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Words from Abba

Words from Abba

By Melissa Tembo

Words from Abba is a platform where we seek to reveal the Father's Heart by delving deep into the Word of God, so that you may be confident in who He is and what He has to say to and about you.
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Did God Really Say?

Words from AbbaFeb 23, 2024

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Did God Really Say?

Did God Really Say?

If God himself would honor his Word above His own Name - why don't we. In this episode I am joined by a very special guest as we look at certain sayings we have in Christianese that are actually not in the bible

Feb 23, 202459:37
It's Hard Outchea in These Streets - Dating as a Christian

It's Hard Outchea in These Streets - Dating as a Christian

Did Someone Say - BONUS EPISODE

This episode was recorded in August 2022 and Mama Mel has some advise for her babies as a special treat just before Val Day

Feb 10, 202440:54
The Mercy of God

The Mercy of God

Hey lovelies - it has been a very hot, volcanic minute since the last episode. And in the spirit of New Year New Me - we have dropped a cheeky episode for you guys

Jan 27, 202447:03
The Secret to a Happy Marriage

The Secret to a Happy Marriage

Do you wanna forever be in the honeymoon phase with your boo... whether you have been married for 50 years or 5 days - it is possible to stay in the honeymoon phase all it takes is 2 little well known secrets.

Mar 25, 202349:54
What 2023 Has in Store for us

What 2023 Has in Store for us

What 2023 Has in Store for us

Feb 03, 202333:43
Words From Abba turns 3

Words From Abba turns 3

Consistency = An episode every birthday hahahaha. Wow we are three years deep and the Lord has been faithful

Feb 01, 202315:35
The Katchup with Mel and Simba

The Katchup with Mel and Simba

Hello beautiful people,


My lovely husband encouraged me to share this chat that we on the Katchup, an online session that we have at our chat we we invite you guys into our home and we do just that...we catchup with you all. It is spontaneous unplanned conversation were we just chat and interact with whoever is online and we see where the conversation goes. Always, i end up feeling blessed and edified. If you would like to join us for one of our sessions, feel free to search for us on facebook - Amazing Grace Tabernacle International Ministries NZ


As always - Be blessed lovelies

Aug 27, 202258:53
We might not want to admit it BUT - WE ALL HAVE PIMPLES

We might not want to admit it BUT - WE ALL HAVE PIMPLES

This is one of those messages that I had in my heart for a very long time and it has shaped the way I approach my relationships particularly when it comes to Keeping up with the proverbial Joneses. This is one of those episodes that I never got around to releasing soooooYou may find me referring to dates in May. I just felt that the message was worth releasing albeit 3 months later.


Be blessed lovelies :-)

Aug 20, 202230:13
An Attitude of Gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude

Guess who is the latest member of the Flirty Thirty Tribe....As I celebrate this new decade, I thought it fitting to release this episode (recorded a whiiiiilllleeee back) simply because this is the new attitude I am hoping will permeate this new decade. No Matter what you go through - just know there  is always a reason to be thankful. Sometimes you just have to look a little harder.


As always - Be blessed lovelies

Aug 13, 202221:22
I am not Fake - I'm Dynamic

I am not Fake - I'm Dynamic

Since this is the first official episodes post my hibernation- i thought to hit you with some new new. As I was typing this up, the title of this episode was changed. I originally titled this I am not fake - I evolve but I realised the more appropriate word is Dynamic. To be dynamic is to "be characterized by constant change, activity, or progress". You will realise why 'dynamic' was more appropriate as you listen to this episode


As always - Be blessed lovelies

Aug 06, 202239:01
Guess Who's Back Back Back - Back Again Gain Gain

Guess Who's Back Back Back - Back Again Gain Gain

In true Mel fashion, my brief hiatus turned into a quarterly hibernation period.

BUT WE ARE BACK and fired up. We have so much content lined up for you that you wont even know what hit you
Aug 02, 202232:24
God of ALL Comfort

God of ALL Comfort

Hello beautiful people. Last week we wrapped up the Love Series with the amazing Portia. We are now going on a brief hiatus... But we will not leave you without content. Here is a message that I preached last year at Amazing Grace Tabernacle International Ministries in New Zealand title God of All Comfort.... I pray you are blessed by this
Apr 02, 202201:11:11
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 6 : Agape with Bongie Part 2

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 6 : Agape with Bongie Part 2

Agape - It's about being not doing. Hello my lovelies. We are back again with a continuation of the final segment of the Love Series. I am joined by the amazing, inspirational Portia "Mai Gabby" Obi-Odu host of the @agapewithbongie platform on instagram. This was such an amazing conversation that we just had to divide the recording into 2 separate episodes. Here is part 2 of that conversation. I pray you will be blessed by it and make sure to follow her on instagram as she unveils her story and testimony
Mar 25, 202237:13
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 5: Agape with Bongie Part 1

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 5: Agape with Bongie Part 1

Agape - It's about being not doing
Hello my lovelies. We are back again with the final segment of the Love Series and I am joined by the amazing, inspirational Portia "Mai Gabby" Obi-Odu host of the @agapewithbongie platform on instagram. This was such an amazing conversation that we just had to divide the recording into 2 separate episodes. Here is part 1 of that conversation. I pray you will be blessed by it and make sure to follow her on instagram as she unveils her story and testimony
Mar 18, 202246:56
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 4: Eros

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 4: Eros

My apologies for being MIA my lovelies. The past few weeks have been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster but we are back :-). In this episode we continue with the love series and we delve deeper into Eros and look at what place it has, if any, in our walk as Christians
Mar 15, 202256:12
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 3: Philia

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 3: Philia

Think Philia is merely brotherly love, think again fren. This episode was a hard one to record. The Lord really pierced my heart and showed me things I need to work as He taught me what Philia is really about.
Feb 18, 202247:53
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 2: Storge

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 2: Storge

We are still talking about L.O.V.E. This time we delve into Storge or that family type of love. Have you ever been hurt by a family member? This episode may be for you. At times the love and 'love' that we experience at the hands of those nearest and dearest to us can have an impact on how we relate to our Heavenly Father
Feb 11, 202236:13
The L.O.V.E Series Ep 1: The 8 Types of Love

The L.O.V.E Series Ep 1: The 8 Types of Love

Welcome to the month of Luuuurrve. In this episode we introduce a new series that we will be tackling for the month of Feb
Feb 04, 202230:27
Words from Abba Turns 2

Words from Abba Turns 2

We did it y'all. We are officially PODCAST TODDLERS!!! All glory to God who has truly kept us. Listen in as we discuss the plans that we have as Words from Abba for 2022

Jan 31, 202218:41
2021 - What was that???????????

2021 - What was that???????????

As promised, in this episode I am joined with the amazing Apostle Simba and we will be talking about why we were a bit MIA in 2021 and what happened in the year that has been.

We pray that you have all been blessed this year and we will see you again in February 2022
Dec 30, 202130:29
Christmas PSA

Christmas PSA

Just a reminder that there will be no episode this week. But we are back again next Friday to have a little chit chat on the hecticness that was 2021.

Dec 24, 202101:04
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 13: Against Such There is No Law

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 13: Against Such There is No Law

In this last episode of the Fruit of the Spirit series, we will be looking at why Paul says "against such there is no law". We are joined by my lovely hubby, Apostle Simba from Amazing Grace Tabernacle International Ministries New Zealand and we spend some time discussing how the law and the Spirit work together

Dec 18, 202147:25
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 12: Self-Control

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 12: Self-Control

Today we look at the final aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit - Self Control and what self-control actually means for the believer.

Dec 17, 202133:55
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 11: Gentleness

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 11: Gentleness

It has been forever since we last recorded and posted an episode. We will be recording an episode in the not too distant future to discuss why we have been MIA for the past few months.
In this episode, we continue looking at the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on what gentleness is and how it applies to us as believers
Oct 22, 202137:27
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 10: Faith Part II

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 10: Faith Part II

In this episode, we continue looking at the outrageous Faith that the Holy Spirit develops in us

Feb 05, 202147:05
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 9: Faith Part I

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 9: Faith Part I

In this episode, we look at the outrageous Faith that the Holy Spirit develops in us

Feb 05, 202135:47
Words from Abba Turns One

Words from Abba Turns One

Can you believe it has already been a year since Words from Abba began.  Join us in this episode as we discuss the highs, the lows and the future of Words from Abba.

Feb 02, 202121:56
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 8: Goodness

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 8: Goodness

What does it mean to be good? In this episode, we explore the goodness aspect of the fruit of the Spirit

Dec 30, 202036:42
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 7: Kindness

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 7: Kindness

As the year draws to a close why not spread a little kindness. Not the kindness that we think we know but the God type of kindness. The type that leads us to repentance

Dec 30, 202030:27
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 6: Long Suffering

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 6: Long Suffering

In this episode, we look at the component of long-suffering within the fruit of the Spirit

Sep 18, 202038:56
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 5: Peace

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 5: Peace

Jesus promised that He left us with His peace, "Not as the world gives" but a peace that he gives. In this episode, we look at the component of  peace within the Fruit of the Spirit

Sep 11, 202040:54
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 4: Joy

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 4: Joy

In this episode, we look at the component of Joy within the Fruit of the Spirit

Sep 04, 202032:46
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 3: Love

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 3: Love

In this episode we look at The God Kind of Love that the Spirit produces in Us
Aug 28, 202045:27
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 2: The Works of the Flesh

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 2: The Works of the Flesh

In this episode, we explore what the bible says about the works of the flesh

Aug 14, 202055:50
Fruit of the Spirit Episode 1: Intro

Fruit of the Spirit Episode 1: Intro

We are embarking on an in depth study of the fruit of the Spirit as Paul describes it in Gal 5:22-24
Aug 02, 202024:59
Black, White and God

Black, White and God

What part, if any, does race play in Christiandom. Join me in today's epsiode as I share my views on the issue of Black, White and God.
Jul 21, 202001:03:55
Peace

Peace

"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
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Isaiah 26:3
May 23, 202037:16
The Secret Series 4: Dwelling in the Secret Place II

The Secret Series 4: Dwelling in the Secret Place II

Researching this topic was very difficult, until I released it's nigh impossible to research. How do you instruct someone on how to fall in love, to desire to be with another. For this final part of the series I speak from the heart based on my own experience and I hope and pray that this would ignite your own passion to explore the depths of the Father's presence in the Secret Place
May 17, 202036:51
The Secret Series Part 4: Dwelling in the Secret Place I

The Secret Series Part 4: Dwelling in the Secret Place I

Researching this topic was very difficult, until I released it's nigh impossible to research. How do you instruct someone on how to fall in love, to desire to be with another. For this final part of the series I speak from the heart based on my own experience and I hope and pray that this would ignite your own passion to explore the depths of the Father's presence in the Secret Place
May 03, 202022:38
The Secret Series Part 3 - Benefits of  being in the Secret Place

The Secret Series Part 3 - Benefits of being in the Secret Place

In this episode we learn some of the benefits of being in the secret as we explore the life of the Psalm 91 man - the one who dwells in the secret place
Apr 26, 202039:58
The Secret Series: What Happens in the Secret Place

The Secret Series: What Happens in the Secret Place

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. Matthew 6:6
Apr 18, 202020:32
The Secret Series Part 1: What is the Secret Place?

The Secret Series Part 1: What is the Secret Place?

But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Matthew 6:6
Apr 11, 202017:44
Dealing with Covid-19

Dealing with Covid-19

How to Deal with Covid-19 - Be Kind. Check on each other and make sure to utilise social media to socialize even while in lockdown
Mar 27, 202017:19
Fear Not

Fear Not

Fear not for I am with you
Mar 20, 202020:40
Digging Deep Wells

Digging Deep Wells

Deep calls unto Deep and it is there that the Father is revealed

Mar 13, 202031:30
Casting Nets

Casting Nets

Love carefree before God. He is most careful with. 1 Peter 5:6-7
Mar 06, 202018:31
Ten Principles from the Parable of A Prodigal Father

Ten Principles from the Parable of A Prodigal Father

As we close the Prodigal Series, today we will look at 10 Principles that can be gleaned from the Parable of the Prodigal Father

Feb 28, 202027:23
The Prodigal Father and the Slave

The Prodigal Father and the Slave

A look at the Father and His older Son. His redeeming qualities extend to events past
Feb 21, 202032:08
The Prodigal Series: The Prodigal Father and His Prodigal Son

The Prodigal Series: The Prodigal Father and His Prodigal Son

This week we continue with the Prodigal series as we look at the relationship between the prodigal father and his prodigal son

Feb 14, 202025:01
Abba - The Prodigal Father

Abba - The Prodigal Father

Today, we will be looking at the story of the lost son from Luke 15:11 - A story not only of a repentant son, but more so a forgiving Father
Feb 07, 202013:16