Spiritual Fruit

Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Does Social Media Promote Worldliness or Godliness?

Does Social Media Promote Worldliness or Godliness?

O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings (empty chatter) and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith… (1 Timothy 6:20-21 NKJV) See then that you walk circumspectly (carefully), not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil (Ephesians 5:15-17 NKJV) Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these...Read more
Being Led by the Holy Spirit

Being Led by the Holy Spirit

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God (Romans 8:14 NIV). So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves (Galatians 5:16 NLT) In this message, we want to encourage you to be led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a good Gift and the Father gives the Holy Spirit to those who are born again and ask of Him (Luke 11:13). The Lord promised us His Spirit to help us and be with us forever if we love Him and keep...Read more
Experiencing True Peace

Experiencing True Peace

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation (Ephesians 2:14 NJKV) The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace (Romans 8:6 NIV) Are you going through tough trials and circumstances? We encourage you not to let your faith slip away, but stand firm in the faith and keep fighting the good fight (Hebrews 2:1; 1 Timothy 6:12). If we do this, the Lord promises that He will turn our mourning into dancing (Jeremiah 31:4; Psalm 30:11). Furthermore,...Read more
Taking Refuge in the Lord

Taking Refuge in the Lord

“I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust” (Psalm 91:2 NKJV) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you …” (Deuteronomy 33:27 NKJV). Have you ever gone through, or are you currently going through, a crisis or stressful situation and found yourself helpless and not knowing what to do but to call on the Lord? If you have been facing problems and challenges with your health, finances, a relationship with someone you love or loved,...Read more
Overcoming Tests, Trials, and Troubles

Overcoming Tests, Trials, and Troubles

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NIV). Today, there are many faithful Christians who are going through various hardships. We too go through various problems and challenges. These tests or trials may come from the world, Satan, or allowed by God. For the faithful Christian, such trials might be the result of following and trusting God, and their purpose is to prove our faith, as was the case of Job (Job 1:1-22). However, many trials...Read more
Exuding Good Fruit When Sharing the Gospel

Exuding Good Fruit When Sharing the Gospel

“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:24-26 NIV). Have you ever shared the gospel with someone, only to be ignored, rejected, accused of being false, or receive a rude response? Even though you have good intentions to communicate...Read more
Blessed Through Obedience to God’s Word

Blessed Through Obedience to God’s Word

“But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 NKJV) “Observe and obey all these words which I command you, that it may go well with you and your children after you forever, when you do what is good and right in the sight of the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 12:28 NKJV). In this week’s message, we would like to share some insights from the Bible on God’s blessings to His children when we read His Word and obey it. You may...Read more
Do Not Be Anxious

Do Not Be Anxious

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). Have you ever spent sleepless nights deeply troubled, mentally distressed, greatly worried, in anguish, scared, or fearful of some danger, misfortune, or other unpleasant circumstances that are happening (or about to happen) to you? Many of us have given in to anxiety, at one time or another. Being anxious is synonymous with being fearful, fidgety, nervous, restless, uptight,...Read more
Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

Obstacles to Developing an Intimate Relationship with God

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’ “(Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV) Have you, at one time or another, experienced a great distance between you and God, felt that your prayers were just bouncing off the...Read more
Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 2

Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 2

If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men (Romans 12:18 NKJV) Resolving Conflict the Biblical Way This continues where we left off in the  Resolving Conflicts and Overcoming Strife – Part 1 message. When dealing with conflict, the Bible strongly encourages us Christians to pursue peace with one another by having humble hearts, acknowledging their part in the conflict, repenting, and reconciling (Hebrews 12:14-15). The Bible provides the following additional guidelines to help us in resolving conflict: Be led the by the Holy Spirit so that we will not gratify the things of the...Read more
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