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Living by the Spirit
''If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”Galatians 5:25 NKJVTrue sanctification is not a matter of willpower but of walking in step with the Spirit. The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, empowers us to overcome it, and transforms us from the inside out, leading us into a life that pleases God.
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Discerning Your Role in this Move Of God
Discerning your role in this move of GodPreacher: Apostle Emmanuel Iren🔸Things that hinder us in our Christian journey. Hebrews 12:11. Sin2. WeightEvery sin is a weight, but not every weight is a sin.What kind of weight do we need to lay aside?- Fear🔸There is a weight of circumstances that may make you want to put purpose on the back burner🔸When things get tough, don’t let go of the kingdom and isolate. Stay in serviceMatt 6:33, Romans 8:35-36🔸Sometimes, all we are going through individually fits like a puzzle in our corporate vision🔸When we come together, we must serve one another for the corporate vision and allow the graces of each person shine where needed.
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Fueling The Engine
FUELING THE ENGINE”.We were reminded that Church is not an event, but a living organism to which we belong (1 Corinthians 12:12, 21).Here are a few key points from the service:1️⃣ Many of us think of “church” as a place we go to or a program we watch. But in God’s design, the Church is a body, every part connected, every member needed.2️⃣ Just like we feel the pain of a toothache when one small part of the body is hurt, the absence or silence of one member affects the whole. Our presence, voice, and contribution matter, not just to people, but to God Himself (Numbers 11:27, Ephesians 4:16).3️⃣ The early Church understood this. They weren’t spectators; they were participants. Just like in Numbers 11:27, where even those who did not gather still received the Spirit, God has marked us as part of His family.4️⃣ Belonging comes with responsibility. Ephesians 4:16 says that every joint supplies. We must be dependable for our contributions to the corporate mission, not as silent spectators, but as active participants. Apostle also showed us, from Scripture, what a Biblical Church really looks like, and how it differs from today’s common idea of church.This brings us to the acronym ICAME:📌I – IDENTITYChurch is not an event; it is a family and a people. We have an identity.📌C – COMMITMENTNot as customers, but as covenant members. We don’t serve God as we like but as He likes. The cross demands our honor and reverence.📌A – ACCOUNTABILITYEvery church has leaders, and God expects us to submit, receive corrections, and walk in love. Paul even says in 1 Corinthians 5:4-5 that to be outside the local church is to be in Satan’s territory.📌M – MISSIONOur lives must align with the corporate mission of the Gospel, not just personal pursuits.📌E – ECONOMICSFamilies share responsibility. In the same way, God expects us to steward His house with generosity. As 1 Corinthians 9:7-11 reminds us, no soldier goes to war at his own expense. Out of love and duty, we ought to give consistently to fuel the spread of the Gospel.As we continue this week, let us do the following 👇🏾✅ Be intentional about showing up for our local church gatherings.✅ Look for ways to serve with our gifts.✅ Practice cheerful, consistent giving for the mission.✅ Embrace accountability and spiritual discipline.✅ Live each day on gospel mission.The train is moving! The Gospel is advancing, and God has called us to be part of His engine. 🚂
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PLUG-IN (FINDING YOUR PLACE IN THE MOVEMENT)
Drawing from Matthew 9:36-38, Apostl reminded us that we are not called to merely attend church but to be the church. Unlike agriculture where harvest is the end of labor, in the Kingdom, harvest marks the beginning of labor.Here are some highlights from the message:📍 Jesus responds to growth with compassion, and He expects us to do the same.📍 The harvest is not just about souls — it’s also about the need for more labourers.📍 Being part of the church means thinking and acting like family, not like customers who walk away when displeased.📍 When you notice a need in church, your first response should be prayer (Matthew 9:38).📍 Every believer is called to see themselves as part of the solution for the harvest (Matthew 28:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20).📍 Growth comes through community — you need a small circle of believers you can build with (1 Corinthians 14:26).📍 Church is not just about receiving; it’s about supplying, serving, and saving lives through your contribution.📍 True apostolic churches thrive beyond the presence of the pastor, because every member is equipped to build (Ephesians 4:11).At the core, the message was clear: we are co-labourers with Christ, not mere spectators.Your place in the movement matters. The church grows when every joint supplies, and God calls each of us to plug in and play our part.
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COMM-YOU-NITY
In this Sermon, Apostle shared a powerful reminder about God’s design for human connection. From the very beginning, in Genesis 2:18, God declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.”This truth wasn’t just about marriage, but about the broader danger of solitude. It was the Manufacturer Himself telling us how His creation was designed to function: in fellowship, not isolation. If you can go days or weeks without genuine connection, without anyone to check in on you, that is not God’s best for you.Here are some key takeaways from the message:📌 Loneliness is a curse. You can be at the center of attraction and still feel deeply isolated. Even psychology calls loneliness a public health pandemic.📌 Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 reminds us: “Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”📌 Even Adam, who walked with God daily, was told by God Himself that it was not good for him to be alone. Companionship is part of divine design.📌 Sometimes, just the presence of another person can give you the fighting chance to keep going.📌 If you struggle with loneliness, overwhelming responsibilities, or find it hard to delegate, that’s a sign of dysfunction you must confront and heal.📌 Jesus did not come to start a new religion; He came to create a family. In Christianity, we don’t just have members—we have brothers and sisters.📌 In John 14:2, when Jesus said He was going to prepare a place, it was family language—the language of a Son building a home for His Father’s children.📌 Christ shed His blood to bring us into this divine family. That means the Church is not just a community you attend, but the primary family you belong to.Responsibilities in this family:Carry each other’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).Be known by love. Jesus said, “By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35).Do good to all people, especially believers (Galatians 6:10).The call is not only to receive but to also give. Even in your own struggles, you can lift someone else. Show the love of Christ by reaching out, even to the undeserving.Everyone has blind spots—who helps you see yours? Who are your trusted advisors? Remember: the enemy’s strategy often begins with isolation. Don’t let him succeed.💡 God designed you for community, for fellowship, and for family. Choose to belong. Choose to be present. Choose COMM-YOU-NITY.
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