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Brother Sam concludes In the second part of the teaching by addressing the differences in infants and the mature in the faith. The Bible characterizes infants as sensual, unstable, divisive, self-absorbed and proud. Qualities that are found in those who do not profess Christ. However, an infant Christian ought to grow and shed off all the aforementioned negatives. If a Christian remains in infancy...

Sister Ijeoma recaps from the last message, the Message of Apostle John part 10, about taking the scriptures as the apostle's eyewitness accounts to us and there's no reason not to believe them. In this part, we look at John's account of the man who had been paralyzed for 38 years in John 5:1-30. Jesus heals the man at the pool but the Pharisees were more bothered about the man carryin...

“In this teaching, Brother Seye explains to us the essence of the church of Christ using Psalms 68 He explains the essence of our salvation as a salvation into God's family/ household. With this in mind. The believer ought to 3 important views of the church 1. A communal view of the church 2. ⁠A theological view of the church. 3. ⁠A restorative view of the church This will keep us from isolati...

In this concluding part of the the expository teaching of the book of Ephesians, Brother Seye shares three final thoughts after a quick recap of the study. First thought from v1-4, we see the nature of the relationship in the family unit, especially concerning the children of God's people. The second thought from v5-9 is an admonition about our relationship and attitude in the workplace. The t...

In this teaching, Brother Sam uses Ephesians 4 to describe what spiritual growth looks like He addresses 3 major things that a believer ought to grow in 1. What They Know 2. ⁠How They Think 3. ⁠How They Live These three things do not happen separately but simultaneously such that as a believer grows in biblical knowledge, his/her mind is adjusted and beliefs changed which will in turn guide action...

Brother Seye continues his expository teaching on the book of Ephesians and shares a couple of thoughts from Chapter 5. Apostle Paul instructs us to imitate Christ and the reason we can imitate Christ is because God has given us the resources by which we can be imitators of God. We are called to forgive as Christ forgave us, called to be holy as He is and not to be sexually immoral both in our tho...

The doctrine of election has become a serious issue causing contentions in contemporary times such that it requires addressing What is election? And how does this affect our view of God? Who is correct; Arminians or Calvinists? Is election a new doctrine or it has always existed? How does this relate to predestination and Gods foreknowledge? Is God unjust in electing or choosing people for salvati...

Easter is the commemoration of the Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus. Brother Sam recounts the story of the resurrection from John 18-20; showing us that the resurrection story is real. John and the apostles were not playing when they told us that our Lord was raised from the dead Let this Easter message be a reminder that we have a resurrected saviour who will raise us to glory on the last...

Apostle Paul gives us two major injunctions that we should follow which describe our Christian walk We should maintain the unity of the Spirit in the Bond of Peace i.e every part of the church should contribute to the growth of the church in love, such that the body (Chuch) will mature and grow in Love We should put off the Old man and put on the new man. In this instruction, the believer is no lo...

In this final part of the series, Brother Sam does a recap of the previous three parts of the series, reminding us of What God wants us to do (Ministry, being productive, and raising Godly Families) and (how we do what God wants us to do). Then he rounded up by showing us how the Lord in His Sovereignty, leads our lives by default, how the modern teaching of Hearing God's voice in the followin...

Brother Seye continues the expository bible study into the book of Ephesians as we look at Ephesians chapter 3. We look at two important thoughts communicated in the chapter. We look at what the mystery of Christ is, and how it came about while establishing Paul's apostleship. We see that the mystery of Christ is that the Gentiles, who were once without God and hope in this world, have now bee...

Bro. Seye Maj continues his expository bible study on the book of Ephesians. We start this second part from vv10-21 and see some similarities with the preceding verses in the chapter. We see the relationship Jews and Gentiles had with the gospel before, and what changes for both groups when they come into the faith. We also see that we have been called into the catholic church according to the apo...

In this third part of the series, Brother Sam recaps the previous teaching, highlighting how God is concerned about the means as well as the ends concerning our money ethic and careers. Then he focuses on how we conduct ourselves before and In Marriage as Christians. In summary; the Christian sexual and marriage ethic. If the Lord has shown us in His Word that His purpose for us is to marry and be...

In this teaching, Brother Sam continues to expound on the text in 2 Timothy 2:1-5 In this second part, Brother Sam goes into the what and the how of a Christian’s money and career ethic, showing that God will judge our work in the natural on this earth. How do we manage our finances? Has God promised us exceeding riches? How do we handle contentment and complacency; what is the difference? Why sho...

Brother Seye continues his expository teaching from the book of Ephesians. In this teaching, he examines Ephesians 2:1-10 under two thoughts We were dead in trespasses and sins. God brought us back to life. Please listen and share.

In this series Brother Sam begins by making us understand what it means to stand as a soldier and athlete in the kingdom Why is this important? Everyone who calls on the Lord's name must strive to confirm their election; for genuine Christian faith is proven in this world. A soldier strives to please His master. An athlete strives to contend according to the game rules set by His master. God i...

Bro. Kingsley shares with us a charge from the book of James on what faith is and the demands it places on us as believers. The works of faith are that we believe what God has said and the demands of that belief, which is His will for our life, is we surrender to it, no matter the cost. Please listen and share.

Brother Sam rounds up the series by pointing us to the blessed state of persecution. He points us to several scriptures showing the blessedness of a believer who is reviled for his faith, insulted for his hope and scorned for doing what is good. In our world today where persecution is seen as a curse and many think persecution will be the death of the church, Brother Sam reminds us from scripture...

Bro. Sam gives this short charge at our first Charis vigil, held on the last Friday of our Awake month. He helps us to see why it is important/necessary to spend extended times in prayer. Please listen and share

In this bible study, Sis. Ijeoma returns to the bible study series on the book of John. In this bible study, we examine the question, "Are signs and wonders criteria for belief?" Please listen and share

The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7-9 the pure in heart the merciful the peacemaker Brother Sam, shows us these three scriptures as states of heart that the Christian ought to have. The christian; knowing the depth of his inadequacy and the cost of His sins, is one who extends the same mercy he has received to others. The one, who understands the call of salvation that has inclined his/her will favorably t...

In this bible study, Brother Seye takes a break from the teaching series on Ephesians to share some of his thoughts on prayers. He shares 4 thoughts on the importance of prayer and how prayer is done. Please listen and share.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6) In this fourth part of the teaching; Brother Sam begins by describing God as “the Good”; the One through whom all good things emanate from. However, there’s a tendency for humanity to replace one of the goods God gives with the ultimate Good; God Himself. Brother Sam therefore describes what a hunger...

In this bible study service, Brother Sam answers some questions gathered during our study in the book of Genesis as a Church. He helps us understand the context and focus Moses had in mind when writing the book. Please listen and share.

Matthew 5:5 - blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth?” Brother Sam continues the teaching series on the Beatitudes; showing us what the Bible describes as true blessedness. With myriad scriptures explaining the evil in pride and arrogance and the blessedness of the meek and humble, Brother Sam shows us God's disposition to a heart of pride. What’s more important is the statement...