Pro Deo Church

There are 168 hours in a week. We spend 1 hour in church. As we grow we need to take what we do in Church home with us and change the rest of our 167

It's not easy praying for a breakthrough. Especially when it doesn't come when we want it to. In Acts 12 we see how important it is to find a church that will pray for you. You will find that the sudden moves of God are birthed from the place of earnest prayer. We would love to connect with you. If you made a commitment today to follow Jesus. If you Would like us to pray for or with you. Or if you would like to join an online group please click on the link below https://www.prodeo.org.za/connect If you would like to support Pro Deo financially, you can do so by going to our website. https://www.prodeo.org.za/give To find out more about us, please head to our website https://www.prodeo.org.za/ You can connect with us on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prodeochurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prodeochurch/

What was the last thing you learned that changed your life completely and you do differently now?Peter has been exposed to the craziest moves of God.

In Acts 10 God tells Peter to do something that he has never done before, and even though he is hesitant - is still obedient to God's word.The change you want is found in obedience to what God says.It changes everything.

How do we handle situations that are unbelievable?

In Acts 9 the most unlikely transformation takes place and no one can believe it. Yet God uses it to change everything.

One of the greatest encounters in the bibles is when Saul meets Jesus. That one moment changed everything. Jesus did what he needed to do to get Saul's attention.From this encounter we see that Jesus wants to connect with all of us. What does he need to do to get your attention?

The world needs to hear the message. God doesn't want us to wait for people to step into church. He wants to church to boldly go and reach the world.

Acts 8 shows us the power of the gospel to reach those that are outsiders and those that are searching.

Where is the Holy Spirit leading you?

When your world feels like it's collapsing on you and there seems to be no hope. Lift your head.

In Acts 7 we learn through the short story of the life of Stephen that when we lift our heads and fix our eyes on Jesus, things change.

The problems we face as a church don't always come from the outside. The issues from the inside of the church hurt it the most.

Acts 6 shows us that we are the solution to the problem.

When we pray we have to be expectant that God will answer it. What we find is that He usually responds in a way we did not expect.

In Acts the disciples prayed for boldness and that is what they get, but the outcome of their boldness is not what we expect.

Everything we do and say comes from the heart.

As we look at Acts chapter 5 we see that our hearts motivate everything that we do.

It's time for a heart check

The disciples went from fearful men to powerful apostles. When the Holy Spirit fell, things changed. if we want to change, all we have to do is ask Jesus to change us.

When faced with opposition, they prayed for boldness. We should do the same.

When we encounter Jesus, we change. We become more like him the more we spend time with him. You are the change the world needs. Can you see it? Can they see it?

He has risen. It's what Jesus said he would do. Today we remember that what he said he would he did. So what we read in the word is true.

It's not just another day. It's a day we remember what Jesus did on the cross for all of us.

We are honoured to have Pastor DJ from Liberty Church with us today. We are all called to be a witness. It's what we were made for.

Where do you go that makes you happy? What does that place do for your thinking, your emotions, for you?

In Acts 2 we see the early church wasn't started by professionals. The world changes because a group of believers met in a room and they were happy to be Here.

What Can God do when we, his people, his Church are happy to be together

This is where it all began, but it's not where it ended. It continues with each and every one of us. MISSION MESSAGE MULTIPLY.

Gathering and Praying together isn't an optional thing to do in the life a christian. It's the heart beat of what we do. As we continue through the book of ACTS, we see that this is how it all started. They gathered, they prayed. God moved. 

Before Jesus ascended, the disciples ask Jesus a question but he responds, Instead of worrying about that, I am sending you on a mission with a message to grow the kingdom and start a movement. That mandate is still in effect now for us.

Join us as we start our Journey through the book of ACTS: Mission - Message - Multiply

We all have a story to tell, from growing up to having kids. Exciting ones and some challenging ones. However, our story changes as our lives do. No matter what your story is, God wants to change it.

As we look at the life of Jacob we see just how much God is into changing our stories

To grow is simple but it's not easy. There are things that would need to change, things we have done for years, that have shaped us. However when it comes to growing in Christ it's not complicated.  This week Pastor Milo takes us through the passage of Jesus being tempted and shows us how to practically go DEEPER.

This year may we not limit God in loving us, using us, and blessing us.

Vision is really important. Without vision we run off in many directions not  knowing what to do.  This year we are going Deeper. Jesus is always inviting us to go Deeper. Because it's all about growth.

We are all on mission to introduce people to and extraordinary God.  You have what it takes to reach someone with the good news of Jesus.   In the book of Mark, Jesus tells us, all we have to do is tell people about the goodness of God

We will find ourselves in between where we are and where we need to be. When the waiting period is long, don't give up. Don't stop in between. God is faithful to carry out all he has promised

God word for you life will be fulfilled. At times, It might feel like it won't happen. What we learn in the book of Habakkuk is that God is faithfull. When things look like it's a bit slow, you just have to wait for it.

When things aren't going well for a really long time we always question what we are doing. We focus on the situation and forget that there is a purpose for our lives. Pauls tells us Don't give up, it might not be a good season you are going through. However, Something Good is coming

Church. We have all heard about it, and most of us have been to it. But do we know what it is? It's not a building or an institution. It's family!!!

We all want to grow. We have the plan, We have the vision. What we need is to start working. This isn't going to grow by itself

We all have something we are trusting God for. However God is able to do far more we could ever ask for or imagine. Keep you heart open, because while He doesn't do things the way we want Him to do it, he is working on something far greater.  

 In 2 kings 5; Naaman wanted to be healed of his sickness, but unexpectedly God did so much more. What are you trusting God for?

God wants a personal relationship with all of us. So when we go through something, He wants you to come to him, He wants you to speak to him. 

You are not defeated. It's not over. You can get up, you can move forward. You can do this.

Every season we have gone through has build us into who we are today. Every season has been a process. It might not have been something we enjoyed, but God used every season to mould us into who we are becoming.  In the book of Genesis, Joseph went from being hated and sold to Governor of a powerful kingdom. The process he went through wasn't good, but God used it to make him who God needed him to become.

You might be going through the motions and just trying to get by. Jesus wants to encounter each of us in our everyday. It's not only at events or when we need something amazing to happen, He will meet you in your ordinary mundane routine.

Our faith is stirred when we hear about the goodness of God, but when we act on our faith it affects not only us but those around us.

In Mark Chapter 2 we see how a few friends' faith to encounter Jesus, changed the hearts of many. 

Faith isn't stagnant and should move us beyond who we are. Pastor Mark from Liberty Church in Randburg, share swith us that we shouldn't have a faithless imagination nor should we have an unimaginative faith if we are to move. 

When everything around you says it's the end, faith says it's the start of something amazing. 

Your move of faith is not about how much you have, it's about using what you have. Do not limit God based on what you have.

Just trust and obey

It happens to all of us. We get things sorted and we feel our life is on track and then suddenly we face another crisis. This is not the time to give up.  Faith in God should move you to do something. 

Faith is believing that God will do what He says He will do. It requires us to do something. In the waiting, we should be praying, seeking him, because before we see the change around us, God is doing a change in us

This new series: The Movement is all about faith. Faith requires us to move.

You don't have to be the best or have a platform to make a difference. God gives us all opportunities to impact someone's life. 

Paul shows us in the most overlooked part of the letter, that everyone should play their part to create the culture. 

Conversations are a really important part of our lives. It's how  relationships are formed, it's how we grow. One important conversation we should all be having daily, is a conversation with our heavenly father.

Paul shows us the power in prayer and how it helps us become who God needs us to be.

Can people tell we follow Jesus by our relationship with other people? The culture we want to create needs to be something we live out everywhere. 

There is no better way to create family vibes than having the family share God's Word. This week Paul teaches us that building family vibes, creating culture and growth, is all about you and me. We have to help each other grow. We might be different on the outside, but we are all one in Christ.

Growing is something we all do. We grow in our work, our family, everywhere. There are things we have to do that help us grow and there are things we have to stop doing in order for us to grow. 

This week Paul shows us, as we pursue growing in Christ and growing our church family, there are things we should and shouldn't do.

Growing in Jesus takes some work on our side. Make sure that we don't turn the relationship into a ritual that leads to religion. The gospel shows us that It is not about what you do, but all about who you follow. 

Life is all about growing. We need to grow in our relationship with Jesus as well. The environment we are in determines how we grow. 

As we continue in the book of Colossians, Paul shows us how to create a culture that will help us grow.

One of the greatest things we all need to know is that Christ didn't just die for a select few. He came to set everyone free and Christ is in all those who accept him as Saviour.

We get our eyes checked so that when things are out of focus we get lenses so that we can see things clearly. As we continue in the book of Colossians Paul adjust our perspective of who Jesus is, so that we can know who He really is

When people don't like what you say or do they want to play the cancel culture card. Paul writes to us and reminds us that the only way we should live is by remembering that Jesus canceled our debt on the cross.   In this message, pastor DJ tells us that we need to live a life of love not judgement