Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

The Overflowing Anointing Study Text: Psalm 23:1-6 Introduction - Beloved, Psalm 23 is not just a psalm for funerals, it is a psalm for fullness.  - David is not singing about death here, but about divine abundance. He says, “Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” - The oil in Scripture represents the Holy Spirit, the power of God, the favour of the Father. When God anoints your head with oil, it changes your destiny, it lifts your level, and it overflows into every area of your life. - We will examine this topic under three  subheadings. May the Spirit of God anoint these words to our hearts. 1.  The Source of the Anointing 2.  The Strength of the Anointing 3.  The Satisfaction of the Anointing  1. The Source of the Anointing - “Thou anointest.” The anointing doesn’t come from man, methods, or machinery. It comes from the Master Himself. - Prophets may pour the oil, but only God provides the power. - Saul was anointed by Samuel, but rejecte...

Turning your Trap to Triumph Study Text:  Psalm 7:15–16 Introduction: - David, the sweet psalmist of Israel, understood that the God of justice never allows the wicked to escape unpunished. -  Evil may appear to prosper for a time, but in due season, the wicked reap what they sow.  - Psalm 7:15–16 paints a vivid picture: the trap set for the righteous often ensnares the wicked themselves. - Beloved, this is a spiritual law. The pit digger becomes the pit dweller. The hunter becomes the hunted. The accuser becomes the accused. The wicked cannot escape the boomerang of divine justice. - We shall be discussing the sermon under three subheadings:  1. The Plot of the Wicked: The Pit Prepared  2. The Principle of Reversal: The Trap Turns  3. The Portion of the Righteous: Divine Preservation  1. The Plot of the Wicked: The Pit Prepared - The psalmist says, “He made a pit, and digged it…” - Pits represent traps, conspiracies, evil schemes, and satanic setups. ...

“Lift Up Your Head, O Ye Gates” Study Text: Psalm 24:7–10 Introduction: - The power of the spoken Word of God is effective in breaking down barriers and granting access where the enemy has shut us out. - Every life has gates and doors, which are spiritual entry points that determine access, possession, and progress. - Many destinies are locked up behind gates of ancestral bondage, satanic embargoes, or self-imposed limitations. - But today, God’s Word declares: “Lift up your heads, O ye gates!”  This is a command for every stubborn barrier to give way to the King of Glory. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Picture of the Gates 2.  The Pronouncement against the Gates 3.  The Personalities behind the Gates  1. The Picture of the Gates - Gates are entry and exit points responsible for controlling access. - In the spirit realm, gates represent: 1.  Foundational strongholds: These include ancestral covenants, and family altars. ...

Fulfilling the Macedonian Call Study Text: Acts16:9-10 Introduction: - Every generation has its own “Macedonia call.” Paul’s missionary journey teaches us that God’s direction is not always about our convenience, but about His kingdom assignment. -  The Macedonian call represents the cry of people longing for the gospel, divine redirection, and the urgency of obedience. - Today, God is still calling us: through souls in darkness, through unreached communities, through divine visions, and through opportunities that demand sacrifice. - We shall be discussing the topic under four subheadings: 1.  The Cry of Macedonia: A Desperate Demand 2.  The Call of Macedonia: A Divine Direction 3.  The Cost of Macedonia: A Demanding Decision 4.  The Consequences of Macedonia: A Deserving Discovery  1. The Cry of Macedonia: A Desperate Demand - It was a desperate and urgent plea for Help. Paul saw a man of Macedonia pleading: “Come over… and help us.” - Macedonia represents...