God's Kingdom in hearts, homes and beyond: Recent Episodes
Hatfield Christian Church
Hatfield Christian Church is a vibrant family with a passion for Christ, life and the community. We are located in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and form part of a network of churches that extends across the world. We share the common vision of establishing God’s Kingdom in hearts, homes and beyond.
Good Friday is a reminder of the moment Jesus stood before the world – mocked, rejected, and crowned with thorns. The soldiers twist together this crown and press it onto Jesus’ head in cruel mockery of His claim to kingship. Yet this moment reveals something deeper. The same thorns that entered the story in Genesis as part of a broken world are now borne by Jesus Himself. In silence, He endures injustice, violence, and humiliation, though even Pilate could find no fault in Him. The King of truth stands in the face of a world that twists, distorts, and resists God. Reflect with Pastor Louis on the depth of Christ’s suffering, the reality of injustice, and the powerful truth of who Jesus really is. Join us as we remember the One who entered our pain, carried the curse, and chose the cross – for us.
In Jerusalem’s temple courts, Simeon held a baby in his arms and saw what he and many generations of Israelites had been waiting – aching – for. But Simeon wasn’t simply waiting; he was waiting well: righteous, devout, attentive to the Holy Spirit, and ready to move when God spoke.Let Pastor Louis tell you more and enter into this moment with Simeon:A man led by the Spirit.A promise finally fulfilled.A life’s purpose quietly completed with the words, ‘My eyes have seen your salvation.’We celebrate more than a birth on Christmas Day – we celebrate God’s comfort made visible, His salvation in Jesus becoming like us, and His hope made unstoppable.
What does it mean for the Church to walk in Kingdom authority today? In this message, Luxolo Kentane wraps up our Faith Promise pledge season and explores how Jesus entrusts us, His followers, with the keys of the Kingdom – not for personal gain, but to declare the truth of Jesus’ authority over darkness, oppression, and sin. Through binding and loosing, prayer becomes the engine of Kingdom power, aligning earth with heaven. As we pray for heaven to come on earth and live surrendered lives, God’s will advances, lives are transformed, and His reign is revealed in our world. 📖 Matthew 6:9-10 | Matthew 16:19 🙌 Let’s discover together how God calls His Church to represent Him on earth.
How do you stay steady when life is uncertain? In Philippians 4, Paul writes while under house arrest with surprising confidence – he’s discovered the secret to real peace and lasting joy.It’s not in possessions, power, or control. It’s in contentment. The kind that comes from knowing who you belong to and trusting in God’s provision, no matter what.In this Sunday message, Pastor Louis explores what it means to live a life unplugged from worldly dependence and deeply rooted in Christ. Peace and joy aren’t far off – they’re found in the presence of Jesus.
In the Kingdom of God, relationships aren’t optional – they’re essential. This week, Pastor Louis zooms in on something deeply human and deeply spiritual: relationships. From Paul’s closing greetings in Colossians 4 to his bold call in chapter 3 to put off sins that divide, we’re reminded that how we relate to others is a reflection of who we are in Christ. Even under house arrest, Paul’s life overflowed with meaningful connection. Friends visited. Captors respected him. His relational world was full, even in chains. Contrast that with today’s loneliness epidemic. The difference? Paul’s life was anchored in Jesus and given over to something greater than himself. We’ll explore: ✔️The beauty and challenge of Christian community. ✔️Why greed and idolatry aren’t just personal sins – they fracture relationships. ✔️What it means to live with relational integrity in a divided world. ✔️How “the immoderate love of possessing” (Aquinas) pulls us away from love, purpose, and joy. ✔️And how the presence of Jesus makes a real, relational difference in how we live with one another. Let’s live lives that are undivided, where our hearts are fully the Lord’s and our relationships reflect His grace, truth, and love. 💬 “Grace be with you.” Colossians 4 🔔 Subscribe & Share
You can’t live a resurrection life without first dying to the old one. Pastor Louis moves into the heart of Christian transformation in Colossians 3. Here, Paul gets practical in his letter, calling believers not just to believe in Christ but to become like Him. This means putting to death the old self: sinful desires, fractured relationships, disunity, and distorted sexual morality. In a world that encourages self-expression at all costs, Colossians invites us to something deeper: a life of death and resurrection in Jesus. Explore: 🤝Why following Jesus begins from above, not below. 🤝How our identity in Christ calls us to a radically countercultural morality. 🤝What Paul really means by sexual immorality – rooted in a Jewish moral framework that stood in stark contrast to Roman norms. 🤝How greed, lust, and division are all symptoms of a disordered heart – and how Christ reorders everything. 🤝What it means to “reconfigure your earthly life by the rule of Christ from above”. This is a message about wholeness, holiness, and unity in the body of Christ. No cultural, class, or gender division. No mixing of morality. No part-time faith. Just Jesus – and the new you. 🕊️ “Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated … For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3 🔔 Subscribe & Share
We’re not just invited to believe in Jesus – we’re called to be filled with Him. In Colossians 2, Paul confronts deceptive ideas that threaten to replace Christ with lesser cosmic claims, including legalism, mysticism, philosophy, and spiritual forces. He reminds the Colossians, and us, that we don’t need to add anything to Jesus. Why? Because in Him, the fullness of God dwells, and we have been given fullness in Him. In this message, Pastor Louis explores Christian cosmology – the grand story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration with Jesus at the very centre. It’s not a tribal or partial Gospel. It’s a universal truth for all of creation. You’ll discover: 🌿Why Jesus isn’t just part of your life – He is your life. 🌿 How our worldviews are shaped by what we believe about the cosmos. 🌿 The dangers of fine-sounding arguments and hollow philosophies. 🌿 And the wonder of Christ, not only over the universe, but alive in you. Let’s deepen our confidence in the complete, undivided Christ who fills every space – heaven, earth, and the human heart. 🕊️ “For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness.” Colossians 2:9-10 🔔 Subscribe & Share
Some things are ruined when you add to them. In the letter to the Colossians, Paul opens with a powerful declaration of Christ’s supremacy. The Colossians were being tempted to blend the Gospel with other beliefs – ceremony, legalism, angel worship, hidden knowledge. But Paul makes it clear: Jesus is not just part of the story – He is the WHOLE story. In this message, Pastor Louis unpacks what happens when we try to add to Jesus – and why that addition ultimately leads to subtraction. We’ll also look at modern forms of spiritual syncretism and how to remain steadfast in a culture that constantly tempts us to blend the Gospel with personal preferences or cultural norms. Jesus + Nothing = Everything. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
Parenting is one of the most meaningful – and often the most challenging – callings we can step into. But here’s the hope: we’re not called to do it alone. In this message, Ben Pinches unpacks what it means to build a household where Jesus is truly at home – where grace, truth, and love shape the atmosphere for both parents and children. From Deuteronomy to Ephesians, Scripture calls the home the first and most formative place of discipleship. 1 Corinthians 15:58 reminds us that our labour in the Lord is never in vain – even when parenting feels exhausting or unseen. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, grandparent, or part of the village raising the next generation, your presence matters. We explore four powerful ways God models His Father heart – He is present, He protects, He provides, and He prepares. This same pattern offers wisdom for our own parenting journey, including practical encouragement on topics such as social media, boundaries, and intentional rhythms of discipleship within the home. We’ll also take time for ministry and prayer, reminding each other that God doesn’t call us to perfection, but to faithful presence. 👨👩👧👦 Let’s discover how our homes become holy ground when Jesus is at the centre.
What does it mean to live generously at home? This week’s message by our guest speaker, Dan Backens, explores how Jesus transforms our households into places of peace, purpose, and radical generosity. From 1 Peter 4:10, we’re reminded that every home is a space to steward God’s grace, not just in words, but through serving and giving. But to walk in true generosity, we must confront the spirit of poverty – the fear and scarcity mindset that keeps us holding back. Proverbs 11 tells us that the generous will prosper, and those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. We’ll also reflect on the unmatched generosity of Christ – “though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor” (2 Corinthians 8:9). His goodness becomes our motivation to give freely, cheerfully, and intentionally. This message is about real-life stewardship – of finances, time, work, and gifts – all used to bless others and honour God. Let’s discover how our homes can reflect the generous heart of Jesus. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
What are we filling our homes with? In this message, Pastor Louis explores how to build a household grounded in prayer, devotion, and presence, not just rules or routines, but a living relationship with Jesus at the centre.Drawing from Joshua 24 and Jesus’ teaching about building on the rock, not the sand, we’re invited to make intentional choices about how we live in and lead our homes. Whether married or single, living alone or with family, each of us can cultivate a space where devotion to God isn’t reserved for Sundays, but woven into our daily rhythms.We’ll look at what it means to be rooted in God’s love rather than legalism, to create space for UP (with God), IN (with others), and OUT (into the world) right where we are. Wisdom in multi-media, food, rest, and relationships matters. So does making time for reflection, prayer, and shared spiritual practices.Let’s learn together how to welcome Jesus into everything – and see our homes become places of peace, strength, and an integrated, growing spiritual life.🔔 Subscribe & Share
Welcome to the first message in our miniseries, where we explore what it means to be truly at home with Jesus, whether you’re single or married.In Scripture, the word “oikos” (Greek for “house” or “household”) doesn’t just refer to a building – it speaks of your relational world. Your family, friends, neighbours, and anyone you do life with. This is where the Gospel first takes root and we begin living out our faith.📖 Throughout the New Testament, we see how households – of all shapes and sizes – were places where lives were transformed and disciples were made. Married or single, you have a household, and God wants to be at the centre of it.In 1 Corinthians 7:17, Paul reminds us to honour God in whatever relationship space we find ourselves. He even calls singleness a gift – just as marriage is. Both are valuable, blessed, and part of God’s design.🙌 The goal? Matthew 6:33 – seek first the Kingdom, and everything else falls into place. Let’s explore what it looks like to build our homes around who God is – not just structures, but sacred spaces of love, grace, and purpose.🔔 Subscribe & Share
“He is not here – He is risen!”On Resurrection Sunday, we celebrate the victory of Jesus – not just a great teacher or prophet, but God Himself, risen from the dead. The empty tomb declares it: Christ is alive, and nothing will ever be the same.💥 Christ’s resurrection confirms His divinity, and He is the pioneer of a movement that spans the globe. Jesus went first, defeating sin and death – and now a train of millions follow in His steps.Like David’s surprising triumph over Goliath, the cross was the unexpected place of victory. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 15, “The last enemy to be destroyed is death”, and Jesus has already struck the decisive blow.🙌 We rejoice in the wonder of the cross – both Jesus crucified on it and now empty – and celebrate the joy, hope, and life it gives us. The grave could not hold Him. He is the only true, living King.Let’s celebrate together the power of the wondrous cross!🔔 Subscribe & Share
The cross is more than a symbol – it’s a diagnosis and a cure. It’s not just where Jesus died; it’s where our deepest wounds and sins are exposed and where healing begins.On Good Friday, we reflect on the outrageous truth of the cross:💔 That Jesus – both physician and medicine (as Saint Augustine said) – chose the path of suffering to heal and restore us and all of creation.📖 1 Peter 2 tells us: “… by his wounds, you have been healed.”The cross comforts and confronts. It reveals the sickness of our sin and the power of God’s love. It calls out injustice, pride, and brokenness – and restores our relationships with God, one another, and even the earth.📍Crucified like a criminal outside the city, Jesus stood with the outcast, the poor, and the forgotten. Good Friday reminds us that salvation came from the margins, and no one is left out of His redemptive story.Join us as we journey to the foot of the outrageous cross – where death became life, pain birthed healing, and the world was turned upside down.🔔 Subscribe & Share
Ever feel like the world is just... loud right now? Conflicting voices, constant debates, and a rising pressure to pick a side. In John 7, the crowd around Jesus asked the same thing we often ask today: Who’s right? What’s right?The crowd was torn. Is Jesus a political figure? A prophet? A threat? Sound familiar? In our world of populism, nationalism, and toxic certainty, it’s easy to cling to belief systems that oversimplify the truth and demand emotional certainty. But Jesus offers something deeper.✨ “… he who sent me is true.” (John 7:28)Jesus invites us to anchor our clarity not in opinions but in the unchanging character of God – truthful, reliable, and good (Exodus 34).Pastor Louis’s message explores how we navigate confusion not by grasping for control but by grounding ourselves in who God is. When we start there, clarity begins to emerge – even in chaos.📍Join us as we seek clarity amidst confusion.🔔 Subscribe & Share
If you’ve ever felt like your prayers go unanswered or that heaven is silent, you’re not alone. The psalmist cried out, “Do not hide your face from me” (Psalm 27:9), and even Jesus Himself prayed, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). Divine hiddenness is a mystery – but could it also be the very ground of faith? Mother Teresa, a symbol of unwavering devotion, wrestled with deep spiritual darkness. Some of her words reveal the tension of longing for God in the silence. 🔍 Naaman’s story in 2 Kings 5 teaches us about humility and surrender. It’s hard to ask for help and even harder to accept it in ways we don’t expect. Faith isn’t about making God fit into our comfort – it’s about stepping down, yielding, and trusting. Join Pastor Louis as we explore faith in the silence, hope in the hiddenness, and the journey of stepping down to find God in unexpected places. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
In Jeremiah 18, the prophet visits the potter’s house. What he sees is a powerful picture of God’s sovereignty, purpose, and transforming love. 🔥 The Potter’s hands shape with intention. 🌀 The wheel is where surrender and process take place. 🪨 The clay is formed, refined, and made ready to withstand the fire. Just as clay in the hands of a potter, we are shaped by God’s love, wisdom, and purpose. The process isn’t always easy, but He takes infinite care and is forming us to reflect His image – strong, whole, and ready for what’s ahead. Are you willing to yield to the Potter’s hands? Join us and Letichia Dlamini as we explore what it means to be shaped by God and how the process leads to transformation.
What and who we honour shapes our cultures. From influencers to public figures – honour determines who gets our attention, earns our respect, and holds influence. But what does true honour look like from a Kingdom perspective?🗨️ In this final message of the series, we unpack biblical honour – not as an outdated concept but as a powerful and relevant value for today. Honouring well begins with honouring God, then flows outward as we honour all people, parents, leaders, and one another as created in God’s image.💡 Honour shouldn’t flow in one direction. It’s a mutual value that reflects the heart of God and strengthens community.Let’s finish strong together, building a Hatfield culture that honours God and people well.🔔 Subscribe & Share
We believe the Church isn’t just a gathering – it’s a community living out God’s values and a prophetic witness to the world. A true Christian community is built on Christ’s selfless love, not comfort or preference. 💬 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Our love is our loudest testimony. In a world of isolated crowds, we’re a community on a mission, forming real relationships through community groups, volunteer teams, prayer groups, and social gatherings – spaces where life and faith are shared. Some are intergenerational, others age-specific, but all reflect our heart for deep, grace-filled relationships. 🌍 We celebrate diverse backgrounds, believing a united – not uniform – Church reflects God’s Kingdom. 💒 As our vision says: God’s Kingdom in hearts, homes, and beyond. We invest in marriages and families but also walk with singles, single parents, blended families, guardians, and the widowed, each serving Christ in their context. Church isn’t just about Sunday. Let’s live God’s love daily, in every space and relationship. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
Following Jesus takes intentional effort. Paul compares it to athletic training – we don’t earn salvation, but we work on our sanctification, becoming more like Jesus (1 Corinthians 9). As Dallas Willard said, “Grace is not opposed to effort, it is opposed to earning.” 🔼 UP – Deepening our relationship with God through worship, prayer, and His Word. 🤝 IN – Growing in community, building meaningful relationships, and sharpening one another. 🌍 OUT – Living on mission, sharing the whole Gospel, and serving as Jesus did. Most of us are naturally stronger in one or two of these areas – but whole-life discipleship means growing in all three. What’s your next step? Let’s grow together as a family of Jesus followers! 🔔 Subscribe & Share
At Hatfield, worship and prayer are at the heart of who we are. We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit, empowering believers to be Christ’s witnesses. The gifts of the Spirit are given for the building up of the Church, and we make space for His presence both in our gatherings and daily lives. 💡 The Church was birthed on Pentecost (Acts 2), filled with the Spirit, and sent into the world. Our gatherings reflect this: multi-ethnic, multigenerational, grounded in the Word, empowered by the Spirit, and sent on mission. ⛪ The Church is not just an institution – it is organic, with Christ as the head and foundation. Leaders are given to equip the saints (Ephesians 4:12), not to dominate. We guard against the overemphasis on apostles and prophets that places supernatural experiences or political power above biblical truth. Instead, we embrace a naturally supernatural spirituality, worshipping boldly, praying fervently, and living out our faith daily. 🌎 We are the scattered Church, taking His presence onto every frontline – our homes, workplaces, and communities. Healthy church growth isn’t about power but transformation – hearts surrendered, lives changed, and the Gospel lived out. Let’s worship, pray, and build His Kingdom together – gathered and scattered. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
At Hatfield, we don’t separate life into “sacred” and “secular” – all of life is meant to be lived for God (Matthew 22:37). Our faith isn’t just about church gatherings; it’s about how we live every day, in every space. We are whole-life disciples, called to make an impact wherever we go. 💡 While the world chases power and influence, Jesus came to serve. He didn’t rely on power and prestige but changed the world by laying down His life. The Church is meant to reflect this. Speaking truth to power is not about dominance but radical humility, justice, and love. 🔥 Every believer is an ambassador of the Kingdom (Ephesians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 5:20). Our frontline is wherever God has placed us – our workplaces, schools, and communities. We are the workers (Matthew 9:38), sent to live and share the Gospel, across the street and across the globe, empowered by the Spirit. Let’s live out our faith beyond Sunday and impact the world powerfully through radical service, truth, and love. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
We believe God loves us and, therefore, we can love. Jesus came to reveal the Father and give us access to Him (John 14:6-7), shaping our understanding of God, people, and the world. ❤️ Our Relationship with God We don’t see God as angry or distant but as a loving Father who created us to love us. Even in our rebellion, He pursued us and sent Jesus so we could be restored (John 3:16). We serve Him out of love, walking in grace, not fear. 🏡 Our Love for People We love because He first loved us (1 John 4:19). His family includes all people – no division, no barriers (Galatians 3:28). We reflect heaven’s diversity (Revelation 7:9) and affirm that both men and women are called to lead. 🌍 Our Love for Creation All creation groans for restoration (Romans 8:22). While ultimate redemption is coming, we are called now to be agents of renewal and care for His creation. His love defines us – let’s live it out. 🔔 Subscribe & Share
God is a generous God! We see His abundant love poured out from creation to the Gospel story. Psalm 104 reminds us that He filled the earth with life and made space for all to dwell. In Christ, God invites us into His home, where generosity is not just something He gives – it’s who He is. 💛 As Hatfielders, we recognise His abundance, experience His generosity, and respond by living generously ourselves. 🙌 Ephesians 2 tells us we are His handiwork, created for good works. But generosity isn’t about bank balances – it’s a mindset. Let’s live with open hands and hearts, reflecting His generosity in all we do.
The Kingdom of God doesn’t arrive with a grand spectacle — it starts small, like a mustard seed, growing into something unstoppable. Mark 4 reminds us that the Kingdom isn’t measured in big leaps but in small, faithful acts.💡 Jesus’ death in a small Roman province seemed insignificant, yet it broke the power of darkness (Colossians 2:15). The Kingdom doesn’t come through power or wealth — it comes by the Spirit (Acts 2:3, Zechariah 4:6). The Kingdom grows where we enter the world, sowing seeds of faith. His Kingdom come is our dream. Let’s live it out, one small step at a time. 🌱✨
Join us as Pastor Louis and others pray and commission you for your frontlines, the unique places where God has positioned you — at work, school, home, or in your community — as spaces of possibility and potential. Guided by the Great Commission, we’ll pray for boldness, wisdom, and opportunities to reflect Christ in these areas. Let’s lift each other up and embrace God’s promise: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28).
The Lord’s Prayer is the most well-known prayer in history. Jesus instructed his first disciples in the words of this prayer when they asked him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” We also know from early church history that the disciples recited the prayer three times daily: morning, noon, and night. Join Pastor Louis for the launch of our Week of Prayer and Fasting as he teaches you how to regularly give shape to this prayer in your own life.
How do we centre our lives on what truly matters? Pastor Louis invites us to reflect on what it means to seek God’s Kingdom first in a world full of distractions and uncertainties. Discover how aligning your heart with God’s purposes reshapes your priorities and gives you the freedom to trust in His good plans. This message will challenge and encourage you to approach the coming year with faith and a heart rooted in God’s eternal work.
Join Pastor Louis this Sunday and experience a time of worship, connection, and spiritual growth. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, hope, or a sense of belonging, there’s a place for you here. Let’s gather as a community of whole-life disciples, lifting our hearts and voices to the One who gives us hope and purpose.
As the year ends, join us and Pastor Ian for a special New Year’s Eve service to reflect on God’s faithfulness and look ahead with hope. Let’s enter the new year together, grounded in faith and filled with expectation for all that God has in store. Everyone is welcome – come and start the new year with purpose and peace!
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with us as we gather to honour the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. We’ll reflect on the wonder of God’s love made manifest in the humble manger. Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or seeking a place to experience the true meaning of Christmas, you’re warmly invited to join us and Pastor Louis.
Join us and Neil Bester as we gather to reflect, rejoice, and renew our spirits in the presence of God. Come as you are and be reminded of the hope, love, and purpose that God offers to all. Whether you’re seeking encouragement or community, there’s a place for you here. Let’s grow together in our faith and fellowship!
Did you know you can experience peace with God and the peace of God? So, whether you’re wrestling with God or are feeling overwhelmingly anxious and fearful, experience the Father’s blessing of peace with Pastor Sihle.
“The way Jesus lived was more important than what He said.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Whether you do or not and want to delve deeper, join Ben Pinches as he challenges our thinking when it comes to frontline living in a fallen world.
Join our annual Christmas Celebration and be filled with joy as we pause to reflect on Jesus’ miraculous birth. Together with Pastor Louis, explore how the Holy Spirit played a vital role in fulfilling God’s promises, bringing hope, peace, and uncontainable joy to a weary world through Christ.
In John 4, Jesus anticipates true worshippers worshipping the Father in Spirit and in truth. This worship transcends physical locations, such as the temple, relying on the Holy Spirit’s presence in us and aligns with the truth revealed in Christ. Accept this invitation with Pastor Louis to sincere, heartfelt communion with God, rooted in His character and redemptive work.
Join Pastor Louis as he unpacks the profound connection between the Holy Spirit's power and our spiritual resurrection. We can rejoice in the knowledge that the same divine power that raised Jesus from the dead leads us to new life today! Let’s dive deep into the dual nature of resurrection (physical & spiritual), the transformative power of being crucified with Christ, understanding Ezekiel's vision and its meaning for us today.
Sanctification is one of those Christian words we don’t always relate to well. What it basically refers to is the process by which God renews us to be more and more like Jesus. The Holy Spirit and the Word are pivotal in your renewal, so allow Pastor Louis to show you how you can be continually filled and renewed.
The Holy Spirit confirms a sense of belonging in us, showing us that God is not some distant Creator but a loving Father who desires a close relationship with His children. This relationship is rooted in love and trust rather than fear and assures us of our place in God’s family. Accept this invitation to a deeper sense of belonging with Pastor Louis.
Jesus prayed that we, His followers, would be one as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are one. So, how can you be an agent for unity in the Church as you follow Jesus? Join Neil Bester in discovering how the Holy Spirit brings precisely this unity to Christ’s body, the Church.
To live in right relationship with God and others is impossible without the Holy Spirit. In fact, Paul says in Romans that those led by the Spirit are called the children of God, not those led by the flesh or even by the law. So, how do we live by the Spirit? Pastor Louis engages with this question and more.
Through Jesus, God’s kingdom has come on earth, but it is also still coming. The Holy Spirit came to help you live and navigate this already-but-not-yet-reality of God’s kingdom. So, dive deeper with Pastor Louis into the gifts of the Spirit, which are meant to help you engage in a broken world as you try to make the reality of God’s kingdom visible.
The Holy Spirit empowers you to live as a follower of Jesus. When baptised in the Spirit, you are filled with God’s presence. Just as the tabernacle and temple were places where God’s presence used to dwell, God’s presence now dwells in believers through the Spirit. Join Neil Bester as he focuses on baptism in the Holy Spirit and answers some frequently asked questions on this topic.
The Holy Spirit helps us live the life Jesus made possible through His death on the cross. We are new creations if we accept what Jesus has done for us. But how do we live this reality out every day? Pause with Neil Bester to explore what an ongoing, life-giving relationship with the Spirit looks like.
What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? And once you are filled with the Spirit, what does that mean for ordinary, everyday life? Pastor Louis kicks off this message series in which we focus on the person of the Holy Spirit and how to live led by the Spirit rather than the flesh.
Have you noticed how God is more interested in your character than your comfort? God desires that we bear His image well, and so He shapes us from the inside out. He is as intimately involved as a potter working their clay. Pastor Letsholo unpacks how you can yield to this shaping process, becoming all God intends for you.
King David knew what it meant to be besieged from all sides. He also knew what it meant to make God his fortress, the stronghold of his life. If you want the Lord to be the stronghold of your life, Ben Pinches shows you how by drawing on lessons from King David.
Movement is more than a physical action; it reflects God’s dynamic work within and around us. Movement signifies growth, change, and obedience to God’s will. It is in moving that we leave behind the old and step into the new He has for us. Join Pastor Louis as he delves into Scripture to understand how God moves to fulfil His purpose and how we can respond faithfully to His call to move!
What is the story you tell yourself about you? Your life is a daily response to what you believe about yourself. Pause and evaluate this story with Pastor Louis. Recognise the half-truths and lies you might have embraced from a young age, and experience God’s love, which truly sets us free.
Pete Portal is an author and pastor serving at Tree of Life, a 24/7 prayer community in Manenberg, Cape Town. He wraps up our Faith Promise pledge season, focusing on Isaiah 58 and how the Church is God’s answer to our broken world.
Have you ever said, “Here I am,” to God and then felt He asked for more than you were willing to give? Chandra Noviskie, a missionary and one of our Faith Promise Partner Ministry leaders, looks at a few “Here I am” moments from the Bible to encourage you.
It is the first of our three Faith Promise Sundays, and Pastor Afrika Mhlophe, author, speaker and coach from Port Elizabeth, joins us. His focus is on the task of reconciliation given to us by God.
God meant you to have abundant life and freedom. In a fallen and broken world, though, you can end up stuck, enslaved to bad habits and addictions when life happens. Join Pastor Louis in discovering true rest and freedom as you live your one glorious life.
Life is unpredictable. But along with life’s unpredictable pain and suffering often comes profound growth, healing, and transformation. Debbie Holloway offers you help to find some sure footing when life happens.
Jesus does not reject the weary and burdened. Instead, He says, “Come to Me.” Accept this invitation with Pastor Natasja if you are feeling down, depressed or anxious. Jesus is waiting with open arms for you.
When life happens and you’re questioning your identity, who decides who you are? Do others tell you? Do you decide? Join Neil Bester in how you can answer this core question of identity amidst the unexpected curveballs of life.
What kind of relationship do you have with money? Do you spend it as quickly as you get it? Do you hoard every cent? Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” So, this question of how we relate to money is rather important, and we invite you to dive more deeply into it with Pastor Louis.
What does it mean to have a mindset of abundance in the face of stories of scarcity? Or when the cost of living exceeds your budget, or you face unemployment? Join Pastor Louis in trusting God for your daily bread. Not just for you and yours but also for being someone through whom His generosity flows.
God invites you to come as you are. To step closer to Him, to step into community, and to step out in faith. What happens when you respond to this call? Pause with Pastor Sihle and accept God’s unique invitation to you and our community.
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in your home? For parents to enter into their children’s experiences with understanding and vice versa? God’s desire, after all, is for our hearts to be turned towards one another. Allow Neil Bester to help you get this conversation started in your family.
Guest speaker Madz Deyzel of EDIFY is passionate about helping Christians understand the link between theology and psychology. In this message, she encourages you to be aware of what you fix your thoughts on. Is it leading to health and life, or are your mindsets hurting you and others? You will not want to miss the invitation Madz extends based on God’s Word.
When Jesus inhabits our world to rescue us from sin and death, He embodies the Father’s heart toward us. The Father’s expressed desire is for us to be rescued and saved through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Our Father waits with open arms for the prodigal’s return home.
What comes to mind when you think of God as your Father? Is He angry, or is He gracious? Is He capricious or righteous? How we think of Father God impacts how we approach Him in prayer. Guest speaker Paul Benger asks you to consider how Jesus invited us to pray to our Father.
It’s hard to grasp the Father’s great love for us fully. In fact, Paul prays in the letter to the Ephesians for the power to understand how wide and long and high and deep God’s love is – this love that surpasses knowledge! So, pause to experience a greater sense of the Father’s complete love for you with Pastor Louis.
In life, we often struggle to find what is true and trustworthy. However, you can always trust Father God because He is always true. There is no shadow in Him, and in your relationship with Him, you can find what is good and life-giving. Join Neil Bester as he guides you through embracing our Father of truth.
God’s wisdom is infinite and simply beyond us. So, how incredible that our wise Father invites us to seek His wisdom and promises to show us His ways. Accept this generous invitation to ask for His wisdom with Pastor Letsholo.
We struggle to comprehend God’s majesty because it’s hard to compare Him to anyone or anything. Is He as majestic as the highest mountains and furthest galaxies? Yes! But so much more. Incredibly, you can also know Him personally – as your Father.
Our world and we are continually changing, but God the Father is a fixed, unchanging point on whom we can build a sure foundation of faith. Discover with Pastor Louis how, when we believe, we place our trust in an unchanging Father who provides us everlasting stability and security.
Ever wondered why Elisha tells Naaman to wash himself seven times in the Jordan? Why didn’t God just heal him on the spot from his leprosy? If you’ve ever felt you needed a miracle, but God invited you on a journey instead, this message from Pastor Letsholo is for you.
Lolly Daskal says, “Leadership is not only for a few people, leadership is for everyone and anyone who wants to lead.” So, how does God want you to lead in your specific context? Join Pastor Louis in considering your vision and values as you lead towards a better tomorrow in God’s kingdom.
The crown of thorns, intended to mock Jesus’ claims and increase His suffering, bears much significance. Though it was meant mockingly, the crown points to our true King. He went before us, faced an excruciating death and conquered the grave. He is our risen King!
Jesus, our suffering Servant, chose to become weak and allowed Himself to be killed on Good Friday. Jesus allowed us to see who we truly are in what we did to Him. Consider with Pastor Louis how Jesus showed us our great need for salvation and redemption through His suffering.
Jesus remains utterly dependent on the Father, even in death, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” What devotion Jesus showed both in life and death! How incredible that He does not ask you to do anything He was not willing to do Himself. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-7_committal/
“It is finished.” What thoughts and emotions come to mind as you hear these words of Jesus? What love is revealed in Jesus seeing the crucifixion through to the end! Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-6_completion/
On the cross, Jesus remained fully God and fully human, stating simply, “I am thirsty.” Jesus’ very real suffering on your behalf allows you to drink freely and deeply from the waters of life. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-5_suffering/
What depth is there to Jesus’ despair when He cries, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus knew what it meant to be utterly forsaken by God, so you need never experience the same. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-4_foresakenness/
Our present Christian reality has been compared to D-Day in 1944, the day WWII was won, while VE-Day was on 8 May 1945. Similarly, Jesus has won, conquering death and the grave, but we still look forward to the fullness of His victory: the new heavens and the new earth. Join Pastor Louis in anticipating this reality while keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus.
It is hard to imagine the care Jesus takes under severe strain when He says to his mother, “Woman, here is your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother.” Jesus, even in His dying, helps you think differently about who your true family is when you choose Him.Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-3_relationship/
Imagine the criminal’s feelings and emotions when Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus’ generous saving grace knows no bounds, and it is for the criminal, for you, for us all.Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-2_salvation/
Pause. Take a deep breath, and join Prof. Eleanor in unpacking the first of Jesus’ final words on the cross.Despite excruciating suffering, Jesus utters, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” What weight and significance Jesus attaches to the act of forgiveness with these words while being crucified!Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-1_forgiveness/
Discipline is not easy to receive, yet the writer of Hebrews says that it shows you are God’s legitimate child, and He loves you. So, discover with Neil Bester what good God is doing for you through hardships and discipline.
Explore with Pastor Louis enduring faith amidst life’s trials and difficulties. And be encouraged to run your race with perseverance, your eyes fixed on Jesus, aware of the great cloud of witnesses surrounding you.
Trust is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Without trust, there can’t be true freedom and intimacy in a relationship. And the same is true of your relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever asked, ‘Is Jesus trustworthy?’ – let Pastor Louis help you answer this question.
When you embrace Christ’s life, you embrace a transformed life. Fix your eyes with Pastor Louis on Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice and its redemptive power in your life.
Dive with Pastor Louis into the fascinating story of Melchizedek and its significance in relation to Jesus as you consider the eternal and unchanging nature of Christ’s priesthood.
Why do you need Jesus? Why did He become like us and die on a cross? Explore the significance of Jesus as your Advocate and great High Priest with Pastor Louis.
There is no one like Jesus. Join Pastor Louis in fixing your eyes on His brilliance and how Jesus is God’s divine revelation to us in the flesh.
Knowing God, knowing Jesus, requires your whole being and life – it is a journey, not an event. Engage with Pastor Louis in the book of Hebrews and open up more space in your life for knowing and experiencing God.
Pastor Louis launches our annual week of prayer and fasting, exploring why we pray in the name of Jesus. And we invite you to join us as we intentionally set time aside to sit at the Master’s feet.
Doesn’t a new year often feel like a clean, blank page offering an invitation to you? We sense that the Father is inviting us to step in, step closer, and step out this year. Join Pastor Louis and hear more about what we feel the Lord saying and be encouraged to step into 2024 with Him.
As you face a new year with new challenges and uncertainties, endeavour to begin with God. To do this well, you need to know Him better – deeply experiencing His love and expecting His power to work in and through you to His glory. Join Neil Bester in focusing on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 to launch your adventure with God this year.
Pause to thank God for His faithfulness throughout 2023 and usher in the new year with Pastor Gideon in the Lord’s presence.
It is the last Sunday of 2023. Join Pastor Louis for this final morning service of the year and allow God to prepare your heart for a new year.
The wait is over. Jesus has come, fulfilling the Law and the words of the Prophets. Pause with us and Pastor Louis on Christmas Day to give thanks for Jesus’ birth.
True freedom means a surrender of your desires to God’s desires and good purposes. In short, to live your life in the Spirit and respond to the Spirit’s leading. Pastor Letsholo helps you embrace being free in the Spirit more firmly.
Does freedom from the Mosaic Law mean freedom to do what you want whenever you want? A better question is perhaps to what and why has Christ set you free indeed? Join Neil Bester and spend time in Galatians 5 to know how and why you are free from the Law.
More than ever, we need the reminder that “the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” And Christmas celebrates Jesus, the glorious Light who so humbly came into our world. Join us for this special evening service as we mark Jesus’ birth and the light and peace He brought us.
On the night of His betrayal, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet and asked them, “Do you understand what I have done for you?” Jesus was showing us how to overcome the world, not by grasping at power, but through serving one another. Join Pastor Louis in unpacking how you are free to serve and change the world.
Freedom for a Christ follower does not mean an easy-going, problem-free life. The freedom Jesus offers you does, however, mean the freedom to live to the full, whole-heartedly. Let Pastor Louis show you all that Jesus has set you free to.
Have you ever heard that voice that whispers, “You are not good enough.” Shame is one of the most debilitating feelings when it comes to fulfilling our God-given purpose. Join Pastor Louis in discovering how freedom in Christ means freedom from shame.
We cannot fulfil all the requirements of the law God gave to Moses. And, so, under the law, we are judged and condemned to death. How, then, can we be free? Delve deeper into true freedom in Christ with Pastor Louis without getting stuck in the trap of self-effort.
If Paul in Romans 6 calls us “slaves to righteousness”, how can we understand our freedom in Christ? Unlock true freedom from bondage with Pastor Louis as he unpacks what you have been set free from and what you have been set free to in Jesus.
What exactly does Jesus mean when He says in John 8, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”? When are you truly free? Is freedom dependent on your external circumstances, or is Jesus getting at something deeper? Discover more with Pastor Louis as he lays the foundation for this message series.
How do we daily and consistently love our neighbours as ourselves on our frontlines? Pastor Louis gives us some practical advice for living out God’s love on our frontlines.
What do you do when your frontline is a place hostile to the Gospel? Neil Bester shares some life-giving principles with you, drawn from the lives of Daniel and John.
What is whole-life discipleship all about? Tune in and let Ben Pinches tell you about UP, IN, OUT living for God’s kingdom on your frontline.
When facing great pain and disappointment, have you ever felt like God was distant? Pastor Letsholo encourages you to hold on to what is true when life gets painful and God seems distant.
Pastor Louis invites you to reflect on how we can be a God-centred community of worshipers that already here on earth reflects what our worship in heaven will be like. So, come, let us worship our King together here on earth as in heaven!
Did you know God delights in you? He takes great pleasure and joy in who He has made you to be. Consider with Pastor Louis how you can live fully alive to all God intends for you, delighting yourself in Him in response.
What does the Bible say about baptism in the Holy Spirit? Do you have to speak in tongues as a sign of Holy Spirit baptism? How do we receive the Holy Spirit? Neil Bester responds to all these questions and more.
The sacraments, such as baptism and communion, are symbols that convey profound spiritual truths. While baptism is an entry point to following Jesus, communion is an ongoing practice that helps bind us to Christ and our fellow followers. Take a deeper dive with Pastor Louis into these sacraments, which connect us with God’s grace, the life and teachings of Jesus, and the community of faith.
It is our last Faith Promise Sunday! So, don’t miss Pastor RD Kgatle, the Senior Pastor of Shekinah Christian Worship Centre in Burgersfort, as he talks about how we pray, give, go as one body of Christ.
Before being taken up in heaven, Jesus gave his disciple marching orders – His instructions for what they were to do until His return. These are still our orders today. And Pastor Afrika, from Good News Community Church in Port Elizabeth, invites you to respond.
Peter Tarantal, one of the associate international directors on the Operation Mobilisation Global Leadership Team, helps kick off our Faith Promise season. Hear what God is doing in our nation and the nations, and find out how you can join us to pray, give, go.
We are saved and delivered by grace, gaining access to God’s powerful presence. As if this is not enough, God gives us gifts to help us display His love and glorify Him. Wow! So, find out with Pastor Louis what God wants to do through you and the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
How can you understand God’s power in a world where we are weak and feel sickness, pain, loss, and lack? Have you considered that through grace, your weakness creates opportunity for His supernatural power? Delve deeper with Pastor Louis into how God’s power works in your life.
As a follower of Jesus, you have been delivered from the curse of sin and death, and you can now live with your mind set on the things of the Spirit. But how do you live a regenerated life here on earth, aware of what God is doing in you? Join Pastor Louis to find out.
Divine grace is present and active within our natural world. Grace, which is often associated with the supernatural or transcendent, manifests in tangible and observable ways in our everyday life. So, explore the grace of what God has done for you with Neil Bester.
We are halfway through another year, and amidst our disorienting world that requires great wisdom and strength, how are you doing? Join Pastor Louis in pausing and assessing where you are and what next step God might be leading you to.
What response do life’s challenges elicit from you? Do you go into fight mode, become defensive or simply withdraw? As Jesus encourages us to do, take heart and take time with Pastor Letsholo to face up to life’s challenges.
As Jesus-followers, we can reach a level of unity in community that represents God. Jesus prayed for His disciples and our continued unity, as recorded for us in John. Accept this invitation to greater unity, not uniformity, with Neil Bester.
Along with radical holiness, the impact of Jesus’ life was felt in His radical hospitality. He welcomed all who came into His presence. Are you welcoming others to Jesus’ table in the same way? Consider this question with Pastor Louis as we look at the impact of Christian community.
One of the ways you grow in your Christian character and gifts is by being part of a community of believers. Sharing our experiences and being challenged by others allows us to mature. Join Pastor Louis, and let’s grow together in community!
In community, you gain support and give support to others. As Ecclesiastes reminds us, two are better than one, and a cord of three strands is not quickly broken! Uncover with Pastor Louis how community becomes exponentially stronger in God’s presence.
The joy and power of Kingdom-community are that we participate through serving and giving. Discover with Pastor Louis what radical generosity looks like in God’s Kingdom as we help make His presence felt and seen.
How can you love yourself and others well in community, just as Jesus loves us? Explore this question of how you can receive God’s love and give it to others with Pastor Louis.
To belong requires others. You simply can’t have a sense of belonging without others. And God made us for community, so how can you embrace being seen and seeing others? Pastor Louis invites you to belong, as a follower of Jesus, amidst our increasingly individualistic culture.
Do you, like the sons of Issachar, feel like you understand the times and seasons and know what God is doing in our time? Delve deeper with Pastor Duane White, on a visit from the USA, to explore what God might be saying to us NOW.
Paul encourages us in Romans to rejoice in our sufferings because it produces perseverance. Does this feel like a tall order to you? Then let Pastor Stuart Bell, on a visit from the UK, help you discover the power of perseverance.
The Church, from the start, has faced tough times. The Revelation to John makes this clear as he writes to the seven churches in Asia Minor. So how do you triumph as a Christian in tough times? Spend time with Neil Bester as he focuses our attention on Jesus.
Do you have an overwhelming sense that our world and nation need prayer? Explore with Pastor Louis how to pray for the nations as God’s people, seeking just leadership and taking a stand against the darkness.
Jesus is our hope of glory. He brought the glory of the divine presence and light into our dark world. And with Paul, we can cry, ‘Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?’ because JESUS IS RISEN! 1 Corinthians 15:55 NIVUK
Jesus was betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, interrogated and intimidated by the Jewish religious leaders, and handed over to Pilate to be crucified. But Jesus’ death was not the end of the story.
Our relationships with God, ourselves and others have a huge impact on the direction of our lives. Discover with Pastor Louis how to abide more deeply and have fruitful, healthy, meaningful relationships with Christ, your fellow believers, the world, and the Spirit.
Jesus said that unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. So, what does it mean to be alive in Christ? Unpack this question with Pastor Louis and discover life and more fruitfulness in Jesus.
Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Join Pastor Letsholo and delve deeper into what Jesus means in John’s gospel account when He says, “I am the Light of the world.”
Don’t we so often frame Jesus by our worldly or religious expectations, not believing in who He truly is? Consider with Pastor Louis what believing in Christ means and that Jesus said streams of living water would flow from those who believe.
Some of Jesus’ teachings were hard and challenging, causing a number of His followers to turn away from Him. But as Peter responded, “You have the words of eternal life.” Join Neil Bester in exploring what a life lived in Christ looks like.
In Jesus’ day, there were many systems of authority, such as the family and religious leaders, including the Pharisees, all subject to Roman rule and occupation. Jesus often confronted these systems of authority and their abuse of power. If you want a deeper understanding of Christ’s authority and our authority in Him as His followers, this message is for you.
What does it mean, and what does it look like to be a follower of Jesus? Join Pastor Louis in considering what John outlines as the life of a fruitful Jesus follower in his gospel account.
What do Jesus’ first miracle and the clearing of the temple courts in John’s gospel account have in common? Join Pastor Louis in exploring the significance of these events and how Jesus intends for His cleansing to lead to more fruitfulness in our lives.
As whole-life disciples abiding in Christ, we want to live fruitful lives. In this introductory message, Pastor Louis unpacks how the book of John invites you on a journey of abiding in the Vine and bearing more fruit in your everyday life.
As our week of prayer and fasting draws to a close, pause with Pastor Louis to consider the significance of communion and why we continue to take part in this sacrament as believers. And, join us in having communion in remembrance of Jesus, the True Vine.
Come, sit at the feet of the Gardener. Come, tap into the Vine. Ask Him to fill you – fill us – with faith for our frontlines this year as we abide together during our week of prayer and fasting. Come.
Do you wonder what our key Hatfield family values are? And what it means to be a community on a mission, making whole-life disciples? Pastor Louis, our senior pastor, unpacks this and much more for you.
A new year often means a new season. And Neil has an encouraging devotional word for you, from Zechariah, that God wants to deal differently with us than in the past. God desires to strengthen our hands for his Kingdom work.
It is a new year, offering you new opportunities. Pause with Pastor Louis to start the year right, surrendering yourself to the Lord and all that lies ahead.
Amidst all the tinsel and buying and exchanging of gifts, it is easy to be distracted from the true focus of Christmas. Reflect on the deeper meaning of this festive season, the Christ of Christmas, with Pastor Louis.
What are you grateful for today? Join Pastor Louis in counting your blessings and every good and perfect gift that comes from our Father of lights.
He’s got the whole world in His hands. Psalm 104? Will be putting a globe on the stage. That the Lord has everything under control. Order even if it looks like chaos. World Cup clip – never give up or like it isn’t happening. The Lord’s got us, don’t give up, He’s in control. Encouragement.
We are at war. But ours is not a struggle against flesh and blood (Ephesians 6). In this message, Pastor Louis looks closely at how you can pray for God’s kingdom to come amid this spiritual battle. Know your enemy, know your authority, and know how to fight.
Give us today our daily bread; man shall not live by bread alone. We were made for relationship (friendship); how does God speak and what does God sound like; different personalities and different ways of hearing God; how do we get better at hearing God; how can we know that we are hearing God; listening to God through the scriptures.
Jet engines, traffic, pounding bass sounds – our world is filled with noise to distraction. How comfortable are you in the quiet or when conversation lags? You’re invited to discover how spending time with the Lord in silence can deeply enrich your relationship with Him and others.
The experience of unanswered prayer is a hard one. But one that even Jesus shares with us as He prays in the Garden of Gethsemane before His arrest. Explore the challenges and realities of unanswered prayer with Pastor Louis and be encouraged not to give up on prayer.
Intercession is when we ask God in prayer, not for our needs but for others and situations. It’s the privilege of partnering with God, contending in the spirit for conditions to change. Do you feel stirred to serve on your frontline through intercession? In this message, Pastor Louis equips and guides us in praying for people and circumstances around us.
Prayer is not always highly spiritual; it’s practical. God cares about your daily needs. Petition is about being real with God and asking Him for things as your Father. Is there something you’re trusting God for? Ask and keep asking Him in prayer until change comes!
It is easy to get caught up and dragged down by the struggles of daily life. Adoration, though, helps you to lift your eyes to the Lord and gain perspective of God’s greatness and majesty. Explore with Pastor Louis how you can enjoy God’s presence in adoration.
whenyoupray #prayer #adoration #hatfieldchristianchurch
Do you find it hard to pray? Do you ever wonder, why pray? Join Pastor Louis for the kick-off to our series on prayer and how to respond to Jesus’ invitation to pray. Our aim is to show you how, in the words of Pete Greig, you can keep prayer simple, keep it real, and keep it up.
whenyoupray #prayer #whypray #hatfieldchristianchurch
Everyone, including Jesus-followers, experiences stress – feelings of mental or emotional strain or tension because of difficult circumstances or demanding daily pressures. So, how can you deal with stress? Tackle this important question with Neil Bester today.
peaceofmind #stress #dealingwithstress #HatfieldChristianChurch
Fear, anxiety, guilt, shame, and grief – big emotions that can deeply impact your peace of mind and cause you to feel alone. Join Debbie Holloway in exploring how to engage in community and gratitude when you feel surrounded and overwhelmed.
peaceofmind #surrounded #emotions #HatfieldChristianChurch
We live in a broken world but aspire to Christlikeness and wholeness. How can you steward your whole self well and in a balanced manner? Join Pastor Mmabatho in unpacking this important question for your mental health.
peaceofmind #balance #wholebeing #HatfieldChristianChurch
God has made you a whole being, including your mind. So how should you approach your mental health as a Jesus follower? Join Pastor Louis in considering how you can have peace of mind amidst life’s ever-changing ups and downs.
peaceofmind #wholebeing #HatfieldChristianChurch
We are celebrating spring and everything for which we are grateful! Is a sense of entitlement keeping you from recognising God’s blessing in your life? Join Pastor Louis as he unpacks entitlement and how to practise gratitude.
gratitude #grateful #spring #HatfieldChristianChurch
Ours is a good, good Father, and He listens to your every petition and prayer. Grow your prayer roots more deeply and strongly in God by delving deeper into the Lord’s Prayer with Neil Bester.
prayer #goodFather #HatfieldChristianChurch
We wrap up our Faith Promise season with a special guest, Pastor Chris Mathebula. Pastor Chris shares his personal testimony of God’s transforming power and speaks with authority when it comes to overcoming adversity.
faithpromise #givetoseechange #HatfieldChristianChurch
In this week's episode we talk about sex. Is sex only for marriage? Is purity only linked to sex? How far is too far? Tune in to find out what we think. If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Paul proclaims in the book of Romans that he is not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes (Romans 1:16). Join Natasja in unpacking this scripture and the transforming power of the gospel in your life, as well as across the street and across the globe.
faithpromise #givetoseechange #HatfieldChristianChurch
We kick off our 2022 Faith Promise season, exploring God’s power to transform lives across the street and across the globe. Join Andrew, an international worker, as he shares about answering Jesus’ call and some testimonies from the Middle East.
In this week's episode we discuss online dating. Is online dating a good or bad thing as a Christian? Is digital courage a thing and does it matter where you have your first date? Tune in to find out what we think.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Marriage is a profound mystery. The earliest comment on marriage in Genesis is that a man leaves his father and mother to be united with his wife. And Paul in Ephesians compares marriage with Christ’s love for the Church. Explore the mystery of marriage with Pastor Louis in this message which concludes our “On the home front” series.
onthehomefront #marriage #hatfieldchristianchurch
In this week's episode we go deeper and finish off the conversation that we started last week. We talk about whether it is acceptable to date your friends ex and on a deeper note, whether there is a disparity in how males call each other out, when it comes violence towards women.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Anecdotally, there is a sense today that though we are increasingly connected technologically, we are less and less connected to one another. Spend time with Pastor Louis in valuing and deepening your friendships and connections.
onthehomefront #relationships #friendship #HatfieldChristianChurch
This week's discussion is generated more to the young adults but don't worry, highschoolers you are more than welcome to join the discussion. We're discussing expectations, lists double standards and power dynamics in relationships.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Why is family so important? And how can your family put God first to be an expression of His love and kingdom? Join Pastor Louis on the home front as he explores these questions and more.
onthehomefront #family #HatfieldChristianChurch
This week we talk about rejection and break-ups. How do you handle rejection? How do you avoid red flags? Do you sometimes use God as a scapegoat to reject or break up with someone or are you quick to ghost someone? Well, tune in to join the discussion.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Join Pastor Letsholo as he unpacks money matters for your home front. God is your faithful Provider, but one of the keys to personal finance is how well you manage what God gives you.
onthehomefront #moneymatters #HatfieldChristianChurch
Let's talk submission. Is the husband the tie breaker? How do you navigate black tax? What are some micro temptations that one should look out for? Well, tune in to find out.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
What does love in action look like for the transformed people of God? Watch as Neil encourages us not to be overcome by evil but to overcome evil with good.
transformed #loveinaction #HatfieldChristianChurch
In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of marriage with Ps Louis and Natasja Kotze. Is marriage a series of deaths? What are the rules of engagement? Well, tune in to find out.
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
You know the saying, “Even a broken clock is right twice a day.” But what do broken clocks and the Christian life have in common? Watch as Pastor Louis delves deeper into outward conformation and inner transformation.
getitright #transformation #discipleship #HatfieldChristianChurch
In this episode we discuss what mjolo is, what the difference between lust and love is and whether there is a standard for sexual purity especially in this hook up culture we live in. Is virginity a weakness? When should you know your partners past?
If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
2 Chronicles 7:14 is an oft-quoted scripture. Bumper sticker, anyone? But what is the context in which God speaks these words, and what does it mean to us today? Join Natasja in unpacking how you can humble yourself, pray, seek, and turn to the Lord.
ifMypeople #pray #seek #HatfieldChristianChurch
In this episode we discuss what it means to be a godly man or woman, whether you’re the one who you’re looking for is looking for. Should you shoot your shot, and if you were for the streets, how would you get right. If you would like to ask more questions DM us @reverbsa or @hatfieldyoungadults on Instagram.
Do you feel that being truly present, not distracted by social feeds, devices, and busyness, is often such a rare thing? God, on the other hand, is Immanual – God WITH us. Encounter His presence by taking some time to pause, watch and listen.
exodus #encounter #presence #frontline
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Being authentic as a high schooler or young adult believer has proven to be difficult in the world we live in. We know how tough it can be to live a life fully surrendered to Christ, with so many distractions competing for our attention, making us not fully surrendered to the Lord. In this regard, I Want To Know was conceived as a response, to answer your burning questions around the bible and Christian living. No question is stupid or too controversial. We have honest discussions around what you ask, using the word of God as our foundation. We know how important everyone is to the Lord, young and old, so, this podcast was created with that in mind to hear and learn from each generation. With a Gen X, Millennial and Gen Z representative, we are excited to see what the Lord can and will do. So please, send through your burning questions.
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What does your home say about you? In the same way, what does the tabernacle say about God who chose to make His dwelling place amongst the Israelites? Explore more about the God who continues to dwell in and amongst us.
exodus #build #dwellingplace #frontline
*Acknowledgement to licc. and The Gateway Seven Series resources.
Are the law texts in Exodus still relevant to you today? It is likely to be the point where your Bible reading plan loses steam. 😉 So, if you want to know how the Exodus laws still impact us today, watch to see God’s deep concern for every part of your life.
exodus #become #Godspeople #frontline
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Do you trust God’s provision on your frontline? It is easy to judge the Israelites’ lack of trust in God in Exodus, but perhaps we have more in common than we think. Go deeper for a fresh revelation of God’s faithful provision and its relation to your trust in Him.
exodus #trust #provision #frontline
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How do you define freedom? Do you view it as doing whatever you want, whenever you want? Or do you think of freedom as fully experiencing God’s deliverance? Delve deeper into true freedom with us.
exodus #experience #deliverance #frontline
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How can you know God’s call for where you are on your frontline? Just like Moses did, encounter God and hear His call on your life. And discover that the One who calls you also equips you and goes before you.
exodus #call #hearGodscall #frontline
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Are you free to serve God where you are? The book of Exodus invites you to trust and serve God in all things. It speaks of the Lord’s loyal love and commitment to preserve us so that we might be the means of bringing his blessing to all people. It calls you to recover the link between what you are saved FROM and what you are saved FOR – making God felt and seen in the everyday contexts you find yourself.
exodus #freedom #freedomtoserveGod #frontline
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Do you believe that there is more than enough for you and others? Can you trust God not only to provide what you need but to provide abundantly? Say yes to generosity, and place your hope and security in God’s abundant provision.
sayyes #yestogenerosity #HatfieldChristianChurch
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Who and by what do you set the goodness bar? And is it something you can attain? In our series wrap-up, explore goodness and how a yes to goodness means both surrender and embrace.
sayyes #yestogoodness #HatfieldChristianChurch
Our nation is diverse, and it is easy to be divided by our differences. But we were all made by God, in His image. Without God, our diversity fractures, but with Him, we can experience unity in diversity.
sayyes #yestodiversity #HatfieldChristianChurch
God doesn’t love, He IS love. Everything God thinks, desires, plans, does, and even judges are out of love. Say yes, to love, and the power to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ for you!
sayyes #yestolove #HatfieldChristianChurch
Do you feel like there are no good options left and that things will only get worse? There is always hope. No matter how dark it looks, say yes, to Jesus, which is a, yes, to hope. Jesus doesn’t just abstractly offer you hope. He IS hope.
sayyes #yestohope #HatfieldChristianChurch
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We all mess up in life and need second, sometimes third and fourth, chances. When last have you messed up and needed forgiveness? Can you give others the second chance Jesus gave you?
sayyes #yestosecondchances #HatfieldChristianChurch
In life, we quickly learn that we must duck and dive some grenades lobbed at us by others. And it is easy to return measure for measure. Once you experience God’s transforming kindness, though, you can say yes to kindness even when it isn’t deserved.
sayyes #yestokindness #HatfieldChristianChurch
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Where do you find belonging? Who or what do you call home? Perhaps your family, your culture, ethnicity, or nationality. Or perhaps your sports team or favourite cause. God, who has made you to belong, invites you to come home fully and truly in His family.
sayyes #yestobelonging #HatfieldChristianChurch
Do you desire to live a life that matters? Do you know that your life IS significant, not because of what you do or your prominence, but because of who you are? You can live a significant life if you have this understanding, even when the world doesn’t know your name.
This world can so easily make you feel weak and insignificant, like who you are and what you do, doesn’t matter. The Bible, though, encourages that “[You] can do all things through Christ who strengthens [you] (Phil. 4:13 NKJV).”
sayyes #yestostrength #HatfieldChristianChurch
Do you believe you are made for a purpose? We know that life can often feel random, without meaning or just a struggle to survive. But God has made you on purpose and with a purpose. Join Pastor Louis in finding and understanding your God-given purpose.
sayyes #yestopurpose #HatfieldChristianChurch
God always intended for you to have an abundant life. And, so, Jesus came to restore what was lost in the garden of Eden. When you say yes to Jesus, you say yes to abundant life. But what does an abundant life look like? Watch to go deeper.
sayyes #yestoabundance #HatfieldChristianChurch
Your life is defined by what you say yes to and what you say no to. But it is often what you say yes to that moves you forward and allows you to build your life. In this message, Pastor Louis talks about the most important yes that you can say in your life.
sayyes #yestoJesus #HatfieldChristianChurch
How can you answer God’s call and sustain all the good you have received, flowing from the week of prayer and fasting? Now that you have waited on the Lord, watch as Pastor Louis tells you how to keep going by the Spirit.
bymySpirit #go #HatfieldChristianChurch
What does it mean, and what does it look like when we wait on God? Join Neil as he prepares you to wait in expectation of God ahead of our annual week of prayer and fasting.
wait #God #HatfieldChristianChurch
Do you believe that the Lord has good things in store for you? It is easy to become cynical about God’s plans and intentions when going through tough times, but Pastor Louis calls you to keep embracing God’s unimaginable goodness.
UnimaginableGood #Good #HatfieldChristianChurch
It is the start of a new year — a chance to reset and begin again. Join Pastor Louis as we enter 2022 and as we, as a family, are being built together in the Lord Jesus.
Watch as Pastor Letsholo asks what you are grateful for, even amidst challenging days and circumstances, and shows you what an attitude of gratitude can unlock in your life.
In Mark 6, Jesus extends an invitation to His disciples to come away with Him to a quiet place and to get some rest. Pause with Pastor Letsholo today and accept Jesus’ continued invitation to slow down, to find calm and to get some rest.
It is go-time as we wrap up our “Living on the frontline” series. Pastor Sihle Dlamini shows you how to let your intimacy with God fuel your influence as a MESSENGER for the gospel on your frontline.
messengerofthegospel #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
Do you struggle to speak up in the face of dishonesty and injustice? To shine a light on what is wrong is rarely the popular or attractive thing to do… Pam Ferreira helps you find the courage to be a MOUTHPIECE for truth and justice on your frontline.
mouthpiecefortruthandjustice #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
How do you respond to the culture on your frontline? Perhaps you are tempted just to ignore what you don’t like. Instead, Natasja Kotzé asks you to be informed and engaged as you MOULD culture on your frontline by being the salt and light.
mouldculture #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
Do you feel unqualified to MINISTER grace and love? Like it is something only pastors, the well-known or titled, can do? Chandra Noviskie invites you to see how out of God’s overflow, you can, in your everyday life, extend grace and love to others.
ministergraceandlove #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
What does it mean to MAKE good work as an act of active worship to the LORD? Work is not just about employment and a paycheque, but about fulfilling God’s commission. Join Ben Pinches as he explores doing good work in God’s Kingdom.
makegoodwork #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
How can you walk, live, and be led by the Holy Spirit as you live on your frontline in God’s Kingdom? Join Letichia Dlamini in exploring the first of the six Ms, MODEL godly character.
modelgodlycharacter #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
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What is a frontline when it comes to living in God’s Kingdom? More importantly, what is YOUR frontline? Watch as Pastor Louis launches us into our series, focusing on intentionally living, being, and making whole-life disciples on our frontlines.
frontlines #frontlineliving #hatfieldchristianchurch
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When we know who and whose we are, we can also know our purpose as Jesus followers. And we have individual as well as collective purpose in seeing God’s Kingdom come on heaven as in earth. Watch as Pastor Letsholo concludes our series on identity.
identity #ihaveapurpose #hatfieldchristianchurch
When God the Father adopts you into His family, you become part of the church, the body of Christ. So, what does this mean for your identity? And what does it look like to be part of a church family, together on a Spirit-empowered journey?
identity #ibelong #hatfieldchristianchurch
For good or ill, there is no denying the impact that your family, and especially your parents, have had on shaping your identity. So, when God the Father adopts you into His family as son or daughter, how does it affect who you are?
identity #redeemedbyGod #hatfieldchristianchurch
Do you choose how you define yourself, or do others shape who you are? Or do you believe that God knows you deeply and extends an open-armed invitation to restore you to who He had made you to be? Join in this important conversation on matters of identity with us.
What does it mean to be human? Just as much as your identity matters, your view of mankind matters. We’ve been created in God’s image, but something is not quite right in the way we reflect God. What went wrong? Join in the conversation as Neil Bester delves deeper into matters of identity.
Your identity matters. Who and what you draw your identity from can either help you thrive or harm you. Join Pastor Louis in this crucial conversation as he launches us into considering the question of identity and what the Bible offers us in thinking sober-mindedly about ourselves.
Listen as Letichia Dlamini shares on the topic of “Generosity of heart”, following Pastor Louis’s Sunday morning message from Luke 10 and the parable of the Good Samaritan.
The Good Samaritan displayed great generosity of heart in the parable told by Jesus. Who do you identify with as you read this story? Deepen your understanding of God’s generosity as we wrap up our Faith Promise season.
Listen as Stephen van den Bergh shares on the topic of “Generosity of spirit”, in line with Pastor Louis’s Sunday morning message from Matt. 14:13-21 and the feeding of the 5000.
The little we have and can do can reach much further when put in God’s hands. The LORD is not overwhelmed by the need. Rather He is moved by compassion and generously reaches out to the multitudes through us. Are you ready for a deeper understanding of His generosity?
The King and I: Powerful Influence PM Service | Louis Kotzé by Hatfield Christian Church
Do you believe that you can still be a powerful influence even in a post-Christian era? How can you engage society as a Christian, shine your light and be the salt even when you aren’t welcomed? Pastor Louis engages with these questions and more in his concluding sermon in this three-part series.
TheKingAndI #PowerfulInfluence
God has delegated authority to us on earth. Understanding this authority and its boundaries and tensions well, helps us function effectively in God’s Kingdom. Watch as Pastor Louis gives us greater insight into how we can relate to, balance and keep the tensions of power and authority.
TheKingAndI #PowerBalance
How can you live through these days and in this tumultuous world representing God’s Kingdom well? How do you fight this battle wisely? This is what Pastor Louis unpacks in a miniseries of three sermons, kicking off by focusing on our King and His everlasting Kingdom.
Some seasons in life are abundantly good; others are marked by hardship. Our God, though, is a God for every season. He is sovereign and sets the times and the seasons, and He is also close to us in each season, providing the grace and strength we need.
overflow #overflowofGod #hatfieldchristianchurch
In our desire for life-giving water, we may find ourselves taken in by false teachers who promise much but deliver little. Watch as Pastor Louis gives insight into how we can recognise and deal with false teachers and experience a continual overflow of God’s truth and goodness in our lives.
overflow #overflowoftruth #hatfieldchristianchurch
In the pit and an Egyptian prison, Joseph probably found it hard to hold on to the dreams God had given him. God, however, continued to work in Joseph’s life – His faithfulness and presence with Joseph eventually brought about not just an overflow of provision for himself and his family but also the nations.
overflow #overflowointhepit #hatfieldchristianchurch
Take a journey of restoration with the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. Pastor Louis focuses on the events at Mara in particular and how both forgiveness and a commitment to righteousness is needed to experience an overflow of restoration in our lives.
overflow #overflowofrestoration #hatfieldchristianchurch
What comes to mind when you think of holiness? It can be a difficult concept to grasp. God’s holiness, His utter uniqueness and otherness, both draws us and causes us to fear Him. Take a deeper dive with Pastor Louis into God’s holiness and how, through Jesus, we can experience an overflow of being made holy and clean.
overflow #overflowofholiness #hatfieldchristianchurch
In the book of Genesis, Isaac experiences more than his fair share of quarrels around wells. But as Isaac remains faithful to respond to the Lord in obedience, God provides for him. Wherever God sends us, even in the valley of hardship and struggle, the Lord is faithful to provide to overflowing when we obey.
overflow #overflowinthevalley #hatfieldchristianchurch
All water sources are not equal. Those in water-scarce contexts will quickly tell you that there is a big difference between a source of flowing, living water and water from a cistern. Similarly, what water source are you relying on in your spiritual life?
overflow #overflowoflivingwaters #hatfieldchristianchurch
The desert is often where we remember we need God. A place of meeting with the Lord and where life can spring up again. God can turn your desert into a place of overflowing life.
overflow #overflowinthedesert #hatfieldchristianchurch
We live in times when it is so easy to feel stuck, so you will not want to miss this word from special guest speaker Duane White about how to move forward with God in the Spirit.
Duane currently leads The Bridge Church in Denton, Texas, with his wife, Kris. He also heads up the O2 network in the USA.
movingforward #movewithGod #hatfieldchristianchurch
Do you sometimes wonder if anyone sees you? Our Overflow series gets personal, exploring how God wants to overflow in and through your life. We kick off with a story from the Old Testament and a woman who encountered God at a well.
God is our source of living water. In this series, we explore wells, water, waves, cisterns, rain, etc., in both the Old and New Testaments to go deeper with God as our source of life and continue moving with Him.
Communion - What We've Received From The Lord | Neil Bester by Hatfield Christian Church
We are called to be the Church PM Service | Stephen Van den Bergh by Hatfield Christian Church
A call to prayer - A life of power PM Service | Letichia Dlamini by Hatfield Christian Church
Under Pressure - Outer Display Seasoned With Salt | Neil Bester by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - How are you doing? | Louis Kotzé ; Shaun Joynt ; Letsholo Pelesi by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - Being the Church is Essential | Louis Kotzé by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - Sing And Shout In The Struggle | Louis and Natasja Kotzé by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - Doing because God is in control | Louis Kotzé by Hatfield Christian Church
Celebration Sunday - The Glory Of The Resurrection | Louis Kotzé by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - The Eucharist Portals of Grace | Dr Dan Backens by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - Carried to the King's Table | Dr Dan Backens by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - What's love got to do with it? PM | Mike Noviskie by Hatfield Christian Church
LOVE Revolution - What's love got to do with it? AM | Louis Kotze by Hatfield Christian Church
More of God in 2020 - The Greatest Worship AM | Louis Kotze by Hatfield Christian Church
ARISE, Shine! Living with Faith and Reality | Letsholo Pelesi by Hatfield Christian Church
SHINE because you Stand Out Part 3 | Stephen Van Den Bergh by Hatfield Christian Church
Faith Promise season - Across the street Across the globe | Louis Kotze by Hatfield Christian Church
Faith Promise Season - Look up, Risk more, Sacrifice all Am service| Kent Martin by Hatfield Christian Church
Faith Promise Season - Look up, Risk more, Sacrifice all PM Service | Kent Martin by Hatfield Christian Church
God's Glory through Stewarding of Relationships | Letichia Dlamini by Hatfield Christian Church
The spirit that lives inside of us is the same spirit that conquered the grave. We too will rise because Christ has risen!
Participating in the Promises of God AM Service | Neil Bester by Hatfield Christian Church
Participating in the Promises of God PM Service | Neil Bester by Hatfield Christian Church
Preparing the Fallow Ground | Neil Bester | Evening Service by Hatfield Christian Church
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
George wrote a superb commentary on 2 Corinthians in the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament (BECNT) Series, and is a respected New Testament scholar who has a passion for helping church leaders and laypeople learn to engage God's powerful, life-changing Word more effectively. The author of a dozen books, Dr Guthrie has written widely on Bible interpretation and application, and has taught across North America and around the world in places like Hong Kong, London, and Israel.
Living, Breathing and Working like Biblical Heroes | Dawie Thomas by Hatfield Christian Church
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, who is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea; that you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and that you help her in whatever matter she may have need of you; for she herself has also been a helper of many, and of myself as well.
Andrew was the First disciple, in the Eastern church he is referred to as the “Protokletos” meaning the first called. He left his family business of fishing to follow Christ. He was first a follower of John the Baptist
Did you know that Jesus had a brother who was an unbeliever? His name was James. James was a son of Mary and Joseph and therefore a half-brother to Jesus and brother to Joseph, Simon, Judas, and their sisters (Matthew 13:55). In the Gospels, James is mentioned a couple of times, but at that time he misunderstood Jesus’ ministry and was not a believer (John 7:2-5)
One of the skills any disciple should have is the ability to wait with readiness. A disciple knows how to eagerly seek with all their heart while also being able to wait upon the Lord. Think of the story of the man at the well in John 5 as well as the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. Are you seeking the Lord with all your heart but can also wait patiently for the Lord’s timing?
One of the skills any disciple should have is the ability to wait with readiness. A disciple knows how to eagerly seek with all their heart while also being able to wait upon the Lord. Think of the story of the man at the well in John 5 as well as the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. Are you seeking the Lord with all your heart but can also wait patiently for the Lord’s timing?
The Disciples Quest - Living with the end in mind | Gaerth Tarbitt by Hatfield Christian Church
• Mature Christians resist new teachings or deceitful scheming • Mature Christians release truth and love into the body • Mature Christians recognise Jesus as the head of the body
• Mature Christians resist new teachings or deceitful scheming • Mature Christians release truth and love into the body • Mature Christians recognise Jesus as the head of the body
One in Christ – Come back to your first love | Gideon Swart by Hatfield Christian Church
The Tough Get Growing | Gerben Grooten | 24 September 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle | Jason Knoetze | 17 September 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Community of the Faithful | Letsholo Pelesi | 10 September 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Not the Purchase Driven Life | Louis Kotze | 03 September 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Living Richly - Blessed be the Sower | Mike Noviskie | 27 August 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace | Cuan Vorster | 13 August 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
God's Words Created God's Worlds | Ed Delph | 30 July 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Worry – Stay on your side of the fence | Cuan Vorster | 23 July 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Letichia Dlamini | Obeying God is Worshipping God | 16 July 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Perfect Pattern for Overcoming Evil | Louis Kotze | 02 July 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Perfect Pattern of the Will of God | Louis Kotze | 25 June 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Perfect Pattern Modelled by Faithful Fathers | Letsholo Pelesi | 18 June 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Perfect Pattern for Fruitfulness | Neil Bester | 18 June 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
In community we can help people develop the attitude of service as well as assist them in strengthening their posture of worship so they can teach, lead, give exhort etc... to God’s glory in the workplace and anywhere else.
In community we can help people develop the attitude of service as well as assist them in strengthening their posture of worship so they can teach, lead, give exhort etc... to God’s glory in the workplace and anywhere else.
In Romans 12:1-2 Paul links obedience to worship by showing us that acceptable worship is daily living a sacrificial life. It is only when we sacrifice ourselves that we open the space for God to come and do new things in us.
In Romans 12:1-2 Paul links obedience to worship by showing us that acceptable worship is daily living a sacrificial life. It is only when we sacrifice ourselves that we open the space for God to come and do new things in us.
Can I get a tattoo of the resurrection please. | Dawie Thomas | 16 April 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Living & Life Giving Relationships | Neil Bester | 16 April 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Our circumstances do not define who God is, but our faith in him defines our character. So take courage!
What in the world is going on... | 26 March 2017 | Amelia Hoon by Hatfield Christian Church
God's power to build His church | Louis Kotze | 12 March 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Can the Gospel really change people – not only their behavior, but also to the most foundational level?
Discovering and obeying your heavenly vision | Johan Potgieter | 26 February 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
The deception and death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 is an alarming event that arrests our attention. What sin did they commit, and why did God deal with them in such a decisive way?
Why give us power? The Holy Spirit empowers us to minister to those around us and spread God’s Kingdom wherever we go.
With Jesus’ ascension He handed over the baton. We can’t stand around staring at the clouds – there’s work to be done.
A semicolon is used when an author could have ended their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life.
They shared the Lord's Supper | Neil Bester | 22 January 2017 by Hatfield Christian Church
Even though we know prayer is vital, it’s not always the easiest habit to maintain. Jesus’ teaching on prayer is recorded in Scripture, so let’s look at His instructions and grow in this area.
We serve a big God who wants us to think big, ask boldly and expect Him to do even bigger than we could imagine!
Living in the fear of the Lord | Letsholo Pelesi | 4 December 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom For Life: True Beauty | Louis Kotze | 13 November 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Priceless Promise: Priceless Sowing | Louis Kotze | 06 November 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
The Difference Between Faith and Hope | Gaerth Tarbitt | 30 October 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Serving God's purpose in our generation | Os Guinness | 16 October 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom from Proverbs on money | 9 October 2016 | Letsholo Pelesi by Hatfield Christian Church
Wise Ties: Ties to Authorities | Neil Bester | 18 September 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom for Life: Wise Ties | Louis Kotze | 04 September 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom for Life: Wise Words | Louis Kotze | 28 August 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom for Life: Words from the Heart | Neil Bester | 21 August 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
Wisdom for Life: Wise Words | Louis Kotze | 14 August 2016 by Hatfield Christian Church
The book of Proverbs warns us not to stray to the left or the right from the path of wisdom. Let’s look at how we can avoid veering off course.
How do we view our past, present and future in order to press on and take hold of that for which Jesus has taken hold of us?
How do we build community and what may be some of the results experienced once we have built a Kingdom community?
The devil hates church unity. Uniting churches is a difficult task, but Jesus passionately prayed for it. Are we going to do our part to answer His prayer?
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? What distinguishes a follower of Christ from the crowd?
We’ve all felt fear grip us, and we’ve all felt hope turn in to despair. But in Jesus we have victory – in every situation we have reason for hope and can always walk in the peace of God.
We all have one basic problem and that is that we are sinners. There is only one solution to this problem and that is believing in Jesus, and then becoming His followers.