Parhaat Common Ground Church Podcastit (2025)

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1 John Week 1: Complete Joy - Paul Maughan 33:04

14h ago33:04

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The opening verses of 1 John invite us into something life-changing—fellowship with God and with one another. In this message, Paul Maughan unpacks how true joy is found not in isolation but in shared life with Christ and His people—a beautiful link to our Defiant Joy series.

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Defiant Joy Week 4: The joy of being led by the Spirit - Paul Maughan 33:46

8d ago33:46

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In this message, Paul Maughan unpacks the joy of being led by the Spirit of God. As Romans 8:14-17 reminds us, we are not slaves to fear but adopted as God’s children, heirs with Christ. Discover how the Spirit’s guidance brings freedom, assurance, and deep joy in our walk with God.

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Defiant Joy 3: Enjoying God by Following Jesus - Paul Maughan 35:38

15d ago35:38

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This week, Paul Maughan unpacks what it means to find joy in Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith. As we continue exploring joy in the Triune God, we look to Christ—the one who endured the cross for the joy set before Him.

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Defiant Joy Week 2: Enjoying God as our Father - Kyle Peters 46:41

22d ago46:41

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This week, Kyle Peters reminds us that God is, above all, a Father—relational, life-giving, and full of love. Through the Spirit, we’re invited into a relationship with Him, a Father who not only loves us but enjoys us. Discover the joy of being known and loved by God.

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Defiant Joy Week 1: A study of the Trinity - Paul Maughan 37:15

29d ago37:15

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This week, Paul Maughan kicks off the Defiant Joy series by exploring Psalm 16:11, showing that true joy is found in God’s presence. But this joy doesn’t come easily—it takes a determined effort to seek Him amidst life’s distractions. Be encouraged to draw closer to God and find the lasting joy He promises.…

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Psalm 34: Taste and See - Greg Groenmeyer 33:38

1M ago33:38

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This week, Greg Groenmeyer dives into Psalm 34, drawing our hearts to the goodness of God. Reflecting on the invitation to "taste and see that the Lord is good" (Psalm 34:8), Greg unpacks what it means to find refuge in Him and experience His blessings. Be encouraged as we explore the richness of God's character and His unwavering care for us.…

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Psalm 119: Wisdom - Sweeter Than Honey - Paul Maughan 33:26

1M ago33:26

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Paul Maughan unpacks Psalm 119:97–104, exploring how pursuing God leads to true wisdom. Discover how wisdom is found through humbly receiving God's Word in love (v97), obedience (v101), and delight (v103). A message to inspire a deeper walk with God and His wisdom for everyday life.

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Christmas Day Message - Andrew Conradie 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Andrew Conradie from Sea Point Congregational Church joins us on this special day with a wonderful Christmas reminder for all.

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God With Us Week 4: The Joy of Salvation - Steph Pienaar 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Steph Pienaar continues our Advent series, God with Us, with a powerful message from Luke 2:10. Reflecting on the angel's proclamation of 'good news of great joy,' this sermon invites us to embrace the joy and hope found in Christ's arrival. Tune in to be encouraged by the profound truth of Emmanuel—God with us!…

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God With Us Week 3: Jesus Suffers with Us - Kyle Peters 35:44

2M ago35:44

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In this powerful message from our God with Us series, Kyle Peters unpacks Hebrews 4:14-16, showing how Jesus, our great High Priest, sympathises with our struggles and meets us in our moments of need. Through His own experience of temptation, sorrow, and suffering, Jesus stands in our corner, inviting us to confidently draw near to the throne of gr…

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God With Us Week 2: God desires to dwell with us - Paul Maughan 29:12

2M ago29:12

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This week, Paul Maughan explores the incredible truth that God’s heart is to be with us, not just to be known. Drawing from John 1:14 and Revelation 21:3, we’re reminded that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and that God will one day dwell with His people forever.

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God With Us Week 1: The Mystery of the Incarnation - Paul Maughan 29:07

3M ago29:07

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In this week's episode, Paul Maughan kicks off our Advent series, God With Us, diving into 1 Timothy 3:16 and Colossians 2:9. He explores incomplete views of the incarnation and reveals how its profound mystery invites us to embrace both humility and confidence.

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Psalm 145: Greatly to be praised - Lee-Ann Maughan 35:55

3M ago35:55

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Last Sunday, Lee-Ann Maughan shared a powerful message from Psalm 145 with this big idea: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise! At this time of year, when life feels overwhelming and we’re caught up in our to-do lists, it’s easy to let ourselves grow ‘big’ and God seem ‘small.’ But this Psalm reminds us to right-size our perspective—to focus…

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Biblical Justice Week 4: Doing Justice (How) - Jessica Carolissen 28:12

3M ago28:12

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In the final part of our Biblical Justice series Jess gets us into the practicalities of how we as individuals and churches can serve those in need through relief, development and even social reform.

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Incoming Calls: Beholding the Justice of Jesus in his Ways and Works - Greg Heasley 34:07

3M ago34:07

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In this week's sermon, Greg Heasley from Covenant Grace Church guides us through Isaiah 42:1-9, helping us behold the justice of Jesus in both His ways and His works. Join us as we explore the profound contrast between God’s chosen servant and the brokenness of worldly justice. Gain fresh insight into how Jesus fulfils God’s promise of true, restor…

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Biblical Justice Week 3: Doing Justice (What and Who) - Kyle Peters 36:21

4M ago36:21

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In week three of our Biblical Justice series, Kyle Peters explores the Christian call to justice beyond charity. Scripture reveals that serving the poor and vulnerable is more than an optional kindness—it's an essential act of justice for every believer. From Israel’s call to care for foreigners to Jesus' command to love our neighbours, the Bible s…

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Biblical Justice Week 2: Loving kindness, compassion and mercy - Paul Maughan 36:45

4M ago36:45

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Justice is at the very heart of God—compassionate, merciful, and overflowing with love for those who suffer and face injustice. In this episode, we explore the profound call to “love mercy” from Micah 6:8 and how Jesus exemplifies compassion for all. Discover what it means to embrace God's heart for justice and mercy in our own lives, and why we, t…

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Cast Your Cares - Barbra Maughan (Women's Breakfast) 51:01

4M ago51:01

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This past Saturday, we gathered for a beautiful Women’s Breakfast, where we shared meaningful conversations and were reminded of God’s faithfulness. 🌱 Barbara Maughan shared her personal story, encouraging us to trust in God's deep care for us, even in challenging times. It was a powerful moment of connection and support for everyone present.…

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Biblical Justice Week 1: Walking Humbly With God - Kyle Peters 37:22

4M ago37:22

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In the first week of our new series, Biblical Justice, Kyle Peters unpacks Micah 6 and explores God's call for us to live a life of justice, mercy, and humility. This message focuses on what it means to walk humbly with our God, setting the tone for the rest of the series. Join us as we dive deep into God's heart for justice and our role in it.…

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God & Work Week 7: How we build - Paul Maughan 32:40

4M ago32:40

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In the final week of God & Work, we explore how the church can bless others, contrasting the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) with Acts 2 and the Spirit’s call to build a God-glorifying culture.

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God & Work Week 6: How I build - Paul Maughan 34:20

5M ago34:20

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This week, Paul Maughan continues our God and Work series answering the questions "How do I create and cultivate culture?" "How do I treat people?" while focusing on 1 Corinthians 10v31.

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Incoming Calls: The House God is Building - Rigby Wallace 45:48

5M ago45:48

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This week, guest preacher, Rigby Wallace, speaks to us about a house founded on God’s scandalous grace, God’s lavish generosity and God’s wise sovereignty.

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God & Work Week 5: Sabbath: The Power and Pleasure of the Pause - Cam Venter 36:47

5M ago36:47

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In week 5 of our God & Work series, Cam Venter focuses on the Sabbath commandment in Exodus 20:8-11.

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God & Work Week 4: Why we build - Paul Maughan 35:53

5M ago35:53

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This week, Paul Maughan focuses on "Why we build" as servant leaders who are prepared to sacrifice in our love for others. We learn from the life of Esther in particular, as she risked her life for the good of others and was put in a place of leadership "for such a time as this."

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God & Work Week 3: What we build - Paul Maughan 35:59

6M ago35:59

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This week, Paul Maughan continues through our series, God & work, answering the question, "What to build?" while focusing on Jeremiah 29v4-9.

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God & Work Week 2: The Eternal Commission - Paul Maughan 34:02

6M ago34:02

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In week two of our God and Work Series, Paul Maughan addresses the problem, that we don’t think work has anything to do with eternity. He unpacks the eternal importance of work and how our work for the Lord will not be in vain.

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God & Work Week 1: The First Commission - Paul Maughan 36:57

6M ago36:57

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This week, Paul Maughan launches our new series, God and Work, focusing on a passage from Genesis 1. He looks at what it means to be image bearers who have received the First Commission to create and cultivate culture (rather than condemn, critique, copy or consume culture).

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Acts Week 18: Suffering Servant/s - Kyle Peters 37:25

6M ago37:25

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This week, for our final Sunday in the book of Acts for the year, Kyle Peters walks us through Acts 6v54-60 looking at Stephen's situation mirroring Jesus' trial, death, and words.

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Acts Week 17: The Story of Surrender - Kyle Peters 38:36

7M ago38:36

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This week, Kyle Peters ends Stephen's defence under the big banner of "surrender", of tapping out and submitting to God in Acts 7v37-53.

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Acts Week 16: The Story of Freedom - Steph Pienaar 33:23

7M ago33:23

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This week, Steph Pienaar continues the journey through Acts 7:17-36, the Jesus story, the gospel according to Stephen part 2.

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Acts Week 15: The Story of Approval - Kyle Peters 37:22

7M ago37:22

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This week we continue from last week and look closer into Acts 7v1-16 with Kyle Peters.

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Acts Week 14: The Rush of Living on the Edge - Kyle Peters 37:23

7M ago37:23

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Join Kyle Peters this week as he walks us through Acts 6v8-15 where we start to follow Stephen as he is doing signs and wonders while meeting opposition to his faith and witness.

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Acts Week 13: The Problems of Life - Kyle Peters 33:26

7M ago33:26

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This week Kyle Peters takes us through Acts 6v1-7 where the church is growing and experiencing growing pains as the cultural diversity brings unintended offences, but the other problem is that if it's solved in the wrong way the church will lose the gospel. The solution.... get people to play their parts.…

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Jonah Week 6: Two Gods and a Prophet - Sheldon Moultrie 34:06

8M ago34:06

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On the final week of our Jonah series, Sheldon Moultrie closes off on Jonah chapter 4, focusing on how God taught Jonah about compassion and invited him to change.

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Jonah Week 5: The Relentless Mercy of God - Cam Venter 33:12

8M ago33:12

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On week 5 of our Jonah series, Cam Venter walks us through Jonah 3:1-10, where Jonah finally goes to Nineveh and how the love and mercy of God always wins.

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Jonah Week 4: When I am Weak, I am Strong - Greg Groenmeyer 36:17

8M ago36:17

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This week Greg explores the themes of Grace throughout the story of Jonah. Grace is not only the action of undeserved favour towards us but also an empowering strength.

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Jonah Week 3: Thrown into the Sea - Jessica Carolissen 24:37

8M ago24:37

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On week three of our Jonah series, Jessica unpacks how Jesus is the greater Jonah, who by being a perfect loving substitute, takes on the wrath of God on our behalf.

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Jonah Week 2: The Discipline of God - Steph Pienaar 35:53

9M ago35:53

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On week two of our Jonah series, Steph Pienaar looks at Jonah's rebellion, the reality of God's discipline, and the various responses we see in those verses.

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Jonah Week 1: Fleeing from God - Kyle Peters 37:39

9M ago37:39

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his week, Kyle Peters explores Jonah's initial disobedience when God calls him to Nineveh, and uncovers why we often run from God's call.

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Acts Week 12: Being Involved in Gospel Ministry - Kyle Peters 32:59

9M ago32:59

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This week Kyle Peters closes week 12 of Acts focusing on Acts 5v12-42 highlighting the unstoppable plan of God to see his Gospel go forth. Next week we will take a break from Acts as we start a new journey through the book of Jonah.

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Acts Week 11 : Faking Church - Cam Venter 38:11

9M ago38:11

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This week, Cam Venter looks closely into Acts Acts 5:1-11 breaking down the danger of deception, the wrath (furious love) of God and finally the great grace of God.

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Acts Week 10: Authentic Church - Steph Pienaar 33:03

10M ago33:03

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This week, Steph Pienaar leads us through Chapter 4v23-37 highlighting various things that we could learn from the early church.

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Acts Week 9: The power of presence under pressure - Paul Maughan 34:29

10M ago34:29

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On week 7 of our Acts series, Paul Maughan speaks around chapter 4v1-22 with a focus on verse 13 “And they recognised that they had been with Jesus.".

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Acts Week 8: The Ultimate Prophet - Kyle Peters 33:38

10M ago33:38

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On week 8 of our Acts series, Kyle Peters finishes up chapter three focusing on Jesus, the ultimate prophet and the promises and blessings he has made for us.

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Acts Week 7: Signals of Transcendence - Kyle Peters 35:32

10M ago35:32

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As we jump back into our journey through the book of Acts, Kyle Peters takes us through Acts chapter 3 centering around the name and person of Jesus.

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The Psalms: Psalm 63 - Stephen van Rhyn 35:57

11M ago35:57

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This week Steve van Rhyn from Common Ground Rondebosch walks us through Psalm 63.

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I AM Week 6: I am the Resurrection and the Life - Paul Maughan 23:53

11M ago23:53

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In the final week of our "I am..." series, Paul Maughan concludes with a focus on Jesus' statement "I am the resurrection and the life." while taking a deeper look at John 11v17-27.

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I AM Week 5: I am the Good Shepherd - Paul Maughan 25:43

11M ago25:43

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In week five of our "I am..." series, Paul Maughan walks us through John 10 where Jesus uses a simple picture to help us understand who he is. He says he’s like a shepherd, and we are like his sheep.