HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION

Mark_14-38: Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak

James_1-12-1: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him

TEXT: 1 Corinthians 10: 12-14.

 
INTRODUCTION:

Temptation is not sin but yielding to it is sin. How not to yield to temptations but overcome it is our focus today.

 
HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION?

 
(i) By relying on the faithfulness of God. 1 Cor 10: 13; Heb 2: 18.

 
(ii) By using the word of God appropriately. Matt 4: 1-11; Ps 119: 11.

 
(iii) By fervent personal prayer. Matt 26: 41; Eph 6: 18.

 
(iv) By resisting. Jam 4: 7. Say No to the devil.

 
(v) By fleeing or avoiding every appearance of evil. 2 Tim 2: 22; 1 Thess 5: 22; Prov 4: 14-15; Ps 1: 1.

 
(vi) Discipline your thought, tongue and taste. Ps 34: 13.

 
CONCLUSION:

The charge of Jesus Christ to Peter, James and John at the Garden of Gethsemane is still relevant today. “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation…”

Thank You Jesus.

1-Corinthians_10-13: There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it

Matthew_26-41-1: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak

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YOUR BIRTHRIGHT

2-Timothy_2-1-1: Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus

TEXT: Romans 8: 28-39.

 
INTRODUCTION:

A spiritual rebirth takes place at redemption and then one is said to be born again. This means we now have a new life in Christ. (i.e. a divine nature). This automatically gives us some basic right as children of God.

 
1. Right to divine health and healing. 3 Jn 2; Isa 53: 4-5. This refers not only to physical health alone but also mental, spiritual, emotional and financial.

 
2. Right to dominion. Col 2: 15; Gen 1: 26-27. The dominion lost by man as a result of sin was restored at redemption. Lk 10: 18-19.

 
3. Right to holiness. Obadiah 1: 17; Matt 5: 48; 1 Pet 1: 15-16; Rom 6: 14; Heb 12: 14; 1 Thess 5: 23.

 
4. Right to the Throne. Rom 8: 12-17. As sons of God, we are heirs to the Throne and so have some privileges such as standing uncondemned before God. Rom 8: 1; having His righteousness and access to the throne of grace. 2 Cor 5: 21; needs being met. Phil 4: 19; ability to do all things. Phil 4: 13; access to His rest. Heb 4: 1.

 
CONCLUSION:

God has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness. 2 Pet 1: 3-4.

Thank You Jesus.

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HOW TO RELEASE THE POWER OF PRAYERS

James_5-16: Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

Matthew_21-22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

TEXT: Psalm 110: 1-5.

 
INTRODUCTION: Prayer is as powerful as the God that answers prayer. Therefore, prayers have the following powers:

 
POWER OF PRAYERS:

 
(i) Power to resist and defeat Satan. 1 Pet 5: 8-9; Jm 4: 7.

 
(ii) Prayer brings the presence of Christ into manifestation, overrules Satan and his demons and rules the universe. Ps 110: 1-3.

 
(iii) It has power to overrule the laws of nature. Jos 10: 12; Matt 14: 27-29.

 
(iv) It obtains angelic assistance. Ps 103: 20; Heb.1: 14; Acts.12: 1-11; Isa 37: 36. Among other things, angels protect from dangers. 2 Kgs 6: 17; renew physical strength. Lk 22: 43; bring messages to God’s children. Matt 28: 2-7.

 
RELEASING THE POWER OF PRAYERS

 
To release the power of prayers, we must

(i) know that prayers are for establishing the Lordship of Jesus Christ on earth and for bringing His will to come to pass. Ps 110: 1, 4; Matt 6: 10.

 
(ii) Be translated into the kingdom of Christ by being born again and getting committed to establishing it on earth. Jn 3: 3; Col 1: 13; Matt 24: 14; Acts 1: 6-8.

 
(ii) Practically get involved in praying both at a personal and corporate level. Ps 55: 17; Dan 6: 10; Acts 3: 1; Acts 12: 5.

 
CONCLUSION:

It is high time we stopped all lip services to prayers and got down to the all-important work of praying so that we can reign as God destined us.

Thank You Jesus.

Romans_12-12: Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, Prayer Works, God Answers Prayers

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A FAMILY IN ACTIVE WITNESS FOR THE LORD

Acts_1-8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

TEXT: Matthew 10: 32-33.

 
INTRODUCTION:

God instituted marriage for the sole purpose of partnership, purity, procreation and fellowship. The Christian family is meant to actively witness the fulfillment of these purposes. The husband (father), wife (mother) and children must play their roles well as active witnesses of the Lord and together as the bedrock of the church of God.

 
IN ACTIVE WITNESS BY WORDS AND WORKS

 
As members of Christian homes, the father, mother and children are required to be active witnesses for Christ by words. Acts 2: 38-40, Jn 4: 28-29; 2 Kgs 5: 2-4.
Also, the entire family members are required to witness for Christ through their works/exemplary lifestyles.

 
Husband (Fathers) are required to witness Jesus Christ by being sober- minded, grave, temperate, sound in faith and love, patient and care for the home. Titus 2: 2; Eph 5: 25-33.

Wives (Mothers) should witness Jesus Christ by being holy, not false accusers, sober-minded, love their husbands and children, submissive and obedient to their husbands, discreet, keeper of home, home builder. Titus 2: 4-5; 1 Pet 3: 4-5; Eph 5: 22-24. Children should witness by being sincere, sober-minded to parents, be of good work, be of good speech, be of pure heart, devoid of evil. Titus 2: 6-8; Eph 6: 1-3.

 
CONCLUSION:

Believers in Christ – father, mother and children must witness Christ.

Thank You Jesus.

Acts_1-8: But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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PRICE OF DISCIPLESHIP

Matthew_9-37: Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few

John_13-35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

TEXT: Matthew 19: 21-22.

 
INTRODUCTION:

No true discipleship is without a price and aspiration. This is our focus today.

 
GOALS OF DISCIPLESHIP

 
Your aspiration as a disciple of Jesus Christ is

 
(i) To translate precepts and principles received into practice and lifestyle.

 
(ii) To conform to the ideal of the Master.

 
(iii) To aspire not only to be like the Master but also to do greater works. Jn 14: 12.

 
PRICE OF DISCIPLESHIP

 
To be His disciple, there is a price to pay.

 
(i) Self denial. Matt 16: 24; Matt 19: 21-22.

 
(ii) Abandonment of one’s will for Christ’s

 
(iii) Inconvenience. Acts.10: 10-21.

 
(iv) A life of consecration to God. Exo 29: 9.

 
(v) Cross bearing. Matt 10: 38; Lk 14: 27

 
(vi) Separation from the world practice. 1 Jn 2: 16.

 
CONCLUSION:

No price is too much to pay to be His disciple.

Thank You Jesus.

John_13-35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Hebrews_4-12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart

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DISCIPLESHIP

John_13-35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Hebrews_4-12: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart

TEXT: Matthew 4: 19-22.
INTRODUCTION:

Discipleship begins when you get born again. As a follower of Jesus Christ you take Him as your Teacher and Model and strive to be like Him. Matt 11: 29; Rom 8: 29.
THE CHARACTER TRAITS OF A DISCIPLE
(i) Hearing the Master and following Him. Jn 10: 27.
(ii) Willing to forsake anything in order to follow the Master. Matt 4: 19-22.
(iii) Always available. Acts 9: 10.
(iv) Obedient. Acts 9: 10.
(v) Holy conversation and living. 1Pet 1: 15-16.
(vi) Humility. 1Pet 5: 6.

 
CAPABILITY OF A DISCIPLE
(i) He is able to personally hear from God. Acts 9: 10.
(ii) Win souls for Christ.
(iii) Preach with results. Acts 2: 40-41.
(iv) Perform miracles. Acts 8: 5-8.
(v) Disciple and train new and young converts. Rom 12: 1-4.
(vi) Grow and become fruitful.
(vii) Pray and be transformed in character, conduct and live like his Master. e.g. Paul. Rom 7: 15-25.

CONCLUSION: Are you a disciple?

Thank You Jesus.

John_13-35: By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

Matthew_9-37: Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few

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