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Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:47am On Jul 26, 2015
He's All You Need! - Sunday, July 26th .

Pastor Chris

Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God (1 Corinthians 2:12).

The Holy Spirit knows all things, and He's also everything to us. He's all you could ever want.

For example, did you know that the Holy Spirit is a healer? That's the Spirit that was referred to in Romans 8:11: " But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you." If He lives in you, it makes no difference what sickness or disease you've been diagnosed with; there'll be a change. He'll effect a cure in you.

If you're a student, He's the one you need to make you excellent and give you success in your academics. He knows all things and will teach you everything you need to know about life. Jesus said of Him, " He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you" (John 16:14).

The Holy Spirit will take that which belongs to Jesus —His wisdom and knowledge— and unveil them to you. Jesus is the embodiment of all wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3), but the Holy Spirit will take from all that Jesus has, and minister it to your spirit. Think about that!
When you know and walk with the Holy Spirit, He'll make your life beautiful, excellent, and full of glory. Some "preach" about Him but really don't know Him in truth.

Love Him dearly. Let it be your heart's most passionate desire to know Him more and more, and have Him revealed in your life. That's true Christianity: Christ —His anointing, person, character and righteousness— revealed in you!

Therefore, open your heart to Him. Yield yourself completely to Him in love and fellowship, and He'll show you new frontiers. He'll take off the limits, and position you for endless victories and to make lasting Kingdom impact.

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your eternal love for me, demonstrated in granting me the Holy Spirit to live in me and guide me into all truth. Not only have I received Him into my spirit, but I consistently fellowship with Him in truth and love. Therefore, He imparts me with knowledge, wisdom, and guidance in all my affairs, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

John 16:12-13
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

John 14:16 (AMP)
And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 1:18-32, Psalms 35-37

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 11:14-26, Joshua 24
Politics › Re: Meet The Major Contenders For Edo State Government House In 2016 by Gombs(m): 4:52pm On Jul 25, 2015
tania28:
happy birthday,tomorow is mine
Yaaaay... Let me add you on bbm cheesy
tania28:
happy birthday,tomorow is mine
Yaaaay... Let me add you on bbm
Politics › Re: No Politician Can Destroy Osun Under Me – Aregbesola by Gombs(m): 7:45am On Jul 25, 2015
Anyways, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: Kenyatta's Father Sacked Obama's Father...but That Was Part Of History!!!!!!!!!! by Gombs(m): 7:43am On Jul 25, 2015
Such is life...



Anyways, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: The Mistake Tinubu Made In The APC Marriage – Adebanjo - From Vanguard by Gombs(m): 7:41am On Jul 25, 2015
Anyways, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: The Mistake Tinubu Made In The APC Marriage – Adebanjo - From Vanguard by Gombs(m): 7:39am On Jul 25, 2015
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Politics › Re: We Won’t Stop Ex-militants’ Meeting –presidency by Gombs(m): 6:36am On Jul 25, 2015
Why should they? undecided


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Politics › Re: Osun Got N204bn In Four Years, Says Aregbesola by Gombs(m): 6:35am On Jul 25, 2015
Someone is lying...

Anyways, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: Buhari To Split NNPC Into Two…plans Fresh Bid Round For Oil Blocks by Gombs(m): 6:34am On Jul 25, 2015
Buhari keeps making me wonder..

Anyways, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: Dasuki: Are We Back To The Dark Ages? THISDAY. by Gombs(m): 6:32am On Jul 25, 2015
I'd rather pray for Nigeria.

By the way, today's my birthday... Can I get some likes for no reason? cheesy
Politics › Re: Meet The Major Contenders For Edo State Government House In 2016 by Gombs(m): 6:28am On Jul 25, 2015
Good for them... Today's my birthday. Show some love. smiley
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:22am On Jul 25, 2015
He's Personal With You When He Speaks - Saturday, July 25th .

Pastor Chris

And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks (Acts 9:4-5).

When Jesus spoke out of heaven to Saul, He called him by name and said "...Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?" He's that personal when He talks to you. He spoke to Saul (who later was called Paul) in the Hebrew tongue (Acts 26:14), a language that Paul understood. Interestingly, those travelling with Paul heard the same voice but couldn't make out the words. The voice from the Lord —His message— was specific and personal to Paul.

God talks to us every day! He's personal with you when He speaks. He can talk to you in a familiar voice, and in a language you understand. The more you study and meditate on the Word, the easier it is for your spirit to recognize and respond when He speaks to you. Paul didn't know it was the Lord speaking to Him until the Master said, "...I am Jesus whom thou persecutest...." He had to reveal Himself to Paul, which is what He does with us today, through the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit reveals the Word to us and guides us in God's perfect will. He speaks to us every day. That voice that asked you, "Have you prayed today?" was the Lord talking to you through the Holy Spirit; it wasn't your mind. He may tell you, "You're not studying the Word as you should" or that "you're not speaking in tongues enough". Don't ignore it and think it's your mind talking to you. That has been the dilemma of many; they're unable to distinguish the voice of the Spirit from the voice of their minds, because they really don't know Him, yet they've received Him to live in them.

The Holy Spirit is your teacher (John 14:26), and you have to learn to listen to Him in all things. He's interested in every detail of your life, and will guide you through life in glory, dominion, excellence, and power, if you'd listen and respond to His voice.

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for your presence in my life through the Holy Spirit—my teacher, guide, and instructor in righteousness. Life isn't a mystery for me because the Holy Spirit teaches me all things. The truths of God are unveiled to my spirit, and by them I walk in the realms of glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

Isaiah 30:21
And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 1:1-17, Psalms 32-34

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 11:1-13, Joshua 23
Christianity Etc › Re: CONGRATULATIONS To Pastor Joe Agbaje by Gombs(m): 5:47am On Jul 25, 2015
tpiadotcom:
where is Pastor joagbaje from originally?
Zion grin
Christianity Etc › Re: CONGRATULATIONS To Pastor Joe Agbaje by Gombs(m): 9:01am On Jul 24, 2015
Alas, I'm enroute Oshogbo, I may post pics of the Church there... Here below is one of his services I was in attendance... This was on a Wednesday o. cheesy

Source: Taken with my Note 3. cool

Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:47am On Jul 24, 2015
Trust The Message Of The Gospel! - Friday, July 24

Pastor Chris

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

The Gospel is the power of God to produce salvation for everyone who believes. All that a man needs to become a bona fide child of God—born of the Word and Spirit of the Lord—is to believe the Gospel and confess the Lordship of Jesus. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is what breaks the dominion of Satan from your life completely. Satan can’t lord it over you once you’ve given your life to Christ. In case you’re not born again, you can give your heart to Christ even now; turn to the last page of this devotional for the prayer of salvation.

Now, if this will happen for the non-Christian; if the Gospel can bless and produce eternal life in the man who hitherto was estranged from the life of God, imagine how more easily it’ll bless the Christian! If you were preaching the Gospel to a non-Christian, the power of God to save and deliver him from sin, and bring him into righteousness, and the liberty of the sons of God, is in that message of the Gospel! Through the Gospel, the light of God comes, and darkness dissipates.

The same impact takes place in your life as a Christian, as you hear and receive the Word; love and faith are ministered to your spirit, whilst hatred, fear, and unbelief are dispelled from your heart. That’s the reason as you listen to, or study, God’s Word, you notice immediate transformation and a renewing of your thinking; you can tell that your life is being upgraded.

The same thing happens if you were the one teaching others the Word; those you’re teaching, through the power of the Gospel, are continually being transformed from glory to glory. It makes no difference who they are, where they’ve been or what they’ve done! The Gospel turns the worst sinner into the righteousness of God.

Trust the message of the Gospel! It’s a weapon; God’s weapon for salvation to all mankind! It’s His power to save, heal, deliver, build, and transform men’s lives, and make them sons of God.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for the power of the Gospel, by which you’ve set me on an exciting journey of victory and success from glory to glory. I live above sin, sickness, disease, lack, poverty, the economy and economics of this world, because I live in your Word, functioning with divine wisdom always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

further study:
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

1 Corinthians 4:20
For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 28:17-31 Psalms 30-31

2 year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 10:38-42 Joshua 22
Christianity Etc › Re: CONGRATULATIONS To Pastor Joe Agbaje by Gombs(m): 6:26am On Jul 24, 2015
Image123:
From Bayelsa to Daura, Katsina ba? What's congratulatory about a transfer anyway, was he struggling or complaining over there?
He's leaving Bayelsa to Osun, out of Necessity. The ministry sent him there to build up the state.

Christ Embassy has only 3 churches in Osun State, and a membership of less than 300 generally. (unbelievable huh? shocked)

He has an uphill task, and I know he'd succeed, judging from what I have seen him do in Bayelsa. His successes in Bayelsa is phenomenal.

Here's a man who built on water, fire gutted the first, he built again, the floods came... No shaking. He pastors over a hundred churches in Bayelsa, winning several awards, and presidential awards too.

A rugged soul winner, teacher, father (you can't imagine the number of people he's taken under his care, feeding, housing, paying fees both those in primary to those in the university), a gifted pastor with the healing anointing,yet he doesn't own a property in Bayelsa, not even a self contained.

When he gets to Osun (Lord knows I'm planning on porting grin, I want to be a part of the success story in Osun), he'd replicate what he's done in Bayelsa, over there, in no distant time, and we all shall witness it.

I pray for his success in Osun State, I believe heavily in him, Pastor Chris does, Rev Tom does, Evangelist Owase does ... And the ministry entirely.

I doff my hat for one of the most humble and well refined minister of the gospel I've come across. I'm glad I met him a couple of times, and partook in his services.

God bless you abundantly Pastor Joe. smiley
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:52am On Jul 23, 2015
Fight From Heaven · Thursday, July 23

They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera (Judges 5:20).

Judges chapter four tells the story of the children of Israel, and their oppression for twenty years under Jabin, the king of Canaan, and Sisera, his captain (Judges 4:2). Deborah, who was the prophetess and Judge of Israel at the time sent for a man called Barak and prophesied to him that God would use him to deliver Israel (Judges 4:6-7). In the battle that followed, the Bible says "…the LORD discomfited Sisera, and all his chariots, and all his host, with the edge of the sword before Barak; so that Sisera lighted down off his chariot, and fled away on his feet" (Judges 4:15).

Though Sisera didn’t know it, he was fighting against a heavenly host, not just the army of Israel. The Bible says, "…the stars in their courses fought against Sisera" (Judges 5:20). God’s angels fought alongside the children of Israel to defeat their enemy.

Now, two things were clearly responsible for the divine intervention. First, as the children of Israel were being brutally oppressed by the king of Canaan, the Bible says they "cried unto the Lord; they prayed" (Judges 4:3). Also, Judges 5:2 says, they offered themselves willingly to the Lord. They turned to the Lord with all their hearts. Thus, through prayer, they made contact with the heavenly army that fought on their behalf. Only a miracle of this nature could have destroyed Sisera.

For that miracle that you desire in your life, it’s important for you to submit yourself willingly to the Lord—His Word—and follow His leading. Don’t run helter-skelter, seeking man’s help. Fight from heaven. Many people put so much effort and resources into endeavours that don’t succeed. What they haven’t learned is how to function from heaven; how to fight from heaven.

When God says, "Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us" (Romans 8:37), He wants you to have a certain kind of mentality—the mentality of a victor. With that mentality, you’re confident that nothing can work against you. Therefore, whatever "battle" you may seem to be in, yours isn’t to fight! The Bible says you should give thanks, because the stars in their courses, the natural forces, and the circumstances of life, are working together for your good!

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for showing me how to fight from heaven and mobilize angels on my behalf. I refuse to rely or lean on the arm of flesh, for I know that my help comes from the Lord of heaven and earth! All things work together for my good, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

further study:
Isaiah 31:1;

Zechariah 4:6;

Psalms 20:7

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 28:1-16 Psalms 26-29

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 10:25-37 Joshua 20-21
Christianity Etc › Re: Islam: Modern Day Arab Slave "Trade"! by Gombs(m): 6:40am On Jul 23, 2015
kay1one2:
Go and find out what these mean; " "!
Whatever that means, it still doesn't change the fact that Christianity is nothing close to democracy.
Christianity Etc › Re: Islam: Modern Day Arab Slave "Trade"! by Gombs(m): 5:30pm On Jul 22, 2015
kay1one2:
[s][size=28pt]Unlike Christianity which is purely "democratic",[/size][/s] islam (is lame) is all about force. Children born to muslim families are forced to learn the religion from tender ages.
Everything about it is in arabic, the arabian language.
Jesus Christ preached to the Jews and while some accepted Him, some refused to believe in Him. He didn't go out and lead a band of bandits to force people to follow Him like mohammed did but rather prayed to the Father for them.
Today, although a good number of Jews believe in Jesus, there are still some who would rather, after so many years of struggling, still try to attain righteousness through the law; a futile adventure.
Hence the Judeo-Christian path doesn't intimidate people into joining it in any way. Infact the Jews who are the root of the religion are not forcing anyone into it as some are still battling to accept its ways.
Islam on the other hand arose as an attempt by the arabian people and culture to have an answer to the rapid spread of Christianity which helped spread the ideology of their age long competition; Jews. Hence, it came up with ideologies that STOLE a whole lot from the already established and divinely blessed way; Judeo-Christianity, and a band of villians led by mohammed began forcing that evil on communities through war and intimidation.
Most people in islam are actually pawns, enslaved for that matter, in helping a band of villians led initially by mohammed and now by various arabian sheikhs in spreading an ideology that favours their own culture.
Repent and accept Jesus today!
you're wrong from the start, so, i didn't bother completing the post... Christianity is NOT Democratic.
Christianity Etc › Re: How The Passover Reveals Jesus Christ by Gombs(m): 5:28pm On Jul 22, 2015
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Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:51am On Jul 22, 2015
It's To Your Advantage - Wednesday, July 22nd .

Pastor Chris

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).

Our opening verse shows that no matter what happens in life, you can never be disadvantaged. This is the heritage of the new creation in Christ: It's not an assumption; the knowledge is definite and for certain that all things work together for good to them that love God. That's why you ought to count it all joy when you go through diverse tests, trials, and persecutions, because the result is obvious! It would turn out to your advantage.

Consider the man Joseph, in the Bible: His brothers hated him and wanted to kill him, but later sold him as a slave to a band of travellers, who, in turn, sold him to an Egyptian named Potiphar (Genesis 37). Potiphar observed that God had blessed him because of Joseph, and as a result, he put Joseph in charge of his entire estate.

Things went awry for Joseph when Potiphar's wife lied against him, and he was thrown into prison. However, right there in prison, the Lord was with Joseph, and blessed him, so that the jailer was pleased with him, and put him in charge of all the other prisoners.

In the process of time, God brought Joseph out of prison to become the prime minister of Egypt. Through a foreigner in Egypt, he became the head of government, subject only to Pharaoh. Who would have thought Joseph would have such honour, bearing in mind all that he went through? Only God can do such things.

It makes no difference the challenges you might be facing at home, in your workplace, amongst your friends, etc.; be comforted, because they'll turn out to your advantage. The unfavourable economic situation in the world isn't set against you; therefore, refuse to be moved! As the seed of Abraham, it's your heritage to soar in prosperity even in austere times. No challenge can overwhelm you; you're a victor in Christ Jesus.

Confession...
The joy of the Lord is my strength, and I'm joyful and courageous at all times, irrespective and independent of circumstances. I can never be disadvantaged, because the Lord is my Rock, my salvation, and my exceeding great reward! He's made my life beautiful, and I'm His delight! Glory to His Name forever!

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Corinthians 2:14
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 27:27-44, Psalms 23-25

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 10:10-24, Joshua 19
Agriculture › Re: Please Help Me On Broilers Feed Formulation Procedure by Gombs(m): 4:56pm On Jul 21, 2015
Kutunban:
Op, just getting feed formula might not be economical for you cause feed ingredients fluctuate in prices. I'll will share feed formulas for those interested but you need to consider cost of various ingredients in your locality. Drop your emails if intrested its free. Good luck
Hello ma'am, kindly share formulas for me... i have broilers.

the email is on my signature. thanks
Christianity Etc › Re: Was Jesus A Christian? by Gombs(m): 10:55am On Jul 21, 2015
ifeness:
Yes Arabs are your ancestors 1diot!
https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/whid.gif

Atheists though..... undecided
Christianity Etc › Re: Was Jesus A Christian? by Gombs(m): 6:42am On Jul 21, 2015
CHIJIOKE1314:
All of you here are just saying the same thing.

Muslims, Christians, Buddhism etc are all lies and nothing they say applies to any real life event. these are cults formed to confuse humans about the emptiness of things.

Muslims, Christians, Buddhism etc all of the commit murder, Fornication, adultery, theft, gossips, lies and does all that that their own religion condemns.. only that when caught they find ways to defend their action and blame it to Satan.

wake up people and stop reading those books that have turned you a fool.
Atheists and pagans must be Saints then? undecided

You are the one sounding fooooolish bro.
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:09am On Jul 21, 2015
It's Based On Who You Are! - Tuesday, July 21st .

Pastor Chris

And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day? (Luke 13:16).

Our authority and superiority over Satan and the cohorts of darkness is based on who we are: the seed of Abraham; associates of the God-kind (2 Peter 1:4).

We're not using our own authority against the devil, we're using the authority given to us by Jesus Christ Himself! Moreover, He didn't say if you have faith you can cast out devils; He didn't base it on any condition, but on who you are: a new creation in Christ.
In fact, as a Christian, when you find that demons are responsible for a situation, you should understand that that makes the problem easier to solve, because demons understand authority.

Sometimes, I cast out devils by a simple "quit" sign of the hand or head, and they can't stand it. They get the signal. Some people think it's difficult to cast out devils; but it's not. It's as simple as recognizing who you are in Christ, and exercising your dominion in His Name.

Recall the way Jesus ministered to the woman who had a spirit of infirmity, and was bowed over; couldn't straighten herself; and was in that condition for eighteen years (Luke 13:11). When Jesus saw her, He said, "...Woman, you're loosed from your infirmity". He then laid hands on her, and immediately she was healed, and glorified God (Luke 13:12-13 NKJV).

Then, in the sixteenth verse, the Master made the profound statement we read in our opening verse, letting us know that the seed of Abraham ought not to be bound by Satan; better than that, the seed of Abraham has power to loose those whom Satan has bound.

Even if you were feeling sleepy or tired, and there was a devil running rampage somewhere, and you said to him, "Get out!" He'll go. Someone says, "Is it really that simple?" emphatically yes! It depends on what you think about Jesus, and the instrumentality of His Name. Satan isn't a factor, which is why in the New Testament, particularly the Epistles, the writers didn't have to devote chapters to talk about demons and how to handle them. Jesus rendered them completely paralyzed and placed them under our feet.

Confession...
I'm a seed of Abraham, and by extension, the possessor of all things. I'm blessed beyond measure, and everything consistent with the good life: increase, progress, success, fruitfulness, productivity and a life of glory are my birthright. Halleluiah!

Further Study:

Galatians 3:13-16
Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: 14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. 16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 27:1-26, Psalms 21-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 10:1-9, Joshua 18
Christianity Etc › Re: JOKE: Jesus Allegedly Hanged His Daughter In The Air by Gombs(m): 7:59am On Jul 20, 2015
Rilwon:
So, I was chatting with an old member of this forum sometimes ago. He is an old man precisely, and he made a statement that got me astounded that day. In the pithy aphorism, he said:



How true is this? And how was she later released from the air? I have only watched this happen in 'shaolin soccer', can we say this Statement was as a result of watchin chinese film?
Matthew 19:26 KJV
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.


cool
Christianity Etc › Re: Asking God To Show You A Place Of Your Deliverance Or Asking Him To Deliver You? by Gombs(m): 7:54am On Jul 20, 2015
drake99:
I believe that sometimes our pastors make mistakes while teaching/preaching but because we so much believe in them that we can't see their wrong teaching

my pastor was preaching today about spirit of alcohol,he told us a story about a young woman who was in a bondage of demonic spirit of alcohol,that she was a strong member in a particular church,instead of seeking for help she was on her own praying against the spirit and the spirit kept damaging her

he ended his sermon by advising us to pray and ask God to show and lead us to a place of our deliverance

I got confused,I thought we should pray and ask God to deliver us,I've been arguing this with my dad,he said the pastor was right,that one can't deliver himself

I thought God gave all of us the power,or am I wrong?
Well, pray for your Pastor
Christianity Etc › Re: That Enemy Must Not Die by Gombs(m): 7:51am On Jul 20, 2015
Can you edit your post and use paragraphs?
Christianity Etc › Re: Was Jesus A Christian? by Gombs(m): 7:50am On Jul 20, 2015
ShaheedBinAliyu:
thanks alot bro. PEOPLE WHO FOLLOW TEACHINGS AND LIFE STYLE OF JESUS ARE CHRISTIAN. That begs the question that are christians of today following jesus?
I get where you are heading to, but Jesus said, if we love Him, we'd keep His Words. The fact some Christians do no keep His Words doesn't mean they aren't Christians.

For example, if a Nigerian keeps breaking the law, does that invariably makes him a non Nigerian?
Christianity Etc › Re: Was Jesus A Christian? by Gombs(m): 7:46am On Jul 20, 2015
No, He was a Jew. Christianity began at the resurrection. cool
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:58am On Jul 20, 2015
We're Superior To Satan And Demons - Monday, July 20th .

Pastor Chris

And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils... (Mark 16:17).

The Word of God lets us know that Satan has a structure; demons are of a different hierarchy. But it's important to understand that we're not on the same class or level with Satan and His demons, no matter how high they are. We're seated together with Christ in the heavenly realms, far above all principality, power, might, dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. We're superior to Satan and the forces of darkness.

Therefore, in dealing with demons, we don't struggle at all; we don't bandy words with demons when casting them out; we give orders. When you tell the devil to come out, he's under obligation to heed your voice, because you're addressing him in the Name of Jesus. Jesus used the strongest word possible to describe how we should treat demons. He said, "Cast out devils!" That means, "expel", "eject", "thrust", or "pluck" them out!

It creates the picture of grabbing something like an imp or a little monkey by the neck, and thrusting it out vehemently through a window or the nearest exit. That's what Jesus said to do to devils in His Name; no negotiations! Pluck and throw them out with your words. He gave us the authority to do that, and He didn't give us limits! He didn't say, "If the devils are very close to you, you can cast them out, but if they're far away, it'll be difficult"; no! It makes no difference where they are; once you can discern that Satan and his demons are the ones responsible for the situation, you can issue the command from South Africa, and they'll hear you in Australia and be gone!

We've been given a Name that's above every name — the Name Jesus. The Bible says, "...at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10). So, it doesn't matter how high in the satanic hierarchy the demons are, when you speak in the Name of Jesus, they have to obey! Give the Word, and wherever they are, they'll scamper in terror!

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for the victory I have in Christ Jesus. I've been given the power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus over Satan and the cohorts of hell, and dominate circumstances. My life is an endless stream of the miraculous, because I live in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study:
Philippians 2:10
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Matthew 10:8
Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 26:19-32, Psalms 19-20

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 9:49-62, Joshua 16-17
Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 7:02am On Jul 19, 2015
God's Word Is The Answer - Sunday, July 19th .

Pastor Chris

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (Romans 1:16).

Many people don't know it, but a Christian can actually open himself or herself to a devil.

There're many ways this can happen. One of such avenues is through a Christian believing a lie. When you believe truth, God's Spirit enters into you. In the same way, Satan enters into a man and begins to manipulate his life when he believes Satan's lies. This is why you should never accept Satan's opinion about anything; judge everything you hear by the Word.

Also, demons can come into someone's life through fear, because like begets like; you attract to you what's in, and around, you. If you have faith, you attract the spirit of faith. If you have fear, you also attract the spirit of fear. Fear brings demons into someone's life. Fear is actually faith in the ability of Satan; it's faith in the ability of all the negatives to defeat you. That's why you should never allow fear in your heart, same way you shouldn't allow unbelief, bitterness, and anger. These are all tools of the adversary which can open a door for Satan to plunder people's lives.
What if a Christian already allowed devils into his or her life unknowingly through any of the afore-mentioned avenues?

There's a way out. That's where the power of God's Word comes to play. If that individual would study and meditate on the Word of God, he wouldn't even require to be prayed for. The same way those devils came in, they'll also leave without announcement. That's the power of God's Word. God's Word is light, and when light comes, darkness will, and must, flee.

It's the same cure for fear. As you receive God's Word, faith comes to you, dispelling fear. And as fear leaves, so does the spirit of fear. God's Word is the answer. It's what you need for the glorious, excellent, and victorious life. The Word is the most important thing in your life.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, I thank you for the power of your Word, and its ability to transform, purify, strengthen me, and build my faith strong! I give no room to doubt and unbelief, but believe and receive your truths always! My heart is continually being purified and enlightened by your Word, and Satan has nothing in me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Hebrews 10:22
Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Ephesians 4:31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
James 1:21
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 26:2-18, Psalms 17-18

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 9:37-48, Joshua 15

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