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Drawing Power From Your Personal Alter - Elder Sinothile Aphane

Drawing Power From Your Personal Alter Exodus 20:22-26

Human Beings & Human Kings  – Part 8: Hidden Character of Giant Slayers

Human Beings & Human Kings  – Part 8: Hidden Character of Giant Slayers (Greatness comes in doing right things right consistently) Main Scripture: 📖 I Samuel 17:12-32 NKJV

Human Beings & Human Kings – Part 7: Loud Mouth Giant Lips vs. The All-Powerful God

Human Beings & Human Kings – Part 7 Loud Mouth Giant Lips vs. the All-Powerful God Main Scripture: 📖 1 Samuel 17:1–50 Theme: The enemy often tries to defeat us through intimidation before he ever attacks us physically. God’s voice is always greater than the loudest voice of fear. Reflective Questions: 1. What is something that looked impossible at first, but you eventually overcame? 2. Have you ever allowed someone’s words to stop you from doing something you believed God wanted you to do? Read the Scriptures * 📖 1 Samuel 17:1–50 Supporting Scriptures: * 📖 Numbers 13:30–33 * 📖 Joshua 14:6–15 * 📖 1 Timothy 4:12–16 * 📖 Psalm 127:3–5 * 📖 Ecclesiastes 12:1 Introduction - Before Goliath ever threw a spear, he spoke. - His greatest weapon was intimidation. - Many of life’s battles are won or lost before they even begin because of the voices we choose to believe. Fear says: “I can’t.” Faith says: “God can.” Today we want to learn how to silence the voice of fear by listening to the voice of God. Jesus Connection - David points us to Jesus. - David defeated one giant. - Jesus defeated our greatest enemies: * Sin * Satan * Death * Hell - David fought for Israel. - Jesus fought for all humanity. - David risked his life. - Jesus gave His life. Because Jesus has already won the greatest victory, believers do not fight for victory—we fight from victory. How does Jesus’ victory on the cross give you confidence to face today’s giants? Personal Reflection * What giant am I facing? * What lies have I believed? * Which promise from God’s Word will I choose to believe instead? * What practical step of faith will I take this week?

Sibusiso & Inothando: The Holy Spirit Transforms Our Lives & The Generation That Prays

The Transformed Life: Living by the Holy Spirit and Growing Through PrayerMain Scriptures * Romans 8:9–10 * 2 Corinthians 5:17 * Galatians 5:22–23 * Philippians 1:6 * Zechariah 4:6 * 2 Chronicles 7:14–16 * James 5:16–18

Human Beings & Human Kings – Part 6: God’s Choice: A Shepherd

Main Scripture 📖 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Theme: God chose you. Yes, you! Question: Am I fulfilling God’s purpose for my life on earth? Answer: Every person desires to discover their God-given purpose. Yet many people assume that purpose belongs to the talented, educated, wealthy, connected, or influential. David’s story teaches us something different: God is not looking for the most impressive person; He is looking for the right heart. Introduction: From Saul to David After Saul’s rejection, Samuel found himself grieving a king he had loved, mentored, and believed in. Saul had many accomplishments: * He was a mighty warrior. * He led Israel into military victories. * He subdued surrounding enemies. * He looked every bit like a king. Yet despite all these achievements, God rejected him. Samuel had to: * Heal from disappointment. * Release what God had rejected. * Receive fresh vision. * Carry fresh oil for a fresh season. * Discern God’s next move. * Surrender completely to God’s leadership. Key Truth Saul was not easy to replace. His problem was not incompetence—it was pride. His gifting qualified him for the throne, but his character disqualified him from remaining there. 📖 Proverbs 16:18-19 “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” You can start counting down to a fall when pride begins to grow unchecked. 📖 1 Peter 5:5-6 “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Question: How do we know that someone is walking with God? Answer:  Humility. A person walking with God: * Gives God the glory. * Gives God the praise. * Gives God the worship. * Acknowledges their dependence on Him. God’s greatest qualification for leadership is not appearance, talent, age, or status. God’s greatest qualification is the condition of the heart.