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“Jesus Didn’t Look Back” Sunday Sermon Pentecost Proper 8 June 29th - Luke 9:51-62

“A cord of three strands is not easily broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 

We live in the most connected generation in history, yet so many people feel deeply alone. Loneliness has become a modern pandemic, and even within the Church, many silently carry the ache of isolation. 

In this message, Pastor Louis explores the difference between loneliness and hiddenness – how one can drain us, while the other can develop us. And he looks at the value of friendship, which Jesus Himself modelled for us. Jesus didn’t just call disciples – He called friends, sharing life, prayer, meals, and mission with them. 

Let’s talk about: 

🧵 Why relationships matter deeply in God’s Kingdom. 
🧵 How to build real, lasting friendships as Jesus followers. 
🧵 Practical steps to weave strong, unbreakable connections in your life. 
🧵 Why we need each other – now more than ever. 

If you’ve been feeling unseen, disconnected, or discouraged, this message is for you. Let’s rediscover how friendship in Christ holds us together, even in our most fragile moments. 

You were never meant to do life alone. 

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Unbroken | Louis Kotzé

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Guest Preacher Rev. Lowell Dennis (Emeritus) Sun Sermon Pentecost Proper 9 Jul 6th 2025 - Lk 10:1-20

Can burnout happen when you’re not doing too much, but too little? 

This Sunday, Pastor Louis delves into a surprising form of burnout: under-challenged burnout – a slow fade of motivation, purpose, and joy that happens when life feels too monotonous, when you’re not stretched or stirred. Drawing from Judges 6-8, we explore the story of Gideon, a reluctant leader who doubted his capacity but discovered what God could do through him when he stepped into divine challenge. 

In this message, we’ll unpack: 

📏Why comfort zones can be more dangerous than we think. 
📏What happens when we stop growing – spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. 
📏The sweet spot of God-shaped challenge: not overload, not neglect, but faithful engagement. 
📏How God develops character, competence, and calling through challenge. 

You were never meant to have a stagnant faith. You were made to step out, lean in, and grow deeper. 

💬 “But how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest … and I am the least.” Judges 6:15 

God sees more in you than you likely see in yourself. 

Join us as we reclaim purpose and step into the kind of challenge that transforms. 

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The challenge of being under challenged | Louis Kotzé

Dylan and Katrina Hunstad Wedding Sermon July 12th 2025 "Jesus at the Wedding"

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“Who is Your Good Samaritan?” Sunday Sermon Pentecost Proper 10 July 13th - Luke 10:25–37

Are you running on empty? 

In this honest and hope-filled message, Pastor Letsholo takes us on a journey with the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19 – a man who just faced a major spiritual victory, only to find himself drained, discouraged, and ready to give up. Sound familiar? 

Being battle weary doesn’t make you weak – it makes you human. But God meets us in our weariness with rest, reassurance, and renewal. 

We’ll explore how: 

⚔️ Faith is refined 
⚔️ Identity is defined 
⚔️ Character is magnified 
⚔️ Perseverance is amplified through the battles we face 

🙌 “Let us not become weary in doing good …” Galatians 6:9 

No matter in what area of life you’re battle weary – God sees, God cares, and God is near. 

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Battle weary | Letsholo Pelesi

“True and Lasting Peace" Funeral Sermon for Judy Ann Smibert

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