Hatfield Christian Church

Jesus remains utterly dependent on the Father, even in death, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” What devotion Jesus showed both in life and death! How incredible that He does not ask you to do anything He was not willing to do Himself. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-7_committal/

“It is finished.” What thoughts and emotions come to mind as you hear these words of Jesus? What love is revealed in Jesus seeing the crucifixion through to the end! Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-6_completion/

On the cross, Jesus remained fully God and fully human, stating simply, “I am thirsty.” Jesus’ very real suffering on your behalf allows you to drink freely and deeply from the waters of life. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-5_suffering/

What depth is there to Jesus’ despair when He cries, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus knew what it meant to be utterly forsaken by God, so you need never experience the same. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-4_foresakenness/

Our present Christian reality has been compared to D-Day in 1944, the day WWII was won, while VE-Day was on 8 May 1945. Similarly, Jesus has won, conquering death and the grave, but we still look forward to the fullness of His victory: the new heavens and the new earth. Join Pastor Louis in anticipating this reality while keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus.

It is hard to imagine the care Jesus takes under severe strain when He says to his mother, “Woman, here is your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother.” Jesus, even in His dying, helps you think differently about who your true family is when you choose Him. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-3_relationship/

Imagine the criminal’s feelings and emotions when Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus’ generous saving grace knows no bounds, and it is for the criminal, for you, for us all. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-2_salvation/

Pause. Take a deep breath, and join Prof. Eleanor in unpacking the first of Jesus’ final words on the cross. Despite excruciating suffering, Jesus utters, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” What weight and significance Jesus attaches to the act of forgiveness with these words while being crucified! Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-1_forgiveness/

Discipline is not easy to receive, yet the writer of Hebrews says that it shows you are God’s legitimate child, and He loves you. So, discover with Neil Bester what good God is doing for you through hardships and discipline.

Explore with Pastor Louis enduring faith amidst life’s trials and difficulties. And be encouraged to run your race with perseverance, your eyes fixed on Jesus, aware of the great cloud of witnesses surrounding you.

Trust is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Without trust, there can’t be true freedom and intimacy in a relationship. And the same is true of your relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever asked, ‘Is Jesus trustworthy?’ – let Pastor Louis help you answer this question.

When you embrace Christ’s life, you embrace a transformed life. Fix your eyes with Pastor Louis on Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice and its redemptive power in your life.

Dive with Pastor Louis into the fascinating story of Melchizedek and its significance in relation to Jesus as you consider the eternal and unchanging nature of Christ’s priesthood.

Why do you need Jesus? Why did He become like us and die on a cross? Explore the significance of Jesus as your Advocate and great High Priest with Pastor Louis.

There is no one like Jesus. Join Pastor Louis in fixing your eyes on His brilliance and how Jesus is God’s divine revelation to us in the flesh.

Knowing God, knowing Jesus, requires your whole being and life – it is a journey, not an event. Engage with Pastor Louis in the book of Hebrews and open up more space in your life for knowing and experiencing God.

Pastor Louis launches our annual week of prayer and fasting, exploring why we pray in the name of Jesus. And we invite you to join us as we intentionally set time aside to sit at the Master’s feet.

Doesn’t a new year often feel like a clean, blank page offering an invitation to you? We sense that the Father is inviting us to step in, step closer, and step out this year. Join Pastor Louis and hear more about what we feel the Lord saying and be encouraged to step into 2024 with Him.

As you face a new year with new challenges and uncertainties, endeavour to begin with God. To do this well, you need to know Him better – deeply experiencing His love and expecting His power to work in and through you to His glory. Join Neil Bester in focusing on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 to launch your adventure with God this year.

Pause to thank God for His faithfulness throughout 2023 and usher in the new year with Pastor Gideon in the Lord’s presence.