True Transformation of Character

Apostle Allison Smith Conliff delivers a comprehensive discourse on spiritual focus, the transformation of character, and the necessity of gratitude. Framed by the 2025 theme of "Supernatural Encounters with Divine Intervention through the Word," the message challenges believers to move beyond external "religious" masks to a life of deep, internal integrity.Apostle Conliff begins by asserting that a troubled heart hinders spiritual focus, preventing God from receiving glory. She uses a documentary on Nepal, where children joyfully navigate extreme poverty, to rebuke the spirit of ingratitude in the modern church. She warns against envying another person's house or car, noting that one never knows the "price they are paying" or if "the bank owns it all" while they lose sleep at night.A central pillar of the sermon is the character of the Apostle John. Apostle Conliff describes him as originally "reckless," "fierce," and "judgmental", a "Son of Thunder" who once wanted to call down fire on a Samaritan village. His transformation into the "loving apostle" serves as a model for the believer’s journey; as Christ is formed within, a "vicious" temper must be replaced by a character so intact that "Satan has nothing on you".Drawing from John 1:1, Apostle Conliff teaches that "God" is a title for the triune Elohim (Father, Word, and Spirit). She asserts that while many doctrines exist, redemption is found exclusively through Jesus Christ. She urges believers to "feed the spirit" with this Word daily, warning that a weak spirit is often the result of "only feeding your belly".Consistent with her previous teachings on divine authority, Apostle Conliff demands an end to "double standards." She rebukes "Christians" who dress modestly at the altar but wear "tank tops and minis" in public, asserting that God will judge the believer just as He judges the Apostle. Furthermore, she delivers a sobering warning against physical vanity, citing a woman who died in the Dominican Republic seeking a "tummy tuck". She implores the congregation to be "contented" with how God made them rather than pursuing surgery that leads to an early eternity.A major point of the analysis is that unforgiveness is a "weight" that prevents a believer from "soaring". She shares the powerful testimony of the Alexanders, where a wife’s genuine forgiveness allowed for the total restoration of a marriage once broken by adultery. Apostle Conliff emphasizes that the church must be a place of healing and restoration, not a culture of "remarriages" where the first spouse is still alive.The sermon highlights the resurrection power, noting that Jesus breathed the "eternal spirit" into His disciples just as God breathed life into Adam. She concludes by addressing "Doubting Thomas," rebuking those who will not serve God until they "see a definite something". She declares that the greatest blessing is reserved for those who believe without seeing, adhering to the Word's principles even when the physical manifestation is not yet visible.Apostle Conliff’s message is a call to be a "messenger" of the resurrection, much like Mary Magdalene was authorized by Jesus to carry the news to the brethren. She implores the church to "occupy until He comes," prioritizing education and academic excellence while remaining "holy and set apart" in every relationship and conversation.Rec. Date: 19th January, 2025