Ephesians 2:10 NIV reads, “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This verse is a powerful reminder of our purpose as Christians. We are not just saved by grace through faith, but we are also created for a purpose. We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. The word “handiwork” here refers to a work of art or a masterpiece. We…
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously Introduction: In 2 Corinthians 9:6, Paul writes, “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” This verse is part of a larger passage in which Paul encourages the Corinthian church to give generously to help the poor in Jerusalem. In this sermon, we will explore the blessings that come…
Biblical divine love is the love that God has for humanity and that He commands His people to have for Him and for one another. The word that is used in the Bible to describe this kind of love is agape, which comes from the Greek word ἀγάπη. Agape is not based on feelings, emotions, or attraction, but on the willful choice to seek the best for others, even at a personal cost. Agape is the highest form of love,…
Matthew 22:37 (KJV) Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The phrase “all or nothing” has become popular in business, sports, and many other areas of life. We are constantly challenged to “go big or go home.” But how does that mindset fit into our walk with God? In Matthew 22, Jesus tells us that we should be fully devoted to our…
Good Monday brothers and sisters. As we will continue next week with Philippians chapter 2. In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen. 1 Peter 5:10-11 NLT Let’s dissect this for a moment. It starts with the act of God, “In…
This is a real life story Finally. Today (Sunday 12th) at 7am, a Uganda Airlines plane flight No UR202 left Entebbe enroute Nairobi, onboard, someone special- a 74-year-old man called Wilson Dhabangi. This is why you should know about him. In 1996, I lost my father. As such, my mother had to work double to sustain us. Sometimes she spent weeks away from home. To be sure that I was getting a good education, she decided to take me to…
John 12:46 (NIV) I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. In this verse, we see the transformative effect of a relationship with Jesus. We were once in darkness, and now we are in the light. Jesus came into the world as a light, taking us out of the darkness once and for all. That darkness is both sin and a lack of knowledge about the Lord.…
One of the best ways to help children understand God’s love is to help them embed bible verses about God’s love in their hearts. “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (Psalm 119:11). Having Bible verses stored up in our hearts from childhood is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. It serves us in times of trial, distress, discouragement, and temptation. Without these bits of wisdom to guide us, we…
Gehazi uses the microphone to preach against Samson and the harlots, yet his eyes are on Naaman’s money… Judas preaching only against fornication every Sunday, forgetting that greed and covetousness can also lead a man our of glory… King Saul telling everyone how David is looking for attention and manipulating people to like him, without knowing that the spirit of envy and bitterness and jealousy can make a man lose his throne… Satan knew that fornication was the most prominent…
Compassion seems like a character trait that should come relatively easy for a Christ follower. I mean, we are the church. Our purpose is to spread the Good News and take care of others, specifically those who are in need. But over the last week many of us, some who call themselves Christ followers, have lacked compassion. Some have used their public voice in social media or personal blogs to tell the world (or their world) that bad things happen…