Ebenezer Okronipa

Theme: Reason why we fast 

 

Scriptural References:

• Ecclesiastes 10:17

Key Points:

• Maturity comes with fasting.

• God demands us to fast.

• Every man will be tested at the place of their appetite.

Benefits of Fasting:

• NATURAL BENEFITS OF FASTING. 
  1.weight loss 
  2. Insulin sensitivity 
  3. Cellular repair 
  4. Rest to the body organs
  5. Cardiovascular health 
  6. Longevity

• Supernatural Turnaround for Problematic Situations

 

 

Theme: Benefits of Fasting And Prayers

Scriptural References:

• Esther 4:16

• Isaiah 58:3

• Isaiah 11:27

Key Points:

• Fasting commands the hand of God to work in your life.

• Fasting has supernatural impact.

• Fasting is the birthplace of supernatural encounters and experiences.

• Fasting is a sign of humility.

• Fasting means afflicting your soul.

Benefits of Fasting:

• Speedy Answers to Prayer , etc

 

 

 

Theme: Positioning Yourself for the Increased Grace

Scriptural References:

• Ezra 6:14

• Romans 5:17

• Zachariah 4:6-7

• Isaiah 54:1-3

• Habakkuk 2:2

• Genesis 11:1-6

• Hebrews 11:6

• 2 Peter 3:18

• Matthew 28:19

• 2 Chronicles 15:58

• Romans 12:18

Key Points:

• What is Grace and What role does it play in the Believers Life?
  
  
• Position yourself for increased grace by stretching in your:

• Vision and Goals: Habakkuk 2:2, Genesis 11:1-6

• Faith: Hebrews 11:6

• Spiritual Growth: 2 Peter 3:18

• Soul Winning: Matthew 28:19

• Service and Ministry: 2 Chronicles 15:58

• Giving and Generosity

• Relationship: Romans 12:18

 

Theme: Benefits of Praise

Scriptural References:

• Jeremiah 30:19

• Psalm 89:15

• John 4:23-24

• Psalm 150:3

• Psalm 149:5-8

• 2 Chronicles 20:20-22

• Psalm 67:5-6

• John 6:11-13

• Psalm 89:16

Key Points:

• Praise means fine speaking.

Benefits of Praise:

• Praise carries the ability to invoke vengeance against the enemies of the children of God.

• Praise can provoke strange multiplication.

• Praise provokes favor, honor, and promotion.

 

 

Theme: I Am the Light of the World

Scriptural Reference: Matthew 5:14-16

Things That Can Destroy Your Shining:

• Pride: Prov 16:18

• Carnality

• Sexual Immorality: 1 Chronicles 5:1

• Complacency

• Laziness: Prov 24:33-34

 

Theme: Provoking Testimonies through Praises and Thanksgivings

Key Points:

• The word of God is for doing and direction.

• Your coming to church should not just be for sermon notes but for action points.

• The integrity of God is connected to His word.

• Acting on the word of God is the premise of our lives.

• Approach the word of God with humility.

• The word of God always brings before us life and death.

• A message from the mouth of a deity is an Oracle.

Scriptural References:

• James 1:21

• Deuteronomy 13:14

• Isaiah 55:8

• Luke 17:12-19

• Acts 13:1

• Psalm 8:2

• Jeremiah 30:9

• John 6:11-13

• Acts 16:22-26

• 2 Chronicles 20:22

• Psalm 149

The Power of Thanksgiving:

• Thanksgiving gives God the glory for what He has done and what He is about to do for us.

• It acknowledges the handwork of God.

What thanksgiving does:

• Ministers to God.

• Ministers to the believer.

• Fights the devil.

Ways to Thank God:

• By speaking nice words.

• By dancing.

• By shouting.

• With musical instruments.

• With your testimonies.

Why Give Thanks:

• It brings an increase from the earth.

• It provokes supernatural supplies.

• It's a chain breaker and a door opener.

• It brings supernatural and unusual victory.

Prayer:
Lord, help us to acknowledge Your goodness and mercy in our lives. Amen.

 

Theme: Pursuing the Love of God

 

Key Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

Scriptural References:

• Philippians 3:12-16

• Ephesians 1-6

• Revelation 2:1-4

• Hebrews 5:6

• Philemon 1:6

• John 13:35

• 1 John 3:14

• Romans 5:5

• Ezekiel 37

• Galatians 5:22-23

• Psalm 34:12-17

Key Points:

• Constantly access your walk with God.

• Do not be complacent in your walk with God.

• Complacent: feeling of satisfaction, know-it-all attitude.

• Strive for the faith that was delivered to us.

• Perfection means maturity.

• Maturity gives us the capacity for more.

• Strive for growth.

• Love is the greatest expression of the matured Christian.

• Walk with the awareness that you are in Christ.

• We must choose our reality.

• Which of the scriptures are you fulfilling?

• We must live by the scriptures.

The Type of Love:

• The Human Love

• Eros

• Filo

• Sturge

• The God Kind of Love

• Agape: unconditional, from God to man

Characteristics of the God Kind of Love:

• It is not dependent on flesh.

• It is the fruit of the recreated spirit.

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23

Benefits of the God Kind of Love:

• Healing

• The presence of God

• Answered prayers

Prayer:
Father, help us to love one another just as Your Word has taught us.

Walking in Total Victory

 

Scriptural References:

• 1 Corinthians 15:57

• 2 Corinthians 2:14

• Genesis 24:1, 35

• Genesis 26:12-14

• Psalm 112:1-10

• 1 John 4:4

• Hebrews 12

• 1 John 5:4

How to Walk in Total Victory:

• Become a child of God

• Let faith become your lifestyle [The fear of the Lord]

Love: The Greatest of Them All

Scriptural References:

• 1 Corinthians13:1-8

• 1 John 4:8

• Galatians 5:6

• Romans 13:10

• Romans 5:5

Key Points:

• Agape love is not a feeling, but an action.

• Agape love is the basis of our Christianity.

• Agape love is willing to die for someone without them deserving it.

• The true love of God doesn't have a reason.

• Without Agape love, you are nothing.

• Having the Holy Spirit enables you to have Agape love.

• Agape love is not humanly possible.

Characteristics of Love:

• Is Patient

• Is Kind

• Isn't Envy

• Isn't Boastful

• Isn't Proud

• Isn't Dishonorable

• Isn't Self-Seeking

• Isn't Easily Angered

• Keeps No Record of Wrongs

• Doesn't Delight in Evil but Rejoices with the Truth

• Always Trusts, Hopes, and Perseveres