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This week Sean Williams was with us, sharing on Small Obedience, Generational Impact - a look at Gideon's story. The struggle, Sean suggests, wasn't fear but a culture of compromise that dulled God's voice. The turning point comes through Gideon's father Joash, who chooses repentance and shields his son's obedience. Jannine closes with Isaiah 41 and the wind that blows away the chaff. The worst thing is never the last thing. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Ant invites us to reframe — discovering that a new way of seeing becomes a new way of being. Drawing on a moving visit to Gaudí's Sagrada Família and the truth of Ephesians, she explores how we so often view life through broken lenses of performance and "not enough." The invitation? To sit with Jesus in heavenly places, where our truest identity is found. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week Philip picks up the thread on reframing and identity in Christ. Drawing from the story of the spies in number 13 who saw themselves as grasshoppers, Rahab’s testimony in Joshua and Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15, he explores how true identity flows from seeing ourselves in the light of who God is. By Grace, we work from identity not for it - stepping into audacious calling Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Shayne and Kirsti explore the powerful theme of reframing — choosing the lens through which we see our circumstances. Shayne draws from Numbers 13 and the story of the twelve spies, contrasting the fearful ten with the faithful spirits of Joshua and Caleb. Are you choosing the safety of Egypt or the adventure of the Promised Land? Even in the compost heap, there is fruit. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, members of The Collective share testimonies of transformation — through baptism, answered prayer, and trials — before Kirsti unpacks two powerful images: greenhouses and forests. Drawing from Ezekiel 36 and Isaiah 61, she reminds us that we carry the flourishing presence of Jesus within us, and like trees thriving in Chernobyl, we are designed to bring life to the most inhospitable places. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Mark unpacks the finished work of the cross and what it truly means to walk in resurrection life. Drawing on the simplicity and power of the gospel, he explores our identity as sons and daughters of God, the unconditional nature of our inheritance in Christ, and how communion is a dynamic, faith-filled proclamation - not mere ritual - that releases divine exchange into our everyday lives. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti reflects on Saul’s encounter with Jesus to show how true identity is found in being made new in Christ. Rather than simple behaviour change, this rebirth is a deep transformation of heart, mind, and purpose. With help from Cas’s insight, the message calls us to leave false identity behind and walk with Jesus into wholeness, humility, and community. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Rob unpacks the concept of "Abiding" — what it truly means to make your home in Jesus rather than just visiting Him in life's beautiful moments. Drawing from John 15, Hebrew and Greek word studies, and the remarkable story of Brother Lawrence, Rob invites us into a life of permanent, fruitful connection with God, where peace flows not from passivity, but from union. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Jacques reminds us that God's kingdom is the frame — not the world's noise, fear, or uncertainty. Drawing from David's habit in Psalm 16 and the depth of the Shema, he challenges us to consciously set the Lord before us daily, sharing honest personal stories of faith, waiting, and discovering that God is always doing more than we can see. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Antoinette unpacks Joseph’s story as a living “echo” of Jesus—full of exile, betrayal, false accusation, and God’s relentless presence. She highlights how God forms character in the pit, the prison, and the waiting, and how Joseph’s dreams become a blueprint for blessing nations. Ultimately, she invites us to read Scripture for Christ, steward our pain with perspective, and choose forgiveness that restores families. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti invites us into a powerful call to return — returning to God’s presence, our true identity in Christ, and the fullness of the gospel. Through the stories of Ruth, Naomi, and Abraham, we’re reminded that God is faithful in the waiting, grace restores what’s been lost, and faith awakens us to see the impossible made fruitful as we come home to Him. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirstin unpacks Seeing the Impossible Made Fruitful, a message on healing, faith, and Kingdom alignment. In the midst of pain, grief, and unanswered questions, she reminds us that Jesus weeps with us and empowers us to stand boldly in faith. Through Scripture and lived experience, she invites us to pray from righteousness, trust God’s goodness, and partner with Him in the impossible. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Rob calls us back to first love with Jesus, reminding us that faithfulness without intimacy easily becomes routine. Drawing from Revelation, Corinthians, and the Gospel stories of encounter, he shows that love is the source of all fruit. When we return to relationship—not performance—Jesus manifests His presence, sustains us, and re-centres everything we do. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Antoinette invites us into a feast of thanksgiving, weaving vivid stories of hay bales in the Midlands, gratitude journals, and tables open to every kind of guest. Drawing from Leviticus, Joseph, and Jesus our perfect peace offering, she shows how thanksgiving stores grace for winter, heals offence, and leads anxious hearts into deep, shared shalom with God and one another. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Jacques invites us into a powerful reflection on Tikva—the Hebrew word for hope—as a living, transformative journey between promise and fulfilment. Drawing from Israel’s story, Jesus and His disciples, and real-life testimonies, he reminds us that God is faithful in every season. As we fix our gaze on Him, hope is renewed, opposition fades, and love overflows into fruitfulness. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Terran unpacks Acts 2 and our call to empowered mission. He pictures the church as a harvest team, a home with arms wide open, and a net cast into the deep. Filled with the Spirit, we move from upper room to main road—combining go-and-tell with come-and-see, widening the front door and shrinking the back door—preaching Jesus, practicing hospitality, and carrying both local and global hearts. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti unpacks Romans 12, contrasting God’s Will (the what) with God’s Way (the how): transformation through surrender, renewed minds, and the Spirit’s fruit. She calls us to humility and unity as one body, partnering with diverse gifts. God’s character is consistent yet His methods surprising; wisdom is known by its fruit. Lay down control, stay on the altar, and let love lead. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week at The Collective Church, Hamish, Sean and Christos each shared powerful testimonies of God’s goodness and guidance. From prophetic words, miraculous protection and discipleship in everyday life, to freedom, authentic community and generational impact, to trusting God through major life transitions and hidden seasons, their stories echo one invitation: surrender the reins, walk with the Spirit, and discover the adventure of God-led lives in community. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Langa unpacks “The Apologetic of Oneness,” anchoring in John 17 where Jesus prays we’d be one as the Father, Son, and Spirit are one. He shows how sacrificial, boundary-crossing love—rooted in the gospel—makes the church’s witness credible. Oneness isn’t theory; it’s costly, everyday practice: laying down time, treasure, and pride so our shared life demonstrates the kingdom and draws the world to believe. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week,Kirsti unpacks “Imitating the Humility of Christ”. She calls us to guard—not harden—our hearts, refuse to grieve or quench the Spirit, and practice honest repentance. From Philippians 2 and Saul vs David, she shows humility as the key to transformation, urging us to surrender, abide, and live as carriers of God’s glory. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Jacques invites us to rediscover the “ancient paths” God has set before each of us, uniquely designed to awaken the God-given code inside our lives. Drawing from Jeremiah 6:16, Genesis, and the journeys of Abraham, Jacob, and the disciples, he highlights how encounters with God activate purpose, transformation, and surrender. Jacques calls us to embrace this journey with renewed faith, laying down self-effort and choosing daily to follow Jesus wholeheartedly. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Bongani reminds us that true joy is part of our inheritance as new creations. Preaching from Romans 8 and Genesis, he unpacks the restoration of all creation—humans, nature, and relationships—through the Spirit. He calls us to live in the fullness of God’s perfect will by being led by the Spirit, embracing forgiveness, unity, and a holistic revival that impacts every area of life. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Antoinette invites us to behold the King in His beauty and rediscover the far-off land of hope and restoration. Drawing from Isaiah 33 and John 21, she speaks about how our pain, when surrendered to Jesus, is transformed into purpose. Through stories of Peter, David, and Job, she reminds us that healing begins by beholding—not our pain, but the beauty of Christ—and allowing Him to restore, reframe, and reignite our hearts. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti shares a deeply personal and prophetic message, calling us back to the presence and leadership of Jesus. Reflecting on Peter’s story and her own journey of obedience, disappointment, and restoration, she invites us to lay down worldly measures of success and step into God’s kingdom purposes. Through discipleship in relationship, the presence of Jesus, and a return to first love, we are called to boldly say, “Behold, it is the Lord.” Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Rob invites us into a deeper love for God’s Word, reminding us that discipleship is not a program but a relational journey rooted in family and submission. He shares the importance of establishing daily rhythms that shape who we become and encourages us to immerse ourselves in Scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring transformation, freedom, and alignment to our lives. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Jacques shares a deeply personal and powerful message on the beauty of transformation through authentic discipleship. Drawing from his own journey, he unpacks how true discipleship flourishes in the context of family and vulnerability, where grace replaces performance and transformation takes root. With stirring testimonies and a call to deeper surrender, Jacques invites us to live yielded, connected, and fully alive in Christ. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti shares a heartfelt message titled Be a Disciple of Jesus, inviting us to rethink what discipleship truly means. She explores how being formed into the likeness of Christ happens through humility, community, and daily surrender. Discipleship, she reminds us, is not a program but a way of life— abiding in Jesus and walking alongside others in love and authenticity. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirstin explores part two of “For Now We Really Live,” unpacking what it means to carry the Kingdom of God within us and release it through us. Drawing from Isaiah 61 and Romans 12, she contrasts empire thinking with the connected worldview of the Kingdom, calling us into inner transformation, sacrificial love, and community rooted in the character and presence of Jesus. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, in Part 1 of “Now we really live,” Kirsti traces Scripture from Eden to Christ’s resurrection. She explains how sin disrupted humanity’s purpose, yet Jesus’ death and resurrection inaugurated a new Kingdom reality. Emphasizing our identity as new creations, Kirsti shows how we partner with King Jesus, practicing sacrificial love and daily surrender, making God’s Kingdom tangible in every relationship and sphere of influence. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Antoinette brings a powerful message about breaking free from labels and embracing God’s unique calling in our lives. Drawing from the stories of Gideon, Mary, and Jesus, she challenges us to let go of fear, insecurity, and societal definitions that limit us. Instead, we are invited to step into the mystery of faith, trust God’s redemptive work, and make space for His presence in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Philip shares a powerful message on identity and spiritual warfare, focusing on Jesus’ baptism and temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 3-4). He unpacks how the enemy attacks our identity as sons and daughters of God, tempting us to act from an orphan mindset rather than resting in the Father’s love. Philip introduces the “Father Response Map,” a tool to help believers stand firm in God’s truth, overcome lies, and walk in their true identity. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Rob unpacks the call to “Rebuild, Restore, Renew” drawn from Isaiah 61, challenging us to see brokenness in our lives and communities as an invitation to partner with God. Using Nehemiah’s example of rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls, he urges us to fix our focus on Christ’s finished work, not our own efforts. By identifying areas needing wholeness, we welcome the Father’s love, finding freedom, hope, and purpose Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Jacques shares how to “Synchronise” our lives with God by embracing our heavenly identity. Drawing from Joshua 1 and Ephesians, he reminds us we’re co-laborers with Jesus, meant to bring the reality of heaven to earth. By renewing our minds, breaking down mental strongholds, and living from our true calling, we activate God’s power and step into the future He’s prepared. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti shares how to find courage in challenging times by strengthening ourselves in the Lord. Through personal stories and scriptural insights—especially David’s example in 1 Samuel 30—she reminds us that nurturing an intimate relationship with God enables us to overcome discouragement. By renewing our minds, guarding our hearts, and trusting His goodness, we can partner with Him to see His transformative purposes unfold in every area of life. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, in “Two Pegs – Loving God and Loving Others,” Rob explores how our lives pivot on the two great commands from Matthew 22. He unpacks Jeremiah 29, urging us to “inhabit” the places God has put us while remembering our heavenly citizenship. Drawing on the early church’s “love feasts,” Rob invites us to feast on God’s presence, transform our communities with tangible love, and trust Him for expansion in the year ahead.
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This week, Milla delves into what it means to be "faint with love" for God, drawing inspiration from Song of Songs and the contrasting lives of King Saul and King David. She shares her personal journey of overcoming disappointment and deepening her relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of humility, surrender, and seeking a fresh revelation of His love. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Yanni delivers a powerful message about finding joy amid trials. Sharing personal experiences and biblical examples, he explains how challenges test and strengthen our faith, much like muscles growing under stress. Referencing James 1:2-4, he encourages us to trust God during hardships, understanding that trials develop perseverance and maturity, and urges us to be vulnerable within our community. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

This week, Kirsti talks about embracing our identity in Christ and stepping out in faith, just like Gideon did. She encourages us to recognize that even when we feel inadequate or overwhelmed, God is with us and calls us "mighty warriors." Join us as we dive into Ephesians 1 and explore how to live out our faith boldly, trusting God's presence in every aspect of our lives. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Philip Haslam dives into Ephesians 3:14-21, exploring God's awesome love and grace. He explains that grace isn't just forgiveness—it's also God empowering us. Sharing personal stories, like his life-changing time at Bethel Church, he shows how experiencing God's love can heal and transform us. He urges us to "love first, then do," meaning our actions flow naturally when we're rooted in love. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY PODCAST OF THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH LED BY ROB & KIRSTIN MAUD. The Collective Church is a community based in Johannesburg, South Africa, living life and loving God together. We hold within our name the idea that together we are stronger. We meet as a diverse group of individuals, each one beautiful and unique, a gift themselves, but when we come together we find family. We find a unity and love that only the Spirit can bring. You can only discover who you fully are when you are found in His family. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Terran and Julie Williams who lead Signal Church in Cape Town, spent the weekend ministering to us. Speaking about the Baptism of Jesus on Friday evening and Jesus The King on Sunday morning. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Terran and Julie Williams who lead Signal Church in Cape Town, spent the weekend ministering to us. Speaking about the Baptism of Jesus on Friday evening and Jesus The King on Sunday morning. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Continuing our "Holy Spirit Teach Us How To Live" series Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Continuing our "Holy Spirit teach us how to live" series Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Continuing our "Holy Spirit Teach Us How To Live" series Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

Continuing our "Holy Spirit Teach Us How To Live" series Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY PODCAST OF THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH LED BY ROB & KIRSTIN MAUD. The Collective Church is a community based in Johannesburg, South Africa, living life and loving God together. We hold within our name the idea that together we are stronger. We meet as a diverse group of individuals, each one beautiful and unique, a gift themselves, but when we come together we find family. We find a unity and love that only the Spirit can bring. You can only discover who you fully are when you are found in His family. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY PODCAST OF THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH LED BY ROB & KIRSTIN MAUD. The Collective Church is a community based in Johannesburg, South Africa, living life and loving God together. We hold within our name the idea that together we are stronger. We meet as a diverse group of individuals, each one beautiful and unique, a gift themselves, but when we come together we find family. We find a unity and love that only the Spirit can bring. You can only discover who you fully are when you are found in His family. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY PODCAST OF THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH LED BY ROB & KIRSTIN MAUD. The Collective Church is a community based in Johannesburg, South Africa, living life and loving God together. We hold within our name the idea that together we are stronger. We meet as a diverse group of individuals, each one beautiful and unique, a gift themselves, but when we come together we find family. We find a unity and love that only the Spirit can bring. You can only discover who you fully are when you are found in His family. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook

WELCOME TO THE WEEKLY PODCAST OF THE COLLECTIVE CHURCH LED BY ROB & KIRSTIN MAUD. The Collective Church is a community based in Johannesburg, South Africa, living life and loving God together. We hold within our name the idea that together we are stronger. We meet as a diverse group of individuals, each one beautiful and unique, a gift themselves, but when we come together we find family. We find a unity and love that only the Spirit can bring. You can only discover who you fully are when you are found in His family. Follow The Collective Church on Facebook