SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG – A LIFE WITHOUT WORRY!

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? - Matthew 6:25.

We can have a wonderful start to a New Year, if we understand that God provides beauty to the flowers, and life to the grass.

In the majestic design of things, these are fleeting and unimportant.

He sent His Son from Heaven to save us. So, He most certainly is going to give us what we need, until we go home to live with Him forever!

Loving Father, forgive my distraction over worldly things. I do believe that you have given me everything I need in Jesus, and in the gracious abundance of your blessings. In the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged.
GBYAY

CHRISTMAS.

We are talking about the birth of a child, Not the revolutionary act of a strong man, Not the breathtaking discovery of a sage, Not the pious act of a saint.

It really passes all understanding. The birth of a child is to bring the great turning around of all things, is to bring salvation and redemption of the whole human race.

What kings and statesmen, philosophers and artists, founders of religions and moral teachers vainly strive for, now comes about through a newborn child.

- Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Be encouraged.
GBYAY

SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG – THE APPEARING OF GRACE!

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. - Titus 2:11-14.

In a world that has no absolutes, in a world in search of moral standards, salvation by the costly grace of God, beckons us to change our lifestyle in response to God's grace.

Anyone who receives grace, and refuses to pursue righteousness, demonstrates his/her ignorance or hardness of heart.

In our day, in our time, to be saved means to pursue righteousness, not so that we may earn our salvation, but so that God's saving grace will not be fruitless in us.

Loving Father, because you have been so gracious with me, may my life today, reflect the righteousness you gave me through Jesus. Help me by the power of the Holy Spirit, to pursue righteousness, so that I may bring glory to your name. I ask this in the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus, my Lord and my redeemer. Amen.

Be encouraged.
GBYAY

SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG - THE MAKER OF HEAVEN AND EARTH!

I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. - Psalm 121:1-2. TNIV

In a world of breathtaking beauty, and a universe of amazing variety, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it, and now sustains it.

He knows us, and will help us if we will believe what he has tried in so many ways to say: “I love you as my child and I care what happens to you and those you love.”

To the world I say, there is no help for me but in my God; and I expect it from no other provider.

Loving Father, it absolutely bewilders and delights me, to know that you care for me. With all the things of such vast importance, I find your desire to know and love me humbling and assuring. By the power of the Holy Spirit I will worship, work, and witness, while being aware of your presence and care. I thank you, in the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Be encouraged!
GBYAY

POLITICALLY CORRECT SCROOGE STRIKES AGAIN!

CHRISTMAS TREES CHOPPED

CHRISTMAS decorations have been banned from three out of four workplaces - because they might offend other faiths.

Law firm Peninsula said a "wave" of political correctness was affecting festive traditions.

A survey of 2300 employers found that 74 per cent had banned decorations because of other faiths, while half thought they made offices look unprofessional.

Peter Done, managing director of Peninsula, said: "Although employers who are enforcing the ban are sceptical and dismayed by this trend, they feel that they have little choice in the matter due to the threat of litigation. "They have to protect themselves, their reputation and their livelihood."

Meanwhile, another report shows many workers have to spend their own money at office Christmas parties. A survey of 1200 adults by supermarket chain Somerfield showed only a third got a completely free night at the annual office bash.

Bah Humbug!

SUNDAY SERMON ON THE BLOG - GOD'S DETEST LIST!

The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. - Proverbs 11:20. TNIV

Phew! I surely wouldn't want to be on God's “I detest” list! Such people are a disgrace to Him.

But what is a perverse heart? It is a heart that allows what is evil, poisoned, perverted, greedy, deceitful, and vicious, to have control over a person's attitudes, views, and opinions. Ultimately, Jesus reminds us, that such a heart shows up in a person's outward actions.

How is our heart changed? By coming to God in repentance, confessing our association with what is evil and sinful, and asking God to cleanse us by the precious blood of Jesus, and refresh the Holy Spirit’s presence in us.

Loving Father, generate in me a new heart, and renew your Holy Spirit's presence in me. In the wonderful and mighty name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Be encouraged!
GBYAY