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Lighthouse Church DurbanAccepting God's Word into our Lives
When we put our faith in Jesus, we received a new nature. But this new nature needs to mature for us to become the new creatures we are intended to be. If we…
Lighthouse Church DurbanSpiritual Amnesia
When we know who we are, we live accordingly! We are: -chosen by God and precious to him -Royal priests -citizens of the Kingdom of God -free from the dominion…
Lighthouse Church DurbanPriests before God
When we put our faith in Jesus, we are not only rescued from sin and given new life as God's children, we are also made priests. Our primary duty as priests is…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIt's NOT over!
Jesus does not promise his disciples an easy time; he warns us that we will have trouble. Sometimes we may feel defeated - like the battle is lost. Sometimes…
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The "not enough" test
Jesus' miraculous feeding of over 5000 people demonstrates what Jesus can do when we give him what we have - even though it clearly is not enough. Jesus…
Lighthouse Church DurbanToo Far Gone (?)
Jesus is a redeemer. He does not only pay the price for our sins, he also restores and transforms our lives! We may look at a person - or a situation - or…
Lighthouse Church DurbanHear God's Voice
God spoke in the past and he still speaks to his people - all of us! Mankind was not designed to live without the words that come from God - we need to hear…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Greatest in the Kingdom
In the Kingdom of God: -Greatness is not measured by our power, status, titles or recognition, but by our level of servanthood. -Leadership is not about…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Glory of Unity
Unity is a wonderful thing! Jesus prayed that we would be united - not merely for his sake or our sakes, but for the sake of the lost. Our unity points people…
Lighthouse Church DurbanDiscipling with a Clear Message
Jesus called his disciples “the light of the world”. We are to "shine" - by how we live and what we teach. Our point of reference for what is right and wrong…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Compassion of God
One of God's many amazing attributes is his compassion. He has shown this compassion to many people, including Moses, David, Elijah and the nation of Israel…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWaiting on God
We live in an age when we are used to quick or even instant results - but the Bible teaches us to wait on God! Waiting on God is a learning process and not…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTransformation - the Daily Decision
The journey of transformation into the image of Christ begins with our first decision to follow Jesus. For the journey to continue, we need to KEEP deciding to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhen you've just had enough!
Like Elijah, we may be devoted to God and serve him will all our hearts, yet we don't see the results that we had hoped for. We may then feel disappointed…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTransformation - renewing the mind
The new-born child of God should not remain a baby, but grow up into maturity, reflecting more and more of the glorious image of Jesus. Two keys to this…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRepresenting & Displaying God’s Greatness & Worth
Whatever our comforts or struggles, as God's children, we are God's treasure. Every believer is precious to God! We have experienced God’s deliverance…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTransformation - the journey begins!
God transforms his children in a process whereby they steadily become more and more like Jesus. This journey of transformation begins with salvation, when we…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod has MORE in store!
There are many uncertainties about the year ahead, but we can be sure of this: God has promised us transformation! Our response must be firstly to believe him…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Craziness of Christmas!
At Christmas we remember a series of events that took Israel by complete surprise: God somehow took on human form and was born to a young virgin. Some…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFinishing Strong
We don't have to postpone our happiness and rejoicing for the new year! God has been with us - so let's give him thanks! Rather than being anxious about…
Lighthouse Church DurbanFaith in Difficult Times
Following Jesus is not always easy! It can involve difficult trials and tests. In those times, our faith and obedience will bring us into a closer relationship…
Lighthouse Church DurbanCareful with that Sword!
The Bible is likened to a razor-sharp sword and called "the sword of the Spirit". It cuts through to the deepest parts of our being! Handled well, it…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod's Word is the Truth
We live in confusing times, when every theory and opinion is presented as "truth". The Bible is described as "God-breathed", or "God's word", and it has stood…
Lighthouse Church DurbanWhen Suffering Stays
God is perfectly capable of rescuing us from any and every trial that we may face! But there may be times when, in his perfect wisdom, he chooses not to. The…
Lighthouse Church DurbanRebuilders & Restorers
Jesus has come to set things right - to lift up the poor, the broken-hearted, the oppressed. He has opened the way for us to experience transformation…
Lighthouse Church DurbanJesus is not ashamed of those who have nothing
The grace of God, so powerfully demonstrated by Jesus, is truly remarkable! God values us highly - even though he needs nothing from us. We (and other people)…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Lord is my Shepherd
Psalm 23 tells us that God is like a shepherd to his people. Jesus called himself "the good shepherd". For the follower of Jesus, this means that: - We can…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Invitation
The Church is called "the Bride of Christ". Jesus has offered his hand in marriage and returned to heaven to prepare a place for his Bride. We are now in our…
Lighthouse Church DurbanEngaged... to Jesus!
The New Testament uses several images to describe the church. One such image is the Bride of Christ. Jesus is the Bridegroom and the church is his Bride. This…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Opportunity in the Adversity
We are living in days of adversity, days of darkness. Yet there are opportunities in the adversity! The darkness around us is an opportunity to shine with the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLeading with our ears!
Jesus is building his church - and he will not be stopped. He is also "shaking all nations" and revealing his glory. At the same time, the devil is angrily…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIs this a good time? (When should "ministry" happen?)
Many of us think that there is "a right time and place" for ministry. But Jesus ministered when he was tired, under pressure, in stressful and painful…
Lighthouse Church DurbanBeing Sufficient in Christ
Jesus is altogether sufficient: he saves, perfects, completes, provides and strengthens! When we have him, we have everything we need! The Bible teaches us to…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod is Sovereign
Although we have freedom to make choices (even disobedient & foolish ones!), what God has ordained WILL happen. So we can always trust his promises, because…
Lighthouse Church DurbanA Perfect Life - Part 2
The Jewish Law, particularly the Ten Commandments, shows us what a holy, perfect life looks like. It also shows us how badly we need a saviour, because it…
Lighthouse Church DurbanA Perfect Life - Part 1
God has made mankind in his image and expects him to live a life that reflects this image. We could call that a holy life, or a perfect life. When God made a…
Lighthouse Church DurbanAdvancing the Kingdom of God
Jesus taught his disciples to pray "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." The Kingdom of God comes when the rule of God is…
Lighthouse Church DurbanDealing with doubts in our faith
We can doubt God because of many reasons: difficult circumstances, incomplete revelation, worldly influences and unfulfilled expectations. We overcome doubt…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTwo Masters?
It is impossible to serve two masters, because when they lead in different directions, we can only follow one of them. Jesus highlighted a master called…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLessons from the Storm
The Covid-19 pandemic has been like a massive storm, causing destruction & disruption world-wide. Yet God has been wonderfully present and has taught us many…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod desires a family
When a person puts their faith in Jesus, God adopts them into his family. And as we mature, we begin to show the family likeness - we begin to look like Jesus!…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLove, Unity & Community
Jesus gave his disciples a new commandment: to love one another as he has loved us. He defined this love as laying down our lives for one another. The ultimate…
Lighthouse Church DurbanOvercoming our weaknesses
King David was a mighty warrior and king, yet his psalms reveal a vulnerable inner world of tears, fears and insecure moments. The apostle Paul was used…
Lighthouse Church DurbanIs the Gospel foolishness?
The Gospel - the good news about Jesus - has been preached for thousands of years and has transformed millions of lives. We could therefore expect the message…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTransformation for the Nations
God wants every nation to be transformed, as the people of the nation become disciples of Jesus. But although the salvation of the nations are his end goal…
Lighthouse Church DurbanJesus, "Friend of Sinners"
Jesus was called the "friend of sinners" - yet he preached an uncompromising message of turning from sin and living in authentic righteousness under God's…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTrusting Jesus in the Storms of our Lives
Following Jesus does not mean that we won't experience "storms" in our lives - but we can have peace in the midst of our storms because of Jesus: - The storms…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Holy Spirit and the Church
The Holy Spirit empowers the church by giving gifts to each member. He gives different gifts to different people - and every gift is necessary. This means that…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Holy Spirit and the Human
When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, a process of transformation begins in our lives. The more we co-operate with him, the more we will experience the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGod with us
God has always intended to be with his people. Sin separated us, but Jesus came as "God with us"! While it is true that God is everywhere, he makes his…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThe Holy Spirit and the Mission
Jesus has ascended to heaven - but he is still on mission with us! As a human, Jesus came alongside the first disciples so that they could join him on his…
Lighthouse Church DurbanThirsting for Jesus
Just as our bodies thirst for water, so our souls thirst for God. We may try to satisfy this thirst independently of God, but this is like trying to store…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTake a Step!
Jesus has given ALL of us a command: to make disciples of Jesus, people who will also obey his commands. This command can feel very intimidating - but…
Lighthouse Church DurbanBearing the Image of God
Mankind was created in the image of God - so we should reflect his nature. Yet mankind in general does not reflect his glory. We tend to destroy rather than…
Lighthouse Church DurbanTHE Story
We all have stories to tell and many are well worth telling! But while many stories can inspire, only one can transform lives! This story is known as the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGetting Back to the Great Project
Jesus has called all of his people to a great project - his great commission to make disciples of all nations. But other people, other projects and other…
Lighthouse Church DurbanGreat Expectations!
The first century church had great expectations of what God would do - in them and through them. And they had an amazing impact on their city, region and the…
Lighthouse Church DurbanLiving a life of love
We are called to love EVERYONE around us, regardless of how they treat us. Love is very PRACTICAL, and is manifest through: - sincerity - loving people while…
Lighthouse Church DurbanPreparing for bad times
The Bible teaches us that life is seasonal, that there is a time for everything. So we can expect both "spring" times & "winter" times. And just as animals…
Lighthouse Church DurbanForgiveness
God has shown us the most amazing grace by extending the most amazing forgiveness to us - a forgiveness that is perfect: complete and ongoing! We can live the…