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ACU Vision The vision of ACU is to be an excellent tertiary educational institution that glorifies God through a biblical worldview-based, innovative, stewardship-oriented training and genuinely African. ACU Mission The mission of ACU is to educate students from the Christian worldview in the contemporary and historical bodies of truths through the classical liberal arts and sciences for all spheres of life and vocations by exercising students' discernment and holistic discipline and equipping them with practical skills.

  1. 5D AGO

    The Friend of Sinners | Pr. Joseph Chisola

    Pastor Joseph Chisola’s sermon from Mark 2:13–17 focused on “The Friend of Sinners,” showing that Jesus welcomes the outcasts and that the gospel is for sinners, not the self-righteous, revealing Christ’s heart for the broken. He explained that although there was a crowd, Jesus had a particular reason for being there because He was looking for one man, showing that Jesus seeks individuals and meets them at their point of need. Jesus is truly a friend of sinners, and in calling Levi, He showed the gracious call of Christ, seeing his need and calling him to follow. When Christ calls us, we must let go of what has been holding us back, and He opens our eyes to recognise those things. This challenges us to ask whether Jesus is someone we are constantly following. Jesus not only calls sinners but also communes with them, teaching that the circles we are in are our mission field. The sermon also highlighted the gracious explanation of Christ, that He calls us to leave everything and trust Him fully. In conclusion, Jesus is ready to receive us just as we are, and we do not need to perfect ourselves before coming to Him.

    30 min

  2. FEB 16

    The Power to Heal and Forgive | Dr. Paul Kayumba

    Rev. Dr. Paul Kayumba’s sermon from Mark 2:1–12 focused on “The Power to Heal and Forgive,” showing that Jesus heals both the body and the soul and that His authority reveals divine power and mercy, reminding us that forgiveness is our deepest need. The context of the passage shows Jesus’ authority being established, the beginning of conflict narratives, and the truth that forgiveness belongs to God alone (Isaiah 43:25). The big idea was that Jesus does what can be seen to confirm what cannot be seen. First, we see a desperate faith when four unnamed friends refused to be blocked by the crowd and brought the paralysed man to Jesus, showing that faith overcomes obstacles and sometimes looks like borrowed legs, reminding us that we can help carry others who are weak or have given up. Jesus saw their faith, teaching that even if we are not recognised, what we do is not insignificant, and challenging us to ask whether our lifestyles act as barriers preventing others from reaching Christ. Second, Jesus made a shocking declaration when He said, “Son, your sins are forgiven,” addressing the man’s deepest need rather than just his visible condition, showing that the most obvious problem is not always the most serious one, as Jesus deals with the root before the symptoms and calls us to examine our standing before God. Third, Jesus asked a crucial question, “Which is easier to say?” highlighting that forgiveness is invisible while healing requires public proof. Finally, the visible miracle, when the man rose, took his mat, and walked, served as public verification of God’s forgiveness, showing that the miracle was not the goal but a sign of the forgiveness of sins. The irony of the gospel is that healing costs power, and forgiveness costs the blood of the Son of God, pointing to the cross behind the miracle. The man entered paralysed and left forgiven, reminding us that our deepest need is forgiveness before God, that we should remove every barrier so grace may enter, and that Jesus still makes the invisible visible, forgiveness still walks into rooms, and nothing remains the same.

    47 min

  3. FEB 9

    The Call To Follow Christ | Pr. Francis Kaunda

    Pastor Francis Kaunda’s sermon from Mark 1:14–20 focused on “The Call to Follow Christ,” emphasising that Jesus calls ordinary people to follow Him and that the kingdom of God demands repentance and faith. He stressed that before talking about Christianity, one must first be a Christian, as there are non-negotiables to following Christ, beginning with knowing Jesus personally and having a real relationship with Him. The sermon reminded us of who Jesus is and His saving purpose, showing that His coming fulfills what was spoken in Luke 4 and reveals God’s clear agenda for humanity, which is salvation through knowing Christ. Because Jesus is King, the proper response is to repent and believe, turning away from sin and stopping reliance on oneself. Christ’s call is deeply personal, and it is impossible to follow Him without knowing Him; when He calls, He also promises to make His followers fishers of people, sending them out as seen in John 20:21. Pastor Kaunda noted that keeping Christ central may not result in a large church, but it will produce true followers of Jesus Christ. The call of the gospel is not an invitation to improve one’s life, but a call to submit fully to Christ and follow Him, recognising that discipleship begins with grace and is never cheap, and that Christ continues to call ordinary people today.

    33 min

  4. FEB 2

    The Beginning of the Gospel | Pr. Collins Sakalunda

    The first chapel of the term focused on the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 1:1–13, under the theme “Jesus, the Son of God, enters human history.” Pastor Collins Sakalunda explained that the gospel is not the beginning of a religion but God’s good news, and that this good news begins with a person—Jesus.  Mark opens his gospel by showing that this message has a divine origin and that it inaugurates a new timeline in history. The gospel, as Mark presents it, is a royal proclamation; in his day the word gospel was used for imperial announcements, not good advice or simply a way to go to heaven. By using this language, Mark is intentionally confronting Rome and declaring that Jesus, not Caesar, is King, making the gospel a cosmic inversion.  The subject of this message is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who is both divine and the long-awaited Messiah, a truth that becomes clear as the gospel unfolds and reaches a turning point in Mark 8:29. If the Messiah is the Son of God, then God truly dwelt among us. Practically and ethically, this calls us to faith and intellectual submission, reminding us that if Jesus is truly the anointed King, then He is Lord over every part of life, including the academic institution, affirming that all truth is God’s truth.

    30 min
  5. Kuyperian Homemaking | CSW 2024

    11/18/2025

    Kuyperian Homemaking | CSW 2024

    The final CSW session features three women discussing Kuperian Homemaking. Abigail Kilian, the first speaker, addresses the high calling of homemaking and the joy women should have in doing it. Faith Madsen, the second speaker, continues the discussion by explaining the beauty of homemaking and the lies of feminism. Simbi Kalifungwa, the last speaker, closes by explaining God's design of the family and home, and how every woman can do homemaking wherever they are. The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

    38 min
  6. Christian Education & Creation Stewardship | Dr. Isaac Madsen | CSW 2024

    11/11/2025

    Christian Education & Creation Stewardship | Dr. Isaac Madsen | CSW 2024

    In the eighth CSW session, Dr. Isaac Madsen discusses the significance of Christian education and stewardship, emphasizing the creation attitude in stewardship. The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

    52 min
  7. Calvinism & Work | Dr. Isaac Madsen | CSW 2024

    11/08/2025

    Calvinism & Work | Dr. Isaac Madsen | CSW 2024

    In the seventh CSW session, Dr. Isaac Madsen discusses Calvinism and work. He discusses the Theology the Reformers had towards work. He highlights Biblical Theology's significance on work and how our knowledge of God affects how we do work. The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

    52 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    What An Excellent Wife Looks Like

    Dr. Conrad Mbewe, preaching from Proverbs 31:10–31 under the theme “A Woman Who Fears the Lord,” concluded the final Chapel session of the year by highlighting the beauty and strength of godly womanhood. Throughout Proverbs, women are mentioned, but the book closes by celebrating the excellent woman—one who fears the Lord and brings honour to her household. Dr. Mbewe explained that this passage focuses greatly on her industrious nature: she works hard, thinks wisely, plans for the long term, and approaches labour as an act of worship to God. Her diligence and intelligence make her both productive and dependable. He also noted that she is generous and caring, extending her hands to the poor while faithfully caring for her family. She supports her husband, manages her home with wisdom and kindness, and ensures her household is secure in both the present and the future. Her children call her blessed, and her husband praises her because her godly character enriches everyone around her. Dr. Mbewe concluded by reminding men to seek women who fear the Lord, and women to seek the Lord above all else, for it is Christ who gives both men and women the wisdom and priorities needed to live a godly life. The African Christian University, founded by the Reformed Baptist Church Association of Zambia, aims to glorify God in the pursuit of truth. Through this mission, they inspire students to use their talents and education to transform their communities and foster cultural renewal in Africa.

    27 min
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