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At the Right Time, Through Me By Pastor Kobus Massyn 31 December 2025   God Has Always Chosen to Work Through Ordinary People Key Truth: God delights in using ordinary, willing people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. Scripture References:   1 Corinthians 1:27–29 “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” Exodus 4:10–12 Moses says he is not eloquent, yet God responds: “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” Judges 6:15–16 Gideon: “My clan is the weakest… and I am the least.” God: “I will be with you.” Preaching Emphasis: God doesn’t ask who you are — He asks who you trust. “Through Me” Requires Trust in God’s Timing Key Truth: God’s purposes unfold at the right time, not our preferred time.   Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 3:1 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Habakkuk 2:3 “For the revelation awaits an appointed time… Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” Galatians 4:4 “But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son.” Preaching Emphasis: God is never late — heaven runs on divine appointments.   God Changes Circumstances by Changing People Key Truth: God often answers our prayers for change by working through us.   Scripture References: Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” 2 Corinthians 5:20 “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.” Matthew 5:14–16 “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others.” Preaching Emphasis: You are not just praying for change — you are positioned to carry it.   God’s Power Is Released Through Obedience Key Truth: God’s power flows most freely through surrendered obedience.   Scripture References: John 14:12 “Whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these.” James 2:17 “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” Zechariah 4:6 “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”   Preaching Emphasis: Obedience turns faith into movement.   A New Year Begins With a Willing Heart Key Truth: God’s question for the new season is not “Can you?” but “Will you?”   Scripture References: Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” Romans 12:1 “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”   Preaching Emphasis: A surrendered life becomes a powerful instrument in God’s hands.   New Years Declaration Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” “Within us… through us.”   Declaration: Lord, at the right time, through me, use my life for Your glory. Here I am — send me.

Thus Far… and Forward on the Cornerstone By Pastor Kobus Massyn 28-12-2025 Key Scripture 1 Samuel 7:12 (NKJV / ESV sense) - “Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the LORD has helped us.’”   Introduction As we come to the end of a year, we naturally pause and look back. We remember moments of joy—but also seasons of loss, pressure, and unanswered questions. Some experienced breakthroughs; others simply survived. And today, God brings us to a simple but powerful truth: Thus far the LORD has helped us.   The Road to Ebenezer Ebenezer was not a victory without history. For many years, Israel had drifted spiritually. Their hearts were divided. There was pressure from outside and unrest within. Then Samuel speaks clearly: 1 Samuel 7:3 - “If you are returning to the LORD with all your heart, then put away the foreign gods…” The people respond: 1 Samuel 7:4 - “So the children of Israel put away the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only.” At Mizpah: 1 Samuel 7:6 - “They fasted that day and said there, ‘We have sinned against the LORD.’” Before they asked for deliverance from their enemies, they sought restoration with God. The Attack and the Prayer   As soon as the Philistines heard Israel had gathered: 1 Samuel 7:7 - “The lords of the Philistines went up against Israel.” Fear grips the people, but this time they do not run. They turn to Samuel: 1 Samuel 7:8 - “Do not cease to cry out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us.” And Scripture says: 1 Samuel 7:9 - “Samuel cried out to the LORD for Israel, and the LORD answered him.” God’s Intervention 1 Samuel 7:10 - “The LORD thundered with a loud thunder upon the Philistines… and they were routed.” The victory is clear: 1 Samuel 7:13 - “So the Philistines were subdued… and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.” Israel did not win by strength or strategy. God Himself fought for them.   The Meaning of Ebenezer Only after repentance, prayer, and divine intervention does Samuel raise the stone and declare: 1 Samuel 7:12 - “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” This truth echoes throughout Scripture: Psalm 127:1 - “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Ebenezer is not a statement of perfection—It is a confession of grace. From Ebenezer to the Cornerstone The Old Testament points forward:   Psalm 118:22 - “The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.” Jesus applies it to Himself: Matthew 21:42 - “Have you never read in the Scriptures…?” The apostles affirm: Ephesians 2:20 - “…Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone.” 1 Peter 2:6 - “Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious.” And Paul declares: 1 Corinthians 3:11 - “For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.” Conclusion Today we look back and say with gratitude: Ebenezer — Thus far the LORD has helped us (1 Samuel 7:12)   But we also look forward with faith and declare: Jesus Christ is our Cornerstone (Psalm 118:22 | Ephesians 2:20 | 1 Peter 2:6)   The God who has carried you to this point is the same God who will carry you forward. And when your life is built on Christ, it will stand—no matter what comes.

Jesus Christ - The only true savior for the world. Pastor George Lehman   Salvation is an Unearned blessing Given to an Unworthy sinner. The greatest story ever told to the human race. Which is still bearing fruit to all who would embrace the truth. Luke 2:1-11 - 1“At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire. 2(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. 4And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He travelled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee. 5 He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. 6And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. 8That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! Notice verse 11 A Savior has been born. You can’t Know the good news until you understand the news The very reason that God sent His Son to this earth is to: Save Mankind from eternal punishment and Hell. Therefore, Jesus Christ is called the Savior of the world.   Luke 19:10 - “For the son of man came to seek and save that which was lost” If our greatest need had been technology God would have sent us a Scientist. If our greatest need had been money God would have sent us an Economist. If our greatest need was pleasure God would have sent us an Entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior.   Think about it: No other religion has ever, even attempted to save mankind from hell, or even sacrificed self to redeem mankind from the effects of Sin. All other religions operate on an external basis, keeping laws, giving things, trying to achieve by mind over matter. Our relationship with Jesus starts in the heart and then works outward. Matthew 1:23b - They will call Him Immanuel -“God with us”   He became like we are so we can become like He is. Philippians 3:20 - For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the savior the Lord Jesus Christ.   Not only are we saved from eternal punishment and hell, but we are also now citizens of heaven. According to the Bible eternal life can alone be obtained through faith in the Son of God and through faith in His name Jesus Christ, King of kings and Lord of Lords.   Philippians 2:10-11 - Every knee shall bow those in heaven and those on earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.   Acts 4:12 - And there is salvation in and through no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by and in which we must be saved.     The word savior actually means much more than what we read on the surface – Savior the Greek word is Soter = Deliverer, Protector, Healer, make you whole. That is why savior also refers to Salvation from danger or difficult circumstances not only does Jesus save us He also protects us. Salvation and victory over some enemy like anger, maybe a bad habit. Salvation for healing of our physical bodies.   1 Peter 2:24 - By His wounds you have been healed. When God sent His son as that little baby in that “Food trough” (manger) The Father had ambitious plans for you and I. Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.   The same One who saved your soul, longs to remake your heart. God wants for you and I to change into the likeness of the savior. Ephesians 4:23-24 - 23To be made new in the attitude of your minds, 24And to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.   Give yourself a check up. What’s your heart condition today What part of your “Old self” gives you the most trouble. Remember this is not the season to relax spiritually – Don’t take a holiday from God. As we celebrate this season of a savior who came to give us, Hope, Joy, Peace and a certain future. Let us show our appreciation to our Heavenly Father, by loving Him as our first love. Offering ourselves as a gift of thankfulness.  And commit to change that what needs changing in us. Let us live for the things that Christ died for. Always having a never give up attitude. 2 Corinthians 5:15 - He died for all so that all who live having received eternal life from Him- might live no longer for themselves to please themselves but to spend their lives pleasing Christ who died and rose again for them.

Building Godly relationships #7 By Pastor George Lehman   LOVE is a little word; people make it BIG. (Make it: Active, real, effective.) Relationship is not the cherry on the cake; IT IS THE CAKE! One of the greatest abilities and gifts God has placed in our heart is to LOVE. John 15:16-17 (Amp) - 16You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as presenting all that I AM], He may give it to you.  17This is what I command you: that you love one another.                 John 15:12 (Amp) - This is My commandment:  that you love one another [just] as I have loved you.                Sadly, love as one of the rarest and most valuable gifts in the world, we don’t use it as we should. God wants us to value what He values. We are called to LOVE people, because God values people.  The truth is, God sees us as valuable, important and as priceless gifts. We at times value things that aren’t valuable.  People who have been touched by God value relationships.  They master loving people in word and deed. Colossians 1:4 (NIV) - Because we have heard of your (1)faith in Christ Jesus and of the (2)love you have for all the saints                What was their clear, obvious identification mark? Love God They loved one another.   Romans 12:9 (Msg) - Love from the centre of who you are; don’t fake it, run for dear life from evil, hold on for dear life to good.   Paul’s prayer for the church: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13 (Amp)  - 12And may the Lord make you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another and for all people, just as we also do for you.  13So that He may strengthen and confirm and establish your hearts faultlessly pure and unblameable in holiness in the sight of our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) with all His saints (the holy and glorified people of God)! Amen, (so be it)!   Walking in love prepares me for the coming of Jesus.  Full and running over with love. Peter says, “Since you’ve changed, make sure that you love one another.” 1 Peter 1:22 (Amp) - Since by your obedience to the Truth through the [Holy] Spirit you have purified your hearts for the sincere affection of the brethren, [see that you] love one another fervently from a pure heart.   1 John 4:7 (Amp) - Beloved, let us love one another, for love is (springs) from God; and he who loves [his fellowmen] is begotten (born) of God and is coming [progressively] to know and understand God [to perceive and recognize and get a better and clearer knowledge of Him].    When I begin to put loving others into practice, I begin to understand God’s heart.   1 John 4:12 (Amp) - No man has at any time [yet] seen God.  But if we love one another, God abides (lives and remains) in us and His love (that love which is essentially His) is brought to completion (to its full maturity, runs its full course, is perfected) in us! A story of friendship: One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name.   Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down.  It took the remainder of the class period to finish the assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.   That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper and listed what everyone else had said about that individual.   On Monday, she gave each student his/her list.  Before long, the entire class was smiling. “Really?” she heard whispered.  “I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!” and “I didn’t know others like me so much,” were most of the comments.   No one ever mentioned those papers in class again.  She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn’t matter.  The exercise had accomplished its purpose.  The students were happy with themselves and one another.   That group of students moved on.  Several years later, one of the students were killed in Vietnam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student.  She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before.  He looked so handsome, so mature.   The church was packed with his friends.  One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin.  The teacher was the last one.  As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as a pallbearer came up to her.  “Were you Mark’s math teacher?” he asked.  She nodded:  ‘yes.”  Then he said:  “Mark talked about you a lot.   After the funeral, most of Mark’s former classmates went together to a luncheon.  Mark’s mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak to his teacher.  “We want so how you something“, his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket.  “They found this on Mark when he was killed.  We thought you might recognize it.”  Opening the wallet, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times.  The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark’s classmates had said about him.  “Thank you so much for doing that,” Mark’s mother said.  “As you can see, Mark treasured it.”   All of Mark’s former classmates started to gather around.  Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, “I still have my list.  It’s in the top drawer of my desk at home.”  Chuck’s wife said, “Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.”  “I have mine too,” Marilyn said.  “It’s in my diary.”  Then Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group.  “I carry this with me at all times,” Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued:  “I think we all saved our lists.”  That’s when the teacher finally sat down and cried.     She cried for mark and for all his friends who would never see him again.  The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day.  And we don’t know when that one day will be.  So please, tell the people you love them that they are valuable, special, important and you care for them.  God created us in His image so let’s go out of our way and build Godly relationships with one another.  DO IT, before it is too late… How easily we fall into the trap of the enemy: Without thinking, we can be so unloving. Sadly, we too often love things and use people when we should be using things and loving people. What you are in your heart is how you really are. Luke 6:45-46 (NIV) - 45The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart.  For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.  46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” The only condition for loving, is to love without condition. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a (LB) - 4Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, 5never haughty or selfish or rude.  Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy.  It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong.  6It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever truth wins out.  7If you love someone you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost.  You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.  8All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. The love of God IN US is the key to freedom to build Godly relationships. Philippians 1:9-10 (Amp) - 9And this I pray: that your love may abound yet more and more and extend to its fullest development in knowledge and all keen insight [that your love may display itself in greater depth of acquaintance and more comprehensive discernment], 10So that you may surely learn to sense what is vital, and approve and prize what is excellent and of real value [recognizing the highest and the best, and distinguishing the moral differences], and that you may be untainted and pure and unerring and blameless [so that with hearts sincere and certain and unsullied, you may approach] the day of Christ [not stumbling nor causing others to stumble].                           

14-12-2025 By Pastor Kobus Massyn “My Greatest Asset is Me” (Identity. Growth. Faithfulness.) Everything in life — your family, your calling, your success — flows from one source: you. If you lose your job, you can get another. If you lose your possessions, you can rebuild. But if you lose yourself — your faith, your purpose, your discipline — you lose everything. That’s why I say: my greatest asset in life is me. Not in pride, but in truth — because I am God’s investment. Psalm 139:14: “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Story #1 — The Broken Violin There’s an old story about a violin that was auctioned off for almost nothing — dusty, scratched, out of tune. Then a master violinist stepped forward, tuned it, and played a beautiful melody. Suddenly, the price jumped from a few dollars to thousands. The difference wasn’t the violin — it was who held it. “You might feel ordinary, but in the hands of the Master, your value changes.” That’s the truth of your life: God’s touch gives you worth. My Greatest Asset Is Me — God is Invested in You 1 Corinthians 6:19–20: “You are not your own; you were bought with a price.” God placed His Spirit, His creativity, His potential in you. He doesn’t just want to use your gift — He wants to grow you. “When you realize God invested His Son in you, you stop living like you have nothing to offer.” Challenge: Take care of what God placed in you — your mind, your health, your faith. Because you are heaven’s most expensive project. Build What God Gave You — Growth Through Stewardship Galatians 6:7–9: “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap… Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not give up.” Growth doesn’t happen overnight — it happens over time. Every prayer, every act of obedience, every seed of faith matters. 2 Peter 1:5–7: “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.” “Faithfulness isn’t standing still — it’s growing steadily.” Story #2 — The Bamboo Tree In China, farmers plant bamboo seeds and water them faithfully for years — and nothing happens. No sprout, no stem, no sign of life. But in the fifth year, the bamboo suddenly shoots up more than 20 meters in just six weeks! Did it grow in six weeks? No — it grew underground for years, building roots deep enough to sustain its height. “When it looks like nothing is happening, God might just be growing your roots.” Challenge: Keep sowing, even when you can’t yet see your harvest. Be Faithful With What God Gave You — Fruit Through Obedience Matthew 25:25: “I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground.” Fear will make you hide what faith wants you to use. The servant didn’t lose because he failed — he lost because he did nothing. Matthew 25:21: “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things.” God doesn’t promote talent — He promotes faithfulness. “If you stay faithful in the small things, God will trust you with the big things.”   Story #3 — The Single Mother and Her Coins A true story from South Africa: A single mother of three used to bring her tithe every Sunday — a few coins in a folded envelope. One week her pastor told her, “You don’t have to feel guilty for giving so little.” She smiled and said, “Pastor, this isn’t about guilt. Every time I give, I remind myself that I still trust God with what I have.” A year later, she started a small baking business — and every week, she testified that God multiplied her “faithfulness” far more than her money. “Tithing isn’t a tax — it’s a testimony.” Galatians 6:9: “Do not grow weary in doing good, for in due time you will reap if you do not give up.” God gave you a life, a gift, and a calling. You don’t need to be perfect — you just need to be faithful. Step Focus Scripture Story/Reminder 1 Know it… You are God’s investment Psalm 139:14 The violin in the Master’s hands 2 Grow it… Build your faith and character 2 Peter 1:5–7 The bamboo tree roots 3 Show it… Be faithful and fruitful Matthew 25:21 The faithful mother’s tithe “When you grow, everything around you grows.” “When you are faithful, God adds more to your life.” Story #4 — The Janitor Who Became a NASA Engineer Back in the 1960s, when NASA was preparing to send a man to the moon, President John F. Kennedy visited one of the space centre’s. As he walked through the hallways, he noticed a janitor sweeping the floor. The President stopped and asked, “What are you doing, sir?” The man looked up, smiled, and said, “Mr. President, I’m helping put a man on the moon.” He wasn’t just sweeping floors — he was serving with purpose. Years later, that same man continued to work faithfully, learning small technical skills on the side. Eventually, NASA trained him as a technician. He went from cleaning the floor to helping launch rockets. “He didn’t get promoted because he was the most talented — he was promoted because he was the most faithful.” That’s exactly what Jesus meant in Matthew 25:21: “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many.” You may feel like your part is small… But God watches how you handle the small things. And when you stay faithful, He opens doors that talent alone never could. Maybe today you’re sweeping the floors in life — but God sees someone who’s preparing to launch something greater.” Closing Challenge: Don’t bury what God placed in you. Don’t let fear silence your gift. Don’t let comparison kill your confidence. Because when God returns, He won’t ask, “What did you get?” He’ll ask, “What did you do with what I gave you?” Let’s be found faithful — using, growing, and multiplying what He entrusted to us.