25th of November 2018

Title: High Places

Main Text: Habakkuk 3:19

Preacher: Pastor Innocent Iddo

In life, you may have 100 wishes, but not all of them come to pass.

Then you feel discouraged. 

When you feel this way, remember that God has better plans for your life.

Some of the things we wish for could destroy us, therefore he doesn't always grant our requests

It may also be against His will. 

From the main bible text (Hab 3:19), the writer states "He will make me to walk upon mine high places"

This suggests, there are also low places.

How can we describe the low place?

It is not a good place to be (Matt 37:24)

It's a place of discouragement, sadness, confusion and affliction.

Those in low places sometimes consider suicide as a way out.

How can we describe the high place?

A place of power where you release authority both in the phyiscal and spiritual

It can also be referred to as the heavenly place

This means you can command demonic agents and activities (could be in form of sickness, depression, suicidal thoughts  etc) out of your life.

Prayer Point:

Lord please stretch forth Your hand and bring me out of the pit in Jesus Name

18th of November 2018

Title: Born Again

Main Text: 2 Cor 13:5

Preacher: Minister Colette Wolfe

Jesus desires a close relationship us (John 3:1-6).

That is why He encourages us to examine ourselves (2 Cor 13:5, 5:17). 

Are we simply giving him material things, hoping that will win his favor?

Stop! He desires your heart and obedience over material things. (Lk 6.46, Matt 7.21, )

Do you know him?

What is your relationship like with Him?

Remember, without Christ, no one can make it to heaven (Matt 7:13-14)

Give Him your heart instead (1 John 2.29)

11th of November 2018

Title: Destroying the alter of affliction

Main Text: Acts 27:14

Preacher: Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Affliction is anything that causes us pain in our heart

In severe circumstances, it could cause you to lose faith in God.

Types of Affliction

1) Wind of affliction (Acts 27:10)

2) Flood of affliction : capable of destroying lives and properties (Rev 12:13-17) - It could come in many forms E.g, an attack to your health, finance etc.

3) Fire of affliction 

Causes Of Affliction

1) Disobedience (Is 48.18)

2) Breaking hedge (Ecc 10:8)

3) God wants to showcase His glory (Ps 34:19, John 9:1-3, Dan 3:16-30, Ps 34.19)

4) To catch your attention (Is 48:18) 

Are you suffering from affliction

1) repair the broken alter of The Lord (Ecc 10:8, Judges 2:14-16)

2) Run to Jesus (Mt 11:28)

3) Stay in His cover (Ps 91:1)

God is capable of destroying the alter of affliction

Run to Him today

9th of November 2018

Title: Watch & Pray

Main Text: Matt 26:41

Preacher: Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Some people are watchful and pay less attention to prayer, and vice versa.

Both are important and none should be disregarded

You may ask why?

The Devil's aim to is drag as many people as possible into hell (John 10.10).

If you are not watchful and prayerful, the devil could use the following tactics to drag you to hell.

1) The use of internal enemy (The flesh) - 2 Sam 11:1-27

a)- He minimizes sin 

b)- uses bait to catch his prey - Gen 3:2-5

2) Makes attractive promises that are only false and end up in regret (Gen 3:2-5)

3) comes when you are in desperate need (Gen 25:29-34, Matt 4:1-11)

4) When you sleep (spiritual weakness), he attacks (Judges 16:20, Judges 8.29)

5) attack whilst celebrating victory

What Should I do?

1) Resist The Devil steadfastly (1 Pet 5:8-10)

2) Do not give the devil a foothold. (Eph 4:17)

3) Launch your offensive weapon against him in the place of Prayer

4) Deal with your flesh on a daily basis

WATCH & PRAY

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)