Covenant Waterfall Presbyterian Church

Victory is Certain | Exodus 23:20-33

Last month, popular Baptist minister, Dr Steven Lawson, aged 73, was removed from ministry because he was caught in an adulterous relationship. This relationship had been going on for the past five years, with a young woman old enough to be his granddaughter. Prior to this, Dr Lawson had faithfully pastored churches, preached the gospel week in and week out, written theological books, taught at The Master’s Seminary (John MacArthur’s seminary), been a speaker at Ligonier conferences (Reformed conference, hosted by R.C. Sproul), and been married to his wife for most of his life. Once his adultery was discovered, a lifetime of ministry was discredited and his legacy destroyed. How absolutely tragic! Pray that the Lord would bring him to deep repentance as he goes through church discipline process.
In this text, God is preparing to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. He promises to grant them victory over their enemies by sending his angel before them. He also commands them not to compromise when they enter the land, by making peace with the Canaanites. Rather, the Israelites are to annihilate them, tear down their idols, so that they don’t fall into their detestable practices and instead remain faithful to God and serve him alone. What we’ll see here is that because God has won the victory and crushed the enemy, we can serve him faithfully.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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Heidelberg Catechism | Lord’s Day 3

Part 5 of Covenant Waterfall's catechism class on the Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 3.
Teacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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A Salvation Worth Celebrating! | Exodus 23:14-19

It’s nearly December, and for South Africans that means that the whole country pretty much shuts down goes into party mode for the entire month! Lots of time to spend with friends and family, eats lots of good food and unwind from the stressful year that we have had. Relax, rest and recuperate ahead of a whole new year that lies ahead.
Last week we reached the end of the book of the covenant, containing the civil laws of Israel, the practical application of the Ten Commandments. In this sermon, we look at some of the ceremonial laws that God gave to Israel. These were the laws that governed how Israel was to worship him. In particular, we look at three feasts that the Lord instituted for Israel to celebrate. While these feasts were times of relaxation, feasting, eating and drinking, they were not meant as celebrations for celebrations sake. Rather they were meant to remind God’s people of his goodness to them, of how he saved and delivered them graciously from slavery and provided them generously with a land of their own and that he continued to sustain them. What we’ll see in this sermon is that because God has graciously saved us in Christ, we are to live lives for his glory, of gratitude and celebration.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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Heidelberg Catechism | Lord’s Day 2

Part 4 of Covenant Waterfall's catechism class on the Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 2.
Teacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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Justice For All | Exodus 23:1-13

In February 2020, a burglary occurred at a game lodge called Phala-Phala, belonging to our president, Cyril Ramaphosa. Amongst the contents stolen was $580 000 cash – undeclared foreign currency -that was hidden in a couch. Now when someone hides something in a couch, you know something is fishy! When a president of a country (or anyone for that matter) conceals so much foreign currency, not declaring it to SARS, that is not only fishy, but it is illegal. The matter was reported to the police, referred to the NPA and this past week, the NPA declared that they will not proceed with prosecution against the president, despite the clear evidence that exists.
Here is one of many examples of politically powerful and connected people in our country evading justice. By virtue of their position, power and wealth, they are able to worm their way out of facing their day in court.
In this text we come to the end of the book of the covenant – this section in Exodus which applies that Ten Commandments to everyday life. This final section deals with the fair application of justice to all people. No one is above the law. Because of this, we are not to be partial in our treatment of others. What we’ll see here is that because God is righteous and just, we are to treat our neighbour justly.
Preacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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Heidelberg Catechism | Lord’s Day 1 Part 2

Part 3 of Covenant Waterfall's catechism class on the Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 1, Part 2.
Teacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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God’s Household Codes | Exodus 22:16-31

Preacher: Mr. Cullen Loubser.
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Heidelberg Catechism | Lord’s Day 1 Part 1

Part 2 of Covenant Waterfall's catechism class on the Heidelberg Catechism - Lord's Day 1, Part 1.
Teacher: Rev. Antonio Coppola.
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God’s Glory and our Deepest Need | Psalm 63

Preacher: Rev. Henning Dafel.
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Heidelberg Catechism | Introduction

Part 1 of Covenant Waterfall's catechism class on the Heidelberg Catechism - Introduction.
Teacher: Rev. Henning Dafel.
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