Our deepest desire is to anchor our lives in the presence

of God. This flows directly from our "Be with Jesus"

value: Encountering the presence of God. We are made

for intimacy with God. We cultivate this through

intentional spiritual practices that draw us closer to Him,

encouraging a lifestyle of abiding – living in deep

relationship with Him through these rhythms.

We live in a noisy, fast-paced world that constantly

demands we produce and perform, making it easy to let

our relationship with God become a to-do list item. That’s why we’ve put together these prayer guides.

When we confess, we are telling the truth about where we havedeviated or moved away from what is true about God, ourselves, and others. This is what confession is – it is not an apology or ‘I’m sorry’, it just means telling the truth. And it is thebeginning of genuine transformation. Confession activatesrepentance and repentance is changing the way you think,turning, and going a new way.

The following is a guide to lead us in a time of confessionlooking specifically where we have deviated away from what istrue about God.

In this episode, we bring you the wrap-up of our "When You Pray" series as Paul dives deep into the transformative shift where we move from adoration into the postures of Ask and Yield. Walking through the last half of the Lord’s Prayer, this final message unpacks what it truly means to depend on God for our daily bread, navigate the messy but freeing reality of forgiveness, and lean into His divine protection.

This episode will challenge you to move past overcomplicating your prayer life and instead focus on keeping it simple, real, and consistent. Tune in to close out the series with us, find your rhythm, and explore all the resources at www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray

In our latest episode, we dive into the powerful, life-giving practice of Rejoicing as we walk through the opening movements of the Lord’s Prayer: “Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done.” Drawing on both timeless scripture and fascinating neuroscience, which reveals that our brain’s "joy centre" never loses its capacity to grow, this message reminds us that we were intricately wired to anchor our emotional and spiritual resilience in the continuous, soul-exhilarating joy of God.

Instead of settling for a quiet, dutiful faith, we are challenged to actively expand our capacity for joy through highly practical rhythms like speaking truth to our own souls, praying the Psalms, and discovering our own unique style of worship. It’s an inspiring call to move past silent compliance and step into the vibrant praise we were created for; and as always, you can explore all our series resources at www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray

In a world consumed by anxious toil and a relentless culture of hurry, our latest podcast episode invites you to hit pause and realign your heart with what matters most. Grounded in the timeless wisdom of the Lord’s Prayer and Psalm 127, Paul challenges us to transition from competing with God to truly worshipping Him, revealing that the ultimate destination of our spiritual journey is not just a distant heaven, but intimate communion with the Father.

By confronting the five critical questions to eliminate hurry, this message serves as a practical, unhurried guide to transforming your daily blocks of time into meaningful moments of prayer, rest, and surrender. It is a compelling call to step away from panic and empty performance, and instead step into a life of deep, purposeful connection.

If you have missed anything from this series or want to access all of our guides, devotionals, and resources, head over to https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray

What if prayer wasn't our last resort, but our first response? In Week 2 of our When you pray series, we dive straight into the Book of Acts to uncover the incredible power and pattern of apostolic prayer.

This episode challenges us to trade the limitations of human strategy for the limitless power of divine intervention. From shaken rooms and miraculous prison escapes to the "compound interest" of prayers that outlast us on earth, you'll discover how the early church ruthlessly guarded their devotion to God.

Grab the prayer guides, extra resources, and catch up on all previous sermons in this series at https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray.

Welcome back to the Next Gen Podcast. In this episode, we’re talking about a topic close to our hearts at CG Sea Point: helping our kids build a real, authentic relationship with Jesus through prayer. We know that raising kids who love God and love people doesn't just happen at church on Sundays - it’s nurtured at home in the everyday moments. If you’ve ever wondered how to move past rigid bedtime routines and actually teach your children that God is a friend they can talk to anytime, this conversation is for you.

To look at what this looks like "full circle," Jessie is joined by three women in different seasons of the parenting journey. Hannah shares her perspective on growing up on the receiving end of a parent's faithful prayers; Lee talks honestly about finding "micro-moments" for prayer in the beautiful, messy trenches of raising young kids; and Laurie brings the wisdom of hindsight now that her kids are grown. Whether you are right in the middle of the toddler chaos or feel like you've started a bit late, you'll walk away with practical, simple steps you can try tonight.

In this episode, Paul kicks off our new series, When You Pray, by exploring what it truly means to step into "the secret place" of prayer. Grounded in Matthew 6:5-8, Paul unpacks Jesus' core teachings on prayer through a three-part framework: The Warning against performing for others, The Invitation to shut the door and meet with a Father who sees in secret, and The Correction to abandon empty, repetitive phrases.

He gets honest about why prayer can feel so difficult, confronting the seven major hurdles we face—from busyness and doubt to pride and spiritual opposition. Whether you feel like you've just been dabbling or find yourself distracted, this message is a call to move toward a disciplined, devoted partnership with God through confession, commitment, and community.

Tune in, find out how you can get involved with Common Ground Sea Point's upcoming June prayer initiatives, including our monthly prayer meetings, life groups, and day of fasting, and if you have missed anything or would like to find all our resources for the series, head over to this page - https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray

In this episode of The Beautiful Resistance, Sheldon dives into Matthew 6 to unpack the hidden traps of people-pleasing and why it ultimately fails us. Rooted in the counter-cultural teachings of Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount , this session exposes how chasing human approval only delivers temporary rewards , breeds hidden resentment , and fractures our intimacy with God.

By shifting our focus from the public "stage" of performance to the quiet, honest reality of "the secret place" , we can re-train our hearts and re-root our true identity in a Father who already sees and loves us completely.

Tired of the endless exhaustion of performative goodness? Tune in to discover how stepping off the stage of public approval and into the secret place of divine intimacy can truly set you free.

Missed any of our teachings, we got you! You can catch up on the full series and grab the resources by heading over to the website here: https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance

We live in a culture obsessed with winning, being right, and getting the last word, but does "getting even" ever actually leave us satisfied? In this episode, we unpack Jesus’ famous (and often misunderstood) advice on "turning the other cheek" and "walking the second mile." By looking at these first-century references, we discover they weren't calls to be a doormat, but tactical ways to reclaim dignity and disrupt power struggles without using violence. It’s a challenge to move beyond the narrow circle of people who are easy to love and to start showing "enemy love" instead.

Ultimately, we learn that this radical generosity isn't just a strategy - it’s how we become mirrors of our Father, trading the exhausting cycle of retaliation for a life of spacious, transformative grace.

If you have missed any installments of this series, you can catch up at www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance

Ever felt like you’re doing "fine," yet there’s a lingering sense of unease you just can’t shake? We often label our struggles as "stress," "personality quirks," or "just a bad day," but what if there is something deeper beneath the surface?

Together, we’ll be unmasking the "respectable" sins we love to excuse - things like anxiety, pride, and ingratitude and discover why some things can only truly be tackled by the power of the Gospel. 

Lee-Ann Maughan from CG Sea Point and Jane Hampton from the CG Rondebosch pastoral team lead us into this insightful conversation!

Find our going deeper resource here: https://tinyurl.com/confessionsgoingdeeper