Sermons by Willem Bronkhorst

16 Triumph Over Temptation – Standing Firm in the Battle

Theme:Understanding and resisting temptation from Satan and the world through the power of Christ. Introduction:Temptation is the universal experience of every believer.Jesus Himself was tempted (Hebrews 4:15), yet without sin, and He taught us to pray,“Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” (Matthew 6:13).We live in a fallen world, opposed by the…

16 Complete in Christ – A Summary of Colossians

Christ: The All-Sufficient Savior. A Summary of Colossians: 1. Christ’s Pre-eminence Declared (Col. 1v15)     a. Christ’s Deity and Supremacy (vv. 15–20)     b. The Sufficiency of His Atonement (vv. 21–23)     c. The Ministry of Proclaiming Him (vv. 24–29) 2. Christ’s People Defined (Col. 2v6)     a. Union with Christ (vv. 6–7)     b. Victory through the Cross (vv.…

15 Gospel Ministry Requires Perseverance

Colossians 4:15-18Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry…

13 Awake, O Sleeper: The Sin of Sloth and the Call to Holy Diligence

Romans 12v11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (ESV) Introduction:The Nature and Danger of Sloth 1. Defining Sloth Biblically1.1   Key Biblical Terms       a. Slothful (oknēros): sluggish, backward in effort.       b. Idle: refusing labour when duty calls.       c. Apathy: spiritual indifference, coldness of heart.       d. Proverbs 13:4.1.2 A Practical Definition     …

13 Proclaiming Christ with Wisdom and Grace

Colossians 4:2–6Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought…