Common Ground Church Sea Point

When you pray: Week 3 - Pause - Paul Maughan

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 [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray]

When you pray: Week 2 - The Power and Pattern of Apostolic Prayer - Stephen van Rhyn

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. [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray.]

Next Gen Podcast: Prayer & Parenting.

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.

When you pray: Week 1 - The Secret Place - Paul Maughan

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 [ https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/when-you-pray ]

The Beautiful Resistance: Week 11 - Why People Pleasing Fails - Sheldon Moultrie

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 [https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance]