CHS Cape Town Sermon Podcast

In this sermon, Sli reminds us that worship is more about our heart posture than it is about the songs we sing! Key principles she shared are 1. Worship begins where Jesus meets us. 2. True worship is formed by and flows from truth. 3. Worship is about Jesus crucified, risen and reigning. Our worship is more than just the songs we get sing. It is an expression of what our hearts treasure. It manif...

In this Sermon, Brendan encourages to advance in worship, word and prayer in spite of the sometimes challenging circumstances that may surround our lives. Key principles to apply in our daily living from this message are 1. Surrender in prayer 2. Hear the word. 3. Celebrate in worship. God is faithful to His word. We can demonstrate our reliance on Him through prayer and further demonstrate our fa...

Are more familiar with anxiety than we are with peace? In this sermon Caroline walks through a prayer in Psalm 55 that reminds of the power of prayer during times of anxiety and uncertainty.

As we set out into a new year, Keenan reminds us to seek God's presence above all else. In pursuit of God's presence, prayer is key. Some key points to draw from this passage of scripture are - Success without God is Failure - Intimacy with God is an intentional endeavour - We approach God with awe and wonder, fixing our gaze on Him realising that our God is bigger than all that we may enc...

In this message, Jonathan draws some foundational lessons on prayer from Jesus’ prayer in John 17. Some core lessons from this message are Christian prayer is about experiencing intimacy with God God wants to hear from us Jesus Prayed for us! Christian Prayer is about participating in the life of the living God As we set out to either maintain, grow or maybe even start our prayer lives, this messa...

What does it really mean to live with hope? In this powerful Advent message from Matthew 24:36–44, we explore why humans throughout history have been obsessed with predicting the end — and why Jesus calls us instead to live ready, grounded, and joyfully expectant. Tracing everything from failed prophecies to cultural predictions like Y2K and the 2012 Mayan calendar, this sermon uncovers the deeper...

What kind of hero are we really waiting for? In this message from our Jesus in the Old Testament series, Brendan unpacks Isaiah 10:1–11 and the prophecy of the Branch — a Spirit-empowered Messiah who rises from a seemingly dead stump to bring justice, truth, and restoration to a broken world. Through powerful examples from the life of Jesus, we see how the promised Messiah defends the vulnerable,...

When life feels chaotic and the storms won’t let up, how do you hold on to hope? In this powerful message from our series Jesus in the Old Testament: The Serpent, The Virgin, The Branch , Katie unpacks Isaiah 7:10–16 — revealing how the prophecy of the virgin-born Messiah wasn’t just a sign for ancient Israel, but a promise for anyone walking through fear, uncertainty, or pressure today. If you’re...

What if the story of The Fall isn’t just about humanity’s failure, but God’s faithfulness? In this message, Keenan Farquhar kicks off our new Advent series, “Jesus in the Beginning”, with a powerful look at Genesis 3, exploring how the story of the serpent, the fall, and the first sin actually reveals the grace and redemptive plan of Jesus from the very start. Through this message, you’ll discover...

In this inspiring and deeply personal message, Keenan Farquhar reminds us that we are called for more — not just to do great things for God, but to live with God. Drawing from Ephesians 2:1–10 , he unpacks what it means to be God’s workmanship — created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared in advance for us. This sermon explores the tension between calling and burnout, between loving the call a...

In this powerful message, Brenden unpacks the true meaning of stewardship — living as people entrusted by God with His creation, His gospel, and every good gift in our lives. Drawing from Psalm 24:1 — “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” — we’re reminded that God owns everything, possessions are temporary, and we are managers, not owners. Brenden explores what it means to: 🌍 Steward th...

In this message, Brenden unpacks what it truly means to live as stewards — people entrusted by God with His creation, His gospel, and every good gift in our lives. From Psalm 24:1 , we’re reminded that “the earth is the Lord’s and everything in it.” Nothing we have is really ours — we are caretakers of what belongs to Him. This sermon challenges us to rethink ownership and responsibility: 🌍 How d...

In Mark 12:41–44, Jesus watches a widow give two small coins—and says she has given more than anyone else. Why? Because true generosity isn’t about the amount, but the heart behind the gift. This sermon, “God Wants Your Heart, Not Your Stuff,” reminds us that God values devotion over possessions and love over luxury. The challenge for us is clear: how can we live more generously with our time, res...

What does it look like to welcome outsiders, invite the unlikely, and create space for people to encounter Jesus? In this sermon, we dive into Luke 14 and explore how radical hospitality is part of God’s mission in the world. 👉 Subscribe for more sermons that connect Scripture to everyday life in Cape Town and beyond.

Why does Jesus eat with sinners? In Matthew 9:10–17, we see that hospitality is at the very heart of God. From Genesis to Revelation, God moves toward people with love, welcome, and invitation. This sermon explores how Jesus redefines holiness—not by exclusion, but by mercy and compassion—and how we can embody radical hospitality in our everyday lives.

What led to the exile of Israel in 2 Kings 17? In this message from our Kingdoms in Crisis series, we explore why God allowed His people to fall, the dangers of idolatry and injustice, and the warnings sent through prophets like Hosea, Amos, and Jonah. Most importantly, we see God’s heart of mercy, calling His people to return to Him. This sermon is a reminder that God’s judgment is real—but so is...

In this sermon from our Kingdoms in Crisis series, Brendan explores one of the most dramatic and violent passages in Scripture: the downfall of Ahab’s family and the death of Jezebel (2 Kings 9–10). Why does God’s judgment seem so brutal here? What do we do with stories of violence in the Bible? And how does this connect to the peace, love, and forgiveness revealed in Jesus Christ? Through Jehu’s...

Fear. Shame. Loneliness. These three experiences shape so much of our human story. But in 2 Kings 6, God shows us how He meets us in each of them—with His protection, His grace, and His presence. In this sermon, Keenan Farquhar walks us through the story of Elisha and the Aramean army, reminding us that through Jesus, we are invited to become truly human—free from fear, covered in grace, and welco...

This past Sunday, Brenden Fox unpacked the powerful story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 —a man of status, influence, and power, yet helpless in the face of his deepest need. Through Naaman’s healing, we are reminded of the striking contrast between what we think we deserve and the undeserved grace that God freely gives. It’s a story that challenges our pride, our entitlement, and our assumptions about Go...

This week, Mandy Pearson takes us into one of the most powerful moments in the Gospels—Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. Together, we’ll reframe how Jesus truly sees us, and wrestle with the life-changing question: How does God see us, and how do we see others? From shame to chosen, from theological confusion to confidence as an evangelist—this message will challenge your perspective an...

This Week in Our Kings Series | Where Do You Turn When Life Gets Hard? In this week’s message, Keenan dives into 2 Kings 4 , unpacking four powerful miracles that reveal the heart of God in the midst of crisis. When everything falls apart, where do you go? Who do you turn to? Through the stories in this chapter, we discover a God who is full of compassion , who practices hospitality , and who lead...

This Week in Our Kings Series: We discover the hand over from Elijah - Elisha? Brenden unpacks the moment Elijah hands over the mantle to Elisha. #KingsSeries #FaithfulGod #LivingStones #LeadershipMatters

This Week in Our Kings Series | Elijah loses hope This week, Brenden takes us to the point of Elijah's despair — Elijah faces the reality of his own mental state. Even in the middle of despair, God stays faithful.  God is with us through all of what life throws our way. #KingsSeries #FaithfulGod  #JesusOurGlory #KingdomBuilders #decision

This Week in Our Kings Series | The God who answers by fire! This week, Keenan takes us deep into the standoff of the Gods — Elijah imploring God's people to make a decision. Even in the middle of division, failure, and chaos, God stays faithful. Choose today who's God is the true God! This message leaves us with some big questions: 👉 If God had to prove himself in your life, how would yo...

This past week we celebrated 8 baptisms! 🙌 In this message, Brenden unpacks the power and beauty of what it means to follow Jesus.