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15/08/2026

THE FRUIT THAT SHOWS CHRIST IN US

Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:22–23

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”

Good afternoon, brothers and sisters, and Happy Sabbath!

Today I would like us to think about a very familiar passage of Scripture: Galatians 5:22–23—the fruit of the Spirit.

When we hear the words love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, we may think, “Those are beautiful Christian qualities.”

But Paul is teaching us something deeper.

He does not say, “the fruits of human effort.”

He says, “the fruit of the Spirit.”

That means these qualities are produced in our lives when the Holy Spirit is working in us.

1. A CHRISTIAN LIFE SHOULD PRODUCE FRUIT

Jesus said in Matthew 7:16, “Ye shall know them by their fruits.”

A tree is recognized by what it produces.

If you see an apple tree, you expect apples.

If you see a mango tree, you expect mangoes.

And if we claim to be followers of Jesus, there should be evidence of Christ in our lives.

Jesus said in John 15:5:

“I am the vine, ye are the branches.”

A branch does not produce fruit by struggling independently from the tree. It produces fruit because it is connected to the vine.

The same is true spiritually.

We cannot manufacture the character of Christ simply by trying harder.

We need to remain connected to Christ.

Jesus said in John 15:4, “Abide in me, and I in you.”

The closer we are to Jesus, the more His character will be seen in our lives.

Ellen White beautifully explains this principle in Christ's Object Lessons. She writes that there can be “no growth or fruitfulness in the life that is centered in self.”As we receive the Spirit of Christ, His graces ripen in our character and we increasingly reflect Christ.

So the question this afternoon is not simply:

“Am I trying to be a good Christian?”

The deeper question is:

“Am I connected to Jesus?”

Because when we are connected to Jesus, the Spirit begins to produce fruit.

2. THE FIRST FRUIT IS LOVE

Galatians 5:22 begins with love.

Why love?

Because love is at the center of Christian character.

Jesus said in John 13:35:

“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

Christianity is not merely about what we know.

It is about “Whom we know and how His love changes us”.

We can know Bible prophecy.

We can understand doctrine.

We can attend church every Sabbath.

We can even preach sermons.

But if the love of Christ is missing from our hearts, something important is missing.

1 Corinthians 13:2 says that even if we have great spiritual knowledge and faith, without love, we are nothing.

True Christian love is demonstrated in how we treat people who are difficult to love.

It is easy to love people who love us.

But Jesus says in Matthew 5:44:

“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.”

That kind of love cannot come from the human heart naturally.

It is the work of the Holy Spirit.

3. THE SPIRIT PRODUCES JOY AND PEACE

The second and third fruits are joy and peace.

Notice that Christian joy is not dependent upon having a perfect life.

Paul wrote about joy while experiencing difficult circumstances.

Philippians 4:4 says:

“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”

Our joy comes from the Lord, not merely from our circumstances.

And then there is peace.

Jesus said in John 14:27:

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you.”

The world can give temporary happiness.

The world can give entertainment.

The world can give possessions.

But only Christ can give the kind of peace that remains even when life becomes difficult.

When the Holy Spirit controls our hearts, we can face storms without losing our faith.

4. PATIENCE, KINDNESS, AND GOODNESS

Paul continues with longsuffering, gentleness, and goodness.

These fruits become especially visible in our relationships.

It is easy to be patient when everything is going our way.

But what happens when someone disappoints us?

What happens when someone says something hurtful?

What happens when somebody does not appreciate what we have done?

That is where the fruit of the Spirit becomes visible.

Ephesians 4:32 says:

“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”

The Spirit changes not only our worship but also our attitude toward people.

Sometimes the greatest sermon we preach is not from behind a pulpit.

Sometimes our greatest sermon is the way we respond when someone hurts us.

5. FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, AND SELF-CONTROL

Galatians also speaks about faith, meekness, and temperance—faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Self-control is especially important in our generation.

We live in a world that says:

“If you feel it, do it.”

But Christianity teaches:

“Let the Holy Spirit control you.”

Proverbs 16:32 says:

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”

Real strength is not simply controlling other people.

Real strength is allowing God to control me.

My words.

My temper.

My thoughts.

My desires.

My reactions.

My choices.

That is the work of the Holy Spirit.

6. WE DON'T PRODUCE THE FRUIT—THE SPIRIT DOES

There is an important lesson here.

We sometimes look at Galatians 5:22–23 and think:

“I need to become more loving.”

“I need more patience.”

“I need more self-control.”

And we try to produce these qualities by ourselves.

But a branch cannot produce fruit by itself.

John 15:5 says:

“He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.”

Our responsibility is to abide in Christ.

Spend time with Him.

Pray.

Study His Word.

Listen to the Holy Spirit.

Obey what God reveals.

And as we remain connected to Christ, the fruit begins to appear.

Ellen White makes this beautiful observation:

“The graces of the Spirit will ripen in your character.”

She explains that as we receive the Spirit of Christ, our faith increases, our convictions deepen, and we increasingly reflect the likeness of Christ.
Notice the word “ripen.”

Fruit does not appear fully grown overnight.

There is a process.

First there is a small beginning.

Then growth.

Then development.

Then maturity.

The Christian life is also a process.

Perhaps today you are more patient than you were five years ago.

Perhaps you forgive more quickly than before.

Perhaps you have learned to control your anger.

Perhaps you have become more compassionate.

That is evidence that God is working in you.

Philippians 1:6 reminds us:

“He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

7. CHRIST IS WAITING FOR THE FRUIT

There is one statement from Ellen White that I especially want us to remember.

In Christ's Object Lessons, she writes:

“Christ is waiting with longing desire for the manifestation of Himself in His church.”

And then she says:

“When the character of Christ shall be perfectly reproduced in His people, then He will come to claim them as His own.”

Brothers and sisters, that is a powerful thought.

Jesus is not merely waiting for us to know more.

He wants His character to be reproduced in us.

He wants people to see Jesus when they see us.

When someone meets us, do they see love?

Do they see joy?

Do they see peace?

Do they see patience?

Do they see kindness?

Do they see goodness?

Do they see faithfulness?

Do they see gentleness?

Do they see self-control?

That is the fruit of the Spirit.

CONCLUSION: STAY CONNECTED TO JESUS

So, how can we have the fruit of the Spirit?

Not by pretending.

Not by simply trying harder.

Not by comparing ourselves with other Christians.

But by remaining connected to Jesus.

Jesus said:

“Abide in me, and I in you.” — John 15:4

Every morning, say:

“Lord Jesus, live in me today.”

Before speaking, ask:

“Jesus, what would You have me say?”

Before reacting, ask:

“Jesus, how would You respond?”

When we are hurt, ask:

“Jesus, help me forgive.”

When we are tempted, ask:

“Holy Spirit, control my heart.”

And little by little, day by day, the fruit will grow.

Ellen White reminds us that this fruit is not temporary. It produces “a harvest unto eternal life.”She also connects the fruit-bearing life with Christ's final work and His coming.

So, brothers and sisters, let us not merely talk about Jesus.

Let us reflect Jesus.

Let us not merely carry the name Christian Adventists.

Let us carry the character of Christ.

And when people see our love, our joy, our peace, our patience, our kindness, our goodness, our faithfulness, our gentleness, and our self-control, may they be able to say:

“I see something different in that person.”

And may our lives answer:

“It is Jesus living in me.”

May we remain connected to the Vine until the fruit is fully ripe and Jesus comes to take us home.

Amen.

14/08/2026

The Miracle of the New Birth

Text: John 3:5–8

Good morning and Happy Sabbath!

Our Scripture reading today is found in John 3:5–8:

“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.”

Today, I would like us to think about one simple but powerful question:

Have I truly been born again?

1. NICODEMUS HAD EVERYTHING—BUT HE STILL NEEDED A NEW BIRTH

The man speaking with Jesus was Nicodemus.

He was educated.

He was respected.

He was a religious leader.

He knew the Scriptures.

He belonged to the right religious community.

From the outside, Nicodemus appeared to have everything necessary for salvation.

But Jesus did not tell him, “Nicodemus, you need more education.”

Jesus did not say, “You need a higher position.”

Jesus did not say, “You need to become more religious.”

Jesus went directly to the heart:

“Ye must be born again.”

Ellen G. White explains the significance of this conversation in The Desire of Ages. She writes that Jesus told Nicodemus:

“It is not theoretical knowledge you need so much as spiritual regeneration. You need not to have your curiosity satisfied, but to have a new heart.”

—The Desire of Ages, p. 171.

What a powerful statement!

Nicodemus had knowledge, but he needed transformation.

And perhaps that is our condition sometimes.
We know the Bible.

We attend church.

We sing hymns.

We pray.

We return our tithes and offerings.

We participate in church activities.

But Jesus asks us:

“Have you been born again?”

Because Christianity is not simply about changing our behavior.

It is about allowing Christ to change our heart.

2. “BORN OF WATER” — A LIFE OF REPENTANCE AND SURRENDER

Jesus said:

“Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”

The reference to water points us toward repentance and baptism, while the Spirit points to the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

Baptism is important.

It is a beautiful public declaration that we have accepted Christ.

But baptism itself does not automatically change the heart.

We can go into the water and come out of the water, but only the Holy Spirit can transform the heart.

Ellen White wrote:

“Nicodemus knew that Christ here referred to water baptism and the renewing of the heart by the Spirit of God.”

—The Desire of Ages, p. 172.

This reminds us that Christianity is not merely an outward ceremony.

God wants an inward experience.

He wants to take away the old heart and give us a new one.

The prophet Ezekiel records God's promise:

“A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.”

—Ezekiel 36:26

That is God's work.

We cannot manufacture the new birth ourselves.

3. “THAT WHICH IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT IS SPIRIT”

Jesus continues:

“That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.”

Our natural human nature cannot produce spiritual life by itself.

We can try harder.

We can promise ourselves:

“I will be more patient.”

“I will stop getting angry.”

“I will pray more.”

“I will stop this bad habit.”

Those are good desires.

But there is a deeper problem.

We need a new heart.

We need the Holy Spirit.

Ellen White beautifully describes this transformation:

“When the Spirit of God takes possession of the heart, it transforms the life.”

—The Desire of Ages, p. 173.

Notice the order:

The Spirit takes possession of the heart → the life is transformed.

We often try to reverse the order.

We say:

“I will change my life, and then God will accept me.”
But the gospel says:

Give your heart to Jesus, and allow Him to change your life.

Salvation is not self-improvement.

Salvation is transformation through Christ.

4. THE HOLY SPIRIT WORKS LIKE THE WIND

Then Jesus gives Nicodemus a beautiful illustration:

“The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof.”

We cannot see the wind.

But we can see its effects.

We cannot see the wind itself moving through the trees.

But we see the leaves moving.

We cannot hold the wind in our hands.

But we feel it.

Jesus says:

“So is every one that is born of the Spirit.”

We may not always understand exactly how the Holy Spirit works.

But we can see the evidence.

When the Holy Spirit enters a person's life:

Hatred begins to become love.

Anger begins to become patience.

Pride begins to become humility.

Selfishness begins to become generosity.

Bitterness begins to become forgiveness.

Temptation is no longer welcomed as before.

The things we once loved that separated us from God begin to lose their attraction.

And the things of God become more precious.

Ellen White describes the result of genuine conversion:

“The things they once hated they now love, and the things they once loved they hate.”

—Steps to Christ, p. 58.

That is the evidence of the new birth.

Not perfection—but a new direction.

Not that we never fall—but that when we fall, we run back to Jesus.

Not that we never make mistakes—but that Christ is changing us day by day.

5. THE NEW BIRTH IS A DAILY EXPERIENCE

Sometimes we think of being born again as something that happened only in the past.

Perhaps we were baptized years ago.

Perhaps we accepted Jesus many years ago.

But the Christian life is not simply:

“I was born again once.”

We need to continue walking with Jesus every day.

Every morning we need to surrender ourselves to Christ.

Every morning we need to say:

“Lord, take my heart today.”

“Change my thoughts.”

“Change my words.”

“Change my attitudes.”

“Help me reflect Your character.”

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:17:

“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

The new birth produces a new life.

6. JESUS IS NOT ASKING FOR A SMALL CHANGE

Think about Nicodemus.

Jesus could have told him:

“Nicodemus, improve yourself.”

But He said:

“You must be born again.”

Why?

Because God is not interested merely in making us better versions of ourselves.

God wants to make us new in Christ.

There is a difference.

A person can change his clothes without changing his heart.

A person can change his habits without surrendering to Christ.

A person can change his appearance without changing his character.

But when the Holy Spirit enters the heart, something deeper happens.

Christ begins to live in us.

Ellen White wrote:

“The blessing comes when by faith the soul surrenders itself to God. Then that power which no human eye can see creates a new being in the image of God.”

—The Desire of Ages, p. 173.

What a beautiful promise!

“By faith the soul surrenders itself to God.”

The question is not:

“Can I change myself?”

The question is:

“Am I willing to surrender myself to Jesus?”

7. A PERSONAL QUESTION FOR THIS SABBATH

Today, Jesus is speaking not only to Nicodemus.
He is speaking to us.

Perhaps someone here has been a Christian for many years.

Perhaps someone has been baptized.

Perhaps someone knows the Bible very well.
But Jesus still says:

“Ye must be born again.”

Maybe there is something in our heart that we have never surrendered.

Maybe there is bitterness.

Maybe there is pride.

Maybe there is anger.

Maybe there is an addiction.

Maybe there is an unforgiving spirit.

Maybe there is a secret sin.

Maybe we have become comfortable with religion but distant from Jesus.

Today, Christ does not condemn us.

He invites us.

He says:

“Give Me your heart.”

Let the Holy Spirit do what human effort cannot do.

CONCLUSION: LET THE WIND BLOW

Friends, we cannot control the wind.

But we can open the window.

We cannot command the Holy Spirit.

But we can surrender our hearts to Him.

We cannot create the new birth.

But we can come to Jesus and say:

“Lord, I need You.”

Nicodemus came to Jesus at night.

He came with questions.

He came with confusion.

But he left that conversation with a truth that would change his life.

And eventually, Nicodemus openly identified himself with Jesus.

The Holy Spirit had been working in his heart.
The wind had been blowing.

And the evidence became visible.

Today, the Holy Spirit is also working.

Perhaps you can feel Him speaking to your heart right now.

Maybe He is telling you:

“Come back to Jesus.”

“Surrender completely.”

“Let Me give you a new heart.”

“Let Me make you new.”

So this Sabbath, let us remember the words of Jesus:

“Ye must be born again.”

Not tomorrow.

Not someday.

Today.

Let us allow the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts, our homes, our relationships, our attitudes, and our lives.

Because the greatest miracle is not that God changes our circumstances.

The greatest miracle is that God changes us.

May we each experience the miracle of the new birth—not merely once, but every day as we surrender ourselves to Jesus.

And when people see our lives, may they see the evidence that the Holy Spirit is working within us.

May they see more patience.

More love.

More kindness.

More forgiveness.

More humility.

More Christ.

Because when the Holy Spirit comes into the heart, the life cannot remain the same.

“So is every one that is born of the Spirit.”

May God help each one of us to be truly born again.

Amen.

14/08/2026

🌿 Happy Sabbath!

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” — Ephesians 4:32

On this Sabbath, let us remember the greatest gift we have received through Jesus Christ—forgiveness and grace. ❤️

Because Christ has forgiven us, may we also learn to forgive others, release every hurt, and choose love over bitterness.

May the presence of Jesus bring peace to your heart, healing to your soul, and grace for a new beginning.

🙏 Happy and Blessed Sabbath! May God's love, mercy, and forgiveness be with you and your family always. 🌿

07/08/2026

Peace with Christ

Key Text: John 14:27

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

Introduction

Good morning, brothers and sisters.

We live in a world filled with fear, uncertainty, conflict, and anxiety. People search for peace through money, success, entertainment, or relationships, yet many still feel empty inside.

Jesus offers a different kind of peace—not temporary happiness, but lasting peace that remains even during life's storms.

Today let us discover how we can experience peace with Christ.

1. Peace Begins with Reconciliation

Romans 5:1

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Before we can experience the peace of God, we must first have peace with God.

Sin separated humanity from God. Jesus came to bridge that separation through His sacrifice on the cross.

When we accept Christ as our Savior, guilt is forgiven, and our relationship with God is restored.

Real peace begins when our hearts are surrendered to Jesus.

2. Christ Gives Peace During the Storm

Mark 4:39

"Peace, be still."

The disciples were terrified during the storm.

Jesus did not remove the storm immediately.

Instead, He first brought peace.

Sometimes God calms the storm.

Sometimes He calms His child while the storm continues.

The greatest miracle is not always a changed situation—it is a changed heart.

3. Christ Gives Peace Beyond Understanding

Philippians 4:6–7

"Be careful for nothing... and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."

Prayer changes anxiety into peace.

Whenever worries come:

* Pray.
* Trust.
* Leave everything in God's hands.

Peace is not the absence of problems.

Peace is the presence of Christ.

4. Peace Comes Through Trust

Isaiah 26:3

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee."

Our minds become troubled when we focus only on our problems.

But when our eyes are fixed on Jesus, our hearts become calm.

Peter walked on water while looking at Christ.

He began to sink only when he looked at the wind.

Where we place our attention determines whether we live in fear or peace.

5. Christ Calls Us to Share His Peace

Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

Christians are not only receivers of peace.

We are messengers of peace.

Our words should heal.

Our actions should unite.

Our lives should point others to Jesus.

A peaceful heart becomes a blessing to everyone around it.

Ellen G. White, inspires us, she said,

"Those who take Christ at His word, and surrender their souls to His keeping, their lives to His ordering, will find peace and quietude. Nothing of the world can make them sad when Jesus makes them glad by His presence.”

— The Desire of Ages, p. 331

Another encouraging statement from her is:

"Nothing tends more to promote health of body and of soul than does a spirit of gratitude and praise."

— The Ministry of Healing, p. 251

A thankful, Christ-centered life is a peaceful life.

Practical Applications

* Begin each morning with prayer.
* Read God's Word before checking social media.
* Forgive someone who has hurt you.
* Bring every worry to Jesus instead of carrying it alone.
* Become an instrument of peace in your family, church, workplace, and community.

Conclusion

The world offers temporary comfort.

Jesus offers eternal peace.

Money cannot buy it.

Success cannot produce it.

Medicine cannot manufacture it.

Only Christ can give it.

No matter what storm you face today, Jesus still speaks the same words:

"Peace, be still."

Will you allow Christ to reign in your heart today?

Appeal

If you desire the peace that only Jesus can give, surrender every burden to Him today. Let Him forgive your sins, calm your fears, and fill your heart with His presence. As you trust Him each day, you will discover that His peace is stronger than every trial and His love is greater than every fear.

Closing Prayer:

"Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us true peace through Jesus Christ. Forgive our sins and draw us closer to You. When storms arise, help us to trust Your promises instead of our fears. Fill our hearts with the peace that passes all understanding, and make us instruments of Your peace wherever we go. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen."

07/08/2026

🌿 Happy Sabbath! 🌿

"And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever."

— Isaiah 32:17

The Sabbath is God's invitation to experience more than physical rest—it is a time to find peace through walking with Him. As we lay aside the cares of the week, may our hearts be renewed by His presence, our minds calmed by His promises, and our faith strengthened through His Word.

Today, let us seek the quiet assurance that comes from trusting our Creator. In His presence, we find lasting joy, true rest, and hope for the days ahead.

🙏 May this holy Sabbath bring you peace, renewed strength, and a closer walk with Jesus. Happy Sabbath!

01/08/2026

Jesus, the Great Healer

Key Text: Matthew 8:16–17 (NKJV)

"When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all who were sick, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 'He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses.'"

Introduction

Happy Sabbath, brothers and sisters!

We all experience pain in life. Some suffer from physical illness, while others carry emotional wounds, broken relationships, guilt, fear, or spiritual struggles. Human solutions can help, but only Jesus can bring complete healing.

Throughout the Gospels, Jesus healed the sick, restored the brokenhearted, forgave sinners, and gave hope to those who had lost everything. His miracles were not only displays of divine power—they were expressions of His deep love and compassion.

Today, let us learn three lessons about Jesus, the Great Healer.

1. Christ Heals Body and Soul

Our key text tells us that Jesus healed all who came to Him.

His healing was not limited to physical sickness. He also healed broken hearts, forgave sins, and restored lives.

Consider the paralytic in Mark 2. Before healing the man's body, Jesus first said, "Your sins are forgiven." This teaches us that spiritual healing is just as important as physical healing.

Many people today may look healthy on the outside but are hurting inside. Jesus invites everyone to come to Him for complete healing.
Psalm 147:3 says:

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

Jesus is still healing today.

2. Compassion Is Part of God's Character

Jesus never ignored those who were suffering.
He touched the l***r, welcomed the outcast, comforted the grieving, and showed mercy to sinners.

Every person who came to Jesus found compassion.

His love reached beyond social status, age, nationality, or condition.

The compassion of Christ reminds us that God cares deeply about our pain.

When we suffer, He suffers with us.

As 1 Peter 5:7 says:

"Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."

God's compassion never fails.

3. Every Miracle Reveals His Love

Jesus never performed miracles merely to amaze people.

Every miracle pointed people to God's love and His desire to save them.

When Jesus fed the five thousand, He cared for their hunger.

When He calmed the storm, He strengthened His disciples' faith.

When He raised Lazarus, He revealed His power over death.

Every miracle reminds us that God loves His children and desires their eternal salvation.
The greatest miracle Jesus offers is not only physical healing but the healing of our sinful hearts through His grace.

Ellen G. White beautifully wrote:

"The Saviour's compassion was awakened for every suffering soul."

— The Ministry of Healing, p. 29

This reminds us that no pain is too small for Jesus to notice. He understands every tear, every burden, and every prayer.

Application

Perhaps today you are praying for:

* Physical healing
* Emotional peace
* Restoration in your family
* Freedom from sin
* Strength during trials
* Hope for the future

Bring everything to Jesus.

Whether His answer comes immediately or in His perfect time, trust that He always works for our good.

The greatest healing He offers is a heart transformed by His grace.

Conclusion

Remember these three lessons:

1. Christ heals body and soul.
2. Compassion is part of God's character.
3. Every miracle reveals His love.

Jesus is still the Great Physician.

He still heals.
He still forgives.
He still restores.
He still saves.

Appeal

Today, whatever burden you carry, bring it to Jesus.

Trust the Great Healer with your sickness, your fears, your failures, and your future.

Believe that His love is greater than your pain and His power is greater than your problem.

May we leave today with renewed faith, knowing that Jesus is still the Great Healer, and that one day, when He returns, He will remove all sickness, pain, and death forever.

Amen.

01/08/2026

Faith That Moves Mountains

Key Text: Matthew 17:20 (NKJV)

"So Jesus said to them, 'Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, "Move from here to there," and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.'"

Introduction

Happy Sabbath, brothers and sisters!

Life is full of mountains. Some mountains are sickness, financial struggles, broken relationships, fear, anxiety, or spiritual battles. Sometimes these challenges seem too great for us to overcome.

But Jesus reminds us that victory does not depend on the size of our faith—it depends on the greatness of the God in whom we place our faith. Even faith as small as a mustard seed can accomplish great things when it is placed in God.
Today, let us discover three lessons about faith that moves mountains.

1. Even Little Faith Has Great Power

Jesus said,
"If you have faith as a mustard seed..." (Matthew 17:20)

The mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds, yet it grows into a large plant.

Jesus was teaching that God does not require perfect or great faith. He simply asks us to trust Him sincerely.

Think about the little boy who offered his five loaves and two fish. It seemed too small to feed thousands, but when placed in Jesus' hands, it became more than enough.

Likewise, our faith may seem small, but when surrendered to Christ, it becomes powerful.
God is not looking for impressive faith—He is looking for genuine faith.

2. God Responds to Sincere Trust

Throughout the Bible, God honored those who trusted Him.

The woman who had suffered from bleeding for twelve years believed that if she could only touch Jesus' garment, she would be healed. Her faith was rewarded.

Peter stepped out of the boat and walked on water because he trusted Jesus. Although he began to sink when he looked at the waves, Jesus immediately reached out and saved him.
God responds to hearts that sincerely depend on Him.

Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us:

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

Trust means placing our lives completely in God's hands, even when we do not understand His plans.

3. Nothing Is Impossible with Him

Jesus declared,

"Nothing will be impossible for you."
This promise does not mean we can do anything by our own strength.

It means that when our faith is centered on God's will and power, nothing can prevent Him from accomplishing His purpose.

The Bible is filled with examples:

* Noah built the ark by faith.
* David defeated Goliath through faith.
* Daniel trusted God in the lions' den.
* The three Hebrews stood firm in the fiery furnace.
* Jesus rose from the dead, giving us victory over sin and death.

The same God who worked miracles then is still working today.

He can forgive, heal, restore, provide, and transform lives.

Ellen G. White beautifully explains the meaning of faith:

"Faith is trusting God—believing that He loves us and knows best what is for our good."
— Education, p. 253

True faith is not demanding our own way; it is trusting that God's way is always best.

Application

Perhaps today your mountain is:

* A serious illness.
* Financial hardship.
* Family conflict.
* Discouragement.
* A difficult decision.
* A spiritual struggle.

Whatever mountain stands before you, do not focus on its size.

Focus on the greatness of God.

Bring your burden to Jesus through prayer.
Trust His promises.

Walk forward in obedience, believing that He is able to do what seems impossible.

Conclusion

Remember these three lessons:

1. Even little faith has great power.
2. God responds to sincere trust.
3. Nothing is impossible with Him.

The size of your mountain does not determine the outcome.

The power of your God does.

When we place our faith in Christ, He gives us strength to overcome every obstacle according to His perfect will.

Appeal

Today, Jesus is asking each of us, "Will you trust Me?"

Bring your mountains to Him.

Believe His promises.

Walk by faith, not by sight.

No matter how small your faith may seem, place it in the hands of our all-powerful Savior.

For with God, nothing is impossible.

May the Lord strengthen our faith until every mountain becomes another testimony of His grace and power.

Amen.

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