Cape First Podcast

What do you do when you're too angry to pray? When frustration with life—or even with God—feels too heavy to bring before Him? Asaph's journey from bitterness to renewed trust reminds us that God is the true scorekeeper, and in the end, He makes all things right. Your anger doesn't have to drive you away from God—it can lead you deeper into His presence.

When life presses in, you don't need self-help tips—you need shelter, stability, and peace in Jesus. If you're in a storm, struggling under the weight of life, or feeling like you're about to break, this message will show you how to pray your way into God's peace.

You can admire a house on a sunny day—but only a storm reveals its true foundation. In the closing words of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns that every life is being built on something…and storms will expose whether it's the Rock or the sand.

When Jesus spoke about the narrow gate and the broad road, He wasn't giving us a nice metaphor—He was issuing a warning of eternal significance. In Matthew 7:13–23, He makes it clear: not everyone who looks spiritual, sounds religious, or even does ministry will enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Are you ready? That's the question at the heart of this powerful and prophetic message from Isaiah 58:9–12. In a world where the walls of faith, family, and the next generation are being breached, God is calling His people to rise up as Repairers of the Breach and Restorers of Streets with Dwellings.

In a world quick to judge and slow to understand, Jesus calls us to something higher: Judge rightly. Love boldly. In this message from Matthew 7:1–12, we explore one of the most quoted—and most misunderstood—verses in Scripture, “Judge not, that you be not judged.”Discover how Jesus connects humble judgment, wise discernment, persistent prayer, and the Golden Rule into a single kingdom lifestyle. Learn why removing the “plank” from your own eye isn't about avoiding truth, but about preparing to speak it with grace.

In this powerful message titled "Secret Strength", we explore Jesus' teaching on the spiritual disciplines of giving, praying, and fasting from Matthew 6:1–18. These aren't just suggestions—they're expectations for every follower of Christ. But Jesus calls us to practice them in secret, not for public applause, but for eternal rewards from our Heavenly Father.

Why do our words matter? Even in our personal relationships, our goal must be to please God. Today, we will be taking a look at another three areas of personal relationships.

Luke 6 tells us that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Eventually what is in our heart will come out of our mouth. For the next couple of weeks, in our series the “Summer on the Mount”, we are going to take a look at personal relationships and “Matters of the Heart”.

Today's message, “The Standard Still Stands,” shows us that Jesus didn't come to erase the Law but to fulfill it, exceed it, and transform us from the inside out. The standard still stands, and Jesus makes it possible.

If we are called to be light, why are we often tempted to live like we're still in the dark? Why do we dim our brightness in a world that's desperate to see? Today, we're talking about living to shine in a dark world.

We start with Matthew 5:1-12, the Beatitudes, where Jesus redefines what it means to be blessed. Get ready, His words will challenge everything you thought you knew about a “blessed” life.  

Father's play a key role in Building Strong Families, and today, we're going to explore some of the powerful truths from God's Word about Fathers.

Stewardship isn't just about managing money; it's about faithfully handling everything God has entrusted to us: our time, resources, relationships, and even our faith.

Believe it or not, our God is a God of order, and He operates in order. He planned for the world to operate in order as well as the Church. Today, we're going to discuss the order He has for us.

Today we are looking at how to build strong communication!

The Bible doesn't tell us how to change diapers, mix formula or calm a crying baby at 2:00 am, but in it, we find the guidance, direction, and wisdom we need to raise strong children in a weak world.

We're starting a six-week series of messages designed to help all of us understand God's plan and purpose for our family.

We're going to unpack what the Rapture is, why it matters, and how it should shape our lives.

One of the most asked questions today, at least in the circles of people who are concerned about their future, and have heard something about “End Times” is “Are we living in the End Times?

Are you asking that question today? "Where is Jesus?"He is always where He has always been... right here!

Today, we're unpacking a pivotal point in history. Why it matters, what it reveals, and where it's taking us this week. It's a ride from triumph to a cross, and it starts right here.

Today, we're discussing what a counterfeit anointing is, and how Satan can use this to disrupt, sabotage, rob, and break up what God has for you.

Why does He anoint us, and what are we supposed to do with it? Today, we're learning about God's supernatural empowerment to accomplish what we could never do on our own.

We're going over what exactly is an anointing.If Jesus is anointed, you can be anointed too!

Have you ever asked yourself if your life is making a difference?We can never underestimate the power of serving.

Who's the hero? While looking at the story of feeding the 5000, there are multiple heroes in the story - and some that are unlikely! Who's the hero? And can you be one today if you allow Jesus to work through you?

If you take the supernatural out of the Bible, there really isn't a Bible left. And that is why this is a place of miracles - it's Biblical!

What if, in those moments of confusion, fear, or uncertainty, you didn't hit the panic button? What if you hit the praise button instead?

And He said to them, “It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer…” - let each of our temples become a house of prayer!

As Christians, our hope isn't in some arbitrary thing. Our hope is backed by Jesus!

When we are reclining, we are relaxing. We are not engaged in much of anything that would require effort on our part.

One of the biggest battles we face today isn't on a battlefield or at the scene of a disaster. It's the battle against spiritual apathy. We struggle to find the courage to step into action when everything around us seems to be in ruins.

Have you ever been “stuck” in a situation, and you felt like there was no way out? Our God doesn't believe in “stuck” situations. Our Heavenly Father specialized in enabling us to be and live free from the things in life that would cause us to be stuck.

3 ways to live our lives - accent the good, dismiss the bad, punctuate the excellent!

Our goals and expectations can be detrimental to our life at times. What are our expectations on Jesus? Are they realistic or are they clouding our view?

Grudges are common as we're all human. But we don't get to hold onto them! Let's look biblically how we can move forward and forgive as God forgave us.

Transitions are inevitable. Let's walk through the lessons that we can learn from transitions and what they mean for our faith.

The hustle and bustle of this time of year can distract us from what truly matters. We're diving into how to keep our heart focused on Jesus, not just during the holidays, but every time of year.

Many things try to distract and steal our joy this time of year - grief can be one of those things. Let's discuss how we can healthfully walk through our grief.

Generosity is a heart position. Tithing takes away our desire to be greedy! Listen in for a captivating take on giving.

Stand your ground, hold the line, and take a stand against the enemy. Ephesians 6 gives us a clear outline of how we can do that. Listen in!

The second posture of a mature believer is to walk. We must sit, and then we walk worthy before men. Tune into to breakdown what walking worthy means.

Ephesians gives us three postures of a mature Christian. We're going to look into the first posture - sitting.

There is scriptural backing that proves Jesus would vote. He would care who is making policies, leading the country, and guiding the direction of America.

Is living without fear and anxiety possible? What does the Bible say about that? Is Jesus enough? Let's dive into this conversation!

The world looks more impure by the minute - so how can we live pure? God lays it out in the Bible plainly on how to position our hearts. Let's dive in.

A commonly asked question is, where do we go when we die? What religion is right? Is there a heaven and a hell? We discuss all of that this week in our series "Asking For A Friend"!

If God is Good, Why Is There Suffering? That's a hard question - let's dive into the kinds of suffering and where we can see Biblical examples of that and how God intervenes.

Pastor Mike Santiago from Focus Church blessed us with an amazing message about how to be led by the spirit.

We're asking for a friend.. is the Bible reliable? Does it hold up even today? There's tons of evidence that says that it does! Listen in to see how!