Charles Spurgeon
IT IS one of the most natural desires in all the world, that when we hear of a great and a good man, we should wish to see his person. When we read the works of any eminent author, we are accustomed to turn to the…
Read the full text“Beloved, now are we the sons of God; and it doth not yet appear what we shall be.”
Pastor Chris Harris preached a celebratory Sunday message (his 5th pastoral anniversary) encouraging the congregation that God will complete the work He began in them. Using Philippian assurance and the caterpillar-to-butterfly metaphor, he taught that the work is conceived by God, continued by grace, and will be completed in glory. The service included worship, testimony, an altar call for salvation/recommitment, a call to support the pastor during a planned vocal-rest, and an offering appeal.
“It does not yet appear with the eyes, but now are we his sons”
A charismatic, practical teaching on activating Christian faith now. The preacher emphasizes that faith is a present reality rooted in the believer’s spirit, not merely past trust or future hope. He teaches that God’s power already dwells in believers and is released by acknowledgment, spoken declaration to problems, and positive confession, illustrated with testimonies of healings, provision, and miraculous births.
“"But we know, we shall be like him." (reference to believers being like Christ)”
A Sunday morning service featuring extended worship, scripture reading, testimonies, a giving appeal, and a sermon on trusting Jesus amid life's storms—using the account of Jesus walking on the sea and Peter's step of faith to encourage believers to see God's hand in every circumstance.
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God... but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.”
Bishop Pineda taught on the nature, foundation and mission of the church: its identity is revealed by Christ, built on revelation and crucifixion, and expressed as the body and bride of Christ. He called believers to personal revelation, joyful worship, holiness and readiness for the Bridegroom while warning against spiritual compromise and identity confusion.
