Go back to your old sin, your problem comes back
“After Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him; Beloved, thou art made whole; sin no more lest a worst thing come unto thee” (John 5:14)
This statement of Jesus clearly explains to us that once you obtain healing and deliverance from the Lord, you are expected to abstain from sin in order to maintain the healing or deliverance. A return to the old sin or another sin will result in you having the problem back even in a worst situation (Matt 12:43-45).
Total ignorance of this old spiritual rule and/or the deliberate refusal of many in the body of Christ is the reason there are many sickness and deliverance cases in the church today.
Beloved, it is very obvious from the passage that it was sin that caused the man's impotency of thirty eight years, and that was why Jesus was simply charging him to sin no more. Sin is dangerous and can make a person, family, business or ministry completely impotent spiritually, physically, financially, and otherwise.
It is the mercy of God that brings healing to one, but truth sustains it (John 8:32) and the marriage of mercy and truth guarantees righteousness and peace (Ps 85:10).
As we end the new year's fasting and prayer, let us sustain and perfect our healings and deliverances by abstaining completely from old habits and sins we have destroyed or renounced. If you build again the things you have destroyed, you not only make yourself a transgressor, but welcome back expressly old problem(s) in worst situation.
Pastor Kelechi Nzeh.
Sunday 31 January 2016
HYMN
LORD, ABIDE WITH ME
· 1. Abide with me! fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!
· 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day.
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!
· 3. I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Thru cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!
· 1. Abide with me! fast falls the eventide;
The darkness deepens. Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!
· 2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day.
Earth's joys grow dim; its glories pass away.
Change and decay in all around I see;
O Thou who changest not, abide with me!
· 3. I need thy presence ev'ry passing hour.
What but thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
Who, like thyself, my guide and stay can be?
Thru cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TOPIC: FOUNDATION OF FAMILY LIVING (PT1)
TEXT: Deut. 6:1-25; Psalm 78:1-8
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Bible Must Be Taught In The Home
Memory Verse: Deut. 6:7
LESSON OUTLINE
1. WE MUST TEACH GOD’S WORD
2. WE MUST KNOW OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE
TEXT: Deut. 6:1-25; Psalm 78:1-8
CENTRAL TRUTH: The Bible Must Be Taught In The Home
Memory Verse: Deut. 6:7
LESSON OUTLINE
1. WE MUST TEACH GOD’S WORD
2. WE MUST KNOW OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE
MORNING MANNER
THEME: THE NAME OF JESUS
TOPIC: CONCLUSION, USING THE NAME OF JESUS WITHOUT DEFILING IT
TEXT: Isaiah 9:6
TOPIC: CONCLUSION, USING THE NAME OF JESUS WITHOUT DEFILING IT
TEXT: Isaiah 9:6
PRAYER BULLETS
1. O Lord, be praised for Your faithfulness and mercy over me, and my family.
2. Father, Let Your praise continually be in my heart, in Jesus name.
Psalm 23
3. Father, be the Shepherd of my family and the church as we go into the new month.
4. Let Your goodness and mercy accompany me throughout in new month and this week.
5. This week, I shall not lack any good thing, spiritually, physically, maritally, academically, financially, emotionally, materially etc, in Jesus name.
2. Father, Let Your praise continually be in my heart, in Jesus name.
Psalm 23
3. Father, be the Shepherd of my family and the church as we go into the new month.
4. Let Your goodness and mercy accompany me throughout in new month and this week.
5. This week, I shall not lack any good thing, spiritually, physically, maritally, academically, financially, emotionally, materially etc, in Jesus name.
ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Bible Study holds every Wednesday, by 6pm.
2. Next Sunday: Prophetic and Holy Communion Service.
3.Evangelism Team meeting holds today immediately after service, for all the evangelism members.
4. Our 4th Anniversary comes up next month, 26th to 28th February, 2016.
2. Next Sunday: Prophetic and Holy Communion Service.
3.Evangelism Team meeting holds today immediately after service, for all the evangelism members.
4. Our 4th Anniversary comes up next month, 26th to 28th February, 2016.
Sunday 24 January 2016
PASTOR'S REFLECTION
Does the end justify the means?
“Is not this word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness”. (Ex. 14:12)
In this passage, Israel preferred to remain in Egypt as slaves than to go through the wilderness for freedom. Wilderness represents hardship, trials, afflictions, persecutions and sufferings, and everyone that would live godly in Christ will surely have plenty of it. (2 Tim 3:12; Ps 34:19; Matt 16:24; 1 Thess. 3:3)
The truth is that Israel did not want anything to do with wilderness, and this attitude is a true reflection of the actions of many people in the church today, who would rather be serving sin, the flesh and pleasures of the world (1 Jhn 2:16) than the light afflictions in Christ (2 Cor. 4:17). Why do we always choose Egypt when confronted with issues concerning our faith? It may be probably because of the short-term reliefs and solutions it offers one in the midst of challenges, as 'the end justifies the means'.
Does the end truly justify the means for anyone? The answer is NO! The short-term relief or solution may give you what you want but you may not like what you receive at the end. The cases of Judas (Matt 27:3-5), Naboth (1 Kg 21:18-19) and Abimelech (Judg 9:53-57) are clear proofs that the end does not justify the means.
Beloved, note this: No child of God has ever gone to Egypt for solutions without paying dearly for it. For instance, Jacob left the promised land with his entire family in Pharaoh's wagon (Gen 46:5-7) in search of short-term relief and economic respite but ended up putting his descendants into 430 years of bondage and slavery (Ex 12:40). Obviously, Jacob got the short-term relief from Egypt but his unborn generation ended up as slaves in return. That decision was taken without considering the spiritual consequences.
Child of God, if you choose to serve the Egyptians in your place of work, business or career, marriage, ministry, academics, etc instead of going through the godly way approved for you, at the end, like Jacob, you will discover that you had only taken two steps forward and twenty backwards.
The scriptures have shown us of people worthy of emulation, like Moses (Heb 11:24-27), Joseph (Gen 39:8-9), Daniel (Dan 1:8), Ruth (Ruth 1:16-17), and Paul (Phil 3: 7-9) – all in their lives esteemed the reproach of Christ greater riches than the riches and treasures of Egypt. It is up to you today!
Pastor Kelechi Nzeh
HYMN
Simply trusting
Simply trusting every day,
Trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Trusting as the moments fly,
Trusting as the days go by;
Trusting Him whate'er befall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Brightly does His Spirit shine
Into this poor heart of mine;
While He leads I cannot fall;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Singing if my way is clear,
Praying if the path be drear;
If in danger for Him call;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Trusting Him while life shall last,
Trusting Him till earth be past;
Till within the jasper wall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Simply trusting every day,
Trusting through a stormy way;
Even when my faith is small,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Trusting as the moments fly,
Trusting as the days go by;
Trusting Him whate'er befall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Brightly does His Spirit shine
Into this poor heart of mine;
While He leads I cannot fall;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Singing if my way is clear,
Praying if the path be drear;
If in danger for Him call;
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
Refrain
Trusting Him while life shall last,
Trusting Him till earth be past;
Till within the jasper wall,
Trusting Jesus, that is all.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
TOPIC: JESUS’ MODEL OF PRAYER
TEXT: Luke 11:1-13
CENTRAL TRUTH: The proper motive for prayer is not to get our will done in Heaven, but to get God’s will done in the earth, through us.
Memory Verse: 1 Thess. 5:17
LESSON OUTLINE
1. REQUEST AND RESPONSE
2. SEEKING AND RECEIVING
TEXT: Luke 11:1-13
CENTRAL TRUTH: The proper motive for prayer is not to get our will done in Heaven, but to get God’s will done in the earth, through us.
Memory Verse: 1 Thess. 5:17
LESSON OUTLINE
1. REQUEST AND RESPONSE
2. SEEKING AND RECEIVING
MORNING MANNER
THEME: THE NAME OF JESUS
TOPIC: HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED THE PRINCE OF PEACE
TEXT: Isaiah 9:6
TOPIC: HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED THE PRINCE OF PEACE
TEXT: Isaiah 9:6
PRAYER BULLETS
1. O Lord, I thank You for Your endless love and kindness upon my life, family and the church.
Zech 8:12
2. My seed shall be prosperous in Jesus name.
3. My work, business, career, ministry, begin to give your fruit unto me in Jesus name.
4. All I lay my hands upon shall begin to give their increase unto me in Jesus name.
5. O my heaven, in the name of Jesus, release you dew over my life.
6. Every of my possession that has be taken away, now I pursue, I overtake and I recover all in Jesus name.
Zech 8:12
2. My seed shall be prosperous in Jesus name.
3. My work, business, career, ministry, begin to give your fruit unto me in Jesus name.
4. All I lay my hands upon shall begin to give their increase unto me in Jesus name.
5. O my heaven, in the name of Jesus, release you dew over my life.
6. Every of my possession that has be taken away, now I pursue, I overtake and I recover all in Jesus name.
ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Our prayer meeting holds this Wednesday by 6pm.
2. The final vigil in our month of fasting holds this Friday, 29th January, 2016, by 11pm.
3. The will be workers’ meeting immediately after the service today, kindly make yourself available.
4. This is the final week of our fasting and prayer, may God Almighty continue to strengthen you as you continue in this spiritual exercise faithfully in Jesus name.
2. The final vigil in our month of fasting holds this Friday, 29th January, 2016, by 11pm.
3. The will be workers’ meeting immediately after the service today, kindly make yourself available.
4. This is the final week of our fasting and prayer, may God Almighty continue to strengthen you as you continue in this spiritual exercise faithfully in Jesus name.
Sunday 3 January 2016
PASTOR'S REFLECTION
The great irony of the Xmas celebrations
“If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable, and shall honor Him; not doing thine own ways, not finding thy own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words; then shall thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it” (Isa 58:13-14)
Although this passage is specifically addressing the sanctity of the Sabbath, I will not fail to liken the Christmas day and its celebrations, as of the same solemnity and importance, to a Christian. Christian celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, to respect and honor Him as their Saviour and Redeemer. It is a period of complete gratitude to God for all He has done and are doing for Christianity and mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Beloved, it is very sad to say here that despite the number of churches and their attendant worshippers all over the world, a lot of us do not know the essence of Christmas and its celebrations. Many today are celebrating the Christmas and its holidays without knowing or respecting the very One who it is ordained for. Several of us are doing the wrong things, married to church activities and programmes that does not truly reflect the solemnity and importance of Christmas. Several carols and other activities of this period are packaged only to entertain and not to lead people to Christ.
The truth dear friends, is that the church have turned away from the essence of Christmas; Each one is doing his or her pleasure, speaking his or her own words, and only a few see this season as a holy and delightsome period unto the Lord. The fact is that Christmas day and its celebrations are not for ostentations display of wealth, worldly parties, misplaced priorities and fashions. Rather, it is a period that God requires all Christians to turn away from doing our own pleasures, acting on ways that are not in consonance with the will of God, but to delight in the honor and adoration of God.
Most assuredly, if you delight yourself in the Lord and celebrate the true essence of Christmas, the Lord shall cause you to ride the high places of the earth and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father. (Isa 58:14)
Wishing you a merry Xmas and a prosperous 2016!
Pastor Kelechi Nzeh
“If thou turn away thy foot from the Sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on My holy day; and call the Sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable, and shall honor Him; not doing thine own ways, not finding thy own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words; then shall thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father; for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it” (Isa 58:13-14)
Although this passage is specifically addressing the sanctity of the Sabbath, I will not fail to liken the Christmas day and its celebrations, as of the same solemnity and importance, to a Christian. Christian celebrate Christmas to commemorate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, to respect and honor Him as their Saviour and Redeemer. It is a period of complete gratitude to God for all He has done and are doing for Christianity and mankind through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Beloved, it is very sad to say here that despite the number of churches and their attendant worshippers all over the world, a lot of us do not know the essence of Christmas and its celebrations. Many today are celebrating the Christmas and its holidays without knowing or respecting the very One who it is ordained for. Several of us are doing the wrong things, married to church activities and programmes that does not truly reflect the solemnity and importance of Christmas. Several carols and other activities of this period are packaged only to entertain and not to lead people to Christ.
The truth dear friends, is that the church have turned away from the essence of Christmas; Each one is doing his or her pleasure, speaking his or her own words, and only a few see this season as a holy and delightsome period unto the Lord. The fact is that Christmas day and its celebrations are not for ostentations display of wealth, worldly parties, misplaced priorities and fashions. Rather, it is a period that God requires all Christians to turn away from doing our own pleasures, acting on ways that are not in consonance with the will of God, but to delight in the honor and adoration of God.
Most assuredly, if you delight yourself in the Lord and celebrate the true essence of Christmas, the Lord shall cause you to ride the high places of the earth and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father. (Isa 58:14)
Wishing you a merry Xmas and a prosperous 2016!
Pastor Kelechi Nzeh
HYMN
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
1. When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
o Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
4. So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
1. When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
o Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
2. Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.
3. When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.
4. So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.
PRAYER BULLETS
1. O Lord, I thank You for the gift of life, for seeing me and family even unto this new year.
2. My soul, praise the Lord, for His endless love unto us.
3. Father, I give You all the glory for Your faithfulness and Your mercies, whereby I, my family and the church were not consumed in the past years.
4. Lord, I thank You for all that You have set to do this year and for the table You have set before me this year.
ANNOUNCEMENT
1. Next Sunday: Thanksgiving, Praise & Worship service
2. Bible study holds by 6pm on Wednesdays, don’t miss it.
3. Our fasting and prayer commences today till 31st January, 2016. Please partake.
4. There will be night vigil this Friday, 8th January, 2016 by 11 pm.
5. Welcome to 2016 - Our Year of UNCOMMON REWARD (Gen. 15:1)
2. Bible study holds by 6pm on Wednesdays, don’t miss it.
3. Our fasting and prayer commences today till 31st January, 2016. Please partake.
4. There will be night vigil this Friday, 8th January, 2016 by 11 pm.
5. Welcome to 2016 - Our Year of UNCOMMON REWARD (Gen. 15:1)
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