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Listen to the timeless sermon that kicked off the Reboot Camp 2024, tagged "METAMORPHOSIS"
Discover how salvation isnโt earned through works but given freely through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Reflect on the story of Abraham and Isaac, a powerful foreshadowing of God's love and provision through Christ. This episode unpacks key lessons: the necessity of a sacrifice, the futility of relying on good works, and the gift of salvation through faith alone. Tune in and embrace the timeless message of redemption and grace.
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In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren shares key steps to experience spiritual metamorphosis:
Be Courageous โ Courage is essential for a life of prayer to manifest its power. Learn to overcome fear and develop boldness (Deuteronomy 20:1).
Hard Work โ Stand out by committing to diligence and excellence in all you do.
Sacrifice โ True spiritual growth requires sacrifice. Faith isnโt by works, but itโs never without action. Be a blessing to others as God blesses you.
This session equips you to align your faith with practical steps, enabling you to embrace transformation and live courageously.
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In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren shares four powerful ways to activate your prophetic imagination:
With the Word โ Meditate on Godโs Word by imagining it, allowing Him to expand your opportunities.
By Prophecy (Prophetic Transportation) โ Experience the promises of God as He sends you to glimpse your "promised land."
Prophetic Examples โ Learn from othersโ stories as God uses them to awaken your prophetic potential.
Prayer โ Open your spirit to Godโs work, gain clarity, and receive prophetic direction through prayer.
With insights from Acts 9:11-12, this session will inspire and equip you to align with Godโs vision for your life.
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Podcast Description:
In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren delves into the power of imagination and how aligning your thoughts with Godโs Word can transform your life. Discover two key indicators of Godโs presence: the joy that fills your heart and an awareness of your need for His grace. Learn the importance of mortifying the flesh daily, reckoning yourself dead to sin, and building a consistent habit of righteousness. With insights from Colossians 3:1-3, Romans 6, and Ephesians 2, this session will equip you to embrace the life God has prepared for you.
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Podcast Description:
In this session, Apostle Emmanuel Iren unpacks the transformative power of prayer in "Metamorphosis of God in Prayer." Learn why faith is essential for change, how the Gospel's impact defines true ministry success, and what it means to be an envoy of Christ. Explore the divine process of prayerโnot just for requests but as an incubation for spiritual transformation. Discover how God uses prayer to elevate and mirror His plans for your life, with insights from Hebrews 11:6, 2 Corinthians 3, and Jeremiah 33:3. Tune in and embrace the spiritual metamorphosis that prayer brings!
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๐Here are some key points to note from this sermon;
- There is constant spiritual warfare, and we must remain alert to the schemes of the devil.
- โ While the devil is defeated, he continually seeks vulnerabilities.
- โ As believers, we must remain conscious of Godโs covering and use the divine advantage we have in Christ.
- โ Endurance is essential in spiritual growth. If we cannot love or believe when itโs difficult, we havenโt fully developed endurance.
- โ Every spiritual discipline will be tested, and enduring in prayer is vital.
- โ A true prayer life requires perseverance.
- โ Prayer should not be limited to times of need but should be consistent.
- โ Luke 18:1 reminds us to persist in prayer, even when answers are delayed, pressing on until we see results.We are encouraged not to wait for challenging times before building our prayer lives. Instead, we should cultivate a consistent practice, building spiritual momentum for when it is most needed.
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As Believers, we must ensure that the Kingdom is our most important priority.
Whatever you are seekingโwhether itโs a job, business growth, or marriageโthe principle remains: Seek first the Kingdom of God. Matthew 6:33
Prayer is a test of priority: Every prayer time reveals where your heart truly lies.
God is impressed when your priorities align with His purposes.
The ultimate goal of prayer should always be to the glory of God, not our personal gratification. -
In this Special Anniversary Service, our Apostle, delivered a powerful message centered on the importance of valuing spiritual things, particularly the worth of a soul.โค๏ธโ๐ฅโค๏ธโ๐ฅ
He began by emphasizing the power of hindsight, noting that God, the author of the Bible, is both the beginning and the end.
๐ Here are some notable points to take from this sermon;
- God places extraordinary value on even a single soul being saved. Luke 15:7
- โ In our modern view of prosperity, we focus on the wrong thing, placing material wealth as the measure of success.
- โ God's economy, true sustenance, and fulfilment come through spiritual means, not financial gains or societal achievements.- โ The impact of Jesusโ life wasnโt measured by improvements to the government of His time but by His spiritual legacy.
- โ The call for Christians, as seen in Philippians 2:5, is to adopt the mindset of Christ, to prioritize sacrifice, consecration, and a life oriented towards God's word.
As we journey through this week and beyond, we are reminded to shift our focus from material success to the eternal value of a soul.โจ#ADOZENCELEBRATIONS #CCIAT12 #CCIGlobal -
Culture - Discipling Nations
Preacher: Pastor Laju Iren
Acts 19:10
The impact of the early church was evident and it is something to emulate, replicate and admire. The days of impact of the Gospel have not passed. There was an impact in medicine and because people were getting healed. There was also an economic impact (Acts 19:20).
There was also impact on leadership.
Acts 12:21-24
8 things that the early church did that culture could not ignore
1. It was a listening church. One of the first things the writer of Acts records is an instruction. Acts 1:4. Sometimes we are called to a time of consecration, and this involves moving with Godโs timetable and not ours. The early church listened to God and His word. Acts 2:42 tells us that they devoted themselves to the teachings of the apostles.
2. It was a united church. Acts 2:44. They always met everyday. John 13:35. Hebrews 10:25.
3. It was a powerful church. Doing ministry without the power of God is a big mistake. Donโt do ministry in your own power. Otherwise, you make yourself a target. We were never meant to execute the plan of God in our own might.4. It was a supplying church. There was a participation from the entire church. It wasnโt one star doing all the praying and exercising the gifts. It was the church. Ephesians 4:11-12. We must discern our place in the church and play our role.
5. It was a resilient church. It was not without its imperfections. They even fought and scattered the church over food. They had their weaknesses, struggles and persecutions. 2 Corinthians 11:23-28.
6. It was a moving and a spreading church. Not only must there be a church that sinners can come to, there must be a church that goes to where the sinners are. Contact without contamination is the goal.
7. It was a loud church. Acts 2:1-3. They were loud in prayer, praise and boldness. In Acts 4:19-20, Paul and John who were imprisoned and beaten refused to stop speaking the Gospel in exchange for their release.
8. It was a purposeful church
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TACTICS: HOW TO CATCH MEN โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
He emphasized that where the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable. We were also made to understand that God's priority is SOUL WINNING.
Here are a few things we learnt:
๐ God's priority is salvation, Romans 10:1. There is a difference between what God can do and what God prioritises. God gives bread, but He is bread.
๐ Everyone considered a great man was someone who did something for God. Genesis 12:1-2. When God wants to use you, don't shy away. Consider it a blessing! Heb 11:33. Always think of what God can do through you.
๐ When you turn someone to righteousness, God calls you a star! Daniel 12:3. Your small input into a soul can go a long way in winning such soul. Never underestimate your impact.
๐ One of the reasons why church growth is not as progressive is because only a small percentage of members engage in soul winning. Be active in soul winning and play a part in church growth!
๐ Soul winning takes time. Fast and pray for that soul, invest in that soul. Remember, there is a party in heaven when a soul is won.๐ 4 THINGS TO DO
1. Learn to pray for souls: When you pray for souls, divine encounters take place. Evangelism is warfare.
2. Disciple your children: The first place of calling is in the home. Proverbs 22:6
3. Invite people to church: Have at least 5 people you follow up constantly to come to church.
4. Keep at it: Soul winning takes tenacity and consistency. Don't assume that people aren't listening. Luke 15:7. -
How to Pray During a Retreat.
Here are some key points:
๐Luke 11:1. The will of God isnโt always good versus bad itโs always good versus God.
๐The best way to pray is to โPray for the will of God to be doneโ.
๐Psalm 106:15. The permissive will of God is a dangerous place to be. -
We received the powerful ministry of our apostle, Apostle Emmanuel Iren in the morning session๐ฅ๐ฅ
We learned that there has to be more to our devotion than the regular. We must set aside time to recalibrate in a retreat.
4 things you must do in a retreat:
๐ Cast your cares upon Him. Matthew 13:1-14. You must leave the place of prayer lighter than you came. Know that as long as youโre alive, there is hope for you in God. Romans 8:37.
๐ You must forgive. There are a few things that corrupt the human spirit, like unforgiveness.
2Corinthians 2:10-11. Matthew 6:14 . Every time you refuse to forgive, you give the enemy an advantage. -
โEvangelismโ ๐ฅ๐ฅ
We learnt that the core of evangelism is sharing something we are passionate about, and just like how we talk about things that excites us, even more, we should be eager to share the good news.
๐ Here are some notable points from this sermon;
- To be an evangelist is to be zealous about any course.
- โ There is a sense to which everyone of us are passionate about something, so if you do not actively tell people about Jesus, thatโs a passion problem.
- Evangelism is not just a treaty but a delight.
- โ โ Itโs a sin to give God the barest minimum.
- โ One of the ways to radically change your walk with God, is when you realize you are an envoy.๐ Two things God is not;
1.) God is not a drug - There is more to Him than the healing He gives.
2.) God is not a wallet - There is more to Him than the money you seek.
In 2 Corinthians 5:14-19, Paul emphasizes the responsibility that Christโs death bestows on us. We are now envoys, carrying the message of reconciliation.
๐ Four simple ways you can evangelize;
1.) Invite people to Church.
2.) Share materials - Sermons, books.
3.) Share personal testimonies.
4.) Direct communication - Just tell them about Jesus.
As we journey through this month and beyond, we should endeavor to share the message of the gospel to everyone around us.โจ -
ENVOY: TAKING TERRITORIES
This is the best way we can show true discipleship โ๐พ
Some highlights from the sermon:
๐The believer must learn to be abased and to abound. Philippians 4:10-13
๐Tough times present a great opportunity to show the world where our treasure is. Philippians 2:5
๐One of the most powerful ways to demonstrate discipleship is to live without possessions. Learn to be abased.
๐There is a secret unspoken rule - the more money you have, the more transcendent you become. Popular culture teaches you to be transcendent but as believers, we mustnโt adopt this lifestyle.
๐Put structure in your life so that no matter how rich you become, your life is still simple, and you must find a way to do that. STRUCTURES are important!๐ Make sure money doesnโt keep you away from evangelism or take you away from purpose. Romans 12:16
๐God prospers people. Psalms 104:14
๐Even the most diligent farmers rely on the resources God has created. 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
๐ God can prosper a man through labor, gifts, relationships, divine healing, or favour
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CURRENCY - THE ZEAL OF THE LORD
We learnt how the key things in the Bible are often emphasized to draw your attention and how Godโs plan is sovereign.
Here are some key points to take note of:
๐ For many that received him, to them he gave the power to be called the sons of God. John 1:12
๐ This tells you thereโs nothing special about you or intrinsic that makes you entitled to Godโs plan and promises.
๐ Your relevance is in alignment to Godโs sovereign plan. Itโs aligning yourself to Godโs purpose that makes you relevant.
๐ God is God-centered and committed to His own plan. Everyone who aligns with him will find their relevance in him, not the other way round.
๐ Greatness is not always in proportion to how much you pray. Itโs for those who are the CALLED. Romans 8:28
๐ Understand that your purpose is not unique. Purpose is universal. What is unique to you is your assignment. Discover what God wants to do and align with it.Other key points to take notes of:
๐ What we call coincidence is the Providence of God.
๐ You can never take from a man what he got from a place of consecration. If you understand this, competition will die.
๐ Donโt compete when you should be collaborating.
Let this guide you as you step into this new week. Make a conscious effort to live a purposeful life - understanding what God will have you do and take action ๐ค -
Envoy: A life of Ambition'.๐ฅ๐ฅ
We learned fundamentally about two important questions that must be answered if we are to understand purpose.
1. What is worth living for?
2. โ What is worth dying for?
And in answering these questions, we learned that whatever is worth living for, is also worth dying for, which births purpose.
For us as Christians, we should believe the radical idea that death is gain. Philippians 1:21
Here are some more notable points from this sermon;
๐ Living a life of purpose is not easy, and you'll need to step out of your comfort zone to follow God fully.
๐ When you excel at what God created you to do, you're glorifying Him.
๐ Purpose will require grit, ambition, and audacity from you.
๐You must be brave at what God has called you to do and stop being obsessed with self-preservation.
As we step into this week, let us take practical steps to live for Christ, being ambitious for a selfless cause with the talents and gifts God has given us.๐ค๐ค -
Purpose 101.
He explained that purpose refers to the reason why we were created.He went on to give us four principles of purpose from the book of Genesis Chapter 1:
๐ There is a sun before the sun: God wants us to understand that purpose comes first. Purpose takes preeminence over everything else. (Genesis 1:5)
๐ God is man's source: When God wanted to create man, He spoke to Himself, signifying that God is the root of our existence. If you live without God, you live life like the living dead. (Genesis 1:26)
๐ Man's first day is the Sabbath: God wants us to work from a place of rest. (Ephesians 2:8)
๐ Man is the image of God: Being called the image of God does not necessarily have anything to do with physical appearance but more with our function because God is spirit. This tells us that as believers, we are ambassadors of Christ, and everything we do, we do on His behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)He concluded by mentioning some signs that show we are walking in purpose:
โ๐พ The commitment of God to what you are doing.
โ๐พ Nobody can take from you what you obtained by consecration and sustained by altars because he whom God has blessed, no man can curse.
โ๐พ When consecration makes you, you are made, and no one can unmake you. -
Envoy: An Exceptional Life.โ๐ฅ๐ฅ
He emphasized that purpose is a double-edged sword, providing clarity and direction while also setting boundaries. Matthew 15:24
Here are some key points from the sermon;
๐Purpose tells you what you must do and what you must not.
๐Purpose determines your boundaries. John 6:35
๐ Even when you know your purpose, waiting is essential. Itโs important to wait for the right time, and discipline is required.
๐ Not every passion deserves your attention.
๐ Avoid pushing yourself prematurely into your future.
๐ Purpose defines and establishes boundaries.
๐ The church must protect its purpose and avoid straying from its primary calling Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 1:22-23 -
Explore: Understanding the Scriptures.โ ๐ฅ๐ฅ
He emphasized three main points, namely:
๐ Proper Bible interpretation is spiritual warfare.
๐ You need a teacher.
๐ Interpretation is necessary.
On proper Bible interpretation as spiritual warfare, here are a few points to note:
- When it comes to warfare, the primary warfare in the Word of God is the battle of the mind.
- Knowledge is a powerful weapon of war. 2 Corinthians 2:11
- The devil will try to outwit you and catch you unawares.
- How you know you're under attack is when culture begins to change your perspective on what the word of God says.
- There must be a defense system to guard your heart because the devil is trying to fight there too. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
- Anything that makes you change your opinion about what God says is warfare.
On the point that you need a teacher, note the following:
- We need more people with the humility of the Ethiopian eunuch and teachers like Philip. Acts 8:29-31
- The Holy Spirit guides in corroboration to ensure what we hear is the truth.
- He gives us teachers who teach didactically. 2 Timothy 2:2
- We need faithful men who will teach faithfully to all men.
On the point that interpretation is necessary, note the following:
- It takes intentionality to interpret the Bible.
- The Bible must be rightly interpreted, as there is a wrong way to interpret it.4 Cs in Bible Interpretation:
๐ Context: Every text you read in the Bible was written to a particular people at a particular time, so to understand it, you must understand the underlying principle in all generations.
๐ Culture: Romans 16:16
The word of God as it applies culturally should be applied. This is where interpretation comes in.
๐ Communication (Language): John 3:16, 1 John 4:9, 1 John 4:11
๐ Christ: The most important key for interpreting the Bible. Matthew 1:20-22, Acts 2:2-17
- The New Testament is a commentary on the Old Testament.
- How to unlock your Bible study is by looking at all the Old Testament quotes in the New Testament and going back to read them in context. -
IMAGING CHRIST ON PRAYER pt1
Text: Phil 2:5, Matt 20:26, Phil 2:9-10, John 6:33, Ezekiel 22:30.
NOTE
๐ If you want to image Christ, make your life about purpose, not about status.
๐ Your yardstick for measuring prosperity should be based on how much you have done for God.
๐ The paradox of God is that it is those who are poor in Spirit that inherit the kingdom of God. Only those who seek God find all things.
๐ In the kingdom, greatness is measured in service.
๐ Giving and generosity is God's, but you must make no mistake to be entitled.
๐ One of the paradox of life is that God uplifts the humble and resists the proud.
Your personal needs cannot be the epic center of your Christian life.
๐ You can't grow in God's kingdom unless you look beyond yourself.
๐ It is consecration to get to the point where you can live without all the needs you can meet (Matt 4:4).
๐ Your purpose on earth is to image Christ (Luke 11:2, Mark 10:45, Phil 2:5, Matt 6:33, 7:7)
๐ Possession is not a valuable as significance. You only save what is scarce.
๐ When you attain significance , you can get possession in one day.
๐ The bread that God give is Christ (John 6:33)
๐ Psalms 23 teaches us about the priority of Salvation plan of God.
๐ The moment you follow your God-given purpose, some things follow you naturally (Phil 2:9) - ใใฃใจ่กจ็คบใใ
