Common Ground Church Sea Point

Paul Maughan kicks off our new series, The Beautiful Resistance , with Matthew 5:1–6 from the Sermon on the Mount. This opening passage sets the scene for the radical, upside-down nature of God’s Kingdom, where those the world often overlooks are called blessed as they receive Jesus. As we begin this journey together, we celebrate the generous and surprising love of God.

Waiting can feel unbearable in a world that wants everything now. In Psalm 130, Jessica unpacks the powerful image of the watchman - awake in the night, unable to force the dawn, yet utterly confident that morning will come. From the depths of prayer to the hope of redemption, this sermon invites us to discover how waiting is not wasted time but holy ground where God shapes our faith, anchors us i...

As a new year begins, we often ask what we want to achieve. This message invites us to ask a deeper, more formative question: who am I becoming? In this episode, Paul Maughan explores spiritual formation as the lifelong process of being shaped into people who love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength - and who love our neighbour as ourselves (Mark 12:28–31). Drawing on Scripture, the l...

Isaiah 35 is a radiant promise of our eternal home - a future of joy, healing, and restoration that Jesus secures for us. At the centre is the Christmas announcement in Isaiah 35:4: “He will come and save you.” That’s why we celebrate on 25 December - because God has come near in Jesus, and He brings us home.

Sheldon Moultrie continues week 3 of our Advent series, Promises Delivered, for the festive season. From Isaiah 11:1–10, we see Jesus revealed as the Spirit-filled King who brings life out of decay, restores justice, and establishes lasting peace.

Steph Pienaar continues week two of our Advent: Promises Delivered series, exploring Isaiah 9:1 to 7. This passage points us to the child who is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace. Together we reflect on Jesus as the true light who enters our darkness and brokenness, bringing hope, wisdom and peace. Advent invites us to name the darkness honestly, so tha...

Paul Maughan opens our Advent: Promises Delivered series for the festive season. In Isaiah 40:1 to 11 we see despair turn to hope as God comforts His people, prepares the way through Christ, and renews them by His word. Listen in and be reminded of the greatness and compassion of our God.

Cam Venter walks us through Psalm 134, the final Song of Ascent. This short and beautiful psalm invites us to lift our eyes and bless the Lord as we reach the end of our own year’s journey. Cam explores the exchange of blessing at the heart of the passage as we bless the Lord and the Lord blesses us, the Maker of heaven and earth.

Lee-Ann Maughan continues our journey through the Psalms with Psalm 13, a Psalm of Lament. This passage gives language for the tension between deep pain and real trust in God's sovereignty. From honest sorrow to bold prayer and finally choosing trust, Psalm 13 reminds us that even in struggle, God deals bountifully with us and our hope in Christ remains secure.

Paul Maughan wraps up our Spiritual Formation series by exploring what it means for the soul to be formed by God. Together we look at the invitation Jesus gives to find rest, the call to value our souls above worldly gain, the power of Scripture to revive us, and the fruit the Spirit produces in a life shaped by Christ.

Paul Maughan continues our Spiritual Formation series, exploring what it means to love the Lord with all your strength and to love your neighbour as yourself. Together we look at how transformation takes place in our bodies and in our relationships as we honour God with every part of our lives.

This week, we explore what it means to love the Lord with all our heart. As we look at passages like Matthew 6:33 and Proverbs 4:23, we’re invited to trust God more deeply and follow Jesus wholeheartedly in every part of life.

Paul Maughan kicks off our new series, Spiritual Formation: Hope for a Change . We explore how every one of us is being spiritually formed, whether intentionally or not. This week focuses on what it means to love the Lord with all our mind as we begin to understand the process of true spiritual transformation.

Etienne Du Toit from Common Ground Durbanville unpacks why the church must sing. Using Warren Wiersbe’s definition of worship as a foundation, he explores how we are created to sing, commanded to sing, and compelled to sing in response to who God is and what He has done.

Paul Maughan concludes our Ruth series with chapter 4. In this final instalment we see redemption completed and the genealogy of David and ultimately Jesus revealed through Boaz and Ruth. Paul explores how losing our lives is the way we truly find them, how God makes a way, and how ordinary people can see the kingdom come in extraordinary ways.

Jessica Carolissen continues week 4 of our Ruth series, exploring Ruth 3:1–18 and The Redeemer’s Promise. Naomi sets a bold plan in motion, Ruth responds with risky obedience, and Boaz reveals the redeemer’s response. Though Ruth does not yet have the wedding, land, or heir, she is upheld by Boaz’s word, provision, and character. This points us to Jesus, our greater Redeemer, who fulfils God’s rad...

Sheldon Moultrie continues week 3 of our Ruth series, unpacking Ruth 2:1-23. We follow Ruth as she steps into the unknown, meets the generous Boaz, and sees God’s kindness and providence at work. This encounter brings provision for the present and hope for the future, pointing us to the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Cam Venter continues week 2 of our Ruth series with a message from Ruth 1:15–22. As Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem, we are encouraged to see suffering honestly, recognise God’s hand in it, and find the hope that carries us through.

Paul Maughan from Common Ground Church Sea Point and Iain Kruger from Common Ground Church Rondebosch wrap up our God and Sex series with a special bonus conversation. Together they reflect on key themes from the series, tackle some tough questions, and explore how following Jesus shapes our sexuality and identity today.

Lee-Ann Maughan opens our new series on Ruth with a message from Ruth 1:1-18. We see how God is sovereign over every detail, how He works through ordinary people, and how even suffering can draw us back to Him. The story of Ruth points us to redemption, community, and the fullness we receive in Christ.

Iain Kruger from Common Ground Rondebosch closes our God & Sex series by drawing on Jesus words in John 14:6. He explores what it means to follow Jesus in our sexuality and how the gospel brings power and healing as we come to the Father.

Paul Maughan continues our God & Sex series in week 5, exploring the topics of same sex attraction and transgenderism. Jesus held both conviction, affirming marriage as between male and female, and compassion, shown in his encounters with the woman caught in adultery and the woman at the well. This message invites us to hold both conviction and compassion as we follow him.

Paul Maughan continues our God & Sex series with week 4, focusing on singleness. Together we wrestle with the cultural stories around singleness and the pressures they bring, and then turn to the hopeful vision Jesus and Paul give us in Scripture. The message invites us to see singleness not as lack, but as a gift to be embraced in Christ and within the life of the church.

Paul Maughan continues our God & Sex series with a message on marriage, exploring the difference between covenant and contract. This talk invites you to reflect and respond as you consider God’s design for marriage.

In this special Women's Evening recording, four women from our community share powerful personal stories that reveal four unique reasons to pray. Rooted in real life and centred on God's presence, this evening includes time for worship and reflection, reminding us that prayer is more than a habit – it's an ongoing conversation with our Father. Whether prayer feels familiar or new, this...