Posts from 2020 (Page 3)
GOD’S GIFT OF A GOOD, GODLY FAMILY
Sunday Worship Service (15nd August 2020) GOD’S GIFT OF A GOOD, GODLY FAMILY Genesis 2:18,21-24; Proverbs 19:14; Matthew 19:4-6; Ephesians 5:28-33 The truth about the family is a foundational teaching in God’s word. In the beginning, God created only Adam. “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him”. He made the woman, a companion that would be suitable for the man. He instituted marriage…
CHRIST’S DEATH AND BURIAL ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES
Monday Bible Study (August 10, 2020) CHRIST’S DEATH AND BURIAL ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES Mark 15:42-47 This study focuses on Christ’s death and burial according to the Scriptures. THE VICARIOUS DEATH OF CHRIST JESUS Mark 15:42-45 The vicarious death of Christ refers to His substitutionary death for the whole world. There are three things to note here: (i). The substitutionary death of Christ Mark 15:42-45; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4; Isaiah 53:6,8; Romans 5:8-11; 1 Peter 3:18 “Christ died for our…
THE HEAVENLY PATTERN OF GODLINESS FOR RAPTURABLE SAINTS
Sunday Worship Service (August 09, 2020) THE HEAVENLY PATTERN OF GODLINESS FOR RAPTURABLE SAINTS Titus 2:7-10; Hebrews 8:5,6; Acts 3:22; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 11:2; Ephesians 4:15; Colossians 3:20,22,23; 1 Timothy 3:11; 1 Peter 4:11 God has given us a heavenly pattern of godliness to follow in order to remain rapturable. As new creatures in Christ who have been transformed by the Spirit of God, the blood of the Lamb, His word and the personality of Christ, we are to show…
THE DIVINELY REVEALED PATTERN FOR GODLY MINISTERS
Tuesday Leadership and Development Meeting (4th August 2020) THE DIVINELY REVEALED PATTERN FOR GODLY MINISTERS Bible Text; Titus 2:7-10; Hebrews 8:5,6 Paul the apostle appointed Titus to oversee and strengthen the gospel work in the province of Crete. Now, he instructs him to show himself “In all things… a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity”. This admonition is particularly for ministers who oversee the people of God. They must show themselves as examples in all things…
SO GREAT SALVATION THROUGH HIS GREAT SUFFERING
SO GREAT SALVATION THROUGH HIS GREAT SUFFERING Mark 15:33-41 Christ had a great suffering to be our Substitute, Saviour, sin-Bearer and final Sacrifice for everyone. John the Baptist had said, by the Spirit of God, “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world”. To achieve that, Christ became the sacrificial, suffering, slain and smitten Lamb. Through His great suffering, we earned His great salvation. Point One: THE MYSTERY OF HIS SAYINGS ON THE CROSS…
ABUNDANT GRACE FROM GOD FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS
Sunday Worship Service (2nd August 2020) ABUNDANT GRACE FROM GOD FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS Bible Text; 1 Peter 4:12-19; Acts 11:26 Christians have abundant grace from God that is sufficient to make them go through persecution. Therefore, we should “rejoice, inasmuch as [we] are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, [we] may be glad also with exceeding joy”. A Christian is one who has turned away from sin to the Saviour, believes in the Lord Jesus…
GOD’S SUSTAINING POWER FOR PERSECUTED SAINTS
Leadership Development 28th July 2020 GOD’S SUSTAINING POWER FOR PERSECUTED SAINTS 1 Peter 4:12-19; Proverbs 19:2: Acts 9:16; John 16:4; 1 Thessalonians 3:3,4; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 4:12-19 Trials and persecutions are common to saints of God. “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you…” When trials, persecutions, difficulties and challenges come because of our calling and ministry, we should not see it as a “strange thing”. We should not think we are…
THE SUBSTITUTIONARY SUFFERING OF THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST
Monday Bible Study 28th JULY 2020 THE SUBSTITUTIONARY SUFFERING OF THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST Mark 15:15-32 Christ our Saviour is the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world. We had lost relationship with God and were separated from Him because of sin, but Jesus came to bear our punishment, guilt and condemnation, which we deserved. He took the punishment we should have taken, bore the pain we should have borne and took the shame, scorn and crown…
AWAKENING DEAD MEMBERS IN A DYING CHURCH
Sunday Worship Service 27th JULY 2020 AWAKENING DEAD MEMBERS IN A DYING CHURCH Revelation 3:1-6 The Lord found it necessary to speak to the whole Church from His heart. He had already spoken to the churches in Ephesus, Pergamos, Thyatira and Smyrna. Now, He brings His message to us through the church in Sardis. “These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou…