Lighthouse Church Durban

The encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus teaches us some valuable lessons. If we want to experience more of Jesus, we should:

- Discuss matters of faith openly with others.

- Acknowledge and expe…

We live in times when fake news abounds and we want to verify the news we receive. Here are four compelling verifying factors for the gospel message:

1. The fulfilment of many ancient prophecies.

2. Th…

Jesus has given all of his followers work to do - particularly, the ministry of reconciliation to God. The Holy Spirit has given us all the power we need to do that work.

Yet many things compete for …

Paul's prayers for the Ephesian church are really powerful. As Elisha prayed for his servant's eyes to be opened to his spiritual realities, Paul prays that the "spiritual eyes" of church members wou…

The tower of Babel teaches many valuable life lessons:

-Seeking our own glory will distract us from seeking God and his purposes.

-Godless empires and enterprises rise - but then they fall.

-Find your s…

Unbelief stands in the way of what God wants to do - in the lives of his people and through his people.

Faith pleases God. It doesn't have to be "big", because God is the object of our faith - and he…

When Jesus said "if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed", he wasn't overstating our freedom!

We have been set free:

 -from the grip of sin

 -from the grip of the devil

 -from condemnation

 -to…

We are not under the law of the Old Covenant, but have a relationship with Jesus under the New Covenant. Instead of offering animal sacrifices, we are to offer ourselves to God, as a living sacrifice…

Jesus invites us to join the most privileged people on earth - the people who are on God's mission with him. But before we say "yes", we need to:

-make it an informed decision: to follow Jesus knowing…

God has good plans for his people. But he works his plans his way - with light and with order.

God's light enables us to see his order and to bring things into that order.

God can bring order at many l…

Like many heroes of the Bible, we may also experience some dark, difficult days. In those times, we should not be afraid to pour out our hearts to God in lament, knowing that:

- He is GOD

- His ways ar…

The Bible and history teach us that seemingly insignificant people can have a great impact. We need to realise this so that we step forward in faith; if we think we are insignificant, we won't.

God kn…

Difficult circumstances can undermine our faith and cause doubt. But, irrespective what we may go through, the name of Jesus has power over:

- sickness and disease

- sin

- demonic Influence

- even de…

God gives us dreams and visions and puts godly desires into our hearts. We need to walk towards those goals, step by step.

God's path for us to walk into our destiny is often not the obvious one or t…

We were created by God, on purpose, with purpose! He has put us in the right place at the right time for his perfect purposes!

While he may have some specific purposes for you, he definitely has some…

In terms of the sheer scale of the universe, we are SO tiny! We may conclude that we are insignificant. Yet the Bible teaches us that:

- We are God's work of art, made to reflect his image!

- We were…

If we want this new year to be different - for the better - then we will need to make some changes. This is why we make resolutions. These four resolutions based on Jesus' words will definitely bring…

Our conscience is a great gift from God, keeping us on good terms with God and with people. Yet it can be corrupted; then we lose our sense of right and wrong, our "moral compass". Fortunately, it ca…

The message of Christmas is

  GOOD NEWS

    of GREAT JOY

      for ALL PEOPLE!

The good news is that the promised Saviour and King has come to deliver us from the dominion of darkness!

Great joy is w…

The birth of Jesus was not just a miracle pregnancy - it was God coming to us as a man! Instead of sending another prophet or angelic messenger, the Creator made himself like one he created, leaving …