Having Extra-ordinary Spiritual Gifts does not Qualify one as a Man of God!
Spiritual gifts and godliness are not the same thing.
Do You Feel Bitter when Others have it Better?
In this message, I'd like us to consider three instructive examples on this subject: the example of Joshua and Caleb's, the example of Moses and his adversaries, and the example ofJohn the Baptist and Christ. One of these examples portrays the envious spirit of feeling bitter when others have it better. The other two exemplify his opposite attitude and portray how we should live.
How can You Replace the Weight of your Burdens with the Wonder of Living?
The Bible commands us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 saying that "In everything, give thanks for this is the will of God concerning you." But is this really possible for you? Is it possible for wives and mothers to give thanks in everything when they are overwhelmed with the seemingly mundane, boring and repetitive household work? Is this perspective of thanksgiving really possible for students who are being weighed down by an academic overload or by the hectic pressure of examinations?
Unmasking the Shadows: The Tale of King Hezekiah and Hidden Idols!
2 Kings 18:1-8
Studies on the life of Hezekiah.
Imagine unearthing ancient wisdom from the life of a king who chose a righteous path amidst a sea of wickedness. Meet Hezekiah, a stalwart figure in biblical history, whose saga of faith in God and resistance to idolatry echoes in our hearts today. This righteous king, rising from the lineage of a wicked father, rearranged the narrative of his life through unwavering faith in God, creating a stark contrast against the backdrop of a tumultuous era. Join us as we unfold the intriguing tale of King Hezekiah, highlighting how faith can illuminate even the darkest corners of our lives.
In a world where modern idols often go unnoticed, unmasking and discarding them is crucial. King Hezekiah’s narrative is a powerful testament to this. He set himself apart by doing what others dared not - tearing down physical idols and high places of worship. But can idols take subtler forms, hiding in plain sight? You bet! From financial security to family, beauty to ambition, our discussion takes a deep look at these veiled idols, emphasizing the supreme importance of prioritizing our relationship with God above all else.
In the final stages of our journey, we grapple with the concept of idols in our hearts, shadows that lurk within us. Hate, unforgiveness, and selfish ambition, among others, are the unseen idols we often nurture. Stories of Solomon and David further enrich our understanding of this concept. Wrapping up with a message of repentance, love, and forgiveness, we glean essential life lessons from Hezekiah's story. Ready for a spiritual exploration of these profound biblical narratives? Tune in and let the journey begin!
Christmas: God's Grace Shining in the Darkness of Sinful Humanity!
Christmas does not just introduce us to the baby in the Manger, but it takes us to the beginning of all things and reminds us of what has gone wrong with the world as we see it today. Christmas also brings us to the identity and the ministry of Jesus, and takes us all the way to the consummation of all things and to the return of Jesus Christ, when he restores and establishes everything back to something, even much better than the paradise of Eden.
In the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 2, right in the preamble of the birth of Jesus, you do not only see his coming, but you see his going. You do not only see his being born, but you also see his death on the cross. You do not only see his ministry, but you also see the outcome of what people become as a result of Christ's ministry.
Will Your Celebration this Season be a "Christmas," an "X-mas" or an "X-mess"?
Most people do not celebrate Christmas. Instead, they celebrate an X-mas and end up with an "X-Mess"! Many people are usually increasingly taken up with getting ready for Christmas but they do not express any interest of getting ready for Christ. They hang flashing lights in their houses but live in fearful darkness in their souls! They exchange gifts but never accept God's gift of love that was given to the world on Christmas day.
The sum of the message in this post is that a Christmas without Christ is the vainest of all pagan holidays and no one can truly celebrate Christmas without Christ as his or her Savior. A Christmas that is merely full of hustle and bustle of activity, and mere eating and drinking and rejoicing without Christ is an X-mas: a Christmas without Christ; and an “X-mess”: a total mess!
What Motivates You to Serve God?
Many of us may consider ourselves as servants of God, but does our driving motivations for our service originate from a true love for God?
Learn from Job to Worship God in Your Suffering (Part 1)
One of the main themes in the book of Job has to do with learning how to worship God in the midst of suffering. The book of Job is about God being so great and so worthy that he deserves to be worshipped no matter what happens to you or to your possessions, or to your family. So in these series of messages on Job, Dr. David Eby shows us how we can learn from Job to worship God in the midst of your suffering
Come Down Lord: We Wait for You!
Now many of us could confidently say we've been waiting for God. But have we been waiting for God the right way? What does it mean when you say you are waiting upon God? Does it mean you are in church 24/7 singing and praying and crying and complaining why God is not coming faster? Doest mean being overzealous and cutting yourself off from the rest of life, and beginning to live in a convent or monastery?