In this inspiring sermon, Pastor Elrico Louw unpacks Exodus 3:6–10, reminding us that God sees our suffering, hears our prayers, knows our pain, and acts according to His perfect timing. Through Moses' encounter at the burning bush, we discover that God's silence is never His absence and that His delays are often seasons of preparation. This message encourages believers to trust God's faithfulness in difficult times, respond courageously to His calling, and become instruments of His compassion in a hurting world. Be encouraged that the God who saw Israel in Egypt is the same God who sees you today, hears your cry, and promises, "I will be with you."

First and Second Corinthians — Paul’s Ministry in Corinth — Paul, a God-called Apostle of Jesus

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Paul, a God-called Apostle of Jesus

Paul begins his letter to the Corinthians by identifying himself as an apostle of Jesus, called "through the will of God" (1 Cor. 1:1; compare with 2 Cor. 1:1). His conviction regarding who he is in relation to Jesus is so firm that, with a few exceptions, this is the way he opens all his letters.

Read 1 Corinthians 1:1 and Romans 1:1. What two elements of Paul's ministry are emphasized in these passages? (See also Gal. 1:1.)

Paul speaks of his calling and apostleship as fulfilling God's will. He is convinced that his calling is not from men, but from God (Gal. 1:1). Like Jeremiah, Paul was called by God from his mother's womb like Jeremiah (Jer. 1:5) as an act of God's grace (Gal. 1:15), and it happened so that He would proclaim the gospel of Christ among the Gentiles.

In 1 Corinthians 15:8, Paul includes himself among those to whom Christ appeared after the resurrection 1 Cor. 15:5-7). A few verses later, he implies that his calling to be an apostle resulted from that encounter with Jesus (1 Cor. 15:9-11).

The title "apostle of Jesus" encompasses a series of concepts. Primarily, it conveys the idea of one whom Jesus sends. Nevertheless, Paul also uses this phrase to identify himself as a servant of Christ (Rom. 1:1, Titus 1:1, Gal. 1:10), as well as a preacher and a teacher (1 Tim. 2:7, 2 Tim. 1:11). Whether he preaches or teaches, Christ is always in evidence. In short, Paul is an apostle of Jesus.

Jesus is not only the center of Paul's apostleship. He is the center of Paul's life. Paul's thoughts and feelings were filled with the presence of Jesus. Evidence of this fact is that he refers to Jesus repeatedly in

Sermon Title: R.E.A.L. Men | A Few Good Men

Speaker: Pastor Kevin Bruce

Date: June 27, 2026

Key Text: Acts ⁠13:21⁠–22What does it truly mean to be a "real man" according to God's Word? In this powerful Men's Ministry message, Pastor Kevin Bruce challenges us to look beyond society's changing definitions of manhood and embrace God's unchanging standard. Drawing from Acts 13:21–22 and the life of David, this sermon reminds us that God is not looking for perfect men—He is looking for men after His own heart.Using the acronym R.E.A.L., Pastor Bruce outlines four biblical characteristics of godly manhood:R – Reject Passivity: Step forward in faith instead of standing on the sidelines.E – Expect God's Reward: Remain faithful, trusting that God honors obedience in His perfect time.A – Accept Responsibility: Own your failures, choose repentance over excuses, and pursue God's heart.L – Lead Courageously: Lead your home, your church, and your community with courage and confidence in Christ.While this message is directed toward men, its timeless biblical principles challenge every believer to reject complacency, embrace responsibility, and live courageously for God's glory.David's life proves that God uses imperfect people who continually surrender their hearts to Him. When we keep it real with God, we discover His grace, His strength, and His purpose.Key Takeaway:"When you keep it real, you get a better deal."YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@GarlandAdventist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Garland Faith Community SDA Church visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.garlandadventist.org

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