_By Chidex Onyemah_
The resident priest at the Christ Holy Church International Asaba 2, Rev. Pastor Alexander Muo, has urged Christians across the globe to ensure to live a blameless life, especially in these trying times when countries are faced with several challenges. This according to him is the only way to see God and receive his blessings.
He said this while giving his sermon at the Founder's Day service held at the Christ Holy Church International Umuonaje-Asaba branch on Sunday, March 11, 2023.
Speaking on the 2023 Founder's Day theme; "Without Holiness, You Cannot See God", the Cleric observed that the main route to seeing God and living a holy life is believing and accepting the finished works of Christ on the cross.
"When you are determined to see God, every material/money around you loses value, you must be willing to submit totally to the directions of God. Mama Odozi-Obodo gave all she had to please God, even though she was mocked and rejected, but her later life became better and rewarding." He said
Rev. Muo affirmed that Jesus' death on the cross was the foundation of a holy life for Christians because the death and resurrection of Christ were geared towards giving Christians the power to please God, which wouldn't have been possible without Christ.
In his words: " the purpose Jesus died is not just to forgive sins but to also give us power not to sin again. By the death of Jesus, believers are given victory over sin and death, which therefore means a holy life.
While describing the acts of the founders of the church, the priest encouraged members of the church to live exemplary life just as the leaders lived.
Concluding his sermon, Rev Muo noted that the foundation of Christ Holy Church International is vested in holiness. This according to him is the reason for the continuous growth of the church since 1947. All members must therefore focus on the cross for deeper revelation and fellowship with God.
The service also featured choral renditions, thanksgiving and testimony sessions, and high praise sessions.
In other news, the resident priest at the Christ Holy Church International, Abakpa Nike district, Rev. Emmanuel N. Okoye, while giving his founder's day sermon emphasized the need to have a good name, which is more precious than Gold.
He explained how the founders of the church had made a good name for themselves and how the name has taken their different families and the church at large to a high height. He, therefore urged the church to live a good life to make a good name for themselves, their families, and the church at large.
_Gladnews, Asaba Superintendency_
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