Sunday Sermons

Life in the Spirit - week 3. Let’s explore how to step into greater levels of freedom in worship, not just as something we do, but as a people we are. We’re excited about sharing a sermon - panel discussion style - with Abide’s worship pastor Dani Mengel on this essential topic of our faith. John 4:24, 1 Peter 2:9.

Life in the Spirit: Week 1How well do you manage your thoughts? We begin a brand new series today looking at how the Holy Spirit transforms the various areas of our lives, starting with our minds. Life in the Spirit is designed to help us live Spirit-filled, mission focused lives.

Pentecost Sunday:Happy birthday Church! Today we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit, given to empower the church for the mission of God on the earth. Join us as we discover Who He is, how He works and how He is received.

The test of Time series: Week 5We close the Tests of time series today with week 5 - test 5 - and see just how powerful prayer and waiting on the Lord can be when it comes to receiving the rewards God has in store for us as patient, faithful followers. How well do you wait? How earnestly do you pray? May this message encourage you on both.

The test of Time series: Week 4Maretha takes us through the 4th test we see in the book of James. Chapter 4 contains a big tension that we all need to navigate daily as Christians, as well as a transformational promise that we have for navigating that tension well. We hope you enjoy this message as much as we did!

The test of Time series: Week 3What is one of the best evidences that you have a faith that is mature? Chapter 3 of James shows us just how important the words are that we speak, and, the reason why we speak the words that we do.

The test of Time series: Week 2According to James 2, saving faith is always accompanied by something. Something that demonstrates the reality of our faith - a proof that it is genuine. Join us as we work through this incredibly practical and powerful message on how to pass the test of works.

Test of time series: Week 1This week we kick off a brand new series based on the book of James, looking at the various tests of our faith. How’s your perspective when it comes to facing trials of various kinds? And could there be a better way to view them when they happen? Join us for the week 1 with Pastor Lloyd

Resurrection SundayHe is risen! Today we celebrate the risen King Who not only purchased our freedom, but secured our new and eternal life in Him through His resurrection from the dead.

Palm Sunday ChurchWhat does Palm Sunday mean for us today? Join us as we look at how Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem reveals the story of a return to encounter with the presence of God.

Series: Walking with Jesus. Week 7What does the Bible have to say about judgement, condemnation and forgiveness? Pastor Lloyd gives us an overview of one of the most challenging teachings of Jesus from Luke 6:37-42

Series: Walking with Jesus. Week 6How's your heart? Through the parable of the Sower, we learn how to ensure that we produce the kind of fruit in our lives that brings God glory.

Series: Walking with Jesus. Week 4 What does it mean to have Biblical faith? How does it actually work? How much do you need? Join us in discovering answers to these and other questions around the central theme of faith.

How good are you at letting go and trusting God? Join us as we explore one of the most well known passages in the Bible on discipleship and learn what it means to be all in.

Abide turns 1! Join us as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and learn from the story of David and the philistines how to embark on a new calling in a fresh way.

At the start of this new year, we gathered as Abide Church to intentionally place Christ at the center of our lives by receiving communion together. What a powerful morning it was, remembering the finished work of Jesus on the cross on our behalf. Join us for a shorter sermon than normal with one key idea to draw from and apply to our lives as we reflect on the truth that by His wounds we are healed, by His blood we are forgiven.

Christ is born! Join us as we explore the lesser known comparison between Zechariah and Mary and understand how our response to the message of the gift of Jesus makes all the difference.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

What does it mean to walk in true, Biblical joy? Perhaps it’s not about having the perfect circumstances, but rather about faith in a perfect God. Join us as we unpack the message of joy from the Advent message this season.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

We begin the Advent series, collectively with the church worldwide, this week as we look at the key theme of hope. How does the birth of Christ fill us with hope? Are we ever truly without it? Join us for an encouraging message as we prepare our hearts for Jesus and His love this festive season.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

God's rest is available for all who believe and abide in Jesus Christ and obey his word through faith. His rest gathers all of life's burdens into the promise that God Himself brings true state of calm. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Peter reminds us of the power of the Holy Spirit in uniting believers through repentance and turning from our old ways, being restored as we accept Christ into our lives and receiving the Holy Spirit who unites us as the body of Christ. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

“Who wants to go on a game drive?” Let’s dive in to some of the scariest passages of scripture in this series to help us make the necessary adjustments in our spiritual journeys.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

What does it mean to be a people after God's own heart? We were so blessed to have Pastor Bradley Jones from Jbay Baptist share the word with us this Sunday, looking at the life of David and discovering how we can best live out the salvation we have received through Christ.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Pastor John Fourie shared a captivating message with us entitled "Where do babies come from?" This brilliant analogy and parallel between new birth and salvation rings true in the New-Testament example of Jesus and Zacchaeus. We trust you will find fresh encouragement from the message!You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Jesus speaks to the heart of Christian community when He encourages His diverse group of disciples to love one another, as He loves them. He calls us as Christ followers to demonstrate this unconditional and selfless love amongst each other, and that our love one for another will prove to the world that we are His disciples.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

How do we as Christians make sense of the last days? What about the rapture, the book of Revelation and the supposed date? Be encouraged and equipped as we receive the central message from Jesus to His church concerning the end times.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

We were so encouraged to hear Andre and Renelle’s testimony during this Sunday of devotion! God is always at work and hope it always alive. Find encouragement for your spiritual journey from seeing God at work in their story.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Grace isn’t a reward for the righteous, it’s a rescue for the desperate. The final instalment of the grace series takes us through the powerful story of Jesus and thief on the cross where we see grace in its full effect.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Not just a distant philosophy, but a personal reality. The grace of God is as tangible as it is transformative. This week we uncover the powerful truths hidden in the story of the woman at the well, from whom the Saviour drew out a saving confession. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

What of God's glorious grace? How is it defined Biblically, why do we need it and what does it accomplish? Join us as we dive into a brand new series discovering the grace of God in a new way. Each week, we'll look at a different story in the New Testament of what happened when someone encountered the grace of God, face to face in the person of Jesus. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

This week, we look at the Mosaic covenant and compare that to the Messianic covenant - where we see how Jesus fulfilled everything that was promised. One was dependant on our obedience, the other on His. Join us as we explore how God moves us from outward obedience to inward transformation through the work of Jesus.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

How does the church become the fulfilment of the restored tabernacle of David - and what is our proper response from there? Join us we discover who we are, what we’re called to do and why in week 3 of the series.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

What significance does the tabernacle of David have for the New Testament church? Join us as we unpack this essential foreshadowing of ministry unto the Lord, encountering His presence through worship and our role as the royal priesthood and family of God.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

This week, we're starting a brand new series! We'll be looking at a few parallels between the Old Testament and New Testament and how we can see Jesus in the big story. This week's theme, The Atonement. The comprehensive brokenness caused by sin and the fall required a comprehensive remedy. Join us as we discover - through the lens of the Old Testament - how all-encompassing the atoning work of Jesus is in solving and restoring that which was lost.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

How to be Spirit-led in seasons of waiting. Maretha Waldron shares some keys on how to wait on God.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Genuine saving faith is always followed by some kind of action. Join us as we look at 4 keys to Spirit-filled serving.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

This Sunday we continue our theme on what it means to be a Spirit-lead believer by looking at how the Holy Spirit gives us words. Words that bring life, power and that are consistent with our salvation.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Have you ever battled with the area of your thoughts? Join us as we look at 4 practical ways to win the war in your mind by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform the way we think.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

A look at the fulfilment of the promised Holy Spirit, poured out on Pentecost Sunday and what that means for our lives today. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

What happens when the church fulfils her purpose and mission? Testimonies from people on the Abide community on how the church has impacted their lives.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been on a Biblical deep dive to discover what the church is, why it exists and what our role as believers is in fulfilling the purpose and mission of the church. In today's episode, Pastor Lloyd will be wrapping up the conversation.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

This week, as part of our "The Church" series, we'll be hearing from Maretha Waldron as we continue on our journey where we are taking a Biblical look at what the church is, why it exists and what our role is as believers in fulfilling the purpose and mission of the church.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Week 2 of "The Church" series with Pastor Lloyd, where we will be taking a Biblical look at what the church is, why it exists and our role as believers in fulfilling the purpose and mission of the church.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

The start of a brand new series, titled "The Church" where we will be taking a Biblical look at what the church is, why it exists and our role as believers in fulfilling the purpose and mission of the church.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

This week we'll be hearing from John Fourie about what the promise of resurrection life is and how the risen Christ changes us, every day.You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

The confidence in the Christ - what impact does the historical fact of Jesus resurrection from the dead have on us now and for eternity?You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

The compassion from the Christ. What we have received from the greatest act of love the world has ever known. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Consider the contrasts of the Christ's coming into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and what that means for us today. You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

After 4 weeks and 4 chapters, we wrap up our series on Discovering Joy Through Philippians. "Prayer is not so much about getting what you want, as it is about coming into alignment with what God wants for you. We really can be anxious for nothing, pray about everything, and be thankful for anything."You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.

Today we'll be hearing from Maretha Waldron, as we work through chapter 3 of our journey through the book of Philippians."Are we willing to lay everything down for the sake of knowing Christ Jesus our Lord?"You can find us online @abide.jbay or if you'd like to get in contact with us, you can email us on [email protected] you'd like to join us for an in person meeting, you'll fund us at 40 Jeffrey Str, Jeffreys Bay, 6330 every Sunday morning at 9Am.