Rosebank Union Church Sermons

Zwai discusses how we are to remain wise and vigilant as we stay in anticipation of the coming of Christ. Though none but the Father know the time, however, to live wisely we are to live always as if everything were our last chance, both for ourselvesd and those whose lives we touch.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard continues to dive into the intricasies of Jesus' teachings on end times, the abomination of desolation and all the associated carnage, in it we look at how we can expect it to play out but far more importantly, what we as believers should be doing, both during those times and in anticipation of them.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard dives into the intricasies of Jesus' teachings on end times, the abomination of desolation and all the associated carnage, in it we look at how we can expect it to play out but far more importantly, what we as believers should be doing, both during those times and in anticipation of them.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In this episode, Zwai is joined by Sharon and Seb to discuss how the church can care for families dealing with learning challenges. This forms the second part of the children with disabilities or barriers to learning.~~~Additional resource suggestions (from Part 1):Podcast - Focus on the Family with Jim DalyAuthor - Dr James DobsonBook - Parenting by Paul David TrippBook - Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission by Jared KennedyEmail - sebastian@ruc.org.za~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

Christ offers a stark warning over the trials that believers will face as the end times draw near and advises te disciples as well as other believers on how they should act to avoid falling prey to the enemy's efforts to draw believers astray.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

As Jesus closes out the woe oracles He aims striaght for the heart, particularly the hard ones, and while critical of their posture He continues to offer hope and love even amidst the unbelief and anger.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In this episode, Zwai is joined by Levonne (Children's ministry) and Sebastian Maack (Youth) to discuss ways the church can care for Children with barriers to learning.~~~Additional resource suggestions:Podcast - Focus on the Family with Jim DalyAuthor - Dr James DobsonBook - Parenting by Paul David TrippBook - Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission by Jared KennedyEmail - sebastian@ruc.org.za~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

In a set of scathing remarks that mark a direct opposite to the earlier beatitudes Jesus highlights the folly and danger of hypocrisy and some of the ways in which it is on display from the religious leaders of the period, it acts as a stern warning for our lives while additionally setting the stage for the pharisees plot to whip the Jewish people into a mob calling for the crucifixion of Christ.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In a final attempt from the pharisees to ensare Jesus in His words there is a debate around the Godhood of Christ which is conclusively answered when Jesus references the Psalms, Justin then continues to explore as Jesus teaches on hypocrisy and its pitfalls.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In this episode Pastors Zwai and Bafana talk about ways in which the church can provide support and care to families facing different social issues particularly in the township context.~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

As tensions continue to rise between Christ and the pharisees another confrontation occurs, Brett breaks down this latest meeting for us and highlights that at the end of it all, the key is love.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard dives into an interaction that occurs between Jesus and the pharisees surrounding the topic of taxes while looking at the siggnificance in both a historical and modern day context.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In this sermon, Richard discusses two parables from Matthew 21 & 22, focusing on the Vineyard metaphor and the religious leaders’ rebellion against God’s authority. We are reminded how the owner’s care for the Vineyard symbolizes God’s love and protection for His people. We also see how the invitation to the wedding feast signifies God’s grace extended to all, regardless of status. We are also warned about the consequences of rejecting God’s invitation and the need for genuine repentance.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Jesus enters Jerusalem and the temple to be met by another in an escalating set of encounters with the religious leadership, this interaction centers around a tricky debate surrounding the authority by which all the involved parties, and John the Baptist, teach. Followed by a brief parable from Jesus to drive home his point.~~~Get your Personal Study Guide to go with the series:https://ruc.org.za/matthewPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

In 2 part of this teaching, Justin looks at 7 ways that we should measuer our lives correctly so that we can find contentment.A summary graphic is provided.

Justin opens this 2 part teaching with an investigation into covetousness, what it is and how it affects us despite seeming to be a forgotten 10th commandment. Justin also looks at how best we can guard ourselves against covetousness as we move towards contentment.

Zwai discusses how we as Christians are to steward our faith in a world full of lies and deceit so as to protect ourselves. This includes being on the lookout for false teachers by understanding the manner in which they act to draw us away from the teachings of Christ that we might fall by the wayside.

Zwai and Georgie take a deeper look into how best parents can discipline children in a team with an approach that stems from love and allows the child to feel nurtured rather than oppressed or targeted in order to provide growth and value through discipline.~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

This sermon explores the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14 about a virgin conceiving and bearing a son, connecting it to both its historical context during King Ahaz's time and its fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ. Richard emphasises the importance of trusting God amidst uncertainty, drawing parallels between the challenges faced by ancient Israel and our modern need for faith as we approach the future.