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Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa on Sunday, September 17 2023 at Lubumba Community Church.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series in the Book of Acts. One of the great challenges to the church in Uganda is the false doctrines promoted by prosperity theology. These doctrines are antibiblical and unhelpful, yet because of the poverty of many people in the nation, such promises sound very appealing. Does Jesus promise to eliminate suffering from a believer's life? Find...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series in the Book of Acts. This study focuses on how God often does things very differently than the wisdom of man would think is best. God uses improbable people to do improbable things. It was surprising that Jesus would save Paul, who was persecuting the church violently. It was also surprising that Jesus chose this Jewish zealot not to go to pre...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. Acts 9 opens with the story of the conversion of Saul. The mercy of God is beautifully displayed in this narration of the conversion of his greatest enemy. This study focuses on how we can learn just how great that mercy is from the words and actions of Jesus recorded in this story.

In this rebroadcast from his series on the book of Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 18:3. That verse warns us that when wicked behavior takes control of a person, disgrace will soon follow. In contrast to disgrace, the Bible teaches that righteous conduct earns people a good reputation. What are Bible characters often remembered for? Their success or failure? What do you want to be r...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Acts 8, focusing on the example of Philip preaching the gospel wherever he went. When is the last time you shared the good news about salvation in Jesus Christ with someone? When was the last time you warned someone about God's coming judgment for sin? Many Christians live faithfully obedient lives within the edification of the church. They grow i...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. The study focuses on the story of the conversion of the Ethiopian eunuch and details we can glean from the account. A major component in understanding the security of a believer's salvation is in understanding how God is the one who divinely orchestrates the events leading to our salvation. Consider these things in ano...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Proverbs 22:14, a verse that warns about the behavior of the forbidden woman and that those who God is angry with are given over entanglement in such relationships. There are several important implications for us to consider from this text. Who is the one who keeps us from sin? How are we kept from sin? Consider these things in another episode of tran...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 12:5-7. The passage contrasts differences in the behavior of righteous and wicked people. That's a common theme in the book of Proverbs. This study calls our attention to how the Bible explains in a believer's battle with sin, thoughts, words, and actions are connected to one another.

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, September 3, 2023.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan covers a controversial topic about the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Why is it that the experience of the Holy Spirit performing many signs in the early church is different from our experience today? What should we make of the story in Acts 8 that says the gift of the Holy Spirit was received through the laying on the apostles' hands? Consider these questions and...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan returns to his series on the book of Acts. The study is resumed in Acts 8, where the Bible narrates the story of a dubious man known as Simon the Magician. Simon professed faith in Christ initially, but things happened later which throw serious doubt on his profession of faith. The details of his character are helpful for us in considering how some people profess...

In this rebroadcast from his series on Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 25:20, a verse which warns us about failing to comfort someone properly in their time of sorrow. To be a compassionate person, we must first be a considerate person. Are the sorrows and burdens of others something that weighs on your heart? Or do you avoid other people's problems because you don't wish to...

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, August 27 2023.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. Chapter 8 opens with the narrative of the first full-scale persecution of the early church. Men and women who believed in Jesus were being imprisoned. Believer's property was being confiscated. What results did these terrible things have on the church? What impact did the events have on the gospel? Find out in another...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. This first mention of the Apostle Paul in scripture introduces him as a young named Saul who was involved in the martyrdom of Stephen. Much can be learned about God from the way he calls Saul to salvation and then ministry, in spite of Saul's wickedness committed against Jesus and his followers. You're welcome to a...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses Proverbs 21:9 which warns about the pain of living with a quarrelsome spouse. Spousal relationships are of course not the only ones ruined by contentious behavior and communication. What type of communication honors the Lord? What things cause us have contention in our relationships and communication? Consider these questions as we continue another lesso...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 3:1-4 with a testimony from his own experience as a child and parent in listening to a parent's instruction and benefitting from their experience. God promises blessing for those who pay careful attention to his Word, but so often, people believe they know what is best and fail to heed God's instruction. Consider these things in another...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on the example of Stephen when he was stoned to death by the Jewish leaders. How would you react to your unlawful murder? Would you have love and forgiveness in your heart towards your executioners, or would you desire vengeance on them? What is your peace based on? Do problems and trouble quickly cause you anxiety? What should a believer's peace be fi...

In this rebroadcast from his series on the book of Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan teaches on God's name "The Lord of Hosts." There are many creatures and people who trust in their own strength, but experience teaches us even the mighty can be overcome. There is one King who will never be defeated and one army that no one can stand before.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan returns to his series on the book of Acts. The next portion of chapter 7 details the vitriol response to Stephen's message and his subsequent execution by the Jewish leaders. This study considers the false profession of faith by Israel demonstrated by the fruits the nation produced, and compares it with many similar traits seen in church leaders and congregati...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his lesson on principles of sound doctrine. Principle 3 tells us that sound doctrine should be supported by scripture and lead you to conclusions that flow with biblical truth. False positions, in contrast, often lead to conclusions that their promoters don't even consider. Enjoy another episode of transformation by the renewal of our minds with God&...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan returns to his series on the importance of God's Word in the Christian life. He gives 3 principles for ensuring that you come to a correct doctrinal position on any topic.

In this episode, Jonathan answers questions from Holden. His questions are - Why did God create man? Who is the author of evil?

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his study on the book of Acts. Acts 7 focuses on Stephen's response to his accusers when he stood trial before the Jewish council. Stephen narrates how the nation of Israel historically failed to respond to God's message and rejected his messengers culminating in their rejection and murder of their own Messiah. The NT tells us that now all people...