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Holy Spirit Guidance: Embracing Growth in Christ

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel John 6:63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. ”  Understanding the importance of continuous spiritual growth is crucial, as it leads to a life guided by the Holy Spirit rather than our earthly desires. Such growth leads us […]

Understanding the Parable of the Sower

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel “Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds: the seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts. The seed on the rocky soil represents […]

OUR FATHER, OUR GOD

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel John 20:17 “Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.” Jesus Christ faced persecution and ultimately death because He referred to God as His […]

Developing a Spirit-filled Life

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Eph 4:13 “This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ.14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every […]

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – A BLESSED LIFE

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Ephesians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love.” Romans 8:16-17 reminds us […]

Living with a Heavenly Perspective

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Ephesians 5: 1-2 “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.” The Bible instructs us to be imitators of Christ. Meaning, we ought to copy Him and follow His examples. […]

Pursuing Spiritual Growth

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel  1 Peter 2:2 “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation As believers, one of our primary responsibilities is to nurture and cultivate our spiritual growth. Just like a minor who may have the potential and gifts from God, without maturity, they cannot effectively utilize and […]

THE LOVE OF THE RISEN CHRIST

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.“ THE CHURCH AT EPHESUS In the following verses, we learn that despite being praised for their many good deeds, the Church in Ephesus was reprimanded by the Lord for their lack of love towards Him. He referred […]

The Fruit of the Spirit

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Gal 5:22-24 “But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There are no laws against things like that. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified their corrupt nature along with its passions and desires.” GWT(God’s word Translation) The doctrine of the fruit of the Spirit is […]