Evang. Chukwuebuka Samuel Ezeokoli

Exploring Presence Worship This is the word of the Lord… 'Not by might (force, efficiency) nor by power (human ability), but by My Spirit,' Says the Lord of hosts. – Zech. 4: 6 I. HOW I ENCOUNTERED THE HOLY SPIRIT (His Person and Power) A. It happened in Buenos Aires, during the winter of 1991, while I was sentenced to my ‘bible college bed’ (for 2 weeks—fighting extreme fever, not able to move at all). When I asked the Lord why this was happening to me, I heard a voice from within: “If you give ME room I will completely revolutionize your life”. B. During those weeks, Andrea (who later became my wife), gave me a skinny book titled: Good Morning Holy Spirit. My soul burned as I read the book—it was the first time I heard about the person of the Holy Spirit in such a direct way—I began engaging HIM as a Person. I was transformed, and so was my worship. C. Why am I sharing this? Because the ministry and fellowship of the Holy Spirit is the secret to “pr

Good News in an Alabaster Jar Matthew 26 records an interesting episode in the life of Jesus, just two days before he was killed. This was an action-packed week, filled with highly significant events — and this event is no exception. In Matthew 26, we find a description of Jesus being anointed with perfume. The story begins in verses 1-2: When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, “As you know, the Passover is two days away — and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” (NIV 1984) Jesus knows that his time is short – he has only two days to live – but his disciples seem to be unaware of it. Jesus will soon be given another opportunity to tell his disciples about his impending death. Then there is an abrupt change of scene, in which Matthew tells us what is happening in another place at about the same time: The chief priests and the elders of the people assembled in the palace of the high priest, whose name wa

AUTHORITY OVER SATAN We must understand the nature and origin of our problems, circumstances, and attacks in life.                  Many mistakenly think that their trials and tribulations come from God. Here are several scriptures that will prove this: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). 3That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.  4For verily, when we were with you, we told you before that we should suffer tribulation; even as it came to pass, and ye know.  5For this cause, when I could no longer forbear, I sent to know your faith, lest by some means the tempter have tempted you, and our labour be in vain (1 Thessalonians 3:3-5). 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have praye

How Demonic Spirits Attack Prophets Every move of God, outpouring, time of refreshing and relevant truth for a particular generation has battled its own particular demonic resistance. That also holds true for prophetic ministry. Apostles and prophets are both apostolic gifts, apostolic in the sense of being sent-ones, foundational in calling, and given to serve the body of Christ and equip the born-again believer in distinct ways. One particular, yet pervasive tactic of the enemy against prophetic ministry is the introduction of faux prophetic operations and unhallowed defilement. True prophetic people have seen false prophets precede them. This makes the acceptance of their ministry much more difficult. The reason for this is because prophetic ministry is a stalwart opponent of Satan. To stop the prophetic ministry, the enemy must interpose a counterfeit, something that looks and sounds like Christ’s true prophetic ministry but is not. Satan is the master d