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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 Spirit Upon Us

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Luke 24:49 “And behold, I send the promise of my father upon you; but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” The book of Isaiah reveals the significant role of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Isaiah 32:15 highlights the transformative power of the Spirit, symbolized by […]

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.

Healed Through the Atonement of Our Lord Jesus

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Luke 5:20-24 “And when he saw their faith, he said unto him, Man, thy sins are forgiven thee.21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in […]

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 […]