ECF Sermons

Bruce Newsham continues with the series on the Life of David. This message is recorded as the first sermon in church since lockdown was announced. Here Bruce takes a closer look at the covenant God had with David and how it leads straight to Jesus.

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Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Brynn Taylor continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart. Here we learn the lessons of doing things the way God has planned for them to be done, and the consequences of not following the instructions of God.

Speaker: Brynn Taylor

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Bruce Newsham continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart. Here we learn the lessons of reaping what we sow, the importance of listening to wise counsel and to never take revenge on our enemies.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-38

David Hallett continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart. Here we learn to love our enemies. By keeping our eyes on God and remembering that He is sovereign, holy and just, we will be able to do this ‘unimaginable’ act.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Bruce Newsham continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart. Here we learn how to took matters into his own hands. But through it all, God was still in control of the plans He had for David’s life. David comes through this all and gives all the glory to the Lord for the lessons learned and the protection he received from his Lord.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1 - 22:2

Johan Pretorius continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart, who defeated the Philistines for Saul. Saul’s jealousy over David led Saul to behave in a way that we all need to be cautious to not follow. David, a man hated by the king for his good works for the king, looked to God for his way to react to Saul – may we follow his example! Through this all we can learn that God’s plans will never be thwarted.

Speaker: Johan Pretorius

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5 - 11

Bruce Newsham continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart, who found a true friend in Jonathan, Saul’s son. Look at the qualities of a true godly friend, and see if you match up to these qualities.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4

We continue with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart, who had the faith to fight a giant and gain victory through God.

Speaker: James Levengood

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-50

Dave Hallett starts a ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

As we pass the 130 days in lockdown mark, we reflect on how God has been working in the lives of individuals. This week, Dave introduces us to two of ECF's members who share their experience of God. 

Speaker: Dave Hallett (Introduction and Conclusion); Lizel (4:23); and Richard (9:13)

A visiting speaker from the US, Karl Peterson ends a three-part series on growing in grace – a vital area of growth for every believer as we aim to become more like Christ.

Speaker: Karl Peterson

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

A visiting speaker from the US, Karl Peterson shares the second of a three part series on growing in grace – a vital area of growth for every believer as we aim to become more like Christ.

Speaker: Karl Petersen

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

A visiting speaker from the US, Karl Peterson starts a three part series on growing in grace – a vital area of growth for every believer as we aim to become more like Christ.

Speaker: Karl Peterson

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

This is the final sermon in our series on “Real Christianity”, James shares with us how we can be sure that we are saved, have been forgiven and have been given the gift of eternal life.

Speaker: James Levengood

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

This week in our series on “Real Christianity”, Dave is looking at 1 John 5:1-12 and is looking at the topic of authentic faith. He considers who the object of this faith and what the outcome of this faith is.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

his week in our series on “Real Christianity”, Paul is looking at 1 John 4:7-21 and considers the wonder of how God love us!

Speaker: Paul Wiles

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

This week in our series on “Real Christianity”, Dave is looking at 1 John 4:1-6 and shows how John is giving the early church two key ways to discern the spirit of truth from the spirit of error.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

This week in our series on “Real Christianity”, Adrian considers at how we should be willing to lay down our lives for others.

Speaker: Adrian de Vries

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Michael looks at the issue of counterfeits as we continue in the series on Real Christianity from 1 John. This is Mike's last sermon for ECF as he and his family move to Australia as soon as flights become available after the COVID-19 lockdown. He has served ECF faithfully and we wish him blessings as he continues the Lords work in the land Down Under.

Preacher: Michael Harber

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Bruce Newsham explores what it means to "walk in the light" in this, the second episode in the 1 John series.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: 1 John 1:5 - 2:6

Michael opens with the first message in a new 10 part series from 1 John, entitled Real Christianity. This week we look at the testimony of the first christians to be called by Jesus – the apostles.

Speaker: Michael Harber

Reference: 1 John 1:1 - 4

In a time where many of our daily freedoms have been revoked to address the risk of COVID19, David explore what the saying, “the truth will set you free” really means. He considers the context of this message in Jesus teaching, THE truth he shares and what it means for us as christians today.

Speaker: David Hallett

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Mike West closes off the series on God's attributes looking at God's mercy, love and grace - a topic worthy of a series on its own. It is an awesome way to conclude this series, being reminded that God has saved us from what we do deserve, and given us what we don't. Only because of his great love towards us.

Speaker: Mike West

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Easter 2020 is like none other in recent memory. With COVID-19 keeping everyone safe at home, we are unable to meet together for this year's service. Dave Hallett brings us a message of hope from out of LOCKDOWN. The message includes a communion prayer towards the end, so grab some emblems if you want to take part.

David reminds us in his sermon today, why the Easter message is just as relevant in our time of crisis in the world as it has been through the ages as he looks at the ultimate act of love, the ultimate words of forgiveness and the ultimate message of hope.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: Luke 23; Zephaniah 3

Mike Harber continues the series looking at the attributes of God. Today's sermon focuses on God's omnipresence and the encouragement we can gain from knowing that God is with us always. Another message from out of LOCKDOWN due to Covid-19.

Speaker: Michael Harber

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Bruce Newsham continues in the Attributes of God series, looking at God as the all-knowing, and how we can draw comfort from this... particularly in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic and the associated lockdown.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

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On the first Sunday after South Africa entered a state of emergency, Michael Harber changed his scheduled sermon topic to one that offers encouragement to those that feel lonely, anxious and disheartened due to the circumstances that we have all found ourselves in due to the threat and spread of COVID-19.

Brynn helps us understand how the holiness of God defines all his other attributes and how, if we understand this attribute of God, it impacts on so many important aspects of how we behave towards God, the world and ourselves.

Speaker: Brynn Taylor

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4

Dave looks at the attribute of God’s patience, unpacking how the words used in both the Old and New Testament related to a God who is slow to anger and abounding in love. But this attribute of God is not the same as his other attributes and comes with an important warning.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

Scripture: Exodus 16:8

James continues the series in Exodus looking at the incredible attribute of God’s sovereignty and how a knowledge of this should impact on our lives as 21st century Christians.

Speaker: James Levengood

Scripture: Exodus 15:18

Bruce helps us appreciate a Biblical understanding of the attribute of God we often would prefer to forget; the wrath of God. He shares some of the key implications of this attribute both in our personal lives and the world at large.

Speaker: Bruce Newsham

Scripture: Exodus 15:7 – 8

Johan leads us in a reflection on the grandeur of the God of the Universe before considering the Exodus story and how the omnipotent God should impact on our lives as christians each day.

Speaker: Johan Pretorius

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Samuel continues the study in Exodus looking at the characteristics of God – a personal and relational God who care and is active in our lives, sometimes in a slower process than we would like, but moulding us and leading us in a personal journey in our relationship with Him.

Speaker: Samuel Janutsch

Scripture: Exodus 6:7

Dave continues in the series on the attributes of God as seen in Exodus, exploring the attributes of God’s eternal, unchanging and unique qualities.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

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Dave starts a new 12 part series on the attributes of God as seen in the book of Exodus looking at the faithfulness and kindness of God looking at how God is faithful to Himself, to His covenants and to His people.

Speaker: Dave Hallett

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