Christ Church Midrand

In Joburg as it is in Heaven Part V - Priv Tafirei - (Sunday 10 May 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

In “Responding to Jesus Part V,” Roydon Frost explores the deep crisis of hopelessness in today’s world and contrasts it with the living hope found in Jesus Christ through Romans 5 and Romans 8. The sermon powerfully explains that Christian hope is both a gift secured by Christ’s death and resurrection and a daily command for believers to actively set their hearts on God’s promises. Through suffering, Scripture, prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are reminded that their hope is anchored not in changing emotions or circumstances, but in the unchanging reality of the cross and the empty tomb. Ultimately, this message calls Christians to live lives of holy love, endurance, and confident expectation as they await the glory of seeing Jesus face to face.

In Joburg as it is in Heaven Part IV - Priv Tafirei - (Sunday 03 May 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

Responding to Jesus Part IV - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 03 May 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

In Joburg as it is in Heaven Part III - Priv Tafirei - (Sunday 26 April 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon explores prayer as a vital and ongoing response to Jesus, emphasizing that it is not a ritual but a living relationship with God. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, the message highlights that believers are called to “pray without ceasing,” meaning a constant, everyday connection with God rather than occasional communication. The speaker illustrates that just as breathing is essential for physical life, prayer is essential for spiritual life, sustaining intimacy with God in all circumstances. Ultimately, the sermon challenges Christians to move from silence to active relationship, living every moment in awareness, dependence, and communication with God.

In Joburg as it is in Heaven Part II - Priv Tafirei - (Sunday 19 April 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon unpacks Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:16–20, emphasizing that responding to the cross means living a life of obedience rooted in Christ’s authority. Priv Tafirei explains that Jesus’ declaration of “all authority” is the foundation for disciple-making—believers are not creating something new but revealing a reality where Christ is already King. Disciple-making is reframed from a burdensome task into a daily lifestyle, happening naturally within ordinary relationships and routines rather than distant missions. The message highlights that true discipleship involves helping others enter a new identity in Christ and grow in obedience, not merely converting or informing them. Ultimately, the pressure is lifted by the promise of Jesus’ presence—believers participate in God’s work with Him, not for Him, making obedience an overflow of joy rather than guilt.

In Joburg as in Heaven Part I - Priv Tafirei - (Sunday 12 April 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon launches a series on how to respond to the gospel, focusing on repentance as the proper response to the risen Christ. Drawing from Psalm 2 and Acts 2, Eddie Lombard emphasizes the unchangeable truth that Jesus is King, and that all human resistance to His rule is ultimately futile. True repentance begins with seeing this reality clearly, then actively turning away from self-rule toward submission to Christ, even when it leads into opposition or cost in the world. Finally, the sermon highlights that repentance is not a one-time act but a continuous, daily posture for Christians, marked by ongoing awareness of sin and a persistent return to Jesus in faith.

God of the Underdogs Part VI - David Kobedi - (Sunday 05 April 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon explores the contrast between human power, which often leads to brokenness and death, and the resurrection power of Jesus, which brings true life and transformation. Drawing from Ephesians, it emphasizes that this power is not merely something to believe in, but something believers are meant to experience daily through the Holy Spirit. Rather than changing external circumstances, the resurrection power works internally—renewing the heart, reshaping desires, and making believers more like Christ. Ultimately, it highlights that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is a powerful expression of God’s love, actively transforming lives and restoring people into who they were created to be.

This powerful Good Friday message reveals that Jesus’ declaration, “It is finished,” was not a cry of defeat but a triumphant that salvation had been fully accomplished. Exploring John 19:28–42, the sermon shows how Christ’s death fulfilled Scripture, paid the full price for sin, and established Him as the true Lamb of God. It challenges the belief that we can earn our way to God, reminding us that redemption is a gift to be received, not a task to be completed. Ultimately, it invites every listener to respond personally to the finished work of Christ with trust, surrender, and faith.

God of the Underdogs Part V - Raphael Mukanya - (Sunday 29 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

The Origin Story - What Went Wrong Part V - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 29 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

God of the Underdogs Part IV - David Kobedi - (Sunday 22 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

God of the Underdogs Part III - David Kobedi - (Sunday 15 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon explores the deep paradox of what it means to be human through the lens of Genesis 4, tracing humanity’s journey from defiance against God to ultimate dependence on His grace. Using the story of Cain and his descendants, it shows how human progress—seen in culture, technology, and society—is inseparably mixed with moral decline, leading to increasing violence and self-exaltation. As reflected in broader biblical themes, Genesis highlights both humanity’s descent into sin and the contrasting hope found in the line of Seth, where people begin to call on the Lord again . Ultimately, the message points to the only true solution for the human condition: not self-improvement or advancement, but humble dependence on God’s grace through Jesus Christ.

God of the Underdogs Part II - David Kobedi - (Sunday 01 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

The Origin Story - What Went Wrong Part II - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 01 March 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

God of the Underdogs Part I - David Kobedi - (Sunday 22 February 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon explores the pivotal moment in Genesis 3 when humanity’s harmony with God is fractured by deception and disobedience, beginning with the serpent’s subtle questioning of God’s word and leading to Adam and Eve’s choice to eat the forbidden fruit. It shows how this event introduced human vulnerability, shame, and a mixed experience of good and evil into the world by distorting God’s generous provision and inviting prideful independence. The message unfolds the serpent’s strategy of disguise, suggestion, exaggeration, and contradiction, ultimately revealing sin’s destructive power and the human tendency to hide behind fig-leaf solutions. The sermon culminates in the hope of redemption through Jesus Christ, the “new Adam,” who overcomes deception and offers true wisdom, freedom, and life to all who trust in Him.

This sermon explores how Jesus, as the Bridegroom and Lord of the Sabbath, redefines traditional religious practices by inviting His followers into joy and freedom rather than legalistic observance. Using the Gospel narrative from Mark 2:18–28, the Pastor Roydon Frost contrasts the Pharisees’ rigid fasting and Sabbath rules with Jesus’ teaching that His presence brings celebration, rest, and true spiritual renewal. Frost emphasises that Jesus fulfils God’s law with love and mercy, showing that Sabbath rest and fasting both have their place within a life shaped by relationship with Christ. Ultimately, the talk challenges all of us to reflect on how their behaviour reveals their understanding of God’s nature and to live with joyful obedience as they journey toward the eternal feast.

This message explores Jesus in the Gospel of Mark as the compassionate Great Physician, emphasising how He healed sickness, forgave sin, and restored broken lives through both word and deed. In Mark’s narrative we see Christ stepping into human suffering with immediacy and authority, responding to faith with healing and hope — a depiction Mark vividly conveys with urgency and simplicity. True to the biblical portrayal, Jesus’ ministry of healing points beyond physical restoration to spiritual redemption and the nearness of the Kingdom of God. This sermon invites listeners to encounter Christ not only as healer of bodies but as Savior of souls, embodying mercy and power in every encounter.

This message unpacks the story in Mark 2:1-12, where Jesus meets a paralytic brought to Him amid a crowded room, first addressing the man’s deeper spiritual need by declaring “Your sins are forgiven.” This declaration reveals Jesus’ divine authority to forgive sins—something that shocked onlookers and challenged religious norms—and highlights that true healing begins with restoration to God, not merely physical relief. The sermon emphasises that all of us come to Jesus with something “wrong” in our lives—whether guilt, shame, or spiritual paralysis—and that the gospel invites us to trust His word above our lived experience. Ultimately, it calls believers and non-believers to recognise Jesus’ power to transform hearts and to find freedom from the burdens they carry.

What's Your Story Part III - Finding Yourself in His Story - David Kobedi - (Sunday 25 January 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

The Gospel of Mark - Mission and Compassion - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 25 January 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon explores the opening message of the Gospel of Mark, presenting Jesus as the long-anticipated King whose arrival breaks into history and calls for a decisive response from every listener. Drawing on Mark’s vivid narrative style that emphasizes action and urgency, the message highlights how Jesus’ kingship is both a proclamation of the kingdom of God and an invitation to leave behind old ways of life in order to follow Him. It emphasizes that the call of Christ is not merely informational but transformational, demanding personal repentance, belief, and commitment. In doing so, the sermon challenges believers to recognize Jesus’ authority and respond to His call with obedience and faith.

In this sermon from Mark 1:9–13, Roydon Frost invites us to meet Jesus as both humble man and the divine Son of God, beginning with His baptism in the Jordan where the Spirit descends and the Father’s voice affirms His identity. The narrative then follows Jesus into the wilderness, highlighting His confrontation with temptation and His obedience in the face of hostility. These opening events reveal that Jesus’ mission is to conquer evil through suffering service—not worldly power—and to identify with humanity in our need for forgiveness. If who Jesus truly is shapes the course of your life, understanding Him here offers a transformative foundation for faith in 2026 and beyond.

The Gospel of Mark - The Three Prophets - Eddie Lombard - (Sunday 04 January 2026) by Christ Church Midrand

General Series - Living for Jesus - Raphael Mukanya - (Sunday 28 December 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

Songs of Joy Part II - - Roydon frost - (Sunday 21 December 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

Songs of Joy Part II - Angels - David Kobe - (Sunday 14 December 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

In “Songs of Joy Part I,” Raphael Mukanya reflects on the biblical passage from Luke 1:46–56, exploring the deep humility and faith of Mary when she responds to God’s call with worship and surrender even before the unfolding of God’s plan. Through this sermon, listeners are invited to see that gratitude and praise are not reserved for resolved circumstances — but are rooted in who God is. Mary’s “Magnificat” emerges as both a personal song of devotion and a prophetic declaration of God’s redemptive work — a powerful reminder that grace can meet us in our humble moments, and transform our lives.

Christmas Anthems Service - O Come Let us Adore Him - Eddie Lombard - (Sunday 30 November 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

Amahubo - Songs of the Journey - Part 6 - David Kobedi - (Sunday 23 November 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

Godliness in Overalls Part XV - Witness - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 23 November 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

Psalm 48

In “Godliness in Overalls Part XIV – Security,” Roydon Frost explores how true spiritual security isn’t found in money or people, but in Jesus Christ. He argues that wealth fails in a day of judgment and human relationships are fallible, but the risen Savior is our unshakable refuge. He calls us to repent of false security and cling to Christ’s righteousness, acknowledging that our only true hope lives beyond death. Ultimately, this message invites believers to live without fear, knowing that in Christ we are invincible.

Psalm 47

In this sermon Roydon Frost explores how pride leads to disgrace while true wisdom is found in humility, echoing the promise of Proverbs 11:2. He unpacks how pride not only damages our relationships and ourselves, but ultimately stands in rebellion against God’s design for humanity. Drawing on the cross of Christ, he shows that God humbled Himself so that we too may embrace suffering, forget self and remember Him. The call is simple yet profound: confess your pride, submit to Christ’s path of humility, and walk in the wisdom that honours God and serves others.

Amahubo - Songs of the Journey - Part 3 - Privilege Tafirei - (Sunday 02 November 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

In this sermon, the Roydon Frost explores how godly living isn’t confined to rare moments of ritual, but must extend into our everyday work and relationships. Using the metaphor of honest weights in commerce (from Proverbs) and the foundational truth of justice in creation (as described in Romans 3 : 21‑26), He reminds believers that integrity, fairness and compassion are intrinsic to the character of God himself. The message challenges believers to pursue justice in their own lives, advocate for those who are oppressed, extend mercy to those who’ve wronged us — and keep their hope anchored in the promise of Christ’s final reckoning. In doing so, believers become active instruments of God’s generous justice in a world that so desperately needs it.

In “Godliness in Overalls Part XI – Love,” Pastor Roydon Frost explores how true godliness is lived out through love in our daily actions and relationships. He reminds us that love is not merely a feeling but the practical expression of Christ’s character in our work, homes, and communities. Drawing from Scripture, the message shows that authentic spirituality is revealed in how we treat others with patience, kindness, and humility. This sermon challenges believers to put on “overalls” and serve with love that reflects the heart of God. It’s a call to live out faith not just in words but through the everyday labor of love.

Psalm 44

Psalm 42

Godliness in Overalls Part X - Legacy - Roydon Frost - (Sunday 19 October 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

This sermon from Proverbs 10:1 - 5 explores God’s wisdom on work, diligence, and righteousness. It reminds believers that true wisdom is not just knowledge but faith lived out through consistent, godly effort—“godliness in overalls.” The message contrasts the diligence that leads to fruitfulness with the laziness that brings poverty and shame, urging Christians to reject shortcuts and dishonest gain. It points to Jesus Christ as the perfect example of wise and purposeful work, whose obedience and sacrifice bring us lasting satisfaction. Ultimately, the sermon calls us to work hard and wisely, not to earn God’s favour, but as an act of worship and trust in His provision.

Milani Part V - Growth is Organic Not Mechanic - David Kobedi - (Sunday 05 October 2025) by Christ Church Midrand

This Crazy World Part II - Where Is My Safe Space? - Eddie Lombard - (Sunday 05 October 2025) by Christ Church Midrand