Jesus & the Pharisees (Dealing with the Pharisee in me) - Dave Webster
Release Date: 03/30/2025
Hillsong Church Africa
"With God, nothing is impossible!" If you are facing something impossible right now, this message is for you. God is not done yet. Let's lift our eyes, enlarge our faith, and believe again that nothing is impossible for our God. It's time to step forward with expectation, pray bold prayers that only God can answer, and trust that He is already fighting for us.
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The sermon emphasizes that God is both willing and able to heal—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, Pastor Renaud shows that healing is part of God’s nature and His purpose through Jesus, who came to make us whole. We often doubt His willingness because of past experiences, but the Bible reveals that His heart is always for restoration. To receive healing, we must remember His heart, remove natural and spiritual roadblocks, recognize that healing may be a process, and receive by faith—not through striving, but...
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In this heartfelt message, we walk with the psalmist Asaph through a raw and honest struggle—wrestling with doubt, envy, and the seeming success of the wicked. But everything changes in the sanctuary. As God meets us in our questioning, He shifts our perspective and anchors our hearts in eternal truth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by injustice or shaken in your faith, this message will remind you: true strength is found not in answers, but in God's nearness. Let this be a call back to His presence—where clarity comes, and our hearts are renewed.
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Are You a Faith Walker or a Faith Watcher? In this stirring message, we’re invited to shift from spectators to participants—to become faith walkers in every season. Drawing from the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8, we’re reminded that true faith doesn’t wait for proof; it trusts in the authority of Jesus, even from a distance. This soldier saw what others couldn’t: that one word from Jesus changes everything. Faith isn’t passive—it moves, it speaks, it believes beyond what the eyes can see. As we lean into God's promises, we learn that His power knows no...
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Are we living boldly for Jesus or still hiding in fear? This message reminds us of the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit transformed fearful followers into bold witnesses. The same Spirit empowers us today—not just for personal encounters, but to carry God’s mission into the world. Every act of kindness, every step of courage, can point someone to Jesus. Let’s pray daily for opportunities to bless others and trust the Holy Spirit to make us powerful witnesses in our everyday lives.
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In this powerful message, we're challenged to shift our perspective and put Jesus at the center of our lives. Drawing from Colossians 1:16-17, we're reminded that all things were created through and for Christ. This revelation offers us deep peace and security, especially when life feels chaotic. The sermon explores three key impacts of centering our lives on Jesus: His mission gives us purpose, His surrender shapes our own, and His presence transforms our hearts. We're encouraged to find our true purpose in Christ, to surrender honestly like Jesus did in Gethsemane, and to allow God's...
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We're called to embrace a revival-inspired generosity—like the Israelites who gave so abundantly, they had to be restrained from giving more. This message explores how true generosity flows from faith, not obligation. Just like the Sea of Galilee gives and thrives, while the Dead Sea only receives and dies, we’re reminded that generosity brings spiritual vitality. It's not about equal giving, but equal sacrifice. Trust God, give boldly, and watch what Heaven unlocks in your life.
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Grace changes everything. 💡 In this message, we look at the story of John Newton—once a slave trader, later the writer of Amazing Grace—and see how real surrender to God brings radical transformation. Joel 2 reminds us: tear your hearts, not just your garments. When we bring our true selves before God, His Spirit is free to move in power—shaping us, healing us, and pouring out grace for others too. This is a call to live authentically, to embrace grace in the process, and to believe for the Spirit to move in our lives and communities like never before. #Grace #Hillsong #Transformation...
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Discover the power of family—both natural and spiritual. In this message, we explore God’s design for believers to belong, grow, and thrive within a church community. Learn how to stay connected, keep short accounts, show up consistently, and embrace your place in God’s family.
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Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or part of our church family, we all play a role in shaping young lives. Let's be intentional about passing on our faith and raising up world-changers for Christ! 'One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.' - Psalm 145:4
info_outlineJesus challenges the Pharisees' rigid traditions, teaching that His message brings a new way of thinking that cannot be contained within old religious structures (Luke 5:33-39). He demonstrates this by healing a paralyzed man, welcoming sinners like Levi, and restoring a man’s withered hand, revealing that forgiveness heals, includes, and empowers (Luke 5-6). The Pharisees, blinded by pride and legalism, resist this change, but Jesus shows that true faith requires humility, repentance, and surrender. Just as some Pharisees, like Nicodemus and Paul, ultimately embraced Christ, we too must confront our own self-righteousness and allow Jesus to transform us.