Elim City Church

Elim City Church welcomes guest speaker Paul Sumerville, director of Empower Asia Latin America. https://www.empowerala.org/ Support the show

Paul gives us a distinct contrast between who we are in and outside of Christ. When we are in Christ, we lose all that holds us back from receiving the love of God. (Romans 7, 8) Support the show

In Ephesians 4 Paul doesn’t just say to take off the old clothes of our life before Christ. He says to put on the new clothes, provided by God. One of these garments is our ability to use words that bring life.   Support the show

Putting on the new self does not just mean to put on a smile, It means to put on Jesus, the Holy Spirit and His ways. It means to be clothed in His Righteousness. (Ephesians 4:22-25) Support the show

Elim welcomes Pastor Mark Davey from Global Harvest Ministries International (ghmi.ca) Support the show

In our spiritual journey, there is an ongoing battle for what or who will hold the supreme position in our lives. How do we make sure that Christ remains first of all? (Matthew 6:33) (Matthew 6:33) Support the show

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well (Matthew 6:33). How does seeking the righteousness of the Lord change us personally? Support the show

The story of Joseph is an example of the importance of humbly relying on divine guidance instead of our personal ambition or self-sufficiency (Genesis 37: 3-8). Support the show

If you are being used by God and have a good relationship Him, your readiness to hear what God is saying also brings the responsibility to deliver that message at the right place and at the right time. Support the show

What can we learn from Mary about carrying the presence of Jesus? (Luke 1: 28-35) Support the show

How does God plan to get the good news out to everyone so they can not only hear it but also respond? “God is making his appeal through us.” He’s doing it through you and me. He’s doing it through His church (2 Corinthians 5). Support the show

(Ephesians 4:11-12) So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Support the show

The Ethiopian started following Jesus because Philip invited him to. There is a general rule we can pull from this scripture; People follow Jesus because someone invited them to Him (Acts 8:26-29). Support the show

The Holy Spirit can change your very nature. It does however mean that you will want to surrender everything to Him. Support the show

The best news ever is something no one expected (Mark 15: 46-47) Support the show

Because life works in a world that is broken by sin, many things come at us that are hard and unfair. As we celebrate Easter, we can recognize that Jesus knows this by experience. His example teaches us how to respond to our unfavourable circumstances (Mark 14: 36-38). Support the show

In my father's house there are many abiding places (John 14:2) Support the show

He is the vine and were are the branches. We all should know why its important to abide in Christ. However, we also need to understand why our lives can be so much more fruitful when we do so. (John 15: 5-8). Support the show

No matter where you are in life, God can use you in your current circumstances. When you are in Christ, you do not have to wait for the next season to minister to those around you. If God can breathe His life into dust, he can bring life into situation (1 Corinthians 7: 17). Support the show

Prepare to be the Lord's right hand man. Support the show

All relationships have boundaries including the one we have with our heavenly father. Because we become like what we worship, we need daily fix our attention and devotion is always on the One who gives us life. (Exodus 20:3) Support the show

God wants us to keep count and go after His lost sheep. The parable of the lost sheep gives us insight into how important we all are. (Matthew 18:12-14) Support the show

The role of deacons in the Apostolic Church in Canada is one of historical significance to our movement. What sets deacons apart in the body of Christ? (Philippians 2:3-7) Support the show

Growth is important and vital in any relationship. So how do we grow individually and as a church body in Christ? (Hebrews 5:11-14) Support the show

If we want to experience more of the things God has planned for us, then we need to be daily making ourselves into a people and a church community that is mature and ready to receive. Support the show