06/09/2026
SUNDAY SERVICE REPORT
Preacher: REV. Rene Ndobo
Topic: Would You Be Approved By God?
Main Text: Luke 18:9-14
Introduction:
The preacher started with a question: Would you be approved by God? The Bible says God is coming back very soon and He will come as a thief. Our prayer should be that God will not reject us, as He rejected the Pharisee in the text we read.
Message:
The first part of the preaching started with a declaration. Declare with faith, "I will be approved by God," and the Holy Spirit will help you. For you to be approved this morning, there are a few things you must do. (Psalm 51:16)
1. Humility Against Self-Sufficiency
God sees both the spiritual and the physical, while man sees only the physical. It is God who enables you to see the spiritual.
In Luke 18:11-12, the Pharisee said he was not like other men and he was waiting for access to be granted. He said he is not a thief who takes people's things, he is not unjust, meaning he is righteous. He does not go to native doctors and he forgets that God does the reservation. He lacked humility.
2. A Contrite Soul
Proverbs 3:34 - Unlike the Pharisee, the tax collector (publican) acknowledged his weaknesses, accepted his errors, and admitted that he was still in darkness and could not confront the light. The tax collector had a different attitude from the Pharisee.
Romans 12:1 - Paul speaks about the body. To enter the Kingdom, you need to declare, "I will be approved."
Conclusion:
The day of the wedding ceremony (the coming of Christ) is at hand. Let no one tell you something different. If the Holy Spirit speaks to you and you resist, no one will be able to help you, because He knows when things happen.
The key texts for this message, "Would I be approved by God?" are Luke 18:14 and James 4:10. On the day of judgment, you will be judged according to your justification. Let your life be aligned with the will of God.
Reference: Galatians 5:22-23