2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Have Compassion On Them
Matthew 9:35-37; Matthew 14:14 ; Mark 2:3-5 Compassion is a deep feeling of sympathy for someone who is suffering. Having compassion entails showing mercy, feeling sympathy, and having pity for the plight and struggle of broken people living in a broken world. This includes, foremost, the sinners around us. P1. Compassion: Christ’s Character Exodus 34:6–7 “The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth” Compassion: P2. Compassion’s Competence and Conquest Compassion: P3. Cultivating and…
The Possibilities Of Prayer
Philippians 4:6,7; Psalm 50:15 Sincere believers are often faced with perplexing situations – defying human understanding and solutions. The Lord knows we would have such encounters in this life and has therefore made provision for our succour and victory. Prayer is one of the surest ways and weapons for the believer’s victory over perplexing situations; and its possibilities are endless. “Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble” – Fenelon. 1. The Persistent and…
Paying the Price for Revival
Psalms 85:6; Habbakuk 3:2; Ezekiel 37:1-3 “Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?” An important question from a concerned, desperate Israelite, who knows and has heard how the Lord did great and mighty works from the good old days. However, things are no more the same. Wilt thou not revive us again?Will thou not restore us again? Wilt thou not renew us again? We ask the same question today. 1.The Pressing Need for Revival…
All Out for Souls
ALL OUT FOR SOULS 1 Peter 3:20; Mathew 28:18-20 All souls belong to God, and this salient was established in Ezekiel 18:4 “Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.” All out for souls means all the children of God, without exception, should run after souls to save them (no hoof should be left behind). Also, it indicates the commitment of…
DECENCY AND ORDERLINESS IN A BIBLE CHURCH
The distinction between the sacred and the secular, the pure and the profane, Christian fellowship and communal fraternity are increasingly getting blurred.
Surrendering the Past for a Glorious Future
Surrendering the Past for a Glorious Future Isaiah 43: 18-19; Philippians 3:12-14; John 11:14,17,20-21,32,38-44 The Lord is inviting us to surrender our past because: Those who dwell on revision instead of vision miss out on God’s promised future. Being bound by our past hinders us from moving forward with energy and determination. Fear of past failures paralyzes us, preventing us from pursuing great possibilities. Clinging to the past restricts us from fully embracing the potential of the future. Our negative…
The Power of a Heaven-Focused Life
THE POWER OF A HEAVEN-FOCUSED LIFE Colossians 3:1-4; Acts 26:13-25 Death and eternity, ultimately, determines how well or otherwise a particular life was spent. “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth” (Ecclesiastes 7:4). At what direction, and to which destination, is this only one life of yours headed (2 Corinthians 5:15)? “How easy it is to live more or less in the enjoyment of God’s…
Calm in A Chaotic World
Men’s Ministry of DLBC Finland presents Calm in a Chaotic World: Mental Health in Crisis Times June 3rd, 2023 14:00 -17:00 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Dr. Dele Adewunmi (Mental Health Expert, U.K)
Quench Not the Spirit
Quench Not the Spirit 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 The Lord gave us checklists in the Bible, and our focus today is on the checklist that only appeared once in the Bible and has to do with our relationship with the Holy Spirit. The Bible told us of the things that can be quenched, Numbers 11:2 (Fire); Hebrews 11:34 (Violence of fire); 2 Samuel 14:7 (Coal); 2 Samuel 21:17 (Light); Psalm 104:11 (Thirst); Ephesians 6:16 (fiery darts of the wicked) and the…