Pastor W.. F. Kumuyi – Nigeria – Source: Guardian What a privilege to suffer as a Christian and not as a criminal; to be reproached, insulted and mistreated for the name of Christ and not for being a murderer, or a thief or an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters! If we suffer for the name of Christ, for Christ’s sake, we are happy and blessed. Those who remain faithful and loyal to God during persecution have special fellowship with the Lord like the three Hebrew children in…
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REJOICING IN CHRISTS’ SUFFERING – PART 1
Pastor W.. F. Kumuyi – Nigeria – Source: Guardian It might seem surprising that in a passage of the scriptures that deals with trials and suffering, we find the words “joy, gladness, rejoice, glory, exceeding joy, happy, glorify God”. But God’s Word is different from man’s words, just as God’s ways are different from man’s ways. It is not natural to rejoice when there is suffering, especially if we are living righteously. Most people see it as a strange thing for the righteous to suffer. The text begins by instructing us…
BEING SPIRITUAL IS NOT SYNONYMOUS WITH EXCELLENCE, BY AYO AKERELE
Sister Rose said to me, “Pastor, I have been attending many deliverance sessions, and I think I need more prayers to overcome this unemployment situation”. Why, If I may ask? Sister Rose replied, “I have been applying for jobs for months, and till date, not one single employer has called me or acknowledged my application”. I think there is a “generational curse” on my C.V.! Is your C.V. a generational trash? In my usual curious nature, I requested to see Sister Rose’s C.V. (not her real name). When I sighted…
DO THESE PASTORS FOLLOW JESUS?
Ghana – James Quansah Everyone who announces to have been called into any of the five-fold ministry offices indirectly suggests that the Lord Jesus Christ has appointed him. The Bible makes it clear that true ministers of the gospel are called and set in churches to equip the saints for the work of ministry by the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord personally said, “You did not choose me, but I appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide…” (John 15:16). In fact, we…
IS IT WRITTEN OF ME?
And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established forever, 2 Samuel 7:16 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips. Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. His seed shall endure forever, and his throne as the sun before me. It shall be established forever and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah. Psalms 89:34-37. The different prophets in the Old Testament fulfilled their mandates,…
YOU CAN BE MADE PERFECTLY WHOLE
Nigeria – Source: Guardian Text: Matthew 14:34-36 Introduction Today’s topic: “You Can be Made Perfectly Whole” is prophetic. I am referring to you reading this piece. This was the experience of the people of the land of Genesaret. The Bible says, when Jesus crossed over to their region, they sent out words and brought all who were sick and begged Him that they might touch the hem of His garment. When you look at the miracles of Jesus, there are two major ways they happened. It is either Jesus touched…
PROPHET TB JOSHUA’S KINSMEN REVEAL HIS PROJECTS AND LIFESTYLE IN THE VILLAGE
Nigeria – Source: SunNews Arigidi-Akoko, in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State, is in mourning mood. And it is not unexpected. Arigidi-Akoko is the hometown of Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua, the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun Egbe, Lagos. Daily Sun can confirm that Joshua’s kinsmen are yet to come to terms with the demise of the cleric. They displayed this when this reporter visited the town at the weekend. No single person in the community said anything negative about the deceased.…
THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SMALL CHURCHES
Nigeria – Source: The News The very idea that Pastors in some Christian denominations are employed to provide a service doesn’t quite sit well with me based on my understanding of the scriptures. Personally, i will not worship under a Pastor that is just doing a paid job. If a Pastor is merely hired to provide his service and not by calling with the unction of Holy Spirit how then are we sure whatever he tells his church members is from God. It is my considered view that a church…
WHY DO CHURCHES FLOURISH YET SIN ABOUNDS? Pt 2
Christians of today and even pastors view miracles as the essential reason why Jesus came. Mind you, Jesus performed miracles out of compassion for the people he came in contact with. He was not by that fact coercing them to follow him. I guess that is why after some of His miracles, He told the people He healed not to tell anyone. He possibly wanted a relationship which came from the heart and not because He favored them. In His miracles, Jesus did not create enmity between those He healed…
DAILY DEVOTIONAL – BRIDE ASSEMBLY: GIVE DILIGENCE Pt 1
THE BRIDE’S DEVOTIONAL GUIDE – JUNE 18 Theme: GIVE DILIGENCE Pt 1 Text: Luke 2, Peter 1:1-21 Memory Verse: Memory Verse: “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall neither fall.” 2 Peter 1:10 When you advertise a program for people to come and receive miracles, all manner of people will troop in. What are they coming for? Miracles of course! That’s why in our programs, we emphasize the need for people to receive the Holy Ghost…