Monthly Archive: November 2012

Mary Magdalene

Brother Charles Message: Brother Charles draws a contrast between two symbolic “bowls” used for washing hands, representing two distinct approaches to the Christian life: Brother Charles emphasizes that the greatest poverty is not financial,...

The Two Bowls: Service or Indifference

The sermon contrasts the humility of Christ’s foot-washing with Pilate’s indifferent hand-washing. Brother Charles convicts the congregation for “spiritual poverty” and passive faith, urging them to take responsibility for the lost. Members are asked to submit ideas for church growth ahead of an upcoming leadership meeting.

Going through difficulties

The sermon exhorts believers to trust God’s unchanging promises during long-term hardships. Using the life of Joseph and Vasken’s own miraculous recovery from a “hopeless” medical state, it emphasises that God reigns over every situation. The core message is that a smoldering wick will not be extinguished if fueled by faith.