Eli's Sermons
GOD IS YOUR SHEPHERD*
Contributed by Eli C
Sat.17th, January 2026
*Scripture Reading:* Ezekiel 34:31
You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God," says the Lord GOD”._ *Ezekiel 34:31*
The Lord is our shepherd. We are His flock. Although we are human beings, God uses the relationship between a shepherd and his flock to paint us a picture of His relationship with us.
Sheep need a shepherd to cater to their needs and guide them to reach their full potential. God shepherds us in the field of life just as a shepherd tends his flock and guides them to green pastures.
*He leads us.* He helps us find our way in life as we walk into unknown places and situations. He helps us make the right decisions when we arfaceonfusing choices. He guides us by the light of His Word with wisdom and insight.
*He keeps us.* He protects us from the wild beasts of prey who want to tear us apart and devour our flesh. He moves our feet away from the traps that have been set for us to ensnare us. He watches over us even when we are asleep.
*He feeds us.* He makes provision for us even when there is scarcity all around us. God is not limited by the resources available to us. He has unlimited provisions available. He knows where the resources we need are hidden and can lead us to them. He knows the kind of pasture to lead His flock to.
Our response is to trust Him and obey His voice. That requires yielding our will and ways to Him. We are individuals and each possesses a sovereign will which He will not violate. He will not force us to serve Him; He only takes the lead when we hold His hand and ask Him to take the lead.
*Prayer:*
Heavenly Father, you are the shepherd of my soul. Lead me, keep me, and feed me throughout this year. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Contributed by Eli C
Sat.17th, January 2026
*Scripture Reading:* Ezekiel 34:31
You are My flock, the flock of My pasture; you are men, and I am your God," says the Lord GOD”._ *Ezekiel 34:31*
The Lord is our shepherd. We are His flock. Although we are human beings, God uses the relationship between a shepherd and his flock to paint us a picture of His relationship with us.
Sheep need a shepherd to cater to their needs and guide them to reach their full potential. God shepherds us in the field of life just as a shepherd tends his flock and guides them to green pastures.
*He leads us.* He helps us find our way in life as we walk into unknown places and situations. He helps us make the right decisions when we arfaceonfusing choices. He guides us by the light of His Word with wisdom and insight.
*He keeps us.* He protects us from the wild beasts of prey who want to tear us apart and devour our flesh. He moves our feet away from the traps that have been set for us to ensnare us. He watches over us even when we are asleep.
*He feeds us.* He makes provision for us even when there is scarcity all around us. God is not limited by the resources available to us. He has unlimited provisions available. He knows where the resources we need are hidden and can lead us to them. He knows the kind of pasture to lead His flock to.
Our response is to trust Him and obey His voice. That requires yielding our will and ways to Him. We are individuals and each possesses a sovereign will which He will not violate. He will not force us to serve Him; He only takes the lead when we hold His hand and ask Him to take the lead.
*Prayer:*
Heavenly Father, you are the shepherd of my soul. Lead me, keep me, and feed me throughout this year. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ENCOURAGE YOURSELF
Contributed by Eli C
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12
Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12-13
Encouragement enables us to persevere in the face of life's challenges and setbacks. At some point in our lives, all of us get tired and discouraged by the many issues we deal with.
Any peace that we experience, any comfort that we find, any hope that we have, and any encouragement we get during our time of suffering, is a direct provision from God. When we begin to realise that, then even the smallest amount of encouragement will cause us to offer praise to God.
In our verse for today, God gives three instructions related to three parts of our body.
1. Strengthen the hands. Hands usually refer to our involvement in work or battle. The phrase, hands which hang down’ implies tiredness and discouragement because of the battles we fight in the course of our work. God wants our hands to be strong in work and in battle.
2. Strengthen the knees. The knees refer to our ability to keep our lives together and to stand strong. When faced by threats and crises, God does not want us to have wobbly knees. We have to do what Moses said to the Israelites when they were caught between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, ‘stand still and see the salvation of the Lord’.
3. Make straight paths for your feet. The feet refer to movement and direction. God wants us to live our lives with a clear sense of direction concerning where He wants us to go. The primary way we achieve this is to remain in God’s word. When we place our trust in the truth of scripture and endeavour to practice it, regardless of the tough challenges surrounding us, we keep our paths straight.
Focus on God’s goodness and stand on the firm foundation of His word as you run your race and face your battles this year and you will win.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, you are my Victory. I strengthen myself by your Spirit for every assignment this year. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR
Contributed by Eli C
Thursday 1st January 2026
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan. Joshua 3:17
Welcome to the New Year! This is a new beginning. Every New Year signals a new opportunity for us to experience God’s grace in a fresh new way. Today, we stand at the beginning of a Year of Increase.
Usually, the last part of the year is full of activities and anticipation and then the New Year dawns and everything goes quiet. We enter, we pause and we think about what to do with the next 365 days.
There are three important expressions of the heart that can equip all of us to begin this New Year on a good note, enjoy a fulfilling year and end it well.
The first important expression is gratitude to God for the gift of life and the privilege of encountering a new year. Our lives and the dawn of this day are both gifts from the Lord, which must not be taken for granted.
Secondly, we must express confidence in the goodness of God. Many begin the New Year with anxiety, fearful of all the uncertainties ahead. But when we trust the promise of the Lord to ‘crown the year with (His) goodness’, our faith must rise in expectancy. His plans for us are for good and not for evil.
And finally, we must express our faith in God through prayer for His guidance in all the choices and decisions we will have to make throughout the year. When the Lord guides and orders our steps, He will navigate our paths past every trap set for us and bring us to the expected end.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the gift of life and a New Year. I bring my life and that of my family under your covering,
in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Contributed by Eli C
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12
Therefore strengthen the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12-13
Encouragement enables us to persevere in the face of life's challenges and setbacks. At some point in our lives, all of us get tired and discouraged by the many issues we deal with.
Any peace that we experience, any comfort that we find, any hope that we have, and any encouragement we get during our time of suffering, is a direct provision from God. When we begin to realise that, then even the smallest amount of encouragement will cause us to offer praise to God.
In our verse for today, God gives three instructions related to three parts of our body.
1. Strengthen the hands. Hands usually refer to our involvement in work or battle. The phrase, hands which hang down’ implies tiredness and discouragement because of the battles we fight in the course of our work. God wants our hands to be strong in work and in battle.
2. Strengthen the knees. The knees refer to our ability to keep our lives together and to stand strong. When faced by threats and crises, God does not want us to have wobbly knees. We have to do what Moses said to the Israelites when they were caught between Pharaoh’s army and the Red Sea, ‘stand still and see the salvation of the Lord’.
3. Make straight paths for your feet. The feet refer to movement and direction. God wants us to live our lives with a clear sense of direction concerning where He wants us to go. The primary way we achieve this is to remain in God’s word. When we place our trust in the truth of scripture and endeavour to practice it, regardless of the tough challenges surrounding us, we keep our paths straight.
Focus on God’s goodness and stand on the firm foundation of His word as you run your race and face your battles this year and you will win.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, you are my Victory. I strengthen myself by your Spirit for every assignment this year. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR
Contributed by Eli C
Thursday 1st January 2026
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan. Joshua 3:17
Welcome to the New Year! This is a new beginning. Every New Year signals a new opportunity for us to experience God’s grace in a fresh new way. Today, we stand at the beginning of a Year of Increase.
Usually, the last part of the year is full of activities and anticipation and then the New Year dawns and everything goes quiet. We enter, we pause and we think about what to do with the next 365 days.
There are three important expressions of the heart that can equip all of us to begin this New Year on a good note, enjoy a fulfilling year and end it well.
The first important expression is gratitude to God for the gift of life and the privilege of encountering a new year. Our lives and the dawn of this day are both gifts from the Lord, which must not be taken for granted.
Secondly, we must express confidence in the goodness of God. Many begin the New Year with anxiety, fearful of all the uncertainties ahead. But when we trust the promise of the Lord to ‘crown the year with (His) goodness’, our faith must rise in expectancy. His plans for us are for good and not for evil.
And finally, we must express our faith in God through prayer for His guidance in all the choices and decisions we will have to make throughout the year. When the Lord guides and orders our steps, He will navigate our paths past every trap set for us and bring us to the expected end.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for the gift of life and a New Year. I bring my life and that of my family under your covering,
in Jesus’ name, Amen.
A New Years Resolution
Contributed By Eli C.
Dec 31,2025
GOD did not create man with the sinful nature (the flesh) but in HIS own likeness (GENESIS 1:26 KJV). So that man will always be holy and be with HIM (GOD) and avail themselves of HIS goodness and more (EXODUS 34:6, PSALM 23:6 KJV).
So if you ever thought sin is the real life of man, you are deceiving yourself or someone is lying to you.
Sin is a foreign life style which Adam and Eve took from Satan when they obeyed him and ate the fruit which they were forbidden to eat (GENESIS 2:17 KJV).
The truth is that satan was the first creature to disobey GOD and when that happened GOD drove him out of heaven (REVELATION 12:9, ISAIAH 14:12 KJV) as there was no place found for him in that place anymore. So satan sinned from the beginning (1 JOHN 3:8 KJV) and subsequently brought this sinful nature (the works of the flesh -( GALATIANS 5:19-21, ROMANS 1:29-31 KJV) to man.
This caused them (Adam and Eve) to lose GOD'S goodness and incur HIS wrath and curse (EPHESIANS 2:3, PROVERBS 3:33 KJV). So you see that the sinful nature is inimical to man.
Today, THE GOOD LORD JEHOVAH GOD out of HIS great goodness and unfailing love for man, is performing another creation as stated in (EPHESIANS 2:10, JAMES 1:18, 1 PETER 1:23 KJV), which will manifest HIS DIVINE NATURE in man once more (2 PETER 1:4 KJV) and after that, preserve them in JESUS CHRIST (JUDE 1:1, JOHN 6:39 KJV) WHO IS HIS ALMIGHTY POWER (1 CORINTHIANS 1:24 KJV).
In this situation, nobody, no creature (not even Satan), can snatch you away from HIS PRESENCE (JOHN 10:28 KJV).
What a great relief to be preserved in JESUS CHRIST by GOD as all the powers in heaven and on earth are in HIM (MATTHEW 28:18 KJV). Therefore my people, take a second look at GOD'S call to you in (AMOS 5:4 KJV) to seek HIM and respond appropriately in humility and HE will recreate and keep you in JESUS CHRIST for your good.
It is my hope that this desire for GOD to recreate you will be your project for 2026.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I bow before your Throne and humbly ask for your forgiveness and express my love to you as I do with Eli. Help guide us on our journey through this life in your righteous path so as we may enjoy the fruits of your love and redemption
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Contributed By Eli C.
Dec 31,2025
GOD did not create man with the sinful nature (the flesh) but in HIS own likeness (GENESIS 1:26 KJV). So that man will always be holy and be with HIM (GOD) and avail themselves of HIS goodness and more (EXODUS 34:6, PSALM 23:6 KJV).
So if you ever thought sin is the real life of man, you are deceiving yourself or someone is lying to you.
Sin is a foreign life style which Adam and Eve took from Satan when they obeyed him and ate the fruit which they were forbidden to eat (GENESIS 2:17 KJV).
The truth is that satan was the first creature to disobey GOD and when that happened GOD drove him out of heaven (REVELATION 12:9, ISAIAH 14:12 KJV) as there was no place found for him in that place anymore. So satan sinned from the beginning (1 JOHN 3:8 KJV) and subsequently brought this sinful nature (the works of the flesh -( GALATIANS 5:19-21, ROMANS 1:29-31 KJV) to man.
This caused them (Adam and Eve) to lose GOD'S goodness and incur HIS wrath and curse (EPHESIANS 2:3, PROVERBS 3:33 KJV). So you see that the sinful nature is inimical to man.
Today, THE GOOD LORD JEHOVAH GOD out of HIS great goodness and unfailing love for man, is performing another creation as stated in (EPHESIANS 2:10, JAMES 1:18, 1 PETER 1:23 KJV), which will manifest HIS DIVINE NATURE in man once more (2 PETER 1:4 KJV) and after that, preserve them in JESUS CHRIST (JUDE 1:1, JOHN 6:39 KJV) WHO IS HIS ALMIGHTY POWER (1 CORINTHIANS 1:24 KJV).
In this situation, nobody, no creature (not even Satan), can snatch you away from HIS PRESENCE (JOHN 10:28 KJV).
What a great relief to be preserved in JESUS CHRIST by GOD as all the powers in heaven and on earth are in HIM (MATTHEW 28:18 KJV). Therefore my people, take a second look at GOD'S call to you in (AMOS 5:4 KJV) to seek HIM and respond appropriately in humility and HE will recreate and keep you in JESUS CHRIST for your good.
It is my hope that this desire for GOD to recreate you will be your project for 2026.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I bow before your Throne and humbly ask for your forgiveness and express my love to you as I do with Eli. Help guide us on our journey through this life in your righteous path so as we may enjoy the fruits of your love and redemption
In Jesus' Name
Amen
Contributed By Eli C.
Sunday, 28th December 2025
FOLLOW THE LORD
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp; and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it. Joshua 3:2-3
As they readied themselves to cross over the Jordan into the Promised Land, the Lord instructed the people of Israel to follow the ark of the covenant. They were entering into an unknown land and needed help and guidance.
The ark of the covenant represented God’s presence amongst His people. The ark did not take the place of God before Israel. It reminded them of God’s presence with them. As a rule, the ark of the covenant was carried on the shoulders of the priests and the Levites. These were trained to honour God and discern His will for the people.
The lesson we learn from this instruction is that when we set out to do something we have not done before, we must yield to God’s leading and direction.
As the priests carried the ark and walked in the ways of the Lord, the nation experienced victory in all their endeavours. The priests could discern when to stop moving and when to start moving. They could also discern when to turn one way or the other.
In the New Testament, we do not follow the ark of the covenant. We follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. As long as we trust in the Holy Spirit, the Lord will give us victory in all that we do.
How do we follow?
• Listen to what God is saying. We must read the Bible and make time to fellowship with the Lord. Pay attention to the inward witness of God’s Spirit within you. Think about what God is saying to you about 2026 and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you His mind concerning you.
• Watch what God is doing. Identify the things that are miraculously happening around you – the doors of opportunity opening to you and the people God is bringing your way. Notice the pattern of events taking place in your life and discern the will of God in all those occurrences.
* Present the things that concern you to God in prayer and expect to receive direction concerning His will for you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I surrender myself to your will. Lead me by your Holy Spirit and make your way clear before me and is same way I surrender my love Greg to your will In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Sunday, 28th December 2025
FOLLOW THE LORD
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
So it was, after three days, that the officers went through the camp; and they commanded the people, saying, “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it. Joshua 3:2-3
As they readied themselves to cross over the Jordan into the Promised Land, the Lord instructed the people of Israel to follow the ark of the covenant. They were entering into an unknown land and needed help and guidance.
The ark of the covenant represented God’s presence amongst His people. The ark did not take the place of God before Israel. It reminded them of God’s presence with them. As a rule, the ark of the covenant was carried on the shoulders of the priests and the Levites. These were trained to honour God and discern His will for the people.
The lesson we learn from this instruction is that when we set out to do something we have not done before, we must yield to God’s leading and direction.
As the priests carried the ark and walked in the ways of the Lord, the nation experienced victory in all their endeavours. The priests could discern when to stop moving and when to start moving. They could also discern when to turn one way or the other.
In the New Testament, we do not follow the ark of the covenant. We follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. As long as we trust in the Holy Spirit, the Lord will give us victory in all that we do.
How do we follow?
• Listen to what God is saying. We must read the Bible and make time to fellowship with the Lord. Pay attention to the inward witness of God’s Spirit within you. Think about what God is saying to you about 2026 and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal to you His mind concerning you.
• Watch what God is doing. Identify the things that are miraculously happening around you – the doors of opportunity opening to you and the people God is bringing your way. Notice the pattern of events taking place in your life and discern the will of God in all those occurrences.
* Present the things that concern you to God in prayer and expect to receive direction concerning His will for you.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I surrender myself to your will. Lead me by your Holy Spirit and make your way clear before me and is same way I surrender my love Greg to your will In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Contributed by Eli C.
Saturday 27th December 2025
GET READY TO CROSSOVER
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over. Joshua 3:1
After 40 years in the wilderness, Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land. The journey to the Promised Land required that they cross over the Jordan River. It also required preparation. Today, we start the final week of the Year 2025; we also need to prepare ourselves for the year ahead.
In one sense, a New Year is like any other day. In another sense, a New Year is unlike any other day. It is like your first day at school or the day you graduated from school or the day you got married. That day was like every other day but also very different from every other day. We tie special meaning to certain days because in those days we took steps that affected the rest of our lives.
Some people see New Year’s Eve as special but only in the sense that they can meet up with friends and count out an old year. Some consider it a time to celebrate, drink a toast and have fun. A Christian cannot approach a New Year in such a casual manner.
We believe that God holds the times and seasons in His hands. We also believe that the seasons that God brings us into, are related to His plans for us. That is why we approach a coming year as God opening up an aspect of His purposes for our lives.
Let us prepare our minds. Having lived in the wilderness for 40 years, Israel’s mindset was suited for a nomadic life in the wilderness. When they crossed the Jordan, they would start the process of possessing the land the God had promised their forefather, Abraham. They had to prepare their minds for warfare. They also had to prepare their minds for building towns and cities. As we cross over into a New Year, we must also prepare our minds for the new thing that the Lord wants to do with us.
Let us position ourselves right. Joshua and the rest of Israel positioned themselves close to the Jordan river before they could cross it. Similarly, we must position ourselves close to what we believe God has for us in 2026. If we believe God wants to Increase us in 2026, then we must position ourselves for Increase.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
thank you for the year 2025. Guide us to live in line with your purposes for the year 2026. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Saturday 27th December 2025
GET READY TO CROSSOVER
Scripture Reading: Joshua 3
Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they crossed over. Joshua 3:1
After 40 years in the wilderness, Joshua led Israel into the Promised Land. The journey to the Promised Land required that they cross over the Jordan River. It also required preparation. Today, we start the final week of the Year 2025; we also need to prepare ourselves for the year ahead.
In one sense, a New Year is like any other day. In another sense, a New Year is unlike any other day. It is like your first day at school or the day you graduated from school or the day you got married. That day was like every other day but also very different from every other day. We tie special meaning to certain days because in those days we took steps that affected the rest of our lives.
Some people see New Year’s Eve as special but only in the sense that they can meet up with friends and count out an old year. Some consider it a time to celebrate, drink a toast and have fun. A Christian cannot approach a New Year in such a casual manner.
We believe that God holds the times and seasons in His hands. We also believe that the seasons that God brings us into, are related to His plans for us. That is why we approach a coming year as God opening up an aspect of His purposes for our lives.
Let us prepare our minds. Having lived in the wilderness for 40 years, Israel’s mindset was suited for a nomadic life in the wilderness. When they crossed the Jordan, they would start the process of possessing the land the God had promised their forefather, Abraham. They had to prepare their minds for warfare. They also had to prepare their minds for building towns and cities. As we cross over into a New Year, we must also prepare our minds for the new thing that the Lord wants to do with us.
Let us position ourselves right. Joshua and the rest of Israel positioned themselves close to the Jordan river before they could cross it. Similarly, we must position ourselves close to what we believe God has for us in 2026. If we believe God wants to Increase us in 2026, then we must position ourselves for Increase.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
thank you for the year 2025. Guide us to live in line with your purposes for the year 2026. In Jesus’ name, Amen.