BUILDTogether, Part 2 - by Mfundo Nondala
March 10, 2024
Sermon recap:
You don't build something that's already there, unless it has collapsed.
1. Wake up your faith. Discouragement sets in when we focus on what we see and hear around us. Are you comfortable or involved? Are you connected to God? What do we need to rebuild as a congregation?
2. Lead, don't supervise. There is a time to lead from the front and get your hands dirty. Take it seriously.
3. Stand up to opposition. Opposition brings accountability and commitment, or destruction that hurts, humiliates and causes fighting. Ask why?
If you would like to watch the sermon, go to our YouTube channel. The lesson starts at 53 mins.
Solly Kganyago shares Part 4 in the series, BUILDTogether.
If you missed Part 3 of BuildTogether by Ivor Botha, you can watch on our YouTube channel. The lesson starts at 34 mins.
In Haggai 1: 1-4 God challenged the nation about their priorities. He wanted them to rebuild the temple. They agreed but said, "Not now." Verse 13-14 God promised, "I am with you," when they got distracted by the opposition. What is God saying to us today Wha is stopping us from building his kingdom? We need to seek God, taste how good he is, and trust that he is working behind the scenes.
Justin Renton shared the first lesson in our series for the year-BUILDtogether
True righteousness is justice in practice: following Jesus by seeking what is right, defending the vulnerable, and restoring dignity to those around us.
Put God first by crucifying the idols that steal your time, money and talent. Prioritise Jesus's kingdom, make spiritual effort, and give your best to grow.
Conflict begins in the heart. Jesus calls us to own our part, pursue peace, avoid gossip, show mercy and bless rather than avenge.