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Five good remedies against evil

Called to be a blessing? How is that supposed to work in a world where evil rules and the good seems so weak? In a divine service recently, the Chief Apostle had some answers.

May 7, 2025

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Spotlight 07/2025: Without hesitation, without reservation

Doing good involves performing actions that benefit other people.  But even if we have the means to help, there are things that can hinder us. District Apostle Joseph Opemba Ekhuya from Kenya in East Africa explains how these can be overcome.

May 6, 2025

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Life on the next level

Pentecost comes after Easter, but in between these two holy days there is still Ascension Day. ’Tis the season when God’s good plan for humankind makes great leaps. The divine services in May show where all this leads.

May 2, 2025

Ascension Day

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• Congregation
• Divine service
• Easter
• Pentecost

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Betrayed and sold—and yet blessed

Even difficult paths can be part of a divine plan as the story of Joseph shows impressively. Those who believe in God’s love learn to recognise the beginnings of new hope even in suffering and guilt.

April 30, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Homiletics (3): Preaching as one inspired 

What are my sources of inspiration as a preacher? What breathes life into my sermon preparation and delivery? Join us on a journey of discovery.

April 29, 2025

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Help and step out of your comfort zone 

Helping is not that easy. Sometimes we come across hurdles right at the beginning. In a divine service, the Chief Apostle explained what these hurdles are and how we can overcome them. An excerpt in moving letters.

April 26, 2025

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On the 1,700-year anniversary of Nicaea: the council after the council 

The debate surrounding the question of whether or not the Son of God is a created being did not end with the Council of Nicaea. And another thing that had not been sufficiently considered at the Council of Nicaea was the relationship of the Holy Spirit to the Father and the Son.

April 24, 2025

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Joy that lasts: serving God with enthusiasm

We are supposed to serve the Lord with gladness. But how? The answer is clear: those who serve God have reason to be glad— and not only at some point down the line, but here and now.

April 23, 2025

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• Chief Apostle
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Spotlight 06/2025: (Not) a question of time

How often do we ask, “What time is it?” Would it not be interesting if the response were “It’s time to do good!”? That is the question District Apostle Mark Woll from Canada asks as he reflects on our annual motto.

April 22, 2025

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• District Apostle

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Messages from the fish’s belly

Do good and don’t stop. “This seed will sprout. Maybe you will see what develops, maybe not. But the good you do is never in vain.” And here is the divine service that this statement is based on.

April 16, 2025

Chief Apostle

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• Divine service
• Europe

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Opportunity makes friends

It’s time to do good! Our annual motto applies especially to our children. And it is good to be anchored in the community. How can children make friends in the church? Here are some tips—and not just for parents.

April 15, 2025

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• Children
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Making it through fiery trials

Sometimes in life it is as though we have been thrown into a fiery furnace. Life can be hard, and it is certainly tempting to take an easier path. But such paths lead away from God. Let us follow the example of three young men.

April 9, 2025

America

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• Chief Apostle
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Spotlight 05/2025: Always ready to do good

“It’s time to do good!” Our motto for 2025 brought back childhood memories for District Apostle Enrique Minio of South America. And it gave a new twist to an old wish.

April 8, 2025

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• District Apostle

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The best safeguard against overestimating one’s abilities

Preaching is not something you do just like that: it must be inspired by the Holy Spirit, be aligned with the Bible, and be in accordance with our doctrine.  The Chief Apostle explains the requirements.

April 7, 2025

Apostolate

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• Divine service
• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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One love, one faith: New Apostolic in Jamaica

Faith, fellowship, and Caribbean vibes: In Jamaica, the New Apostolic Church brings people together with heart, commitment, and an extra dose of love.

April 4, 2025

America

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A decision and its implications: serving God out of love

Those who know they have been set free from sin make a conscious decision to be God’s servant, and this out of love and gratitude. This was the subject of a recent divine service in Kenya.

April 2, 2025

Africa

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Getting to know Jesus

“Who is Jesus?” This is the question that runs through our divine services in April. Every key stage of the Passiontide offers an answer—right up to Easter and beyond.

March 31, 2025

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• Good Friday
• Holy Communion
• Palm Sunday

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On the 1700-year anniversary of the Council of Nicaea: the background

The triune God—today a given for Christians. But this concept was once in dispute. It was the Council of Nicaea that finally started to bring some clarity to the matter—1,700 years ago this year. Following is the first in a series of articles that revolves around this special anniversary.

March 28, 2025

Anniversary

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• Doctrine 
• History

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A guide to effective listening

Faith, love, and hope; and peace, joy, and knowledge—all of these can come to fruition through the word of preaching. But this doesn’t just happen. Here is what every believer can and must do for themselves.

March 26, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Spotlight 04/2025: It takes love and patience

Doing good is not always easy because there are things that can spoil it for us. District Apostle Helper João Uanuque Misselo from Angola explains how he copes with this.

March 25, 2025

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• District Apostle

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Is God’s plan good for us?

God is not there to make life difficult for us. On the contrary, He does more good for us than we realise—sometimes even through trials. Are you wondering how this can work? The Chief Apostle recently shed some light on this question.

March 19, 2025

Africa

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• Chief Apostle
• Divine service

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Divine service: a part of life

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto is especially important for our children. Because for them too it is all about salvation. How can we teach our children the importance of our divine services? Here are some tips—and not just for parents.

March 17, 2025

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Commitment to a better world

As Christians we cannot agree with the state of the world. But there is hope for a better future. ‌And this is something we can demonstrate, the Chief Apostle says.

March 15, 2025

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Spotlight 03/2023: Giving makes us happy

Doing good and giving. Sure thing. But this requires that we see and have compassion for people needing help. District Apostle Thomas Deubel from Switzerland looks at this aspect of doing good in his contribution on our 2025 motto.

March 10, 2025

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• District Apostle

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Apostle ministry: it comes down to faith

When is an Apostle a true Apostle? A controversial question and two frank but very different answers. This is explained in the ninth and final part of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

March 8, 2025

Apostolate

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• Doctrine 
• Ministry

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Homiletics (1): Spirit-inspired from the beginning

Many have genuine concerns when it comes to mixing preaching and science. But it is worth taking a closer look. Because homiletics is not as foreign as it sounds. Here is the part one of a series. 

March 6, 2025

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Why Jesus continues to make people feel uncomfortable

When a mission becomes a brand and faith becomes a success story, you lose sight of the cross. But Jesus reminds us in an unnerving kind of way that love is not measured by how many people have been exposed to it, but by true discipleship.

November 4, 2025

Bible study Good Friday

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• Society

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New creation rather than calling it a day

What will become of me when God makes all things new? The Ninth Article of Faith speaks of a future in which God will dwell among people—and that wounded histories will not simply be erased but healed.

November 17, 2025

Doctrine  Bible study

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Believing passionately

Easter is coming up … and the divine services in March point the way there. There will be talk about mercy and solidarity, fellowship and the rule of God, and examples and precursors. Here is a glimpse at the Passiontide.

February 29, 2024

Palm Sunday Good Friday

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• Easter
• Doctrine 
• Sacraments
• Holy Communion
• Concept of salvation for the departed
• Divine service
• Congregation

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Is God’s plan good for us?

God is not there to make life difficult for us. On the contrary, He does more good for us than we realise—sometimes even through trials. Are you wondering how this can work? The Chief Apostle recently shed some light on this question.

March 19, 2025

Africa Chief Apostle

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• Divine service

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