THE FULFILLING CHRISTIAN LIFE | Robert Mugisa Abwooli

CHURCH OF UGANDA - DIOCESE OF RUWENZORI

RUNYORO – RUTORO ONLINE CHURCH SERVICE

SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2021 | 3-5PM


Topic: THE FULFILLING CHRISTIAN LIFE
Minister/Preacher: ROBERT MUGISA ABWOOLI

Introduction

Praise God so much! Amen.

I thank God for the gift of life, new day and the opportunity through our dear Bishop, The Most Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti to minister among us.

My name is Mugisa Robert Abwooli. I am married to Karungi Moreen Mugisa Abooki with whom I have spent seven years and we are on our journey to the 8th that we shall celebrate on 7th September. God has blessed us with two beautiful daughters Atulinda Sheena Adyeeri and Ninsiima Makayla Patience Abwooli.

We thank God for sustaining our relationship with Him as our God and with ourselves as a couple but more still with our children, relatives, friends and countrymen and women. I am mindful that life moves around relationships – good relationships at that.

The Sermon: The Fulfilling Christian Life

*  The leading theme for 2021 is “Life in its fullness” as derived from John 10:10b.

*  When we talk of a fulfilling Christian Life, we are talking about living life to the full – without lack – without deficiency.

*   We have read from portions of Scripture John 10:1-10; Psalm 121 from which we learn that GOD is our all in all. He knows us well as our creator and Shepherd; He watches over us in all situations.

*   Let’s beware that when one hears of full Christian life, one might easily compare it with fool Christian life because it actually exists. One lives their life recklessly and yet they are in church. They may look as though they are thriving based on earthly standards but in terms of the Christ-likeness, their lives are empty.

Some key considerations/Questions

i.             Who is a Christian?

ii.            What is Life? What do we mean when we talk of full life?

iii.           Does it really matter talking about full life?

*      A Christian is someone whose behavior and heart reflects Jesus Christ. www.copmassion.com

*      Life is the aspect of existence that processes, acts, reacts, evaluates and evolves through growth (reproduction and metabolism). www.philosophynow.com

*      Living life to fullest means continually reaching out for newer, richer, deeper, life-changing experiences and using those experiences as a means for personal growth and pushing the boundaries of yourself mentally, spiritually and intellectually for the betterment of yourself and the world at large. www.quora.com

*      Let’s pose and make a reflection here:

i.             What is it that we feel about ourselves?

ii.            Are we living life to the full?

iii.           Are we fulfilled or being fulfilled as Christians?

*      Whether our answers are in the affirmative or in the negative, we may agree that a fulfilling Christian is not just about material possessions but the inner feeling and self realization that God created us for a reason; he loves us and knows everything that happens to us.

*      Therefore, let these be our take homes today; that a fulfilling Christian life which each of should receive is one involving:

i.             Total trust in God

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

John 14:1

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

ii.            Prayer, fellowship and thanksgiving

Ephesians 6:18

And pray in the Spirit at on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Be joyful always; pray continually/without ceasing; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

iii.           No worries – Hakuna matata

Mathew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

iv.          Unconditional love

1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:20

And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. We cannot say we love God whom we can’t see and hate our brothers and sisters whom we live with and see.

v.            Never giving up – Onward Christian soldiers

Philippians 2:12

We ought to work out our salvation with fear and trembling knowing that this world is not our home – we are just passing through.

Conclusion:

I pray that God will continue to cover us with his love and grace. Amen.


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