When You Cretanize?

Hijacked: What’s Holding You Captive?

When You Cretanize

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

Breaking free from the Bondage of Bitterness

HIJACKED BY BITTERNESS

Breaking free from the Bondage of Bitterness

Memory verse: Ephesians 4:31–32 (NKJV) 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

When You Can’t Find Something Nice to Say

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When You Can’t Find Something Nice to Say

Memory Verse: Colossians 4:6 (NKJV) Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Text: Numbers 12:1-15

Be Watchful

Be Watchful

Memory Verse: Luke 21:36 (NIV) Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”

Text: Matthew 13:24-31, 36-43 

CONFIDENT IN CRISIS

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 18:2 (NIV) The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

TEXT: Psalms 27:1-14

Overcoming Obstacles to Advancement

Overcoming Obstacles to Advancement

Memory Verse: Hebrews 12:1b …Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Scripture Reading: 2 Kings 7

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?

WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?

Memory Verse: Matthew 6:21 (NKJV) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Read Matthew 25:14-30

Words for Anxious Mom

Words for Anxious Mom

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Peter 5:7 (GW) Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.

The Dependability of God

The Dependability of God

Memory Verse: Numbers 23:19 (NKJV) “God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

 TEXT: Numbers 23:13-24

LIVING A WORTHY LIFE

LIVING A WORTHY LIFE

Memory Verse: Philippians 1:27 (NIV) Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

TEXT: Philippians 1:21–30

LIVING A WORTHY LIFE

LIVING A WORTHY LIFE

Memory Verse: Philippians 1:27 (NIV) Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel

TEXT: Philippians 1:21–30

PRESSING ON

PRESSING ON

Memory Verse: Philippians 3:12 (NKJV) — 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.

Text: Philippians 3:12–16

AN EASTER TO REMEMBER

MEMORY VERSE: Luke 24:5–6 (NKJV) — 5 … “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee,

TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10

 

AN EASTER TO REMEMBER

AN EASTER TO REMEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Luke 24:5–6 (NKJV) — 5 … “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Introduction: Bill Moyer's book A World of Ideas II 1. THE IMPACT: A. On the earth. Matthew 28:2 B. The Angel. Matthew 28:2–3 C. On the guards. Matthew 28:4 D. On the women. Matthew 28:1 2. THE IMPRESSION: Matthew 28:2 3. THE IMPLICATION: Matthew 28:8 "The world will never starve for want of wonders, but only for want of wonder."-- G.K. Chesterton Conclusion: Matthew 28:17; John 14:6; John 1:12; Romans 10:13

CREATING A PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS

CREATING A PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS Memory Verse: Genesis 12:3 (NIV) — 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 23:18; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Galatians 6:7–8 I. HINDRANCES TO A RELEASE OF BLESSINGS: A. Unbelief. Mark 6:1–6 B. Ignorance of God’s word. Hosea 4:6 C. Doubting spirit. James 1:6–8 D. The Blindness of the devil. 2 Corinthians 4:4 II. THE PLATFORM FOR THE RELEASE OF DIVINE BLESSINGS. A. TOTAL CONTROL BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD. 1 Sam 19:20-24; 1 Corinthians 15:33; 2 Corinthians 6:14 B. An atmosphere of Prayer and Fasting. 1 Sam 1:10-14, 20; mark 9:29 (mark 9:14-29); Acts 16:25-28; Acts 12:5-17 C. An Atmosphere of Praise. Acts 16:25-26; Joshua 6:15-16; 2 chronicles 20:18-22 D. An Atmosphere of Obedience to God’s word. Luke 5:4–5; Romans 10:17 E. An Atmosphere of Faith in God. Hebrews 11:6; Mark 11:12-14, 20-24; Jeremiah 32:17; Hebrews 11; John 11:40 F. An Atmosphere of Generous giving unto God Malachi 3:10–11 1. Do not give your offering grudgingly or out of compulsion. 2 Co 9:7 2. Giving to the source of your Spiritual nourishment is biblical. 1 Corinthians 9:7–11 3. If you have the means and opportunity to do good and you ignore it, you have sinned. James 4:17 G. An Atmosphere of Right Thinking Proverbs 23:7; Philippians 4:8; Romans 12:2 III. THE RESULT A. You will enjoy Open heavens at the appropriate time. Deut 28:12 B. God will supernaturally intervene in your life. 1 kings 19:1-8; Dan 6:19-22, Acts 12:5-11, 2 Kings 19:32-37; Mat 2:13-15. C. Your enemies will be instrumental to your breakthrough. Proverbs 16:7 D. There will be manifestation of the power of God. Psalm 62:11 E. Victory in all areas. Deuteronomy 28:7 CONCLUSION: John 3:27

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORKINGS OF GOD

REFLECTIONS ON THE WORKINGS OF GOD

TEXT: Psalm 126

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

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

 

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

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.

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

TRAVELING ON A NEW ROAD--New Year's Eve Message

TRAVELING ON A NEW ROAD

TEXT: JOSHUA 1:1-9