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THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

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Luke 15:11-32 This parable is only recorded in the Gospel of Luke 15:11-32. It can also be called the parable of the Lost son, the parable of the Loving father or the parable of forgiveness. In this parable, the younger son is seen as the gentiles (those who don not know God or the laws), Read More

PRACTISING CHRISTIANITY IN MARRIAGE

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INTRODUCTION: Definition: Christian marriage is the union of baptised Christians for the purpose of giving and receiving love for procreation and companionship. It’s a godly relationship between a man and a woman who unanimously gave their consent. KINDS OF THE RELATIONSHIP COVENANT AND CONTRACT RELATIONSHIP: Contract relationship is established by the law between people. They Read More

FLOURISHING IN GOD’S PRESENCE

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  Flourishing means growing rapidly and thriving successfully (Gen. 28:17). No one can experience open heaven unless attached to God (Ps. 92:12-14). The righteous flourish because they are planted in the house of God where his Holy Spirit dwells. Must one flourish in the house of God? Jn 10:10 – Yes, because it is God’s Read More

EXPERIENCING OPEN HEAVEN

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  How can we experience open heaven? Focus: to enable members know the keys to becoming extraordinarily fruitful through God’s word. John 8:32; This question of how is a very important point to note. This can only be achieved by having the right knowledge of what God wants you to do. When you fail to Read More

DEALING WITH SEXUAL IMMORALITY

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  THEME: OPEN HEAVEN AND RIGHTEOUSNESS Dealing with sexual immorality (Text: 1 Cor 6:18-19) INTRODUCTION: The concept of open heaven has to do with righteousness. When God extends His love to us, he expects us to reciprocate the love by living righteously. Definition: Sexual immorality refers to interpersonal activity involving sexual organs that does not Read More

DIGNITY IN LABOUR

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(2 Thess. 3:6-10.16-18; Mt 23:27-32) Being a Christian does not give anyone an automatic ticket to the treasures of the earth. The God who commanded us to multiply and subdue the earth, did not intend that, we should fold our hands and then have riches and wealth poured into our hands. So, if you are Read More

YOU SHALL BE MY WITNESS

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PREAMBLE The reason we were endued with the Holy Spirit is to be empowered for witnessing (cf. Acts 1:8). “The Charismatic renewal is a chance for the church and the whole world” – Pope… 19th May, 1965. “One of the greatest strength of the charismatic renewal is the life in the spirit seminar” and “One Read More

PAYING THE PRIZE

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  ARE YOU READY TO PAY THE PRICE? (Ezk 24:15-24; Mt 19:16-22) At the beginning of this new working week, it would be right for us to emulate the courageous step taken by the rich young man in the Gospel passage above. Oftentimes, we tend to be lazy or unwilling to make sincere efforts to Read More

BECOMING LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN

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BEING LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM MATTERS (Ezk 2:8-3:4; Mt 18:1-5.10.12-14) Practicallyspeaking, children are not usually bothered with the many concerns of adult life, and the simple reason is that, they trust that their parents would always look out for them. Children are often known to have absolute trust and faith in the ability Read More

BECOMING A CHEERFUL CHRISTIAN

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STRIVE TO BE A CHEERFUL CHRISTIAN (2Cor 9:6-10; Jn 12:24-26) On this 10th day August, we celebrate the feast of St Lawrence, a deacon and a Martyr who died in the year 258 AD. Tradition holds that while deacon Lawrence was been roasted to death on a gridiron, he asked his torturers to turn his Read More