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SUNDAY SERMON: MAINTAINING OUR LOVE FOR CHRIST By. PASTOR (DR) L.O. OLADELE- ABUJA FCT AREA SUPERINTENDENT

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5 years ago

May 9, 2020

TEXT: Rom 8:35“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress or persecution, or famine or nakedness or peril or sword?”

INTRODUCTION

The first of the great commandments according to our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 22:37-40 is to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul and mind. The second is like unto it, to love our neighbours like ourselves. In these, we find the summary of all the Ten Commandments given to Moses in Exodus 20. The Lord God commanded the nation Israel to love Him as a bond and evidence of their relationship to God Deut 6:5; 10:12; Jos 22:5.

The objective of this message therefore is to assess your relationship with God at this crucial time. Is your love to God still intact?

The word “maintain” in this message is “to keep”, preserve, uphold, declare, affirm or assert your love in Christ at this period of global disaster even when children of God are locked down at home.

We are obliged to love God because He first loved us by sending His only begotten son, Jesus Christ to the world to die for us, that whosoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life John 3:16; 1 John 34:16. This Jesus Christ also love the mankind by laying down His life for us 1 John 3:1. If He so loved us so much like this, we are bound to love Him unconditionally. ( Refer to our Appendix Hymn Number 7).

HOW TO SHOW OUR LOVE FOR THE LORD

By loving and obeying His word John 14:2; 2 John 6; 1 John 5:3.

By worshipping Him

By reverencing Him Phil 2:9-11

By seeking Him Ps 63:14.

By praying to Him Ps 18:1,39.

Loving one another Matt 25:40; 1 John 4:20-21.

By serving Him John 10:27; Eph 6:7.

By fearing Him Joshua 24:14.

Living sacrificial life Rom 12:1-2; Matt 10:38; Phil 3:7-8.

Honouring God than man or other gods Acts 5:29; Exod 20:3-5.

Giving support for His work Prov 3:9.

Seek heavenly things more than the earthly Matt 6:20-21; Col 3:2.

THE EXTENT OF OUR LOVING GOD

We should love Him to the extent that nothing should separate or sever us from Him according to Paul’s affirmation in Rom 8:35 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation or distress or persecution, or famine or nakedness or peril or sword?”.

He asserted his standing for the love of Christ in Rom 8:38-39 “For I am persuaded, that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height nor depth nor any other creature shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord”

Are you persuaded? Are you convinced that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers nor things present nor things to come can separate you from God’s love? Until your love to God has reached this peak you are not maintaining your love for God and Christ.

THE BLESSING

The blessing of loving God to this extent is found in Rom 8:37. We shall be more than conquerors. Only those who love God to the point of death can be overcomers in this world and beyond. The blessing of loving God is all inclusive and cannot be quantified.

CONCLUSION

At this period of worldly trials, at this time of faith-shaking periods. God is expecting you and I to renew our love for Him. This is the secret of overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic and Our assurance of reigning with Him.

Dear readers, no matter your level or status in the Church, relocate your first love to God Rev 2:4-5. Seek where you have shifted your love for Christ and your service in the Church of God on the guise of any excuse at all and repent, so that you will eat the fruit of life prepared for the overcomers that love God at the end Rev 2:7“He that hath ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life which is in the midst of the paradise of God”.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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