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  1. 6d ago

    The Secret Place | by Pastor Charles Isiuwe

    THE SECRET PLACE A WELLSPRING OF LIFE PSALM 91:1–2; PSALM 36:9 1. The Secret Place: The Hidden Source of Life We may not understand every circumstance, but we can know the One who governs all things. Some dimensions of God are revealed to those willing to go deeper. [Job 38:33] The secret place is where we are alone with God, in personal communion with Him; where the God of Scripture becomes the God we know by experience. To dwell (yashab) is to remain. [Psalm 91:1–2] A wellspring is an inexhaustible source from which life continually flows. [Psalm 36:9] 2. Presence Before Assignment Jesus called the twelve first to be with Him, then to be sent: be with Him, be formed by Him, and be sent by Him. [Mark 3:13–15] The secret place requires time, worship, sacrifice, surrender and obedience. 3. What Happens in the Secret Place? Brokenness — God searches and transforms the hidden condition of our hearts. Remain humble, repentant and tender before Him. [Isaiah 57:15; Psalm 139:23] Mercy — God’s compassion and forgiveness are an inexhaustible, fresh supply available each day. [Psalm 86:5; Lamentations 3:22–23] Rest and Renewal — We withdraw from life’s demands to commune with God and receive fresh strength for what lies ahead. Time in His presence is never wasted. [Mark 1:35; Psalm 62:1; Isaiah 40:31] Divine Illumination, Wisdom and Direction — When human reasoning reaches its limits, God reveals what is hidden and gives wisdom for the way forward. [Daniel 2:1–22, 28] 4. The Wellspring of Life and Purpose When the secret place becomes our dwelling place, it becomes the source from which life, peace, strength, wisdom, mercy and direction flow. [Psalm 36:9] The divine order: Presence → Brokenness → Mercy → Rest and Renewal → Revelation → Formation → Assignment. 5. The Call Do not seek only what God can give you; seek God Himself. Do not seek only His hand; seek His face. Do not merely visit His presence — dwell there.

    The Secret Place | by Pastor Charles Isiuwe
  2. Sep 27

    The Kingdom of God – by Pastor Valentine Akuazaoku

    The Kingdom of God: A Spiritual Awakening! - by Pastor Valentine Akuazaoku Eph. 1:18-19 What is the Kingdom of God? (Gen. 1–3:5) Configuration: 1. Ownership—God owns everything (Gen. 2:1–2, Acts 7:50) 2. Sonship—God created ‘mankind’ in His image (Gen. 1:26–28) 3. Assignment—God entrusted mankind, made in His image, with stewardship over the earth (Gen. 1:28–30; 2:15) Control: 1. Theocracy—God is the absolute Ruler (Dan. 4:35) a. Absolute authority—God rules by command (Gen. 1:3a; 2:16a) b. Delegated authority—God exercises His rule on earth through those He appoints (Dan. 4:32b; Gen. 1:28; Ps. 115:16; Luke 4:5–6) 2. The Word—the Bible is the final rule (John 1:1; Josh. 1:8; Ps. 119:11, 105) Characteristics: 1. It is a superior Kingdom (Dan. 2:44) 2. It is an invisible Kingdom (Luke 17:20–21) 3. It is an everlasting Kingdom (Dan. 7:27) 4. It is a gender-neutral Kingdom (Gal. 3:28a) 5. It is a class-neutral Kingdom (Gal. 3:28b) 6. It is a generational Kingdom (Dan. 4:35b) 7. It is an otherworldly Kingdom (John 18:36a) Citizenry: 1. Spirits inhabit it—the sons of God (John 4:23–24; Job 1:6; 2:1; 38:7; 1 Cor. 15:50a; Gal. 3:26) 2. For humans, citizenship comes only through new birth (John 3:3, 5) 3. Only humans are granted dual citizenship (Phil. 3:20; John 17:16; 2 Cor. 10:3; Gal. 5:25) 4. All citizens are related (Heb. 2:11) 5. Citizens have one assignment: do God’s will (Matt. 6:10; John 5:19; Matt. 6:33) A Few Truths about the Kingdom • Received by Revelation (Matt. 11:27; 16:17; 1 Cor. 2:10) • Faith as a currency (Heb. 10:38; Heb. 11:6a) • Reward as a compensation system (Matt. 6:1–16; Heb. 11:6b; Isa. 40:10) • Self-sufficiency of God (Phil. 4:19; Prov. 3:5–6) • Does not operate by Meritocracy (Matt. 20:1–16) • Allows only His Perfect Will (Matt. 6:10) • Citizens address natural problems with supernatural power, spiritual dependence, and divine wisdom (2 Cor. 10:3–4; Matt. 17:24–27; 16:8–10) Pitfalls to Avoid as Citizens: 1. Avoid the patterns of this world (Rom. 12:2) • Trying to be like others (1 Sam. 8:5–6, 19–20) • Relying on human wisdom or strength (2 Sam. 24:10; cf. 1 Chron. 21) 2. Beware of worldly traps (Prov. 29:25) • Honour civic duties without compromising higher moral and spiritual obligations (Matt. 22:21; 17:24–27) 3. Beware of self-inflicted delays (Deut. 1:2) • They come with personal and group consequences (Num. 12:1–15) CALL TO ACTION: It is time to arise, shine, for OUR light has come! (Isa. 60:1a)

    The Kingdom of God – by Pastor Valentine Akuazaoku
  3. Sep 20

    Spiritual Connections | by Pastor Guy Kayembe

    Spiritual Connections EPHESIANS 4:16 Four Truths on Spiritual Connections The Spirit Man – Who you are [Job 32:8]The Spiritual Choice – Life or death [Deut. 30:19]The Spiritual Network – Who you walk with [Amos 3:3]The Spiritual Deliverance – Transformed [Rom 12:2] The Spirit Man – Who you are [Job 32:8] Created in the image of God [Gen 1:27, John 4:24]Given a body to operate in the physical realm [Gen 2:7, 2 Cor 5:1]Became a living soul [Gen 2:7, Job 32:8]It is in our mind that we have free will — the power to choose [Gal 5:17, Rom 12:2] The Spiritual Choice – Life or death [Deut. 30:19] Man must choose what spirit will govern his life [Matt 6:24, Josh 24:15]The choice of the governing spirit is binding [Rom 6:16]The governing spirit rules an invisible spiritual kingdom [Col 1:13, Eph 2:2, Luk 17:21]The stronghold of the mind [1 Cor 2:11, Prov 23:7, 2 Cor 10:4–5] The Spiritual Network – Who you walk with [Amos 3:3] Spiritually acquired taste — Leads to taste-based connections [Job 34:3, Ps 119:103]Spiritually acquired goals — Leads to goal-based connections [Phil 3:14, 2:2]Spiritually acquired purpose — Leads to purpose-based connections [Rom 8:28, Phil 1:27]Spiritually acquired destiny — Leads to destiny-based connections [Phil 3:20, Matt 22:14] The Spiritual Deliverance – Transformed [Rom 12:2] Spiritual Revelation — Realizing the Rule of the flesh [Rom 7:24]Spiritual Repentance — Bringing the body under submission [1 Cor 9:27]Spiritual Compliance — Restoring the Godly Chain of Command [1 Cor 2:11, Rom 8:6, Gal 5:24]Spiritual Transformation — Manifesting the perfect will of God [Rom 12:2] CALL TO ACTION – Check Your Connections This Week Reconnect with Yahweh in your Spirit [2 Chr 7:14]Re-Evaluate your Spiritual Network [Prov 12:26]Choose Life. Stay Connected. [John 17:21–22] You are a spirit. Choose the Spirit who will govern you, walk with those who share His life, and let Him deliver and realign you today.

    Spiritual Connections | by Pastor Guy Kayembe

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