Invites you to join us as we begin our annual month of July Prayer and Fasting. July 1st-31st, from 6am-6pm (or as directed by the Holy Spirit). This years theme is taken from Ezekiel 37:1-14. DRY BONES SHALL LIVE AGAIN “The hand of the Lord was upon me, and carried me out in the spirit of the Lord, and set me down in the midst of the valley which was full of bones, And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry. And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest. Again he said unto me, Prophesy upon these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live” (Ezekiel 37:1-5). Whether you have been dealing with sickness, or poverty, setback, or failure etc. We declare that every dry place in your life shall come back to life in Jesus name! The dryness that manifests itself as problems in your life, the dryness that has been...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT Greatness and promotion come from God. TEXT: Mark 10:35-45, Matt. 16:21-23, 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION Carnality was one of the attitudes displayed by the disciples of Jesus which He seriously condemned. Carnality refers to the Adamic nature of man which can also be defined as worldly, selfish, and fleshly. It also has to do with concern and crave for physical things which perish with usage. In Romans 8:7, Paul talked of the carnal mind as one who walks after the flesh, who cannot submit to the law of God, rather is in enmity against God. In another scripture, Paul referred to it as the sinful natural mind. Whoever is under the control of this kind of mind cannot please God. Man is carnal by nature, but the new birth transforms the carnal man into the image of Christ the Son of the Living God and the mind is renewed by the word of God. A carnal man becomes spiritual when the Holy Spirit of God indwells him. Things of God appear foolish to the carnal mind because they are spiritually discerned, so it can neither understand them nor receive them. (1 Cor. 2:14). The carnal mind is continually in conflict against the Spirit. Paul in Rom. 7:15-19 stated the...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT The character of our children tomorrow, is sharpened by what they learn from us today. HYMN: TELL THE GLAD STORY TEXT: Genesis 18:16-19, Deut. 6:1-9, Prov. 22:6 INTRODUCTION Children constitute a big asset in the church and the society at large. They are a bundle of potentials and remain the bedrock of a future generation. Therefore, no church or society should fail to pay attention to the development of her children, spiritually, physically, socially etc. Children are the leaders of tomorrow and if we bring them up wholesomely, our Nation will experience peace and progress. Little wonder then that United Nations Organization (UNO) declared 1979 the International Year of the child (IYC) in acknowledgement that today’s children have a great future. They therefore deserve encouragement and recognition. This is in contrast to what happens in some churches and homes where children are neglected. Jesus said in Mark 10:14 “…Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God”. Some parents also toil day and night to provide the physical needs of their children, but never bother to teach them the way of the Lord. Just as a child grows physically into adulthood, so too he needs to...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT Victory is the pre-determined lot of the believer in every challenge in life. HYMN: STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS! TEXT: Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 10:2-6 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is full of challenges and conflicts coming in various ways, sources and degrees. The objective of every challenge is to cause a breach between God and His children. At conversion, a believer breaks ranks with Satan, and pledges full allegiance to Jesus Christ. The devil is always offended by this, and he does all within his power to bring about a break in the fellowship with God. It is a thing of joy to note that victory has been obtained and made certain at the Cross. Jesus had to experience all the perils of human existence and came out without sin. He proceeded to the cross where He died to redeem mankind from the captivating chain of sin and Satan. Man obtained reconciliation and acceptance in the presence of God, and he was restored to the original dominion. In this new state, man is not just to conquer, subdue and control, but has been admitted into a concluded victory. He is to rule by virtue of faith and obedience to the word of God. In...
Learn MoreCENTRAL THOUGHT God strengthens His children throughout the journey of life. HYMN: GUIDE ME OH, THOU GREAT JEHOVAH TEXT: Exodus 33:12-14; Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 84:5-7 INTRODUCTION For nearly forty years, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness under the leadership of Moses. He was known as a man chosen and used by God. When he died, Deuteronomy 34:1-5, the mantle of leadership was then entrusted to Joshua the son of Nun, a man full of the Spirit of wisdom and also a servant (minister) of Moses, Joshua 1:1-2. This indeed was a gigantic task to lead the Israelites successfully to the Promised Land. God spoke to him reassuring of His divine presence and strength. Joshua must be strong and courageous; he must meditate on the Word of God always. When Jacob too met with the Lord in a spectacular way in Peniel, it was not a touch of perfection; rather it was the beginning of a new and transforming experience of God. When God gives us a vision, fulfilling it is not a question of human will or effort, “for by strength shall no man prevail”, 1 Samuel 2:9. A child of God or a believer is on a journey to their promised land, heaven. The journey will require courage...
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