Jesus' parable of the ten bridesmaids exposes our view of counterfeit faith and challenges us to examine our readiness for the return of Christ (Matthew 25:1-13)

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20

Why do we do what we do? Pastor Justin reminds us of the beautiful ordinance of water baptism and encourages us to not just go through the motions and routines of tradition. But look at the beautiful symbolism portrayed in light of Jesus example and commandment.

Guest Pastor, Richard van Lieshout (Edenvale Baptist Church) concludes our "Model Church" series in the book of 1 Thessalonians. We explore 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 as we look at four main areas the Apostle Paul addresses with the Church of Thessalonica. These reflections look at, the leaders over us, the believers around us, the persecutors against us and the grace of Christ that is with us through it all.

Guest speaker, Pastor One Mokgatle of Rooted Fellowship takes us through part 6 of our sermon series in 1 Thessalonians. Together we look at the hope we have in Christ Jesus, a wonderful reminder that the end of our mortal lives are not the final straw. Our lives do not end with a full stop but rather for those in Christ, a comma. We wait in faith and hope for the coming of the Lord Jesus, until that day let us not be found asleep but awake and ready for our King.

In part 5 of our sermon series through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Justin Tamlin takes us through the important subject of sexual immorality within the church body. If we are to be a people after God's own heart then we need to subject all of our lives (even our sexuality) to His will for His glory and our good.

Stephen Rushton takes us through the scriptures as we look at "God's work" in His church.

This week in our third part of a teaching through 1 Thessalonians Pastor Justin brings an important and convicting message to the body of Christ here at RUC. We look at 6 methods & motivations behind a God-built Church. The consumerist western Church culture sits not only in our everyday popular culture but creeps into the church and the motivations as to what we do and why. This consumer culture of church hinders our relationship with Christ and with one another. We find that we are not too different from the Thessalonians and need to look to Christ for the grace, strength and wisdom to live out the Gospel in our everyday lives. Not from a place of earning the love of God, no, but rather we serve because we know we are already loved in Christ by His sacrifice on the cross.

Pastor Justin takes us through Part 2 of our seven-week series in the book of 1 Thessalonians. We look at the six marks that would distinguish a model church from the rest.

Pastor Justin kicks off the series on 1 Thessalonians. He paints a picture of the early Church, giving us context into the lives of the people and geographical layout of the prominent city of Thessalonica. This introduction to the series gives us context to "The backstory of a God-built Church" by laying down the foundation on which we will be building as we look at the miracle and power of God working in and through His people.