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Lighthouse Church DurbanAmbassadors of the King
We are Christ's ambassadors. As "Christians", we bear his name and represent him wherever we go. This is a great responsibility!As good ambassadors, we want…
Lighthouse Church DurbanA Day in the Life at the Lighthouse
Every child of God has a place - and a part to play. This is true regardless of our past or our present situations - in fact, God uses "where we've been" and…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Power of the Small
One principle of the Kingdom of God that Jesus taught and modelled is that "small" things can have a great impact:- Small seeds grow into trees- A small amount…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAttitude
Jesus taught that our attitudes and motives matter to God. And how we do things can reveal our heart - sincerity, humility, purity and devotion - or a lack of…
Lighthouse Church DurbanContending for our Faith
We have a wonderful and precious faith - but it is under attack! We therefore need to stand strong and defend our faith in the face of:- False teachings-…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRivers of Living Water
Jesus said "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within…
Lighthouse Church DurbanHow Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God
The Kingdom of God is very different and can be hard to understand; so Jesus presented it in terms of illustrations and contrasts. He challenged cultural…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGifted by God
God gives ALL of his children spiritual gifts. He gives different gifts to different people, so his work is different in each of us. He gifts us in order to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanDressing for the Occasion
There are appropriate and inappropriate ways to dress for weddings and other special occasions. We "dress for the occasion". The Bible uses this analogy to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIn Step with the Spirit
Just as Jesus' disciples walked and worked closely with Jesus, we are to "keep in step" with the Holy Spirit. The "fruit of the Spirit" is evidence that we are…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRepentance
Repentance is sometimes viewed negatively, but it is actually a gift from God that brings reconciliation, refreshing and transformation.True repentance is a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Power for the Purpose
Jesus has commissioned all of his disciples - to be his witnesses and make disciples everywhere. This is a supernatural work that needs supernatural power. The…
Lighthouse Church DurbanStories of Salvation
The Bible is full of stories of salvation - people putting their faith in Jesus and following him.Sharing the gospel is not reserved for those who are highly…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Fullness of God
The apostle Paul prayed that the church would "know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God."The love…
Lighthouse Church DurbanComeback
Even the most godly people experience setbacks. When you experience a setback or failure:- Recognise if it's caused by sin or not- Repent from any sin-…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFaithfulness
Jesus values, expects & rewards FAITHFULNESS. He doesn't expect us to be faithful with what he hasn't given us, but with what he has given us: resources, gifts…
Lighthouse Church DurbanHeart Burn!
The encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus teaches us some valuable lessons. If we want to experience more of Jesus, we should:- Discuss matters of faith…
Lighthouse Church DurbanEaster - Fact or Fiction?
We live in times when fake news abounds and we want to verify the news we receive. Here are four compelling verifying factors for the gospel message:1. The…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Lord's Work - a Priority
Jesus has given all of his followers work to do - particularly, the ministry of reconciliation to God. The Holy Spirit has given us all the power we need to do…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLord, Open our Eyes!
Paul's prayers for the Ephesian church are really powerful. As Elisha prayed for his servant's eyes to be opened to his spiritual realities, Paul prays that…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhat city are we building?
The tower of Babel teaches many valuable life lessons:-Seeking our own glory will distract us from seeking God and his purposes.-Godless empires and…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLord, make our faith grow!
Unbelief stands in the way of what God wants to do - in the lives of his people and through his people. Faith pleases God. It doesn't have to be "big", because…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFREEDOM!!
When Jesus said "if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed", he wasn't overstating our freedom! We have been set free: -from the grip of sin -from the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGratitude
We are not under the law of the Old Covenant, but have a relationship with Jesus under the New Covenant. Instead of offering animal sacrifices, we are to offer…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWILL you follow Jesus?
Jesus invites us to join the most privileged people on earth - the people who are on God's mission with him. But before we say "yes", we need to:-make it an…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTurn on the Light for Order
God has good plans for his people. But he works his plans his way - with light and with order.God's light enables us to see his order and to bring things into…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhen You're in a Pit
Like many heroes of the Bible, we may also experience some dark, difficult days. In those times, we should not be afraid to pour out our hearts to God in…
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People of Purpose
The Bible and history teach us that seemingly insignificant people can have a great impact. We need to realise this so that we step forward in faith; if we…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Power in a Name
Difficult circumstances can undermine our faith and cause doubt. But, irrespective what we may go through, the name of Jesus has power over: - sickness and…
Lighthouse Church DurbanStep by Step
God gives us dreams and visions and puts godly desires into our hearts. We need to walk towards those goals, step by step. God's path for us to walk into our…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCreated ON Purpose WITH Purpose
We were created by God, on purpose, with purpose! He has put us in the right place at the right time for his perfect purposes! While he may have some specific…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhy are we here?
In terms of the sheer scale of the universe, we are SO tiny! We may conclude that we are insignificant. Yet the Bible teaches us that: - We are God's work of…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Highest Resolutions
If we want this new year to be different - for the better - then we will need to make some changes. This is why we make resolutions. These four resolutions…
Lighthouse Church DurbanConscience
Our conscience is a great gift from God, keeping us on good terms with God and with people. Yet it can be corrupted; then we lose our sense of right and wrong…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGood News, Great Joy, All People!
The message of Christmas is GOOD NEWS of GREAT JOY for ALL PEOPLE! The good news is that the promised Saviour and King has come to deliver us from the dominion…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod with Us
The birth of Jesus was not just a miracle pregnancy - it was God coming to us as a man! Instead of sending another prophet or angelic messenger, the Creator…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Providence of God in our Lives
Divine providence is the governance of God by which He, with wisdom and love, cares for and directs all things in the universe. The story of Esther is a great…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLearning some "Jesus-Thinking"
Jesus demonstrated some ways of thinking that are vastly different from the way that many around us think - and the way that we may be thinking now: -Being…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Fear of the Lord
Fear of the Lord is taught in the Old & New Testament. It is a deep respect, a reverent awe of the omnipotent Creator and Sovereign Lord of the universe. Fear…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWorking with the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit continues the work of Jesus, empowering us, leading us and revealing things to us. Just as we are dependent on Jesus, we are dependent on the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanObedience brings Fruitfulness
Disobedience can keep us from God’s good purposes; obedience leads us into them. We need to trust God when his actions, his chosen instruments and his…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWorking WITH Jesus
The true Christian life is a supernaturally charged life! God himself works in us to motivate us and enable us to do the work that he has prepared for us to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAccountability
Accountability helps us to grow mature and fruitful. Jesus modelled accountability as Son to his Father. Accountability is built on submission - to God's…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod wants to use YOU!
God has re-created us to do good things - in his eyes, we are "the right person for the job"! He works in us and through us - with HIS power! It's not about…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCovenant
Jesus made a way for us to live in a covenant relationship with God. This covenant is wonderfully represented in the account of King David and Mephibosheth…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Goal and the Journey
The end goal of the Kingdom of God is a wedding in heaven! It is to see the church, the Bride of Christ, a great multitude from every nation, tribe, people and…
Lighthouse Church DurbanDependence on God
God has provided grace through Jesus to live lives that are totally dependent on him. This grace is available to all who believe. This grace does not just save…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIn Pursuit of Man
Mankind was created in the image of God and enjoyed fellowship with God. When mankind broke this fellowship, God pursued them - through many people and many…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCelebrating our Differences
The Bible compares the church to a body - the Body of Christ. We are all part of this one body. Some parts are very different - so we can find some people hard…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCommunicating the Gospel
We can learn a great deal from Jesus as we read how he communicated with people. His conversation with a rich young man teaches us to: -Earn the right to ask…
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Growing in the Call of God
God has plans & purposes for each one of us. Discovering & living out these plans & purposes is a journey of discovery & adventure. Some are personal - there…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Message of the Cross
The message of the cross of Jesus is absolutely essential because it - reveals the amazing love of God for mankind - reveals our desperate need for salvation -…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGeneration to Generation
God has taught his people to pass on to the next generation what he has revealed to them. Moses needed the practical wisdom of Jethro. Samuel needed the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanStronger Together
Our new life in Christ does not mean that we won't face struggles - but we don't have to face them alone! Key questions we must answer are: -Will I humbly ask…
Lighthouse Church DurbanEnjoying the Grace of our Heavenly Father
When we put our faith in Jesus as Lord, we become new creations and begin a new life as a child of God. Yet we are all "works in progress" - we are no longer…
Lighthouse Church DurbanKnowing Jesus Better
Our relationship with God is the most important relationship that we can ever have. And he wants us to know him - he is on our side as we seek him! The better…
Lighthouse Church DurbanKeep on keeping on
The truth of Jesus' words "In this world you will have trouble" is evident all around us - we experience troubles of many kinds. These troubles can take their…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAdvancing under fire
The church has always been "under fire" - but Jesus continues to build his church and all the powers of hell can't stop him! When we're under fire, - we…
Lighthouse Church DurbanOvercoming evil
The Bible teaches us that we CAN overcome evil: - by refusing to repay evil with evil - by seeking peace - by leaving justice and punishment to God - by doing…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCaught in the Act
We can learn a lot about how to correctly handle sin from Jesus - and how not to from the religious leaders who constantly challenged him: The religious…