Christian Testimony Ministry

Christian Testimony Ministry, Richmond VA

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Messages that focus on Christ, His Works, and His Church.

Nov 1

Christ In You

Lenny urges believers to move forward with Christ rather than remain trapped by past failures or become satisfied with biblical knowledge that has not become spiritual reality. God desires a distinctive, holy life that shows others whom we serve. Trials can expose the limits of knowledge alone and lead us to depend on the indwelling Holy Spirit, through whom Christ proves his faithfulness and strengthens our faith. God has equipped his people for life and godliness, providing grace for daily circumstances and enabling them to act differently from the world. Believers are to work out their salvation with reverence, recognizing that God is at work within them to fulfill his purposes. As Paul learned, strength comes through Christ, especially in weakness and hardship. Each believer also has a stewardship and purpose in the circumstances God permits or provides. The central truth is “Christ in you,” the hope of glory. Lenny calls the church to know Christ intimately, live from his fullness, and trust the Spirit to make these truths real in everyday life. Outline Move forward with Christ Do not be held back by past failures. Seek a distinctive, holy testimony. Let trials turn knowledge into lived faith. Understand the believer’s identity in Christ Christ is our wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. The Spirit assures believers that they are God’s children. Believers are complete, forgiven, and blessed in Christ. Live by God’s provision and strength God equips believers for life and godliness. He works within them to fulfill his purposes. Christ strengthens them through weakness and hardship. Keep Christ central: he dwells in believers, their hope of glory. >
Oct 25

Be Steadfast

Roger encourages believers to remain steadfast and unmovable in Christ, drawing on Paul’s words in Colossians and other Scriptures. Though the church faces opposition, Christ is the believer’s sure foundation and the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Christians are to continue in the faith, firmly attached to Him, resisting persuasive arguments that sound attractive but draw people away from biblical truth. Roger pictures the church as both a securely founded house and a disciplined army. Believers stand shoulder to shoulder, holding the shield of faith together against the enemy’s attacks. They are rooted in Christ, built up in Him, and established in faith. This growth depends on delighting in and regularly feeding on God’s Word, which nourishes believers and guards them from deception. Roger warns against being taken captive by worldly philosophy, human traditions, and false spiritual teaching. He also urges the assembly to preserve a simple, pure, single-minded devotion to Christ, rather than being led astray. Finally, Hebrews 10 calls believers to draw near to God, hold fast to their hope, and encourage one another. Forsaking the gathering of the church is treated as turning away from Christ and His body. Roger’s central appeal is that the assembly remain united, alert, faithful, and continually dependent on the Lord, who establishes and builds up His people. Outline Remain steadfast in Christ Christ is the believer’s firm foundation. Resist persuasive arguments that lead away from biblical truth. Stand together as the church Be disciplined and stable in faith. Support one another against spiritual opposition. Be rooted and built up through God’s Word Delight in Scripture and hunger for its teaching. Grow in faith and discernment. Guard devotion and fellowship Reject deception and preserve pure devotion to Christ. Gather, encourage one another, and hold fast to hope. >
Oct 18

Pursuing the Lord's Purpose

Daniel reflects on Numbers 32, where Reuben and Gad ask to settle east of the Jordan because the land suits their livestock. Though they agree to fight alongside Israel until the other tribes receive their inheritance, they choose a territory different from the land God intended for them. Their willingness to serve does not erase the danger of putting personal interests before God’s purpose. Their cattle represent possessions, comfort, identity, or other desires that can distract believers from pursuing what God has prepared. God’s blessings may become obstacles when preserving them matters more than obedience. A person may appear devoted to God’s work while still pursuing a private goal and missing God’s larger purpose. This warning applies to individuals, families, and churches, and calls for honest examination of what motivates our choices. Daniel connects the passage with Scripture’s warnings against relying on our own understanding and assuming our preferred path is right. God’s thoughts and purposes exceed ours; therefore, believers must seek his will rather than simply attach his name to personal ambitions. The goal is not merely activity, knowledge, or ministry, but entering into the fullness of Christ and becoming more like him. Caleb and Joshua are commended because they wholly followed the Lord. Their example points to wholehearted obedience and a desire to receive what God has promised. Daniel encourages believers, especially young people making important choices, to examine their desires and ask whether they align with God’s Word. The greatest loss is not failing to obtain what we want, but failing to receive what God has prepared. Believers should pursue God’s purpose faithfully and seek to hear, “Well done.” Outline Reuben and Gad’s choice They preferred land suited to their livestock over the inheritance across the Jordan. Their willingness to fight for Israel did not make their choice fully aligned with God’s purpose. The danger of personal interests Possessions, comfort, recognition, and personal ambitions can distract from obedience. Religious service can appear faithful while being driven by self-interest. Choose God’s purpose Trust God rather than relying on human understanding. Follow Caleb and Joshua’s example of wholehearted devotion. Seek the fullness of Christ and what God has prepared. >
Oct 13

NECC 2026 Question & Answer Time

The speakers reflected on the Lord’s compassion, the church’s calling, and practical questions about Christian life and service. Physical healings in Scripture are signs pointing beyond themselves to Christ’s deeper work: giving life to the spiritually dead and progressively restoring believers. God can still heal physically, and the gift of prophecy continues in the biblical sense of Spirit-enabled speech that edifies, encourages, and consoles. Any claimed revelation must be tested by Scripture, whose authority is complete. Compassion is not merely a scheduled activity but the fruit of living in the Spirit and being conformed to Christ. Like Mary, believers must remain occupied with the Lord even amid duties. The speakers distinguished godly discernment from a critical spirit: sin should be addressed when necessary, but with humility, prayer, tenderness, and submission to Scripture. When helping others, examine one’s motives, pray, speak truth in love, and recognize that growth may look different from person to person. Serving by the Spirit still involves effort; the key is its source—dependence on God’s grace rather than self-reliance. Irritability and conflict may expose fleshly striving, while failure can lead believers to rely more fully on Christ. Trials are not proof that God has rejected us; endurance grows as we trust his presence and care, and suffering can deepen compassion for others. The Great Commission involves prayer, personal witness, discipleship, and nurturing new believers. At work, Christians should respect appropriate rules, live consistently, and speak of their faith when opportunities arise. The church is imperfect, yet believers should bear one another’s burdens and seek renewal through the Spirit. The conference concluded by encouraging all to offer their lives willingly to the Lord’s service. OutlineHealing and prophecy Physical healings point to Christ’s spiritual and lasting work. Prophecy edifies, encourages, and consoles; Scripture remains the final authority. Compassion and correction Compassion grows through fellowship with Christ. Address sin with prayer, humility, discernment, and tenderness. Life in the Spirit Spirit-led service includes effort grounded in God’s grace. Trials deepen endurance, dependence on Christ, and compassion. Witness and the church Pray, share the gospel, and disciple new believers. Show faith through consistent conduct and mutual care. >
Oct 13

NECC 2026 Sunday Evening Dana Congdon

Dana presents three charges that call believers and assemblies to participate in Christ’s kingdom work. In Matthew 28, Jesus’ authority undergirds the global commission to make disciples, baptize, and teach obedience. Though especially entrusted to apostles and those sent out, it also applies locally as assemblies disciple new believers. Dana urges broad, compassionate prayer for worldwide gospel work and support for workers, while emphasizing that evangelism must be joined to sound, loving church life. Converts need a local fellowship where they can be nurtured and strengthened; otherwise, many may drift away. In Acts 1, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit’s power so his disciples can witness to his resurrection, from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. The Spirit is both empowering wind and guiding breath: believers must depend on his leading, not merely follow methods. Dana encourages each Christian to recognize opportunities nearby, since others may already have prepared the way and people may be more ready to hear than expected. Assemblies should pray for and support those with evangelistic gifts. In 2 Timothy 4, Paul charges Timothy to preach the word faithfully despite opposition and resistance to sound teaching. Dana applies this urgency to the church today: assemblies must gather wandering or harassed believers, proclaim the gospel to the lost, and help make Christ’s bride ready. This requires endurance, holiness, unity, and compassion. Across all three charges, believers are called to deny themselves, bear the cross, and serve through the Spirit. As the Lord’s life and compassion work within them, their witness can strengthen the church and bring people to Christ. OutlineThe global charge — Matthew 28 Make disciples among all nations through baptism and teaching. Pray for gospel workers and nurture converts in local assemblies. The Spirit-empowered charge — Acts 1 Receive the Holy Spirit’s power to witness to Jesus. Follow his guidance and support believers’ evangelistic service. The urgent church charge — 2 Timothy 4 Preach the word faithfully amid opposition. Gather wandering believers and reach the lost with compassion. The shared response: Deny self, bear the cross, and serve through the Spirit. >
Oct 13

NECC 2026 Sunday Afternoon David P.

David reflects on Jesus’ compassion for people who were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord calls His disciples to pray for workers and to enter the harvest themselves. Those who have received His care are sent to care for others, seeing people in need as those whom Christ loves and serves. Before considering the instructions for service in Matthew 10, David emphasizes that disciples must keep their eyes on Jesus. Christian service is not sustained by willpower or a list of duties, but by knowing the Lord who sees, loves, and restores us. David then draws out five principles for laborers. First, give freely what has been freely received: our abilities and opportunities are entrusted to us for God’s purposes, and the gospel is a gift made possible through Christ’s sacrifice. Second, be disciples before servants, staying near to the Master and learning from His life and words. Third, do not fear: the Lord knows His people intimately and remains with them through hardship and failure. Fourth, deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him, resisting selfishness and choosing the good of others. Finally, care for the “little ones,” especially children and young believers, offering practical help, spiritual encouragement, protection, and love. David reminds the church that serving Christ may involve sacrifice and difficulty, but generations of faithful believers have carried the gospel forward through their labor. Jesus first walked the costly road to the cross alone to sow the field. In gratitude for His love and sacrifice, His people are called to follow Him into the harvest. OutlineThe compassionate Lord and the harvest Jesus sees the distressed and downcast with compassion. His disciples are called to pray for workers and serve in the harvest. Five principles for laborers Freely give what God has freely entrusted to you. Stay near to Jesus as His disciples before serving others. Do not fear; the Lord knows and remains with His people. Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Christ. Care for children and other “little ones” with practical and spiritual love. Follow the One who sowed at great cost Christ’s sacrifice makes the gospel freely available. In gratitude, believers carry His love and message into the harvest. >
Oct 13

NECC 2026 Sunday Morning Lucio Aguirre

Lucio explains that the Lord’s charge to His people flows from Christ’s own ministry, described in Isaiah 61: the Messiah, anointed by the Holy Spirit and speaking God’s Word, brings healing and restoration. Matthew 9 presents Jesus teaching, proclaiming the kingdom, and healing, moved with compassion for people who were distressed and like sheep without a shepherd. He calls His disciples to recognize the plentiful harvest and pray for workers; Matthew 10 then commissions them to minister in ways reflecting His work. Though the twelve had a unique foundational role, Lucio sees them as representative of the wider people of God. Their commission points forward to Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit was given to the Church. Pentecost is a once-for-all part of Christ’s finished work, received by faith, and the Spirit unites believers to Christ. Thus the charge is more than an external command: sharing Christ’s mission follows from union with Him. The Spirit also continues to transform believers into Christ’s likeness, equipping them for service. The Word is likewise essential to this ministry. At Pentecost, the disciples speak as the Spirit gives utterance, and many believe. Lucio connects the healing Christ brings not only with physical restoration but especially with salvation and the renewal of the soul. Scripture restores, sanctifies, and equips God’s people for every good work. The charge includes evangelism and ministry within the Church—proclaiming, teaching, correcting, and encouraging. Lucio concludes with Isaiah 50: Christ received the Father’s instruction day by day, learning how to sustain the weary with a word. Believers are encouraged to seek continual renewal through God’s Word and to serve with a disciple’s listening heart. OutlineChrist’s ministry: The Spirit and God’s Word bring healing and restoration. The harvest: Jesus’ compassion leads to a call for workers and prayer. The Church’s commission: Christ’s mission is shared by believers through union with Him. Pentecost: The Spirit is given once for all and continues His transforming work. The Word’s work: Scripture brings salvation, restoration, sanctification, and readiness for service. Daily discipleship: Like Christ, believers depend on God’s instruction to sustain others. >
Oct 13

NECC 2026 Saturday Evening David P.

David draws on Jesus’ compassion for the crowds and His words about the plentiful harvest to show that the Lord sees people with heaven’s eyes and calls His followers to join His work. At Jacob’s well, Jesus crossed social and religious barriers to meet a burdened Samaritan woman. He exposed her need without condemning her, offered living water, and revealed Himself as the Messiah. His disciples were urged to look beyond earthly distinctions and recognize people as precious to God. The church is not divided into a class of ministers and a class of recipients. All believers, once in need of grace, are called to become its channels. David illustrates this through three accounts in Matthew 9. The friends who brought a paralysed man to Jesus acted together in faith, showing the unity, knowledge of Christ, and maturity toward which the body is to grow. Matthew’s call shows that Christ meets people where they are and calls them to follow Him; service must flow from compassion, not pride, duty, or a desire for recognition. The woman who touched Jesus’ garment shows that His life and help must be within reach of those in need. Romans 12 teaches believers to offer themselves wholly to God, be transformed in mind, serve humbly according to their gifts, and love one another sincerely. First Corinthians 12 reminds the church that the Spirit gives different gifts for the common good: every member matters, and members share one another’s burdens and joys. David calls believers to serve where God has placed them, remain dependent on the Spirit, and look outward with Christ’s compassion, so that His body may reach those who need salvation, support, and hope. OutlineJesus sees the harvest with compassion and crosses human barriers. All believers are recipients of grace and are called to serve. The friends of the paralysed man illustrate united faith and growth in Christ. Matthew’s call shows that service should arise from Christlike compassion. The woman healed by touching Jesus’ garment illustrates His reach to those in need. The church serves as one body, with diverse Spirit-given gifts and mutual care. Believers are to offer themselves to God and carry His love into the world. >

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Messages that focus on Christ, His Works, and His Church.

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Christian Testimony Ministry, Richmond VA
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2025 - 2026
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