This sermon explores the themes of faith, transformation, and the journey of becoming God's people for a new season. It highlights the story of Rahab as a model of faith in action, emphasizing the importance of stepping into the unknown and making courageous choices. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace their faith and take practical steps to impact their communities, trusting in God's character and guidance.

Takeaways

• Faith is a journey of transformation.
• Crossing forward requires leaving behind old identities.
• Rahab exemplifies faith in action.
• Faith is not just belief; it requires action.
• Stepping into the unknown is a risk of faith.
• Faith is a personal choice that impacts our identity.
• God's character is the foundation of our faith.
• Our faith can influence and inspire others.
• Embracing faith means being serious about our relationship with God.
• We are called to take practical steps in our communities.

Sound bites

• "Faith is an act of choice."
• "What choice are you making?"
• "Faith that sees the unseen."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Crossing Forward

06:03 Faith That Moves Beyond the Familiar

11:28 Rahab: A Model of Faith

19:05 Marks of Faith in Action

27:31 Practical Steps to Cross Forward

Faith that moves forward is faith that moves beyond comfort.

In this episode, we examine the story of Rahab and her defining act of faith in Joshua 2. Rahab becomes the first model in Israel's journey of what it means to cross forward — leaving behind an old identity and stepping into courageous, obedient trust in God.

Rahab's faith begins with hearing and believing the reports of God's mighty works. That belief grows into action as she risks her life to hide the spies, aligns herself with God's people, and publicly demonstrates her trust through the scarlet cord. The New Testament affirms her story as a clear picture of saving faith — faith that is proven genuine by what it does (Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25).

In this message, we explore:

• Faith that steps into the unknown
• Faith that sees the unseen
• Faith that shows understanding through action
• Faith that sets God's purposes unfolding

Key Takeaway:

To move forward into becoming God's people in a new season, we must model Rahab's faith — a faith that trusts God enough to act, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Reflection Questions:

• What is God calling you to trust Him with beyond your comfort zone?
• What "scarlet cord" of obedience might He be asking you to hang publicly?
• How can you build confidence in God's faithfulness rather than your own security?

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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 episode, we sit with one of the most honest and healing realities of the Christian journey: sometimes the deepest wounds don't come from enemies—but from those assigned to protect us.

Drawing from John chapter 10 and the story of the man born blind (John 9), this sermon unpacks Jesus' response to isolation, misuse of authority, and spiritual abandonment. When gatekeepers fail—whether in leadership, institutions, family, or even the church—Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd who gives life abundantly.

• Key themes explored:Isolation caused by failed protectors
• Deconstructing false sources of security
• Devious deeds and illegitimate authority
• Jesus as the only Door to life
• Belonging before behavior
• Shielding your faith by hearing His voice
• Jesus as our Dedicated Defender who lays down His life
• Jesus as the Determined Deliverer who gathers the scattered
• One flock. One Shepherd. A call to unity.

This episode is both a warning and a comfort—calling us to fix our eyes on Jesus, anchor our identity in Him, and journey together as a community that gathers rather than scatters.

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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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Your generosity helps us grow, reach more people, and develop our community—both spiritually and practically.

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As we begin a new year, reflection and anticipation naturally walk hand in hand. In this episode, we turn to Matthew 17:1–8, the account of Jesus' Transfiguration, to explore what it truly means to journey with Jesus.

Life is not just about turning the calendar — it is a journey with direction, purpose, and a destination. This message reminds us that walking with Christ involves trusting a predetermined path, embracing both challenge and revelation, and keeping Jesus as our ultimate focus even when blessings, struggles, or uncertainties arise.

The disciples' experience on the mountain teaches us that revelation is never meant to replace obedience, and comfort must never distract us from our calling. When everything else fades, Jesus remains — Emmanuel, God with us.

• In this episode, you'll hear about:Life as a journey shaped by God's direction
• Why following Jesus begins with trust, not control
• God's powerful presence in moments of hardship
• The danger of mistaking revelation for destination
• "Listen to Him" — why Jesus alone remains
• Faithfulness as a lifelong commitment

Whether you're facing unanswered questions or stepping forward with hope, this message calls us to anchor our lives in Christ and walk with Him faithfully into the year ahead.

📖 Scripture Focus: Matthew 17:1–8

🎧 Theme: Journeying with Jesus

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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 farewell message to Baptist Community Church, Pastor Mambwe reframes "goodbye" as a prayer, a blessing, and a declaration of faith: God be with you.

Sharing honestly about sorrow, gratitude, and transition, this episode explores:

• Why goodbye is not a biblical word—but "God be with you" is
• How God works powerfully in the middle of chaos, pain, and change
• Why circumstances never have the final word in a believer's story
• The hope of resurrection and redemption in God's larger story

From young people to elders, parents to church leaders, this sermon offers personal benedictions and encouragement to remain faithful in the messy middle, trusting that God never wastes a hurt and never abandons His people.

This episode is a reminder that while seasons change, God's presence does not.

Key Quote:

"Life is not a problem to be solved; it is a story to be lived."

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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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🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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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Christmas invites celebration—but Scripture invites reflection.

In this message from John 1:1–14, we are called to celebrate Christmas as God intended: by beholding the glory of Jesus Christ, the eternal Word who entered history, became flesh, and came to redeem humanity.

• Key Themes:Christ as the Word Eternal — eternally existing, fully God, worthy of worship
• Christ as the Word Entering — Creator entering creation as Light
• Christ as the Word Incarnate — God made flesh to transform lives
• Christmas as a call to worship, transformation, and salvation

This sermon challenges us to examine how we plan and celebrate Christmas and asks a vital question:

Is Christ truly at the center of our celebration and our lives?

🎄 May this message lead you to worship Christ, receive Him fully, and celebrate Christmas meaningfully.

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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 today's episode we explore Jesus' teaching on growing faith — and why the apostles themselves felt compelled to say, "Lord, increase our faith." Using Luke 17 as our foundation, we discuss:

In This Episode:

• The inevitability of temptations and why scandals should grieve us but never surprise us
• Jesus' solemn warning against causing others to stumble
• The call to a holy life — confronting sin honestly and forgiving repeatedly
• Why forgiveness requires supernatural strength
• How great evil reveals the limits of our strength
• The father's prayer: "I believe; help my unbelief"
• Why imperfect, mustard-seed faith is still powerful in God's hands
• What it looks like to grow in faith through battles, doubts, and trials

Faith doesn't grow by accident. It grows when we ask Jesus to give what we lack — strength against temptation, power to forgive, endurance in trials, and hope in the face of darkness.

Scripture References:

Luke 17:1–6 • Matthew 17:20–21 • Mark 9:23–24 • Leviticus 19:17 • Matthew 18:15 • 2 Timothy 2:22 • Colossians 2:7 • 2 Thessalonians 1:3 • 1 Thessalonians 3:2

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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 today's sermon, we look at Paul's command to the church: "Restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness."

Because the church is a spiritual family — adopted by God, connected not by blood but by the Spirit — we bear the responsibility of helping our brothers and sisters when they fall into sin.

In this episode we explore:

• Why Christians still struggle with sin
• The role of mature, Spirit-led believers in the restoration process
• The biblical meaning of "restore" — repair, reset, mend
• Why gentleness is essential for true spiritual healing
• The dangers of pride while helping someone else recover
• How to guard your own heart while carrying another's burden
• The importance of humility, patience, and Spirit-led confrontation

Key Scriptures:

Galatians 6:1–3; Galatians 5:25–26; 1 John 1:8–9; 1 Corinthians 3:1–3; 2 Timothy 2:24–25; Matthew 7:3–5

Theme:

We restore because God has restored us. We show mercy because He has shown mercy. And we carry one another because none of us stands strong alone.

🙌 About Us

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

📖 Our Mission

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.

❤️ Want to support our ministry?

Your generosity helps us grow, reach more people, and develop our community—both spiritually and practically.

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