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Marvin Esonga
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Relishing The Gospel
The Place of Revival | Lay Down Control | Luke 9:23-26
When God reveals Himself to us through His divine presence and truth, we are immediately confronted with the stark reality of our own lives—our actions, thoughts, and motivations often reveal a filthy, sinful nature. This moment of divine revelation is a humbling experience, where our shortcomings and need for salvation become painfully evident. For true revival—spiritual renewal and transformation—to occur in our hearts and communities, this recognition of our sinfulness must happen first. Only then can we sincerely seek God's mercy, grace, and guidance to be renewed.
2025-08-05
40 min
Relishing The Gospel
Theology Sunday | Justification
How can a sinful man, burdened with guilt and imperfection, establish a meaningful relationship with a Holy and righteous God? In this sermon, discover how God's grace and mercy ultimately enable us to be justified from our sins, bridging the gap between human weakness and divine holiness.Romans 5:1-11.
2025-08-05
46 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Place of Revival | At the Altar | 1 Kings 18:30-39
The altar is a place of sacrifice, repentance, andencounter. Before revival comes, we must restore the brokenplaces of worship in our lives.
2025-05-30
37 min
Relishing The Gospel
A Journey of Faith | The Road to Life | Matthew 28:1-17
The Lord came to life as he had promised and in doing so, he achieved for us various eternal victories. Resurrection Sunday is not mostly about getting physical things back but receiving in the Lord precious promises for the soul.
2025-04-29
47 min
Relishing The Gospel
A Journey of Faith | The Road to Purpose— Rooted in the Resurrection | 2 Cor. 5:11-21
Christ is alive! This is good news. But there’s more to it. He is risen so that we can become ministers of reconciliation; reconciling the lost souls back to him through the gospel.
2025-04-29
30 min
Relishing The Gospel
A Journey of Faith | The Road to the Tomb| Isaiah 53/ Matthew 27
What was ot like for the disciples to experience the burial of their closest friend, the source of their hope, the anchor of their faith? The tomb is a place of silence and darkness, and that’s what it might have felt like for the disciples not to have Jesus close by— silence and defeat. In lif,e we face such moments as well— of silence and defeat. But we need to remember that God always works even in the silence.
2025-04-16
54 min
Relishing The Gospel
A Journey of Faith | The Road to the Cross| Isaiah 53/ Matthew 27
What did it cost Christ to journey to the cross? How significant are his experiences as we contemplate the Easter message? Jesus surrendered to God’s will and went to the cross for us!
2025-04-07
37 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Preparations for Revival | Walk in Worship | Matthew 8, 9, 15
Worship is a lifestyle that expresses our submission to God. Scripture has several examples of how people carried out themselves in the moment of worship as they encountered the Lord. How we approach God matters and is a great prerequisite to experiencing revival.
2025-03-19
52 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Doctrines of Salvation | Propitiation and Submission | 1 John 2:2
Christ is the propitiation for my sin since he satisfied God’s wrath against my sin and against me. He is also my substitute who took my sin upon him. 2Corinthians 5:21.
2025-03-03
43 min
Relishing The Gospel
Preparing For Revival | Psalm 51 | Create in Me a Clean Heart
Part of the preparation for revival is going back to God in repentance, as David did when he was confronted by the prophet Nathan. When we cry out to God, he promises to revive us.
2025-02-18
55 min
Relishing The Gospel
Preparing For Revival | 2 Chronicles 34:3 |
Revival is a beautiful journey that starts with some intentional preparations. Just like King Josiah, who experienced a wonderful revival during his youth, we too can embrace the fullness of God’s renewing work in our lives. So let’s get ready and open our hearts to this amazing transformation!
2025-02-18
40 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Doctrines of our Faith| Election and Predestination| Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29
The doctrine of election and predestination can be a little perplexing. But the Bible is not as complicated on the matter as we suppose. For has chosen us in Him for adoption and sanctification. But what does that look like in view of Biblical text? Let us hear what the Bible says and how to engage our minds amidst different Theological persuasions.
2025-02-18
38 min
Relishing The Gospel
Revive us Again | The Purpose and Cost of Revival | Psalm 85:6
The Lord wants to revive us in every aspect of life so that we can rejoice in Him. But for revival to happen, we must count the cost of it since it just doesn’t come easy. God is ready to do it as we draw to him.
2025-02-06
42 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Service of Love | Life of Forgiveness | Colossians 3:13
Forgiveness is a command from God and, much as it may be tough and unthinkable, it is expected of us. We serve each other by extending forgiveness.
2024-11-11
26 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Service of Love | The Cost of Love | Luke 9:18-27
Serving Jesus is a great privilege that also comes with a great cost. Just as in anything, we all must count the cost of we will serve the Lord and his people the way he served us. Jesus counted the cost and gave himself to the work. We, too, must count the cost if we’ll serve as he served.
2024-11-06
45 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Church | Shares in Gospel Ordinances
The Biblical Church observes two ordinances by command from Christ: baptism and Holy Communion. These two are exclusively observed by born-again believers, not just any random person. We share in these elements for our joy and Christ’s renown.
2024-10-28
46 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Service of Love | Serving the Needy | Matthew 25:31-46
The call to serve is a strong foundation of Biblical living. Jesus says that it’s so important that on judgment day, how we serve others will come into play. All around us, there are opportunities to serve Jesus by seeing him in the needy people around us. Whatever we do to them, we do unto the Lord.
2024-10-24
43 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Service of Love | The Source of Love | John 3:16
"God calls us to serve others, and this service stems from His love for us. In His love, God expressed service by sending His Son, and He now calls us to serve others at the level where those whom we serve are at."
2024-10-07
45 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Church | Practices Accountability | 1 Peter 2:4-5
As the community of redeemed individuals gathers, they diligently support and encourage one another in their faith journey. Their mutual sense of accountability stems from a deep conviction that this pilgrimage is enriched by togetherness, and they are all driven by the shared aspiration to ultimately reunite with their Lord in their eternal home.
2024-09-23
42 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Speech of Love | Extra ordinary Comfort | 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
In times of adversity and struggle, we can find solace and strength in the comforting embrace of God, which empowers us to extend support and encouragement to others as we walk together on our path of faith.
2024-09-17
39 min
Relishing The Gospel
Speech of Love | Speech that Announces Good | Isaiah 52:7, Mark 16:15
2024-09-11
42 min
Relishing The Gospel
Reflections on the need for Edifying Speech
What are the most painful words you’ve received within your family set up? Either from parents or siblings? What words sum up the music you listen to or things you watch? Does it edify, or does it leave you tainted and broken? God desired that we see ourselves beyond words spoken to us so that we fulfill his works.
2024-09-03
32 min
Relishing The Gospel
Reflections on the need for Edifying Speech | Ephesians 4:29
What are the most painful words you’ve received within your family set up? Either from parents or siblings? What words sum up the music you listen to or things you watch? Does it edify or does it leave you tainted and broken? God desired that we see ourselves beyond words spoken to us so that we fulfill his works.
2024-09-02
37 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Church | Sings the Gospel Together | Psalm 96:1-6
Many people struggle to engage in meaningful singing in the church for various reasons. But the command to sing to the Lord isn’t for a chosen few but to all who are the ransomed of God. Why should we sing when we meet? Because the Biblical church sings the gospel together when it gathers.
2024-08-26
46 min
Relishing The Gospel
Singleness, Marriage, Divorce | 1 Corinthians 7:1-17
In his response to the Corinthian Church, Paul delves into the significance of singleness and marriage, acknowledging God's placement of value in both states. He also provides guidelines for those who may struggle to meet the high calling associated with these life choices.
2024-08-22
52 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Peace of God | Celebrate Recovery | John 14:27
What burdens are you carrying that feel particularly heavy? It's important to take the time to find peace within yourself before you can fully support and care for others. Inner peace can be achieved through nurturing a meaningful and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. By seeking his guidance, love, and compassion, you can find the strength to overcome the challenges and burdens you face.
2024-08-19
39 min
Relishing The Gospel
Speech of Love | Not filthy, foolish or Crude | Ephesians 5:1-14
God has summoned us to embrace unconditional love, mirroring the love He has bestowed upon us. Additionally, we can demonstrate love by abstaining from speech that fails to manifest the divine light within us.
2024-08-14
44 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Church | Relishes The Gospel Together | Romans 1:16
When you come together with fellow believers, do you gather for worship and participate in activities of fellowship? The authentic church celebrates and embraces the gospel collectively.
2024-07-30
50 min
Relishing The Gospel
Speech of Love | Love is the way of life | 1 John 3:11-18
God has called each of us to love unconditionally, just as He has loved us. The most profound evidence of a life lived in the manner of Christ is the love that we demonstrate to one another. It's essential for us to cultivate and nurture this love so that others may also encounter its transformative power.
2024-07-23
35 min
Relishing The Gospel
Speech of Love | Our Heart and Our Mouth | James 3:1-12
Speech is something we all have need for change. Once in a while (or often) we find ourselves saying the wrong things, in the wrong way, at the wrong time for the wrong reasons. The main issue usually isn’t that we have bad speech but that our hearts need change!
2024-07-18
44 min
Relishing The Gospel
Shaken Foundations | The Lord is in his Holy Temple | Psalm 11
Our foundation is built upon the strength and guidance of God. We believe placing our trust in man will ultimately lead to disappointment, so we look up to God as our unwavering source of support and direction.
2024-07-09
46 min
Relishing The Gospel
The Church | Why should I join? | For Shepherding
"Why should I join the church, when it's full of problems and drama? Well, the church is like a living organism, and in it, you can find shepherding, which is crucial for our daily journey. Do you have a shepherd in your local church? Do they know your name? Does the head shepherd know your name?"
2024-07-01
48 min
Relishing The Gospel
Loving Others | Disciple People | 2 Timothy 2:2
"Do you feel a strong connection with God? According to Jesus, it is our responsibility to spread His teachings to people across all nations. Our deep love for God should drive us to help others grow in their faith in Christ. If you truly love God, then take the initiative to go out and guide someone in their spiritual journey."
2024-06-18
41 min
Relishing The Gospel
Loving Others | Pray for People | 1 Timothy 2:1
Expressing love for others in a tangible way can be found in the teachings of Jesus in the scriptures. According to His teachings, living a life that reflects His values and principles involves the act of praying for others. This act of prayer is seen as a genuine and heartfelt expression of love for God and for one another.
2024-06-10
39 min
Relishing The Gospel
Loving Others | Be Impartial | James 2:1-26
Loving others can be quite demanding. Many times, we may believe that we are capable of loving others without being intentional with our actions, particularly when it involves those who we perceive as being inferior to us. However, the ability to remain impartial is the genuine reflection of Gospel love.
2024-06-04
48 min
Relishing The Gospel
The expectation of forgiveness | Matthew 18:21-22
Loving others calls us to learn how to live with them in understanding and forgiveness. This journey involves developing empathy, compassion, and patience to truly comprehend others' perspectives and pardon their shortcomings. What is God's call in this regard?
2024-05-21
35 min