Lasinoh:

One day at a time.

Well God is always talking so it is possible some people already know about their 2012

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God’s Number One Passion – Monday December 26, 2011 – Pastor Anita

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16).

God’s number one passion is soul winning. This is the reason He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, into the world, not to reach out to the plants, mountains and animals, which are important, but to the world of humans. His great concern for humans is understandable; He made man in His own image and likeness which accounts for His burning desire to have men receive eternal life.

His overwhelming passion to reconcile men to Himself is highlighted in the assignment He gave to Jesus. He gave Jesus the most important job in the world – preaching the Gospel and bringing eternal life to men. Jesus buttressed this when He declared in John 10:10, “…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

The Lord Jesus Christ has in turn passes on the Father’s passion unto the Church. He said in Mark 16:15, “…Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” As a Christian, above everything else, you must take the responsibility of taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth seriously. Always remember this and do your utmost to fulfill the Father’s passion.

Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for entrusting me with the divine responsibility of reaching my world with the message of eternal life. Thank you for the great privilege and honour to be able to share this divine truth of the Gospel. As I do this today, men and women are delivered from the bondage of darkness into the glorious liberty of the sons of God, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study
2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Bible Revelation 18
Reading plan Zechariah 4-6

2 Year Bible Acts 4:1-12
Reading Plan Ezra 5

Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

Dear nairalanders,
2011 has come to an end with almost 5days to go
And of course a lot happened in 2011, both what was expected and what was not
I put this question to you today, what are your plans and expectations for the upcoming year
Please share with us
Sensible responses please.

I'll start with mine
2012 WILL BE MY YEAR OF EXPLOSION IN EBERY AREA OF MY LIFE: my job, finances, family and relationships e.t.c

@big meat, I just saw your question

You asked how my pastor can be my covering in areas of marriage
Firstly, I need to understand you better,
Do you believe your pastor can be your covering in every area of your life except marriage?

Thanks for all the contributions
@ lepasharun, the birth of Jesus was not on the 25th precisely but we choose that day to celebrate him
The arrival of Jesus changed everything in life, so we are glad he came
All we need to do as Christians is to enlighten everybody about the reason He came, the reason He died and His resurrection.
That's the best gift you can give the celebrant, Jesus

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15).

What's the best gift you can give to the Lord this Christmas season? Is it the hymns we sing, the nice Christmas decorations, shimmering lights and fireworks? All these are nice, but they really won’t impress Him because He lives in a place where the beauty and glory beats anything man has ever seen or can imagine. The streets in heaven are paved with gold, and the light in which He dwells is such that no man can approach unto (1 Timothy 6:16). So, all the “twinkling Christmas lights” and the “red-gold-and-green” decorations won’t really impress Him.

What will impress the Lord at Christmas is your gift of love to Him, expressed in leading a sinner to receive salvation. No one is applauded or honoured in heaven for putting up the finest Christmas decorations, or for organizing the loudest Christmas party. What gets heaven’s attention is that person you touch with the love of Christ and lead to salvation. That’s what brings joy to the Father’s heart and causes all of heaven to exuberantly rejoice: “…joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:7).

This lets you know what your priority should be at this time of the year, and always! You should keep causing joy in heaven by leading men and women to salvation. It’s the greatest gift you can give to the Lord. Jesus was born to raise sons of God; and that’s what the Husbandman is waiting for. He’s looking out for the precious fruit of the earth (James 5:7). As you lead a sinner to Christ, you’re reaping His harvest; the souls of men.

Perhaps you won a sinner to Christ last Christmas and as a result there was joy in heaven, but now you ought to give the Lord another gift, so there’ll be greater joy. The greatest gift of all that you can give to Him is what we read in Luke 15:7: “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” Lead a sinner to Christ this season, and you’d have made it a memorable Christmas for the Lord.

1 Corinthians 9:16
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

What's the best gift you can give to the Lord this Christmas season? Is it the hymns we sing, the nice Christmas decorations, shimmering lights and fireworks? All these are nice, but they really won’t impress Him because He lives in a place where the beauty and glory beats anything man has ever seen or can imagine. The streets in heaven are paved with gold, and the light in which He dwells is such that no man can approach unto (1 Timothy 6:16). So, all the “twinkling Christmas lights” and the “red-gold-and-green” decorations won’t really impress Him.

What will impress the Lord at Christmas is your gift of love to Him, expressed in leading a sinner to receive salvation. No one is applauded or honoured in heaven for putting up the finest Christmas decorations, or for organizing the loudest Christmas party. What gets heaven’s attention is that person you touch with the love of Christ and lead to salvation. That’s what brings joy to the Father’s heart and causes all of heaven to exuberantly rejoice: “…joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:7).

Free food and accommodation!
And yet they say the gospel is cheap

Joagbaje:

I hope to come up with a video on that soon.

There are times you have to go for the entire group , your approach has to be formal. "man of God" if not they may not give you attention if you do sisy gisting .

Other times you go for the person who stands out the most in the group especially if they are together. When you get the leader to listen ,others will naturally follow.

Ok o! Waiting for the video

Attend your 31st night service and you'll hear the prophesies there

Give The Lord An Unforgettable Christmas! – Friday December 23, 2011 – Pastor Anita

This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief (1 Timothy 1:15).

What's the best gift you can give to the Lord this Christmas season? Is it the hymns we sing, the nice Christmas decorations, shimmering lights and fireworks? All these are nice, but they really won’t impress Him because He lives in a place where the beauty and glory beats anything man has ever seen or can imagine. The streets in heaven are paved with gold, and the light in which He dwells is such that no man can approach unto (1 Timothy 6:16). So, all the “twinkling Christmas lights” and the “red-gold-and-green” decorations won’t really impress Him.

What will impress the Lord at Christmas is your gift of love to Him, expressed in leading a sinner to receive salvation. No one is applauded or honoured in heaven for putting up the finest Christmas decorations, or for organizing the loudest ChrisBvtmas party. What gets heaven’s attention is that person you touch with the love of Christ and lead to salvation. That’s what brings joy to the Father’s heart and causes all of heaven to exuberantly rejoice: “…joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance” (Luke 15:7).

This lets you know what your priority should be at this time of the year, and always! You should keep causing joy in heaven by leading men and women to salvation. It’s the greatest gift you can give to the Lord. Jesus was born to raise sons of God; and that’s what the Husbandman is waiting for. He’s looking out for the precious fruit of the earth (James 5:7). As you lead a sinner to Christ, you’re reaping His harvest; the souls of men.

Perhaps you won a sinner to Christ last Christmas and as a result there was joy in heaven, but now you ought to give the Lord another gift, so there’ll be greater joy. The greatest gift of all that you can give to Him is what we read in Luke 15:7: “I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.” Lead a sinner to Christ this season, and you’d have made it a memorable Christmas for the Lord.

Prayer
Dear Father, I adore and glorify you for your Word that has come to minister to me. I go forth to my world, reaching out to every one in my sphere of contact, and winning souls as I celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Thank you Lord, for my strength is renewed as an eagle’s and I’m ready to get you the greatest gift of all in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study
1 Corinthians 9:16
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Daily Scripture Reading
1 Year Bible Revelation 15
Reading plan Daniel 11-12

2 Year Bible Acts 2:37-47
Reading Plan Ezra 1

Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

No, I no gree

Faith Undefiled – Wednesday December 21, 2011 – Pastor Chris

For [if we are] in Chris Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love, (Galatians 5:6 AMP).
 
Faith works by love (Galatians 5:6). When a Christian allows strife and bitterness in his heart, his faith may move mountains, but will not glorify God because he’s not walking in love. According to James 3:16, bitterness and strife foster confusion, unrest, disharmony, rebellion and all sorts of evil and vile practices, which, of course, hinder the true ministry of the Holy Spirit.
 
In Mark 11, we read how Jesus spoke to a fig tree and the tree withered from its roots. Peter pointed out the effect of the Master’s words on the tree as they passed by the next day, and the Master’s used the opportunity to teach His disciples about faith. He made them know they could do the same thing He did to the fig tree, and even command mountains to move by exercising the least amount of faith: “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith” (Mark 11:22-23).
 
However, right from the twenty-forth into the twenty-fifth verse of the same Mark eleven, Jesus pointed out a vital element needed for faith to work, the love-element: “…And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses” (Mark 11:25). The Master emphasized the need to walk in love by being quick to forgive those who might have offended you, in order for your faith and your prayers to be effective.
 
Romans 10:17 says “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Faith to change your world comes to you in the Word of God. But bitterness, malice, strife and anger could choke the Word that ought to bolster your faith, thereby defiling and making it ineffective. So it’s in your interest not to habour bitterness, and also to be quick to forgive those who may have offended you. Refuse to have ought against anyone. That way, your faith will be undefiled: “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled” (Hebrews 12:15).
 
Prayer
Dear Father, I manifest your love in every situation today, for nothing else counts in the Kingdom but faith activated, energized, expressed and working through love. I’m motivated and driven by your love today, and always, in all that I do, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
 
Further Study
Mark 11:24-25
Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
 
Romans 5:5
And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
 
Daily Scripture Reading                       
1 Year Bible             Revelation 13:1-10
Reading plan            Daniel 7-8
 
2 Year Bible             Acts 2:14-24                   
Reading Plan            2 Chronicles 35               
 
Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Who says demonic oppression is a Nigerian affair, it's a global problem

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How do we preach in crowded places,
How do we get their attention?

Your Authority In Christ – Tuesday December 20, 2011 – Pastor Anita

…according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named… (Ephesians 1:19-21).
 
You’re seated together with Christ, far above all principality, power, might, dominion and every name that is named. It’s a position of authority; a seat of power where every demon and power of darkness, both in this world and that which is to come is subject to you. This revelation has to become a reality in your spirit.
 
Our opening scripture says Jesus is seated at the right hand of God, meaning the right hand of power, for God gave Him authority over all creation. At the mount of transfiguration, God spoke out of heaven and said: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him” (Matthew 17:5). Here, God wasn’t just talking to Jesus’ disciples who were present with Him at the mountain, He was commanding the whole of creation – all of nature – animate and inanimate to be subject to Jesus.
 
Now in Ephesians 2:5-6, the Apostle Paul makes this remarkable statement about us, the new creations in Christ: “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” In the realm of the spirit, you’ve been highly elevated to sit at the seat of Jesus; you rank with Him. Glory to God! You occupy the same position of authority as Jesus, with the power of attorney to act in His stead. All the powers of darkness respond to, and recognize your authority in Christ, including the circumstances of life, such as poverty, failure, sickness, disease and death.
 
You’re not ordinary. You operate from a higher realm where God is at the back of whatever you say: “Where the word of a king is, there is power…” (Ecclesiastes 8:4). All authority has been vested in you to alter the circumstances of your life to be in sync with God’s perfect will. You can speak words of power to break the influence of satan over men’s lives and cause the light of glorious Gospel to shine in their hearts.
 
Prayer
Gracious Father, thank you for the privilege of being seated with you in the realms of power and glory, far above all principality, power, might and every domain of darkness! I reign with you today over the circumstances of life and over every negative force of nature, declaring that your perfect and eternal will is fulfilled in my life – in my job, family, finances and in the lives of those around me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
 
Further Study
Luke 10:19 AMP
Behold! I have given you authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and [physical and mental strength and ability] over all the power that the enemy [possesses]; and nothing shall in any way harm you.
 
Daily Scripture Reading                       
1 Year Bible             Revelation 12
Reading plan            Daniel 5-6
 
2 Year Bible             Acts 2:1-13                     
Reading Plan            2 Chronicles 34               
 
Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

I saved a life today,
I asked a beggar " how would you feel if I give you $5,000" and he replied " I would die of happiness"
so I did not give him anything cos I didn't want him to die

aletheia:

Do you refer to this?
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Nice

Maybe you should also study about her gift to help you understand it more
Also, hate is a strong word and of the devil
If you are a xtian, you are bounded by love, change your mindset about her too, love her more
Do you have the same pastor, then talk to him

The devil has different ta tactics on how to destroy individuals and families so don't give him a chance
Thank God and adore your wife for what she has and encourage her too
As for yourself, if you desire it, go ahead and ask God
You can also go ahead the gift God has deposited in you as well and develop it
Concentrate on that and not on the gift of your wife thereby loosing out on what God has for you

Can't wait to see my angels

Present Your Case Legally! – Monday December 19, 2011 – Pastor Chris

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool (Isaiah 1:18).
 
When you need to pray about certain things that are not within your immediate control or personal territory, you’ll have to pray an argumentative prayer. It’s the kind of prayer where you present your case legally before God. We see this happen with Elijah as he prayed earnestly for it to rain after a three and half year drought. Elijah didn’t have absolute legal jurisdiction over the rain, so he had to pray argumentatively and plead his case with God.
 
When you study the account in 1 Kings 18:42-43, you’ll observe that after Elijah declared to King Ahab that it was going to rain, he went into intense, heartfelt, intercession, pleading his case with God: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times.”
 
Elijah had to pray argumentatively and continued in that manner because he realized God is the one solely responsible for rain. There’re those who think its satan that brings rain, but that’s not true. There’s nowhere in the Scriptures where it’s recorded that satan was responsible for rain. Rain, according to the Scriptures is a blessing from God to the world. In Leviticus 26:3-4, God told the children of Israel: “If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season…” Also Matthew 5:45, Jesus said, “…your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.”
 
If satan were to be the one responsible for rain, Elijah would have prayed differently; he would simply have commanded the rains to fall! Rather, he prayed argumentatively, bringing forth his strong reasons before the Lord. This is how you pray when you desire a change concerning any situation that’s outside your personal territory; you present your prayer with a legal twist! You bring God’s Word back to Him, in an earnest, heartfelt and continued manner until you prevail.
 
Perhaps you’ve been praying for the salvation of a loved one; this is the way! Present your strong reasons before the Lord. Bring His Word to Him as evidence and basis for which you’re demanding a miracle for that loved one. Continue in prayer until there’s a change.
 
Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the power of earnest prayer, and the joy to know that I can plead my case with you, and prevail against unfavourable circumstances. I apply the revelations that I’ve learnt in your Word today to bring about tremendous changes in my life, and that of my loved ones, in Jesus; Name Amen.
 
Further Study
Isaiah 43:26
Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.
 
Acts 12:5
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
 
James 5:16-18
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
 
Daily Scripture Reading                       
1 Year Bible             Revelation 11
Reading plan            Daniel 3-4
 
2 Year Bible             Acts 1:12-26                   
Reading Plan            2 Chronicles 33               
 
Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Stale news
It's your half brother Seyi Rhodes that should be questioned for his lies

Sandy and loamy soil

My wish is that kunle oshobi comes to the true knowledge of God's word
Let the people of the Lord say Amen!

About a 4 Sunday's ago, we were told to pray in church for journey mercies for those who would be traveling that week. O! The whole church prayed. On Monday was our conference in Lagos so a lot of us were on the road traveling
Before we started the journey, I had this persistent urge to lead the prayers in the bus.
So I greeted everybody and then led the prayers most of the people in the bus were from Christ embassy
We started with tongues, we spoke in tongues so loud and fast, it was obvious something was erupting
We did that for a while and then we started praying in our understanding as the prayer topics came.
I rounded up the prayers declaring safety for those traveling
Believe me, the unction was strong
Of course we arrived our destination safely but something happened
That evening, I was gusting with my younger sister when she asked if I had heard what happened to our elder brother, I said no and then she told me he was involved in an accident
Wow! I quickly rushed to my phone to call him
He sounded ok and told me the gory details, this was what he said
" I was on my way back from port harcourt this morning when the bus tyre busted. I was trying to make a call so I looked up when it happened and the felt the driver had gained control but lo and behold the car started swerving from side to side( if you have travelled on that elele road you would know the traffic there)
Immediately the car errrrr somersaulting and when I looked up, I saw oncoming cars dodging our vehicle
We kept on somersaulting until we entered the bush and was still somersaulting until we we were stopped by a tree.
I had a man and his 3 little children sitting by me, so when we stopped I was till holding my phone and so I checked for them, every body in the bus were ok
I only came out with a scratch
It was unbelievable. I even assisted in bringing people out of the bus.
I remembered the prayers we made in church the Sunday before and knew that that prayer was for me"

When he was through, I stunned, he was also in church on Sunday so he knew it was the prayers
I'll always be grateful to God really

Jesus Came To Make Us Sons Of God – Sunday December 18, 2011 – Pastor Chris
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not (1 John 3:1).
 
Jesus didn’t come to initiate or head a nice religion; rather, He came to give us life and to make us sons of God. Hebrew 2:10 says “For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” His mission was to make us like Himself; to bring us into the same glory that He has. No wonder the Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).
 
John 12:24 says, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” God planted Him as seed because He wanted many sons brought unto glory, Just as Jesus is the glory of God.
 
Jesus came to represent man to God, such that the judgment God placed on Him on account of man’s sin sufficed for the salvation of all men (Isaiah 53:4-5). He was man’s substitute. That’s the reason when He suffered and died on the cross, we suffered and died with Him. When He was buried, we were buried with Him. When God raised Him back to life, we were raised up together with Him. When He ascended into the presence of God, we were brought into the presence of God, where we are now; living and reigning with Him.
 
His death, burial and resurrection were a means to an end; it was to unveil the emergence of the new creation. We are that new creation, which the Bible describes as the glory that should follow the sufferings of Christ (1 Peter 1:11). We’ve been born sons of God: “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name” (John 1:12). He has thus identified with us as His brethren, having brought us into union and oneness of spirit with Himself: “For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren” (Hebrews 2:11).
 
Prayer
Dear Father, I’m so grateful for the privilege of being a partaker of your great wisdom; I thank you for the unquantifiable love you bestowed on me, that I should be called a child of God. My life is continuously and constantly improved because of this consciousness of my divine nature, root and inheritance, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
 
Further Study
Romans 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
 
Romans 8:19
For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
 
Daily Scripture Reading                       
1 Year Bible             Revelation 10
Reading plan            Daniel 1-2
 
2 Year Bible             Acts 1:1-11                     
Reading Plan            2 Chronicles 32               
 
Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

I remember a case in the bible, of a king hezekiah, who a prophet was sent to him to announce his death.
When the prophet left, it was recorded that he turned his face to the wall and cried to God for forgiveness
Before the prophet could go far, God answered and told him to go back and tell the king He ad added extra years to his life
Waoh! What an answer to prayers
( I wouldn't mind if someone assists me with the scriptures)
Same thing still happens today, we as xtians have being called into the ministry of intercession
We pray for governments of the nation, we pray for the economies of countries
We don't do it for personal gain but for the peace of the nations and for the furtherance of the gospel
God can do just about anything when an intercessor prays, situations can be changed for the better
So, the purpose of this thread should be understood
We should be xcited when there is a call for prayer

newmi:

It is so so pathetic please they need your prayers though they'll find it hard to admit
Jude 1:19
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

Jude 1:19-20
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

And there say praying in tongues na cultism