Thrive IEC

In this episode, we go through the book of Matthew chapter 4 to study about temptations, referencing Jesus' own temptation in the wilderness. We looked at how we deal with temptations and difficult times and overcome them.

Hey, Thrive Fam! 👋🏾 Last week, We dived deep into Matthew chapter 3 verse 11 with Abyalew talking about Repentance, what it means, how we we live a life of repentance and the consequences of life without repentance. Check out the sermon, now available on "Thrive" podcast, link below! http://linktr.ee/thriveiec

In the third Chapter, Paul talks about The definition of success in life, What the ultimate goal of every Christians should be and a warning about those whom he refers to as "the enemies of the cross".

Hey, Thrive Fam! 👋🏾 On this epiy we continued our series on the book of Philippians, covering the second chapter of the letter Paul wrote to the church he planted in Philippi. In this chapter, Paul talks about Humility, What humility looks like and the example set by Christ on how we should act towards one another.

Hey, Thrive Fam 👋🏿 On this episode we will start a new series on the book of Philippians with Abyalew laying the groundwork, talking about the purpose of the letter Paul wrote to the church in Philippi and the topic of Joy in midst of difficult situtation.

In this episode, Qudzi talked about "Preparation", in the biblical context. What it means and how we should prepare for marriage , discipleship, career opportunities and for hard times.

On this episode Abenezer Dejene shares the word from the book of Romans, uncovering the Hope we have in Christ and how All things work together for good!

In this sermon Qudzi talks about the difficult seasons of life that test our faith in GOD and how GOD leads us out of those seasons that seem impossible to get out of.

In this sermon Abenezer (AB) talks about God's last word, what it is, why it matters and how it helps us discover God's will for our lives.

Luke 18 (KJV) And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11: The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12: I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13: And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14: I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

CONCLUSION Of LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES by Abyalew Afework

EP 17 HOMO SEXUALITY From LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES

EP 16 ALCOHOL AND TATTOOS

ADDICTION: LET'S PUT A LIGHT ON IT SERIES

Hi Thrive fam! 👋🏽 Last Friday, we started a new series called, “let’s put a light on it”, with the first topic, Secular Music. We had an insightful discussion amongst the attendees, with many sharing their views on the topic, ending with a short sermon from Abyalew. The following are some of the questions addressed during the discussions and follow-up sermon. Is music meant solely for worshipping God? What style of music is acceptable for worship? The impact of Lyrics in music. *** To learn the answers to these questions and more, check out “Thrive IEC” podcast available on all streaming platforms

GOSPEL SHAPED WORSHIP PART III

Hi Thrive fam! 👋🏽 How should we worship God? Our guest speaker, Richard, talked about how we should worship God. He emphasized that all people should worship God. And God is the direct object that receives our worship and must always be the center of worship. He also highlighted that no object, other than God, can be the center. The following are some of the questions addressed in the sermon. ⁃ What is worship? ⁃ What are the forms of worship? ⁃ What are the 8 guiding principles we can use to evaluate the way we worship? ⁃ How can context determine the form of worship?

Hi Thrive fam! 👋🏽 Last Friday, we started the new series on “ Gospel Shaped Worship” with our guest speaker, Richard Coleman. For the first part, Richard spoken on what worship is and what should be at the center of our worship. That is, God must be the direct object of our worship, not man or any other thing. The following are some of the main questions Richard addressed. • What is worship? • Why should we put God at the center of our worship and biblical storytelling? • Why is Iconolatry wrong or a sin? • Who is God? • Does He care whether or not we worship other things? ***To learn the answers to these questions and more, make sure to subscribe and tune in to Thrive podcast, available now on all major streaming services!

Hi Thrive fam!👋🏽 Last Friday we completed the series on The Great Commission with the last part, “Why?”. The following are some of the questions addressed by Abyalew. ⁃ Why should we make disciples of others? And how can we do so? ⁃ Why must we be obedient to the instruction given to us by Jesus Christ? ⁃ Why should we have faith?

The Great Commission Part 5: How? Biruk led an insightful sermon on the HOW of Discipleship, looking at... How we prepare and equip ourselves to disciple others, Overcoming fear and doubt we may have about our qualifications, Steps we need to follow when discipling others, and the checklist to make a complete disciple of Jesus Christ. Share and Subscribee