Freedom Church Benoni's Podcast

What helps us say "no" to temptation, distraction, and compromise? In the second part of this series, Darryl continues through Titus 2, showing that the grace of God doesn't just forgive us, it trains us. Through the lives of Joseph, Nehemiah, and Josiah, we're challenged to say a bigger "yes" to Jesus, stay focused on the great work God has called us to, and avoid th...

God's "No" isn't there to rob you of life, but to lead you into it. In this message, Darryl unpacks Titus 2 and reminds us that it's the grace of God, not guilt or rules, that teaches us to say No to ungodliness and yes to a life of holiness.  For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchBenon...

On Father’s Day, Darryl reminds us of a truth the enemy has challenged since the Garden of Eden: God is a good Father. Through stories, Scripture, and Psalm 103, this message explores the heart of our Heavenly Father, His patience, compassion, forgiveness, and unfailing love. Whether you feel stuck, ashamed, distant, or disappointed, this preach is an invitation to rediscover the goodness of God a...

Guest speaker Steve from 3Ci challenges us with a simple but important question: Is God's Word really a lamp to your feet and a light to your path? Drawing from Psalm 119, he explores how Scripture guides us, counsels us, and strengthens us through life's toughest seasons. This message is a practical encouragement to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and begin putting it into pr...

Psalm 107 reminds us that no matter where we find ourselves, wandering, trapped in bondage, suffering because of our own mistakes, or caught in storms beyond our control, God listens when we cry out to Him. In this message, Darryl explores the unfailing love of God, the power of redemption, and the hope we have in a Father who not only hears our prayers, but listens with an attentive ear and respo...

Dean looks at the life of David; not just as a warrior or king, but as someone who was brave enough to be honest before God. This message explores repentance, mercy, and the courage it takes to admit when we’ve messed up. A powerful reminder that we’re not defined by our failures, and that God’s grace meets us when we bring everything into the light. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https:...

Abraham believed God, even when there seemed to be no reason for hope, and it was credited to him as righteousness. In this preach, Darryl unpacks Genesis 15 and the covenant God made with Abraham, reminding us that friendship with God begins with faith and trust in His promises. But where there is covenant, there will always be vultures circling, waiting to steal what God is doing in us. For up-t...

Darryl unpacks the life of Abraham and the beautiful truth that God calls us His friends. From Genesis 15, we’re reminded to come out of our tents, lift our eyes, and trust God’s promises even in seasons of fear, loss, uncertainty, and unanswered questions.  For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchBenoni More epi...

In this message, Mich unpacks what it means to live as Godly friends in a world where friendship can often feel shallow or transactional. Looking at the example of Jesus in John 15 she reminds us that real friendship is sacrificial, honest, forgiving, and rooted in grace. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchB...

 In this message, Darryl takes us to the road to Emmaus and the story of two friends walking through confusion, disappointment, and unanswered questions. As they wrestle with what’s just happened, Jesus comes alongside them even when they don’t recognise Him. It’s a powerful reminder that we’re not meant to walk this journey alone, and that even when we feel like giving up or going back, Jesus is...

In this message, Wendy unpacks what it means that Jesus came full of both grace and truth. Salvation is found in Jesus alone—but He didn’t just come to save us for someday, He came to set us free right now. Through the Holy Spirit, we’re invited to stop believing the lies that keep us stuck and start walking in the truth that leads to real freedom, joy, peace, and deeper intimacy with God. For up-...

In this message, Dean leans into a question we’ve all asked at some point: “Ever wonder why?” He explores what it looks like to wrestle with questions and still hold onto faith. Life doesn’t always come with neat answers, but that doesn’t mean God is absent or uninvolved. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchB...

In this message, Darryl takes us to one of the most personal moments in the resurrection story. Two simple words: “and Peter.” Looking at Peter’s journey, from bold declarations to distance, denial, and breaking down, we’re reminded how easy it is to drift, mess up, and feel like we’ve disqualified ourselves. But the beauty of the gospel is this: even after all of that, Jesus still calls him by na...

This Easter Sunday, we celebrate Jesus not only as our risen, victorious King of Kings but also as our Gentle King. We trace the thread of His gentleness through his birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection and sending of His Spirit. May this exploration help us understand gentleness better, allow Jesus’ gentleness to heal the places in our hearts that have been hurt by harshness and challenge u...

Darryl brings a powerful Easter Friday message titled “The Victory is in the V.” Looking at the cross, he unpacks how what looked like defeat was actually the turning point of victory. Jesus didn’t avoid the suffering… He stepped into it, and in doing so, secured something far greater than we could imagine. This is the story of a victory that didn’t look like winning at first—but changed everythin...

This week, we step into a brand new season—our first service in the tent—and Rory from 3Ci brings us a powerful message. In this message, Rory takes us to Palm Sunday and reminds us that when Jesus comes, He comes gently—but with purpose. He calls us to untie whatever we’ve been holding onto—our time, our resources, our lives—and make it available for God to use. More than that, he paints a pictur...

This was a special one—our last Sunday in the school hall after almost 9 years. In this message, Darryl takes us to Nehemiah and asks a simple but searching question: what actually stirs your heart?   Looking back at everything God has done—from first prayer meetings to lives being changed—he reminds us that church was never about a building, but about people being moved by the things of God. As o...

This week, Wendy from 3Ci shares a powerful message titled The Privilege of Suffering . Through Scripture she reminds us that following Jesus has always included both joy and hardship. Looking at what the Bible says about suffering, Wendy shows that these moments aren’t meaningless or wasted. God often uses the very things we’d rather avoid to shape our faith, deepen our trust, and draw us closer...

This week, Mich shares a message titled The God of Time & Seasons. Looking at Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, she reminds us that life moves through seasons which are both beautiful and brutal as well as temporary but God is sovereign over all seasons and meaning in life can only be found in Him. We see how to navigate our seasons wisely looking at the life of Jesus who modelled trusting and surrendering...

This week, Kai from 3Ci shares a powerful message titled When the Wine Runs Out. Preaching from John 2, he uses the miracle at Cana to show how it can mirror the emptiness we sometimes feel in our own lives. We’ve all had that moment where everything looks fine on the outside, but on the inside, the tank is empty. , Kai reminds us that Jesus doesn’t offer a quick top-up or a coping strategy — He o...

 This week, Chad from 3Ci shares a powerful message about identity and grace. In Framed, Forgiven, and Fathered , he unpacks how the enemy tries to frame us with guilt, shame, and accusation—but Jesus steps in to forgive us and bring us home as sons and daughters. This is a reminder that you are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or the labels placed on you. In Christ, you are forgiven, full...

In this message, Morgan takes us to Mark 4, where Jesus calms the storm. Ever felt like you’re rowing hard, the wind is howling, and Jesus seems to be sleeping? This one’s for you. With honesty and powerful storytelling, Morgan reminds us that whether Jesus rebukes the storm or calls us to weather it, He is still in the boat. The waves still know His name. For up-to-date info, follow our socials:...

 In this message, Darryl brings us back to the heart of it all—the name of Jesus . As we walk through the opening chapter of Mark, he reminds us that the Gospel isn’t about platforms, personalities, culture, or performance. It’s about one name. From deserts and wild animals to nets being dropped and lives being rewritten, we see how Jesus meets deserters, restores the broken, and turns ordinary pe...

In this message, Dean continues the He Shall Be Called series by reminding us just how powerful a name can be. Walking through the story of Moses and the burning bush, he shows how God reveals Himself not as distant or untouchable, but as personal—so personal that Moses knew Him on a first-name basis. From murderer to exile to friend of God, Moses’ story reminds us that God meets us where we are,...

In this message, Mich turns our attention to how Jesus reveals Himself as the Great Physician. Walking through the story of Matthew’s calling in Matthew 9, she shows us how Jesus, as the Great Physician, meets the spiritually sick right where they are and extends the  “medicine of salvation” to them. While He invites them to follow him, He also addresses Pharisaical self-righteousness. This ancien...