Sermons 2010
Word of God
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Hear God Speaks
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2 Apr 2010 | |
| 4 Apr 2010 |
Power of God- Pray and Fast Pastor Oldie |
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18 Apr 2010
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How thirsty and hungry are you for spiritual things | |
| 25 Apr 2010 | Can God count on You | |
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2 Apr 2010 The Upside Down Kingdom 2 Apr 2010 Jesus often say, “ The Kingdom of God is like this…..” What is the Kingdom of God like. It is invisible but real, and subject to a set of rules and kingdom principles that operate totally against the laws of this world. For example, “Give, and it will be given to you”. “It is more blessed to give than to receive”. Gospel is an entry to the Kingdom, and blessings of kingdom come after we enter the kingdom. We must believe in it to reap its rewards. Our beliefs affect our decision and behave. Prayer is the instrument that builds the kingdom environment. Take time to pray in the midst of terrible, confusing, stressful and difficult situations. God listen to our prayers and answers them. The kingdom of God is God-centered and others centered ( inside and outside the church) and the ethics of the kingdom e.g servanthood, goodness …are paradoxical such as losing in order to find it …etc and is opposite that of the world. When people ask us why we are positive, not giving up hope, having faith, believing there is always a way out, trusting that beyond the bad is good, beyond the difficulties and failures are green pastures and successes- tell them you believe in a kingdom that is not seen in this world. What God desires is that the kingdom of Heaven will be experienced here on earth by human beings. The kingdom of God is liken to “ The upside Down kingdom:” where the king serves, taking the very nature of a servant, against all the expectations of a Jewish King that will overthrown the Romans. The death and resurrection of Jesus is paradoxically the pinnacle of ultimate power. Now clothed with power, and knowing what the kingdom is about, we must be committed to the King and kingdom. It is upstream. Everyone around us is doing the same thing- thinking of themselves, hoarding, being selfish, going after pleasure, wanting to be served, not forgiving, hating, cursing, showing off, comparing, competing..etc . And here we are trying to be servants, trying to think of others, to forgive, love, respect, give , sacrifice,…etc It is not easy at all. But when we live and operate by the principles of the kingdom, we live under the protection and favor of the King. This is a great privilege and responsibility to behold, to operate in it and partake its rewards. Kingdom of God Luke 22:24-30 24Also a dispute arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. 27For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves. 28You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 13:18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I compare the kingdom of God to? 21 It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed into a large amount[a] of flour until it worked all through the dough." Matt 13:44 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Matt 13:45-49 45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it. The Parable of the Net 47"Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. 48When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the bad away. 49This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
Luke 22:15-16 15And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God." Luke 22:21-22 21But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. 22The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed, but woe to that man who betrays him." Acts 20:35 35In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' " Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Matt 5:33-37 33"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matt 10:39 39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Phil 2:3-7 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness. Heb 11:24-27 24By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. 25He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time. 26He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king's anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. John 18:36 36Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." Heb:11:13-16 13All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth. 14People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. 15If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. 16Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
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| Pastor Oldie Jesus spent much time in prayer before his ministry for 40 days and before His crucification. When Jesus was crucified, the flesh died, but the spirit of God manifest itself, and took over. The power of God becomes alive. We have many problems in life, in business and in our ministry. God has prepared all the things for you- we must seek the presence of God in our life and ministry- and enjoy the presence of God as it gives us joy and peace as we glorify God. Our total reliance on Him enable us to be strong to face the problems. When we open our heart , the power of God is released. When we open our heart, we stretch our spiritual capacity. The power of God is a spiritual gift especially in healing- power of God can touch people’s lives, healed broken relationships ( forgiveness must take place before prayers of reconciliation can be effective), even medical conditions. The fellowship and sufferings help us to focus on Him- as we spent time with God in prayer and fast- focus on His will and not our own dreams, our future and human ego. Many Christians ignore God’s call for us to give and to serve. It is like Lord – don’t send me send others ? Believers need to wake up and walk with God’s power- walk spiritually. God wants to bless us but we must first give our heart. Power of God brings transformation, deliverance and healing. When the power of resurrection touches our heart, we can be instruments of blessings to others. God cannot forced us- He only speaks to us by His power and we will understand God’s will in our lives. All things are from him – your strength, car, house, knowledge. Give glory to Him forever. Acts 2:24 24But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. John 1:1-4 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4In him was life, and that life was the light of men. Eph 1 :18-20 18I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, 20which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, Philippians 3:10 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
18 Apr 2010 How thirsty and hungry are you for spiritual things 18 Apr 2010 In order to comprehend God ‘s word, our spiritual mind must be opened, the veil be removed, and He will assist us to discover the truth. We are not to be fearful . Luke 24:45-49 45Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46He told them, "This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48You are witnesses of these things. 49I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." John 20:19 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you!" 1, Equipping The Disciples waited for 10 days until clothe with power Acts 1:8 8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." 2nd Timothy 1:7-9 7For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 8So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 9who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, Mark 8:38 38If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of him when he comes in his Father's glory with the holy angels." 2. Strengthening We need to ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen us in the area that we are weak. The weak can be strong. When we are confronted with problems – what is our response. Sometimes circumstances reveal our true condition. As we seek the Lord, He will take us, change us and make us. Eph 3:16 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 3. Persuasive power Once we taste the hope, joy, peace and the fruits of the spirit. We will be full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another. Rm 15:13-19 13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul the Minister to the Gentiles 14 I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another. 15I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me 16to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 17Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. 18I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done— 19by the power of signs and miracles, through the power of the Spirit. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
25 Apr 2010 Can God count on You 25 Apr 2010 Can God count and rely on you to be his light and salt. Grant us the strength to stand for Holiness and Godliness. Honour God and God will honour you. Do not lower the Godly standards. Shun and avoid that which is wrong. We need to follow the godly man in the bible and not compromise- never bring disappointment. Follow Jesus- he choose the path of righteousness – the narrow path. Abraham – Friend of God God can count and rely on Abraham. Abraham step out in faith – based on God’s promise and blessings. And through him,the Abrahamic blessing was fulfilled, and the entire world was blessed when Jesus came. Enoch- walk with God Enoch love, fear and pleases God. Prophesied the end times and soon return of our blessed Lord. He exposed the ungodly and walked with God and God take him up. Daniel- man of prayer with the gift of prophesy Moses- Suffer with the people, an outstanding personality shaped by God. God use him to deliver the children from Egypt into the promised land. Judas- cannot be entrusted with money and betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Samson, David, King Solomon all fell because of woman. Woman should use their grace and virtue to bring glory to God and not man to destruction. Satan target on our weakness and attack our weakest point. What is your weakness – woman or money .. ? Tap and draw upon the strength of Jesus. Each one of us is different and unique- God ‘s blueprint of you is unique- you are you – your plans and purposes are unique to you.
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