2 THESSALONIANS 3:14 Church discipline has always served as a formative and corrective means. Sound Biblical teachings and godly examples are two vital components with regards to the life of every true believer and thus; produces discipline in the body of Christ. Unfortunately, we live in a “fast food generation”, where Christians no longer want […]
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Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-Discipline In The Church
2 THESSALONIANS 3:14 “IF ANYONE DOES NOT OBEY OUR INSTRUCTION IN THIS LETTER, TAKE SPECIAL NOTE OF THAT PERSON AND DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH HIM, SO THAT HE WILL BE PUT TO SHAME”. The downward trend of church discipline is perhaps the most visible failure in modern day history. It is difficult to imagine what […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-“Honesty”Pt. 2
2 CORINTHIANS 8:21 In our daily walk with God, we have decisions to make; whether it’s about how to handle money honestly, relating to people in our social circles or promises we make to people. Do you inflate figures as a purchasing officer just so you can later have your share? As an accountant, do […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-“Honesty” Pt. 1
2 CORINTHIANS 8:21 “FOR WE ARE TAKING PAINS TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT, NOT ONLY IN THE EYES OF THE LORD, BUT ALSO IN THE EYES OF MAN”. One day a man was asked to build a house. It was a Three Storey Complex. The works supervisor ( foreman) had been working with the contractor […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-“Guard Your Heart” Pt. 2
PROVERBS 4:23(KJV) The Hebrew word for; GUARD, (which is interchangeable with “KEEP”) literally means, “to set a watchman over it”. This means, believers must filter their emotions, desires, thoughts and responses with the word of God. “How can a young man (young woman) have his way pure? By guarding it according to your word”. (Psalm […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-“Bullies And Ministers” Pt. 2
EPHESIANS 4:29 ( NIV) Many believers do not understand the word “MINISTER”. If people understand that, a Christian Minister is a “Servant”, they will not lord over people. To minister to someone means to serve the person. In most churches, people don’t see themselves as servants, they see themselves as “little gods”, who want to […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev )-“Bullies And Ministers” Pt. 1
EPHESIANS 4:29( NIV) “DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLESOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH, BUT ONLY WHAT IS HELPFUL FOR BUILDING OTHERS UP ACCORDING TO THEIR NEEDS, THAT IT MAY BENEFIT THOSE WHO LISTEN”. The circular world of doing things is gradually finding it’s way into the scheme of running the church. Despite the healthy […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev )-How I Once Handled Opposition Pt. 2
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-28 There’s one pertinent question almost every believer asks; “why do people hate me so much? Why this hatred and opposition? Honestly, I wish I could answer these questions. But what I know is that, nobody can live a faithful Christian life without experiencing opposition. Never be surprised about opposition; whether it is spiritual, […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-How I Once Handled Opposition Pt. 1
PHILIPPIANS 1:27-28 “WHATEVER HAPPENS, CONDUCT YOURSELVES IN A MANNER WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. THEN,WHETHER I COME AND SEE YOU OR ONLY HEAR ABOUT YOU IN ABSENCE, I’LL KNOW THAT YOU STAND FIRM IN ONE SPIRIT, STRIVING TOGETHER AS ONE FOR THE FAITH OF THE GOSPEL; WITHOUT BEING FRIGHTENED IN ANYWAY BY THOSE WHO […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-What Type Of Christian Are You? Pt. 2
2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 (NIV) Every day can be exciting for the believer who knows the reality of being filled with the Holy Spirit, and led by the Holy Spirit moment by moment . You can not be a Christian and still have your own life. Christ has provided for us a fruitful abundant life. This […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev)-What Type Of Christian Are You? Pt. 1
2 CORINTHIANS 13:5 “TEST YOURSELVES TO SEE IF YOU ARE IN THE FAITH; EXAMINE YOURSELVES! DO YOU NOT RECOGNISE THIS ABOUT YOURSELVES, THAT JESUS CHRIST IS IN YOU UNLESS INDEED YOU FALL THE TEST”? Dear reader, have you ever sat down to ask yourself as a Christian; if you are in Christ with your heart […]
Liberty Breakfast: by Luke Barson (Rev )-How Faithful Are You? Pt. 2
PROVERBS 20:6 Most people know what it means to be a servant or a Christian. But what the modern day Christian doesn’t know is what it means to be “a faithful servant or Christian”. Many believers are simply “cosmetic church goers”. It is amazing how people profess Christianity and yet it’s difficult to find traces […]