Obedience to God – The International Baptist Church of Dakar

Living for an Audience of One

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I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The…

Sent by the Church

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While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3 NIV) In Acts 13, the church at Antioch…

When the King Comes Near

Word for the WeekMarch 29, 202628Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When he came near the place where the road goes down to the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 'Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:37-38a NIV) Today is Palm Sunday,…

The Headship of Christ

Word for the WeekFebruary 22, 202644Views 0Likes 0Comments

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.” (Colossians 1:17-18 NIV) In Matthew 7:21, Jesus states, “Not everyone who says to…

Growing in Grace

Word for the WeekFebruary 8, 202648Views 0Likes 0Comments

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18 NIV) Growth is one of the clearest signs of life. Anything living grows. A child grows. A seed grows. A relationship grows. And the Christian life is no different.…

Producing Fruit Worthy of Repentance

Word for the WeekDecember 28, 202592Views 0Likes 0Comments

“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.’ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:1-2,8 NIV) John the Baptist’s words cut through the noise of religion and tradition, calling people to a faith that is visible, tangible, and transformative.…