Pentecostal Africa Church ughelli zonal headquarter agbarho

23/09/2024

PRAISE THE LORD!!!
At the rate in the image this is the amount of oxygen you breathe for free!!!
₦240,480 daily
₦1,683,360-weekly
₦50,500,800-monthly

Just imagine it you were to pay for only oxygen!!! This alone tells you that God has blessed you. You consume a minimum of over ₦50M in a month just to breathe.

Did you still say you are poor?
Let us give thanks to God for the free air we breathe!!!

"Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!" (Ps 150:6)

14/09/2024

SUNDAY SCHOOL

WEEK THIRTY SEVEN

SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2024

TOPIC: BEING CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST Part 2

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:20. ROMANS 7:18
COLOSSIANS 2:14.

MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 2:20. "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live , but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the son of God, who loves me and gave himself for me."

AIM: To teach us the life of the believer is a spiritual one. Although we are in the flesh, we must overcome or mortify the flesh.

INTRODUCTION: We not only war against evil forces around us but we war against our own flesh. The flesh takes delight in unholy things but the spirit after the will of God. So the war is on.

THE BATTLES OF THE FLESH:
This is a pull from our flesh and if Christ lives in us we must stand firm.
The pull is as a result of the canel nature of man. The flesh is the gate that Satan comes through to pull us away. Each time we are drawn away, it follows that our flesh is receiving life. What that means is that carnality will set in.
The believer will have to win this war and defeat the flesh completely.

NEED TO DIE TO THE FLESH AND ALIVE TO THE SPIRIT:
If we live to the flesh, it means we respond to its dictates and obay its command. Then we become slaves to sin and enemies of God.

THE TRUE POSITION OF THE BELIEVER:
Every believer who live by faith, is crucified with Christ and does not live for himself or herself anymore. This is the position of faith that must take; and once we have received grace to take this position, it is vital that we do not move away from it. These are great and unfathomable things!

QUESTIONS:
1) Is it possible to live without sin?
2) if yes, how ? If no why?a

CONCLUSION:
God who is rich in mercy and who in His decided that it was good to call us to something so great, will Himself do this mighty work in us( Thessalonians 5:23-24).

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01/09/2024

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHING

WEEK THIRTY FIVE

SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2024

Topic: DO NOT QUENCH THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT part 2

Text: 1THESS 5:19-22. ROM 15:13. COLO 1:11. COLO 1:29. 2THESS 1:11

MEMORY VERSE: 1 THESSALONIANS 5:19
"QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT"

AIM: To teach believers not to quench the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION:
God has granted us the power and authority to restrict or release what the spirit does in the local church. How many of us pause to consider the ways in which we inadvertently quench the Spirit's work in our livess individually and in our churches collectively? Do church leaders install fear or courage in the hearts of people by the way they speak, preach and lead? Do they so repeatedly garnish their sermons and small group Bible studies, even personal conversations, with such dire warnings of charismatic excess that will effectively quench the Spirit's work in their members lives? Or , after listening to leaders and observing enhance their being encouraged and confident to step out and take risks they otherwise might not take?

CONTINUATION ON WAYS THE SPIRIT CAN BE QUENCHED
4) We quench the Spirit whenever we create an inviolable and sanctimonious structure in our corporate gatherings and worship services , and In our small groups, that does not permit spontaneity or the special leading of the spirit. Giving in to more of human authority then the move of the spirit himself. Could it be that we quench the Spirit's work either by denying the possibility that he might move upon us in spontaneous ways or by so rigidly structuring our services that there is virtually no allowance for the Spirit's interruption of our liturgy? In addition, we read in 1corinthians 14:29-31 that the spirit may well reveal something to a person at the same time another is speaking. This spontaneity is not to be disposed or scorned but embraced , as Paul counsels the person speaking to "be silent" and give room for the other to communicate whatever the spirit has made known.

5) we quench the Spirit whenever we dispose prophetic utterances (1thessalonians 5:20). No matter how badly people may have abused the gift of prophecy, it is disobedient to scripture in other words, a sin to despise prophetic utterances. God commands us no to treat prophecy with contempt, as if it were unimportant. Rather than quenching the Holy Spirit by dispising prophetic utterances, Paul tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5 :21 to "test everything" meaning examine or judge all prophecies . Paul did not correct the abuse of the gift by commanding disuse as is the practice of many today . His remedy is biblically informed discernment and only "holding fast what is good" (1thessalonians 5:21). Such discernment should be applied to all spiritual gifts.

6) we quench the Spirit whenever we diminish his activity that alerts and awakens us to the glorious and majestic truth that we are truly the children of God (Romans 8:15-16; Galatians 4:47).

7) we quench the Spirit whenever we suppress, or legislate against, or instill fear in the hearts of people regarding the worship. It is instructive that Jesus, as he extolled the father, is described as rejoicing "in the Holy Spirit"(Luke 10:21). Affection for God such as joy , peace, love, zeal, desire, and reverential fear are an essential dimension in Christ-exalting worship. How often do we orchestrate our corporate gatherings and issue strict guidelines as to what is "proper" in times of worship and in doing so inadvertently quench the Spirit in people's lives?

8) Refusing to do what the spirit instructed us to do or reject His leadership. In today's church, leaders don't care anymore if they do God's bidding by the prompting of the spirit. The spirit is always saying something, he is always directing us but many a time we ignore or completely disobey His leading.

QUESTIONS:
1) In your own words how do we quench the Spirit, or what other way can one quench the Spirit?
2) How can one keep the fire burning?

CONCLUSION:
Carefully search your own heart and assess the possible ways in which you may have quenched the Spirit in your own life and in the experience of your local church. Yielding to and making room for the Spirit's work in our midst is not to be feared but fostered. May God grant us both the wisdom and confident in his goodness to facilitate a greater and more life-changing experience of the Spirit's transforming power.

31/08/2024

May you break forth in dancing before today ends because you have recieved your answer!

24/08/2024

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHING

WEEK THIRTY FOUR

SUNDAY 25th AUGUST 2024

REVISION OF AUGUST'S STUDIES

20/08/2024

21 Habits That Turn a Boy into a Man

1. **Responsibility**:
Take responsibility for your actions and own up to your mistakes.

2. **Respect**:
Show respect for yourself and others, including those who are different from you.

3. **Honesty**:
Be truthful in your words and actions.

4. **Empathy**:
Try to understand and relate to the emotions and experiences of others.

5. **Self-Control**:
Practice self-control and resist negative impulses.

6. **Perseverance**:
Keep working hard and don’t give up, even when faced with challenges.

7. **Initiative**:
Take the initiative and be proactive in your goals and responsibilities.

8. **Time Management**:
Use your time wisely and efficiently.

9. **Good Communication**:
Communicate clearly and effectively with others.

10. **Problem-Solving**:
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.

11. **Resourcefulness**:
Utilize your resources and skills effectively to get the job done.

12. **Independence**:
Develop independence and self-reliance.

13. **Interdependence**:
Recognize the importance of teamwork and relying on others.

14. **Creativity**:
Use your creativity and imagination to come up with new ideas and solutions.

15. **Adaptability**:
Be flexible and able to adapt to change.

16. **Leadership**:
Develop leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide others.

17. **Emotional Intelligence**:
Develop your emotional intelligence and the ability to understand and manage your own emotions and those of others.

18. **Confidence**:
Believe in yourself and your abilities.

19. **Courage**:
Be brave and stand up for what you believe in.

20. **Humility**:
Be humble and open to learning and growth.

21. **Gratitude**:
Practice gratitude and appreciate what you have.

18/08/2024

MARRIAGE IS GIVE AND TAKE

1. When a woman is humble, she becomes a natural charm to her husband
2. When a woman is submissive, she gets what she desires from her husband
3. When a woman is trustworthy, she can control her husband's finances
4. When a woman is hospitable, she can host her husband's meetings
5. When a woman is friendly, she becomes her husband's best friend
6. When a woman is jovial and playful, she can unlock her husband's sad mood
7. When a woman is appreciative, she receives unexpected gifts from her husband
8. When a woman is respectful, she can attend her husband's cultural meetings with him
9. When a woman is understandable, her husband feels free to tell her even the ugly
10. When a woman is peaceful, her husband comes rushing home each time
11. When a woman is tender hearted, she makes a great mother for her kids
12. When a woman is slow tempered, she knows when to approach her husband in times of misunderstandings and arguments
13. When a woman is not vulnerable, she is loved by her husband
14. When a woman does not keep secrets from her husband, her husband tells her all of his every moves
15. When a woman is prayerful, she becomes a powerful support system to her husband
16. When a woman is God fearing, she sets her home on the principles of God the Almighty
17. When a woman is selfless, her husband relies completely on her
18. When a woman is creative, she and the husband can figure out the future together
Unfortunately when you are not any of these, it becomes so hard for you to enjoy marriage.
Seek God's help to become any of the above, you can't do it on your own.

Greetings to all submissive Women

A GOOD WOMAN BUILDS HER OWN MARRIAGE - Proverbs 31:10 - 31

18/08/2024

SUNDAY SCHOOL

WEEK THIRTY THREE

SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 2024

TOPIC:
DO NOT QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT. part 1

TEXT: 1 Thess 5:19- 22. Rom 15:13. Colo 1:11.
Colo 1:29. 2 Thess 1:11.

MEMORY VERSE:
1 Thessalonians 5:19. "Quench not the spirit".

AIMS: To teach believers not to quench the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION:
The apostle Paul warned us about quenching the Holy spirit. This suggests that the Omnipotent Spirit of God could be quenched and thus restricted in what he might to do in our lives, and in the life of the local church. The Spirit comes to us as a fire, either to be fanned into flame and given the freedom to accomplish His will, or to be doused and extinguished by the water of human fear, control, and doctrines of men.
The Spirit obviously desires to work in your life and in your church.
And Paul's exhortation is a warning to all of us lest we become part of the contemporary bucket brigade that stands ready to douse his activity with the water of legalism, fear, and a flawed theology that , without biblical warrant , claim that His gifts have ceased and been with drawn.

WAYS WE QUENCH THE HOLY SPIRIT :
1) We quench the Holy Spirit when we depend on any resource other than the Holy Spirit for anything we do in life. We must not use our head knowledge rather we should rely on the Spirit.
2) We quench the Spirit whenever we diminish his personality and do not use the divine abilities readily available to us as believers. He is our source of divine energy, beyond that he is our guild, teacher , revealer etc
3) We quench the Spirit whenever we suppress or legislate against his work of imparting spiritual gift and ministering to the church through them. We must not deprive or despise those who are gifted by the Spirit. The gifts are for the edification of the body of Christ. Every gift of the spirit is in its own way a "manifestation" of the Holy Spirit himself (1 Corinthians 12:7) . The Spirit is made manifest or evident in our midst whenever the gifts are in use.
Spiritual gifts are the presence of the Spirit himself coming so relatively clear.
Any spiritual gathering that lacks the manipulation of gifts indicates how they are backward or completely cut off from the spirit.

QUESTION:
1) In what way can we keep the fire as painted in the teaching today .
2) Why is it dangerous to be led by flesh?

CONCLUSION:
Many believers today lack zeal for things of God, that indeed can account for loss of the fire of the Spirit. Our local gathering is a collection of people with little or no fire hence we run the church mechanically instead of spiritually. Let's allow the HOLY SPIRIT have His way.

14/08/2024

Very powerful

14/08/2024