Welcome to ‘The Scratchpad’, where each week we give you a glimpse into the messy background of sermon creation. It’s also a chance for you to ask some questions, so scratch that itch of yours and send in your questions, we’ll do our best to answer them!
In this special episode we discuss some of the 'do differentlies' for the Gospel Culture series, in part two we are joined by Zwai Zulu, Brett France and Dave Myburg. Show notes EP29 Gospel Culture Special Part 2 Preaches: https://ruc.org.za/gospel-culture/ Books mentioned: Other Links: The 'Your Not Crazy Podcast' - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/youre-not-crazy/youre-not-crazy-pastors/
In this special episode we discuss some of the 'do differentlies' for the Gospel Culture series, and in part one we are joined by Brett France and Dave Myburg. Show notes EP28 Gospel Culture Special Part 1 Preaches: https://ruc.org.za/gospel-culture/ Books mentioned: Other Links: The 'Your Not Crazy Podcast' - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/youre-not-crazy/youre-not-crazy-pastors/
In the final episode of this series, we take a deeper look at the topic of the Kingdom of God and what Jesus meant when He said it 'is near' Show notes EP27 Gospel of God 5 Preach: https://subspla.sh/kwp38c9 Books mentioned None this week, but here is the link to the video on Jesus the true and better version of every old testament hero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkNa6tLWrqk
Concretely, we intend to live in the kingdom of God by intending to obey the precise example and teachings of Jesus. This is the form that trust in him takes. It does not take the form of merely believing things about him, however true they may be. Indeed, no one can actually believe the truth about him without trusting him by intending to obey him.” ― Dallas Willard, Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ Today we take a deeper look at the topic of faith in what it means to believe. Show notes EP26 Gospel of God 4 Preach: https://subspla.sh/6bvc6hz Books mentioned Eternity Is Now in Session by John Ortberg: https://www.amazon.com/Eternity-Now-Session-Rediscovery-Salvation/dp/1496431642
John said "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near" and Jesus said "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel." Today we take a look at repentance. ~~~ Show notes EP25 Gospel of God 3 Preach: https://subspla.sh/kd8z8ms Books mentioned Images of Salvation in the New Testament by Brenda Colijn https://www.logos.com/product/188190/images-of-salvation-in-the-new-testament https://www.amazon.com/Images-Salvation-Testament-Brenda-Colijn/dp/0830838724
We could summarise the main topic of Jesus's teachings as the Kingdom of God. We take a look at some of the numbers and discuss some of the ideas about what some of the authors of the new testament say about the Kingdom. ~~~ Show notes EP23 Gospel of God 1 Preach: https://subspla.sh/kd8z8ms Books mentioned Images of Salvation in the New Testament by Brenda Colijn https://www.logos.com/product/188190/images-of-salvation-in-the-new-testament https://www.amazon.com/Images-Salvation-Testament-Brenda-Colijn/dp/0830838724
We're kicking of the 3rd season of the Scratchpad Podcast, taking a look at the bits that didn't quite make it into the sermon. Tim Keller says: "The gospel has been described as a pool in which a toddler can wade and yet an elephant can swim. It is both simple enough to tell to a child and profound enough for the greatest minds to explore." We swim a little deeper into the Gospel in this series. ~~~ Show notes EP23 Gospel of God 1 Preach: https://subspla.sh/95pgzp3 Passage https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+cor+15&version=ESV;NIV;NKJV Books mentioned The King Jesus Gospel by Scot McKnight https://www.zondervan.com/9780310492986/the-king-jesus-gospel/ https://www.amazon.com/King-Jesus-Gospel-Original-Revisited/dp/0310531454 https://www.takealot.com/the-king-jesus-gospel/PLID41414985
In a special bonus mini-series we take a look at the topic of Spiritual Gifts. In this final episode we tackle the gifts of prophecy and tongues!
In a special bonus mini-series we take a look at the topic of Spiritual Gifts, this week inclusing a brief overview of cessationism versus continuationism. This is the webinar on African traditional religions mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uBV3r9HYKs
In a special bonus mini-series we take a look at the topic of Spiritual Gifts.
In the final Scratchpad for this series, Pastor Richard, Zwai and Jaime discuss the message on the mission of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:45–49)
We are joined by the preacher of the week Dave Myburg for Zwai Zulu, along with Jaime, to discuss the message on the filling of the Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit baptism and more! (Ephesians 5:18)
Pastors Richard van Lieshout and Zwai Zulu, along with Jaime discuss the message on the warnings against grieving the Holy Spirit, quenching the Holy Spirit, despising prophecy and more! (Ephesians 4:25-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22)
Pastors Richard van Lieshout and Zwai Zulu, along with Jaime discuss the message on John 14:15-27 from Pastor Richard van Lieshout
Pastors Richard van Lieshout and Zwai Zulu, along with Jaime discuss the way the Holy Spirit 'renovates' uswhat it means to be led by the Holy Spirit vs following the desires of the flesh.
Pastors Richard van Lieshout and Zwai Zulu discuss the gift of the Holy Spirit and the implications for our salvation
From the final message in our series on 1 Timothy. Zwai Zulu and Pastor Richard discuss Paul's charge to Timothy to Fight the Good Fight of the Faith.
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout compare notes on the topic of slavery in the bible from 1 Timothy 6:1-2
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout compare notes on relating to leaders: elders in the church and masters in the workplace from 1 Timothy5:17 – 25, *6:2
Zwai Zulu and Brett France compare notes on looking after the most vulnerable in our own families and in the church from 1 Timothy 5:1-16
Brett France and Justin Tamlin compare notes on guarding your life & doctrine closely from 1 Timothy 4:6-16 PRIVATE LIFE: The Diet (v.6-7a) The Discipline (v.7b-10) PUBLIC LIFE: Set an example (v.11-12) Expound the Scriptures (v.13-14) SUMMARY: (v.15-16) Progress & Persevere The book mentioned is "The Enemy Within" - Kris Lundgaard
Brett France and Justin Tamlin compare notes on how to guard against false teachers and false teaching from 1 Timothy 4:1-5.
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout compare notes on the requirements and roles of elders and deacons in the church from 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout compare notes on this challenging passage on the roles of men and women in the church from 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout discuss their notes, catch-up on some questions and go deeper on the topic of Missional Prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1-7
Richard van Lieshout and Zwai Zulu break out their pads and discuss the Glorious Gospel of Grace, that Jesus is the means of Salvation and not the law.
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout discuss their notes and go deeper on the topic of conspiracy theories as well as the topic of the Law.
Zwai Zulu and Richard van Lieshout discuss their notes and go deeper on the Secret of Godliness.