MY GOSPEL @ Desmond R Singh

Using Colossians 3, Brother John encouraged the saints in Mississauga and those online followers to set their priorities straight. Since we are raised from spiritual death with Christ, let us strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Our focus ought to be on earthy stuff at this juncture of our walk. Time is short for all of us, regardless of our age. We died to...

God desires that His elect children learn to live to please Him. Moreover, the church was given to us to teach us how to live for Him. And God's called ministry conveys Father God's instructions, specific to our needs for today. The process appears simple enough, except for two factors. First is our rebellion and lingering sinful nature that undermines God's purpose. Second is the devil's subtlety...

Recent lessons have focused on our commandment to "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord" (Hebrews 12:14). Impressions from apostate religion may skew our perception of holiness. By contrast, Luke captures an accurate description of holiness that is easy to understand. Zacharias and his wife, Elisabeth, were the couple chosen by God in their old age to be...

ELDER’S EXHORTATION (12-17-22) God demands that we be holy; for He is holy. (1 Peter 1:16). Watering Wednesday’s lesson, ‘UNDERMINING GOD'S ETERNAL PURPOSE,’ Brother Sam stressed that holiness is not an option for the elect. While we cannot achieve holiness in our power, we are expected to cooperate with God by living His principles and separating ourselves from negative worldly influences. Encour...

The purpose of the church is not to entertain us spiritually. Instead, the church is to change our lives so we can live holily before God. The Apostle Paul wrote: "According as he {Father God} hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, accord...

Our last lesson, "God is in Control of Every Situation," showed us that God chartered a course for the life of each of His elect children. If my problem is impatience, He will give me "tribulation that worketh patience." If your problem is idolatry, He may remove the person or thing from your life you love most. The point is that each elect is dealt with individually according to their needs. Whil...

We love to sing a chorus that echoes the title of this lesson. We sing, "Nothing comes against us that He does not see, so why should I worry when He is the ruler of creation? God Is in control, and He'll make a way!" Joyful singing is one thing; believing the reality of the words is another. So, in this compelling message, Brother Singh reminds us that "every situation" is designed by God to expo...

Brother John confidently encouraged the saints tonight, reminding them that only the elect can accept God's spoken word. The vast majority throughout the ages has rejected truth. But God maintains a remnant of believers that will never be deceived. Brother John places his trust in the messages delivered by God through Brother Singh as the words we need to hear at this hour for our eternal destiny....

We live in 'spiritual' Egypt. Pagan traditions infiltrate every aspect of our culture, yet we are called to sanctify ourselves from the ungodly traditions of the world. And by no means is it only Christmas celebrations we ought to avoid. The Apostle Paul challenged the backslidden Body of Christ at Corinth: "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?" (1 Corinthians 6:9...

Brother Sam stressed the necessity for the saints of God to 'milk' each service to extract as much spiritual nourishment as possible from the lesson given. Reflecting on Wednesday's message, our elder cautioned against hearing or accepting the truth but living a lie. Failing to implement God's spoken word puts us in danger of the wrath of God. His righteous judgment is revealed from heaven against...

We are all hypocrites to some degree, for none of us can live the gospel perfectly. But, although we have not 'apprehended' that to which God called us, deeper truths compel us to make changes. Thus forgetting those errors and omissions of the past, let us press towards the mark of our high calling in Christ Jesus.  Brother Singh is honest about his past attraction to Christmas celebrations....

Although the New Testament church had none of the advantages 21st Century saints enjoy (the Bible in convenient formats, safe buildings to assemble in, rapid transit to attend service), "they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.  Moreover, "fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles" (Act...

“If we miss God in the worship, there is no point in preaching!” By making such a factual declaration, Brother Singh stresses, “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and truth” (John 4:24). Pentecostals praise God during worship. We do not sit idly with our hands folded to watch the service. Involvement in song, with hands raised and hearts rejoicing, connects our s...

Reflecting on Wednesday's lesson ANTICIPATING THE KINGDOM, Brother John reminded us that "a king {Jesus} shall reign in righteousness, and princes {the 144,000 Bride members} shall rule in judgment" because they will all possess the mind of Christ. Overcomers come out of this world, but" they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world," Jesus said. Therefore, he prayed the Father, "Sancti...

Isaiah prophesied a time when "A king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in judgment" (Isaiah 32:1). That time lies in our foreseeable future, but it does not exist today. These are troubling times! World leaders are inept because metaphorically, "the tail wags the dog." Prime ministers and presidents lead by carnal human thinking, fulfilling the will of the voters. Without the m...

Reflecting on the elder's exhortation Brother Sam gave on Saturday evening, 11-19-22, Brother Singh reminded us, "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD, men depart from evil" (v.6) Mercy is not theoretical; it is an act and a response! We need someone aggravating us to show mercy. Similarly, we need inconvenient demands from someone for help. In this manner, God forces...

Before Br. Sam delivered stellar encouragement to the saints to "walk not in the counsel of the ungodly" in these "perilous" times, Brother Singh reminded us (based on  Luke 23:32-43) of a valuable insight into the account of the thief on the cross. We do not know how the thief knew about the death, resurrection, and coming kingdom of Jesus when the disciples did not. We must never presume to...

  During the worship, God's Spirit directed his thoughts to Psalm 51, and from there, our lesson emerged. After a quarter of a Century of preaching without notes, our pastor is grateful to let God lead. A lyric from our worship resonated with Brother Singh: "If this vessel you cannot use—give me a new start." David wrote, "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according...

Continuing to preach the necessity of being quickened by the Holy Spirit, Brother Singh stresses God sent the prophets of Israel to deal with the rebellion and iniquity of His people. Sadly, God's people were inclined to "play religion." They observed all the feast days and ceremonial laws but substituted 'man-made traditions' for the standards of God. That deliberate deviation is called iniquity!...

Scripture speaks of two resurrections. And without a spiritual quickening will be impossible to be resurrected from the grave! We need to receive the genuine Holy Spirit to embrace the fullness of Christian life. The logical question is, can there be a counterfeit experience replicating the Holy Spirit? YES! Remember that we are engaged in spiritual warfare. The devil is the master of deception. W...

The Apostle Paul wrote that God would render to every person according to their deeds: "To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath" (Romans 2:6-8). Paul was eager that saints "be established in the faith." Those whose goals are...

The Apostle Paul had one goal in focus as he neared the end of his life. "If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead" (Philippians 3:11). He did not presume to have already qualified or been perfected, but he pursued the goal and pressed on to make it because Christ Jesus has made him his own. (v. 12)  Continuing to teach "Spiritual Goals," Brother Singh finds the term "...

Elders are essential to every work of God. Just as Aaron and Hur held up the arms of Moses to defeat the Amalekite, so too, modern-day elders help implement, model, and reinforce God's spoken word to encourage the saints. Tonight, Brother John and Brother Same watered Wednesday's lesson, "Pursuing Spiritual Goals," a powerful teaching reminding us that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom...

Elders are essential to every work of God. Just as Aaron and Hur held up the arms of Moses to defeat the Amalekite, so too, modern-day elders help implement, model, and reinforce God's spoken word to encourage the saints. Tonight, Brother John and Brother Same watered Wednesday's lesson, "Pursuing Spiritual Goals," a powerful teaching reminding us that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom...

Without spiritual goals, it is impossible to serve the Lord effectively. Moses is the best biblical example of a man whose goal was clearly in focus. He "chose to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season." He rejected his lineage and privilege in the pharaoh's court because he "esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egyp...