Grace empowers believers to dominate, expand God’s Kingdom — Rev. Adu

The Resident Pastor of Church of God Mission International, Abuja, Rev. Sam Adu, has urged Christians to be grateful for God’s grace and channel it into making meaningful impact while expanding God’s Kingdom on earth.

Delivering a sermon titled “Be Grateful for His Grace, Dominate, and Make Impact Positively” during Sunday service in Abuja, Pastor Adu emphasized that God’s promises are rooted in grace and accessed through faith. Quoting Romans 4:16, he noted that the promise comes by faith so that it may be by grace and guaranteed to all who believe.

“It is by faith, so it will be by grace,” he said, stressing that God is all-sufficient and intentional in His dealings with humanity. He cautioned believers against making a habit of sin, reminding them that grace is not a license for complacency but a platform for dominion and responsibility.

Drawing from Genesis 1:28, Pastor Adu highlighted what he described as God’s five-fold mandate to humanity — to be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it, and have dominion. He described the number five as symbolic of grace and reiterated that God’s original plan was for man to reflect His image and exercise authority.

“Any business environment you find yourself in, dominate the space,” he charged, adding that believers are blessed not merely for personal gain but to expand God’s Kingdom and positively influence society.

The cleric underscored the importance of strong foundations in life and business, noting that impact goes beyond personal success.

“God has raised you for a reason, not necessarily to be seen or appreciated, but to make impact,” he said.

Citing biblical examples including David’s refusal to harm King Saul and the covenant between David and Jonathan, Pastor Adu encouraged the congregation to build meaningful relationships and act with integrity even in challenging circumstances.

He reminded worshippers that true impact requires sacrifice and obedience to God’s will.

“Impact in business is not just about me, myself, and I; sometimes it is about letting go. Jesus died for us and took our unrighteousness.

Impact begins by asking God: ‘What would You have me do?’” he added