Reverend continued sharing on lessons on loyalty. He talked about how with time our loyalty will be tested.

Verses: 1 Samuel 20:13, James 4:4 Luke. 14: 26, Numbers 1:1

1. Reverend explained that, Loyalty is based on principles but not emotion/feeling.

* He continued by saying that , decisions made on emotions are not substantial.

* He liken it to the fact that Jonathan was not moved by emotion to eliminate David in order to take up the throne of Israel but rather followed the principles of God to making David the King of Israel._ 1 Samuel 20:13

2. Reverend continued by saying that Loyalty will cost us relationship and friendship... James 4:4

* He told us that, if we make ourselves friends to the world, we become enemies of God.

* He emphasized on the fact that, being loyal to God demands that you must let go worldly relationship and friendship( mother, father, siblings, sons, and daughters)..._ Luke 14:26

3. Reverend emphasized on the fact that loyalty may cause you physical things...

_ Hebrew 11: 24

* To be loyal, sometimes you will loose physical things like cars, nice houses and privileges.

* Reverend talked about loyalty using the story of Moses by explaining to us how Moses refused to be called Pharaoh's daughter son and left behind all the pleasures, privileges and royalties which was bestowed on him as one of the King's sons but chose to suffer with the people of God.

Even as we listen to our Father, may we be challenged to be loyal and pray for the spirit of loyalty. Amen.

Reverend continued to share on the series 8 principles of success. In this series he talked about the steps we must take to be successful as believers.

Scripture verses:

2 Peter 1:3, Malachi 1:2-3, Romans 9:10-13, Hebrews 12:14-17, Hebrews 11:24-25, 1 Corinthians 1:25, Matthew 6:31, 2 Corinthians 4:17

1. You should want to succeed. Investing in yourself by education is a sign that you want to succeed. If you want to succeed it depends on you. Jacob wanted the birth rite from his brother and this was an indication of his willingness to succeed.

He also wrestled with an angel of God to bless him. why,because he wanted to succeed.

2. Set your priorities right. You can choose to struggle now by going to school or struggle for the remaining years of your Adult life by neglecting to invest in your life by going to school.

Two chooses in setting priorities are temporary and eternal. You can reap temporary the benefit of your choices but also you can have the lasting benefits of eternal decision you take.

Sometimes when we make a choice to follow God it may seem foolishness to the world as the Bible states in 1 Corinthians 1:25:

[25] Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.

At the time men begin to understand you and what God is doing in your life by then you are far ahead of the race.

Because Moses chose to forgo the pleasures of sin and to suffer with the people God used him to save the Israelite by delivering them out of Egypt.

Hebrews 11:24-25 KJV

[24] By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; [25] Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. May we be blessed as we continue in listening to messages

Rev. Nathaniel shared with us on the love of God towards mankind. As he continued, he encouraged us to do the work of the Father by bringing others to Christ.

Scripture Verses: Romans 3:23, Luke 16:19-31, Romans 6:23.

* Reverend explained that, God gave us His only son, Jesus to demonstrate His love for us.

* he emphasized on the fact that all of us have sin and the consequence a such is death._ Romans 6:23

* Reverend explained that, before Christ, our lives were full of sin and evil activities.

* God has given us a better place after death, which is Heaven.

* He shared on the existence of Heaven and hell through the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

* And we can go to Heaven if we know Him and have had a personal relationship with Him and likewise to hell if we go contrary to God's will.

* Finally, we must know that the only way to feel the love of God is to acknowledge the descending, death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

As we have heard this message may we be challenged to talk to others about the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as we also strengthen our relationship with Him.

God bless you.

Reverend emphasized on the fact that, many people regard themselves as Christians but fall short in many ways.

He continued by sharing with us the major steps that can make our Christianity fruitful;

1. He talked about the fact that as Christians, we must die / allowing ourselves to come last and denying ourselves just like how Jesus did on the cross for mankind.

2. Taking up the cross of JESUS by allowing the will of God to dictate the pace of our Christianity and relegating our will to the bottom.

3. Lastly he emphasized on the fact that, following Jesus comes with certain requirements which we must pass. Dying to our flesh/ worldly things and being alive to our spirits just like Jesus.

In conclusion, he said there can only be much fruit in our spiritual life if only we are prepared and willing to die to our flesh.

Therefore beloved, may we blessed as we continue to listen to the teachings of our Father.

Scripture Verses: Gal. 2:20, Matthew 16:24, John 12:24.

On lessons on loyalty Reverend shared that we are to be persuaded by the things of God.  It is then that the things of God won't become laborious for us

1.  Loyalty demands full persuasion

One has to know a person  in depth before the person can commit to that person.

One has to know the doctrine of an individual before one commits to the person. Also, one won't be loyal to a person if they don't know their doctrines

2. Your loyalty must be to a loyal authority.

3. A loyal Person doesn't withhold information.

Pertinent information should not be withheld from higher authority.  Information revealed saves the church and sometimes the person it pertains to.

Scriptures:

Esther 2:22-23,

2 Timothy 3:10,

1 Corinthians 11:1,

Esther 4:1-17,

1 Corinthians 1:12

Reverend continued on the series Sacrifice. He shared with us that the cross signifies death and anytime we see the cross it is a reminder that a Sacrifice of death was paid for us. Also, he said that the Cross is the symbol of Christianity.

Scriptures:

Luke 9:23, Philippians 3:7-8, Galatians 2:20

The question to us all is that are we ready to pay the price of sacrifice by

1. Denying yourself - means is to die, not seeking your own interest, but seeking the will of God

2. Taking up your cross daily - not once, a month, or occasionally but daily.

Reverend emphasized on Paul's writing that the things he deemed so valuable before became worthless because of the revelation of Christ to him.

Philippians 3:7 NLT

[7] I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done.

Be bless