Our services have officially started! In addition, we are live streaming our sermons through YouTube (Christ Baptist Mokopane) and we'll also continue to upload a pre-recorded audio version of the same message for those who can't stream or make it to the services! The following sermon was prepared by Ps Lucas Stoltz this week for … Continue reading Mark 12:13-17, Rendering to God
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Understanding the Difference Between Depression, Anxiety & Stress: By Lucas Stoltz What is Stress & Anxiety? Both stress and anxiety are emotional responses. Stress is however caused by an external trigger. Perhaps a work deadline, a fight with a loved one, a recent change in health or finances, etc. Folks under stress usually experience mental … Continue reading Understanding & Counseling Depression: the Difference Between Depression, Anxiety & Stress
John 4:23-24, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John Calvin has stated, 'the greatest goal … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Let Us Worship, pt2
Ephesians 5:15-21, Walk the Talk: You’ve heard the saying, ‘don’t just talk the talk, walk the walk!’ Here we learn to walk the talk as Paul begins by urging us to watch ourselves carefully so that we might live wisely rather than foolishly (5:15–17). This way of walking includes being filled with the Spirit (5:18), … Continue reading Ephesians 5:15-21
Prayer? Prayer is certainly important, especially in the life of the church. However, despite the amount of time we have spent looking at prayer and even practically applying it, prayer is often hard at the best of times. But it is hardest during anxious or depressed times. During these times, most of us find it … Continue reading Understanding & Counseling Depression: An Approach to Prayer for the Depressed
John 4:23-24, "But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." Here we see that God commands His … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Let Us Worship, pt1
Our services have officially started! In addition, we are live streaming our sermons through YouTube (Christ Baptist Mokopane) and we'll also continue to upload a pre-recorded audio version of the same message for those who can't stream or make it to the services! The following sermon was prepared by Ps Lucas Stoltz this week for … Continue reading Mark 12:1-12: Jesus, The Rejected Cornerstone
Ephesians 5:3-14, Holy Living in a Fallen World: In our previous Bible study we looked at the depths of human sinfulness and discussed the depravity of the world and how we as “God’s holy people” are to live in such a world. Today’s section, 5:8–14, continues the same theme but now uses the imagery of … Continue reading Ephesians 5:3-14, pt2
Hebrews 10:24-25, "...let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." This text reminds us that we were made for more than private … Continue reading A Brief Devotion: Christian Grace, pt4
Our services have officially started! In addition, we are live streaming our sermons through YouTube (Christ Baptist Mokopane) and we'll also continue to upload a pre-recorded audio version of the same message for those who can't stream or make it to the services! The following sermon was prepared by Ps Lucas Stoltz this week for … Continue reading Mark 11:27-33, Christ’s Lordship In Question
Eight Reasons why Believers need to be aware of Depression: By Lucas Stoltz Understanding Depression Depression is part of the Fall. It can be caused by one’s own, the consequences of another’s sin, or might even be unrelated. However, Proverbs 12:25 says, "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes … Continue reading Understanding & Counseling Depression: 8 Reasons Why We Need to be Aware
Ephesians 5:3-14, Holy Living in a Dark World: Following immediately on the heels of 5:2, 5:3 plunges us into the depths of human sinfulness. In fact, it introduces a discussion of the depravity of the world and counsel on how we as “God’s holy people” are to live in such a world. That’s the first … Continue reading Ephesians 5:3-14, pt1
Matthew 6:5-6, "And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 6 But when you pray, go into your room and … Continue reading A Brief Devotion, Christian Grace, pt2
Our services have officially started! In addition, we are live streaming our sermons through YouTube (Christ Baptist Mokopane) and we'll also continue to upload a pre-recorded audio version of the same message for those who can't stream or make it to the services! The following sermon was prepared by Ps Lucas Stoltz this week for … Continue reading Mark 11:1-11, Christ’s False Inauguration
Ephesians 5:1-2, Imitating the Lord: Tonight’s two verse actually complete the thought that begun in 4:31-32. And so the idea here is to still put off & put on, only we are to put on the imitation of God “walk in the way of love,” as Christ did! Walk as Christ did: (1-2) This … Continue reading Ephesians 5:1-2
