Heritage Baptist Church, Johannesburg

This Lord's Day, we continue our time examining the parables of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Matthew 22, Jesus speaks of a wedding feast. The invitation has gone out. The table is prepared. The guests are gathered. But in the end, not every guest is permitted to stay.

This Lord's Day we will continue our study of the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13. We will see how radically countercultural the Kingdom of God is, how precious the King is and what this means for us as individuals if we wish to shine like the sun for all eternity.

What are the secrets of the Kingdom of heaven? Why did Jesus speak in parables? How do I know if I am saved? Join us this Lord's Day as we seek to answer these questions and see what it takes to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ?

This Lord's Day we'll look at the birth of Isaac and see how God's faithfulness to His promises calls His people to respond in obedience and joy, ultimately pointing us to Christ, the promised Son.

Often when God makes a covenant, there is an accompanying sign. But what was the significance of circumcision in God's covenant with Abraham - and what does it mean for us under the New Covenant? This Sunday, we'll explore the sign of circumcision, the reaffirmation of God's promises to Abraham and Sarah, and the sobering warning found in the story of Sodom. A message about covenant, promise, obedience, hospitality and the holiness of God - and what it means for us as His people today.

Throughout the scriptures we see a recurring pattern of there being a gap between God giving a promise and its realisation. It is during this time where our faith wavers and we are tempted to seek substitutes. This Sunday we will see how Sarai and Abram faced this temptation and how God is always there to give us strength for the wait.

The Scriptures call Abraham a man of faith and a father of all those who will be saved by faith. This Sunday we will see how this great man of faith often had doubts and wavered in his faith. However, in spite of Abraham's failings, the Lord was always nearby to graciously reassure Abraham and build up his faith.

As we delve into our study of Abraham this Lord's Day, we will explore his relationship with his nephew, Lot. We will examine how Abraham navigated both conflict and triumph and what lessons we can learn from his example.

This Lord's Day, we begin a new series exploring the life of the patriarch Abraham. In this first sermon we will delve into his call to leave Ur, his faithfulness and his moments of faithlessness . Despite his failures, the Lord's faithfulness remains steadfast.

This Lord's Day, we give thanks to our faithful Chief Sheperd, who faithfully watches over His flock and lovingly provides sheperds to serve His church.

Paul ends his letter to Timothy with the same words he has used throughout the letter. As we conclude our series in 1 Timothy, we will consider how important it is for the Gospel to be preserved by Gospel churches.

Paul discusses how elders are to be honoured, held accountable and how slaves and slave masters are to treat each other in the congregation. The passage thus weaves together leadership integrity, financial reciprocity, and social propriety into a single vision: a community where honor, accountability, and mutual obligation reflect God's ordering of the household of faith.

Throughout the Scriptures, Christians are called to compassion for the vulnerable and the weak. At the same time, the Lord Jesus calls His people to be wise. The Apostle Paul pastorally combines both of these as he discusses the church's role in benevolence.

This Lord's Day, we consider the topic of endurance in the Christian life. We are reminded of God's daily grace, our daily call to hold fast to Christ in faith, and the daily hope we have in Him.

What is the grounding for our prayers? What helps our faith as we bring our supplications to the Lord? In Psalm 41 David models for us what it looks like to have our prayers anchored in specific truths that relate to our own situation.

In this passage, Paul describes the conduct that protects the church from false teaching.

Paul prophesies that many false teachers will come teaching doctrines of demons. Timothy, however, is to devote himself to sound doctrine. In this passage, we will consider our responsibility to preserve the Gospel and to enjoy the gifts God gives us.

Faith is a major theme in the scripture and the Christian faith. It is the means through which we lay hold or appropriate the promises of God in Christ Jesus. This Sunday we will look at 2 portraits of imperfect faith, one type of imperfect faith is able to lay hold of Christ and His promises while one is not.

In times of darkness where our faith might fail us, it's important to put our confidence in the Lord, Who is our light and salvation. David, the warrior king who was accustomed to darkness, exemplifies this to us in this Psalm, and in so doing, points us to Christ.

As we continue our time in 1 Timothy, we see that the Church's behaviour is important to protect the witness of the Gospel.

Paul discusses the office of deacon and its qualifications. In this office we learn the value of mutually edifying service that encourages and strengthens the church.

Paul describes the kind of character the church should seek in appointing church leaders. As we study this passage, we consider the excellence of Christ our Saviour.

Paul describes the kind of character the church should seek in appointing church leaders. As we study this passage, we consider the excellence of Christ our Saviour.

In 1 Timothy 2:15, the Lord calls women to walk a glory-bound path, preserved in Christ as they embrace the domain God designed for their flourishing. This Lord's day we will examine this call and the rest that Christ has for women who set their hope on Him.

The Scripture restricts the teaching office to men. This Lord's Day, as we continue our study of 1 Timothy, we will see the reasons Paul gives and we will consider how the gospel shapes gender identity and function.

The resurrection of Christ is a cause for celebration for many reasons. It was the vindication of Christ's ministry, the proof of the Fathers approval, and the surety of our salvation. Leviticus 23 teaches us another reason to celebrate Christs resurrection: He rose as the First Fruit of all who will be raised to life.

From Exodus 12, we consider the Passover as a picture of redemption and its implications for Christians.

As we begin our Easter 2026 series, we look at the Old Testament picture of the Day of Atonement and see how it points us to Christ.

In this sermon, we look at gender and the Gospel as we come to 1 Timothy 2:8-10.

In this sermon, we look at Psalm 87 and see the glories that Christ bestows on His bride the Church.

In this sermon, we explore God's way of escape for our temptation from 1 Corinthains 10.

In Acts 13, we see Paul and Barnabas being sent out by the Holy Spirit for the work of the Lord.

As we continue our series in 1 Timothy, we see the apostle Paul giving instructions on congregational prayer.

We continue our series in 1 Timothy, considering the right use of the law in the believer's life.

In this text, Paul shows how the law is to be used, and contrasts it with the charge he has given Timothy.

Paul begins his letter to Timothy by distinguishing between the aim of gospel preaching and the product of false teaching. This Lord's Day, we will see the stated apostolic aim for week-by-week gospel teaching.

We begin a new series in the book of 1 Timothy. In this first sermon, we will consider the Lord's desire for a well-ordered church.

In his prayer in Psalm 90, Moses reminds us that God is very big, infinitely so, and we are small, significantly so. Given the fact that our sins have rendered us mortal beings with only a limited period before we return to dust, Moses asks the Lord that He may establish the work of our hands and make us glad despite our limitations, which is the very thing God did in Christ!

We live in a world with imperfect people who will often times offend, hurt and persecute us. This Sunday morning we will be encouraged by the Apostle Paul on how to righteously react in a way that glorifies God.

Three times in his first letter Peter commands the church to have a sober mind. Each time, he gives a different reason for why we ought to sober our minds. This Lord's Day we will consider what he means by a sober mind and why we ought to pursue a sober mind.

This Lord's Day, we consider the voice of Wisdom in Proverbs and the vital call to hear God's Word and to live by it.

When Simeon sees the baby born to Mary and Joseph, he proclaims that He will be a light to the Gentiles. This Christmas we will consider Christ and the light he brings to the world.

There are many supposed saviours that have come into the world promising us many things. Out of all of them, there is only one true Saviour Whose work has brought glory to God and peace to us. This Sunday morning we will see how the birth of Christ the Saviour has brought us peace and glory to God.

This Lord's Day we continue our Christmas series as we look at Zechariah's prophecy—the dawn of hope in Israel's darkest hour. What does his song of promise say to those who are weary and waiting today?

We kick off our Christmas series looking at the Hymns and Prayers from the book of Luke. This Sunday we will consider the joyous song of praise by Mary at the news that she will bear Christ the Lord.

As we approach the festive season, we will consider what wisdom can be gleaned from the Proverbs that will assist us to be wise, especially as we will be separated.

This Christmas Carols service, we look at Christ as the Word became flesh, Who gives grace upon grace.

Isaiah follows the great suffering Servant Song with an invitation for all who hunger and thirst to come and enjoy the benefits of knowing Christ.

Isaiah describes for us the grand humiliation of the Servant of God. But for what reason is this perfect Servant humiliated? And what will be His reward? This Lord's Day we consider the much loved and important Servant Song where we learn of the Servant's suffering.

What are we to do when salvation has come? The Lord through Isaiah calls His People to arise, put on strength and sing. In this passage we will consider what we are called to do as those to whom salvation has come.

In the backdrop of Israel's failure as the chosen servant, the Lord calls a servant who will draw to God not only Israel but also the nations. In these passages, we see the call of the Great Servant of God and His call to us.