What’s your identity? This question can mean the following. 1. How are you? When someone asks you how are you, you typically reply with I’m fine. However, this isn’t always the case because sometimes, you may not be fine and may need to reply with the current state of things in your life. For instance, if you need help, you can reply, I’m not fine – I need help. 1 Chron 5:1; Prov. 30:11-14; Matt. 15:22-28; Matt. 3:7 Your identity involves debts, carryovers, and hangovers from ungodly parents and unholy foundations. Ex. 20;5 Sometimes, the identity you carry can be...

Ransoms refer to the sum of money paid for the release of a captive. An exchange is an act of giving one thing to receive another thing. One of the things you should know about ransom and exchanges is that it’s God’s way. It’s God’s way. Isa. 43:3-4, Isa 53:6, 1 Tim 2:6, Lk 9:23. Early believers did it. Esth. 4:16, 2 Kings 3:26-27, Note: Not all ransom is productive; some are mere provocation. The value of a ransom is often dependent on the value of the captive. One person can be exchanged for many and many can be exchanged...

What is divided loyalty? This simply refers to the act of being loyal to two things, persons, or authorities. When your loyalty is divided, it can cost you a lot in your life. What does God say about it? Here are some important bible verses on divided loyalty, 1. Matt 6:23-24Isa. 28:16Matt. 4:10 What are the consequences of having divided loyalty? You’ll die an unnecessary death. 1 Sam. 28:6-7, 15-19Matt. 26:14-16, 24Lk 22:4-6Matt 27:5 You will get yourself into trouble.Matt. 8:21-22 You can lose your destiny. You can die another person’s death.1 Sam 31:1-2 Benefits of shunning divided loyalty You...

Phil 2:5 Humility is God’s nature, and this is evident in the following verses. 2 Cor 6:16; Eze 37:27; Lev. 26:11; John 1:14 Why does God resist the proud? A proud man is capable of many evils. A proud man is arrogant, a liar, a cheat, and accuses falsely. A proud man does one evil to cover another. He can do anything for respect and attention. Why does God give grace to the humble? James 4:6 Exhibits all the fruits of the Spirit. He’s self-controlled, doesn’t get angry easily, and he doesn’t boast. His anger is constructive and short-lived. Psalm...

What is your candle/light? This refers to your good works, your faith, or your Christianity. What does the bible say about it? Matt. 5:14-16 What is the world’s disposition about your light? John 3:19-21What’s your response to them? Matt 5:11-12; Acts 5:29 Nobody will light your candle for you, you have to take the responsibility and light it yourself. Judges 12:2-3Luke 5:5-6 For your light to shine successfully, you must do everything by the word of God. Why? Heb. 4:12 The group you join and the people you follow determine if your light will shine. Scribes: Matt. 23:23-24;28-30. Disciples: Jn...

What are spiritual forces? These are unseen forces that come about as a result of some factors. Here are some of the things that bring about spiritual forces. Spoken Words. Jn 6:63; Job 22:27-28; Eccl 8:4; Gen 9:25, Num 13:27-29, Matt. 15:22The solution for this spiritual force – Matt. 5:37 Sacrifice. 2 Kgs 3:26-27; 2 Chron 5:13-14; 1 Kgs 3:4-5The solution – 2 Cor. 9:6 Blood covenants. Exo. 12:13; Col. 1:14; Rev. 1:5-6. Sin. 1 Chron. 5:1; Prov. 14:34; Rom. 6:23The solution – Gal 5:16-17 1st Service Sunday 20/8/2023

Jn. 7:38 As a Christian, you are made to be a living water that does the following. Quenches thirst/Drinking. Water can remedy hunger and quench thirst. Although you didn’t provide his need, you remedied the situation.Matt. 25:34; Mk 9:41 Washing/Cleansing. There should be a change process for good in the life of someone that comes in contact with you from the moment you both come in contact.2 Kgs 5:10,14; Jn 9:7 Quenches fire/Solution to all manner of troubles. As a Christian, we are called to respond to all situations. Anyone that encounters you should be relieved of their challenges. Your...

Satanic traps are real and you should avoid them because the devil will always try to set them for you. Here are some signs that help you to identify a satanic trap. When something is pushing you against your will. Something can be pushing you to Sin. Prov. 4:16, Psalm 36:4, Eze 18:4 Backslide. Hosea 4:16, Hosea 11:7-8Rom. 7:15, Rom 7:19-20Acts 21:10-14, Acts 21:31-32Gen 49:3-4 You are given other options (dual loyalty).Matt. 6:24, Jn 1:47,50, 1 Sam 28:5-7, Isa 28:16 Makes you breach terms and conditions (break hedge).Eccl. 10:8, Prov. 27:8, 1 Sam 2:30, 1 Kgs 11:1-3, Judges 14:3 What...

Power is important and it is classified into different areas, including political, technical, skillful, sexual, economic, and spiritual power. What does the Bible say about God and power? One of the key bible verses where the Bible talks about God and power is Psalm 62:11, where it clearly says that “all power belongs to God”. Ps. 62:11Exo 3:19-20Acts 1:4,8 Christianity and Godliness doesn’t render a person useless and vulnerable to manipulation and victimization. That you are a Christian does not leave you defenseless and a victim of attacks. You can resist attempts on you and wield power over the enemies...

If you don’t take fellowship with Christian brethren serious, you’re missing a lot. Here are some important benefits of fellowshipping with brethren. Because the day of the coming of the Lord approaches. Heb. 10:25 KJV. It lifts your spirit and it flows. God commands His blessing on your life. Ps 133:1-5 KJV. It gives you the opportunity to make agreement prayers. Matt 18:19-20 KJV. You get the opportunity for prayer and communion. Acts 2:42 The blood of Jesus will cleanse you. 1 Jn 1:7 You come to meet God every time you fellowship with the brethren. 1 Jn 1:3 Your...