Jubilee Community Church
Renewing Cape Town through the Gospel
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Renewing Cape Town through the Gospel
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Jul 23, 2023
Jul 23, 2023
48 min
In this sermon, Dave Holden emphasized the necessity of embodying grace and truth in our daily lives, as Jesus did, for effectively bearing witness to an increasingly hostile and truth-starved world. Drawing on John 1:14-18, Holden asserts that our world needs Jesus, the absolute truth, and emphasized that we as individuals must start this journey to be filled with grace and truth by becoming more like Jesus (Romans 8:29) and living as He did, such as being devoted to our Heavenly Father, not being people pleasers, being present in the moment, and being servants full of compassion. Holden also taught that we are filled with grace and truth when we yield to the Holy Spirit (John 14:15, 16:13), reminding that the Spirit will lead us into more grace and will never compromise the truth of God's word. Lastly, he underlined the importance of personally receiving and allowing God's grace and truth to penetrate every aspect of our lives, giving practical examples of needing grace in dealing with people, facing troubles, trials, disappointments and so on. He concludes by calling us to respond, urging us as believers to imitate Jesus, yield to the Holy Spirit, and truly absorb God's grace and truth into their daily lives, thus radiating Christ's love to a grace-starved, truth-deprived world.
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Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
40 min
In this sermon, Sinenhlanhla Majola challenges Christians to reevaluate their spiritual state and commitment to their faith, drawing from verses like Revelation 3:17 to examine the complacency and lukewarmness that can seep into spiritual life. He emphasizes the pitfalls of spiritual ineffectiveness, wealth, and self-sufficiency that can lead to a lukewarm faith, and cites Hosea 12:8 to highlight the potential deception of prosperity equating to God's favor. He urges listeners to 'check their pulse', and to turn from spiritual complacency and lukewarmness through sincere repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, reminding them that true wealth and sight can only come through Him. His conclusion prompts a call to action: to ensure Christ is at the center of their lives and to fervently serve as effective witnesses of the Gospel, reflecting the life-giving, medicinal nature of Christ, rather than being 'ineffective' like lukewarm water.
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Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
46 min
In this sermon, Lex Loizides thoroughly examines Romans 4.4-8, providing a profound understanding of the liberating grace that is offered through faith in Jesus Christ. He delves into the comparison between the dignity and futility of work and its relation to our salvation, stressing that while work is valuable in our earthly lives, it is entirely futile when it comes to attaining salvation (Romans 4.4-5), as it is a gift of grace we receive through faith alone. In conclusion, Loizides emphasises that our acceptance by God is not a product of our efforts, but rather a response to our faith in Him; thus, he urges listeners to place their trust in God’s liberating grace, a gift that not only forgives our sins but also attributes righteousness to us (Romans 4.7-8). This gospel of grace challenges our human understanding of reward for effort, yet it is this very counterintuitive truth that we are urged to embrace and share with the world.
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Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
49 min
In this sermon, Sinen Majola emphasizes the profound connection between God and the concept of home, urging believers to relish in the comforting presence of the Almighty (Psalm 84). Majola also emboldens his listeners to reframe their perception of suffering, echoing the trials of Jesus Christ, and inspiring them to view hardships as an opportunity for spiritual growth rather than moments of despair (1 Peter 4:12-19). The sermon concludes by calling on believers to evaluate their true desires, reminding them of the futility of earthly pursuits and urging them to cultivate a deep, enduring longing for the unparalleled presence of God, that will in turn transform their life and communities (Psalm 73:25).
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Jul 9, 2023
Persevering as Pilgrims - Leigh Berg
Jul 9, 2023
Jul 9, 2023
51 min
In this sermon, Leigh Berg illustrates the Christian life as a pilgrimage, emphasizing perseverance and faith amidst trials, using the inspiring story of her daughter Sarah Hope's birth as a testament of faith triumphing over adversity. Drawing from the Bible, particularly Hebrews 12:1-13 and Romans 5, Berg underscored the Christian journey's essence: the race marked out for us, which we are to run with perseverance, all while fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. This heartfelt sermon encourages everyone to endure hardships as divine discipline, embracing them as stepping stones towards a harvest of righteousness and peace, a journey where hope and faith in Jesus Christ can help us overcome any adversity.
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Jul 9, 2023
Jul 9, 2023
35 min
In this sermon, Siviwe Minyi delves into the profound understanding of the Psalmist's spiritual dryness as described in Psalm 42, likening it to a deer panting for water from a dry riverbed, a vivid illustration of a believer's thirst for the divine connection that may seem lost during a spiritual drought. Siviwe identifies the causal factors such as the disruption of community, disillusionment with life's events, and physical depression, urging the faithful to maintain fellowship and respond to life's trials through hope in God, pouring out their souls, and remembering His loving kindness. To conclude, Minyi underscores the redemptive story of the Gospel by relating the thirst in Psalm 42 to the thirst of Christ on the cross (John 19:28), emphasizing how Jesus endured the ultimate spiritual dryness on our behalf, inviting listeners to draw near to Him to quench their spiritual thirst, mirroring the life-giving water of the Gospel message.
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Jul 2, 2023
Who Am I? - Darryn Wiehahn
Jul 2, 2023
Jul 2, 2023
42 min
In this sermon, Darryn Wiehahn shares his profound transformation from a childhood mired in neglect and abandonment to a life deeply influenced by the gospel and grace of Jesus Christ. He describes how his encounter with a family who genuinely loved him introduced him to the experience of belonging and the concept of divine love, leading him to embrace Christianity and its teachings (Romans 8:14-17; Isaiah 64:8; Psalm 68:5; Matthew 7:11; 2 Corinthians 6:18; Luke 12:22). The preacher passionately warns against the pitfalls of seeking salvation or identity in oneself, others, or religion alone, as these paths ultimately lead to a "spirit of slavery" bound by fear, contrary to the liberating "Spirit of Adoption" that God bestows upon believers (Romans 8:15). The sermon concludes by urging listeners to recognize their divine adoption and intimate relationship with God, encouraging them to respond by relinquishing their fears and false identities and embracing their status as beloved children of God.
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Jun 25, 2023
Jun 25, 2023
35 min
In this sermon, Kyle Johnston preaches a compelling message from Romans 4:13-25, reaffirming that God justifies everyone through faith in His gospel promises, not through works. He explores three key points: God's promise is received by faith and not works (Romans 4:13-17), we should believe in God's promise because of His demonstrated power (Romans 4:17-22), and that this promise is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus (Romans 4:23-25). Concluding his message, Johnston earnestly appeals to his audience to rest in the grace of God, finding assurance in the fact that they are made righteous through faith in Jesus Christ, not by their own merits or performance, and challenging them to truly believe that God's gospel promise is for them.
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About Us
We are a church made up of people from all kinds of different backgrounds, races, nations and ages who have discovered and accepted the transforming grace and kindness of Jesus Christ. His love and leadership is the reason and foundation of our church life together. Whether you’re a visitor or a member, we’d love you to connect with what we are doing as a local church and discover a rich variety of ways that you can join in with all that God is doing amongst us. We trust that content on this website will stir you to ask God for ways in which you can make a difference for him wherever you live.
Jubilee is a Christian church centred on the Bible and working out our faith in the context of community. We meet together on Sundays and in small mid-week meetings in homes around the city. Our desire is to strengthen both individuals and Cape Town as a whole and to build reconciliation, especially where we have, in the past, been divided. We aim to create the context for relationships across age, race and socio-economic boundaries.
To find out more about us please go to our About Us page.


