Praise Covenant International Church - Preachings

Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.” 4 “How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb to be born!” 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit[b] gives birth to spirit. - John 3:1-6

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care." - Psalm 95:6-7 "God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great. His tent is in Salem, his dwelling place in Zion. There he broke the flashing arrows, the shields, and the swords, the weapons of war." - Psalm 76:1-3

"4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:4-7

What does being a Father mean? What are the responsibilities of a Father? What do we learn from God as an example of what it means to be a good father?

What does being a Father mean? What are the responsibilities of a Father? What do we learn from God as an example of what it means to be a good father?

"Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding." - Jeremiah 3:15. How are you appreciating the work of your Pastor?

What's the meaning of worshiping God? What's hidden in the power of Praise and Worship?

Every time Jesus taught is his parables he would always start this way, "The Kingdom of God is like ..." What is it about The Kingdom of God that we learn from the way Jesus Christ taught his parables? What is The Kingdom of God and how can one become part of it. What does it mean to be a citizen in The Kingdom of God?

Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” - Genesis 1:26

15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” - Mark 16:15-18

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16

The why of your existence. Before you were born, your life was already completed by God who knew you before you were conceived. All you are doing now is to live a replay. But are you living according to God's plan and the purpose he designed for you? How do you find your purpose on earth? Enjoy this week's purpose

18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20

"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:19-20

We think of Valentine's Day as a day of Love but only for couples. Learn how to extend that Love to your family as a whole.

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:2

SHOW LESSEarthly beings are given names according to their skills, accomplishments, strengths or to praise them. Did you know that God has different names according to his different dimensions? Not only should you know but you need to use them. Here is why.

Earthly beings are given names according to their skills, accomplishments, strengths or to praise them. Did you know that God has different names according to his different dimensions? Not only should you know but you need to use them. Here is why.

"His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said." - Job 2:9-10

"my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. “Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children." - Hosea 4:6

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:1-6

"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." - John 1:1-6

The year of Growing in the Knowledge of God. We can only know God through his word because he is the word, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." - John 1:1.

Luke 1:26-45

Jesus looked at Pilate and said, “The royal power of my kingdom realm doesn't come from this world. If it did, then my followers would be fighting to the end to defend me from the Jewish leaders. My kingdom realm authority is not from this realm.” Then Pilate responded, “Oh, so then you are a king?” "You are right.” Jesus said, “I was born a King, and I have come into this world to prove what truth really is. And everyone who loves the truth[z] will receive my words.” - John 18:36-37

"A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." - Luke 6:45

As we go into our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, learn what a difference fasting makes. What does fasting add to your prayer life and what role does it play in bringing down strongholds?

What does it mean to be responsible?

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” - Hebrews 11:1 The word faith comes from the Greek word pistos which means “to be fully persuaded” Faith is actively and consistently trusting that God is who he is and that he is going to do what he says he is going to do. Faith is trusting that I am what God says I am Faith is not positivity, it is not a good attitude, and neither it is the denial of reality.

" Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." - 1 Timothy 4:12

" Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near." Revelation 1:2 "I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book, and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." Revelation 22:18-19

If God is sovereign, kind, loving why does He allow so much evil and suffering to happen on earth?

Psalms 91

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can anyone of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' Matthew 6:25-31

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." ... You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession." - 1 Peter 2:9 What does it mean to be God's special people? What is it like to be distinct as children of God?

"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." - Isaiah 43:2

5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:5-8

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." - James 4:10

What is Honor? Join us as we dig deep into the mysteries of honor as one of the principles in the kingdom of God. Dishonoring other people can close doors God had opened for you.

Have a plan and God will have the final say, "To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16-1-3

Have a plan and God will have the final say, "To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16-1-3

Have a plan and God will have the final say, "To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16-1-3

Have a plan and God will have the final say, "To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue. All a person's ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans." Proverbs 16-1-3

How does God play a role in helping align the purpose he has for your life and your destiny? "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." - Jeremiah 29:11 "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." - Proverbs 19:21

When walking in the wilderness, what do you hold onto so that your trust in God is not shaken?

What are the qualities of a good leader in the Kingdom of God?

Who do you have your trust in? Is it your education, bank account, job? Do not hold onto your problems but rather cast them at the feet of Jesus for he will take care of them for you. "Cast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken." - Psalm 55:20 "casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you." - 1 Peter 5:7

What does the Bible say about Jesus being God? Are people who believe that Jesus was just a prophet wrong?

"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God." - Psalms 20:7

Why was the Male Man created first in the context of The Kingdom of God?

If God is Sovereign, why does he want us to pray all the time? Can't God just do things for us without us praying? Since he knows all our thoughts, desires of our hearts can he just grant us those without us having to open our mouths and pray? Why do we have to pray?