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“And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, THIS IS MY BELOVED SON: HEAR HIM” (Luke 9:35). God the Father commanded that the Lord Jesus Christ be heard. This means that Jesus Christ’s words must greatly and urgently be preached, taught, heard and lived by. Several ministers especially …

In an extraordinary announcement at the International Pastors and Partners Conference (IPPC) held in Lagos, Nigeria, Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has been named the 2024 Number One Partner of Rhapsody of Realities, a globally renowned devotional authored by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome. The recognition marks a significant milestone in …

The biblical principle that no church can truly prosper, experience growth, the fullness of God’s power, or receive His blessings without supporting and honouring its pastors is rooted in Scripture. God, in His faithfulness, honours and rewards those who uphold and cherish their pastors. “Let the elders who rule well …

“Let the WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU RICHLY, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom…” (Colossians 3: 16). The apostle Paul appeals to all Christians everywhere to ensure that they have the word of Christ dwelling in them richly. A key word we must pay attention to in …

Pastors preach and teach from the Bible for people to know and learn to do the will of God on earth. The Bible as most Christians have it today is a collection of 66 books. It is generally referred to as the Word of God spoken and written by different …

The Bible clearly confirms the concept of sowing and reaping in the context of financial giving ( 2 Corinthians 9:6, 10; Philippians 4:15-16). However, sowing a financial seed into God’s kingdom doesn’t guarantee that you will reap or receive anything in return. A farmer who sows in his field doesn’t …

Nations, kingdoms and organizations have leaders who have commanding authority and influence to direct their affairs. Regarding the Kingdom of heaven, which created the Church in the world, God is its supreme leader with ministers as servant-leaders. It is, therefore, not surprising when Scripture names Jesus Christ as the Head …

As I read my Bible and learn from the Lord Jesus Christ, I understand what happened between Him and the people He had close and regular contact with. I learn about events that unfolded between the Lord Jesus and His family, disciples, the religious leaders and the crowds. I carefully …

Under the Mosaic Law, the Israelites were required to “earn” the benefits or blessings of God through obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1-2). Some of these blessings included protection and victory in battle, prosperity and provision, health and healing, fruitfulness and increase, God’s presence, and long life. Under the New Covenant of Grace, …

“‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” (Matthew 4:4). God’s Word is every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God. God’s Word which He spoke to humanity through His servants were written in books. These books are called …

We Christians like to say, “This is our church” and a Christian, especially a pastor, is often heard saying, “This or that is my church” or “I have a church.” Scripturally, the word “church” means, “the assembly of called out ones”, “the elect of God”, or “the community of believers.” …

Christian leaders are appointed and set in churches as stewards of God’s manifold gifts and graces with a key responsibility of serving people entrusted to their care. However, in ministering to people, some church leaders, driven by financial gain, cajole those who are ignorant into paying money for the blessings …

The gospel and Spirit of Jesus Christ have a lot to teach Christian believers about anger and how it must be managed. Anger is a natural, emotional response to threat, pain, rejection, abuse, unfair treatment and other factors. All human beings including Christians become angry in one way or another. …

Pastor Eastwood Anaba Popular preacher of the gospel, Pastor Eastwood Anaba, has in a message which has gone viral on social media, reproved church leaders for neglecting the poor. CLC transcribed the message which is presented below for its cherished readers for sober reflection, meditation and repentance. “Pastor, when was …

A “transactional act” is an act performed with the expectation of receiving something in return. It is like a trade or exchange, where the focus shifts to what one can gain rather than giving freely or selflessly as an act of worship, gratitude, and devotion to God. Many Christians approach …

Human beings can be either morally good or bad toward their neighours based on their actions, deeds, conducts or behaviours. While those who are known to be good regularly do good things to make others happy, those who are recognized to be bad usually do bad things to make others …

In our previous teaching, we established that true giving which is driven by faith, inner conviction, or free will, comes from the heart. This kind of giving is more than just an act—it is a significant and joyful expression of worship. Whether it’s our time, talents, gifts, sacrifices, or finances, …

“The wise men shall be put to shame; they shall be dismayed and taken; behold, they have rejected the word of the LORD, so what wisdom is in them?” (Jeremiah 8:9) Some people think that time spent reading and hearing God’s Words regularly is time wasted. They are ignorant or …

As Christians, it is necessary that we question and discuss some controversial practices and traditions in today’s Church in the light of the written Word of God for us to learn, add to knowledge and reform. Most Pentecostal and Charismatic ministers who have established churches are addressed as General Overseers. Many …

The Bible highlights various examples of giving by God’s people that prompted His blessings, goodwill, favour, approval, and commendation. What’s noteworthy is that none of these individuals was influenced by external circumstances—they did not act under pressure or compulsion. Instead, their acts of giving were driven by faith, inner conviction, …

Apostles, pastors, deacons and other church leaders are not super human beings. As men and women like everyone else, they are not above mistakes. So, sometimes, they go astray, backslide or fall. A minister of God may go astray when he fails to keep the teachings of the Word of …

The Church and for that matter Christianity are faced with serious problems of mistrust, criticism and above all rejection these days. Erroneous interpretation of scriptures, extra-biblical practices, replacement of the gospel of Jesus Christ with prosperity gospel and others feed the problems mentioned above. Consequently, the Christian faith appears to …

It is medically said that any disorder that affects the correct functioning of the body is a disease. Similarly, any disorder that affects the correct functioning of the soul is a disease. Sin is the disease of the soul. A sinner’s soul is unhealthy so he cannot function correctly. A …

God calls people to fulfil His plans and purposes with their gifts, talents, and resources. He communicates His calling through visions, dreams, prophetic utterances, angelic visitations, inner convictions, and the guidance of the Spirit. However, the primary way God calls His people to contribute financially to His purposes on earth …

In the Part One, we discussed the first three traits that must be identified with a genuine minister of the gospel. First, he must be a servant of Christ Jesus; second, he must be divinely called and third, he must be placed in a ministry office. In the Part Two, …