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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 […]

Understanding Your True Identity

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel 1 John 3:1 “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore, the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” As a believer, it is important that you are persuaded about your identity as stated in the scriptures. 1 John 3:1 called […]

Understanding Faith

By Chinedu Emmanuel Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” WHAT FAITH IS NOT Before we learn about faith, let us first establish what faith isn’t. Faith is not hope! Many Christians often mistake hope for faith and fail. You know those Christians by their words. They make statements like “God is […]

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 […]

FAITH

This means faith exists in the present—it is for now, not something that is going to exist but already does. If it does not exist, then it is not faith because it lacks substance, tangibility, or solid existence.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]