Shofar Durbanville

Matthew

Jesus doen wat Josua nooit kon doen nie. Hy oorwin nie mense met geweld nie—Hy oorwin sonde met liefde. Die koninkryk van God kom nie deur vyandskap nie, maar deur genesing, versoening en hoop. Ons uitnodiging? Wees sout en lig. Bring vrede. Leef die koninkryk—hier en nou.

Resurrection Sunday isn’t just something we believe—it’s something we experience. Through Jesus, the barrier is gone. The tomb is empty. And the tree of life is no longer a place… it’s a Person.

Jesus se opstanding beteken meer as net ’n gebeurtenis—dit beteken toegang tot lewe . Wat eens verlore was in Eden, is nou weer oop. Nie deur verstaan nie… maar deur ervaring . Die boom van die lewe is nie ’n plek nie—dis ’n Persoon. En Hy nooi jou om daardie lewe vandag te ontvang.

Jesus didn’t start His ministry with power—He started by stepping into the water with sinners. He identified with us so we could be made right with God. Righteousness isn’t earned—it’s a gift.

God doesn’t build His story with perfect people—He builds it with willing ones. Matthew’s genealogy isn’t a list of heroes. It’s a “family hedge” full of broken, messy lives—yet God uses every single one to fulfill His promise through Jesus. Abraham doubted. Jacob deceived. David failed. And still… God was faithful. The same is true for you. You’re not disqualified by your past—you’re invited into...

God gebruik nie perfekte mense nie—Hy gebruik gewillige mense. Matteus 1 wys ’n geslagslyn vol gebrokenheid… en tog kies God juis dáár om Sy plan te vervul. Jy is nie gediskwalifiseer nie. Jou storie is nie te gebreek nie. Jesus is die volmaakte een—en Hy nooi jou om deel te wees van Sy storie. Sê net weer “ja”.

God gebruik nie perfekte mense nie—Hy gebruik gewilligemense. Matteus 1 wys ’n geslagslyn vol gebrokenheid… en tog kies God juis dáár om Sy plan te vervul. Jy is nie gediskwalifiseer nie. Jou storie is nie te gebreek nie. Jesus is die volmaakte een—en Hy nooi jou om deel te wees van Sy storie. Sê net weer “ja”.

The gospel is bigger than we’ve made it. It’s not just about heaven someday — it’s about Jesus becoming King and bringing God’s kingdom to earth right now. Matthew shows us a Jesus who fulfills every promise, restores what’s broken, and invites us to live under His reign. The question is: will we trust Him and live it out?

Ons verstaan die evangelie dikwels te klein. Matteus wys vir ons die groter prentjie: Jesus is die vervulling van die hele Bybel, die beloofde Koning wat God se koninkryk bring. Hy herstel nie net individue nie—Hy herstel alles. En selfs sondaars soos Matteus word deel van Sy storie.

God’s character is forgiveness. In a world filled with division and cancel culture, we’re called to reflect His mercy and reconciliation. Because we’ve been forgiven through Jesus, we are empowered to forgive others and restore relationships.

In hierdie boodskap leer ons dat God ongeregtigheid, oortreding en sonde vergewe , en dat Hy die las van sonde van ons af wegdra. Die verhaal van Jona wys dat God se genade selfs die mense kan bereik wat ons dink dit nie verdien nie. Maar God se vergifnis vra ook iets van ons: soos Hy ons vergewe, moet ons ook ander vergewe. Ware vergifnis bring genesing, herstel verhoudings en maak harte vry.

God’s heart has always been generational. From Abraham to Jesus, His plan has been to bless the world through people who say yes to Him — even imperfect ones. We’re not just called to follow God for ourselves but to invest in the next generation , restoring hearts, building families, and discipling others into His kingdom. The same God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob invites us to step into His story...

God se plan strek verder as ons eie lewens. Hy is die God van Abraham, Isak en Jakob — ’n God van generasies . Ons word geroep om die stories van sy getrouheid te vertel, identiteit en seën oor die volgende generasie te spreek, en doelbewus mense te wees wat geloof oordra. Jy het wat nodig is om deel te wees van God se groter storie.

In a world that feels unstable, unreliable, and constantly shifting, God remains steadfast. In Esther, we see a faithful God working behind the scenes in a secular empire. In Jesus, we see that faithfulness made personal. In our own lives, we experience that faithfulness in the storm. Because He is reliable, we can live with integrity. Because He is steadfast, we can be courageous. Because He is f...

God is nie wispelturig nie. Hy is emit – standvastig, lojaal, oorvloedig in getrouheid. In ’n wêreld van politieke chaos, disinformasie en selfgesentreerdheid roep God ons nie net om te oorleef nie — maar om getrou te wees. Soos Ester is jy dalk hier vir ’n tyd soos hierdie . Soos Maria Magdalena roep Hy jou naam. Hy is Emmanuel. Hy is met jou. Hy sal getrou wees.

What does it mean that God is “abounding in love and faithfulness”? In this message, we explore the Hebrew word hesed — God’s steadfast, covenant love. Through Exodus 34 and the story of Ruth, we discover a love that is sticky, selfless, and secure. In a world shaped by transient relationships, consumerism, and cancel culture, God calls us to something deeper: enduring commitment, loyal love, and...

God se liefde is nie tydelik of voorwaardelik nie. Dit is hesed — standvastige, getroue, oorvloedige goedheid. In ’n wêreld waar mense vinnig kanselleer en aanbeweeg, roep Jesus ons om anders te leef. Wie is die een persoon aan wie jy hierdie week standvastige liefde moet bewys?

God describes Himself as “slow to anger.” Not passive. Not indifferent. Not explosive. Long-suffering. Covenantal. Restoring. Through Joseph’s story, we see what happens when anger doesn’t hijack the heart — when betrayal, injustice, and rejection don’t turn into bitterness. “What you meant for evil, God intended for good.” What if our homes, marriages, and churches reflected that kind of long-suf...

God is nie impulsief of vernietigend in Sy woede nie. Hy is lankmoedig. Wanneer jy terugdraai na Hom, ontmoet Hy jou nie met veroordeling nie – maar met genade. Josef is verraai, verkoop en vergeet. Tog kies hy nie bitterheid nie. Hy kies vertroue. En God gebruik sy pyn om ’n nasie te red. Wat maak jou kwaad vandag? Hou jy vas daaraan – of gee jy dit oor aan God? “Wat ander bedoel het vir kwaad, h...

Grace is not distant, polished, or untouchable. Biblical grace comes low . In Exodus, God comes down to reveal who he is. In Jesus, grace descends even further — into dust, shame, and brokenness. Grace preserves dignity. Grace restores humanity. Grace moves toward the undeserving. And now, we’re invited to do the same. Not to earn — but to respond. Where is God inviting you to come low this week?

Genade is nie afstandelike elegansie nie — dit is duur nabyheid . Van Sinai tot Noag, van ’n put in Samaria tot by die kruis, sien ons ’n God wat altyd afdaal . En as ons daardie genade ontvang het, word ons genooi om dieselfde te doen: om laag te kom, waardigheid te herstel en ’n God te verteenwoordig wat nader beweeg.

God isn’t only compassionate — He’s also perfectly just. In Exodus 34, God reveals Himself as merciful and gracious, yet committed to justice. From Eden to Gethsemane, we see mercy and justice “kiss” most clearly at the cross, where Jesus becomes our substitute and God remains both just and the justifier . And if we’re made in His image, we’re called to reflect Him: act justly, love mercy, walk hu...

God is nie óf barmhartig óf regverdig nie—Hy is albei . Hy voel met ons in ons pyn, en Hy tree op teen onreg. In Eden roep Hy: “Waar is jy?” In Getsemane sê Jesus: “Nie my wil nie, maar U wil.” By die kruis ontmoet barmhartigheid en geregtigheid —en ons word uitgenooi om dieselfde hart te leef.

We all live with competing voices. Genesis 1 reminds us who we are: created in God’s image, commissioned, and loved. Genesis 3 whispers fear, shame, and doubt — questioning God’s goodness and our worth. This sermon invites us to rediscover Imago Dei — not as flawless people, but as restored ones. Through Jesus, broken crowns are not discarded; they’re rebuilt with gold. The call isn’t perfection,...