1 Corinthians 10:14: Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. Passage Context In the last message we looked at 1 Corinthians 10:13. We learned in that passage, 4 truths about how we relate to sin. We learned that when we sin, 1. we can never say that we were taken by surprise and that is why […]
Category Archives: Discernment
Being human is not an excuse to sin
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Passage Context Verse 1 to 4 describes […]
Christians who dishonor God! Part 4
Introduction This message is part 4 of a message which I did not intend to make in more than one message but here we are in part 4, may God be glorified. In the last three messages, I indicated that the main theme of this message is about Christians whose lives contradict scripture, and thereby […]
Consequences of Atheism Part 2A – Romans 1:24-26(a)
Introduction In the last message we discussed the first consequences of atheism (a claim that God does not exist) and we saw that it leads to worthless thinking, immorality, foolishness and idolatry. Remember that atheism is a sin of suppressing the truth about God in unrighteousness. We will now look at the second consequence of […]
Atheism does not exist! Romans 1:19-20
Introduction Suppression of the truth versus ignorance of the truth is what Paul will show in our passage today, proving that there is no such thing as an atheist or even atheism for that matter. Paul indicated in verses 15-18, that he is not ashamed of the gospel, because in the gospel lies the power […]
Unmasking the False Teacher or the False Preacher According to Peter and Jude
Unmasking False Teachers or False Preachers Introduction We live in a world currently were false teachers and false preachers are the face of Christianity. They have infiltrated the church and they have, as it appears, taken over what is Christianity. All over our country, all over our television and all over social media, one can […]
Is ancestral belief and/or worship contrary to or complementary to Christian belief?
“Is ancestral belief and/or worship contrary to or complementary to Christian belief? “ Introduction Most of you will know that I attended a funeral this weekend because of the message I sent previously. Attending this funeral has also made me realize that we are mostly dealing, especially among the black community, with those who call […]
Turning to Sangomas, Ancestors and Traditional Doctors Because God “Has Failed”
Introduction I was born in a family that religiously used sangomas, ancestors and traditional doctors. My father and my grandfather on my mother’s side, were both sangomas or traditional doctors. At some point in my life I wanted to become one as well. My whole family practiced this part of our culture religiously. I am […]
The Gospel of Christ – The Smell of death to the Perishing
Introduction Despite hardships, the gospel of Christ was spread throughout by the apostles that were commissioned by Jesus. This gospel was not always received the same way by all. Some embraced it and some rejected it even to the point of persecuting those that were spreading it. In this passage below, we will see how […]
Is this what happens in your church? Nehemiah 8:1-12
The Reading and Preaching of God’s Word The setting of this passage happens after God allowed the Israelites to return from captivity in Babylon. This takes place after the Jerusalem wall was finished. We pick up the story in Nehemiah chapter 8. I have divided the message into four sub headings with the main heading […]