In a powerful Easter message that blended spiritual insight with practical wisdom, Elder Nicholas Niako, Secretary of the Ajumako Entumbil District of the Church of Pentecost, challenged Christians to be mindful of their speech, stressing that every word spoken has the potential to shape destiny.
Delivering his sermon during a vibrant Easter convention at Ajumako Baa — where multiple assemblies gathered in celebration of Christ’s resurrection — Elder Niako preached on the theme “His Resurrection, My Victory,” drawing on scriptures from Acts 17:28, Luke 24:1, and Romans 8:37.
He warned against careless or negative utterances, reminding the congregation that the tongue, like a double-edged sword, can either bring life and blessing or destruction and defeat.
“Whether in jest or in seriousness, your words matter. Speak life, speak faith, speak victory,” he admonished. “By positive declarations and faith, you will be victorious because there is power in the tongue.”
The packed church echoed with amens and cheers as Elder Niako emphasized that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just a historical triumph, but a present-day reality believers could tap into through their confession and faith.
Elder Niako went on to explain that before Christ’s sacrificial death, humanity lived under a curse of sin and separation from God. But through the resurrection, believers were offered a new identity as victors in Christ.
“We could not achieve victory on our own. But Christ died and rose again, and now He sits at the right hand of the Father, intervening for us,” he said. “If you believe in Him, you are more than a conqueror.”
Encouraging Christians to live in the victory of the resurrection, Elder Niako urged them to speak in alignment with God’s promises, especially in times of adversity. He called on the faithful to build their lives with positive declarations, inspired by the truth of the Gospel.
“Faith-filled speech is not wishful thinking — it’s a spiritual weapon,” he noted. “Christ’s resurrection is your victory, and your words are the key to walking in it.”
The Easter message served not only as a celebration of Christ’s victory over death but also a reminder of the believer’s role in activating that victory through intentional, faith-driven speech.
