Episodes

What does pressure reveal about you? In James 1:9–18, James shows us that pressure reveals where we find our worth, how we respond to trials, which desires are controlling us, and what we truly believe about God. In this message, Paul explores: • Why our circumstances do not determine our worth • The difference between a test and a temptation • How temptation develops from desire to death • How to recognise the bait and the hidden hook • Why our desires must be governed by God • How God ...

In this message, Phuti unpacks James 1:1–8, reminding us that trials are not wasted seasons but opportunities for our faith to grow and mature. Through the book of James, we discover three essential tools for navigating difficult seasons: 1. Endurance: The Greek word hypomonē means to remain under pressure. We are called to persevere through trials, allowing endurance to develop and our faith to become firmly rooted in God. 2. Prayer: When we face difficulties, we can ask God for wisdom. He gi...

Following the life of King Jehoshaphat, Riaan reminds us that walking with God comes at a cost—but it is always worth it. In this message, we explore the power of worship in seasons of difficulty and waiting, the importance of knowing God as a loving Father, and the call to remove the distractions and idols that can compete for our worship. He challenges us to walk in God’s ways, choose freedom over offence, and allow our relationship with the Father to shape the way we respond to life. This ...

What if God has uniquely positioned you to make a difference in the community around you? In this message, Craig shares the heart behind the Love Cities initiative and challenge believers to move beyond simply living in their communities to actively serving them. Drawing from Micah 6: 8, we are reminded that we are called to carry God's presence into the places He has planted us through justice, mercy, and humility. Discover how to start where you are, use what is already in your hands, and wo...

If I have forgiven them, what does love require me to do next? Forgiveness releases the debt, but it doesn’t automatically rebuild the relationship. Must I trust them again? What if they aren’t sorry? What if the relationship remains unsafe? In Part 3 of our 70x7: Forgiven to Forgive series, Paul Dennison explores the biblical difference between forgiveness, reconciliation and restoration. Drawing from Matthew 18:21–35, Matthew 5:23–24 and Romans 12:18, this message considers five important p...

Are you planning, analysing, and thinking—but struggling to move forward? In this message, Apostle Siya uses Mary’s instruction in John 2:5 to challenge us to recognise when overthinking has become a substitute for action. While wisdom and planning are valuable, excessive reasoning can keep us from responding in faith and obedience to what God is asking us to do. Through the story of Jesus turning water into wine at Cana, we are reminded of Mary's simple instruction: “Do whatever He tells you....

What is biblical faith, and how does it sustain us through life's most difficult moments? In this message, we explore the nature of faith—not as blind optimism or a feeling, but as a confident trust rooted in the truth and faithfulness of God. Looking at Hebrews 11 and the lives of ordinary people who chose to trust Him, we are reminded that faith means placing our weight on God even when the path ahead is unclear. Through life's suffering, loss, and difficult crossroads, God's Word gives us s...

Forgiveness is easy in theory—but agonising when the debt has a face. In Part 2 of our 70x7: Forgiven to Forgive series, we explore Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21–35 and discover how to begin releasing the debts others owe us. Because God has released our debt, we can release theirs into His hands. In this message, we consider five practical movements of forgiveness: Remember how much God has forgiven you. Name the wound, grieve the loss and identify the debt. R...

Forgiveness is a beautiful idea—until you have someone to forgive. In Part 1 of our 70x7 Forgiven to Forgive series, we explore Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18:21–35. One servant is released from an impossible debt, yet refuses to show mercy to someone who owes him far less. Through this confronting story, Jesus shows us that receiving God’s forgiveness should change the way we respond to those who have hurt us. In this message, we consider: • Why forgiveness does not...

What does it look like to let God be the King of the castle in our inner lives? In this message, we explore the biblical call to self-control and how we can allow the Holy Spirit to shape our thoughts, desires and choices. Through Romans 7 and Proverbs 25:28, we are reminded that self-control is not simply about trying harder—it is about allowing God to shape and lead our inner world. In this message: Why we all struggle with self-control How God becomes both our “why” and our “how” The im...

Offence will come—but it does not have to rule your heart. In Don’t Take the Bait: Wisdom for Dealing with Offence, we explore Proverbs 19:11 and discover how biblical wisdom helps us respond when we are hurt, disappointed, misunderstood or treated unfairly. Using the picture of bait inside a trap, this message presents five wise responses to offence: • Slow your reaction • Discern what love can overlook • Refuse borrowed offence • Go directly to the person • Forgive as Christ has forgive...

In this encouraging message, Marius reminds us that trials are not a sign that God has abandoned us—they are often the very place where He is shaping us. Drawing from Romans 5:1–4 and James 1:2–8, he explores: How perseverance through trials produces endurance, godly character, and lasting hope. Why our attitude matters and how we can choose joy even in difficult seasons. How Jesus has given us direct access to God's grace. The importance of bringing our burdens honestly before God in prayer...

In this message from our Proverbs: Living Wisely series, Paul Dennison explores what the book of Proverbs teaches us about godly friendship. We may have more ways to connect than ever before, yet many people are experiencing a “friendship recession”. We can be surrounded by people and still feel unknown and alone. Drawing from Proverbs 13:20, 17:17, 18:24 and 27:5–6, we discover three qualities of wise friendship: • A wise friend walks with you. • A wise friend sticks with you. • A wise fri...

In this message from our Living Wisely series through Proverbs, Mike unpacks one of the Bible's most foundational truths: "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Rather than living in fear of God, we discover that true wisdom begins with humble reverence, wholehearted trust, and joyful obedience to Him. Through the lives of Joseph, Gideon, Joshua, King Saul, and others, we see what it looks like to live in the fear of the Lord. To live in the fear of the Lord, we must: Be humble – ...

What shapes the direction of your life? In this message from our Living Wisely series, Anne unpacks the wisdom of Proverbs 4, revealing that everything we do flows from the condition of our hearts. Through an interactive study of Scripture, we explore how our hearts influence our words, our focus, and the path we walk each day. Discover why Scripture calls us to guard our hearts above all else, how our speech reveals what is happening within us, and why fixing our eyes on Christ is essential f...

In this sermon from Proverbs 5, Paul Dennison speaks about desire, temptation, marriage, sexual integrity, and covenant faithfulness. Proverbs 5 is direct, honest, and deeply practical. It warns us that temptation often begins like honey but ends in bitterness. It teaches us not to go near the door of compromise, but to guard what is sacred and bring our desires under the wisdom of God. This message is not only for married couples. Whether you are married, single, dating, divorced, widowed, wo...

What if true wisdom is about more than simply knowing the right answers? In this message, we explore the life of King Solomon—the wisest man who ever lived—and discover that biblical wisdom is the God-given ability to live skillfully, making decisions that honour Him. From Solomon's humble request for wisdom to the tragic compromises that marked the end of his life, we are reminded that wisdom must be guarded if it is to shape our lives. As we journey through the Book of Proverbs, we learn tha...

In this final message of our Weight of Glory series, we explore what it means to become Carriers of Glory. The glory of God is not only something we seek, behold, or encounter — it is something we are called to carry. Looking at 2 Corinthians 4:5–7, we see that God places His treasure in ordinary, fragile jars of clay so that the world can see that the power comes from Him and not from us. Humanity was created in the image of God and crowned with glory and honour, but through sin we have fall...

In this sermon, The Holiness of Glory, we continue our series on the glory of God by looking at Isaiah 6:1–8. When Isaiah encounters the glory of God, heaven does not cry, “Glory, glory, glory.” Heaven cries, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.” God’s glory is the visible manifestation of His holiness. From Moses at the burning bush to Isaiah in the throne room, we see that the presence of the Holy One is never casual. God’s holiness reveals who He tr...

What does it mean to pray, “Show me Your glory”? In Exodus 33, Moses asks one of the boldest prayers in Scripture. But God’s response is surprising. Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God reveals His goodness, His name, His mercy, His compassion, His holiness, and His justice. In this message, we explore the biblical meaning of glory — the Hebrew word kavod, meaning weight, honour, substance, and significance — and how the glory Moses longed to see is ultimately revealed in Jesus Christ. Mose...

In this message, we begin our new series Weight of Glory by exploring Paul’s powerful words in 2 Corinthians 3:15–18: “And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.” After our Seek His Face Encounter Weekend and Pentecost Sunday, we ask an important question: What happens after encounter? The goal of God’s presence is not simply that we feel something, but that we become someone — more like Jesus....

In this message, Charl unpacks the true nature of prayer — not as a religious performance, but as a living, transformative relationship with God. Through passages in Matthew, Luke, and 2 Chronicles, we are challenged to move beyond outward spirituality and into genuine dependence on the Father. This sermon explores: • Seeking God first before the pressures of daily life • The danger of spiritual performance and empty religion • True repentance and what it means to seek God’s face • How Jesu...

Fasting is more than a religious routine — it is an invitation to draw near to God. In this message, Milan Drawing from Scripture, including Isaiah 58 and the life of Jesus, we are reminded that true fasting should awaken compassion, deepen dependence on God, and lead us into greater obedience. We also learn the biblical purpose of fasting, which includes: • Drawing nearer to God • Responding to grief, crisis, and sacred moments • As an act of repentance and humility • Seeking God’s guidanc...

What if the biggest issue in the church today isn't that we don't believe in prayer—but that we've learned how to function without it? In this message, we explore Jesus' powerful declaration that His house will be a house of prayer, and what it truly means for prayer to define—not just support—the life of the church. From Jesus cleansing the Temple to the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, this sermon challenges us to rediscover prayer as essential, not optional. Why do we give up on ...