A sermon or preaching is something that one should take seriously. When someone preaches a sermon, they have a significant influence over a congregation, but this also involves handling God’s Word, to which we should be faithful. While it does not replace our own Bible reading, a sermon is essential in the Sunday gathering of …

As Christians, we pray regarding the critical aspects of society. As the ekklesia (church) with our authority given by God, we have the responsibility to pray, intercede, and make supplications for all people, which covers the different aspects of society. That is why we pray for the government, families, schools, and the youth.  Whenever you …

Along the way, you may encounter tensions in the church. One example is when a friend in the church seems to be ignoring you. Such things can happen either in the context of the church or outside the church, but whether the friend who is ignoring you is in church or not, our response must …

While some people go to cafes, parks, and other places to pray and spend time with God, some still prefer to pray in the confines of their homes. There is nothing wrong with praying at home. It could even be more practical for some because you don’t spend anything when you are at home, compared …

Opening prayer, or meditative prayer as it is also called, is a brief time of reflection and sharing with others prior to the service. Opening prayer allows the participants to reflect on their day and enter more deeply into worship. In the Christian faith, in order for prayer to be truly accepted by God, it …

To better explain praying from the heart, we will use an analogy. Suppose two cooks are working. The first cook is cooking or working out of obligation. He doesn’t love cooking; the main reason why he works as a cook is just for the money. Because of that, everything in his work seems to be …