COGIC ASTON

COGIC ASTON Cogic Aston is a community church which seeks to empower individuals with the word of God. We believe that we are all equal at the foot of the cross.

08/09/2026

Hallelujah, for God deserves all the praise! Lets praise the Lord.

08/09/2026

We often doubt ourselves, thinking 'I can't do this.' But remember, faith and obedience matter more than our abilities. Let this truth guide you in your spiritual walk with God.

08/09/2026

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One life at a time
08 SEPTEMBER 2026
‘If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.’
Matthew 10:42 NLT

Les Goldberg’s friends thought he was crazy when he cashed in his personal investments to buy a home to lease for the homeless. A retired engineer, Les felt it was the only decision he could make. He spends a minimum of one hour each day with his homeless friends and has helped renovate several properties on their behalf. In all his efforts, Goldberg never regarded the homeless as irresponsible or unreliable; he only saw them as people. Hurting people! He figured the house he purchased could be used as both a temporary shelter and a drop-in centre – a place where homeless people might pick up post, make phone calls, follow up job leads, and receive donated commodities.

Four homeless men live at the house, paying minimal rent to offset expenses. House rules are strict: no alcohol, no drugs, no loitering. Goldberg has never been rich. For twenty years he ran his own business, making about $25,000 a year designing and installing fire sprinklers. He simply was a man who saw an unmet need and found a way to help meet it.

Mother Teresa said: ‘We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.’ Jesus put it this way: ‘If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.’ As you go through this day, keep your heart open and ask God to make you a solution to someone else’s problem. When you do, ‘You will surely be rewarded.’

Isaiah 7-8, Galatians 1

07/09/2026

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Pursue God’s purpose for your life
07 SEPTEMBER 2026
‘“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you…plans to give you hope and a future.”’
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

Nothing is more gratifying than knowing one’s purpose – even when opposition seems unbearable and other distractions threaten to overshadow it. Often when people say they don’t have a passion for anything, they mean they don’t have faith to believe they could actually do what they really desire in their hearts.

Jesus refused to let anyone pull Him away from His purpose. ‘Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?”’ (Luke 12:13-14 NIV). In essence, Jesus was saying, ‘I’m not about to get distracted by conducting an arbitration hearing between you two. That’s not part of My purpose for being here on earth.’

Even up to the day that Jesus gave His life on the cross, there were many sick people needing healing and a myriad of other impossible situations that needed His attention. He knew that through the power of His death and resurrection, all could be addressed. So, despite unresolved problems, He confidently gave His heavenly Father this report on His ministry: ‘I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do’ (John 17:4 NLT).

Jesus refused to let His disciples, Satan, well-meaning family members, needy people, or anyone else distract Him from His purpose. And you must learn to do that too. This raises the question: can you state your God-given purpose in a single sentence? Are you pursuing it?

Isaiah 5-6, 2 Corinthians 13

06/09/2026

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06/09/2026

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Always do more than what’s expected
06 SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Live generously and graciously toward others.’
Matthew 5:48 MSG

Jesus said, ‘Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over’ (Luke 6:38 KJV). Notice, He didn’t say, ‘Only give to those who can give back to you.’ John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, said, ‘You haven’t lived today until you’ve done something for someone who can never repay you.’

In the days of Jesus, a Roman soldier could legally force a Jewish civilian to carry his heavy backpack for up to a mile. That was his right, and you refused to do so at your peril. So to walk the first mile was to do only what was required. Then Jesus came along and said, ‘If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two’ (Matthew 5:41 NIV 1984 Edition). Why? Because ‘extra-mile service’ gives you an opportunity to impact the lives of others. A person with an extra-mile attitude is someone who cares more than others think is wise, risks more than others think is safe, dreams more than others think is practical, believes more than others think is possible, and gives more than others think is necessary.

Here’s how Jesus bottom-lines it: ‘If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that. In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects … live like it. Live out your God-created identity … generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you’ (vv. 46-48 MSG). So always do more than is expected.

Luke 17:1-19, Psalms 91-93

05/09/2026

We are called to more than just attending church. God equips us to be His ambassadors, spreading His power, dismantling Satan's kingdom, and freeing others. It's time to actively serve and make disciples.

05/09/2026

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Pray for ‘The wisdom from above’
05 SEPTEMBER 2026
‘The wisdom from above is first of all pure.’
James 3:17 NLT

The Bible says that the wisdom that comes from this world is ‘earthly, sensual, demonic’, because it comes from ‘envy and self-seeking’ and ‘confusion and every evil thing’ (vv. 15-16 NKJV). The wisdom you need comes from a different source: ‘The wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favouritism and is always sincere’ (v. 17 NLT).

People today have access to more knowledge than at any time in history. Yet wisdom seems practically non-existent. Paul’s words to the Corinthian church could well be addressed to us: ‘Is there not a wise man among you?’ (see 1 Corinthians 6:5 NKJV). There’s a stark difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information. Anyone can accumulate facts. Our problem is our lack of wisdom; we aren’t able to take the facts we’ve learned and put them into practice in real-life situations and at points of need.

If we’re to put our faith into action, we’ll need ‘the wisdom from above’. As couples, we need it to build strong marriages (see 1 Peter 3:7). As parents, we need it for leading our children in the way they should go (see Proverbs 22:6). As Christian businesspeople, we need it to succeed in the marketplace (see Isaiah 48:17). If you’re wise, you’ll pray: ‘Lord, I invite You to work with me, to work in me, to work through me, and to work for me.’ That’s a prayer He will answer.

Isaiah 3-4, 2 Corinthians 12

04/09/2026

Jesus' call: "And he said to them all, if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me." - KJV bible version. Shed self-pride, lose yourself to find yourself in God.

04/09/2026

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Give to meet the needs of others
04 SEPTEMBER 2026
‘Do good and…share with others.’
Hebrews 13:16 NIV

In the following Scriptures, the Bible teaches that God requires us to meet the needs of the less fortunate:

‘If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites…give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to’ (Deuteronomy 15:7, 10 NIV).

‘Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble. The Lord protects and preserves them – they are…blessed in the land – he does not give them over to the desire of their foes. The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness’ (Psalm 41:1-3 NIV).

‘One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed’ (Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV).

‘All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need’ (Acts 2:44-45 NIV).

‘Since you excel in everything…see that you also excel in this grace of giving’ (2 Corinthians 8:7 NIV).

‘Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased’ (Hebrews 13:16 NIV).

‘If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?…Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth’ (1 John 3:17-18 NIV).

So give to meet the needs of others.

Isaiah 1-2, 2 Corinthians 11

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