MY GOSPEL @ Desmond R Singh

Our church attendance accomplishes much more than saving us from our past sins, Brother Sam advocates. The struggles of life drain us of the blessings we ought to enjoy because we do not walk as children of light as we ought to do.  God's plan obligates us to continue securely established and steadfast in the faith without drifting from the hope promised by the gospel that we profess to follo...

The continuity of Christ’s church is dependant on the leadership of faithful men whose hearts are committed to the work of God. Thus, Paul wrote these instructions to his son in the faith. "The things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also" (2Timothy 2:2). In modern vernacular, "The things [the doctrine, the pre...

The early church would be surprised by what passes for discipleship in today's church! Yet, Brother Singh stresses that the message that built the New Testament church could not construct our assembly today or vice-versa. This observation is essential to our understanding. PRESENT TRUTH explicitly delivers the instructions necessary to overcome the world and the evil confronting each congregation...

God maintains a remnant of His people on the earth that will not reject the truth or backslide into apostasy (Romans 11:5). In his humble, steadfast way, Brother John encourages our congregation by reviewing recent lessons dispensed by our ministry. First, he examines the history of Israel as God's chosen people who, though delivered from Egyptian bondage, retained the spirit of Egypt in their hea...

The essence of this lesson is: "Take heed to yourselves, that your heart, be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them" (Deuteronomy 11:16). Other gods today are not carved of stone; they are idols of the heart that rob us of our devotion to God. Winston Churchill wrote, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it."  God's people are prone to r...

Brother Singh equates the history of God's people in the Old Testament with that of His people in the New Testament era. In 4000 years, human nature has not changed. Without conversion, we are prone to forget all that God has done for us. We grow impatient because we cannot envision the finished product the Master is painting on the canvas of our lives. Too often, we revert to rebellious behaviors...

A Christian attitude is one tempered by the gentleness and humility of Jesus. Brother Sam points out that failing to forgive others will stall our progress with God. Referring to James 2:13, he reminds us that there will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if we have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges us. Our attitude of forgiveness can cushion God's judgm...

Jesus said, "Ye are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." (Matthew 5:14 & 16) There is probably nothing more obnoxious than an aggressively persistent person trying to SELL Jesus. Such conduct is rude and offensive. Yet, we are to let our light so shine that people notice a glow in our life, s...

In this no-nonsense message, Brother Singh stresses his goal is to illuminate the saints of God. The Apostle Paul wrote, "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick {the living} and the {resurrected} dead at his appearing and his kingdom. {Therefore} preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering an...

Many people can quote the scriptures, but few people can live the essence of what is written.  Brother John Mowatt lives the Bible. His love for the word of God is evident in his quiet, confident approach to life. Therefore, an elder must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach. 

In this service, Brother Singh stresses we should "Serve the LORD with gladness: Come before his presence with singing." (Psalm 100:2) Saints are connected to a divine power grid. Our spirits respond joyfully to God's Spirit IF we divert our focus from our problems and feelings to our heavenly Father. We have so much for which to be thankful.  "Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that h...

This Thanksgiving, each member of our congregation can eagerly join King David, saying, "I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together." (Psalm 34:1-3)

Brother Sam reminded our congregation that it is not enough to understand the will of God, but we must also do the will of God. Heart knowledge is, therefore, far more critical than head knowledge!  An elder's role is essential in stirring our memories lest we forget our pastor's vital lessons. Brother Singh previously used the backslidden state (Book of Malachi) to remind us that we should n...

Sacrifices and works are a measure of our appreciation for God. Our tithes and offerings, physical labor, prayer are tokens of the value we place on His love and mercy. We seem incapable of appreciating who it is we serve. "We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marv...

Correct understanding of doctrine leads us to the ‘purpose of judgment’ (trials, tribulation, persecution & hardship) in our lives. The apostle James wrote, "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." (James 1:2-4) The trying of...

Many people can quote scriptures, but it is quite another thing to live the scriptures so that they are the guiding principles of one's life. Brother John Mowatt is a defender of the faith, a faithful steward of God's work. His love for God's work is evident in his encouragement of the saints.

Brother Singh is adamant that every child of God in our assembly needs to understand and implement the lessons we receive. They are meant to save us! If we were utilizing the messages would not be fearful of catching COVID-19, "for God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7). A sound mind gives us stability and calmness despite the chao...

In the enlightening message, Brother Singh emphasized that God the Father and His Son are two distinct entities. “The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever {the Father} doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise” (John 5:19). Thus, the Apostle Paul wrote: "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick {living...

Prayerful worship and encouragement for our hearts are the focus of this most meaningful lesson. "The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked: Who can know it?" Thankfully God knows the intentions of our hearts. We cannot hide from Him.  He alone can change it from a heart of stone to a heart of flesh. Whether through sorrow, affliction, or on a bed of pain, the elect will...

I t is one thing to call God our Father, but quite a different thing to have a revelation about who He is and how to be His dear child! Brother Singh stresses that many of us make professions of faith that are not realistic. Proverbs 3:5 instructs us, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." Yet, in a moment of crisis, most of us do not trust in the Lord...

The pestilence labeled the COVID pandemic has unnerved the children of God. Many of us are tossed to and fro by conspiracy theories and the craftiness of wild speculation as if we have no faith! COVID-19 is God's judgment leashed on the whole world. But, while thus far, God has exercised great restraint, Brother Singh observes much fickleness in the Body of Christ. It is not as if we did not know...

Elders are essential in support of God's anointed ministry. These men do not preempt the called man of God by declaring a new application of God's word but instead reinforce his messages. This hierarchy is essential for our understanding. The Holy Spirit speaks only through one man called to lead an assembly.  Paul's epistle to Titus states that a Bishop (or Elder) must "hold fast the faithfu...

Imagine the great lengths the apostles went to send encouragement to new converts as the gospel spread. For example, Paul wrote: "For this cause, we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in ev...

Brother Singh has always taught discipleship! Self-denial and bearing our cross are necessary to submit our will to that our heavenly Father. Our opinions and desires do not matter; what God demands of us is all that counts! If we walk in Spirit, the chastisement of COVID-19 will cause us to grow in our relationship with God. Chastisement draws the elect closer to God and His ministry—but it drive...

Beautiful worship and inspired preaching create an environment where a child of God can grow and flourish.  We strive through the application of the living word "by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory,  honor, and immortality, eternal life" (Romans 2:7). Despite personal challenges and the chaos of the world, Brother Sam encourages the saints to be "rooted and built up in Ch...