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SEVEN TRUTHS ABOUT THE CHURCH.

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SEVEN TRUTHS ABOUT THE CHURCH.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 3:1 – 12

INTRODUCTION

In our study of Ephesians 2: 13 -22 last week, we learnt that even though the natural man is dead in his sins and thus separated from Christ, there are two ‘buts’ – the mercy of God and the blood of Jesus Christ, with which we can now have access to God. We are brought near by the blood of Christ, having become born again, received eternal life and are saved by His Grace.

Today, we are looking closely at the church – what is the church and the core truths of a church going by scriptures.

From our text, seven different truths are revealed:

• The mystery of the church

• The meaning of the church

• The membership of the church

• The mission of the church

• The Ministers of the church

• The marks of the church

• The might of the church.

1. The Mystery of the church: Ephesians 3: 3, 6, 9; 1 Corinthians 2: 7 -12; Romans 10:12-13; 1 Corinthians 15:51; Ephesians 3: 3-4, Ephesians 6:19; 1Timothy 3:16. Church is not a mystery. The mystery is that through the gospel, Gentiles and Jews are joint heirs and sharers in the promise of Jesus Christ.

2. Church Defined (the meaning of the church): Ephesians 3: 6, 10.

a. Body of Christ: Ephesians 3: 6; Ephesians 4:12; John 3:16; Ephesians 5:25

b. Jesus Christ is the head of the church: Ephesians 4: 15; Colossians 1:18

3. Church Membership: Ephesians 3: 6

a. The church comprises both believing Jews and Gentiles. Acts 15:13-14

b. Membership of the church consists only of born-again children of God who are washed in the precious blood of Jesus Christ.

c. Membership is formed when both Jews and Gentiles preach the gospel, people are convicted of sin by the Holy Spirit and become part of the body of Christ.1 Corinthians 12:13

4. The Purpose of the church (the mission of the church): Ephesians 3: 8, 10.

a. To preach the gospel through programs, evangelism etc: Ephesians 3:8; Matthew 28:19; 2 Timothy 1: 8

b. For God’s manifold wisdom to be made known to the rulers and authorities in heavenly places (angelic hosts, good and bad) through the church, so they (the rulers and powers) may understand God’s eternal plan for the redemption of mankind (through the salvation of Jew and Gentile in one body which is a hidden mystery to them): Ephesians 3:10

5. The Ministers of the church: Ephesians 3: 7; Ephesians 4:11. All true members of the church are ministers of the church and should participate in the sharing of the gospel.

6. The Characteristics of the church (the marks of the church): The bible speaks of some qualities that distinguish men and women who make up the church:

a. BOND SLAVES OF JESUS – Ephesians 3:1, 2Timothy 1:8. Those who are prisoners of Christ Jesus.

b. FELLOWSHIP: Jews and Gentiles who are united in one body and are partakers of the promise of in Christ Jesus through the gospel – Ephesians 3:6.

c. THE HUMBLE: Ephesians 3:8; James 4:6.

d. TESTIFIERS: Ephesians 3: 8.

e. ACCEPTED: Ephesians 3: 11-12. We are accepted by God and can approach Him with freedom and confidence through our faith in Jesus Christ.

7. The Might of the church (the power of the church): Ephesians 3: 7; Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11. The church is so mighty in power because Jesus Christ is the Founder and builder. Hence, neither death nor evil will permanently destroy it.

CONCLUSION

The church is the body of Christ. The head of the church is Jesus Christ. The body of the church is made up of both believing Jews and Gentiles. True members of the church have been empowered by grace to preach the gospel. Everything we do in church should have behind it the underlying passion to see sinners saved and the saved grow up to the full measure of Christ.

Ephesians 4:12 states that the ministry gifts were given to equip people for service and build up the body of Christ.

If you are here today, physically, or virtually, and are yet to surrender your life to Jesus Christ, today offers another opportunity for you to do so. Tomorrow may be too late

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

The Power That Works in Us.

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The Power That Works in Us.

 Pastor Tunde Jenrola

            In the next few minutes, I’ll be talking to us on this message titled “The Power that Works in Us”; Ephesians 3: 14 – 21, the background to this was when Paul was talking to the Christians at Ephesus and was sharing with them how God called him and how God has given him the mandate to minister to the Gentiles, people who before then were not considered heirs to God. So this portion where we read from is where Paul was now praying for the people; and then in verse 20 he said that he will see God to be able to carry the abundant things that God can do according to His power that works in us.

We’re going to quickly define two keywords, Power and Work. Power is defined as the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way. Capacity to direct, to influence, behavior of other people or course of event.

Power could also be said to be a supernatural thing or force and in this case, situating it to our course for today, the supernatural force here is God, so we are saying the power of God that works in us. Work on the other hand is defined as the activity (whether it’s mental or physical) that is deployed to achieve a purpose.

          So let us just take a few look at power and the work that we’re talking about;

  • The more power you deploy, the more work you can do (assuming efficiency is constant), Judges 14:5 & 6.
  • As good as power is, if power is deployed in the wrong direction, in an opposite direction, instead of aiding your ability, it becomes a resistance, Genesis 26: 18 – 22.

So now that we’ve established the relationship between power and work, let us now see how these play out in our lives;

  • There is the power of a man that doesn’t know God, Acts 12: 1-11.
  • There is power of devil and his cohorts
  • The power of God, John 10:10

What are the inhibitors?

  • Lack of knowledge of the word.
  • Lack of faith, Hebrews 11:6.
  • Sin.

Therefore brethren, if the word of God does not appear to be working in your life, two things: either you are not speaking the word, you don’t know the word or you are afraid, you are not talking with boldness or there is an inhibitor, if there is an inhibitor, the word will not work.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

The Weapons Of Our Warfare. Shield Of Faith & The Helmet Of Salvation.

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The Weapons Of Our Warfare. Shield Of Faith & The Helmet Of Salvation.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:12 – 18

INTRODUCTION:

Continuing in the series of “The Weapons Of Our Warfare”. As highlighted in the Book of Ephesians 6:12, the six fold weapons are:

1). The helmet of salvation,

2). Breast plate of righteousness,

3). The belt of truth,

4). The feet shod with preparation of the gospel of peace,

5). The shield of faith,

6). The sword of the spirit – which is the word of God.

In our text, it would seem that Apostle Paul was both defining and defending his ministry, he highlighted 3 key elements about his ministry that holds true for all ministry:

1) As believers in this world, we are at war living in a fallen world. We are in danger of sin in ourselves, in others and in the world systems. There is the constant prowl of the devil over the earth looking for whom to devour – 1 Peter 5:8

2) We must adopt the use of the right weapons, which must be adequate for the battle. Paul in his analogy here reveal that our fleshly weapons will not work; that the weapon we need must have divine power in order to be effective – these are the full armours.

3) The divinely empowered weapons are designed to accomplish specific purpose; to destroy the strongholds. – in war, battles are won when strongholds are conquered. What are these strongholds? 2 Cor 10:5

a. Human wisdom

b. Every knowledge that attempts to usurp the place of God

c. Lofty opinions raised again the knowledge of God

d. Every false teachings, lies and counterfeit truth

e. Etc

Today, we will examine two more components of the weapons of warfare:

1). The Shield of Faith

2). And The Helmet of Salvation.

Our battles are more spiritual than physical hence we cannot deploy carnal weapons to combat them.

According to our text “…The weapons of our warfare are not carnal…”this means our own strength offers us very little help in this war in which we are daily engaged.

Often people make the mistake of fighting spiritual battles with carnal (physical) weapons.

A. THE SHIELD OF FAITH –

– Shield is a defensive weapon; it protects a warrior from enemy’s blows and also serve to deflect thrown arrows, spears and missiles.

– Faith is full trust – being sure of God, that He is not just capable but will keep all of His promises. Faith is what guards us when we come face to face with temptations and trials. For instance when doubts, discouragement and fears creeps in and our beliefs are questioned (which is usually satan’s strategy), it is our faith in Christ Jesus that kicks in to protect us. We are able to stand firm in the word that we believe.

– Our faith can guard us during trials in the same way a shield would during battles.

How Do We Pick Up The Shield of Faith?

– Believe God will do as He said and will

– Be Confident in the Word:

– Apply The Word – Eph 6:16:

B. THE HELMET OF SALVATION –

– Helmet is a protective gear worn over the head to protect it against damaging blows or shots from the enemies.

Helmet compliments the skull in protecting the human brain. So, Salvation therefore acts like helmet in the way it protects our minds from the corruption of the world. As born again Christians we are not to be conformed to the patterns of this world – Romans 12:2

– Spiritually speaking, the helmet of salvation provides hope and protects the mind against anything that would disorient or destroy the Christian such as discouragement or deceit of the devil

– When we put on the helmet of salvation, we put on Christ Jesus Himself.

– Jesus protects not just our heads but our entire beings from spiritual death.

– To wear the helmet of salvation means to live everyday focused on eternity and the promised future we have in Christ Jesus.

HOW DO WE KEEP THE HELMET SALVATION FASTENED AND FUNCTIONING?

– Daily Renewal of our Minds

– Reject Doubts That Arises From Circumstances

– Keep An Eternal Perspective

– Remember The Battle Is Already Won

– Find All Our Hope in Christ Jesus

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, The shield and helmet are both defensive and protective weapons that is required by every believer.

1. Wishful thinking doesn’t shield us, but the word of God does – He is a shield to those who takes refuge in Him – Proverbs 30:5

2. The assurance of salvation is our impenetrable defence against anything the enemy may throw at us. Jesus said “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both the soul and body in hell. Matthew 10: 28

3. We must therefore keep them securely fastened on, for by them we not only guard our hearts and mind in Christ Jesus, we protect ourselves against the fiery arrows of the enemy and we are able to destroy every arguments as well as lofty opinions raised against the knowledge of God. 1Peter 1:5, Philippians 4:7, Isaiah 26:3

4. The weapons are mark of identity for every believer just as in every national troupe.-

PRAYERS.

Father, thank you that today we can put on the weapons of warfare because you gave us Jesus to pay for them. Help us Lord to daily renew our minds, purge us of any thoughts of doubt, discouragement, fear, anger so that will not conform to the patterns of this world. Equip us Lord for the battlefield and help us to keep our focus on You and eternity with You in Jesus name, amen.

THANK YOU

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒. (𝟔).

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𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐎𝐎𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒. (𝟔).

𝔹𝕀𝔹𝕃𝔼 𝕀ℕ 𝕆ℕ𝔼 𝕐𝔼𝔸ℝ:

Psalm 128, Psalm 129, 2 Timothy 1, 2 Timothy 2

𝔽𝕀ℝ𝔼 𝕊ℂℝ𝕀ℙ𝕋𝕌ℝ𝔼:

Luke 22:54-62

𝕄𝔼𝕄𝕆ℝ𝕐 𝕍𝔼ℝ𝕊𝔼:

Luke 22:62 – “And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.”

𝕄𝕆𝕋𝕀𝕍𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝔸𝕃 ℚ𝕌𝕆𝕋𝔼𝕊:

We are all here for a reason. Stop being a prisoner of your past. Become the architect of your future.

ℙℝ𝔸𝕀𝕊𝔼 & 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ

ℙℝ𝕆ℙℍ𝔼𝕋𝕀ℂ 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝔻 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝕋𝕆𝔻𝔸𝕐:

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟’𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗪𝗢𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬, 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗦.

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕄𝔼𝕊𝕊𝔸𝔾𝔼:

Dealing with the root of bitterness is so important that it cannot be overemphasised. At times, you may not necessarily be the recipient but the main actor.

Jesus warned Peter to be careful of temptation from satan (Luke 22:31-34). Rather than pay attention and pray it out, his overconfidence would not allow him until he actually fell for it (Luke 22:57-58, 6061). The Bible records in verse 62, “And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.”

Yes, Peter felt really bad to have betrayed his Master’s love in a trifling moment, but he did not allow that to halt his ministerial destiny. He refused to entertain bitterness; rather, he forgave himself and moved on. Jesus, our greatest example of love, also did not hold Peter’s action against him since He had earlier forewarned him. Little wonder, when Jesus came back after His resurrection, He literally handed over the work of ministry to Peter (John 21:15-19) and he joyfully took up the challenge.

Jesus did not give up on Peter, neither did Peter give up on himself. By the time we saw Peter again in Acts of the Apostles, he had become a Spirit-filled, vibrant and fire-brand Apostle who often stood up boldly before the Jewish leaders to defend the Christian faith.

Beloved, what is that supposedly unpardonable sin you have committed, especially in time past, probably during the time of ignorance? Acts 17:30 says: “Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent.” Confess and repent of your sin(s) before your Maker, receive His forgiveness and endeavour to forgive yourself.

Yes, you shouldn’t have done it but you did! Nevertheless, let go of the bitterness against yourself or against anyone whatsoever. God has not given up on you, refuse to give up on yourself either. Exchange that bitterness with love today and you will be glad you did!

ℙℝ𝔸𝕐𝔼ℝ ℙ𝕆𝕀ℕ𝕋𝕊:

𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

1. Every satanic contention for my destiny, be disappointed, in the name of Jesus.

2. Satanic agenda for my destiny, be terminated, in the name of Jesus.

3. Anything in my foundation working against my favour, be uprooted, in the name of Jesus.

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

4. I receive grace to forgive myself for my past mistakes, in the name of Jesus.

5. I refuse to be a candidate of error and mistake, in the name of Jesus.

6. My life will not disappoint God, in the name of Jesus.

7. The devil will not write the last chapter of my life, in the name of Jesus.

©2024 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 is a daily devotional by Dr. D.K Olukoya (General Overseer, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Worldwide)

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

GOD’S MIGHT IS MATCHLESS. MARVEL OF GOD’S MIGHT. GOD STRENGTHENS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM. DEAR GOD. GIVE ME STRENGTH TO DO EXPLOITS. DAILY.

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GOD’S MIGHT IS MATCHLESS, MARVEL OF GOD’S MIGHT, GOD STRENGTHENS THOSE WHO DEPEND ON HIM, DEAR GOD, GIVE ME STRENGTH TO DO EXPLOITS, DAILY

MEMORY VERSE: “Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth” (Isaiah40:26).

TEXT: ISAIAH 40: 25-31

Do you wonder at the humongous amount and quality of innovations from the world of science, technology and engineering? Is artificial intelligence (robotics) a marvel to you? Then think of God’s might! One’s might is one’s ability to perform a task. It shows one’s strength and power. In our Bible text, God asks a pertinent question, ‘To whom will ye liken me, or shall I be equal?” God’s might is matchless. There is no man on earth who is as powerful as God. He that created the heavens and the earth knows no impossibility. His intelligence, strength and might never fail. This is a marvel. The scriptures say that the youths who are generally strong can become weak and faint, but God has all-time strength and power.

As a Christian youth, except you tap into the might of God, you will fail and be unable to excellently accomplish any physical or spiritual task.  To tap into the might of God, you need the new birth experience through Christ. Paul, the apostle testified saying, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13).

QUOTE: God’s might is matchless.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, give me strength to do exploits, daily.

CHALLENGE: God strengthens those who depend on Him.

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Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

As Part Of God’s Army, You Must Be Focused.

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As Part Of God’s Army, You Must Be Focused.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God” (HEBREWS 12 v 2).

Good morning and thank God, it’s a promising Thursday and the Holy Spirit is encouraging someone out there not to be distracted, this season will turn out fruitfulness to you that look and trust God Almighty in Jesus name.

We have seen that in God’s army, God cannot put up with parasites, loafers and deserters. In addition to these, there is no room in God’s army for slothfulness.

No earthly army would want to recruit lazy folks, hence they search and screen to select those they want on board.

God does not tolerate lazy soldiers either. If there were members of the heavenly army that deserve to idle away, it should be members of the Godhead, but they are ever working. 

JOHN 5 v 17 says, “But Jesus answered them, My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.”

In other words, Jesus and His Father are very active in God’s army. The Holy Spirit is also busy working, for He us behind the Acts of the Apostles- written and unwritten. MARK 16 v 20 says, “And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following Amen.”

If the Lord who has been glorified and expected to be resting at the right hand of God is still working, then you have no excuse to stop working.

One characteristics of a bona fide member of God’s army is that even at old age they are still working- bearing fruit of the Spirit and recruiting more civilians into God’s army (PSALM 92 v 13 -14). Are you slothful, lazy, or idle? Snap out of it and become a committed soldier of the cross!

Furthermore, God does not accommodate those with divided loyalty. Your undivided loyalty must not be to the Commander-in- Chief alone according to MATTHEW 10 v 37. If you share your loyalty between your parents and the Lord, you may be disqualified.

Besides, as part of God’s army, you must be focused. There is no room for lack of concentration. If you are driving a truck carrying other soldiers in God’s army, you cannot afford to be distracted (LUKE 9 v 59 -62).

Too often, believers are distracted and their focus is replaced with someone or something else. God’s soldiers must focus permanently on the Commander-in-Chief as He is the source of our victory.

Beloved, even when situations, contrary winds and circumstances come our way, we must be prepared to keep the Lord as our focus no matter the cost of such action. Friend, are you easily distracted?

In the name of Jesus, I pray that it is impossible to make Jesus your focus and end up somewhere else. Father, throughout my earthly sojourn, let nothing distract me from focusing on Jesus in Jesus name Amen Shalom

By Pastor Peter David Ali

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

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God goes with the faithful.

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God goes with the faithful.

Genesis 39:1-6:

1. And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither.

2. And it turned out, GOD was with Joseph and things went very well with him. He ended up living in the home of his master.

3. His master recognized that GOD was with him, saw that GOD was working for good in everything he did.

4. He became very fond of Joseph and made him his personal aide. He put him in charge of all his personal affairs, turning everything over to him.

5. From that moment on, GOD blessed the home of the Egyptian -all because of Joseph. The blessing of GOD spread over everything he owned, at home and In the fields.

6. And all Potiphar had to concern himself with was eating three meals a day. Joseph was a strikingly handsome man.[MSB]

INSPIRATION;

(In our everyday lives and battles, the LORD goes with the faithful).

Joseph’s life had a dramatic downward spiral. He had gone from being the favoured son of a wealthy father to a slave in another land, serving in a foreigner’s household. He was being treated like commodity by his brothers, the traders, and his new boss. Yet, through all this, we are assured that GOD had not forgotten or given up on him. Twice we were told that “the LORD was with Joseph”(vs. 2-3). The blessings of GOD upon him was also highlighted in Genesis 39 vs. 3, 5).

Remember, GOD has not promised the followers of Jesus Christ an easy life.

Jesus made it clear that “if they persecuted me, they will persecute us also” (John 15:20).

But just like GOD promised Joseph, the LORD promises that HE will be with HIS people.

While GOD was blessing Joseph, Joseph remained a slave. He remained betrayed by his brothers. He remained exiled from home. And remained subservient to a master over even his own life. But Joseph boldly and fearlessly gave GOD the glory as the source of his success to the point where Potiphar observed that the LORD is with him. Just like Joseph, the LORD Jesus promises HE will be with us HIS people even in our troubling times. And that was HIS parting words with HIS disciples in Mathew’s Gospel were HE said “I am with you always to the end of age” (Mathew 28:20).

GOD is with us in our time of joy and suffering.

More importantly, HE even equip us with everything we need to accomplish HIS purposes and plans. The Psalmist also confessed that when he said “Even though I walk through the valley of Shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” (Psalm 23:4). As we discussed earlier for Joseph, things were going to get worse before they got better, but at last his stories were capped with mountain of testimonies, because GOD was with him throughout his troubling times.

Wait upon HIM, for you are next on the line to be blessed by the Almighty GOD.

Prayer for the day;

Thank GOD for another beautiful day in good health with blessings in anticipation, then turn Psalm 30 vs 5b and 11 into prayers, and also thank GOD for another prayer answered in Jesus Christ mighty name, Amen.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

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It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

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Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

DON’T KILL A WOUNDED SOLDIER.

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DON’T KILL A WOUNDED SOLDIER.

MEMORIZE:

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” – Galatians 6:1

Read:  John 8:1-11

1.  Jesus went unto the Mount of Olives.

2. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.

3.  And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,

4.  They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.

5.  Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?

6.  This they said, tempting him that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.

7.  So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

8.  And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.

9.  And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.

10.  When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?

11.  She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.

MESSAGE:

It is quite terrible that some people judge individuals who have made mistakes just so they can feel better about themselves. Their goal is to boost their self-esteem rather than admonish the people who made the mistake or bring them to Christ. The people who attempted to stone the adulterous woman in John 8:1-11 were just like this. They did not expect that Jesus would put the searchlight of righteousness on them; He humiliated them as they planned to humiliate her.

When we correct someone just to show how righteous we are, we are attacking their self-esteem, adding to the weight of guilt they already bear, and making it more difficult for them to come to Christ. God turns against people who condemn others to prove that they are righteous. When Jesus sees a fallen soldier in His army, He wants to help the fellow up. If He discovers that other soldiers are throwing stones at the fellow to kill him or her completely, He turns against those soldiers to defend the one who is wounded.

It is unfortunate that many Christians use their superiority complex to hand their own brothers and sisters over to the devil. For example, who is a young Christian girl supposed to turn to if she becomes pregnant out of wedlock? Fellow believers or unbelievers? In most cases, her church members might call her a prostitute and make her feel unwanted, while unbelievers may show her care and understanding. When soldiers are wounded, they need people to help them dress their wounds so they can stand up again. If the people they get help from are from the enemy’s camp, they may never return to their own camp again. This is why many backsliders keep going deeper into sin. They think that they will no longer find forgiveness and acceptance in the church, so they backslide completely. The Holy Spirit is still drawing them toward the church, but they are reluctant to go back out of the fear of being condemned by the people who should show love to them the most.

Beloved, if a fellow believer falls, don’t condemn the person. Don’t turn such a person into an object of gossip, rather, get other Christians together to pray and follow up on the fellow until he or she comes back to God. This was the testimony about Job in Job 4:3-4.

Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands. Thy words have upholden him that was falling, and thou hast strengthened the feeble knees.

Action Point:

Show love to any believer you know that may require encouragement by calling or sending a message to say you will always be there for him or her.

PRAYER POINTS

1.  Father, thank You for being the Anchor of my soul.

2.  Father, heal all Your wounded soldiers in Jesus Name.

3.  Father, shine Your Light of Life and hope on all Your children overwhelmed with the battle of life in Jesus Name.

4.  Father, in Your mercies grant genuine repentant heart to all Your fallen soldiers caught in the web of sin.

5.  Father, strengthen the weak amongst Your children and uphold them by the power of Your love in Jesus Name.

6.  In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ,  we come against the spirit of discouragement, disunity and malice in Your Church

7.  Father, give Your spiritual leaders the wisdom to overcome every trick and attacks of the devil on Your flocks in Jesus Name

Thank You Lord Jesus

Bible In One Year:

Isaiah 9-11

HYMN:

1.  The great Physician now is near,

The sympathising Jesus;

He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,

Oh, hear the voice of Jesus.🎵

REFRAIN:

Sweetest note in seraph song,

Sweetest name on mortal tongue;

Sweetest carol ever sung,

Jesus, blessed Jesus. 🎵

2.  Your many sins are all forgiven,

Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;

Go on your way in peace to heaven,

And wear a crown with Jesus.🎵

3.  All glory to the risen Lamb!

I now believe in Jesus;

I love the blessed Saviour’s name,

I love the name of Jesus.🎵

4.  His name dispels my guilt and fear,

No other name but Jesus;

Oh! how my soul delights to hear

The charming name of Jesus.🎵

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

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Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

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For All Thy Saints, O Lord. Morning Hymn.

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For All Thy Saints, O Lord, Morning Hymn

Good morning, everyone

Morning Hymn:

For all Thy saints, O Lord

Tune: Carlisle

Lyrics:

1 For all Thy saints, O Lord,

Who strove in Thee to live,

Who followed Thee, obeyed, adored,

Our grateful hymn receive.

2 For Thy dear saints, O Lord,

Who strove in Thee to die,

Who counted Thee their great reward,

Accept our thankful cry.

3 Thine earthly members fit

To join Thy saints above,

In one communion ever knit,

One fellowship of love.

4 Jesus, Thy Name we bless

And humbly pray that we

May follow them in holiness

Who lived and died for Thee.

5 All might, all praise, be thine,

Father, co-equal Son,

and Spirit, bond of love divine,

while endless ages run.

Amen

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

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Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

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Day 14. July 14 2024. Prayer For Favour And Grace. Redeemed Christian Church Of God. RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER GUIDE 2024. RCCG 14 DAYS PRAYER AND FASTING GUIDE JULY 2024.

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Day 14, July 14 2024, Prayer For Favour And Grace, Redeemed Christian Church Of God, RCCG FASTING AND PRAYER GUIDE 2024, RCCG 14 DAYS PRAYER AND FASTING GUIDE JULY 2024

BIBLE TEXT(S) Heb. 4:16

INTRODUCTION: Grace is the unmerited and undeserved favour of God towards man. Every believer became saved just by the grace of God and begins to enjoy his divine abilities and enablement which is favour.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, thank you for your grace that saved us from the power of darkness in

Jesus name. Eph2:8

2. Father, let your hand of favour and grace find me out for divine blessings, in

Jesus name. Gen. 6:8

3. Father, please let my life experience your divine favour and grace wherever I go and wherever I turn to, in Jesus name. Luke. 2:52, Est. 2:17

4. Father, please by your favour and grace don’t allow the enemies to triumph over me in Jesus name. Psa. 30:1

5. Father, by your favour and grace put an absolute end to struggle and suffering in my life, in Jesus name. Psa. 23:1-6, Nah.1:9

6. Father, by your grace and favour draw us near to you that we may obtain help from you in time of need. Heb. 4:16

7. Father, please make all grace abound to me in all things and at all times that l may abound in every good work. 2 Cor. 9:8

8. Father, please in your own eyes let me and my generation find favour all the day of our life and until we see you in glory. Gen.6:8

9. Father, let your favour be upon me and establish the works of my hand to flourish and do exploit. Psa. 90:17

10. Father, as a sun and shield give us grace and favour, please do not withhold good things from us. Psa. 84:11

11. Father, make us righteous, bless and cover us with favour as with a shield. in this year heaven conscious convention in Jesus name Psa. 5:12

12. Father, as your elect, may we increase in wisdom, and in stature and in favour with God and man as we attend this year convention in Jesus name. Luk. 2:52

13. Father, please we want to make it to heaven, help us to terminate sin in our life so that the grace of God may abound in every sphere of our life. Rom. 6:1

14. Father, we receive your grace and favour in every area of our life and family as we attend this heaven conscious convention in Jesus name. Rom. 5:21

15. Father, we declare this heaven conscious convention the season of grace and favour to dominate and in all areas of our lives in Jesus name. Rom. 5:21

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,