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Adding Charity
Charity is a desire for and a delight in the well being of the one loved, leading to active and self sacrificing efforts on their behalf. It is a love for God and an unconditional love for men. Download the audio file here.
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4 Steps We Need to Take in 2017
With God, there is always a spiritual U-turn. Download the audio file here.
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Conversion: The Woman at Thyatira
This woman was a normal religious lady who worships God but had no personal relationship with God. Find out how Christ entered her heart! Click above to play. Download the audio file here.
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The Characteristics of a Spiritual Carer
God did not create us to be alone. Find out how a spiritual carer ought to be. [audio:https://www.ambassador-baptist.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/A-Spiritual-Carer.mp3] Click above to play. Download the sermon audio here Download the notes to this sermon here
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Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year
Spiritual Resolutions for the New Ye 2 Timothy 4:1-8 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full…
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Spiritual Gifts: Compassion
…he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:8 What is the gift of mercy? Mercy is defined as active compassion by word or deed. It is the ability to assist to alleviate someone else’s pain and suffering through words and actions that are genuine and empathetic. It is said that the percentage number of people given this gift among God’s are altogether 7 gifts and if such a large percentage is given to mercy, it must mean that the Lord knows we need it in the local church. In a world battered by the cruelty and loveless relationships, the Lord Jesus instructs His church to be a place where unconditional…
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Spiritual Gifts: Ruling — Administration
…he that ruleth, with diligence… Romans 12:8 There are some people that God has given special talent and gifting and ability to manage the affairs of the local church administration. The little details which are important to the smooth running of the church, the minute details that sometimes that can get missed in the entire process of ensuring a well-oiled and effective ministry for the glory of GOD. It is a fallacy that we focus on the heart and relationship issues which are important, but there are the ‘tables’ that needs to be served and the practical needs of the local church that needs to be addressed. The biblical injunction…
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Spiritual Gifts: Giving
… he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; … Romans 12:8 There is the spiritual gift of giving. Giving in the bible is defined as transferring goods to another, to impart. Because of our sinfulness, we tend towards being selfish. But genuine love gives. It gives to others in need, to the Lord in the church and to their own family to care for them. But the one with the spiritual gift of giving gives more than is required, more than the need and more than what they have. Yet the Lord still continues to bless the GIVER so that they can continue to give. The spiritual gift…
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Spiritual Gifts: Exhortation
He that exhorteth, on exhortation: … Romans 12:8 God has given the gift of encouragement to the church. In this world of sin, trials,troubles, temptation and discouragement, God, knowing the heart of men, sends this important gift to the church so that it may build the church and the people therein. The Christian who have the gift of encouragement has a deep desire for every believer to grow in Christ and to reach their maximum potential as a Christian (Colossians 1:9-12). He is constantly thinking and planning how to assist in the growth and development of another brethren in Christ. The encourager values each individual and sees the potential of…
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Spiritual Gifts: Teaching
…Or he that teacheth, on teaching; Romans 12:7 Teaching is a very important gift in the life of the church because all believers must come to a unity of truth of Christ. The Lord knows this and therefore disburses the gift of teaching to the church. It helps the believers know the counsel of God, and facilitates the teaching of all things whatsoever the Lord Jesus has commanded us (Matt 28:20). It provides the necessary food for the soul and seed for growth. What are some of the characteristic features of a church member with the gift of teaching? The Christian with the gift of teaching needs to ensure the…