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“We are trying to get God to run to us. We’re not running to Him.” In this message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the feeding of the 5,000 and what Jesus teaches His disciples about need, rest, compassion and provision. When the disciples see thousands of hungry people, their answer is to send them away. Jesus responds differently: “You give them something.” What looks like a deserted place with too little becomes the setting for supernatural provision when what is available is placed in Jesus’ hands.

“We think we see, but we might very well be blind.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler challenges us to examine whether we truly see God for who He is — or whether our experiences, disappointments, traditions, opinions, and assumptions have shaped a version of God that looks more like us. In Mark 8, Jesus takes a blind man by the hand and leads him out of town before restoring his sight. His healing happens progressively: first he sees partially, and then Jesus touches him again until he sees clearly. In the very same chapter, Jesus confronts His disciples because, although they had witnessed Him feed thousands of people, they still did not understand who was standing in front of them. They remembered the miracles, but they had not yet allowed those miracles to change the way they saw Jesus. Sometimes the problem is not that God isn't moving — it's that we cannot see what He is doing. This message challenges us to allow Jesus to lead us beyond what is familiar, confront the hardness in our hearts, challenge our theology, and open our eyes until we see Him clearly.

“What if the options you're giving God are beyond your A or B?” In this message, Pastor David Grobler challenges us to examine the boxes we place God in. Through John 8 and 9, we see how the disciples, the Pharisees, and even our own experiences can create assumptions about how God must work. Jesus heals a man born blind in a way nobody expected — and the miracle exposes a deeper blindness in those who were convinced they could already see. The question is not only, “What do I believe?” but, “Am I still teachable enough for God to correct me?”

“God is a God that asks questions.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler explores some of the questions God asks throughout Scripture and reveals why those questions still matter to us today. From God asking Adam, “Where are you?” to Jesus asking His disciples, “Why are you so fearful?” and “Who do you say that I am?”, we see that God does not ask questions because He lacks information. His questions cause us to stop, reflect, and recognise where we truly are. What have you allowed to shape your thinking? Who told you what you now believe? What has fear convinced you is true about God? And ultimately, who do you say Jesus is? Through Scripture and powerful testimonies of lives transformed by Jesus, this message challenges us to examine our faith, our fears, our love for God, and the direction of our lives. God is still asking questions — the question is whether we are willing to answer.

“I don’t have all the answers, but what I do have is Jesus.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler speaks about what it means to be a church of Spirit and power. Drawing from Paul’s words to the Corinthian church, he reminds us that Christianity was never meant to depend on human wisdom alone, but on a demonstration of the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is at work in us and through us, pointing us towards Jesus and making the message of the cross come alive in our lives. When we reach situations that are beyond our own ability — when human strength, wisdom, and solutions are no longer enough — we can trust in the God who still works miracles. Through powerful testimonies from within the church, this message reminds us of the importance of prayer, faith, perseverance, and trusting God even when circumstances seem impossible. Not every story has the same outcome, but our confidence remains in a God who is faithful, present, and still at work.

“You can keep swinging without results — but God can restore the edge you've lost.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler explores the story of the floating axe head in 2 Kings and challenges believers to examine whether they have lost their spiritual edge. Through the journey of Elisha and the company of prophets, we are reminded that God never intended us to be mere observers of His Kingdom, but active participants in His work. This sermon speaks to those who feel weary, discouraged, disappointed, or spiritually dull. Whether through unanswered prayers, hurt, busyness, comparison, or life's disappointments, many believers lose the passion and conviction they once had. The good news is that God's grace can restore what effort alone never could.

“We make room for what we value" In this challenging and practical message, Pastor David Grobler explores the biblical principle of making room for the presence of God. Using the story of the Shunammite woman who prepared a room for the prophet Elisha, we are reminded that awareness of God is not enough — we must respond by creating space for Him in our schedules, decisions, relationships, and daily lives. This sermon calls believers to move beyond occasional encounters with God and cultivate a lifestyle where His presence is welcomed and prioritized. Through powerful illustrations and biblical examples, we are encouraged to examine whether God is merely a spare wheel in times of trouble or a constant presence who inhabits every area of our lives.

“Jesus did not disappear — He ascended to reign, and His Church was sent with purpose.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the significance of the ascension of Jesus and what it means for believers today. The ascension was not the end of the story — it was the beginning of the Church’s mission through the power of the Holy Spirit. This sermon challenges believers to move beyond passive Christianity and embrace their calling as witnesses of Christ in everyday life. Through teaching on joy, purpose, the Holy Spirit, and the authority of Christ, we are reminded that every believer has a role to play in God’s Kingdom.

“You may feel too low to reach Jesus — but even the hem of His garment is enough to change everything.” Pastor David Grobler unpacks the powerful story of the woman with the issue of blood in Mark 5 — a woman who had suffered for 12 years, spent everything she had searching for healing, and yet found restoration in a single moment of faith. More than just a miracle story, this message reveals the heart of Jesus: a Savior who not only heals affliction, but restores identity. A forgotten woman becomes “daughter.” An outcast is brought into family. This sermon explores the significance of the hem of Jesus’ garment, the holiness of God, the power of faith, and the beauty of being connected to Christ and His Church. It reminds us that no one is too broken, too unclean, or too far gone for Jesus to reach. Even the lowest part connected to Him still carries life, healing, and restoration.

“Sometimes the very thing designed to destroy you becomes the thing God uses to deliver you.” In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the story of Moses’ mother and reveals the incredible role that faith-filled women play in God’s redemptive plan. Set against the backdrop of oppression, fear, and death in Egypt, this sermon shows how one mother’s courage, obedience, and trust in God preserved the life of a deliverer. Through the story of Moses in the basket, we are reminded that the world may try to shape, drown, and destroy purpose — but God always has another plan. This message beautifully connects Moses’ ark to Jesus Christ, revealing that the only true safety through the rivers of life is found in Him. It’s a message about family, identity, spiritual covering, prayer, motherhood, and the sovereignty of God through every season of life. Whether you grew up with a strong family structure or not, this sermon reminds us that God can still redeem, restore, and lead us into purpose.

“What you put first determines what follows.” In this powerful and practical message, Pastor David Grobler challenges us to examine one of the most defining aspects of our lives — our priorities. Centered around Matthew 6:33, this sermon confronts the gap between what we know and how we actually live. While many believers are familiar with “seek first the Kingdom of God,” this message exposes how easily life, pressure, and personal desires shift God out of first place. Through the story in Haggai, we see a clear warning: when God’s house is neglected and our own priorities take over, life begins to feel unproductive, unfulfilled, and out of order. But when God is placed first, everything else begins to align. This message is both a wake-up call and an invitation — to stop drifting, to realign, and to live with intentional, Kingdom-first priorities. Because when the order is right, the outcome follows.

“You are not just in a church — you are part of a Kingdom.” In this powerful message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks God’s design for the Church — not as a collection of denominations, but as an expression of His Kingdom on the earth. Through 1 Corinthians, we are confronted with a reality that challenges modern thinking: division is not a sign of deeper truth, but often a sign of spiritual immaturity. In a world with thousands of denominations and endless opinions, this message brings clarity to what truly matters. It shifts the focus away from personal preference, offence, and comparison — and back to Jesus as King and the unity of His people. This message reveals that the Church is not built on feelings, needs, or opinions — but on the rule and reign of Christ. And while churches may look different, they are all part of one Kingdom under one King. The Kingdom doesn’t divide — people do. And maturity in Christ is seen in unity, humility, and faithfulness to the truth.

“The first day didn’t just prove something — it started something.” In this powerful message, First Day Reality, Pastor David Grobler unpacks what happened on the very first day after the resurrection — not just the empty tomb, but the birth of a new people. Through accounts in John 20 and Luke 24, we see that the resurrection didn’t just confirm the cross — it created a living, Spirit-filled community. Behind closed doors, Jesus appeared to His followers, spoke peace into their fear, revealed Himself, and then commissioned them with purpose. This message reveals that the “first day” is not just a moment in history — it is a pattern for our lives today. The resurrection didn’t end with Jesus rising — it continues through a people who are sent, empowered, and transformed by the Holy Spirit.

“The empty tomb is God’s YES to everything Jesus said.” In this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the meaning of the empty tomb — not as a separate event from the cross, but as God’s confirmation of it. The cross and the resurrection are one story: the cross declares the message, and the empty tomb declares that message is true. Through the account in John 20, we see how even those closest to Jesus struggled to understand the resurrection. Mary stood before the risen Christ and didn’t recognize Him. The disciples saw the empty tomb and were confused. Yet in a moment, everything changed — because the resurrection didn’t just prove something… it started something. This message reveals that the empty tomb is: God’s “YES” to every promise, The beginning of a new reality, Victory over death, And the invitation into a transformed life through the Holy Spirit. The resurrection is not just history — it’s a living reality meant to be seen in us.

“The cross is not just where Jesus died — it’s where God revealed who He is.” In this powerful Easter message, Pastor David Grobler unpacks the true meaning of the cross — not just as an event where Jesus took our place, but as the ultimate revelation of God’s nature, wisdom, and love. Through 1 Corinthians 1, we see that the message of the cross confronts every human perspective. To some, it appears as foolishness. To others, it is the very power and wisdom of God. The cross challenges our ideas of strength, success, and even who God is. This message reveals that the cross is not merely symbolic — it is the moment where: - God steps into our world - Sin is fully dealt with - Love is perfectly displayed - And a new people is born The cross doesn’t just save us — it shows us who God truly is.