Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

YOUR BATTLE IS OVER Study Text:  Exodus 14:14, Isaiah 43:2  Introduction: - Battles are not proof of defeat; they are proof that something valuable is at stake. - However, every battle has a terminal point: the moment when God rises. - Tonight is not a discussion night. It is a divine intervention night. By the mandate of heaven, I announce to someone who believes the Word of the Lord: Your battle is over! - We shall be looking at the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Problem of the Battle - “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood…” — Ephesians 6:12  1. Understanding Spiritual Battles - A battle is not just trouble; it is organized resistance against your destiny. Battles often: - Repeat themselves - Outlive logic and effort - Ignore qualifications and hard work - That is why some educated people still battle stagnation, some prayerful people still battle delay, and some gifted people still battle rejection.  2. Why Battles Linger Battles persist becaus...

THE UNCHANGING WORD IN A CHANGING WORLD Study Text: Matthew 24:35  Introduction: - Jesus spoke these words in the midst of prophetic teaching about the end times. -  He deliberately contrasts the temporary nature of creation with the eternal authority of His Word. - Everything we see: nations, systems, economies, bodies, and even the visible heavens, are on a countdown. But there is one reality that time cannot erode, fire cannot burn, and death cannot silence: the Word of God. - Jesus didn't say this word to scare us, but to anchor us. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Passing of the Physical Creation 2.  The Permanence of the Prophetic Constitution 3.  The Priority of Personal Commitment 1.  The Passing of the Physical Creation - “Heaven and earth shall pass away…” - Jesus begins with a shocking truth: the visible universe is temporary. - Heaven  and earth (the physical world) were created by God and are subject to H...

Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God  Study Text: Hebrews 11:6 Introduction: - Faith is the currency of the Kingdom. In God’s economy, nothing functions without it. -  Many people are busy in church activities yet are not pleasing God because activity without faith does not attract divine approval. -  Hebrews 11:6 makes it unmistakably clear: faith is not optional; it is essential. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  Faith Recognizes God's Reality  2.  Faith Rests on God's Rewards  3.  Faith Records Godly Responses  1. Faith Recognizes God's Reality    “…he that cometh to God must believe that He is…” - Faith begins with a settled conviction that God exists and is actively involved in human affairs. -  This is more than intellectual agreement; it is spiritual consciousness. Faith recognizes that God is: i. Present even when unseen ii. Sovereign even when situations seem chaotic iii. Alive an...