GC Weekly Sermons: Recent Episodes
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Chanelle dedicated time to equip and encourage the church with prophetic messages, speaking to both individuals and the broader congregation.
Hayley powerfully shared how God can extraordinarily use ordinary people to deliver His people Judges 3:15-25; Joshua 1:1-20
Drew taught us about the power of prayer in place of understanding what God can do, and that He knows all our needs. (Acts 4:24-28)
Stan elaborated on how cultivating Christian maturity enables us to relate to one another more effectively by transcending "baby-like" mentalities.
Hilton takes us through what it takes to have Biblical maturity. Biblical maturity is a journey that brings us to wholeness, completeness and lacking nothing.
Hilton shared about the purpose of the end goal of the working of the Spirit of God is to make us become more like Christ.
Focusing on a spiritual purpose beyond this world, Tyrone Daniel pointed the church towards their higher calling in King Jesus.
Tyrone encouraged the church to stand in steadfast love, bearing in mind that He who chose us is the Head of the Church
Drawing from John 11, Stan inspired us with the idea that our perception of Jesus profoundly shapes how we live.
Stan helped us understand the difference between having faith in Jesus and the kind of faith Jesus himself had.
Heather encouraged us to continually seek God and ground ourselves in His Word, especially when grappling with doubts, much like the disciples on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13-35
Drawing upon the narrative of Lazarus in John 11, Stan exhorted the church regarding the redemptive power of Jesus Christ over the spiritual death of sin, contingent upon faith in Him.
Revival is the Spiritual awakening of the Church. It is where the people in the Church experience a renewed passion for God, a deeper understanding of His Word, and begin to express a renewed commitment to living a life of faith and obedience towards Him.
In this sermon Stan looked at Zechariah 9 and revealed that Jesus is the long awaited but humble King riding on a donkey like a servant.
In this episode, Stan delivered an encouraging message to the church, drawing from Zechariah chapter 5. He inspired the congregation, as the temple of God, to exemplify divine representation and abstain from all forms of wickedness.
Paul spoke about how revival requires being driven by the commands of God and the willingness to obey His ways.
Sam shared that God has bestowed royal honour to Jesus. We should approach Jesus with reverence as our King and Priest.
Stan encourages us not to despise the day of small beginnings, for it is a crucial time of formation. We should ask God to open our eyes and see things from His perspective.
Chris shared his personal experiences within the gospel with the church, drawing encouragement from the lessons found in the narrative of Joseph.
When we understand that the Father is our defence, we will know that He has chosen us, set us free from our sins and shame, restored our authority, and is creating us to become an invitation to many back into the Kingdom
Tonight, Heather spoke about our response to the river of God and the potential for spiritual transformation in our lives when we step into it.
In this episode Stan revealed that God can use anyone beyond human anticipations and expectations, God has no boundaries or limitations as in Zech 2.
In this episode, Paul urged the church to collaborate with God in the Great Revival set for this season
Nathi, drawing from Philippians 1:1-6, urged believers to do good to everyone consistently.
Stan shared about the awakening moment experienced by Haggai and significantly how God is stirring his people to pray
Matt looks at the five foundational covenants that lead to the ultimate New Covenant in Jesus
In this episode, Hilton urged the church to be vigilant during this time and to pray constantly.
Stan took us through what true Biblical revival means and outlined key conditions for seeking true revival in our lives
Stan highlighted how prayer becomes most powerful when it is accompanied by a diligent and dedicated pursuit of God.
Stan shared insights into what hinders our prayer and how an effective prayer life keeps us deeply connected to the source of God's power.
Greig reminded us that we can boldly ask the Father for anything in Jesus' Name, knowing He faithfully and abundantly provides good gifts.
Brandon shared about us not shying away from the disciplining moments in our lives but encouraged us to continue allowing The Father to shape and mould us through them. And if we do so, we will reap a harvest of righteousness and peace
The Word/Jesus is so much more than anything else written or spoken on earth and he is achieving his purposes for eternity- are we actively particpating in his story?
Stan shared about the glorious ministry that is the work of the Spirit that brings life
In his Christmas message, Stan encouraged us to give people the gift they need the most the love of Christ in us.
Stan shared from Heb.9 about Jesus the perfect sacrifice which is more than the blood of the bulls and goats
On this Carols night, Stan reminded us that it’s much more than the carols, it’s all the about the King
Stan explained how embracing suffering with Jesus can build character, offering hope and reconciliation.
Referencing Luke 4, Stan emphasized the importance of reading the Bible. He explained that the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures, making them a powerful tool for spiritual growth and intimacy with God
Stan described how God might lead us through challenging times, such as wilderness experiences, to test our faith or expose us to temptation. He suggested that these trials can be a means of spiritual growth and deepen our connection with God.
Stan challenges the church to deepen their connection with Christ through prayer, moving beyond religious routine to a genuine, personal relationship.
In this episode, Kate encouraged us to walk in step with Jesus's authority as we walk down the hallway
In this episode, Stan spoke about how we grow in our relationship with God through prayer as Jesus did in Gethsemane
Lufefe spoke about delegated authority and the inherent power that flows from relationships.
Stan spoke about how staying in a relationship with God will help us to know Him better.
Hilton Shared about how a New Covenant believer has authority over the spirit of darkness
Paul emphasizes how our authority in Christ is established and strengthened through relationships.
Paul explained that our identity is not rooted in our ethnicity, race, or history, but is a divine gift from God, granting us the full rights of sons and daughters.
Hilton challenged us to introspect our identity in the family of God - sons, servants, or orphans
Taryn shared about the fullness of our authority we have in Jesus. He gave us authority to do big things in His name.
Stan reminded us that we have the authority not on our natural descent but on the Father's will on adoption.
Greig shares about being grounded in identity as God intended and operating in the space of knowing him. He emphasized how our identity is not based on the things we do/know (the roles we play) or what we've achieved, but based on who we are and also on how God sees us
Afrika honestly and scripturally responded to questions that most Christians are grappling with
Afrika reminded us that we all have different callings in the Kingdom despite our ethinicity and our cultural background
Sam took us through what it means to be rooted in your identity and how it ushers us into the call that God has for our lives.
Stan continues the first part of our Authority series, on identity. Stan further looks into what the bible has to say about sonship Matt 3/Matt 6
Nick and Jan Macmillan shared their journey of life in ministry and how God led them through faith and obedience
Stan continues the first part of our Authority series, on identity. As the Father affirms Jesus' identity and the devil tests it
Heather shares how the community of friends helps when you have a stone in your shoes that you can’t get rid of, and how the authority in Christ helps to grow in relationships.
Marcus spoke about the revelation of Jesus that eventually led to the laid foundations of the church. He talked about the characteristics that define the church of Jesus Christ
Brad talks us through how our identity is crucial to us being able to exercise spiritual authority.
Stan continues in our authority series, speaking on identity. An identity that is comfortable in “weakness".
Lufefe teaches about the impact and authority of the reigning King Jesus to influence kingdom culture
Malindi shared about how God chose/called His people into royal priesthood, set apart to have authority over the world under the power of the Holy Spirit
Stan speaks on identity as part of your spiritual authority series. The formation of Jesus identity.
Description: Stan speaks on identity as part of your spiritual authority series. What is identity and the beginnings of identity in creation.
Hilton shared about the identity every believer gets after being adopted into the family of God and the love of the Father.
Jan shared on spiritual authority/ We have been commissioned by God and sent by His authority to change the world around us. Let the cry of our hearts be: “We will go, Lord! Send me” as we know whose we are and who we are.
Stan continues to introduce the idea of Authority in the Biblical story. Differentiating between Power and Anointing
Stan looks at the privilege we have of access to the Father and how the will encourage our prayer life
Stan looks at the privilege we have of access to the Father and how the will encourage our prayer life
Stan introduces us to they way Jesus taught us to pray from Matt 6:9-15; looking at the 2nd half of the poem.
Stan introduces us to they way Jesus taught us to pray from Matt 6:9-15; looking at the first half of the poem. Followed by the awareness of a Glenridge NGO called iThemba Lethu and one of the ways that we as a put this prayer into practice.
Brad encourages us to feed the flames in our hearts so that we may shine and the people around us may see the Glory of Jesus in us
Stan talks about the need for the church to be a house of prayer and the vitality of prayer when facing a strong battle. Luke 11:1 — 11 / 2 Chronicles 20
Jan Mc Milian continued about the Fire of the Spirit. We are called to steward the fire of our hearts so that we may be set ablaze for the world around us.
Jan Mc Milian shares about the Fire of the Spirit. We are to keep the fire burning in our hearts.
Stan looks at John 16 and why Jesus said it is better for Him to go and send the Spirit.
Sam spoke about the different aspects of the hand of God - when and how God releases them.
Taryn spoke about the transformational power of the impartation of the Holy Spirit and the power encountered when one responds to the call of repentance.
Heather spoke about how once the Holy Spirit fell on the followers of Jesus a radical community was established who lived sacrificially and found favor with all people, many were added to their number daily.
On Pentecost Sunday Stan looks at the power of Pentecost and establishing the church and empowering the church
Matt Phipps shares about the fruit that we are contending for, the righteous life we are called to live and what we should be planted in.
Roy shares, “God calls Himself Testimony and entrusted us with His story. Keeping the testimonies of God connects generations to God's promises.”
Stan looks at how we stay strong God and become overcomes. Especially as we need the the Armour of God.
At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens. Hebrews 12 vs 26
Tyrone spoke to Glenridge today from Hebrews 12 vs 26 about living in the unshakable kingdom with the King in our lives
Josh encourages us that our victory and fruitfulness is not dependant on our ability or what we can do, but rather on the finished work of Jesus on the cross. He redeemed us and restored us, and calls us to act from this place of victory in all that we do.
Stan looks at what a fruitful life looks like according to Phil 1:20-27 as Paul explains a dilemma he has.
Hilton closed the series on fruitfulness by looking at the key areas that hold us back from being fruitful.
Brandon shared on how faithfulness and fruitfulness flow together in fulfilling the call of God
Greig shared about the significance of the new life in Christ, revealed in the fruitfulness as a virtue.
Stan looks need for the Holy Spirit for fruitfulness, and that the Holy Spirit wants to express himself through us in fruitfulness.
Heather spoke today from Galatians 5 vs 13 -26 and encouraged us to keep in step with the Spirit to live a fruitful life.
Josh and Jess encouraged the church through their experience of encountering God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Josh and Jess Loughrey are a couple from Bethel Church in Redding, California
Stan looks at fruitful generosity through the lens of 2cor 9:6-11, looking at motives for giving and the care that needs to be given with seed to be sown and seed that is eaten.
Stan spoke through Psalm 23 how the good Shepherd leads us through the valley in to fruitfulness.
Stan uses Mark 4:1-20 so see how the soil of our hears and the seed we sow will affect the fruitfulness of our lives.
Stan continues in the fruitfulness series by looking at how the condition of our hearts shape the degree of fruitfulness.
Paul takes us through the process of patiently preparing ourselves for fruitfulness through nurturing and working together to successfully achieve one goal.
Jan gave a beautiful illustration from John 15 about the true vine and a vine dresser. She spoke about the pruning process that leads to fruitfulness
Stan starts a series of talks on fruitfulness. By looking at Isaiah 54 as a key text for Glenridge this year.
A true revelation of the Love the of God leads us into a confidence that our future rests in His love.
When we know the fullness of God's love we can live free of fear and confidently take the love of God to a world that desperately needs it.
Paul’s discusses the difference between condemnation and conviction and how to recognise condemnation and respond to conviction.
Stan Kicks off a new series on Christmas Day on John 3:16. He looks at the Mission, Motive, Message and Means of God revealed in John 3:16 which is especially celebrated on Christmas Day.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thess 5:23-28. He draws our attention to some key verse in the journey and the two prayers for the Thessalonian church. Stan also looks at the key to knowing we are chosen and called by God.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1 Thess 5:12-22 and looks at what Paul sees as good church culture and healthy leaders that build that culture
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1Thess 5:1-11 and continues to talk about how the 2nd coming of Jesus is a great encouragement for us. He also looks at the different views of the second coming and how we are to view them.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1Thess 4v13-18 talks about how the 2nd coming of Jesus is a great encouragement for us. He Also lookout different views of the second coming.
Taryn gives us an overview of our hope in Christ and how hope enables us to repent, remain, and reveal Christ to others
Friends of Glenridge, Marcus Herbert from Cornerstone Church JHB delivers a powerful message of reconciliation. We have been reconciled to God, to ourselves, and to each other
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1Thess 4v13-15 talks of "not wanting you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death.” Stan talks about about we Minster to people that are dying and what happened to us between death and resurrection.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, 1Thess 4v13-15 addresses concern the church has about the 2nd coming of Jesus and those that have already died. Stan also talks about the practical issue of grieving.
Paul in Thessalonians tells us about the type of lives we should lead, the loudest part of our lives needs to be the way that we live it
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4 starts with Paul teaching them about what pleases God, 1Thess 4v9-10 is what he taught them about how to please God through their love.
Nick Macmillan shared an encouraging word around counting the cost for Jesus. We were bought at a price.. the blood of our Savior. Let’s live holy lives, counting the cost for our Jesus because He’s worth it all.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4 starts with Paul teaching them about what pleases God, 1Thess 4v3-8 is what he taught them about how to please God in their sexuality, honouring Themselves and God with their body.
Josh shares on being a church of great faith, in the midst of persecution, just as the Church of Thessalonians was commended for by Paul.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians into Chapter 4 looking at how Paul not only preached Jesus ti the Thessalonians but taught them how to walk and live to please Him.
Chris Wienand describes something of the texture of the early day of Glenridge and then preaches from Philippians about building an ecosystem for the “one thing.”
Rory Dyer talks about a church (Glenridge) that restores people from the inside out through the work of Christ.
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians by noting how faith is the essence of weak with Jesus. Paul is moved to ensure that the Thessalonians are strengthened and encouraged in their faith.
Greig shares that we are partners with God in spreading the Gospel. Just like the Thessalonians’ church, we are in a process of Receiving, Repenting, Realizing, and Replicating - We are containers of the revelation of Jesus
Stan continues in our Irresistible Church series through 1 Thessalonians by noting how there is a price to pay for living out the word of God. He moves to Luke 14:25-35 we hear more about what Jesus said about this cost.
Stan continues our Irresistible Church series, 1Thess 2:13-14 speaks about how the Thessalonians believers received and accept the word as the word of God and so bore much fruit. Stan gives us some practical ways to allow the word of God to bear fruit in our lives.
Lufefe Invites us to share the gospel in all dimensions according to our different callings
Jesus takes us from being beggars needing Him, saving us by grace and changing us into royalty
Stan continues into our Irresistible Church series by looking at how the Gospel came to the Thessalonians (1Thess 1:5). We will ask ourselves questions about the confidence we have in the gospel as a lifestyle and a message to be shared.
Stan kicks off a news series called Irresistible Church, which is a walk through 1Thessalonians by giving background and context to the letter.
Using Jeremiah 17 vs 7 Heather Phipps asked us if our fruit was of export quality and if not, why not? Perhaps God was replanting us back to the garden of Eden so our roots could be plugged back in to the rivers so we can live the fruitful lives God has planned for us.
Stan talks about 3 defining scriptures for Glenridge in the day we are in.
1Thess 1:4-10 // Eph 4:11-16 // Phil 1:3-34 / 4:14-20
Tyrone encourages us the church to know and get back to the purpose of God in Jesus. 1Peter 2:4-11
Drew teaches a powerful Word on how Jesus began the Kingdom invasion with a few, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and advance it through every one of us
Stan looks at Psalm 22, a psalm Jesus referred to on the cross. How the suffering servant becomes a victorious king. Mark 15:27-32 & Psalm 22
Greig teaches about the significance of the Lord’s Supper and the power in the body and blood of Jesus as the Passover Lamb
Taryn reminds us about how the resurrected King Jesus cleans a dwelling place for a Holy God to live within us.
Hilton teaches us on how shame impacts our relationships and the freedom we have in realizing our True identity in Christ
Stan looks at what shame is, how it runs through the scriptures and how we come out of shame.
In "He is More than Enough” Stan looks at the feeding of the 5000 from John 6:1-15. He asks the question what do you do when there is not enough?
Stan teaches us from John 8:31 - 47. Where Jesus explains that if you hold onto his teachings you are his disciple and then you will know the truth and it will set you free.
Stan continues our "He is ….” series on Jesus our Friend and looking a what God would describe as the characteristics of a good friend
Stan continues our "He is …” series with He is Alpha and Omega. Stan explores what is means for Jesus to be the Beginning and End and what people need to to live well in the now. ( Rev 1:8, 17; Rev 21:6; Rev 22:13)
On Christmas day we connote our HE IS … series.
At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus which is the birth of HOPE for all creation. Stan through Isaiah 9 speaks on how Jesus is our hope.
Lufefe delves into the importance of family and how the supernatural family of God works and grows
Stan kicked off. New series “He is …” in this series we will discover more about who Jesus is.
Today we see "He is Salvation,” there is no other way of rescue except in Jesus. Acts 4:1-22
The ability keep joy and hope alive in our walk will often be determined by how we do endings and beginnings, Stan talks more about how we can do endings and beginnings well
Kate Mundell talks about the importance of our obedience to God and the trust required to be completely Obedient to God’s Will for us. Kwabena Awuah talks about how the gospel isn’t a tight rope that we walk and earn our way unto but rather that Jesus did the work on the cross and we just need to confess with our mouths and believe in our hearts to walk with him.
Heather reminded us today that we get to stand on the Rock of Ages, our strong tower, our refuge in times of trials.
Stan reminded us that the battle is won in prayer first. We are fitted with the full amour of God, so that we always fight from the high ground. Eph 6 vs 10-20
Tyrone Daniel encourages us looking at what God is doing in the shaking of all the last few years.
A reminder on what we as a church and individuals are called to contend for when it comes to our calling as God's People.
A review by Stan Phipps of the prophetic words spoken over Glenridge Church in recent weeks by Greg and Michelle Haswell, as well as, Chanelle Rossouw
Greg & Michelle Haswell lead Northlands Church in Atlanta, USA and are dear friends of Glenridge. Greg shares a powerful word on ushering in the Presence of God through lessons God teaches us. He shares practical tips on how to go through the training God gives us to become the people of God He intended. If you refuse the training, you don't get the privilege of ushering in the Presence of God.
Power of tongues - 1 Cor 12, 13 and 14.
Persistant widow - Luke 18
Removing the critical lens - Numbers 12
Stan looks at what had to be in place for there to be a miraculous catch of fish at Jesus word.
How we as a church can ready our selves to see a miraculous catch of fish.
The amazing things that can happen when you invite Jesus to a picnic. Come with us to Mark to Mark 6 verse 30 and learn some picnic skills together
Nigel & Hayley Tarboton have been faithful leaders and servers at Glenridge Church for many years. Yesterday we said farewell to them and their three girls, Luca, Brooklyn and Tatum as they respond to the voice of God with their YES and head off to the UK. They have the nations in their heart and feel led by God to go. We will miss them tremendously.
Stan Phipps preached a powerful word, drawing from the story of Zacchaeus and Jesus in Luke 19.
Stan shares on how we are called as a people to be hospitable in the corporate gathering and in our homes. We are called to love strangers and display the love of God to those around us.
Peter Rasmussen (our guest speaker and an Apostolic team member) exhorts the church to be on mission everyday of our lives. He charges us to take up the call of God.
Jan shares on the power of the blood of Jesus and encourages us to return to His table. Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.”
Chris Wienand, founder of Glenridge church challenges us on the beauty of knowing Jesus and never letting our curiosity of Him wane. It's time for passionate, radical, love of Jesus Christ and who he is to us
Stan spoke about all wisdom, all honor, all praise and all power that is found in the Lamb that was slain.
Paul shares on Psalm 24 on a call to ‘be Holy because He is Holy’ A timely word for the season
Ezekiel 47 pictures a river flowing from the temple which transforms and brings life. the kind if river we as followers of Jesus are called to be.
As part of the Holy series, Kathy shares on Matthew 3:11-12 about The Winnowing processes of God in purifying and refining of the Bride of Christ.
Jan encourages us from Hebrews 12 to lay aside everything that burdens us, as we prepare ourselves to be holy and blameless for our Glorious Groom.
Brandon shares that Jesus has opened the way for us to freely worship and encounter the Father’s presence with the help of the Holy Spirit
Kathy shares on how to worship in Spirit and in Truth and the role of the prophetic in worship
Greig shares the heart and vision for our worship; a growing hunger and passion, as a community, for our King!
Ephesians 6:10-17
Mark 5: Jesus Raises a Dead Girl
Read the Word, Believe the Word, Speak the Word, Pray the Word, Pursue the Word.
Stan shares from 1 Corinthians 14, he talks about biblical directors on how we meet on Sunday
Get yourself ready for the marriage of the Lamb is coming. Jesus is returning to a pure and spotless bride.
Have your oil jar full and ready. So when he comes you can enter in with him and not be left outside.
Stan encourages us on the importance of a fruitful life. Looking at what hinders and encourages us in being a fruitful people.
Stan speaks into how understanding our role as priests has a significant impact on our ability to be rebuilders & restorers. Isaiah 61, 1Peter 2:4-10.
Heather encourages us to live an overflowing life connected to the source so that we can continue to be generous on every occasion.
Stan speaks on how the Gospel is a a story we are part of rather than reducing it to a line we cross into the Kingdom of God
Stan speaks from Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13 and Luke 6:14 on the choosing of the 12 to go into the world.
Stan speaks out of Isaiah 61 about ministering well and being an effective priesthood ‘in the world but not of it…’ Our faith must be fixed on Jesus…
Stan challenges us to assess what narrative we are living in and which story we are participating in… We need to get fit for the story we are meant to be a part of…
Helen explore a few parables from Luke 15 and some wisdom in the thought that ‘less is more’…
What happens when God doesn’t meet our expectations?
When life doesn’t make sense our immediate response is to ask if God is really good… Let’s explore the goodness of God in unexpected places through the book of Ruth.
What’s happened, what hasn’t happened and what can I do about it?
Let’s go through scripture, assessing ourselves, to help us plot the way forward, with Jesus into 2021
Stan looks forward at 2021 through the lens of Isaiah 61 to be priests and ministers in a unique way. To be Rebuilders and Restorers.
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and His name shall be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Ephesians 3:10-11
10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord
Daniel 3: 24-27
Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, “Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?”
They replied, “Certainly, Your Majesty.” He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.” Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!” So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them.
James 1: 2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
1Thes 1:2-8We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it,.
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1-2
Let joy be your continual feast. Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.Never restrain or put out the fire of the Holy Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 (The passion Translation -TPT)
Steve took us through the book of Revelation 1-3, He explains how victorious Christian living looks like
Stan encourages us on Nehemiah 4. He encourages us to be a people who are prayerful, resistant and take courage when we face opposition
Jan Shares a message from Psalm 46 on being still and knowing the Anointed Person of Jesus Christ
Heather reminds us that we are on a quest for the King and the people who are on the journey with, are vey important.
Jesus is at the door of our hearts, knocking... Will you let Him in and live a white-hot life with Him?
Stan urges us to deal with any luke-warmness in our lives and live a life centered on Jesus.
Stan looks at what we can learn from Acts 5:17-28. The purpose that freedom has and the courage that effective ministry requires.
Stan encourages us from Acts 5 about BEING ADDED to a community and adding to that same community like living stones.
Megan encourages us to allow God to open our eyes to see him and believe the truth that he sees us.
Robert encourages us to contend with cultural realities as we engage in the process of being disciples of Jesus and being conformed into His likeness.
Stan continues through to Acts 4:32-5:11. Exploring what “grace” was on them and what grace could be on us now.
Stan continues through Acts 4 looking how Peter and John get questioned over their healing and preaching and the prayer meeting that ensues.
Stan gets back to Acts 3 and asks the question: '“What is it you have that money can’t buy?” -As this is what God is asking us to give away.
Drew continues on with our series about Holy Spirit, he encourages each of us to discover our gifting. ”The more you discover your gifts, the more you learn to operate them and the more you move in them, through love, you will find personal fulfillment.”
Try the Spiritual Gifts Questionnaire compiled by Drew Land: bit.ly/DLSG-Quizz
Post our fast inspired by Joel 2, Stan talks about 2 ways that our hearts respond from Joel 2:12-14.
In this sermon, Jan Macmillan shares with us 5 truths of the Holy Spirit and the role He plays in our lives.
Stan shares a message from the life of Elisha encouraging us not to ‘tap out’ in this season but to be whole-hearted about what God is doing in and through His people.
We can make the error of thinking about the Holy Spirit as an impersonal force. But He is a person - with emotions, personality and volition, or will. He is God Himself, not just the exercise by God of His own power.
Stan speaks about Pentecost, from Acts 2, and what that really means for us as a community and in this time. This is a week of weeks for you…
Coming out of the wine press and into the battlefield - Rise up in courage and lead in what God has called you to.
Don’t trust in your ability to trust God, trust in God’s ability to be trustworthy. Drew teaches from Acts about God’s trustworthiness.
Stan teaches from Acts and encourages us to not wait for better days, but rather to get on with what God has called us to.
Stan shares from Romans 8:18-28 about knowing who our provider is and offers 4 reasons why we cannot not lose hope in hardship.
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39
Stan speaks out of Hebrews 12:18–20 and Haggai 2 on what we must hold onto in times of shaking.
Matthew 8:23-27
Stan takes us through the Story of the disciples in the storm with Jesus sleeping on the boat. He encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, if he is sleeping - it is going to be okay.
Stan starts in Acts 1:1-5 and looks at the value in learning the art of waiting on God.
Stan gives the key administrative tasks we need to have in place as a community over this COVID 19 time. Stan then looks at what spirit filled church looks like from Acts 2:42-47
Anton Keyter speaks about the river of the Holy Spirit and that we have living of river waters flowing out of us as believers.
Anton Keyter, Lead Elder of Upper Room Church in Johannesburg, shares on the riches and wealth we have in the person of the Holy Spirit. We're called to leave the old man and walk in the fullness of the Spirit and all He has for us.
Stan speaks from Hebrews 12:1-4 on practical steps to keeping our faith healthy and vibrant.
Stan shares on the text in Hebrews 11 and draws key insights out of the story of Moses. We’re called to be a people who desire to see Jesus and practice His ways so that future generations can walk into the fullness God has planned for them.
Greig connects four faith doors from scripture with the revelation that “The righteous will live by faith”.
Graham and Emmy Tedder share an inspiring word on being moved for the sake of the gospel. Graham asks the question: "What moves you?" while Emmy shares on revival and what spiritual awakening looks like.
In this sermon, Jan shares on the power of our tongue and how we are called to know our position in Christ, have the Word of God at our lips and, declare His truths into our circumstances with bold, audacious faith.
In this sermon, Stan Phipps shares on 2 Kings 6 and encourages us to have eyes of faith to see what God is doing. We are called to partner with Him and see as He does.
Drew shows us how great exploits happen by advancing God's kingdom with HIS authority, HIS jurisdiction and HIS resources.
Stan Phipps shares on the story of the Jars of Oil in 2 Kings 4. He encourages us with a message on the kind of faith God uses. Are we willing to empty ourselves so He can continually fill us to the overflowing?
In this podcast, Heather Phipps shares key lessons from the life of Hannah in Samuel 1. She shares on what it means to have contagious faith, community around her and how Hannah seeks God’s face amidst her adversaries.
Stan speaks on the faith and patience of Abraham.
We’re called to have enduring faith with patience, keeping our eyes on the Promise-Giver instead of the promises.
Taryn Wegerle shares on the life of Rahab and the route of Faith. We have are seated in Christ Jesus and have the power of the Holy Spirit in us.
Paul spooner shares on the life of Moses and how we need to have fearless faith for our lives.
Joseph son of Jacob, from the age of 17, went through 13 years of slavery and imprisonment. Through all this, Joseph was resolute in his faith to God - never once allowing external realities to dictate or shape his life, regardless of where he found himself or in what context.
Helen shares on what we can learn from the faith of Moses’s parents and how to start living with the same levels of faith-filled purpose.
Jacob is an enigma as he is included among the heroes of the faith of Hebrews 11, but he was a lying, cheating, manipulative trickster.
Why did God use him? Jacob set his heart on pursuing the blessings of God at all costs, and because he prized God’s best for him, that is what he received. Jacob reaped what he sowed in the deception game, and we can certainly learn from his mistakes, but above all he demonstrates that the relentless pursuit of God is rewarded in this life and in eternity to come. God transformed him from Jacob the usurper to Israel, the one who wrestles with God and with man and prevails. So too it is with each of us. What we seek, we will find.
Comparing the account of Sarah from Genesis 18 and Hebrews 11, we see a seemingly very different story. When Sarah first hears the promise she laughs - but later is filled with joy. Hilton speaks about how God can change our story though perspective.
Having faith in God alone. Malindi speaks from the Book of Daniel about courage and true faithfulness.
Seeing beyond our circumstances - God is with you and wants to use you, you are positioned to see a miracle that only God can do.
Faith-filled worship is not just going through the motions or just out of habit - it must be heart-felt, deep and genuine.
This series explores the Hero’s of the Faith. In this episode, Stan looks at how the author of Hebrews wants a resilient faith. Stan unpacks, specifically, the faith lesson Enoch teaches us.
Graham speaks about impacting as a family, being ready to go to the nations and impacting people.
We continue with our "This is Us " series - This week we look at how we are made to grow and made to serve. The privilege of being part of a family
This week we look at how we are made to grow and made to serve. The privilege of being part of a family
Jan shares on the power of small communities and teaches us that we have been designed for community from the very beginning of time.
In this episode, Stan Phipps shares with us the vision of Glenridge Church and takes us on a journey through our eight core values.
In this episode, Stan Phipps shares with us the vision of Glenridge Church and takes us on a journey through our eight core values.
Wally speaks on the church being called to be witnesses for God and to spread his word wherever we can.
Wally speaks on the church being called to be witnesses for God and to spread his word wherever we can.
Siphosayo shares some practical points on what it looks like to take ground in the workplace
Jan looks at what we have in our lives from God, that allows us to take ground in our lives.
Raymond speaks on what it looks like to take ground in the christian life, both through spiritual gifts and character development.
Stan Prepares the church for the upcoming fast: Unblocking Wells (Genesis 26) / Never Taking Things Into My Own Hands (1 Samuel 7)
Drew and Megan help equip parents with the practical tools to cultivate the soil of their child’s heart so their identity, belonging and purpose, in God, can take root and grow.
Drew and Megan help equip parents with the practical tools to cultivate the soil of their child’s heart so their identity, belonging and purpose, in God, can take root and grow.
Steve speaks more on the topic of God's holiness and on how we need to surrender to see breakthrough.
Stan talks about how important prayer is in a believer's life, if we are to continue to take ground.
Stan looks at Proverbs 5 and how we can lose ground through sexual sin and feels, prophetically, that this is a word, in season, for someone.
Stan looks at Proverbs 5 and how we can lose ground through the sin of adultery and feels, prophetically, that this is a word, in season, for someone.
Graham takes a look back on the series and discusses what it would look like to do what has been spoken about through the series.
Nick speaks through from personal experience on the importance of waiting, and shares words with some people.
Drew shows what it means to live completely submitted to Christ so you can make an impact for Him.
Greig speaks about how to see God as our prize and the difference between the people of God, when in they were in Egypt versus when they were in the desert.
Raymond looks at the significance of pentecost and what the world was like before and after pentecost, on a cosmic scale.
There is an imperative to move to maturity, especially in relational integrity. Stan speaks from 1 Corinthians chapter 3.
There is an imperative to move to maturity, especially in relational integrity. Stan speaks from 1 Corinthians chapter 3.
Drew gives biblical understanding and practical applications for the gift of speaking in tongues.
Drew gives biblical understanding and practical applications for the gift of speaking in tongues.
Emmy speaks about claiming our inheritance from the story of Aksah in the book of Joshua, chapter 15.
Stan speaks about how leadership is key to taking ground and prepares the church for the appointing of new eldership couples.
Stan speaks about how leadership is key to taking ground and prepares the church for the appointing of new eldership couples.
In this Easter season Stan asks what is the Gospel? We look at how the Gospel is more than being forgiven.
In this Easter season Stan asks what is the Gospel? We look at how the Gospel is more than being forgiven.
In this Easter season Stan asks: "What is the Gospel?" We look at how the Gospel is more than a formula.
Stan speaks of a prophetic future for Durban from Zechariah 8 as we approach elections as a nation and a “One New Humanity” celebration in the evening.
Stan continues with the Joshua series and looks at The angel of the Lord enlisting Joshua and how God is into enlisting us into His army. Joshua 5
Stan continues with the Joshua series and looks at The angel of the Lord enlisting Joshua and how God is into enlisting us into His army. Joshua 5
Stan speaks on the need to live and serve by the anointing of God. We cannot live in the promises of God, without the enabling of God.
Using the story of Joshua before the Commander of the Lord's Army, Drew shows us what to expect when we come face to face with God.
Stan goes through the scriptures, emphasising the importance of being baptised in The Holy Spirit.
Stan goes through the scriptures, emphasising the importance of being baptised in The Holy Spirit.
Stan talks on Joshua chapter 3 and 4 as a picture of Jesus going before us and lessons associated with moving into the promises of God.
Stan talks on Joshua chapter 3 and 4 as a picture of Jesus going before us and lessons associated with moving into the promises of God.
Speaking from Joshua chapter two, Stan looks at how the faith of Joshua and Rahab, opened the way for the Israelites to move into their inheritance.
Stan speaks about the kind of faith it takes to move into your inheritance, from the book of Joshua Chapter 2.
Stan talks about how we are not just being saved out of sin and death but saved for freedom and inheritance.
A look at the perils of coming out and not going in.
Stan delves into Deuteronomy 1:6-7 and 2:2-3 which precede the Joshua story.
Stan continues with introducing the Joshua series by speaking about the first acts of Joshua, as leader of Israel.
Stan begins the Joshua series by speaking about Israel's transitioning from Moses' leadership to Joshua's.
Stan continues on from the morning service, unpacking the dream placed on the heart of Glenridge.