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Understanding Who You Are Pt. 2

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel “1 Thessalonians 5:23 “And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your whole Spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” In the last blog post, we talked about how humans are made up of three parts: the spirit, the body, and the […]

The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Pt. 2

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel 2 Corinthians 3:6 “Who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. “ The above Bible verse delves into the significance of the written laws of Moses, which serve as a testament to humanity’s inherent flaws and […]

Praying by the Help of the Holy Spirit pt. 2

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel  Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints”. In the prior post, we reviewed three types of prayer. These prayers revealed in the Scriptures, represent a distinct category of prayers, some of which were never uttered in the […]

The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel 2 Corinthians 13:14 “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. “ The term “fellowship” signifies a close partnership, communion, or sharing in common with the Holy Spirit. Let’s examine a few reasons why it’s advantageous to nurture a connection with […]

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

By Minister Onyeka Emmanuel 1 Corinthains 13:5 “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?- unless indeed you are disqualified.”  Jesus is coming back soon, are you ready for His return? Are you truly part of God’s sheepfold? Assess yourself if you are really in […]

Understanding the Holy Spirit’s Guidance

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Romans 8:16 “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” The guidance of the Holy Spirit is central to how we live our Christian life. Embracing the spirit life and fulfilling God’s plan for your life requires being led by the Holy Spirit. This guidance is unique to the […]

SEEKING THE THINGS ABOVE IN PRAYER

By Pastor Chinedu  Emmanuel Col. 3:1-3 “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. “ It is a common practice for […]

The True Gift of Christmas

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Matthew 2:11 “And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary His mother and fell down and worshiped him and when they had opened their treasures they presented unto him gifts gold, Frankincense.“ As we celebrate Christmas, we should always recognize that it is a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness […]

YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITY AND DOMINION

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel  Hebrews 2:5-7 “For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. But one in a certain place testified, saying, what is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man that thou visitest him? Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst […]

REST COMES IN SURRENDER

By Minister Adanna Ironnah 1 Peter 5:7  “Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully.”  An intimate relationship with God is not reserved solely for those seen as highly spiritual or holding leadership roles in the […]