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Spiritual Gifts: Service
Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering… Romans 12:7 The word ministry means to serve, to be a servant, to be an attendant. This individual is always ready to do the bidding of the Master. The word ministry takes reference from the teaching: that the Lord is our Master, and therefore, they are always be quick to respond and ensure that the tasks of the ministry are done completely. These people love to serve others in practical ways with the love of Christ. They are the doers of the church: they are the practical people of the assembly. The following are some characteristics of those who have the servant…
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Spiritual Gifts
Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us… Romans 12:6 The Salvation of God is great in the life of a sinner. We who have trusted Him as our Saviour can look forward to an eternity in Heaven, and also an abundant life on earth. God meant for each of His children, to be a useful member of His local church. This is the will of GOD. To that end, He has given everyone a spiritual gift, that at our spiritual birth, we are endowed with the spiritual enablement to be a useful contributing member of the local church. Each believer has a gift: no…
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Elohim – My Helper
Image Courtesy US Army Africa. Psalms 54:4 Behold, God is mine helper: The psalmist, none other than David himself, rejoiced in the confidence of God being His Helper. He was betrayed and found himself in trouble but the Lord, by providence, delivered him from his enemies. How many times has God saved us when we called upon the Lord of our Salvation in our troubles? He is our helper. The Hebrew word for “helper” means to surround, and by implication means that when we are in trouble, the Lord surrounds us to preserve, provide for and protect us from the impending difficulties. How does one God surround us in times…
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The Encouragement to Ask
2011 9Sep 7 am The Encouragement to Ask Preached by: Pastor Johnny Tan Date: 7 Sep 2011 Afternoon Prayer Retreat
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The forsaking of this world for Christ- Encouragement for the Believer
The forsaking of this world for Christ- Encouragement for the Believer Preached by: Pastor Johnny Tan Date: 26 Aug 2011
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Reminders for the Servant of God
Matt 10:24 The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. Forgetfulness is the trademark of sinners. We are especially prone to forget spiritual principles in the face of opposition. The Lord Jesus included this reminder to His disciples in His teaching on what will happen to His disciples as they served Him. It was an important reminder for the disciples; it is timely reminder for us. This verses serves up three reminders for the servants of GOD: 1. This verse reminds us of our position: that we are under the authority of our Master and Lord, the Saviour Christ Jesus. His word and His principles…