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News6 January 2026

COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo Recounts Sacrificial Journey to Ghana, Honors Mensa Otabil as Spiritual Pillar

COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo recounts his sacrificial journey to Ghana and honors Mensa Otabil as a spiritual pillar during COZA 12 Days of Glory 2026.

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News5 January 2026

Pastor Mensa Otabil Introduces “The 2:42 Church” as ICGC’s Defining Vision for 2026

Pastor Mensa Otabil launches The 2:42 Church as ICGC’s defining vision for 2026, calling believers to model the early church through doctrine, community, worship, and prayer.

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News4 January 2026

Pastor Mensa Otabil Unveils Kingdom-Themed Backdrop, Outlines Teaching Focus for the Year

Pastor Mensa Otabil unveils a kingdom-themed church backdrop, explaining its biblical symbols and outlining key teachings for the year during the New Year Service at ICGC Christ Te…

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Blogs4 January 2026

“Start Now”: Pastor Mensa Otabil Urges Believers to Act on God’s Purposes in the New Year

Pastor Mensa Otabil urges believers to act without delay in the new year, encouraging immediate obedience to God’s purposes during his New Year Service message at ICGC Christ Templ…

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Blogs2 January 2026

Dr. Charles Apoki Urges Believers to Start Small and Grow in Powerful YouTube Teaching

Dr. Charles Apoki teaches believers to embrace small beginnings, avoid comparison, overcome fear, and grow consistently, drawing biblical insight and personal stories from his YouT…

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News1 January 2026

“Hope Is Not a Strategy”: Why New Year Resolutions Often Fail – Pastor Mensa Otabil

Pastor Mensa Otabil explains why New Year resolutions often fail and why hope must be supported by intentional action, discipline, and commitment to see real transformation.

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News31 December 2025

Pastor Mensa Otabil Urges Deep Reflection Before Entering 2026

A reflective look at Pastor Mensa Otabil’s call for intentional self-examination as believers prepare spiritually and practically to transition into a new year with clarity and pur…

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News30 December 2025

“Discipline Is the Difference”: Pastor Mensa Otabil Challenges Believers to Win the Fight of Life

Pastor Mensa Otabil challenges believers to embrace discipline, intentional habits, and self-control as keys to spiritual growth and personal progress ahead of the new year.

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News29 December 2025

“Jesus Took Us Through 2025—and He Will Take Us Into 2026” — Pastor Mensa Otabil Reflects on a Year of Grace

Pastor Mensa Otabil reflects on God’s faithfulness in 2025, emphasizing gratitude, Christ’s constancy, and hope for 2026 during ICGC Christ Temple East’s final Sunday service.

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Blogs27 December 2025

Hearing the Word Is Easy—Understanding It Changes Everything

Discover why understanding—not just hearing—God’s Word is the key to a fruitful Christian life, and how biblical wisdom applied with understanding builds stability, conviction, and…

Blogs26 December 2025

Worship Beyond Sunday: Living a Life That Reflects Christ

Discover why true worship goes beyond Sunday services and singing, and how living in obedience, holiness, and devotion reflects Christ daily through a lifestyle that honors God.

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News25 December 2025

“Christmas Is an Invitation to a New Beginning” – Pastor Otabil’s Message to the Weary and Broken

Pastor Mensa Otabil presents Christmas as God’s invitation to forgiveness, renewal, and a fresh start, reminding believers that true transformation begins with receiving Christ.

Blogs24 December 2025

Yielded to Win: Choosing the Spirit Over the Flesh for a Transformed Life

Learn how yielding to the Holy Spirit over the flesh transforms your Christian walk, releases spiritual authority, and aligns your life with God’s purpose through biblical truth an…

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News23 December 2025

“You Can Celebrate Christmas Without Celebrating Christ” – Pastor Otabil Issues a Sobering Warning

Pastor Mensa Otabil warns that cultural festivities can overshadow Christ at Christmas, urging believers to intentionally refocus celebrations on Jesus and the true meaning of His…

Blogs22 December 2025

Zealous for God: When Passion Meets Truth, Wonders Are Born

Discover how godly zeal, when aligned with God’s truth, ignites faith, fuels purpose, and produces wonders through biblical examples that inspire believers to live passionately for…

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News21 December 2025

“God Did Not Send a Gift-He Came Himself” – Pastor Otabil Teaches on the Theology Behind Christmas

Pastor Mensa Otabil reveals the deep theology of Christmas, explaining that God did not send a gift to humanity but came Himself through Jesus Christ for redemption and salvation.

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News20 December 2025

“Don’t Die in the Name of Ministry”: Rev. Dr. Philip Aryee Warns Young Pastors on Financial Responsibility

Rev. Dr. Philip Aryee challenges young pastors to take responsibility for their finances, urging them to combine ministry with business and avoid lifelong hardship in the name of c…

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Blogs19 December 2025

“Without the Incarnation, There Is No Salvation” – Pastor Mensa Otabil Explains Why Christmas Stands at the Centre of Christian Faith

Pastor Mensa Otabil teaches that the incarnation of Jesus Christ is the foundation of salvation, explaining why Christmas stands at the very heart of Christian theology and faith.