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

Sunday 17th April 2016

Title - Deceptions of the devil

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- Revelations 4:11, 1 Peter 5:8

Bible Passages:-  Exodus 5:2, Exodus 8:1, Exodus 9:1, Exodus 8:28, Exodus 10:9-10, Exodus 10.24, Exodus 14:5-18, Joshua 24:15, 1 Samuel 2:12.

From the main bible passage (Revelations 4:11 & 1 Pet 5:8), we learn that God has created all things well and for a good purpose.

However, the Devil has various deceptions he uses with the attempt of hindering us from fulfilling God's purpose in our life

The Deceptions of the Devil are

1. To prevent people from moving forward (to fulfill our destiny) Ex 5:2, Ex 8:1, Ex 9:1

2. Go! but not too far 

For example having one leg in the world; and the other leg in the church Ex 8:28

3. Go! but leave your family (the devil may use your spouse or even children to stay back in the world) 1 Sam 2:12

4. Go! but leave your livestock (your livelihood). E.g the Devil may use unemployment to deprive the children of God Ex 24:15

5. Go! but I will pursue you and capture you

The Lord free us from every evil deception of the devil in Jesus Name. Amen

Sunday 10th April 2016

Title - Power in Agreement

Teacher:- Pastor Paul Orimolusi

Main Text:- Matthew 18:18-19

Bible Passages:-  Colossians 3:23-25, John 14:13-14, Jeremiah 29:11, Mark 11:24, Matthew 16:19, Luke 18:1, Isaiah 43:19, Ex 14:22, Revelation 21.4, Esther 5:11-13, Esther 6.

Knowledge is power and 'knowledge' put into action leads to greater power

A man of God advised that he was struggling financially.  However we was able to get out of his predicament by tracing his problem back to the word of God

Similarly, If you are able to trace your problem back to the word of God, you will find the solution right there. This is because God has promised that whatsoever you ask in His Name,  be it in the area of finance, health, wisdom or 'whatsoever', He will do it. 

Examples of bible passages that confirm this promises could be found in :

• Colossians 3:23-25
• John 14:13-14
• Jeremiah 29:11
• Mark 11:24
• Matthew 16:19
• Luke 18:1

#Humans may be limited, But God is unlimited :) 
Take Your burdens to Him because He cares for you.