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NOT BY BREAD ALONE (DEUTERONOMY 8:1-3). REFLECTION “Not by bread alone” is the theme for our reflection. Literally, bread is food made of flour, water, and yeast mixed together and baked. In the Bible, bread is the metaphor or symbol of nourishment. Not by bread alone means that we should not only focus on physical nourishment. We…

ISRAEL MURMURED (EXODUS 16:2-8) REFLECTION “Israel murmured” is the theme for our reflection. Murmuring means to complain in low tones, to criticize or grumble about the actions of others. “Israel murmured” means Israel grumbled or complained in low tones to express their displeasure. We shall reflect on the fact that our murmuring or grumbling are…

PETER SINKS (MARK 14:66-72). REFLECTION “Peter sinks” is the theme for our reflection. To sink in a friendship or a relationship means not worthy of trust or failure to live up to expectations when needed the most. We shall reflect on the fact that our faithfulness or commitment to Jesus will be tested in difficult…

CAN THIS ALLEGIANCE HOLD? (MARK 14:27-31) REFLECTION “Can this allegiance hold?” is the theme for our reflection. Allegiance is loyalty or commitment to a superior or a group or cause. We shall reflect on the question Can our allegiance to Jesus our Lord and Saviour hold in the face of persecution, challenges or hardship? Dear…

HYPOCRISY AND CONDEMNATION (MARK 12:35-40) REFLECTION “Hypocrisy and condemnation” is the theme for our reflection. Hypocrisy is pretending to have virtues or qualities that one does not have or a hypocrite is a person whose actions contradict their stated beliefs. Condemnation is the expression of a very strong disapproval of something. We are to follow Jesus’…

SHOWING NO FAVOURITISM SCRIPTURE READINGISAIAH 35:4-7JAMES 2:1-10MARK 7:24-37 REFLECTION Showing no favouritism is the theme for our reflection. Favouritism is giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another. Showing no favouritism means God is fair in His dealings with us. We shall reflect on the following facts: 1. God shows no favouritism…

A REJECTED STONE (MARK 12:1-12) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is the rejected stone. In ancient civilization, stones and clay where used for most part of a building. Some of the stones served as building blocks and others as the foundational blocks. Jesus compared himself to a stone which was rejected by the master…

THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS IS QUESTIONED (MARK 11:27-33) REFLECTION “The authority of Jesus is questioned” is the theme for our reflection. Authority is the power or right to give orders or enforce obedience. The authority of Jesus questioned means the power of Jesus to teach and command obedience to God’s will is challenged. We shall…

BARTIMAEUS WITNESSES THE MESSIAH (MARK 10:46-52) REFLECTION “Bartimaeus witnesses the Messiah” is the theme for our reflection. We see Jesus’ compassion towards blind Bartimaeus when he calls upon Jesus to restore his sight. (Mark 10:46-52). This must be the response of all Christians and the Church towards the marginalised in our societies. We must demonstrate compassion and…

THE STATUS OF A DISCIPLE (MARK 10:35-45) Jesus teaches His disciples the type of leadership required of them.  REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is ‘the status of a disciple.’ Status refers to the position or rank of a person. Jesus draws the attention of His disciples to the status of a disciple. These disciples…

A GREAT PERSECUTION (ACTS 8:1a-8) REFLECTION A great persecution is the theme for our reflection. Persecution is hostility and ill-treatment, especially based on ethnicity, religion or political beliefs. We shall reflect on the fact that historically, the church has been a victim of persecution, however, persecution led to the spread of the Gospel and the expansion and…

RE-EXAMINING OUR PRACTICE OF CHRISTIANITY SCRIPTURE READINGSDEUTERONOMY 4:1-2, 6-9JAMES 1:17-27MARK 7:9-16 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “Re-examining our practice of Christianity” To Re-examine means to critically reflect or think about something from another perspective, especially because of an expected outcome or end. Re-examining our practice of Christianity means critically reflecting on our application…

JESUS, THE REFUGEE (MATTHEW 2:13-15, 19-23) REFLECTION “Jesus, the Refugee” is the theme for our reflection today. By definition, a refugee is an individual who has been compelled to leave their country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster. It is a title that carries the weight of displacement, yet it is a title that…

LOYALTY SCRIPTURE READINGSJOSHUA 24:1-2, 14-18EPHESIANS 6:10-20JOHN 6:56-69 SUNDAY REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is Loyalty. Loyalty implies steadfast faithfulness in the face of any temptation to renounce, desert, or betray. Loyalty is a sense of duty or devoted attachment to God. We shall reflect on the facts that: 1. God sees our loyalty through our faithfulness…

ABRAM SETS OUT FOR CANAAN (GENESIS 12:1-19) REFLECTION “Abram set out for Canaan”, is the theme for our reflection. To set out means to depart or begin a journey from one place to the other. Abram sets out from Canaan means Abram journeyed from His place of origin to Canaan. We shall reflect on the…

THERE WILL BE FAMINES… (MATTHEW 24:1-8) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “There will be famines” Famine is defined as the most severe kind of hunger crisis. It is very rare, but when it does occur, it means that there is an extreme shortage of food and several children and adults within a certain area…

FIGHTING AGAINST EXPLOITATION (DEUTERONOMY 25:1-10) REFLECTION Fighting against exploitation is the theme for our reflection. Exploitation is the act of selfishly taking advantage of someone or a group of people to profit from them or otherwise benefit oneself. Fighting against exploitation means taking steps to prevent unfair treatment of workers, We shall focus on the…

GOD’S CARE FOR HIS CREATURES (MATTHEW 10:28-31) REFLECTION “God’s care for His creatures” is the theme for our reflection. Care is the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. God’s care for His creatures means God provides the needs of both human beings and animals. We…

YOU SHALL NOT SPREAD FALSE REPORTS (EXODUS 23:1-12) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “You shall not spread false report” To spread a false report means to defame or damage the image, reputation or integrity of another person before right-thinking people in society. It also means publishing inaccurate information about a person to destroy…

DO SOMETHING, LORD! (JEREMIAH 14:1-7) REFLECTION Do something, Lord! is the theme for reflection. Do something, Lord! is an urgent and fervent prayer or call on God to intervene in one’s precarious or fatal situation or challenging situations. We shall reflect on the fact our safety and protection are greatly compromised when we sever our…

THE EARTH WAS CORRUPT BEFORE GOD (GENESIS 6:11-22) REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The earth was corrupt before God” To be corrupt means to be spiritually and morally disconnected from God. Again to be corrupt means to be disobedient or take delight in living a sinful life. The earth was corrupt before God,…

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, TAKING CARE GENESIS 1:26-31 REFLECTION “Taking responsibility, taking care” is the theme for our reflection. Taking responsibility and taking care means stewardship. It is means to be placed in a position to manage resources and be accountable for same. We shall reflect on the fact that humanity was created to be the beneficiary…

SHAME WILL COVER YOU (OBEDIAH 1:10-21) REFLECTION “Shame will cover you” is the theme for our reflection. Shame is a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behaviour. Shame will cover you is a declaration indicating that a person will suffer great humiliation or distress. We shall reflect…

THE SPIRITUAL OVER THE MATERIAL SCRIPTURE READINGS EXODUS 16:2-4, 9-15EPHESIANS 4:1-16JOHN 6:24-35 REFLECTION The theme for our reflection is “The spiritual over material” The Spiritual over material is a call or an admonishment to focus on God or that which is divine and of eternal significance rather than obsession with worldly things which are ephemeral…

YOUR SHEPHERDS SLUMBER (NAHUM 3:14-19) REFLECTION “Your shepherds slumber” is the theme for our reflection. A shepherd is a person who tends and rears sheep. In the context of our reflection, a shepherd provides leadership, guidance and direction to a group of people under their care. We shall reflect on the fact that arrogant and self-sufficient human leaders…

POWERS AND AUTHORITIES DISARMED (NAHUM 3:1-13) REFLECTION “Powers and authorities disarmed” is the theme for our reflection. Power refers to the ability or potential for an individual to influence others and control their behaviour. Authority refers to the legal and formal right to give commands and make decisions. In other words, power is generic but authority…

THE LORD WILL VINDICATE HIS PEOPLE (NAHUM 2:1-13) REFLECTION “The Lord will vindicate His people” is the theme for our reflection. In the context of our reflection, to vindicate means to protect from attack or encroachment. We shall reflect on the fact that we must not derive joy or feel comfortable when oppressing the weak…

PROCLAIMING PEACE (NAHUM 1:12-15) REFLECTION “Proclaiming peace” is the theme for our reflection. Peace is freedom from disturbance, suppression, war or chaos. Proclaiming peace means receiving the assurance or promise of peace in times of turbulence, war or suppression. We shall reflect on the fact that we experience peace when God intervenes and fights our battles…

GOD ANSWERS ALL OUR PRAYERS SCRIPTURE READINGS 2 KINGS 4:42-44EPHESIANS 3:14–21JOHN 6:1-21 REFLECTION “God answers all our prayers” is the theme for reflection. An answer is a solution to a problem. Prayer is an offering of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to His will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins,…

CITIZENS OF HEAVEN (PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1) REFLECTION Citizens of Heaven is the theme for our reflection. A citizen is a person who legally belongs to a country and has the rights and protection of that country. Citizenship may be by birth or acquired by law. Heaven is a place regarded in various Christianity as the abode of God and the…

DEFINED BY DISCIPLESHIP (PHILIPPIANS 3:1-11) REFLECTION Defined by discipleship is the theme for our reflection. A disciple is someone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, intentionally learns from Him, and strives to live more like Him. Discipleship therefore means a life dedicated to Christ as a result of our salvation through…

THE PROGRESS OF THE GOOD NEWS (PHILIPPIANS 1:12-30) REFLECTION The progress of the Good News is the theme for our reflection. Progress means a forward or onward movement to an objective or a goal. The Good News is the message of salvation summarised in John 3:16-17 as “For God so loved the world, that he…

PRAISE THE LORD (PSALM 150) REFLECTION Praise the Lord is the theme for our reflection. To praise means to express one’s respect, reverence and gratitude towards God through speech or music. The psalmist orders all living things that has breath to praise God in His sanctuary and in the mighty heavens with instruments, for He is mighty in…

OUR CALLING AS A VOCATION SCRIPTURE READINGSJEREMIAH 23:1-6EPHESIANS 2:11-22MARK 6:30-34, 53-56 REFLECTION “Our calling as a vocation” is the theme for our reflection. Our calling is God’s gracious salvation and divine appointment or selection of a believer to partake in His mission in the world. Vocation, on the other hand, is our faithful and lifetime…

MOURNING TO DANCING (PSALM 30:1-12) REFLECTION “Mourning to dancing” is the theme for our reflection. To mourn means to express sorrow or great sadness. Dance, on the other hand, is a form of creative expression through physical movement that includes rhythmic movements that accompany music. Usually, people dance when they are happy, therefore mourning to dancing…

THE ARK OF COVENANT (2 SAMUEL 6:1-15) REFLECTION “The Ark of Covenant” is the theme for our reflection. When David became King, His palace or seat of power was in Jerusalem therefore he decided to set up a place for the Ark of Covenant in His palace. The Ark of Covenant symbolises God’s presence or…

LEADERS WITH INTEGRITY (EXODUS 18:13-23) REFLECTION “Leaders with integrity” is the theme for our reflection. Leaders are people who provide guidance or direction and are in charge of the affairs of a group of people. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. Leaders with integrity…

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP SCRIPTURE READING AMOS 7:7-15EPHESIANS 1:3-14MARK 6:14-29 The theme for our sermon is ‘The cost of discipleship’. A cost is loss, pain or suffering incurred or endured especially in gaining something. Discipleship is the process of learning to love and follow Jesus and becoming more like him in our attitudes and actions.…

“BEHOLD, THIS DREAMER COMES” (GENESIS 37:17B-28) REFLECTION “Behold, this dreamer comes” is the theme for our reflection. A dream is a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep. We shall reflect on the fact where there is a dreamer there are also envious dream killers. Joseph was the dreamer and His…

AMMON AND TAMAR (2 SAMUEL 13:1-22) REFLECTION “Ammon and Tamar” is the theme for our reflection. Ammon and Tamar are half siblings and children of King David. Ammon raped Tamar. We shall reflect on the fact that 1. Self-control and godliness enable us to overcome temptations.2. Bad company corrupts good character.3. We must be the…

SCRIPTURE READINGS EZEKIEL 2:1-52 CORINTHIANS 12:2-10MARK 6:7-13 The theme for our sermon is “Perseverance in times of discouragement”. Perseverance means persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Discouragement a feeling of having lost hope or confidence due challenges, hinderance or obstacles. The theme therefore suggest that Christians must persist in serving…

HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN AMONG YOU (JOHN 8:1-11) REFLECTION “He who is without sin among you” is the theme for our reflection. Sin is disobedience to God. The theme invites us to identify a sinless and perfect human. Apart from Jesus, there is no other human being who is without sin. Jesus invites us…

FACING OUR FAILINGS (2 SAMUEL 12:1-15) “Facing our failings” is the theme for reflection. Failings mean weaknesses, especially in a person’s character. It also refers to human frailties or shortcomings. Facing our failings is honestly or truthfully confronting our weaknesses or shortcomings just as we would to others if we discovered them. In other words,…

WHAT DO I HAVE TO GIVE TO GOD? (MICAH 6:1-16) REFLECTION “What do I have to give to God?” is the theme for our reflection. Our reflection will focus on the fact that God expects us to walk humbly with Him. To walk humbly means to demonstrate the character of submissiveness. Disciples or believers are…

THE GOOD NEW (ROMANS 10:5-13) REFLECTION The “Good News” is the theme for our reflection. Good news for someone generally means something new that will be useful or pleasurable to someone, however, “Good News” is another word for the Gospel. It is Good News because it tells us about God’s plan of salvation and how…

CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES (EZEKIEL 33:1-7) REFLECTION “Choice and Consequences” is the theme for our reflection. A choice is the act of choosing between two or more possibilities. It is the freedom or possibility to express one’s will in making a decision. Consequences are the results of a particular action. It is usually unwelcoming or unpleasant. We shall…

SCRIPTURE READINGS LAMENTATIONS 3:22-332 CORINTHIANS 8:7-15MARK 5:21-43 REFLECTION “Faith and Trust” is the theme for our reflection. Faith is the conviction or believe that there is an existence of certain state of affairs. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)…