Spreading the Gospel of Righteousness

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Spreading the Gospel of Righteousness
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Believers are encouraged to embrace their righteousness in Christ by actively sharing the gospel of righteousness through personal testimony rather than relying solely on quiet deeds. Ps. Slabbert uses a live demonstration involving scent, light, water and speech to illustrate that while Christians naturally project divine presence, they must also use their voices to proclaim their faith. True evangelism requires believers to boldly communicate how God’s grace transformed their lives. By stepping away from legalistic restraint and utilizing personal stories, individuals can effectively impact their communities. Ultimately, the congregation unites in a declaration committing to serve as bold, articulate ambassadors for Christ.

A Faith That Justifies: Understanding Your Legal Status in Christ

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Brief Summary of the Message
The message, “A Faith That Justifies,” teaches that justification is an immediate change in legal status where God declares the believer “righteous” and “not guilty”.
This is made possible by imputation—the exchange of human sin for Christ’s righteousness.
Faith is the hand that receives this gift, transitioning a person from “sinner” to “saint”.
The message emphasizes that righteousness is the cause of right living, not the reward for it, and encourages a shift from “trying” to “trusting”.
Finally, it concludes that righteousness is activated by thanking God for our justified status and “beholding” Christ’s glory to facilitate inner transformation.

The DNA of Righteousness: A New Creation

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This message explores the profound truth that believers are righteous in Christ, a status established by God’s own work rather than individual human effort.
Centered on the reality that there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, it explains how the “law of the spirit of life” has provided a total escape from the law of sin and death.
The core of the teaching focuses on a total repositioning, where individuals are rescued from the kingdom of darkness and brought into the kingdom of light
. Using the analogy of a plane, it illustrates that our position determines our velocity and protection; because a believer is “in Christ,” He takes the brunt of the “wind” and spiritual attacks while the person remains secure.
Further key concepts include:
The Divine Vault: Our lives are hidden with Christ in God, placing our value and soul in a secure spiritual witness protection program where the enemy cannot reach us.
New Creation: Believers are not merely “refurbished” versions of their old selves, but a new species with a spiritual DNA of righteousness.
Conviction vs. Condemnation: While condemnation looks at the past to say you are finished, conviction looks at the future to say you are forgiven and called to grow closer to God.
Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to renew their minds and shift their focus from “How am I doing?” to “Where am I positioned?” while living as ambassadors of God.

Faith vs. Works

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In this episode, we dive deep into the core theme of the year: Righteousness in Christ. It’s easy to get caught up in motivational speaking and emotional highs, but what happens when we face the harsh realities of life? Too often, we fall back on our own resources, networks, and perceived qualifications, forgetting the most fundamental truth of the Gospel.

We explore the danger of “The Plus One Problem”—the subtle, legalistic trap of believing that salvation is “Jesus plus my effort.” Using the Book of Galatians as a roadmap, we discuss how adding even 1% of our own works to the finished work of Christ doesn’t just dilute the Gospel—it severs the flow of grace and reintroduces fear into our lives.

Key Discussion Points:

The Power of the Gospel: Understanding that righteousness is a revealed gift, not a self-generated quality.

The Paraclete: How the Holy Spirit acts as our ultimate advocate and barrister, guiding us through the consequences of life without claiming the honor for Himself.

The Three Curses of Legalism: How relying on “works” alienates us from Christ, breeds judgmentalism, and replaces peace with anxiety.

Tetelestai: A look at the legal weight of Jesus’ final words—”It is finished”—and why you aren’t a “project” that still needs to be completed.

Join us as we break down the wall of human effort and return to the simple, beautiful truth that it is only the blood that satisfies.

“If the Gospel is being preached and it’s not good news, then it’s not the true Gospel.”

Give Me This Mountain: The Spirit of Caleb

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In this powerful message, Pastor Frikkie de Beer dives into the life-defining moment of Caleb in Joshua 14. While others saw giants and obstacles, Caleb saw God’s promises. This episode explores what it truly means to follow the Lord “wholeheartedly” across a lifetime of faith.

Key Discussion Points:

Unyielding Endurance: Discover how Caleb maintained the same spiritual vigor at age 85 as he had at 40, proving that age is no barrier to God’s strength.

The Hebron Request: A look at the boldness required to ask for the “mountain”—the difficult territory inhabited by giants—instead of the easy path.

Wholehearted Devotion: Understanding the biblical blueprint for consistency and why “following the Lord wholly” is the key to receiving your inheritance.

Faith vs. Fear: Contrasting the report of the spies with Caleb’s unwavering trust in God’s ability to deliver on His word.

Whether you are in a season of waiting or standing at the foot of your own mountain, Pastor de Beer’s grounded and mission-driven teaching will inspire you to reclaim your dormant dreams and press forward with renewed passion.

Righteous in Christ \ Vision Sunday

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On Vision Sunday, Pastor Slabbert unveiled the vision for 2026, centering on the principle that “complexity is the enemy of execution” and calling the congregation to embrace a “SIMPLE” framework for ministry and personal growth. He emphasized that God can change a person’s “state” in a moment, moving them past old excuses and “stories” into a new beginning marked by energy and purpose.
The core of the vision is summarized through the S.I.M.P.L.E. acronym, using biblical figures to illustrate key strategies:
• S – Solomon (Strategy): Using “soft power” and geographical unity to expand the kingdom.
• I – Israel (Inspiration): Having the persistence to wrestle with God until a breakthrough occurs, turning a “mess into a message”.
• M – Moses (Multiplication): Implementing effective systems and involving others to handle massive growth.
• P – Peter (Positivity/Power): Operating as “unstoppable optimists” who believe that miracles lead to multiplication.
• L – Lydia (Love): Practicing radical care and hospitality as the doorway to revival.
• E – Ezra (Education): Committing to the three-step formula of studying, observing, and teaching God’s Word to equip others.
Key 2026 Ministry Goals:
• Expanding to 8,000 members and 80 campuses.
• Establishing 1,000 Bush Schools in remote regions to provide biblical education.
• Training 800 “marketplace revivalists” through Unity College to carry the fire of God into professional spheres.
• Developing original worship music and expanding global gospel broadcasts.
Pastor Slabbert concluded by reminding the church that these massive goals are achievable because “it starts with one”—one man or woman who decides to obey God and act as a change agent in the world

One Last Thing || Part 2

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This One Last Thing Part 2,” Karl shares a message centered on persisting in faith and obedience regardless of one’s physical circumstances or self-perception. He encourages us to rely on God’s infinite power to perform miracles and to “keep pouring” even when they feel they have nothing left.

Key points from the sermon:

1. Trust God’s Perspective Over Your Own
Karl emphasizes that you should not let your own thoughts or failures override what God says about you. He reminds us that if they believe Jesus has overcome the world, then their failures are only temporary setbacks to learn from. He references his previous message, stating, “If you have a pulse, get to work,” and warns against letting lies about yourself stop you from following God.
2. The Principle of “Just Keep Pouring”
Drawing from the story of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, Karl explains that God often performs miracles when we are at the end of our own resources.
• Action over lack: The widow had only a handful of flour and a little oil, yet she followed Elijah’s instruction to bake for him first.
• Ex Nihilo (Out of Nothing): Karl notes that humans always need a starting material (like chemical filaments for 3D printing), but God creates from nothing.
• The Miracle is God’s Responsibility: God does not ask us to perform the miracle; He asks us to use what we have—whether it is a staff, five rocks, or two fish—and He provides the increase.
3. Don’t Stop Until God Says So
Using the story of Elisha and King Jehoash, Karl illustrates the danger of setting your own limits on God’s work. When Elisha told the king to strike the ground with arrows, the king stopped after three times, which Elisha said limited his victory.
• Persistence: Karl argues that the king decided for himself when “enough was enough”.
• Abundance: He points out that when Jesus performed miracles, like feeding the five thousand, there was always an abundance left over, showing that God’s miracles are meant to overflow and bless the community, not just the individual.
4. Overcoming “Giants” and Fear
Karl addresses the “giants” people face—such as financial hardship, sickness, or family breakdowns—noting that fear stems from a wrong view of God.
• God is Bigger: He compares the Israelites, who saw themselves as “grasshoppers” next to giants, with David, who saw that God was bigger than Goliath.
• Dealing with Anxiety: He explains that “Do not fear” is not a condemnation but a reminder to bring anxiety and challenges to God.
• New Mercies: Even if you have failed to face your giants thousands of times in the past, Karl reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning and He offers opportunities to try again.
5. Mission and Call to Action
Karl defines his personal mission as introducing people to the “Great I Am” so they can know who they truly are. He challenges the congregation to identify the lies they believe that cause fear and to “break them off” as they move into the future. His final exhortation is to keep sowing and blessing others in God’s strength, not their own.

One Last Thing

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The sermon, titled “One Last Thing” (Part 1), explores the diverse and often mysterious nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. Drawing primarily from the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16), Ps. Karl examines how God calls individuals to service at different stages of their lives, whether “early in the morning” or “late in the day”.

Key themes of the sermon include:
• God’s Infinite Generosity: The speaker challenges a “scarcity mindset,” noting that God’s grace is not a limited resource taken from one to give to another. Instead, like the landowner who paid all workers a full day’s wage regardless of their hours, God operates out of infinite abundance.
• Identity as a New Creation: The message emphasizes that believers are a “new creation,” and therefore, struggles such as depression, anxiety, and fear are not part of their true spiritual identity. The speaker encourages the congregation to believe God’s truth over the “lies” that lead to these struggles.
• No Disqualification: Using biblical examples like Moses, Isaiah, and Peter, the sermon illustrates that no past mistake, age, or background disqualifies a person from God’s calling. The speaker asserts that God has already accounted for a person’s past when He called them.
• The Call to Action: The central challenge of the message is: “If you have a pulse, get to work”. This “work” is defined simply as showing the love of Jesus to the community, being a friend, and doing good works in the year 2026.

Ultimately, the sermon encourages listeners to forget what is behind and press toward their calling, trusting that God’s mercies are new every morning and that His purpose for them remains active regardless of the “hour”.

God’s Mercies Are New Every Morning

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Forget the Former Things: Embracing God’s Daily Fresh Start

In this episode, we explore the powerful truth that you do not have to wait for a new year to experience a fresh start; God’s mercies are new every single morning. Drawing from Lamentations 3, we discuss how God’s faithfulness is a repetitive cycle—much like the manna in the desert—offering forgiveness and a complete new start regardless of past failures.

We dive into the challenge of “forgetting the former things” as commanded in Isaiah 43. You will learn that forgetting does not mean having amnesia, but rather stripping the past of its power over you. The message encourages listeners to stop looking at the “mileage on their clock” and instead perceive the “streams in the wasteland” that God is already creating.

Whether you feel exhausted by repetitive cycles of failure or are navigating a personal “wilderness”, this episode will help you understand your new spiritual DNA in Christ. Discover how to stop identifying as a resident of the desert and start living as a new creation, stepping into the hope and future God has prepared for you. Tune in to find the peace that comes from knowing that while we may not know what the future holds, we know who holds our future.

Father’s Day

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The sermon wove together personal reflection, gratitude for ministry supporters, and a Father’s Day call to action using the acrostic F-A-T-H-E-R.

Fathers are urged to live out faith, availability, teaching, humility, encouragement, and responsibility as their legacy, shaping their children and nation through godly example.

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