Sunday 18th September 2016

Title - Let Your Light Shine

Teacher:- Deaconess Colette Wolfe

Main Text:- Matthew 5:6

In the main text, Jesus encourages us to allow our light shine so that people can see Christ in us. 

When Christ says, "let your light shine: what does he mean?

1) He wants us to be compassionate: Luke 10:30-34

Just like the story of the merciful Samaritan. He saw someone in need and did not walk away Luke 10:30-34

2) Do not be fearful - Numbers 13:30-32, Luke 1:30, 2 Tim 1:7

3) Do not show doubt (as this breaks God's heart) Luke 1:18-20

Zachariah, doubted the possibility of having a child at his old age. This was displeasing to God. Do we doubt God when things are not going our way? James 1:5-8, Prov 28:20

4) Show Faith (By truly believing in Him) - Heb 11:6

5) Abstain from Anger Gen 4:5, James 1:20, Eph 4:31-32, Prov 10.12, 1 cor 13:4-5

6) Walk before Him - Eph 5:8

7) Abstain from Hatred 1 John 4.8, 1 John 1:9

8) Show love Matt 5:16, 1 Cor 13:4-7, 1 Cor 13:13

Friday 9th September 2016

Title - Season of Multiplication

Teacher:- Pastor Daniel Gbolahan

Main Text:- John 21:1-14

The number "9" is a very significant one
1) There are 9 fruits and gifts of the spirit. Gal 5:22-23.

2) The number 9 is also the due month for child delivery.

3) The ninth hour is associated with prayer Acts 3:1, Acts 10:30.

4) Multiplication is a sign of life and fulfilment of purpose. Gen 1:28

5) Today is the 9th day of the ninth month (it's no coincidence)

Note: The devil hates multiplication or increase. Hence, anywhere multiplication is possible, opposition and confrontation will be available Ex 1:10-14
However, with God, you can overcome all oppositions Is 66:7-9. Is 1:1 & 3.

Prayer point
Every good thing in my life due for delivery, I shall deliver safely this month in Jesus Name.
Every good thing God planted in my life, it is time for harvest
Lord help me stand perfect and complete in all the Will of God Col 4:12
Lord, every soul you have assigned to me shall not end up in hell Prov 11:30

Sunday 19th June 2016 (Father's Day)

Title - Who I'm I?

Teacher:- John Adedeji

Main Text:- Matt 16:13

Bible Passages:-  Isaiah 38:19, Luke 15:11-24, 1 Tim 5:8, Gen 18:19, Prov 13:22, Ps 103:13

1) The Priest of the family - Isaiah 38:19

A priest must have an altar (a place where you worship and reverence the Almighty God

You have to make known the truth of the Almighty God to your family)

2) The Intercessor of the family - Luke 15:11-24

Just like the father of the prodigal son, who never gave up on him

3) The master of the house - 1 Tim 5:8

God expects fathers to be providers tot

4) Teacher - Just like Abraham raised his son in the way of the Lord Gen 18:19

5) Provider of Physical and Spiritual Inheritance for His Children - Prov 13:22 

Conclusion: Our Heavenly Father loves us even when we do wrong and when we repent, His Arms are open to restore us without grudges or hesitation Ps 103:13

Prayer

Father give me The Grace to fulfill all that is required of  me

Tag a request to this day, that by this time next year, I want to testify on ......

Sunday 12th June 2016

Title - A call to freedom

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:-  Matthew 11:28

Other Bible Passages:- Matthew 11:28 (KJV), Hebrews 9:27, John 8:44 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 15:31, 2 Timothy 3:12, Matthew 5:11-12, Psalms 130:3 (KJV) Acts 17:30 (KJV), 1 Peter 5:8     

Jesus, in the book of Matt 11:28 has called each and every one with burdens to come unto Him

Because of the sins of our forefathers (Adam & Eve), all of us are in a ditch (sin).

However God has made a way out of the ditch through his Son Jesus. However it is a choice to accept the way out of the ditch through Christ.

• It is a call from sorrow to joy
• It is a call from troubled heart to a settled heart
• It is a call  from lack to abundance
• From being needy to becoming a victor
• A call from the valley unto the mountain top

Indeed it is a very rich call that many people all over the world today have decided to reject.

It includes freedom from the works of the flesh, attacks of the devil and the ditch of the enemy.

However as children of God, we know that the devil does not want anyone to be freed from this bondage. He has many techniques to stop us from receiving our freedom. E.g by stopping us from listening to the word of God, or stopping us from acting on the word

How does the devil Operate - 1) Discouraging people by creating issues that will cause your spirit to be down (depression)

How does the devil Operate - 2) By allowing others to persecute the true worshippers of Jesus. 2 Tim 3.12, Matt 5:11-12

How does the devil Operate - 3)  Try to confuse us regarding the existence of heaven and hell Heb 9.27

How does the devil Operate - 4) By Entering into False brethren to pull you down

How does the devil Operate - 5) By reminding you of your past Acts 17:30

How do we retain our freedom - 1) Be sensitive to the word of God 1 Pet 5:8, 2 Cor 7:10

How do we retain our freedom - 2) Watch and pray Matt 26:41

How do we retain our freedom - 3) Move with godly and positive minded people      

Sunday 29th May 2016 (Children's Day)

Title - Relationship rather than dictatorship

Teacher:- Timothy Orimolusi

Main Text:-  Prov 22:15, Heb 12:11

Other Bible Passages:- Heb 12:11

1) School: Everyone has different potentials. Hence it is important not to compare yourself to others.

2) Discipline: Children, discipline is good as it makes you know what is wrong or right. Don't assume your parents are cruel because they correct or discipline you. It is all out of love. See Prov 22:15, Heb 12:11

3) Parent's!! It is important to have a relationship between parents and children. When there is relationship, there is no dictatorship

Saturday 21st May 2016

Title - Be free Indeed

Teacher:- Pastor Grace Okorende (Marriage Seminar)

Main Text:- John 8:32

Other Bible Passages:- John 8:36 (KJV), Genesis 3:12 (KJV) Genesis 3:24 (KJV) John 5:1-47 (KJV) Mark 2:1-28 (KJV) Proverbs 14:34 (KJV) Luke 2:1-52 (KJV) Philippians 2:12 (KJV) 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (KJV) 2 Corinthians 5:19 (KJV) 1 Peter 5:10 (KJV) 1 Timothy 5:2 (KJV) 1 Timothy 5:1-25 (KJV) Mark 16:17-18 (KJV) Genesis 1:1-31 (KJV) Genesis 24:1-67 (KJV) Genesis 2:18-25 (KJV) John 14:6 (KJV) Proverbs 29:15 (KJV) Proverbs 19:26 (KJV) Proverbs 10:1 (KJV) Proverbs 14:1 (KJV) Proverbs 31:26 (KJV) 1 Samuel 25:25 (KJV) Proverbs 31:12 (KJV)

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Advice to the singles
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1) Abstain from every appearance of evil 1 Thess 5:22

2) Rejoice with those who are already married (do not be envious)

3) Have a good heart and be right with God 1Tim 5:2

4) Touch me not, Look at me afar off (no sex before marriage)

5) Be ready to change your father's name (surname). It could be very emotional.

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Advice to the Married
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1) Mothers! Be ready to take the blame when things go wrong. Men tend to take the praise when things are right Prov 14.1, Prov 10.1, Prov 29.15

2) Need a melting instrument (to melt away hurt rather than storing it in your heart) Prov 31.26

3) Pray when things go wrong and be gentle with them during correction Prov 31.26

4) Don't set unrealistic expectations in your marriage Prov 31:11-12

5) Be a helper in the place of prayer (that your husband takes the right decision) & an advisor.

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Advice To Men
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1) Love Your wife. It is a commandment Eph 5:25-28

2) Do not deprive your partner of his or her due benevolence 1Cor 7:3-5

3) Cherish and nourish your wife in all ways

Friday 20th May 2016

Title - Be free Indeed

Teacher:- Pastor Grace Okorende

Main Text:- John 8:36

Other Bible Passages:-  Luke 8:28 (KJV), Genesis 3:24 (KJV), John 8:32 (KJV), Genesis 3:12 (KJV), 2 Corinthians 5:19 (KJV) 1 Timothy 3:15 (KJV) Ephesians 1:20-22 (KJV) Luke 8:1-3 (KJV) John 1:12 (KJV) John 16:7 (KJV) Ephesians 6:12-13 (KJV) Isaiah 59:1-3 (KJV) Ephesians 2:5-6 (KJV) John 5:5-20 (KJV) Job 1:6 (KJV) Job 2:1 (KJV) Revelation 12:10 (KJV)

What does it mean to be free? To have the power or right to act, speak or think as one wants without hindrance or resistance. The absence of subjection.

Satan, in his subtle way, put our first parents (Adam & Eve) in bondage through the sin of disobedience Gen 3.24. But Because God is full of mercy, he himself came in the form man to reconcile us to himself

Why do we need freedom

1) Freedom is entitled to the children of God (to break us away from the bondage of sin) John 5:5-14

All unrighteousness is sin (anything not in standing with God). In the end, sin brings bondage.

What Brings Bondage:

1) Anger, Bitterness, retaliation. 2 Kings 3:13-15; Eph 4:26-27, Mark 11:25, Prov 19:19, Prov 19.11

2) Sorrowing instead praising God. Acts 16:16-40

3) Disobedience Gen 3:24, Gen 3:12

4) Abusing God's grace Eph 6:12, Eph 2:5-6, John 5:14,

5) Sexual Immorality 1 Cor 6:19, Matt 5:29

When you allow any of these reside in you, then you are letting the accuser of brethren stand against your blessings. Job 1:6, Job 1:7, Job 2:1, Rev 12:1