Hillsong Africa Sermons

Mission Weekend is a time to pause, lift our eyes, and be encouraged by what God is doing across our church globally. We will hear stories that inspire faith and see the impact of lives being built in Christ - families strengthened and communities transformed. It is always so moving to witness how God is at work through people just like you, faithfully saying yes and taking steps of faith. 

In this message, we explore a powerful question that shapes how we live every day. Are we simply responding to our environment or are we carrying something that changes it? Through Psalm 85 and Romans 8, we're reminded that the Holy Spirit lives within us and was always meant to lead our lives. This conversation calls us to daily fellowship with God, guarding our hearts, and living from the inside out. When our spirit leads, we become carriers of life, hope, and revival in every place God sends us.

What if prayer isn't just something we do, but the place where our faith is formed? In this message, we explore Jesus' encounter with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15 and discover a deeper, more resilient way of praying. Prayer is more than a discipline — it's the lifeline of our relationship with God and the source of everything that truly matters. What looks like silence or resistance from Jesus is actually divine formation. As this desperate mother cries out, kneels, and boldly contends, we see what authentic faith looks like: persistent, humble, and unwilling to let go. God's silence is not His absence, and delay is not denial — it's development. Jesus is still looking for faith-filled intercessors who will stay in the ring, contend with His promises, and keep pressing until breakthrough comes. This is the prayer that heals hearts, sets captives free, and changes lives.

"He restores my soul" isn't just comfort, it's life brought back! Discover how God revives your inner life, heals hidden wounds, and helps you truly sing, "It is well with my soul."

What if following Jesus was never about chasing moments, but about surrendering to His presence every day? This message from Acts 1 calls us into Spirit-filled living, where we learn to wait for God's best, live for His mission, and move forward into all He's calling us to. The Holy Spirit doesn't just meet us for a moment; He empowers us for a mission. So the question is simple but confronting: are we willing to stop leading ourselves and let Him lead our lives? A Spirit-filled life isn't just powerful, it's eternal.

This message is a call to persistent, faith-filled prayer. Pastor Sanga reminds us that our highest calling is a real, revelation-based relationship with Jesus. Through the parable of the persistent widow, we're encouraged to pray boldly, stand on God's promises, and keep believing even when circumstances look impossible. If you need breakthrough or fresh faith, this sermon will strengthen your prayer life and your confidence in God.

What if the battle has already been won? This message reminds us that Jesus secured the victory at the cross, and our struggles are not signs of defeat but of advancing His kingdom. A powerful call to realign our hearts, live from victory not for it, and trust the King who already holds it all together.

This Christmas, we're drawn into the story of the shepherds in Luke 2—ordinary people invited into an extraordinary moment. From fields to a manger, their journey reveals a powerful rhythm of faith: walking to Jesus, walking with Jesus, and walking for Jesus. Jesus meets us in messy places. Born in a manger, surrounded by dirt and noise, He stepped right into our broken world. And in that first Christmas moment, shepherds, kings, and a young couple stood side by side—reminding us that the grace of God is for everyone, no matter the background or story. Walking may be slow, but God chooses presence over speed. He invites us to journey with Him, not rush ahead. When we're tired, hurting, or tempted to give up, the call is simple: get up and keep walking—filled with faith, hope, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Because true hope isn't found in quick fixes, but in the eternal God who meets us on the journey and fills our lives with joy and peace.

At the heart of Christmas is a confronting truth: there was no room for Jesus. From Nazareth to Bethlehem, a long and costly journey ends with closed doors—not because He was unwanted, but because everything else had already taken the space. This message from Luke 2 reminds us that it's possible to be full of good things and still miss the greatest thing. Busyness, responsibility, pressure, and distraction can quietly crowd out the presence of Jesus. This Christmas, we're invited to pause and ask: what's filling the rooms of our hearts? When we intentionally make room for Him, ordinary moments become holy ground—where heaven meets earth and His presence changes everything.

As we step into a new year, the question isn't what are we building, it's whose story are we living in? Colossians 1 reminds us that Jesus is the center of it all. Before we planned, before we breathed, before we tried to hold everything together - He already was. We weren't created to carry the weight of being our own source or our own strength. In Him, purpose comes before planning. Coherence is received, not forced. And when we realign our lives to what they're actually for, we can finally breathe again. This year isn't about having it all figured out, it's about fixing our eyes on the One who holds it all together.

What if we really believed that God could never fail? This message takes us into Luke 17:11–19, where ten outcasts lifted their voices for mercy—and Jesus answered with an instruction, not an instant miracle. "Go, show yourselves to the priests." The miracle didn't meet them in the moment… it met them on the way. Faith prayed. Faith obeyed. Faith gave thanks. And one returned—not just healed, but completely restored. Sometimes God's breakthrough comes wrapped in a step of obedience. Sometimes the miracle is found in the walk, not the waiting. The question isn't if God can move—it's whether we'll take the step before we see the result.

The message teaches that the anointing is the power and presence of the Holy Spirit working through believers, just as He empowered Jesus to heal, do good, and set people free. The anointing is meant for every area of our lives and functions as a partnership between us and the Holy Spirit. It carries authority to break yokes, heal, deliver, and strengthen us, especially in difficult seasons. Though the anointing is powerful, it also comes with a price, because spiritual strength is often produced through crushing, trials, and personal battles. Yet these hardships create fresh oil, equipping us to carry God's purpose with greater depth, maturity, and impact.

"With God, nothing is impossible!" If you are facing something impossible right now, this message is for you. God is not done yet. Let's lift our eyes, enlarge our faith, and believe again that nothing is impossible for our God. It's time to step forward with expectation, pray bold prayers that only God can answer, and trust that He is already fighting for us.

The sermon emphasizes that God is both willing and able to heal—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, Pastor Renaud shows that healing is part of God's nature and His purpose through Jesus, who came to make us whole. We often doubt His willingness because of past experiences, but the Bible reveals that His heart is always for restoration. To receive healing, we must remember His heart, remove natural and spiritual roadblocks, recognize that healing may be a process, and receive by faith—not through striving, but by trusting the Healer's love and power.

In this heartfelt message, we walk with the psalmist Asaph through a raw and honest struggle—wrestling with doubt, envy, and the seeming success of the wicked. But everything changes in the sanctuary. As God meets us in our questioning, He shifts our perspective and anchors our hearts in eternal truth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by injustice or shaken in your faith, this message will remind you: true strength is found not in answers, but in God's nearness. Let this be a call back to His presence—where clarity comes, and our hearts are renewed. 

Are You a Faith Walker or a Faith Watcher? In this stirring message, we're invited to shift from spectators to participants—to become faith walkers in every season.  Drawing from the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8, we're reminded that true faith doesn't wait for proof; it trusts in the authority of Jesus, even from a distance. This soldier saw what others couldn't: that one word from Jesus changes everything. Faith isn't passive—it moves, it speaks, it believes beyond what the eyes can see. As we lean into God's promises, we learn that His power knows no bounds, and His presence is with us in every step. This is a call to rise. To walk boldly. To speak life. To live expectantly. You weren't made to just watch faith happen—you were created to walk in it.

Are we living boldly for Jesus or still hiding in fear? This message reminds us of the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit transformed fearful followers into bold witnesses. The same Spirit empowers us today—not just for personal encounters, but to carry God's mission into the world. Every act of kindness, every step of courage, can point someone to Jesus. Let's pray daily for opportunities to bless others and trust the Holy Spirit to make us powerful witnesses in our everyday lives.

In this powerful message, we're challenged to shift our perspective and put Jesus at the center of our lives. Drawing from Colossians 1:16-17, we're reminded that all things were created through and for Christ. This revelation offers us deep peace and security, especially when life feels chaotic. The sermon explores three key impacts of centering our lives on Jesus: His mission gives us purpose, His surrender shapes our own, and His presence transforms our hearts. We're encouraged to find our true purpose in Christ, to surrender honestly like Jesus did in Gethsemane, and to allow God's presence to rebuild us from the inside out. This message invites us to move beyond a 'have to' mindset to a 'want to' relationship with God, transforming our approach to faith and purpose.