*SEED OF LIFE* BUT know this, that in the last days perilous times will come. For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away. Always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. • ‭2 Timothy 3:1,2,4,5 & 7 One of the sins that forms part of the signs of the last days is that professing Christians are lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God... The true follower of Jesus cannot find pleasure in the frivolous, empty conversations of the world-lover... because the latter is merely satisfied with contemplating the religion of Christ, but knows nothing of its saving power. Obedience to the Word of God will lead them to separate themselves from all these things. • Radiant Religion, p. 236 *• A Point to Ponder •* Our danger is not merely that sensual pleasure exists, but that it has displaced the transforming power of a living relationship with God.(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)

LOST IN THE CHURCH: [BEING LOST IN CHURCH] Part Five Measuring Holiness There has been a great deception among many people who assume that holiness is measured by comparing a person’s good deeds with their bad deeds. When the scale of good deeds appears to outweigh the bad, they conclude that the person is holy. In this way, many have continued to measure Christianity by looking at what they have done and what they have not done. This kind of holiness focuses heavily on measuring sin according to the “Don’ts” found in Scripture. And this has become the interpretation of religion throughout history. It has continued to damage the Church and has contributed to leading many people to hell. Holiness or sin is not merely an action—not simply what a person does or does not do—but a condition of the heart. God is deeply concerned with the condition of our hearts. Actions are only the results of what is already inside the heart. Many have measured holiness by good deeds, yet the Lord does not look at things in that way. He looks at the spirit or intention behind every action, examining the manner and motive with which it was done. Therefore, the Lord is not simply looking for people who perform good deeds on earth, but for people who do what is right! There is a great difference between doing a good thing and doing the right thing. Sometimes the right thing may appear to be evil in the eyes of people. When the Lord commanded Israel to destroy the nations of the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, as stated in Deuteronomy 20:17, could the world have called Him good? Yet we know without doubt that the Lord was doing what was right, because He does not make mistakes, and His works are always without error. Understand that sin is a condition of the heart, and there is One who examines the deepest intentions of the heart. A person can perform good deeds with an evil motive, while another can perform something that appears bad with a good intention. Therefore, it is very easy for a person to be deceived if they place their confidence in goodness or in their works. Indeed, evil kills; however, goodness can be responsible for deceiving and destroying even more people in the world than evil itself. One of Satan’s most powerful weapons for bringing destruction into the world comes through what appears to be good. There is hardly a greater deception Satan can use than coming to us dressed as an angel of light. 2 Corinthians 11:14 Because sin is a condition of the heart, a person can be a murderer even if they have never physically killed anyone. Likewise, someone can be an adulterer before God even if they have never slept with a woman. For example, even if a lemon tree refuses to produce fruit, perhaps in an attempt to hide its nature, it cannot change and become a mango tree. We cannot remove sin from within ourselves by keeping the Law or by trying to be good. We must be transformed in our hearts as we hold firmly to the Cross. Otherwise, even if a person never commits an outward act of sin, that does not necessarily mean they are without guilt. Remember: even if a lemon tree does not produce fruit, that does not mean it will be counted as an orange tree. Circumcision of the Heart Essentially, there is no action a person can perform that can change their inner nature. Things such as religion and the Law can change the outward appearance, but they cannot transform the inner person. Christianity does not begin from the outside and move inward; rather, it begins from within and moves outward. Therefore, through religion, the Law, happiness, habits, the desire for praise, and so forth, it is entirely possible for a person to do good outwardly while not actually being good in their heart. That is why the Lord used circumcision as an illustration of removing the outward covering of hypocrisy, so that what is inside would correspond with what is outside. This was the foundation of the circumcision commanded by the Lord in the house of Israel, when He instructed them to circumcise the foreskin of their bodies. And was this not a prophecy concerning the circumcision of the heart in our present age, when we look to Christ, as it is written in Philippians 3:3: > “For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and put no confidence in the flesh.” If you are in church and have not been born again, understand that your nature has not been transformed. Therefore, even if you pretend to do good, fast extensively, keep all the Laws, observe all the ancient festivals, new moons, or Sabbaths, understand that hell awaits you! And these are words of truth. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. Amen! #ToBeContinued... Mwl. Ernest Nyalula #LostInTheChurch #CircumcisionOfTheHeart #TrueHoliness #BornAgain #HeartTransformation #ChristAlone #GraceAndTruth #Christianity #FaithInChrist #TheGospel #JesusChrist #KingdomOfGod #LordBook #SpiritualGrowth #TruthOfTheGospel🙏

*SEED FOR LIFE* The seeds that fell among the thorns are those who hear, but as they go on their way, they are choked by the worries, riches, and pleasures of this life, and their fruit does not mature. • Luke 8:14 Satan display the world with its most alluring, flattering charms to poor mortals, and as they gaze upon it, its glitter and tinsel eclipse the glory of heaven, and that life which is as enduring as the throne of God. A life of peace, happiness, joy unspeakable, which shall know nothing of sorrow, sadness, pain, nor death, is sacrificed for a short lifetime of sin. • Radiant Religion, p.234 *• A Point To Ponder •* What if Satan cannot persuade me to abandon Christ, but can persuade me to become so absorbed in the things of this life that I have little time, desire, or attention left for Him? _(FrontierOfHopeMinistry)_

GLORIOUS SUNDAY SERMON OF 16TH AUGUST 2026 Beloved of God, welcome to this amazing gathering of God's children. As we are about to hear from the throne of mercy, I declared that you will not come in vain, and you will not go empty handed. But before we share the word of God, let us pray 🙏 ENJOY THE FULL VIDEO HERE 👇👇👇 https://youtu.be/IHnZa2BylFo?si=rBUkpriqf33nSXLM PLEASE WATCH, LIKE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE TO HELP MY CHANNEL GROW. THANKS 🙏 LESSON: Matthew 7:16-20 As a matter of fact, today's message is a self reflection, that's why it's topic is: TOPIC: WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN AM I? TEXT: You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Matthew 7:16–20 (NKJV) INTRODUCTION: It is easy to ask, “What kind of church do I attend?” or “What kind of Christians are around me?” But today, God is asking a more personal question: What kind of Christian am I? Christianity is more than attending church, carrying a Bible, singing worship songs, or being known as a believer. Jesus wants our faith to be visible in the way we live, speak, love, forgive, serve and represent Him. The real test of Christianity is not simply what we profess with our lips, but what our lives produce. Be immensely blessed by the word in Jesus name. EXPOSITION: With a sincere mind, let's examine and consider these 3 basic important points. 1. WHAT KIND OF FRUIT IS MY LIFE PRODUCING? Matthew 7:16–20; Galatians 5:22–23; John 15:4–5 Jesus said, “You will know them by their fruits.” Notice that Jesus did not say people would be known merely by their appearance, religious vocabulary, church position or spiritual title. He said they would be known by their fruit. Fruit is evidence of what is happening inside a tree. In the same way, our daily conduct reveals what is happening in our hearts. A Christian may speak about love, but how do I treat people who offend me? I may talk about forgiveness, but can I forgive those who hurt me? I may preach holiness, but what happens when nobody is watching? I may say that I trust God, but what happens when I face disappointment? These are the moments when our fruit becomes visible. Galatians 5:22–23 describes the fruit of the Spirit as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This gives us something practical to examine. Is there love in me? Is there patience in me? Is there self-control in me? Can people see Christ in the way I respond under pressure? Because sometimes, the greatest testimony we preach is not from the pulpit. It is through our behaviour when life does not go according to our expectations. Jesus also said in John 15:5, “He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.” Fruitfulness is therefore connected to our relationship with Christ. We cannot consistently produce Christlike character while living far from Christ. The question is not whether we once produced good fruit. The question is: What is my life producing now? EXPOSITION: 2. AM I A LIGHT THAT LEADS PEOPLE TO CHRIST OR A STUMBLING BLOCK? Matthew 5:14–16; Romans 14:13; 1 Peter 2:12 Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.” That means our Christianity is not supposed to remain inside the church building. People are watching us. Our neighbours are watching. Our colleagues are watching. Our family members are watching. Young people are watching. Even people who disagree with Christianity are watching. Sometimes, before they read the Bible, they read our lives. This is why we must ask ourselves a difficult question: Does my lifestyle make people desire to know Jesus, or does it give them another reason to reject Him? A Christian can become a stumbling block through bitterness, dishonesty, hypocrisy, arrogance, unforgiveness, gossip, immoral behaviour or an abusive attitude. Imagine telling someone that Jesus changes lives, while that person consistently sees anger, hatred and dishonesty in our own life. What message are we communicating? Romans 14:13 tells believers not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in another believer’s way. This does not mean that we live our lives based on people's opinions. It means we recognize that Christian freedom carries Christian responsibility. Our lives should make the Gospel attractive, not contradictory. Jesus said in Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” The purpose of our light is not to make people admire us. It is to make them glorify God. So, when people encounter me, what do they encounter? Christ or character problems? Grace or hostility? Truth or hypocrisy? Love or bitterness? We cannot preach the Gospel effectively with our mouths while preaching a different gospel with our lifestyle. EXPOSITION: 3. AM I OBEYING CHRIST OR AM I ONLY PRACTISING RELIGION? John 14:15; James 1:22–25; Matthew 28:19–20 Jesus said plainly: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” That means genuine Christianity must eventually produce obedience. It is possible to become very familiar with church activities while becoming unfamiliar with obedience to Christ. We can attend services, participate in programmes, sing loudly, pray publicly and even hold positions in church, yet still ignore the simple commands of Jesus. Jesus commanded us to love one another. He commanded us to forgive. He commanded us to serve. He commanded us to make disciples. He commanded us to preach the Gospel. He commanded us to live as lights in a dark world. The question therefore becomes: Am I doing what Jesus asked me to do? James 1:22 warns us not to be merely hearers of the Word, but doers. Hearing God's Word without obeying it can create the illusion of spiritual maturity. Knowledge is not the same as obedience. Knowing that we should forgive is not forgiveness. Knowing that we should evangelize is not evangelism. Knowing that we should love is not love. Knowing that we should live holy is not holiness. At some point, the Word we hear must become the life we live. And this includes the Great Commission. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19–20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations.” Every Christian may not stand behind a pulpit, but every Christian has a responsibility to represent Christ. There is somebody around us who needs encouragement. Somebody needs to hear the Gospel. Somebody needs to see forgiveness. Somebody needs to see genuine Christian love. Somebody may be watching our life and wondering whether Jesus is truly real. So the question is not merely: “Am I a Christian?” The deeper question is: “What kind of Christian am I?” Am I a Christian by name, or by transformation? Am I only a church member, or am I a disciple of Jesus? Am I carrying the name of Christ while refusing to carry His character? This brings us to the conclusion of the message. CONCLUSION: Today, the mirror is before us. Not before our neighbour. Not before another church member. Not before society. Before me. What kind of Christian am I? May our Christianity be more than words, titles and religious activities. May our lives produce good fruit, shine as lights, and demonstrate obedience to Christ. Let people encounter us and see something that points them back to Jesus. CLOSING PRAYER: Let us pray! Lord Jesus, make us genuine representatives of Your kingdom. Let our lives produce good fruit, let our character reflect You, and let our actions never become a stumbling block to others. Help us to love, forgive, serve and obey You faithfully. May our lives point people to Christ. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen. GOODWILL MESSAGE: This is my goodwill message for you this week: May your life become a living testimony of the transforming power of Jesus Christ. May your words carry grace, your character reveal Christ, and your actions draw others closer to God. May your faith remain fruitful, your light continue to shine, and your life bring glory to your Father in heaven. Amen. HAPPY WONDERFUL SUNDAY, HAVE AN AMAZING WEEK. LIKE IT OR NOT! JESUS IS COMING BACK AGAIN SOON!! REPENT AND BE READY FOR HIM!!! 🙋This wonderful message is brought to you With Love from Pastor M O Glorious, CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH , Palace of Mercy, Royal District, Restoration Zone. Damolapa, Laketu, Lucky Fibre, Ikorodu Lagos Nigeria. For prayer or counseling, pls contact us@ 08055646358: 09018952081 or peganmire[gmail].com #WhatKindOfChristianAmI #ChristianCharacter #ChristLikeLiving #FruitOfTheSpirit #BeTheLight #ChristianFaith #WalkWithChrist #ObeyChrist #LiveForJesus l#LetYourLightShine #KingdomLiving #JesusChrist

⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY? 🛣️ THE HIGHWAY TO HELL 🔥 OR THE ROAD TO ETERNAL LIFE? ✝️ Stop for a moment. Look at the clock. ⏰ Your time on earth is not unlimited. Every day people leave this world, and none of us knows when our own earthly journey will end. The Bible says: “You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” — James 4:14 The question isn't whether we will die. The question is: Are we ready to meet God? You cannot buy salvation. You cannot earn salvation. Good works cannot erase sin. But there is GOOD NEWS! ✝️ JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY TO SALVATION! “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6 “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — Romans 10:13 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 Jesus died for our sins. Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus offers forgiveness. Jesus offers redemption. Jesus offers eternal life. ⏰ DON'T WAIT FOR A TOMORROW YOU ARE NOT PROMISED. Turn away from sin. Turn toward Jesus. Repent. Believe. Surrender your life to Christ. The door of salvation is open NOW. --- 🙏 A DEEP PRAYER OF SALVATION, REDEMPTION & SURRENDER Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You just as I am. I confess that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I need You. I believe that You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, that You were buried, and that You rose again from the dead. Jesus, I ask You to forgive me. Wash me clean. Redeem me. Restore me. Break the chains of sin that have held me captive. Take control of my life. I surrender my heart, my mind, my body, my past, my present, and my future to You. I surrender my pride. I surrender my fears. I surrender my addictions. I surrender my bitterness. I surrender my unforgiveness. I surrender everything I have been trying to control. Jesus, be Lord of my life. Give me a new heart and a renewed mind. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to love what You love and turn away from what separates me from You. When I fall, help me get back up. When I am weak, strengthen me. When I am tempted, give me a way of escape. When I am afraid, remind me that You are with me. When I doubt, strengthen my faith. When I wander, bring me back. I don't want merely to know about You. I want to know You. I don't want a religion without relationship. I want Jesus. I surrender my eternity into Your hands. Thank You for the cross. Thank You for Your blood. Thank You for Your mercy. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for the resurrection. Thank You for loving me when I did not deserve it. From this moment forward, help me live for You. Jesus Christ, I belong to You. Amen. 🙏❤️✝️ ⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING. Don't postpone getting right with God. You don't know what tomorrow holds. But you can choose Jesus today. 🛣️ JESUS IS THE ROAD TO LIFE. ✝️ JESUS IS THE SAVIOR. ❤️ JESUS IS THE HOPE. 👑 JESUS IS LORD. Choose Him while you still have today. ========================================== FREE BIBLE APP FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE! The Most Downloaded and Used Bible App in the World!! Built to help people create daily spiritual rhythms, the Bible App brings Scripture to life on any device, in thousands of languages. All completely free. Whether it’s a verse before school, a devotional with friends, or a shared prayer in a church group, this is more than an app. It’s a community of people staying connected to God through His Word. LINK : https://www.youversion.com/bible-app ===========================================

⏰ TIME IS RUNNING OUT! WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY? 🛣️ THE HIGHWAY TO HELL 🔥 OR THE ROAD TO ETERNAL LIFE? ✝️ Stop for a moment. Look at the clock. ⏰ Your time on earth is not unlimited. Every day people leave this world, and none of us knows when our own earthly journey will end. The Bible says: “You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” — James 4:14 The question isn't whether we will die. The question is: Are we ready to meet God? You cannot buy salvation. You cannot earn salvation. Good works cannot erase sin. But there is GOOD NEWS! ✝️ JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY TO SALVATION! “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6 “There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12 “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — Romans 10:13 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16 Jesus died for our sins. Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus offers forgiveness. Jesus offers redemption. Jesus offers eternal life. ⏰ DON'T WAIT FOR A TOMORROW YOU ARE NOT PROMISED. Turn away from sin. Turn toward Jesus. Repent. Believe. Surrender your life to Christ. The door of salvation is open NOW. --- 🙏 A DEEP PRAYER OF SALVATION, REDEMPTION & SURRENDER Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You just as I am. I confess that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I need You. I believe that You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, that You were buried, and that You rose again from the dead. Jesus, I ask You to forgive me. Wash me clean. Redeem me. Restore me. Break the chains of sin that have held me captive. Take control of my life. I surrender my heart, my mind, my body, my past, my present, and my future to You. I surrender my pride. I surrender my fears. I surrender my addictions. I surrender my bitterness. I surrender my unforgiveness. I surrender everything I have been trying to control. Jesus, be Lord of my life. Give me a new heart and a renewed mind. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Teach me to love what You love and turn away from what separates me from You. When I fall, help me get back up. When I am weak, strengthen me. When I am tempted, give me a way of escape. When I am afraid, remind me that You are with me. When I doubt, strengthen my faith. When I wander, bring me back. I don't want merely to know about You. I want to know You. I don't want a religion without relationship. I want Jesus. I surrender my eternity into Your hands. Thank You for the cross. Thank You for Your blood. Thank You for Your mercy. Thank You for Your grace. Thank You for the resurrection. Thank You for loving me when I did not deserve it. From this moment forward, help me live for You. Jesus Christ, I belong to You. Amen. 🙏❤️✝️ ⏰ THE CLOCK IS TICKING. Don't postpone getting right with God. You don't know what tomorrow holds. But you can choose Jesus today. 🛣️ JESUS IS THE ROAD TO LIFE. ✝️ JESUS IS THE SAVIOR. ❤️ JESUS IS THE HOPE. 👑 JESUS IS LORD. Choose Him while you still have today. ========================================== FREE BIBLE APP FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE! The Most Downloaded and Used Bible App in the World!! Built to help people create daily spiritual rhythms, the Bible App brings Scripture to life on any device, in thousands of languages. All completely free. Whether it’s a verse before school, a devotional with friends, or a shared prayer in a church group, this is more than an app. It’s a community of people staying connected to God through His Word. LINK : https://www.youversion.com/bible-app ===========================================

August 16 - The Danger of Wrongly-Based Rituals #LifeOfChrist “Then the disciples of John came to Him, asking, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?’ And Jesus said to them, ‘The attendants of the bridegroom cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they?’” (Matthew 9:14–15). Religious ritual and routine, if not handled appropriately, will always threaten true godliness. Some practices, such as praying to saints or lighting candles for the dead, are heretical. But even biblical practices, when their forms become the center of attention, can become barriers to true righteousness. Church attendance, Bible reading, saying grace before meals, and singing hymns can become lifeless habits that exclude true worship and praise. When we apply good things such as these the wrong way, they can keep us from faithful obedience . . . and keep unbelievers from trusting in God. Alms, prescribed prayer, and fasting were the three major expressions of piety the Jews performed in Jesus’ time. The leaders took these matters quite seriously and were meticulous to practice them publicly so as to impress others with their piety (cf. Matt. 6:2, 5, 16). Thus these practices became badges of pride and hypocrisy rather than marks of humble and genuine religion before God. Jesus’ point in mentioning the bridegroom and his attendants is to show how out of place it is for His followers (attendants) to mourn and fast while He (the Bridegroom) is with them in person. Pharisaical manners and rituals are always wrong for Christians, but even good practices (such as sincere fasting), if not done properly, can hinder what the Lord wants to accomplish in our midst. Ask Yourself Should our answer to this kind of hypocrisy be the removal of all forms, disciplines, and ritual practices from our worship? Or is there value in these kinds of expressions? What would go missing from our worship if it was all spur-of-the-moment, with no cherished repetitions?

My heart content now is about todays verse, God intervene in Paul's freedom and debate, that's very true, but in times like we are now silence will only encourage evil to grow . In a world where you are not safe in your home town because of someone else's religion believe, I consider silence as a wrong weapon for the time we are in.

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