SERMON ON THE MOUNT (2)
“Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God ‘s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!” – Matthew 5:3 (AMP) In Christianity, there has always been debate about the […]
SERMON ON THE MOUNT (1)
“When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were APPRENTICED to him, the COMMITTED, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down.” – Matthew 5:1 (MSB) Being a disciple has a lot to do with staying with the Master. A lot of believers are only contented […]
REVIVAL BEGINS WITH REPENTANCE
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven…” 2 Chronicles 7:14 In 1904, a young coal miner named Evan Roberts began to pray a dangerous prayer: “Lord, bend me.” He was only 26 […]
RADICAL FAITH. RADICAL GENEROSITY
“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 In the 19th century, George Müller became known for caring for thousands of orphans in England without ever directly asking for financial support. Instead, he committed […]
OBEDIENCE BEYOND UNDERSTANDING
“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” – Hebrews 11:8 In 1793, William Carey left England for India when missions was unpopular, unsupported, and misunderstood. Many believed there was no need to […]
THE POWER OF SECRET DEVOTION
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Matthew 6:6 Susanna Wesley, mother of John and Charles Wesley, raised 19 children in a small home under difficult financial conditions, yet […]
COURAGE TO STAND FOR THE TRUTH
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 During the World War II, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German pastor and theologian, stood firmly against the corruption and injustice of the Nazi regime. While many remained silent […]
PERSEVERANCE IN TRIALS
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3–4 William Wilberforce, the British parliamentarian and abolitionist, spent over 20 years campaigning against slave trade and that made him face repeated opposition, political setbacks, and personal exhaustion. Yet he persevered […]
INTEGRITY IN LEADERSHIP
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” – Proverbs 11:3 Nehemiah, serving as cupbearer to the Persian king, was entrusted with great responsibility yet faced enormous opposition when called to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. Despite personal risk, political intrigue, and the temptation to compromise, Nehemiah led with integrity, […]
FAITH THAT MOVES MOUNTAINS
“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move.” – Matthew 17:20 In the 19th century, Hudson Taylor, the pioneering missionary to China, faced enormous obstacles as he confronted cultural barriers, language challenges, health crises, […]