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Today we continue our Armed for Battle series. We move from the crossing… to what happens after the crossing.

Church, we are now in Week 3 of our Armed for Battle series, and today we arrive at a threshold moment — not only in Israel's journey, but in ours. Israel has left the wilderness. The promise is in sight.¬ Jericho is visible. The enemy is aware. And yet — no battle is fought. Why? Because God does not rush His people into warfare until they are spiritually positioned. Before external battles, there must be internal alignment. Before warfare, identity. Before strategy, surrender. Before victory, consecration. Because warfare in the kingdom of God never begins with swords. It begins with surrender.

Today we move from the first weapon to the second: fasting. If prayer is the weapon that aligns us with God's will, fasting is the weapon that sharpens our spiritual focus and strengthens our capacity to engage in warfare. Fasting is not about deprivation for its own sake. It is about consecration, humility, sensitivity, and alignment. Fasting does not twist God's arm. Fasting does not make God more willing. Fasting prepares us to hear, respond, and obey. So today we move from the first weapon to the second: fasting. If prayer is the weapon that aligns us with God's will, fasting is the weapon that sharpens our spiritual focus and strengthens our capacity to engage in warfare. Fasting is not about deprivation for its own sake. It is about consecration, humility, sensitivity, and alignment. Fasting does not twist God's arm. Fasting does not make God more willing. Fasting prepares us to hear, respond, and obey.

Today we are beginning a new message series entitled Armed for Battle. The purpose of this series is to equip God's people to recognise the spiritual realities of the season we are in, to stand with clarity and faith, and to engage the battles of our day with the weapons God has given us. This is not a series about fear or striving. It is a series about readiness, maturity, and partnership with God. Scripture teaches us that entering God's promises often requires a shift—not because God changes, but because seasons change and what is required of us changes. Today I want to lay a foundation for that truth and begin to equip us with two essential weapons for engaging in inevitable battles: prayer and fasting.

Before we talk about what we are called to do, we must first settle why we exist and for whom our lives are ultimately meant. Scripture makes it clear that our purpose begins and ends with Christ. Colossians 1:16 “For in him all things were created… all things have been created through him and for him.” What would change in your life if you were always conscious of the fact that you were created through Christ, in Christ and for Christ? God designs us with our purpose in mind. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart…”God has prepared the details of your life in advance Jeremiah 29:11 “‘For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”

Each year, as this season arrives, people express their expectations, emotions, and hopes for what lies ahead. The atmosphere is often filled with mixed feelings. For some, there is genuine excitement—still savouring the victories of 2025 and looking forward with anticipation to how the new year will unfold. Some approach the new year with caution, determined to tread carefully and avoid setting their expectations too high. They strive to ensure that nothing goes wrong, doing all they can to manage what lies ahead. Others carry disappointment and discouragement from the past year—2025 may have been especially painful, marked by loss in the family or the burden of chronic medical diagnoses affecting loved ones. Perhaps 2025 brought its share of financial struggles, leaving you feeling as though you barely made it through, surviving by the skin of your teeth. Maybe you faced trials at work, encountered obstacles in your business or studies, or dealt with health challenges. For some, the year was marked by battles with depression or anxiety. The challenges can seem endless, and the list often feels like it never stops. I'm not sure where you find yourself along this spectrum.

As we go into this new year it is important that we have a revelation of God's jealous nature. It is important to understand that there is a righteous jealousy that is appropriate for God to have. His love and concern for us must come with a jealousy over us. He wants to be first in our lives and He wants us to have nothing else competing with Him. He is perfect and knows that any other focus we have will take us away from what's best for us. Often when I counsel couples, there is a common complaint: “He procrastinates when I ask him to do things for me, but the moment his mother or siblings or friends ask, he drops everything and does it. I don't feel like I come first in his life.” This is an appropriate desire for a spouse to have. There is a type of jealousy that is appropriate. Let's unpack what this word jealous, in reference to God, means:

Today I want to stand on that foundation and look more closely at what Scripture actually says about God as our Rewarder. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that faith is not complete until we believe not only that He is, but that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. So we're going to ask: What does God reward? How does He respond to secret generosity, hidden prayer, quiet fasting? How does He weigh our works, our kindness, our service, our endurance, our sacrifice and even our suffering for Christ? What can cause us to forfeit heavenly reward by living for human praise? Let's allow His Word—and the lives of people like the widow, Hannah, Esther, Wilberforce, and Jim and Elisabeth Elliot—to answer those questions for us.

Refined For His Glory.

Today I want to speak to you about something every believer encounters at some point in their walk with God — the tension between what we believe about God and who He is, and what we are actually experiencing in real life. Many of us, especially in our African context, have been shaped by extremes of the prosperity gospel or have come from cultures where expressing pain, confusion, or raw emotion feels uncomfortable or even taboo. Because of this, when life becomes difficult, when prayers seem unanswered, or when God feels silent or distant, we don't always know how to process it. We can feel alone, confused, disappointed, or even frustrated — unsure of how to express what's really happening inside us and how to process who God is, experientially.

Today we are continuing to look at antidotes for anxiety. Anxiety doesn't just affect the mind; it can profoundly impact the body, often manifesting as physical illness or chronic symptoms. We will explore the importance of understanding the physical consequences of anxiety, specifically common sicknesses that stem from anxiety. In the second part of the message we will also examine practical things one can do in order to alleviate anxiety. This will come in the form of an anxiety alleviation toolkit.

Many of us have made friends with fear. We have become so used to our state of anxiety despite many warnings in scripture that we should not remain in that state. Sadly, many people are not aware that they have an anxiety problem. Chronic anxiety is not good for your body. Accurate diagnosis will result in accurate solutions. Isn't it interesting how we are comfortable being labelled with various chronic illness like high blood pressure but when it comes to mental health issues like anxiety disorders people reject it like it means they are “mad”. Unfortunately, it ends up going untreated and many people around us are negatively impacted. Imagine how your life would have been different if your cheeky aunt or grandmother had actually been diagnosed and medicated for bi-polar. Some of you might be thinking this topic is not relevant to you, but the reality is that you are your brother's keeper and mental health issues are so prevalent we cannot ignore them. We need to know how to minister to people in these situations, and we also need to know how to respond appropriately to them and not from a place of victimstance.

Paul's Burden for the Churches

In our previous discussion on biblical anxiety, we saw that even God's servants wrestled with inner turmoil, fear, and distress. Today, we turn our attention to two kings—Saul and Herod—men of influence, power, and potential who both allowed anxiety to shape their destiny in tragic ways. The accounts of these two rulers are not just ancient history; they are mirrors reflecting what happens when spiritual disconnection and inner insecurity are left unhealed. King Saul shows us what occurs when the presence of God is forfeited through disobedience—how anxiety and torment rush in to fill the void. King Herod reveals how anxiety rooted in insecurity and control can twist into paranoia, manipulation, and even violence. Both men had access to divine intervention—Saul through David's anointed music and Herod through prophetic revelation of the true King. Yet both missed their moment to turn inward and upward. As we unpack their stories, we will see that anxiety is not simply an emotional condition but a spiritual battleground—one that reveals where our trust truly lies. Try to see how you can relate to what I am sharing about these kings, perhaps in your leadership roles or even within your household.

As KINGDOM CITIZENS we owe our allegiance to Jesus Christ because without His sacrifice on the cross the divide between ourselves and God would still exist today. He is THE DOOR. He is the WAY MAKER. He is the TRUTH and the LIFE. He gives us permanent access to the Kingdom, for those who choose to repent, believe and follow Him. I am always amazed that Christ chose to die for us while we were still completely lost and completely a far off. Once completely alienated and now we are brought into son-ship, we are made co-heirs with Him. The scripture says that we were without hope and without God and in the world. We cannot choose the world that we live in but we can choose Christ and by choosing Christ we can be filled with hope that does not disappoint.

Anxiety is not a modern invention. Though our vocabulary and psychology may be more sophisticated today, the human heart has wrestled with fear, uncertainty, and inner turmoil since Eden. Scripture gives us more than just commands like “Do not be anxious” — it gives us people. Real people, with real fears, who faced real threats. From Elijah's exhaustion under the broom tree to Paul's daily pressure for the churches, the Bible paints anxiety in all its shades. In this message, we'll explore how Elijah, Saul, Herod, and Paul each encountered anxiety in different “degrees” — from despair and torment to control and compassion — and how God responded to each with both truth and tenderness.

In this message we will explore anxiety producing patterns in others and also the anxiety-maker within. Part of EQ is emotional self-awareness and a subset of that is knowing the impact you have on those around you. Research in psychology shows that certain interpersonal styles and personality traits can indeed make others feel uneasy or anxious. It's true that context matters. Sometimes we react more anxiously when power dynamics are present. For example, a boss subordinate dynamic tends to amplify these effects. Personal history is also a factor. People with social anxiety or trauma histories may be more reactive to the traits I will describe in this message. It is important that we create protective strategies to guard our hearts when dealing with these people who are anxiety-makers. We need clear boundaries, emotional regulation skills, and supportive relationships as these can reduce the impact. Here are some key findings and also scriptures describing these categories of anxiety producing behavioural patterns.

Accurate diagnosis results in accurate treatment. When we figure out how we have learned certain reactions it becomes easier for us to unlearn them. I spoke to a client of mine recently. She lives on a small- holding with lots of rescue dogs and various kinds of animals. This is someone who's not afraid of animals in general, however she shared with us a story about how she's afraid of frogs. She described how her father used to taunt her as a little girl using frogs. The result of this is that she has a phobia when it comes to frogs. Apparently, her husband now does the same thing to her. The good thing is she's able to explain it and I believe this is one of the keys to her overcoming this phobia. Ladies and gentlemen, it's very powerful when you are able to trace the roots of your anxiety. Academic research identifies multiple, interacting sources of anxiety, showing that it can arise from both early experiences and biological predispositions. Anxiety is not a modern invention. It is as old as the human heart. Psychologists and medical researchers tell us that anxiety rarely comes from just one place—it's like a river fed by many streams. This is an important point because there's something about us as human beings that loves to identify one thing as the root issue that causes something else; often it's a bit more complex. Childhood adversity, trauma, genetic vulnerability, even the anger we bury deep inside can all feed that river. Studies show that family conflict, neglect, and ongoing stress can shape a child's brain so that the world feels unsafe. Scientists have even discovered that patterns of stress can be passed down through our DNA. Therefore, when you are counselling people or trying to figure out things about yourself, rather ask questions like, “what are the ingredients that have contributed to my current anxious state?” In this message I will also show you how Scripture has been naming these sources for centuries.

One of the major growth steps for a lot of people in the corporate world, in civic society and even in churches, is learning how to speak up. Many people were raised in households where they were told children must be seen not heard. In psychology there's what's called transference; very often the experiences we have in childhood with our primary caregivers are transferred on to our current relationships as adults.

Whether you are a concert pianist, sports enthusiast, or a young professional who needs to give presentations at work, this same pattern often presents itself. The enemy's strategy is to get us to focus on something else other than God's goodness and presence with us. This is one of the reasons Jeus instructed His disciples saying, “Abide in me, Remain in me”. Isaiah 26:3 states, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” In the ESV it reads “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” You might be thinking, “Paul, I am not a high performance person.” The reality is that many of us have got children who are doing sport or stage performances and we don't know how to support them when they are anxious. This message will help you to see how you can apply your knowledge of God to everyday performance situations. This week we will focus on sport and music and next week we will spend time discussing stage fright, one of the most common manifestations of anxiety. Regardless of the type of anxiety you are experiencing, you can apply the word of God to it. For some of you its trait anxiety where you feel anxious in many aspects of your life, whilst for others it is state anxiety which is temporary and only in specific circumstances.

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Whether it's a parent, leader, pastor, athlete, or salesperson, anxiety often drives four major areas: Over-control (micromanaging, over-preparing); Avoidance (not taking necessary risks); Perfectionism (overworking to avoid mistakes) and People-pleasing (excessive concern about approval).In this message we will explore the anxious parent and the anxious child, highlighting how this dynamic affects families. As parents we have the privilege of imparting many good things to our children. Sadly, often out of ignorance, we pass on negative things, one of which is anxiety. If many parents knew that anxiety is contagious, they would take ownership and address it. The Anxious Parent is generally overprotective, micromanaging every detail of a child's life. This is often perpetuated by the fact that such an approach is often highly regarded and rewarded by those around them. They are envied by other parents as the model parents who are deeply involved in the child's world. They have difficulty allowing children to take age-appropriate risks. Their children, as they get older, begin to clash with them as they feel they are being babied all the time. They constantly check on children's whereabouts, grades, or friendships. They also have frequent “what if” scenarios about their safety or future. This is how anxiety works, they meditate on the worst-case scenario and then live in that emotional state. They typically feel like they are going to fail or have failed as a parent. Their sense of personal worth is tied to child's success or safety. This results in a lot of anxiety, particularly because a lot of the child's behaviour is beyond their control. They tend to ruminate by multiple mental replays of past parenting mistakes. They also have a fixation and extreme fear of having regrets later in life. This fuels their behaviour. Their lives are riddled with “Shoulds” and they have no revelation of guilt free motherhood or fatherhood. A powerful self-coaching question for them to ask is, “What shoulds have a placed on my parenting that Jesus hasn't?”

Unmasking Anxiety | Paul Nyamuda by Go Church SA

In this series we are taking a deeper look at anxiety by integrating the neurobiology, neuroscience, psychology and theology of anxiety. I will also illustrate the different sources of anxiety, ranging from chemical imbalances and psychological factors to demonic spirits that come to torment with a spirit of fear. In this first message I will give a rationale for this study and also lay a foundation with regards to various Hebrew and Greek words associated with anxiety. I'm also going to contrast anxiety with fear, explaining the difference.

Many have grown comfortable in salvation, losing zeal for God. In safe, familiar settings, the fire dims, leading to spiritual slumber. The only way to reignite it is to return to the cross, truly grasping that we faced God's wrath and deserved death. Jesus, sinless, took our punishment, giving us forgiveness and righteousness, stirring hunger for God again.

Romans 8:11 – “The Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you...” This is one of the most powerful revelations for a believe to fully embrace. God is manifest within you too. 1 Corinthians 6:19 – “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit...” Paul emphasises identity in a lot of his narratives. It's one thing to be something it's another thing to really know and believe you are that thing. John 14:17 – “...He lives with you and will be in you.” Who is being spoken of here? Look at the full scripture, John 14:17 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be[a] in you. And then here is the icing on the cake to top it all off, Galatians 2:20 – “It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me...” The big game changer when you get saved is that the Holy Spirit comes and regenerates your spirit. He is the Seals and assurance in believers. Ephesians 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. This is part of the salvation package. It is not for a chosen few.

In our walk with the Lord, we often experience Him quite tangibly in our corporate meetings. Our challenge is that not many of us know how to sustain the presence as we go about our daily lives. In this message I will share some of the core teachings of Brother Lawrence and also integrate my own experiences and relevant scriptures.

Scripture shows that demonic spirits (unclean spirits) are drawn to — or given legal access by — certain attitudes, behaviours, or spiritual conditions in a person's life. These are the things that invite their counterfeit presence rather than God's true presence. We are living in times where people rejoice over atmospheres that seem positive but are not actually God's presence.

Grieving the Holy Spirit “We often neglect or insult the Holy Spirit by ignoring Him or living contrary to His promptings, and then we wonder why there is no power in our lives.” Francis Chan (Forgotten God). We short-circuit the manifest presence of God by grieving the Holy Spirit. In this message we will explore what entails grieving the Holy Spirit and examine the various things that repel God's Spirit. It is important to note that God's manifest presence is essentially the presence of the Holy Spirit. It behoves us to study what the Holy Spirit likes and is attracted to, which we have been doing in this series thus far. It is not enough for us to know just what activates the presence without exploring what deactivates the manifest presence of God.

How we should show up when we are in the manifest presence of God. Is there a code of behaviour for His presence? When God is tangibly present and experienced are there any guidelines from scripture regarding how we ought to be? These are important questions for believers to answer because many have short circuited his presence because they were ignorant concerning these matters. “Our pursuit of God is successful just because He is forever seeking to manifest Himself to us.” — AW Tozer, The Pursuit of God

Have you ever found yourself saying, “God, I know You're real, but I want to experience You—right here, right now”? The Bible teaches that God is omnipresent, but there are moments in Scripture—and in our lives—when His manifest presence becomes real, tangible, and transformative. Moses refused to move without it. The early church gathered until it came. Prophets, priests, and ordinary people aligned their lives to make room for it. Today, we're going to explore how we can activate the manifest presence of God—not through formulas or hype—but through intentional choices: obedience, unified worship, fervent prayer, sacrificial living, and deep communion with God. These are not performances to earn His presence—they are invitations that align our hearts with Heaven's reality.

The manifest presence of God refers to instances where God's presence is not just acknowledged, but His attributes are vividly experienced by individuals or groups. It is when God reveals Himself tangibly and relationally. When we speak of His manifest presence we are talking about God on assignment, He goes with you with a specific purpose. It is similar to a commanded blessing as opposed to a general blessing. Sometimes it is referred to as the glory of God. God's manifest presence is not static. It can increase or decrease in intensity.

Abiding in His Presence (A Call to Greater Intimacy with God) | Vimbai Chariga

Today, I want to introduce you to a powerful framework called a Relationship Grid—a tool that maps how we show up in our relationships: in friendship, marriage, parenting, work, and even in our relationship with God. This particular grid we will focus on spans a continuum from unhealthy enmeshment and co-dependency to healthy interdependence, and all the way to emotional detachment and avoidance. Somewhere on this spectrum, you and I live every day. You'll recognize yourself in some of these patterns—like the Doormat, the Rescuer, or the Controller. Others of us might identify with the Avoidant, the Cynic, or the Ghost. These aren't just labels; they reflect deep beliefs, unmet needs, and relational habits shaped by our past.

Welcome back to EQ God's Way. Earlier in the series we explored the emotional intelligence of Jesus and how it shapes our own lives. We looked at how Jesus embodied EQ—his deep empathy, his emotional self-awareness, and His relational wisdom. Today, we shift the focus from observation to instruction. Jesus didn't just model EQ—he taught it. In fact, his teachings are like relational guardrails—twelve practical, powerful principles that protect and direct us in our relationships. These aren't soft suggestions. They're Kingdom mandates for emotional maturity. They teach us how to love well, confront wisely, forgive radically, and choose our relational investments strategically. Jesus didn't just model EQ—He mandated it.

In Part 1 of this series, we laid the foundation by exploring what the Bible says about alcohol, the cultural and historical context of its use, and the spiritual principles that should guide our choices. Now, in Part 3, we turn to one of the most critical aspects of this conversation: addiction. This is where we confront the stronghold that alcohol—and other substances—can have over a person's life. We will define the bondage of addiction through both scientific insight and biblical truth. We examine how different substances create dependence, including alcohol's unique grip as a socially acceptable but chemically addictive drug. We will identify the signs of alcohol dependency, including behavioural, emotional, and physical indicators. We will explore the risk factors—from genetic predisposition to environmental triggers—that increase vulnerability to addiction.

David was anointed by the prophet Samuel as a young teenager, likely between the ages of 10 and 15, as recorded in 1 Samuel 16. He became king at the age of 30, as stated in 2 Samuel 5:4. Therefore, approximately 15 to 20 years elapsed between his anointing and his ascension to the throne. During this period, David experienced significant trials and growth. He served in King Saul's court, became a renowned warrior, and spent years fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. These experiences prepared him for his future role as king. David's journey from anointing to kingship exemplifies the importance of patience and faith in the fulfilment of God's promises.

This message encourages endurance through trials and challenges transactional views of faith. In contrast, the biblical journey includes suffering, perseverance, and spiritual growth. This message aims to encourage those facing unexplained hardships to hold on and keep the faith.

Drunkenness refers to the state of being intoxicated or impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. It occurs when the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reaches a level that significantly affects physical and mental functions. The effects of drunkenness vary depending on the individual, the amount of alcohol consumed, and the person's tolerance, but it generally involves a loss of coordination, impaired judgment, and altered behaviour. This scripture is powerful because it emphasizes that the goal is not just to avoid drunkenness but to pursue the alternative. This is the great displacement. I want to be filled with the Spirit. I want to be led by the Spirit. I desire to be emboldened by God's spirit and not any other spirit. I want to be dependent on His Spirit and no other. Both the phrases “get drunk on wine” and “be filled with the Spirit” are in present continuous tense. So these are ongoing experiences. Instead of continually getting drunk, continually be filled with the Spirit. It's the present passive imperative; keep being filled with the Spirit. This scripture also shows that drunkenness leads to debauchery. Debauchery is dissipation, reckless living, wastefulness, excess, and moral ruin. It's the same word used to describe the prodigal son. The verse contrasts worldly intoxication with spiritual saturation. We know that excessive drinking also leads to other things which we will talk about in this message. Website: https://gochurch.co.za/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gochurchsa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gochurchcenturion/

To Drink or not to Drink | Paul Nyamuda by Go Church SA

1 John 5:4 – 5 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. There are breakthroughs that I desire that require me to overcome things in this world. My only route to victory is what I have as a result of being Born of the Spirit, having God's DNA. I have to come into situations with a different life form in order to overcome. I need a higher order life form to have victory. The vehicle for this is faith. I need to believe there is this other life and that his life is now in me as a result of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The difference between making and begetting is this: when you beget something, you beget something of the same kind as yourself… A man begets a man, God begets God. That which is begotten is Zoe.” C.S. Lewis – Mere Christianity

I find it interesting that joy is often seen as an optional extra. We love to quote the fruit of the Spirit and see the qualities as spiritual virtues to strive for except for joy. The Bible speaks of the joy of my salvation. Joy is a spiritual quality, a mindset and disposition that has the emotion of happiness as a by-product. Rejoicing is a biblical expectation. It is part of the fruit of the born-again spirit. The anatomy of joy is fascinating as many who have researched happiness and joy, combine insights from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. In our case today we are also examining the scriptures to see what they teach on Joy

Gratitude and emotional intelligence (EQ) are deeply connected, as gratitude enhances key components of EQ, such as self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management. If your self-awareness is low, you will not be aware of the things for which to be grateful due to your lack of reflection. Gratitude requires reflection. Practising gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, which in turn increases self-reflection and positive emotional awareness. People who regularly reflect on gratitude tend to recognize and regulate their emotions better. Gratitude reduces stress and negative emotions such as envy, resentment, and frustration. Gratitude helps individuals recognize and appreciate the efforts and emotions of others, leading to stronger social connections.

Proverbs 25:28 – "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." The inability to control one's emotions is like a defenceless city. A city without walls is defenceless, and so is a life without self-control. Sadly, many believers think they are being authentic when they allow themselves to keep feeling a certain way. Our emotions send messages to us and it's up to us how we use them. However, if we are passive about the emotional state we remain in, those emotions can become toxic resulting in negative consequences for ourselves and others. We need to be careful of “fleshly emotions," which are destructive and toxic. These include malice, envy, selfish ambition, bitterness, overpowering lusts, and hatred. Such emotions are tied to the works of the flesh and lead to spiritual death. The purpose of this message is to demonstrate how we can take charge of our emotions and allow them to be used for good and not evil. One of the differentiating characteristics between a wise person and a foolish person is the ability to manage one's emotions.

Today we are exploring the second section (Eph 5:8-14) which is living as children of the light.

Last week we looked at a broad strokes overview of the book of Ephesians. We discovered that the book is typically divided into 2 halves. Ephesians offers a detailed synopsis of the Gospel, moving from worship and reflection on God's redemption to describing God's ongoing work through the Holy Spirit and a vision for the Church.

Will be studying a pericope or passage in Ephesians. Before we get there will look at the context within which the pericope is positioned to ensure we understand the message being conveyed correctly. To begin with will briefly look at a few concepts to assist as we approach the Bible desiring to rightly divide the word of God.

The words we speak hold great power, influencing our spiritual lives and relationships. The Bible emphasizes the importance of guarding our mouths, as our words can build up or tear down. By filling our speech with praise and aligning our words with God's truth, we can avoid negative influences and strengthen our faith. Faith-filled declarations, like the centurion's trust in Jesus' authority, demonstrate the power of speaking with conviction. Finally, we must reject the world's lies and align our speech with God's promises, declaring life and truth over ourselves and others.

Living A Life Worthy of Christ | VImbai Chariga by Go Church SA

The sermon highlights the importance of evangelists in the church, emphasizing their role in spreading the gospel, engaging in public discourse, and guiding believers. It underscores the need for dedicated individuals to reach out to non-believers, strengthen faith communities, and expand the church's influence. Evangelists are seen as essential workers who inspire others, overcome challenges, and contribute to the growth and impact of the Christian mission.

Many people have been wounded. For them, the world is not a reliable place. Some of you are in a space where you have to learn how to trust again. The reality is that if you don`t trust people you will limit your world to only what you can do. You never get to the top by yourself. Interdependence is a mark of maturity. If you don`t trust people you will never pass the ball in sport. If you don`t trust people you will never make yourself vulnerable. You cannot build emotional intimacy without some degree of vulnerability. You always have a choice: Trust vs Suspicion. In this message I will outline how Jesus modelled the power of trusting others in how He related to His disciples. From there I will also expound on various scriptures that caution us not to trust everyone and everything.