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TOPIC: The Importance of Change (Its Spiritual Significance) MINISTER: Rev Noah Oladipo There are few phenomena in our world that are lacking comprehensive and exhaustive definitions such as “Change.” In spite of its large usage and numerous definitions, few people completely grasp what change really entails in practical circles as well as spiritual nuances. Change can mean a plethora of different things ranging from ‘passing from one state to the next’ to ‘a switch in direction’ or even ‘replacing one thing with another – either new or different’ or ‘to switch or alter.’ All of these in no small way signify that whatever change stands for, it is relatively ordinary and common to us all. Change should transcend everything in our lives including character. Quite importantly, change should not be deterred by people’s perception of who you used to be or even past wrongs committed {Rom. 8:1}. We shouldn’t imbibe a trait of setting boundaries and limits as to how much change we...

MINISTER: Rev Noah Oladipo The prerequisite to giving ample reverence to God’s Word is recognising that the things which pertain to God are permanent while the mundane and carnal ideologies and objects are relatively temporary. Every believer must endeavour to develop a culture of endearment with God’s Word; it is not enough to merely hear the Word in Church but also to study God’s Word at home much like the Berean Christians. There is a procedure to making God’s Word come alive for you as a believer. First and foremost, is the initial Reading of the Word which no doubt guides the reader into a Knowledge phase. However, no matter how intensive the reading of the Word is, nothing more than is acquired. Mere Knowledge of God’s Word will do little for the believer in that state and remains dormant. In addition to reading, the ideal believer must make an effort to meditate on God’s Word. An in depth meditation will produce “Spirit” (Life) where the believer has internalised it throu...