Highway Christian Community Sermons

Highway Christian Community

Welcome to the Highway Christian Community podcast. HCC is an energetic Church that strives for hands-on practical Biblical teaching for people of all ages, races and social and economic backgrounds. Our church is at 10 Harvey Road Pinetown. We are a Christ-centered church that preaches the Kingdom of God.

  1. Sep 23

    The Blessings of the New Covenant: How to Abide in the Vine (John 15) - Mark Ellis

    Have you ever felt like you are trying so hard to produce "fruit" in your Christian walk, but you are just exhausted? Do you feel like you are disconnected, withering, or worried that God is "pruning" you by sending disasters your way?If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area looking for an authentic, restful approach to your faith, this message will change how you read John 15. We are diving deep into what Jesus actually meant when He said, "I am the Vine, and you are the branches."In this message, we unpack the truth about abiding, why the Father "lifts up" the branches that are in the dirt, and why pruning is never about God punishing you.In this video, we explore:The Blueprint of Jesus: How Jesus surrendered His divine privileges to model exactly how a Spirit-filled human should live.Abiding vs. Visiting: Why abiding means cohabitating with the Holy Spirit, not just waiting for a Sunday visitation.The Truth About Pruning: A deep dive into John 15 to understand why God "lifts up" branches out of the dirt instead of just cutting them off.Spirit, Soul, and Body: How to shift your mind from earthly self-preservation back to heavenly priorities.The Power of Community: Why the "fruit" of the Vine can only fully grow in the context of loving other people.You are not waiting for God to move; God has already moved! The only thing left is for us to believe it and step into the finished work of the cross.If you are looking to discover your true identity in Christ and find authentic community in KZN, hit the Subscribe button. Let us know in the comments: What does "abiding" practically look like for you this week?

    The Blessings of the New Covenant: How to Abide in the Vine (John 15) - Mark Ellis
  2. Sep 17

    Walking as Jesus Walked: The Original Operating System - Mark Ellis

    Are you exhausted from relying on your own willpower to live a good life? Do you feel like you are constantly jumping through religious hoops trying to get closer to God? If you are a young adult in the Pinetown or Upper Highway area looking for authentic, powerful Christianity, this message will completely change your paradigm. Christianity is not a religion where we reach out to a distant God; it is the story of the Creator writing Himself into our story. Jesus didn't just come to save us—He came to set the divine blueprint for how a human being is actually supposed to live. In this message, we unpack what it practically means to "walk as Jesus walked" by returning to Heaven's original operating system. In this video, we explore: Why Christianity is NOT a Religion: The beautiful reality of a God who put on humanity. The Blueprint of Jesus: How Jesus emptied Himself of divine privileges and lived fully dependent on the Holy Spirit. Adam vs. Jesus: How the First Adam failed in a perfect garden of abundance, but the Last Adam (Jesus) succeeded in a barren wilderness. Spirit, Soul, and Body: Understanding how the fall of man flipped our internal operating system, and how to get the Spirit back in charge. Willpower vs. Spirit Power: Why willpower always runs out, and how the Holy Spirit produces lasting fruit. You were not created to live from your flesh. It is time to dethrone the flesh, enthrone the Spirit, and start doing the works Jesus did. If you want to discover your true potential in Christ, hit the Subscribe button to join our KZN community. Let us know in the comments: In what area of your life are you relying on your own willpower instead of the Holy Spirit today?

    Walking as Jesus Walked: The Original Operating System - Mark Ellis
  3. Sep 3

    BLESSING is a big deal in the Bible! - Steve Wheeler

    Have you ever felt guilty for asking God to bless you? Or have you wondered why some people seem to walk in incredible favor while others feel stuck under a constant cloud of bad luck or generational "curses"? If you are a young adult in the Upper Highway or Pinetown area trying to figure out what God actually wants for your life, this message is for you. Blessing isn't a prosperity gimmick; it is a massive, foundational theme that runs from Genesis to Revelation. In this message, Steve Wheeler connects the dots between the Prayer of Jabez, the Aaronic Blessing, and the famous Beatitudes in Matthew 5. We look at how God has always intended to bless His people—and how Jesus finally reversed the curse of the Law so we could walk in absolute favor. In this video, we explore: The Original Intent (Genesis 1): Why God's very first interaction with humanity was to bless them. The Curse of the Law (Deuteronomy 28): Understanding why the Old Covenant was so heavy on curses, and how Jesus became a curse for us (Galatians 3). The Power of Belief: Why you don't need to muster up "white-knuckle faith"—you simply need to agree with the faith Jesus already has for you. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5): Why mourning, feeling poor in spirit, or facing persecution does not mean you are cursed. Speaking to the Mountain (Mark 11): How to command the "fig trees" and obstacles in your life to wither from the roots. You are a human believer, not a human doer. It's time to stop shrinking back and start audaciously praying for God's blessing over your life, your family, and your future. If you are looking for authentic, grace-based teaching in KZN, hit the Subscribe button to join our community. Let us know in the comments: What is one area of your life where you need to speak to the mountain today?

    BLESSING is a big deal in the Bible! - Steve Wheeler

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Welcome to the Highway Christian Community podcast. HCC is an energetic Church that strives for hands-on practical Biblical teaching for people of all ages, races and social and economic backgrounds. Our church is at 10 Harvey Road Pinetown. We are a Christ-centered church that preaches the Kingdom of God.