Friday Services Archive
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Rising Above Trouble Through Faith and Praise
Sis. Chitra Joseph, Sis. Ramya Pradeep
The sermon delivered by Sis. Chitra Joseph (starting at 51:37) focuses on faith in God during challenging times. Based on her teaching, an appropriate title for the sermon would be "Rising Above Trouble Through Faith and Praise." Throughout her message, she highlights several key themes: Turning to God in Prayer: Using the example of King Hezekiah (59:27-1:18:00), she emphasizes that when facing overwhelming problems, we should not look to our own strength, but instead "spread our troubles" before the Lord. Developing a Different Spirit: Drawing from the journey of the Israelites (1:19:23-1:31:14), she stresses the importance of having the "different spirit" of Joshua and Caleb—a spirit of trust and confidence in God's promises rather than fear of the obstacles. Unceasing Rejoicing: Inspired by the prophet Habakkuk (1:34:20-1:38:35), she teaches that even when things seem empty or dry, we can choose to rejoice in the Lord, who is our ultimate source and strength.
Message Overview
This video captures the Friday First Service at Praise God Ministry in Kuwait, held on August 7, 2026. The service is a blend of worship, prayer, and a sermon delivered by Sis. Chitra Joseph (with Sis. Ramya Pradeep providing Telugu translation).
Key segments of the service include:
Opening Worship & Prayer: The service begins with powerful praise and worship songs, followed by an opening prayer by Sis. Shyamala (0:07 - 1:25).
Church Announcements: Pastor Pradeep Raju provides updates regarding service timings, fellowship groups, and baptism schedules (43:56 - 51:30).
Main Sermon: Sis. Chitra Joseph delivers an encouraging message focused on faith, prayer, and trusting God during difficult times (51:37 - 1:42:50).
She highlights the story of King Hezekiah and the importance of turning to God when facing threats or overwhelming problems (59:27 - 1:18:00).
She also discusses the journey of the Israelites and the "different spirit" of Joshua and Caleb, emphasizing the need for a faithful and positive mindset (1:19:23 - 1:31:14).
She references Habakkuk to teach that even in times of scarcity or struggle, one should continue to rejoice and trust in God (1:34:20 - 1:38:35).
Closing Prayer: The service concludes with a dedicated prayer session for individual needs, families, the church founders, and the nation, followed by a final benediction (1:42:51 - 1:52:19).
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| Ps. aise God, Ps. Pradeep Raju | Feb 24, 2017 | 54 min | |||
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Downloadable Notes & Resources
Dangers of pride and the necessity of cultivating a humble heart.
Jul 10, 2026
Ps. Ratna Maitra