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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

Sunday, February 14, 2016

HOW TO LOVE YOUR LOVER

HOW TO LOVE YOUR SPOUSE
Or
HOW TO LOVE YOUR LOVER


Memory Verse: 1 John 3:18 (NIV) — 18 Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.

1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV) — 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.


TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13


Introduction: 1 John 4:7–12, 19, Romans 5:8

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Becoming Like Christ



Becoming Like Christ


 Memory Verse: Colossians 1:28 (NKJV) 28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.

TEXT: Ephesians 4:22–32

 

Sunday, January 24, 2016

FREE AT LAST

MY REHOBOTH YEAR
FREE AT LAST
Memory Verse: Psalm 18:19 (NKJV) He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.

Text Verse: Genesis 26:22 (NKJV) — 22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, because he said, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”

Bible Passage: Genesis 26:12–22

How to Enjoy Our Life Together

How to Enjoy Our Life Together

Memory Verse: Psalm 133:1 (NKJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!


TEXT: Acts 2:42–47; 4:32–35


Monday, January 18, 2016

OUR AMAZING GOD

OUR AMAZING GOD

Memory Verse: Luke 18:7–8 (NKJV) 7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. …

Isaiah 49:25 (NKJV) — 25 But thus says the Lord: “Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, And the prey of the terrible be delivered; For I will contend with him who contends with you, And I will save your children.

Sunday, January 3, 2016

FREE AT LAST

MY REHOBOTH YEAR
FREE AT LAST
by Dr. John Ojewole
Memory Verse: Psalm 18:19 (NKJV) He also brought me out into a broad place; He delivered me because He delighted in me.

Text Verse: Genesis 26:22 (NKJV) — 22 And he moved from there and dug another well, and they did not quarrel over it. So he called its name Rehoboth, because he said, “For now the Lord has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.”

Bible Passage: Genesis 26:12–22

Friday, December 25, 2015

Sunday, September 27, 2015

HOW TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

When Your Faith is tested
HOW TO HAVE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
MEMORY VERSE:  Proverbs 18:21 (NKJV) — 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.

TEXT: James 1:19–21

Sunday, September 20, 2015

HOW TO RECEIVE FROM GOD

How to Receive FROM GOD
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 84:11 (NET) — 11 For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

SCRIPTURE: James 1:16–18 (NIV) — 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. 18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

WHAT TO DO IN TRYING TIMES


WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED
WHAT TO DO IN TRYING TIMES
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NKJV) — 13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

SCRIPTURE: James 1:12–15

Sunday, September 6, 2015

PRACTICAL ADVICE FOR LIVING

pRACTICAL aDVICE FOR LIVING
Memory Verse:  Matthew 6:24 (NKJV) — 24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Scripture Text: James 1:9–11

Saturday, September 5, 2015

WHAT IT TAKES TO HAVE GOD’S WISDOM

WHEN YOUR FAITH IS TESTED
What it takes to have god’s wisdom
Memory Verse: 1 John 5:14 (NKJV) — Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

TEXT: James 1:5-8

Friday, August 14, 2015

7 Days of Fasting and Prayer about Agape Proposed Church Building August 16-22, 2015

7 Days of Fasting and Prayer about Agape Proposed Church Building
August 16-22, 2015
Joel 1:14 (NIV) “Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.”
Prayer teleconference every night by 7pm (excluding Wednesday when we all gathered together at Ambrose Community Center for our Midweek Prayer)
Teleconference 1-218-895-0710   Passcode: 1134#

·        August 16 Read: Psalm 119:22; 127:1; Isaiah 25:8; 54:4. Thank God for Agape and confess your sins. Pray that God removes our reproach as a church.
Prayer Teleconference tonight led by Sister Tayo Thomas

·        August 17 Read: Psalm 50:10; 81:10; Haggai 2:7-9; Philippians 4:19.
Pray for divine provision and financial abundance for the purchase of our church building. Pray for miraculous financial breakthrough for our church.
Prayer Teleconference tonight led by Brother Julius Ojewole

·        August 18 Read: Nehemiah 2:17-20.
Just as the people in Nehemiah’s day were passionate about the project of rebuilding the wall, reject distraction and remain united, pray that God binds all of us together to remain united throughout the cause of the project.
Prayer Teleconference tonight led by Brother Dan Carothers

·        August 19 Read: Nehemiah 5:1-19; Psalm 67:1; 90:17; Proverbs 3:4. Pray for victory over all challenges from within and from without. Pray that God softens the hearts of all stubborn and uncooperative sellers of church properties. Pray that your church finds favor in the sight of the Lord.
Combined prayer at the Prayer meeting tonight at 7pm at Ambrose Community Center.

·        August 20 Read: Nehemiah 6:1-19; 10:28-39. Pray against all distractions. Pray for the grace to participate in the historic building project of your church.
Prayer teleconference led tonight by Pastor John Ojewole

·        August 21 Read: Read: Nehemiah 4. Pray for removal of and victory over all obstacles against the purchase of our church building. Pray against all discouragements.
Prayer teleconference led tonight by sister Alice Ojewole

·        August 22 Read: Nehemiah 11; Psalm 103:1-7.
Praise God for who He is. Give thanks for what God is about to do in our church. Thank him for the blessings you have received during this week of consecration. Ask God to make you a channel of blessing to what God is doing in your church. Re-affirm your trust in God.

Prayer teleconference led tonight by Pastor John Ojewole




Sunday, July 19, 2015

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

Memory Verse: Jeremiah 32:27 (NKJV) “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?



TEXT: Joshua 6:1-21

Sunday, July 12, 2015

MADE NEW


MADE NEW
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-18

Monday, July 6, 2015

What to do in Changing Times

What to do in Changing Times

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

TEXT: Acts 5:12-42

Saturday, July 4, 2015

God on Our Side

God on Our Side

Memory Verse: Romans 8:31 (NKJV) — 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
TEXT: Romans 8:28–39

THE PROFILE OF A GODLY FATHER

THE PROFILE OF A GODLY FATHER
June 21

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 20:12 (NIV) — 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.