Sermons from St John's Community
Sermons from St John's Community
St John's Church in Wynberg, Cape Town
You can listen here to weekly talks and sermons given at St John's Church.
Inquire of the Lord (6) Ending Well
In our series Inquire of the Lord, we're exploring the life of David and discovering how listening to God's voice shaped his leadership, deepened his relationship with God, and ultimately points us to Jesus, our true Shepherd-King.In "Ending Well" we see David's last recorded failure and his return to God's mercy. At Araunah's threshing floor, David offers a costly sacrifice that points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who laid down His life for His sheep.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 26th July 2026Readings: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 & John 10:11-18Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jul 26
38 min
Inquire of the Lord (5) When God speaks hard truth
In our series Inquire of the Lord, we're exploring the life of David and discovering how listening to God's voice shaped his leadership, deepened his relationship with God, and ultimately points us to Jesus, our true Shepherd-King.In "When God Speaks Hard Truth," Nathan courageously confronts David after his greatest failure. We discover that a listening heart is willing to receive not only God's guidance but also His correction, and that humble repentance opens the door to God's restoring grace.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 19th July 2026Readings: 2 Samuel 12:1-15 & Luke 18:9-14Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jul 19
31 min
Inquire of the Lord (4) The Cost of not asking
In our series 'Inquire of the Lord' we explore the life of David and what it means to hear and follow God's voice. Through David's successes and failures, we'll discover that hearing God is not about techniques but relationship. David's life ultimately points us to Jesus, the true Shepherd-King who perfectly listened to and obeyed the Father.In this fourth message, "The Cost of not Asking," David's greatest failure begins with a striking absence: he does not inquire of the Lord. Instead of listening, he drifts. Instead of seeking God, he follows desire. Sin often starts long before the visible fall—it begins when we stop paying attention to God. In Gethsemane Jesus faces temptation and suffering but remains surrendered: "Not my will, but yours be done." Where David grasped for control, Jesus trusted the Father completely.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 12th July 2026Readings: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 & Matthew 26:36–46Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jul 12
30 min
Inquire of the Lord (3) Guidance in the Wilderness
In our new series Inquire of the Lord we explore the life of David and what it means to hear and follow God's voice. Through David's successes and failures, we'll discover that hearing God is not about techniques but relationship. David's life ultimately points us to Jesus, the true Shepherd-King who perfectly listened to and obeyed the Father.In this third sermon, "Guidance in the Wilderness," we see David pause to seek God's direction in a moment of danger, uncertainty, and betrayal. This becomes the defining habit of his leadership. Jesus likewise withdraws to pray before making crucial decisions. The message is simple but profound: when the future is unclear, seek God's presence before seeking answers.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 28th June 2026Readings: 1 Samuel 23:1–14 & Luke 6:12–16Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jun 28
26 min
Inquire of the Lord (2) Courage Comes from Listening
In our new series Inquire of the Lord we explore the life of David and what it means to hear and follow God's voice. Through David's successes and failures, we'll discover that hearing God is not about techniques but relationship. David's life ultimately points us to Jesus, the true Shepherd-King who perfectly listened to and obeyed the Father.In this second sermon, "Courage Comes from Listening," David faces Goliath with confidence in God's faithfulness, reminding us that courage grows when we listen to God more than we listen to our fears.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 21st June 2026Readings: 1 Samuel 17:32-50 & Matthew 14:22-33Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jun 24
26 min
Inquire of the Lord (1) The Heart that Hears
In our new series Inquire of the Lord we explore the life of David and what it means to hear and follow God's voice. Through David's successes and failures, we'll discover that hearing God is not about techniques but relationship. David's life ultimately points us to Jesus, the true Shepherd-King who perfectly listened to and obeyed the Father.In this first sermon, "The Heart that Hears," we look at David's anointing in Bethlehem and God's reminder that while people look at outward appearance, "the LORD looks at the heart." Before God gave David direction, He first saw a heart surrendered to Him. We discover that a listening heart is consecrated to God, values what God values, and is empowered by the Holy Spirit.Recorded at the 7.45am Service on Sunday 14th June 2026Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 & Mark 1:9-13Preacher: Jeremy Jobling
Jun 24
31 min
The Greatest Commission
Recorded at the 9:30am Family Service on Sunday 7th June 2026Speaker: Kimberley ReyneckePassage: Matthew 28 :18 - 20Key Scriptures:Matthew 28:6Ephesians 2:14Galatians 3:28
Jun 11
13 min
From Persecutor to Preacher
Recorded at the 9:30am Service on Sunday 31st May 2026Speaker: Trevor PearcePassage: Acts 9:1–19Additional Scriptures:Acts 9:15Acts 9:17⁠Isaiah 6:8
Jun 3
35 min
Life in the Holy Spirit – Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Life in the Holy Spirit – Philip and the Ethiopian EunuchRecorded at the 9:30am Service on Sunday 24th May 2026Speaker: Trevor PearcePassage: Acts 8:26–39Additional Scriptures:•⁠ ⁠Isaiah 53•⁠ ⁠Acts 1:8•⁠ ⁠John 14:26
May 27
30 min
The Holy Spirit
This week’s message from Steve Pearson reminds us that the Holy Spirit welcomes outsiders into the family of God and continues to transform our hearts through grace. A powerful encouragement to open ourselves to God’s work, embrace others with Christ’s love, and allow the Gospel to reach further than our comfort zones. Take a listen to this inspiring message from Acts 8.Recorded at the 9.30am Service on Sunday 170th May 2026Readings: Acts 8:9–25Preacher: Steve Pearson
May 20
19 min
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