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Your Sins Will Find You Out First, a joke. A young boy brought home a poor report card. "What do you have to say for yourself?" his mother said, seeing his poor grades. He shrugged, smiling sheepishly. "Well," he said, "at least you know I'm not cheating!" As today's sermon cautions, "Your Sins Will Find You Out." Today's sermon scripture is Numbers 32:23: "But if you fail to do this, you will be...

Do You Want What Comes With It Good morning, church! I hope you are all in good spirits. Before I dive into our message for today, I want to share a light-hearted anecdote. A young boy was visiting a large, majestic cathedral with his mother. As he was marveling at the grandeur of the building, his eyes fell on a plaque with various names and small flags next to it. He turned to his mother and ask...

Defying The Urge To Quit Good morning, church! I trust you're all doing wonderfully well today. I'd like to start us off with a little humor. A man went for a hike on a trail he'd never been on before. After many hours, he realized he was hopelessly lost. Desperate, he did what any of us would do... he pulled out his phone to call his wife. "Honey," he said in a panic, "I'm lost. I don't know what...

Today, we will be discussing how to deal with offense. We all have experienced being offended at some point in our lives, whether it was intentional or unintentional. However, how we respond to offense can have a significant impact on our relationships and spiritual growth. Let us begin with a funny story to lighten the mood. Once, there was a man who was easily offended by everything. His friends...

Today, we will be discussing the importance of stopping our fights with God. We have all experienced times when we have questioned God's plan or tried to fight against His will. However, it is important for us to recognize that God's ways are higher than our ways and that ultimately, His plan is for our good. Let us begin with a funny story to lighten the mood. Once, there was a man who was drivin...

In the Infinite Game, we do not compete against a specific competitor. Instead, we compete against ourselves - Simon Sinek

As the great John C. Maxwell once said, "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." This quote encapsulates the essence of true leadership – the ability to not only envision a better future but also to inspire others to join you on that path. In today's rapidly evolving world, we face challenges that require innovative solutions and a new approach to leadership. It is no...

As one of the most progressive and inclusive legal documents in the world, the South African Constitution is a powerful testament to the resilience, determination, and unity of a nation that has emerged from the shadows of its turbulent past.

Hell I want to begin today's sermon with a light-hearted story that will make you smile. A Sunday school teacher was discussing the topic of hell with her class of young children. She asked them, "What do you think hell is like?" One of the children quickly replied, "I think it's like sitting in church on a hot Sunday, listening to a really long sermon!" While we can laugh at the child's response,...

Doing The Right Thing When It is Hard Good day, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we will be talking about doing the right thing, especially when it is hard. We all face difficult situations where doing the right thing is not easy, but we must remember that we are called to be people of integrity, honesty, and righteousness. So, let us begin with a funny story to lighten the mood. Once, there...

Thriving Project Management Thursdays - Project Management in the Age of Automation and Robotics Welcome to another episode of "Thriving Project Management Thursdays." In today's episode, we'll be exploring the topic of project management in the age of automation and robotics. With the rise of artificial intelligence and robotics, project managers are facing new challenges and opportunities. How c...

The Bible Will Change Your Life I want to begin today's sermon with a light-hearted story that I think you'll enjoy. There once was a young boy who was asked to memorize a verse for Sunday school. He found the shortest verse he could, which was John 11:35, "Jesus wept." When it was his turn to recite the verse in front of the class, he proudly said, "Jesus wept… and so will I if I have to memorize...

The Holy Spirit Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today, we are going to talk about the Holy Spirit. But first, let me share a funny story with you. Once, a pastor asked his congregation, "How many of you have heard of the Holy Spirit?" Everyone raised their hand except for one elderly woman. The pastor asked her, "Sister, you haven't heard of the Holy Spirit?" She replied, "No, but I have heard...

Heaven Good morning, church! Let's begin today's sermon with a humorous story that I think you'll enjoy. A young boy was drawing a picture in Sunday school, and his teacher asked him, "What are you drawing?" The boy replied, "I'm drawing a picture of heaven!" The teacher, curious, asked, "Well, what does heaven look like?" The boy confidently responded, "I don't know, but I'll find out when I get...

The Devil Welcome to another segment of the Foolishness of Preaching. I would like to start off with something kind of funny. One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, before the church service starts, the congregation sit in their pews and talk about their lives and their families.  Suddenly, at the altar, Satan appears! Everyone starts screaming and running for the front entrance, trampling eac...

Thriving Project Management Thursdays - How AI is Changing Project Management for the Better. Welcome to "Thriving Project Management Thursdays," where we explore the latest trends, tools, and tips for project management professionals. In this episode, we will be discussing how AI is changing project management for the better. Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been making waves in the business w...

False Preachers Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, I want to talk about something that is of utmost importance to all of us. It's something that can be hard to face, but it's vital for our spiritual well-being. I want to talk about false preachers. Now, before we get started, let me tell you a funny story. There was once a man who went to church every Sunday and listened to the p...

Five Point Fridays - "Five Life Hacks for a More Productive Morning" Welcome to Five Point Fridays, where we share five practical tips on various topics to help you make the most of your life. I'm your host, NJ, and today, we'll be discussing five life hacks for a more productive morning. We all know how important it is to start our day right, and these techniques can help you do just that. So, le...

Jesus - The Greatest Teacher Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather here to celebrate the life and teachings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is not just a teacher, but the greatest teacher and preacher to have ever walked on this earth. Let me begin my sermon with a funny story. There was once a man who had the habit of talking to himself. One day, he was...

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on the fundamental beliefs of Good Friday, the day when Jesus Christ, our Lord, and Savior, sacrificed his life on the cross for the sins of the world. Before we dive into the heart of our message today, let me begin with a funny story to lighten our hearts and ease us into our time of worship and reflection. There w...

Today, we come together to celebrate the most significant event in the Christian calendar—Easter Sunday. This day marks the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is a day of hope, new beginnings, and salvation. To start, let me share a funny story with you. A young boy asked his father, "Dad, why do we celebrate Easter?" The father replied, "Well, son, it's the day when Jesus rose...

Work, especially hard work is something many run away from and are scared of. However, I haven’t heard of anyone who is uber successful, admired and revered who did not work their face off. Many people have a dream, goal or ideal they are after. However, they do not really want it as they are not willing to put in the work to make it a reality. There is a great mantra from a friend of mine, Grant...

Rules serve as a guidance system for how we can live our lives. There are many of them and I share 5 rules we can live by. #personaldevelopment #inspiration

The people you surround yourself with make a huge impact on your life. There are 5 types of people that will make your life better. #people #inspirational

Life has its dualities - good and bad, pleasure and pain, and positive and negative experiences. What we know about these dualities is that it can turn. At any moment, your success or failure can turn. Life is based on opportunities mixed with difficulties. Success and failure are not permanent. Life is seasonal. Change your mindset and be encouraged that your situation can turn. #personaldevelopm...