Christian Searchlight

    After a special night vigil, Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 disciples that Jesus Christ called, ordained to be with Him and He commissioned them to preach the gospel. He endowed them with power to heal sicknesses and cast out devils. John 3:35; Mk 3:13-19; Eccl. 8:4   All the disciples were exposed to the power in His words, the gospel of the Kingdom of God was made real to them by using various parables. Jesus Christ was so specific about the Conditionalities for those that will make it to heaven. He did not hide from them God’s expectations and His desires for His disciples as they work with Him to establish the will of God on earth. Matt 5:1-16; Matt.13:18-23, 24-30; John 17:2-3.   The disciples were always around when Jesus Christ was ministering, He demonstrated the power of God with which He was anointed to save the sinners, heal the sick and deliver those that were oppressed by the devil. Acts 10:38; Matt 12:15; Matt 8:16-17. Their attachment t...

The present day is replete with evils and all kinds of criminal activities. There seems to be nothing comforting. News around us brings fear and discomfort. The only comforting news is the gospel news. Unfortunately, the gospel news is fast being corrupted. Sound teachings and ancient landmarks are seriously being removed. The real danger today for those who once obeyed the Holy Spirit conviction and sound doctrine is to stay away from preaching that will open the hearts of men to the Holy Spirit conviction. People that once carried their cross for Christ, today are trying to close their ears to that kind of doctrine that separated them from the world – sin, lust, pride and flesh, instead of taking the narrow way, they want the popular way that will bring numbers but not salvation.   These are the days that we need the Holy Spirit to show us the things of Christ daily. We need the Holy Spirit to give us the real conviction of what is right and what is wrong in God’s sight. If...

  Introduction Christianity can be summarized as relationship with God and with men. This was emphasized by Jesus when He came to the world to save sinners. In His message to the disciples in Mathew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before MEN, that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven.”(Capitals mine)   Our service and responsibility are primarily to God – our Father – and secondarily to men among who we live. It is one thing to serve; it is another thing to serve with a good conscience. A case in point is king Amaziah who did that which was right but not with a perfect heart. 2Chro. 25:2.   Therefore, in this study we shall look into what translates into Service to God and what good conscience means to us as believers.   1. What is Service? This is defined as work done by somebody else as a job, duty…or favour, helpful action, a form of public worship, meeting public needs . Our Commission : “Go ye into the world…”Mt. 28:19-20, Mk. ...

  - It is possible to determine a person’s true character by finding out what he or she really loves and what his or her goals are. Ask yourself these questions: 1. What are the three things you are most earnestly working for right now? 2. What are the three things you love the most? 3. What are the three things you think about the most? - This is essentially the same method used by Jesus to determine a person’s true character. Matt. 6:19-21. The heart is the seat of the emotions and it determines how and what we think (Prov. 23:7) -- "For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he:" - If you will be honest with yourself, you will probably find that, for the most part, your affections, as revealed by your thoughts, are more focused on the things of this world than on the things of God. I. A GREAT DEMAND - Why is it so difficult for Christians to set their minds and affections on eternal things? That is to say, why is it so hard for God’s people to be "heavenly...