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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 […]

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 […]

SEEKING THE THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE

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. “ The purpose of following the Lord […]

OUR FATHER, OUR GOD

By Chinedu Emmanuel John 20:17 “Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.” Our Lord Jesus came to reconcile many sons and daughters with the […]

Faith Unleashes the Impossible

Hebrews 11:6 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” WHAT FAITH IS NOT  Before delving into the concept of faith, it’s important to clarify what faith is not. Faith is not hope. We don’t attain things through hope; rather, it’s through faith that we receive. While hope pertains to future ownership, faith […]

The Power of Faith in the life of a Believer

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Hebrews 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Faith plays a central role in our Christian journey, serving as the foundation for all our actions, which are conducted in partnership with God through Christ Jesus. Without faith in God’s word and […]

THE FEAR OF GOD

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Isaiah 11:2-3 “The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. His delight is in the fear of the Lord, and He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, nor decide […]

SALVATION: LIVING BY FAITH

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draws back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38 HOW TO RECEIVE SALVATION  First of all, we receive all the benefits of our salvation by faith only. Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: […]

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 […]