Rosebank Union Church Sermons

Richard prepares our hearts as Christ is crucified and we await Sunday in a period of uncertainty 2000 years ago and yet triumphant assurance that we can hold fast to in the modern age knowing that Christ rose on Sunday. ~~~ Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

In this classic Christmas passage, Richard explores the promise of hope through a coming King and Kingdom. Additionally, we are challenged to look at how this affects us as Easter approaches. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

In this episode, Zwai talks about our God-given purpose as parents and what this means for our relationship with our children. Catch all the other podcast episodes and find out more about the Raising Parents ministry on their website: https://raisingparents.co.za ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za t...

As the majority of Israel appears to have lost their faith in God, a remnant rallies to the Lord in a display of resounding and resilient faithfulness that stands as an example to us as we are called to hold our faith high in a modern context. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

Brett leads us through the opening half of chapter 7 in which king Ahaz is confronted by the oncoming forces of the Assyrians as well as Judah, however, when Isaiah calls on him to trust God, Ahaz refuses. Brett challenges us to re-examine how we respond to God in tough times, do we think He is capable and willing of rescuing us or do we try to fix it all by ourselves? ~~~ Get more information on...

Richard continues to look at the interaction between God and Isaiah in the former's throneroom as Isaiah is called and sent once he has been cleansed. The calling laid before him is a harsh duty and yet he goes willingly as God calls us to do in response to our own cleansing. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johanne...

We kick off our Raising Parents ministry with a live recording of the Raising Parents Podcast where we look at a Vision for Parenting. Each family has a unique and significant story, and that story is located within the greatest story ever told: God's plan of redemption for the world. Today we explore together who we as parents really are, who our children really are, and what this means for your...

Richard takes a deep look at the interactions as Isaiah is presented before God in His throneroom and how Isaiah realises how unclean he is, as well as how we might be similarly affected. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

Gospel fluency: A fun bonus episode where Ansuné and Brett will discuss random parenting scenarios and talk about how the gospel applies to that thing/concept in your parenting. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

Justin leads us in contemplation over how God perceives our sinful ways and detests of them. He calls on us to judge ourselves and tell what more could be done by God to grow good fruits in us and yet we still produce bitter fruits. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

Back into our series on Apologetics, this week we are joined by Pastor Justin to talk about New spirituality: I'm not religious, I'm spiritual and this is one not to be missed! ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

As Richard delves into Isaiah 3 as well as 4, Isaiah shows us just how broken humanity has become throughout chapter 3. But hope, chapter 4 illustrates the plans of God to restore the brokeness of humanity through Jesus. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far. Bible Overview Pt.1: In this episode Ansune and Zwai take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus. ~~~ Book recommendation: The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden by Kevin...

Richard covers the entirety of chapter 2 in his sermon as he looks at the call to walk in the light of the Lord and the impact that doing so will have on the world, a world that will lay weapons aside for farming implements in a global peace looking to the heights of the throne of God. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandto...

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far. What is family discipleship? What are some of the elements of family Discipleship, and what are some of the impacts of family discipleship With Ansuné Schoeman and Zwai Zulu.

Zwai launches deeper into Isaiah as we question how the Lord would react to the state of our nation and our world in the midst of crime, injustice and oppression. Zwai goes on to further analyse the damage sin does to us and how we are decayed by sin and doomed by our stubborness, but we find hope in the restoration offered through salvation. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org...

Ansuné and Zwai discuss what the year ahead holds for Raising Parents as well as introduces a flashback series of the favourite episodes to date. ~~~ This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

Isaiah gets into the heart of chapter 1 with a series of scathing rebukes to the Israelites over their rituals, practices and religiousity that has grown rampant within those times. Richard delves further in to understand how this applies to our worship and seeking a pure heart and true worship that is sweet to the Lord. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visi...

The series begins with an introduction to Isaiah as a person and as a book, this is swiftly followed by Isaiah's dramatic revelation of the extent of the brokeness of the world as he reveals what the Lord has said and adds his own commentary. ~~~ Get more information on the series: https://ruc.org.za/isaiah Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg https://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard closes the sermon series on our Christian motivation by discussing how we have been changed through the presence of Christ in our lives and how those changes in our hearts should effect a change in the manner that we carry ourselves and drive us to seek greater depth in our spiritual journey.

Richard continues exploring the aspects of Christianity that motivate us to go deeper in our faith by observing a set of relational motivators between ourselves, those around us and God.

Justin speaks only one of the only certainties present within this life, not death or taxes, but the presence of God in all places. Justin explores how this often undervalued quality of God affects our lives and our walk with Christ.

Pastor Ndaba speaks on the joy of grace in respect to the birth of Christ as we look ahead to the Christmas season. Join with us as we explore the centrality of grace to our lives.

This sermon explores the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 about a virgin conceiving and bearing a son, connecting it to both its historical context during King Ahaz's time and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ. Richard emphasises the importance of trusting God amidst uncertainty, drawing parallels between the challenges faced by ancient Israel and our modern need for faith as we approach the fut...