TEXT: 1Tim. 1: 18, 2Cor.1:20 (NIV) INTRO Every prophecy or promise of God to you requires your input to be fulfilled. Wear out – Prov.13:12 WEAR OUT – CHAMBERS DICTIONARY: ” Impair by use i.e dissipation of energy and frustration. ” To render or become useless through age, use or decay i.e delay /waste of […]
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Persistence in prayer focused bible texts: 1Samuel 1:1-3, Judges 13. 1Samuel 1:1-3: 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the
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Friendship with God sermon passage text: Matthew 3 : 13–17; John 1 : 35–36 (A) Introduction In the Bible (KJV & NIV), only three (3) people were directly named by God as His friend. This does not imply that others were not close to God. In fact, many were described with unique attributes such as:
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The power of relationship sermon passage text: Isaiah 37:31, Amos: 3:3, Hosea 12:13 INTRODUCTION You need a relationship to enhance your depth, and you need a relationship to remain high–up. Success or failure in life is essentially a matter of human relationships. The deadly sin in our relationship with people is that we take them
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Thanksgiving Service Sermon focused passage text: Psalm 100, Philippians 4:6-7 Introduction to the Thanksgiving Service Sermon Thanksgiving is more than a holiday or a seasonal observance—it’s a sacred time of reflection, worship, and gratitude toward God, so important to understand the deeper meaning behind this sacred occasion. In this sermon, we reflect on the heart
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Effective church outreach strategies passage text: John 15:5,8 & Matthew 28:19 Effective Church Outreach Strategies: Awakening the Church for Impact In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, churches must go beyond their four walls to reach people where they are. Effective church outreach is not about flashy programs or complicated campaigns—it’s about building genuine relationships
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TEXT: Num.17:5; Rom.9:28; Rev.10:6 For a quick work to be effected God had to use 2 action words i.e – choice – make (A) CHOICE i. Hebrew: Bachar – i.e Singled out from others to some honorable service or position or relationship Greek: Ekloge – i.e To be picked out. Choice always confers a privilege
TEXT: Num.17 A) THE ROD Different words are used in the Hebrew language to describe this, but for our purpose, the Hebrew word of choice is: shebet i.e a shepherd’s stick, pole or staff. It was a tool that represented at least 7 things to the shepherd or Jew. Please NOTE: i. The rod was
TEXT: 1Sam.2:26; Lu.2:52 INTRODUCTION Last week we considered favour being initiated by God. This week we want to look at how we can ensure we are in God’s favour (i.e provoking divine favour) which will definitely result in men favouring us. FAVOUR DEFINED Heb: CHEN i.e. Mercy, kindness, goodwill, graciousness, and acceptanceGrk: CHARIS i.e Good
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TEXT: Deut.6:22-23; 1Cor.1:2 K. MAINTAINING HEALTHY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP There are four major and very embracing things by which a good, healthy, Church membership can be maintained. These are found in Acts 2:42. 1. The Apostle Doctrine The Apostle Doctrine may be defined as the First Principles of the Doctrine of Christ in all its ramifications
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