Wisdom Grace

HAVE A VISION FOR YOUR LIFE
Unlock the power of vision in your life with our inspiring journey through the lessons of Habakkuk. We’re not just reading ancient scripture; we're tapping into a source of profound wisdom that can revolutionize the way you face injustice, set goals, and lead in every sphere of your existence. This episode is a deep exploration of the personal and collective visions that drive us, and how we can articulate these visions with clarity and conviction to make an impactful change in our surroundings.
Have you ever felt the frustration of a dream deferred or the sting of inaction in the face of societal challenges? We tackle these very issues head-on, discussing the critical steps of writing down your vision, communicating it effectively to those in your circle, and the transformative influence it can have when shared with conviction. We'll guide you through the intricacies of delegation, the importance of alignment with a greater good, and the fortitude required when facing mockery or doubt. Our conversation is an intimate reflection on the art of leadership and the journey of personal growth.
This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a call to action. Embracing the waiting periods as opportunities to hone our skills, we examine the stories of biblical figures and modern-day achievers alike, illustrating the unyielding faith and preparation needed to excel. By framing problems as opportunities for prayerful solutions, we encourage you to contribute to the world in meaningful ways. Join us as we affirm the importance of a vision propelled by faith, ensuring your life's journey is as purposeful as it is powerful.

PART 1 - DAVID & GOLIATH: FAITH KILLS GIANTS 
Scriptural Reference 
- 1 Samuel 17:1-58 
We will be analyzing the profiles of Goliath, Saul, and David. The goal is to identify the principles and truths that we can apply to our personal and public lives to walk in faith and achieve victory. Together, we will discover how faith, regardless of its size, can help us overcome the giants in our lives.
The Voice of Insult & Contempt from Goliath 
- 1 Samuel 17:10 (NKJV) 10 And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.
- 1 Samuel 17:42 (NKJV) 42 And when the Philistine looked about and saw David, he disdained him; for he was only a youth, ruddy and good-looking.
The Voice of Fear from Saul and the Armies of Israel 
- 1 Samuel 17:11 (NKJV) 11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid.
The Voice of Faith from the Young Shepherd 
- 1 Samuel 17:32 (NKJV) 32 Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”

SermonCast - GOD FORGIVES, GUIDES AND DELIVERS (Psalm 25)
Bible Chapter Study: Psalm 25
Author – A Psalm of David 
Audience - Types of people 
-Sinners
-The humble 
-Those who keep His covenant and testimonies.
-Those who fear the Lord.
Content Outline 
-David’s trust in God – vv. 1-3
-David’s Plea for Guidance – vv.4-5
-David’s Plea for Forgiveness vv.6-7 
-David Praises Who the Lord is & What He does– vv.8-10.
-Blessings for Those Who Fear the Lord – vv.12-14
-David’s Plea for Deliverance vv.15-22
Characters: David & God
Key Points: David trusts in God because he knows God's character to be merciful, loving, good, and upright. He teaches, guides, and leads David in His ways, as well as to sinners, the humble, and those who keep His covenant and testimony.

SermonCast - SEE GREATER & DO GREATER 
Scriptural References: Genesis 13:14-18; John 1:43-51; John 5:16-23 & John 14:12-14
Key Points
- Your level of perception of God will determine how you will relate to God. 
- How we view ourselves will determine how far we can go in life. 
- How you view God is how you will value God.
- The farther you can see in God meaning what you know of God the greater you can do through God and in God. 

SermonCast - REBUILDING THE HOUSE OF THE LORD (FROM THE BOOK OF HAGGAI – OT) 
Haggai 1:2-4 (NKJV) 2 “Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying: ‘This people says, “The time has not come, the time that the LORD’s house should be built.” ’ 3 Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, 4 “Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your panelled houses, and this temple to lie in ruins?”
We should prioritize God's purpose and projects over our personal plans.
The process of returning to the Lord and rebuilding the house of the Lord begins with repentance from sin, a renewed attitude toward his will and word, and resilience in our work for God.

SermonCast - GOD’S BUILDING PROJECT

God’s part is equipping & ensuring His temple-building project is accomplished. God gives results and rewards to those who participate in his temple-building project. Your part is your assigned purpose.

1 Corinthians 3:5-17 (NKJV) 5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. 8 Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. 9 For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 17 If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.

SermonCast - FAITH IN THE WORD

SermonCast - WHO MAY ABIDE WITH THE LORD

Looking at the character, conduct and communication of those who may abide in the presence of the Lord. Worshippers visiting the temple likely asked these questions.

1. LORD, who may abide (sojourn, to dwell) in Your tabernacle (a special place of God)? – Psa. 15:1

2. Who may dwell (to stay) in Your holy hill (a place of God)? – Psa. 15:1

3. Who may ascend (to go up) into the hill of the Lord? - Psa. 24:3

4. Or who may stand (be upright) in His holy place? – Psa. 24:3

Living a holy life, which involves adhering to God's moral principles, is necessary to be considered worthy of standing in the presence of God and worshipping Him. The Bible states, "Pursue holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." (Hebrews 12:14)

SermonBite - God Speaks Through These Means

SermonCast - BE STILL, AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD Psalms 46:10 (NKJV) 10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Job 37:14 Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God. Take a moment to be still and allow God to be in control. Let Him help you conquer any confusion, chaos, or challenges that come your way. Being still requires that you pause, be quiet, stand firm, observe, and find peace.

Purposeful Living Series - The God Of Purpose Has A Purpose For You

Jeremiah 29:11 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.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD, WHO PROVIDES & PROTECTS - God's Profile Series

SermonCast - Wisdom & Wonders Can't Save You

SermonCast - Put On The New Man

SermonCast - Kingdom Keys To The Supernatural

SermonCast - Don't Be Familiar With Yourself

SermonCast - Destiny Helpers In The Early Life of Jesus

FaithBite - The Place & Presence of God

FaithBite - Seeking God The Wrong Ways

THE VALUE & SACRIFICE OF GIVING  - Christian Living Theme 

CHRISTIAN LIVING THEME (SERIES)

The widow's offering and the churches of Macedonia are examples of giving believers in the Bible. 

Mark 12:44 (NKJV) 44 for they all put in out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all that she had, her whole livelihood.” 

Romans 15:26 (NKJV) 26 For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.

THE SUBSTANCE OF HOPE - Christian Living Theme 

CHRISTIAN LIVING THEME (SERIES)

One of the three main elements of Christian faith - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NKJV) And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

Hope is a trustful expectation, particularly with reference to the fulfillment of God’s promises. Biblical hope is the anticipation of a favourable outcome based on the promises of God in His word. 

“The substance of hope depends on the ground upon which it is based.” – Wisdom Grace

THE CRY OF MY FATHER'S BLESSINGS - (My Family Matters)

A blessing can come from your physical, adoptive, or spiritual father.

The final words of a father are crucial, and we should listen to them attentively.

Life Is Health & Health is Life

SermonCast - DIVINE ACCESS TO GOD   

James 4:8 (NKJV) 8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

In summary, to have access to God means to draw near to God and God will draw near to you. 

To access God in a biblical sense means to be in His presence.  Not having access to God is the absence of God’s presence in your life.

FaithBite - The Word is a Person and Not a Philosophy 

Mothers Are Producers of Lives

SermonCast - RECONCILIATION IS NOT FREE

Colossians 1:20-22

20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. 21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behaviour. 22 But now he has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation.

FaithBite - Requirements To Enter and Live In The Kingdom of God

Believing in Christ is the requirement to enter the kingdom of God and behaving like Christ is the rule to live in the kingdom of God.

Fear Is A Spirit - Fear Nothing & Nobody 

2 Timothy 1:7 - for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

SermonCast -  HOLD ON TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures,

What Is In For You From God?  

Matthew 19:27Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?”

The Word of God Is Powerful

Hebrews 4:12, NLT For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Purposeful Living Series - SUCCEED IN YOUR PURPOSE

SermonCast - Testify What God Has Done For You. Don’t Restrain Your Lips

Your testimony is an invitation to bring people to Christ.

Psalms 107:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so,
Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,

Psalms 22:22 (NKJV) 22 I will declare Your name to My brethren;
In the midst of the assembly, I will praise You.

Psalms 119:46 (NKJV) 46 I will speak of Your testimonies also before kings,
And will not be ashamed.

Daniel 4:2 (NKJV) 2 I thought it good to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has worked for me.

WE ARE A CHOSEN GENERATION - I Am Series

1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV) 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.

The Jews were the elect of God and also those who believe in Jesus are the chosen of God. 

Isaiah 43:20-21 (NKJV) 20 The beast of the field will honor Me,
The jackals and the ostriches,
Because I give waters in the wilderness
And rivers in the desert,
To give drink to My people, My chosen.
21 This people I have formed for Myself;
They shall declare My praise.

The keyword is chosen which makes us different and distinct from our generation.

How Are You Living Your Life?

FaithBite - Jesus & The Kingdom of God

Luke 4:43 (NKJV) 43 but He said to them, “I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent.”

Jesus’s gospel message was centred on the kingdom of God.  He came to proclaim, promote, and permit people to have access to the kingdom of God.

FaithBite - Jesus In Creation

FaithBite - Seeking God & Serving God  

1 Chronicles 28:9 (NKJV) 9 “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.

Kingdom Series - THE KINGDOM OF GOD  (SermonCast)

It is God as the king reigning and ruling over the two realms he created. It is God's original and general plan having dominion over things he created.  The first coming of Jesus, he spoke about the kingdom of God and the second of coming of Jesus, He will set up the kingdom of God and reign forever.

Attributes Of A Committed Person

Living Well Starts In The Inside Of You

Jesus's Profile: See Jesus as Divine, not Just a Mere Man

We Are Stars In Life

Your greatness is your brightness that shines in the universe. 

Jesus Profile - WHY JESUS CAME?

Jesus Profile - ONLY JESUS CAN REVEAL GOD

Jesus Profile - HOW DO WE COME TO KNOW JESUS?

Our mission is to help people come to Jesus, cultivate a relationship with Jesus and have a changed life.

What’s your source of knowing about Jesus?
Where do you get your information about Jesus?
Who do you get knowledge about Jesus from?

John 5:39-40 (NKJV) 39 You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. 40 But you are not willing to come to Me that you may have life.

WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THE SHEPHERDS WHO VISITED JESUS?

Luke 2:17-19 (NKJV) Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marvelled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

The shepherds were humble to baby Jesus and honoured baby Jesus.

My objective is for you to come to Christ, cultivate a relationship with Him, and your life will change for the better.

Just as the angels came as instruments of God to announce Jesus, in return, the shepherds were used as instruments of God to announce Jesus. We are now called to be instruments to proclaim Jesus to the world.

Hearing about Jesus is faith in action, and seeing Jesus is an experience that will forever change your life.

Jesus Profile - THE FULLNESS OF GRACE  

You can't talk about grace and live out the source of grace.   

John 1:17 (NKJV) 17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.   

Grace is a person, and Jesus is the fullness of grace.  

• Jesus is the embodiment of grace. 
• Jesus is the epitome of grace. 
• Jesus is the expression of grace.

Life Advice - Never Attach To Anyone and Anything in Life