Sermons

This is a sermon on Leviticus 1 that especially focuses on the need for animal sacrifices and the nature of the atonement involved. It is very important to recognise that “atonement” (kipper) is used in a way that is quite different from the legitimate use of this term to describe how Jesus’ death deals with [...]

This is my sermon on the opening verses of Leviticus. The opening phrase is a rare one and loaded with significance when compared with similar occurrences. It is also crucial to read these opening verses as a continuation of the verses that close the book of Exodus. God invites any one of his people to [...]

This is a chapter rich in humour and irony. Saul’s doom is secured when his last hope, his hunted prey yet faithful servant David, is removed from the scene. 1 Samuel 29 sermon

This is my sermon on the relationship between Jacob and Esau. Could it be that the popular stereotype of Jacob as a basically deceitful man does not do justice to the biblical text? Genesis 25: Sibling Rivalry

This is the third in a series of sermons on 2 Peter 3. 2 Peter 3 Sermon

This is the second sermon in my series of three sermons on 2 Peter: Chapter 1: Inward Thinking Chapter 2: Wayward Thinking Chapter 3: Forward Thinking This sermon centres around the inevitable activity of false teachers who are lambasted in a devastating manner by Peter. 2 Peter 2 Sermon

This is the first of three sermons on 2 Peter. Chapter 1 is concerned with inward thinking, with a special focus on ensuring the development of certain character-qualities. Chapter 2 concerns wayward thinking, the threat posed by false teaching. Chapter 3 has to do with forward thinking, looking ahead to the certain fulfilment of the [...]

The Great Reversal (mp3)

There is a rich Old Testament background to this text and this sermon highlights some aspects of this, explaining why Nicodemus’ ignorance as a teacher of Israel was so inexcusable in Jesus’ eyes. Further, it is crucial to note the links with John 2. John 3:1-21 sermon

While relevant to Old Testament missiology, the primary purpose of the book of Jonah is not to beat this drum. Rather, its main focus is on the problem of evil. Evil has reached such immense proportions in Nineveh that God is poised to destroy it in much the same way as he had formerly destroyed [...]