Pastor Collins Sakalunda preached from Exodus 20:3–6 on “The Exclusive and Pure Worship of God,” teaching that the Ten Commandments show Christians how to live in a way that reflects the image and character of God.

He explained that the commandments are divided into two categories, with the first four regulating humanity’s relationship with God and the remaining commandments regulating relationships with others, reflecting the greatest commandments of loving God fully and loving one’s neighbour as oneself. He emphasised that the law is a reflection of God’s character and introduced the term’s theme, The Decalogue.

First, he spoke about the exclusive worship of God from verse 3, explaining that the first commandment defines who alone deserves worship and that God will not share His glory with false gods. This commandment is foundational because it identifies the one true object of worship, and God has the right to demand exclusive worship because He alone is Creator, Deliverer, and Saviour, as supported in 1 Corinthians 8:4. Christians are therefore called to reject every false god and worship the true God alone. Second, he spoke about the pure worship of God, explaining that it is not enough to worship the right God; we must also worship Him in the right way.

The second commandment teaches that our approach to God matters and warns against false worship and idolatry. He explained the four parts of the commandment: the prohibition against carved images because God is jealous for His glory, the command not to bow down to idols, the warning for those who hate God, and the greater promise of mercy for those who obey Him.

In conclusion, he warned that many people today still struggle with the same idols Israel faced, and that even churches can fall into idolatry through things people manipulate or elevate above God. He ended by reminding us that true worship requires us to change rather than trying to reshape God, and that genuine worship can only come through a personal relationship with Christ.

Have you ever wondered why ACU places such a strong emphasis on public speaking, respectful debate, and critical discussion through a biblical lens?

In this video and podcast episode, Tiisa Chiwele — manager, educator, writer, editor, and faculty member at ACU — unpacks the vision and purpose behind ACU’s unique approach to debate and declamation.

Discover why students are encouraged to think critically, communicate clearly, engage ideas passionately, and debate in a respectful and God-honouring manner. Learn how these skills help shape graduates who are prepared to engage thoughtfully and faithfully with the world around them.

The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa. 

ACU alumna Wankumbu Moonga, Client Portfolio Officer, together with Pauline Mushili, Client Portfolio Manager at ABC Asset Management, discuss what financial fitness truly means, why it matters, and how individuals can begin their journey towards financial stability today.Drawing from their professional experience, they share practical insights on managing finances wisely, building sustainable habits, and planning for the future.

As we come to the end of Term 1 and return from the Easter break, we may ask: was the resurrection a myth, or did it truly happen? Can it be proven as fact? Most importantly, what does the Bible say about Christ’s resurrection, and how should we respond?

Find out as Pr Collins Sakalunda explains the truth and reliability of the resurrection from Mark 16:1–8.

In Jesus’ time, the Jews expected the Messiah to solve their problems and defeat their enemies with mighty power. Yet Jesus accomplished this through the power of the cross. Many of us have heard about the cross or seen people wear crucifixes, yet carry on with little thought. We know Jesus died on the cross, but do we understand the access it gives us to God the Father?

Find out as Pr. Oswald Sichula explains the power of the cross and the access it gives us to the Father from Mark 15:33–41.

Pastor Chipita Sibale preached from Mark 11:1–11 on “The King Enters Jerusalem,” teaching that Jesus is the humble King whose kingship is spiritual rather than political, calling us to submit sincerely to His lordship in true worship.

The sermon emphasised that believers must be willing to submit to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and the passage was explained in three parts.

First was sovereign preparation (verses 1–6), shows that Jesus deliberately prepared His entry into Jerusalem through command and obedience, leaving nothing to chance; the triumphal entry was fully planned, reflecting how every stage of Christ’s life—from His birth to His incarnation—unfolded under God’s sovereign authority, reminding us that nothing on earth happens by accident and that when God calls, we are to surrender everything because all things belong to Him.

Second was the public celebration (verses 7–10), where the crowd’s actions fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 and honoured Jesus as King, demonstrating outward royal recognition.

Third was the quiet divine examination (verse 11), where Jesus entered the temple and silently observed, revealing that many who praised Him publicly did not truly love Him, while Bethany represented genuine devotion.

The sermon challenges us to consider what the King sees when He looks at our hearts and lives, reminding us that He is not deceived by outward appearances or religious activity, and that true submission goes beyond public praise to sincere inward devotion.

Pastor Kennedy Kawambale preached from Mark 8:27–30 on “The True Confession,” teaching that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and that true discipleship begins with confessing Him as Lord and committing to follow Him.

The sermon centred on the importance of the question, “Who do you say Jesus is?”, explaining that Christianity does not stand on opinion but on confession, and that the most important question in the world is what we believe about Jesus Christ.

First, he spoke about an objective question, showing that Jesus’ identity is not shaped by personal comfort or preference but by how God has revealed Him, emphasising the exclusivity of Christ’s deity and pointing to 1 Timothy 2:5–6, reminding us that a Jesus who bends to our desires becomes an idol rather than the true Christ.

Second, he explained that this is a question that divides, because admiration for Jesus is not the same as salvation; neutrality is impossible, and one may respect or admire Christ yet still completely miss Him.

Third, he described Peter’s confession as a confession with depth, reminding us that Jesus did not die as a helpless victim and that the Christian life is a continual deepening in love and understanding, like longing for the bridegroom.

Finally, he revealed the state of the human heart, explaining that humanity desires the crown without the cross, as Peter initially did, and challenged us to examine whether our hearts have truly bowed to Christ.

The call was to make a true confession and live a life of genuine discipleship, recognising that until we can confidently answer who Jesus is, we cannot fully understand what it means to follow Him.

Pastor Isaac Makashinyi preached from Mark 6:30–44 on “The Compassionate Saviour’s Superabundant Provision,” teaching that Jesus provides abundantly for our needs and that His compassion reveals the heart of God, calling us to respond with gratitude and faith.

He began by noting that a large crowd without leadership becomes chaotic, highlighting humanity’s need for true spiritual guidance.

First, he spoke about compassion that sees our true condition, explaining that while God recognises our physical frailty, Jesus also sees our deeper spiritual need, which is salvation. Before feeding the crowd, Jesus taught them God’s Word, showing that our greatest need is not food but life through God’s Word, as man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from God. He reminded us that it is possible to be surrounded by Christians and still be like sheep without a shepherd, remaining far from God.

Second, he emphasised that compassion feeds us first with the Word, as Jesus multiplied truth through His teaching, showing that a shepherd’s first gift is God’s Word; physical hunger is real, but spiritual hunger is ultimate, and without Christ we may have food yet still remain hungry.

Finally, he explained that compassion provides abundantly, as Jesus’ miracle was not only provision for the crowd but also training for His disciples to grow in faith, teaching them to trust Christ’s sufficiency and recognise His care in every need.

Pastor Mwindula Mbewe preached from Mark 4:35–41 on “The King Over Storms,” teaching that Jesus has authority over nature and fear and that His power over creation proves His divine identity, calling us to trust Him through life’s storms. He began by sharing about a student's brother-in-law and how that situation redirected the direction of his sermon two weeks earlier.

The first point was that Jesus cares even when He is silent, pointing to Mark 4:38 where Jesus was asleep in the boat and the disciples questioned whether He cared; he strongly challenged us to stop equating Jesus’ silence with a lack of love and to stop questioning God’s heart, reminding us that sometimes He is doing something we do not understand.

The second point was that at times His lack of intervention is to build our faith, referencing James 1:2–3, teaching that trials are not to be celebrated for the loss itself but because they produce perseverance; when storms come, our focus must be our faith, not our circumstances, because the real battle is not the storm but what happens in our hearts. He referred to Adam and Eve, showing how they believed the lie that God was withholding good from them, and reminded us through Ephesians 6:10–20 that spiritual warfare is real, so we must know who God is before the storm comes, not begin learning about Him in the middle of it.

Who we believe Jesus is determines how we endure trials, and even if He does not rescue us in the way we expect, we must continue trusting Him.

Finally, he emphasised that Jesus is the God-man; when He calmed the storm and the disciples asked, “Who then is this?”, it revealed that He is not merely a teacher or an angel but truly God, because if Jesus is not God, we lose our salvation. The most important faith we must have is not simply that God is good, but that Jesus came, died for our sins, paid the debt we could not pay, and gives us life when we put our faith in Him.

Pastor Joseph Chisola’s sermon from Mark 2:13–17 focused on “The Friend of Sinners,” showing that Jesus welcomes the outcasts and that the gospel is for sinners, not the self-righteous, revealing Christ’s heart for the broken.

He explained that although there was a crowd, Jesus had a particular reason for being there because He was looking for one man, showing that Jesus seeks individuals and meets them at their point of need. Jesus is truly a friend of sinners, and in calling Levi, He showed the gracious call of Christ, seeing his need and calling him to follow. When Christ calls us, we must let go of what has been holding us back, and He opens our eyes to recognise those things.

This challenges us to ask whether Jesus is someone we are constantly following. Jesus not only calls sinners but also communes with them, teaching that the circles we are in are our mission field. The sermon also highlighted the gracious explanation of Christ, that He calls us to leave everything and trust Him fully. In conclusion, Jesus is ready to receive us just as we are, and we do not need to perfect ourselves before coming to Him.