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In this rebroadcast from his series in the book of Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan expounds on Proverbs 15:26, which tells us that the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to God, but gracious words are pure. What is the meditation of your heart? What is controlling your mind? Consider these questions as we continue to seek transformation by the renewal of our mind with God's Word.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. The second half of Acts 6 begins the narrative of the ministry, arrest, and subsequent trial of Stephen. What does it take to be used powerfully by God? What will God's opponents do to a person when they serve in such a capacity? Find out in another episode of transformation by the renewal of our minds with God's W...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Proverbs 14:14, a verse which essentially tells us that we will reap the fruit of our ways. The study focuses on one particular area this can be true, that of a weak and anemic Christian life that comes from failing to carefully follow God's instruction. Do you have power and boldness in your testimony for Jesus? Or do you sometimes fear, based on...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan expounds on Proverbs 16:25, a verse that warns us sometimes we think something is good when it might actually bring trouble to us in the future.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. Chapter 6 begins with the first recorded internal conflict in the early church. The apostles' handling of the problem is instructive for how we are to function in the church today.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. This study focuses on Gamaliel, a man who demonstrated knowledge of God and honest observation about his work, but failed to come to the correct conclusion of saving faith in Christ.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. Much is made in Uganda church culture about manifestations of the Holy Spirit's presence in a church's assembly. But what is the greatest proof that a person has really received the gift of the Holy Spirit? As the apostle Paul asks in 1 Corinthians 12, "Do all prophesy? Do all speak in tongues?" Obviously...

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, July 30 2023.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. Returning to the narrative of the apostles' trial in Acts 5, this study takes a closer look at the Jewish leaders' denial that they were responsible for the death of Jesus. What happens to people who reject truth and give themselves to deception? We examine this and more in today's episode.

In this rebroadcast of his series from the book of Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 30:5-6 with a focus on how every word of God proves true and the human tendency of trying to twist God's words into meaning something that serves our own purpose.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. This lesson follows the narrative of the second arrest of the apostles and the first time they were beaten for testifying to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians face great pressure, wherever they are, to compromise and quiet their testimony about the gospel. This lesson admonishes us to follow the example of the a...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series in the book of Acts. The focus of this lesson is the Jewish leaders' jealousy that not only motivated them to arrest the apostles in Acts 5, but is also described in scripture as their true reason for crucifying Jesus.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan expounds on Proverbs 27:2, which tells us we should allow someone else to praise us and not brag about ourselves. Humility is perhaps the most attractive quality in a person, but it's a characteristic that is very unnatural to most of us. Listen to this episode to hear some principles the Bible gives us on having a humble view of ourselves.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end. He expounds on our natural instinct to wish to have rewards without doing the hard work it takes to receive them. The Bible contrasts this desire for instant gratification without effort by instead exhorting us to patiently work hard to not only receive a rewar...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his study in the book of Jude. This lesson explores the rebellion of Korah against Moses and Aaron. Jude refers to Korah as an example who demonstrates more characteristics about false believers. The introduction includes a reminder of a believer's need to know the whole Bible to be able to test truth claims and those who make the claims. God has giv...

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses the reasons for the problems we face in the world today and God's solution to change the source the problems.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on the story of Ananias and Sapphira. This husband and wife arranged to lie to God about a gift they pretended to give and God struck them dead for their deception. Does God care much about the details of our worship and obedience? Should our actions in worship come from our own emotions and opinion? Find out in this episode.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan concludes Acts chapter 4 with a focus on the gospel's impact on the actions of early Christians.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses the apostles' response to the Jewish leaders forbidding them from speaking in the name of Jesus anymore. This lesson covers Jesus' predictions on opposition to the gospel and the importance of drawing on God's power in response to persecution.

In this continuation on the book of Acts, Musumba Jonathan discusses the reaction of the Jewish leaders to incontrovertible evidence that a miracle had been done through the power of Jesus. These men had a pattern of finding ways to deny evidence of Jesus' true identity. How will they respond when there's finally no way for them to deny a miracle attributed to Christ? Find out in today&#39...

In this rebroadcast from a 2020 series on the book of 1 John, Musumba Jonathan discusses the tests of action the apostle John gives us for determining whether someone is a follower of God or not.

One of the greatest joy stealers in life is when we are not content with what we have. In this episode, Musumba Jonathan elaborates on Proverbs 17:24, which explains that a wise person keeps his eyes ahead of him while a fool's gaze runs to the ends of the earth.

There are very many self-help books and guides on how to be materially prosperous. Often, they seek to find ways of working less and yet earning more. But what does God say is the way for a person to prosper? Musumba Jonathan gives several passages from Proverbs in this lesson which inform us on that very thing.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan expounds on Proverbs 15:16-17. The Bible tells us that knowing God and having eternal life are the most important things. But when we examine the choices we make, do we see that we value God's things most? Or are we pursuing other things thinking they are what will truly satisfy us?

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa on Sunday, June 25 2023. Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the epistle of Jude focusing in this lesson on the false prophet Balaam and what he teaches us about the characteristics of false followers of God.