Welcome to the Common Ground Sea Point Podcast.
Common Ground Sea Point is a church community committed to making authentic followers of Jesus who be with Him, become like Him, and do what He would do. Guided by the foundational pillars of Presence, Formation, and Mission, our biblical preaching seeks to deepen our love for God, shape us in Christlikeness, and equip us to live out the Gospel in our city.
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What does it truly mean to experience biblically grounded, deep friendship in a world facing a "friendship recession"? In this opening instalment of our series, Paul explores John 15:12–15 alongside key wisdom from Proverbs to examine the reality of modern loneliness and how God designed us for genuine connection.
This message addresses the cultural barriers that prevent us from building meaningful relationships—from fear of vulnerability to settling for parasocial substitutes—while contrasting worldly advice with the distinct offering of Jesus, who invites us into sacrificial and transformative friendship.
We are invited to re-examine our approach to relationships across every stage of life, moving beyond self-reliance into the profound truth that friendship is rooted in the very nature of God.
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19 Oct 2026
The Beautiful Resistance: Week 18 - Build on the Rock – Paul Maughan
What does it mean to truly build your life on the teachings of Jesus? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Matthew 7:21–29, examining Jesus's warnings about empty religious performance and the crucial difference between the wise and foolish builders.
This message challenges us to look beyond mere words or active religious involvement, highlighting that hearing and doing Jesus's words is what establishes a firm foundation capable of standing against the storms of life.
We are invited to consider our true motivations for following Christ—moving from self-centered obedience or passive listening to a deep, transformative relationship with Jesus as our ultimate Rock.
If you have missed any of this series or would like to catch up on resources, head over to https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance (https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance)
12 Oct 2026
The Beautiful Resistance: Week 17 - The Narrow Gate – Paul Maughan
What does true freedom look like when following Jesus? In this instalment of our series, Paul explores Jesus’s teachings in Matthew 7:13–20 on the narrow gate, the two roads, and recognising genuine spiritual fruit.
This message highlights how choosing the narrow way offers resistance to the effortless flow of culture, reminding us that true life and freedom require intentional boundaries and active commitment rather than passive drifting.
By examining the connection between inward character and outward fruit, we are invited to move past a passive "gospel of sin management" and allow Christ to reshape our lives from the inside out.
If you have missed any of this series or would like to catch up on resources, head over to https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance (https://www.cgseapoint.co.za/the-beautiful-resistance)
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