In His Image Ministries

Monday January 31st Bible Reading:      Heb. 12: 1 - 17 Topic:          Looking Unto Jesus Today's passage opens with a great incentive for us to persevere in the Christian Race -- those who have successfully run their own race and are now spectators cheering us onto the finish line. We like them can only run this race successfully by looking onto Jesus Who is both the Author and Finisher of our faith. He too set us an example of perseverance through great suffering to glory. The writer goes on to warn us about sin which if we persist in it will result in chastening from the Father. It is comforting to know that God will not allow His Children to live carelessly. If we are really and truly born again, He will discipline us in order to restore us to faith. Our responsibility therefore is to accept His discipline with gratitude because though "no chastening seems to be joyful for the present but painful, nevertheless afterward it

Monday January 30th Bible Reading:      Heb. 11: 30 - 40 Topic:          The Route To Heaven Through all generations, the righteous go through severe experiences, many to the point of losing their lives. It was not easy for Noah of whom God bore witness that he was a righteous man. It was not easy for Abraham whom God called His friend. It was not easy for Jacob, Moses, David and the Prophets. Above all, it was not easy for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says about Him "For consider Him Who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself ......." (Heb. 12: 3) The route to Heaven is not an easy road. The righteous are purified by it through the Baptism of sanctification. "these all died in faith, not having obtained the promises, but .... confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth" (Heb. 11: 13 - 16) They were not of this world, Heaven is their home. (Phil.

Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)                                     Diocese of Abuja                          Cathedral Church of the Advent Epiphany IV - Sunday 22 January 2017 Today's Sermon Theme:      "The Christian Work Ethic" Topic:          Christ Centred Work Ethics II: Being Honest Key Text:     Col. 3: 22 Summary: The second of the Christian's work ethics is that of honesty. From our Texts, the Christian servant is instructed to work with "sincerity of heart" or honesty in reverence for the Lord. The word "honesty" implies "singleness" of heart, that is "without ulterior motives." The Christian worker works ultimately to please his Creator and Lord. He does not work to advance his own cause at the expense of his Employer. That was the intention of Paul in Titus 2: 9 - 10. The Christian worker will work without stealin

Sunday January 29th Bible Reading:      Heb. 10: 26 - 39 Topic:          Joy That Follows Forgiveness Nothing compares with one being free from sin. There is joy inexpressible. We are meant to understand three things from this Psalm 1.       That true forgiveness comes from God 2.       That there is need for us to confess our sins before God for us to obtain Divine and complete forgiveness. The Bible says "though our sins are like scarlet, God will make them white as snow." So we have to confess our sins to God whenever we transgress 3.       That we will have true joy when our sins are forgiven (vs. 2) And when our sins are forgiven, we will be free from guilt. Forgiveness brings joy and you will begin to feel God's presence. The Bible says "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1 : 9)