In the Name of Jesus Text: Philippians 2:8–11 “And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Introduction Names carry power and authority. But among all names in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, there is one name that stands supreme— the name of Jesus . This name is not just a title, but a divine authority given by God because of Christ’s humility, obedience, and sacrifice. 1. The Path to Exaltation (v.8–9) Jesus humbled Himself to the lowest point—death on the cross. Because of His obedience, God exalted Him and gave Him a name above every name. This teaches us that ...

🌳 The Tree of Life – God’s Gift of Eternal Fellowship Text: Genesis 2:9, Revelation 22:1–2 Introduction : From the very beginning of creation, God planted the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden as a symbol of His desire for man to live eternally in fellowship with Him. Though sin cut man off from it, in Christ, the Tree of Life reappears at the end of the Bible, showing God’s eternal plan of redemption and restoration. 1. The Tree of Life in the Beginning (Genesis 2:9) Planted by God at the center of Eden. Symbol of immortality, health, and unbroken fellowship . Adam and Eve were free to eat from it as long as they obeyed God. It shows that God’s plan was always for man to live, not to die. Life Application: God has always desired us to walk in life , not in death and destruction. 2. The Loss of Access (Genesis 3:22–24) After sin, man was driven from Eden. Angels with flaming swords guarded the way to the Tree of Life. Sin separates man from God and H...

Topic: NOT GIVEN TO WINE – A CALL TO HOLINESS AND EXAMPLE Texts: 1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7 Introduction   When Paul gave Timothy and Titus the list of qualifications for church leaders, one repeated command stands out: “…not given to wine” (1 Tim. 3:3; Titus 1:7). This is not a casual suggestion. It is God’s standard for those entrusted with His work. Why? Because a leader’s life is not their own—it is a message to the people they lead. A leader’s habits either inspire holiness or excuse sin. 1. The Language of Separation The Greek word mē paroinos means “not near wine” —not lingering around it, not tasting it, not attached to it. It is not about “knowing your limit.” It is about setting a limit so far from danger that you never fall into it . God calls His leaders to distance themselves completely from alcohol to protect their mind, message, and ministry. 2. Biblical Warnings Go Beyond Leaders Although the command is for leaders, the principle a...

Topic: The Purpose of Trials in the Life of a Believer Key Texts: James 1:2–4 Romans 5:3–5 1 Peter 1:6–7 Job 23:10 1. Introduction: Trials Are Inevitable “Count it all joy when you fall into various trials…” (James 1:2) The Christian life is not free from hardship. Trials come in different forms: loss, sickness, persecution, delay, failure, rejection, etc. But the Bible teaches us trials are not punishments — they’re tools . 2. Trials Test and Grow Our Faith “…the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (James 1:3) Just like fire purifies gold, trials refine our faith. Faith untested is faith unproven. Example: Abraham waited for Isaac, his faith grew in the delay (Genesis 22). Application : What trial are you facing now? Ask: “God, what are You building in me?” 3. Trials Produce Godly Character “…tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3–4) Trials train us to endure , and endu...

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HOW THE APOSTLES DIED  1. MATTHEW  Suffered martyrdom in Ethiopia, Killed by a sword wound. 2. MARK Died in Alexandria, Egypt , after being dragged by Horses through the streets until he was dead. 3. LUKE Was hanged in Greece as a result of his tremendous Preaching to the lost. 4. JOHN  Faced martyrdom when he was boiled in huge Basin of boiling oil during a wave of persecution In Rome. However, he was miraculously delivered From death. John was then sentenced to the mines on the prison Island of Patmos. He wrote his prophetic Book of Revelation on Patmos . The apostle John was later freed and returned to serve As Bishop of Edessa in modern Turkey . He died as an old man, the only apostle to die peacefully 5. PETER  He was crucified upside down on an x-shaped cross. According to church tradition it was because he told his tormentors that he felt unworthy to die In the same way that Jesus Christ had died. 6. JAMES  The leader of the church in Jerusale...