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The manifest presence of God refers to instances where God’s presence is not just acknowledged, but His attributes are vividly experienced by individuals or groups. It is when God reveals Himself tangibly and relationally. When we speak of His manifest presence we are talking about God on assignment, He goes with you with a specific purpose. It is similar to a commanded blessing as opposed to a ge...

Abiding in His Presence (A Call to Greater Intimacy with God) | Vimbai Chariga

Today, I want to introduce you to a powerful framework called a Relationship Grid—a tool that maps how we show up in our relationships: in friendship, marriage, parenting, work, and even in our relationship with God. This particular grid we will focus on spans a continuum from unhealthy enmeshment and co-dependency to healthy interdependence, and all the way to emotional detachment and avoidance....

Welcome back to EQ God’s Way. Earlier in the series we explored the emotional intelligence of Jesus and how it shapes our own lives. We looked at how Jesus embodied EQ—his deep empathy, his emotional self-awareness, and His relational wisdom. Today, we shift the focus from observation to instruction. Jesus didn’t just model EQ—he taught it. In fact, his teachings are like relational guardrails—twe...

In Part 1 of this series, we laid the foundation by exploring what the Bible says about alcohol, the cultural and historical context of its use, and the spiritual principles that should guide our choices. Now, in Part 3, we turn to one of the most critical aspects of this conversation: addiction. This is where we confront the stronghold that alcohol—and other substances—can have over a person’s li...

David was anointed by the prophet Samuel as a young teenager, likely between the ages of 10 and 15, as recorded in 1 Samuel 16. He became king at the age of 30, as stated in 2 Samuel 5:4. Therefore, approximately 15 to 20 years elapsed between his anointing and his ascension to the throne. During this period, David experienced significant trials and growth. He served in King Saul's court, became a...

This message encourages endurance through trials and challenges transactional views of faith. In contrast, the biblical journey includes suffering, perseverance, and spiritual growth. This message aims to encourage those facing unexplained hardships to hold on and keep the faith.

Drunkenness refers to the state of being intoxicated or impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. It occurs when the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) reaches a level that significantly affects physical and mental functions. The effects of drunkenness vary depending on the individual, the amount of alcohol consumed, and the person’s tolerance, but it generally in...

To Drink or not to Drink | Paul Nyamuda by Go Church SA

1 John 5:4 – 5 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. There are breakthroughs that I desire that require me to overcome things in this world. My only route to victory is what I have as a result of being Born of the Spirit, having Go...

I find it interesting that joy is often seen as an optional extra. We love to quote the fruit of the Spirit and see the qualities as spiritual virtues to strive for except for joy. The Bible speaks of the joy of my salvation. Joy is a spiritual quality, a mindset and disposition that has the emotion of happiness as a by-product. Rejoicing is a biblical expectation. It is part of the fruit of the b...

Gratitude and emotional intelligence (EQ) are deeply connected, as gratitude enhances key components of EQ, such as self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management. If your self-awareness is low, you will not be aware of the things for which to be grateful due to your lack of reflection. Gratitude requires reflection. Practising gratitude shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, wh...

Proverbs 25:28 – "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." The inability to control one’s emotions is like a defenceless city. A city without walls is defenceless, and so is a life without self-control. Sadly, many believers think they are being authentic when they allow themselves to keep feeling a certain way. Our emotions send messages to us and it’s up to...

Today we are exploring the second section (Eph 5:8-14) which is living as children of the light.

Last week we looked at a broad strokes overview of the book of Ephesians. We discovered that the book is typically divided into 2 halves. Ephesians offers a detailed synopsis of the Gospel, moving from worship and reflection on God’s redemption to describing God’s ongoing work through the Holy Spirit and a vision for the Church.

Will be studying a pericope or passage in Ephesians. Before we get there will look at the context within which the pericope is positioned to ensure we understand the message being conveyed correctly. To begin with will briefly look at a few concepts to assist as we approach the Bible desiring to rightly divide the word of God.

The words we speak hold great power, influencing our spiritual lives and relationships. The Bible emphasizes the importance of guarding our mouths, as our words can build up or tear down. By filling our speech with praise and aligning our words with God's truth, we can avoid negative influences and strengthen our faith. Faith-filled declarations, like the centurion's trust in Jesus' authority, dem...

Living A Life Worthy of Christ | VImbai Chariga by Go Church SA

The sermon highlights the importance of evangelists in the church, emphasizing their role in spreading the gospel, engaging in public discourse, and guiding believers. It underscores the need for dedicated individuals to reach out to non-believers, strengthen faith communities, and expand the church’s influence. Evangelists are seen as essential workers who inspire others, overcome challenges, and...

Many people have been wounded. For them, the world is not a reliable place. Some of you are in a space where you have to learn how to trust again. The reality is that if you don`t trust people you will limit your world to only what you can do. You never get to the top by yourself. Interdependence is a mark of maturity. If you don`t trust people you will never pass the ball in sport. If you don`t t...

The anatomy of trust is central to EQ. The first pillar of emotional intelligence looks at emotional self-awareness. Often, I ask people to reflect on the degree to which they are trusted by others and often they don’t know. Part of emotional self-awareness is knowing the impact of your behaviour on others. Is what I am doing or saying building trust or eroding it? It is good to be trusted. When p...

I can either read some books; ask a fellow brother in Christ or mine God’s Word for myself to get a better understanding of the Father Heart of God. In this way I can emulate what I see and what I read. Of course, as a child of God I also have the benefit of experiencing God the Father for myself in a very real and practical way. When we pray, we pray Our Father who art in heaven.

You will only be successful to the degree to which you remain motivated to complete your assignment. Many people are failing today, not because they lack skill or smartness; many are failing due to lack of motivation. Many of us come into the year with great aspirations but at some point, we lose motivation. We see gyms full of people and we know they make a lot of money by hooking people into con...

Aim to achieve the goal God has set for you. Spare no cost in the quest. Spare no effort as you press toward the mark of knowing Christ. Pursue intimacy with God. One measure of maturity is the degree to which this pursuit becomes our consuming focus and desire. Nowhere are we more challenged to become a man/woman after God’s own heart than here.

God listens to our prayers. He pays attention to them. God is a good listener. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, John Vawter said, “The tru...