The Word

Messages preached at JESUS International Ministries

10
MAY 2026

Staying in the Lord

Prophet J. Chikambure
Theme: Abiding in Christ — Living in His Word and Walking in Obedience
John 15:7

"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."

Ephesians 2:1

"And you were dead in the trespasses and sins."

Ephesians 2:2

"In which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience."

Ephesians 2:3

"Among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind."

Ephesians 6:1

"Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right."

Key Points

  • To stay in the Lord means to let His Word dwell in you constantly — John 15:7.
  • Before Christ, we were dead in sin, walking according to the ways of this world — Ephesians 2:1–2.
  • Our old nature was driven by the flesh and we were by nature children of wrath — Ephesians 2:3.
  • Staying in the Lord also means living obediently in every area of life, including honouring our parents — Ephesians 6:1.
23
NOV 2025

Stopping Evil Family Patterns

Prophet J. Chikambure
Theme: Breaking Generational Curses Through the Power of Jesus Christ
Matthew 10:36

"A man's enemies will be the members of his own household."

Exodus 20:5

"I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me."

John 8:36

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

Key Points

  • Evil family patterns, such as recurring illnesses, financial struggles, relationship breakdowns, or addictions, can be passed down through generations by spiritual strongholds over households.
  • Being born again in Jesus Christ breaks the chain of generational curses; renewing the mind and renouncing family sins helps sustain that freedom.
  • Common patterns to watch for: repeated health conditions between parent and child, generational poverty, repeating relationship failures, addiction, and spiritual resistance to the gospel.
  • Breaking free requires accepting Christ, specifically renouncing identified patterns, targeted prayer of deliverance, and walking in ongoing obedience with community support.

Application: Identify negative patterns in your family history, write them down, and pray against each one specifically. Renounce any involvement with them and declare your freedom in Christ; through Him you are no longer bound by your family's past.

2
NOV 2025

Obedience to the Voice of the Lord

Prophet J. Chikambure
Theme: The Reward of Obedience Over Sacrifice
1 Samuel 15:22

"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams."

John 2:5

"His mother said to the servants, 'Do whatever he tells you.'"

Isaiah 1:19

"If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land."

Key Points

  • God values obedience more than religious rituals and sacrifices; being used by God for a moment does not necessarily mean being called.
  • Spiritual authority is a direct reward for obedience; partial obedience and delayed obedience are both still forms of disobedience in God's eyes.
  • As Mary instructed the servants at the wedding in Cana: "Do whatever he tells you." Immediate, complete, and trusting obedience positions us for divine protection and favor.

Application: Examine where you may be offering sacrifices (religious activity, good works) instead of simple obedience to God's specific instructions. Ask God to reveal any areas of disobedience and commit to following His instructions fully and without delay.

26
OCT 2025

Knowing God's Ways vs. God's Acts

Prophet J. Chikambure
Theme: Pursuing God's Character, Not Just His Miracles
Psalm 103:7

"He made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

Key Points

  • God's acts are what He does (miracles, healings, and breakthroughs), while God's ways are who He is: His character, principles, and eternal purposes.
  • Moses knew God's ways intimately, while Israel in the wilderness only ever saw His acts; seeking God's ways leads to deeper relationship and sustained blessing.
  • Spiritual gifts are divine enablements that open doors for ministry and make room for you, but they exist to build God's kingdom, not for personal glory.

Application: Shift your focus this week from merely seeking what God can do for you to seeking to know God Himself. Study His character in Scripture and spend time in His presence.