God Is Able

SERMON OUTLINE

• 💭 Consider this: Looking back, how has God already worked in ways that were beyond what you once asked or imagined? How does that shape your trust in Him now?
• I. How Much Is God Able To Do?
• II. How Must We Respond To Him?

TRANSCRIPT

Our text for today's message is taken from Ephesians 3:20-21. Allow me to read for you. “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”

In life, there will always be unpredictable events and unexpected challenges. When things are smooth sailing, it is not difficult for us to acknowledge that God is preserving us moment by moment, accomplishing his purposes in our lives. But when we are faced with the pressures of life, facing the difficulties of paying our mortgages, the struggles of bringing up our children, the negative results from our medical reports, do we begin to wonder, is God still able to help me in this situation today?

The Bible is the Word of God and when we open the sacred pages of the Bible, we are being ministered in so many different ways. At times, we are humbled because we are made conscious of our sins. At other times, we are encouraged because we are reminded of what God has done in Christ Jesus for our salvation. At other times, we are being instructed, rebuilt, and even stirred within our hearts to better serve God.

Here in this passage, it is a doxology. There are many doxologies in the Bible, especially the book of Psalms. A doxology is a short hymn of praise. This particular doxology is not only an outburst of praise to God, but it is also a most comforting doxology because it focuses on the ability of God — what God can do for us.

Nonetheless, it is not a blank check. The words “we” and “us” is a reference to the believers. When we are saved by Christ, when his Spirit has empowered us, when his love has mastered our hearts and filled us with his fullness, when these conditions are met, then God is able to do “exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).

There is no situation in which God is not able to use us for his glory provided we are submitted to him. The title of our message is God Is Able. There are two points in our message in the form of two questions. Firstly, how much is God able to do? And secondly, how must we respond to him?

I. How Much Is God Able To Do?

Verse 20 begins with “Now unto him”. It is an acknowledgement of praise that God is the one who is able. There is no question in the minds of the believers that God is able to do more than what we ask or think. But few Christians actually enjoy the privilege of seeing him do that in their lives because they fail to see the pattern of God’s empowerment in these verses. The phrase ‘he is able’ comes from the Greek word dunamine, which means power, from where we get the English word for dynamite.

Often times verse 20 is known as a pyramid progression of God’s empowerment. It begins with God is able, followed by God is able to do, followed by God is able to do exceeding abundantly, and then God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask. And finally, God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we think.

The original Greek word for exceeding abundantly literally means above, out of, and abundant. And that was how the King James Bible had translated this phrase. It is something that is out of abundance or super abundantly.

How much is God able to do?

Firstly, he is able to do super abundantly above all that we ask. It is natural for little children to go to their parents and ask for things like toys, dolls, dinosaurs, and to visit places of interest. We adults also have our asking. We do make requests though very differently. But we do ask for things like secure jobs, better incomes to support the family, good health, and obedient children.

Throughout the Bible, there’s no reproach for the believers who make requests to God except only when we pray in a hypocritical manner or when we ask for the wrong thing and for the wrong reason. As James 4:3 says, “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.”

Yes, we do pray. However, our prayers are always very physical instead of spiritual. We ask for security, when what we really need is godly courage. We ask for promotion, when what we really need is humility. We ask for blessing and prosperity, when what we really need is willing sacrifice. We see only those things that are earthbound while God sees into eternity. And he knows what is needful for our souls, what is needful for our lives, and for our lives to touch the lives of others beyond measures. And so he is able to do exceeding abundantly above what we ask — not according to what we ask, but above what we ask, which is according to his sovereign will.

Recently, I went for a mission trip in Indonesia. There I met an old Christian friend, an army colleague of mine in the past. He is married and for years the couple has been praying for God to bless them with children but they are childless. Ever since then, the couple has been going to Batam, one of the islands in Indonesia, twice a month to visit the orphanages, children homes, and feeding the street kids living under the bridges. My friend said to me, ‘We have prayed to be parents of one or two children, but we have become parents of hundreds.’ Only God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask.

Dear friend, take a moment and consider your life, your prayer life, your experiences with the Almighty God. Do you realise that whatever we ask of God, whenever we ask rightly, not with the wrong motives but for the glory of God, he always has something bigger and greater for us? Something different from what we have anticipated? Something more than we asked for? Isn’t that true?

God is also able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we think. There are some things in our lives that we pray with great confidence. We know that it is God’s will for us to conquer sin. It is God’s will for us not to yield to temptations. It is God’s will for us to serve him, to lead our own families, etc. And we pray with confidence for these things.

There are other things that we know will please God and we ought to be praying for those things. But then we are not that confident. When we consider our future, we know that it is a blessing to find a godly Christian spouse, get married, establish a home, have children, and serve God as a family. But only perhaps, or maybe it will not happen.

So we can only think in our minds. But whatever we think—whether we have full confidence or not—it will always be way, way below what the sovereign God has in mind for us. Whatever you are thinking at this moment, what God has in mind for you is always far beyond what you would think. What is possible? With God, all things are possible. (Luke 18:27).

Allow me to quote two examples in the Bible: Abraham and Moses.

Firstly, let us consider the example of Abraham. God called Abraham when he was a pagan living in the Ur of the Chaldeans. God told him that he will make him into a great nation, bless them that bless him, and curse them that curse him, and he will be a source of blessing to others.

At that time, it would be most difficult for Abraham to fully comprehend how ultimately that source of blessing will come as a result of one of his descendants, the coming Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. Abraham did not even have a son. He was old. His wife Sarah was well above the age of childbearing.

So the question is, how to? If you were Abraham what would you be thinking? You’ll be thinking, ‘Lord, just give me a child or give me several children.’ You will probably be thinking that a great nation is just a large family.

Well, the Almighty God eventually gave Abraham a son named Isaac. And the blessing that God had promised became a reality. And that blessing was not limited to his physical descendants, the children of Israel, but it included the entire family of God from amongst all nations throughout human history — including you and me.

When we look back at Abraham’s life, what will we say? We will most certainly testify that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we think.

Consider the example of Moses. God told Moses that he was going to cause the Pharaoh to let the children of Israel leave Egypt, where they were slaves for about 400 years. Moses did not want to go, but God insisted and showed Moses that he would work miracles through him by changing his rod into a serpent and then back again, and then making his hand leprous and then healing it again. Moses went to the Pharaoh.

If you were Moses, would you have anticipated the full magnitude of the ten plagues that God had brought on Egypt — turning the water into blood, the plagues of frogs, flies, boils, hail, locusts, etc., and eventually the death of all the firstborn in Egypt?

Would you have anticipated the miracles of the Exodus — the parting of the Red Sea, the destruction of the Egyptians, the pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, the manna that came down from heaven, and the water that came out of the rock — and all the other miracles?

Would you have anticipated that God would give to Moses the Ten Commandments and used him to write the first five books of the Bible?

When we look back at Moses’ life, what would we say? We will most certainly testify that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we think. The same goes with Joshua, King David, Ezra, Nehemiah, the apostles Paul, Peter, and John, and all the saints throughout the generations, including us.

Have you considered your life experiences? How God has answered your prayers above and beyond what you ask or think? Life may not have gone exactly as the way you have planned it. You may have had many disappointments and trials. But if you are really trying to obey God and follow after him, and you carefully trace the footsteps of your life, you can surely say with full confidence: ‘My God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think.’

By way of testimony, when the Lord first called me into the full-time ministry in Singapore, what I asked of God was very simple. It was just for one prison pass. One prison pass to enter into one prison that I may minister to the prisoners. I was given a prison pass, but it was not an ordinary pass. That pass entitled me to enter into all the prisons in Singapore except the women's prisons. At that time, what I could think of was just a ministry within the four walls of the prison cell. And I always thought that five years or 10 years down the road or my entire life would be just about prison ministry.

What about my family? I dare not think of having a family. I could barely support myself. How much less a family? To cut the whole story short, today I'm standing before you, having a family, and pastoring this church in Melbourne. It was something way, way beyond what I've asked or thought. It was never in my thoughts, let alone my asking. What then can I say about my life? God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.

What about you, my friend? Have you ever considered how the Lord has brought you thus far? Think about your life, your family, your marriages, your children, your job, your services in the church, etc. Some of us may be thinking, ‘But it cannot possibly apply to me. For others maybe, for Abraham or Moses or David or even full-time ministers, but for ordinary lay people like me, most certainly not.’

Well, the Apostle Paul will not leave rooms for this kind of thinking. He showed us that the power that is able to do all these things is the same power that is already at work in all of God's children.

Look at the last part of verse 20: “according to the power that worketh in us.” Christians are indwelled with the Holy Spirit. And God is able to accomplish his purposes not because of our own strength and abilities, but it is through the presence of the Holy Spirit, which is the power that worketh in us.

Jesus said to his disciples in Acts 1:8, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." Remember Zechariah 4:6 says, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts."

So knowing that God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us is a most wonderful assurance. But this wonderful promise also demands a response. And this brings us to our second point.

II. How Must We Respond To Him?

How must we respond to him?

Verse 21: “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” The power comes from God. Then the glory must go to him. Glory is due to God in the church because he has chosen to use the church, the body of believers, as the instrument to accomplish his purposes on this earth.

Through the church, the gospel message is preached. The doctrines of God are taught. God's people are nurtured in his grace and equipped to serve him. Whatever has been accomplished by us in Bethel BP church, it is done because God is able and he has enabled us. Therefore, glory belongs to him. God deserves to be glorified in the church.

As we consider our Myanmar missions, we started off with supporting only two missionaries, Reverend Biak and Reverend Lian Uk. That was when I first came to this church. Subsequently they went on to establish First BP church in Insein, Bethel BP church in Dagon, Ngalti BP church in Chin state, Truth Theological College, the Christian literature ministry, and so forth.

Our Myanmar brethren knew that a lot of money was needed to establish and sustain all these ministries, and they acknowledged that many Bethelites have given most cheerfully to support their work. They are very thankful and they always give thanks in their prayers to the Bethelites. So much so that I'm afraid that we may rob the glory of God that is due unto him.

It is a thin line between glorifying God and glorifying ourselves. We must be extremely careful to remind ourselves, as John the Baptist said, "He" - Jesus Christ - "must increase, but I must decrease." (John 3:30)

As a church, some of us have been called to serve in different areas of ministries. Are you serving God in the power of your own strength or in his power that worketh in you? If you are serving in his power that worketh in you, then you have absolutely no reason to glorify yourself.

Whether you are a leader, a worship chairman, an usher, a Sunday school teacher, a DHW facilitator, a pianist, or a sister involved in the refreshment or flower arrangement team, you must realise that it is God who has opened the door for you to serve. And it is God who has enabled you to serve according to the power that worketh in you.

Just because we have done well and someone has said some nice things about our services, we must never allow pride to creep into our lives, into our services. We humble ourselves and give all glory and honour that is due unto him.

As a church, we are able to give glory to God all because of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Bible says, "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus." The church is made up of the body of believers.

In the past, we walk according to the cause of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, that is Satan. We were by nature the children of wrath. We could never understand what it means to serve God. As 1 Corinthians 2:14 says, "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."

In the past, we look at Christians going to church as legalism. We look at Christians serving God as slavery. We look at Christians giving their tithes and offerings as taxes and donations. We could never understand.

But by the grace of God, we have been made conscious of our sins, the penalty of sins, and the judgment that awaits us. We were brought under conviction. And the Bible points us to the only saviour, Jesus Christ, who came into this world, lived a perfect life. He suffered. He was crucified on the cross of Calvary, shedding his precious blood to save us from our sins. He died. He was buried. But the grave cannot consume him. For he rose again from the dead on the third day. He is the resurrection and the life.

By the grace of God, we believe in him. By faith, we embrace him as our Lord and Saviour. We are united with Christ. We are one with him. The Holy Spirit indwelled in our hearts. And from then onwards, we are able to dedicate our lives to serve him.

We call ourselves Christians and we represent him on this earth. His glory is reflected in what we do as his body which is the church. Our actions can either honour or dishonour Jesus Christ. And so we must always be mindful and consider if our actions are bringing him honour or dishonour.

Again, as a church, as a family, as an individual, it is easy for us to give thanks when things are running smoothly, when our mission churches are growing, when our children are strong and healthy, when our young people have found godly Christian partners.

But when tragedy strikes at the heart of the family, when cancer comes upon us, when our loved ones are taken away from us, when our mission churches are being persecuted, can we still give glory to God? Can we still say my God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that I ask or think?

If we are not able to, then it simply shows that our love for God, the glory we give unto him, is only based on the circumstances of life. When times are good, we praise him. When times are bad, we murmur and complain. Is that the way we live our lives? God forbids. Oh Lord, teach us to give glory and honour unto thee in all circumstances.

For how long, you may ask, for how long should we give glory to God? Forever and ever. The Bible says, “throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21)

There will never be a moment that the glory of God is not due to him. And there will never be a moment that God is not able to do and to work in our lives through his power, exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.

In moments of great success, he is able. In moments of our greatest fear, he is able. In moments of difficulties and struggles, he is able. When the challenge ahead is too great, he's still able. Forever and ever He's able and glory is due unto Him.

Ever since when I became a Christian, I love to attend Thanksgiving services. I would listen in amazement to the believers giving reasons for their thanksgiving. Someone might give thanks for a child soon to be born, despite doctors having repeatedly said that the couple having a child was impossible. While the couple was recounting their blessings, another couple sitting in the pews might be stirred with a deep emotion because no such miracle child has come to them. And most recently they has just lost or suffered their fourth miscarriage.

Another sister might give thanks to God for ministering to her during the most trying moments of her life, when her late husband was dying of cancer. Very different circumstances and situations. Yet they all gave thanks to God.

If the unbelieving world were to look at all these accounts, what would their response be? Most likely they would say, ‘Well, wait a minute. This one gave thanks for a new life given to her. That one gave thanks when he received no such blessing. And that final one gave thanks for a life taken away from her. It doesn't make sense.’

Yes, it doesn't make earthly sense. But the God of heaven, infinite in wisdom, if He were to answer the prayers of His dear children, do you expect Him to be limited by our earthly wisdom and understanding of things? Of course not. We expect our God to work in ways beyond and above our asking and thinking.

Our prayers are always limited by our human wisdom. We think we will be happy if we see the perfect sunset or sunrise, if we meet the right person, if we get the right job or if we get relief from the sickness that troubles us.

But the Almighty God sees beyond the sunrise, beyond the trials, beyond the afflictions, beyond the heart. He knows all these things would distract his dear children from a total dependence upon him. So oftentimes he would allow those circumstances into our lives, that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)

Dear friend, I do not know what you are going through. There may be trials just around the corner of your life. Or you may already be facing one right now. Or you may be encountering great victories and blessing after blessing. We cannot understand the circumstances of life, nor do we pretend to understand. But one thing we do know, there's one who is in control of all things, and he is the almighty God.

And we learn to humble ourselves before him, always trust trusting and resting in His love, and seeking Him in prayers. God listens to our prayers, and when he answers, he will answer our prayers most amazingly.

And we can say with full confidence, whatever be the situation, whatever be the circumstances or adversities, come what may, my God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

May this doxology always be on our lips and be applied into our lives to the glory of God.

Let us pray.

Father in heaven, indeed even as we consider these two verses, it is a hymn of praise onto Thee, acknowledging that Thou alone are the one who is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think.

Indeed, as we look back upon our lives, our church, our families, Thou has been so gracious, merciful, and Thou has brought us to this place, and it is something that is beyond and above what we ask or think. Thou art really so good.

And the power that Thou has enabled us to do the things set before us is through Thy spirit and so glory is due onto Thee. And we are able to glorify Thee all because of our Lord Jesus who came for us and saved us and indwelled us with His spirit, empowering us at every moment of our lives that we may continue to glorify Thee in all circumstances. Not only in good circumstances but in adversities as well forever and ever throughout all ages world without end.

And this is what we long and desire to say for the rest of our lives. And may this doxology not just be a verse or verses that we recite in our lips but also be applied into our lives all to the glory of Thy precious name.

In Jesus name we pray.

Amen.

THE BOOK OF EPHESIANS

Morning Devotion 1

Morning Devotion 1

Psalm 1:1

The Commitment Of A Faithful Servant

The Commitment Of A Faithful Servant

Titus 1:1

Christ, The Living Word

Christ, The Living Word

Hebrews 1:1-2a

The Church at Philippi

The Church at Philippi

Philippians 1:1-2

Wonderful Words of Life

Wonderful Words of Life

Psalm 1:1-3

Called to Be Saints

Called to Be Saints

1 Corinthians 1:1-3

A Faith And Love That Shines

A Faith And Love That Shines

Colossians 1:1-4

Facing Trials With A Joyful Spirit (Part 1)

Facing Trials With A Joyful Spirit (Part 1)

James 1:1-4

Facing Trials With A Joyful Spirit (Part 2)

Facing Trials With A Joyful Spirit (Part 2)

James 1:1-4

True Saving Faith

True Saving Faith

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

The Final Confrontation

The Final Confrontation

2 Kings 1:1-4

Trouble in the Church

Trouble in the Church

1 Timothy 1:1-4

A Letter To The Galatians

A Letter To The Galatians

Galatians 1:1-5

Encouraging the Spiritual Son

Encouraging the Spiritual Son

2 Timothy 1:1-5

The Blessed Resurrection

The Blessed Resurrection

1 Peter 1:1-5

All Spiritual Blessings

All Spiritual Blessings

Ephesians 1:1-7

God of All Comfort

God of All Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Message 1

Message 1

Haggai 1:1-7

God’s Prophecy and Promise Had Come To Pass

God’s Prophecy and Promise Had Come To Pass

Exodus 1:1-7

Message 1: Make Sure Your Salvation

Message 1: Make Sure Your Salvation

1 Peter 1:1-9

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Acts 1:1-11

Message 1: Privilege and Promptness in Service

Message 1: Privilege and Promptness in Service

Ezra 1:1-11

Morning Devotion 2

Morning Devotion 2

Psalm 1:2

The Sevenfold Supremacy of Christ

The Sevenfold Supremacy of Christ

Hebrews 1:2b-3

The Hope Of Eternal Life

The Hope Of Eternal Life

Titus 1:2-4

Praise Be To God

Praise Be To God

1 Peter 1:3-5

The Joy of A Spirit-Filled Life (Part 1)

The Joy of A Spirit-Filled Life (Part 1)

Philippians 1:3-5

The Essential Truths of Our Salvation

The Essential Truths of Our Salvation

1 Peter 1:3-5

Morning Devotion 3

Morning Devotion 3

Psalm 1:3-6

Elements of True Joy

Elements of True Joy

Philippians 1:3-6

The Blessings of Salvation

The Blessings of Salvation

1 Peter 1:3-9

What Is Your Greatest Joy?

What Is Your Greatest Joy?

3 John 1:4

The Exemplary Church

The Exemplary Church

1 Thessalonians 1:4-6

The Greatness of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

The Greatness of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

Hebrews 1:4-6

What Child is This?

What Child is This?

Hebrews 1:4-6

The Blessings of Being a Saint

The Blessings of Being a Saint

1 Corinthians 1:4-9

The Blessedness Of Our Christian Hope

The Blessedness Of Our Christian Hope

Colossians 1:5-6a

The Need For Wisdom In Times Of Trial

The Need For Wisdom In Times Of Trial

James 1:5-8

Why Do We Need Godly Leaders?

Why Do We Need Godly Leaders?

Titus 1:5-9

Man’s Final Destination

Man’s Final Destination

2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Dealing with Falsehood

Dealing with Falsehood

1 Timothy 1:5-11

The Joy of a Spirit-filled Life (Part 2)

The Joy of a Spirit-filled Life (Part 2)

Philippians 1:6

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 1)

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 1)

2 Timothy 1:6-7

The Transforming Power Of The Gospel

The Transforming Power Of The Gospel

Colossians 1:6b-8

The Danger of Preaching Another Gospel

The Danger of Preaching Another Gospel

Galatians 1:6-9

What are the Things Most Important to Us?

What are the Things Most Important to Us?

Philippians 1:7-8

The Greatness of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

The Greatness of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

Hebrews 1:7-14

New Year With New Resolutions

New Year With New Resolutions

Daniel 1:8

The Benefits Of Prayer

The Benefits Of Prayer

Selected Scriptures

Make Your Calling And Election Sure

Make Your Calling And Election Sure

2 Peter 1:8-11

The Recipients of Comfort

The Recipients of Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 2)

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 2)

2 Timothy 1:8-12

From Prosperity to Persecution

From Prosperity to Persecution

Exodus 1:8-14

Message 2

Message 2

Haggai 1:8-15

The Need For Prayers

The Need For Prayers

Colossians 1:9

Growing in Godliness

Growing in Godliness

Philippians 1:9-11

Message 5: Praying for the Church

Message 5: Praying for the Church

Philippians 1:9-11

Growing in Godliness

Growing in Godliness

Philippians 1:9-11

Trial Is No Respecter Of Persons

Trial Is No Respecter Of Persons

James 1:9-12

Prayer for Spiritual Excellence

Prayer for Spiritual Excellence

Colossians 1:9-12

The Truth about Christmas

The Truth about Christmas

John 1:9-14

Walk Worthy Of The Lord

Walk Worthy Of The Lord

Colossians 1:10-11

Be a God-Pleaser, not a Men-Pleaser

Be a God-Pleaser, not a Men-Pleaser

Galatians 1:10-12

How To Deal With Church Troublemakers?

How To Deal With Church Troublemakers?

Titus 1:10-14

Divisiveness Calls for Strong Action

Divisiveness Calls for Strong Action

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

The Things We Should Pray

The Things We Should Pray

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

What Does It Mean To Call God Our Father?

What Does It Mean To Call God Our Father?

Colossians 1:12a

What Does It Mean To Be Citizens Of God’s Kingdom?

What Does It Mean To Be Citizens Of God’s Kingdom?

Colossians 1:12b-13

Are All Things Really Working For Good?

Are All Things Really Working For Good?

Philippians 1:12-14

The Soul’s Warning Alarm

The Soul’s Warning Alarm

2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Counted Worthy To Serve God

Counted Worthy To Serve God

1 Timothy 1:12-14

Message 3

Message 3

Haggai 1:12-15

Thankful to God

Thankful to God

1 Timothy 1:12-17

In Times of Adversity

In Times of Adversity

Philippians 1:12-18

Message 3: Using The Right Bible

Message 3: Using The Right Bible

1 Peter 1:13-2:3

How To Deal With Temptation

How To Deal With Temptation

James 1:13-15

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 3)

Not Ashamed of Christ (Part 3)

2 Timothy 1:13-18

But When It Pleased God

But When It Pleased God

Galatians 1:13-24

I Am Redeemed And Forgiven

I Am Redeemed And Forgiven

Colossians 1:14

Christ, The Invisible God

Christ, The Invisible God

Colossians 1:15

The Product Of Who We Are

The Product Of Who We Are

Titus 1:15-16

Trouble in the Church

Trouble in the Church

Philippians 1:15-18

God’s Protection in the Midst of Adversities

God’s Protection in the Midst of Adversities

Exodus 1:15-21

Defending Against False Accusation

Defending Against False Accusation

2 Corinthians 1:15-24

The Power Of The Gospel Of Christ

The Power Of The Gospel Of Christ

Romans 1:16-17

Jesus Our Creator Loves Me, This I Know

Jesus Our Creator Loves Me, This I Know

Colossians 1:16-17; Romans 8:37-39

Remember Who God Is And Who We Are

Remember Who God Is And Who We Are

James 1:16-18

What Is Christ’s Relationship With The Church?

What Is Christ’s Relationship With The Church?

Colossians 1:18

War a Good Warfare

War a Good Warfare

1 Timothy 1:18-20

The Foolishness of God is Wiser Than Men

The Foolishness of God is Wiser Than Men

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

The Wonderful Word Of God

The Wonderful Word Of God

2 Peter 1:19

Be Receptive To The Word Of God

Be Receptive To The Word Of God

James 1:19-21

What Does It Mean To Be Reconciled To God?

What Does It Mean To Be Reconciled To God?

Colossians 1:19-22

For to Me to Live is Christ, to Die is Gain

For to Me to Live is Christ, to Die is Gain

Philippians 1:19-26

To Live is Christ

To Live is Christ

Philippians 1:19-26

Sola Scriptura – Scriptures Alone

Sola Scriptura – Scriptures Alone

2 Peter 1:20-21

The Exceeding Greatness of His Power

The Exceeding Greatness of His Power

Ephesians 1:20-23

Doers of the Word

Doers of the Word

James 1:21-25

The Faith Of A Beloved Mother

The Faith Of A Beloved Mother

Exodus 1:22-2:10; Hebrews 11:23

Be Responsive To The Word Of God

Be Responsive To The Word Of God

James 1:22-25

The Faith of Jochebed

The Faith of Jochebed

Exodus 1:22-2:10

The Evidence Of Our Salvation

The Evidence Of Our Salvation

Colossians 1:23a

Acknowledging God's Presence

Acknowledging God's Presence

Matthew 1:23

Are We Willing To Suffer For Christ?

Are We Willing To Suffer For Christ?

Colossians 1:23b-24

How Faithful Are We?

How Faithful Are We?

Colossians 1:25-27

Are You Transformed By The Word?

Are You Transformed By The Word?

James 1:26-27

Let Us Glory in the Lord

Let Us Glory in the Lord

1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Living Worthy of the Gospel

Living Worthy of the Gospel

Philippians 1:27-30

Live your life worthy of the Gospel

Live your life worthy of the Gospel

Philippians 1:27-30

What Does It Take To Be Faithful In The Ministry?

What Does It Take To Be Faithful In The Ministry?

Colossians 1:28-29

The Indispensable Component In Serving God

The Indispensable Component In Serving God

Colossians 2:1-2a

The Motivation for Spiritual Unity (Part 1)

The Motivation for Spiritual Unity (Part 1)

Philippians 2:1-2

Pray for All Men

Pray for All Men

1 Timothy 2:1-2

What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind?

What Legacy Are You Leaving Behind?

Titus 2:1-3

The Sin Of Showing Partiality (Part 1)

The Sin Of Showing Partiality (Part 1)

James 2:1-4

Let's Have Fellowship

Let's Have Fellowship

Philippians 2:1-4

A Praying Church

A Praying Church

1 Timothy 2:1-4

The Danger of Drifting Away

The Danger of Drifting Away

Hebrews 2:1-4

Why Do We Do What We Do?

Why Do We Do What We Do?

2 Corinthians 2:1-4

Standing for the Truth of the Gospel

Standing for the Truth of the Gospel

Galatians 2:1-5

Understanding the End Times

Understanding the End Times

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Message 4

Message 4

Haggai 2:1-5

What Would You Want to Be in the New Year?

What Would You Want to Be in the New Year?

2 Timothy 2:1-7

Message 1: Living with First Love

Message 1: Living with First Love

Revelation 2:1-7

Pray and Pray

Pray and Pray

1 Timothy 2:1-8

Message 5

Message 5

Haggai 2:1-9

God’s Workmanship

God’s Workmanship

Ephesians 2:1-10

Message 1: Hindrances to a Personal Relationship with God (Part 1)

Message 1: Hindrances to a Personal Relationship with God (Part 1)

Ephesians 2:1-10

What Does It Take To Bring Someone To Christ?

What Does It Take To Bring Someone To Christ?

Mark 2:1-12

Where is He that is Born King of the Jews?

Where is He that is Born King of the Jews?

Matthew 2:1-12

Message 2: Are You Growing In Your Spiritual Life?

Message 2: Are You Growing In Your Spiritual Life?

1 Peter 2:1-12

The Sin of Partiality

The Sin of Partiality

James 2:1-13

Message 2: Precept and Praise in Service

Message 2: Precept and Praise in Service

Ezra 2:1-3:13

This Is What I Wish For You To Have And To Be

This Is What I Wish For You To Have And To Be

Colossians 2:2b-5

Message 6: The Church & Disciple-makers

Message 6: The Church & Disciple-makers

2 Timothy 2:2

Essential Principles of Spiritual Unity (Part 2)

Essential Principles of Spiritual Unity (Part 2)

Philippians 2:3-4

How Should Young People Live?

How Should Young People Live?

Titus 2:4-8

Message 3: What is Christ to you? My Covenantal Head!

Message 3: What is Christ to you? My Covenantal Head!

Colossians 2:4-9, 19

The Ultimate Example

The Ultimate Example

Philippians 2:5-8

What is Man, that Thou Art Mindful of Him?

What is Man, that Thou Art Mindful of Him?

Hebrews 2:5-9

The Need to Confront Sin

The Need to Confront Sin

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

The Ultimate Example

The Ultimate Example

Philippians 2:5-11

The Sin Of Showing Partiality (Part 2)

The Sin Of Showing Partiality (Part 2)

James 2:5-13

The Evidence Of Our Salvation

The Evidence Of Our Salvation

Colossians 2:6-7

One Gospel, Different Ministries

One Gospel, Different Ministries

Galatians 2:6-10

What Is Christmas?

What Is Christmas?

Philippians 2:6-11

Be Ready for the End Times

Be Ready for the End Times

2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

The Wisdom of God

The Wisdom of God

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Message 4: What is a healthy and sound church? My Covenantal Haven!

Message 4: What is a healthy and sound church? My Covenantal Haven!

Colossians 2:7

Remember The Resurrection

Remember The Resurrection

2 Timothy 2:8

Be Thou Faithful Unto Death

Be Thou Faithful Unto Death

Revelation 2:8-11

Message 2: Living with Faithfulness

Message 2: Living with Faithfulness

Revelation 2:8-11

Our Motivation for Serving Sacrificially

Our Motivation for Serving Sacrificially

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Joy to the World

Joy to the World

Luke 2:8-14

Responding to Christ's Birth

Responding to Christ's Birth

Luke 2:8-17

Message 1: The Nature of Faith

Message 1: The Nature of Faith

Ephesians 2:8, Hebrews 11:1

How Can You Witness For God More Effectively At Work?

How Can You Witness For God More Effectively At Work?

Titus 2:9-10

The Chosen People of God

The Chosen People of God

1 Peter 2:9-10

The Greatest Name

The Greatest Name

Philippians 2:9-11

Message 4: Submission To Authorities

Message 4: Submission To Authorities

1 Peter 2:9-25

The Captain of Our Salvation

The Captain of Our Salvation

Hebrews 2:10

The Natural Man and The Spiritual Man

The Natural Man and The Spiritual Man

1 Corinthians 2:10-16

Message 6

Message 6

Haggai 2:10-19

Our Spiritual Union With Christ

Our Spiritual Union With Christ

Colossians 2:11-12

The Wonderful Grace Of God

The Wonderful Grace Of God

Titus 2:11-15

Moses in Egypt

Moses in Egypt

Exodus 2:11-15

Jesus, Our Sanctifier and Conqueror

Jesus, Our Sanctifier and Conqueror

Hebrews 2:11-15

Message 2: Hindrances to a Personal Relationship with God (Part 2)

Message 2: Hindrances to a Personal Relationship with God (Part 2)

Ephesians 2:11-18

Reconciliation with God

Reconciliation with God

Ephesians 2:11-18

One Body, One Spirit, One Building

One Body, One Spirit, One Building

Ephesians 2:11-22

Message 2: What is Church to you? My Covenantal Family!

Message 2: What is Church to you? My Covenantal Family!

Exodus 12:48-49, Colossians 2:11-12

Living a Sanctified Life

Living a Sanctified Life

Philippians 2:12-13

Our Victory in Christ

Our Victory in Christ

2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Message 3: Living in Doctrinal Purity

Message 3: Living in Doctrinal Purity

Revelation 2:12-17

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Philippians 2:12-18

What It Means To Be Forgiven

What It Means To Be Forgiven

Colossians 2:13-14

Moving Forward Not Backward

Moving Forward Not Backward

Philippians 2:13-14

We Can Do Nothing Against the Truth, But For the Truth

We Can Do Nothing Against the Truth, But For the Truth

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Stop Murmuring and Complaining

Stop Murmuring and Complaining

Philippians 2:14-16

The Need to Confront Sin (Part 2)

The Need to Confront Sin (Part 2)

Galatians 2:14-16

Show Me Your Faith, And I Will Show You Mine

Show Me Your Faith, And I Will Show You Mine

James 2:14-20

Lessons from the Prayer Life of Daniel (Part 1)

Lessons from the Prayer Life of Daniel (Part 1)

Daniel 2:14-23

Message 5: What is a marriage? A Covenant!

Message 5: What is a marriage? A Covenant!

Malachi 2:14

Faith In Christ Is The Victory

Faith In Christ Is The Victory

Colossians 2:15

The Importance of Bible Study

The Importance of Bible Study

2 Timothy 2:15

Message 5: To Fight the Good Fight of Faith is to Hate the World

Message 5: To Fight the Good Fight of Faith is to Hate the World

1 John 2:15-17

Message 7: What are children for? Heritage of godly seed for Christ!

Message 7: What are children for? Heritage of godly seed for Christ!

Psalm 127:3, Malachi 2:15, Ephesians 6:4

The Danger Of Being Legalistic

The Danger Of Being Legalistic

Colossians 2:16-17

Facing the Days Ahead with God's Comfort and Strength

Facing the Days Ahead with God's Comfort and Strength

2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Jesus, Our High Priest

Jesus, Our High Priest

Hebrews 2:16-18

Moses in the Desert of Midian

Moses in the Desert of Midian

Exodus 2:16-25

The Exemplary Example of a Spiritual Servant: Paul

The Exemplary Example of a Spiritual Servant: Paul

Philippians 2:17-18

The Need to Confront Sin (Part 3)

The Need to Confront Sin (Part 3)

Galatians 2:17-19

The Danger Of Spiritual Deception

The Danger Of Spiritual Deception

Colossians 2:18-19

Message 4: Living in Moral Purity

Message 4: Living in Moral Purity

Revelation 2:18-29

The Amazing Prospect And Awesome Responsibility Of Being A Christian

The Amazing Prospect And Awesome Responsibility Of Being A Christian

Ephesians 2:19-22

The Exemplary Example of a Spiritual Servant: Timothy

The Exemplary Example of a Spiritual Servant: Timothy

Philippians 2:19-24

Dead, Yet Alive!

Dead, Yet Alive!

Galatians 2:20-21

An Honourable Vessel Fit For The Master's Use (Part 2)

An Honourable Vessel Fit For The Master's Use (Part 2)

2 Timothy 2:20-22

An Honourable Vessel Fit for the Master's Use (Part 1)

An Honourable Vessel Fit for the Master's Use (Part 1)

2 Timothy 2:20-22

The Vanity Of Self-Denial To Achieve Spirituality

The Vanity Of Self-Denial To Achieve Spirituality

Colossians 2:20-23

Message 7

Message 7

Haggai 2:20-23

Faith In Action

Faith In Action

James 2:21-26

Message 6: What is a healthy and strong marriage? One that obeys God’s model!

Message 6: What is a healthy and strong marriage? One that obeys God’s model!

Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:22-33

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #3: The Church and the Sacraments

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #3: The Church and the Sacraments

Acts 2:41-47

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #2: The Church and Fellowship

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #2: The Church and Fellowship

Acts 2:42

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #4: The Church and the Prayers

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #4: The Church and the Prayers

Acts 2:42

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #1: The Church and The World

30th Anniversary Seminar - Message #1: The Church and The World

Acts 2:42

Lessons From The First Church

Lessons From The First Church

Acts 2:42-47

Having Confidence In Times Of Trouble

Having Confidence In Times Of Trouble

Psalm 3

Seek Those Things Which Are Above

Seek Those Things Which Are Above

Colossians 3:1-2

A Warning To Want-To-Be Teacher

A Warning To Want-To-Be Teacher

James 3:1-2

The Qualifications of Church Leaders (Part 1)

The Qualifications of Church Leaders (Part 1)

1 Timothy 3:1-2

The Importance of Spiritual Discernment

The Importance of Spiritual Discernment

Philippians 3:1-2

Pray for Us

Pray for Us

2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

How Can You Witness For God More Effectively As Good Citizens?

How Can You Witness For God More Effectively As Good Citizens?

Titus 3:1-3

Are Ye Not Carnal?

Are Ye Not Carnal?

1 Corinthians 3:1-3

The Danger of Self Love

The Danger of Self Love

2 Timothy 3:1-4

Bought With A Price

Bought With A Price

Hosea 3:1-5

Remember How You Were Saved!

Remember How You Were Saved!

Galatians 3:1-5

Message 5: Living in Watchfulness

Message 5: Living in Watchfulness

Revelation 3:1-6

Jesus is Greater than Moses

Jesus is Greater than Moses

Hebrews 3:1-6

Our Sufficiency is of God

Our Sufficiency is of God

2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Qualifications of Elders

Qualifications of Elders

1 Timothy 3:1-7

Moses and the Burning Bush

Moses and the Burning Bush

Exodus 3:1-9

The Danger Of An Uncontrolled Tongue

The Danger Of An Uncontrolled Tongue

James 3:1-10

To Perfect That Which Is Lacking In Your Faith

To Perfect That Which Is Lacking In Your Faith

1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Seminar: The Role of the Sunday School Teacher (Part 2 of 2)

Seminar: The Role of the Sunday School Teacher (Part 2 of 2)

James 3:1-13

The Lord is Faithful

The Lord is Faithful

2 Thessalonians 3:3

The Lord is Faithful

The Lord is Faithful

2 Thessalonians 3:3

True Believers Worship God in Spirit and in Truth

True Believers Worship God in Spirit and in Truth

Philippians 3:3, John 4:4-30

What Does It Mean To Be In Christ?

What Does It Mean To Be In Christ?

Colossians 3:3-4

The Power Of The Tongue

The Power Of The Tongue

James 3:3-6

Nothing to Boast Of

Nothing to Boast Of

Philippians 3:3-6

The Qualifications of Church Leaders (Part 2)

The Qualifications of Church Leaders (Part 2)

1 Timothy 3:3-13

God Leads Us Along

God Leads Us Along

2 Thessalonians 3:4-5

Remember How We Were Saved

Remember How We Were Saved

Titus 3:4-8

Glorify God, Not Men

Glorify God, Not Men

1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Message 1: The Way to Trust

Message 1: The Way to Trust

Proverbs 3:5-6

Mortification Of Sin

Mortification Of Sin

Colossians 3:5-7

Allegiance to Truth or Friendship

Allegiance to Truth or Friendship

2 Thessalonians 3:6

Saved by Faith

Saved by Faith

Galatians 3:6-9

The Age Old Promise of the Gospel

The Age Old Promise of the Gospel

Galatians 3:6-18

Be Strong and Courageous

Be Strong and Courageous

2 Timothy 3:7

What Is Gain To Me Is Loss

What Is Gain To Me Is Loss

Philippians 3:7-9

No Work, No Eat

No Work, No Eat

2 Thessalonians 3:7-10

Start and Finish Well

Start and Finish Well

Hebrews 3:7-11

The Taming Of The Tongue

The Taming Of The Tongue

James 3:7-12

Message 6: Living for Global Missions

Message 6: Living for Global Missions

Revelation 3:7-13

The Glory That Fadeth Not Away

The Glory That Fadeth Not Away

Exodus 34:28-35; 2 Corinthians 3:7-17

The Exceeding Glory

The Exceeding Glory

2 Corinthians 3:7-17

Put Off All These Things

Put Off All These Things

Colossians 3:8-9

Spiritual Qualifications of Deacons and Deaconesses

Spiritual Qualifications of Deacons and Deaconesses

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Message 5: Be Prepared To Suffer

Message 5: Be Prepared To Suffer

1 Peter 3:8-18

Divisiveness Calls For Strong Action

Divisiveness Calls For Strong Action

Titus 3:9-11

How Women Should Conduct Themselves

How Women Should Conduct Themselves

1 Timothy 2:9-15

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - Godly Example

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - Godly Example

2 Timothy 3:10

Put On The New Man

Put On The New Man

Colossians 3:10-11

The Power of Christ's Resurrection

The Power of Christ's Resurrection

Philippians 3:10-11

What are Your Spiritual Goals?

What are Your Spiritual Goals?

Philippians 3:10-11

Christ Bore Our Curse

Christ Bore Our Curse

Galatians 3:10-14

Who Are You?

Who Are You?

Exodus 3:10-15

Who Am I?

Who Am I?

Exodus 3:10-15

A Biblical View of the Ministry

A Biblical View of the Ministry

1 Corinthians 3:10-17

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - Godly Conviction

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - Godly Conviction

2 Timothy 3:11-15

Do Not Give Up

Do Not Give Up

2 Thessalonians 3:11-15

Recipes For A God-Honouring Church

Recipes For A God-Honouring Church

Colossians 3:12

Pressing Toward The Mark

Pressing Toward The Mark

Philippians 3:12-14

We Need Faithful Men

We Need Faithful Men

Titus 3:12-15

Harden Not Your Heart

Harden Not Your Heart

Hebrews 3:12-19

Lessons About Forbearance And Forgiveness

Lessons About Forbearance And Forgiveness

Colossians 3:13

Pressing Toward the Mark

Pressing Toward the Mark

Philippians 3:13-14

Morning Devotion 2: God’s High Calling for You

Morning Devotion 2: God’s High Calling for You

Philippians 3:13-14

The Danger Of False Wisdom

The Danger Of False Wisdom

James 3:13-16

Suffer For Righteousness’ Sake

Suffer For Righteousness’ Sake

1 Peter 3:13-17

United In Love And Ruled By God’s Peace

United In Love And Ruled By God’s Peace

Colossians 3:14-15

The Responsibilities of Church Members

The Responsibilities of Church Members

1 Timothy 3:14-15

Message 7: Living with Commitment

Message 7: Living with Commitment

Revelation 3:14-22

What Will Jesus Say to Bethel?

What Will Jesus Say to Bethel?

Revelation 3:14-22

How to Know the Will of God

How to Know the Will of God

Philippians 3:15

Is Church Membership Important?

Is Church Membership Important?

1 Timothy 3:15

30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Services - Message: Thirty Significant Years

30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Services - Message: Thirty Significant Years

Matthew 3:15

Knowing Our Precious Bible

Knowing Our Precious Bible

2 Timothy 3:15-17

Will God Keep His Promise?

Will God Keep His Promise?

Galatians 3:15-18

For God So Loved The World

For God So Loved The World

John 3:16

Filled With The Spirit In Word And Songs

Filled With The Spirit In Word And Songs

Colossians 3:16

Peace Always By All Means

Peace Always By All Means

2 Thessalonians 3:16

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - God’s Word

The Christian’s Defence Against Apostasy - God’s Word

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Having Peace Always in Every Circumstance

Having Peace Always in Every Circumstance

2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

Who Are You Following?

Who Are You Following?

Philippians 3:16-19

God’s Message to Israel and Egypt

God’s Message to Israel and Egypt

Exodus 3:16-22

God’s Instructions For The Family — The Christian Wife

God’s Instructions For The Family — The Christian Wife

Colossians 3:17-18; Ephesians 5:22-24

The Blessing Of Heavenly Wisdom

The Blessing Of Heavenly Wisdom

James 3:17-18

Jubilation In Desolation

Jubilation In Desolation

Habakkuk 3:17-19

Transformed Into His Image

Transformed Into His Image

2 Corinthians 3:18

God’s Instructions For The Family — The Christian Husband

God’s Instructions For The Family — The Christian Husband

Colossians 3:19; Ephesians 5:25-33

Why Then Have the Law?

Why Then Have the Law?

Galatians 3:19-22

God Is Able

God Is Able

Ephesians 3:20-21

Heavenly Or Earthly Minded

Heavenly Or Earthly Minded

Philippians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 15:50-57

Message 8 – Asking and Receiving

Message 8 – Asking and Receiving

1 John 3:20-24