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.
Unrelenting Commitment to the Unfinished Task
John 4:34-35; Matthew 9:36-38; 28:18-20; Acts 23:10-11 “We bear the torch that flaming fell from the hands of those who gave their lives proclaiming that Jesus died and rose; ours is the same commission, the same glad message ours; fired by the same ambition, to you we yield our powers.” – Facing a Task Unfinished by Frank Houghton P1. The Description of the Unfinished Task Joshua 13: 1-6; Matthew 28:18-20; Judges 1: 21,27,29,30,31,-36 U – Uncovering the light and shine.…
Fellowship, Faithfulness and Forgiveness in the Family
Psalm 128:1-6 The importance of the Christian family cannot be overemphasised. It is the first and basic unity of every society; in fact, the nursery from which the nucleus of the church, the society and the state is transplanted. The condition of any church, society and nation, therefore, is a direct reflection of the condition of the families. For any family to function as God intended, three key ingredients must be present: Faithfulness ought to be the bedrock; whereas fellowship…
The Tamed Tongue and the Transformed Life
Mathew 12:33-37; Proverbs 18:21; 1 Peter 3:10; James 3:5-8 P1. The Portrait Of A Tameless Tongue And A Graceless Life Proverbs 18:21; Jeremiah 9:5, 8; Proverbs 13:18; Psalm 10:7; Proverbs 17:20 P2. The Possibility Of A Tamed Tongue And A Graceful Life Mathew 19:26; Proverbs 18:21; Isaiah 50:4; Songs 4:11; Proverbs 25:15; 15:4 P3. The Profit Of A Transformed Tongue And A Gracious Life Isaiah 48:17; I Corinthians 7:35; 12:7, 14:6; I Samuel 25:23-35; Numbers 6:25
The Consecration of Heavenly-Minded Citizens
1 Chronicles 29:1-12 The believer’s consecration to God is the sure evidence and the proof of their heavenly-mindedness. In the same vein, no one can claim to be heavenly-minded if they find it difficult to take their hands off their lives and allow God to take His rightful place on the throne of their hearts. Consecration and heavenly-mindedness are therefore, two different sides of the same coin – a truly consecrated believer will be heavenly-minded, and a heavenly-minded believer will…
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…
