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Growing Up Church Series – 1 Corinthians
GROWN UP CHURCH Growing Pains 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 This sermon series was preached at Tokai Community Church. The 1st study done on the 23 April 2023, based on the passage 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon: Sermon Notes: Cross…
Resurrection Sunday
Resurrection Sunday Mark 16 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 9 April 2023, based on the passages Mark 16. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
My Debt He Paid
My Debt He Paid Deuteronomy 15:1-18 This sermon was preached at Emmanuel Church in Gqeberha, on the 2 April 2023, based on the passages Deuteronomy 15:1-18. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Christians without a Christian Culture
Christians without a Christian Culture 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 This sermon was preached at Reach Summerstrand Church in Gqeberha, on the 19 March 2023, based on the passages 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Audio Sermon:
Matthew 13 Mini Series: Kingdom Now, Not Yet
Kingdom Insight Matthew 13:1-23 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 19 February 2023, based on the passage Matthew 13:1-23. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon: Kingdom Invaluable Matthew 13:44-52 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the…
Kingdom Now
Kingdom Now Matthew 13:1-23 This sermon was preached at Tygerberg Community Church in Cape Town, on the 26 February 2023, based on the passages Matthew 13:1-23. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Haggai Mini Series: I AM WITH YOU
A Word of Rebuke Haggai 1 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 29 January 2023, based on the passage Haggai 1. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon: Our God is Faithful Haggai 2:1-9 This sermon was preached at…
Psalm 96: A Song to the Nations
A Song to the Nations Psalm 96 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 15 January 2023, based on the passages Psalm 96. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Christmas Presence: Mini Series
A Sign to Trust Isaiah 7:1-17 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 11 December 2022, based on the passage Isaiah 7:1-17. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon: A Light to Embrace Isaiah 9:1-7 This sermon was preached at…
Ephesus, The Rise and Fall: Revelation 2:1-7
Love, Labour, Lost Revelation 2:1-7 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 27 November 2022, based on the passages Revelation 2:1-7. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Ephesus, The Rise and Fall: 1 Timothy 1:1-17
Head & Heart Salvation 1 Timothy 1:1-17 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 20 November 2022, based on the passages 1 Timothy 1:1-17. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
The Church Matters Series: Ephesians 6:10-23
Battle Stations Ephesians 6-10-23 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 6 November 2022, based on the passages Ephesians 6:10-23. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
The Church Matters Series: Ephesians 5:15-20
The Spirit Filled Life Ephesians 5:15-20 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 23 October 2022, based on the passages Ephesians 5:15-20. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
The Church Matters Series: Ephesians 5:1-14
Family Matters Ephesians 5:1-14 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 16 October 2022, based on the passages Ephesians 5:1-14. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
The Power in Prayer
The Power in Prayer Ephesians 3 This sermon was preached at Plett Evangelical Fellowship Church, Plettenberg Bay, on the 25 September 2022, based on the passages Ephesians 3. Audio Sermon:
Wednesday Life Group
Our God Reigns – Isaiah Session 3
Our God Reigns Isaiah Session 3 Isaiah 6:1-13 This sermon is part of the Book of Isaiah sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series. Watch…
A Just Judgement on the Unjust – Isaiah Session 2
A Just Judgement on the Unjust Isaiah Session 2 Isaiah 5:1-7 This sermon is part of the Book of Isaiah sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to…
A Word to Rebels – Isaiah Session 1
A Word to Rebels Isaiah Session 1 Isaiah 1:1 – 2:5 This sermon is part of the Book of Isaiah sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to…
Introducing Isaiah – Intro to Isaiah Series
Introducing Isaiah This sermon is part of the Book of Isaiah sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series. Watch the Video: Listen to the Audio:…
A Call To Community (II) – Hebrews Session 22
A Call To Community (II) Hebrews Session 22 Hebrews 13:7-25 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
A Call to Community (I) – Hebrews Session 21
A Call to Community (I) Hebrews Session 21 Hebrews 13:1-6 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
A Call to True Holiness – Hebrews Session 20
A Call to True Holiness Hebrews Session 20 Hebrews 12:14-29 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
A Call to Disciplined Faith – Hebrews Session 19
A Call to Disciplined Faith Hebrews Session 19 Hebrews 12:4-13 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
A Call to Persevering Faith – Hebrews Session 18
A Call to Persevering Faith Hebrews Session 18 Hebrews 12:1-3 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
Faith to the Finish (II) – Hebrews Session 17
Faith to the Finish (II) Hebrews Session 17 Hebrews 11:17-40 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
Faith to the Finish (I) – Hebrews Session 16
Faith to the Finish (I) Hebrews Session 16 Hebrews 11:1-16 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon…
The Importance of Perseverance – Hebrews Session 15
The Importance of Perseverance Hebrews Session 15 Hebrews 10:26-39 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series.…
A Better Response – Hebrews Session 14
A Better Response Hebrews Session 14 Hebrews 10:19-25 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series. Watch…
A Better Sacrifice – Hebrews Session 13
A Better Sacrifice Hebrews Session 13 Hebrews 10:1-18 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series. Watch…
A Better Mediator – Hebrews Session 12
A Better Mediator Hebrews Session 12 Hebrews 9:1-28 This sermon is part of the Book of Hebrews sermon series and was preached as part of the Wednesday Life Group sessions. For more in this series go to Sermon Series. Watch…
Latest Blogs and News from the desk of the PB
PRESS RELEASE
New Presiding Bishop of REACH-SA Elected At this year’s historic National Synod, The Rev. Dr. Siegfried Ngubane was elected as the eighth Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of South Africa. There was great celebration and thanksgiving to…
December 2022 Newsletter
December 2022 NEWSLETTER And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love…
Rising Gang Violence
Rising Gang Violence Dear REACH-SA friends. As rising gang violence continues to rock the Cape Flats, please pray for the community of Lavender Hill and in particular, St Paul’s church. This weekend, one of our members lost her great-grandson (age…
Mass Shooting in Soweto
Mass Shooting in Soweto Dear REACH-SA friends. The recent spate of senseless tavern shootings has deeply disturbed and shocked a country that is far too familiar with violent crime. These horrific murders come at a time when the country is already reeling…
Youth Day
Youth Day Today we remember the many schoolgoers who lost their lives in the 1976 uprising and other anti-apartheid conflicts. We give thanks for those who stood against a racist system and we treasure the freedom that was secured by the…
April EASTER 2022 Newsletter
April 2022 NEWSLETTER The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace. PSALM 29:10,11 Dear Friends It was providential that on the day of the KZN floods, my morning reading was Psalm…
Presiding Bishop - REACH South Africa
Glenn Lyons
Glenn Lyons was born and grew up in Cape Town. His family background is a rich mix of both Scottish and Jewish heritage. Glenn came to Christ along with his fiance Sandy in 1993 while attending pre-marriage classes at St.James Church Kenilworth.
After completing his BTh (Hons) at George Whitefield College, Glenn became pastor of Emmanuel Church, Port Elizabeth. He served as Rector from 2000 to 2015 when he was elected as Presiding Bishop of REACH-SA.
Glenn was a pilot and paramedic but nowadays enjoys more relaxed activities like exploring old bookshops and taking long walks. He also enjoys the occasional hack through the local golf course. Glenn and Sandra have two children, Jesse and Joseph.