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Relishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Place of Revival | At the Altar | 1 Kings 18:30-39The altar is a place of sacrifice, repentance, andencounter. Before revival comes, we must restore the brokenplaces of worship in our lives.2025-05-3037 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelA Journey of Faith | The Road to Life | Matthew 28:1-17The 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.2025-04-2947 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelA Journey of Faith | The Road to Purpose— Rooted in the Resurrection | 2 Cor. 5:11-21Christ 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.2025-04-2930 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelA Journey of Faith | The Road to the Tomb| Isaiah 53/ Matthew 27What 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.2025-04-1654 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelA Journey of Faith | The Road to the Cross| Isaiah 53/ Matthew 27What 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!2025-04-0737 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Preparations for Revival | Walk in Worship | Matthew 8, 9, 15Worship 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.2025-03-1952 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Doctrines of Salvation | Propitiation and Submission | 1 John 2:2Christ 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 5:21.2025-03-0343 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelPreparing For Revival | Psalm 51 | Create in Me a Clean HeartPart 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.2025-02-1855 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelPreparing 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!2025-02-1840 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Doctrines of our Faith| Election and Predestination| Ephesians 1:4-5, Romans 8:29The 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.2025-02-1838 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelRevive us Again | The Purpose and Cost of Revival | Psalm 85:6The 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.2025-02-0642 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Service of Love | Life of Forgiveness | Colossians 3:13Forgiveness 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.2024-11-1126 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Service of Love | The Cost of Love | Luke 9:18-27Serving 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.2024-11-0645 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Shares in Gospel OrdinancesThe 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.2024-10-2846 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Service of Love | Serving the Needy | Matthew 25:31-46The 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.2024-10-2443 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe 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."2024-10-0745 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Practices Accountability | 1 Peter 2:4-5As 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.2024-09-2342 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Speech of Love | Extra ordinary Comfort | 2 Corinthians 1:3-7In 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.2024-09-1739 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSpeech of Love | Speech that Announces Good | Isaiah 52:7, Mark 16:152024-09-1142 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelReflections on the need for Edifying SpeechWhat 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.2024-09-0332 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelReflections on the need for Edifying Speech | Ephesians 4:29What 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.2024-09-0237 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Sings the Gospel Together | Psalm 96:1-6Many 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.2024-08-2646 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSingleness, Marriage, Divorce | 1 Corinthians 7:1-17In 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.2024-08-2252 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Peace of God | Celebrate Recovery | John 14:27What 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.2024-08-1939 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSpeech of Love | Not filthy, foolish or Crude | Ephesians 5:1-14God 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.2024-08-1444 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Relishes The Gospel Together | Romans 1:16When 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.2024-07-3050 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSpeech of Love | Love is the way of life | 1 John 3:11-18God 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.2024-07-2335 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSpeech of Love | Our Heart and Our Mouth | James 3:1-12Speech 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!2024-07-1844 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelShaken Foundations | The Lord is in his Holy Temple | Psalm 11Our 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.2024-07-0946 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe 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?"2024-07-0148 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving 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."2024-06-1841 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving Others | Pray for People | 1 Timothy 2:1Expressing 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.2024-06-1039 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving Others | Be Impartial | James 2:1-26Loving 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.2024-06-0448 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe expectation of forgiveness | Matthew 18:21-22Loving 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?2024-05-2135 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving others by Sharing the gospel | John 4One of the ways to demonstrate our love towards others is by sharing the gospel with them. It is through this act of sharing that we show our care and concern for their spiritual well-being and offer them a pathway to eternal life. It is crucial that we do not remain silent about the gospel, as the consequences of not sharing it can be significant. Therefore, we must be bold and vocal in our efforts to spread the gospel message so that others may also experience the love and grace of God.2024-05-1447 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving Others | Judging and Stumbling blocks | Romans 14:1-23Loving others goes beyond the surface level; it requires a deep understanding of what it truly means to care for someone. According to God's command, we must strive to love others by refraining from judging them and not causing them to stumble. This means that we should avoid being a hindrance to their growth and well-being and, instead, act in a way that encourages and supports them.2024-05-0638 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Local and Universal | 1 Corinthians 12:17The Church is a community of people who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is not confined to any specific location or group of people but is rather a global gathering of saints from all nations and throughout all generations. The Church is universal, encompassing all believers, past, present, and future, and local, consisting of individual gatherings of believers who come together to worship, learn, and serve. It is a body of believers that is united by a common faith and purpose, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry out the mission of spreading the...2024-04-3038 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelGod is able | Ephesians 3:20In his prayer for the Ephesians, Paul expresses his deepest desires for them to have an intimate and profound connection with God. He believes in the power of prayer and makes some bold requests, but remains confident that God can do unimaginably more than he has asked for. The Bible speaks of God's omnipotence and infinite potential, and Paul's prayer is a testament to his unwavering faith in God's ability to exceed all expectations.s confident that God can do unimaginably more than he has asked for. The Bible speaks of God's omnipotence and infinite potential, and Paul's prayer is...2024-04-2628 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving Others: Helping the Needy | Luke 10:25-37Jesus' teachings call upon us to express love and compassion toward those who are in dire need, even if they cannot offer anything in return. By doing so, we are emulating His example of selflessness and kindness toward those who need it the most. As believers, we recognize the importance of lending a helping hand to those who are less fortunate than ourselves, as we, too, have received His grace and assistance during our own times of need.2024-04-2434 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving Others | Honoring Authority | Romans 13:1-7When we love God with all our hearts, souls, and muchness, we are moved to express this love in practical ways that benefit those around us. One of the most important ways we can show love to others is by taking up our responsibility to obey authority. This means willingly submitting to those in positions of authority over us, such as our employers, government officials, and spiritual leaders. By doing so, we demonstrate our respect for the order and structure that God has established in society, and we contribute to the well-being of our communities.2024-04-0846 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelBecause He Lives | The Power of His Resurrection | Hebrews 12:2As we celebrate Easter, we are reminded of the profound meaning of Christ's resurrection. The essence of this event is that we can experience the transformative power of his resurrection in our daily lives. It is not merely a story to be retold but a truth we must experience daily. The hope and joy that come from this truth can bring light to even the darkest days and give us the strength to overcome any challenge that may come our way.2024-04-0237 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLoving God | God causes us to love God | Philippians 2:12-13"When God instructs us to work out our salvation with fear and trembling, it is a serious call to take our spiritual growth seriously. We must approach this process with respect and avoid treating it lightly. It is not easy to love God with all our hearts, mind, and soul, but God helps us to do so. He works within us to transform our hearts and enable us to love Him more."2024-03-2547 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelChurch Songs: Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs: Colossians 3:16-17When it comes to selecting songs for church, it's common to wonder which genres or styles are biblically preferred. However, it's important to remember that our God is a creative being who delights in the diversity of worship styles. He encourages us to sing to him in a variety of ways, while also reminding us to sing a new song to him. In this way, we can honour his desire for both tradition and innovation.2024-03-231h 01Relishing The GospelRelishing The GospelBy God, Of God, To God: Deuteronomy 6:20-25What actions has God taken to provide us with salvation? How do these actions inspire us to love Him? God has mercifully delivered us from the entanglements of sin and offers us the reward of eternal life if we choose to walk in obedience to His will. As a result of what He has accomplished for us, we should be filled with gratitude and love towards God.2024-03-2039 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelDo not love the world | 1 John 2:15-17Loving the Lord our God means that we prioritize our love for Him over our love for the world. This means that we cannot have a divided heart, where we try to love both God and the world at the same time. Instead, we must make a conscious decision to put God first and foremost in our lives and recognize that our devotion to Him should be all-encompassing. This doesn't mean that we should hate the world, but rather that we need to prioritize our love for God above all else.2024-03-1247 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Church | Blood 🩸 Bought Saints | Acts 20:28"What exactly is your understanding of the Church? And who, in your opinion, forms the Church? I must ask, do you consider yourself a member of the Biblical Church that has been redeemed by the precious blood of Christ? It is important to note that the Church primarily consists of individuals who have been purchased by Christ, rather than a mere physical structure or gathering place."t a building or a location for gathering."2024-02-2736 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLove the Lord your God| With all your much-ness| Deutronomy 6:5What does it look like to wholeheartedly live for the Lord and serve Him with all of our strength, energy, and resources? The Hebrew word used for 'strength' is 'Me'od', which signifies an abundance of power and vitality. The Lord is inviting us to live for Him in an extravagant, passionate, and wholehearted way. Will you choose to embrace this invitation and live for Him with all your might, giving Him your everything and holding nothing back?"2024-02-1946 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLove the Lord your God | With all your Soul | Deutronomy 6:5As believers, we are called to love God with more than just our emotions but with every fibre of our being. This includes our heart, soul, mind, will, and emotions. Loving God with our hearts means having a deep affection for Him, while loving Him with our soul involves a genuine and authentic relationship with Him. Loving God with our mind requires us to seek knowledge and understanding of Him, while loving Him with our will involves submitting our desires and plans to His will. Finally, loving God with our emotions means expressing our love for Him through our feelings...2024-02-1346 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Battle Field | Romans 12:2Do you have a deep understanding and appreciation for the spiritual battle we face? Remember that we have been given all that we need by God to emerge victorious and keep our minds protected.2024-02-0846 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelLove the Lord your God with all your heart | Deutronomy 6:5Loving God with all our hearts is a divine commandment that demands our complete devotion. We should confidently seek to understand how best to fulfil this commandment and express our love for God with unwavering faith.2024-02-0847 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelWhat the Church is NOT: Luke 19:45-46It is quite evident that many churches today are in pursuit of their own desires rather than what Jesus wants. Heavily influenced by the course of this world, these churches have adopted several unbiblical practices, thus losing their credibility and influence on society. In light of this, the true church, which is the body of Christ, must come out and define what the Church is and what the Church is not.2024-01-2938 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelObey God joyfully: John 14:15Loving God is a beautiful thing that starts with obedience. God calls us to joyfully follow His commandments, which are not oppressive but rather designed to help us live fulfilling lives. When we love God, we show Him that we trust and obey Him, seeking His guidance and wisdom in all things. Keeping His commandments and putting Him first in our lives brings us a deep sense of peace, joy, and purpose that can only come from Him. In doing so, we honor and glorify Him, and draw closer to Him. When we love God with all of...2024-01-2348 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelGod loved us first: 1 John 4:10,19According to the Bible, God commands us to love Him with all our hearts. However, as human beings, we are weak and imperfect, making it hard for us to love a holy and perfect God. This is where the concept of God's love comes in. Scripture tells us that we are able to love God because He loved us first. In other words, God's love for us is the foundation on which our love for Him is built. This kind of love is not based on our own abilities, but rather on God's grace, mercy, and kindness towards us. As...2024-01-1534 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelVanity of Vanities | Ecclesiastes 1-9Have you ever wondered about the purpose of life? It's a big question, but one thing is for sure - in Christ, life always has meaning, no matter what's going on around us. So don't worry, keep your chin up, and remember that you're here for a reason!2023-12-0551 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To Hold us fast | Luke 22:31-34Do you wonder if you will make it to the end? Do you question if you will be welcomed home? Are you worried about how you will survive the wave of temptations that may come your way? As the year draws to a close, may you take comfort in the promise of Jesus, who assures us that despite our weaknesses and wandering, he will hold us fast until the end.2023-11-2737 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | Contemplation of a disciple as a witness | Acts 1:6-8When we accept God's salvation, it is not just for our own benefit, but also for the purpose of becoming disciples who go out into the world and bring positive change to the lives of others. Our mission is to spread the word of Jesus and share His love with everyone we encounter. However, this is not just a matter of speaking words, but rather it requires us to live a life that reflects the values and teachings of Jesus, so that others may see Him in us.2023-11-2038 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To give us victorious Christian lives | 2 Pt. 1:1-3God gives us victory over sin and not just that, but victory in our Christian life. You and I can walk in the Lord, going over all the hurdles the world throws our way.2023-11-1436 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To Restore the broken | Luke 5:17-26Do you perceive yourself as irreparably broken? It is not uncommon for individuals to consider themselves beyond aid. However, Jesus possesses the power to heal and rejuvenate, steering us towards the path of recovery. Through his intervention, our hearts and lives are fully restored.2023-11-0836 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To change our Identity/ Name | 2 Cor. 5:17When we talk about our identity, it is essential to consider how the world perceives us and how we perceive ourselves. As Christians, it is crucial to align our identity with God's truth, as revealed in the scripture. In the Bible, God often changes the names of individuals to signify a transformation of their identity and destiny. For example, Abram's name was changed to Abraham, which means "father of many nations," signifying God's promise to make him the father of a great nation.This name-changing process is a powerful symbol of how God transforms us from the inside...2023-10-3141 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To Save Sinners | Matthew 19:16-30Have you had a personal encounter with Jesus Christ? If so, what kind of changes have taken place in your life as a result? While having an experience with Christ is a significant milestone, it's important to remember that true salvation involves a transformative process that goes beyond just having a religious experience. We can learn from the story of the two rich men in the Bible who were not only looking for an experience but also sought true transformation. Therefore, let us seek a transformative salvation that radically changes our lives for the better.2023-10-2341 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | To Sustain All things | Romans 11:36Jesus Christ is the ultimate authority and possesses all power. It's important to understand how this truth plays out in our daily lives. One of the most foundational ways is that Jesus is powerful enough to sustain everything. From the smallest particles to the vastness of the universe, Jesus' power holds everything together. This reality should bring us great comfort and confidence, knowing that the one who has all authority and power can sustain us and all creation.2023-10-1847 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Jesus | What is it? | Colossians 1:16-17The power of Christ is an all-encompassing force available to believers who seek it. This power is absolute, meaning that it is not subject to any limitations or restrictions. It abides and remains constant and enduring, even in adversity or challenges. This power is available to all saints who desire it and are willing to ask for it. By tapping into the power of Christ, believers can experience a renewed sense of strength, courage, and perseverance that will enable them to overcome any obstacle in their lives.2023-10-1245 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Parable of the Pearl of Great Value | Matthew 13:45-46What’s your greatest fake longing and desire? Have you found that which truly satisfies you? Christ’s kingdom is the Pearl of great price that we should sell all our possessions so that we can gain it.2023-10-0248 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Wrath of God | Romans 1:16-32In his teachings, Paul delves into God's wrath being revealed against unrighteousness, shedding light on why this divine anger is provoked by those who act without virtue and morality.2023-09-251h 03Relishing The GospelRelishing The GospelUnderstanding the Gospel Message | Romans 1:1-15In his writing, Paul strives to provide us with a deeper understanding of the message and the numerous benefits that come with accepting the gospel of Christ. This serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of our faith and the impact it can have on our lives.2023-09-1957 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Christ | Blessed is the wakeful and clothed | Revelation 16:15What does Christ assure and admonish us from heaven above? He tells the saints that he is returning, and because of that, he wants us to stay awake and clothed. Are you awake? Are you clothed?2023-09-1150 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Christ | Blessed are those who die in the Lord | Revelation 14:13According to Jesus, the best way to exit this life is to die in the Lord and rest from our labors. Are you a believer?2023-09-0833 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Christ | Blessed are those who are persecuted | Matthew 5:10-12Are you feeling persecuted today? Do you find yourself wanting to hide instead of standing up for your beliefs? It's true that the world may mock and persecute us because of our faith, but Jesus reminds us to be glad because there is a reward waiting for us.2023-08-3039 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelHis Mercies are new every morning | Lamentations 3:1-24In times of grief, we see that God has left us alone. We think of Him as an enemy because of the pain we’re going through. But He is more involved than we think. Pain is a reality but not more significant than the reality of God’s Love and mercies.2023-08-2835 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus | Blessed are the peacemakers | Matthew 5:9What is the source of your current conflict? How are you addressing it? Jesus calls upon the men and women of the kingdom to strive for reconciliation. Why? Because he has accomplished the greatest work of peacemaking on our behalf.2023-08-2350 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus | Blessed are the Merciful | Matthew 5:7What does Christ expect from the Kingdom of man/ woman? That they express mercy to the less fortunate and suffering because they have equally received mercy from the Lord. Those who lay it upon themselves the burdens of others and refresh them shall themselves be refreshed.2023-08-0746 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus | Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness | Matthew 5:6What is the longing that lies deep within you? What do you crave for the most? Is it in line with the characteristics of a man or woman of God, as described in the Beatitudes? Those who yearn for righteousness and are thirsty for spiritual nourishment can be assured of satisfaction and fulfillment as God is faithful to His promises.2023-07-3144 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus | Blessed are the meek | Matthew 5:5God calls the kingdom citizen to be meek. An attitude of humility is key if they will inherit the kingdom. Are you meek? Are you pursuing that attitude?2023-07-2450 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus | Blessed are those who mourn | Matthew 5:4The Kingdom citizen is called to mourn about their sinfulness. We need to realize that without Christ, we are powerless before sin, we have an insatiable enjoyment of sin, and there’s a heavy and eternal penalty due to sin. But those who mourn for their sin have assured comfort from Christ.2023-07-1750 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Proclamations of Jesus Christ | Blessed are the poor in spirit | Matthew 5:3What did Jesus say would and should characterize those who will inherit the Kingdom of Heaven? He gave us beatitudes (beautiful attitudes) that we all must pursue if we find our hearts safely in the hands of the Father. What does it mean to be truly blessed/ happy? The sermon on the mount opens the deeper meanings for us.2023-07-1144 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelTHE PRAYERS OF JESUS | IT IS FINISHED | LUKE 23:44-47/ JOHN 19:28-32Can you explain the significance of Christ's words on the cross - "It is Finished!"? Believers must understand that Christ completed everything for us, allowing us to partake in everything with Him. We can now experience His fullness in our lives by finishing it all. We can now experience His fullness in our lives.2023-06-2630 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelBiblical manhood and womanhood | Genesis 1:26-3:24What do manhood and womanhood entail? Rather than conforming to cultural definitions and assumptions, God invites us to embrace His unchanging design for these concepts, which He created for His glory.2023-06-1239 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelGrowing in Prayer Series | The Approach to Prayer | Matthew 6:5-8Jesus prayed to the Father often, leaving us the honours to follow suit. How should we approach the moment of prayer as we seek the Father’s will and heart? Jesus guides us to make our prayer time meaningful and God-glorifying.2023-06-0544 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Prayers of Jesus | Father, glorify your name | John 12:27-36The deepest longing of any true believer is to see the name of the Father glorified in their lives. Jesus prayed for the Father’s name to be glorified. How did the Father accomplish that? What does it mean for us? Let’s explore the heart of Christ in this prayer.2023-05-2948 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe prayer of forgiveness from the cross | Luke 23:26-43What’s the most significant request you’ve ever presented to Lord? What’s the most encouraging thing you’ve heard from someone? The thief on the cross significantly requested, “Jesus, remember me.” Christ said the most encouraging words on the cross, “Father, forgive them… Today you’ll be with me in paradise.”2023-05-2244 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe prayer of agony from the cross | Matthew 27:46/ Mark 15:34The prayers of someone usually express their heart. Jesus was a man of prayer, and even at the point of death, we can tell of his heart for humanity- their salvation from God’s wrath and reception of God’s grace.2023-05-1544 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelJesus’ Prayer of Surrender and Submission | Mark 14:32-42A famous prayer of Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane. He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” This was a prayer of surrender and submission to the will of the Father. What do we learn about Jesus, and what can we learn about his example of faith in this prayer?2023-05-0945 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelDrifting | Hebrews 2:1-4Many people ignore what they’ve heard about the gospel, therefore drifting into other things. Scripture calls us to be aware lest we drift from these truths. People never crumble in a day. It takes several drifts to find ourselves in a wreck! Are you on course, or are you drifting?2023-05-0341 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe word of God | John 17:6-26When Jesus prayed for his disciples, his greatest desire was for them to KNOW GOD and have eternal life. The big question is, "How do we know God?" Well, we know God through His word. Our approach to the Word is crucial for our knowledge of God. In this episode, we learn how to approach the word of God.2023-04-2443 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Prayer of Jesus | Part 1 | John 17:1-5How did Jesus pray? How should we follow his example in prayer? As we seek to grow in prayer, the prayer life of Jesus has enough for our learning and growth. Let us glean from the first part of the high Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17.2023-04-1746 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Power of Christ's ResurrectionDoes it matter that Christ is risen? What implications does it have for us today? The power of Christ's resurrection has amazing implications for every believer. Because Christ rose from the dead, we also can walk in His justification, sanctification and eventual glorification.2023-04-1146 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelI am the Way, The Truth and The LifeJesus said that He is the way, the truth and the life. There is no other way that leads to the Father except Christ; there is no truth about the Father, his creation and intentions thereof except in Jesus; and there is no other life that is satisfying and eternal other than Jesus.2023-03-2048 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelDistortions of SexGod created sex as a good gift for married couples. Due to sin, the world has corrupted this good gift and come up with counterfeits- distortions that end in shame, guilt and death.2023-03-1339 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelSexuality and the Gospel | Part 1God created us in His image so that we- in our sexuality- bring Him glory and honour as we handle each other in our relationships.2023-03-0642 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelI am the Light of The WorldJesus said, "Before Abraham was, I AM." Christ declared that statement to prove that he is indeed a deity. We explore the original statement as God introduced Himself to Moses and later see how Jesus fits in the bill.2023-03-0153 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Person of Christ Series- Exodus 3 | I AM WHO I AMJesus said, "Before Abraham was, I AM." Christ declared that statement to prove that he is indeed a deity. We explore the original statement as God introduced Himself to Moses and later see how Jesus fits in the bill.2023-02-1340 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelFace Tomorrow Series | Part 1Understanding how our relationship with God gives us strength and confidence to face life's daily challenges.2022-11-1450 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Doctrines of our Faith | Walking in Grace - Romans 5: 20-6:23Walking in abundant grace does not mean a license to sin. We need to receive the grace of God fully and not take it for granted.2022-10-3139 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Mission of The Holy SpiritUnderstanding the mission of the Holy Spirit in the salvation, sanctification and preservation of the believer.2022-10-1739 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelThe Believer's Greatest JoyThe believer's greatest joy is in the temporary possessions of this world but in the assurance that God is for them always.2022-10-0147 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelWhat Faith Does (Part 2)In the famous chapter of Hebrews 11, we learn what faith is and we see examples of what faith does. In this sermon we talk about how faith leads you to listen to God, walk with God, and fear God.2022-09-1945 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelWhat Faith DoesIn the famous chapter of Hebrews 11, we learn what faith is and we see examples of what faith does. In this sermon we talk about how faith leads you to listen to God, walk with God, and fear God.2022-09-1448 minRelishing The GospelRelishing The GospelWhat is faith2022-09-0539 min