The La Area Head and Executive Member of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Dr Dieudonne Komla Nuekpe, has called on believers to depend fully on the Holy Spirit in every aspect of their lives.
Apostle Nuekpe made this call during a sermon titled “Living for His Glory” at the 37th Local Assembly of the Roman Ridge District on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Referencing Luke 1:35, he noted that just as the Holy Spirit came upon Mary, the mother of Jesus, the Spirit’s presence sanctifies the believer. He explained that the Holy Spirit provide believers the enablement to live a life pleasing to God, adding, “It is only the Spirit of God that makes impossibilities possible.”
He indicated that if believers do not allow the Holy Spirit to take control, they will grow weary in their daily walk with God.
Quoting Jeremiah 45:1-5, Apostle Nuekpe recounted how Baruch had left everything to follow the prophet Jeremiah during Judah’s rebellion against God. However, Baruch eventually became grieved and began to grumble, complaining bitterly about the things he had forsaken to serve God and feeling disappointed by unfulfilled expectations. It was at that point that God, through Prophet Jeremiah, revealed the impending destruction upon Judah and assured Baruch that He would preserve his life as a prize of war.
Citing 1 Corinthians 15:58, the Apostle urged believers to stand firm in the truth. Instead of complaining about past failures or unachieved goals, he encouraged them to be grateful for the gift of life and to give thanks in all circumstances. He implored the congregation not to relent in their pursuit of the Holy Spirit through fasting and prayer, emphasizing that only the Spirit can enable them to remain steadfast in the Lord.
Apostle Dr Nuekpe also quoted Romans 8, reflecting on the Apostle Paul’s confession of struggling to do the good he desired while often doing the very evil he hated. He attributed this struggle to a lack of the Holy Spirit’s infilling, warning that believers who fail to yield to the Spirit will find it difficult to live for God’s glory.
Finally, referencing Galatians 5:17 and 19, Apostle Dr Nuekpe emphasised that living for God’s glory requires believers to eschew all forms of sin and live in conformity with the Word of God. This, he noted, fosters a closer relationship with the Holy Spirit and empowers believers to live lives that are pleasing to God.
Apostle Dr Nuekpe concluded the message by reiterating that the Christian journey cannot be successfully navigated through human effort alone. He led the congregation in a time of solemn prayer and rededication, urging them to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance earnestly.
In attendance were the district Pastor, Michael Manieson, Mrs Junanita Nuekpe, the Area Deacon, Elder Michael Opare Atuah and Elder Professor Dziwornu.
Report by Gina Akua Padi
