May God Keep Your Soul, Spirit, and Body Blameless (Sunday, April 12th, 2026)

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by Pastor Sam Peter

Beloved, I am so grateful to share what the Lord has placed on my heart this Lord’s Day. We often focus on what we can see, but God’s concern for us is much deeper. My prayer for you today is the same as the apostle Paul’s: "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ" (1 Thessalonians 5:23, NASB 1995). We must remember that "Faithful is He who calls you, and He also will bring it to pass" (1 Thessalonians 5:24, NASB 1995).

We are complex beings. While we can only physically see the body, God created us as a trinity of spirit, soul, and body. As we were reminded earlier, "the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" (Genesis 2:7, NASB 1995). Our bodies are from the dust and will return to it, but the breath God gave us—our soul—is eternal. When we pass from this world, our body returns to the earth, but our soul reaches the Creator, leaving behind the memory of how we lived and helped others.

The Value of the Soul and the Urgency of the Gospel

In the Garden of Eden, God gave Adam and Eve the freedom to choose, yet they chose to disobey, breaking our relationship with Him. Praise God that through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, that relationship has been restored.

Because of this, we must understand the immense value of a single soul. The world may look at wealth or status, but Jesus asked: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matthew 16:26, NASB 1995).

Whether someone is rich or poor, or from a different country, every soul is the same and its price is more than all the wealth of people like Elon Musk. This should give us a great urgency to share the Gospel. We have a privilege that even angels do not: the opportunity to tell someone that Jesus died for them. You don't always need to be a fluent speaker; you can invite people, offer to pray for a sick coworker or their family, or simply let them see the change in your life when you choose not to use foul language or lose your temper under pressure. Every Monday morning when people ask about your weekend, that is an opportunity to share that you went to worship the Lord.

Aligning the Spirit and Transforming the Mind

To live a whole life, our spirit must align with God. As Scripture says, "God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" (John 4:24, NASB 1995). True prosperity flows from this living connection.

However, we must also deal with our minds. Our thoughts go everywhere—to our jobs, our schoolwork, or what we are cooking for lunch. We are told: "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect" (Romans 12:2, NASB 1995).

I want to give you a "prescription" that is good for everyone, whether you are on medication or not. "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones" (Proverbs 17:22, NASB 1995). We must choose to "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4, NASB 1995). When your soul prospers through the Word of God, fellowship, and the Holy Spirit, your thinking aligns with truth and your decisions become wise.

Honoring God with the Body

Finally, God cares deeply about your physical body. Scripture asks, "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?" (1 Corinthians 6:19, NASB 1995).

We must make every effort to keep this "temple" healthy through exercise and diet so we can glorify Him. I have managed diabetes for 27 years, so I understand there are things we cannot control, but we must do our part. Sometimes, God allows us to go through physical trials so that we can comfort others. When my wife, Molly, went through cancer, or when we lost loved ones to accidents and heart failure, God taught us how to sympathize with those who are suffering and show them that God is the healer.

A New Perspective on Prayer

Think of Fanny Crosby, the famous hymn writer who was blind for almost her entire life. She wrote thousands of hymns like "Blessed Assurance". While her body was not healed in the way we might think, God blessed her soul and spirit so significantly that she became a blessing to the whole world. Sometimes divine blessing is not the way we are thinking because our dimension is limited, but God can use us even in our weakness.

My challenge to you today is to change the way you pray for yourselves and others. Instead of only praying for physical healing, pray according to 3 John 1:2: "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers" (NASB 1995). Let us seek to be preserved blameless—spirit, soul, and body—until the day the Lord returns.

God Is With Us During Times Of Trouble (Sunday, April 5, 2026)

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by Robin John

Yesterday, we talked about how intimately God is aware of our day-to-day lives—the good, the ugly, and the bad. He sees us and He knows us. Today, I want to share a message that has blessed me, centered on a story we all know well.

Before we begin, I want to mention Pastor Manoj. He called this morning, distressed and brokenhearted by unpredictable events in his home. Instead of sharing the message today, he is with his daughter in the hospital. That is the reality of life; it doesn't wait for us to plan or prepare backups. You just have to go with the punches, but what matters is what is happening inside of us.

Think of the show Friends. There is an episode where Monica—who is the neatest, most organized person you can imagine—has a secret closet. No one was allowed inside, and she pretended it didn't exist. But when it was finally opened, all the piled-up junk and unorganized mess came tumbling down.

We are often like that. On the outside, we try to look perfect and hold ourselves to a high standard. But the reality is that all of us have a "closet" inside—a place that is messy, raw, and unorganized—that we try to hide from people and even from God. If you feel like you are falling apart while trying to manage your internal turmoil, this message is for you.

The Flaw of Prolonged Disobedience

Let's look at the life of Jonah.

"Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 'Arise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and cry out against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me.' But Jonah up to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. So he went down to Joppa, found a ship which was going to Tarshish, paid the fare and went down into it to go with them to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. The Lord hurled a great wind on the sea and there was a great storm on the sea so that the ship was about to break up." (Jonah 1:1-4, NASB 1995)

The first thing we see in Jonah is prolonged disobedience. God gave him a clear word to preach to Nineveh. Instead, Jonah went in the complete opposite direction, finding a ship headed for the furthest known place on earth.

I wonder, how angry do you have to be to hold onto that feeling for so long? Usually, by the time we reached the port or saw the boat, we would have calmed down or repented. But Jonah held onto this for months. On the outside, he was a prophet; he looked great. On the inside, he had a massive, unmanaged anger issue that made him want to run away from his calling and even from life itself.

Extreme Moods and Unpredictable Reactions

As the storm raged, the sailors tried everything to keep the ship afloat. They eventually cast lots to find the source of the calamity, and the lot fell on Jonah. When they asked him what they should do, Jonah’s solution was extreme: "Pick me up and throw me into the sea".

This is the second thing we notice: extreme mood slips. Jonah didn't want to assess the situation or find a gradual solution; he just wanted to die to avoid facing the scenario. Interestingly, even in Jonah's disobedience and failure, God used the moment to reach the sailors, who began to worship the Lord after the sea grew calm.

After being swallowed by a fish and repenting in isolation, Jonah finally goes to Nineveh. He preaches a simple message of judgment, and the entire city—from the king to the animals—repents in sackcloth and ashes. This was an evangelist’s dream! But look at Jonah’s reaction:

"But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry. He prayed to the Lord and said, 'Please Lord, was not this what I said while I was still in my own country? Therefore in order to forestall this I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity. Therefore now, O Lord, please take my life from me, for death is better to me than life.'" (Jonah 4:1-3, NASB 1995)

This is unpredictable anger. A moment that should have been a celebration of God's mercy became a moment where Jonah wanted to die because God was too gracious. Like Jonah, we often have triggers that set us off in ways people can't predict.

The God Who Walks With Us

Finally, we see Jonah's unpredictable moods. One moment he is "extremely happy" because God provided a leafy plant for shade. The next moment, when the plant withers, he is so angry he wishes he were dead. He was a man who was raw, authentic, and a bit of a mess—just like us.

We often think God only uses perfect people who have everything together. But in this entire story, do you know how many times God told Jonah, "I can't deal with you anymore"? Not once.

God was with Jonah when he disobeyed, when he was in the port, when he was on the boat, and when he was in the sea. God was present in every moment of his pain, distress, and anger.

A Resurrection Hope

Today, we celebrate the risen God. We don't talk about a God who stayed dead, but a God who lives and walks with us through our own messes and messy closets. He is not surprised by our weaknesses or our inability to control our flesh.

The Bible says every day of our life was written before any of them came to be. I believe God reads a few chapters ahead of us. He turns the pages before we get there to ensure there is enough grace, provision, and mercy accounted for tomorrow.

You don't have to be ashamed or afraid of what He thinks of you. He already approves of you. Just as He never grew tired of Jonah, He will never tell you that He is tired of you. He sees the authentic you, and He is walking with you through it all.

Not Ashamed Of The One Who Died For Me (Sunday, March 29th, 2026)

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by M.K Shivakumar

My dear brothers and sisters, it is a joy to share the Word with you today. This message actually finds its roots in our fasting prayer meeting from last week. During that time, Sister Mercy shared a powerful truth that has stayed with me: God knows everything that is happening in our lives.

Let us turn our Bibles to 2 Timothy 1:12. In the New American Standard Bible 1995, it says:

"For this reason I also suffer these things, but I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day."

Finding Strength in Suffering

When Paul wrote these words, he wasn't sitting in comfort. He was in prison, chained like a criminal, alone, old, and suffering. Yet, there isn't a single note of complaint; instead, he makes a bold declaration of faith. He was suffering because he was called as a preacher and an apostle to the Gentiles, and his dedication to the gospel resulted in intense persecution.

Naturally, as humans, we often feel ashamed when we go through problems, trials, or pain. We might want to hide, stop coming to church, or even stop taking care of our basic needs like showering or brushing our teeth. But Paul says something different: "I am not ashamed". He could say this because he trusted that Jesus would protect everything he had committed to Him—his life, his future, and his ministry—until the final judgment day.

God’s Sovereignty and Plan

Why should we praise God during our sufferings? Because everything happening in our life is only with the knowledge of God. There is a plan behind your pain, even if you cannot see it right now. We may not understand it today, but we will come to know it in His time. Until then, we must not grumble or question His generosity.

As the Scripture says:

• "For He says to Moses, 'I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion'" (Romans 9:15).

• "For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor?" (Romans 11:34).

His thoughts are beyond our comprehension. Look at Joseph; he had to leave his home and endure betrayal and prison. He surely had questions, but God had a plan to place him in the second position of command in Egypt. I experienced this in my own life when I suffered from severe back pain. I asked God, "Why me?". But His plan was my salvation; He used that time to save me and forgive my sins.

The Truth About Divine Permission

We must understand a vital spiritual truth: Nothing can enter your life without God's permission. In John 19:10-11, Pilate challenged Jesus, claiming he had the power to either release Him or crucify Him. Jesus answered:

"You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above..."

Even when 1,000 enemies come against you, they cannot touch you unless heaven gives permission. We see this in the life of Job. Satan couldn't touch Job until he went to God to get permission. And even then, God set boundaries for his protection, telling Satan not to lay a hand on Job himself. When Job's wife told him to curse God and die, Job remained faithful, asking if we should only receive good and not adversity. He refused to sin with his lips by grumbling against the Almighty.

Moving Beyond "Weather Report Faith"

Many people have what I call "weather report faith". When it’s a sunny day, they say "Praise God," but when it's a rainy day, they ask "Where is God?". Paul’s faith was "prison-proof faith". He didn't say, "I know what I believe" or "I know my situation will change"—he said, "I know WHOM I have believed".

If Jesus was not ashamed to die half-naked on a cross for us, how can we be ashamed to live for Him?. Do not be silent at your workplace or among your neighbors. Be convinced that He is able to guard what you have entrusted to Him. We trust banks with our money and don't lose sleep over it; we should trust Jesus even more than we trust a bank.

Conclusion: Four Powerful Truths

As we close, remember that you are not fighting your battles alone. Just as Jesus was in the boat with the disciples during the storm, He is in your boat today. I want to leave you with these four truths to live by:

1. Know whom you believe.

2. Do not be ashamed of Christ under any circumstances.

3. Submit everything—your life, future, and plans—to God.

4. Live with eternity in mind, focusing on "that day" when He returns.

No matter what you go through, our God is able, and our God is faithful. Amen