Sermon broadcasts from Lighthouse Church, Durban, South Africa
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Because God has extended such wonderful grace to us, we extend the same kind of grace to others: - We bless or forgive even though it's undeserved - We pay a price that's rightfully due to them even though it can feel unjust & unnatural - We extend compassion, kindness, gentleness & patience - We bear with weaknesses & different ways - We forgive without counting or recording offenses - We serve…
God sees everything that we are going through. He knows our struggles and pains. In our worst circumstances, God offers us hope - so we should persevere in our hard places, not give up. Difficult seasons will not last forever. And God will not forsake us - even when people do. Genesis 16:1-16, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Psalm 121:1-2, Acts 14:22, Romans 8:28
The grace of God is foundational to the Christian faith and should shape how we live - gratefully, humbly and confidently! We are saved by the grace of God - so we live in humble gratitude! We are called by the grace of God - our call has everything to do with him, not us! We are empowered by the grace of God - WE can't do what he asks - but HE can! We are sustained by the grace of God - through…
Our sense of identity affects how we think and live - but it can be badly formed by many factors. The Bible gives a clear view of who we are once we belong to Jesus - so we should let this re-form our sense of identity: - We are no longer who we were (or who we thought we were). - We are not just accepted - we are chosen - by God! - As vulnerable as we may feel, we are secure in God's grip! - We…
The Bible teaches us to take responsibility for our actions and personal habits. We should therefore stop blame-shifting, making excuses and practicing avoidance. We must take responsibility for our thoughts and attitudes, taking every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. We must take responsibility for our spoken words. We must be responsible in taking care of others (our own household,…
To receive Gifts of the Spirit we have to position ourselves to receive from the Holy Spirit. Practical Steps to receive the Gift of Tongues Be Filled First Ask in Faith Yield Yor Voice Don't Analyse Practice Practical Steps to receive and operate spiritual gifts Desire Them Stay Filled & Sensitive Step Out in Faith Serve People Be Teachable & Accountable 1 Corinthians 12:7, John 14:16, 1…
God loves us enough to have prepared for us in advance. Only God has a better plan for our lives. God communicates His plan through speaking to us. - We hear God through his word (scriptures). - He speaks to us in prayer. - God can also speak to us through discomfort. We need to develop a listening heart, praying with faith and expectation, and not being afraid of what God might tell us to do.…
The apostle Paul likened the disciple's life to a marathon that should be trained for and run well. Using this analogy, here are some things we can do to run a good race: HAVE A SPIRITUAL "TRAINING KIT" - a Bible in language I can understand - a tool to help me understand the hard parts - a friend to ask questions - a notebook to help me to listen & act HAVE A SPIRITUAL "TRAINING PLAN": - a Bible…
It is God's will that we be people of consistent prayer. Jesus expects his disciples to pray, and he teaches us how to pray. Prayer is a child speaking with their Heavenly Father, not a religious performance. We should pray in the power of the Holy Spirit. As we do, prayer leads to supernatural intervention. We should pray in the name of Jesus - truly representing him, not saying his name as…
Jesus called the Holy Spirit "another advocate" - one who would be with us, continuing Jesus' ministry. We should therefore learn to work with him so that we can enjoy his ministry of reminding, revealing, empowering and transforming us. We do this by yielding, obeying, expecting and "being filled". He then imparts spiritual gifts to us - as he knows is best - and transforms our character such…
