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Latest Sermons
Hope Mini Series
This short sermon series was preached at Emmanuel Church, Port Elizabeth in the year 2013, during the time Glenn was rector of the church. Our Christian Hope Romans 8:18-25 Audio Sermon: The Patience of Hope Habakkuk 1:1 – 3:19 Audio…
Take Your Stand
Take Your Stand Ephesians 6:10-24 This sermon was preached at Emmanuel Church Port Elizabeth in 2013, based on the passage Ephesians 6:10-24, during the time Glenn was rector of the church. Audio Sermon:
The Book of Jonah Series
This sermon series was preached at Emmanuel Church, Port Elizabeth in 2013, during the time Glenn was rector of the church. Our Gracious, Global God Jonah 1:1-16 Audio Sermon: Our Gracious, Forgiving God Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 Audio Sermon: Our…
We Need a Friend
We Need a Friend Matthew 9:9 – 13 This sermon was preached at Christ Church Tygerberg on 15 November 2020. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns Isaiah 6:1-13 This sermon was preached at Tokai Community Church on the 4 October 2020 based on the passage Isaiah 6:1-13. A short interview with Glenn Lyons is included in this video where he describes a little…
What stirs my heart to follow Jesus
What stirs my heart to follow Jesus Philippians 1:6 This short devotional was posted 29 September 2020 by Christ Church Pietermaritzburg. Glenn shares how he holds on to this promise as his confidence that God will continue and complete His…
Certainty in light of tomorrow (3)- Series: God in a time of Corona
Certainty in Light of Tomorrow Series: God in a Time of Corona Mark 5:21-43 This sermon is part three of the God in a Time of Corona sermon series and was preached at Christ Church Umhlanga on the 26 July…
A Word from the Master Builder
A Word from the Master Builder Matthew 16:13-20 This sermon was preached at Christ Church Tygerberg on the 26 Sept 2015 based on the passage Matthew 16:13-20.
Discovering Great Faith
Discovering Great Faith Matthew 8:5-13 This sermon was preached at Christ Church Tygerberg on the 27 Sept 2015 based on the passage Matthew 8:5-13.
Peace in a time of anxiety (2)-Series: God in a time of Corona
Peace in a Time of Anxiety Series: God in a Time of Corona Mark 5:1-20 This sermon is part two of the God in a Time of Corona sermon series and was preached at Christ Church Umhlanga on 19 July…
End Times Living
End Times Living 1 Peter 4:7-11 This sermon was preached at St Matthews Table View on the 12 July 2020 based on the passage 1 Peter 4:7-11. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
Security in a Time of Fear (1)-Series: God in a Time of Corona
Security in a Time of Fear Series: God in a Time of Corona Mark 4:35-41 This sermon is part one of the God in a Time of Corona sermon series and was preached at Christ Church Umhlanga on the 12…
The Time is Now
The Time is Now John 5:1-18 This sermon was preached at Christ Church Midrand on the 5 July 2020 based on the passage John 5:1-18. Watch the Video: Listen to the Audio:
Standing Together Apart
Standing Together Apart Philippians 1:27-30 This sermon was preached at Christ Church George on the 10 May 2020 based on the passage Philippians 1:27-30. Video Sermon: Audio Sermon:
King Over All Kings
King Over All Kings Daniel 5:1-12 This sermon was preached at Emmanuel Church Port Elizabeth on the 26 April 2020 based on the passage Daniel 5:1-12. Video Sermon: 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
February 2021 Newsletter
February Newsletter 2021 Greetings Fellow Workers These many months of COVID related regulations are certainly testing us all. No doubt we are all feeling weary and are even perhaps unaware of how much toll the stress has taken on us…
January 2021 Newsletter
January Newsletter 2021 Greetings Fellow Workers / Sanibonane Bazalwane As expected, 2021 begins in just as turbulent and uncertain a vein as 2020 left us. Our world endures changing seasons of leadership, conflict and COVID19 strains. It’s not always possible…
A Christmas Message from the PB
A Christmas Message from the PB https://presidingbishop.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/A-Christmas-Message-from-the-PB.mp4 FREE eBOOK OFFER! Get your copy of a FREE Christmas eBook, An Uncommon King, by Bishop Frank Retief You can either download the PDF version, or request an eBook version via email. Please…
Reconciliation Day
Reconciliation Day Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old hasgone, the new has come! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himselfthrough Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God wasreconciling the world to…
December 2020 Newsletter
December Newsletter 2020 Dear Fellow Workers It may well be the case, over this advent season, that our entire world is looking forward to the same event. Of course, it is not the coming of Christ, but rather a vaccination…
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.
