Afleveringen
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Speakers: Sandjaja Prawiro & Lee Khen SengJoshua 24:15 "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."As devoted Christ-followers, parents must have a sense of mission that expands beyond their own lives. The works that Jesus began must carry on until Jesus comes and finishes it Himself. The Christian faith does not just come from us (parents), it should also pass through us.While husbands and wives find themselves facing tremendous challenges trying to build a great marriage, they should never neglect the most important part of their duty as parents, which is to mentor their child(ren).
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Follow me, as I follow Christ!Reflecting on my spiritual journey, I see how God has consistently placed individuals ahead of me to guide my growth in Christlikeness. This mirrors the approach Jesus Himself used when He entrusted the ministry of the Kingdom of God to His disciples. Throughout His three years of ministry, Jesus invested significant time teaching and impacting the lives of the twelve disciples. His mentorship equipped them to spread the transformative Good News, ultimately turning the world upside down. We all benefit from Jesusâ profound example of mentorship!
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It is God's desire for everyone to be saved, regardless of who you are. So far from the book of Acts we have seen how when social, economical, gender and cultural obstacles were addressed and overcome, multitudes were added to the early church. In this sermon, wee address the issue of prejudices against the gentiles and how victory over this obstacle resulted in the gospel being spread to every nation throughout the earth.
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What are the characteristics of a true conversion? When the apostles and prophets preached the gospel, many people wanted to believe in Jesus. However, not all were true converts, such as Simon the magician. It is important for us to know the characteristics of a true conversion.We look at the dramatic conversion of Saul and see some of the characteristics of a true convert from Acts 9:1-19a.
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This week, millions of Muslims celebrate Eid Al Adha (Feast Of Sacrifice). On this day, they commemorate the devotion of Abraham to sacrifice his son. As Christians, letâs use this momentum to learn and apply the sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ as the lamb of God that takes away our sin.
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Last Sunday, we read about Stephen being the first Christian martyr almost 2,000 years ago. In fact, the Apostle Paul reminded Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted". This Sunday, please join us to be encouraged by the testimonies of modern day Christians throughout the world who have been persecuted for their faith as we watch the video "The Power of the Persecuted Church".
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Has God ever put you in a situation where you have to defend God's truth or confront sin? Think about current hot topics like LGBTQ. What did you do? Or what would you do if God puts you in a situation like that? In what situation should you confront or be more patient and tactful? Come and learn how Stephen reacted and learn how to apply the Bible in our various situations.
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Stephen was a wonderful man, used by God in amazing ways. Yet his Christ-like ministry, while certainly used to draw people to Christ, provoked a familiar reaction from the Jews: Anger, slander and lies, leading to his arrest. Stephen's very godliness and wisdom led to his persecution. Stephen's lifestyle, ministry and character under trial is a much-needed example for us as we seek to stand for Christ and boldly speak the truth amongst people who could well react the same way the Jews did. Do you believe that God can use your life and words for His glory in your context?
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What would you do if you have the greatest gift of all time and you want the whole world to know about it and to receive it? How would you empower a small group of your discouraged disciples to spread this Good News? Hear how the arrival of the promised Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus and makes him real to us.
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As believers, we are all commanded to share the Good News about Jesus Christ. But as we present the evidence for the truth of the Good News, we should expect and be prepared for others to react in a variety of ways - and we need to understand what motivates others to react as they do!
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Often, our discussions about God center on His love, forgiveness, and mercy, overlooking His holiness. Godâs holiness and His nature are not two things, they are but one! Godâs holiness is His nature, and Godâs nature is His holiness. This holiness presents a dilemma for mortal beingsâwe are drawn to Him as our creator, yet we also feel small and unworthy in His presence.In the Old Testament, God's wrath is portrayed as a response to human sin and disobedience, contrasting with human anger, which is often unjustified. The difference lies in the holiness and justification of God's wrath compared to the often unholy and rarely justified wrath of humans.
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As JICF goes through the book of Acts, we find that the early church was zealous to proclaim the gospel as Jesus had commanded them. All Christians are commanded by Jesus to proclaim the gospel.Are you faithful in proclaiming the gospel? What is hindering you? Many people don't share the gospel faithfully because they do not know how.In this sermon, we learn how to share the gospel faithfully and be equipped to teach it to others.
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Resurrection of our Lord, which was prophesied by prophets of old, took place on the third day after the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus, just as He said it would. Not only the resurrection of Jesus is the first fruit guaranteing our own bodily resurrection on the last day, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead is now in us who belongs to Him. Are you experiencing victories in your life today made possible by this resurrection power?
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On Sunday we gathered on what Christians have often referred to as âPalm Sundayâ. It is a day that we celebrate the beginning of the most important week in history. This is the week that Jesusâs whole earthly life was building towards. And at the center of this week is the cross. The Gospel writers spend around 40% of their narratives on this one week. This one week, usually referred to as the Passion week, in Jesusâ earthly life represents about .1% of His time on earth, but the Gospel accounts, as one theologian put it, âare essentially passion narratives with extended introductions.â The cross is not only at the epicenter of Jesusâ life and ministry, it is at the epicenter of everything. Consider the cross and what Jesusâs suffering and death means for us and the world.
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After the apostles Peter and John were released from jail, they did not stop preaching the gospel. This required boldness in the face of opposition. In fact the early church believers joined them in prayer that all of them would not be discouraged from doing Godâs will (Acts 1:8). The persecution continued to intensify but that did not stop the believers talking about Jesus being the Messiah and the only name that can bring salvation. Lets learn how the early church Christians lived out their faith so that we may emulate their boldness.
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The gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again to save us from our sin. But the same good news can be offensive to many who may want to oppose us. How can we continue to be a witness of the gospel in the face of opposition? Lets us learn how the Holy Spirit used Peter and John to witness with courage and wisdom in Acts 4:1-22.
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Often, we are busy with life that we miss out on ministry opportunities around us. Other times we donât want to be inconvenienced so we just toss a little money to the poor as we go on our way. Do we have margin in our busy lives to allow the worship of our lives to flow naturally into spontaneous opportunities to serve others and proclaim the gospel? Peter and John give us an example of how their abiding relationship with Christ naturally flowed into an opportunity for Christ to be exalted publicly. Are we also ready for the unexpected, spontaneous ways in which God will provide opportunities to us?
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