In Sermons:

Singing In The Darkness

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

Paul encourages us to rejoice in suffering because of the assurance of God's presence and comfort, regardless of our circumstances

Singing in the darkness A story that always fascinated me as a child was that of Paul and Silas in jail in Philippi, found in Acts 16. Arrested, flogged, thrown into the inner court of the prison, feet placed in stocks, sitting in the damp and darkness. Bleeding and broken; shackled and shamed; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Acts 16:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Death Swallowed Up Forever – A Banquet Of Hope

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

A funeral service for a gentleman in his 50's who died after a short illness.

“Death Swallowed Up Forever – A Banquet of Hope Isaiah 25:6-9 Funeral Service Dear family — Xxxxxxxxxxx, your two sons, and the three young grandchildren who called him Pa; the wider family circle, some of whom have only recently laid Xxxxxxxxxxx mother to rest; and every friend gathered here ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Even There

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

Despite the valleys and difficulties of life, even there we can be confident that the presence and grace of God will sustain us.

Even There Psalm 23:4 Dr G T du Preez “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” — Psalm 23:4, ESV Introduction: The Turn in the Psalm Psalm 23 is perhaps the best-known poem in all of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Hope Which Exchanges Fear For Faith

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

A memorial service for a mature member bringing hope in the face of fear

A Hope Which Exchanges Fear for Faith Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Appointed To Service

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

Paul - even though he considered himself to be unworthy - thanks God for the mercy and grace extended to him to be appointed to serve.

Appointed to Service 1 Timothy 1:12-17 New International Version (NIV) Do you remember as a child – or those who are still children – what it was like to be the last to be chosen to play for a team? Two rows; two captains choosing who they want to be on their team . . . feel honoured to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The King Who Could Not Stop Weeping

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 22, 2026

A sermon for Father's Day focusing on David, who allowed distance to grow between himself and Absalom, with a challenge to fathers to reach out and repair and restore relationships before it is too late.

THE KING WHO COULD NOT STOP WEEPING 2 Samuel 18:33 | Father's Day, 20 June 2026 Kuils River Seventh-day Adventist Church Dr G T du Preez INTRODUCTION The Paradox Above the Gate There is a strange moment in military history that ancient readers would have found deeply unsettling. A king has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Right Of Admission Reserved

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Mar 24, 2023

What is our 'ticket' to Heaven?

Right of Admission Reserved Matthew 25:31-46 We are bombarded daily with different offers: discounts on this, free offers on that, last chance to get your copy of the other. So many of these unbelievable offers are just that – unbelievable. Even the genuine offers come with fine print at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Communion - Together As One

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Mar 24, 2023

Tracing the communion service from the Passover through the Last Supper and the Eucharist.

Passover Death was in the air. The young boy stood outside with his father, watching him splash blood onto the doorposts of their humble home. “Why, dad, why?” Comes the plaintive question from the lips of a terrified youngster. “This is to keep you alive, son. Let’s go inside to share our last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith In The Face Of Unbelief

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jan 13, 2021

What do we do when everything that formed the basis for our faith seems to crumble? This sermon looks at Abraham, the Father of the Faithful, and his faith in the face of the illogical, impossible valleys God takes us through.

Funeral Service Tony Dunn 12 January 2021 Memories The death of a loved one is the most traumatic experience we go through. It is something we know must happen at some time. But when it does, it hits you like an express train: nothing prepares you for it - especially when it is unexpected, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Peace In The Midst Of The Storm

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Sep 1, 2020

How to have peace when the storms of life rage about us

PEACE IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM It would be wonderful if life was always rosy and filled with sunny days, but the truth is – often it’s not. Often many of God’s children find themselves in the midst of a storm. Of course, it’s easy to rejoice once the storm is over. But what do we do in the midst ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Grieving With Hope

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Aug 27, 2020

How is it possible to grieve with hope? Follow as we examine 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Memorial Service 1 Thess 4:13 "But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope". Of all the church services we encounter, one of the most difficult is funerals. The family and congregation are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist