Shofar Cape Town South

Even the disciple who knew Jesus best fell down as dead when he saw Him in glory. We open a new series on Revelation by looking at John's vision of the glorified Christ — and why a book so often read with fear was actually written to give hope.

Before we ever called someone "dad," there was the first Father — the one our earthly fathers were always meant to point us to. This Father's Day, Henny traces the Father's heart from Genesis to the cross, landing on the longest recorded prayer Jesus prayed before His crucifixion: that we would know we are loved, not because of what we do, but because of whose we are. Whether you...

Giving : A Biblical Study of Tithing — Beléne Coetzer **Shofar Christian Church - Cape Town South** Few topics make a congregation go as quiet as money. Beléne names that tension right at the start — and then does something unexpected with it. Rather than appealing to obligation or guilt, she takes the congregation on a journey through the entire Bible to answer one question: what was tithing alwa...

Who Am I? — Richard Chapman Shofar Christian Church Cape Town South The Four Pillars of Kingdom Life — Series Finale What truly defines you? Your name, your job, your family, your achievements, your pain? Richard Chapman opens this honest and personal message by handing every person in the congregation a flower and a pen — and asking them to write down who they are before God says a word. The answ...

What role does the  local church  play in God’s Kingdom—and why does it matter so much? In this powerful and honest message, Kenny O’Kennedy unpacks the fourth pillar of Kingdom life:  the local church . Rooted in Matthew 6:33, we are reminded to seek first the Kingdom of God—not success, comfort, or personal ambition—and to discover how God’s primary vehicle for advancing His Kingdom is through i...

In this powerful message from our “Positioned for God’s Kingdom” series, we explore Ephesians 3 and discover the depth of God’s design for His Church. Paul’s prayer reminds us that we are strengthened by the Holy Spirit for two key reasons: So that Christ may dwell in our hearts through faith So that we may comprehend the fullness of His love — together with all the saints This sermon challenges t...

In this powerful and practical message, Beléne Coetzer unpacks Ephesians 5:15–18 within the “Four Pillars of Kingdom Life,” focusing on family and intentional parenting. In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, we are called to live intentionally, walk in wisdom, and make the most of our time. This message speaks directly to parents—especially mothers—who feel overwhelmed by bu...

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In this message, we continue the journey of  The Four Pillars of Kingdom Life  by exploring  Pillar 2: The Household  — one of the most contested and formative spaces in our lives. Hennie unpacks how God is moving us as a church family  from being hostages to the world’s urgency to being positioned by the Kingdom . While personal devotion (Pillar 1: God and I) is essential, Scripture makes it clea...

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In this sermon, Hennie continues our journey into The Four Pillars of Kingdom Life by diving deeply into Pillar 1: God & I — the foundation of living as people who are no longer hostages to the world but positioned and led by God. Hennie challenges us to examine the condition of our hearts , the rhythms that shape our lives , and the subtle ways in which the pressures of the world try to infil...

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This sermon explores the third essential “rhythm of grace” that sustains believers in challenging times: the rhythm of godly fellowship . After speaking about time in God’s presence and time in Scripture in previous weeks, the message highlights how community is not an optional extra, but a spiritual rhythm God uses to strengthen, form, and sustain His people. Drawing from Acts 2:42–47 , the sermo...

This sermon explored Scripture as the second Rhythm of Grace — not as a rule to keep, but as a daily washing that forms us . Using the picture of the bronze laver in the tabernacle, we saw that before priests could enter the Holy Place — the space of Light, Bread, and Worship — they had to stop and wash their hands and feet in a basin made from the mirrors of the women . This laver revealed their...

In this powerful and joy-filled message from our friends in Northern Ireland, we’re reminded that we were made for more than just moments with God—we were created for a lifestyle of mission, intimacy, and daily obedience. Drawing from the call of Jesus in Matthew 4:19, this sermon challenges us to leave behind comfort, routine, and spiritual passivity so that we can step boldly into the Great Comm...

Modern life pushes us into constant productivity, noise, and hurry — a pace that slowly fractures our emotional, physical, and spiritual health. But God designed us to live within rhythms: work and rest, quiet and community, producing and renewing. This message introduces the first rhythm of grace: the Rhythm of Presence — a simple, gentle daily practice of silence, solitude, breath prayers, and l...

In this message, we explore three key invitations from the Lord for this season: 1. Stay in Step with the Holy Spirit As the world shifts, we are reminded not to simply adapt to its rhythms but to remain sensitive to God’s leading. Our comfort often lies in plans and frameworks, but true life comes from walking closely with Him. 2. God is a Sending God He is constantly sending people to us and sen...

Join Ricco and Jana Koen as they share a powerful message on the call to know Jesus and make Him known. Drawing from Romans 10:9–17, they remind us that salvation is available to everyone — but how will people believe if they’ve never heard? This sermon challenges us to move beyond agreement into obedience , embracing evangelism as a privilege and responsibility , not an option. Key highlights: ✅...

Part 15 of the series: Our GodIn this message, Rudi Botha unpacks the powerful theme of God’s covenant—a thread woven throughout Scripture that reveals the Father’s heart for His people. From Adam to Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets, we see God’s intentional pursuit of relationship. Discover how every covenant points to the ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ, who mediates a better co...

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Part 14 of the series: Our God   What does the Holy Spirit actually do in our lives? In this message, Louis Becker unpacks the works of the Holy Spirit as part of our Back to Basics series. Discover how the Spirit:   Convicts us of both sin and righteousness (John 16:7–11) Transforms us into Christ’s likeness through the fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22–23) Equips us with spiritual gifts to build th...

Part 13 of the series: Our God Blessing Lesomo takes us on a journey from Genesis to Revelation, showing the Spirit’s role in creation, redemption, and daily life. The Spirit creates a dwelling place for God and man, empowers believers, and comforts us in weakness. Jesus modeled dependence on the Spirit and promised Him as our Helper and Advocate. We are called to live as living stones, hosting Go...

God is calling His church back to  intimacy . Revelation 3 warns against lukewarmness and compromise. True transformation begins at the altar—repentance and surrender—before we can rebuild the temple and impact the city. Jesus desires fellowship, not indifference. Key Scriptures: Revelation 3:14–22  – The letter to Laodicea Romans 12:1  – Present your bodies as a living sacrifice Ezekiel 10  – Dep...

The Message Team came to bless us! Enrico Vanderpoll, Alistair Noah, and Jabulile Majola opened the service with heartfelt worship and encouragement, and then Shaun Pretorius shared The Word with us. In this powerful message, Shaun calls us to live out the gospel by becoming better neighbours. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37) and Mark 12:30–31, he unpacks three key tr...