Tagged: Humility

Our attitude in service

The sermon addresses the necessity of aligning outward Christian service with inward godly motives. By examining the “Bema Seat” judgment, Brother Charles argues that only works done for God’s glory—rather than self-promotion—survive eternal testing. True service flows from a humble heart, seeking to point others toward the Father.

What is God’s purpose in suffering?

The sermon addresses God’s purpose in suffering, using Psalm 66:10-12 to explain that trials are divine tools for testing, purification, and humbling. Rather than questioning “why,” believers should embrace these “furnace” moments to refine their character, deepen their prayer life, and move toward a place of spiritual abundance.

Pentecost 2019

On Pentecost, Brother Edward preached on the Holy Spirit’s role in transforming lives from fear to courage, doubt to faith, and pride to love. Using the disciples’ evolution and personal anecdotes from Iran, he emphasized that spiritual maturity is a journey “from glory to glory” through divine revelation and humility.

Leading of Christ

This bilingual sermon explores Peter’s restoration in John 21. It highlights how Jesus transforms Peter’s failure and shame into humble leadership through the power of love. The message concludes with Communion, inviting the congregation to confess their sins and reaffirm their love for Christ before engaging in His work.

The innocent accused

The sermon explores the “Innocent Condemned,” using The Green Mile to illustrate Christ’s sacrificial journey. It details the physical and emotional agony of the cross—loneliness, ridicule, and pain—while highlighting its triumph: the “Paid in Full” redemption. Believers are called to daily, humble cross-bearing, promising ultimate victory through endurance.

Wilderness

Tom explores the “wilderness” as a necessary, God-ordained season for spiritual transformation. By examining the Israelites’ journey and modern anecdotes of suffering, he argues that believers must remain in difficult places to allow God to humble them, burn away distractions, and reveal His presence through subtle, providential signs.

Power of Prayer

This bilingual sermon explores Jacob’s prayer in Genesis 32 as a model for “prevailing prayer.” It emphasizes that spiritual victory is found on one’s knees through radical humility, an accurate self-estimate, and holding God to His promises, while choosing a travel path of gratitude rather than bitterness.