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The story of Naaman, the Syrian commander, is a powerful reminder of humanityâs deep need for Godâs grace and the futility of seeking fulfilment outside Him. Naaman was a man of great power and influence, celebrated for his victories and status, yet he carried a devastating flawâleprosy. This affliction is a metaphor for the condition of every human soul: no matter how much glory we attain in the world, there is always a âbut,â a spiritual nakedness that we cannot cover on our own.
Glory, in its truest sense, belongs only to God. His perfection, fullness, and sufficiency make Him completely glorious. While the Bible attributes a sense of glory to humanity, it is never on the same scale as Godâs. Adam was created with glory, but he lost it when he fell into sin. This loss left humanity naked and ashamed, constantly striving to regain the weight and significance we instinctively know we were made to possess. Yet, no pursuit apart from God can restore us.
We often look to power, influence, relationships, or material success to fill the void within us. Like Naaman, we attempt to use our achievements to mask our souls' brokenness, but no worldly success can heal spiritual leprosy. It is not wrong to desire gloryâGod placed that desire in usâbut true glory can only be found in Christ. The problem lies in our attempts to find fullness where it cannot be found, settling for things that are beneath us instead of looking to the One above us.
Naamanâs journey to healing began when he humbled himself and submitted to Godâs terms. Initially, his pride resisted the simplicity of the prophet Elishaâs instruction to wash in the Jordan River. It seemed too ordinary, too beneath his dignity. But this was Godâs way of showing himâand usâthat we cannot dictate the terms of our salvation. We must abandon our glory, recognize the corruption within us, and come to Him in humility. Naamanâs eventual obedience led to his physical healing and, more importantly, a revelation of Godâs power and sufficiency.
Godâs dealings with Naaman reveal a universal truth: we are far more unworthy than we realize, and our need for grace is greater than we often admit. Yet God, in His kindness, invites us to experience His glory and be made whole in Him. We must surrender our illusions of control, trust His wisdom, and recognize that His ways are higher than ours.
This story is a call to stop striving after things that cannot be satisfied and instead look up to the God who can. It reminds us that no man, beast, or earthly substance can elevate us; only God can restore the glory we have lost. Like Naaman, we must come to Him as lepers in need of grace, acknowledging our brokenness and trusting in His sufficiency.
May our prayer be, âLord, show me who I am so I can look up to You. Help me to abandon my glory and come to You as I truly am, in need of Your healing and grace.â
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Brother Sam concludes the teaching series by emphasizing the necessity of prayer in dealing with suffering.
Prayer is a means of grace that God has given us in this world to conform us to the image of the Son and to point us to our blessed hope in heaven.
He highlights 2 things that prayer does
1. In the mercy of God, prayer can alleviate suffering, lighten burdens and turn circumstances around
2. â Prayer can change our perspective when God decides that suffering is necessary to draw us nearer to Him.
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Brother Kingsley takes us on a bible study of Temptations and trials and the work they do in us.
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Brother Sam starts a new series on how to handle suffering.
In this message, he explains how suffering is expected in our lifes as believers and why there is suffering in this world, but he also talks about the hope we have in the Lord.
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The wrath of God has been revealed against all unrighteousness. For the unbeliever, this is a cause for alarm because God is holy and a just judge who will address all iniquity. For the one who is saved and has been justified in Christ, it is a warning to live in repentance, honoring the salvation of the Lord.
The fear of the Lord necessitates holiness. As we delight in our salvation and the magnitude of Godâs mercy on our brokenness, we must also respond to Godâs pull in our hearts to mirror His righteous state. We must also persuade those in our lives not to fall into the hands of God living in iniquity. For without holiness, no man shall see the Lord.
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Are we to love God or fear God? Are these positions contradictory or complimentary? We see injunctions in the scripture to love the Lord with all our heart and then again we are admonished that the fear of the Lord is wisdom. Which is it?
The fear of God is an active awareness of Godâs holiness, commandments and judgments in how we conduct our affairs. The scripture prescribes this for all men because this is how we abide in the will of God and honour His covenant.
To love God is to keep in step with His precepts. It is the vigilance to live in obedience knowing that everything God requires leads to our ultimate good. This is why the Psalmists wrote extensively on delighting in the laws of God and testified to the treasure of His precepts.
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Sister Ifeanyi teaches on an aspect of God's sovereignty. She helps us carefully navigate the concept of God controlling everything and the role our agency plays.
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Raising godly homes, like any other Christian calling, has its roots in the gospel. The more we behold the cross, the clearer we can ascertain God's demands for each member of a household.
This marital union comes with privileges and responsibilities. What is not often emphasized in our culture is the seriousness of a marital oath's responsibilities. For a covenant meant to last a lifetime, it is wisdom not to decide on who to be with based on fleeting attributesâqualities that depreciate as the years go by.
Rather, the man or woman of God, guided by scripture, is expected to decide on a partner who shares a common faith and hope and whose life is ruled by God's love. These are values that are forever appreciated.
God has a vision for fruitfulness and multiplication for every marital union. And it is the will of God for every home to be filled with children as God graces those in covenant.
Godly masculinity at its very core is an election of service. Men are called to serve their families sacrificially in the same way Christ demonstrated His love to the church. Men ought to be imitators of Christ first before anything else. Everything he does as a leader of the home is unto God as one who will be held accountable for the family affairs.
Godly femininity is rooted in an identity in Christ. Ladies are first called to flourish as fervent Christians, offering their lives unto God which is their reasonable worship before they are called to anything else. In the home, God demands that ladies support and build with the one they are betrothed to in fulfilling the commission of God upon the family to be fruitful and multiply.
Godly parenting is a responsibility unto God. Parents are merely stewards of Godâs gifts. The love of the father in the home is meant to portray the unconditional love God has for His children, the care and nurture of the mother ought to model the attentiveness and affection of a loving God who is committed to our good at all times, even when we have nothing to offer Him.
Even in how discipline is done in the home, how career paths are chosen, and the way children are instructed to live, all of these must be done in honour of Godâs vision for families, which is for each person to thrive in accordance with His will.
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Brothers Sam, Seye, Kingsley and Sister Ijeoma answer some questions in the second Q&A session of the family affairs conference.
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Sister Ijeoma teaches Christian femininty
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Brother Seye teaches on Christian masculinity
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Brothers Sam, Seye, Kingsley, and Sisters Ijeoma and Ifeanyi answer various questions about godly relationships.
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Brother Sam teaches what it means to be single as a Christian.
He speaks on what a Christian considers before getting into a relationship.
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Pastor Sam completes the teaching series on overcoming the world.
In this message, he discusses the idol of demons and what the right Christian view is.
Please listen and share
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Pastor Sam takes us on an interactive bible study to understand what True Treasure is
Using many reflective and provoking questions, we look at what it means to have true treasure and our disposition to true treasure.
In this message, we examine what we truly treasure, our biblical disposition to it and what that means in our everyday life.
Please listen and share.
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Bro. Kingsley admonishes us to self-reflect on our priorities
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Brother Sam continues the teaching series with a particular emphasis on the idol of pleasure and how it creates a wedge between us and God. Establishing from the onset that what we need to contend for is Godâs will for our lives and not glory. Glory belongs to God alone. We are called to look for the good in our lives as we fulfil God's purpose, therein lies true and godly fulfillment.
Referencing the temptation of Jesus in Luke 4:9, Brother Sam explains how the devil sought to get the Lord to act outside the Fatherâs will by doing something that seemed good but was not expedient before the sight of God. Explaining how the retort of Jesus not to test God was a common temptation the Israelites struggled with in the wilderness [Deut 6:16/Exodus 17:2] â where their selfish desires and even pressing needs blinded them from the faithfulness of God and drove them into rebellion.
Murmuring is often an indicator of an idol in our hearts because it doesnât view God as ultimately in control of our lives. Murmuring almost always leads to blasphemy and testing God because it stems from the notion that God is withholding something good from us, which is contrary to His nature as one who does only what is perfect and good.
Bro. Sam goes in to explain hedonistic prayers. These are prayers that are predicated on our own lusts and not the will of God. They exalt our desires perpetually and not the kingdom of God. And this comes with a cost because the cost of anything we desire more than God is God. The more consumed we become by our desires, the less of God we see in our lives.
The solution to constantly indulging in the lust of our hearts isnât just resisting these idols but replacing them with something greater: the love of God. Only when His love grows stronger in our hearts can it expel the false joys we cling to. Through thanksgiving, meditation, and obedience, duty transforms into delight.
In moments of weakness, we are called to remember that all our strength lies in Christ. Constantly run back to GodâHe knows your frailty, and only He can help you overcome it. Pursue what is good in Godâs sight, not your own. Let His love be your true satisfaction.
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Bro. Murewa takes us through the story of Jonah to see how our preaching of the gospel, even in uncomfortable situations, is required of us as an expression of God's mercy.
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In todayâs message, the focus was on the dangers of fear and how Satan uses it to lead us into idolatry. Referencing Luke 4:1, the sermon explained that fear can drive us to place our trust in things other than Godâwhether itâs money, status, or the approval of others. The fear of lacking material security often leads to worshipping money, but true fulfilment comes from serving God, not wealth. Living for God brings lasting satisfaction.
The importance of practices like the Sabbath, fasting, and giving was also highlighted, showing how they help prevent idols from creeping into our lives. These actions serve as reminders that our trust is in God, not in possessions or human praise.
Luke 4:5-8 further revealed Satanâs deception, claiming authority over the world when, in reality, all power belongs to God. Satan rules through sin and death but lacks true power. His temptations target our ego and desire for validation, but seeking glory from people rather than God leads to emptiness, as mentioned in John 12:43.
In Genesis 32:24-28, Jacobâs story illustrates how true satisfaction comes from finding our identity in God. Chasing approval or recognition from others never fulfils, but God gives us a name and purpose.
Galatians 1:10 reminds us to seek Godâs approval over human praise. The sermon encouraged everyone to spend time with God, as nothing will make sense if He isnât real in your life.
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