Posts in 2nd Congregation
By Faith, Not Works

“I was a sinner like everyone else, and I needed to follow Jesus as my Lord and saviour. God opened my eyes to see that my salvation was not tied to the circumstances I was brought up in or the actions that I took, like attending church regularly or serving on the worship team.”

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The Real Gospel

"I had completely missed the point of the Gospel.... It wasn't about.... prosperity or blessings on earth.  Instead of praising God for His finished work on the cross, I had been attempting to make use of Him to satisfy the sinful desires of my earthly life."

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Resting in Wisdom and Love

“I used to wrestle with fears and insecurities. I was afraid of people, afraid of dying. I did not have a personal relationship with God. I realised my helplessness, and saw my own sin and need for God’s grace and mercy. I cried out to God for help, asking him to save me from my sins through his Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus came to save sinners like me.”

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My Identity in Christ

“When I am able to stop and refocus upon the fact of my identity and self-worth in Christ, I find that I enjoy my job much more.  I am able to work without that constant sense of worry and self-doubt that may otherwise plague me.  I know that even if I fail, I remain the most important person to the most important being in the Universe, the one who Jesus loves.  I can tell you, that is a real stress killer."

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Amazed by God's Love

“In my desperation I blurted out, "God, I don't know what I'm doing. I don't know if you're real, or if I'm just talking to the walls. But if you're real, please help me because I cannot help myself." Suddenly, I felt assurance in my heart. That I need not be anxious about what the future brings because there is a God who is not only sovereign but is also a loving father who will walk with me.”

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