Online Bible Institute | Desmond | Activity https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/members/desmondfosu/activity/ Activity feed for Desmond. Fri, 15 May 2026 18:54:23 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 b920792f2b7ba84bfbbb274ab66c7d3a Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79996/#acomment-80019 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:04:56 -0400 These weapons actually make the believer a force to reckon with. Failure to use the armour means that we have already conceded defeat. This course has been one my favourates! Thank you for sharing this useful reminder.

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Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare Lesson Eleven discusses the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). It is a great reminder of how we need each part of […]

]]> 1c4ff535aac594e7bc470afea1471894 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80002/#acomment-80018 Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:43 -0400 That looks an interesting course to read. Thanks for sharing your informative reflections!

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Session 1: The Wonderful World of Words

I am so excited about this class. Written words are so fascinating to me and to grab an understanding of different literature is very […]

]]> a6c8aba3986a7ec0edf35169b71ccc3f Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Acts 3:19-21, Pastor Steve […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/80017/ Thu, 14 May 2026 16:57:02 -0400 In this sermon from Acts 3:19-21, Pastor Steve explains Biblical hope as a confident expectation grounded in God’s promises and not a mere wishful thinking. The final chapters of Revelation reveal God’s ultimate plan to restore all creation. The ‘new heaven and new earth’ uses the Greek word ‘kainos’ (renewed or restored) rather than ‘neo’…

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]]> 3 3bfae8ccd8608a4a971d2ffa39f7ff3f Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79867/#acomment-79886 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:03:56 -0400 ” God is our firm foundation.” He is indeed our anchor that keeps our souls in the storms of life.

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Hebrews resting in the promises of God. When we truly know God, we submit ourselves to Him. We no longer kick and scream to tread water on our own, gasping for air. God is our […]

]]> 452036227d3093233b3d916a8f9a13d1 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79872/#acomment-79884 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:02:13 -0400 Great steps that need action! Thank you for sharing this useful guide.

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“Starting a Prison Ministry” – Steps for starting a prison ministry:

· Pray

· Consult your spiritual leader

· Do an analysis

· […]

]]> 3a67f69e45083c6780a48bc2641c5ff1 Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Revelation 21, Pastor Doug continues […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79883/ Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:57 -0400 In this sermon from Revelation 21, Pastor Doug continues to explore the concept of Biblical. This ultimate hope is about God’s dwelling place coming down to a renewed earth. It is the redemption and renewal of what exists. This restoration fulfils God’s original intention for humanity to partner with Him in ruling creation at Eden.

Eden was…

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]]> 0 acc4d14675dc47194763169ec25fbb5c Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79819/#acomment-79880 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:41:05 -0400 @andreahill 🙏

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In this first sermon from Revelation 22:1-5, Pastor Steve encourages us to respond faithfully to the increasing violence rather than being overwhelmed. The antidote is prayer and […]

]]> cba03d2f0ad3a92eeb14c2d8a5607304 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79819/#acomment-79879 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:40:55 -0400 @susanberndt 👍

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In this first sermon from Revelation 22:1-5, Pastor Steve encourages us to respond faithfully to the increasing violence rather than being overwhelmed. The antidote is prayer and […]

]]> 5cb0091a3c718aea911c536c8abc379b Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79800/#acomment-79821 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:37:23 -0400 God has been intentional to connect with us through the Garden of Eden, the Tabernacle, the Temple, Jesus Christ and now lives in us through the Holy Spirit. Theswe connections makes the Bible uniquely unique as God’s manual! Thank you for sharing this great reflection.

In reply to - Youvenson posted an update The second half of the book of Exodus opens as Moses leads Israel to the foot of Mount Sinai, where God invites the nation of Israel to enter into a covenant relationship. The […] ]]> 84ec6bfc179828a8cb88164f1dd8ab56 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79805/#acomment-79820 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:33:54 -0400 “We must also face the opposition and not cower away.” Actionably true. Thank you for this!

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This final lesson in Power Principles deals with the principle of facing the opposition. I would use the term “thee” opposition, as in all opposition to to the Word and Power of God […]

]]> 3e451931151cbea4621d44748c50fb76 Desmond posted an update: In this first sermon from Revelation 22:1-5, Pastor […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79819/ Mon, 11 May 2026 17:31:24 -0400 In this first sermon from Revelation 22:1-5, Pastor Steve encourages us to respond faithfully to the increasing violence rather than being overwhelmed. The antidote is prayer and immersion in Scripture, even when peace seems impossible. When our prayers seem not to be directly answered, Biblical hope must be our anchor, focused on the…

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]]> 4 450b8fa5b8912d58b6223e9b2f09400b Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79768/#acomment-79801 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:11:24 -0400 @shack 🙏

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In this final sermon from Colossians 3:16-17, Pastor Steve focuses on the word of God and the importance of reading the Bible. The Bible provides the solid foundation that we need […]

]]> 7c681e827de61ab14444474b1b3c1c7a Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79768/#acomment-79776 Sun, 10 May 2026 17:16:18 -0400 @chaundrasaenz 👍

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In this final sermon from Colossians 3:16-17, Pastor Steve focuses on the word of God and the importance of reading the Bible. The Bible provides the solid foundation that we need […]

]]> 8752d38b75f25b17190958d6caadaff6 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79745/#acomment-79770 Sun, 10 May 2026 14:56:10 -0400 “We should focus on prayer quality over quantity”… This is emphatic. Thank you.

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This lesson was about implementing everything learned in the module so far and gave some very practical advice on how to integrate intecessory prayer into life on a personal level and […]

]]> 78e8c878ab2cf452370ca22cba182238 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79758/#acomment-79769 Sun, 10 May 2026 14:54:35 -0400 Success is never ending and failure is never final. Thank you for sharing the steps get back on tack!

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In every leaders life, failure is an inevitability. The mark of a true leader, one who is grounded in Christ, is not that they do not fail, it is when they do fail, how do […]

]]> 36030aac82ce72c74f7c53611c17fb0c Desmond posted an update: In this final sermon from Colossians 3:16-17, Pastor […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79768/ Sun, 10 May 2026 14:52:38 -0400 In this final sermon from Colossians 3:16-17, Pastor Steve focuses on the word of God and the importance of reading the Bible. The Bible provides the solid foundation that we need to navigate the challenges of life effectively. This explains why the enemy works so diligently to keep believers from prayer and Bible reading. Sadly, between 93-95%…

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]]> 4 2f68865e5990e8c56199f59c6012c799 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79681/#acomment-79706 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:54:31 -0400 @timgreenlee 👍

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In this sermon from Colossians 1:9-14, Pastor Doug explores how to live out the gospel, beginning with prayer as the essential foundation for spiritual transformation. Paul […]

]]> 23453e85cd8a32625b7369459e43ee56 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79681/#acomment-79705 Sat, 09 May 2026 18:54:14 -0400 @Pieter 👍

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In this sermon from Colossians 1:9-14, Pastor Doug explores how to live out the gospel, beginning with prayer as the essential foundation for spiritual transformation. Paul […]

]]> efc80833a0a22aca7f434116861a933a Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79650/#acomment-79683 Sat, 09 May 2026 11:37:57 -0400 “True repentance produces godly sorrow”. This is awesome!

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In this lesson, I learned about true repentance. What is true repentance?

You cannot simply say, “I am sorry, God,” and cry just because you got caught doing […]

]]> 55e41e1c86baf244d9d498e8a21a1e04 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79673/#acomment-79682 Sat, 09 May 2026 11:35:49 -0400 That is a great reflection. Jesus’ principles were indeed the ‘new wine’. Thank you for sharing this truth!

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THE CULTURE OF THE KINGDOM: KINGDOM PRINCIPLES – PART III

In this lesson we learn how New Testament Kingdom principles expand upon, rather than replace, Old Testament law. Jesus came […]

]]> 5352ad3cea3ea8368066e2786bfe661f Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Colossians 1:9-14, Pastor Doug […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79681/ Sat, 09 May 2026 11:33:29 -0400 In this sermon from Colossians 1:9-14, Pastor Doug explores how to live out the gospel, beginning with prayer as the essential foundation for spiritual transformation. Paul emphasised consistent or persistent prayer as the starting point that sets everything else in motion. The next crucial element is being filled with the knowledge of God’s…

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]]> 4 9a35f5e1480f59fb0d15af47479db591 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79627/#acomment-79680 Sat, 09 May 2026 10:08:51 -0400 @andreahill 👍

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In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-8, Pastor Steve highlights how our attitude profoundly impacts our daily experience. Paul emphasises here that we can still maintain joy and peace […]

]]> 387ad6002f9762398ae00f1c862537f2 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79627/#acomment-79642 Fri, 08 May 2026 16:01:53 -0400 @jeffshott 👍

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In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-8, Pastor Steve highlights how our attitude profoundly impacts our daily experience. Paul emphasises here that we can still maintain joy and peace […]

]]> 6d4be60d0bf3cab57241ea0697b333f8 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79617/#acomment-79629 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:10:22 -0400 “when we wrestle with language, we inherently wrestle with scripture.” This is undebaterble. God bless you Leah!

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I am thoroughly enjoying this and love the example of “raysheet” and how it has multiple meanings depending on the context and I love diving into the various verses where it’s used to see […]

]]> 1386ed4e37ab818efba9a4a8c1f6439a Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79626/#acomment-79628 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:08:18 -0400 That is true…until we see things from Godly perspective we cannot make any meaningful impact. Thank you for this truth!

In reply to - James posted an update For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (I Timothy 2:5)


You must see the world as God sees it. This is essential if you are to […]

]]> 514efee4adc6baaf38a0dab8642ce30b Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-8, Pastor […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79627/ Fri, 08 May 2026 12:06:28 -0400 In this sermon from Philippians 4:4-8, Pastor Steve highlights how our attitude profoundly impacts our daily experience. Paul emphasises here that we can still maintain joy and peace no matter our circumstances if we shift our focus from our situations to Jesus. Paul, though writing from prison, gave thanks to God in prayer as a useful antidote…

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]]> 4 76c0a7983f7b31aef3a8239b07228fd5 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79561/#acomment-79604 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:14:26 -0400 @andreahill 🙌

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In this sermon from Philippians 3:12-16, Pastor Steve emphasises that our walk with God often involves tension between our desires and God’s perfect plan. We often compromise, choose […]

]]> 3be5ba3e0b0184085b20927b9254481d Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79546/#acomment-79563 Wed, 06 May 2026 18:46:40 -0400 Every lesson on the Holy Spirit is really amazing and inspirational. Thank you for sharing this piece.

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Module 5 was fantastic. Specifically, the instructor demonstrated how the famous coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 2 was the fulfillment of Genesis 12 and […]

]]> 9f2fb16562092521f25a4f8bd74432b4 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79545/#acomment-79562 Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:04 -0400 Scientific explanation and modern assumptions of scripture robs the Gospel of its power. We must all stay alert! Thank you for making out this truth.

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What stands out most in Session 4 is the idea that all language about God has limitations, yet those limits still communicate meaningful truth. I found it especially exciting that […]

]]> 2d37157207d10f631be6571de1dc4013 Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Philippians 3:12-16, Pastor […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79561/ Wed, 06 May 2026 18:42:10 -0400 In this sermon from Philippians 3:12-16, Pastor Steve emphasises that our walk with God often involves tension between our desires and God’s perfect plan. We often compromise, choose shortcuts rather than God’s way. The sons of Eli’s in 1 Samuel 2 compromised God’s standards, and we also do so when we prioritise our desires over God’s…

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]]> 2 55d1d608ed8f950889ff9c9e5590cfa0 Desmond and Leah are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79485/ Mon, 04 May 2026 18:37:44 -0400 0 6d6000839af79d53d65cb6a72f1f6e01 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79445/#acomment-79484 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:30 -0400 @leah-hoppes 🙌

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In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug teaches on “Living in the overflow of God’s love”. This ‘love overflow’ fundamentally changes our approach to life and […]

]]> d706e818dbcb62692f96b6218631cc9c Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79445/#acomment-79483 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:29:51 -0400 @jeffshott 👍

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In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug teaches on “Living in the overflow of God’s love”. This ‘love overflow’ fundamentally changes our approach to life and […]

]]> 9e5a68a6f230d65d05aef4059c7cf7b0 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79445/#acomment-79482 Mon, 04 May 2026 18:29:38 -0400 @Pieter 👍

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In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug teaches on “Living in the overflow of God’s love”. This ‘love overflow’ fundamentally changes our approach to life and […]

]]> 831c0e52564f19b27fffe358ec0a8b0b Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79434/#acomment-79447 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:52:55 -0400 “Knowing God’s voice” has been a very impactful course for me. Thank you for this needed reminder!

In reply to - Misael Elias Vargas Bocaney posted an update Chapter 11 of Knowing God’s Voice explores the nature of divine will. It defines God’s sovereign, moral, and individual will, teaching that believers must align their […] ]]> cf0854aeb508d59a15e1603168a4957c Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79439/#acomment-79446 Mon, 04 May 2026 13:50:35 -0400 Sin is indeed cancerous! We need to vigilant about that! Thank you for sharing this piece.

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The history of Israel and Judah across the books of I and II Kings which cover the reign of King Solomon, the subsequent division of the nation into two separate kingdoms, and […]

]]> 5c0d5fb18ba5b0c31c677023c4ec63fe Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79445/ Mon, 04 May 2026 13:49:13 -0400 In this sermon from Philippians 1:21-26, Pastor Doug teaches on “Living in the overflow of God’s love”. This ‘love overflow’ fundamentally changes our approach to life and relationships, and it is central to authentic Christian living – we either operate from a deep, loving relationship with God that affects everything, or we try to function…

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]]> 6 aa84cf3f6f0bf87778835ec1380b1b7b Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79425/#acomment-79432 Sun, 03 May 2026 20:38:35 -0400 @amoslameki 👍

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In this sermon from Ephesians 5:8-16, Pastor Doug teaches how to live with purpose in Christ. Paul demands that we walk as wise but not as unwise because Jesus saved us with a […]

]]> a4a93fbe98597bf400e99742051b3dac Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79411/#acomment-79427 Sun, 03 May 2026 18:01:13 -0400 Intecessory prayer is a core duty for all believers and we must make time for it if we can change our world with the Gospel. Thank you for sharing it.

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This lesson was about reseources for intecessory prayer. Until now I had never stopped to consider there were so many, whilst I understood there is power in the name of Jesus and the blood […]

]]> 10afb208fe5d126f903423b1b000c0dd Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79413/#acomment-79426 Sun, 03 May 2026 17:59:39 -0400 “Environmental Analysis” is indispensable in spreading the Gospel. Thank you for this reminder!

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“The Biblical Basis: New Testament” – The lesson passes through the books of the New Testament to show selected Biblical examples of environmental analysis. Some of the […]

]]> ad54ceb1f176fa2edffa53f1795d0b20 Desmond posted an update: In this sermon from Ephesians 5:8-16, Pastor Doug […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79425/ Sun, 03 May 2026 17:57:39 -0400 In this sermon from Ephesians 5:8-16, Pastor Doug teaches how to live with purpose in Christ. Paul demands that we walk as wise but not as unwise because Jesus saved us with a purpose which God wants to accomplish through our lives.

Biblical wisdom means to skilfully use what God has given us to create something meaningful. Like Bezalel…

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]]> 3 ccab242f9715b176413f2ae648b00516 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79378/#acomment-79394 Sat, 02 May 2026 06:57:58 -0400 Jesus acted as the perfect shepherd of our lives. It is binding on us who want to lead to follow His steps to be great and faithful models for our generation. The best way to lead is to serve! God bless you for sharing this great reflections.

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This lesson teaches us how to lead like the example of The Good Shepherd.

If we are spiritual leaders over others, then we must know how to lead effectively. As always, our prime […]

]]> a73d7f83fb7b248c94f18f3cfe1b3a6b Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79391/#acomment-79393 Sat, 02 May 2026 06:54:48 -0400 ” Partial obedience is disobedience”. This is profound. Thankmyou for this great reminder.

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This chapter explains that obedience is the key to continuing to hear God. It is not enough to know His voice; you must act on what He says. When we obey, […]

]]> 45b0f86e4626ff4c529dd16ed1a176fc Desmond posted an update: This sermon from Ephesians 3:14-19 explores how to […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79392/ Sat, 02 May 2026 06:53:28 -0400 This sermon from Ephesians 3:14-19 explores how to embrace difficult circumstances. The Ephesians got discouraged by Paul’s imprisonment, which reveals how believers often struggle with reconciling God’s power and love during hard times. Despite their strong faith, they still carried the mindset that serving God should result only in…

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]]> 1 76adc34be463bb989ff146e80ac0b135 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79278/#acomment-79326 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:26:23 -0400 @jeffshott 👍

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This sermon from Ephesians 2:19-22 explores the concept of being God’s temple, which is central to our Christian identity and reveals our divine purpose in the world. God’s consistent […]

]]> 6418cabb0dbc2f556656292cc3f9c73c Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79253/#acomment-79280 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:08:11 -0400 Jesus is our ultimate manual for this warfare so we are more than conquerors. Thgank you for sharing this deep reflections.

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Lesson Six of Spiritual Strategies: A Manual for Spiritual Warfare was a detailed lesson about demons. The breakdown of the organized way Satan has the demons working […]

]]> 6b285f21991b0db84550760baa17e31d Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79260/#acomment-79279 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:06:43 -0400 Indeed, “God sets leaders in the church to make decisions”. This is profoundly true and we must make decisions that pleases God! God bless you!

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“Decision Making” – The Biblical approach to decision making is not voting or “majority rule.” God sets leaders in the church to make decisions. The lesson provided […]

]]> 6b3e5ea725c8e5fb92d85c6708f85eb7 Desmond posted an update: This sermon from Ephesians 2:19-22 explores the concept […] https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79278/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:04:12 -0400 This sermon from Ephesians 2:19-22 explores the concept of being God’s temple, which is central to our Christian identity and reveals our divine purpose in the world. God’s consistent desire to connect heaven and earth was culminating perfectly in Jesus Christ. After Jesus’ resurrection, believers themselves became God’s temple – a…

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]]> 2 2650a23975d490da00a473bf6ca2f341 Desmond posted a new activity comment https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/78870/#acomment-79275 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:34:28 -0400 @Jess 👍

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In this sermon from Matthew 22:36-40, Pastor Steve explains what the church. The church is not something we do but our identity, shaping how we live out our faith daily. Jesus […]

]]> f6bda03e0bc7866a23f783f409514131 Desmond and Jessica are now connected https://onlinebibleinstitute.org/activity/p/79219/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:38:23 -0400 0