Christ's Assurance to His Followers

Readings: Is 50: 4-9a; James 3 : 1-12 & Mk 8: 27-38. The Sermon was preached by the Rev'd Frederick Fafanyo Lanyoh. Basing his sermon on the theme: Christ's Assurance to  His followers, Rev'd Lanyoh said the assurance Jesus gives is both an assurance of reward as well as an assurance of punishment; for Jesus said in Mark 8 v 35, that, 'whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it' (KJV). Rev'd Lanoh went on to say that it is incumbent on us, the disciples of Christ, to lead exemplary life and there is no bargain. Whether we are Pastors or laymen, it is our duty to portray Christ wherever we are. We must control our tongue so as not to become stumbling block to the people around us. Rev'd Lanyoh concluded by saying that we must be tolerant even if we do not agree with the other party. Rev Lanyoh is the PRO of the AME Church. He is also a member of the Seminary's 1989 Year Group together with Rev'd Dr Fayosey. The Year Group Celebrated 20 years in Ministry and last Sunday was a Thanksgiving day for them. May God bless them and strengthen them for the years ahead. Amen.