Freedom Church Benoni's Podcast

Throughout the Old Testament we see glimpses of a promise unfolding that points to a Saviour Who would defeat evil, bring the blessing of salvation to all nations and reign as King of an everlasting kingdom. Finally, Jesus, the Promise One arrives, the fulfillment of these promises. We explore God’s unfolding plan of redemptionin in this message. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://ww...

In Part 6 of our prayer series, we explore Elijah’s journey up Mount Carmel and discover why prayer requires persistence, effort, and a willingness to climb beyond our comfort zones. Darryl reminds us that prayer is about more than getting answers; it’s about allowing God to shape us, give us His perspective, and draw us closer to Jesus. As we step away from the noise and competing voices around u...

In Part 5 of our prayer series, we unpack the words “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” and consider what it really means to pray for God’s Kingdom in a broken world. Exploring three key aspects of His Kingdom, (real, radical, and relational) Mich reminds us that following Jesus means surrendering our own plans, reflecting the character of our humble King, and building genuine relationships wit...

In Part 4 of our prayer series, Dean takes us back to the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father.” This message explores what it means to know God not only as Creator and King, but as a loving Father who draws near when we call on Him. Dean reminds us that our worth isn’t determined by our past, our failures, or what we think of ourselves, but by whose we are.  For up-to-date info, follow...

In Part 3 of our prayer series, Morgan unpacks the words “Give us today our daily bread” and challenges us to live with a deeper dependence on God as our provider. Through the story of Elijah and a powerful experience of prayer and healing in Embo, Morgan reminds us that prayer isn’t about begging or bargaining with God, but trusting our Heavenly Father to provide for our needs. For up-to-date inf...

In Part 2 of our prayer series, Darryl continues to unpack what it means to build a real and consistent prayer life. This message looks at prayer not simply as something we do when we need God, but as a way of drawing closer to Him, trusting Him, and making space for Him to work in every area of our lives. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ http...

In this message, we look at the example of Jesus and how He made prayer a priority, even in the middle of pain, pressure, and the demands of life. This message challenges us to bring our pain and pressure to God, spend time in His presence, and allow prayer to deepen our relationship with Him. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.faceb...

In Part 7, and the final message in our Jonah series, our guest preacher Kai from 3Ci brings the story of Jonah to a close by looking at the anger, unforgiveness, and bitterness hidden beneath the surface of our lives. This message challenges us to examine what’s eating away at our hearts and reminds us that Jonah’s story confronts us with the difference between our hearts and God’s. A God who pur...

In Part 6 of our Jonah series, Darryl looks at what happens when God calls us to take our faith beyond the places where we’re comfortable. Jonah knew how to live for God within Israel, but struggled when God asked him to reach people he didn’t want to reach. This message challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the right Christian language and learn how to live and share our faith in an ungodly...

In Part 5 of our Jonah series, the focus shifts from Jonah’s obedience to the condition of his heart. As Nineveh responds to God’s word with genuine repentance and experiences His mercy, Jonah is left angry and disappointed. This message challenges us to look beyond outward obedience and ask whether our hearts have truly surrendered to God, especially when His grace extends to people we think don’...

In Part 4 of our Jonah series, Darryl explores what happens when God brings us into places of confinement, where He uses discipline, prayer, and surrender to reshape our hearts. Jonah discovers that it’s not about him, his power, comfort, approval, or control, but about surrendering to God and His purposes. This message challenges us to cry out to God in our difficult seasons, let go of our idols,...

In Part 3 of our Jonah series, Darryl takes us deeper into Jonah’s journey, exploring what happens when we keep running from what God has called us to do. From storms and “open doors” to lost precious cargo and Jonah’s prayer from inside the fish, this message challenges us to stop rowing harder in the wrong direction and surrender to the God who is pursuing us. For up-to-date info, follow our soc...

In the second part of our Jonah series, Dean picks up the story from inside the belly of the fish, exploring what happens when we find ourselves swallowed up by the consequences of our choices. But Jonah’s story is ultimately one of redemption, reminding us that our failures are never more powerful than God’s plans. Even when we run from God, His grace pursues us, His mercy gives us another chance...

Mich kicks off our new series in Jonah by looking beyond the famous story of the big fish to the God at the centre of it all. As Jonah runs from God’s call to Nineveh, we discover a God who pursues rebellious people with mercy, even using storms to draw us back to Him. This message challenges us to examine our own stubbornness, trust God’s ways over our own, and remember that we can never outrun a...

In the [actual] final (probably) message on the Titus series, we look at the life of Titus and we're challenged to become Titus-type friends who help others walk through the doors God opens, bring comfort and joy, stay rooted in Christ, and live lives that bear good fruit.  For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/Freedom...

As the Titus series comes to a close, Darryl explores the tension between living under God's incredible grace and embracing the responsibility of following Jesus. This message reminds us that grace is never a licence to stay the same, but the power to grow with God. For up-to-date info, follow our socials: https://www.instagram.com/freedomchurchbenoni/ https://www.facebook.com/FreedomChurchBe...

Guest speaker Steve from 3Ci asks a confronting question: Do you have Genuine Faith, or are you a Genuine Fake, simply trying to look the part? Through Titus, Romans, and the story of God's covenant with Abraham, this message unpacks the grace of God and reminds us that salvation isn't earned by trying harder to be better, but received as a GIFT through Jesus.  For up-to-date info, follo...

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...