Christ Church Midrand

Leadership is in crisis, but what happens when those entrusted with serving God and His people abuse their authority for personal gain? In this message from 1 Samuel 2:12–26, Roydon Frost examines the corruption of Eli's sons, Eli's failure to confront their wrongdoing, and God's judgment on their household. Yet, even in judgment, God promises to raise up a faithful priest, pointing us to Jesus Christ, the perfect High Priest and King who leads with humility, love and grace. We are challenged to take sin and God's grace seriously, exercise our own influence responsibly, and find confidence in the King whose authority is always used for the good of His people.

These Are Your Gods Part II | Eddie Lombard | Sunday 25 September 2026 by Christ Church Midrand

Awaiting The King Part II | Roydon Frost | Sunday 25 October 2026 by Christ Church Midrand

In the opening sermon of Awaiting the King, Roydon Frost explores Hannah’s heartfelt prayer in 1 Samuel 1 and reveals how God works through ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary purposes. Hannah’s story reminds us that we can bring our deepest pain to a God whose power and love are revealed through his faithfulness. Her prayer sets in motion a greater story that leads to Jesus Christ, the King who conquers sin and offers us the hope of resurrection. In response to God’s mercy, we are called to worship him wholeheartedly, offering our lives as living sacrifices motivated by his love rather than fear or obligation.

These Are Your Gods Part I | David Kobedi | Sunday 18 September 2026 by Christ Church Midrand

How should Christians respond to toxic behaviour, betrayal and difficult relationships in a broken world? In this message from 'This Crazy World' series, David Kobedi explores Psalm 90 and challenges us to approach these relationships with wisdom, humility and mercy, recognising both the harm others can cause and our own need for God's grace. Rather than responding with bitterness or rushing to cut people off, we are reminded to seek God's wisdom, trust Him to bring justice and recognise that showing mercy does not mean accepting abuse. Through the cross of Jesus Christ, we discover the mercy that transforms how we see ourselves and others, enabling us to navigate a broken world with grace and hope.

Special acknowledgement to Mandla, whose poem If Places Could Speak inspired two lines quoted in the poem shared during this sermon.

In a world that tells us to define ourselves through achievement, status, possessions or personal desires, Martin Morrison asks the fundamental question: “Who am I?” Exploring the created self, the fallen self and the new self, he shows from Scripture that our true identity begins with being made in the image of God but is broken by our rejection of Him. Through Christ’s redemption, however, we are given a new identity: we are in Christ, adopted as God’s children and called to worship and live for Him. This sermon challenges us to stop looking within ourselves or to the world for our worth and instead discover the freedom and purpose that come from knowing who we are in Christ.

In 1 Corinthians 10, Roydon Frost reflects on God’s word of blessing, warning, and commandment, reminding us of the freedom, fellowship, and faithfulness we receive in Christ. Israel’s wilderness experience warns us not to become complacent or self-confident in our faith, but to recognise the idols that compete for our devotion. When temptation comes, God remains faithful and promises to provide a way through, calling us to trust him rather than ourselves. Ultimately, we are commanded to **flee from idolatry and flee to Christ**, the faithful Rock who sustains us through the wilderness of this life.

Be Strong In The Lord | Part I | David Kobedi | Sunday 20 September 2026 by Christ Church Midrand

Saints & Sinners Part XV Roydon Frost - (Sunday 20 September 2026) by Christ Church Midrand