Sermons on Faith
Can God use evil and turn it into good for us?
David Jooste New Years Eve
Looking back at the new year, have terrible things been happening to you? Encouragement. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Case studies: Joseph believed he was meant for greatness. Rejected by his…
Studies in Ephesians Chapter 6 Part 6 – Sword
Series Part 21
14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the…
Studies in Ephesians – Chapter 6 Part 5 – Faith
Series Part 20
Studies in Ephesians 6Part 5 The fourth weapon of the Christians armor is “the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil…
Faith and Life Principles
Faith and Life Principles
The Man of Faith Example of faith centered in Abraham: Lessons of fath: Application of faith: Faith in Action 11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen…
Overcoming Fear in 2023 (Part 3)
Series Part 3
Five Affirmations for Overcoming Fear in 2023 There are 5 affirmations that each of us need to know in order to overcome our fears in 2023. Review: I affirm the truth that fear is of a temporary nature as illustrated in the both the creation and in the lives of Christians. Creation is temporarily in pain and travail waiting for those who know Christ to be finally revealed…
Overcoming Fear in 2023 (Part 1)
New Year 2023, Series Part 1
Five Affirmations for Overcoming Fear in 2023 There are 5 affirmations that each of us need to know in order to overcome our fears in 2023. Question: What is an affirmation? Basically 2 types (Wicktionary) I affirm the truth that fear is of a temporary nature as illustrated in the both the creation and in the lives of Christians. Creation is temporarily in pain and…
The God Who Looks: Jesus and Simon (The Potential Within)
Kevin shares his ministry – 2 Tim. 2:2 Sermon introduction – John 1:35-42 Sermon: The God Who Looks Who is Simon? Smart – Luke 4 Determined – Mat. 14 Passionate – Mat. 16 John 1:42 Jesus’ look – envisioned, declared, loved Prayer/Call
What Can We Expect From God?
God’s Promises. Understand who God is. God is Holy He is exalted or worthy of complete devotion as One perfect in goodness and righteousness. Without Holiness, no-one will see the Lord. God is Omnipresent He is fully present everywhere at the same time. There is no place that his Knowledge and power do not extend all at once and this includes time and space…
The Vine and the Branches
Series Part 5
The Vine and the Branches Five Phases in Becoming Successful Does God really want me to be successful? Yes, and when we do it his way, it will happen in “Phases”. Phase 1: Preparation God prepares us for success by taking us through life experiences that prepare us to receive the success he wants us to have. 15 “I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener. 2 He cuts…
The Vine and the Branches
Series Part 4
How do I manage the resources of my life experiences? When managing your life experiences your first thoughts about those experiences is a thankfulness that embraces the situation. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds. James 1:2 NIV 1984 Consider = Greek ἡγέομαι, he-ge-omai meaning “ what comes in front, Your leading thought. “Whenever…