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Love the Lord with all my mind Welcome to another week here at InCourage church. This week Dewald Du Plessis shares on the 5th installment of the fuelled series. This week he unpacks the "Mental tank". Our mind's are a very powerful element. All temptation starts in the mind. All action good or bad starts in the mind. Today we look at 3 truths that the bible tell us about our thinking. 1. Renew your thinking 2. Take captives every thought 3. Retrain your brain Check out this week's message. Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2G... 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch 00:00 Introduction 06:37 Study done 10:44 Transform our thinking 16:47 Take captive every thought 23:31 Train your mind

Spiritual tank - welcome to week four of the fuelled series. This week Nicolene Du Plessis continued with the fuelled series whereby she unpacked the "Spiritual Tank". How is your spiritual tank doing? Are you filled up? Check out this week's service. Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2G... 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch

Emotional tank Welcome to another week at InCourage church. A church based in Rondebosch, Cape Town. This week Dewald Du Plessis carries on with their current series called "Fuelled". How is your emotional tank? Are we looking after our emotions? There are 2 extremes when it comes to our emotions in our live's. There is what they call the emotionalism side - this side you cannot control your emotions and everyone knows everything that you are putting out there. Then there is the (Greek word) Astoic side - you bottle everything in and you never deal with your emotions. We are called to live in the middle of the two extreme sides., Jesus demonstrated this beautifully in scripture. He was able to demonstrated sadness, anger and joy. Therefore, emotions are a gift from God. Emotions are a gift, but we should not be led by our emotions. Our emotions should not govern our lives. Check out this week's sermon for some more insight. Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2G... 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch

LOVE THE LORD WITH ALL MY STRENGTH Welcome to another week at InCourage Church. A church based in Cape town and that loves the Lord. This week Dewald Du Plessis continues with the "Fuelled" series and elaborates on our "Physical Tanks" There are 4 things that we should believe and two things we need to practice: Things we need to believe 1. God created my physical body 2. My physical body belongs to Him 3. One day i shall receive a new heavenly body 4. Whilst in this body, I am to take good care of it Two things we should practice: 1. Gratefulness 2. Paying attention Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2G... 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch

Welcome to fuelled series . This week Nicolene Du Plessis kicked off the fueled series that InCourage church will be running for the next six weeks. To gain access to the workbook, please follow the link below:

Obedience is greater than sacrifice Welcome to another week at InCourage Church. A church based in Golden Grove Primay in Cape Town. This week Dewald Du Plessis shares on 1 Samuel 15. Dewald unpacks the conversation between Samuel and king Saul and the message that God gave Samuel regarding king Saul. King Saul acted in disobedience due to the fact that he did not execute God's instructions to the letter. King Saul did not kill king Agag and secondly they kept the best of the land instead of destroying it all as the Lord has commanded. Here we see that Samuel stipulates that Obedience is greater then sacrifice. Half obedience is fully disobedient. Here are the some of the sermon notes extracts: THE PROBLEM WITH SACRIFICE WITHOUT OBEDIENCE o We have 2 facets o Outward acts VS Heart transformation o Sacrifice can become an outward expression of religion, o but if its not accompanied by true obedience – its meaningless o Example: Religious rituals like, church attendance, offering, fasting are good, but if they don’t stem from obedience to God’s will, they fall short. o In Saul’s example: o Saul focused on what looked good (sacrifices) instead of what was truly required (Obedience) o Are we like Saul? - offering our “sacrifices” to God but ignoring His direct commands in our lives’?  Analogy of the chicken and the pig o Chicken provides a sacrifice o Pig offers himself WHY OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE • You will hear it being said – obedience is better than sacrifice o WHY??? oObedience is the True Expression of Love for God  Jesus says John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commandments  True love for God is reflected in obedience, not just in rituals  Obedience is the tangible fruit of a heart that desires to please God. o Obedience reflects a heart of humility and submission  James 4:7 7 So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. o Obedience demonstrates trust in God’s wisdom  Obeying God’s command shows that we trust His ways are higher than ours. (Isaiah 55:8-9)  Saul’s failure to obey was rooted in the lack of trust in God’s judgement as well as a man pleasing spirit.  Saul chose his own way over God’s perfect command.  Half obedience is total disobedience. THE COST OF DISOBEDIENCE  Spiritual consequences: Saul’s disobedience cost him his kingdom. o God rejected him as king  Personal reflection: o Has disobedience caused any disconnect in our relationship with God? THE BLESSING OF OBEDIENCE  God’s delight. o God delights in those who obey Him from the heart. o You might suck! But if your heart is in total surrender to obedience, then the Lord would be pleased.  Jesus was the ultimate example of what it looks like to be in obedience. o Phil 2:8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.  Are we willing to prioritize obedience in our own lives?  What areas of our lives need to be aligned with God’s will, rather than our own desires? HOW TO CULITIVATE A LIFE OF OBEDIENCE  Hear His voice o Spend time in prayer and scripture o God’s will is revealed through His word, and we must listen carefully  Obey promptly  Trust God’s commands o Even when God’s instructions are hard to understand or go against our desires, trust that His commands are always for our good.  Because He knows the plans He has for us. CONCLUSION  In conclusion, we need to: o Shift from superficial religiosity to true obedience and submission to God’s will.  Ask yourself, o Are there areas in my life where I have been sacrificing without obedience? o How can I better listen to God’s voice and submit to His will o What changes can I make to prioritize obedience over outward religious acts? Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2GASVXD4JU22C 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Ice Breaker (Jokes) 03:51 Last week recap 05:56 1 Samuel 15 Intro 09:43 Obedience is greater than sacrifice 36:15 Word from Nicky

STRENGTH OVER STATURE Welcome to another week at InCourage Church, a church that is based in the heart of Rondebosch, Cape town. This week Dewald Du Plessis shared a word for the year that he received for the church. A word that encourages the church not to look at stature but to focus on the church's strength. Dewald shares on the fact that the Lord wants to strengthen the church's foundation in order to scale. The church's foundation is build on the Great command and the Great Commission. Below are the sermon notes for those who want to follow: PS, Apologies for the video quality, we had a technical placement issue. During my fast the Lord gave me this word o Strength over stature 7 The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 •I believe it is the word for this year. •The Lord reminded me that the world measures success by appearance, status, or size. •God does not look at the things man looks at. •Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. •Bible character that God tied to this word was King David (son of Jesse). •We can find the story of David in 1 Samuel 16. • 1 Sam 16 4 Samuel did what the LORD said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?” 5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the LORD. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.” 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The LORD has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the LORD chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The LORD has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” •I love what the Lord said to Samuel in verse 7: o Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. • In the same way I feel we look at the church and at our members. •People tend to flock to bigger churches, established bases because it is less confrontational. •Or they even have the mindset that they must be doing something right or there is more anointing. (Which is often true). •But did you know that crowds draw crowds? o Church plant strategy. (The Lord want to use i different strategy with us as a church). • And for churches, we tend to want to skip process and long to be a big church or community with all the bells and whistles, etc. o Best tech, full to capacity, teams, etc. •David was not considered due to his size, age, etc. o He was not invited for the lineup. o He was busy doing His father’s work. o The Lord deemed Him worthy • In all honesty, that is what I had to deal with from time to time o Lord, look how small we are? o Lord what difference can we make? We are not massive like those other churches, we don’t have this, we don’t have that? o I sensed the Lord said to me: “WHAT IS IN YOUR HANDS” •I believe the Lord is saying to us that he wants to strengthen our foundation for what is to come. •I Believe we are in a prepping season for what is to come. •I believe that the Lord wants to strengthen us from the inside out. •When David was still a shepherd boy, he had to deal with a lion and a bear. •He had to protect his sheepfold from dangerous attacks. •The Lord was preparing him for what was to come •The Lord was with David / and David was with the Lord. •The lord showed me in the week on which I shared with the group about a compactor. •For those who do not know what a compactor is: •I sense the Lord wants to “Compact us” with His love, His word, His correction, His spirit. o Density determines durability • The Lord want to bind us together, He wants to compact us So that He can scale. •God wants to create a greater unity. •God wants to strengthen our foundation. •With strong foundation one can build high. Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2GASVXD4JU22C 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:38 Prophetic words for the church 00:11:41 Ice breaker jokes 00:14:30 Church word for the year

HOW TO CLOSE THE DOOR TO SIN Welcome to another week at InCourage Church. This week we had a visitor preacher join us and bless the church with an amazing message. Shaun Cox shares on how to close the door to sin in our live's and to avoid possession from the enemy. Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2GASVXD4JU22C 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch If you are looking for a home church, come and visit us at Golden Grove Primary School, Rondebosch, Cape Town.

AT YOUR WORD Welcome to another sermon at InCourage Church brought to you by Nicolene Du Plessis. This week Nicolene preaches about how do we hold onto the Word of God. HOW DO WE HOLD ONTO THE WORD OF GOD – LUKE 8 5-15 HOLDING ON MEANS = BELIEVE 15 But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word wit a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience. Romans 4:3 – holding on/Believing God gives us access to: - We have access to God’s Incomparable power (see Eph. 1:19) - The pleasure of God (see Heb. 11:6a) - Reward (see Heb. 11:6b) - God will often act according to our faith (see Matt. 9:29). Parable of the seed of God’s word: 8:5-18 - AMPLIFIED BIBLE 1. GET IN - DOUBT V 5 – some seed feel beside the rd. 5 “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road and it was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the sky ate it up. Explanation V12 - 12 Those beside the road are the people who have heard; then the devil comes and takes the message [of God] away from their hearts so that they will not believe [in Me as the Messiah] and be saved. - beside the road - not on the road. - There is an active attack to steal the word from our hearts - Lukewarm - compromising space. – pick a lane. - Doubt and unbelief - What does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” -don't isolate -get connected to a church, to an assignment from God. 2. STAY IN - GET DEEP V 6 - Shallow hearts 6 And some seed fell on [shallow soil covering] the rocks, and as soon as it sprouted, it withered away, because it had no moisture. Explanation 13 Those on the rocky soil are the people who, when they hear, receive and welcome the word with joy; but these have no firmly grounded root. They believe for a while, and in time of trial and temptation, they fall away [from Me and abandon their faith]. - Convenient and comfortable faith - Preference based - Take up your cross - Serve - Lay your life down - In it for me The word of God is tested. Proverbs 30:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP) - Every word of God is tested and refined [like silver]; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him. Apply: Ask GOD for a better word HOW DID JESUS RESPOND IN Luke 8:24-25 - 24 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. 25 “Where is your faith? ”he asked his disciples. The Greek word rebuke - "epitimao". The word is a combination of two parts: 1. "epi" (ἐπί) — This prefix means "on" or "upon," conveying the idea of something being placed or acting upon something else. 2. "timao" (τιμάω) — This root word means "to value", "to honor", or "to place value on." 3. FOCUS 7 Other seed fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. Explanation 14 The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, but as they go on their way they are suffocated with the anxieties and riches and pleasures of this life, and they bring no fruit to maturity. - Distracted space - Vision & pursuit - Temporary vs eternal - Don’t grow up! THE SWEET SPOT /GOOD SOIL 8 And some fell into good soil, and grew up and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words.” Explanation 15 But as for that seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience. - Growth - Contagious - Hear & heed Walking by Faith, Not by Sight (Romans 4:18-21) Romans 4:18-21 tells us that Abraham "against all hope, believed in hope". ENDING 1. How are you going to position yourself to hold onto the word of God? 2. What are you going to implement for this year to grow in the word of God? 3. What Promise is God telling you to hold onto? 4. What are you holding onto? OR afraid of loosing? Ways to Support the Ministry: 💸 https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/2GASVXD4JU22C 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch 00:00 Introduction 04:08 Holding onto the word 05:37 1. Getting in 05:51 2. Stay in 06:08 3. To Focus 44:53 Ending Prayer