Updates from Lagos

Today is the first day of the 4 days of Mid-Year revival at the Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Lagos Nigeria. The day has been fruitful. I thank God that I had an opportunity to preach entirely in Yoruba language in the Yoruba service of the church today. That was a challenge initially, giving the fact that I normally write my sermon outlines in English and I have not preached in a sermon that is all in Yoruba language for a very long time. For your information, Shepherdhill has two worship services-Yoruba and English. The experience has been encouraging to the glory of God. The host pastor, Rev. Kristilere & his wife with the rest of the pastorate and the deaconate board are so hospitable.  I should not forget to mention that I kind of had a Stage fright before I spoke at the English service today. This is because the English worship took place in the main sanctuary of the church, which is so humongous. But as I handed my anxiety into the hand of the Lord, the stage fright vanished. I give God the glory.

Please continue to pray for me for the rest of the ministrations. The services are held by 6PM nightly, which is 10.00AM California time. As I am writing this blog, it is raining heavily in Lagos. I believe that this is a shower of divine blessing.

Please see below a brief outline of the message preached today.

Until next time.
Stay blessed.

John
Lagos
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Series: The God of Abundance

Series Theme Verse: Ephesians 3:20–21 (NKJV) ²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

 

When You are Tired of Trying

© John Ojewole

Memory verse: Luke 1:37 (NKJV) ³⁷ For with God nothing will be impossible.”

INSIGHT: Read Luke 5:1-11

INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 24:14 ; Matthew 24:13; John 10:10

When You Are Tired of Trying

1.   Be Attentive to Jesus

Luke 5:1–4 ;John 6:1 ;John 21:1;1 Corinthians 4:7; Deuteronomy 8:18; Romans 10:9–11; Romans 10:14; Romans 10:17

“Every pulpit is a fishing boat, a place to give out the Word of God and attempt to catch fish.” Dr. Vernon McGee

2.   Abide by what Jesus says

Luke 5:5 ; James 1:22-25;1 Corinthians 1:25; John 15:14; Luke 5:5; John 1:40-42; John 2:1-2

 “When God doesn’t make sense.” -- Dr. James Dobson

3.   Anticipate the Amazement of Divine Abundance

Luke 5:6-10; Gen 18:27; Job 42:6; Isa 6:5; Luke 1:37

“you go ahead and do it, because I don’t give impossible commands.”—(The Duke of Wellington).

  

4.   Accept a Lifelong Commitment  to God’s Service

Luke 5:11; Matthew 19:27

THANK GOD FOR TRAVELING MERCIES

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for your prayers for me. I arrived safely at my destination. I give God all the glory. Tomorrow morning, I will be preaching at a 4 days Mid-Year revival of Shepherdhill Baptist Church in Obanikoro, Lagos State, Nigeria. http://www.shepherdhillbaptist.org/ 

Please continue to lift me up in your prayers before and throughout the event. Please pray that God give me words to say and grant me multiple anointing throughout the revival ministration. 

Please keep checking on my blog as I will be keeping you posted from time to time about how things are going. 
Till then. Stay blessed.

Your friend,
John
Lagos, Nigeria 

A FATHER WITH A LASTING LEGACY

A FATHER WITH A LASTING LEGACY

© ojewole, Father’s Day Sermon June 16, 2013

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

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Mark 12:28–31

Experiencing the depth of God’s Abundant Grace

THE GOD OF ABUNDANCE

Experiencing the depth of God’s Abundant Grace

Series Theme Verse:

Ephesians 3:20–21 (NKJV) ²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Memory Verse: 1 Timothy 1:14 (NKJV) ¹⁴ And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

How to Add a Spark to Your Marriage

Marriage for Lovers

How to Add a Spark to Your Marriage

Memory Verse: Genesis 2:25 (NKJV) ²⁵ And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

  

Introduction:

Hosea 4:6; Proverbs 11:14

When There is not Enough to go Around

THE GOD OF ABUNDANCE

When There is not Enough to go Around

Series Theme Verse: Ephesians 3:20–21 (NKJV) ²⁰ Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, ²¹ to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV) ⁸ And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.