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Apostle Allison Smith-Conliff (Lead Pastor of Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary Ministries) delivers sermons rife with Godly wisdom, biblical revelation and Christ-centred counsel designed to illuminate the pathway to a fulfilling earthly life and a Heaven bound eternal life just as Jesus intended. "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." - Matthew 5:14 KJV

  1. 1 day ago

    Sacrificial Obedience vs. Reckless Rebellion

    In her First Fruits Sunday sermon at Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary, Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a sobering exhortation on spiritual discipline, total surrender, and the heart attitude required in giving and serving God. Drawing from Genesis 4, she contrasts the sacrificial obedience of Abel with the spiritual carelessness and rebellion of Cain, urging believers to align their hearts with God. 1. The Power of Fasting and Spiritual Access Apostle Conliff highlights the church's eight-day sacrificial liquid fast, emphasizing that fasting is a vital discipline that smites the enemy, disables Satan, and draws believers closer to God. She stresses that access to God's presence and divine restoration requires intentional sacrifice, comparing it to needing a passport and visa to travel. Believers cannot expect divine answers or access to heavenly blessings while remaining unwilling to yield their desires, time, and appetites to God. 2. The Mandate of First Fruits and Surrender First Fruits is established not as a legalistic requirement, but as a voluntary act of honoring God with one's best and surrendering all to His will. Having practiced First Fruits since 2009, the ministry has experienced supernatural speed, miracles, and signs of the Holy Spirit. ApostleConliff cautions that outward participation, such as singing, dancing, or dressing up, is meaningless if the heart is not in sync with God. Using the narrative of the man at the pool of Bethesda (John 5), she warns against making excuses instead of being ready to be made whole through yielded service. 3. Analysis of Cain and Abel (Genesis 4) A central portion of the message is an exposition of Genesis 4: Abel’s Honorable Sacrifice: Abel brought the firstlings and fat of his flock, offering his absolute best out of love and respect for God, which God accepted.Cain’s Heart Condition and Rejection: Cain brought a careless offering with a wrong attitude and sin crouching at his door, causing God to reject his gift.Refusal to Mend Ways: When God graciously instructed Cain that he could be accepted if he did well, Cain refused to repent. Instead, driven by jealousy, he lured Abel into the field and murdered him.Rudeness and Divine Judgment: Cain responded disrespectfully to God ("Am I my brother's keeper?"), bringing a severe curse of wandering and unfruitful labor upon himself. Yet, God's anger was tempered with mercy by placing a protective sign on Cain. 4. Pure Intentions and Freedom in Giving Apostle Conliff strongly rebukes spiritual manipulation regarding finances. Over 17 years of ministry, leadership has never pressured or called anyone regarding tithes or money, trusting God alone as the sole source of provision. Rebukes in the church are directed at ungodly behavior and soul care, not financial contributions. Giving to God must never be done for public recognition, murmuring, or obligation, but out of pure love. 5. Sobering Vigilance and Rejecting Division Highlighting the brevity of life and recent global tragedies, Apostle Conliff calls for spiritual alertness. She warns against becoming a "Zion wanderer", someone present in God's house yet unanchored, bitter, or rude. Believers must represent Christ in their speech, walk, and thoughts, eschewing character assassination and walking in genuine family unity.

  2. 2 days ago

    The Ongoing Investigation - by Pastor Rosemary Mohammed

    In her sermon delivered at Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary in Chaguanas, Guest Minister, Pastor Rosemary Mohammed, preaches an urgent message on spiritual accountability, divine love, and submission to spiritual authority. Grounded in the reality of a heavenly courtroom, she emphasizes that every believer is currently undergoing a spiritual trial of character and commitment. 1. The Divine Courtroom and Ongoing Investigation Pastor Rosemary teaches that an active "investigation" is taking place in the spiritual realm. Because humanity was born in sin and separated from God, God established a heavenly court where He acts as the Supreme Judge. Simultaneously, Satan operates as a prosecuting lawyer and accuser of the brethren, searching throughout the earth to see who truly loves God and seeking whom he may devour. Using the Book of Job as a prime example, she explains how Satan tests whether believers serve God out of genuine love or merely for material benefits. 2. Love as the Heavenly Currency and Defence A central pillar of the sermon is that love is the ultimate legal defence in God's courtroom. While earthly courts require money for bail or collateral, God's court operates on the currency of divine love. Jesus Christ acted as our bond man, shedding His blood to pay the price and set believers free from the wages of sin and death. Pastor Rosemary emphasizes that genuine love for God silences the accuser and ensures a favourable verdict when the judicial case closes at the rapture. 3. Submitting to Spiritual Covering and Leadership Correction Pastor Rosemary addresses the vital necessity of remaining under spiritual leadership and receiving correction with humility. Sharing personal testimonies regarding her leaders, Dr. Apostle Brenda and Apostle Conliff, she candidly recounts instances where she received direct correction for hasty actions and improper exits. She warns that reacting in anger, harboring offenses, or abandoning one's spiritual covering creates a dangerous loophole that Satan exploits during his investigation to bring trouble upon families. True spiritual maturity requires swallowing pride, apologizing, and staying connected to assigned leadership. 4. Urgent Evangelism and Obedience to the Heavenly Call Highlighting the signs of the times, Pastor Rosemary stresses the urgency of street evangelism and warning the public that Jesus is coming back. She describes taking to the streets with a microphone to preach the Gospel after receiving a divine directive. She urges believers to execute God's instructions with immediate obedience while keeping their spiritual leaders informed to maintain order and spiritual covering. 5. Preserving Kingdom Integrity and Closing Open Doors The sermon concludes with a call for self-examination, reminding the congregation that leadership carries high accountability. Leaders themselves are subject to divine investigation and must shepherd with love and integrity. Believers are exhorted to close every open door of offense, remain humbled under God's hand, and keep their eyes fixed on the ultimate prize of eternal life in Christ

  3. 4 days ago

    Radical Faith Posture

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers an exposition on 2 Corinthians 5:7 ("For we walk by faith, not by sight"), outlining the spiritual posture, moral integrity, and radical surrender required of true believers. 1. The Core of the Faith-Walk: Love and Unwavering Stability Apostle Conliff establishes that walking by faith is synonymous with walking in the love of God. Citing scriptural principles on double-mindedness, she warns that a doubter cannot receive anything from God because an unstable mindset destabilizes all of a person's ways. Believers must recognize that God's Word is alive, full of power, and incapable of failure. Rather than relying on physical sight or medical diagnoses, believers are called to declare healing and wholeness by faith, operating beyond emotional "hype" or shouting to align with the Spirit. 2. Radical Separation and Eliminating Hypocrisy A central theme is drawing a permanent boundary line against worldly compromise, which Apostle Conliff terms "hugging Satan". This includes indulging in or sharing secular music. She vehemently rebukes "acting" or wearing a religious mask, warning that hypocrisy will inevitably be exposed because every individual will stand before the righteous judge. Walking by faith requires consistent righteousness in speech, conduct, and inner meditation. 3. Kingdom Stewardship vs. Commercialized Religion Apostle Conliff delivers a stern rebuke against viewing the church as a "money-making business". Clarifying leadership roles, she stresses that pastors are merely stewards and ambassadors over God's people, rejecting possessive labels like "my church". She affirms that Christ alone is the foundation who builds His church. Furthermore, she highlights the financial integrity of the ministry, testifying to seven years of operating without debt through divine obedience and congregational tithing. 4. Unconditional Forgiveness, Humility, and Self-Surrender Drawing from Matthew's instruction on a "single eye," Apostle Conliff mandates a focus on the straight and narrow path. Walking by faith demands: Unconditional Forgiveness: Believers are commanded to forgive others (even up to 70 x 7) regardless of mistreatment.Crucifying Pride: Rebuking spiritual arrogance, she compares Lucifer’s fall to modern pride, warning against fabricating false prophecies to appear "fiery".Yielded Discipleship: Disciples follow Christ rather than trying to "bully" or counsel God regarding personal timing, wealth, or desires.Water Baptism: Baptism fulfills all righteousness, rebuking those who procrastinate getting baptized.Spiritual Maintenance: Believers must continuously refill their spiritual batteries through prayer and the Word to prevent "flatlining" or requiring spiritual CPR.Guarding the Mind: Apostle Conliff cautions against consuming horror media (such as Chucky or Nightmare on Elm Street), which opens doors to demonic spirits, fear, and sleep disturbances. 5. Consecration, Spiritual Disciplines, and Guarding the Mind The Apostle addresses practical holiness and spiritual maintenance: Conclusion: Living for What Endures Referencing Galatians 5:16 and Ephesians 4:1, Apostle Conliff urges the church to walk in the Spirit and live worthy of their calling. Reminding the congregation that earthly accolades and physical beauty do not cross over into eternity, she calls for total surrender, asserting that only what is done for Christ will endure.

  4. 5 days ago

    Clanging Cymbals & Empty Vessels

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a sobering message calling believers to abandon empty religiosity, cultivate a deep spiritual thirst, and walk in total consecration. Grounded in scripture, her message emphasizes that divine authority and miraculous power require holy, available vessels who take God at His word. 1. Authentic Spirituality vs. Empty "Hype" Apostle Conliff opens by urging the congregation not to fail in their duty to share the gospel. Drawing from the Apostle John's character and writings, she distinguishes true Christianity from mere "hype" or religious formalism. She asserts that believers are not called to be "religious people," but to live a deeply spiritual life in alignment with the Holy Spirit. Preparing for Christ's return requires absolute obedience, following God's direction without double-mindedness or questioning. 2. The Dangers of "Playing Church" and Compromise A major focus is a stern rebuke against living a double life. Apostle Conliff shares a sobering account of a request to pray for a sick churchgoer who lived simultaneously in the church and the world. Through spiritual discernment, she refused to go where God did not send her, noting that at the threshold of death, the individual suffered terrifying visions of dark figures because they played with God’s mercy. She emphasizes that human pride is limited; no matter how powerful someone claims to be, they cannot raise themselves or wash their own hair when death arrives. 3. Holy Vessels and Miracles Apostle Conliff teaches that God performs extraordinary miracles, such as the healing of Sister Sandra Boodoo, who arrived needing ushers to lift her up the stairs due to a heart stent and walked down unassisted, through available vessels who "walk holy". She warns that one cannot indulge in worldly partying on Friday night and expect to be used by God on Sunday, as every action carries spiritual consequences. 4. Unashamed Worship and Overcoming Fear The Apostle challenges believers to break fear and engage in bold worship rather than remaining "stush" or worrying about foundation and lipstick cracking. Using the analogy of medical visits, she notes that people readily strip down into a blue hospital gown when in physical pain despite the shame. Believers must show that same urgency in glorifying God, using the word of their testimony and the blood of the Lamb to overcome the enemy. 5. Thirsting for Living Water Referencing the Feast of Tabernacles, Apostle Conliff contrasts physical drinks with the "living water" offered by Jesus. She critiques spiritual apathy, such as yawning during worship or watching the clock after 40 minutes, as proof of thirsting for worldly distractions rather than God. Believers must become "addicted to Jesus," using the Word as a lamp to avoid walking in darkness. 6. Cleaving to Christ and Avoiding Backsliding Apostle Conliff calls the church to fight the "faith fight" rather than fighting in the flesh, echoing Elijah’s call to choose between God and Baal. Sharing her personal testimony of surviving a near-death encounter when God granted her more years to serve Him, she urges believers to cleave to Christ, eliminate gossip, and cultivate a deep spiritual love affair with the Savior. She warns against backsliding, citing the author of "The Anchor Holds," who fell away by taking eyes off the Master to chase earthly things. Rec. Date: 25th September, 2025

  5. 6 days ago

    Christ, Our Abode

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff preaches a message grounded in John 15, emphasizing the necessity of abiding in Christ, maintaining personal integrity, and cultivating continuous worship amidst life's trials. 1. The Principle and Authority of Abiding in Christ Drawing from John 15:1–5, Apostle Conliff highlights Jesus as the true vine and God the Father as the husbandman. She teaches that true power and spiritual authority come strictly from dwelling and abiding in Christ through prayer and supplication. When believers abide in the realm of Christ, they operate with divine authority to speak to adverse situations, display a distinct spiritual "glow" or radiance, much like Moses coming down from the mountain, and live a consecrated life completely centered on Jesus rather than self. 2. Radical Commitment vs. "Convenience" Christianity Apostle Conliff strongly rebukes lukewarmness and divided loyalties, warning against being "children of convenience" who only seek God on Sundays or Thursdays. She critiques the habit of offering God leftovers, whether in time, devotion, or resources, comparing it to giving a friend food remnants after satisfying oneself. Furthermore, she uses a bank beneficiary analogy to illustrate that spiritual inheritance requires an authentic, joint covenant relationship with Christ rather than passive proximity. Believers must properly position themselves directly under the flow of God's anointing rather than standing to the side. 3. Moral Integrity, Discipline, and Sacrifice Addressing practical ethics, Apostle Conliff asserts that church is not a place to act "anyhow" without discipline. Wanting God's blessings, healing, or promotion without personal sacrifice or surrender is unrealistic, comparing it to expecting a car dealership to give away a vehicle for free based merely on a smile or attractive appearance. She calls for moral ethics, genuine sacrifice, and an end to a "sour" attitude, reminding the church that God is "sweeter than honey in the honeycomb". 4. Youth, Education, and the Fragility of Life Reflecting on tragic current events, including the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man named Kirk and the violent stabbing of a young Ukrainian student, Apostle Conliff highlights the unpredictability of life and the urgency of making things right with God. She issues a direct challenge to young people to qualify themselves by prioritizing their education, pursuing degrees and diplomas, and securing a productive voice in society to serve God effectively. 5. Unyielding Worship as the Key to Deliverance Apostle Conliff exalts God as El Shaddai, El Gibbor, and the Lion of the tribe of Judah, declaring that true help comes from the Lord rather than earthly connections. Sharing her personal testimony of surviving severe sickness at age 25 through God's intervention, she urges the congregation to maintain their worship in the midst of trouble. Citing Paul and Silas in prison, as well as Elijah and Mordecai, she declares that unbroken worship breaks prison doors, sends back unclean spirits, and unlocks divine transformation, healing, and favor.

  6. 16 Sept

    Lulled and Lukewarm

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a powerful exposition on 1 John 1, calling believers to radical consecration, genuine worship, and total obedience to God's Word. Grounded in the eyewitness testimony of the Apostle John, she challenges the church to move beyond lukewarm religion into an intimate, surrendered walk with Christ. Apostle Conliff opens by examining John's first epistle, noting how John was an available vessel chosen to write to Gentile believers. She emphasizes that John spoke as a direct eyewitness who heard, saw, and touched the Word of Life. This historical reality refutes the false Gentile assumption that sin was harmless or that repentance was unnecessary. Apostle Conliff stresses that all humanity inherited a sinful nature, meaning self-righteousness is a delusion and true salvation requires confessing sin to receive Christ’s cleansing blood. Addressing divine order, Apostle Conliff teaches that promotion and success in God come through obedience to His rules. Drawing from "Word Wednesday" teachings, she emphasizes the mandate to deny self, pick up the cross, and follow Jesus daily. Practical holiness requires a clean break from worldly habits: Severing Unholy Connections: Believers must abandon companions who lead them into rum shops or satanic compromise.Integrity in Relationships: Apostle Conliff rebukes double standards, sharing a counseling case where she instructed a woman to return her ex-spouse's credit card and be content with her husband's honest provision.Ethical Work Ethic: Believers are urged to give their best effort on the job unto Caesar and God, avoiding laziness.Apostle Conliff defines worship as a deep, magnetic "love affair" with Jesus that locks out fear and brings personal deliverance. She notes that water baptism acts as a seal of this covenant marriage with God, giving the believer a new name. Rather than waiting for worship leaders to prompt praise, believers must arrive with personal worship active in their hearts. When individual worshipers unite in corporate worship, strongholds break and God's presence saturates the room. Quoting 1 John 1:5, Apostle Conliff reminds the church that "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all". Walking in darkness while claiming fellowship makes one a false witness. She warns against lukewarmness, asserting that trying to hug both God and the devil results in divine rejection. Believers must choose a clear demarcation of loving God, storing up incorruptible treasures in heaven. Spiritual authority requires stepping out of one's comfort zone through fasting and dedicated prayer. Apostle Conliff notes that effective leadership demands interceding late into the night for others. She illustrates God's sustaining grace by sharing her 1998 testimony; after receiving a prophetic warning about a devastating event, she learned of her mother's passing, discovering that in the midst of grief, God's presence holds believers together and proves His sovereign faithfulness. Rec. Date: 28th August, 2025

  7. 15 Sept

    Human Wisdom's Folly

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a message grounded in John 6, focusing on unwavering commitment to Christ, spiritual order, divine accountability, and the nature of God's Kingdom. Apostle Conliff warns believers against turning their backs on Jesus or giving away their salvation regardless of the trial, whether financial crisis, debt, academic pressure, lost relationships, or grief. She emphasizes that human wisdom, intellect, and charisma are foolishness compared to God's wisdom. Believers must depend on God's Word, recognizing that human righteousness is as filthy rags. Examining Jesus' teaching in John 6 on eating His flesh and drinking His blood, Apostle Conliff clarifies that this represents spiritual oneness and a covenant memorial rather than physical consumption. She outlines the divine order of the Church: salvation is followed by water baptism to fulfill all righteousness. Taking communion without proper spiritual alignment and baptism does not yield the divine results intended by God's established institution. Apostle Conliff uses a vivid analogy comparing earthly employment benefits (such as at Metanol, Metanex, PCS, or government agencies) to the Kingdom of God. Just as an employee cannot claim a retirement package from a company where they never worked, individuals living ungodly lives cannot expect a heavenly "retirement package" or crown of righteousness upon death. While mercy is available on earth, judgment awaits at the crossover, and eternal surplus is reserved for those who labor faithfully and live holy lives. The sermon delivers direct practical exhortations for daily Christian living: Purity: Using Mary's purity as an example, Apostle Conliff urges youth to maintain moral purity and wait for a spouse rather than yielding to worldly pressure and premature hardship.Kingdom Investment: She commends church members who labor late into the night preparing God's house, noting that God honors faithful investment of time and strength.Immediate Obedience: Believers are instructed not to "stick" or hesitate when God gives a word, but to activate divine instructions immediately.Honor and Kindness: Citing a funeral experience, she urges believers to honor and bless loved ones while they are alive rather than weeping bitter tears when it is too late.Apostle Conliff stresses that the Kingdom of God is a Theocracy where God rules sovereignly, not a democracy where human opinion dictates divine action. She calls for a teachable spirit, warning against bringing old worldly associations into God's kingdom. Believers must guard their hearts against digital distractions and mockers of God, refusing to share in foolishness or blasphemous media. Reflecting on John 6:60–68, Apostle Conliff notes that when Jesus preached hard truths, many grumbling disciples drew back and walked with Him no more. Addressing Jesus' question to the twelve, "Will you also go away?", she echoes Peter's declaration that only Christ has the words of eternal life. She warns against putting money before the Master (noting Judas' betrayal) and concludes with an urgent call to stay anchored in Jesus as our Fortress and Rock. Rec. Date: 21st August, 2025

  8. 14 Sept

    Singleness of Eye

    Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a powerful, challenging message on spiritual focus, divine devotion, and the critical choice between earthly hoarding and heavenly investment. 1. The Single Eye vs. Spiritual Darkness Drawing from Matthew 6, Apostle Conliff contrasts a "single eye" with an "evil" or "squinty" eye. A single, focused eye fills the entire body with divine light, whereas double-mindedness, greed, and distrust plunge a person into "great darkness". She challenges the congregation to inspect their hearts and maintain an open, disciplined alignment with God’s Word 24/7. 2. Stockpiling Treasures in Heaven The Apostle strongly rebukes the earthly desire to hoard and stockpile material goods, warning that material success without spiritual grounding leads to eternal damnation. True security lies in "stockpiling in heaven" through a dedicated labor of love and service. When a believer prioritizes heaven's business, God provides for their earthly needs without them even needing to pray. 3. Rebuking Spiritual Malnourishment and Distraction Apostle Conliff diagnoses a widespread state of "spiritual malnourishment," where believers speak about Christ but rarely open their Bibles outside of church services. She also addresses the preoccupation of both children and adults with electronic devices, noting how these distractions steal their potential. Rather than furnishing children solely for earthly success, parents must encourage them to dedicate their talents, such as learning a musical instrument, to serve God. 4. Integrity, Humility, and the Illusion of Worldly Status A major focus of the message is the absolute rejection of showiness, pride, and double standards. Apostle Conliff warns believers against showing off their homes or possessions, which only invites negative jealousy. She also strips away the illusion of material superiority, reminding the church that in death, whether one is buried in an expensive coffin or simple dirt, the rich and the poor face the same grave and the same divine judgment. 5. Serving God with Radical Joy For Apostle Conliff, serving God is not a convenient chore but a joyful, 24/7 reality that must be executed with excellence. True worship does not offer God "scraps," nor does it cancel "thanksgiving" due to unfavorable circumstances or small crowd sizes. Believers must establish a direct, genuine connection with Jesus, actively choosing to walk away from worldly desires and "unholy alliances" to make their calling and election sure. Conclusion The sermon concludes with an urgent call to reject "double-minded" Christianity. Believers cannot serve both God and mammon. True deliverance and transformation occur only when Jesus enters a person's story, replacing their spiritual blindness with His marvellous light.

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Apostle Allison Smith-Conliff (Lead Pastor of Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary Ministries) delivers sermons rife with Godly wisdom, biblical revelation and Christ-centred counsel designed to illuminate the pathway to a fulfilling earthly life and a Heaven bound eternal life just as Jesus intended. "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid." - Matthew 5:14 KJV

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  • Creator
    Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Lighthouse Empowerment Sanctuary
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