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Lighthouse Church DurbanWe are at War
Because of Jesus, we enjoy peace with God - but we do not enjoy peace with the devil and his demons! Jesus is rescuing people from the dominion of darkness -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFaith in the Waiting
God's timing is different from ours. That often means that we have to wait for him.He will do what he has promised, but in his perfect time.When we find…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFaith, Foolishness & Presumption - Part 2
We previously learned that faith is neither foolishness nor presumption. Biblical heroes of faith such as Abraham, Jacob and Joseph teach us more about what…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe God who Shuts the Mouths of Lions
The account of Daniel teaches us some extremely helpful lessons for times when we feel as if we've been thrown into a proverbial "lions' den"! In times of…
Lighthouse Church DurbanReminding ourselves who God is
There are some important things that we should never forget - like taking heart medication! Similarly, there are things about God that we should never forget -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGrace to You - the Righteousness of Grace
When we receive the grace of God, we are set free from sin and called into a new life of righteousness. But some misunderstand, even abuse, this grace.We must…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFaith, Foolishness and Presumption
Faith is hearing God and obeying. We hear his words, believe them and act on them.Faith is not foolishness. The foolish do as they please - or do nothing - and…
Lighthouse Church DurbanSalvation, Commitment & Perseverance
The Christian life has been likened to a marathon. A glorious start leads to a long journey to the finish. When running gets hard, remember:- Jesus chose us…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGrace to You - Extending Grace to Others
Because God has extended such wonderful grace to us, we extend the same kind of grace to others:- We bless or forgive even though it's undeserved- We pay a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe God who sees me
God sees everything that we are going through. He knows our struggles and pains. In our worst circumstances, God offers us hope - so we should persevere in our…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGrace to You
The grace of God is foundational to the Christian faith and should shape how we live - gratefully, humbly and confidently!We are saved by the grace of God - so…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRemembering who (and whose) we are
Our sense of identity affects how we think and live - but it can be badly formed by many factors. The Bible gives a clear view of who we are once we belong to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTaking Responsibility for our own Actions
The Bible teaches us to take responsibility for our actions and personal habits. We should therefore stop blame-shifting, making excuses and practicing…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWorking with the Holy Spirit (Part 3)
To receive Gifts of the Spirit we have to position ourselves to receive from the Holy Spirit. Practical Steps to receive the Gift of Tongues Be Filled First…
Lighthouse Church DurbanListening to God's Voice
God loves us enough to have prepared for us in advance. Only God has a better plan for our lives.God communicates His plan through speaking to us.- We hear God…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRunning a Good Race
The apostle Paul likened the disciple's life to a marathon that should be trained for and run well. Using this analogy, here are some things we can do to run a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhy and How Should we Pray?
It is God's will that we be people of consistent prayer. Jesus expects his disciples to pray, and he teaches us how to pray.Prayer is a child speaking with…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWorking with the Holy Spirit
Jesus called the Holy Spirit "another advocate" - one who would be with us, continuing Jesus' ministry. We should therefore learn to work with him so that we…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Person of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is a person; not wind, water, energy or fire!He is our "Advocate", the one who comes alongside us. He lives with us and in us. He teaches us…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhy should I read the Bible?
Here are some compelling reasons to read the Bible regularly:Jesus had absolute trust in the scripturesJesus said that his own words are eternally…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Church
The church exists for God - he has chosen to reveal his wisdom through it. The church belongs to Jesus - he rules it, and he is building it. He loves the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhat Exactly IS Spiritual Maturity?
God expects us to grow up into maturity - it is foundational to our faith.We learn from the Bible that spiritual maturity:- submits to ministry gifts that…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhat Exactly IS the Gospel?
The gospel - "good news" - is the most important message we could ever hear or tell - so it is important to know exactly what this good news is.It starts with…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhat Exactly IS a Disciple?
Jesus commanded the first disciples to make disciples - and teach them to do likewise. In the first centuries of the church, it was very clear what it meant to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Church as The Watchman
We are called to partner with God as salt and light in our communities. God speaks to people through us.Sometimes we make excuses like: -They're the enemy -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAmazing Grace!
The most powerful presentation of God's amazing grace and forgiveness is surely the crucifixion of Jesus. There Jesus cried out, "Father, forgive them, for…
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A Mobilised People
As the people of God, we have been "called up" to active duty. This calling applies to all of us always and everywhere. It is not reserved for Sundays!Jesus…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCan ANYONE Fix This?
At Easter, we celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. And we celebrate the brand-new life that he offers to those who believe and entrust their lives to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanSeven Traits of Excellence
The apostle Peter listed seven traits that will enable followers of Jesus to live effective and productive lives: - Virtue - Knowledge - Self-control -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGoing Beyond Church Walls
In the beginning, God commanded mankind to be fruitful, multiply and fill the earth - but they preferred to stay together and build their own city.Jesus…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGetting UNstuck
The Bible teaches us that every disciple is on a journey of transformation, becoming more and more like Jesus. Yet we can get "stuck" on our journey - for many…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Exodus Journey
The exodus journey of Israel teaches many lessons of life and faith:- God hears and answers - but in HIS perfect timing- In "impossible" situations, choose…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Two You's
Jesus often rebuked religious leaders for hypocrisy - their visible and invisible lives were very different.Like them, we also have a "visible you" and an…
Lighthouse Church DurbanExodus
Israel had to leave Egyptian culture behind in order to embrace God's culture - and they had to come under God's rule. Having left Egypt, God took them on a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWho is your King?
The young nation of Israel was ruled by God - but then they rejected God as their King. They wanted to live their way. We should be careful not to make the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLiving Life for God's Purposes
We may sometimes try to "help" or "advise" God regarding what should happen in our lives. We pursue OUR will and ask him to bless OUR plans. We then get…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLight that Fire!
In the Bible, fire speaks of many things, including God's presence, approval and power. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost looked like fire.We can…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Goal
Many people set goals at the beginning of the year. This is a helpful exercise, but we need to ask: "Is this goal ultimately worthwhile?" When we ask this…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCommitment over Convenience
Technology and social advances can bring greater convenience into many aspects of our lives. These advances can make us more effective as disciples of Christ…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe heart of it all
God's love is truly awesome!Because it's part of who he is, it's a perfect love.God's love makes him approachable - we can come to him confidently, assured of…
Lighthouse Church DurbanChoosing to be a Shrub or a Tree
In Jeremiah, two types of people are contrasted. Those who trust in themselves and in other people are like shrubs in the desert. Those who trust in God are…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIn Humble Submission
Humble submission is the opposite attitude to pride, independence and arrogance. Pride can be hard to spot; it takes humility to recognise our pride!Sometimes…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLooking again at Jesus (at Christmas)
Jesus was born a baby; but before that, he was the Word, the agent of creation, life and light. The Word became human - and made his home among us.This shows…
Lighthouse Church DurbanScheme Alert! Part 2
When we are aware of the devil's schemes, we can defend ourselves against them. We are privileged have a record of how the devil tried to keep Jesus from his…
Lighthouse Church DurbanMy Heart
While some say, "follow your heart", the Bible cautions us that the heart can be deceitful, hard and sick! Our hearts need God's healing and transforming work…
Lighthouse Church DurbanScheme Alert!
The oldest scheme of the devil is found in Genesis. In a cunning, step-by-step scheme, the serpent tricked the first man and woman into throwing away their…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod never leaves us!
Circumstances and feelings can cause us to feel that God has abandoned us. But God promises to never leave us!Humans lie and change their minds - but God is…
Lighthouse Church DurbanA Little Hole, a Little Fox, a Little Yeast
A small hole can empty a bucket. Small foxes can ruin a vineyard. A little yeast affects a whole batch of dough. In the same way, our "small sins" can do far…
Lighthouse Church DurbanReclaiming our Spiritual Wells of Life
We can gain valuable insights from Isaac as he dug wells:We need to identify our neglected "wells" - such as prayer, Bible reading, worship and fellowship.We…
Lighthouse Church DurbanUnashamed of the Gospel
The gospel is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes. We should therefore:- know the gospel- trust the power of the gospel.We may be…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAt the Feet of Jesus
Sometimes we go to people for what only God can do. This can frustrate us and the people we go to. The Bible tells us how- God gave Hannah the child that her…
Lighthouse Church DurbanUnder the Circumstances
Sometimes our circumstances "get on top of us". In those times, it's good to know that great heroes of faith also had those moments! Know too that others…
Lighthouse Church DurbanEnduring through painful trials
God doesn't take us out of our trials - but He is with us through them. He wants us to learn perseverance in our trials producing character and faith.In our…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRemember who you are
When we look in the mirror, we may not like what we see. The image of God has been tarnished, damaged. When we compare ourselves to Jesus, the true image of…
Lighthouse Church DurbanPraise and Worship
God is WORTHY to be praised and worshipped!God seeks-true worshippers - led by the Holy Spirit-authentic worship - an honest overflow of a life surrendered to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhen God's Will is Hard
God's ways are higher than our ways. He sees what we can't see. So the journey that he maps out for us may not make sense to us at times.It may also be hard -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWorship and Warfare
We were created to worship God. Our worship is often a response to God's gift ofsalvation and the victories he has won for us, but sometimes our worship…
Lighthouse Church DurbanBut is it Worship?
The goal of worship is to give God the reverence and honourthat is due to Him. The essence of worship is a life of devotion to God - for our life to be a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAmbassadors in Hostile Territory
Jesus' disciples represent their King in hostile places. Some people are offended simply because we bear his name. Others are offended because good challenges…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFacing life with courage
Life can be full of challenges; we can face them fearfully or courageously.God's children should remember that his ways are far higher than ours. We shouldn't…