Living Water Worship Centre

Living Water Worship Centre

NKJV Christian Bible teachings and preaching

  1. Aug 24

    - LWWC - 1st Samuel - Session 13

    What do you do when everything seems to fall apart at once? In this final study through 1 Samuel 28–31, David returns to Ziklag to discover the city burned, his family taken captive, and his own men so devastated that they begin talking about stoning him. David had every reason to panic. Instead, Scripture gives us one of the greatest statements about his life: “David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.” Before chasing the enemy, making a plan, or reacting emotionally, David sought God's direction. God told him to pursue—and David ultimately recovered all that had been taken. At the same time, Saul's story reaches its tragic conclusion. The contrast between these two men reveals one of the greatest lessons in 1 Samuel: both David and Saul failed, but David repeatedly returned to God while Saul continued resisting Him. This Bible study explores: How to strengthen yourself in the Lord What to do when life becomes overwhelming Why David sought God before acting David's recovery of everything lost at Ziklag The power of repentance and restoration Why failure doesn't make you a second-class Christian David and Peter as examples of God's restoration Giving God the credit for victory Why spiritual warfare continues after salvation The tragic ending of King Saul The importance of finishing well Why Saul's real problem wasn't David Jonathan's willingness to choose God's will above his own future Salvation gives us the great victory—but that doesn't mean the enemy stops fighting. The question is: when the next battle comes, where will you run? David teaches us the answer: Run to God. Strengthen yourself in Him. Ask Him what to do next. 📖 Primary Scripture: 1 Samuel 28–31

  2. Aug 22

    Relationship, Not Religion - LWWC - Colossians - Session 3

    Can rules make us righteous—or do we need something much deeper? In Colossians Session 3, we continue through Colossians chapter 2 as Paul warns believers not to be deceived by persuasive words, worldly philosophy, religious traditions, or outward rules that distract us from the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Paul gives us a powerful truth: We are complete in Christ. The Christian life isn't Jesus plus enough rules, rituals, traditions, or religious activity. Those things cannot change the human heart. Salvation and true transformation come through a relationship with Jesus Christ. This study also moves into Romans 7 to examine the purpose of God's law. The law isn't bad—it is holy and good. But the law functions like an X-ray: it can expose what is broken inside us, but it cannot heal us. That's why simply creating more rules cannot defeat the flesh. The answer is Jesus. Paul eventually cries, “O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” His answer points us directly back to Christ: “I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!” In this message we explore: Why God's Word must govern our lives How outside voices influence our thinking What it means to be complete in Christ The danger of religious deception Why rituals cannot replace salvation The difference between legalism and genuine transformation Why Christianity is a relationship, not merely a religion What Romans 7 teaches about the law and sin Why rules cannot change the human heart How Jesus gives us victory over the flesh 📖 Primary Scripture: Colossians 2 📖 Supporting Scripture: Romans 7 The law can show us what's wrong. Religion can build fences around us. But only Jesus Christ can give us a new heart.

  3. Aug 20

    20260812 - LWWC - Colossians - Session 2

    What does it really mean to be lukewarm in our relationship with God? In Colossians Session 2, we continue through Colossians 1 and begin moving into chapter 2 as Paul challenges believers to remain grounded and steadfast in their faith. Paul wasn't simply concerned with people hearing the Gospel. He labored, suffered, warned, and taught because he wanted believers prepared to one day stand before God. His own life demonstrates what complete commitment to Jesus Christ looks like—going from persecuting the Church to suffering for the very Gospel he once tried to destroy. This study also connects Paul's concern for nearby Laodicea with Jesus' warning to the Laodicean church in Revelation 3. Their wealth and prosperity had caused them to value earthly things above spiritual things, leaving them spiritually lukewarm. The same question confronts us today: What do we value most? Our faith can become lukewarm when comfort, possessions, success, entertainment, or the desires of the flesh gradually become more important than obedience to God. But Jesus' correction isn't given because He has abandoned us. Scripture reminds us that God disciplines those He loves. His desire is repentance, restoration, spiritual maturity, and a relationship with Him that is alive and useful. This message challenges every believer to become grounded in God's Word, share the hope of Jesus with others, receive God's correction, value eternal things above temporary things, and become completely committed to following Christ. 📖 Primary Scripture: Colossians 1:19–2:1 📖 Supporting Scripture: Revelation 3:14–22 Don't settle for lukewarm. Value what God values and live fully committed to Jesus Christ.

  4. Aug 19

    Death to Life | From Lo-Debar to the King’s Table - Sunday Morning Service - Death to Life

    Jesus Christ takes us from the barrenness and helplessness of spiritual death, covers our brokenness by grace, gives us a place at the King's table, and calls us to leave the old life behind and live continually surrendered to Him.   In this message from Ephesians 2 and 2 Samuel 9, we discover a powerful picture of salvation through the story of Mephibosheth. Crippled, helpless, and living in the barren land of Lo-Debar, Mephibosheth could do nothing to change his own condition. But one day, the king sent for him. King David brought Mephibosheth out of barrenness, restored what had been lost, and gave him a permanent place at the king’s table. In the same way, Jesus Christ came for us when we were dead in our sins and unable to save ourselves. By grace, He made us alive, brought us into His family, and gave us a place at His table. But the Christian life doesn't end with coming to the table—we are called to stay at the King’s table continually. This message challenges us to stop trying to blend our old life with our new life in Christ, to yield every area of our lives to Jesus, and to remember that salvation isn't found in religion, church attendance, or good works. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. If you've ever felt broken, spiritually barren, unworthy, or too far from God, the story of Mephibosheth reminds us of the incredible mercy of the King: The King is calling you out of Lo-Debar and inviting you to His table.

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