Shofar Brackenfell

What does it really mean to believe God?In this sermon, Pastor Kobus Meyer explores the difference between simply saying you believe and actually living by faith. Drawing from Abraham’s example, he shows that real belief is revealed through obedience, action, and trust. Even the demons believe that God exists, but Abraham believed God in a way that changed what he did.When God tested Abraham, he was willing to sacrifice Isaac because he trusted that God would still honor His promise. That is the heart of this message: true faith is not just spoken, it is shown. Believers are challenged to move beyond words and let their actions reflect what they say they believe.

Living by Faith | Pastor Kobus MeyerAs children of God, our default is to live by faith—there is no other way. In this sermon, Pastor Kobus Meyer contrasts a faith-filled life with the world’s way of living by sight, feelings, and human understanding. Be reminded that the just shall live by faith, trusting God beyond what we see or experience.

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Kobus Meyer unpacks the life-changing message of love as the true mark of a Spirit-filled believer. Drawing from Galatians 5:22 and 1 Corinthians 13, this message challenges us to move beyond gifts, knowledge, and religion, and to let the love of God overflow into every relationship, every encounter, and every mission.Discover why love is more than a feeling — it is the power that transforms lives, builds the Church, and reveals Jesus to the world.

We are all called to live missionally to be His hands and feet wherever we find ourselves. It’s not confined to a place or a moment, but woven into the everyday rhythm of our lives, reflecting His love, grace, and truth in all that we do.

When the Lord met you, He invited you to share His good news with others. Let your faith be active flowing through kindness, love, and simple moments of care. With a willing heart, you can gently minister His grace to those around you.

Obedience isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s something God cultivates in us over time.In this honest and relatable sermon, we explore how even Jesus “learned obedience through what He suffered” (Hebrews 5:8), and what that means for our everyday lives. From parenting struggles to personal faith battles, this message invites us to trust God in the process, especially when life feels difficult.As we learn to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we are also called to love those around us. This sermon gently challenges us to respond to God with humility, compassion, and a willingness to obey, even when it’s uncomfortable.Let God shape you, grow you, and lead you into deeper obedience.

Pastor Kobus Meyer continues the message of Joy Part 2, showing that true joy is not the same as happiness. Happiness depends on what is happening around us, but biblical joy is rooted in Jesus Christ, sustained by the Word of God, and produced by the Holy Spirit.In this sermon, we are reminded that God is dealing with the rubble in our lives, exposing compromise, distraction, and misplaced priorities. Through passages like Nehemiah 8, John 1, Luke 2, Matthew 13, and Philippians 4, Pastor Kobus calls believers back to the source of strength: abiding in Christ, obeying God, and living from a place of joy.This is a message for anyone who needs renewed strength, fresh perspective, and a reminder that the joy of the Lord is enough.

This sermon by Moja Mohane is an encouragement to remember what the Lord has done. The power is not in our might, but in our memory of what God has done. In the time we are living in it is easy to forget what the Lord has done. When we look forward we always look with faith and when we look back we look with gratitude.

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15What does it really mean to serve God as a household? In this sermon we explore Joshua’s call for wholehearted devotion and what it means to remove idols from our lives today.Serving the Lord is more than a commitment to attend church regularly. When Joshua spoke to Israel, he was calling them to be devoted to God alone. Devotion to God means laying down our idols and choosing Him above everything else. And it does not stop with me. I must model and train my family, both physical and spiritual, to do the same.

In this encouraging message, Pastor Moja Mohane from Shofar Christian Church Brackenfell calls us into a deeper pursuit of holiness as we continue our journey of clearing the rubble and raising the walls.Through Matthew 5 to 7 and the Beatitudes, we are reminded that our lives move in the direction of what we behold. When Jesus is before us, our hearts begin to align with His. Holiness is not outward performance but inward transformation. It begins with being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, walking in meekness, hungering for righteousness, showing mercy, living with purity, making peace, and standing firm in truth.This message reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a few. It is the invitation for every believer. And it is only possible when we walk with Jesus daily, fully dependent on Him.May this sermon stir your heart to fix your eyes on Christ and walk towards Him with surrender and joy.Join us on Sundays at Shofar Brackenfell and be part of what God is doing in our community.

“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth… so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.” - First Peter 1:22In this message, Pastor Kobus Meyer teaches that true Christian community flows from obedience to the truth and the new life we have received through the living Word of God.Because we have been born again, we can love one another deeply, not from the flesh, but from the incorruptible seed within us.This sermon addresses:- Why gathering together matters- The importance of regular community- Encouragement and accountability among believers- Rejecting isolation and living as the Church Jesus is buildingJesus said in Gospel of Matthew 16:18, “I will build My church.”If that is true, what does real, biblical community look like among us?

In this message, Peter Sawers shares how we can build a strong wall of prayer in our lives by looking at the example of the Book of Nehemiah. Just as Nehemiah responded to broken walls with fasting, repentance, and persistent prayer, we’re challenged to pursue holiness, tear down the rubble of fear and insecurity, and trust God for breakthrough. If you’re longing for deeper faith, spiritual renewal, and a more powerful prayer life, this sermon will encourage you to pray boldly and believe that God is not finished with you yet.

What does it really mean that God is holy?In this sermon, we wrestle with one of the most repeated and most misunderstood words in Scripture: holiness. Drawing from Isaiah 6, Revelation 4, Leviticus, and the New Testament, this message explores the unmatched holiness of God and how encountering it should transform the way we worship, live, and see ourselves.Holiness is not just an attribute of God. It is the very essence of who He is. When we truly grasp this, our view of Scripture, the Church, and our own lives begins to change.This message calls us to:Recover a biblical understanding of God’s holinessReconsider how casually we treat holy thingsRecognize that God’s holiness reveals both who He is and who we are called to beAllow God’s Word to shape, correct, and transform usMay this message challenge us to move beyond shallow Christianity and rediscover reverence, awe, and lives set apart for God’s purposes.

An encounter with God’s holiness changes everything.In this message, we explore how conviction leads to cleansing, and how removing the rubble in our lives makes room for God to rebuild. Drawing from Isaiah 6, Nehemiah, and Psalm 51, this sermon calls us to return to reverence, repentance, and wholehearted obedience.“Here I am. Send me.” Is that still your prayer?

Pastor Kobus Meyer shares what he and the elders feel God is saying to this congregation for the year. He focuses on the story of Nehemiah emphasizing the importance of allowing God to clear the rubble from our lives. And we must rebuild the walls of our lives by building Godly habits like prayer and reading scripture.

In this message, Pastor Ross explores what it means to truly grow as a Christian—not just by believing, but by intentionally forming Christlike character. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, he reminds us that God has already given us everything we need for a flourishing life, yet invites us to “make every effort” to grow in godliness. Through practical illustrations and honest reflection, this sermon challenges us to focus on one habit that can shape our character, identity, and spiritual maturity in the year ahead.

A farmer's harvest is only as much as the amount of seeds he sows and he does this not knowing whether or not it's going to rain in that season. Past. Kobus helps us to sow generously this year and to expect a great harvest.

Psalm 63 NLT, starts off with a powerful deceleration that communicates the clear priority and resolve of David; “O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you...” When you read the rest of the Psalm, you see how praise flows from a person who acknowledges who his God is and what his God has done. As you reflect back on this year, what praise can flow forth from your lips?

The kingdom of God is not something distant or hidden in the clouds it’s a living presence planted deep within you. It’s the quiet nudge toward compassion, the spark of courage that rises when life feels heavy, and the whisper that reminds you that you are created with purpose.

Be Persistent.Even when circumstances don't seem to work in your favour, don't stop pressing into God.Just like the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8) keep coming before Him in faith. Her persistence wasn't about nagging it was about believing that her answer would come.God honors those who keep praying, seeking, and trusting even when it feels like nothing is moving.

In John 14 Jesus gives us a hint what life should look like for those who believe in him. The reality is that we have been destined to walk in greater authority and power than what we are currently experiencing as believers. What hinders us from seeing what Jesus spoke about in our lives daily?

God's heartbeat is restoration. This is the good news of the gospel. Join us as we look at the process of restoration that leads to freedom, not just our own freedom, but bringing freedom to other captives.

Submitting to the will of God is not always easy but it is of utmost importance to walking in the will of God. Jesus modeled it so powerfully for us. How do I apply this in my life?

Jesus gives and incredible invitation to those who thirst to come and drink which will cause rivers of living water to continually flow in them. Note that the invitation is for those who are thirsty so the question is "are you thirsty"?

God has given us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Do you know him and understand how He helps you in your Christian walk? Kobus explains the role of God's Spirit in the life of every believer - you are not walking this journey alone.

In this powerful message, Peter Sawers unpacks the deeply relational nature of the Holy Spirit. Too often, we think of the Spirit as a mere force or abstract influence, but Scripture reveals something far more personal. "How can we have fellowship with a thing? How can you interact and enjoy communion with an idea? And how can you share friendship with a shadow?"Discover why understanding the Holy Spirit as a person is essential to a vibrant Christian life and how it transforms the way we relate to God.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t just comfort; He confronts — exposing sin, stirring repentance, and pointing to the righteousness of Christ. He helps us see truth — even when it’s uncomfortable — because true transformation requires truth and conviction, not just comfort.So yes, the Holy Spirit is both:Our Comforter, when we are weak or in need of peace;Our Convictor, when we need correction and truth.

Build His House is a message about the effort it takes to build your life on the only solid foundation, which is Jesus. Pastor Kobus draws from Matthew 7:21–27 and 1 Peter 2:4–7, and explores how true faith isn’t just saying “Lord, Lord,” but doing the will of the Father. A genuine foundation in Christ will always bear fruit. We're not saved by works, but real faith produces obedience. As living stones, we’re not just building for God. We’re being built by Him into something that lasts.

True disciples bear fruit. Part 5 of the discipleship series explores how love, Spirit-filled living, and making disciples mark the life of a follower of Jesus. ‘Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ —Matthew 4:19. Pastor Kobus Meyer calls us to the fruitful life of a true disciple.

Disciples of the Rabbi | Part 4 of the Discipleship Series | Jemuel MeyerWhat does it mean to follow Jesus like a first-century disciple? Jemuel expands on the Jewish context of discipleship, the meaning of being "covered in the dust of the Rabbi", and why Jesus' call to "Follow Me" is so profound.

Discipleship and Serving | Part 3 of the Discipleship Series | Pastor Kobus MeyerIn this message, Pastor Kobus Meyer unpacks what it means to follow Jesus through a life of serving others. Drawing from Luke 22, John 13, and Matthew 28, we see how true discipleship isn't about status—but about humility, obedience, and mission. Jesus redefines greatness and calls His followers to live as servant leaders. Key Scriptures:Hebrews 12:1 | Luke 22:24–30 | John 13:5–17 | Matthew 28:18–20

Discipleship and Participation | Part 2 of the Discipleship Series | Peter SawersIn this impactful sermon, Peter Sawers challenges us to reflect on the urgency of discipleship, the cost of following Jesus, and what it truly means to live a Christ-centered life. Through deep scriptural insight, personal testimony, and powerful stories from missionary work in Africa, Peter calls believers to prioritize Jesus above all else and to fully engage in God’s mission of restoration—Missio Dei.Discover how faith, transformation, and obedience come together in the life of a disciple, and consider: Are you truly walking as Jesus walked?Key Scriptures: 1 John 2:6, Luke 14:25–35, Matthew 7:24–27, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 10:34–39

What is your purpose? We all have successes and failures in life but do they determine whether or not I am fulfilling the purpose of my life? You live one of two ways, from the outside in or from the inside out.

“I’m too busy.” “I’m not good enough.” “I don’t have what it takes.”Lorette challenges these lies in her sermon Limitless, reminding us: God is greater than our excuses.

Join Pastor Kobus as he unpacks Paul’s wisdom to Timothy—encouraging us to stay grounded in faith, chase after godliness, and live with love and purpose, even in a world full of distractions.

Isaiah 40:31 promises we can run and not grow weary, but so many of us still feel drained. Why? Because we're "Running on Empty". In this message Peter Sawers shares 10 reasons for why we find ourselves Running on Empty.

When we wait on God and let Him renew our strength we will know His steadfast faithfulness. We can rely on His strength to run without growing weary.

In scripture we read about ordinary men and woman that God uses powerfully. What does it take to be one of them?

How do we truly care for one another as the body of Christ? This message explores the power of simply being there in each other’s suffering — carrying one another’s burdens (Gal 6:2), sharing all we have (Acts 4:32-35), and building deep, healing community. Join us as we discover what it means to walk together through pain.

Speaker Peter Sawers explores David's final charge to Solomon - a call to strength, intentional living, and a deep awareness of God's presence - and what this means for us as fathers, sons and followers of Christ today. Are we really being present in God's presence?

In Acts 2:1-3 the Holy Spirit appeared as tongues of fire and filled the disciples. From there the disciples preached "Repent and be baptized" and "you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit" (Acts 2:38). The person of the Holy Spirit is a gift that God has given to us. Have you received Him?

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