Rosebank Union Sermon Audio

Brett leads us through the opening half of chapter 7 in which king Ahaz is confronted by the oncoming forces of the Assyrians as well as Judah, however, when Isaiah calls on him to trust God, Ahaz refuses. Brett challenges us to re-examine how we respond to God in tough times, do we think He is capable and willing of rescuing us or do we try to fix it all by ourselves?~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard continues to look at the interaction between God and Isaiah in the former's throneroom as Isaiah is called and sent once he has been cleansed. The calling laid before him is a harsh duty and yet he goes willingly as God calls us to do in response to our own cleansing.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

We kick off our Raising Parents ministry with a live recording of the Raising Parents Podcast where we look at a Vision for Parenting.Each family has a unique and significant story, and that story is located within the greatest story ever told: God's plan of redemption for the world. Today we explore together who we as parents really are, who our children really are, and what this means for your family's purpose and practices.Catch all the other podcast episodes and find out more about the Raising Parents ministry on their website: https://raisingparents.co.za~~~Resources:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripphttps://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934~~~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!

Richard takes a deep look at the interactions as Isaiah is presented before God in His throneroom and how Isaiah realises how unclean he is, as well as how we might be similarly affected.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Gospel fluency: A fun bonus episode where Ansuné and Brett will discuss random parenting scenarios and talk about how the gospel applies to that thing/concept in your parenting.~~~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!

Justin leads us in contemplation over how God perceives our sinful ways and detests of them. He calls on us to judge ourselves and tell what more could be done by God to grow good fruits in us and yet we still produce bitter fruits.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Back into our series on Apologetics, this week we are joined by Pastor Justin to talk about New spirituality: I'm not religious, I'm spiritual and this is one not to be missed!~~~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 Ricjard delves into Isaiah 3 as well as 4, Isaiah shows us just how broken humanity has become throughout chapter 3. But hope, chapter 4 illustrates the plans of God to restore the brokeness of humanity through Jesus.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far.Bible Overview Pt.1: In this episode Ansune and Zwai take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~Book recommendation:The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Gardenby Kevin DeYounghttps://www.loot.co.za/product/kevin-deyoung-the-biggest-story/khms-2985-g770Bible Overview Pt.2: In this episode Ansune and Zwai continue to take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~For more resources check out Got Questions

Richard covers the entirety of chapter 2 in his sermon as he looks at the call to walk in the light of the Lord and the impact that doing so will have on the world, a world that will lay weapons aside for farming implements in a global peace looking to the heights of the throne of God.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far.What is family discipleship? What are some of the elements of family Discipleship, and what are some of the impacts of family discipleshipWith Ansuné Schoeman and Zwai Zulu.

Zwai launches deeper into Isaiah as we question how the Lord would react to the state of our nation and our world in the midst of crime, injustice and oppression. Zwai goes on to further analyse the damage sin does to us and how we are decayed by sin and doomed by our stubborness, but we find hope in the restoration offered through salvation.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Ansuné and Zwai discuss what the year ahead holds for Raising Parents as well as introduces a flashback series of the favourite episodes to date.~~~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!

Isaiah gets into the heart of chapter 1 with a series of scathing rebukes to the Israelites over their rituals, practices and religiousity that has grown rampant within those times. Richard delves further in to understand how this applies to our worship and seeking a pure heart and true worship that is sweet to the Lord.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

The series begins with an introduction to Isaiah as a person and as a book, this is swiftly followed by Isaiah's dramatic revelation of the extent of the brokeness of the world as he reveals what the Lord has said and adds his own commentary.~~~Get more information on the series:https://ruc.org.za/isaiahPlan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Richard, Zwai and Ansune sit down for part 2 of these special episodes where we look at the central motivators of the Christian Faith.~~~Books/Resources mentionedKevin DeYoung - The Hole in our Holinesshttps://www.amazon.com/Hole-Our-Holiness-Paperback-Godliness/dp/1433541351Mark Jones - Antinomianismhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1596388153Sam Allberry - One with My Lordhttps://www.amazon.com/One-My-Lord-Life-Changing-Reality/dp/143358915X

Richard, Zwai and Ansune sit down for a special episode where we look at the central motivators of the Christian Faith.~~~Books/Resources mentionedKevin DeYoung - The Hole in our Holinesshttps://www.amazon.com/Hole-Our-Holiness-Paperback-Godliness/dp/1433541351Mark Jones -  Antinomianismhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1596388153Sam Allberry - One with My Lordhttps://www.amazon.com/One-My-Lord-Life-Changing-Reality/dp/143358915X

Richard closes the sermon series on our Christian motivation by discussing how we have been changed through the presence of Christ in our lives and how those changes in our hearts should effect a change in the manner that we carry ourselves and drive us to seek greater depth in our spiritual journey.

Richard continues exploring the aspects of Christianity that motivate us to go deeper in our faith by observing a set of relational motivators between ourselves, those around us and God.

Richard opens the year with a sermon series on why we as Christians are motivated by the Gospel message to pursue a deepening in our faith through 8 different motivators found within the Bible.