Pastor E A Adeboye Excerpts Sermon HGC Day One - Glory Ahead

2018 Holy Ghost Congress Day One
Theme: Glory Ahead
Sub-theme : A New Name
Bible Text: Revelation 2:14-17
Ministering: Pastor E. A. Adeboye
Isaiah 55:8- God's ways are not our ways.

There is so much importance in a name, it can change your life and affect your destiny.

1 Kings 18:13-35, the name Elijah means Jehovah is God, and it was evident in Elijah's life.

Your name is important.

Whenever God sees that a name is hindering His work in the life of an individual, He can change the name as in the story of Abraham.

1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Jabez had a name that hindered his Glory.

If you have a name that is limiting God's glory in your life, that name is changing tonight.

Changing your name can come in two ways
1. By adoption John 3:16, Romans 8:15

2. A new name can also come in by new accommodation.

If you join a new family, it automatically means a new accommodation.
To join the family of God means you will be immediately translated out of Darkness into His marvelous light

If you are truly a Christian, when you join the family of Christ, you end up with many new names.

Even Jesus has numerous names:
Counsellor, Consuming Fire, Saviour, Deliverer.

Know now that you are the light of the world and your light must shine in the world.

Because your new name is the light of the world, forces of darkness will begin to run from you.

Everywhere you go from now, when you arrive, miracles will arrive.

Beginning from now, everywhere you turn, doors will be open unto you.

Because I am associated with Christ, whether the enemies like it or not, my future will be glorious.

If you are not truly saved by Christ, you don't know what you are missing.

If you want to give your life to Christ, please do so now.
Prayer Point: Thank God for the privilege to be a member of His Family
Prayer Point: Father, in the name of Jesus, any shame in my past, erase it tonight. Prayer Point: Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, any shame in my present, let it end tonight.
Prayer Point: Father, any shame in my destiny, cancel it tonight.
Father, let my future be Glorious. Ask God for a special advanced miracle

RCCG Sunday School Student/Teacher Manual Lesson 14: Christians and Politics 1

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual Lesson 14

TOPIC: Christians and Politics 1

DATE: December 2, 2018

MEMORY VERSE: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2

BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 5:14-19

14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

16 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

17 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

18 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

INTRODUCTION:
Generally, politics can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organisation or a movement. Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further births positive or negative changes in the lives of the people. The involvement of Christians in politics is neither secular, nor beyond the ideologies of Christianity because it is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth Genesis 1:28; Matthew 5:13-16.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Misconceptions about politics
2. Why should Christians be involved in politics?

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS
Some Christians are of the opinion that, since our kingdom is not of this world, we do not have to be involved in any political activity in the world we presently live in (John 17:14). This is not the whole truth but a misconception aimed at robbing us of our godly heritage of dominion (Psalm 8:6; 1 Peter 2:9; Revelations 5:10). Here are some reasons for the misconception or wrong notions about involvement of Christians in politics;
1. Politics is a dirty game and a worldly affair.
2. Political involvements will take one to hell.
3. All politicians are liars, corrupt and promiscuous.
4. It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully.
5. Most politicians are fetish or occultic.

WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS?
In order to disabuse our minds as Christians about our active involvement in politics, we need to consider the following reasons objectively:
1. It is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deuteronomy 28:13). We are to take the lead and allow kingdom values to shape our society (Matthew 5:13-16).
2. The leaders we elect, or fail to elect have great influence on our freedom, well-being and the fulfilment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our right to worship and spread the gospel, or prevent us from exercising such rights (Esther 4:14; Daniel 6:7).
3. Politics like other sectors of national developments (Health, Finance, etc.), should be explored to ‘’teach all nations’’ in order to demonstrate the exemplary life and flavour of godliness (Daniel 6:1-3; Matthew 28:19-20).
4. The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief and other socio-economic vices in the society (2 Chronicles 14:1-6; Proverbs 29:2).
5. To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit the society Genesis 41:33-40; Proverbs 14:34.

CONCLUSION:
God is still looking for the righteous few, in order to uplift our nations Genesis 18:32.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention 4 misconceptions believers have about politics
2. Why should Christians be involved in politics?

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

Sunday School Teacher’s Manual

DATE: December 2, 2018
Lesson 14
TOPIC:Christians and Politics 1

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to play my role to ensure that only the righteous are in authority.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Teacher should allow students to review the previous week’s lesson.

MEMORY VERSE: “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2

BIBLE PASSAGE: Nehemiah 5:14-19 KJV

14 Moreover from the time that I was appointed to be their governor in the land of Judah, from the twentieth year even unto the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that is, twelve years, I and my brethren have not eaten the bread of the governor.

15 But the former governors that had been before me were chargeable unto the people, and had taken of them bread and wine, beside forty shekels of silver; yea, even their servants bare rule over the people: but so did not I, because of the fear of God.

16 Yea, also I continued in the work of this wall, neither bought we any land: and all my servants were gathered thither unto the work.

17 Moreover there were at my table an hundred and fifty of the Jews and rulers, beside those that came unto us from among the heathen that are about us.

18 Now that which was prepared for me daily was one ox and six choice sheep; also fowls were prepared for me, and once in ten days store of all sorts of wine: yet for all this required not I the bread of the governor, because the bondage was heavy upon this people.

19 Think upon me, my God, for good, according to all that I have done for this people.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Generally, politics can be described as the methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization or a movement. Politics is all about influence. It is this influence that further births positive or negative changes in the lives of the people. The involvement of Christians in politics is neither secular nor beyond the ideologies of Christianity because it is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth. Gen. 1:28; Matt. 5:13-16.

LESSON AIM: To study the role of Christians in politics.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:

(i) Discover misconceptions about politics.
(ii) Understand why Christians should be involved in politics.

TEACHING PLAN: To achieve the above-stated objectives, teachers should:

(I) Allow the students to read the bible passage, recite the memory verse, review the previous week’s lesson, participate in the class activities and do the assignment.
(ii) Allow Assistant teacher to conduct the class, mark attendance and assignment, grade performance and close the class session with the closing prayer.
(iii) Lead the opening prayer, review previous week’s lesson, teach the lesson outlines, summarize, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Nehemiah 5:14-19- “GET INVOLVED”.

(i) In addition to the ruin of the city wall of Jerusalem in about 430 BC, the city was bedeviled by all manner of economic hardship of extortion, treachery, hunger, famine, poverty and political gangsters of the governors and rulers who compounded the hardship of the people. Nehemiah 5:1-9.

(ii) This wicked state of the land gave Nehemiah sleepless nights and aches and he decided to consult and address other governors who were grievously oppressing the people. He also put them under oath to desist from the evil and walk in the fear of God instead. Thank God they promised to change their evil ways. Nehemiah 5:9-13.

(iii) Nehemiah on his own part was a true agent of change and demonstrated the following six spheres of commitments to the people as the Governor of Judah. Nehemiah 5:14.

(a) Commitment to transparent and accountable administration. Neh. 5:14-15.

(b) Commitment to the fear of God and to the people. Neh. 5:15.

(c) Commitment to the work of God and restoration of the dignity of the city of Jerusalem and Judah. Neh. 5:16.

(d) Commitment to the welfare of the people. Neh. 5:17.

(e) Commitment to poverty alleviation. Neh. 15:18.

(f) Commitment to good governance. Neh. 15:19.

Nehemiah changed the structure and attitude of the people by being involved. Therefore, get involved.

TEACHING METHOD: Combination of questions/answers and lecture method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: Standard time for two (2) lesson outlines.

LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT POLITICS

(i) Teacher should first ask students to explain why many Christians do not get involved in politics (political apathy)
(ii) Teacher should enumerate five (5) points given below which Christians use as excuse for not engaging in political activities:

(a) Politics is a dirty game and worldly affair.
(b) Political involvements will take one to hell.
(c) All politicians are liars, corrupt ad promiscuous.
(d) It is an opportunity to embezzle money or amass wealth unlawfully.
(e) Most politicians are fetish or occultic.
(iii) Teacher should emphasize the following truth:
(a) Although the kingdom of the believers is in heaven, God gave us the earth/land to possess as possession. Obadiah 1:17.
(b) Believers heritage includes the country/cities and towns which God has given us. We own it and need to reign on it. Rev. 5:10
(c) The earth is the Lord’s … What belongs to our God belongs to us. Psalms 24:1; 8:6.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why are people afraid of politics?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHY SHOULD CHRISTIANS BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS

(I) It is the desire of God that believers take charge and have influence here on earth (Deut. 28:13). We are to take the lead and
(ii) The leaders we elect, or fail to elect have great influence on our freedom, well-being and the fulfillment of our God-given mandate. They can choose to protect our right to worship and spread the gospel, or prevent us from exercising such rights. Esther 4:14; Daniel 6:7.
(iii) Politics like other sectors of national developments (health, finance, etc.) should be explored to “teach all nations” in order to demonstrate the exemplary life and flavor of godliness. Daniel 6:1-3; Prov. 29:2.
(iv) The involvement of godly Christians in politics will reduce corruption, disorderliness, mischief and other socio-economic vices in the society. 2 Chron. 14:1-6; Prov. 29:2.
(v) To effect positive and lasting changes that will benefit the society. Gem 41:33-40; Prov. 14:34.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What can believers do to eliminate the fear of failure or defeat in politics?

SUMMARY: Believers must be involved in politics.

CONCLUSION: God is still looking for the righteous few, in order to uplift our nations. Gen. 18:32.

EVALUATION: Why must the believers be involved in politics?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let all your children awake from political slumber and apathy.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) consequences of appointing/electing ungodly/bad people to lead. 2 marks for each point.

2018 Holy Ghost Congress: Glory Ahead

RCCG Sunday School Manual: Quarterly Review – First Interactive Session

RCCG Sunday School Manual
Date: 25 November 2018:
Quarterly Review – First Interactive Session

– TO ASK QUESTIONS ON TREATED LESSONS FOR CLARITY
– TO GIVE CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE OUTLINES
– TO GIVE USEFUL SUGGESTIONS TOWARDS BETTER PERFORMANCES
– TO GIVE USEFUL SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
– ETC.


Lesson 01: Thanksgiving: Reasons and Benefits
Lesson 02: Thanksgiving: When and how?
Lesson 03: Ingratitude
Lesson 04: Jesus: the only way
Lesson 05: The new birth
Lesson 06: Be holy
Lesson 07: Christian discipleship
Lesson 08: Partners (not staff) in Christian service
Lesson 09: Intentional disciple-making
Lesson 10: Hypocrites in the Church
Lesson 11: The early church: A model for today
Lesson 12: The Home Church



SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual: Lesson 11 || The Home Church

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual
Topic: The Home Church
Date:18 November 2018
Memory Verse: “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,” – Acts 2:46

Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 16:15-19 Kjv
15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,

16 That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

19 The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.

Introduction: A common feature in the early Church was the presence of home churches or house fellowship in the residences of believers. No matter how highly placed you were or what office you occupied in the main church, you either belonged to a home church or had a thriving one in your house. Even Apostle Peter belonged to one Acts 12:11-17.

Lesson Outlines
1. Why the home church?
2. Benefits of home churches

Why The Home Church?
Today, the home church is recognised as the extension of the local assembly (Acts 2:46). It is a convenient unit where every member of the church could be reached and catered for. It is, therefore, a good caring unit (1Corinthians 16:15,18; Acts 16:40). The areas of care or need are easily identified in a home church or a house care fellowship (Romans 16:1-6). The home church leader would have addressed issues that would have been brought to the main church (Exodus 18:21-23).

Class Activity 1: Why is attendance in some home centers dropping?

Benefits of Home Churches
The church is a place of prayer, healing, worship, baptism of the Holy Spirit and preparation for water baptism. Therefore, every activity that can take place in the regular church can also take place in a home church. These include: salvation of souls (Acts 2:40-42); Water baptism (Acts 10:47-48); baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:44-46); healing the sick (Mark 2:1-4,11-12); fasting/prayer (Acts 12:5,12); divine visitation/presence (Acts 2:1-5); sharing of the word of God (Acts 10:34-43).

Class Activity 2: What can individual (you and class members) do to bring about growth and development to the house fellowship in your localities?

Summary: Home church is an integral part of the main church. God is also present there.

Conclusion: The home church does not only sustain the church growth but also cares for the individual members of the church.

Questions:
1. Mention reasons the home church is necessary.
2. What are the benefits of a home church?


RCCG Sunday School Hymn
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

Sunday School Student Manual:Lesson 11|| The Early Church: A Model For Today

RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual DATE: 11 November 2018, Lesson 11

TOPIC — The Early Church: A Model For Today

MEMORY VERSE: “And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” – Acts 2:42

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 2:42-44

42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43 And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

44 And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

INTRODUCTION: A close study of the daily life of the first apostolic church reveals certain peculiarities worthy of note. This seems to run contrary to some trends noticed in some churches today. We need to examine what the early church looked like and practiced in order to realign ourselves with the will of God for His Church.

OUTLINES
1. SOME SHORT-COMINGS OF THE PRESENT – DAY CHURCH
2. THE QUALITIES OF THE EARLY CHURCH.

1. SOME SHORT-COMINGS OF THE PRESENT – DAY CHURCH: In many of the Churches of today, human philosophies and motivational talks have replaced sound doctrines (1 Corinthians 2:4; Colossians 2:4,8). Rather than rendering selfless services. People now seek for immediate reward /compensations (Acts 20:35, Galatians 6:9). True love, as well as genuine fellowship (I. E. Inter-personal relationship) is not just missing among members but has been replaced with suspicions (1 John 3:18, Hebrew 10:25). There is also the lack of sacrificial giving and commitment to kingdom projects (Acts 2:45, Psalm 69:9). Pride, egoistic tendencies and unhealthy rivalry among leaders and followers are quite noticeable (2 Corinthians 10:12, Philippines 2:5). Some members even engage in a life of suspicion, envy and strife (James 3:14,16). There are also gimmicks in some churches today resulting in exploitations, intimidations, faking of miracles, lies and deceptions in the name of packaging ; etc (1 Timothy 6:3-7; Ephesians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 12:16-17).

2. THE QUALITIES OF THE EARLY CHURCH:
The early church was characterized by steadfastness in ‘apostolic’ doctrines, fellowship, prayer and breaking of bread from house to house (Acts 2:42-46,12:5). The early Church featured warm, truthful and loving fellowship (2 Corinthians 2:13, Philippines 4:10). Real signs and wonders took place in the Church (Acts 2:43, 4:14, Mark 16:20).

They were united with brotherly love and had all things in common (Acts 2:44, John 17:21). The members of the early Church were also generous (Acts 2:5, Acts 4:34-37) and enjoyed Favour (Acts 2:47). The church had tremendous numeric growth on daily basis (Act 2:41, Acts 4:4, Acts 5:14).

CONCLUSION
While we cannot rule out the need for innovations and creativity that make the Church of God lively today, the present day Church must be modeled after the early Church.

QUESTIONS
1. Mention at least 4 short – comings of the present – day Church.
2. What are the qualities of the early church?

For Further Reading : Acts 17:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Acts 2:17, Psalm 103:1, Acts 10:35, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Acts 4:4.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

Pastor E A Adeboye Excerpts Sermon: Divine Visitation

NOVEMBER 2018 THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
BIBLE TEXT: 2 Sam 6:11-12
Theme: Divine visitation ( Divine habitation)
Ministering: Pastor E.A Adeboye
prayer point: May the presence of God never depart from your home in Jesus name.
A house is a building where people live in. A home is also a building where people are living in.
The difference between a house and a home is determined by what goes on inside the house.
WHAT TRANSFORMS A HOUSE TO A HOME?
1. CONTENTMENT: In a home there is contentment. You find contentment only in a home.
Heb 13:5, 1 Tim 6:6, Ecc 5:10, Ecc 5:12, Eph 4:19.
2. Peace: Prov 17:1. In the home there is peace. If God is in your home there is peace. Isa 9:6, Mark 4:35-41. When storms comes suddenly (without notice) and God is in your home, you will call on him.
Prayer point: The prince of peace will guarantee peace in your home in Jesus name.
3. SECURITY: You are secured at home. Ps 91:1, Ps 24:7-10. If God is dwelling in your home, he will attend to it. Phil 2:9-11.
Prayer point: No more danger in your home in Jesus name.
In a home where God dwells we sleep in peace because we know our God neither sleeps nor slumber Ps 121:1-8. No matter how powerful a man is when he sleeps he his powerless.
Prayer point: God will never leave you alone.
4. JOY: When God is in your home you have joy. Ps 16;11, Phil 4:4.
HOW TO TURN A HOUSE TO A HOME.
Prepare an alter for God in your home. Isaiah 56:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Col 4:15, Phile 1:1-2.
Let God dwell where you leave so that morning , afternoon and evening you are constantly praising God Psalm 67:5-7, praise God constantly and he will bless you constantly. Turn your house to an ark of covenant.
Prayer point: I pray the testimony that will be coming from your home is '' Life is good in Jesus name''.
In conclusion, Amos 3:3, 1 Pet 1:15-16. Invite God into your home, You want your home to be where God will dwell be HOLY.
PRAYER POINT:
Father the all sufficient God come and dwell in my home from now on in Jesus name. 

Pastor E A Adeboye Excerpts Sermon: Stronger Than Your Enemies 10

November 2018 Holy Ghost Service

There is someone here saying it been a very long time I heard from God, the Lord said I should tell you that you will hear from me directly tonight.

Announcement
Another congress is around the corner:
3rd to 8th December, 2018
Theme: Glory Ahead
3rd to 5th December 2018 - Old Auditorium
6th - 8th December, 2018 - New Auditorium.

There will be No Divine Encounter and Shilo Hour in December as congress will take care of it.

Theme: Stronger than your enemies 10

Subtitle: My Sun Shall Rise Again

Part 1: We will talking to those who are yet to give their lives to Christ.

Genesis 49:1-7
And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

Simeon and Levi are brethren; instruments of cruelty are in their habitations.

O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.

Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.

It is a dangerous thing to think when you do something evil and judgement did not come immediately does not mean it has been forgotten.

Sin is a Killer: No how matter big or small you are anything done in secret will come to the open.

Genesis 35:22 - Reuben went in to have sex with his father wife. The father heard it and did nothing about it, but waited till when he is about to die.

Genesis 34:1-30 - Simeon and Levi was furious because their Sister was raped and slayed all the men. He knew it but he wait until he wanted to die so that there will be no room to manover.

Numbers 3:5-13 - God spoke to Moses years later - Bring Levi near me, God canceled the curse.

Anyone under any form of curse in the name above every other name before the sunrise tomorrow the curse will be gone.

Why the dramatic change - Exodus 32:25-26 - Moses announced "Who is the on the Lord side?" - Levi crossed to the Lord side.

Altar Call: The Lord is asking this extraordinary night that curse will be erase and destiny will be Change - Who is on the Lord side: if you are here and you have not given your life to Christ, answer the question tonight.

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Song
Who is on the Lord side? The Lord will be on your side forever.

Part 2:

Psalms 30:1-5
I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

God controls Sunrise and Sunset.
Everyday begins in the evening - Genesis 1:5, Psalm 55:17, Genesis 1:1-3, Job 9:1-7.

Joshua 10:12-14 - If commands the sun not to set, it will not set.

I pray for you that are genuinely Children of God when your sun rise this time, your sun will never set again.

Isaiah 38:5-8 - In the name above every other name - You will begin to grow younger.

Psalm 113:3, 74:16.

The one who controls day and night automatically control Seasons - Daniel 2:20-21.

PP: Father! Begin from now let my season of joy begins.

No matter how long the night may be it will end and yield to day.

As the Lord lives, that controls the night and the day - Your night is over.

Mark 5:25-34 - The woman with the issue of blood. One day her night comes to an end.

Luke 13:10-13 - A woman bound Bend for 18years, she became a spectacle of shame. One day her night comes to an end.

John 5:2-14 - 38 years of infirmity - his night ended.

Acts 3:1-11 - Born lame (40years). It was a long night watching other people rejoicing.

Mark 10:46-52- Bartimaeus - living in continuous darkness.

No matter how long your darkness may be in the name above every other name Your sun will rise again.

PP: Father! My own night must end tonight.

No matter how long a night, it is the end that matters: Ecclessisates 7:8

Your mockers shall be permanently silenced.

Job 1:1-21- Devil took everything & Job said naked I came and naked will I go.

Job 42:12-16.

In the name of the who control seasons your end shall be more glorious than the beginning.

Mark 3:1-5

Every hand withered by the enemy  Your hand shall be fully restored fully in the mighty name of Jesus.

When the Sun rises again the story will change.

PP: Father please remember me tonight.

When someone is going through a night experience is like being Under a siege When sun rise the siege will be over.

2 Kings 7:1-11

I stand on this altar and decree for someone under a siege - by the time sun rise tomorrow the siege will be over.

1 Kings 17:8-17 - Help came at the darkest moment.

As the Lord lives the help you been expecting will come tonight.

The Lord ask me to tell someone there is no need for you to be depressed, victory is already at hand.

2 Kings 4:1-7 - The ever present help in time of trouble stepped in.

Before the close trap on you, you will escape.

In the name above every other name every siege on your family will end tonight.

PP: Father before the sun rises tomorrow lift the siege over me,my children, my family, my Nation etc.

Night experience can be a lost Opportunity - It is usually said that opportunity lost cannot be regain but the sun can rise again. - 2 Kings 6:1-7

The Lord ask me to tell someone that you have gone through long and stormy night, your day shall be longer and glorious.

The Lord ask me to tell someone - You will not carry sorrow to the coming year.

Don't joke with the Anointing, it can reverse the irreversible.

Every opportunity you have lost shall be regain in the name above every other name.

Ezekiel 37:1-10, Romans 4:16-21,2Kings 2:19-22.

Either the devil likes it or not the anointing deposited in you will not run dry.

Before the end of this year every opportunity lost shall be fully restored.

PP: Father! for every opportunity that I have lost give me a better one.

Say to your enemy with boldness - Don't laugh too soon because my sun will rise again.

Genesis 16:1-5, 21:1-6 - God has made me to laugh.

Everyone of you here will laugh last in Jesus name.

Judges 15:14-15 - The laughter frozen in the mouth of the enemy.

Colossians 1:27 - Enemy do not rejoice over me, if I fall I will rise again.

The Lord ask me to tell someone here that very soon you will be hearing "Congratulation!!!"

Isaiah 3:10 - My tomorrow will be alright.

Psalm 25:2

PP: Father! Let me laugh last.

Your joy is at hand - Psalm 30:5
Ecclessisates 2:26

The Lord ask me to tell someone stop being afraid of the lion, because have already removed the teeth.

John 16:24

PP: Lord! Let my sun rise again, am tired of darkness, night, sorrow etc.

Daddy Final Prayers

In the name that is above every other name your season of rejoicing will begin, your night will end, your end will be far glorious than your beginning, every siege against you shall be lifted tonight.

In the name of the almighty God you will laugh last, your sun will rise also and you will never forget tonight.

Tonight is the beginning of your Joy, Success, Progress..... You will laugh last.

For the rest of your life you will serve God with Joy.

Song:

In the name of Jesus, send thy light into my life.

Shalom

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual: Lesson 9 || Intentional Disciple – Making

RCCG Sunday School Student Manual
Date: 28 October 2018,
Lesson 9


Topic: Intentional Disciple – Making
Memory Verse: “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2

Bible Passage: 2 Timothy 3:10-15

10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.

12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.



Introduction: Discipleship process requires a teacher – student relationship. Hence, there is no discipleship where the convert is not taken through a definite process of intentional learning. The goal of discipleship is to produce an individual who has come to the realization of living on daily basis with Christ and experiencing consistent growth through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

OUTLINES:
1. REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP.
2. HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

REASONS FOR INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP:

Intentional discipleship is a command by our Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20).It is also ensure the continuity of the gospel and to enable believers do greater works in the ministry (Act 2:42;John 14:12). Another goal is to produce ourselves in others (2 king 2:15). In addition, it should be aimed at eradicating the sacred/secular dichotomy in the society. In other words, the living experience of the one being made a disciple should not be divided between church-life and work-life (2 Corinthians 5:20). Invariably, intentional discipleship help to raise new generation of kingdom believers and world-changers (2 Timothy 1:5)

HOW TO DISCIPLE OTHERS

Jesus accomplished the purpose of intentional discipleship in the life’s of the early believers, He recruited, reshaped, renewed and launched them out to take the gospel to the then known world. Therefore, intentional disciple making should involve the following :

1. Living an exemplary life (1 Corinthians 11:1, Titus 2:7, 1 Timothy 4:12).

2. Spiritual parenting (1 Timothy 1:2,6:20, Galatians 4:19)

3. Giving of instruction (Matthew 28:20, 1 Timothy 1:18-19)

4. Letting your disciples observe what you do( Luke 11:1) and committing them to do what you would have done (2 Timothy 2:2).

5. Giving allowance for mistakes and corrections (Matthew 16:22-24, 2 Timothy 4:2).

6. Giving room for progress report/ feedback (Luke 10:17)

7. Making recommendations for subsequent endeavors (Matthew 17:19-21) and being able to recommend such individual to others (Romans 16:1-2, Philippians 4:3).

CONCLUSION: You are not successful until your successor has succeeded. Intentional discipleship does not just prepare people for Heaven but make them relevant on earth. Therefore, make conscious effort to disciple others for Christ.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention 4 reasons for intentional discipleship.
2. Outline the process involved in intentional disciple-making.

For further Reading: 2 King 2:15, 1 Timothy 4:12, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Galatians 4:19. 2 Timothy 2:2.



RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day, Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

Lagos Island Anointing Service With Pastor Foley