JUNE 2026 EDITION OF EXCERPTS - Anglican Diocese of Enugu

JUNE 2026 EDITION OF EXCERPTS FROM SOME OF HIS LORDSHIP’S MESSAGES.

MUCH LOVE AND GREETINGS FROM YOUR FRIEND AND BISHOP – THE RT. REV’D PROF. SAMUEL O. IKE, the Diocesan Bishop of Enugu (Anglican Communion).

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1.The Candid Reality of Our Times:
The days ahead will become increasingly challenging, but those who have genuinely surrendered their lives to Christ will stand out as exceptional. While many may be overwhelmed by the pressures and uncertainties of the age, true followers of Christ will remain steadfast, victorious, and distinguished by God’s grace.
The critical question, therefore, is not whether difficult days are coming, but whether your life is completely yielded to Christ.
Friends, are you truly a slave of Christ? (2 Timothy 3:1; Romans 8:37; Philippians 1:21).

2. Dear Leaders:
You are not truly in charge when you constantly throw your authority around. Rather, true leadership is revealed when people can clearly recognize who is in charge through the order, effectiveness, and culture of a functional organization—not through intimidation or the display of power.
The strongest leaders are often those who lead so effectively that their authority is felt in the results they produce, not merely in the commands they give. (Mark 10: 42 – 45; Proverbs 11:14).

3. His Lordship’s short Analogy on The Mystery Of Waiting Upon The Lord:
Beloved, there is a profound mystery in waiting upon the Lord: what appears to be a long season before men is often but a moment before God. While human eyes measure time by days, months, and years, God works according to His eternal timetable. Therefore, do not become weary in your waiting, friends. (Habakkuk 2:3; Isaiah 40:31; Psalm 90:4).

4. Dangerous Religion:
One of the greatest dangers in life is to know God merely through religious ceremonies, traditions, and outward observances, yet never truly know Him in a personal and transformative way.
Religion without a genuine relationship with Christ can create an appearance of godliness while leaving the heart unchanged. True freedom is not found in rituals, titles, or religious activities, but in Jesus Christ and His finished work on the Cross. Religious rituals without Christ can lead you to spiritual crisis, friends . (2 Timothy 3:5; John 8: 32, 36).

5. His Lordship expounded on a simple yet profound principle for living a life that rises above life’s troubles:
“IF YOU GROW IN GOD, YOU GROW OUT OF PROBLEMS.”
The deeper a believer grows in fellowship with God, the greater his capacity to overcome challenges. Spiritual growth does not mean the absence of problems; rather, it equips us with divine wisdom, strength, and grace to triumph over them. (2 Peter 3:18; Psalm 34:19; Romans 8: 37 – 39).

6. The Whole Essence of Christianity:
The true badge of every Christian is the love of God shed abroad in the heart and expressed through genuine love for others. Christianity is not merely about religious activities, rituals, or church attendance; it is fundamentally about loving God wholeheartedly and loving people sincerely.
Friend, are you truly a lover of God and a lover of men? This is the very essence and defining mark of authentic Christianity. (Matthew 22:37 – 39; Romans 5:5; John 13:35).

7. The most privileged people on earth are those who are led by the Spirit of God. Their lives are directed by divine wisdom, guided by God’s purpose, and sustained by His grace.
Friends, are you being led by the Spirit of God or by the desires of the flesh?
The call of God is clear: align yourself with these blessed people by surrendering your heart to Jesus Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide your life daily. (Romans 8:14; John 10:27; Galatians 5: 16 – 18).

8. When it comes to sexual purity, friends, this is not the time to speak eloquent English or debate with temptation. The biblical command is simple and direct: FLEE! (1 Corinthians 6:18; 2 Timothy 2:22; Psalm 119:9).

9. When a Child of God Gives God Reason to Call Him or Her Home:
One of the greatest tragedies in the life of a believer is to become unavailable for the Master’s use. When a child of God is no longer committed to God’s purpose and work, he or she risks losing relevance in the divine agenda.
Therefore, make every effort to remain both heavenly focused and earthly relevant. (Philippians 1:21; John 9:4).

10. The Battle Over Ego in Marriage:
One of the greatest battles in marriage is the battle against ego. It is a battle that every husband and wife must win if they desire to experience a marriage that reflects heaven on earth. Therefore, if you must enjoy a heaven-on-earth marriage, the battle over ego is a must-win battle. (Philippians 2:3, 5 – 8; James 4: 6,10).

11. The Holy Spirit is the Chief Executive of God’s work on earth. Friends, nothing empowers a believer more than the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit, and nothing limits a person more than His absence. The Holy Spirit is our Helper, Guide/ Counsellor, Energizer, Stand by, Intercessor, Teacher, Comforter, Advocate and Source of divine power ( Paraclete ). Please desire His infilling daily. (Acts 1:8; Zechariah 4:6; Luke 11:13).

12. Dear Child of God, when was the last time you studied God’s Word?
Just as physical constipation occurs when the body is deprived of proper nourishment and healthy function, spiritual constipation sets in when a believer neglects the Word of God and ceases to feed the spirit man. A starving spirit becomes weak, unproductive, and vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. May your hunger and thirst for God’s Word increase daily, friends. (1 Peter 2:2; Psalm 119:11; Mathew 4: 4; 5:6).

FRIENDS, MAY THE LORD CAUSE YOU AND YOURS TO ENJOY A SUPERNATURAL VISITATION IN THIS THIRD QUARTER OF 2026 ESPECIALLY IN THIS MONTH OF JULY, IN JESUS NAME. AMEN.

Sermon Excerpts Compiled By:

Rev. Onyekachukwu Ezechukwu
Assistant Bishop’s Chaplain
St. Paul’s Chapel, Bishop’s Court, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria.