Word of Salvation – Vol.50 No.19 – May 2005   Jesus our Ascended Saviour Reigns as Lord and King!   An Ascension Sermon by Rev J Joubert on Luke 24:50-53  Scripture Readings: Luke 24:50-53; 2 Peter 3:1-18; Colossians 3:1-4   Brothers and sisters... If you had to give a definition of faith, how would you describe the Christian faith? Traditionally Reformed people are quick to say that our faith is an Easter faith. And this is absolutely true. This means that we believe we cannot describe our faith outside the context of the events of Easter. This was exactly the argument...

Word of Salvation – Vol.50 No.20 – May 2005   The Church in the Power of the Holy Spirit   A Pentecost Sermon by Rev J Joubert on Acts 2:1-21  Scripture Reading:  Psalm 104:24-35 Suggested Hymns:  BoW 354; 359; 207; 182; 345; 346   Dear friends... Today we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Traditionally we place great emphasis on Christmas and the coming of God the Son, and on Easter with the death and resurrection of our Saviour. And maybe we expect therefore that the Ascension and Pentecost would receive equal emphasis in our celebrations. But often they do not. I believe this...

Word of Salvation – Vol.50 No.6 – February 2005   We Have A Future   Sermon by Rev J Joubert on Romans 8:18-25 Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 40:26-31 Suggested Hymns:  Rej 500; 393; 295; BoW 177; Rej 404; 559   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... Some time ago my wife and I watched a movie titled, The Indictment: The McMartin Trial, based on the true story of one of the longest, most expensive and most futile court cases in history. A very committed Christian family (mother, daughter, grand-daughter) owning a day care centre, and three female employees, were accused of sexually...

Word of Salvation – Vol.50 No.2 – January 2005   Why Are We Called Christians?   Sermon by Rev J Joubert on Q/A 32 of Lord's Day 12 Scripture Readings:  Isaiah 40:28-31; Acts 11:19-26 Suggested Hymns:  BoW: 211; 331; 210; 169; 452; 63A; 241   Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ... Some time ago I had discussions with parents about their spiritual walk and that of their children and what it means to be Christians. They said to me that they and their children believe in Jesus and are therefore Christians. We had a long discussion about this. Among other things...