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Friendship isn’t just a playground social skill—it’s a powerful formation machine for our kids' hearts and futures. But in an "on-demand," tap-to-cancel culture, how do we guide our children to build deep, sacrificial, Christ-centred relationships? In this episode, host Jessie is joined on the parent bench by wonderful parents Cameron & Maryke , sharing honest stories, practical...

How do our friendships shape the person we are becoming? In the second instalment of our series, Lee-Ann examines how the stories and cultural narratives we live in directly influence our approach to relationships. Looking at the contrast between common cultural patterns—such as needy, avoidant, networker, or cheerleader mindsets—and the Gospel narrative, this message challenges us to reflect on w...

What does it truly mean to experience biblically grounded, deep friendship in a world facing a "friendship recession"? In this opening instalment of our series, Paul explores John 15:12–15 alongside key wisdom from Proverbs to examine the reality of modern loneliness and how God designed us for genuine connection. This message addresses the cultural barriers that prevent us from building...

What does it mean to truly build your life on the teachings of Jesus? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Matthew 7:21–29, examining Jesus's warnings about empty religious performance and the crucial difference between the wise and foolish builders. This message challenges us to look beyond mere words or active religious involvement, highlighting that hearing and doing Jesus's...

What does true freedom look like when following Jesus? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Jesus’s teachings in Matthew 7:13–20 on the narrow gate, the two roads, and recognising genuine spiritual fruit. This message highlights how choosing the narrow way offers resistance to the effortless flow of culture, reminding us that true life and freedom require intentional boundaries and acti...

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 16 - Ask, Seek, Knock – Paul Maughan When was the last time you asked God for something you actually wanted? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Jesus’s teachings in Matthew 7:7–12 on asking, seeking, and knocking, alongside the foundational principle of the Golden Rule. This message highlights how persistent prayer offers resistance to the mindset of a c...

How do we move away from harsh judgement and learn to see ourselves, others, and our situations with clarity? In this instalment of our series, Greg explores Jesus’s teachings in Matthew 7:1–6 on judging others and recognising the planks in our own eyes. Grounded in Scripture, this message highlights how practicing grace, mercy, self-examination, and repentance allows us to remove our own blind sp...

What does it mean to find genuine purpose in a world that often feels cyclical, exhausting, and fleeting? In this message, Greg dives into the book of Ecclesiastes and the Teacher’s provocative declaration that so much of our striving is hevel - a vapour or chasing after smoke. Grounded in Ecclesiastes 1, 3, and 12, this teaching confronts the weariness of “life under the sun,” examining why earth...

How can we navigate a world where mental illness and mass anxiety are on a steep global rise? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Jesus’s command to live a life free from the weight of tomorrow’s troubles. Grounded in Matthew 6:25-34, this message identifies the three fundamental lies regarding God’s goodness, our identity, and our purpose that often sit at the root of our anxiety. By...

What does the way you spend your time and money reveal about the true priorities of your heart? In this instalment of our series, Neelke explores Jesus's teachings on treasure and the spiritual necessity of aligning our lives with eternal values rather than earthly possessions. Grounded in Matthew 6:19-24, this message examines the "law of treasure," illustrating that where we invest...

How do our internal longings and appetites shape the way we follow Jesus? In this instalment Paul explores the spiritual disciplines of fasting and feasting as essential tools for curating the heart. Rooted in the teachings of Matthew 6:16-18, this message examines how Jesus assumes His followers will fast, not as a performance for others to see, but as a secret act of devotion to the Father. Draw...

What does it look like for a community to steward its history while making space for a redemptive future? In this special "Vision Sunday" sermon, Paul outlines the clear, four-pillared vision of CG Sea Point: to make authentic followers of Jesus who love God and love people through Presence, Formation, Mission, and Community. Rooted in the promise of John 1:16 - that from His fullness we...

What happens when a long-held secret is brought into the light for the sake of reconciliation rather than judgment? In this week's study of the life of Joseph, Paul explores the emotional revelation in Genesis 45 and 50, where Joseph finally discloses his identity to his brothers. Joseph reframes their past betrayal through the lens of divine providence, declaring that while they meant evil ag...

What happens when we are finally confronted with the consequences of our past? In this week’s study of the life of Joseph, Sheldon explores Genesis 42, where a severe famine drives Joseph’s brothers to Egypt - unknowingly leading them straight to the brother they once betrayed. As Joseph's brothers bow before him, we witness the fulfilment of ancient promises and dreams starting to unfold in r...

What does it look like to be entrusted with immense responsibility after years of hiddenness and hardship? In this week’s exploration of the life of Joseph, Paul examines Genesis 41:37-57 to highlight how God elevates the faithful to positions of influence for the sake of others. Following his interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph is set over all the land of Egypt, clothed in fine linen and g...

How do we respond when God’s timing doesn’t align with our expectations? In this week's installment on the life of Joseph, Cam explores Genesis 41:1-36 to reveal how even overwhelming and unfair seasons of suffering are meaningful "treasures in the pit" that can drive us deeper into the love of God. After two years of waiting, Joseph is called from confinement to interpret Pharaoh’s...

What do you do when your hope feels like it's on hold? In Week 3 of our series on the life of Joseph, Steph walks us through Genesis 40 to unpack what it looks like to navigate seasons where our expectations feel paused. Looking at Joseph's time in prison, we learn how to serve others despite our circumstances, trust what we know about God, and actively participate in His sovereign provide...

Have you ever wondered why God sometimes seems to delay His promises? How do you maintain your integrity and trust in God's presence when your circumstances go from bad to worse? In this episode, Greg dives into Genesis 39 to explore the theme of Faithfulness Before Fulfilment. Walking through Joseph’s journey from Potiphar’s house to a prison cell, we discover that God's providence is oft...

Ever feel like your family dynamic is a bit of a mess? You are in good company. In this opening episode of our new series, Joseph , Lee-Ann dives into the chaotic, highly flawed family history of one of the Bible's most famous figures. From glaring parental favouritism and a flashy robe of many colours to sibling jealousy that spirals into pure hatred, Joseph’s story starts in a place of deep...

In this episode, we bring you the wrap-up of our "When You Pray" series as Paul dives deep into the transformative shift where we move from adoration into the postures of Ask and Yield. Walking through the last half of the Lord’s Prayer, this final message unpacks what it truly means to depend on God for our daily bread, navigate the messy but freeing reality of forgiveness, and lean int...

In our latest episode, we dive into the powerful, life-giving practice of Rejoicing as we walk through the opening movements of the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done.” Drawing on both timeless scripture and fascinating neuroscience, which reveals that our brain’s "joy centre" never loses its capacity to grow, this message reminds us that we were...

In a world consumed by anxious toil and a relentless culture of hurry, our latest podcast episode invites you to hit pause and realign your heart with what matters most. Grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 127, Paul challenges us to transition from competing with God to truly worshipping Him, revealing that the ultimate destination of our spiritual journey is not just a...

What if prayer wasn't our last resort, but our first response? In Week 2 of our When you pray series, we dive straight into the Book of Acts to uncover the incredible power and pattern of apostolic prayer. This episode challenges us to trade the limitations of human strategy for the limitless power of divine intervention. From shaken rooms and miraculous prison escapes to the "compound in...

Welcome back to the Next Gen Podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about a topic close to our hearts at CG Sea Point: helping our kids build a real, authentic relationship with Jesus through prayer. We know that raising kids who love God and love people doesn't just happen at church on Sundays - it’s nurtured at home in the everyday moments. If you’ve ever wondered how to move past rigid bed...

In this episode, Paul kicks off our new series, When You Pray, by exploring what it truly means to step into "the secret place" of prayer. Grounded in Matthew 6:5-8, Paul unpacks Jesus' core teachings on prayer through a three-part framework: The Warning against performing for others, The Invitation to shut the door and meet with a Father who sees in secret, and The Correction to aba...