Freedom House Church and Healing Centre

According to Revelation 12, the birth of Christ made Satan really mad. Although he tried to destroy Jesus and failed, he has directed his attention to accusing and deceiving those who follow Jesus. He is the ruler of the world, but Christ has already won the victory. Yet, the battle for souls continues. As those who have pledged allegiance to our King and Lord, we have a mandate to proclaim the truth, and demonstrate that victory is won as we overcome our adversary by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony, and we do not love our lives to the death. If we resist, Satan will flee.

By grace we are saved to reveal Jesus to the world in word and deed. How do we get from grace merely being a theological term, to a lifetsyle that reveals Jesus to the world?

Chapter 1 - the grace of redemption and adoption into the family of God

Chapter 2 - the grace of new life in Chrsit

Chapter 3 - the grace on church leadership to reveal and teach the mysteries of Christ

Chapter 4 - the grace to the whole church to walk in newness of life (demonstrated the way we use our mouth)

Chapter 5 (4:29-5:4) - the grace that flows to others (we are conduits of God's grace)

Moses wrote a Psalm - Psalm 90. Near the end of a difficult life and assignment, he realized that all that matters is living for God and His glory. Are we?

How much time do you spend in the Word of God? How much time do you devote to getting the Word in you? If you do it, it will change you!

 "...we who have taken refuge would have strong encouragement to hold firmly to the hope set before us. This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and reliable and one which enters within the veil,  where Jesus has entered as a forerunner for us, having become a high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek." (Heb. 6:18-20 NASB)

The world is becoming hostile to God's people - we are encouraged to hold on, to hold fast to the truth of the gospel, the confession of our hope, and our faith in Christ and His return. Is the Lord your shepherd? Are you trusting Him to get you through to the finish line?

Erin brings an interesting exhortation and encouragement from the first words spoken by the Lord in the 4 Gospels.

Jesus gave us a mandate to subdue the Earth through His glorious gospel. In this hostile, confused world, the church needs power to release the Kingdom of God and preach the good news with signs following. It is time for the Church to rise up in the power of Holy Spirit and be witnesses to the world of a Risen Savior who loves the world so much, He died to bring people true life. Church Arise!

Forbidden to speak? We must obey God not man! (Acts 4 & 5)

We need to see Jesus the Creator and Lord of All, who has all authority to rule and reign and bring about His purposes through His surrendered disciples. Out of worship for our King of Kings comes a desire to fulfill His mission to make disciples of all nations - Will we let the resurrected Christ rule our lives for His Glory?

3 truths from the first 8 verses of Hebrews 13 - Jesus is Always Present; Jesus is Always able to Help; Jesus is Always Trustworthy

God loves His people and He will do what it takes to defeat the enemy and win the victory for them. God steps in to deliver Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah from 3 approaching enemies. He stepped in when we were powerless to defeat sin, death and the devil by coming down in Jesus to do what we could not do for ourselves. He is our deliverer and ever present help in times of need!

Exodus 14 & 15; Psalm 18; 2 Chronicles 20

Isaiah 43 is a remarkable passage of hope and encouragement for those who are facing trials. 2024 has started out for many to be a difficult year with sickness, bad news, trials of various kinds. Our text today reveals that in the middle of difficult desert experiences, our God is able to make rivers flow. (Listen for Wendy's encouraging word at the end of the sermon!)

If you want to overcome, do you: 

1. Know your God
2. Know you're God's
3. Know your God is with you
4. Know your God is able

God sent Jesus to be King of a people. Is He your King? Use Powerpoint to follow

Are we living in Revelation 6? The state of our world and it's future is described on the pages of the Word of God. He holds the whole world together and has prophesied, with incredible detail, what is about to take place. We are living in the last days! It's time for the church to wake up, stand firm and preach Christ! The war in Gaza could lead to many fulfilled prophecies that will soon usher in the return of Christ. Today we just lay a foundation for a prophetic series on what will surely happen according to the word of God as the prophecies unfold before our eyes.

2Samuel 9 - a Picture of God's grace, mercy and redemption through Christ. Are you living in the ghetto or dining at the King's table? Accept the invitation to be raised up out of your condition, and live as a son of the king!

From Psalm 91 - Do we want to stay in the courtyard, or dwell in the secret place of the Most High?

We learn from scripture that it is always time for God's people to stand up against worldly powers to bring change and transformation to the world in which we live. Sadly the world seems to be telling the church what to believe and how to act. It is time for the church to be the church, and to take our rightful place as sons and daughters of the King who turn our world upside down with truth and righteousness. Mordecai and Esther were raised up "for such a time as this" and so are you. Time to be brave and impact the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Do you love Jesus? Do you love Him so much, that you just can't wait to see Him? If you answered "yes", then you will be living for Him, obeying Him and making Him known to others by making disciples. As a follower of Jesus, Jesus should be the reason we live and move and have our being. Is He the desire of our heart, as He was for the Apostle Paul in 2nd Timothy 4:8

Romans - the good news that God saves sinners through the finished work of His Son. His grace and love are to be received and believed.

2Corinthians 9:8-11 - a powerful passage on an all powerful God who supplies every grace needed for every situation for us to be a blessing and bring Him glory

A timely word that teaches us from the Word of God how to keep going in trials and tribulations, welcoming hardships as a way for God to make us more like Jesus!

Jesus said He would build His church, so that it could declare the Kingdom and the King.  We exist to fulfill the great commission Christ left us with, in His power and authority. That's why we exist. We are not called to preach the church, nor seek the church, but to demonstrate the kingdom of God to a world living in the kingdom of darkness.

Isaiah 40 is a turning point in Isaiah's message. It describes a God who wants to comfort, care for, protect and guide His people. He is a Sovereign King, a Good Shepherd and a Faithful Promise Keeper. He will strengthen us in the difficult times, and comfort us on the journey into glory.  Hallelujah!

The laying on of hands for healing  is foundational teaching that Jesus modeled, the early church walked in, and the church today is commanded to do as part of declaring and demonstrating  the Gospel of the kingdom to the world. It is time for us to get back to our calling - do we really believe James 5, and Mark 16? Let's be the church!

In Luke chapter 1 is a story of Zach and Elizabeth, a couple living in shame and disgrace because they could have no children. They are a picture of a people who appeared to be abandoned by their God for He had not spoken for over 400 years. Then one day....in answer to Zach and Liz's prayers, and the prayer of His own people, God shows up! Their story is our story. God is faithful and His timing is perfect!

Alberto brings us a great word on the difference between money and wealth, and God's perspective on how to steward what He has given us as His children.  There are two kingdoms; which one do you live from?

Do you have a line in the sand that people are not allowed to cross? What are you willing to do by faith when someone crosses that line? For the women of the opening 2 chapters of Exodus, Pharaoh had crossed that line. They by faith, were willing to defy the king's order to honor God and further His kingdom. It is time for the church to do the same...Obey God not man! How 'bout you?

Malchi, the last book of the Old Testament, is a call to true worship of the King of the Universe, who deserves complete devotion and obedience. God does not want half hearted devotion, but a people who bring glory to His name. Are you a Sunday Christian only? Allow the Purifier to change your heart, and return to the Lord.

A call to the Church to focus on the Lord's work, not our own. When we work for Him and His kingdom, He promises to be with us. Dr. Wendy Tolmie preaches from the book of Haggai. A great, timely word for the church of 2022.

Let's put our trust in God and His promises, not on man nor be afraid by what we see happening.

Micah was a prophet to God's people to declare their condition, the judgment coming because of their sins, but more importantly, he had a message of hope announcing a coming Deliverer and Shepherd to redeem His people and lead them to Zion. What a message for the faithful in the church who are persevering through to the end! Keep Following Jesus!

Mother's Day: a day to honor our moms. Joel, even though a book of judgment for sin, has a message of hope and instruction to parents, as it encourages us to turn to the Lord.

A message from the book of Amos, addressing issues in the Church, God's people - sexual sin, abuse of the needy and poor, luxurious living and false worship. What plagued Israel 2800 years ago, still plagues God's people today. God is calling us to repentance and true faith in Him.

The last 12 verses of Colossians teach us that being the church involves being a body where each member does its work. We meet a whole team of people who were necessary to make the body run healthy and strong. They were committed, in love with Jesus and each other, and faithful.

The first two and a half chapters of Colossians talk about Jesus as the Pre-eminent One at the center of everything and Lord of our lives as His followers. In Chapter 3:18-4:1, that truth changes a family and a home. 

Colossians 3 describes our position in Christ, raised up with Him, seated on the throne. Our physical person has to line up with our heavenly reality. That is achieved by "putting off the old me" and "putting on the new me" as I let God do His pruning transformative work in me. I need to submit to Him, to mold me into the image of His Son. (Col. 3:1-14)

Legalism and mysticism can be heavy burdens to carry, especially for the young Christian. No one should be bound by someone's false expectations. Let us strive toward freedom in Christ, led by Holy Spirit, building each other up, growing together in our love for Jesus and one another.

Today's sermon begins with three prophetic words delivered by three different people, warning the Church of difficult times ahead. Although things will be challenging, we are reminded that the battle belongs to the Lord. Our madate in overcoming the deception and delusion all around us is to KNOW Christ. Do you really KNOW Christ as truth, to be able to discern the error?

We are living in crazy times of pandemic and fear. The world is quickly changing and devolving towards a one world government, and persecution of the church is right on the horizon. It is time for the Church to be the Church! Using Paul as an example in Colossians 1:23-29, we can see that we are called to warn and teach as he did, and prepare for what is ahead.