https://simplecast.com The weekly preach Podcast from Following Jesus Johannesburg. en Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:09:00 +0000 Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:09:10 +0000 https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/3428d1a6-872a-4617-9341-2ea94f83157f/3246ee57-a82c-40cc-9de5-39545c4ec27d/3000x3000/a805faac-f091-4631-b38a-89b71872f9a0.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com serial The weekly preach Podcast from Following Jesus Johannesburg. Following Jesus Joburg no https://feeds.simplecast.com/DGP9dAUy Following Jesus Joburg fjjozi01@gmail.com 50990a25-3439-4df1-a3b0-e239e69a10af Sat, 30 Jan 2021 07:09:00 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/highway-series-part-4-m_q_lq0l Highway series Part 4 - Wrong off ramp Adventures - Trevor Davies Following Jesus Joburg 00:30:19 Taking a wrong offramp on the highway can be frustrating but sometimes getting is not the worst thing that can happen to us. If we care to look deeper, we can find that there is a beauty and a gift in getting lost and great adventures and discoveries to encounter on our wrong off ramps. #HighwaySeries #Offramp #Community #Adventures Taking a wrong offramp on the highway can be frustrating but sometimes getting is not the worst thing that can happen to us. If we care to look deeper, we can find that there is a beauty and a gift in getting lost and great adventures and discoveries to encounter on our wrong off ramps. #HighwaySeries #Offramp #Community #Adventures no full 72 1 5e0de41f-45ae-47f9-bfc5-87e3aafb207e Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:07:06 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-highway-series-part-3-wrong-off-ramps-paballo-thekiso-Q08nVEgS The Highway Series Part 3 - Wrong Off-Ramps - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:36:37 Taking wrong off-ramps (sinning) is part of our christian journey here on earth, returning to the Highway (right standing with God) is what we often wrestle with. Join us for our Sunday online gathering @9am as we learn and search for practical ways to get onto the Highway. Taking wrong off-ramps (sinning) is part of our christian journey here on earth, returning to the Highway (right standing with God) is what we often wrestle with. Join us for our Sunday online gathering @9am as we learn and search for practical ways to get onto the Highway. no full 71 1 485e98d6-b00d-4f44-a3db-ce4a2927c878 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:14:11 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-highway-part-2-rest-jennifer-lee-HOIdRyXF The Highway Part 2 - REST - Jennifer Lee Following Jesus Joburg 00:29:06 The Highway Part 2 - REST - Jennifer Lee As we navigate our way on this Highway called life, how do we learn to take REST? How do we learn to operate from rest? This is a challenge for most of us and we learn from Psalm 127:1-2 that says that unless the Lord builds a house, those who build it, labour in vain. It is God who gives rest. The Highway Part 2 - REST - Jennifer Lee As we navigate our way on this Highway called life, how do we learn to take REST? How do we learn to operate from rest? This is a challenge for most of us and we learn from Psalm 127:1-2 that says that unless the Lord builds a house, those who build it, labour in vain. It is God who gives rest. no full 70 1 3a9b1084-fc1b-409d-afe4-39bc9569253d Sat, 9 Jan 2021 19:47:42 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-highway-series-part-1-building-strong-foundations-paballo-thekiso-wbCtaZuR The Highway Series Part 1 - Building Strong Foundations - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:55:00 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?” As we start a new year we need to remember that Jesus demands that His followers not only know the word/scripture but that we also become doers of the word. This requires us to have strong foundations in our faith and theology which in turn will help us produce fruit in all seasons of our lives. The truth is, this is not always possible and we need to ask ourselves how can we practically take steps that will help us on the journey? Join us in our four week series Titled The Highway where we will explore practicals ways that will help us build strong foundations and navigate the challenges we come across on The Highway. “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?” As we start a new year we need to remember that Jesus demands that His followers not only know the word/scripture but that we also become doers of the word. This requires us to have strong foundations in our faith and theology which in turn will help us produce fruit in all seasons of our lives. The truth is, this is not always possible and we need to ask ourselves how can we practically take steps that will help us on the journey? Join us in our four week series Titled The Highway where we will explore practicals ways that will help us build strong foundations and navigate the challenges we come across on The Highway. no full 69 1 a1d9bc16-d5dd-4159-ad83-75eec8439e3a Wed, 23 Dec 2020 23:10:43 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-eve-the-gift-paballo-thekiso-aKdS0dBp Christmas Eve - The Gift - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:41:36 The birth of Jesus is sorrounded by Drama, Injustice, Pain, Weeping, Death but Jesus birth is also sorrounded by Joy, Love, Hope, Grace, Hope, Justice, Mercy, and Salvation amongst many other things.Join us as we celebrate the birth of our King who is a Gift to us. The birth of Jesus is sorrounded by Drama, Injustice, Pain, Weeping, Death but Jesus birth is also sorrounded by Joy, Love, Hope, Grace, Hope, Justice, Mercy, and Salvation amongst many other things.Join us as we celebrate the birth of our King who is a Gift to us. no full 68 1 9ac94ad4-12f3-428e-b185-38b2bfc8959c Sat, 19 Dec 2020 08:20:22 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Alexander & Gill Venter) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/advent-series-part-2-alexander-gill-venter-mP9yH_Ej Advent Series Part 2 - Alexander & Gill Venter Alexander & Gill Venter 00:31:05 “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ‭Our God has many names, in this season how are you experiencing Him? “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ‭Our God has many names, in this season how are you experiencing Him? no full 67 1 1284ce80-82af-4a3a-98c0-3fa5e271eae6 Sat, 12 Dec 2020 05:23:48 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/advent-part-1-in-the-waiting-paballo-thekiso-JBptkAp_ Advent part 1- In The Waiting - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:48:06 As we find ourselves in the middle of Advent, How are we waiting on God in this season? How are we preparing our hearts and minds for this time of Advent especially in the midst of all this chaos and uncertainty? As we find ourselves in the middle of Advent, How are we waiting on God in this season? How are we preparing our hearts and minds for this time of Advent especially in the midst of all this chaos and uncertainty? no full 66 1 c9517d80-d457-4e04-9baa-a1b2bb3a1570 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:44:25 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-prayer-and-worship-foundation-of-our-faith-paballo-thekiso-nisRl_S2 Acts Series - Prayer and Worship, foundation of our faith - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:56:03 Worship is not only about music, instruments and events, it is so much more than that. Worship is a heart posture. On the other hand, Prayer encourages healthy communion with God. How do we embrace these important qualities of our faith and apply them in our day to day life? Acts 12:1-11 and Acts 16:25 offers us possible practical examples/model we can learn from. Worship is not only about music, instruments and events, it is so much more than that. Worship is a heart posture. On the other hand, Prayer encourages healthy communion with God. How do we embrace these important qualities of our faith and apply them in our day to day life? Acts 12:1-11 and Acts 16:25 offers us possible practical examples/model we can learn from. no full 65 1 0bc601e4-6c37-43ac-8334-e70dd6f8baba Thu, 26 Nov 2020 07:14:27 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-peter-and-the-unclean-animals-ke6YHOSY Acts Series - Peter and the unclean Animals - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:39:15 God transforms Peter's heart and opens his eyes to the fact the Gospel is for everyone. Peter carried historical baggage that taught him to discriminate against others based on their background, ethnicity or race and God corrects him. God transforms Peter's heart and opens his eyes to the fact the Gospel is for everyone. Peter carried historical baggage that taught him to discriminate against others based on their background, ethnicity or race and God corrects him. no full 64 1 deba9ccc-935c-42fa-9b4f-e7fabfaf7763 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 04:45:10 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-what-does-it-mean-for-us-paballo-thekiso-aHPq7k8L Acts Series - What does it mean for us? Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:43:00 What does it mean for us followers of Christ today to read the book of Acts and apply it to our context? We asking tough questions today that will challenge us and hopefully help us reflect. What does it mean for us followers of Christ today to read the book of Acts and apply it to our context? We asking tough questions today that will challenge us and hopefully help us reflect. no full 63 1 a4d03d3f-7652-43d8-8a23-e1c79467a22e Sat, 7 Nov 2020 06:55:30 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/dealing-with-rejection-and-persecution-acts-series-paballo-thekiso-hIvFVOST Dealing with Rejection and Persecution - Acts Series - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:46:57 What character traits and spiritual formation do we need to deal with rejection, false accusations, persecution and suffering?Take a listen as we look into these questions and continue in our Acts Series. What character traits and spiritual formation do we need to deal with rejection, false accusations, persecution and suffering?Take a listen as we look into these questions and continue in our Acts Series. suffering, pain, persecution no full 62 1 1db49b84-1750-4682-bbea-f878d97e11b6 Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:02:58 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/prayer-walk-acts-series-LR4bM8z3 Prayer Walk - Acts Series Following Jesus Joburg 00:47:15 Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which needs to be performed but a privilege to be enjoyed. Today we have the privilege to pray together as a community so lean in, press in and seek God. Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which needs to be performed but a privilege to be enjoyed. Today we have the privilege to pray together as a community so lean in, press in and seek God. no full 61 1 6b8dbe73-3f08-4c2f-bb93-efd35824e41b Sat, 17 Oct 2020 05:24:19 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-the-shipwreck-nick-james-ZZLuCmGP Acts Series - The Shipwreck - Nick James Following Jesus Joburg 00:45:15 Acts 27 & 28 tells us about Paul's journey to Rome via sea that included a shipwreck. Shipwrecks are dangerous, uncomfortable, painful and can lead to death. What are some of the shipwrecks in your life that have distablized your life? Join us tomorrow when we tackle this topic. Acts 27 & 28 tells us about Paul's journey to Rome via sea that included a shipwreck. Shipwrecks are dangerous, uncomfortable, painful and can lead to death. What are some of the shipwrecks in your life that have distablized your life? Join us tomorrow when we tackle this topic. no full 60 1 567ac2b7-6cb5-48fc-910f-60f9aa6e9a9d Sat, 17 Oct 2020 05:18:02 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-conflict-resolution-keitumetse-fatyi-BVnbtC97 Acts Series - Conflict Resolution - Keitumetse Fatyi Following Jesus Joburg 00:34:46 Conflict will arise in our lives but how we handle will determine the outcome of the conflict. Conflict will arise in our lives but how we handle will determine the outcome of the conflict. no full 59 1 c51b3f68-6d35-46c2-9cc3-e8f142feee7c Sat, 26 Sep 2020 21:47:24 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-radically-transformed-community-paballo-thekiso-hEZXRAuY Acts Series - Radically Transformed Community - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:35:51 When the Holy Spirit came upon them, they received Power to be His Witnesess.This Power radically transformed the community and they became radical in their Generosity, in their Love for one another, In the Fellowship, in their Prayer life and in everything they did. #ActsSeries When the Holy Spirit came upon them, they received Power to be His Witnesess.This Power radically transformed the community and they became radical in their Generosity, in their Love for one another, In the Fellowship, in their Prayer life and in everything they did. #ActsSeries no full 58 1 df0d4c10-813b-44e3-9258-3105c75c18a1 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:36:24 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-part-2-holy-spirit-paballo-thekiso-Cs7QuSuj Acts series Part 2 Holy Spirit - Paballo Thekiso Paballo Thekiso 00:57:28 How has the Holy Spirit showed up for you in this lockdown? How can we be more open to the Holy Spirit in this season? - Sometimes we try to use old ways of survival instead of open to new ways in which God can be present and do some work in us and with us. How has the Holy Spirit showed up for you in this lockdown? How can we be more open to the Holy Spirit in this season? - Sometimes we try to use old ways of survival instead of open to new ways in which God can be present and do some work in us and with us. no full 57 1 93a3e4c2-6dc7-40d5-8d97-3390afbb35a5 Sat, 12 Sep 2020 19:40:49 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-kingdom-of-god-acts-series-paballo-thekiso-DiQoOBkg The Kingdom of God - Acts Series - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:42:04 On few occasions, Jesus talked to his disciples about the Kingdom of Go, demonstrated the values of the Kingdom of God but until they were giving knowledge and understanding, they never understood what He was talking about and instead were consumed by the restoration of their earthly kingdom of Israel. Like the disciples, we can concern ourselves with and be consumed by our small kingdoms here on earth and never fully live for the kingdom of God. On few occasions, Jesus talked to his disciples about the Kingdom of Go, demonstrated the values of the Kingdom of God but until they were giving knowledge and understanding, they never understood what He was talking about and instead were consumed by the restoration of their earthly kingdom of Israel. Like the disciples, we can concern ourselves with and be consumed by our small kingdoms here on earth and never fully live for the kingdom of God. no full 56 1 f856c2ac-f725-450b-b8a5-8cda8d222727 Sat, 5 Sep 2020 07:05:19 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/acts-series-intro-paballo-thekiso-ig9_lB2B Acts series Intro - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:34:55 From the beginning of time God gave Adam and Eve a mandate to carry His light into His creation but they failed to do so. The book of Acts tells us a factual historical account of events about a group of ordinary people with flaws and limitations who were EMPOWERED and TRANSFORMED by the Holy Spirit and radically lived out their CONVICTION that impacted the world with the Good News. From the beginning of time God gave Adam and Eve a mandate to carry His light into His creation but they failed to do so. The book of Acts tells us a factual historical account of events about a group of ordinary people with flaws and limitations who were EMPOWERED and TRANSFORMED by the Holy Spirit and radically lived out their CONVICTION that impacted the world with the Good News. no full 55 1 03257315-1a24-4f04-9bda-c41355d42f1c Sat, 29 Aug 2020 16:58:18 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/jesus-restores-the-dignity-and-humanity-of-a-woman-charmaine-raftesath-CzRp4fk6 Jesus restores the dignity and humanity of a woman - Charmaine Raftesath Following Jesus Joburg 00:37:35 For the past five weeks during woman's month, as a church we intentionally created space to amplify the voices and experiences of women to raise awareness and stand against gender based violence in our society. GBV is a men problem, not a woman problem.The church is the light of the world, a salt of the earth - a city on a hill and as Following Jesus community, we continue to commit ourselves to seek practical ways, through partnership with other organisations, to be part of the healing story as our community, society and country at large. For the past five weeks during woman's month, as a church we intentionally created space to amplify the voices and experiences of women to raise awareness and stand against gender based violence in our society. GBV is a men problem, not a woman problem.The church is the light of the world, a salt of the earth - a city on a hill and as Following Jesus community, we continue to commit ourselves to seek practical ways, through partnership with other organisations, to be part of the healing story as our community, society and country at large. no full 54 1 a2a174d1-6352-49c7-879c-52dd4a15f2bd Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:02:23 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Lydia Cindi) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/god-created-mankind-in-his-own-time-in-his-image-he-created-them-male-and-female-lydia-cindi-TP8ZRxOl God created mankind in His own time, in His image He created them, Male and Female.- Lydia Cindi Lydia Cindi 00:39:48 Genesis 1:27 gives us the original design when God made men in His own image. We have messed things up in this fallen world and women have suffered in the process. As Christ Followers we have a maandate to reclaim His original design to the world. Genesis 1:27 gives us the original design when God made men in His own image. We have messed things up in this fallen world and women have suffered in the process. As Christ Followers we have a maandate to reclaim His original design to the world. no full 53 1 9f3d628d-e4d8-47da-b11f-e6641cfb428e Sat, 15 Aug 2020 11:12:53 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Khanyi Mthimunye) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/god-who-restores-the-humanity-and-dignity-of-a-slave-woman-khanyi-mthimunye-98_JwKYZ God who restores the humanity and dignity of a slave woman - Khanyi Mthimunye Khanyi Mthimunye 00:34:45 Genesis 16 tells a story of a slave woman called Hagar, an Israelite, an Egyptian (An African Women) who becomes a single mother. She becomes desolate and unemployed, She is not in control of her life story and she is not seen by her masters. But God has a different interaction with Hagar, He looks for Hagar and finds her, He acknowledges her and calls her by name. God does not impose His views on her but asks her questions. He gives her a space to voice her issues. He restores her humanity and dignity and then God directs her and makes a personal promise to her as He did to Abraham. Genesis 16 tells a story of a slave woman called Hagar, an Israelite, an Egyptian (An African Women) who becomes a single mother. She becomes desolate and unemployed, She is not in control of her life story and she is not seen by her masters. But God has a different interaction with Hagar, He looks for Hagar and finds her, He acknowledges her and calls her by name. God does not impose His views on her but asks her questions. He gives her a space to voice her issues. He restores her humanity and dignity and then God directs her and makes a personal promise to her as He did to Abraham. no full 52 1 217f60fd-fff8-4677-82b9-fff80089465c Sat, 8 Aug 2020 13:30:08 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Bafana Khumalo, Sylvestor Mashilo, Dellene Clark, Paballo Thekiso, Khanyi Mthimunye) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/gbv-panel-conversation-T5II5OIX GBV Panel Conversation Bafana Khumalo, Sylvestor Mashilo, Dellene Clark, Paballo Thekiso, Khanyi Mthimunye 01:25:51 As a community of Following Jesus, diversity and healing are two of our ongoing priorities as a church, and this month, we are dedicating our efforts to exploring what this means in the context of Women's Month. Over the next few weeks we are intentionally taking time to amplify the voices and experiences of women and today we do this through a panel of dynamic voices. In this discussion we address the second pandemic in our country called Gender Based Violence. We hope that you will this conversation meaningful and that you will not just listen but act on what moves in you today. May God Grant us all the grace and strength we need as we continue this fight against GBV. As a community of Following Jesus, diversity and healing are two of our ongoing priorities as a church, and this month, we are dedicating our efforts to exploring what this means in the context of Women's Month. Over the next few weeks we are intentionally taking time to amplify the voices and experiences of women and today we do this through a panel of dynamic voices. In this discussion we address the second pandemic in our country called Gender Based Violence. We hope that you will this conversation meaningful and that you will not just listen but act on what moves in you today. May God Grant us all the grace and strength we need as we continue this fight against GBV. gbv, conversation, dialogue no full 51 1 7a7db87e-8246-42e3-81cb-8e57e18f4efa Sat, 1 Aug 2020 08:12:45 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Jen Chi Lee) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/do-we-see-her-luke-7-jen-chi-lee-fsm9nmY4 Do we see her? Luke 7 - Jen Chi Lee Jen Chi Lee 00:21:47 As a community, diversity and healing are two of our ongoing priorities as a church, and this month, we are dedicating our efforts to exploring what this means in the context of Women's Month.As a family we will take time to amplify the voices and experiences of women and today we look at Luke 7. As a community, diversity and healing are two of our ongoing priorities as a church, and this month, we are dedicating our efforts to exploring what this means in the context of Women's Month.As a family we will take time to amplify the voices and experiences of women and today we look at Luke 7. women, faith no full 50 1 1fa27d29-7cec-4612-9bde-a47213115c95 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 22:10:44 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/a-prophet-who-rejected-a-prophetic-assignment-paballo-thekiso-PxnuinIq A prophet who rejected a prophetic assignment - Paballo Thekiso Paballo Thekiso 00:39:56 If our communities are to be prophetic communities that goes against the stream, as followers of Christ, what are some helpful tools that can help us be prophetic in our everyday lives? Jonah rejected a prophetic assignment If our communities are to be prophetic communities that goes against the stream, as followers of Christ, what are some helpful tools that can help us be prophetic in our everyday lives? Jonah rejected a prophetic assignment no full 49 1 e39a2c58-b48c-476b-9c98-60f064eb2252 Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:06:19 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Costa Mitchell) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/being-a-prophetic-church-in-sa-costa-mitchell-Tg_Yw874 Being a Prophetic Church in SA - Costa Mitchell Costa Mitchell 00:22:39 To be a Prophetic Church means going against the stream, it means being God's instruments (as the prophets were) and speaking as Jesus spoke, serving as He served and Loving as He Loved. To be a Prophetic Church means going against the stream, it means being God's instruments (as the prophets were) and speaking as Jesus spoke, serving as He served and Loving as He Loved. no full 48 1 01324608-eed8-44cb-b511-dab5457f3146 Sat, 11 Jul 2020 06:31:29 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/opportunities-and-obstacles-to-transformation-in-a-time-of-uncertainty-trevor-davies-_cWLphUi Opportunities and Obstacles to transformation in a time of uncertainty - Trevor Davies Following Jesus Joburg 00:23:57 How do we respond to or recognise Opportunities and Obstacles to transformation in a time of uncertainty? How do we respond to or recognise Opportunities and Obstacles to transformation in a time of uncertainty? no full 46 1 e73acdaa-adcf-4e6a-871e-e98dbf1a7ee0 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 01:49:59 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/healthy-spiritual-routines-paballo-thekiso-kcUIYeR1 Healthy spiritual routines - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:34:57 Healthy spiritual routines can helps us to flourish and excel but also healthy spiritual routines can keep us focused in moments of pressure and hardships. Healthy spiritual routines can helps us to flourish and excel but also healthy spiritual routines can keep us focused in moments of pressure and hardships. no full 45 1 d0680e1d-d83d-462c-9df6-0dd037a3c33d Sat, 27 Jun 2020 17:47:39 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lord-is-my-shepherd-paballo-thekiso-hqUHzm0a The Lord is My Shepherd - Paballo Thekiso Paballo Thekiso 00:35:34 David uses a metaphor of shepherd to describe his relationship with God. What metaphor would you use to describe your relationship with God? David uses a metaphor of shepherd to describe his relationship with God. What metaphor would you use to describe your relationship with God? no full 44 1 f9296ddf-df26-4fa0-a2f9-07210328ec0a Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:47:14 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/fatherhood-robert-ntuli-aQZm7FMp Fatherhood - Robert Ntuli Following Jesus Joburg 00:37:06 As we celebrate Fathers Day, we reflect on the role of fathers and the meaning of Fatherhood. As we celebrate Fathers Day, we reflect on the role of fathers and the meaning of Fatherhood. no full 43 1 93a0ccc3-1b2f-436c-a43f-72efbb2568ae Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:49:58 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Robert Ntuli; Colletta Rhoads; Paballo Thekiso; Nokukhanya Mthimunye) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/brave-conversation-on-racism-KyMrlOgC Brave Conversation on Racism Robert Ntuli; Colletta Rhoads; Paballo Thekiso; Nokukhanya Mthimunye 01:47:44 Racism, Injustice, police brutally are some of the words on everybody’s slips and to be honest it is always that we know where to begin to try and process some of these terms and some of the events that are happening around the world. As a church, we created a space where we could have a brave conversation for all of us to listen, to learn, to reflect, to lament and to pray together. Racism, Injustice, police brutally are some of the words on everybody’s slips and to be honest it is always that we know where to begin to try and process some of these terms and some of the events that are happening around the world. As a church, we created a space where we could have a brave conversation for all of us to listen, to learn, to reflect, to lament and to pray together. racism no full 42 1 e07fe095-c47c-4742-942d-d74f75109902 Sat, 13 Jun 2020 18:20:05 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/grace-is-a-gift-I9gn_oL1 Grace is a Gift Following Jesus Joburg 00:40:04 For by Grace you have been saved through Faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9. #Worship #churchonline #Gathering #Church For by Grace you have been saved through Faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9. #Worship #churchonline #Gathering #Church no full 41 1 0881df77-cb47-48fb-ab3f-a49fb2e552ff Sat, 6 Jun 2020 19:38:08 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/pentecost-jen-lee-zkpJRLSf Pentecost - Jen Lee Following Jesus Joburg 00:43:29 Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Today we celebrate Pentesost, a time when the disciples received a gift of the Holy Spirit. But what does it mean for us today to be people living with the gift of the Holy Spirit? Acts 2:17 ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Today we celebrate Pentesost, a time when the disciples received a gift of the Holy Spirit. But what does it mean for us today to be people living with the gift of the Holy Spirit? no full 39 1 c8ea2573-da5b-47f0-abc2-dd063d2ed83e Sat, 6 Jun 2020 19:31:41 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/peace-is-a-gift-paballo-thekiso-U8LO99Tt Peace is a Gift - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 01:06:07 The world defines Peace as the absence of conflict but Jesus defines peace as a gift that carrries us in the midst conflict. The world's peace is based on our circumstances but Jesus Peace is a Gift that guards our hearts and minds in the midst of our circumstances. John 14:27 The world defines Peace as the absence of conflict but Jesus defines peace as a gift that carrries us in the midst conflict. The world's peace is based on our circumstances but Jesus Peace is a Gift that guards our hearts and minds in the midst of our circumstances. John 14:27 no full 40 1 0fe64bd9-55f4-41aa-a767-e32e4d49cdce Sun, 22 Mar 2020 05:22:38 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/god-of-hope-in-the-midst-of-chaos-paballo-thekiso-3qI370hn God of Hope in the midst of Chaos - Paballo Thekiso Paballo Thekiso 00:13:12 I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.Romans 15:13 (NLT) I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.Romans 15:13 (NLT) no full 29 1 83eec84c-d461-4b89-9ab0-d49c42794f38 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:13:30 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/ephesians-part-2-mike-ribbens-fXQTaxq8 Ephesians Part 2 - Mike Ribbens Following Jesus Joburg 00:31:13 We were once dead in our transgressions and sins, we followed ways of this world but because of His great Love, we are made alive with Christ and are saved by Grace. We were once dead in our transgressions and sins, we followed ways of this world but because of His great Love, we are made alive with Christ and are saved by Grace. no full 28 1 e68173e0-ae0b-46b3-a851-62b9eba1bb9d Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:43:27 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/ephesians-series-part1-paballo-thekiso-cO4tuM5O Ephesians series Part1 - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 01:03:25 All who put their faith in Christ are saints who have spiritual blessings through the Holy Spirit. All who put their faith in Christ are saints who have spiritual blessings through the Holy Spirit. no full 27 1 0c311f9c-24a4-47fd-ba2e-d304866b53cc Sat, 7 Mar 2020 07:14:39 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/ephesians-series-overview-paballo-thekiso-3JMLLoc0 Ephesians Series Overview - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:32:25 Church is a place where believers meet to be equip each other for their everyday lives and the book of Ephesians is a great book to help do exactly that. Church is a place where believers meet to be equip each other for their everyday lives and the book of Ephesians is a great book to help do exactly that. no full 26 1 155a9d79-2a32-49c5-a753-41bffd3c7125 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 17:20:55 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/new-wineskins-paballo-thekiso-gkCQi9u3 New Wineskins Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:41:50 The price of the New is the old. Luke 5:33-39 The price of the New is the old. Luke 5:33-39 no full 25 1 1eb34ce1-f8eb-47ec-bcf7-36454bc9275d Sat, 22 Feb 2020 14:09:31 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/power-of-community-dave-pederson-jsU4zF60 Power of community Dave Pederson Following Jesus Joburg 01:22:28 Church is meant to be a hospital for the wounded, a family to belong to, a school to equip and teach and an army ready for battle. Church is meant to be a hospital for the wounded, a family to belong to, a school to equip and teach and an army ready for battle. no full 24 1 f90c9497-725c-480b-9dde-57a6eec26ed1 Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:56:08 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/testimony-sunday-janine-patrick-and-paballo-thekiso-0jjNLIBq Testimony Sunday Janine Patrick and Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:59:41 Testimonies are meant to give glory to God and encourage believers through their stories. Testimonies are meant to give glory to God and encourage believers through their stories. no full 23 1 e09ce54d-1626-4697-aed5-f5d3ee84b73a Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:44:52 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/fj-vision-sunday-Wys_DDEr FJ Vision Sunday Following Jesus Joburg 00:59:41 We are Pilgrims on a journey towards spiritual maturity We are Pilgrims on a journey towards spiritual maturity no full 22 1 5aebdd30-5bea-4633-97dd-d6bc64bf673b Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:18:43 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-an-anchor-for-our-soul-firm-and-secure-paballo-thekiso-FI2qoPqA Hope, an Anchor for our soul, Firm and Secure - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:44:54 In Jesus Christ, we have HOPE that is strong and trustworthy. In Jesus Christ, we have HOPE that is strong and trustworthy. no full 21 1 13844d23-0864-43af-9d2a-4eeb9a52a85a Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:52:34 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-set-before-us-paballo-thekiso-Siv4peez Hope Set Before Us - Paballo Thekiso Paballo Thekiso 00:39:13 In his lament during tough season, prophet Habakkuk said, though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights (Habakkuk 3:17-19. For us who believe, HOPE has a name, that name is Jesus. It is impossible to Endure the RACE SET BEFORE US (Hebrews 12:1-4) if our eyes are not fixed on Hope Himself, JESUS. We have a HOPE SET BEFORE US (Hebrews 6:18), a living hope (1 Peter 1:3) that we affirm and hold tightly to without wavering (Hebrews 10:23-25). In his lament during tough season, prophet Habakkuk said, though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights (Habakkuk 3:17-19. For us who believe, HOPE has a name, that name is Jesus. It is impossible to Endure the RACE SET BEFORE US (Hebrews 12:1-4) if our eyes are not fixed on Hope Himself, JESUS. We have a HOPE SET BEFORE US (Hebrews 6:18), a living hope (1 Peter 1:3) that we affirm and hold tightly to without wavering (Hebrews 10:23-25). hope ; lament ; prayer no full 20 1 4b042fde-6b8d-4d8a-aaea-486252bdc252 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:43:57 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/running-the-race-set-before-us-with-endurance-paballo-thekiso-1FEifQ_a Running the race set before us with endurance - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:33:37 Learning to get back in our lane and running the race set before you with endurance. Hebrews 12: 1-4 Learning to get back in our lane and running the race set before you with endurance. Hebrews 12: 1-4 no full 19 1 cb8c45c4-9a3c-4fe1-8692-711d289afd89 Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:02:19 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/christmas-service-and-testimony-sunday-paballo-thekiso-0xNwSNCL Christmas service and testimony Sunday - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:59:13 Our testimony Sunday gave all of us hope as we listened to how God has touched and changed the life of people in 2019. A short christmas message of the Gift that was promised but Rejected by FJ Senior Pastor- Paballo Thekiso Our testimony Sunday gave all of us hope as we listened to how God has touched and changed the life of people in 2019. A short christmas message of the Gift that was promised but Rejected by FJ Senior Pastor- Paballo Thekiso no full 18 1 40ea2ed1-c57e-4568-a76d-8bacb8ada6cf Sun, 8 Dec 2019 17:44:51 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Alexander and Gill Venter) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/way-maker-miracle-worker-alexander-gill-venter-Fmb2YBLO Way Maker, Miracle worker -Alexander & Gill Venter Alexander and Gill Venter 00:46:07 A call to assertive Faith. Matthew 11:12, Isaiah 35. A call to assertive Faith. Matthew 11:12, Isaiah 35. no full 17 1 03e1a539-fe29-43bd-bdd2-01707fb957af Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:45:00 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/prayer-and-fasting-Fhz3HUgu Prayer and Fasting Following Jesus Joburg 00:41:25 Fasting and Prayer is the doorway to breaking through our numbness and distraction towards awareness and transformation. Fasting and Prayer is the doorway to breaking through our numbness and distraction towards awareness and transformation. no full 16 1 63bc5781-d399-4335-97cf-881f62619461 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 15:11:50 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/prophetic-imagination-gI2_bI46 Prophetic Imagination Following Jesus Joburg 00:49:30 Developing a new culture requires a prophetic imagination empowered by the Holy Spirit. Developing a new culture requires a prophetic imagination empowered by the Holy Spirit. no full 15 1 d0a445d4-52f3-4214-a062-de8339a16c9d Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:25:08 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/elijah-and-the-widow-of-zarepath-NNNqSVFq Elijah and the Widow of Zarepath - Paballo Thekiso Following Jesus Joburg 00:39:27 The word of God is demanding and stretches our Faith. Faith requires us to take the first step and allow God to move with you. Just because you are in a drought season doesn't always mean you outside God's will. 1 Kings 17:1-24 The word of God is demanding and stretches our Faith. Faith requires us to take the first step and allow God to move with you. Just because you are in a drought season doesn't always mean you outside God's will. 1 Kings 17:1-24 no full 14 1 2cfdf228-62ad-4b5a-ae7f-7674d7ecaf33 Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:55:14 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Jennifer Chi Lee, Duncan Raftesath, Victor Pillay, Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/vision-sunday-RGdLIZtK Vision Sunday Jennifer Chi Lee, Duncan Raftesath, Victor Pillay, Paballo Thekiso 01:15:30 We are multicultural church on a journey of being a DIVERSE community that intentionally EQUIPS each other to a healthy SPIRITUALLY that brings about HEALING and TRANSFORMATION first in our own hearts and to the broader society at large. This journey requires intentional action, living, sacrifice, surrender and faith expression that is prophetic where everyone gets to play. By pursuing these things we are pursuing the Heart of God and therefore serving His purpose. We are multicultural church on a journey of being a DIVERSE community that intentionally EQUIPS each other to a healthy SPIRITUALLY that brings about HEALING and TRANSFORMATION first in our own hearts and to the broader society at large. This journey requires intentional action, living, sacrifice, surrender and faith expression that is prophetic where everyone gets to play. By pursuing these things we are pursuing the Heart of God and therefore serving His purpose. vision no full 11 1 c254b870-ceec-4403-b39e-61702ad004f1 Tue, 5 Nov 2019 09:51:00 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/people-of-influence-part-2-lG-m8X2BYjj People of Influence - Part 2 Paballo Thekiso 00:41:03 Proximity is everything if we are to influence/impact communities around us. Proximity is everything if we are to influence/impact communities around us. influence no full 10 1 e4667949-381c-4dad-935c-f632d5f9bd9b Tue, 5 Nov 2019 09:30:20 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/people-of-influence-part-1-68z2hMas People of Influence Part 1 Following Jesus Joburg 00:47:03 When we made a decision to Follow Jesus, we were signing up to being a people of influence, just as Jesus was When we made a decision to Follow Jesus, we were signing up to being a people of influence, just as Jesus was no full 8 1 577a2b5c-1a1d-42fe-91d8-69e82b56a60f Tue, 5 Nov 2019 07:56:15 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/navigating-the-desert-v4EiUWEl Navigating the Desert Following Jesus Joburg 00:26:59 How do we deal with seasons of dryness when we are longing for rain? How do we deal with seasons of dryness when we are longing for rain? navigating the, seasons in our lives, desert no full 7 1 b56ade9a-cd88-44c4-968d-8350c1e51dde Sun, 13 Oct 2019 09:42:24 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/why-does-god-test-us-n_-EHQr_XIK Why Does God Test Us? Following Jesus Joburg 00:44:38 To deepen our capacity to obey Him and to develop and mature our character. To deepen our capacity to obey Him and to develop and mature our character. god tests us, why does god test us no full 6 1 9d5cd2dc-8946-472c-a00f-9718a77abc5b Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:51:34 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/the-way-the-truth-and-the-life-kLWLFb3T the way the truth and the life Following Jesus Joburg 00:38:23 Moss ends up our series of The Way, The Truth and the Life; "Who do you say Jesus is?" "The only way to do life is in Jesus.... that's the truth!" "Let us explain the Gospel in every way possible and if necessary... use words!" Moss ends up our series of The Way, The Truth and the Life; "Who do you say Jesus is?" "The only way to do life is in Jesus.... that's the truth!" "Let us explain the Gospel in every way possible and if necessary... use words!" no full 4 1 23bef9bd-feca-427b-951b-c0ca6f16b0b3 Mon, 7 Oct 2019 19:21:56 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/desperate-faith-leads-to-full-healing-restoration-justice-xi2zAnEc Desperate Faith leads to full Healing, Restoration & Justice Following Jesus Joburg 00:32:45 In Mark 5:21-35 we see desperate Faith of a woman suffering with an issue of blood drawing Jesus to compassion and resulting to full Healing, Restoration & Justice not just for the woman but society at large. In Mark 5:21-35 we see desperate Faith of a woman suffering with an issue of blood drawing Jesus to compassion and resulting to full Healing, Restoration & Justice not just for the woman but society at large. no full 3 1 f6a3acd4-688f-4df1-a98e-8efb95d29cc9 Sun, 29 Sep 2019 10:30:00 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Following Jesus Joburg) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/pain-in-joy-zoof215o Pain & Suffering, an opportunity for growth Following Jesus Joburg 00:33:08 James 1:1-8 tells us to consider it pure joy when we go through trials, he says we must see it as an opportunity for growth. Paballo talks about practical ways to deal with pain and suffering. James 1:1-8 tells us to consider it pure joy when we go through trials, he says we must see it as an opportunity for growth. Paballo talks about practical ways to deal with pain and suffering. pain and suffering, gift no full 1 1 d27b829f-ba6f-4a67-84fa-5e1472c7c549 Sun, 22 Sep 2019 19:27:00 +0000 fjjozi01@gmail.com (Paballo Thekiso) https://following-jesus-joburg.simplecast.com/episodes/stewards-of-gods-heritage-hMBQd6fH We are Stewards of God's Heritage Paballo Thekiso 00:39:29 We are Stewards of God's Heritage and learning to do church with people from all nations is part of our spiritual journey. We are Stewards of God's Heritage and learning to do church with people from all nations is part of our spiritual journey. no full 2 1