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High Price of Pride
the high price of pride Last week Pastor Mercy shared a message on “The High Price of Pride.” She dared us to examine ourselves and allow God to show us where pride had set in. It made me think. Had pride been operating in my own life? The truthful answer was YES. In my case, I realized it was presented as self-doubt, false humility, and self-criticism. The harsh reality was: that pride had set in and disguised itself as humility.…
Godly Correction and Discipline (by Pastor David)
What is godly correction and discipline? Sunday’s service especially hit home for me as it touched on what I believe is a core ingredient and a necessity for walking the narrow path. it was a down to earth teaching service on Godly correction buttressed by practical testimonials as well as the live demonstration of God’s love in discipline and correction. 1st John 4:18 clearly reminds us that there is absolutely no fear in love and as we know, God is love.…
It is finished! (by Pastor Mercy)
It is finished! Paid in full! Set apart for christ These were some of the last words spoken by Christ Yeshua before He laid His life on the cross for us. After enduring the gruesome pain and agony on the way to Calvary, Christ finally said these three powerful words: It is finished! These words remind us that Christ paid a ransom for us, and He paid it in FULL, leaving no debt behind. As a result, our sins should…
Being of Service to God – Making the Right Choice (by Theophilus)
Being of service to God – making the right choice Last Sunday’s message from the Book of Romans 12 was great. It reminded me that I have a purpose on earth, and if I make the right choice, God can establish His perfect will through me. On the surface, this appears to be a tall order, but if God said it, it is always possible. I also know that if I continue to renew my mind in holiness, through love…
Understanding 1 Timothy 2: Context is Everything (by Sabrena)
understanding 1 Timothy 2: context is everything We’ve been studying the book of 1st Timothy and on Sunday we had the opportunity to ask our questions regarding chapter 1 Timothy 2. I was grateful for this dedicated time because I had some serious questions that I needed answers to. I’ve always had a problem with Chapter 2. Despite my admiration for Paul, his comments came across as misogynistic. I could never understand or rationalize them. Specifically, when he speaks about…
Our Choices – Our Capacity (by Pastor Chrystal)
Our choices – our capacity (Preparing for the Next Steps) This past Sunday’s message from Pastor David challenged us to evaluate how prepared we are for the next steps in our lives. He helped us explore our capacity to handle the responsibility ahead. He encouraged us to be honest with ourselves to see if we have trained for the hurdles we may face. Scripture 2 Kings 4:1-7 reveals the consequences of our choices and tells us our capacity to handle…
Enlarging our Territory – Prepare our minds (by Chiraene)
enlarging our territory – prepare our minds If there’s one thing I have learnt from Pastor Vickylextar it’s that our minds are extremely powerful – we can either use them as tools to glorify the Lord or let the enemy use them as tools to derail us. Most of the time we get so caught up with praying for the next step of our vision boards or life plans without taking the time to prepare our minds for the greatness…
Take Courage. I am. Do Not Be Afraid (by Pastor Iris)
Take Courage. I am. Do Not Be Afraid The context of this Sunday’s message was Yeshua’s great miracle where He fed the 5,000 with five loaves of bread and two fishes (Matthew 14:22-32). Before this, John the Baptist had been beheaded by Herod and hearing of Yeshua’s ministry; rumours had it that Yeshua might be John the Baptist reincarnated, making Him a person of interest to the ruling authorities. With all that happening in the background, Yeshua performed a great…
Trust and Obey (by Nadeige)
Trust and Obey Last Sunday’s message we were reminded of the importance to trust and obey God. Last year, there was an instance where I didn’t trust and obey. I chose to hold on to unforgiveness, pride and self. I realize now how easy God made it for me to be healed if only I had trusted and obeyed His leading. Afterwards, I wish I had listened to Him instead of listening to my own foolish and selfish thoughts. He…
Do you really want to be in the Lord’s army?(by Zach)
do you really want to be in the Lord’s army? Pastor Vickylextar shared a strong message during the second service of 2022, calling us to examine ourselves and review the past year seriously and sincerely. She led us in personal reflections with simple yet profound, critical questions that all Christians should consider. Among these, we were asked: Do you really want to be in the Lord’s army? A lot of Christians would feel the need to automatically answer yes to…
2022: Warriors Unleashed! (by Lisa)
2022: Warriors Unleashed! During the last service, we had a delightful overview of the blessed gift of our saviour Yeshua through songs and Scriptures, reviewing the beautiful miracle of His birth, the painful hours of His crucifixion, and the marvellous Victory of His resurrection. It was beautiful to hear the story through the mouths of His creation of various ages, styles, and backgrounds! I enjoyed pausing and taking the time to reflect on the foundation of my faith and how…
Again, What Do You Believe? (by Stephanie)
Again, What Do You Believe? Last weekend, Pastor Jonathan started the service by reminding us of the importance of being assertive in our faith when it comes to the holiday celebrations of the world. For many of us, our family members are – or choose to remain – ignorant of the true pagan origins of celebrations such as Christmas. As Christians, refusing to take part in some of those traditions can quickly become a source of conflict. If we remember…