Christ Faith Tabernacle International

In this vital message, we explore God's urgent call for preparation for the Lord's coming, examining how global events align with prophecy. Drawing profound insights from the Book of Ephesians and the letters to the seven churches, we uncover what it means to be a 'true Christian'. Discover the importance of hard work, perseverance, and unwavering faithfulness to Christ, guarding your "first love," and rejecting any idolatrous practices, even in appearance. Key Scriptures: Revelation chapter 22:12, Ephesians 4, Revelation 2, 1 Corinthians12 and 2 Peter 1:3.

In today's message we look into 1 Corinthians 12 and why every single member is indispensable – yes, that includes you! – and how God has uniquely designed you to be a vital part of the global church, regardless of your visible or invisible role. We explore the essential spirit of teamwork and mutual support, emphasising how celebrating each other's victories and lifting up the weak builds an unshakeable community, free from division or envy. Then we revisit Jesus' message to the Ephesian church, stressing that the 'first love' for Him is the bedrock for all spiritual gifts and divine manifestations. Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12, Revelation 2, John 14:23 Ephesians 3:20 and 1 Corinthians 2:16

In this message, we dive further into The Church of the Ephesus and Satan's subtle way of introducing worldly, occultic practices into the church and learn how these seemingly small compromises can hinder your spiritual power and relationship with God. We also explore Paul's profound prayers for the Ephesians to be strengthened with power and rooted and established in love, emphasising that genuine love for God leads to obedience, spiritual power, and a life distinct from the world. Key Scriptures: Revelation 2:4-6, Ephesians 1:4-7, Ephesians 2:4-6 and Ephesians 3:17-20

Today's message is a call to wake up from slumber in these end times, especially as global occurrences and the threat of nuclear events are clear signs of Jesus' imminent return. We also explore the seven key secrets to success found in the Ephesian church: good deeds, hard work, perseverance, zero compromise with wicked men, testing every minister, enduring hardship for Jesus' name, and never growing weary. Key Scriptures: Matthew 24:1-25, Revelation 2:1-6, Acts 6 and Revelations 22:12-16

Continuing on from the last episode, we revisit Revelations 2 and the church of the Ephesus forsaking the love they first had for God. We also unpack the severe threat of Nicolaitanism, which is the culture of paganistic doctrines being brought into the church such as easy believism, idolatry, and sexual immorality within the church. This also includes embracing worldly influences in music, entertainment, and fashion, all of which can lead to the removal of a church's spiritual "lampstand"—meaning a loss of prophetic voice, healing, and divine direction. Key Scriptures: Revelation 2:1-6, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 2 and Hebrews 11.

In today's message, we dive into Revelations 2, focusing on The Church of the Ephesus, where we establish that Christians can miss the Rapture or go to hell, even with active church participation, zealous deeds and hard work. The church of the Ephesus were commended for their dedication then warned about forsaking the "first love" which can prevent entry into heaven. Forsaking your first love leads to worldliness, sin, and a blurred distinction from unbelievers and “without holiness no one will see God" (Hebrews 12:14). So brethren let us be cautious of worldly influences that will make us miss the way and have an unwavering commitment and repentant heart, returning to our first love to secure eternal destiny and true prosperity. Key Scriptures: Revelation 2, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 7:21, Ephesians 6 and 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2

Not all prayer warriors are the same—some are Heaven’s posted sentinels.In this stirring episode, Apostle Williams unpacks the divine calling of an intercessor, describing them as “warriors among the sheep” appointed by God Himself from Isaiah 62:6-7 to stand as watchmen day and night, refusing to rest until God’s purposes are fulfilled. Far from casual churchgoers, intercessors carry the burden of the church rather than personal concerns, trusting God to handle their needs. They live in continuous fellowship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, marked by sensitivity to God’s leading, mastery over the flesh, and a refusal to indulge in gossip, anger, or spiritual laziness. Avoiding the fate of the “sleeping watchman” in Isaiah 56:9, they must guard against letting intellect override the Spirit’s prompting and maintain a disciplined, longsuffering posture in prayer.
 
Apostle Williams teaches that effective intercession is always rooted in the Word of God and fuelled by the spiritual strengthening that comes through praying in tongues. He calls for a focused 21-day prayer campaign from August 1–21, aimed at sustaining round-the-clock intercession for revival and soul-winning. Repentance and holy living are non-negotiable, as ongoing sin can hinder both spiritual authority and readiness for the rapture (1 John 2). The episode closes with a rallying cry for the church to awaken in power—snatching souls from hell’s grip and ushering in a global outpouring of God’s Spirit.

If the trumpet sounded tonight, would you be ready?In this urgent and sobering message, Apostle Williams’s “Are You Ready for the Rapture?” calls believers to examine their hearts in light of prophetic signs already unfolding. Citing his June 8th vision of “three months of global turbulence” and the subsequent geopolitical upheavals, he warns that Jesus’s next coming will be for judgment, not mercy (Revelation 22:12-13). Many of the signs Jesus foretold in Matthew 24:1-14—wars, rumours of wars, and global unrest—are here, marking this generation as the one that “will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.” The Apostle describes the rapture as a visible, global event, preceded by cosmic disturbances and accompanied by Jesus’s return “like lightning” (Matthew 24:27, 30), with catastrophic consequences for those left behind.
 
He paints a stark picture of the chaos to follow—beheadings, collapsed infrastructure, and unprecedented suffering (Matthew 24:21). Against this backdrop, Apostle Williams exhorts believers to holiness and self-examination, reminding them that “without holiness, no one shall see God” (Hebrews 12:14). Being “ready” means more than church attendance—it requires dying to self, rejecting sin, and actively leading others to Christ. Earthly pursuits, he warns, are like Lego houses destined to be cleared away; only a life of obedience and devotion will stand. His challenge is piercing: If Jesus came at midnight tonight, would you hear the trumpet?

What could keep a believer from stepping into heaven’s gates?In this sobering message, Apostle Williams unpacks the biblical warnings against the spiritual pitfalls that can disqualify a person from entering God’s kingdom. Grounded in Ephesians 4:11-13, he reminds listeners that God gave ministry gifts—apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers—to prepare His people for service and maturity in Christ, not to operate as “mere men” but with the authority of heaven. Drawing parallels to Elijah, Elisha, and the apostles, he urges believers to “think different” and refuse to live like spiritual civilians. Key hindrances include living without holiness (Hebrews 12:14), willful sin after receiving the truth (Hebrews 10:26-31), falling away from faith (Hebrews 6:4-8), loving the world and its desires (1 John 2:15-17), engaging in idolatry and pagan customs (various Old Testament warnings), and being yoked with unbelievers (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).
 
The Apostle stresses that victory over these obstacles requires walking in the light (1 John 1:5), openly confessing sins for cleansing (1 John 1:9) while avoiding the only unforgivable sin—blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. He reminds believers that true knowledge of God is proven by obedience (1 John 2:3-6) and that eternal success is not about earthly gain but about living as Jesus lived. Ministers bear a heightened responsibility to teach these truths faithfully, rather than catering to “itching ears.” The message is both a warning and a call to action—turn from compromise, remain separate from darkness, and live in such a way that heaven will not only recognize you but welcome you in.

What will the rapture really look like, and will the whole world see it?In this gripping teaching, Apostle Williams unpacks the biblical mechanics of the rapture, presenting it not as a secret event for Christians alone, but as a visible, global manifestation of Christ’s return. Drawing from Matthew 24:29-31, he describes how the sun will be darkened, the moon will cease to give its light, and the “sign of the Son of Man” will appear in the midst of this universal darkness—prompting every nation to mourn as they see Him coming in power and glory. Far from a silent disappearance, the rapture will involve angels gathering the elect with a loud trumpet call, echoing 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, where the dead in Christ rise first and the living are caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. Apostle Williams challenges the notion of total unpredictability, noting that while no one knows the exact “day or hour” (Matthew 24:36), the Holy Spirit can reveal the season to those walking closely with God.
 
The message carries a strong call to spiritual readiness and holy living. Referencing 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Apostle Williams explains that the “thief in the night” warning applies to those in darkness, not to believers who are “sons of light” and should remain alert, sober, and prepared. He warns that there will be a separation of sheep and goats within the church itself, urging Christians to shun sin, worldliness, and spiritual complacency. Citing Matthew 24:44 and Luke 19:13, he exhorts the faithful to “occupy till I come,” staying active in God’s work while trusting in His promise that believers are not appointed to suffer wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9). The overall call is urgent yet hopeful—live ready, walk in holiness, and look forward to the glorious day when we are caught up to meet Him.