Trusting God - Sermon by Pr Ssenyange Francis

Welcome to the Luganda Service at Namugongo Pentecostal Church (NPC) ! This week, Pr. Ssenyange Francis brings a timely and transformative sermon titled "Trusting God" Translated by Mr. Mudiima Jackson In this message, we are confronted with two critical questions: 👉 Who are you really trusting — God or yourself? 👉 Do you believe God's presence is with you even when life doesn't make sense? Pr. Ssenyange Francis unpacks the danger of self-righteousness — the subtle belief that our good works, religious efforts, or moral performance earn us favor with God. He reminds us that true trust in God means laying down our own righteousness and embracing His grace alone. But that's not all — this sermon also brings great comfort. No matter what season you are walking through — joy, sorrow, victory, or trial — God's presence is with you. He has not abandoned you. He goes before you, walks beside you, and carries you when you cannot walk. Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5–6 – "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..." Isaiah 64:6 – "All our righteous acts are like filthy rags." Philippians 3:8–9 – Paul counts all as loss for the sake of knowing Christ and being found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own. Deuteronomy 31:6 – "He will never leave you nor forsake you." Isaiah 43:2 – "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Matthew 28:20 – "I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Key Takeaways: Trust is the opposite of self-reliance — you cannot trust God and trust yourself at the same time. Self-righteousness is a trap — it makes you feel worthy when you are not, and it blinds you to your need for grace. God's presence is not conditional — He is with you in the fire, in the flood, and in the wilderness. Your circumstances do not determine God's faithfulness — His presence is constant, even when your feelings are not. Surrender your "good works" — come to God not with your achievements, but with empty hands ready to receive His mercy.