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Mind battles are real, but victory begins with understanding who we are in Christ. As believers, we are spirit beings, and our minds must be trained to align with God’s Word. God has given clear instructions on how the mind should be positioned (Philippians 4:6). A sound mind is essential to fulfilling God’s purpose, which is why fear, worry, and overthinking are not part of God’s design. Fear often arises when the mind is ruled by circumstances instead of God’s Word.

To fulfil the fullness of God’s plans for our lives, we must intentionally cultivate a sound mind. This requires setting our minds on the Word of God and meditating on it consistently. Peace of mind is not found in the absence of challenges but in keeping our focus on the Lord rather than the situations around us.

Joy also plays a vital role in mind battles. Joy is our default in Christ. It is not merely an emotion but a deliberate act and a demonstration of faith. Scripture makes it clear that joy is the believer’s responsibility (James 1:2–3), even in the face of trials.

Guarding and feeding the mind is crucial. It takes the renewing of the mind to discern the will of God. We must protect our minds from doubt and carefully watch what we allow into them (Proverbs 4:23). Thinking on God’s Word reshapes our mindset. We do not overcome thoughts with thoughts; we overcome thoughts with words. Speaking the Word is a spiritual weapon (Ephesians 6:11; Luke 10:18).

The believer’s response to life’s challenges is to stand—knowing our identity in Christ, guarding our hearts through the Word, and remembering God’s character. When we cannot see God’s hand, we trust His heart. We are not governed by circumstances but led by God, and since God has not given us a spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7), we intentionally keep our minds aligned with His Word.

If you have been battling fear, worry, or overthinking, this message is for you especially. Listen to the full episode and learn how to stand firm, guard your mind, and walk in victory through God’s Word.

A new year often comes with goals, plans, and milestones, and it is easy to measure the value of the year by how many boxes we tick. While planning is good, the true measure of a good year is not achievement alone, but the source of our vision. A vision that sustains, directs, and gives meaning must come from God, because every God-given vision exists for His purpose.

A good year is defined in the context of Christ. It is a year in which we prosper in God’s will, fulfil our God-given purpose, and walk in obedience to the assignments He has committed to us. Our purpose is clear: to know Christ and to make Him known, while our assignments are the vehicles through which this purpose is expressed.

A good year is not necessarily one filled with major breakthroughs or the achievement of societal milestones. While these things may happen, they are not the ultimate markers of a good year. Success, in God’s view, is rooted in alignment, not appearances.

Our guarantee of a good year is found in being in Christ (1 Timothy 2:3–4). Growth in the knowledge of Christ must be intentional and daily, expressed through devotion to prayer, the study of the Word, and discipline through fasting. A good year also involves making Christ known through evangelism, trusting God faithfully and confidently.

Ultimately, our assurance of a good year rests in God’s plans. God desires the best for us, and His best is always found in His will. He is not only interested in giving us a better year, but in shaping us into better people, formed more into the image of Christ.

What do you call a good year? Listen to this episode to discover how knowing Christ and making Him known shapes every season.

This year is a year of Furthrance—a call to live not by human assumptions or economic predictions but by faith and the instructions of Jesus. Just as Abram shared the prophecy he received and Jacob committed it to the next generation, prophecy is meant to influence your outlook, decisions, and life direction (Gen 48; Gen 50:24-26; Exodus 13:19). If God has shown you tomorrow, live like you cannot die today.

When God leads, He expects obedience—even when the path seems unclear. As we see in Moses’ journey to the warfront (Exodus 13:17; 14:13-15), following God requires trust and action. If you see someone already doing what God has called you to do, partner, volunteer, and take steps, unless God says otherwise. Life unfolds in steps; you may know the end plan, but God leads one step at a time.

Prophecy must always have implications and influence your decisions. It directs us in ways that compel action. Growth, profiting, and furtherance are measurable and discernable. Growth may appear quiet until tested, while profiting comes through relationships, the gathering of the saints, and prophecy-inspired actions. As believers, God is not just raising followers but raising a specific kind of believer with a mission to spread the gospel everywhere (Philippians 1:3-14; Matthew 28:19).

At the end of the year, material possessions will not measure your success. True furthrance is seen in progress, obedience, and impact. Our priority must be Christ and His mission, allowing our lives to bring forth spiritual advancement (1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Corinthians 3:12). This year is about partnering with God, letting prophecy shape our plans, and ensuring the gospel prevails through our steps, faith, and actions.

So, ask yourself: How will I make progress this year? What structures will I put in place to ensure obedience, growth, and furtherance? Let this be a year where faith drives your steps, prophecy guides your decisions, and God’s plan unfolds through you.

Welcome to 2026- Our year of FURTHERANCE; Raising Missionary Believers.

What does Furtherance truly mean, and how can we tell that we are growing? In this teaching, we are reminded that furtherance means _progress (prokope),_ and that progress is not assumed—it can be known, measured, and tracked. It is our year of progress and advancement.

The power of the gospel is not necessarily in the person, but in the message itself. Wherever we find ourselves becomes an opportunity to preach the gospel, and God is raising believers who will defend the gospel and continue its message in our day. This sermon challenges us to move beyond convenience, stagnation, and appearance, and to allow the gospel to prevail through us.

True growth must be visible. People should see us and see what we have grown into—reflected in our decisions, our character, our consecration, and our lifestyle. Change does not come by showmanship or dramatic props, but by the teaching of the Word, through which men are built.

How will this progress happen?

1. ​ By ministry gifts (Eph. 4:11–16), equipping us through the teaching of the Word so that our convictions are built and strengthened.
2. ​ By the community of believers and the gathering of the saints (Heb. 10:25; 1 Cor. 12:12, 27).
3. ​ By prophecy-inspired decisions—moving, starting, and responding in obedience.

This sermon lays out the truths of measurable fulfilment, spiritual growth, and gospel advancement, and calls us to grow into the kind of person God desires—so that He can raise us, and through us, raise others. Listen to this sermon to understand what furtherance truly looks like, how it happens, and how the gospel can prevail through you in your day.

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