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We are a church that loves God, lives according to His word and are burdened with the deep desire to know Jesus Christ and make Him known.
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Jul 5, 2020
What Next?
"What Next?" is a question we suspect all of us ask consciously or subconsciously during unprecedented seasons. What is the solution to every problem? For our joy, provision, security, purpose, identity, value, and peace? In this sermon series launch, Kevin gives us the answer.
The rest of the series will be shared in our Elder-led WhatsApp Communities & Gospel Communities. To continue in community through one of these, visit our website - bbc.org.za.
May 24, 2020
How to Thrive in Chaos
In this intro to our new sermon series, 'How to Thrive in Chaos', Badi exhorts us to persevere in faithfulness in Christ, who is always with us.
The rest of the series will be shared in our Elder-led WhatsApp Communities & Gospel Communities. To continue in community through one of these, visit our website - bbc.org.za.
Mar 22, 2020
For Your Sake
This week's sermon encourages us in a way that will hopefully move us, as the church, to be the church in a world that desperately needs the bride of Christ to rise and take her rightful place - to serve.
Mar 15, 2020
Fight for Your Position!
In this sermon we are encouraged to allow our position in Christ to impact how we function! This will help us know that we’re actually doing what we need to be doing.
Mar 8, 2020
Resurrection Church
The 3rd and final of 3 parts within Colossians unpacking the supremacy and sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ alone is the head of the Church and as the head of the Church, he directs the Church and he also sustains the Church!
Mar 1, 2020
Wholly Other
The 2nd of 3 parts within Colossians unpacking the supremacy and sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the glue that holds creation together, without Him nothing would be in its place. Yet, He did not just create the world and then leave it here, but He continues to sustain it.
Feb 23, 2020
Knowing the Invisible
The 1st of 3 parts within Colossians unpacking the supremacy and sufficiency of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Feb 16, 2020
Live Life Better!
In different seasons we face challenges & concerns, both personally and as a people. Often it is in these seasons that we are left asking, “Can my life get better?” But does God feel the same way?
In this sermon we see that the answer to this is yes, but it may not be in the way you expect. We delve into God’s Word (in Colossians) to see how and what that looks like and means.
Feb 9, 2020
Jesus is Good News
In week 2 of this series we are reminded of what the Gospel is and its implications. Exploring what it means to us and how it speaks to our lives – and thanking God for it.
Feb 2, 2020
Jesus is Everything!
In this introductory sermon to our series in Colossians, we dive into the letter Paul wrote to the church of Colossae. A reminder that we are saints, and that our identity is in Christ, Who is sufficient.
Jan 26, 2020
I Will Give You the Keys
In the 3rd & final week of our Prevail series, we are reminded that God believes in us so much, that He would trust us to play a significant part in advancing His Kingdom.
Jan 19, 2020
I Will Build My Church
Jan 12, 2020
Upon This Rock
As we begin our new three week series, we ask the question, what foundation is necessary in order for the church to prevail?
Jan 5, 2020
Living Sacrifices
In this stand alone sermon to kick off 2020, we spend time exploring what it means to be a living sacrifice in light of Christ's great sacrifice for us.
Dec 24, 2019
A True Worship Response
As we end this series off on Christmas Eve we look at the Wisemen's response, which sets the tone for what is the appropriate response to God’s gift in Jesus – to WORSHIP HIM!
Dec 22, 2019
A Game of Thrones
In the fourth week of our Advent series we look at King Herod's response that reminds us that our lives have a throne, and the reality of Christmas forces us to wrestle with the question, "Who is, ultimately, on the throne of our lives?"
Dec 15, 2019
No Plan B
In the third week of our Advent Series we look at Joseph's Response: Joseph was initially fearful and wanted to leave Mary, but God intervened and his response shifted to obedience and faith.
Dec 8, 2019
Shouting Shepherds
In week 2 of our Advent Series we look at the Shepherds' Response: We see how the shepherds initially feared the glory of God but later proclaimed the good news of Jesus.
Dec 1, 2019
Song of Surrender
In the first week of our Advent Series we explore Mary's Response: We look at how although Mary initially responds with doubt, this shifts to praise and gratitude that God had chosen her to bare His Son.
Nov 24, 2019
I Have Therefore You Can
As we wrap up this series, we are asking ourselves how we are going to respond to Retail Therapy? What kind of consumers are we going to be?
Nov 17, 2019
I Search Therefore I Am
In this sermon we explore the idea of "browsing the spiritual market place" and how this idea of retail therapy, where there are so many things laid before us promising joy and fulfilment, has made its way into spirituality and religion.
Nov 10, 2019
Celebration Sunday
As part of our Celebration Sunday service we spent time recapping our Let's Testify sermon series from the beginning of 2019, encouraged & exhorted to continue to testify to the Gospel of God's Grace.
Nov 3, 2019
I Toil Therefore I Am
In this sermon we look at how our work should not be driven by consumerism or fear but by the grace of God for His glory.
Oct 27, 2019
I Have Therefore I Am
In this introductory sermon, we are encouraged not to pander to a “I have therefore I am” attitude... where we thrust ourselves into an existence that seeks to comfort our souls through consumption.
Instead we should fear God, by giving Him the place He deserves in our lives, knowing everything we could ever have or need is found in Him alone.
Oct 20, 2019
Veiled Vindication
In the final sermon in this series, we are reminded that one day God will restore us to Himself and restore to us everything He always intended us to have. And in the presence of our enemies we will be vindicated. One day the veil will be removed for all the world to see from all of time and we will rule triumphantly with the One and only true and living God.
Oct 13, 2019
The Coming Day of the Lord
In this sermon we see how on the imminent day of the Lord, He will rescue His people and judge the nations.
Oct 6, 2019
Poured Out
In this sermon, we look at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, how the Spirit empowers us and how believers cannot live faithful lives without the Spirit.
Sep 29, 2019
When God Takes Pity on a Nation
Even if it’s the last hour, it’s never too late for God to intervene. In this sermon, we look at how a nation that has a negative outlook can have hope in the rescue, restoration and renewal that is found in the person of Christ.
Sep 22, 2019
The Gospel for All
This Heritage Sunday, we celebrated our diversity and the richness of our heritage. We explored six aspects of the Gospel that we must embrace and celebrate... because the Gospel that birthed the Church of God in Jesus Christ is a Gospel for all, in all and through all.
Sep 15, 2019
A Prodigal People
In this, the third sermon in this series, Joel tells us that even in the midst of judgement, we have hope in our God. As we come before Him and render our hearts back to Him, we can have surety that He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.
Sep 8, 2019
The Future Provides for our Present
In the second week of this series, we explore how God’s vision of our future determines how we should approach the present. He helps us realise, much like with Israel, that the present is here for living. We can live in the present free from what has passed!
Sep 1, 2019
The Hour Before
In the first week of our series in the book of Joel, we look at the pervasiveness of sin, judgement of God and grace for repentance.
Aug 25, 2019
Real Faith
In the conclusion of our By Faith series, we look at how the characters in Hebrews 11 conquered life through a real faith which helped them endure suffering and persecution and ultimately how their & our real faith culminates in the person of Jesus.
Aug 18, 2019
(Un)Worthy Faith
In this sermon we look at Rahab's story. We may not escape feeling unworthy in this life, but we can overcome it, by faith.
Aug 11, 2019
Choosing Faith
In this sermon we explored what anchors great choices by looking at Moses’ life. He displayed a lifestyle of making good choices, because of his lifestyle of faith.
Aug 4, 2019
Enduring Faith
In this sermon we explore how Joseph’s faith endured many things because it was ultimately rooted in the promises of God.
Jul 28, 2019
Tested Faith
In this sermon we explore how Abraham’s story of being tested and displaying obedience in offering up Isaac, reveals his knowledge of Who God truly is.
Jul 21, 2019
Inconceivable Faith
In this sermon we look at Sarah’s story of an impossible conception for an eternal promise.
Jul 14, 2019
Flooded in Faith
In this sermon, we explore Noah’s story looking at what Hebrews 11 has to teach us about his faith.
Jul 7, 2019
Faith is a Lifestyle
In this introduction to the series, we explore what faith is and are exhorted to live lifestyles that are characterised by faith, because of God's promise.
Jun 30, 2019
Striving to Rest
Part 2 of our Mini-series titled "Everyday Sunday", exhorting us to find our rest in Christ.
Jun 23, 2019
Rest For Your Soul
Jun 16, 2019
Pursue the Wanderer
In the final week of our Visible series, we are provoked to one more challenge... To take action and pursue our family and friends that have wandered from the truth of the Gospel.
Jun 9, 2019
Let's Pray!
In week 13 of our Visible series, we are exhorted to pray. Pray for healing for the sick amongst us and for the spiritual redemption for the lost in our lives.
Jun 2, 2019
Help is Coming!
In week 12 of our Visible series, we are exhorted to be patient not only with ourselves and others, but also patient with integrity and in every circumstance because God is not done with us yet. Help is on its way!
May 26, 2019
When Wealth is Wasted
In week 11 of our Visible series, we explore how, as believers, we must use wealth in a way that is distinct from how the world uses it, if we are to live out an authentic faith that is visible to the world.
May 19, 2019
Today. Tomorrow. If the Lord wills.
In week 10 of our Visible series, we are reminded that life is a short, yet eternally significant gift from God and that if we are to live lives that are visible expressions of an authentic faith then we must live our lives in surrender to the God of the Bible.
May 12, 2019
The Way to Glory is a Way of Humility
In week 9 of our Visible series, we are exhorted to a humility ushered in the Gospel, so that our faith may be Visible, not for our sake, but so that our light may be seen and through that, Jesus may be glorified.
May 5, 2019
Showing Heavenly Wisdom
In week 8 of our Visible series, we explore the contrast between earthly wisdom and Godly wisdom and how this reflects an authentic faith that is seen.
Apr 28, 2019
Taming the Tongue
In the 7th week of our Visible series we are encouraged to tame our tongues as James warns us about dangerous self-talk, devastating words said about and to others and other damage the tongue can cause when we do not control it.
Apr 21, 2019
The God-Man Risen
On Easter Sunday we magnified the supremacy of our great God as we celebrated that He is risen.
Apr 19, 2019
Death of the God-Man
On Good Friday we magnified the deity, humanity and humility of Jesus as we reflected on what He did on the cross.
Apr 14, 2019
The World Changing Headline
In the final week of our Change The World series we looked at how we are mandated as Christians to go out into the world and preach the Gospel so that they would come to know Christ.
Apr 7, 2019
Faithful Servants Change The World
In week 4 of our Change The Word series, we looked at the parable of the talents, and how we need to be good and faithful servants with whatever God has entrusted to us.
Mar 31, 2019
World Changing Compassion
In week 3 of our Change the World series, we explore how Jesus is concerned about our character in acts of compassion and mercy. And that while it is costly, true compassion comes from God and it is what we require if we want to change the world.
Mar 24, 2019
Change out There by Changing in Here
In the second week of our Change The World series, we looked at how in order to impact the world out there, we first need to change the world within our community of believers.
Mar 17, 2019
You are the Change
In the first week of our Change The World series, we were encouraged to be the salt of the earth, and to be light of the world, not letting our light be hidden from the world.
Mar 10, 2019
Faith That Works
In week 6 of our Visible series, we looked at how, even though faith alone saves, works are the evidence that our faith is alive and authentic.
Mar 3, 2019
Show No Partiality
In the 5th week of our Visible series, we looked at how we are called to show no partiality, particularly in the way that we interact with and treat those within our own church community.
Feb 24, 2019
A Lifestyle of Obedience and Repentance
In the 4th week of our Visible series, we looked at how the book of James calls us to not only be hearers of the Word of God, but doers also. To know is to do and so our knowledge of God must move us to action.
Feb 17, 2019
Trials vs. Temptations
In week 3 of our Visible series, we look at the difference between trials and temptations and how God’s Word is the only way to navigate through them both. Resisting temptation and maximizing our trials.
Feb 10, 2019
Joy Personified
In the 2nd week of our Visible series, a study in the book of James, we explore how God can use our suffering and trials for His glory as well as our perfection and completion. Therefore, we count it all as joy!
Feb 3, 2019
Surely Not?
The book of James is a call to action! It’s a call to trust and obey the living God. In the first week of our new series Visible, we explore how there is often a disconnect between what we believe and how we live because we do not obey the Word of God. We don't experience the ongoing power of our faith, nor is it visible to the world, because we refuse to act, leading to frustration and a powerless testimony
Jan 27, 2019
Testify to the Gospel of God's Grace
In the third and final week of our Let's Testify Series, we explored what we as individuals testify to and why, and how we can prioritise testifying of God's grace in 2019.
Jan 20, 2019
Whose Mission Will You Live For?
In the second week of our Let's Testify series, we looked at the fact that because we have a course and ministry from Christ that gives our life its value, we need to lay down any other course or ministry of our own so that we can receive what Christ has for us.
Jan 13, 2019
What's Your Life Worth?
In the first week of our Let's Testify series, we explored how our lives and identities are worthless if we don't let God define our value.
Jan 6, 2019
You. Must. Do. It!
In this stand alone sermon to kick off the new year, we looked at how Jesus is saying more than "You can do this!", He is saying "You must do this!" because of His finished work on the cross, which enables us to live lives of victorious & joyful obedience to God.
Dec 16, 2018
Seek
In the third week of our Advent series, we look at how Jesus sought after us to bring us into His kingdom, and how he desires to seek others through us.
Dec 9, 2018
Serve
In the second week of our Advent series, we look at how true greatness in the Kingdom of Christ is not a call to serve Jesus, but to be served by Jesus as we serve others.
Dec 2, 2018
Spark
In the first week of our Advent series, we look at how Jesus came to Spark the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth and how that Spark continues through the church.
Nov 25, 2018
Expectant for Salvation
In the second part of our two part mini series entitled ASK! Bold and Expectant for 2019, we see how the gospel has always required boldness to advance. In the face of opposition against Gospel advance, believers should turn to God in prayer, expectant that God would empower us by the Holy Spirit with boldness, to remain unshaken in sharing the Gospel!
Nov 18, 2018
Shamelessly Bold for an Outpouring of the Spirit
In Part 1 of our 2 Part series entitled "ASK!" we are encouraged to be shamelessly bold in asking God for the Holy Spirit because God has a loving predisposition to give us His Holy Spirit!
Nov 11, 2018
Celebration Sunday
How awesome are His deeds! This week we paused for a moment to celebrate! Celebrate God's faithfulness, celebrate what He has done in and through this church family, not only in 2018 but in the years and those that came before.
Nov 4, 2018
We are not Unqualified
In the final week of our Mission Possible series, we looked at how God uses imperfect people to work his perfect plan and that all of our lives should centre around the life and work of only Jesus.
Oct 28, 2018
Gospel Generosity 3
In the 12th week of our Mission Possible series, we looked at how gospel generosity is marked by generous and cheerful giving, resulting in the collective worship of God.
Oct 21, 2018
Gospel Generosity 2
In the 11th week of our Mission Possible series, we were called to examine the abundance in our own lives, and challenged to be generous in every season.
Oct 14, 2018
Gospel Generosity
In the 10th week of our Mission Possible Series, we looked at how gospel generosity is established and empowered the grace of God, and is exemplified in acts of grace towards others.
Oct 9, 2018
A Big Holy God Who Lives With Little Broken People
We were privileged to have Professor D.A. Carson share at BBC as a stand alone sermon looking at the theme "A big holy God who lives with little broken people" a study through Isaiah 56 & 57.
Oct 7, 2018
Gospel Ambassadors
In the 9th week of our Mission Possible series, we looked at how God defines, secures and is behind us as he calls us to be gospel "brand ambassadors" in our every day living.
Sep 30, 2018
Confronting Sin
In week 8 of our Mission Possible series, we discussed how the church can be selectively passive toward sin, but we should confront one another's sin in Gospel love and joy.
Sep 23, 2018
Before the Throne of God Above
In our Heritage Day services, we celebrated our unity in our diversity. We explored how before the throne of God we are all assembled, we are all atoned, and we all bow in awe. For more and other resources visit bbc.org.za
Sep 16, 2018
Treasure in Jars of Clay
In the 7th week of our Mission Possible series, we see that God's eternal glory in us is revealed through life's momentary afflictions.
Sep 9, 2018
The Blessing of Persecution
In the 6th week of our Mission Possible series, we looked at how as Christians persecution is inevitable, but our comfort and hope are guaranteed in Jesus Christ.
Sep 2, 2018
Guard the "S" of the Gospel
In week 5 of our Mission Possible series we are exhorted to guard against the S's that threaten to distract us from the SUBSTANCE of the Gospel! And we need to be captivated by the SUBSTANCE of the Gospel; that's what will motivate us to guard against these distractions at all cost.
Aug 26, 2018
Rousing Repentance
In week 4 of our Mission Possible series we look at how a life full of true freedom, joy and peace, which we all long for, is experienced through God's gift of repentance.
Aug 19, 2018
Seeing Eyes
In the third week of our Mission Possible series we looked at how without Christ's intervention, we are all spiritually blind, but through Him the veil is lifted and we are able to see.
Aug 12, 2018
Christ's Victory - Your Life or Death
In week 2 of our Mission Possible series we explore how the Gospel parades the victory of Christ and we are exhorted to thank God for it, choose life in it and live to spread it. We also prayed for unbelievers that indicated their desire for salvation, for people who wanted to boldly share the gospel with others and for courage as they live on mission.
Aug 5, 2018
Relentless Mission
An introductory sermon to our Mission Possible series. In this series we want to be exhorted to ignite our missional impulse. The church exists for the mission, and this mission is made possible through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jul 29, 2018
xMultiply
In this stand alone sermon we are encouraged and exhorted to be intentional in our actions towards the lost, and to expand the work of God.
Jul 22, 2018
His Vision | Our Mission
This Sunday we paused and reflected on some of the stories that speak to how God's vision drives our mission here at BBC, celebrating His faithfulness to this church family, and looking ahead at how the mission is possible with God.
Jul 15, 2018
I Am Generous!
In the 5th and final week of our Life Series - A Study in The Book of Proverbs, we explored the concept of generosity and looked at the reasons why it is wise to be generous with what we are given.
Jul 8, 2018
Wise Giving
In the 4th week of our Life Series we look at money. We explore how managing money wisely starts by giving to God.
Jul 1, 2018
The Big Fight
In week 3 of our Life Series we explore how we as Christians should deal with conflict and ultimately, the only way we should fight is the way God fights.
Jun 24, 2018
Fatherly Wisdom
In the second week of our Life Series we look at how wise & godly fathers nurture their families.
Jun 17, 2018
A Foundation to Wise Living
Wise living is to live righteously in the sight of God for His glory and our good. In the first week of our Life Series, we explored what it looks like to live righteously.
Jun 10, 2018
Live In Hope
In the final week of our Unabandoned series - A Study in the Book of Micah, we explored what living in hope looks like.
Jun 3, 2018
Judgement Deserved
In the 7th week of our Unabandoned Series – a Study in the Book of Micah, we look at how we should, and how we should not, respond to God’s judgement. We also explore what it looks like to give God our hearts and lives.
May 27, 2018
Future Hope
In the 6th week of our Micah series we explore how our future hope should shape how we live our lives today.
May 20, 2018
When His Presence Reigns
In the 5th week of our Unabandoned - A Study in the Book of Micah series, we looked at how Gods presence is eternal, how it evokes worship, and how it restores His people.
May 13, 2018
When the Law Doesn't Hold
In the fourth week of our Unabandoned Series - A Study in the Book of Micah, we looked at how God will judge leaders justly, and calls us to not sit idly by, but rather to stand up against injustice.
May 6, 2018
Gathered In Hope
In the third week of our Unabandoned series (a study in the book of Micah), we explore how our hope is found in our Faithful Shepherd & King, Who gathers us and leads us to freedom
Apr 29, 2018
Restorative Judgement
In the second week of our Unabandoned series (a study in the book of Micah), we looked at how God is the Righteous Judge & Good Father.
Apr 22, 2018
Messy, Perfect Redemption
This is the introductory sermon to our study in the book of Micah titled Unabandoned. Throughout this series we will be looking at God’s Just Judgement and Hopeful Redemption as we strive to act justly, love mercy & walk humbly.
Apr 15, 2018
Restoring Love Pt. 2
In the second part of the 6th & final week in our Easter series titled “No Greater Love” we look at the fact that Christ's restoring love redeems our identity and our mission. For more and other resources visit bbc.org.za.
Apr 8, 2018
Restoring Love Pt. 1
In the first part of week 6 in our Easter series titled “No Greater Love” we look at the fact that Christ's restoring love redeems our sin.
Apr 1, 2018
Conquering Love
In the 5th week of our Easter Series titled “No Greater Love”, we see how Christ’s resurrection displays His conquering love.
Mar 25, 2018
Sacrificial Love
In the fourth week of our Easter series titled “No Greater Love”, we look at how Jesus chose sacrifice, and in so doing, displays His sacrificial love to the world!
Mar 18, 2018
Interceding Love
In the third week of our Easter series title "No Greater Love" we explore Jesus' Interceding Love and look at how He intercedes, asking God to do a work which can only be accomplished by Him lovingly giving of Himself to death for us.
Mar 11, 2018
Servant Love
In the second week of our Easter series titled "No Greater Love" we look at how Jesus leads in unquestionable servanthood characterised by love, humility and redemption.
Mar 4, 2018
Kingly Love
In the first week of our Easter Series, "No Greater Love" we look at the Kingly love of Jesus. He is the King who comes to sacrificially give His life for the life of all people.
Feb 25, 2018
Diversified in Prayer
In the final week of our Prayer series, we looked at how God's love for us compels us to pray for others.
Feb 18, 2018
Deeper in Prayer
In the third week of our Prayer series, we explore how as Christ becomes greater, we start to live for what’s of eternal value. And these eternal values start to impact our intimacy with God, deepening our prayers.
Feb 11, 2018
Deliberate in Prayer
In the second week of our Prayer series, we looked at how prioritising prayer positions our participation in God’s purposes through Christ.
Feb 4, 2018
Distracted in Prayer
In the first week of our Prayer series, we explore how a life too busy to pray, exposes choices driven by distorted values.
Jan 28, 2018
The Way
In the week 2 of our Vision series, we looked at the example Jesus lived out in loving God, loving our neighbour, and to loving the lost.
Jan 21, 2018
The Call
In week one of our Vision Series, we look at how the Lord's vision drives our mission.
Jan 14, 2018
Choose Life
In the second week of our New Year mini series we looked at how life is found in choosing God’s way
Jan 7, 2018
Trust in God's Wisdom
In the first week of our New Year mini series we looked at how we should lean not on our own wisdom but trust God and lean on his wisdom.
Nov 26, 2017
Future Hope, Immeasurable Joy
In the final week of our Good Life Now series, we looked at how the hope of our future, certain in Christ, frees us to live with joy in the present. For more and other resources visit bbc.org.za
Nov 19, 2017
Trust in God’s Faithfulness for Joy
In week 3 of our Good Life Now series, we explored how anxiety and stress are overshadowed by God's endless provision in our life, despite external circumstances. For more and other resources visit bbc.org.za
Nov 12, 2017
Joy Shaped in Suffering
In week 2 of our Good Life Now series, we explored how even even in our suffering God can be glorified and joy in him can be found. For more and other resources visit bbc.org.za
Nov 5, 2017
Experiencing the Fullness of Joy
In the first week of The Good Life Now series, we looked at how fullness of joy is to be had by remaining in Christ, because he came to give us life in abundance.
Sep 24, 2017
Compelling Community - A Heritage Day Message
As we celebrated Heritage Day in South Africa, we spoke about how we all share a common heritage in that we're all sinners, saved by grace and now have a new common heritage in Christ.
Jan 8, 2017
2017 Matters
Nov 20, 2016
Pleasing Love
In this Stand-alone sermon we look at Paul's exhortation to the church towards love for one another. A life that's pleasing to God is expressed through loving our family of faith.
May 15, 2016
The Ordinary Nature of the Messenger
May 8, 2016
Messenger
Mar 27, 2016
Easter Sunday 2016
Jan 3, 2016
Kiss or Conspire?
Sep 6, 2015
Community
Sep 6, 2015
More Than You Think