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Antioch, California, United States
John is the under-shepherd of Agape International Church & Ministries Inc, Antioch, California and the President of Agape International Ministries Foundation, Inc (www.agapebfm.net) John has been a Preacher, Bible Teacher, Counselor and a mission-minded servant of God from 1984 till the present time. Married to Alice since 1987, he enjoys being a father to 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is available to preach, participate in evangelistic crusades and revivals, lead or participate in a Marriage Enrichment program internationally. John preaches on a weekly radio broadcast called "KNOW THE TRUTH" (Based on John 8:32)and the broadcast is aired every Sunday at Radio KDIA 1640AM. The broadcast is also accessible through the website of the radio station: www.kdia.com. You can follow him on twitter @agapebfm

Monday, October 15, 2012

When You Feel Like Giving Up


Help for Hard Times

When You Feel Like Giving Up

MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.


TEXT: Nehemiah 4:1–20

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Overcoming Life’s Battles


Series: Help for Hard Times

Overcoming Life’s Battles

Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:57 (NKJV) 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Text: 2 Chronicles 20:1-23


Introduction:Ephesians 6:12; 2 Corinthians 10:4


1.      Know the Root of Your problem
2 Chronicles 20:1–3; 2 Timothy 1:7



2.      Present your Concerns to the Lord

2 Chronicles 20:3–12


ILLUSTRATION: They Were On Side Of God


3.      Focus Your attention on God

2 Chronicles 20:12; Hebrews 12:2

4.      Release Your Concerns into God’s Hands

2 Chronicles 20:15–17; Psalm 46:10; 1 Peter 5:7;  Ephesians 6:13





5.      Praise God for what He is yet to do

2 Chronicles 20:18–23; 1 Corinthians 15:57




Sunday, September 23, 2012

WHY ME?



Series: Help for Hard Times

Why Me?


Memory Verse: Romans 8:28 (NKJV) 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

Text: Genesis 50:15-21

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Helpful Safeguards for Christians in Today’s World


Jude: Contending for the Faith

Helpful Safeguards for Christians in Today’s World

© John Ojewole, 2012

Memory Verse: Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV) 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

Read Jude 17-25


Monday, September 10, 2012

Understanding Common Pointers of Doctrinal Deficiency


Jude: Contending for the Faith

Understanding Common Pointers of  Doctrinal Deficiency

© John Ojewole, 2012


Memory Verse: Matthew 7:16 (NKJV) 16 You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?


Read Jude 8-16

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Don’t Trash This Treasure



Jude: Contending for the Faith

Don’t Trash This Treasure

John Ojewole, 2012

Sermon preached on August 26, 2012


Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NKJV) 13 Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

Read Jude 1-7


Monday, August 20, 2012

Support by the Holy Spirit


Strength for the Journey
Support by the Holy Spirit
August 12, 2012
Memory Verse: John 14:16-17 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever-- the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

TEXT:

John 14:15–31; John 16:5–15 

What God Wants of Me


What God Wants of Me

Memory Verse: Romans 12:1 (NKJV) I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.


Text: Isaiah 6:1-9

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Sustenance Through Supplication


Strength for the Journey
Sustenance Through Supplication

Memory Verse: Isaiah 65:24 (NKJV) “It shall come to pass
That before they call, I will answer;
And while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Text: Psalm 20

Monday, July 30, 2012

Strength from Scriptures


Series: Strength for the Journey
Strength from Scriptures
By
Dr. John Ojewole ©2012
Memory Verse:
Psalm 119:28 (NKJV) My soul melts from heaviness; Strengthen me according to Your word.

Text: Joshua 1:5-8; Matthew 7:24-27

Introduction: Psalm 23:1–4; John 16:33

Sunday, July 22, 2012

When You Seem to be Unsatisfied with What You’ve Got


Hijacked: What’s Taking You Captive?
HIJACKED BY LUST

When You Seem to be Unsatisfied with What You’ve Got

Memory Verse: James 1:13–15 (NKJV) 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 15 Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, 26-27; 12:1-13

Sunday, July 15, 2012

What to do When You Cannot Undo the Done


Hijacked: What’s holding you captive?
What to do When You Cannot Undo the Done

Memory verse: Philippians 3:13 (NKJV) 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

Text: Matthew 26:30–35; 69-75

Sunday, July 8, 2012

When A Nation Turns Its Back on God


AGAPE USA DAY
When A Nation Turns Its Back on God

Memory Verse: Isaiah 1:3 (NIV)
The ox knows its master,
the donkey its owner’s manger,
but Israel does not know,
my people do not understand.”


Text: 2 Chronicles 33:1–25; Romans 1:18-32.

Sunday, July 1, 2012

When You Can’t Find Something Nice to Say


HIJACKED: What’s Holding You Captive

When You Can’t Find Something Nice to Say

Memory Verse: Matthew 7:1–2 (NKJV) “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.
  

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Breaking free from the Bondage of Bitterness


HIJACKED: What's Holding You Captive?
Breaking free from the Bondage of Bitterness
Memory verse: Ephesians 4:31–32 (NKJV) 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.

Text: Ephesians 4:30-5:2

Sunday, June 17, 2012

A WINNING MAN


Happy Fathers Day
A WINNING MAN

Memory Verse: 
Proverbs 23:22 Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. 


Introduction:  1 Corinthians 9:24

Sunday, June 10, 2012

HOW TO APPREHEND YOUR ANXIETY


Hijacked: What’s holding you captive?

HOW TO APPREHEND YOUR ANXIETY
Memory Verse: Proverbs 12:25 (NIV) Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.

Text: Matthew 6:25–34 (NIV)

Sunday, June 3, 2012

How to Beat a Lie Detector


Hijacked: What’s Holding You Captive?

How to Beat a Lie Detector



Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:25 (NKJV) 25 Therefore, putting away lying, Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.



Text: Ephesians 4:17-25



Sunday, May 27, 2012

THE GRAND FINALE OF WATCHMEN ON THE WALL EVENT (written May 25, 2012)


THE GRAND FINALE OF WATCHMEN ON THE WALL EVENT (written May 25, 2012)
Please be advised that I did not do much editing of this blog. Please bear with me.

When You Constantly Lose Your Cool


Series: Hijacked: What’s holding you captive?
When You Constantly Lose Your Cool 

Memory Verse: Ephesians 4:26–27 (NIV) 26 “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold.