Rosebank Union Sermon Audio

Justin leads an expository teaching as Christ and the disciples enter into the events of Holy Week, beginning with the Passover Supper preparation. We take a look at how those around Christ react to the little time that there is left of His time on earth, as well as how Christ chooses to use it.~~~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 looks at Christ's description of judgement day as He calls all that have lived before Him and separates them into two groups, those that would serve Him and those that would have nothing to do with Him, and gives them their wish. Richard also speaks on how we are to live out the fruits of our faith should we desire to serve Christ with our lives.~~~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

Join us as Ansuné shares about her time of maternity leave and Zwai prepares for his time of sabbatical.~~~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 delves into another parable as Jesus teaches on how we are to steward our talents as faithful servants. He looks into what talents are in our own lives as well as how we are to make use of them to fall into the joy of the master.~~~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

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.