God the Father we need to pray (ask) in Jesus name. What does that mean?
Note that Jesus said ask the FATHER in His name
Jesus Himself said! While He was on earth!
“I will do whatever you ask in my name, (WHY?) so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.”
(John 14:13-14)
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Trials
Lynne van Wyk, 25 March 2012
Habakkuk 1:2-3 How long, O LORD, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, “Violence!”
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrong?
Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
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What Jesus said
Des Burrows, 18 March 2012
Jesus life is so significant; it divides our entire record of human history into two eras; before and after Christ.
Jesus spent three years as an itinerant country teacher before being executed in Jerusalem at age 33.
During those 3 years:
- He preached to the crowds in the open air;
- He trained his disciples
- He challenged the authority of the religious leaders, and confronted their hypocrisy
- He lived out the values he preached
- He performed amazing deeds and after his death his disciples believed he came back to life.
It is not too much to suggest that Jesus remains the single most influential figure in human history.
Today many millions around the world follow him and his teaching.
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Taste and see that the Lord is good
Ken Paynter, 18 March 2012
Psalm 19:9-10.
The decrees of the LORD are firm, and all of them are righteous.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.
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Wedding - Emanuel and Jackie
Ken Paynter, 17 March 2012
There is no escaping the importance of love in the life of the Christian and the Church, but because Hollywood has distorted the concept that many have of love we need to look at God’s Word to get the true picture and definition of what love really is.
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Wake Up O Sleeper - Arise from the Dead
Des Burrows, 11 March 2012
Eph 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 13 But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. 14 This is why it is said:
“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
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The purpose of the Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Gavin Paynter, 10 March 2012
Q: What is the primary purpose for the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is it to speak in tongues or to perform miracles? Is it to get goosebumps and fall over?
A: NO – Jesus gave his disciples the reason. Shortly before his ascension he instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promised baptism in the Holy Spirit:
Acts 1:8 "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
So the primary reason for the baptism in the Holy Spirit is that we may receive power to be witnesses worldwide i.e. evangelism and missions.
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Touching God
Ken Paynter, 4 March 2012
We have looked at hearing God and seeing God, today I want us to look at touching God.
We saw in Scripture that there are those who have ears but don’t hear and who have eyes but don’t see.
Today we will see that there are those who walk in God’s presence but don’t touch him, those who rubbed shoulders with Jesus but were never touched by Him and changed.
Luke 15:22-27 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’
“But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’
“Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’
“But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’
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When Jesus Comes
Des Burrows, 4 March 2012
Luke 18: 6-8 (NIV)
6 And the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8 I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly.
However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”
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Repentance
Richard Bandawo, 26 February 2012
The word “repentance "means a “change of mind.”The Bible clearly teaches that repentance is necessary for salvation.
Acts 2:38
“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy spirit”. It is impossible for anyone to be saved without repentance. But what exactly is repentance in the Bible.
Repentance is when we make a u-turn in our mind concerning Christ and our sins.
Repentance includes a sinner taking the blame for his sinful condition before God and siding with Him against himself.
A repentant blames no one else for his condition, but rather condemns himself under God’s eternal wrath because he deserves it.
Repentance leads to confession of sin, Hiding nothing, a sinner owns his sins and pours out his sinful heart to God.
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How to receive God's Blessing
Des Burrows, 26 February 2012
Time and again I've heard people cry, "God hasn't blessed me. I ask Him for good things, but it doesn't help."
Or they complain, "I try so hard to do the right things and to be a good Christian, but it just doesn't work for me.”
Others have tasted God's goodness and want more.
We all long for God's favor, don't we? And yet it often seems elusive.
What's the secret? How can we experience God's blessing in our lives?
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Not in work only
Gary Barnett, 25 February 2012
1 Thess 1:1 Paul and Silvanus and Timothy,
To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.
2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, making mention of you in our prayers;
3 constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father,
4 knowing, brethren beloved by God, His choice of you;
5 for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
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Hebrews 5-7 (Part 3) - Greater than Abraham
Gavin Paynter, 19 February 2012
Abraham, whose birth name was Abram, is honoured by adherents of the 3 great monotheistic 'Abrahamic' religions namely Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
After Moses who is mentioned 80 times (NASB), Abraham is the most frequently mentioned Old Testament character in the New Testament. He is mentioned 73 times in contrast to David (59) and Elijah (30).
But in Hebrews 5-7 we see that Jesus is greater than Abraham.
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When the Wind Blows
Gary Barnett, 19 February 2012
Matt 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.
23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.
24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.
27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.
31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?
32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.
33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
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Sonship and loyalty
Philip Dungulu, 18 February 2012
1 Sam 22:1-2 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.
Mark 3:13-14 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve - designating them apostles - that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach
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Stop going to church. You are the church
Julio Da Silva, 18 February 2012
1 Sam 4:14 Eli heard the outcry and asked, “What is the meaning of this uproar?”
The man hurried over to Eli, 15 who was ninety-eight years old and whose eyes were set so that he could not see. 16 He told Eli, “I have just come from the battle line; I fled from it this very day.”
Eli asked, “What happened, my son?”
17 The man who brought the news replied, “Israel fled before the Philistines, and the army has suffered heavy losses. Also your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God has been captured.”
18 When he mentioned the ark of God, Eli fell backward off his chair by the side of the gate. His neck was broken and he died, for he was an old man and heavy. He had led Israel forty years.
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Seeing God's face
Ken Paynter, 12 February 2012
Jesus said the Pharisees were blind leaders of the blind.
So clearly self righteousness blinds us from seeing ourselves as we really are and subsequently God cannot reveal himself to us.
We don’t need a Seminar to help us to improve our self image, we need an encounter with the Lord.
The only reason we can ever judge others, is that we have never seen our own heart, and if that is the case, we have never seen the Lord.
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Godly Relationships - Effective Communication
Des Burrows, 12 February 2012
A look at Communication and what the Bible says about this subject.
We will also look at what the main elements of communication are.
If you do research on the internet you will find a plethora of information by many motivational speakers, BUT
The two most important elements are hearing and speaking.
I have learnt through many years of dealing with people in training courses, seminars and churches that we need to get two things right
1. The way we listen, and
2. The way we speak or respond (talk back).
More than often when people challenge us we start to form our defense out of our emotion because our pride is at stake.
But if just listened with an open mind and “HEAR” what the other person is saying BEFORE we respond, I believe that the response will be POSITIVE.
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Matthew 5 - The beatitudes - Part1
Gavin Paynter, 5 February 2012
The term ‘beatitude’ comes from the Latin adjective ‘beatus’ which means happy, fortunate or blissful.
The Beatitudes are a set of teachings by Jesus from his famous “Sermon on the Mount” as recorded in Matthew 5:3-12.
They present a new set of Christian ideals that focus on love and humility rather than force and exaction; they echo the highest ideals of the teachings of Jesus on mercy, spirituality and compassion.
This is the manifesto of the kingdom of God, but unlike a worldly kingdom, there are totally different values.
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Godly Relationships - The Grey Zone
Des Burrows, 5 February 2012
1 John 1:5-7 (NIV1984)
5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
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Godly Relationships - “The Value of 24 Hours”
Des Burrows, 29 January 2012
The greatest thing is to be found at one's post as a child of God, is living each day as though it were our last, but planning as though our world might last a hundred years. -- C. S. Lewis
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Truth, deceit and control
Johnray Rennie, 29 January 2012
2 Chron 16:7 At that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him: “Because you relied on the king of Aram and not on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your hand.
8 Were not the Cushites and Libyans a mighty army with great numbers of chariots and horsemen? Yet when you relied on the LORD, he delivered them into your hand. 9 For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.”
10 Asa was angry with the seer because of this; he was so enraged that he put him in prison. At the same time Asa brutally oppressed some of the people.
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God's Favour
Des Burrows, 22 January 2012
The Bible is rich in God’s promises.
Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies".
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Psalms 32:8 "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you."
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Giving God praise
Sam Ennis, 15 January 2012
(NOTE: Poor audio quality between minutes 3 - 6)
Psalm 50:14-15
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay your vows unto the most High: And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me.
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Hearing God
Ken Paynter, 15 January 2012
Mark 4:23-25 He who has ears to hear let him hear. Consider carefully what you hear, with the measure you use it will be given to you and even more. He who hears will be given more, he who does not hear even that which he has will be taken away.
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Testimony
Brendan Bentley, 8 January 2012
Brendan Bentley shares his testimony of how God called him to be a mighty spiritual warrior.
Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
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Building Godly Relationships
Des Burrows, 8 January 2012
Our ability to have good GODLY relationships is affected by how we value others.
So you can only build good relationships with people whom you come into contact with on a daily basis IF YOU VALUE THEM.
Why do you call your spouse your best friend?
Because you value them, and because you value them you love them.
QUESTION: Do you value God?
Then BUILD a RELATIONSHIP with Him.
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God's unspeakable gift
Sam Ennis, 26 December 2011
At Christmas time we not only give gifts to others, but we
remember the time when God gave us the greatest gift of all - His Son.
2 Cor 9:15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
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