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In this episode, Musumba Jonathan answers two questions from Holden. What does it mean when the Bible says that Jesus redeems us? How does Satan lead us into temptation to get us to sin?

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his series on the book of Acts. This episode looks at the Jewish leaders' reaction to the apostles' bold declaration of the gospel. Many times, people despise what they consider to be common, but scripture gives us a picture that to become a servant of God, you must become a fool to the world.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses Proverbs 26:20-21. The passage explains how gossip and whispering are like adding fuel to the fires of conflict. Instead of sowing conflict with this type of conversation, God wants us to sow peace in what we say or choose not to say.

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa on June 18, 2023 in Lubumba Community Church. This continues Musumba Jonathan's series on the Epistle of Jude. The letter focuses on preparing believers to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches from Acts 4:12, where God explains there is no other name under heaven given to us by which we can be saved other than Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses God's description of Christ as his "cornerstone" and "a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense."

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan highlights the irony of the apostles being on trial for healing a lame man. The Bible predicts that Christians will suffer for righteousness' sake. Why is this? What implications does it have in informing our perspective on the Christian life? Find out in today's broadcast.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan teaches on Acts 4:1-14 where the apostles face interrogation for healing the lame man in the name of Jesus. The apostles' example on trial is very important for us to consider. Are we faithful to declare God's truth no matter the consequences to us or the perceived importance of the person we are speaking too? What does Jesus expect of us in these situatio...

Preached by Musumba Jonathan Michalski and translated by Musumba Charles Wasswa at Lubumba Community Church on Sunday, June 11th 2023.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses Proverbs 18:19, which tells us that a brother offended is hard to reconcile with. Why do we expect more from people we are close too than from strangers? Do we realize that we are not always ready to extend the grace that we ourselves need each day?

In this episode from Acts chapter 3, Musumba Jonathan talks about the stewardship God has entrusted mankind with and how we've failed that trust. What should Christians realize about their own life in Christ?

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan uses the example of the lame man's arrest in Acts 3 and 4 to show how being on the side of Christ automatically puts you at odds with the world. What then is a faithful response to the love Jesus has shed abroad in our hearts? We must identify with him and serve him no matter how the world and Satan might attack us.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses the points Peter makes in the record of Acts narrating the apostle's second major public opportunity to bear witness to the gospel. We will see the same outline Peter used in preaching at Pentecost. He explains the source of the power who performed the miracle, the reality of the guilt of his audience, and the purpose of the gospel being repentance t...

In this lesson from Proverbs, Musumba Jonathan speaks about the mistaken loyalties people have to various wrong things while neglecting the loyalty everyone must give to the Lord Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses the material condition of the apostles and the Bible's predictions on what following Jesus will mean compared with claims prosperity theology makes about the purpose and effect of the gospel.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses Acts 3:1-10 which records the first miracle done by the apostles in the book of Acts.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan explains the truth that God is the one who must save people by giving them faith in the gospel message. Our duty is to be faithful to proclaim his truth understanding that we can't save anyone, but we are the messengers of salvation.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan discusses the transforming results of the gospel in the lives of the first believers.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan expounds on the characteristics of a true response to the gospel message.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan answers 3 questions from Holden - Why do Christians still sin? How did Satan deceive Eve? How and why does Satan lie to people?

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues to expound on Peter's message to his listeners at Pentecost when the promised Holy Spirit came. Jonathan focuses on Acts 2:24-32 and explains how scripture itself is the greatest witness to the reality that Jesus is the Son of God.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan continues his exposition on Acts 2. He points us to the presentation of the gospel by Jesus and the apostles in comparison to the way the gospel is often presented in Ugandan church culture. What does the Bible say is every person's need? And how has God met that need through Christ? Find out on this episode.

In this episode, Holden asks questions about slavery, being born again, and the practice of adoption in Roman culture.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan expounds on Acts 2:1-13 where the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles and gave them the ability to expound and praise God in various languages. Jonathan cites the New Testament's interpretation on the purpose of this gift and the significance of several other things in the passage.

In this episode, Musumba Jonathan explains the correlating details about Judas' death recorded in Acts 1 and the gospel of Matthew. He then discusses the difference between godly grief over sin that leads to life and worldly grief that leads to death.