Jubilee Christian Church Kikuyu

Serve God with Spiritual Gifts

Romans 12

3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Matthew 25:14-30  

 The Parable of the Bags of Gold

14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them.15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.16 The man who had received five bags of gold went at once and put his money to work and gained five bags more.17 So also, the one with two bags of gold gained two more.18 But the man who had received one bag went off, dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money.19 “After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.20 The man who had received five bags of gold brought the other five. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five bags of gold. See, I have gained five more.’21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’22 “The man with two bags of gold also came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with two bags of gold; see, I have gained two more.’23 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’24 “Then the man who had received one bag of gold came. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.25 So I was afraid and went out and hid your gold in the ground. See, here is what belongs to you.’26 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?27 Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest.28 “ ‘So take the bag of gold from him and give it to the one who has ten bags.29 For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.30 And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Romans 12; 1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Humble Service in the Body of Christ3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully

Romans 12; 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Humble Service in the Body of Christ3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. 4 For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your[a] faith; 7 if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; 8 if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead,[b] do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully

1 Corinthians 12

Spiritual Gifts: Unity in Diversity

1Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that[a] you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb[b] idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus [c]accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12    

Concerning Spiritual Gifts

1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.

Philippians 3:1313 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

1 Corinthians 12:1-5  

 Concerning Spiritual Gifts

1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.3 Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them.5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.

2 Corinthians 13:14

14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:14 

14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13:14   

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:14  

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Matthew 16:13-17  

 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?"So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets."He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"Simon Peter answered and said, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."Jesus answered and said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.

Galatians 4:1-21

1 Now what I mean is that as long as the inheritor (heir) is a child and under age, he does not differ from a slave, although he is the master of all the estate;

2 But he is under guardians and administrators or trustees until the date fixed by his father.

IT IS TIME FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY!

There are some blessings that we will never enter or experience if we do not choose to grow. The word of God says that an heir cannot inherit what is rightfully his/hers if they are still a child. So God has blessings upon blessings in store for you; but He is waiting for you to grow up! Choose to grow spiritually. Refuse to remain the same year in year out. Read the Word of God, make time to spend with God, take time to pray on your own. These are the ingridients to a spirit-filled, mature believer.

Have a fruitful week!

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2 Timothy3:14(kjv)But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

2 Timothy3:14(kjv)But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

Romans 12I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

1 Samuel 30:8   

8 So David inquired of the Lord, saying, "Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?" And He answered him, "Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all."

Jeremiah 18:1-618 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the [a]wheel. 4 And the vessel that he [b]made of clay was [c]marred in the hand of the potter; so he made it again into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to make.5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: 6 “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter?” says the Lord. “Look, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel!

Acts19:1111 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. Mark16:17-1817 And these signs will follow those who [d]believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they[e] will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

The life of a believer follows the pattern of the children of Israel. We need to be aware of these pattern so as to make the most of our lives.

2 Timothy 2:20-22

20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use.

21 Those who cleanse themselves from the latter will be instruments for special purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.

22 Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Job 38:12-13“Have you commanded the morning since your days began,
And caused the dawn to know its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

1 Peter 2:1-2
1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
The only way a believer can grow is by learning the Word of God and unlearning the doctrines of men. Just as a newborn baby craves his mother's milk; a newborn believer should crave the Word of God, for by it they can grow unto maturity in salvation.
#salvation #WordOfGod #newbeliever

Luke 24:1-2124 Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, [a]and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. 2 But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. 3 Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it happened, as they were [b]greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. 5 Then, as they were afraid and bowed their faces to the earth, they said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, 7 saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.’ ”8 And they remembered His words. 9 Then they returned from the tomb and told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them, who told these things to the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them like [c]idle tales, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter arose and ran to the tomb; and stooping down, he saw the linen cloths [d]lying by themselves; and he departed, marveling to himself at what had happened.The Road to Emmaus13 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was [e]seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 So it was, while they conversed and reasoned, that Jesus Himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were restrained, so that they did not know Him.17 And He said to them, “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you [f]walk and are sad?”18 Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known the things which happened there in these days?”19 And He said to them, “What things?” So they said to Him, “The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered Him to be condemned to death, and crucified Him. 21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.

Luke 24:27   

27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

Hebrews 6:10 TPT

For God, the Faithful One, is not unfair. How can he forget the beautiful work you have done for him? He remembers the love you demonstrate as you continually serve his beloved ones for the glory of his name

John 5:39   

39 You study the Scriptures diligently because you think that in them you have eternal life. These are the very Scriptures that testify about me,

2 Timothy 3:15-17

15 and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work

2 Timothy 2:15

 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

Romans 12:2 

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Romans 12:1-2  

 1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

Ephesians 3:14-20   

14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,

Ephesians 3: 14-21  

 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love,18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Ephesians 3:14-20   For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,

Romans 8:14   For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.

2 Timothy 2:3

You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 3: 16 - 19

16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being,

17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love,

18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ,

19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 1:17 

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

Ephesians 1:15-23

15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

'Faith is not a tool that we use to get things from God; faith is a LIFESTYLE.'

~ Pastor Bob Wanjau

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

God intended us to live by FAITH. The major purpose of faith is to know Christ and to understand what He did for you. And God's promise is this: when we grow in our knowledge of Christ, grace and peace will be multiplied in our lives.

2 Peter 1:2

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,To listen to our sermons, kindly visit our website: www.jcckikuyu.co.ke#InChristRealities#ChristheMessage#epignosisofChrist

'Faith is knowing Jesus and understanding what He has done for you.'
~ Pastor Bob Wanjau
Once we understand what faith is in God's perspective, then it can start working to our favour. Faith is not meant for getting material stuff. When our focus in prayer is material possessions, we are praying amiss.
Luke 12:15 [NLT]
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
To learn more about faith and what God defines as faith, listen to todays sermon. Available on our website: www.jcckikuyu.co.ke
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2 Peter 1:5-6

  5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness

2 Peter 1: 5-6

 5 And* beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

2nd Peter 1:5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge.

2nd Peter 1

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness

May grace (God’s favor) and peace (which is [a]perfect well-being, all necessary good, all spiritual prosperity, and [b]freedom from fears and agitating passions and moral conflicts) be multiplied to you in [the full, personal, [c]precise, and correct] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Romans 4:1-44 What then shall we say that Abraham our father[a] has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was [b]accounted to him for righteousness.” 4 Now to him who works, the wages are not counted [c]as grace but as debt.

Jubilee Christian Church Kikuyu is officially 6 years old!!! What a day! What a celebration! We are Marvelously Helped indeed. Thank you to all of you for making this day and this ministry a success. Have a fruitful week!

Zechariah 4:6

“This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel:‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’Says the Lord of hosts

#anniversary #celebration

2nd Chronicles 26:1-1526 Now all the people of Judah took [a]Uzziah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. 2 He built [b]Elath and restored it to Judah, after the king rested with his fathers.3 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecholiah of Jerusalem. 4 And he did what was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah had done. 5 He sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the [c]visions of God; and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper.6 Now he went out and made war against the Philistines, and broke down the wall of Gath, the wall of Jabneh, and the wall of Ashdod; and he built cities around Ashdod and among the Philistines. 7 God helped him against the Philistines, against the Arabians who lived in Gur Baal, and against the Meunites. 8 Also the Ammonites brought tribute to Uzziah. His fame spread as far as the entrance of Egypt, for he became exceedingly strong.9 And Uzziah built towers in Jerusalem at the Corner Gate, at the Valley Gate, and at the corner buttress of the wall; then he fortified them. 10 Also he built towers in the desert. He dug many wells, for he had much livestock, both in the lowlands and in the plains; he also had farmers and vinedressers in the mountains and in [d]Carmel, for he loved the soil.11 Moreover Uzziah had an army of fighting men who went out to war by companies, according to the number on their roll as prepared by Jeiel the scribe and Maaseiah the officer, under the hand of Hananiah, one of the king’s captains. 12 The total number of [e]chief officers of the mighty men of valor was two thousand six hundred. 13 And under their authority was an army of three hundred and seven thousand five hundred, that made war with mighty power, to help the king against the enemy. 14 Then Uzziah prepared for them, for the entire army, shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slings to cast stones. 15 And he made devices in Jerusalem, invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones. So his fame spread far and wide, for he was marvelously helped till he became strong.

Psalm 46:1-71 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.[c]4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.5 God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.6 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.7 The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Romans 13:7Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.

Matthew 6:6

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Hebrews 4:14-1614 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven,[f] Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Judges 16:26-30

Now the temple was full of men and women. All the lords of the Philistines were there—about three thousand men and women on the roof watching while Samson performed. Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars which supported the temple, and he braced himself against them, one on his right and the other on his left. Then Samson said, “Let me die with the Philistines!” And he pushed with all his might, and the temple fell on the lords and all the people who were in it. So the dead that he killed at his death were more than he had killed in his life.

Joel 2:25-27

So I will restore to you the years qthat the swarming locust has eaten,The crawling locust,The consuming locust,And the chewing locust,My great army which I sent among you. You shall reat in plenty and be satisfied,And praise the name of the Lord your God,Who has dealt wondrously with you;And My people shall never be put to shame. Then you shall know that I am tin the midst of Israel: the Lord your God And there is no other. My people shall never be put to shame.

Exodus 14:10-16

10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you so dealt with us, to bring us up out of Egypt? 12 Is this not the word that we told you in Egypt, saying, ‘Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than that we should die in the wilderness.”13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation[b] of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold[c] your peace.”15 And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16 But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.

Mark 5:1-10

5 Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the [a]Gadarenes. 2 And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind [b]him, not even with chains, 4 because he had often been bound with shackles and chains. And the chains had been pulled apart by him, and the shackles broken in pieces; neither could anyone tame him. 5 And always, night and day, he was in the mountains and in the tombs, crying out and cutting himself with stones.6 When he saw Jesus from afar, he ran and worshiped Him. 7 And he cried out with a loud voice and said, “What have I to do with You, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I implore[c] You by God that You do not torment me.”8 For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!” 9 Then He asked him, “What is your name?”And he answered, saying, “My name is Legion; for we are many.” 10 Also he begged Him earnestly that He would not send them out of the country.

Romans 7:15-25

I’m a mystery to myself, for I want to do what is right, but end up doing what my moral instincts condemn. And if my behavior is not in line with my desire, my conscience still confirms the excellence of the law. And now I realize that it is no longer my true self doing it, but the unwelcome intruder of sin in my humanity. For I know that nothing good lives within the flesh of my fallen humanity. The longings to do what is right are within me, but willpower is not enough to accomplish it. My lofty desires to do what is good are dashed when I do the things I want to avoid. So if my behavior contradicts my desires to do good, I must conclude that it’s not my true identity doing it, but the unwelcome intruder of sin hindering me from being who I really am. Through my experience of this principle, I discover that even when I want to do good, evil is ready to sabotage me. Truly, deep within my true identity, I love to do what pleases God. But I discern another power operating in my humanity, waging a war against the moral principles of my conscience and bringing me into captivity as a prisoner to the “law” of sin—this unwelcome intruder in my humanity. What an agonizing situation I am in! So who has the power to rescue this miserable man from the unwelcome intruder of sin and death? I give all my thanks to God, for his mighty power has finally provided a way out through our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One! So if left to myself, the flesh is aligned with the law of sin, but now my renewed mind is fixed on and submitted to God’s righteous principles.

Malachi 3:16-17

Then those who feared the LORD spoke to one another, And the LORD listened and heard them; So a book of remembrance was written before Him For those who fear the LORD And who meditate on His name.“They shall be Mine,” says the LORD of hosts, “On the day that I make them My jewels. And I will spare them As a man spares his own son who serves him.”Then you shall again discern Between the righteous and the wicked, Between one who serves God And one who does not serve Him.

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name.

Genesis 29:14-20

14 Then Laban said to him, “You are my own flesh and blood.”

After Jacob had stayed with him for a whole month, 15 Laban said to him, “Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

16 Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah had weak[a] eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful. 18 Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”

19 Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.

Revelation 3:14 -16

14 “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write,‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: 15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither [k]cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

Isaiah 61:3 [NKJV]

To console those who mourn in Zion,To give them beauty for ashes,The oil of joy for mourning,The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;That they may be called trees of righteousness,The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”We are clothed with the garment of praise, the garment of righteousness; the garment of Christ that is white as snow.Receive your new garment!#newbeginning

Habakkuk 3:2
A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk, with orchestra:
God, I’ve heard what our ancestors say about you,
and I’m stopped in my tracks, down on my knees.
Do among us what you did among them.
Work among us as you worked among them.
And as you bring judgment, as you surely must,
remember mercy.
'There cannot be corporate revival without personal revival.'
~Pastor Bob Wanjau
Revival is an awakening of the Spirit. God is calling us back to the secret place. Back to the place of personal time with Him. Back to the place of worship and intimacy. God loves you jealously and one of His greatest desires is to commune with you.
Take some quality time this week to love on God.
#love #God #jesus #revival

1 Kings 19:1-4 [NKJV]
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by tomorrow about this time.” And when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a broom tree. And he prayed that he might die, and said, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my fathers!”
Elijah was discouraged by WORDS. Discouragement is part of the journey of faith. One of the best ways to overcome discouragement is by countering a negative report with a positive report. Do not let people's comments to get to you. Do not allow your situation in life to discourage you to the point of giving up. Keep on confessing what you want to see in your life. Don't lose hope!

Hebrews 10:32-35 [MSG]
Remember those early days after you first saw the light? Those were the hard times! Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse—some days it was you, other days your friends. If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them. If some enemies broke in and seized your goods, you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn’t touch your real treasure. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. So don’t throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It’s still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God’s plan so you’ll be there for the promised completion.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
Today, the Lord impressed on our hearts to pray for clarity: clarity in our assignments, clarity in our marriages, clarity in our workplaces. God does not enjoy it when we waste time. He wants us to build effectively and efficiently. But in order for us to do that, we need to first KNOW His plan. How? Through prayer.
So take some time this week and pray for God to reveal His plan for your life to you. Ask for clarity and wisdom on how to go about things in your life. Listen to His counsel and walk in His light.
#CLARITY #vision

Matthew 12:36-37 [ESV]

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Words are powerful. Your words shape your future. Be careful what you speak about yourself. Be careful what you speak about your children. Cast down and destroy every negative word spoken against you; and in its place, speak positive words concerning yourself, your family and your future.

Proverbs 18:21 [KJV]

Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

Eph. 2:14-16 [NLT]14 For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. 15 He did this by ending the system of law with its commandments and regulations. He made peace between Jews and Gentiles by creating in himself one new people from the two groups. 16 Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross, and our hostility toward each other was put to death.

1 John 3:1-2
[1]Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.
[2]Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

The State of The Heart
Jeremiah 17:9-10 [KJV]
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
The Bible says that the heart of man is desperately wicked. No matter how righteous we may be in our own eyes, our righteousness is as filthy rags to God. Take time to check on your heart posture this week. Be real with God, tell Him about your mess, your struggles, your fears; anything and everything that's on your heart. And His promise is that a contrite heart, He shall not despise.
Are you in need of help from God? Do you sometimes feel unworthy of love? We are here to let you know that God loves you, just the way you are. You don't need to do anything or change anything for him to love you; He simply loves you. So come as you are! We have our services every Sunday from 9 AM at Jubilee Christian Church Kikuyu. There's a cup of hot tea waiting for you! Your life will never be the same again.
#love #Church #family

Psalm 91:1-41 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most HighShall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;My God, in Him I will trust.”3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the [a]fowlerAnd from the perilous pestilence.4 He shall cover you with His feathers,And under His wings you shall take refuge;His truth shall be your shield and buckler.God has your back. God is fighting for you! He is seeing you through every challenge and hardship in your life. He has not left your side, and He never will. Continue trusting in the Lord; it is not in vain.www.jcckikuyu.co.ke

God wants you to grow. Don't settle for where you are right now. There is so much you can do in your life. God is waiting for you to SPEAK faith and ACT faith. God didn't create you so that you can live in fear and anxiety.
Jer. 29:11 [NIV]
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
God's Word says that he plans to prosper you. But He needs you to first believe in yourself. He needs you to believe in Him and His Word. And most importantly, He needs you to BUILD YOUR CAPACITY!
Catch the replay of the sermon 'Building Capacity Into Sonship' on our YouTube channel.
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1 Peter 5:9 [NIV]Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Luke 11:1

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.

Prayer is not sending God on you errands, or trying to get God to rubberstamp your plans. Prayer is laying down your will for God's will. Get to learn more on the topic of Prayer with Pastor Bob Wanjau through this teaching.

Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
This portion of scripture says that you shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost has come upon you. Now, as a new creation, you already have the Holy Ghost living inside of you.
1 Corinthians 6:19
know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
Therefore, this means that you ALREADY have the power of God upon you! You don't need to pray to receive power; it is already inside of you!
Decree it, "I have the power of God inside of me!"
#power #holyspirit

"You don't tell God what to do. God tells you what to do."

~Pastor Bob

God is always speaking, but we need to take time to listen to him. Many are the times that we begin listening to God well then we grow impatient and start to look for our own ways of doing things.

Purpose to learn God's plan for your life and to stick to it. Take time to listen to God in the secret place. Don't be in a hurry. He is always speaking and He wants to speak to you; even today.

Have a blessed week and enjoy this teaching from Pastor Bob Wanjau.

Romans 1:11

For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord.

What a blessed time it was today. Bodily pains and aches were healed. Prophecies were uttered. Men and women cried out to the Lord as they prayed to go back to their first love.

Thank you to all of you who made time to meet in Zion today. We know that your lives will never be the same again.

Have a prayed up, fruitful week!

This Easter Sunday, join us as we revisit the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

We shall answer questions like:

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he New birth is not a change of habit! Though it will produce a change of habit!

It "produces" a New creature! The New man, born of the Spirit!

The new creature is supernaturally known, by the revelation which is found in the Word!

It's a new man, born of the Spirit. It's not a reformation of the sinner, it's the birth of a saint. It's the union of God and man, enacted by the Spirit's indwelling!

It's eternal life now given, it's God's eternal word bringing forth!

The New birth is not about a "pardoned" sinner, it's about a new creature, sins forgiven, righteousness imputed!

God now has sons, by the fact of Christ's resurrection, sons brought into glory, when Christ was born from death to life - in the resurrection.

Death has got nothing on us, because Christ being raised dieth no more, even so, because we are IN CHRIST, all of Christ's accomplishment at resurrection are now ours!

We are sons - IN CHRIST

Christ died - We died with Him

He was buried - We were buried with Him

He was raised - We were raised with Him

He is seated today and we are seated with Him!

This is the new creature!

The New creature is perfectly identified in the Saviour's work!

Christ's accomplishment at resurrection are all ours today!

He gave Him (Christ) to be head over all things to the church, which is His body!

Christ's accomplishment are towards the church - the family of the New Creature, the Father's family!

This revelation when fully seen will give rise to men who walk in victory, who walk in power and who walk in love!

Today, you and I, having believed the gospel are IN HIS WORK! Now and always ...

Blessed!

1 Timothy 2:4 KJV Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

The word KNOWLEDGE here is the Greek word is EPIGNOSIS which means accurate, precise definite knowledge... God not only wants you saved, but for you to come to the EPIGNOSIS of the truth.

What is the truth?

Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world!

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Today, we started a sermon series on The Saviour, The Saved and His Salvation. The theme of the entire Bible is Salvation through a Saviour. The Saviour is Jesus and we should see Him in all the 66 books of the Bible.Join us next Sunday as we continue to build on this teaching and learn more about our Saviour.

#salvation

The moment you got born again, you stepped into a position of AUTHORITY.Ephesians 1:20-21Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:YOU are seated together with Christ in the heavenly places! Far above all principalities and rule of this world! So as a believer, you have POWER. The power of God is in you, but you need to first KNOW that you have the power of God. How do you get to know? by reading the Word of God.Ephesians 1:18The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may KNOW what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,This week, take some time and pray this scripture. May God open the eyes of your understanding as you continue to walk with Him in Jesus' name.#prayer

Acts 20:32
So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
GOD IS BUILDING YOU!
God is building your future, God is building your assignment, God is building your marriage, God is building your business. God is building YOU.
How does God build you:
1. Through his Word.
2. Through other people.
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Exodus 3:1-3
Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I will now turn aside and see this great sight, why the bush does not burn.”
The backside of the desert refers to a place of clarity of assignment, a place of hardship and a place of divine waiting. It is in the backside of the desert that Moses was called by God via the burning bush experience. It was while Jesus was in the wilderness that He conquered the temptations of the Enemy.
Do you feel like you're in a place of hardship? Do you feel like God is taking His time to answer your prayers?
Listen to this message by Pastor Cathy Wanjau and be encouraged!

Man, if you're going to be effective at finishing what God has given you to do, whatever it is. Whether it's business, whether it's raising a child, whether it's starting a company, whether it's writing a book, or whatever it is. And it's a major project. You have to be prepared, number one, to finish in phases.

You attack a big project by phases. David went down there to whip Goliath. He went down there to kill him, but he didn't start out by killing him. He had to confront him, he had to attack him, and then he had to assassinate him.

He knocked him down before he knocked him out. You have to finish in phases. It takes phases. To whom much is given, much is required. You have to finish in phases.

Somebody say, "I'm gonna finish in phases".

SELF-SABOTAGE THROUGH UNFINISHED PROJECTS
Today we learnt how unfinished projects can affect our energy, time and even spiritual walk. It is prudent to enquire with God before you begin a project. The Christian man or woman is meant to be led by God in all the spheres of life. That includes matters such as marriage, finances, business and service.
Want to know more on how to avoid self-sabotage? Watch the video of today's sermon on our Youtube channel.
#sabotage

THE SHACKLES OF SABOTAGE ARE BROKEN!
John 16:33 [KJV]
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but BE OF GOOD CHEER; I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD.
Jesus has overcome the world, and through Him, we have also overcome the world! There is no delay in our camp, no form of sabotage will prosper against us, the devices of the enemy are defeated in Jesus' name!
"We don't pray for victory; we pray from a place of victory."
~Pastor Bob
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#prayer #sabotage

Sabotage is the deliberate act of obstructing someone or something from progress. Sabotage is spiritual. It doesn't just happen. The devil is always in the business of sabotaging Christians so that other people can doubt the effectiveness of the gospel.
Want to learn more about sabotage and how to overcome it as a Christian? Listen to this message and get understanding.
#sabotage #overcome

Isaiah 48:17 [KJV]

Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.
18. O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! Then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
19. Thy seed also had been as the sand, and the offspring of thy bowels like the gravel thereof; his name should not have been cut off nor destroyed from before me.
God is always speaking but are we listening to his voice? How can we distinguish His voice from other voices?How do we know if it's the flesh or the Spirit leading?
Get to learn more about the leading of the Spirit through listening to this message.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10
[9]Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”
[10]And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested.
What happens when the hand of God is with you?
1. He keeps you from evil.
2. You will not cause pain.
3. God will enlarge your territory.
Want to know more about the prayer of Jabez. Kindly listen to this message by Pastor Bob Wanjau.

1 Chronicles 4:9 - 1 [NKJV]

Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10. And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested..

Today we examined the Prayer of Jabez in the LIGHT of the Gospel. What can we learn from it? How can we model it in our Christian faith? Listen to this sermon and get to know more about the prayer of Jabez.

1 Corinthians 14:2 [NKJV]

For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries. When we pray in tongues, we speak mysteries in the Spirit. This weekend we have spent much time praying in the Spirit. It is never in vain. One day we shall reap the harvest of the time we have spent in prayer.

Romans 12:11-13 [NKJV] 11not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient[c] in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given[d] to hospitality.

John 14:16 [NKJV]
And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever

The word 'another' in this verse is the Greek word 'parakletos' which means 'another OF THE SAME KIND'. So Jesus and the Holy Spirit are the SAME SPIRIT; they are the SAME PERSON. The only difference is that Jesus while He was on earth, was restricted to his physical body, therefore he could only preach the Gospel in Israel. But now the Holy Spirit, since He is Spirit, is not restricted to one geographical location; He can be everywhere at the same time, and that means He can preach the Gospel to everyone everywhere!

"The Holy Spirit is Jesus Christ without limits"
~Pst. Bob

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#HolySpirit

2 Chronicles 26:14-15 [NIV]
Uzziah provided shields, spears, helmets, coats of armor, bows and slingstones for the entire army. In Jerusalem he made devices invented for use on the towers and on the corner defenses so that soldiers could shoot arrows and hurl large stones from the walls. His fame spread far and wide, for he was greatly helped until he became powerful.
We are mightily helped of God! This is our year of supernatural intervention. We decree that the hand of God is upon our lives, to make our ways prosperous, to restore what we have lost, to grant us favour, to grant us increase! We are marvelously helped of God. Our lives shall be a testimony. It shall be said of us as it was said of king Uzziah, that God greatly helped us in the year 2025 and we became POWERFUL by the hand of God.
Start you year with a spirit-filled message on 'Marvelously Helped' by our very own, Pastor Bob Wanjau. The audio is available on our Telegram and Spotify channels. The video shall be uploaded soon to our YouTube page. Have a great week ahead!
#Helped

Psalms 100:4 [NIV]
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise;
give thanks to him and praise his name.
Giving thanks to God is scriptural. It is God's will for us to give thanks to Him at all times and in every season of your life. One other reason why we should give thanks to God is that it opens the door to the miraculous.
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"There is nothing like a faithful, LAZY person."

~Pastor Bob

Proverbs 10:4 [NKJV] "He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich."

The Word of God in the book of Proverbs repeatedly instructs us in the book of Proverbs to be diligent in our places of work. Laziness does not glorify God; it only leads to poverty and lack. Whereas diligence surely leads to riches.

So do you want your needs to be met? Or a job promotion? Then choose to be faithful and diligent in your place of work and you will surely see the hand of the Lord increase and multiply your finances.

Pr. 20:6 [KJV]
Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
God is looking for faithful servants. What is a servant? A servant is one that performs duties for a person or a master. God has called you to serve others; this is how He represents Himself to the world. So, any place that you are called to work is a opportunity for you to represent God.
What does it mean to be faithful? A faithful person is one who is loyal and steadfast. Faithfulness and loyalty has suffering, but in the end it bears a reward and grants us elevation.
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2 Samuel 21:17 [AMP]
But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to David’s aid, and struck and killed the Philistine. Then David’s men swore to him, “You shall not go out again with us to battle, so that you do not extinguish the lamp of Israel.”
Abishai came to David's rescue when David was at his weakest point. One of the qualities of an Abishai Generation is that they are close enough to their king so that they can come to their rescue. As we serve the Lord, let us purpose to be close to our leaders and pastors.
To learn more about The Abishai Generation, tune in to this sermon and be blessed!