First Love Online Church (FLOC)

What Must I Do To Be Married

On a beautiful spring Saturday afternoon, Elder Ose Burnett, Tomi Oyegbola, and Elizabeth Barsoum joined together in a podcast to speak to single women on what to do to be married. Very often in singleness, women (and men) are instructed on what NOT to do in their singleness. But, what SHOULD a woman do in anticipation of getting a spouse? How should she present herself to the world, as she prays for the man God has for her? What kind of man should she seek? The messages in this podcast serve as the groundwork for an upcoming women's conference that you'll hear about, soon. 

 

 

Winning the Church to Christ Pt. 4: Is it a Trivial Thing?

In this fourth part of the Winning the Church to Christ series, Pastor Niral speaks on the “Unceasing Prayer” portion of the First Love Fellowship mission. Pulling from chapters 8 and 9 of the book of Ezekiel, Niral ministers on the inkhorn judgment which began in the house of God, and why it is imperative that every believer became an intercessor— a prayer warrior on behalf of the Church. This is not an option. It is a mandate that will put you at odds against the culture around you, even amongst church people. Still, it will align you with God’s agenda, and all the blessing which comes with that agenda. He that has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. 

Winning the Church to Christ Pt. 3: The Matthew 25 Mandate

The Matthew 25 mandate is a charge that EVERY CHRISTIAN should take as a matter of life and death, because it is. Judgement is decided, based on this mandate. Eternity is in the balance, based on this one teaching of Jesus. Still, there is glory, and reward for anyone who would answer the call of Jesus to engage in what He considers priority. In this message, Pastor Niral teaches on why every co-laborer of First Love Fellowship (and every believer in general) must pay attention to this specific call which is expressed in the FLF vision and mission: Winning the Church to Christ through unceasing prayer, intentional discipleship, and missional living. 

Winning the Church to Christ Part 2

Niral and Ose continue the discussion of Winning the Church to Christ, exposing major needs int he body of Christ, keeping us safe from those who "creep in," based on the book of Jude.

Winning the Church to Christ Pt. 1

Pastor Niral ministers a foundational message for First Love Fellowship, from Isaiah 62:1. Decades ago, he saw it coming -- a time where the church would become a mission field of people who were subject to apostate culture to the point that evangelism had to happen in our church walls. Now, we are resisting this apostasy by bringing the gospel message to the church. You are invited to become a part of this prophetic mandate, and get back to the Bible! 

True Worship Part 2

Worship is more than a song we sing. It is not just music. While it may involve music at times, true worship is more about surrender and sacrifice. In this second part of the True Worship message, Pastor Niral teaches on what it really means to worship God, and what it costs. 

True Worship in Suffering Part 1

Are you willing to suffer? Are you selling to give up everything? Are you prepared to lay all aside, for the sake of Christ? Is your life in total surrender? In this message, Pastor Niral teaches on True Worship, which always involves sacrifice -- even the sacrifice of one's life. This may not be a popular message among the "feel good" culture of today's church, but it is a message to those who desire, as Paul desired, to gain Christ. 

The Manifest Presence of God Part 5

This concludes the series, The Manifest Presence of God. 

Manifest Presence of God Part 4

In this message, we review the Revelation Gifts of the Spirit. Pastor Niral speaks on the idea that the spiritual gifts mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12 were always meant to be the means by which the church operated, as one body in Christ. Clearly, there must be something about the Church that the world cannot replicate -- something supernatural. It's time to return to the first works, and allow room for the Holy Spirit to move through the body of Christ, again. 

The Manifest Presence of God Part 3

This third part of this series speaks of the gifts of the Spirit. Even among "Charismatics," the Spirit has become more of an expression than a spiritual reality. Pastor Niral speaks to this issue by diving right into the gifts of the Spirit, and why they are important for this day. In this message, he speaks on the power gifts: Miracles, healing, and faith.