The Marriage Institution

March 10th, 2009

The Marriage covenant is one of the most important covenants instituted by God. It is so important that the bible compares the marriage covenant to Christ’s relationship with the church and admonishes the man to love his wife as Christ loved the church and gave His life for it.

 

Weekly Devotional

 

Scripture:-Genesis 2:18; 21-23

“And the Lord God said, it is not good that man should be alone.  I will make him a helper comparable to him. And the Lord God  caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took  one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib  which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man. And Adam said: This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; She will be called woman, because she was taken out of the man.”

 

Commentary/Meditation

Beloved, marriage was instituted by God for love, companionship and procreation. It was in the rather thoughtful consideration that it is not good for man to be alone that God formed the woman from the rib of the man. The bible says he that findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord. The scriptures also declare that for this reason a man shall leave his family and cleave to his wife, and they two shall become one flesh. The bible also warns that what God has joined together, let no man put asunder.

The Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Church (Part Two)

March 10th, 2009

The ministry of the Spirit in the church provides direction and power for success in ministry, and this is partly carried out through the instrumentality of the revelation and power  gifts of the Holy Spirit.

 

Weekly Devotional

 

Scripture:-Genesis 6:1-3

“Now it came to pass when men began to multiply on the face of the  earth, and daughters were born to them, that the sons of God saw the  daughters of men, that they were beautiful, and they took wives for  themselves of all whom they chose. And the Lord said, My Spirit shall  not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.”

 

Commentary/Meditation

Beloved, the Holy Spirit is a gentle Spirit Who will always attempt to lead, prompt, and warn us, but will not coerce, compel or force us against our will. When the Holy Spirit has made several unsuccessful attempts to warn, correct or guide us, but we do not seem to want to listen or pay attention, He withdraws, and allows us have it our way. If we love Jesus and want the intimacy and leading of His Spirit, we must be ready worship, acknowledge and totally give up control to His Spirit for He knows our composition, what’s best for us, and how to get us to  the place of our accomplishment.

The Undeniable Difference

March 10th, 2009
Message Snippets
 
The Holy Spirit gives us the supernatural edge we need to be victorious in this life, and make eternity after we have finished our earthly pilgrimage. He is the Spirit that makes the undeniable difference in the life of the believer.
 
 
Weekly Devotional
 
Scripture:-
Isaiah 14:27
“For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who  can annul it? His hand is stretched out, and
 who will turn it back?” (NKJV.)
 
Commentary/Meditation
Beloved, Lamentations 3:37 declares that ‘Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass, when  Lord has not commanded it’? The fact of the matter is that as we delight ourselves in Him, He will grant us the desires of our heart, and nothing happens in our lives that He is not aware of, so the key really is relationship, for as we connect with Him intimately our concerns become His concerns, and our battles His battles.

Finishing Strong

December 22nd, 2008

Message Snippets

 

A lot of people start well but do not finish well. Our God is the Alpha and Omega, meaning the beginning and the end, and He is the ‘First and the Last’. This means with Him we have power to start well and finish strong, cause He controls and knows the end from the beginning

 

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Scripture:-Malachi 3:1

“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare  the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple, even the messenger  of the covenant, in whom you delight. Behold, He is  coming, says the Lord of hosts.”

 

Commentary/Meditation

 

Beloved, our God is a God of the suddenlies, meaning you may have been in your situation for some time now, trusting and waiting on Him to intervene and change your lot, but nothing seems to be happening, but God can and will show up unexpectedly and make all things beautiful in your life. So keep trusting and waiting on Him with an expectant heart, and when you least expect it, He will show up and show off in your life, for God can change your life in a second.

You are able to go up and take the land

December 14th, 2008
Message Snippets
 
The only thing that separates us from the manifestation of God’s promises in our lives is knowledge of His promises, and an understanding of how to go about appropriating these
promises for our benefit.
 
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Scripture:-Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
 
Commentary/Meditation
Beloved, the bible says with God all things are possible, and another scripture declares that with God nothing shall be impossible. The truth is that God has never failed and is not about to begin failing now, and we are not only made in the image of God, but have been redeemed by the blood of His dear son, and so can achieve anything we set our hearts to achieve in Him.

I Am That I Am

December 8th, 2008

Message Snippets

The winning formula of God is hidden in His name ‘I am that I am’. Every thing in the kingdom flows from the revelation of God’s word, so if you can access and understand the deep truths underlying God’s word, you can begin to apply these truths to your advantage. By referring to to Himself as I am that I am, God is simply saying ‘He can be anything you want Him to be to you’.

Weekly Devotional

Scripture:- Luke 2:8-10

“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. Don’t be afraid! he said. I  bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 

Commentary/Meditation

Brethren, The news about the birth of the Savior is the best news mankind has ever been privileged to hear. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us not loose sight of the reason for the season, but always remember that His death on the cross for the salvation of all of mankind is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas in advance.

Weekly Devotional

December 8th, 2008

Scripture:-Psalm 100:1-5
” Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. Fir the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.”

COMMENTARY/MEDITATION
Beloved, the bible says oh give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good and His mercy endures for ever. The fact that God has blessed this ministry and caused it to see one prosperous year is is a testimony to the fact that God who has done it will do the same in your life. Keep on praying, worshiping, and believing in Him, and you will surely testify of His goodness in the land of the living.

Man After God’s Heart

December 8th, 2008

MESSAGE SNIPPETS
King David pleased God so well that God called him a man after His heart. If you study carefully the life of King David, it wasn’t necessarily because he was perfect that pleased God, but the fact that he was sincere and tender-hearted towards God, and was always willing to take responsibility, repent and make amends any time he made mistakes.

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Scripture:- Psalm 89:20-24
” I have found My servant David; with My holy oil I have anointed him, with whom My hand shall be established; Also My arm shall strengthen him. The
enemy shall not outwit him, nor the son of wickedness afflict him. I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague those who hate him. But My faithfulness and My mercy shall be with him, and in My name his horn shall
be exalted.” (NKJV.)

COMMENTARY/MEDITATION
Beloved, God’s covenant with David extends to us by virtue of our sonship predicated on the death of Christ on the cross for the sins of mankind. As David found special favor with God, we also enjoy special favor with God, and are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, on account of what Jesus did for us at Calvary. David had an indepth understanding of God’s love and mercy, so he never dwelt on his mistakes but focused on God’s love and his strength, and consequently was able to accomplish much for God.

Abraham: The Man of Faith & Surrender

December 8th, 2008

MESSAGE SNIPPETS
Abraham surrended his intellect, emotions, and will to please God in faith.

Abraham trusted and obeyed God’s instructions without delay.

Surrending your will to God through His Word is the true way of getting into God’s perfect will for you.

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3
“Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, and your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in abundance. Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live; And I will make an everlasting covenant with you—-The sure mercies of David” (NKJV.)

COMMENTARY/MEDITATION
Beloved, God is inviting you to feast on the riches of His glory due to the price that has been paid through the sacrificial death of His son Jesus Christ. As you come to Him and learn of Him you exchange the bondages and grevious yokes of the past for His yoke which is easy and His burden which is light, and rest in Him is promised all those who accept this invitation of grace.

Jesus Christ, Superstar

December 8th, 2008

MESSAGE SNIPPETS
‘Christ is the most controversial but yet remarkable individual that ever walked the face of the earth. The manner of His birth, life, death, and resurrection all attest to His great but yet humble life on earth. His life was short but very impactful and we all are recipients of the love, grace and blessing that have been made available due to the sacrificial life He lived on earth.’

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Scripture John 1:14
” and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John bore witness of Him and cried out saying, ‘This was He of whom I said, He who comes after me is preferred before me’. And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ”. (NKJV.)

COMMENTARY/MEDITATION
Beloved, our Lord and Savior Christ as God was the Word in heaven, Who
was uncreated and eternal, but for our sake took on the form of humanity to
be able to fulfil the righteous requirements of the law on our behalf. There can be no greater than this, and if Christ so loved us, we ought to love one another, continually tell the lost and unsaved about the selfless love of Christ. Have you told someone about the love of Christ today?”