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In this sermon Abenezer (AB) talks about God's last word, what it is, why it matters and how it helps us discover God's will for our lives.

Luke 18 (KJV) And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

10: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.

11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

12: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.

13: And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.

14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

CONCLUSION Of LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES by Abyalew Afework

EP 17 HOMO SEXUALITY From LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES

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ADDICTION: LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES

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Last Friday, we started a new series called, “let’s put a light on it”, with the first topic, Secular Music. We had an insightful discussion amongst the attendees, with many sharing their views on the topic, ending with a short sermon from Abyalew. The following are some of the questions addressed during the discussions and follow-up sermon.

Is music meant solely for worshipping God?

What style of music is acceptable for worship?

The impact of Lyrics in music.

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GOSPEL SHAPED WORSHIP PART III

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How should we worship God?

Our guest speaker, Richard, talked about how we should worship God. He emphasized that all people should worship God. And God is the direct object that receives our worship and must always be the center of worship. He also highlighted that no object, other than God, can be the center. The following are some of the questions addressed in the sermon.

⁃ What is worship?

⁃ What are the forms of worship?

⁃ What are the 8 guiding principles we can use to evaluate the way we worship?

⁃ How can context determine the form of worship?

Hi Thrive fam! 👋🏽

Last Friday, we started the new series on “ Gospel Shaped Worship” with our guest speaker, Richard Coleman. For the first part, Richard spoken on what worship is and what should be at the center of our worship. That is, God must be the direct object of our worship, not man or any other thing. The following are some of the main questions Richard addressed.

• What is worship?

• Why should we put God at the center of our worship and biblical storytelling?

• Why is Iconolatry wrong or a sin?

• Who is God?

• Does He care whether or not we worship other things?

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