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Dependable
What does it mean to be dependable in our walk with God?
Looking at the familiar story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in Daniel 3, this study challenges us to dig deeper into a story we may think we already know. These three men stood firm when pressured to bow to another god, declaring: “Our God is able to deliver us… but even if He doesn’t, we will not bow.”
Their confidence wasn’t in the outcome—it was in the character of God. He is faithful, unchanging and dependable. When we pass through the waters or walk through the fire, He is with us.
As believers, we need to build our lives on the solid foundation of God’s Word so that when testing comes, we can stand firm without compromise.
“When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned.” — Isaiah 43:2
A challenge to become people who are dependable because we know and trust a dependable God.
29 Sept 2026
Courage To Fully Obey God 29-09-26.m4a
Courage – To Fully Obey God
In this study in our Courage series, we look at what it means to have the courage to fully obey God — even when obedience is difficult, inconvenient, costly, or we cannot yet see how God will work things out.
Looking at Genesis 22 and Abraham’s obedience, we see that Abraham responded to God without delay, negotiation or a backup plan. He trusted God even when he could not understand what God was doing.
We explore how:
• Full obedience is rarely convenient
• Delayed obedience can become a form of resistance
• Obedience requires trust when we cannot see the outcome
• God’s provision is often discovered as we take the next step of faith
• Our obedience is an expression of our love for Jesus
• We must move from simply hearing God’s Word to actually doing it
• Courage helps bridge the gap between hearing and doing
• Following Jesus means denying ourselves and trusting His will above our own
With Scripture from Genesis 22, Proverbs 3:5, John 14:15, Luke 22:42, Matthew 16:24 and James 1:22–25, this study challenges us to ask whether we are simply hearing God’s Word or allowing it to transform the way we live.
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
Courage to obey means trusting God before we see the provision, choosing His will over our own, and stepping forward in faith.
God’s way is better than our way.
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27 Sept 2026
James Part two 27-09-26.m4a
Facing Both Ways | James 1:2–8
In this message, we continue our journey through James, focusing particularly on James 1:8:
“A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
What does it mean to be double-minded, and what does it look like in the Christian life?
Using Hebrews 11:13 and 1 Peter 2:11, we are reminded that we are pilgrims and sojourners — our identity is found not in our position, achievements, possessions or reputation, but in belonging to Christ.
We then turn to John Bunyan’s The Pilgrim’s Progress and the story of Christian, By-Ends and his companions. Through characters such as Mr Facing-both-ways, Mr Any-thing and Mr Two-tongues, Bunyan gives us a powerful picture of the danger of trying to follow Christ while still facing the world.
But the message also looks at another part of Christian’s journey — the Slough of Despond, the swamp of discouragement.
Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes we feel tired, discouraged and as though we are sinking and struggling to move forward.
But there is a crucial difference between struggling on the road and turning away from the road.
Christian was in the swamp, but he hadn’t abandoned the journey. He was struggling, but he was still facing towards the Celestial City.
The question isn’t whether we will face difficulties. The question is:
Which way are we facing?
When the wind changes, when following Jesus becomes difficult, costly or unpopular, will we keep going?
Our hope and confidence are not in ourselves or in the circumstances around us, but in Jesus Christ.
“If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” — Luke 9:23
Keep pushing forward in Christ. Keep your eyes on Jesus. We are pilgrims on a journey.
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