Sunday Sermon: Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God, and His Righteousness

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Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God, and His Righteousness

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
— Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

Why Should We Seek The Kingdom of God First?

  • Luke 10:19-20 "Our Names are in Heaven"

  • Hebrews 4:14-16 "Christ Our Mediator Is In Heaven"

  • 1 Peter 1:4-5 "Our Inheritance Is In Heaven"

  • John 14:1-3 "Our Home Is In Heaven"

  • Philippians 3:20 "Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Sunday Sermon: People With Double Portion of The Spirit

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People With Double Portion of The Spirit

“When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.”
— 2 Kings 2:9 (ESV)

  • Places Passed To Receive The Anointing

  • Gilgal: Place remembering Christ crucified

  • Bethel: Place of Worship and Fellowship

  • Jericho: Place of Victory and Deliverance

  • Jordan: Dying to self, rise up in the power of resurrection

What is your desire?

I need the double portion of the Spirit

  • 2 Kings 2:9

  • 2 Kings 2:10-12

  • Acts 1:9-11

    •  “And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

Sing of a Person with Double Portion of Anointing

  1. Servant Minded - 2 Kings 3:11

  2. God’s Word in His Mouth - 2 Kings 3:12

  3. Man of Testimony - 2 Kings 4:9

  4. Man of Boldness - 2 Kings 5:9-10

  5. Attitude Towards Money - 2 Kings 5:15, 16, 26

  6. Heart Is Enlightened With The Visions of Heaven - 2 Kings 6:16-17

English Sermon: Counted Worthy to Suffer

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Counted Worthy to Suffer

Acts 5:40-42 (ESV) 40 and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42 And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.

Matthew 5:11-12 (ESV) 11 Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Hebrews 11:35-38 (ESV) 35b Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated 38 of whom the world was not worthy wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

  1. We can experience dishonor for being truth-tellers

  2. We can experience dishonor for being humble

  3. We can experience dishonor for living a life of integrity

  4. We can experience dishonor for proclaiming Christ

1 Peter 3:13-17 (ESV) 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.

1 Peter 4:12 (ESV) 12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

Sunday Sermon: Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner - Part 2

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Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Is My Banner - Part 2

“Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner.”
— Exodus 17:15
“Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.” So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill.”
— Exodus 17:9-10

Moese On The Hill of Rephidim - Exodus 17:11

God's Rod In Moses' Hand - Exodus 4:20

Moses' Excuses Over God's Calling

  • Inferiority Complex - Exodus 3:11

  • Authority Problem - Exodus 3:13

  • Disqualifications - Exodus 4:10

Lessons From The Hill of Rephidim

  • Lift Your Heart and hands of God - Exodus 17:11

  • Partnership In Prayer and Ministry - Exodus 17:12

Blessings of The Ministry Partners

  • Aaron Became The Priest

  • Hur Became a Judge