Juba Church Of Christ.

11/01/2026

Thankfulness in All Things:

* Thanking God not just for good times, but for His sustaining presence and promises (Romans 8:28) even in tragedy; this is a "sacrifice of praise" (Hebrews 13:15).

* Following His commands and seeking Him for who He is, not just for what He gives, involves humbling ourselves and loving Him wholeheartedly (Matthew 6:33, Mark 12:30).

28/12/2025

What is true worship?

The apostle Paul described true worship perfectly in Romans 12:1-2: “I urge you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable, or well pleasing and perfect.”

This passage contains all the elements of true worship. First, there is the motivation to worship: “the mercies of God.” God’s mercies are everything He has given us that we don’t deserve: eternal love, eternal grace, the Holy Spirit, everlasting peace, eternal joy, saving faith, comfort, strength, wisdom, hope, patience, kindness, honor, glory, righteousness, security, eternal life, forgiveness, reconciliation, justification, sanctification, freedom, intercession and much more. The knowledge and understanding of these incredible gifts motivate us to pour forth praise and thanksgiving—in other words, worship!

Also in the passage is a description of the manner of our worship: “present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice.” Presenting our bodies means giving to God all of ourselves. The reference to our bodies here means all our human faculties, all of our humanness—our hearts, minds, hands, thoughts, attitudes—are to be presented to God. In other words, we are to give up control of these things and turn them over to Him, just as a literal sacrifice was given totally to God on the altar. But how? Again, the passage is clear: “by the renewing of your mind.” We renew our minds daily by cleansing them of the world’s “wisdom” and replacing it with true wisdom that comes from God. We worship Him with our renewed and cleansed minds, not with our emotions.

Emotions are wonderful things, but unless they are shaped by a mind saturated in Truth, they can be destructive, out-of-control forces. Where the mind goes, the will follows, and so do the emotions. First Corinthians 2:16 tells us we have “the mind of Christ,” not the emotions of Christ.

There is only one way to renew our minds, and that is by the Word of God. It is the truth, the knowledge of the Word of God, which is to say the knowledge of the mercies of God, and we’re back where we began. To know the truth, to believe the truth, to hold convictions about the truth, and to love the truth will naturally result in true spiritual worship. It is conviction followed by affection, affection that is a response to truth, not to any external stimuli, including music. Music as such has nothing to do with worship. Music can’t produce worship, although it certainly can produce emotion. Music is not the origin of worship, but it can be the expression of it. Do not look to music to induce your worship; look to music as simply an expression of that which is induced by a heart that is rapt by the mercies of God, obedient to His commands.

True worship is God-centered worship. People tend to get caught up in where they should worship, what music they should sing in worship, and how their worship looks to other people. Focusing on these things misses the point. Jesus tells us that true worshipers will worship God in spirit and in truth (John 4:24). This means we worship from the heart and the way God has designed. Worship can include praying, reading God’s Word with an open heart, singing, participating in communion, and serving others. It is not limited to one act, but is done properly when the heart and attitude of the person are in the right place.

It’s also important to know that worship is reserved only for God. Only He is worthy and not any of His servants (Revelation 19:10).

True worship is not confined to what we do in church or open praise (although these things are both good, and we are told in the Bible to do them). True worship is the acknowledgment of God and all His power and glory in everything we do. The highest form of praise and worship is obedience to Him and His Word. To do this, we must know God; we cannot be ignorant of Him (Acts 17:23). Worship is to glorify and exalt God—to show our loyalty and admiration to our Father.

23/12/2025

According to the Bible, angels celebrate in heaven
"There is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents".
Luke 15:7
The term "sinner" refers to someone who has missed the mark of God's holiness. The act of repentance involves a transformative change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God.

5 Souls got saved through water Baptism and added to the church.

17/12/2025

*Key Principles for Teaching God's Word🙏

Rely on the Holy Spirit: The Spirit inspires, helps you understand, and brings the Word to mind (John 14:26).

*Center on Jesus (The Word Incarnate): Jesus is the ultimate Word of God, fully God and fully man, showing God's heart (John 14:9).

*Handle Scripture Accurately: "Rightly dividing the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15) means teaching it clearly and without misrepresentation.

*Be a Doer: Apply the Word yourself and encourage others to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only" (James 1:22).

*Teach with Grace & Authority: Speak with kindness ("seasoned with salt") but with the authority of God's Word, not just human opinion (Colossians 4:6).

*A God-Given Gift: Teaching is a spiritual gift (Romans 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:28) and a requirement for leaders (1 Timothy 3:2).

*Context is Key: Understand the message, purpose, and audience, drawing from the whole Bible, not just isolated verses.

15/12/2025

What Can You Do This Year?

Many times Christians feel as though there is nothing they can do to positively assist in the work of the church. This, of course, is a huge mistake. There is something for everyone to do. Let us suggest these things that EVERY member of the local congregation can do that will help our collective service for the Lord:
Your can read your Bible every day. There are few things that can compare to regular Bible reading when it comes to strengthening the soul and maintaining focus on spiritual priorities. What are you waiting for? Make the commitment right NOW to read your Bible this year.
You can attend the services faithfully. We all push ourselves to do certain things. We'll go to real extremes to attend family gatherings, keep a doctor's appointment, go to a ballgame, have a regular time at the beauty shop, etc. Unfortunately, some are not nearly so determined to attend worship services and Bible studies. If you can get out for other things, why can't you get out for services? Think! You can really help by simply being present.
You can pray fervently. Do you consistently spend time in prayer every day? Pray for the church, for the elders, for those who are weak, for our work in reaching the lost, etc. "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).
You can invite a neighbor, co-worker, or family member to attend the services with you. You might be surprised how many would be willing to come with you if you simply invited them.
You can set a good example. Don't forget that others are watching everything you do, everything you say, everywhere you go. If you let down, even once, they will notice it, and your influence will be damaged. Be conscious of your impact by way of your example.
You can be positive and enthusiastic. Too many are "doom and gloom" Christians, always looking for negative things to complain about. Look up! Be thankful for what you have and excited about what you can do for God's glory.

13/12/2025

How Do People In The Church Learn?
Imitation
They learn pretty much the same way as people outside the Church.
The most basic and oldest way of learning is imitation. When we were small,we imitated our parents, brothers and sisters, and any other family members. This is how we learned to talk,walk, and the basics of feeding ourselves.

This type of learning continued in school where we imitated our classmates, even wanting to dress like them and listen to the same music. When we grew up we imitated the older people, learning to work like they worked. From ancient times fathers taught their boys how to hunt or farm or work a trade. Mothers taught their daughters how to cook and clean house and do the things girls were expected to do.male and female roles were never the same in all cultures, but in all cultures boys and girls learned to do their work by imitation of family. And therefore this is how we can imitates our God and heavenly Father.🙏

22/11/2025

God's constant presence: He promises to be with you always, never leaving or forsaking you (Hebrews 13:5), which is a source of encouragement during a changing world.

The Holy Spirit as a helper: The Holy Spirit is described as a "Comforter," "Counselor," or "Helper" who is always with believers, providing assurance and strengthening them in their weakness.
Comfort through prayer and scripture: You can find strength and comfort by praying and by reading Bible verses that offer hope, such as Psalm 23:1 ("The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need") or Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me").
Trusting God in difficult times: The Bible suggests that trusting God through challenges and risks can lead to growth and fulfillment. Follow This Page For More Teaching 👈

22/11/2025

Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them."

Pray For Change🙏

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives today?
Of all the gifts given to mankind by God, there is none greater than the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit has many functions, roles, and activities. First, He does a work in the hearts of all people everywhere. Jesus told the disciples that He would send the Spirit into the world to “will convict the world regarding sin, and righteousness, and judgment” (John 16:8, NASB). Everyone has a “God consciousness,” whether or not they admit it. The Spirit applies God’s truths to people's minds to convince them by fair and sufficient arguments that they are sinners. Responding to that conviction brings us to salvation.

Once we are saved and belong to God, the Spirit takes up residence in our hearts forever, sealing us with the confirming, certifying, and assuring pledge of our eternal state as His children. Jesus said He would send the Spirit to us to be our Helper, Comforter, and Guide. “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever” (John 14:16). The Greek word translated here “Counselor” means “one who is called alongside” and has the idea of someone who encourages and exhorts. The Holy Spirit takes up permanent residence in the hearts of believers (Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 12:13). Jesus gave the Spirit as a “compensation” for His absence, to perform the functions toward us that He would have done if He had remained personally with us.

Among those functions is that of revealer of truth. The Spirit’s presence within us enables us to understand and interpret God’s Word. Jesus told His disciples that “when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). He reveals to our minds the whole counsel of God as it relates to worship, doctrine, and Christian living. He is the ultimate guide, going before, leading the way, removing obstructions, opening the understanding, and making all things plain and clear. He leads in the way we should go in all spiritual things. Without such a guide, we would be apt to fall into error. A crucial part of the truth He reveals is that Jesus is who He said He is (John 15:26; 1 Corinthians 12:3). The Spirit convinces us of Christ’s deity and incarnation, His being the Messiah, His suffering and death, His resurrection and ascension, His exaltation at the right hand of God, and His role as the judge of all. He gives glory to Christ in all things (John 16:14).

Another one of the Holy Spirit’s roles is that of gift-giver. First Corinthians 12 describes the spiritual gifts given to believers in order that we may function as the body of Christ on earth. All these gifts, both great and small, are given by the Spirit so that we may be His ambassadors to the world, showing forth His grace and glorifying Him.

The Spirit also functions as fruit-producer in our lives. When He indwells us, He begins the work of harvesting His fruit in our lives—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). These are not works of our flesh, which is incapable of producing such fruit, but they are products of the Spirit’s presence in our lives.

The knowledge that the Holy Spirit of God has taken up residence in our lives, that He performs all these miraculous functions, that He dwells with us forever, and that He will never leave or forsake us is cause for great joy and comfort. Thank God for this precious gift—the Holy Spirit and His work in our lives!

28/10/2025

We're so proud of you sister Sunday for the great achievement. May the good Lord bless and guide you for the next adventure 🙏

21/09/2025

Let’s look at how the Bible describes love, and then we will see a few ways in which God is the essence of love. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:4-8a). This is God’s description of love, and because God is love (1 John 4:8), this is what He is like.

In love, God does not force Himself on anyone. Those who come to Him do so in response to His love. In love, God shows kindness to all. In love, Jesus went about doing good to everyone without partiality. In love, Jesus did not covet what others had, living a humble life without complaining. In love, Jesus did not brag about who He was in the flesh, although He could have overpowered anyone He ever came in contact with. In love, Jesus willingly obeyed His Father in heaven. “The world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me” (John 14:31). In love, Jesus was/is always looking out for the interests of others.