Rooted Fellowship Sermons

We Are - Lamenting and Worshipping - Psalms 142:1-7

We Are - Dying But Alive - 1 Thess 4:13 - 5:11

All In: Volume Two - Discipleship - Acts 9:1-22

As we ask and answer the question, what does it mean to be ALL IN for Discipleship? We must acknowledge that the Great Commission is not a suggestion, but a commandment given to us by Jesus, that we must obey. What is of great importance as we do the work of making disciples who make disciples is to first and foremost recognise that we are disciples. It's from that posture that discipleship flows from our obedience.

All In: Volume Two - Generosity - 2 Cor 9:6-15

If we desire to be generous givers, then we will see three characteristics flow from our generosity. The Apostle Paul in our text reveals to us three markers that will be evident in our lives.

All In: Volume Two - Spiritual Formation - Gal 4:19

All In: Volume Two - Transculturalism - Isaiah 11:1-9

In this new series, we will focus on what we believe it means to be all in, here and now, as Rooted Fellowship. In the midst of all our conflict, we all desire PEACE. External PEACE and Internal PEACE. God promises us both. Internal Peace by reconciling us to Himself through Jesus and then External Peace by reconciling us to each other in His transcultural church. A new kingdom under a new King.

All In: Volume Two - Gospel Centred - Philippians 2:5-11

In this new series we will focus on what we believe it means to be all in, here and now, as Rooted Fellowship. As a church we are all in for Gospel-Centred; that means we are in to live a life that is all about Jesus, what He has done and what He is doing! In this message we’ll see that Jesus Christ is the Supreme Encouragement to Humility and Unselfishness, to the whole church, all of us. Therefore, all in for gospel-centred means all in for humility and unselfishness....

The Table of Giving: Luke 9:10-17

Tables are one of the most important places of human connection. We often feel most fully alive when sharing a meal around a table. Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised, to find that throughout the Bible, God has a way of showing up at tables. At the centre of the spiritual lives of God’s people in both the Old and New Testaments, we find a table: the table of Passover and the table of Communion – the Lords Supper . This table of fellowship is what Jesus invites us to with Himself and then, in t...

The Table of Brokenness: John 21:7-14

Tables are one of the most important places of human connection. We often feel most fully alive when sharing a meal around a table. Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised, to find that throughout the Bible, God has a way of showing up at tables. At the centre of the spiritual lives of God’s people in both the Old and New Testaments, we find a table: the table of Passover and the table of Communion – the Lords Supper . This table of fellowship is what Jesus invites us to with Himself and then, in t...

The Table of Blessing: Ephesians 1:1-14

Tables are one of the most important places of human connection. We often feel most fully alive when sharing a meal around a table. Therefore, we shouldn’t be surprised, to find that throughout the Bible, God has a way of showing up at tables. At the centre of the spiritual lives of God’s people in both the Old and New Testaments, we find a table: the table of Passover and the table of Communion – the Lords Supper . This table of fellowship is what Jesus invites us to with Himself and then, in t...

Who You Say I Am: Matt 16: 13-19

Advent - Part 3: Rom 15:13

As we remember the first coming of Jesus Christ this Advent season, One reminded us of who this Saviour truly is...

Advent - Part 2: Matt 11:25-30

As we remember the first coming of Jesus Christ this Advent season, One reminded us of who this Saviour truly is...

Advent - Part 1: Heb 1:1-3

As we remember the first coming of Jesus Christ this Advent season, One reminded us of who this Saviour truly is...

The Seven Churches - Part 8: Rev 3:14-22

One of the major themes in the book of Revelation is VICTORY. Jesus’ victory of sin and death AND the implications of that victory. Jesus has overcome sin and death. He has conquered evil and depravity. The Gospel compels us to live out of this victory, especially as we nagivate through this broken world, that this side of heaven, we are being tempted, this side of heaven we will walk through pain and suffering, this side of we will feel the heat of the fiery furnace, but for those in Christ, th...

The Seven Churches - Part 7: Rev 3:7-14

This past Sunday, Jono took us through the letter to Philadelphia - Jesus' words to all who believe in Him is to Hold on no matter what, as we look to his second coming.

The Seven Churches - Part 6: Rev 3:1-6

This past Sunday, Clayton urged us to examine whether we are alive in Christ or in actual fact, like the church in Sardis, dead in our sins.

The Seven Churches - Part 5: Rev 2:18-29

The letter to Thyatira is the longest of the letters to the seven churches. It also contains arguably the harshest critique and the sternest warnings to the church. For us to fully understand this letter, we need to understand who Jezebel was in the Old Testament, and also why Jesus has the tolerance of Jezebel in Thyatira against this church. This sermon these two things, and then applies it to us as a church today. The leading question in the sermon: have we tolerated things that are not pleas...

The Seven Churches - Part 4: Rev 2:12-17

Just as it was in the church of Pergamum, so it is today, Christians are constantly faced with the pressure to compromise. Jesus promises to be our satisfaction in the face of compromise and godlessness around us.

The Seven Churches - Part 3: Rev 2:8-11

True faith is always persevering faith; even though it might fall and stumble, it always perseveres to the end; because true faith has its eye not ultimately on the present hardship, but ultimately on the reward of God in the life to come, the promised crown of life.

The Seven Churches - Part 2: Rev 2:1-7

Jesus’ words to Ephesus in Revelation 2:1–7 teach us that the great commandment matters to God. Jesus identified our greatest obligation as wholehearted devoted love for God - Matthew 22:36–38, which declares to us that God is not pleased by mere dutiful obedience that does not flow from genuine authentic love.

The Seven Churches - Part 1: Rev 1:1-20

One of the major themes in the book of Revelation is VICTORY. Jesus’ victory of sin and death AND the implications of that victory. Jesus has overcome sin and death. He has conquered evil and depravity. The Gospel compels us to live out of this victory, especially as we nagivate through this broken world, that this side of heaven, we are being tempted, this side of heaven we will walk through pain and suffering, this side of we will feel the heat of the fiery furnace, but for those in Christ, th...

4th Celebration Sunday: Phil 3:1-12

This past Sunday Rooted Fellowship celebrated our 4th birthday and it was a privilege to have our Brother in Christ, Adam Ramsay (Australia) share his 3 prayers for Rooted Fellowship, as we seek to be a church with longevity in ministry. He grounded these prayers in Paul's words to the church in Philippi as he preached on Philippians 3:1 - 12 and zoned in on verse 10. He prayed that we would follow Paul's example and seek to know Christ, the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His su...

Sermon On The Mount - Part 19: Matt 7:24-28

Matthew 7:24-28 Solid FoundationIn our final sermon in our series on the sermon on the mount. Jesus warns us that we have to put into practise his word in order to have a solid foundation which is Jesus himself.

Renewal: Psalm 66

Psalm 66A sermon preached by Sihle Xulu at the Union Gathering on the renewing power of the Gospel.

Sermon On The Mount - Part 18: Matt 7:21-23

Matthew 7:21-23 Entering the Kingdom of GodTo enter into the Kingdom of God requires more than words, it requires active obedience to the will of God. It also requires more than a religious activity but a deep and abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, where we know him and are known by him.

Sermon On The Mount - Part 17: Matt 7:12 and Matt 7:15-17

Matthew 7:12 and Matthew 7:15-17 False ProphetsAs Jesus is nearing the end of his sermon, he is giving his final exhortations. In this passage, we see specifically that Jesus warns against false-prophets who twist the truth of the gospel. Implicit in this warning is a deep value that needs to be placed on the True Word of God, that is, the Gospel.

Sermon On The Mount - Part 16: Matt 7:13-14

Matthew 7:13-14 Narrow is the RoadIn the sermon on the mount, our Lord Jesus teaches us to be careful to stay on the narrow road and avoid the broad road that leads to destruction through grace-driven effort

Sermon On The Mount - Part 15: Matt 7:7-11

Matthew 7:7-11 Ask Seek KnockIn the sermon on the mount, the Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to seek God in prayer with confidence, knowing that He is a good Father who loves to give us the very best.

Sermon On The Mount - Part 14: Matt 7:1-6

Matthew 7:1-6 Don't Judge!The sermon on the mount has turned a corner and is now focusing on relationships in the community of faith. In this community of faith, our brokenness and sin are open to see to everyone. What shall we do when we notice the shortcomings of our brothers and sisters? Are we to judge? Are we to keep quiet because we have our own shortcomings? To judge or not to judge, that is the question...