City Base church

This Father's Day, Dion van Breda reminds us that every one of us will leave a legacy - will yours be one that glorifies God and builds up the next generation?A good person leaves an inheritance for their children's children, but a sinner's wealth is stored up for the righteous.Proverbs 13: 22 NIV

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda teaches that although we are in a real spiritual battle, Satan is not equal to God. He is limited in space, time, and presence. And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever. (Revelation 20: 10 NIV)

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda teaches that there are two spiritual kingdoms - one that leads to the light, and one that leads to darkness. We need to be careful that we are not led astray.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6: 21 - 13 NIV

In this week's sermon, Thabiso Motsepe from the NCMI Apostolic team taught that new identity as Believers outweighs our previous culture and traditions.Matthew 16: 24 - 27 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.

This Sunday, Belinda van de Griendt preached from Judges 6 and 7, showing that the story of Gideon has valuable lessons from us about how God wants to fill us with His hope, to encourage us through times of trial and tragedy.

In our Mother's Day service, Dion van Breda preached from the Book of Exodus. Using the example of Jochebed, he taught that parents need to have the faith and courage to raise their children up in the ways of the Lord, and not to allow the world to shape their hearts and minds.

This week, Dion van Breda preached from the book of Exodus on the Lord's power to redeem us from slavery to sin, fear, addiction, and oppression. “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord. 13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt."Exodus 12: 12 - 13

This week, Stephen King preached from the book of Jonah about the love, mercy, patience, and redemption of the Father.

This Easter Friday we were blessed to have 3 fantastic sermons reminding us why this day is known as "Good Friday".You'll hear Dan Nkosi, Dumisani Gxeko, and Lindiwe Nkosi share about the goodness of God's redemptive plan for mankind.

In today's sermon, Dion van Breda talks us through the events of Holy Week, starting on Palm Sunday and leading up to the betrayal and arrest of Jesus.When Jesus had finished all these words, He said to His disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be handed over for crucifixion.”3 At that time the chief priests and the elders of the people were gathered together in the courtyard of the high priest named Caiaphas; 4 and they plotted together to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. 5 But they were saying, “Not during the festival, otherwise a riot might occur among the people.”Matthew 26: 1 - 5

In this sermon, Dion van Breda teaches how choosing God's wisdom is always superior to following our own hearts.

In this Sunday's sermon, Alex Becker teaches that keeping in step with the Holy Spirit is the key to following God's direction for our lives.

In this Sunday's preach, Stephen King reminds us that abiding in the Lord's rest will transform our lives.

Preaching from James 2, Dion van Breda teaches that showing favouritism displeases the Lord. Scripture challenges us to evaluate our attitudes to those who are different from us - whether they be different in social standing, different in culture, or different in age.My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here's a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,” 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?James 2: 1 - 5 NIV

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda looks at the evidence of salvation which should be visible in the Believer's life.

This week, Dion van Breda continues his preaching series through the Book of James.

This week, Dion van Breda preached on the necessity of trials and temptations in conforming our lives to be more like Christ.

In this week's sermon, Stephen King teaches that our obedience to, and understanding of, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, is fundamental to our lives."Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”Luke 6: 46 - 49 NIV

In this Sunday's sermon, Dion van Breda explains the how and why of Biblical fasting. He teaches from Joel 1 about the importance of fasting for reducing the power of self, so that we can hear the Lord's voice louder and clearer, so that breakthrough and revival can come in our lives. Declare a holy fast;    call a sacred assembly.Summon the elders    and all who live in the landto the house of the Lord your God,    and cry out to the Lord. (Joel 1: 14 NIV)

In this week's Vision Sunday message, Dion van Breda reminds us to work for the King and the Kingdom, and not for ourselves. "Vision must turn into work, otherwise it's just a nice picture of what we would like to happen." “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. 4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first." (Revelation 2: 1 - 5a NIV)

In this week' sermon, Dion van Breda teaches on how destructive a self-promoting attitude is to the Church and to the Kingdom of God. Philippians 2: 3 - 8 (NIV) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God,    did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;7 rather, he made himself nothing    by taking the very nature of a servant,    being made in human likeness.8 And being found in appearance as a man,    he humbled himself    by becoming obedient to death—        even death on a cross!

This week, Dion van Breda teaches from Proverbs 16: 1 - 3, and asks the question: "If the Lord's plans are good, wouldn't we be wise to align our lives with them?" To humans belong the plans of the heart,    but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. 2 All a person's ways seem pure to them,    but motives are weighed by the Lord. 3 Commit to the Lord whatever you do,    and he will establish your plans.

In this week's preach, Dan Nkosi teaches from John 1: 1 - 2 and 10 - 12 that when we choose Christ, we truly become heirs of the kingdom of God and there is no power or key to the kingdom, absolutely, no power or key to the kingdom, that is withheld from us. [1]In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He was with God in the beginning. [10 ]He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. [11] He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. [12] Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.

In this week's sermon, Sean Nkosi preaches from Matthew Matthew 5: 3, and asks the question: "What might God be calling you to empty yourself of, so that you can be filled with His Spirit?

In this week's message, Dion van Breda teaches how every prophecy of the Messiah culminated in and was fulfilled by the birth of Jesus Christ.

In today's meeting, we celebrated everyone who serves in our church family. We are so thankful for all who labour with us in the Kingdom.

Teaching from 1 Corinthians 14, this week Dion van Breda reminds us that God wants us to use the gift of prophecy in the church and in our personal lives, but that we need to use it wisely.

In this week's sermon, Belinda van de Griendt shared from Jeremiah 1, and asked the question: Are we using our time making excuses, or are we making a difference for the Kingdom?

How can we hear from God? 1. By having a close relationship with Him 2. By reading His Word 3. By using or common (Holy Spirit) sense Preaching from Hebrews 1: 1 - 2, Dion van Breda teaches how God WANTS to speak to His people, if we will only listen.

This was a very special Sunday at City Base Church - we celebrated water baptisms, child dedications, and we welcomed new members into the church family!

Today, Dion van Breda teaches about the defining marks of the Believer, and how we can be sure of our salvation. "Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 2 Peter 1: 10 - 11 NIV

This week, Lerato Ngcwabe introduces our church's new empowerment and feeding scheme.

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda teaches on why Believers need to be courageous in living and sharing their faith. The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. 6 Annas the high priest was there, and so were Caiaphas, John, Alexander and others of the high priest's family. 7 They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! 9 If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, 10 then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. 11 Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected,    which has become the cornerstone.' 12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4: 5 - 12 NIV)

Teaching from the miracle of the loaves and fishes, in this week's sermon Alex Becker challenges us to: Trust God with everything we have; Be open-handed with everything He has given us; and Participate with Him in everything He does.

In this week's message, Tony de Kock talks about how City Base Church stewards its finances, and then he looks at what it means to be a member of the church. "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." (Colossians 3: 23 - 24 NIV)

In this week's message, Alex Becker speaks about the Biblical model for church leadership, and how we endeavour to follow this at City Base Church.

In today's sermon, Stephen King talks about the history of City Base Church, as well as what our core vision and values are.

Preaching from 1 Corinthians 12: 12 - 27, Dion van Breda reminds us that the church is designed to function as one body, under the headship of Jesus Christ, in order to fulfill the work of the Kingdom. Unity and Diversity in the Body 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by[c] one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. 14 Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many. 15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? 18 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. 19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body. 21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don't need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don't need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. And the parts that are unpresentable are treated with special modesty, 24 while our presentable parts need no special treatment. But God has put the body together, giving greater honor to the parts that lacked it, 25 so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. 26 If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.  (1 Corinthians 12: 12 - 27 NIV)

Are we willing to give of our time, our finances, and our selves, so that those who have never heard of Jesus Christ may hear the Good News? In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda shows us how Jesus set the example of living a poured out life. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. 6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” 8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” 9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” 10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.  John 13: 2 - 15 (NIV)

Based on Psalm 130: 3 - 4, Stephen King teaches that no one is worthy to stand before the Lord based on their own righteousness, and that we all desperately need His mercy and grace, but that His righteousness cleanses our hearts.

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda teaches how we need to be following Jesus, submitting to His leadership, to do the work of the Kingdom with power. Zechariah 4: 8 - 10.

Today, Tony de Kock talks about where we find our hope and our security, and how we can leave a legacy of significance.

In today's sermon, Dion van Breda preaches about the high cost of following jesus - as well as the great reward.

This week we were privileged to have Dawn Pereira from the NCMI Apostolic Team share the Word with us.

Teaching from Ezekiel 37, in this week's sermon Dion van Breda talks about how God is restoring His church back to a living, vibrant body that will produce good fruit, increase in number, and make an impact in the nations of the world.

In this week's sermon, Alex Becker teaches on who our neighbour is, and why it's so vital that we be a going people, taking the good news of the God's love and salvation to everyone we meet. Parable of the Good Samaritan 30 Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. 31 “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. 32 A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. 33 “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. 34 Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. 35 The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I'll pay you the next time I'm here.' 36 “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. 37 The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.” Luke 10: 30 - 37 NLT)

In this week's sermon, Dion van Breda teaches us how the baptism of the Holy Spirit "activates" the power of the Holy Spirit inside every Believer, so that we can effectively share the love of God with everyone we meet.

In today's message, Dion van Breda teaches on what the Scriptures say about our need for the Holy Spirit, and how He leads and empowers us. "For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3I came to you in weakness with great fear and trembling. 4My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's power, 5so that your faith might not rest on human wisdom, but on God's power." 1 Corinthians 2: 2 - 5