Seeking the Father's Heart, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ, Spreading the Holy Spirit's Fire
Text: “And he said, ‘If you actively listen to the voice of Yahweh your God. If you do what's right in his eyes, give ear to his commands and watch over his written word. Then, I will not set on you all the sicknesses that I placed on the Egyptians. Why? Because I am Yahweh Rophekha – The Lord, Your Restorer. I am the one who heals you, making you whole’” (Exo. 15:26, Inspiration Translation).
Theme: Yahweh is your healer.
TEXT: John 9:1-7
As Jesus passed by, He saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 4 We must carry out the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. 5 While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.” 6 When He had said this, He spit on the ground, and made mud from the saliva, and applied the mud to his eyes, 7 and said to him, “Go, wash in the pool of Siloam” (which is translated, Sent). So he left and washed, and came back seeing.
Theme: Jesus shows us the way to overcome.
Text: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. in the world you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
Text: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them” (Matt. 18:20, NIV). “One hand full of rest is better than two fists full of labor and striving after wind…Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor; for if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up! Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart” (Ecc. 4:6, 9-12, NASB).
Theme: It takes two––God and you––to bear the fruit of his Kingdom.
Texts: “Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I
stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in
and eat with that person, and they with me” (Rev. 3:19–20, NIV). “Whoever eats my flesh
and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them (John 6:56, NIV). (2011).
Theme: Jesus longs to eat and drink with you.
Text: “The one who dwells in the Most High's secret place stays at rest in the Almighty's
protective shadow. I say to Yahweh, "My refuge, my mountain stronghold – my God, in him, I
put my trust." For from the fowler's trap, he pulls you – out of death's threat, he saves you. In
his feathers, he wraps you – under his wings, you find refuge – a shield, even a wall, is his
faithfulness and truth.” (Psalm 91:1-4, Inspiration Translation).
Theme: God is shaking the nations for a purpose.
How can you stay safe, God's way?
In this short Inspiration Talk, I share the secret of Psalm 91, the Psalm that is known for its celebration of Yahweh's protection.
I also share a fresh translation of Psalm 91.
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How can you care for others without burning out?
In this short Inspiration Talk, I share four-pointers about caring for others.
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Happy New Year!!! Many blessings to all our precious friends and family.
Today, I made a short Inspiration Talk to encourage you as we embark on 2022.
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Text: “God loves everyone and everything. Moved by love, he gave his one-of-a-kind Son – his very heart – as a gift. Everyone who puts their trust in his Son will not be lost but enjoy eternal life” (John 3:16, IT).
Theme: God loves everyone and everything.
Text: Matthew. 9:9-17
Theme: Today, the Father is making us into fresh wineskins for his new wine. And like Matthew, the tax collector, he’s calling you to be a part of his new thing.
Today, we join with Kingdom Life Centre (Park Ridge Baptist Church) to celebrate Paul Jackson and his last service as Senior Pastor.
Paul brings an excellent and inspiring message on Psalm 24.
Texts: “Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying, ‘Thus you shall bless the sons of Israel. You shall say to them: The LORD bless you, and keep you; The LORD make His face shine on you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance on you, And give you peace.’” So they shall invoke [put, set or fix] My name on the sons of Israel, and I then will bless them” (Num. 6:22–27, NASB).
“And He [Jesus] led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising God.” (Lk 24:50–53, NASB).
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds” (2 Co 10:4, NIV).
Theme: Proclaiming the Blessing is one of the forgotten spiritual weapons in our arsenal.
Text: “The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.
About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself because he thought the prisoners had escaped. But Paul shouted, “Don’t harm yourself! We are all here!” The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in his house” At that hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; then immediately he and all his household were baptized. The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.(Acts 16:22-34, NIV).
Theme: Stress gives us a unique opportunity to see God’s glory manifested in our difficult situations.
Texts: “How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah.” (Ps 84:4, NASB). “After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the LORD and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: “Give thanks to the LORD, for his love endures forever.” As they began to sing and praise, the LORD set ambushes against the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir who were invading Judah, and they were defeated. The Ammonites and Moabites rose up against the men from Mount Seir to destroy and annihilate them. After they finished slaughtering the men from Seir, they helped to destroy one another” (2 Chron. 20:21-23), NIV).
Theme: Praise transforms the atmosphere, welcoming God’s heavenly Kingdom on earth.
Text: “How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, Even Your altars, O LORD of hosts, My King and my God. How blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah.” (Ps 84:1-4, NASB)
Theme: Psalm 84 shows us the pathway to a renewed heart and strength.
Text: “Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God” (1 Sam. 30:6, NASB).
Theme: We are called to shape our environment rather than be shaped by it.
