Discouragement Or Encouragement
Text: Philippians 4:6&7 Memory Verse: “and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). A shoe company sent two salesmen to a country where the people did not put on shoes. While one wondered why he was sent there, the other enthusiastically wrote, “I…
Seeing Yourself As God See You
Text: Exodus 3:7-13, Ephesians 1:18-21 Memory Verse: “The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling” (Ephesians 1:18). God saw the potential in Moses and called him to go, deliver and lead the children of Israel out of bondage from Egypt, but Moses saw himself as…
Draw Strength From Him
Text: Psalm 61:1-4 Memory Verse: “From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Psalm 61:2). Life can be overwhelming and difficult. This is so true when you consider the different scenarios that confront you and oftentimes sap…
God Uses People, Pain And Problems
Text: Psalm 66:8-12 Memory Verse: “You have caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; but You brought us out to rich fulfilment” (Psalm 66:12). When we go through challenges, encounter difficult people and situations, we are quick to ask and wonder why we deserve such. God, however, might…
An Invitation To Abundant Life
Text: Isaiah 55:1-10 Memory Verse: “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price” (Isaiah 55:1). Isaiah 55:3 is a sure instruction; the Lord says “Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your…
A Life Well Lived
Text: Ecclesiastes 12: 1-7, 13-14 Memory Verse: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). A life well spent” is a common phrase one hears at funeral services, and one wonders what they really mean. What really defines a good life…
Hard Times Will Not Last
Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Memory Verse: “but the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits” (Daniel 11:32b). No doubt times are hard and the economic crunch is all over the world. The Bible predicted that perilous times shall come when people will forget to show hospitality to one another. Hard…
Beware Of Pagan Practices
Text: Deuteronomy 12:29-32 Memory Verse: “Take heed to yourself that you are not ensnared to follow them, after they are destroyed from before you, and that you do not inquire after their gods, saying, ‘How did these nations serve their gods? I also will do likewise’” (Deuteronomy 12:30). The Church today is under tremendous pressure…
Victory Over Fear
Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Memory Verse: “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine’” (Isaiah 43:1). Satan’s understanding of who we are in Christ is evidenced by his repeated…
Destructive Pleasures
Text: Proverbs 31:1-7 Memory Verse: “Do not give your strength to women, nor your ways to that which destroys kings” (Proverbs 31:3). God created us to represent Him on earth. We are to bring forth His praise in all we say and do. One of the lies of the devil is that pursuing the mandate…