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In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

John 14:2 (KJV)

Welcome

I am delighted to warmly welcome you to our website.

The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighted in his way. Psalm 37:23 (KJV)

The good Lord has led you to us. You have come to the right place at the right time. Here, we are very passionate about your eternal destiny and committed to your spiritual and physical welfare.

All our numerous activities are carefully prepared with you in mind- to satisfy your spiritual hunger; enhance your spiritual growth and; equip you for divine service, all round success and victory over the challenges of life.

It is now my greatest delight to invite you to commit the rest of your life to the Great Saviour, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins- to accept Him as your personal Lord and Saviour; to enjoy the warmth of our fellowship, and then travel along with us on this highway of holiness to our eternal home in heaven.

Once again, I welcome you to a lifetime of unforgettable and eternally-beneficial experience of walking with God, even as Abraham did. As you continue to explore and enjoy the riches of God’s grace uncovered in the pages of the scriptures through our numerous activities, programs and online resources, may the LORD continue to richly bless you (Amen)

Rev. Godfrey Chika and Rev. Rose Efe Igboegwu

What we Believe

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints
Jude 1:3
Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee
I Timothy 4:16
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them
Romans 16:17

God's infallible word teaches and we believe:

The Holy Bible

That the Holy Bible, consisting of 39 books of the Old Testament and 27 books of the New Testament, is the inspired Word of God. We take the Bible as the final authority in all matters concerning Christian conduct and works.
2 Timothy 3:16,17; Proverbs 30:5,6; Revelation 22:18,19.

The Godhead

That the Godhead consists of three separate, distinct, and recognizable personalities and qualities, perfectly united in one. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost are different Persons in the Godhead, not merely three names for one Person.
Mathew 3:16,17; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Mathew 28:19,20.

Virgin Birth of Christ

The virgin birth of Jesus, the only begotten Son of God. The crucifixion, death, burial and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 7:14; Mathew 1:18-25; Romans 1:4; 1 Corinthians 15:3,4.

Redemption

That Redemption from the curse of the law, healing of sickness and disease as well as continued health are provided for all through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.
Exodus 15:26; Deuteronomy 7:15; Psalms 103:1-5; Proverbs 4:20-22; Isaiah 8:16,17; 1 Peter 2:24; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 13:16; John 14:12-14; 10:10; Acts 10:38; James 5:14-16; 1 John 3:8; 3 John 2; Galatians 3:13,14.

Hell Fire

That Hell-fire is a place of everlasting punishment where sinners (all who do not have their names in the book of life) will suffer torments forever and ever. It was prepared for the devil and his angels Mathew 25:41 but God has decreed that the wicked and those who forgets Him and reject Christ will also be cast there because of their sin and neglect of His salvation.
Psalms 9:17; Matthew 25:46; Luke 12:4,5; 16:19-31; Matthew 5:22,30; Mark 9:43-47; Revelations 14:10,11; 20:12-15.

Restitution

That restitution is making amends for wrongs done against our fellow men, restoring stolen things to the rightful owners, paying debts, giving back where one has defrauded, making confessions to the offended and apologizing to those slandered so as to have a conscience void of offence towards God and man.
Genesis 20:1-8; 14-18; Exodus 22:1-7; Leviticus 6:1-17; Numbers 5:6-8; 2 Samuel 12:1-6; Proverbs 6:31; Ezekiel 33:14-16; Mathew 23:24; Luke 19:8,9; Acts 23:1-5; 24:16; James 4:17; 5:6.

Justification

That justification is the act of God’s grace whereby one receives forgiveness and remission of sins and is counted righteous before God, through faith in the atoning blood of Jesus, standing before God as though he had never sinned.
Psalms 32:1,2; Isaiah 1:18; Micah 7:19; John 3:3-8; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 3:24-30; 4:6-16; 5:1,2; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:23.

Water Baptism

That Water Baptism is essential to our obedience after reconciliation with God. It is a practical activity and physical declaration of our decision to follow Jesus. Water Baptism is one immersion (not three) “In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” as Jesus commanded.
Mathew 28:19; 3:13-17; Mark 16:15; Acts 2:38,39; 19:1-6; Romans 6:4,5.

Lord's Supper

That the Lord’s Supper was constituted by Jesus Christ so that all believers (all members of the family of God) might partake thereof regularly, to “shew the Lord’s death till He come”. The emblems used are “unleavened bread” and the juice of “fruit of the vine”. Anyone who eats and drinks unworthily brings “damnation”, punishment and chastisement upon himself.
Mathew 26:26-29; Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-30.

Sanctification

That Entire Sanctification is a definite act of God’s grace, after the New Birth, by which the believer’s heart is purified and made holy. It cannot be attained progressively by works, struggle or suppression, but is obtained by faith in the sanctifying blood of Jesus Christ. Holiness of life and purity of heart are central to Christian living.
Luke 1:74,75; John 17:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 4:3,7,8; 5:22-24; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 2:11; 10:10,14; 13:11,12; Titus 2:11-14; 1 John 1:7; Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:14-16.

Holy Ghost Baptism

That the Baptism in the Holy Ghost is the enduement of power from on High upon the sanctified believer. It is “the promise of the Father” and when one receives this “gift of the Holy Ghost”, it is accompanied by the initial evidence of speaking a language unlearned previously, referred to as speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
Mathew 3:11; Acts 1:88; Luke 3:16; 24:49; John 1:30-33; 7:37-39; 14:16,17,26; 16:12-15; Acts 1:5-8; Mark 16:17; Acts 2:1-18; 10:44-46; 19:1-6.

We do not teach or instruct people how to speak in tongues; the Holy Spirit gives utterance. We also stress the necessity of Purity before Power. The Gifts of the Spirit are for today.
1 Corinthians 12:1-31; 14:1-40.

Total Depravity

The total depravity of all men since the Fall, rendering them subject to God’s wrath and condemnation.
Psalm 51:5; Job 14:4; Romans 3:23; 5:12-17; Mark 7:21-23; Ephesians 2:1.

Second Coming of Christ

The Second Coming of Christ will be just as literal and visible as His going away, and He is coming to execute judgment upon the ungodly. He will also, then, set up His Kingdom and reign on this present earth for a thousand years.
Zechariah 14:3,4; Mathew 25:31-46; Mark 13:24-37; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; 2:8; Jude 14,15.

Personal Evangelism

That Personal Evangelism is a God-given and God-ordained ministry for every believer. Jesus commanded and God requires every believer to be a compassionate and fruitful soul winner, bringing others to Christ.
Mathew 28:19,20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-49; John 17:18; Acts 1:8; 8:1-4; Psalms 126:5,6; Proverbs 11:30; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 3:17-21.

Marriage

Higher ground Christian Assembly (HGCA) believe that Marriage is binding for life. We uphold that monogamy involving a male and a female is in compliance to the dictions of the Bible. Polygamy is contrary to God's perfect will and institution. The Bible forbids a believer marrying an unbeliever. Also, under the New Testament dispensation, no one has a right to divorce and remarry while the first companion lives. When a person becomes converted, necessary restitution, on this line must be done without delay if he has married wrongly. You cannot run away from your parents or siblings because they are not good. You have to stoop down and get it right with them. The same applies with your spouse. If it was possible to leave your parents and have a new one, many people would have changed parents five times before the age of forty. We know this is not possible as we have no back door in such matters. We therefore take time and bend low to get it right with mum, dad and siblings. In the same way, you can get it right with your spouse if you really care and pray earnestly for the spirit of forgiveness. There must always be a cost to every vital and viable relationship. Note also that good counselling is important in this case. In the case of violent relationship it may be necessary to stay away or separate rather than being hurt or killed.
Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 7:1-4; Joshua 23:11-13; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Proverbs 31:10-31; Malachi 2:14-15; Romans 7:2,3; Ephesians 5:31-33; Mathew 5:31,32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; John 4:15-19; Genesis 20:3,7.

Resurrection of the Dead

That the Resurrection of the dead is taught in the Bible clearly as the immortality of the soul. Every individual who has ever lived will be resurrected, some to honor and glory and others to everlasting shame and contempt.
Job 19:25-27; Psalm 71:20; Isaiah 26:19; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28,29; 1 Corinthians 15:12-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Hebrews 6:1,2; Philippians 3:8-11; Revelation 20:4,6,12,13.

Great Tribulation

That the Great Tribulation will occur after the Rapture and will be a time of terrible suffering on earth. It is also referred to as the time of Jacob’s trouble.
Mathew 24:21,22,29; Revelation 9:16; Mark 13:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; Revelation 13.

During this time, the Antichrist will take possession of this world for a reign of terror. He will not be a system or organization but a person – a supernatural diabolical being, in the form of a man who will blaspheme and proclaim himself to be God
Daniel 8:23,25; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12; Revelation 13:1-10.

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb will take place above while the tribulation continues on earth Revelation
Revelation 19:1-10.

Rapture

That the Rapture (the first phase/stage of the second coming of Christ) is the catching away from the earth of all living saints; and all who died in the Lord. The Rapture will take place before the Great Tribulation and can happen any time from now. “In a twinkling of an eye” without a moment’s warning, “the trumpet shall sound”, “and the dead in Christ shall rise first then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air; and so shall we ever be with the Lord.”
John 14:1-3; Luke 21:34-36; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:4-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:5-7; Philippians 3:11,20,21; 1 John 3:1-3.

Christ's Millenial Reign

That Christ’s Millennial Reign is the 1,000 years’ literal reign of Jesus on earth, which will be ushered in by the coming of Jesus back to earth with ten thousands of His saints. At this time He will judge the nations that dwell upon the face of the earth. During this time the devil will be bound; it will be a reign of peace and blessing.
Jude 1:14,15; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10; Revelation 20:2,3; Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25; Hosea 2:18; Zechariah 14:9-20; Isaiah 2:2-4.

Great White Throne Judgement

That the Great White Throne Judgment is when God finally judges all (The living and the dead, small and great) who have ever lived on the face of the earth, according to their works. This is after the Millennium. At this time, the final Judgment known as the Great White Throne Judgment, will be held. All those from all ages, who have not yet been judged (Believers’ judgment, as sinners was accomplished by Christ on the Cross - John 5:24; 3:17-19) will stand before God at this time. The devil and his angels are judged at this time also and sent to the lake of fire forever.
Daniel 12:2,3; Matthew 10:15; 11:21-24; 12:41,42; John 5:28,29; Romans 2:15,16; 14:12; 2 Peter 2:9; Jude 6; 1 Corinthians 6:1-4; Acts 10:42; Revelations 20:11-15.

New Heaven and the New Earth

That the New Heaven and the New Earth “wherein dwelleth righteousness” will be made by God and the redeemed shall dwell with God forever. This present earth, which has been polluted by sin, will pass away after the Great White Throne Judgment
Psalm 102:25,26; Isaiah 51:6; 65:17; Mathew 5:18; 24:35; 2 Peter 3:10-13; Revelation 21:1

No unclean thing will be there. We shall know each other, our knowledge having been perfected. There will be no more curses upon anything. There will be no more night, the glory of the Lord will be the light thereof.
Isaiah 66:22; 2 Peter 3:12,13; 1 Cor 13:12; 1 John 3:2,3; Rev 21:1-7; 22:1-5.

Repentance

That repentance is a complete turning away from all sins and its deceitful pleasures and that it is required from every sinner before he can truly and effectively believe in Jesus with saving faith.
Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 55:7; Ezekiel 18:21-23; Mark 1:15; Luke 24:46,47; Acts 2:38; 3:19,21; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Hebrews 6:1-3.

Testimonies

Announcements


• Join us for an exciting Sunday Service at 19 Buller Close, London, SE15 6UJ from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm.
May the Lord bless you as you come. Amen
• You can also join us worship with us on Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 7 Pennack Road, London, SE15 6DD.
• There are opportunities for caring work available. The hourly rate is £9. Interested persons should please see call 07877432077 / 07960269418.

Monthly Warfare Prayer Points

Prayers Against Destiny Destroyers

"My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies, from those who pursue me."
Psalm 31:14
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end."
Jeremiah 29:11

1. My father, my father, my father let your will and your promises be made manifest in my life in Jesus name.
2. Thank you Lord Jesus for your hand and the mark of your love and blessings upon my life.
3. Thank you Lord Jesus because you have taken shame and disgrace far from me, and I know I shall never lack any good thing.
4. I nullify, every satanic agreement, made against my destiny in the name of Jesus.
5. By the power in the blood of Jesus I shall run and never fall spiritually or physically.
6. Every family or parental curse, that is affecting my moving forward, be nullified in the name of Jesus.
7. You dream and destiny raider, receive the consuming fire of God, in the name of Jesus.
8. Every dark power, manipulating my success, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
9. Ancestral debts, I am not your victim, die, in Jesus’ name.
10. All my caged finances, inside the belly of any water, be released by fire, in the name of Jesus.
11. Any evil manipulation of my hair, be reversed by the power in the blood of Jesus.
12. Every power, assigned to delay my miracles, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus.
13. Every power, slowing down my progress, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
14. Satanic time-table for my life, catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
15. Every arrow of untimely death, go back to your senders, in the name of Jesus.
16. Poverty of my father’s house, I am not your victim, go back to your sender, in the name of Jesus.
17. Every power, attacking my dreams, die, in the name of Jesus.
18. Unprofitable delay of my breakthroughs, scatter, in the name of Jesus.
19. Evil pattern of marital failure of my father’s house, I am not your victim, die, in the name of Jesus.
20. Every arrow of backsliding, fired at my spiritual life, catch fire, in the name of Jesus.
21. Collective captivity of my father’s house, I am not your victim, die, in the name of Jesus.
22. My divine dreams shall come to pass, in the name of Jesus.
23. I shall achieve the height my haters don’t want me to get to, in the name of Jesus.
24. I shall excel to my highest limit in the name of Jesus.
25. God, arise and restore to me all the years the enemy has stolen from me, in the name of Jesus.
26. Every spell, of witches and wizards against me are all rubbished in the name of Jesus.
27. Evil shall not come to my dwelling place, in the name of Jesus.
28. Every spiritual missile and enchantment, sent against me, from my place of birth, will not prosper, in the name of Jesus.

Higher Ground Food Services

Providing FREE refreshing relieving food to the community
“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God” 2 Corinthians 3:5. Also see Mark 7:18-19, 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Genesis 3:21.
We are a community-based charity food project linked with the Higher Ground Christian Assembly organisation. We provide food for the poor the hungry homeless or helpless using the surplus food from food industries and businesses.
People are hungry while lots of good food go to waste. We bridge the gap in supporting those who seek to give away food by collecting the food from them and we give the food to those in need of the food to feed themselves and families by locating them from where they are in the community. Last week I helped a friend to provide food which she gave to someone who was ill and unable to purchase or get food which should help her to improve her physically and promote her health. This was a very humbling experience for me because having come out of full time job there is not a lot of finance available to get all that is needed or go far enough, and the tendency is to stay shy silent not asking for help and with a deteriorating health condition thing can get worse quickly. The cost of living is slowly on the increase due to inflation and many household bills including public transportation are rising yearly and things are getting difficult as salaries stay the same making it harder for families to cope.
Sometime people feel guilty because they are unemployed or not been able to provide food for themselves or families and there is nothing to be guilty about if the surplus food in the Country is put to good use and made to reach all those that need it. Children are hungry, adults are hungry and so is the elderly in our society.
Evidence shows that there are about 13 million people living in poverty, while 650,000 tonnes of perfectly good food is thrown away by food businesses and this can certainly change.
We seek interested organisations and food businesses to network with using the same aim to achieve a desired result so that surplus food is put to use.

Free Food Serving Time

To be confirmed at a later date.

Our values and principles

• We value and respect people as God loves everyone.
• We provide free valuable good food at no cost for anybody that is hungry for food.
• We value everyone in need or facing individual or family food poverty.
• We do not judge or put guilt on people because they lack food.
• We help people and provide counselling support.
• We pray for those in need of spiritual support.
• We are a community that supports the communities around.

How you can help

• By donating non-perishable foods and toiletries
• By donating your time to serve in Volunteering
• By helping with transportation
• By helping in other areas via initial telephone contacts: 07877432077 or 07960 269418 or email at highergroundchristiancentre@gmail.com.

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