4th of November 2018

Title: Gifts

Main Text: 1 Cor 12:1-11

Preacher: Pastor James

G - Grow

I - In

F - Fellowship

T - Together

A gift could be given for recognition, acknowledgement, appreciation, adding value, hapiness (to both giver and receiver)

As seen from the main text, the gifts God has bestowed upon us is for the good of ALL (1 cor 12:1-11), i.e. edification of the body of Christ/Growth of The Church.

In life, there are stages of growth and development 

Just as a baby learns to sit, crawl and then walk, likewise in the spiritual, we must GROW (2 Pet 3:18, Eph 4:15-16)

Every step is important, and none can be skipped.

When a manufacturer creates a product, it is for a purpose.

In like manner, God has made you for a purpose (Num 8:19).

The gift God has given you, is to showcase His glory ( Is 43.7)

You may ask, how can I Identify my Gift?

Answer is simple; Ask God (in prayer & fasting; James 5:16, Rev 4:1 ) 

God is our manufacturer, and he is the only one that can truly tell us our purpose in life.

How to Keep the Gift Alive

A river that forgets its source will dry up

God is the giver and source of all gift

do not break your daily conversation/fellowship with God (James 4:8)

Prayer Points 

Help me Lord NOT to neglect the gift you have given to me

21st of October 2018

Title: You are the light of the world

Main Text: Matthew 5;14-15

Preacher: Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Seven Different Grades of Light

1) Candle Light:
- It is very weak, feeble and it burns briefly (doesn't last forever)
- Some Christians would fall into this category.
- Such Christians come to church only when they want to get something from God
- Treat God as a spare wheel and enjoy living a worldly life.
- If you fall into this category, you are more than likely influenced by bad company

2) Lantern Light (Matt 25:1-13)
- Limited range of illumination
- Light only illuminates based on the quantity of oil in the lantern
- Once the oil runs out, light goes out.
- Such Christians are saved, but never witness to others, rather hide their identity
- Another feature of such Christians is that, they do not fellowship where they would hear the true word of God. E.g bible study, daily fellowship with God
- Example would be the five foolish virgins in the book of Matthew 25:1-13

3) Electricity Light (Matthew 16:22-23)
- It is very strong and bright, BUT, it could be switched off
- Such Christians are subject to discouragement
- Prone to anger and bitterness
- Very Unforgiving
- Don't check with God before taking decisions

4) Moon Light (Numbers 23, Mt 18:3)
- Gives light to others, but does not have light of its own-self
- Such Christians are great evangelist/preachers, whose efforts benefit others while they live a life of frustration.
- They can be described as teachers that preach the gospel but don't practice what they preach "Do as I say but not do as I do".
- Such Christians are like bus conductors, they show the way to salvation, but make no effort to go in.
- An example are the pharisees (religious leaders)

5) Sun Light
- Produces its own light
- Such Christians don't keep their mouth shut about the word of God
- anywhere they go, they show the light
- They also carry out self examination and evaluation of themselves frequently

6) Star Light
- Shine wherever they go
- Incurable soul winners (don't give up easily on a soul)
- Neither do they repay evil for evil

7) Pure White Light (2 Tim 4:7, Gen 5:21-24, Acts 7:60)
- Perfect as their Master (Jesus)

Examine yourself, which category do you fall into?

Have a blessed week.

14th of October 2018

Title: Intercession

Main Text: Ezekiel 22:30

Preacher: Pastor Paul Orimolusi

God is looking for a person that would stand in the gap for the nation, church, family, individuals etc.

What does the term "Intercession" mean?

- Pleading on behalf of others to avert Judgement 

- Easing pain and sorrow off people's life

- Becoming a burden bearer.

Jesus our intercessor came to earth to stand in the gap for us.

He wants us to do the same for others

You may ask, who could be an Intercessor? 

God expects everyone of us to be intercessors. Weather or not you are a leader, a follower, a worker/employee etc

Characteristics of an Intercessor

1) Wants good things to happen to others (Gen 18.16-33)

2) Empathetic to others (Mt 5:7)

3) Not easily provoked (Ecc 7.9)

4) Doesn't keep record of wrongs (1 Cor 13:4-7)

5) Is meek and humble

6) Ready to forgive others (Mt 6.12)

7) does not repay evil for evil, rather repays evil with good ( 1 Pet 3:9)

8) Peace maker (Mt 5.9)

Benefits of Being An Intercessor

1) God will call us his children (Mt 5.9)

2) God will fight your battles (Jude 1.9)

23rd of September 2018 - Church Anniversary

Title: A call to holiness

Main Text: 1 Thess 4:7-8

Preacher: Pastor Daniel Gbolahan

Some people are called into specific offices in the ministry. Some are called to be teachers, apostles, others Pastors, evangelists etc

There is also a call to salvation.

However, there is a calling (from God) to ALL of His Children. It is the call to Holiness

The first step to Holiness, is Repentance.

The first call of God is to Repentance

To repent means to turn from destructive ways 

What does it mean to repent?

To repent is not just to feel sorry for your sin, rather to change.

It means, I am not just sorry for the wrong I did, but i turned from the habit of repeating my sin.

When you repent, there is a change of will, direction, and change of mind.

When John preached, he stated, "Repent ye" (Matthew 3:1-3)

He was warning us to turn back to the way of God

The path of man is crooked, but the path of God is straight

Hence, you must put off old habits and constantly renew your mind (Ephesians 4:17-24).

God has given us The Holy Spirit to enable us live Holy. 

Remember, we must have a relation with The Father, and as his children, we must take up His nature, which is holiness (2 Cor 6:16-18)

Have a blessed week.

22nd of September 2018 

Title: Profitable Servant (worker's meeting)

Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30

Preacher: Pastor Daniel Gbolahan

Not everyone in hell is there because they committed sexual immorality, theft, drug abuse and other things we would consider detestable.

The main text tells us of a servant cast in hell because he refused to use his talents unto God's profit. (Matt 25:14-30)

Profit means to be useful, of service or of benefit.

Anything of profit brings return to the investor

It is the proceed from investment, and anyone in business, understands the meaning of profit.

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Foundation of Profitability To God

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1) You must know the scripture (2 Tim 3:16-17)

To be profitable to God without taking time to learn His scripture, you are simply wasting your time. (2 Chron 25:1-2).

You cannot be profitable to God without learning the scripture.

2) Knowing The Lord must become your priority.

Do not put service before knowing God -(1 Chron 28.9, 2 Sam 6:1-10, Acts 20.20)

3) Be ready for persecution/trials from the Enemy, The Devil (Psalms 11:1-2).

4) Serving God on your terms is not acceptable to Him. He sets the rules (Matt 21:12-13).

If you hired a servant or an apprentice, does he work as he feels or based on your terms?

You do not dictate to God how you want to serve Him. 

5) His work takes precedence over my work. His will takes precedence over my will. My will must be subject to His Will (John 4:24)

22nd of September 2018 

Title: Raising Godly Standards II

Main Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Preacher: Pastor Daniel Gbolahan

Do you know, if you see someone doing wrong and don't correct them about their wrongdoing, God is displeased?

The answer is clearly defined in Ezekiel 33:7-10. 

Remember the story of David, after he committed adultery and murder ( 2 Sam 11:1-26), he was confronted by Nathan the Prophet. (2 Sam 12:1-15)

Imagine Nathan never confronted David, he would have covered his sins and God would have destroyed David.

However Nathan challenged David about his sin, David repented and God forgave Him.

Likewise, whenever you see something wrong, please point it out, rather than keeping silent. You are saving a soul when you do this.

If you do otherwise, it's like breaking the hedge as described in Ecc 10.8

If you lower the standard of righteousness, you are breaking the hedge.

21st of September 2018 

Title: Raising Godly Standards

Main Text: Ezekiel 22:23-30

Preacher: Pastor Daniel Gbolahan

A standard is an authorized sample. It could also be defined as a Rule used "as a basis" for judgement.

Jesus did not come to earth for us to have material wealth. 

Rather he valued our souls and was willing to sacrifice himself (to redeem us from hell)

However, in our main texts, (Ez 22 vs 25), God was displeased with the prophets of old because they "devoured souls"

How so? "They have taken the treasure and precious things". 

Please note, when God refers to something precious, he is not talking about money or material wealth.

What God considers precious is our soul.

Hence by depriving the word of God to guide the people (souls), they have made many women widows

Fact is, the truth sometimes hurt, and we avoid people who tell us the truth. 

So to please people, the priest  may hide the truth from the children of Isreal.

Verse 26 tells us the prophets profaned holy things and put no clear distinction between the clean and unclean.

God was really angry with the prophets, yet he remains merciful. He was seeking someone to stand in the gap and pray for the nation?

When God wanted to destroy Sodom, notice he discussed the matter with Abraham. He knew that Abraham would stand in the gap for the nation. Gen 18:17-33

Are you praying for your nation? 

Are you raising a godly standard?