TEXT: MATTHEW 18:18-20; ACTS 1:8. INTRODUCTION Our Lord Jesus Christ came to the earth to build a kingdom, the church. He travailed in the garden of Gethsemane, for the church. When pierced with a spear on his side, blood and water gushed out, signifying the birth of his church. He told us, “As the …
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THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
TEXT: REVELATION 5:9-12 In the Bible we have the New Testament. The New Testament/covenant is what was produced by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Jesus Christ took the cup and said, “This cup is the New Testament/covenant in my blood-1st Corinthians 11:25. Blood is so important to God that it is mentioned …
AFTER RESURRECTION TO ASCENSION
TEXT: ACTS 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION The resurrection and ascension of the Lord Jesus are very significant pillars of the Christian faith. After resurrection, He would appear, disappear and re-appear for 40 days after which He ascended. For the 40 days He spoke to the disciples about the kingdom. He ascended from the Mt. Olives, 5 …
THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
TEXT: MATHEW 28:1-10. When the Lord was nailed to the cross, there was darkness all over the earth from the sixth hour to the ninth hour-Matthew 27:45. The curtain in the temple split, allowing all to enter the holy place. When Caiaphas tore His clothes, it was a sign that his priesthood was finished. …
THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM
SERIES: EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRUCIFIXION TEXT: LUKE 19:28-44, DANIEL 9:25-26 Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem took place on a Sunday 6th April, 33 A. D, five days before crucifixion. This particular day had been prophesied by Prophet Daniel about 500 years before (Daniel 9:25-27). From the time the command …
OUR PRINCIPLE OF POWER-SPIRIT FILLED.
SERIES: FOR THESE THINGS LIVE. TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:15-21; JOHN 20:22 The people of God are people of principle and truth. Last Sunday but one we looked at the principle of Christ centeredness as a principle of life. This morning let us look at our second core value-not only are we Christ centred, but we …
THE PRIESTS RESOLVE TO KILL LAZARUS
SERIES: EVENTS LEADING TO THE CRUCIFIXION TEXT: JOHN 11:43-53 For the three years of ministry here on the earth Jesus our Lord got many enemies against his ministry. Wherever Jesus went He did good-Acts 10:38. Doing good can attract enemies too. Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead. He resurrected other people before but not …
OUR PRINCIPLE OF “LIFE”
SERIES: FOR THESE THINGS LIVE. TEXT: COLOSSIANS 3:1-4. Today let us start a series of three messages that form our core values as a people of God in this church. For many years now, one of our core values has been “A CHRIST CENTRED CHURCH.” Core values are important for a church and for …
FOR THE BELIEVER PROMOTION COMES FROM GOD.
SERIES: HOLINESS- GOD’S WAY TO GREATNESS. TEXT: ISAIAH 54:14; PSALM 75:6-7. God is at work in your faith-Phil. 2:13 both to will and to work for His good pleasure. He is the author and perfecter of your faith-Hebrews 12:2. Once you give your life to Jesus, He takes it and from that time on, …
WALKING WITH GOD REQUIRES HOLINESS
SERIES: HOLINESS- GOD’S WAY TO GREATNESS. TEXT: PSALM 24:3-6. Two cannot walk together except that they agree-Amos 3:3. Salvation is starting a journey with God and walking with God requires holiness as God Himself is holy-1st John 1:6. It is the presence of God in our lives that causes us to prosper, it is …