Rosebank Union Church Sermons

Zwai is accompanied by Catherine Marais as they look at offering peace to your child and understanding developmental stages.~~~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!

The rich ruler seeks Jesus to understand how he may enter into heaven, however, the response proves to be too great of an ask for the young man. The disciples are also challenged by the response but in a different manner and receive a reassuring response from Jesus.~~~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 another confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders that has a callback to the sermon on the mount teachings Jesus discusses marriage as well as the possibility to leading a life of singleness in pursuit of the Kingdom before a reiteration of the importance of children.~~~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 is accompanied by Joshua Soal as they look at a number of questions such as; Does God discipline, and how? What does that mean for us as parents? Discipline vs discipleship; Scriptures boundaries and areas of freedom.~~~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!

Jesus expands upon his previous teachings around the topic of forgiveness by establishing the importance of forgiveness through its impact on us as both forgiven and forgiver as well as how that affects those around us.~~~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

~~~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

Ansuné is joined by a special guest, Kerri Goosen, as she reveals the theme for this year's Holiday Club - Inside Out. Together, they discuss emotions, how they manifest in children at various ages and stages, and what parents can do to care for their children through each high and low.~~~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 understanding that being so close may be enough but in the right circumstances what seems like a small margin may be life altering. He also dives into the meaning behind Jesus' well known teaching surrounding children being the greatest in the kingdom and how we should take that into our own 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

Upon the return from the transfiguration event Jesus heals and thereafter revisits a common phrase, 'you of little faith'. Richard leads us and investigates the latest scenario to evoke this reaction, as well as looking at a passage around the paying of religious taxes.~~~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

Ansuné discusses three ways a Bible story can be taught to children, with some practical examples and tips~~~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!

The crucifixion was a cruel and degrading form of punishment, perfected by the Romans. Jesus’s crucifixion was different... Listen as Justin explains why the cross is the Crux of History ~~~Church is Better Together!Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Jesus is very clear both when he predicts his death, AND when he predicts his resurrection. Somehow we, and the disciples, seem to have completely missed the part where Jesus said he would rise again. Watch as Richard unpacks why we need to remember that Jesus rose...~~~Church is Better Together!Plan a visit to Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburghttps://ruc.org.za/visit

Ansuné and Zwai discuss various Scripture passages that can be used to pray with and for children.~~~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 week Zwai examines Jesus' foreshadowing of the cross, as well as the responses from some of the disciples to this information. Moreover, we explore Jesus' instructions to take up our individual crosses, dying to self in order to serve Christ and how that applies to the trials within our own 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

In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné discuss children as theologians and their ability (even as little people) to talk to God. They also mention various ideas to help parents teach their children to pray. ~~~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!

Another encounter between Jesus and the pharisees and sadducees becomes heated as the unlikely allies request a sign which is met by strong rebuttal from Jesus. In the aftermath of the encounter the disciples also receive a stern warning against becoming misguided by false teachers.~~~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 message we take a look at how Jesus Jesus institutes the concept of the Church as his own, indicating its ownership and centrality to his mission. We look at it's indestructibility despite challenges, how it is assured until Jesus' return, as well as the church's mission: shining light in darkness, redeeming spiritual impoverishment.~~~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

An intriguing interaction between Jesus that initially feels rather out of character is followed by another feeding of multitudes. Richard explores these 2 seemingly unrelated stories and shows how they demonstrate the inclusivity of the Kingdom 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

Richard leads us in investigation of an early confrontation between Jesus and an envoy of pharisees from Jerusalem around traditions, commandments and how they overlap, contradict and support.~~~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

We look at the importance and meaning of prayer, and unpack the right view of God we are to have to inspire our hearts to pray. We look in brief at various questions and challenges parents and carers face to conclude that our most important weapon in the battle for our kids' hearts is prayer.~~~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!