Sermons from Grace Cov Church

Self preservation will keep us going but won't make us thrive. In week 1 of our new series, Advance, Craig Meyer urges us to move forward in this new year. Advancing needs a shift in our thinking and language in order to fulfill God's plan or our lives and Craig gives us tips on how to accomplish that.

Peace is not the absence of war but the presence of God. In week 3 of our series, His name will be, Ben Mhembere expands on the meaning of who Jesus is as the Prince of Peace. Understanding Him a bit better enables us to be agents of peace in our relationship with God, ourselves and others.

Jesus is still the answer! In week 3 of our series, His Name will be, Craig Meyer encourages us to look to Jesus in times of chaos and darkness. Jesus is King, and just like God the Father, is everlasting, trustworthy and able to bring light in any dark situation. 

Names reveal the identity and personality of the person. In week 2 of our series, His name will be, Craig Meyer speaks about how God reveals himself to man. God longs for fellowship with us and wants us to know him intimately.

Christmas is all about Jesus. In week 1 of our series, His name will be, Andre Nortje explains who Jesus, the Wonderful Counsellor, is to us. In gaining a better understanding of who Jesus is, we cannot help but bow down in worship at the great love the Father has for us.

It is easy to hold on to the old, familiar habits. In the second week of his message, Wake up!, Richard Stewart urges us according to Hebrews 12:1, to throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And to run with perseverance the race marked out for us. If we understand the complete work of the cross, we will be able to move forward with purpose and reveal Jesus to the wo...

As Christians, we have a job to do. In his message, Wake up!, Richard Stewart encourages us to revive and renew the dreams God has placed in our hearts. He reminds us that, in everything we do, we do for the glory of God. This is the time to get back to what God has called us to. 

Have you found that your 'Get up and go' got up and went? In his message, Get up and go!, Craig Meyer gives us clear guidelines to help us stay the course without faltering. Hearing God's voice and responding to Him will enable us to fulfill His call to reach the nations.

Who is your neighbour? In conclusion of his message, Where I belong, Wawa Jafta exhorts us to look for the lost and to bring them to the house of the Lord. Like the good Samaritan, our lives, words and deeds should echo the heart  and compassion of God for his people.

What is man that you, Lord, are mindful of him? In the second part of his message, Where I belong, Wawa Jafta remind us again of the extent of God's love for us and His redemptive power in us. This love changes us from the inside and enables us to give to others the same kindness, grace and mercy that we have received from Him.

We are not alone in our trials and wilderness seasons. In her message, Jesus in the wilderness, Shelby Mc Alpine gives us practical tips on how to get through these tough times. We are encouraged to take our example from Jesus who can identify with us and who will never leave us to struggle on our own.

Finding God's calling requires listening to His voice. In her message, Finding God's song for you, Jenna Doren draws from her choir experience to help us understand how to be in tune with God, our conductor, in finding his plan for our life. 

Our understanding of Jesus will affect how we respond to His ways. In week 3 of his series, Responding to Jesus, Craig Meyer explains the importance of relationship with our Savior. By knowing Him more personally and intimately, it enables us to better understand what pleases His heart and to respond appropriately.

The only parts of the Bible that is useful, is what you use. In week 3 of our series, Responding to Jesus, Craig Meyer explains why the Bible is so important in our walk with God. Knowing His Word and instructions to us gives us better understanding of the mission we are called to.

Jesus Speaks! He has spoken in the past through creation,the prophets and the scriptures. And he still Speaks Today! Hearing his voice is easier than you think. This message will help you hear Jesus Voice.

Sometimes its hard to hear from Jesus, Sometimes its hard to respond to what he says! Weather you're starting out, Starting over or Shifting gears, isn't it time you responded to Jesus? We look at 3 Bible characters who help us say Yes to Jesus. 

Who we surround ourselves with impacts the person we become. Tyler Francis, from Hilton Christian Fellowship in Pietermaritzburg, urges us to live extraordinary lives, dedicated wholeheartedly to Jesus, especially in difficult times. As our relationship with God deepens, so our faith in Him translates into action and we are able to stand firm, no matter what. 

God longs to show us kindness and grace. In his message, Where I belong, Wawa Jafta reminds us of our position in Christ as believers. Through the death and resurrection of Christ, because of His mercy and grace, we, as children of the King, belong to the palace and are invited to eat at His table.   

Our faith needs to inspire action. In his message, Cruise ship to Battleship - Faith in action, Richard Stewart explains the importance of deeds accompanying our faith and the impact faith in action has in drawing others to Christ. We are called to be doers of the Word, not hearers only.   

We are on the battlefront until Jesus returns! In his message, 'Cruise ship to Battle ship', Craig Meyer exhorts us to live selfless lives for the sake of the Gospel. He encourages us to run our race, keep focused on Jesus, be prepared to be inconvenienced and live for the benefit of others.

Hardship is seasonal, it will end! In her message, Grit - Staying the course, Colette Meyer encourages us to persevere, have hope, faith and courage in the trials that we are facing. Staying the course demands action on our part. Keep on living with purpose!  

The Gospel calls for action and is not limited to our circumstances. In our final week of Unshakeable faith - Life above the chaos, Craig Meyer sum up how to live an unshakeable faith from the book of Philemon. No matter what our situation is, we are able to count for Christ, have hope and thrive.

Following Jesus requires that He chooses the route, not me. In week 8 of our series, Unshakeable faith - Life above the chaos, Craig Meyer continues in the book of Philippians, where he talks about the cost of following Jesus. Living for Jesus means a daily dying to self and spreading the Gospel by being an example of the love of Jesus and pointing others to Him.

If you aim at the right target, then joy is guaranteed. In week 7 of our series, Unshakeable faith - Life above the chaos, Craig Meyer explains the concepts of joy, cost and example from the book of Philippians. A life sold out to Jesus will bring joy, contentment despite our circumstances and selfless service to others.

Unity is not uniformity. In week 6 of our series, Unshakeable faith - Life above the chaos, Mike Cowie explains what unity in the church looks like from the book of Ephesians. We are able to live in peace with each other because God has equipped us with everything we need.