And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature . . ." Christ gave us one job with a very short job description. Yet along the ages the Church finds herself lost in the jungle of so many other endeavors resulting in the loss of her power, her impact, her influence. Our hope, faith and prayer is that Christ by the Holy Spirit may bring the Church back to the main job, the one focus, the only job . . .preaching the GOSPEL to every creature.
God requires complete obedience. He requires that we be clean, righteous and holy. But the requirement of God reveals our total inadequacy, it reveals our predicament: we can not be holy and righteous by our own effort and merit. So what action did God take in light of our predicament?
Is It necessary to Pray? The disciples of Jesus Christ asked to be taught to pray. Is this desire and need to pray still necessary for a present-day Christian? This sermon covers practical issues surrounding why people fail to pray. In this teaching I answer questions like how to become a prayer warrior? How, when and where to pray? What language and words to use when praying?
Jesus Christ promised “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.” So how do we pray prayers that God answers? What does it mean to ask anything in Jesus name?
Jesus Christ is the bread of life. When the Israelites cried out for food in the wilderness, what their souls were really desperate for was a savior. Just as we must be hungry for Christ the bread of life even today. In this exposition of Exodus 16 I also explore 3 attitudes of poverty.
Jesus Christ is the bread of life. When the Israelites cried out for food in the wilderness, what their souls were really desperate for was a savior. Just as we must be hungry for Christ the bread of life even today. In this exposition of Exodus 16 I also explore 3 attitudes of poverty.
The cross of Jesus Christ has power to completely turn life around. From bitter to sweet, from ashes to beauty, from mourning to gladness, from sin to righteousness from death to life. The finished works of Calvary accomplishes it all. This sermon is based on Exodus 15 vs 22-27.
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." We all have a reason to be thankful. In this sermon based on Exodus 15 discover the main reason to be thankful.
When God delivered the Israelites from Egypt He did not give them a map or timeline of how they were going to get to the promised land. They were to trust Him every step of the way even through the wilderness. Today we are also called to trust in and rely on Jesus Christ. This sermon is based on Exodus 13 and Exodus 14.
Sibling rivalry is so common, yet Christ, the first born of all creation sacrificed His life for His brethren to become the first born from the dead. Through Jesus Christ families that pray for each other experience good success. This sermon is based on Exodus chapter 13.
Why does God allow bad people to continue living on? In this sermon based on Exodus 12 we talk about the relentless grace of God and the completed work of Jesus Christ the lamb of God who brought us redemption through His blood and forgiveness of sins by the grace of God.
It is often hard to follow God's purpose because we are so used to being in a "comfort zone". Be it losing a sinful habit or getting out of an abusive relationship, we often find it hard to leave our "luxuries" or "comforts" even if they hurt us or are detrimental to our spiritual or physical well being. In this exposition of Exodus Chapter 11 we explore the difficulties in leaving Egypt, a place of slavery.
Are all miracles from God? God still performs miracles, but what about the counterfeit miracles? In this sermon based on Exodus chapters 7-10 we explore what we learn about God in this day and age from the plagues of Egypt.
Does God still perform miracles or are miracles a thing of the past? In this sermon based on Exodus chapters 7-10 we explore what we learn about God in this day and age from the plagues of Egypt.
Why does it seem like Christians suffer the most? Why do things not work the way we plan? Is it even possible for a true Christian to suffer? Is suffering and pain a result of lack of faith or does it mean God has forsaken you? In this exposition of Exodus Chapter 5, Devon talks about hard times that got harder when people believed.
What is the calling of God on your life? What objections do you have or excuses do you make for not living up to the calling of God? What are some of the reasons why people do not follow Jesus Christ? In this exposition of Exodus 4, we learn about a man who gave excuses.
Do you often wonder why you exist, what your purpose is? In this exposition of Exodus Chapter 3 we talk about discovering your purpose and the importance of asking questions.
From a wonderful melody of providence to discovering our true identity in Christ Jesus and serving a covenant keeping God, this episode walks through three general themes found in Exodus chapter 2.
When the Israelites were prospering and multiplying in Egypt, the new Pharaoh came up with devices and schemes to stop them from multiplying. In all Pharaoh's schemes, God kept on strengthening and multiplying His covenant people.
An exploration of the hustle culture that has infiltrated the Church. Can we really "sow a seed for the annointing"? This is the first of two instalments. I preached this message in Zimbabwe and some portions contain the vernacular.
When we come before Jesus Christ with faith we come in guilty, deserving of punishment for our sin, we come in depressed and hopeless. But through the gracious work of Jesus Christ we are forgiven, redeemed, declared righteous and restored. The story in 1 Kings 3 vs 16-28 is not just a story of the King's wisdom but a story of the King's justice, grace, mercy and restoration.
How we handle God's word, the capacity we develop, the company we keep and how we prioritize Jesus Christ in our lives is important to our Christian success.
Without Jesus Christ life is a labor in vain. This New Year message is an exposition of Luke 5 vs 1-11 to stay in the Lord and enjoy His rewards in 2023.
An encouragement to walk with God even in this corrupt, perverse generation.
Christians are refined by testing in the furnace of affliction. All this is for the glory of God. This devotional is based on Isaiah 48 vs 10-11.
As human beings we have a natural tendency to remember the bad and negative things more than we remember the good. This devotional based on Isaiah 46 vs 3-10 encourages us to remember the good things of God.
With a lot of evil going around the world where does one find protection? This is a devotional based on Psalm 23 vs 4.
Words spoken to us and the words we speak to ourselves have great impact in our lives. This is a devotional based on Matthew 8 vs 5-13.
The message of the gospel is not that the Christian will not go through difficult times. The gospel, by giving us an identity in Christ, is rather a promise and declaration that Christ will be with us always as we go through difficult times.
Who does God say you are? What identity declarations does God pronounce to us? Find out by listening to this devotion based on Isaiah 43 vs 1-2.
Living life with the fear of what people might do to you? This devotional covers the promise of God based on Hebrews 13 vs 5-6.
This devotional based on Matthew 26 vs 6-13 encourages us to do a good work to others instead of just waiting for good works to be done for us.
In this devotional based on Isaiah 41 vs 10 we hear God giving five "I" declarations that will decimate fear!
This devotional based on Isaiah 40 is an encouragement through suffering.
"The Holy Spirit transforms everything according to God's order. He is the Spirit of renewal and restoration."
Today's devotional is about resting and having confidence in the strength of God!
Do you find yourself worrying about life? This devotional is based on Luke 12 vs 22-34.
A devotion, declaration and prayer based on John 4 vs 46-54.
Is anything too difficult for God? Are there any of our prayers that are too hard for Him? In this episode we explore the Omnipotence of God. This is part of the series "The Doctrines of The Gospel"
In this third installment of the Attributes of God, we discuss the self existence of God. This self existence of God presents the question of whether God needs men. This is part of a series titled 'The Doctrines of the Gospel.
In our endeavor to answer the question 'What is the Gospel?' we have to understand the nature of the trinity of God. This is part of the series "The Doctrines of the Gospel" and in this instalment we continue with the attributes of God.
Can we know God? Can we fully know everything there is to know about God? This episode is first in the series "The Doctrines of the Gospel" and is a first installment on the attributes of God.
In this interview episode, Rebecca narrates her journey of diagnosis and healing from Lymphoma cancer. God's providential hand is distinctly evident throughout this testimony. Praise be to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
In this new year message I encourage you to seek the will of God, to desire to know the plan of God for your life in 2022.
Christmas time is a time to remember and reflect on the gospel story. The birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is a significant event in the economy of the gospel.
In this Episode I provide a brief and personal commentary on Acts 1 and Acts 2 vs 1-13.
In this exposition of Mark 5 vs 25-34 we meet a woman who spent a great deal of time and money trying to find healing but her condition only grew worse. Her encounter with Jesus Christ not only led to her physical healing but also healing and restoration of her soul.
In this exposition of Mark 2 vs 1-12 we meet four men who brought their friend to Jesus Christ for healing but could not get in, they couldn't access Jesus. Instead of turning around and go away to try another day, they did something very radical and unconventional. This is part of the series titled "The Gospel Focus of Biblical Healing." I pray your faith grows as you listen to the word of God!
What should you do when you feel like you are 'stuck', when you feel like you keep going to the same place but you just can't quite break in? In this exposition of Acts Chapter 3 (Part of "The Gospel Focus of Biblical Healing" series) we examine a man who spent most of his days at a gate called Beautiful, but nothing was beautiful about his life until he had an encounter with Jesus Christ!
In this Exposition of John Chapter 9 we address questions surrounding healing and teach what the main focus of Jesus Christ's healing work is. Watch out for more episodes of this series we have titled "The Gospel Focus of Biblical Healing"
During a time of worldwide sickness, pain, suffering and death what should be the response of the Church? What is the Church called to do during such times like a pandemic? These questions are answered in this second part of the 'God is in control' teaching.
What does a world wide outbreak of disease tell us about God? How does going through sickness and a pandemic affect what we think or know about God? No matter how bad things might get, our sovereign King Jesus Christ is in control!
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