Growing through Powerlessness (Part 2)
Exploring what it means to be the Body of Christ in powerless situations; what may seem powerless in the natural may have a God-ordained purpose.
Exploring what it means to be the Body of Christ in powerless situations; what may seem powerless in the natural may have a God-ordained purpose.
Powerlessness is familiar to everyone and we naturally try to avoid the pain that powerlessness brings. Elijah, Abram, David and Jesus all show us real examples of choosing God's kingdom perspective in circumstances we can’t influence.
This is part 4 of a 4-part serious from Acts 16 about the life of a disciple of Jesus.You can listen to the previous episodes here: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Acts 16: 25-40 This episode of this amazing story from Paul's ministry picks up with Paul and Silas in prison, having been wrongfully attacked and dragged before the magistrates for casting an evil spirit out of a slave girl. But despite their dire circumstances, they are found praising God and singing hymns of gratitude to God. In a dramatic turnaround, not only did God rescue Paul and Silas from the prison, but in doing so the jailer and his household came to believe and trust in Jesus also! Life of a Disciple –thinking like Christwalking like Christ, responding like Christand flowing with Holy Spirit.
The life of a disciple – thinking like Christ, walking like Christ, responding like Christ and flowing with Holy Spirit. Caroline Dennis To listen to previous messages in this series: Part 1 | Part 2 In this message, Pastor Caroline continues exploring what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, based on the events recording in Acts 16. Picking up the story in Acts 16:11, we see that Paul and his companions sought for the place in Philippi where people would commonly go to encounter God - "the place of prayer" down by the river. As they engaged in conversation with the local people, the Lord opens the heart of Lydia - a woman of strategic importance and the first Christian convert in all of Europe!
Jylan and Nathan recently returned from 6 months overseas completing a Discipleship Training School (DTS). Let's keep our ears open for what the Spirit might say to us as they share their stories!
Following Jesus means doing whatever it takes to communicate the good news of Jesus in different ministry contexts.
Exploring what it means to be a disciple, through looking at the example set by Paul and his companions in taking the gospel message to the gentile nations in Acts 15-16.
Jesus told a story to correct some wrong thinking about the Kingdom of God. The central command given by the king is "Put this money to work until I come back."
Looking into the Hebrew words for LOVE and BELIEVE we see that John 3:16 reveals a picture of the seed of Sonship being planted into the world. We can make the choice to receive God's seed of His Son and BELIEVE.
Pilgrimage is a journey in which we discover God's sustaining presence and power. We encounter Him along the way, but He is also the ultimate destination.