All Nations Christian Fellowship

In all the changes and goals we want to achieve this year, there are some things that must remain the same. We need to be steadfast in our understanding of and dependency on the mercy of God in everything we experience. And amid the distractions of life and glamorous things that can draw us away, we must remember that remaining steadfast in our devotion and faithfulness to God is what matters most to Him. Let's commit all our plans and ways to Him this year, and remain steadfast.

When we declare Jesus as the Son of the living God, we are to live with bold conviction that He alone is our hope for healing and salvation. His life of humility - from the manger to the cross - keeps us grounded and humble, and leads us to serve and treat others as He did. We are called to a faithful surrender and to choose the will of God every time, just as Jesus did.

When Moses asked to see God's glory, God revealed not his face, but His character - His goodness, graciousness and compassion. Our purpose is to live out these same qualities, not for us to receive the glory but for God to be glorified. Living for His glory shapes our mindset in every moment, every action and every interaction, and grants us a life of true freedom.

In His Word, God emphasises how important His glory is - and if it's important to Him, it should be just as important to us. His glory is not a secret. Every time we live in a way that shows love, selflessness and humility, it reveals God in our lives, and the world sees it and glorifies Him. If it is something He asks us to do, He will always give us the ability to do it and glorify Him, no matter how challenging our circumstances may sometimes be.

The very reason for our existence and we God created us, is to glorify Him in this world so that others may see and come to know Him. It becomes our purpose in everything we pursue in life. God's glory often shines most brightly in unexpected moments, especially when grace is shown to those who may be 'undeserving' or 'unworthy'. In these moments, we become the face of Jesus to others, revealing His glory as a sweet smelling aroma.

Glorifying God is the heartbeat of who we are. He can be glorified in many aspects of our lives. When we love one another, lay down our lives and serve each other as Jesus did, this brings glory to the Father. Even in conflict or disagreement, our aim should always be to glorify God through Christlike love in the way we resolve things. When it comes to our past sins, God can still use them for His glory, by transforming our future. This is ultimately God's work within us, not something we achieve on our own.

Living by the rules and laws of this world is important but our calling is to live for the glory of God. Wen we understand that He is worthy of everything, we are transformed to live genuine, authentic lives that reflect and glorify God in everything we do.

The final message in the series. To follow Jesus is to completely trust Him and surrender our own ways. When He calls, we are to respond immediately - letting go of worldly priorities and all that we have, without excuses. God wants our full heart. Only when we truly surrender will we find complete peace and rest.

To take up your cross and follow Jesus means surrendering to God's will and waiting on Him to deliver you. "Nevertheless, Your will be done, O Lord". It is death to self and not putting down the cross when life becomes hard. Many love Jesus, but few love the cross - yet it is through the cross and surrender that we become more and more like Him.

There are not many experiences more beautiful and freeing than experiencing God's forgiveness when we feel heavy and troubled by our sin. But forgiveness is not just settling our sin with God - it is being done with the old life and leaving it behind. true forgiveness brings a new life - walking humbly, in truth, and as children of God, now being free to love.

In the second part of this series, we examine what it looks like to die to yourself. True growth doesn't come from simply wanting Jesus, but by denying your flesh to experience His power. Go the extra mile, turn the other cheek, and live a life of self-denial to truly be like Jesus. This is your freedom.

Jesus makes it clear what the prerequisites are if we are to come after Him. Join us as we unravel and discover what it truly means to follow Jesus. Listen to the call of Christ to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him.

Coming to church is more than a Sunday morning experience. The more you pour yourself into God's house, the greater richness and treasure He pours into your soul. When you consistently throw yourself at the things of God - at the cost of everything else - you begin to experience His fullness and grow deeper in Christ.

When we become doers of the Word, we can't help but be transformed and by default, we will stand out and be a peculiar people. We will not look, talk, act or love like the world as the Word of God that is at work in us makes us different. Our obedience changes us, our faith separates us and when we act as God calls us to, the more we reflect the Son and become a beacon of light for the world.

Several decades ago, God laid a foundation for the All Nations Christian Fellowship Church that its members today have the honour to keep building. Find out more about the history of ANCF.

The two reasons people come to church, is to come face to face with God, and face to face with themselves.

Jesus is the true vine and everything we do and commit ourselves to in this world should flow out of a relationship with Him. We cannot afford to think that we can live a Christian life without first abiding in Christ. The more we do this, the more He increases in us and the more fruit we will naturally produce.

A humble person recognises the sin in their life and turns to Jesus for forgiveness. A proud and self-righteous person on the other hand is blind to their sins and can't see the need to repent. In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collection, the Pharisee is a picture of pride that Jesus warns us about. Even though the Pharisee had good works, disciplined behaviour and kept the law on the outside, on the inside he was blind to the corruption of his heart - self-worship, hypocrisy and a lack of love for others. In contrast, the tax collector who was considered to be one of the worst sinners, showed humility by recognising his sin and repented. The tax collector was ultimately justified before God, while the Pharisee, who thought he was doing well, was not. Humility is a door through which salvation, blessings and knowledge come. We must guard our hearts against pride and self-righteousness if we want to have the relationship that God is calling us to have. [Speaker: CJ]

Many things in this life are enjoyable and good. But not everything we do is for eternity. As Christians, we are called to a mission with eternal purpose. This mission doesn't have to appear grand or mighty. It is simply fulfilled by living in a way that reflects Christ, as He has called us to do. When we live this way, others will see Him through us. [Speaker: Barry]