A church in Pretoria, seeking to Glorify God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ in a Transcultural Community for the Renewal of our City & Beyond
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In Ephesians, Paul reminds a discouraged church of the extraordinary riches of God’s grace in Christ: we are chosen, adopted, forgiven, redeemed, sealed by the Spirit, and united as one body in Jesus. These aren’t distant truths or temporary blessings; they are the secure foundation of who we are. Because of what God has already done, we are called to remember our identity and hope in Christ, walk…
Death is painful, but for those who are in Christ, it is not the end. In 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Paul reminds a grieving church that because Jesus died and rose again, those who belong to Him will also rise. When Christ returns, the dead in Christ will be raised, those who are alive will join them, and together we will welcome our King and be with Him forever. Christian hope does not mean that we…
God’s will for His people is clear. That we would become more and more like Jesus through the sanctification of the Spirit. As Paul turns to 1 Thessalonians 4, he shows us what that looks like in the everyday realities of life: fleeing sexual immorality, growing in brotherly and sisterly love, and faithfully getting on with the life God has called us to. Holiness isn’t something we manufacture…
Faith in Jesus is never passive. While we are saved by grace through faith alone, that same grace transforms the way we live. In this message from 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:13 , we see the Apostle Paul model what a gospel-shaped life looks like. His love for the church, his longing to gather, his willingness to suffer, his encouragement of believers, his gratitude, and his constant prayer all reveal…
What happens when we receive God’s Word not merely as a human message, but as the very voice of God? In 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Paul gives thanks for a church that welcomed the gospel, allowed it to work powerfully within them, and remained faithful despite opposition. Their lives reveal that genuine belief is never passive: the Word energises, transforms and moves God’s people to proclaim Christ…
What if one act of encouragement could change the course of someone’s life? In this special message, guest preacher Paul shares the remarkable story of Barnabas. A man remembered not for his platform or position, but for his encouragement. Through Barnabas’ example, we discover that encouragement is far more than kind words; it’s generosity, belief, presence, second chances, and faithfully…
In a world that often celebrates charisma over character, how do we recognise faithful spiritual leadership? Continuing our journey through 1 Thessalonians , Jono unpacks Paul’s passionate defence of his ministry. Not to protect his own reputation, but to protect the integrity of the gospel. As critics questioned Paul’s motives, he pointed the church back to what they had witnessed firsthand: a…
What does a truly healthy church look like? Is it cutting-edge production, great coffee, powerful worship, or rich tradition? As Paul opens his first letter to the church in Thessalonica, he points to something far deeper. A healthy church is not defined by its style or preferences, but by a people transformed by the gospel. In this message, we begin our journey through 1 Thessalonians by…
Despite facing some serious adversity in Thessalonica, Paul is not deterred from preaching the gospel. In fact, he goes on to Berea and does the exact same thing he did in Thessalonica - visit the Jewish Synagogue and engage with the locals around the Word of God. And many come to faith! But persecution follows Paul to Berea, so he is sent away with an escort - not alone. Pastor Jono takes us…
This week marks the start of Rooted Fellowship’s new two-year discipleship journey. As we look at Luke 9:57–10:2, we are reminded that following Jesus is not comfortable, casual, or something we do alone. Jesus calls His people to count the cost, fix their eyes ahead, and step faithfully into His mission. The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few. As a church, we are being called to…
Pastor Jono show us how those who are favoured are blessed with more. But it is not always blessed with more relaxation, more money, or more stuff. Caleb was blessed with more battles to be fought as a reward for his faithfulness. Paul was blessed with more persecution because he was faithful, which in the end led to his death in Rome. Jesus was blessed with death on a cross for His faithfulness.…