Deliverance Church International - Busia

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Acts Chapter 3
Topic: The Power And Message Of Jesus
Main Text
Acts Chapter 3
Key Verse
“Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.” (Acts 3:6)

INTRODUCTION
-Acts chapter 3 records the healing of a man who had been lame from birth. This miracle became an opportunity for Peter to proclaim the power, authority, and saving work of Jesus Christ.
-The chapter teaches us that Jesus transforms lives, deserves all glory, and calls people to repentance.
1. JESUS CHRIST HAS POWER TO TRANSFORM LIVES
Acts 3:1-10
-Peter and John encountered a man who had been lame from birth and was sitting at the temple gate called Beautiful.
When the man asked for alms, Peter responded:
“Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
-Immediately, the man received strength in his feet and ankles. He stood, walked, leaped, and praised God.
-The people recognized him as the man who had previously sat at the temple gate, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened.
-This miracle revealed the power of Jesus Christ to bring complete transformation.
2. JESUS CHRIST DESERVES ALL THE GLORY
Acts 3:11-16
-As the crowd gathered around Peter and John, Peter addressed them and made it clear that the miracle had not occurred because of their own power or godliness.
-Peter pointed the people to Jesus Christ.
-He reminded them that Jesus had been rejected, delivered to death, and crucified, but God had raised Him from the dead.
-Peter declared that it was through faith in the name of Jesus that the lame man had been healed.
-The apostles consistently directed attention away from themselves and toward Christ.
3. JESUS CHRIST CALLS PEOPLE TO REPENTANCE
Acts 3:17-26
-Peter called the people to respond to the message of Christ.
He said:
“Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.” (Acts 3:19)
-Peter explained that Jesus was the fulfillment of what God had spoken through the prophets.
-He proclaimed that forgiveness, restoration, and blessing are found through faith in Jesus Christ.
-The chapter concludes with God’s invitation for people to turn from sin and receive His salvation.
CONCLUSION
Acts chapter 3 presents three important truths:
1. Jesus Christ has power to transform lives.
2. Jesus Christ deserves all the glory.
3. Jesus Christ calls people to repentance.
The healing of the lame man pointed beyond the miracle itself to the saving power and authority of Jesus Christ.

10/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Acts Chapter 2
Topic: The Coming Of The Holy Spirit And The Birth Of The Church”
Text: Acts Chapter 2.

1. THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME UPON THE BELIEVERS
Acts 2:1-13
The disciples were gathered together on the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came upon them.
Luke describes the event with three signs:
- The sound of a mighty rushing wind.
- Tongues of fire resting upon each believer.
- Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Jews from many nations were present in Jerusalem and heard the believers speaking in languages they could understand.
This event fulfilled the promise Jesus had given in Acts 1:8 and marked the beginning of a new era in God’s redemptive plan.
2. PETER PROCLAIMED JESUS CHRIST
Acts 2:14-41
-Peter stood before the crowd and explained what had happened.
-He declared that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was the fulfillment of the prophecy given through the prophet Joel.
Peter then preached about Jesus Christ:
- His life and ministry.
-His crucifixion.
- His resurrection.
- His exaltation at the right hand of God.
-When the people were convicted by the message, they asked what they should do.
-Peter instructed them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
-About three thousand people responded and were added to the Church that day.
3. THE EARLY CHURCH DEVOTED ITSELF TO GOD
Acts 2:42-47
After receiving the Gospel, the believers devoted themselves to:
- The apostles’ teaching.
- Fellowship.
- The breaking of bread.
- Prayer.
-They lived in unity and generosity and worshiped together regularly.
-As they continued in faith and obedience, the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
-The early Church became a model of spiritual growth, unity, worship, and mission.
CONCLUSION
Acts chapter 2 teaches three important truths:
1. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers.
2. Peter proclaimed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
3. The early Church devoted itself to God and His purposes.
This chapter marks the birth of the Church and demonstrates the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

08/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
ACTS CHAPTER 1
TOPIC : “EMPOWERED TO BE HIS WITNESS
MAIN TEXT
ACTS 1:1-11
Key Verse
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me…” (Acts 1:8)

INTRODUCTION
Acts chapter 1 records the final instructions of Jesus before He ascended into heaven. Before the disciples could fulfill their mission, they needed God’s power. Jesus taught them to trust Him, wait upon Him, receive the Holy Spirit, and become faithful witnesses.
Today, God calls us to do the same.
1. JESUS IS ALIVE
Acts 1:1-3
Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection and gave many convincing proofs that He was alive.
Because Jesus lives:
- Our sins can be forgiven.
- Our prayers are heard.
- Our future is secure.
- Our hope is alive.
Illustration
A man once visited the graves of famous world leaders and religious founders. Every grave contained remains. But when he visited the empty tomb of Jesus, he discovered that it was empty because Jesus had risen from the dead.
The Christian faith stands on a living Savior.
Application
-No matter what challenge you face today, remember that Jesus is alive and able to help you.
2. GOD’S PEOPLE MUST LEARN TO WAIT
Acts 1:4-5
-Jesus instructed the disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father.
-Waiting is often difficult, but God’s timing is always perfect.
-The disciples could not fulfill God’s assignment through human effort alone. They needed God’s power.
Application
Sometimes we must wait for:
- Direction
- Healing
- Provision
- Open doors
While waiting, continue praying, trusting, and obeying God.
3. THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES POWER
Acts 1:8
-Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would give power to His followers.
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to:
- Live for Christ.
- Overcome temptation.
- Serve effectively.
- Witness boldly.
Application
-We need more than talent and ability. We need the power of the Holy Spirit working through us.
4. EVERY BELIEVER IS A WITNESS
Acts 1:8
Jesus said,
“You shall be witnesses to Me.”
-Every believer has a testimony to share.
-You may not be a preacher, but you can tell others what Jesus has done in your life.
Application
-Ask God to show you someone you can encourage, pray for, or share the Gospel with this week.
5. JESUS IS COMING AGAIN
Acts 1:9-11
-Jesus ascended into heaven, and the angels promised that He would return.
This promise should motivate us to:
- Live faithfully.
- Serve diligently.
- Share the Gospel urgently.
Application
-Live every day in a way that honors Christ and prepares for His return.
CONCLUSION
Acts chapter 1 teaches us:
1. Jesus is alive.
2. God’s timing is perfect.
3. The Holy Spirit gives power.
4. Every believer is called to witness.
5. Jesus is coming again.
-Let us trust Him, wait upon Him, receive His power, and faithfully serve Him.

08/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Series: Divine Rescue (Sermon 12)
TOPIC: DIVINE RESCUE THROUGH GOD’S ZEAL
“I Was Jealous for Zion with Great Jealousy”
MAIN TEXT: ZECHARIAH 8:1–2
“Again the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying, Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.”
INTRODUCTION
One of the most misunderstood words in the Bible is the word jealousy.
Human jealousy is often sinful.
It can produce:
- Bitterness
- Envy
- Hatred
- Suspicion
- Anger
But God’s jealousy is completely different.
-God’s jealousy is holy.
It is rooted in:
- Love
- Covenant commitment
- Faithfulness
- Passion for His people
-When Zechariah received this message, Jerusalem was recovering from devastation.
The people had experienced:
- Captivity
- Loss
- Humiliation
-Destruction
Many may have wondered:
“Has God forgotten us?”
“Does God still care about us?”
“Are we still His people?”
God answered through Zechariah:
“I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy.”
In other words:
“My love for you has not diminished.”
“My commitment to you has not changed.”
“My covenant with you still stands.”
-This truth reveals one of the deepest foundations of Divine Rescue:
-God rescues His people because He passionately loves them.
1. GOD’S JEALOUSY IS THE PASSION OF COVENANT LOVE
Zechariah 8:2
“I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy.”
-God’s jealousy is not insecurity.
-God lacks nothing.
-He is all-powerful and all-sufficient.
-His jealousy flows from covenant love.
-Just as a faithful husband is protective of his marriage covenant, God is protective of His relationship with His people.
Exodus 34:14
“For the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.”
-God refuses to share His glory with idols.
-He desires wholehearted devotion from His people.
2. GOD’S ZEAL MOVES HIM TO RESCUE HIS PEOPLE
-The promise of restoration in Zechariah 8 flowed from God’s zeal.
-His love compelled Him to act.
Isaiah 9:7
“The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.”
-Throughout Scripture, God’s mighty acts are often connected to His zeal.
-He delivered Israel from Egypt.
-He preserved Noah through the flood.
-He protected Daniel in Babylon.
-He restored Jerusalem after captivity.
-He sent Jesus into the world.
-All these actions were expressions of divine love.
3. GOD’S LOVE REMAINS EVEN WHEN HIS PEOPLE FAIL
-One of the remarkable truths of Zechariah is that God’s people had failed repeatedly.
They had:
- Disobeyed.
- Rebelled.
- Worshipped idols.
- Ignored God’s warnings.
Yet God still loved them.
Lamentations 3:22–23
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed.”
-God disciplined Israel.
-But He did not abandon Israel.
4. DIVINE RESCUE FLOWS FROM GOD’S UNCHANGING CHARACTER
Malachi 3:6
“For I am the Lord, I change not.”
-People change.
-Circumstances change.
-Cultures change.
-Economies change.
-But God remains the same.
-The God who loved Israel still loves His people today.
-The God who rescued Jerusalem still rescues today.
5. GOD’S ZEAL DESTROYS THE ENEMY’S PLANS
-God declared His jealousy because enemies had opposed His people.
-But God’s zeal would ultimately overcome their opposition.
Romans 8:31
“If God be for us, who can be against us?”
-Throughout Scripture, God’s zeal defeated powerful enemies.
-Pharaoh could not stop God’s plan.
-Goliath could not stop God’s plan.
-Haman could not stop God’s plan.
-Herod could not stop God’s plan.
-Satan could not stop God’s plan.
6. JESUS IS THE GREATEST DEMONSTRATION OF GOD’S ZEAL
-Nothing reveals God’s passionate love more clearly than the cross.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son.”
-The cross is the ultimate expression of Divine Rescue.
-God did not merely feel compassion.
-He acted.
Jesus:
- Left heaven.
- Became human.
- Suffered rejection.
- Died for sinners.
- Rose again in victory.
7. GOD DESIRES OUR WHOLEHEARTED DEVOTION
-Because God is passionate about us, He calls us to be passionate about Him.
Matthew 22:37
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart.”
God seeks:
- Wholehearted worship.
- Complete surrender.
- Genuine obedience.
- Faithful devotion.
8. DIVINE RESCUE PRODUCES PASSIONATE BELIEVERS
-People who experience God’s rescuing grace cannot remain indifferent.
They become passionate about:
- Worship
-Prayer
- Evangelism
- Holiness
- Service
Psalm 103:2
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
-The more we understand God’s love, the more we respond with gratitude.

08/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Series: Divine Rescue (Sermon 11)
Topic: Divine Rescue From Fear To Peace
“Old Men and Old Women Shall Yet Dwell in the Streets of Jerusalem”
Main Text: Zechariah 8:4–5
“Thus saith the Lord of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.”

INTRODUCTION
-One of the greatest enemies of humanity is fear.
Fear has robbed people of:
- Peace
- Joy
- Sleep
- Confidence
- Faith
- Hope
Fear causes people to:
- Worry about tomorrow
- Doubt God’s promises
- Make poor decisions
- Withdraw from life
- Live below their potential
When Zechariah prophesied, Jerusalem was a city that had known fear.
The people had experienced:
- War
- Captivity
- Violence
-Loss
- Uncertainty
-For years, fear had dominated their lives.
-But God promised a future so secure that elderly people would sit peacefully in the streets and children would play safely without fear.
-This was a picture of Divine Rescue.
God was saying:
“The days of terror are ending.”
“The days of fear are ending.”
“My peace is coming.”
-The same God who transformed Jerusalem still transforms fearful hearts today.
1. FEAR ENTERED THE WORLD THROUGH SIN
-Fear was not part of God’s original design.
-In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve enjoyed perfect fellowship with God.
There was:
- No fear
- No shame
- No anxiety
- No insecurity
But after sin entered the world, fear followed.
Genesis 3:10
“I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid…”
-This is the first recorded mention of fear in Scripture.
-Sin created separation from God.
-That separation produced fear.
2. FEAR IS ONE OF SATAN’S FAVORITE WEAPONS
-The enemy understands that fearful people rarely walk boldly in faith.
Fear:
-Paralyzes action.
-Weakens faith.
- Clouds judgment.
- Magnifies problems.
2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear…”
-Fear does not originate from God.
The devil uses fear to:
- Discourage believers.
- Limit potential.
- Destroy confidence.
- Distract people from God’s promises.
3. GOD’S PRESENCE DRIVES OUT FEAR
-The promise of Zechariah 8 is connected to God’s presence.
Earlier God declared:
Zechariah 8:3
“I am returned unto Zion.”
-Peace came because God returned.
-Fear diminishes when God’s presence increases.
Psalm 27:1
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?”
-David understood that God’s presence was greater than any threat.
4. DIVINE RESCUE BRINGS PEACE IN THE MIDDLE OF TROUBLE
-God did not promise that difficulties would never come.
-He promised His presence in the midst of them.
John 16:33
“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
-Biblical peace is not the absence of problems.
-It is the presence of God during problems.
5. FEAR IS OVERCOME THROUGH FAITH
-Fear and faith move in opposite directions.
-Fear focuses on what might happen.
-Faith focuses on what God has said.
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee.”
Notice God’s solution:
-Not merely “do not fear.”
But:
“I am with thee.”
-Faith grows when we focus on God’s promises.
6. GOD DESIRES PEACE FOR EVERY GENERATION
Zechariah’s picture includes:
-Elderly People
-Safe and secure.
-Children
-Playing freely.
-This demonstrates God’s desire for community-wide peace.
Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.”
God’s peace is available:
- To children.
- To youth.
- To parents.
- To seniors.
7. JESUS IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE
-The ultimate fulfillment of Divine Rescue is found in Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 9:6
“And his name shall be called… The Prince of Peace.”
Jesus came to solve humanity’s greatest problem:
-Sin.
Through His death and resurrection:
- Peace with God became possible.
- Fear of judgment was removed.
- Hope was restored.
Romans 5:1
“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
-The greatest peace is peace with God.
8. THE PERFECT PEACE IS STILL COMING
-One day Christ will return.
-The kingdom of God will be fully established.
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes…”
There will be:
- No fear.
-No death.
-No suffering.
- No anxiety.
Only perfect peace forever.
The peace Jerusalem experienced was only a glimpse of the greater peace that awaits God’s people.

05/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Series: Divine Rescue (Sermon 10)
Topic: Divine Rescue through Holy Living
“In Truth and in Righteousness”
MAIN TEXT: ZECHARIAH 8:8
“And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.”

INTRODUCTION
-When many people hear the phrase Divine Rescue, they think only of being rescued from trouble, sickness, poverty, danger, or oppression.
-While God certainly rescues His people from many forms of trouble, His greatest rescue is from the power and domination of sin.
-God did not rescue Israel from captivity merely so they could continue living as they had before.
-He rescued them so they could become a holy people.
-Likewise, Jesus did not die on the cross simply to forgive us.
-He died to transform us.
-God’s plan is not merely to change our circumstances.
-God’s plan is to change our hearts.
In Zechariah 8:8, God concludes His promise with these powerful words:
“In truth and in righteousness.”
-This reveals that Divine Rescue produces holy living.
-A rescued life should look different.
-A redeemed heart should reflect God’s character.
-A believer who has experienced God’s grace should pursue truth and righteousness.
1. GOD’S RESCUE IS MORE THAN DELIVERANCE FROM TROUBLE
Zechariah 8:8
“They shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.”
-Many people desire God’s help during crises.
They pray when:
- Problems arise.
- Sickness comes.
- Financial pressure increases.
- Difficulties overwhelm them.
-But God’s purpose goes beyond temporary relief.
-God wants lasting transformation.
Titus 2:14
“Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity.”
-Notice that Jesus saves us from sin itself.
-Not merely from its consequences.

2. TRUTH IS ESSENTIAL TO DIVINE RESCUE
Zechariah 8:8
“In truth…”
-Truth is one of the defining characteristics of God’s kingdom.
John 14:6
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
-Jesus Himself is truth.
-God’s rescue brings people into truth.
The world is filled with deception:
- False philosophies
- False teachings
- Moral confusion
- Spiritual deception
-But God calls His people to truth.
Illustration
3. RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE FRUIT OF A CHANGED LIFE
Zechariah 8:8
“In righteousness.”
-Righteousness refers to living in a way that pleases God.
It includes:
- Integrity
- Purity
- Honesty
- Obedience
- Godly character
2 Corinthians 5:17
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”
-Salvation changes people.
-A transformed heart produces transformed behavior.
4. HOLINESS IS GOD’S CALL FOR EVERY BELIEVER
1 Peter 1:15–16
“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
-Holiness is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or church leaders.
-It is God’s calling for every believer.
-Common Misunderstandings About Holiness
Some think holiness means:
-Perfection
- Isolation
- Legalism
-Biblical holiness means being set apart for God.
-It means living differently because we belong to Him.
5. DIVINE RESCUE CHANGES HOW WE TREAT OTHERS
-A holy life affects relationships.
Ephesians 4:31–32
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another.”
God’s rescue transforms:
- Attitudes
- Speech
- Actions
- Relationships
6. THE HOLY SPIRIT EMPOWERS HOLY LIVING
-Many believers struggle because they try to live holy lives through human effort alone.
-But holiness is impossible without God’s help.
Galatians 5:16
“Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
The Holy Spirit empowers believers to:
- Resist temptation
- Grow spiritually
- Develop godly character
- Live victoriously
7. JESUS IS OUR PERFECT EXAMPLE OF HOLY LIVING
Jesus demonstrated what a righteous life looks like.
He:
- Loved perfectly.
- Obeyed perfectly.
- Served perfectly.
- Lived without sin.
Hebrews 4:15
“Yet without sin.”
-Jesus not only saves us.
-He shows us how to live.
8. THE FINAL RESULT OF HOLY LIVING IS ETERNAL FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD
-God’s promise in Zechariah ultimately points toward eternity.
Revelation 21:27
“There shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth.”
-God is preparing a holy people for a holy kingdom.
-One day believers will experience perfect righteousness in God’s presence.

05/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Series: Divine Rescue (Sermon 9)
Topic: Divine Rescue through God’s Faithful Promises
“Thus Says the Lord of Hosts”
Main Text: Zechariah 8:1–8
Key Verse: Zechariah 8:6
“Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If it be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvelous in mine eyes? saith the Lord of hosts.”

INTRODUCTION
-One of the greatest sources of encouragement during difficult seasons is the certainty of God’s promises.
-Human promises often fail.
-People make promises and break them.
-Governments make promises and fail to fulfill them.
-Friends make promises and sometimes disappoint us.
-But God’s promises are different.
-Throughout Zechariah 8, one phrase is repeated again and again:
“Thus saith the Lord of hosts.”
-God wanted His people to understand that their future was not built upon circumstances but upon His Word.
-Jerusalem was still partially ruined when these promises were given.
-The people were still struggling.
-Yet God spoke as though restoration had already happened.
Why?
-Because when God speaks, His promises are as certain as His character.
-Divine Rescue is often experienced when believers choose to trust God’s promises despite present circumstances.
1. GOD’S PROMISES ARE ROOTED IN HIS CHARACTER
Numbers 23:19
“God is not a man, that he should lie.”
-God’s promises are trustworthy because God Himself is trustworthy.
People lie because:
- They lack integrity.
-They change their minds.
- They lack power.
- They lack knowledge.
God suffers from none of these limitations.
He:
- Never lies.
-Never changes.
- Never fails.
- Never forgets.
2. GOD OFTEN SPEAKS HOPE INTO IMPOSSIBLE SITUATIONS
-When Zechariah delivered these promises, Jerusalem’s circumstances looked discouraging.
The people could easily have said:
“The city is still broken.”
“The enemies are still around us.”
“The future looks uncertain.”
-Yet God spoke hope.
Romans 4:18
“Who against hope believed in hope.”
-That was Abraham’s experience.
-It is also the experience of every believer who trusts God.
3. DIVINE RESCUE REQUIRES HOLDING ONTO GOD’S WORD
-Many believers receive promises from God but abandon them during seasons of delay.
-Yet Scripture repeatedly teaches perseverance.
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised.”
Notice:
-The reason we hold fast is because God is faithful.
-Not because circumstances are favorable.
-Not because progress is immediate.
-But because God is faithful.
4. GOD’S TIMING IS PART OF HIS PROMISE
-One reason people become discouraged is misunderstanding God’s timing.
-God’s promises are always fulfilled, but not always immediately.
Habakkuk 2:3
“Though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come.”
-Israel waited many years for restoration.
-Abraham waited decades for Isaac.
-Joseph waited years before his dreams came to pass.
-Yet God fulfilled every promise.
5. GOD’S PROMISES OVERCOME FEAR
-Fear is one of the greatest enemies of faith.
-Fear focuses on problems.
-Faith focuses on God.
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee.”
-God repeatedly reassured His people because fear often causes people to abandon hope.
6. THE GREATEST PROMISE IS GOD’S PRESENCE
-Among all the promises in Zechariah 8, perhaps the greatest is God’s declaration:
Zechariah 8:3
“I am returned unto Zion.”
God promised His presence.
Without God’s presence:
- Success is empty.
- Prosperity is incomplete.
- Accomplishment lacks meaning.
Exodus 33:15
“If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence.”
-Moses understood that God’s presence was the greatest blessing.
7. JESUS IS THE FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S GREATEST PROMISE
-Throughout the Old Testament, God repeatedly promised a Savior.
-That promise was fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 1:20
“For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen.”
-Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan.
Through Christ:
- Sins are forgiven.
- Salvation is available.
- Eternal life is secured.
- Fellowship with God is restored.
8. HOW TO STAND ON GOD’S PROMISES
1. Know the Scriptures
You cannot stand on promises you do not know.
2. Pray the Promises
Turn God’s Word into prayer.
3. Speak the Promises
Declare God’s truth over your life.
4. Obey God’s Instructions
Faith and obedience work together.
5. Wait Patiently
Trust God’s timing.

05/06/2026

Deliverance Church International Busia.
Sermon by: Rev. G.T Wanyama.
Series: Divine Rescue (Sermon Eight)
Topic: Divine Rescue Into Covenant Relationship
“They Shall Be My People, and I Will Be Their God”
MAIN TEXT: ZECHARIAH 8:8
“And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.”

INTRODUCTION
-Throughout the Bible, God’s greatest desire has never been merely to bless people with material things.
-His ultimate desire has always been relationship.
Many people seek God for:
- Healing
-Provision
- Protection
-Promotion
- Breakthroughs
While God certainly provides these blessings, His deepest desire is something greater:
-To have a covenant relationship with His people.
-Zechariah 8:8 reveals the climax of Divine Rescue.
After promising:
- Restoration
- Protection
- Peace
- Gathering
- Prosperity
God now declares:
“They shall be my people, and I will be their God.”
-This is the heart of redemption.
-God did not rescue Israel merely to improve their circumstances.
-He rescued them so they could belong to Him.
-The same is true today.
-God rescues us not merely from trouble, but into relationship.
1. THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF DIVINE RESCUE IS RELATIONSHIP
Zechariah 8:8
“They shall be my people, and I will be their God.”
-Notice the emphasis.
God did not simply say:
“I will rescue them.”
He said:
“They shall be My people.”
-The rescue had a purpose.
-The purpose was relationship.
Exodus 6:7
“And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God.”
-This has always been God’s plan.
-When God delivered Israel from Egypt, His goal was not merely freedom from slavery.
-His goal was fellowship.
2. GOD INITIATES THE RELATIONSHIP
-The covenant begins with God’s initiative.
Zechariah 8:8
“I will bring them…”
-Notice who acts first.
-God does.
-Throughout Scripture, God is always the One who takes the first step.
-Adam sinned
-God came looking for him.
-Abraham was in Ur
-God called him.
-Moses was in the wilderness
-God appeared to him.
-Saul persecuted Christians
-Jesus confronted him.
-Humanity was lost
-God sent His Son.
1 John 4:19
“We love him, because he first loved us.”
3. DIVINE RESCUE RESTORES IDENTITY
Zechariah 8:8
“They shall be my people.”
Israel’s identity had been damaged by:
- Captivity
- Defeat
- Failure
- Shame
-But God restored their identity.
-Today many people struggle with identity.
The world defines people by:
- Success
- Failure
-Wealth
- Education
- Social status
-But God defines His people differently.
1 Peter 2:9
“Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.”
-When God rescues us, He gives us a new identity.
We become:
- Children of God
- Citizens of heaven
- Members of God’s family
- Heirs of His promises
4. COVENANT RELATIONSHIP REQUIRES COMMITMENT
God said:
“I will be their God.”
-This covenant relationship is not casual.
-It involves commitment.
-Throughout Scripture, God calls His people to wholehearted devotion.
Deuteronomy 6:5
“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart.”
-God does not desire partial allegiance.
-He desires complete surrender.
5. GOD DESIRES TRUTH IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM
Zechariah 8:8
“In truth and in righteousness.”
-God desires authenticity.
He is not interested in:
- Empty religion
- Hypocrisy
- Mere appearances
-He desires truth.
John 4:24
“They that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
6. DIVINE RESCUE PRODUCES RIGHTEOUS LIVING
Zechariah 8:8
“In truth and in righteousness.”
-God rescues us not only from sin’s penalty but also from sin’s power.
-Salvation changes lives.
Titus 2:11–12
“Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and Godly.”
-True conversion produces transformation.
7. JESUS ESTABLISHED THE NEW COVENANT
-The promise of Zechariah 8 reaches its fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
-Through His death and resurrection, Jesus established a new covenant.
Luke 22:20
“This cup is the new testament in my blood.”
Through Christ:
-Sins are forgiven.
- Relationships are restored.
- God’s family grows.
- Eternal life is given.
Ephesians 2:13
“But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.”
-The cross made covenant relationship possible.
8. THE FINAL FULFILLMENT OF GOD’S COVENANT
-One day this promise will be fulfilled perfectly.
Revelation 21:3
“Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people.”
This is the ultimate Divine Rescue.
No more:
- Sin
- Death
- Suffering
- Separation
Only eternal fellowship with God.