In this message Lex outlines four keys that will help us pursue an inspiring, and achievable, vision for our lives. The message also includes an interview with Cape Town based artist, Alastair Whitton.

Stephen continues our vision series by helping us catch a vision for our city and cultural engagement. Stephen shows that as Christians we are either to remove ourselves from the city or to rather resemble the city by faithfully serving the city. Stephen interviews Murray Gibbon Headmaster of Claremont High as an example of a Christian helping to solve one the the major problems in the city he lives in.

Stephen begins our vision series by unpacking Acts 9. Stephen shows how a clear biblical vision of Jesus changes everything. Stephen goes on to show how Jubilee's vision is shaped and centred on Jesus. If you are in need of fresh vision in your life this message is not to be missed.

In John 14:1-6, shortly before He was arrested and crucified, Jesus gave His followers a promise regarding the future. He promised that He would be preparing a place for them to be with Him in eternity; and He promised that He would return. This future is assured in Jesus alone, for Jesus alone is 'the way and the truth and the life.'

At the start of 2012 Doug considered how we should face the uncertainties of a New Year, and encouraged us to decide to place our trust in God, to spend time in God's Word, and to stay connected to God's family, the Church. These disciplines will provide foundations for our life.

In this message, Lex gives us a new take on an old message. Nine people responded to give their lives to Christ after this message on Christmas Day 2011.

Paul Freud, the British artist and son of painter Lucian Freud, tells of how a miraculous healing of his arm has given him a fresh start as a painter. And Lex introduces the four part Promise Series by showing how, in a world that surrounds us with promises, following the Promise of God in Jesus Christ gives our lives true significance and satisfaction.

Stephen shares 7 key truths by looking at Psalm 100 that should inspire our hearts to rejoice in who God is and who we are in Him.

Mbonisi shared how the Gospel is 'unchained' in that there is no one outside of it's reach, he encouraged us to be intential in sharing the gospel.

Mbonisi spoke about the Baptism of Jesus and how relevant the words 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased' are for us today. He encouraged us to know who we are in Christ and how that effects the way that we live.

If you want to understand who Jesus is, what He came to do and what the heart of Christianity is, then this message is for you. Stephen unpacks John 3:1-18 and in this message Stephen looks at the intrigue of Christ, the impossible request Christ makes and three key paradigm shifts that are needed to embrace Christ and understand the gospel.

In this message Stephen unpacks 1 Chronicles 29 showing five principles that should inform Christian giving. Stephen shows how Christian giving should be for God, founded on grace and is actually always an expression of God's generosity towards us.

The heart of the book of James is that we live like believers – in heart and in deed. After a lively reminder of James' main points, Lex examines James' claim that prayer really can change things and exhorts us to learn to pray.

In this inspiring message, Matt Hosier describes God's faithfulness to us personally and to the whole of creation through a particular promise he made with Noah.

Stephen continues our series in James by unpacking the wisdom James give us for when we are in trouble, when we are happy and when we are sick. This passage in James 5 will help prepare you for all of life. In this message Stephen also looks at the role faith plays in healing.

In our 'instant' world patience is a scarce commodity.  In the face of injustice, oppression and suffering, James urges believers patiently to persevere. Why? Because God is ultimately in control and Jesus will return to judge the wicked and deliver those whose faith is in Him.

Stephen continues our series in James by looking at two areas of disorder: the deception of self and the abuse of wealth. Stephen shows how ignoring God in our lives can lead to wrong assumption and wrong actions. Such disorder is characterised by self-absorption and abusing rather than stewarding the gifts God has given us.

In a message that is both humourous and sobering, Lex encourages us to embrace humility as a key to living a peaceful and God-pleasing life.

Lex shares a vital message for churches in modern cities: The biblical argument for God's desire to gather a people from different groups into 'one new man'.

In this stand-alone message, Wayne takes us through John 15. He reminds us of God's call to remain in His love and instructs us on how we can cultivate a life of abiding in Him.

Stephen unpacks James 3:13-18 by showing two ways to live that James presents to us in the passage. The first way is the way of wisdom and the second the way of disorder. Stephen shows us that it is only through surrender to Jesus that we can live in the way God intended us to.

Stephen continues our series in James by looking at the issue of our speech. Stephen looks at the disproportionate power of words and how words can hurt or heal. Stephen shows that none of us are perfect in the way we speak and how we all need the gospel to change.

The message of James 2:14-26 is that faith works – that genuine faith will be evident in how one lives one's life. Faith without deeds is dead; it is useless. Consequently, faith cannot remain alone, without works. Faith is shown to be genuine in action.

Stephen continues our series in James by looking at the litmus test James provides for discerning the authenticity of our relationship with God. James looks at how we speak, how we relate to the poor and how relate to world as a means of helping us evaluate ourselves before God. If you are looking to be challenged this is just the message for you.

Interview with David Block
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Don't just be hearers of God's Word, but doers also. This is a message that is both serious and heart-warming. In the wake of UK riots, Lex urges us to maintain the strong cultural influence of the Church in South Africa, while we aim for consistency in applying God's truth to our own hearts and lives.

Stephen continues our series in James by looking at the issue of temptation and anger. Stephen shows how temptation actually starts with our over-desire for things and how we can effectively deal with that. Stephen concludes by showing us how to correctly relate to and deal with anger in our life.

Stephen begins our new series in James by looking at the reality of trials in our lives. Working through the first twelve verses in James Stephen shows how Christians ought to respond to trials as well as highlighting the two major tests we are likely to face. Stephen concludes by showing how we can use the gospel to pass these two major tests.

In the final part of our Basic Training series Doug spoke about Generosity and the Grace of Giving. He looked at why we need to be generous, some principles of giving that Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, and then provided some practical steps towards us growing in the area of our giving and generosity.

Jeremy Hansen preached on Building Genuine Community. All of us have a perspective of community, but Jesus has called us to be bridge builders, and has given us a mandate to build genuine community through being reconciled to one another. Will you take up the challenge to be a genuine community builder?

When Jesus gathered with His disciples to celebrate the Passover meal on the night He was to be betrayed, He took two elements of that meal – the bread and the wine – and gave the instruction that His followers would regularly eat the bread and drink of the cup until His return. This celebration of the Lord's Supper is all about remembering what Jesus has done for us on the Cross, proclaiming His mercy and sovereignty, participating in God's unfolding story, and renewing our commitment. The Lord's Supper is intended as a powerful means of grace for the believer.

Stephen continues our 'Basic Training' series by looking at the issue of hospitality. Stephen looks at the pain and pleasure of hospitality as well as how the New Testament motivates us to a lifestyle of hospitality.

Who is the Holy Spirit and what does He do?
Lex looks at the person and power of the Holy Spirit and encourages us to be more open to His influence in our lives.

Michael examines whether affluence delivers on its promises and whether Christianity provides a corrective or an easy way out.

How do we see people? In an era where we are encouraged to market ourselves, Michael Ramsden asks How both modern society and the Church views people.

In the 5th sermon in our Basic Training series, Wesley focuses on Worship. He touches on the true meaning of worship as well the reasons why we express worship to God through singing. There are also some practical tips for growing in worship.

Worship Together
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In this hilarious message, Lex encourages us to both delight in prayer while growing in the discipline of prayer.
The Lord's prayer
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Stephen looks at the issue of local church leadership particularly focusing on the role of deacons. Stephen explains the function, requirements and effects of deacons.

Rest is an integral part of God's design for us. The Sabbath provides a call to rest and to worship together, and is a helpful reminder that God is God and that I am not. As Jesus taught, the Sabbath was made for us, and not we for the Sabbath. Ultimately, our true Sabbath-rest is found only in Christ.

Stephen continues our "Basic Training" series by looking at the importance of the word of God in our lives. This message will help you understand the purpose and promise of Scripture while providing lots of practical ways to dig into Scripture.
Bible Resources
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Stephen begins our "Basic Training" series by calling us to stop, look and ask for God's ancient paths. Stephen shows how this series will help all of us move to a place of greater reliance on God while avoiding the pitfall of legalism.

In this message Wesley looks at four practical implications of Jesus' resurrection as it pertains to life and community.

What's the big deal about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Don't we all just go into the ground when we die? Lex deals with the relevance of the resurrection to our lives today, and to eternity tomorrow!

PJ Smyth concludes our 'Gospel in Life' series by looking at the reality of death. PJ shows how the gospel speaks into the issue of death and how for the Christian, death isn't something to be feared but anticipated and prepared for.

God has a heart of compassion for the poor, the oppressed, the needy. In catching us up in His mission, God therefore calls us both to proclaim the gospel and to be good neighbours – to be 'a people for others', as illustrated by Jesus in the parable of the Good Samaritan. Those who have received mercy from Him are to respond in extending mercy and seeking justice for others.
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Every believer is called to be a witness. Wes van Graan motivates us to become more evangelistic in our lifestyle, based on 2 Kings 6 and 7: 'Four Unlikely Evangelists'.

Stephen continues our 'Gospel in Life' series by looking at the issue of work. Stephen shows how God created us to work, how work has been distorted and how through Christ and applying the gospel, work can be redeemed. If you want to apply the gospel to this critical area of your life this is a sermon not to be missed.

Tom Woodward concludes his four part series with a look at how archaeology has supported the historical accuracy of the Bible, how prophecy has been fulfilled in Jesus Christ and how the resurrection claims stand up to scrutiny. This is followed by a Q&A session which touches on subjects dealt in all four messages.

What do the fossils tell us about life on earth? Do they support the theory of evolution by yielding an array of transitional forms or is there an embarrassing silence as the search for missing links continues? Prof. Tom Woodward continues his series.

Professor Tom Woodward focuses on the enormous complexity of life in the single cell. As with the fine tuning of the Universe, so with the precise and staggering complexity of the cell, the argument for an intelligent designer does seem plausible. However, that position was put under pressure by some very specific and well chosen questions in the Q and A segment of the meeting. Enjoy!

Can the Universe tell us anything about God? Has Science replaced our need for 'faith'? In this compelling message Professor Tom Woodward introduces his theme for the series, outlines the growing unrest amongst evolutionary scientists with Darwin's theory and argues that the observable patterns of design in nature do logically suggest a designer.

Stephen continues our "Gospel in Life" series by showing how the gospel ought to lead us to a life of credible witness. Stephen uses the life of Jonah to show the various ways we can misuse the grace of God and become an inadequate witness for Christ.

Lex takes a humourous look at how the gospel is worked into our lives through our being joined together in the context of local church life.

Stephen continues our "Gospel in life" series by looking at the issue of idolatry. He shows us how idolatry is as much of an issue in Cape Town today as it is in India. In this message he shows us how to identify idols in our own lives and how to dismantle them with the gospel.

We can often make the mistake of thinking that Christianity is nearly religious observance. In this message, Lex shows that there are in fact three ways to live: Irreligious, religious and Christian. This view informs both our justification and sanctification.

Stephen begins our new "Gospel in Life" series by showing the relevance of the gospel to the world around us. Stephen shows that it is only through embracing the whole gospel that we can relate to the world around us in the way we are meant to. Stephen uses the creation, fall, redemption and restoration paradigm to help us avoid distortions in the way we relate to the world around us.

Stephen concludes our Heroes series by looking at how we are to respond in light of these heroic acts of faith. Stephen shows us how keeping their example in sight and Christ's work on our behalf we should be running wholeheartedly into all that God has for us.

Stephen continues our series in Hebrews 11 by looking at the father of our faith, Abraham. Stephen shows us how Abraham helps us understand saving faith and continuing faith. God is after a growing faith relationship with us and Abraham's life example, helps us toward that end.

We looked at the life of Joseph and the applications we can make to our worklives. Joseph had faith that God was active and involved in is work and this affected the way he did his work, and helped him to remain faithful to God both in the bad times and the good times.

In Hebrews 11:31 Rahab is commended for putting her faith into action as she helped the Israelite spies to escape detection in the walled city of Jericho. Rahab's faith in the Lord Almighty saw her raised from the ash heap of life to be seated among the princes of God's people. Her life was woven into God's eternal purposes, and her genuine faith remains an inspiration to all.

Terry preached a message on faith, based on the life of Moses.

He spoke about the benefit of Moses' parents faith, & how their Godly attitudes & behaviour influenced his life & decisions. He learned to rely on faith to say no to the world & yes to God's plan. Moses serves as an example to us of trusting that what God offers is far better than what the world offers us, how grace truly can enable us to say not to unrighteousness.

'The grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.' (Titus 2:11) In this moving message, Lex shows how our desire for and need of grace is fully met in Jesus Christ.

This week Wesley preached on Hebrews 11: 7, which focuses on the example of faith, set by Noah. In this message we learn that believing God and acting on what He says is essential to our growing in faith…

In this message, Lex considers the crucial importance of the exercise of faith in the life of the believer. After expounding the dramatic argument of the Book of Hebrews, we see how faith helps us keep life in perspective, and enables the believing community to accomplish what God has promised.

In the final message in our 'New' series, Stephen looks at what will happen to us after we die. Stephen shows us how the Christian will experience both continuity and transformation in the future. Stephen concludes by showing us how these truths about our certain future should fortify, encourage and challenge us in the here and now.

In this humourous but challenging message Lex Loizides argues that every follower of Jesus Christ is following Him in His Global Mission. God's Mission is His Church's Mission. Are you making decisions in keeping with God's purpose for you while you remain in this world?

The Christian has an enemy and is involved in a battle. It's a battle for the heart, fought on the battleground of the mind. As a Christian, therefore, it is of vital importance to know who you are in Christ and to access grace and strength for the battle from him. The battle is ultimately the Lord's; consequently, defeat is not inevitable and lasting victory is obtainable.

Lex looks at the normative New Testament pattern of conversion and addition to the local church, and shares some thoughts relating to what has been called 'the Emergent Church'.

Stephen begins our 'New' by showing us that the heart of Christianity isn't turning over a new leaf nor teaching old dogs new tricks but something far more supernatural and significant than that. Christians are new creation and the implications are staggering. Get freshly reminded about all that God has done for you.

Stephen points Jubilee to Jesus by thanking Him for specific evidences of grace in the life of the church over the last year in this special thanksgiving service.

2000 years ago the world encountered Jesus. Lex asks what differences can be credited to Christ's influence both in the Greco-Roman world and today?

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In this message Stephen addresses the graduating Students at Jubilee. He gives six key coordinates to help them navigate their future. This message will be helpful to any wanting to review their life and ensure they are on the right track.

Michael Ramsden (RZIM) speaks about how God responds to those who ask genuine questions.

The final message at Together on a Mission Cape Town 2010 - Terry finishes a short series of messages from Ephesians 6 to us about prayer. He taught about the multi-faceted gift that prayer is to us, how we can relate to God in different ways for different circumstances & truly learn to "pray continually".

Terry preached a message from 2 Kings 7, the story of the lepers discovering the spoils of the Aramean camp. The Bible is full of stories, including this one, where God dramatically intervenes in impossible situations on behalf of his people. A challenge to consider what in our own lives is holding us back from living fully for God's purposes, & how we can better align our agenda's with Gods will.
A fantastic exhortation to expect God to intervene in our lives, & to submit our desires & needs to Him. Terry also encourages us to more fully & intentionally enjoy our freedom in God & delight in the treasures Jesus' victory on the cross won for us.

Stephen looks at the Great Commission and shows us how it connects with us and the kind of churches Jesus wants us to build. This sermon will help you connect the dots between the local church and world mission.

When the scribes and Pharisees dragged before Jesus a woman caught in adultery, they certainly did not expect Him to respond as He did. In their desire to discredit Jesus, they thought they had trapped Him. But instead of making it all about the shamed woman, Jesus turned the spotlight instead on them. In what transpired we witness a telling encounter between the law and grace that has amazing implications for the Christian

Stephen unpacks Jesus' first miracle by showing us that more is going on than meets the eye. Why did Jesus produce over 600 litres of wine? Why did He speak seemly harshly to his mother? Why did Jesus choose this event to launch his ministry? Listen and be freshly impacted by Jesus.

Lex gives us a new take on a famous passage. How do we handle delay, disappointment and even loss when we know that Jesus could step in and bring the answer? And what might happen if our faith is focussed not only in the past or into the future but into a present-tense declaration that Jesus is the great 'I am'?

In this message we take a look at what could be considered the hardest case Jesus faced. Could He cure a man who is apparently in the grip of such evil that no-one could control him? And how could Jesus justify the death of so many animals? Is Jesus really 'Lord'?

Stephen unpacks Luke 18&19 and shows us how Jesus impacts a city. Stephen shows us the importance of cities and how Jesus goes about changing them.

Stephen unpacks Luke 7, showing us that your standing before God may not be as good as you think it is and how we all need the gospel to be right with God.

By looking at Mark 2:1-12, Mbonisi teaches us that although there are many things that are obvious needs for us, like the paralytic man needing to walk, for us it maybe a need for a car, a wife or even a new job. Mbonisi shows us that eventhough these maybe obvious needs they aren't our primary need. Jesus knows what our primary need is and He offers to meet our deepest need for us.
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Most people consider themselves to be basically good. They're not evil and hostile; they're making their way in the world and trying to do the best they can. Here, we are invited into an evening conversation that Jesus had with someone just like that. There's encouragement to seek evidence, a consideration of the reality of miracles, and an examination of Jesus' central argument, on being 'born again'.

In this message Stephen looks at the disciples first encounter of difficulty as a result of following Jesus. Stephen shows us how we are not to be surprised at storms in our lives and how we are to respond to them biblically.

Stephen begins our new series entitled "Encountering Jesus" by looking at Jesus and prayer. Through looking at Jesus' practice of prayer, the parables he told encouraging prayer and the promises he made relating to prayer Stephen calls us to encounter Jesus in prayer.

Stephen finishes our half-time team talk series by inviting us to run for the prize. Stephen reminds us of the fleeting nature of the prizes of this world and then calls us to focus and train for the sake of our eternal prize.

Jesus said that in this world we will have trouble, but that in Him we could have peace. In this inspirational message Lex examines how we can know such peace in the midst of a difficult and fallen world.

Money, sex and power are more prevalent and in our face today than ever before. In this sermon Wesley looks at how the bible gives us wise counsel on how to deal with money, sex and power and stop them from becoming idols in our lives.

God has called us into His mission and He's gifted each one differently with the intention that we should function well together as a community. We're called to play to our strengths and to play to one another's strengths. Consequently it's helpful to be able to recognise such strengths in the context of the community of faith.

We do have an enemy who wants to attack us and draw us away from all that God has intended for our lives. How do you respond when you come up against pressure or crises? Jeremy starts the Half Time Team Talk Series by looking at the reality of the opposition we face and at the strategy God has given us to resist and overcome the enemy.

Stephen concludes our series in Jude by looking at how we are to keep ourselves in the love of God. Stephen shows us what that practically involves and finishes with Jude's glorious doxology.

The New Testament writers urge us to speak up and defend the faith. In this message Lex looks at four areas around which the modern Christian needs to ‘contend’: That Christ is the Saviour, for lifestyle change in the believer, to contend against the New Atheism, and to contend for the supernatural in evangelism.

Stephen begins our new three part series in Jude by looking at the fact that as Christians we are called, loved and kept!

Stephen finishes the 'Christ, our life' series by looking at the call to put on Christian virtues. Stephen not only looks at what we are to put on but how we are to respond when we don’t get it right as Christians.

Believers live their lives as a demonstration of who they are in Christ and Paul has already told us that we are raised with Christ. Therefore because of our new life in Christ we should put off sexual immorality, greed, wrong speech and bad attitudes. This is not legalism; it’s living up to who we are in Christ.

How we think about ourselves will affect how we live. We are raised with Christ, seated with him in heavenly realms and also those who live with the hope of his return. While we have to live in all the challenges of real life Paul wants us to think up to all that we are in Christ.

Lex calls us to engage the city by looking at God's heart for the lost in our city.

Interviews from Stephen's teaching on the City.

Stephen calls us to engage the city by looking at God's heart for the cities of the world as well as the strategic importance of cities. Stephen looks at how Christians have wrongly engaged with culture in the past and how we are to positively engage going forward.

Stephen begins our new three part series entitled: ‘Engage’ by looking at the important issue of work. What should our attitude to work be? What is the true nature of work for a Christian? In what ways can we have a distorted view of work? Stephen seeks to answers all these questions in a compelling and biblically faithful way.