Sunday 28th August 2014

Title - Marriage Series 

(The Effect in "Lack of Communication)

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- Genesis 11: 3-7

Bible Passages:- Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 54:5, Jeremiah 33:3

In the bible reading today, we learnt about the tower of Babel.

Once their languages were confounded, they were scattered and could not complete the construction of the tower.

this portrays the effect in lack of communication.

Outlines:

1. Two Legitimate marriage

2. Effect in "Lack of Communication"

3. Remember your First Love

Outline 1:

Two Legitimate marriage

Isaiah 54.5 - talks about our marriage to God.

This happens when we first give our lives to Christ.

Outline 2:

Effect of "Lack of Communication" Isaiah 1:18, Jeremiah 33:3

Communication cannot take place if information cannot be decoded between the participants.

In the bible passages above, we can see God calling us to communicate with Him.

So many of us live such busy lives and don't even give God our time.

Outline 2b:

Effect of lack in Communication between Husband and Wife 

 1. Will lead to suspicion - The purpose of marriage is partnership and companionship

2. Leads to confusion. 1sam 28: 3-20
3. The deceit of the enemy may prevail - Remember how Eve was deceived by the serpent
Perhaps, if Eve and Adam were together, perhaps they would have conquered the serpent,

Unity is extremely important - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Outline 3:

Remember your First Love

Let us ask ourselves if we take God as seriously as we did in the past ? Rev 2:4. 

Sunday 31st August 2014

Title - Marriage Series part 2

Teacher:- Pastor Stella

Main Text:- Romans 1: 24 - 31

Bible Passages:- Romans 1: 24 - 31, Genesis 6:2, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 3:1, Psalm 107:2, Genesis 6:1-2.

Today, we observe different types of marriages in the world.

For instance, we can see marriage between a man and a man, woman and woman and in some cases between humans and animals.

This is not the original plan from God.

He invented marriage between a man and a woman.

Anyone who does otherwise will face the wrath of God.

It is important that your marriage be ordained by God because marriage can make you or mar you 

Why some people rush into marriage

1. Appearance:

If you marry a man/woman for their looks or beauty, remember that beauty is like a flower.
It may be beautiful in the morning, however as the evening approaches, it fades.

2. Escape Family Pressure:

Some individuals choose to rush into marriage due to family pressures. 
For example, as women age, they believe their time is ticking and have to rush into marriage.
You may end up with a monster and regret it all the days of your life.

3. Sexual desires

To fulfill lustful desires, a lot of people rush into marriage.
Reflect to the moment you started learning how to drive.
You wanted to drive so badly. Now that you are a an expert driver, you really don't feel like driving all the time.
It is worth waiting till God's time rather than rushing

4. Love for children

God promised Abraham a son at his old age. Due to lack of patience, Abraham slept with his wife's maid.
Now all Christians are facing the consequence of Abraham's mistake.
There is a constant disagreement between Muslims and Christians.

In Summary:

Marriage should not be taken lightly as it is a covenant.
It is a marathon not a sprint
You need patience and long suffering to make the marriage work
Pray without ceasing for your marriage

Sunday 24th August 2014 (First Service)

Title - Foundation (Marriage Series part 1)

Teacher:- Brother Sam Johnson

Main Text:- Mathew 7: 24-28

Bible Passages:- Genesis 2:25, Amos 3.3, Ephesians 5:21-24

In the world today, we observe some houses are built on water.

Although it may seem unrealistic or even impossible to some of us, if the foundation /structure is taken into careful consideration and planning, the house will stand.

So also the foundation of our homes and marriage must taken into careful planning and directed by God. 

The book of Genesis 2:25 reveals that both Adam and Eve were naked however they were not ashamed. They had nothing hidden from one another hence they had no cause to be divided

Amos 3.3 further mentions the importance of two parties coming to an agreement unless they will be divided.

The secret of a successful marriage is stated in Ephesians 5:21-24

Wives are expected to submit to their husbands

Likewise husbands are expected to love their wives just as Christ loved the church.

Remember Husbands, Jesus loved us to the point of death

He died for your sins even though he was not guilty. He paid the price for you and I.

Let love abound and peace shall reign in the home.

Do not be deceived by what is going on in this world.

Even Marriage specialist and counselors are exposed to separation and divorce.

The only way your marriage is guaranteed to succeed is if the foundation is built on the Solid Rock (Jesus Christ)

Remain Blessed

Friday 10th August 2014

Title - CANDIDATE OF GOD'S MERCY 

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- Romans 9:10-20

Bible Passages:- Deuteronomy 4:31, Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:6, 2 Chronicles 25: 1-2, 1sam 16: 6-7

1. Mercy is of the Lord. Deut 4:31 

Even though mercy is of the Lord, God searches the heart 1 Samuel 16:6-7. 2 Chronicles 25:1-2

2. God is Sovereign, He does whatever pleases Him. Psalm 115:3, Psalm 135:6

3. God is Omniscience (He knows everything)

God searches through our heart 1sam 16:6+7

We wonder why God hated Esau yet loved Jacob. 

That is because he searches through the heart and knows us all even before we were born.

In the book of 2 chronicles 25:1-2, Amaziah did what was right but not with a perfect heart

God is looking for those who will worship Him in spirit and in truth.

The following examples are people in the bible who served God with their whole heart  

i) Mary Magdalene Luke 8:1-3

ii)Man with Legions of demon Mark 5:19-20

iii) The woman at the well John 4: 17-29

Sunday 20th July 2014

Title - The Battle is the Lord's

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- 1 Samuel 17: 46-58

Bible Passages:- Daniel 2:22, John 9:4,1 Samuel 17:46-58, Esther 7.10, Joel 2:25-27.

God can see everything ongoing in this world and He is ready to fight our battles

However, when God gives you an instruction, it must be done in haste

Once you are given an order from God, do it urgently. John 9:4

In the book of 1 Samuel 17, we see the account of David against Goliath.

David was discouraged even by his own brothers that he cannot defeat such great Giant.

David knew he had God's backing and did not waste time at all in facing the enemy.

Despite all the discouragement from other fellow Israelite and Goliath (who called him a dog), he did not give up

Bear in mind that Goliath was armed whist David was unarmed

However, because God was with David, He conquered Goliath with a stone.

Not a sword, Gun, axe, knife or a bomb, just a stone.

God knows the weakest point of your enemy and is ready to deal with them.

God guarded the head of Goliath so that the stone sunk into his forehead.

A Giant conquered by a little boy.

This was the hand of God

Just as God defeated Goliath on behalf of the Isrealites, may he grant us victory in Jesus Name.

Sunday 13th July 2014

Title - Order My Steps

Teacher:- Pastor PaulHope Orimolusi

Main Text:- Romans 8:9

Bible Passages:- Numbers 14.34, Genesis 13:9-18.

As soon as a baby is born, his/her journey commences.

There are bumps in our journey

It may be in relation to our business, marriage, jobs etc

Why do presidents need various counsellors ?

There are decision in life that may even confuse the president and he will require advice.

Just to ensure he is on the right track

The sad part of it is that so many dreams have been shattered as a result of "lack of navigation".

Do not loose hope. God can retrace our steps even when we have missed.

Leading Entities that hinder our Journey in life

1. Flesh

2. Evil spirit

Any one who yields to any of the above cannot have their steps ordered by God.

Consequences of not having your steps ordered by God.

- The journey of life for such individual will be elongated Num 14.34

Such person may not even reach his destination. 

- Will always walk by Sight Gen 13.10-14

They tend to follow the multitude instead of seeking God. 

Remember not everything that glitters is gold.

On the other hand, if your steps are ordered by God,

 - such individual's potentials will be maximized

- Will not become a liability rather an asset  Matt 25: 14-30

- Will feel fufilled Luke 18:28-30

- Will never enter into satanic ditch Gen 13:8-18

Even if you have missed your destination and have no hope, remember with God all things are possible

God can retrace our steps even when we have missed our steps.

Run unto Him and He will help you.

Friday 11th July 2014 (Night Vigil)

Title - Divine Insurance

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- Psalm 91

Bible Passages:- Psalm 91: 1-16

Do you know there are troubles everywhere in the world ?

If you watch the news frequently, you will see every part of the world faces one form of trouble or the other

Few years ago even up till now, In Nigeria, a terrorist called Boko Haram came into existence in 2009 

and have being causing havoc in Nigeria

What can we say about Libya, Liberia, China, Sudan, Europe even America (with the slogan "In God we Trust")

All of these countries/continents are facing big troubles.

All of these troubles are physical (things we can see with our naked eyes)

Let us go into the spiritual realm.

Spiritual war fare has no respect for race, color, distance etc

Irrespective of the war fare you are going through, God has made a way of escape for his children

It is important that we are insured in God.

What is insurance ?

A promise of compensation for specific potential future losses in exchange for a periodic payment. Insurance is very important

It is important you are insured in Jesus Christ

Any life that is not insured in Christ, the devil is always there to devour such individual

The token for this insurance is the blood of Jesus

Jesus has paid it all (both physical and spiritual war-fares)

Clauses in God's Insurance

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• Anyone that strays out of the shadow of the Almighty God is not insured 
• He does not cover those who trust in something else Psalm 90: 1-4
• Those who use God as an extra wheel pro 1:24-30
• Anyone that tempts God Psalm 91.11
• Those who hate God Psalm 91.14
• Those who don't know His Name Philippians 2 :5-11

Give your life wholly to Christ today and stay insured in the shadow of the Almighty.