Self-control isn't just about resisting cake—it's about resisting sin. In this compelling episode, we explore the importance of self-control as the final fruit of the Spirit. Through real-life analogies, biblical narratives like Cain and Abel, and Paul's Olympic-style coaching from 1 Corinthians 9, we're reminded that:

• The Christian life is a race we must run with purpose
• Willpower isn't enough—only the Holy Spirit can empower lasting self-control
• Discipline, desire, and direction determine whether we finish well
• At the end of the race, we won't just receive a crown—we'll lay it at Jesus' feet

🎯 Key Verses: Genesis 4:1–8, 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

📌 Topics: Christian Discipline, Temptation, Emotional Control, Spiritual Growth

🕊️ Takeaway: Don't just run. Run to win—and let the Holy Spirit lead the way.

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Baptist Community Church is a young and growing church plant of the Zambia Baptist Association (ZBA), located in the heart of Meanwood Kwamwena, Lusaka.

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We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship and reaching out with God's love to individuals, couples, families, communities and nations abroad. Our foundation is the word of God and biblical fellowship.

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In this sermon, Pst. Mambwe continues our Fruit of the Spirit series by teaching on Gentleness.

It's not about being soft or passive. It's about being rooted in God's strength — able to stand firm without dominating, able to respond with grace without compromising truth.

💡 This message challenges us to rethink control, pressure, and influence — and shows us how Jesus models gentleness in the heat of betrayal and injustice.

🔍 Highlights:

– The biblical difference between niceness and gentleness

– How gentleness is power under the Spirit's control

– What happens when we replace gentleness with force

– How to reflect Jesus in moments of pressure or betrayal

📖 Scripture: Luke 22:47–53

🧠 Referenced Thinkers: Dallas Willard, Tim Keller

🎙 Speaker: Pst. Mambwe

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🎙️ With Pastor Mambwe| 13/07/2025

This week's message in our Fruit of the Spirit series focuses on faithfulness. From unreliable workers to unkept promises, we all know the pain of disappointment. But how does God's faithfulness transform our own lives?

📖 Pastor Mambwewalks us through Matthew 25:14–29, where Jesus teaches us to be dependable stewards of the gifts and opportunities we've been given — even when no one sees, even when it's hard.

You'll learn:

• Why faithfulness matters more than flashy success
• How to use what God gave you — instead of comparing or complaining
• What it means to be "count-on-able" in your relationships, work, and service
• How Spirit-filled faithfulness reflects the character of God
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⏯️ Listen, reflect, and ask yourself: Can God count on me?

📖 Texts: Galatians 5:22 & Matthew 25:14–29

🧠 Referenced Ideas: Accountability, trust, spiritual gifting, and reward

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In this episode, we explore Goodness as part of the Fruit of the Spirit.

But what does biblical goodness really mean? And how do we live it in a broken world?

From corrupt offices and reckless drivers to betrayal and injustice — this sermon brings the Gospel close to daily Zambian life. Jesus' example in Luke 22 teaches us that goodness is not about being nice; it's about being faithful, brave, and Spirit-led.

Key Highlights:

– The difference between kindness and goodness

– Why hard times are often the soil where goodness grows

– What it means to reflect the goodness of God in dark places

📖 Scripture: Luke 22:47–53

🧠 Referenced Thinkers: Tim Keller, C.S. Lewis

🎙 Speaker: Pst. Markus

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In this sermon, we explore kindness as one of the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22. While the world often associates kindness with being "nice," the Bible calls us to something deeper—kindness that flows from God's love within us.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Why kindness must be rooted in Christ
• The difference between superficial kindness and Spirit-led compassion
• How truth-telling can be the most loving form of kindness
• Stories that illustrate the impact of sincere, everyday acts of care
• The call to make kindness a lifestyle, not an occasional event

🎙️ Quote to remember: "We are kind not because people deserve it, but because of who we are in Christ."

📖 Scriptures referenced:

Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 4:32, Luke 6:35-36, Titus 3:4-7, Colossians 3:12

👂 Listen, reflect, and be challenged to live out the kindness of God—daily.

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In this powerful sermon by Pastor Mamwbe, we dive deep into patience, the fourth fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22. While modern culture trains us to expect everything instantly, the Bible teaches that patience is cultivated—especially through suffering.

What You'll Learn:

• The cultural impatience we all struggle with—and how it affects our spiritual life
• Why patience is not automatic but must be developed over time
• God's method of maturing us through trials (James 1:2-4)
• Real-life and biblical examples that highlight the value of waiting on God
• Practical steps to grow in patience and extend it to others
• How your patient endurance becomes a living testimony to those around you

Takeaway:

Patience is more than endurance—it's an act of surrender, a reflection of Christ, and a witness to a watching world.

Referenced Scriptures:

Galatians 5:22 | James 1:2–4 | James 5:7–11 | Colossians 3:12 | Romans 12:12 | 1 Timothy 1:16 | Job 42:5

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In this inspiring sermon, Pastor Markus teaches that peace isn't about perfect circumstances—it's about the presence of Christ. Drawing from the story of Peter walking on water, he illustrates how we often begin to sink when we shift our focus from Jesus to the storm. But when we return our focus, peace returns too.

You'll learn how simple reminders, like carrying a stone in your pocket, can help redirect your focus and cultivate peace in your daily life. This episode will encourage you to stop striving for control and start fixing your eyes on Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

Highlights:

• (00:05) Peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Jesus
• (05:15) Peter's moment of sinking: what distracted him
• (10:30) The key to growing peace—focusing on Jesus
• (14:40) The power of small reminders to refocus
• (18:00) Practical applications: the "stone of remembrance"

Quote of the Day:

"Focusing on Jesus is the best fertilizer for peace."

Resources Mentioned:

• Take-home stone of remembrance activity
• Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33

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In today's sermon, Pastor Markus explores what it really means to live in joy as a fruit of the Holy Spirit. This is not joy that depends on good circumstances, but a deep, supernatural joy that comes from walking with Jesus, loving others, and surrendering our own desires. He challenges us to live by the JOY principle:

Jesus first,

Others second,

Yourself last.

📌 Highlights from the Episode:

• True joy is supernatural and Spirit-given
• Joy is rooted in obedience and love (John 15:10–12)
• JOY is a result of putting Jesus and others above yourself
• The story of Paul & Silas (Acts 16) as a model of joyful living in hardship
• You might be the only "Jesus" someone encounters
• Joy can grow even in persecution when you live with kingdom priorities

🔎 Key Bible Passages:

• Galatians 5:22
• John 15:10–12
• Philippians 4:4
• Acts 16:22–34

📣 Takeaway:

You can't manufacture joy—but you can make space for it by living a surrendered, servant-hearted life that reflects Jesus.

🛠️ Next Steps:

• Reflect on how the JOY principle applies in your own life
• Ask the Holy Spirit to grow this fruit in your heart
• Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement!

🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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We seek to glorify God by making disciples, leading people into authentic worship and reaching out with God's love to individuals, couples, families, communities and nations abroad. Our foundation is the word of God and biblical fellowship.

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