Sermons on John
Abraham’s Test of Faith
God tests Abraham by commanding him to sacrifice Isaac, the son through whom divine promises were to be fulfilled. The command appears to contradict everything previously promised, yet Abraham recognizes God’s voice and obeys without argument. He journeys for three days toward the mountain, enduring grief, confusion, and the temptation to turn back, yet remains steadfast. He tells his servants that both he and Isaac will return, expressing trust that God’s promise cannot fail even if the command seems impossible.…
The Enduring Covenant
Genesis 17:1-27 The passage reflects on Genesis 17 as a pivotal reaffirmation of God’s covenant with Abraham after decades of waiting. Twenty-four years after the original call and thirteen years after Ishmael’s birth, God renews His promise in a way that removes all doubt that its fulfillment will be a divine act. By revealing Himself as El Shaddai, God Almighty, He emphasizes His power to accomplish what is humanly impossible, especially the birth of a son to an elderly, barren…
Abrahamic Covenant
Genesis 15: 1-21(Apologies – there was a problem with the sound. The transcription is below) Tonight, we are in Genesis chapter 15. During these studies in the book of Genesis, we are learning about the origin or the beginning of all things created. Like the origin of the universe, man, marriage, sin and the origin of redemption. When man fell, God immediately went to work, initiating his plan to create a pathway of redemption to mankind. God gave a promised…
Resurrection Sunday
After Jesus’ crucifixion, His disciples were confused and despondent. Early Sunday morning, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome went to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body. An angel appeared after an earthquake, rolling away the stone; the guards fainted in fear. The angel announced to the women that Jesus had risen, as He had foretold multiple times throughout His ministry. The women ran to tell the disciples; Peter and John raced to the tomb and found it…
Paul, Barnabas and Silas
This week we see one division extinguished, One division ignited, Four Contrasts, and learn the importance of making yourself available to be used by God. The Christians in Antioch were greatly encouraged by the letter from the apostles. Our walk with God is through faith in Jesus Christ Judas and Silas were leaders from the Jerusalem Church, who had travelled with Paul and Barnabas to verify the authenticity of the letter. They were sent back to Jerusalem by the apostles,…
Jerusalem counsel
The Gospel started with the Jews, then spread to the Gentiles The Gentiles were not required to follow the Jewish law. But some men arrived at the Antioch church from Judea, teaching that following the law was essential for salvation. So the Church sent Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem to ask the apostles. The disciples debated the matter, and determined that God had granted Salvation and the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles through faith, without the law. The Gentiles should…
Peter & Cornelius
Cornelius had been anticipating Peter’s arrival for three days. Peter realises that during his vision God was preparing him for this very meeting, and that Jesus’ salvation breaks through the old laws and traditions of Jewish separation from the Gentiles. Cornelius had been faithfully praying for a long time without anything dramatic happening. But God had been listening to his prayers, and today was the day that He planned to answer them. God always hears your prayers – Never give…
Christmas 2024 – The Magi
Important notice:There are so many different theories about this topic, from so many well-respected Bible scholars. Today I’m just going to share with you something very interesting that I discovered. Please do your own research, and, as you do, ask God to reveal the truth to you. One evening, as Mary, Joseph and Jesus were going about their evening activity, they suddenly received unexpected visitors – Wise Men from the East. Who are they? Does the Bible give any clues?…
The First Martyr
Acts 7:38-60 This week we continue the history lesson as the story turns sour, when God’s special people reject Him. Stephen is standing before the high council accused of blaspheming God, Moses, and the Temple The Israelites were complaining about God’s provision. While God was writing the 10 commandment on the stone tablets with His own finger, His special people were at the bottom of the mountain breaking them. Stephen turns the spotlight from the wickedness of the Israelites and…
Stephen’s Defence
Acts 7:20-38 Context At Pentecost a Peter preached his first sermon, and 3000 people joined the disciples- the birth of the church. Then God healed a lame man through Peter and John, and more people joined the church. Then a great multitude came for healing and the church continued growing. The apostles were put into prison and beaten. One of those imprisoned was Stephen. Nobody could argue with his wisdom, so the high council pressed false charges against him. Stephen…
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