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Praying by the Help of the Holy Spirit

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”. This above Bible verse encourages believers to engage in continuous and diverse types of prayer. Another translation describes it as, “praying with diverse prayers.” Unfortunately, many believers are unaware of […]

Rediscovering the heart of Christianity

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel “Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; …”  The question, “What really matters?” was asked by a young man who felt lost and empty but desired to be a Christian. How would you have answered this question? What would you have talked about? The evil of the world? The eminence of […]

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 […]

New Life in Christ

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Ephesians 2:4-5. “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)”  We were saved by grace through faith, a precious gift from God, not something we can earn through […]

The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit

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 […]

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 […]