Gospel Ramah Church Sermon of the Week

The Christ of Christians is the only true Christ: 1. His Value - Jesus Christ is the only one who connects you to God 2. His Influence - Jesus Christ is humanity's only hope 3. His Supremacy - Jesus Christ is not divine, He is deity. Jesus Christ is life's centre of gravity - nothing will hold if you remove Christ. Now that you know the value of Christ, why would you let go of Christ?

Serious observation leads to serious conversation. The Christ of Christians is prominent because of his influence. Christ Jesus is humanity’s only hope as his name provides: i) Identification, ii) Description and iii) Distinction. Five distinctive characteristics that make him stand head and shoulders above the rest: i) Resourceful, ii) Insightful iii) Strongest Energizer iv) Life-giving or Life-sustaining and v) Effective bridge-builder. A glorified life is attainable if you adjust that your problem is not your humanity, but your fallenness.

Simple observation lead to serious conversation. 1) We are living in perilous times. The real danger is: Deception, Distraction, Disaster, Desolation

and Destruction. The real emancipation from the false christs is reverence to the true Christ. 2) Our belief-system is a very big deal. Because belief affects behaviour at the deepest level of the soul, which in turn affects destiny. Believe right, you will live right. 3) The Christ of Christians is the only true Christ. The Christ of Christians is precious - the most valuable Messiah. His connection to the Father: i) Connects us to eternal life. ii) Connects us to power for living. iii) Connects us to each other. iv) Connects us to abundant life.

Because of this first important reason, you should watch-out for false christs, welcome and worship the Christ of Christians so that you can win in life.

Storms do not change God, he remains the same. It is his will that we thank him in all circumstances because he is able to turn things around. Spirit of gratitude leads to a peaceful and happy life. For every emotion (stress, anxiety etc.) is a result of a spirit. Spirit of gratitude is associated with faith, faith can not co-exist with fear but when its lacking fear takes over. Faith goes hand-in-hand with obedience. When we make God bigger every trouble becomes smaller. Once we cultivate a spirit of gratefulness, outcomes: 1) Victory, 2) Blessings and favor, 3) Peace of God and contentment, 4) Honour before God and people, 5) Activates the spirit of gratitude.

Crises are more often opportunities in disguise. With God on your side, many seemingly impossible challenges can be turned around. Times of intense difficulties or danger, tend to trigger the most defeating emotions; confusion, desperation, fear, guilt, anger, etc. With Yahweh on your side, how do you deal with a crisis: 1) Decide to always adopt the correct attitude regardless of the situation you find yourself in. 2) Discipline yourself to turn first and foremost to Him for help. 3) Define clearly the matter you’re dealing with. 4) Decide to resist the temptation to play “the blame-game". 5) Determine to wait for the Lord (expect Him to do something amazing) regardless.

Pioneers are people who do things that

make a difference, they become the first to venture

into unchartered territories. Two types of people: Pioneer and Settlers. Pioneers are radical people, enjoy taking risks. They thrive on excitement and adventure, and place their energy on ceasing new things. Pioneers always ask WHY NOT? While Settlers are conservative, satisfied with the way things are. Thrive in security and stability, and focus on preserving the past. A spirit of a pioneer is a mindset, way of thinking and attitude that is God engineered. What is it that pioneers must do? 1) Become pregnant of God vision of possibilities 2) Commit their plan to God and totally rely on him 3) Assess correctly 4) Take God led and God inspired risks. When you encounter God he sparks the pioneering spirit in you. Pioneers challenge the status quo.

Since the dawn of human civilization

man has grappled with the serious

issues of identity, meaning, and fulfilment. Yet these can only be attained

if one seeks diligently after God;

reaching out for Him and

opening up to Him through Christ Jesus. Three types of people: Fools - morally defiance; Simple - intellectually and emotionally defiance; Wise -

effort and conduct in alignment with the will of God. People seek the Lord for

six different reasons: 1) To attack Him 2) To satisfy their curiosity 3) To despise Him 4) To challenge Him 5) To satisfy their selfish needs 6) To know, glorify, and worship Him. People who seek after Him

for the right reason make Him the object of their effort and demonstrate it by their conduct toward Him.

Gratefulness and honour is how we show the world how much we love God. Showing gratitude has so many proven benefits - physical, mental, and emotional. Benefits of being grateful: 1) Gratefulness increases favour with God. 2) Gratefulness attracts God's blessings, wealth and riches from God. 3) Grateful gives a sense of peace and belonging. 4) Gratefulness challenges the heart of God Towards you, your family, work and businesses. 5) Gratefulness Makes God to give you long life so you can help other people. When we are grateful, we demonstrate humility and our dependency on God.

The depth of Gods goodness is in his love. God's love is undefinable but we can sense it and be transformed by it. Thankfulness is demonstrated through: 1) Permament commitment to God; 2) Commitment to our parents; 3) Commitment to our pastor; 4) Commitment to our local church and 5) Commitment to our familyand, fellow brothers and sistes. We have to do the basic, be repsonsible, and God will do the best. For God will never risk his blessings.

Love has to be demonstrated not only talked about. The more you love the cheaper the sacrifice becomes. We can never lack reasons not to thank God for: His eternal love, his endless love and unconditional love. Thankfulness is a critical character of a mature child of God. Thankfulness triggers more divine blessings.