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Engaging in evangelical works

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- ENGAGING IN EVANGELICAL WORKS TEXT-  ROMANS 1:16 , 1 COR 9:16 INTRODUCTION To win a soul is to catch that soul for the Lord; to see him added to the Lord, not merely to the local church attendance. Every soul is won by the Lord Himself but He uses and is dependent upon his children for the accomplishment of his purpose. We are to be used to introduce Christ to the needy souls-  John 1:40-42 A GOING CHURCH -  MARK 16:15-18 A going church is a growing church likewise the going Christian. You must engage in the operation “go ye” to grow in the right pattern of Christ Jesus. God gives the ”going anointing” and not “a staying anointing”. The availability of ready vessels causes the oil to keep flowing –  2 Kings 4:6 Jesus Christ went about –  Acts 10:38 Jonah went to Nineveh-  Jonah 1:2 Paul & Barnabas went out-  Acts 13:1-4 Timothy was sent- 1 Cor 4:17 We should be a going church –  Ma...

MAKING FISHERS OF MEN 2

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- MAKING FISHERS OF MEN 2 TEXT- MARK 1:17-22 INTRODUCTION Last week studied and understood the four major points that Jesus Christ used in the making of his disciples so that they can be effective soul winners. Today our aim is to be made fishers of men according to God’s will. Let us in sincerity answer these questions below: Ever since you became a believer, have you experienced the salvation of another person through your life or preaching? If yes, how long ago? Can you make a list of people who are strong in their faith and are growing spiritually because of your own Christian life? WE ARE ALL CHRIST EMPLOYEES- MATTHEW 28:18-19, JOHN 20:21 The call of salvation is a spiritual enrolment into the office of responsibility as a soul winner; it is not a call into laziness, selfishness and lukewarmness- John 9:4, Luke 9:57-62. Soul winning is a product of spiritual wisdom- Proverb 11:30, Daniel 12:2-3, Dan 12:2-3. The world needs Jesus bu...

MAKING FISHERS OF MEN 1

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- MAKING FISHERS OF MEN 1 TEXT- MATTHEW 4:18-19, MARK 1:16-17 INTRODUCTION The heartbeat of God is evangelizing the whole world for the purpose of soul winning according to Matthew 28:19-20 which is popularly known as the great commission but following the footsteps of Jesus Christ on this subject, we discovered that Jesus first of all made the fishers of men who will go out to fish/win others. Today, we shall consider the steps in making of the fishers of men who are supposed to be us: To be kept in God’s name- John 17:3, John 17:12, John 5:11-13 Jesus Christ did the first thing; which is to make them carry the name of God- meaning to be born of God, the family of God: surnamed of God and has eternal life. We must belong to God; be of the tribe of God and recognized as His people- Romans 8:14-15. With the seal of ownership- Ephesians 1:13 and the Holy Spirit bearing witness with our spirit about our salvation- Romans 8:16, John 20:22-23. ...

Follow-up

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- FOLLOW UP TEXT- ACTS 15:36-41 INTRODUCTION The term follow up is scriptural and it is very important if we need a healthy, mature and established church. Follow up is likened to the mother-child relationship. A mother that gives birth to a child should stay close to the child and nuture him. Although we have follow-up department in the church, the work to follow up new believers is for every Christian. QUALITIES OF A GOOD FOLLOW UP CHRISTIAN WORKER POSSESS THE RIGHT PASSION- ACTS 15:36, ROM 15:24, PHIL 1:3-8, 1 THESS 3:5-10. Paul had a great concern for the welfare of the converts of their missionary journey. A soul winner needs to give more priority and attention to follow up converts until the babes in Christ are built up to be disciples. POSSESS THE RIGHT ATTITUDE AND APPROACH- 2 PETER 1:5-7, MATTHEW 5:14-16 The follow up worker must be natural and friendly. He must be very courteous. Keep to appointments. The follow up workers m...

REMAIN IN GOD'S PRESENCE

(1) FRENCH DEMEURER DANS SA PRESENCE TEXTE PRINCIPAL : EXODE 33 :14 ‘’Je marcherai moi même avec toi, et je te donnerai du repos’’. ‘’Oui, le Bonheur et la grâce m’accompagneront tous les jours de ma vie et j’habiterai dans la maison de l’Eternel jusqu'à la fin de mes jours’’. – Psaumes 23 :6 L’une des choses que Dieu a promise aux enfants d’Israël alors qu’ils étaient dans leur périple vers la Terre Promise est que Sa présence serait avec eux. Vous avez besoin de la présence de Dieu tout au long de votre vie. C’est en demeurant dans la présence de Dieu que Dieu vous parle. Mais comment rester continuellement dans la présence de Dieu ? Comment emmener sa présence dans votre vie au quotidien ? Nous demeurons continuellement dans la présence de Dieu en consacrant notre temps à l’étude et la méditation de la Parole, en trouvant du temps pour L’adorer véritablement (Jean 4 :23- 24), s’engageant dans la prière et le jeun et en observant nos dévotions chrétiennes quotidiennes...

THIS MAN, JESUS

(1) FRENCH CET HOMME JESUS  TEXTE PRINCIPAL : MARC 16-6 ‘’Il leur dit : ne vous épouvantez pas ; vous cherchez Jésus de Nazareth, le crucifié ; il est ressuscité, il n’est pas ici ; voici l’endroit où on l’avait déposé’’. Marc 15:39 ‘’…Cet homme était vraiment le Fils de Dieu’’. Frères, nous devons redécouvrir la vérité sans prix et intemporelle annoncée au monde par cet humble charpentier originaire d’une ville appelée Nazareth de la région de Galilée il y a 2000 ans. Aussi étonnant que cela puisse être, cet Homme est ici pour marcher avec vous. Il a dit, ‘’je ne t’abandonnerai et je ne te délaisserai point’’. Vous devrez croire en ses promesses tout comme ses avertissements. Vous devrez observer ceux qui L’ont suivi et comprendre pourquoi ils ont été attristés par l’orgueil et l’obstination de ceux qui L’ont rejeté. Jésus Christ est notre Seigneur et Sauveur personnel. Il nous a donné la joie et la liberté lorsqu’il a conquis la mort. Il a présenté une nouvelle façon de vi...

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit 2

Teaching on Spiritual Gifts 2 TEXT: 1Corinthians 12:1-12 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to the gifts of the Spirit, you don’t have them when you are born into this world. You must first be born again-2 cor 5:17 and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit – Acts 2:4. It is the Holy Spirit that gives the gifts to Christians as He wills. The following are called the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit: (A) REVELATIONAL GIFTS 1) Word of Knowledge- Acts 10:9-19, Acts 9:11-14, 1cor 12:8, Col 2:2-3, 1 Samuel 10:22-24 This is the supernatural revelation by the Holy Spirit of certain facts in the mind of God. It is a spiritual ability that reveals knowledge of the past or present. God reveals certain information to us as He is All-knowing God; Omniscience. Therefore, It is not “gift of knowledge” but “word of knowledge”. 2) Word of Wisdom- 1 cor 12:8, Acts 27:23-24, Acts 21:10-13, 2Kings 20:1,5-6, Acts 6:3,10 This is the supernatural ability that imparts certain facts about the future to ...

The Gift of the Holy Spirit 1

Teaching on Spiritual Gifts 1 TEXT: 1Corinthians 12:1, Romans 12:5-8 A) INTRODUCTION When Apostle Paul wrote about spiritual gift, he was careful to state that he does not want Christians to be ignorant concerning this. In other words, a Christian should not be informed, unaware, misinformed nor misunderstand this subject because lack of proper knowledge leads to destruction – Hosea 4:6. There are different kinds of gifts, service and working but the same Spirit, Lord and God. These spiritual gifts are divine, supernatural, and grace-gifts. B) LIST OF SOME SPIRITUAL GIFTS 1. Administration – It is the divine ability to organize multiple tasks and groups of people to accomplish these tasks. It is also the ability to understand clearly the goals of units of the church and to devise and carryout effective plans for their accomplishment – 1corinthians 12:28, Acts 6:1-7, Luke 14:28-30 2. Leadership – It is the divine ability to influence people at different levels, directing and f...

Growing and operating in the sonship of Christ

THEME - UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIT LESSON 4 - GROWING AND OPERATING IN THE SONSHIP TEXT - ROMANS 8:14-23 INTRODUCTION-John 14:18 The value that God has over our relationship with him is so great that only He understands it fully. He loves and protects that relationship of father and son, we have with Him. The spirit of Christ dwells in us and this gives us the privilege and right to call ‘’Abba father’’. THE SONSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST-John 1:1-14, 1 John 5:1-3, Luke 1:35 The charge against Jesus, was that He claimed to be the son of God- Matthew 27:43, John 19:7; a claim He never denied but admitted- Luke 22:70. Demons called Jesus the son of God- Luke 4:41, Mark 3:11. Peter revealed it- Matthew 1:15-17. Jesus is the firstborn- Col 1:15 and first begotten- Col 1:18, Heb 1:6, Rev 1:5. As the son, He is same with the father in equality and identity- Isaiah 9:6. In the sense of begotten, it does not mean Jesus has a beginning but it is so, for our understanding of the relat...

Taking our place in God's Dominion mandate

THEME: Understanding who we are in Christ LESSON 5: Taking our place in God’s dominion mandate MAIN TEXT: Colossian 1:15-20 INTRODUCTION God gave man the dominion mandate in Genesis 1:26-28 but we cannot fully understand and operate in the dominion mandate without a relationship with Jesus Christ because in Him lies the fullness of all things and the dominion over all are under Him as the Lord of all. Matthew 28:18. 1 Peter 3:22. And we are complete in Christ. THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST – Ephesians 1:20-23, Daniel 7:14 Jesus Christ is Lord over all because He is God. God rules over all things by His providential control – Psalm 103:19. He has achieved the final victory over sin and death through His resurrection and ascension. Christ has authority over all believers and unbelievers – Matthew 20:18. The implication of the dominion of Christ: i) He is truly the King of kings and Lord of lords – Revelation 19:16. (ii)He is the blessed and only potentate – 1 Timothy 6:15. (iii)He...