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Send us Fan Mail Parklands Baptist Church was uniquely established by the International Mission Board with its own registration, unlike other Baptist churches under the Baptist Convention of Kenya. The church began as the "Parklands Community Center" in 1969, purchased from Consolata Sisters to reach the Asian community in Parklands. • International Mission Board partnership was crucial...

Send us Fan Mail When life hits you with challenges that seem insurmountable, where do you turn? The story of Peter's empty fishing boat offers a powerful metaphor for all of us facing disappointment and frustration. After toiling all night with nothing to show for his efforts, Peter encountered Jesus - and this encounter completely transformed his circumstances. This message uncovers three e...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if your prayers actually make a difference? The profound truth is that receiving from God isn't just a possibility—it's a divine promise with your name on it. This transformative message unpacks Jesus' teaching in Matthew 7:7-11, revealing the guaranteed nature of God's promise to answer those who ask. "Ask and it will be given to yo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped by your circumstances, labeled by your past, or limited by other people's expectations? In this powerful message on the prayer of Jabez, we discover how to break free from these constraints through what I call "uncommon reception." Tucked away in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 4 is a remarkable two-verse story about a man whose very name...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the father figures in our lives fail us? A powerful personal story opens this message – a father who disappeared for two weeks after promising to take his children to school, returning with only mangoes instead of the school fees he had promised. Against this backdrop of disappointment, we discover a profound truth about our Heavenly Father who never fails. Drawi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck waiting for God's promises to materialize? "Positioned to Receive" breaks down the spiritual principles that create a pathway for divine provision in your life. Drawing from Abraham's extraordinary 25-year journey of faith, we discover how perseverance through seemingly impossible circumstances leads to the fulfillment of God's pro...

Send us Fan Mail The story of Zacchaeus climbing a sycamore tree to see Jesus reveals profound truths about divine visitation and spiritual breakthrough. What would compel a wealthy chief tax collector to scramble up a tree in public view? His desperate hunger for encounter led to one of the most dramatic transformations in Scripture. Through this remarkable narrative, we discover the power of str...

Send us Fan Mail What if your words could do more than just communicate—what if they could transform reality itself?  This profound episode explores the extraordinary power of spirit-led speech through the fascinating biblical story of Balaam and his talking donkey. When God can open the mouth of a simple animal to speak truth, imagine what He can do through you—His chosen creation made in His ima...

Send us Fan Mail Your words shape your reality. Each morning, as you begin your day, the conversation you have with yourself sets the trajectory for everything that follows. Are you speaking life or death? Faith or fear?  Drawing from Ephesians 5:1-5, this reflection challenges us to become true imitators of Christ in our speech. When we wake, do we immediately spiral into negative thoughts about...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt your story wasn't significant enough to share? The Samaritan woman might have felt the same way – five failed marriages and living with yet another man hardly seemed like credentials for ministry. Yet her simple testimony transformed an entire town. Your personal testimony carries more power than you realize. Drawing from John 4:39, we explore how one woman...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the revolutionary power of your words in this transformative exploration of "Uncommon Utterances: Spirit-Led Speech." Deacon Kennedy Rapando guides us through a simple yet profound three-step approach that can reshape your reality through intentional, Spirit-guided communication. Your words aren't just expressions—they're declarations that actively cre...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of Solomonic wisdom through the remarkable story of King Solomon's judgment between two mothers claiming the same child. This age-old biblical account reveals three vital characteristics of uncommon wisdom that can revolutionise your approach to life's challenges. First, we explore wisdom that serves everyone without discrimination. Solo...

Send us Fan Mail What separates divine wisdom from mere human knowledge? As we conclude our exploration of "Uncommon Wisdom" and spirit-led foresight, we unpack the profound truth found in Proverbs 9:10 – "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." This wisdom isn't simply intellectual prowess but a transformative pers...

Send us Fan Mail The empty tomb changes everything. When Christ rose from the dead, He didn't just conquer death – He unlocked a treasury of wisdom that can transform how we navigate every aspect of life today. What would change if you truly believed you had complete victory over darkness? What if you could stand before God without a trace of guilt or condemnation? And what if you could acces...

Send us Fan Mail Finding joy in the midst of trials seems contradictory, yet James 1:2-4 challenges us to embrace this profound spiritual paradox. This reflection explores how our most difficult circumstances serve as catalysts for developing perseverance and spiritual maturity. The scripture invites us to consider trials as opportunities rather than obstacles—moments when our faith is tested and...

Send us Fan Mail Easter reveals the profound wisdom of God through Christ's sacrifice on the cross—wisdom that transcends religious tradition to touch the very essence of human existence.  The cross stands as history's greatest paradox: an instrument of torture transformed into the ultimate symbol of love. Through Jesus' sacrifice, we glimpse divine wisdom that challenges our conven...

Send us Fan Mail The transformative power of Christ's sacrifice forms the cornerstone of our faith, yet how often do we truly pause to consider what it means that "while we were still sinners, Christ died for us"? This profound meditation on Romans 5:6-8 invites listeners into a deeper understanding of God's extraordinary love. The apostle Paul, himself once a persecutor of Chr...

Send us Fan Mail What kind of wisdom guides your life decisions? Is it the knowledge gained from books and experience, or something deeper—a divine insight that transcends human understanding? Pastor Andrew delivers a powerful message on "Thirsting for Uncommon Spirit-Led Wisdom," revealing the stark contrast between worldly knowledge and divine wisdom. Drawing from Paul's teaching...

Send us Fan Mail The supernatural handwriting appeared suddenly on the palace wall, leaving King Belshazzar trembling with his knees literally knocking together. His magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners—the supposed wisdom-keepers of the kingdom—stood helpless before the mysterious message. Only Daniel, a man with uncommon wisdom, could interpret what God was saying. This ancient scena...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we embrace Jesus' radical identification with society's most vulnerable? Spirit-led foresight transforms our engagement with those pushed to the margins of our communities. Drawing from Matthew 25:37-40, this episode explores the profound truth that serving the overlooked is serving Christ Himself. Jesus' words cut through religious pretense: &quot...

Send us Fan Mail The justice of heaven turns our earthly understanding upside down. While human systems focus on punishment and retribution, Jesus reveals a radically different approach—one centered on compassion, grace, and restoration. Drawing from the powerful encounter between Jesus and the thief on the cross in Luke 23:39-43, Pastor Andrew Mashina unpacks three dimensions of "uncommon ju...

Send us Fan Mail What responsibility do we bear for the spiritual formation of the next generation? Drawing from Deuteronomy 6:6-7, this episode of Commission Thursday examines our divine mandate to ensure God's Word permeates every learning environment. "If not us, then who? If not you, then who?" These challenging questions frame our conversation about school outreach ministry. Mo...

Send us Fan Mail Standing at the foot of Calvary, we witness an extraordinary moment of divine justice unfolding between three crosses. What happens when a condemned criminal recognizes the innocent Savior beside him? The answer changes everything. The paradox at the heart of Christianity emerges vividly in this exploration of "uncommon justice" through Luke's account of Jesus cruci...

Send us Fan Mail The Spirit of God doesn't just lead us anywhere—He leads us directly into restoration. Pastor Ambrose Nyanga masterfully unpacks this truth through the story of Ruth, whose journey from marginalized Moabite widow to great-grandmother of kings demonstrates God's incredible justice system. Through vivid storytelling and personal testimony, Pastor Nyanga reveals three trans...

Send us Fan Mail What makes the difference between those who merely witness God's actions and those who understand His ways? The answer lies in relationship depth. Moses knew God's ways while the Israelites only saw His deeds—a profound distinction that still applies to believers today. Delving into Psalm 103:6-7, we unpack the powerful concept of "uncommon justice" and what it...