Johan Pretorius continues with the ten-part series on the life of David – a man after God’s own heart, who defeated the Philistines for Saul. Saul’s jealousy over David led Saul to behave in a way that we all need to be cautious to not follow. David, a man hated by the king for his…
Dave Hallett summarises the lessons taught in the series Growing in grace, and Lizel Visagie and Richard Abrahams share their testimonies during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa. You can download a suggested order of service, including the children’s church material to engage with your children as part of the service. You can access this…
A visiting speaker from the US, Karl Peterson ends a three-part series on growing in grace – a vital area of growth for every believer as we aim to become more like Christ. You can download a suggested order of service, including the children’s church material to engage with your children as part of the…
Michael shares what it means to live life in the church family and explores the key attributes of living peaceably and joyfully and being careful not to dismiss prophesies found in Scripture. He starts by reminding us again of our position in Christ and the process of sanctification in our lives, being built on a foundation of love.
Bruce helps us understand how to suffer for Christ is something that is happening all over the world and we need to be praying for and supporting the suffering church, both those in our own community and those in other places.
Johan brings the series, “Reflect for Change” to an end for now with this challenge from the life of King Josiah – to rediscover God’s Word for ourselves, to realign our lives to God’s message and refocus our lives as we consider the “big picture”.
Dave starts a new series looking at Old Testament characters. He considers the challenge of mastering jealous as he looks at the offerings of Cain and Abel and God’s engagement with Cain and his subsequent decision to reject God’s counsel.
Johan takes us on a journey through the next two elements of the ECF vision “transforming and equipping” as we continue to explore Acts, looking in depth at the process of transformation and the key practical aspects of equipping in the truth of scripture and equipping to serve. .
Rory continues the study around Jesus discourse with his disciples in John 15. He looks at our complete dependence on Jesus, as branches , connected to and abiding in the vine. He also explains how “abiding” means obeying his commands and as a consequence, bearing the suffering of being hated by the world while demonstrating the love of God through practical acts of service and kindness.
Johan explores the background to this incredible gift and its use in the temple. He encourages us to bring our own gift of prayer to the King of Kings!