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This series is focused on mental health from a biblical perspective. And in todays session we look at addiction. Instead of doing a deep theological dive this session takes a practical approach. We hear real life stories of transformation and discuss addiction with a panel. For more information or for help please visit the Ithemba website https://www.ithembah4h.org.za/

Most city dwellers experience significant stress and anxiety because of the pace and demands of city life. This message provides a simple three step solution: think, thank, do. Stay tuned for a helpful look at how to deal with stress and anxiety.

October is mental health awareness month. Therefore, we are going to explore mental health through the lens of Scripture. The growing disciplines of psychology and neuroscience have given us many helpful explanations for human behavior. But as Christians, we do not need to reject everything from secular theory nor accept everything uncritically. So, today we begin this series by establishing a biblical framework for counselling and care.

All humans experience fear. It is part of what it means to be human. But in this final section we get the antidote to fear. This is how we can be - or rather through whom we get to be - more than conquerers. Romans 8.28

Sometimes life can feel chaotic, and we may wonder what God is up to. In this instalment of our Romans 8 series, we come to a deeply comforting verse: “In all things God works for the good of those who love him.”But what does this really mean? And what are the implications of being in relationship with a God who is able to work all things for our good?Join us for an inspirational message on the sovereignty of God and the comfort of knowing that He is at work in your life.

Do you ever slow down and wonder where its all going? Especially when you suffer. Sometimes we go through things and we can understand why. But there are times when there's no perceived justice and we can wonder where is human history headed? In this message we unpack this question. Romans chapter 8 gives an explanation for this very question. So, lets dive in.

We all have days when we don't feel close to God. There are days when what we believe doesn't align with what we feel. In this message we explore why those days happen and what to do about it.

An anchor only works because it is attached to something outside itself. In the voyage of life, our souls need something—or Someone—outside ourselves to hold us steady.In this series, we’re exploring five anchors for the soul found in Romans 8.The first is the anchor of grace. When we are anchored to grace, our courage isn’t based on our performance—or even the strength of our faith—but on what Christ has already done for us.In this message, we explore why grace is so powerful and how to anchor your soul to grace.

The gospel has two frontiers. It changes how we relate to one another. It creates deep relationships. But it also takes us to those who do not yet belong. It goes wide. In this message we explore how the community that proclaims God's love must love. This is about how we go deep and wide.

What is the church? How do we define it? Because the nature of something determines how we relate to it. If the church is a community as opposed to a building then that has implications for community. And if God has promised to glorify His church then that has staggering implications for Christians. In this message we explore this important question and discover encouraging implications.

Loneliness is a problem that many struggle with. One of the foundational Christian beliefs is that humans are not made to be alone. We are made in the image of the Triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And one of the great promises in the Christian faith is that God pours out His Holy Spirit on all who will believe. Thus, the ultimate antidote to loneliness. In this message we explore how to walk with the Holy Spirit practically.

How does it end? For the people in the Bible who went through the Exodus it ended with a Rescuer. And for you and I its similar. The exodus does end with a victory. But the way into freedom comes through a Victor. In this message we explore how to hold onto to hope for freedom.

In our Exodus journey we have seen that the people of Israel never really got out of Egypt. They got out physically but they remained enslaved. The Old Testament prophets warned that they would loose the promised land and be exiled. But the New Testament opens with a message that someone like Moses but greater would show up. And this hero would complete the Exodus journey. If you are struggling for freedom, then this message is for you. There is a way out of slavery and into the promises of God.

In our survey of the Exodus we have arrived at the promised Land. But no sooner have the people arrived at their long awaited destination and they turn to sin. It was a false start. Maybe the reason that so much of the Old Testament is dedicated to this false start is because it mirrors a universal human experience. We get free, but not completely free. In this message we explore true freedom and the way into the promises of God.

Have you ever thought about why you do what you do? What drives behavior? Surprisingly the Bible says that humans have an innate need to worship. And the Christian journey is one in which we dethrone our idols and worship God more completely. In this message we explore the sin beneath our sins - idolatry.