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THANK THE GIVER

THANK THE GIVER An African adage says, “When you thank a giver, she gives more.” A Nigerian traditional musical legend, late Chief Oliver the Conque played a track expounding the adage. This theme has been a major sermon topic for many…

THE POWER OF TESTIMONY

THE POWER OF TESTIMONY Is it disappointing that some people behave as if God has done nothing worth mentioning in their lives? They neither talk about His goodness nor glorify Him for what He has done. During testimony time in Church…

INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN MARITAL HARMONY

INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN MARITAL HARMONY Preface: This topic appears more manufactured than biblical aimed at examining the place or function of money in marriage relationship. It shall attempt to briefly define Christian marriage from…

NEW BIRTH

NEW BIRTH OR BEING SAVED   This is a foundational doctrine of Christian faith. It is a recreating of spiritual life in a human heart. When one hears the word of God and receives it into his heart, he becomes saved . The word, in the…

IF I WERE SATAN

Who’s Satan: Also named the Devil. Lucifer, son of the morning. Satan or Devil means slanderer. A gem of beauty, a perfect God’s creation, who was over-taken by pride and jealousy of God’s supremacy. Satan was a perfect creature popularly…

THE CHURCH, A COMMON GROUND

"The Church is the Church only when it exists for others . . . not dominating, but helping and serving. It must tell men of every calling what it means to live for Christ, to exist for others.”- Dietrich Bonheoffer.“Those outside the…

CHALLENGE IT AND IT WILL CHANGE

CHALLENGE IT AND IT WILL CHANGE. In our world we take a lot of things for granted. We uphold tradition and culture without knowing the reason behind them. We accept status quo without questioning the rationale. We have casual attitude…

ONE OF US IN EVERYWAY (Continued)

ONE OF US IN EVERYWAY (Continued) “Who has believed our report? --Our Continuation one. And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant,  And as a root out of dry ground. He has no…

PREAMBLE OF OBCA CONSTITUTION

PREAMBLE   OF OBCA CONSTITUTION The OLD BENDE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION {OBCA} was formed in 1988 in Houston.  Its primary purpose then and now is to provide a platform…

VALENTINE – LOVER’S DAY

VALENTINE - LOVER’S DAY Every year February, 14, is the traditional day lovers express their love for each other. They send cards, chocolates and rose flowers. This tradition has grown over time to include engagements, weddings,…

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