Importance of Fellowship

Sunday August 2 2015 Apostle Malambo 1Cor 9:24

You know that many runners enter the race, and only one of them wins the prize. So run to win! Fellowship is important for our spiritual growth. The first church grew in number because of fellowship. You must have a strategy to achieve something. Change begins from me, when I change I can change everything around me. Paul says salvation is a race. In a race you run, in this life for you to win a race you must learn how to fight because there are things to fight foundations of your traditions for your mind to be transformed. A kingdom that transforms people, can achieve anything. Kenya celebrated its jubilee, jubilee means freedom, cancellation of debts etc. If you are not transformed, your debt can be cancelled but comes back. When you are sick, you can be healed but sickness comes back because you are not transformed. It is transformation that sustains your healing. Paul, the liar was changed to be the gospel carrier; it is the power of God that leads to salvation for those who believe \ There must be a transformation in you for you to be increased. You have to grow your business because God blesses the works of your hands. Salvation is a journey that you must fight against principalities. We can't go to the third heaven where God is until we overcome the first and second against the forces of gravity. The force of gravity must salute you for you to reach the third heaven if you want to make it to heaven, overcome the force of gravity and owe the devil nothing. Then you must get clearance from the second heaven then God will say welcome good and faithful servant. If you are not spiritual, the force of gravity will arrest you. There are certain things you must fight. Many people succeed by dubious means The moment your obedience to God’s word grows, God gives you honour, recognition and favor. People begin to serve you, sow in your life because they honor who you are. This happens because of obedience. Salvation is a race, a fight that you must fight on. God bless you as you keep the fight.

Rev. Owen Wafula Sunday 23 August 2015 1 Timothy 4:11-12 Living a Christian exemplary life Teach these things and tell everyone to do what you say. Dont let anyone make fun of you, just because you are young. Set an example for other followers by what you say and do, as well as by your love, faith and purity. The world knows Christians are to set standards for the world, patterns for the world to follow but most times Christians learn from the world, coping things from the world so that the world wonders if the church is taking what we have, what's the point of us going to church. In this case, the world has no business in coming to us. God in His plan calls us the light, salt of the world. The world should look upon us to find life but if it doesn't see what it wants, it will be difficult to convince the world. We copy so much in the world. A lot of characters from the world are found in church, the way we dress, talk, do things around us is like the world. The world knows what we are to do so that when we do what we are not supposed to do they will tell us. Paul tells Timothy to teach those things to ensure everybody understands. It's not about what you are, what matters is you are you a child of God, teach these things and leave and be an example to believers .And if you say you are saved, let it be so. And set a pattern for people to follow. One preacher said preach the gospel, if necessary use words. What he means is preach the gospel with your life, a life that is convicting and enlightenment to other people. If time comes when you are face to face with someone, use words otherwise preach with your life. Don't worry about your age, be an example. You are an Ambasaduer of Christ. As an ambassador you have strict instructions. The ambassador of America has been told what to do in Kenya, he knows what he's to do from his government. If he doesn't do what his sending government has sent him to do, he's recalled back and they send someone else . He is not concerned what the politicians talk about. You are an ambassador of the kingdom, do what heaven has sent you do. 1 Timothy 4:12b As Paul speaks to Timothy, he speaks to us. How can we set good patterns for fellow Christians or the world to follow? We are supposed to set examples and not to copy from the world. Preachers are copying things from films. People who act in films as actors, have an objective. At the end of it, they have several awards. They do things in a funny way to entertain people, the way he dresses, talks, words he uses, how he carries himself is to amuse people and they achieve their goals. Now as a preacher, what is my aim, do I come to entertain you, NO! As a representative of God, I want to minister to you the word from God as per your situation. The word will open your eyes for the direction to take. God needs to use me to liftt your spirit. If I come and talk like an actor, will I achieve my goal? You may go out entertained but as soon as you are out, you've forgotten about my actions, your worry comes back. The problem of knowing what to do is still there so I have not fulfilled my mandate as a representative of Jesus. We are not to imitate people but behave in a way that will fulfill our objectives. Paul tells Timothy to be an example in : 1. SPEECH: sometimes our speech cannot be differentiated from the people of the world, how can we convince them to come to church. There must be a difference in our words, phrases. Watch what you says because people know what you are supposed to say. Live as an example to that area. Proverbs 15:1,2,4. ; as a believer know how to respond to another person. Some of us speak very hard words to others which may be offending When you use good words to others, God sees you as a tree of life but when you crash someone's spirit, you are like you've killed his spirit. Proverbs 17:27 a man of wisdoms uses wisely his words on others. Restrain yourself from speaking certain words. James 3:1-12 Some words break people's spirit. That's why Paul tells Timothy not to just speak out words but be a good example to the rest of believers. This needs to be emulated . In the multitude of words, sin dwells in. If you can tame your you hue and control it, you are able to put your whole body in check. It is a lot of work and unless you surrender to Jesus that The Holy Spirit takes control, it's impossible. The tongue is fire that can light up your whole body. God bless you all