St Mark's Plumstead - Sermons: Exodus

Living Up to Our Potential as God's New People

Dylan Marais — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Living Up to Our Potential as God's New People

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd October 2023

Passage: Exodus 40:1-38

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Do you feel like you're living up to your potential? As we finish our series in Exodus, we hear how Moses completed the tasks God instructed and learn what God has done to ensure we are fit for holiness.

DAILY DEVOTIONS - https://stmarksplumstead.org/daily/

Service From The Heart

Nick Louw — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Service From The Heart

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 15th October 2023

Passage: Exodus 35:1-39:40

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What does it look like to serve God with our whole heart? Listen to our latest sermon to learn about the 5 characteristics of heartfelt service and how it maximises your spiritual growth when you fully embrace true worship.

DAILY DEVOTIONS - https://stmarksplumstead.org/daily/

A God of Second Chances

Nick Louw — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

A God of Second Chances

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 8th October 2023

Passage: Exodus 34:1-35

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How do you restore a relationship with someone you care about? Do you find ways to heal the friendship or just cut the person out of your life? What about your relationship with God? Do you feel like you've destroyed your relationship with Him? Listen to our latest sermon for the good news about The God of Second Chances.

Listen to "What God Wants- "Khesed" https://sermons.stmarksplumstead.org/sermons/25049/what-god-wants-khesed/

The Living Presence of God

Dylan Marais — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0100

The Living Presence of God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 1st October 2023

Passage: Exodus 33:1-23

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How life-changing would it be to experience the living presence of God the way the Israelites did? Despite experiencing Him as a pillar of fire and smoke, they still destroyed their relationship with Him. Realistically, we probably wouldn't have done much better than they did, so in our latest sermon, we learn about what God has done for us, which gives us hope. Click to listen here >>

Idol Factories

Nick Louw — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Idol Factories

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 24th September 2023

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Idols are a thing of the past - right? Would you believe that idols still exist today? Our latest sermon teaches us about the nature of idolatry, how to recognise it and what we should do to protect ourselves against the danger it presents. Click to listen here.

Living For The Weekend

Dylan Marais — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Living For The Weekend

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 17th September 2023

Passage: Exodus 31:12-18

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What do you enjoy about the weekend? Is it finally having time to do what you want and a chance to take a break from the busy work week? This week's sermon unpacks God's reasoning for Sabbath rest and what we should do to make the most of it.

God's people equipped for God's work

St Mark's Plumstead — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

God's people equipped for God's work

Series: Exodus

Sunday Morning

Date: 10th September 2023

Passage: Exodus 31:1-11

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Have you ever committed to completing a task, only to realise that it required far more time or resources than you initially thought? After 12 chapters of God's people doing what He asked them to do, the Israelites realised what God wanted from them and didn't feel they had the necessary skills. Our latest sermon unpacks how we should serve God and what He does to ensure we are up to the task.

https://sermons.stmarksplumstead.org/sermons/?search=holy+spirit

Smelling like Heaven in a smelly world

Nick Louw — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Smelling like Heaven in a smelly world

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 3rd September 2023

Passage: Exodus 30:1-38

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Have you ever wondered what Heaven smells like? We may think it is too ethereal to have something as basic as a smell, but today's sermon in Exodus gives us a glimpse into what we could expect and what that means for how we live today. Listen to our latest sermon to find out more.

https://stmarksplumstead.org/daily/

Set apart to serve

Dylan Marais — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Set apart to serve

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th August 2023

Passage: Exodus 29:1-21

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It's one thing to belong to the team, but another to feel equipped to make a difference. Our latest sermon in Exodus takes us through the gory rituals the High Priests needed to perform before they were classified as fit to serve. Click to listen and better understand where the Old Testament ceremonies fit in the story of Jesus and how they paved the way for us today.

Representation in Heaven

Nick Louw — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Representation in Heaven

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th August 2023

Passage: Exodus 28:1-36

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How do you know your prayers are heard in heaven? Do you have someone to represent you there? As we explore the significance of Israel's priesthood from Exodus 28 in today's sermon, we'll discover why it's so vital to make sure you have someone in your life who can represent you where it really matters.

The only way in

Nick Louw — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

The only way in

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 13th August 2023

Passage: Exodus 27:1-21

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God wants to give to give us a way back and restore our relationship with him, but it comes at a cost.

The beauty of holiness

Dylan Marais — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 09:30:00 +0100

The beauty of holiness

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 6th August 2023

Passage: Exodus 26:1-37

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What does an overwhelmingly detailed, interior-design-orientated account of the Old Testament Tabernacle have to do with God's plans for our holiness?

Listen to our latest sermon in our Exodus series to learn about the relevance and what it means for our daily lives in the present.

God coming to live with us

Nick Louw — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 09:30:00 +0100

God coming to live with us

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 30th July 2023

Passage: Exodus 25:1-40

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God not only wants us to dwell with Him in His space, but He also wants to dwell with us in ours. We do, however, need to prepare for Him moving in. Not sure what this means? Listen to our latest sermon to find out more.

Listening To The Resurrected One

Dylan Marais — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0100

Listening To The Resurrected One

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Easter Sunday

Date: 9th April 2023

Passage: Exodus 24:9-18

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Who do you listen to when it's time to make life-changing decisions? The world is full of self-appointed gurus who have plenty to say but often guide you in a way that benefits them. Jesus defeated sin and death in his resurrection and is the only One who will guide you in Truth. Our latest sermon teaches us why and how we tap into Jesus' resurrection power when we listen to the resurrected one.

How To See God And Not Die

Nick Louw — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0100

How To See God And Not Die

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Good Friday

Date: 7th April 2023

Passage: Exodus 24:1-11

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Facing God is terrifying. Even Old Testament prophets needed a certain level of protection when they met with God. But the reality is that we will all face God one day.

The question is, are we ready to stand in the presence of perfect holiness? Listen to today's sermon to discover how to prepare and how the good news about Good Friday can change the outcome of Judgement Day.

Would you like to get to know the God who made you and living the life He made you to live. See more - https://stmarks.churchtrac.com/card/43

This Means War

Dylan Marais — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0100

This Means War

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 2nd April 2023

Passage: Exodus 23:20-33

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In situations of urgency, we tend to listen to those who have more knowledge than us and obey them, in today's sermon, the nation of Israel was instructed on how to prepare for war by listening to God.

How We Think We Get The Good Life

Nick Louw — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0100

How We Think We Get The Good Life

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th March 2023

Passage: Exodus 23:10-19

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Does everything you've ever dreamed about and hoped for seem just out of reach? No matter how hard you work, what you buy or which strategies you try, nothing seems to give you the satisfaction promised.

God has given us the keys to the good life. Listen to our latest sermon to discover how to unlock it.

The Untouchables

Nick Louw — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The Untouchables

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th March 2023

Passage: Exodus 23:1-9

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There is something very satisfying about people standing up against corruption. Life isn't supposed to be unfair, and good SHOULD overcome evil. Listen to the latest sermon in Exodus for more about God's plan for His untouchables.

The Compassionate God - Defender Of The Weak

Dylan Marais — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The Compassionate God - Defender Of The Weak

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th March 2023

Passage: Exodus 22:18-31

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Have you ever thought of God as a superhero? Find out how He aids the oppressed and overlooked and moves in anger towards those who oppress His people. Listen to find out what that means for our daily lives and how it affects our interactions with others.

Restoring What Is Lost

Nick Louw — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Restoring What Is Lost

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 5th March 2023

Passage: Exodus 21:33-22:15

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Have you ever done something that caused loss to another person? Whether you borrowed an item and returned it in less-than-perfect condition or slandered someone's name, leading to a loss of reputation, we have all sinned.

Listen to our latest sermon to discover how Jesus dying on the cross makes restitution for our losses and what that means for our daily lives.

The Law Of Life

Nick Louw — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The Law Of Life

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 26th February 2023

Passage: Exodus 21:12-29

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Old Testament law may seem obsolete and outdated, but there is something you need to know. Listen to our latest sermon to find out more about the law of life and why you should treasure it.

Freedom and Responsibly and God

Dylan Marais — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Freedom and Responsibly and God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 19th February 2023

Passage: Exodus 21:1-17

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Off the back of the 10 Commandments, it may seem surprising that the very next topic of conversation is the treatment of slaves. While this may be a very triggering subject, you may be surprised to discover that Biblical slavery is vastly different to the human rights abuses we've heard about and lived through in modern times. Listen to our latest sermon to find out more.

Last weeks sermon:https://sermons.stmarksplumstead.org/sermons/26410/our-love-hate-relationship-with-law/

https://stmarksplumstead.org/daily/

Our Love-Hate Relationship With Law

Nick Louw — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Our Love-Hate Relationship With Law

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 12th February 2023

Passage: Exodus 20:1-21

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Law is good. But it also makes us uncomfortable. As we consider God's law in this sermon, learn why we have such a strange relationship with Law and what that tells us about ourselves...

The Unapproachable God

Dylan Marais — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:30:00 +0000

The Unapproachable God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 29th January 2023

Passage: Exodus 19:9-25

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Would you waltz into marriage or a new job without adequate preparation and consideration? No, you'd take the necessary time to consider every aspect!

So why do we feel it's no big deal to approach God? Moses and the Israelites knew all about God's power and approached Him with reverence, but what does that mean for us today? Listen to our latest sermon to find out more!

Why God Saves

Nick Louw — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Why God Saves

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 22nd January 2023

Passage: Exodus 19:1-6

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Why does God save? And what does God expect us to do with our salvation? Discover the answers to these questions in this next instalment of our series on Exodus.

A Fresh Perspective

Nick Louw — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

A Fresh Perspective

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Sunday Morning

Date: 27th November 2022

Passage: Exodus 18:1-27

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At the end of the year it's easy to feel frazzled and be a bit short with others. But in today's sermon we learn from a most unlikely person how to find a fresh perspective...

The Lost Joy of Sacrifice:https://sermons.stmarksplumstead.org/series/1987/the-lost-joy-of-sacrifice/

Being The Presence Of God

Dylan Marais — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Being The Presence Of God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Sunday Morning

Date: 20th November 2022

Passage: Exodus 17:1-16

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How do we know God is present with us everyday? In this sermon, we learn that we, as God's church, are the primary means for others to experience God's presence.

Why God Tests His People

Nick Louw — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Why God Tests His People

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 13th November 2022

Passage: Exodus 16:1-30

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The story in Exodus 16 helps Gods people to understand the question we all ask. Why is life still so hard today?

Why We Sing

Nick Louw — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Why We Sing

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 6th November 2022

Passage: Exodus 15:1-18

Under Pressure

Dylan Marais — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0000

Under Pressure

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Date: 30th October 2022

Passage: Exodus 13:17-14:8

The Importance of Remembering

Nick Louw — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 09:30:00 +0100

The Importance of Remembering

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 23rd October 2022

Passage: Exodus 12:29-13:16

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As the greatest migration in history begins, an unusual amount of effort goes into how these events will be remembered. Why is remembering so important... not just for the Israelites then but also for us today?

Preparation for the Passover

Nick Louw — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Preparation for the Passover

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 16th October 2022

Passage: Exodus 11:1-12:13

The Incomparable God

Dylan Marais — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Incomparable God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Date: 9th October 2022

Passage: Exodus 9:13-10:29

The Discrimintion Of God

Nick Louw — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Discrimintion Of God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 2nd October 2022

Passage: Exodus 8:20-9:7

The Futility Of Ingnoring God

Nick Louw — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

The Futility Of Ingnoring God

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 25th September 2022

Passage: Exodus 7:14-8:19

Where Do We Fit In With Gods Plan

Nick Louw — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Where Do We Fit In With Gods Plan

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 18th September 2022

Passage: Exodus 6:28-7:13

When Life Doesn't Go Our Way

Dylan Marais — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

When Life Doesn't Go Our Way

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Date: 11th September 2022

Passage: Exodus 6:2-27

Why Being Rescued Is Not Easy

Nick Louw — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Why Being Rescued Is Not Easy

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 4th September 2022

Passage: Exodus 5:1-6:1

Excuses, Excuses

Nick Louw — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Excuses, Excuses

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 28th August 2022

Passage: Exodus 4:1-20

Mission Possible

Dylan Marais — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Mission Possible

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Dylan Marais

Date: 21st August 2022

Passage: Exodus 3:1-22

Called To Gods Purpose

Nick Louw — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Called To Gods Purpose

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 14th August 2022

Passage: Exodus 2:1-25

Christianity Today

Nick Louw — Sun, 07 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100

Christianity Today

Series: Exodus

Preacher: Nick Louw

Date: 7th August 2022

Passage: Exodus 1:1-22