Ebenezer Okronipa

THEME: From Glory to Glory

 

The Predestined Journey

As a child of God, your life is a journey that is already predestined. Your life has a purpose and a direction that has been defined by God.

 

The Importance of Mentorship

A mentor is someone who guides you along the way, helping you become like them. Having a mentor can help you fulfill your destiny (Matthew 28:19).

 

Becoming Like Christ

When you are in Christ, you become like Christ. The journey of the Christian is defined as a journey from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18, Proverbs 4:18).

 

Spiritual Growth

Spiritual growth is not optional; it is the evidence of living in God. As you grow spiritually, you will see progress and advancement in your life, despite persecution (Psalm 1:1-4, Psalm 84:7, Genesis 12:1-2).

 

The Power of the Word

The power to greatness as a believer is in your mouth, stimulated by the truth of the word (Romans 1:17, John 1:16).

 

The Glory of God

The glory of God is the presence of God (Exodus 33:18-19). It is the nature of God in you (Colossians 1:27, Romans 8:11). The Spirit of God is the glory of the Father (Romans 6:4).

 

Key Scriptures

• Matthew 28:19

• Acts 13:22

• 2 Corinthians 3:18

• Proverbs 4:18

• Psalm 1:1-4

• Psalm 84:7

• Genesis 12:1-2

• John 1:16

• Romans 1:17

• Exodus 33:18-19

• Colossians 1:27

• Romans 8:11

• Romans 6:4

 

MIRACLE MINDEDNESS

God's Desire for Us

God wants us to be miracle-minded. A miracle is the supernatural intervention of God in the affairs of men.

The Importance of Miracles

• In times of crisis, knowing that you serve a miracle-working God is crucial.

• Without miracles, you are not living the Christian life.

• Miracles make God God in your life.

• When God decides to be God, miracles become rampant.

Types of Miracles

• Healing Miracle: Miracles of healing and restoration.

• Material Miracle: Miracles of material provision (John 9:6-13).

• Financial Miracle: Miracles of financial provision (Matthew 17:25).

• Business Miracle: Miracles in business and finances.

• Academic Miracle: Miracles of academic excellence and understanding.

• Deliverance Miracle: Miracles of deliverance from bondage and oppression.

• Major Miracle: Big and mighty miracles.

How to Access Miracles

• Have Faith in Prayer: Have faith in prayer (Mark 11:24).

• Believe in the Word of God: Believe in the word of God (Romans 4:18).

• Believe in the Word of the Man of God: Believe in the word of the man of God (Matthew 8:8).

 

The Harvest is Plenteous

The Harvest of Souls

The harvest of souls is plentiful (Matthew 9:35-38).

Ways to Harvest Souls

• Preaching the Gospel: Preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God is a way to harvest souls.

• Teaching: Teaching is another way to harvest souls.

• Healing the Sick: Healing the sick is a way to demonstrate God's love and harvest souls.

How to Harvest Souls

• Be a Laborer: Be a laborer in the harvest field.

• Pray for Laborers: Pray for laborers to be sent out into the harvest field.

Why Should We Win Souls?

• The Value of a Soul: Because of the value of a soul (Matthew 16:26, Luke 15:7).

Why Every Christian Should Be a Soul Winner

The Importance of Serving God

• Serving God makes you different (Job 1:8, Numbers 12:7, Psalm 105:26, Psalm 89:20). If you want the delight of God, you need to be a servant of God (Isaiah 42:1).

• The Work of God

• The work of God is reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19).

Areas of God's Interest

• Loving God and Loving People: Loving God and loving people is a key area of God's interest.

• Having Faith in God: Having faith in God is essential (Hebrews 11:6).

• Obedience to His Word: Obedience to God's word is crucial (1 Samuel 15:22, John 14:15).

• Holiness and Righteous Living: Living a holy and righteous life is important.

• Mercy, Justice, and Humility: Showing mercy, justice, and humility is a key area of God's interest (Micah 6:8).

• Repentance and a Pure Heart: Repentance and a pure heart are essential (Isaiah 66:2, Psalm 51:17).

• Conforming to God's Image: Conforming to God's image is a key area of God's interest (Romans 8:29).

• Compassion for the Needy: Showing compassion for the needy is important.

• Worshipping God in Spirit and Truth: Worshipping God in spirit and truth is essential.

• Discipling and Soul Winning: Discipling and soul winning are key areas of God's interest (John 4:36).

Reasons Why You Must Win Souls

• The Great Commission: It is the first commandment Jesus gave us (Matthew 28:19).

• A Sign of Love for God: Winning souls is a sign that you love God.

• A Mark of Wisdom: Winning souls is a mark of wisdom (Proverbs 11:30, Daniel 12:3).

• Receiving Wages from God: Soul winners receive wages from God.

• Gathering Fruit for Eternal Life: Soul winners gather fruit for eternal life.

• Shining Forever: Soul winners will shine forever.

• Divine Health: Soul winners can experience divine health (Proverbs 13:17).

• Supernatural Empowerment: Soul winners can experience supernatural empowerment (Mark 16:20).

• Divine Protection: Soul winners can experience divine protection (Luke 10).

• Joy Unspeakable: Soul winners can experience joy unspeakable.

 

The scriptures of God cannot be broken, so every promise in the Bible is true.

The Benefits of Serving God

Serving God truly will make you different (Job 2:3). There are demands in serving acceptably and this is what trully brings profit. 2 Samuel 6:7

(Hebrews 12:28, Leviticus 10:1-2).

How to Serve God Acceptably for Profit

• Serve from Your Heart: Serve God with a sincere heart (Colossians 3:23-24, 2 Chronicles 25:2).

• Serve Out of Love: Serve God out of love (1 Kings 3:3).

• Serve with Clean Hands: Serve God with clean hands (Psalm 24:3).

• Serve Faithfully: Serve God faithfully and not facefully (1 Corinthians 4:2).

• Serve Willingly: Serve God willingly and not grudgingly (2 Corinthians 8:12, 1 Corinthians 9:17).

• Serve Joyfully: Serve God joyfully and cheerfully (Deuteronomy 28:47-48).

• Serve Diligently: Serve God diligently (Romans 12:11).

• Serve Sacrificially: Serve God sacrificially.

• Serve Unashamedly: Serve God unashamedly.

• Serve God Wholeheartedly: Serve God with your whole heart.