Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

 Preservation by His Unfailing Mercies Study Text: Lamentation 3: 21 - 23 Introduction: -    The journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events come calling, when they are least expected. -.  Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the species that always survive in life, not the most intelligent, but those who are the most receptive to the mercies of God. 1 Samuel 2:9.  -    Mercy is a distinctive attribute of the Supreme God that does not allow Him to overlook the helpless in his miserable estate.  Numbers 14:18 -   We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  Scriptural Pattern of the Preservation by His Mercy. 2.   Salient Points on the Preservation by His Mercy. 3.   Secured Practices for the Preservation by His Mercy.   1.  Scriptural Pattern of the Preservation by His Mercy. -.   There are several examples in the scriptures on how God blesses and preserves His people on the platform of His mercy. Some of

 Supernatural Power through His Resurrection Study Text: Psalms 63: 1 - 2 Introduction: -    We live in a world today where the Power of God is a critical necessity for survival. -   Supernatural Power is needed in life to fulfil destiny and surmount obstacles. It takes the Power of God to subdue the works of darkness. -.   The tragedy of our generation is not the powerfulness of the Devil,  but the powerlessness of the saints. To bring the power of darkness under control, you need the Power of God. -   It takes supernatural power to overcome satanic wickedness, sustain motion, to move and keep on moving, so that your destiny is not arrested. -  It takes supernatural power to fulfil destiny, to walk in the program of God for your life, to undertake divine assignment with great success and fulfill divine purpose for your life. -.    We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Salient Points on Supernatural Power 2.   The Secret Pathways to Supernatural Power 3.   T

 Restoration by the Power of His Word Study Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Introduction:          -   The same God who, by the Words of His mouth spoke everything that we see into existence, is the unchangeable God that is still alive today.  -  There are two basic miracles that need to take place in our Church.  (1) - There Is The miracle Of Regeneration.  -   This speaks of sinners coming to know the Lord Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. (This is the greatest miracle of all.)  (2) - There Is The miracle Of Restoration. -.  This speaks of the saints getting their lives back in order with the Lord. Both of these things are a ‘must’ in our Church. -   The story that is before us portray both of these miracles. It helps us to better understand that God can still save lost sinners; and He can still revive the Christian and the Church that has allowed the things of God to die out in their life. -.   We will not necessarily be focusing on the miracle (though it was a great miracle) - our att

Receiving Divine Help in the Journey of Life. Study Text: Psalms  121: 1-3   Introduction:   -   We all need help in all areas of our lives: Physically – Divine protection Spiritually – Divine direction Financially – Divine provision -   We need help because we cannot make it on our own [John 15:5]   -   Our helper is the Most High God. The God who cannot fail. God is able to send help in any way, or form. God knows how to help us much better than we can imagine. -.   We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1. The Superiority of Divine Help 2.  The Necessity for Divine Help 3. The Availability of Divine Help   1. The Superiority of Divine Help -    The Help of God is one of the greatest assets of man. The Help of God ensures that you are not vulnerable to several forces on the  earth.  -   The Help of God is critical to the welfare of man on earth.  -.   The Help of God is superior to the help of any man or system on the earth. This is because: 1. God is the most reli

 Freely Ye Have Received, Freely Give. Study Text: Matthew 10:1 - 8. Introduction: -.   Jesus called His disciples and commission them for the preaching of the Gospel. -.  He empowered them for the great assignment because the Gospel is not expected to be preached in words only, but in the demonstration of the power of God for the blessings of mankind and to the glory of His name alone. -.  He however, warn them not to make merchandise of the grace and gifts of God given to them. This is because they received them freely and they must bless the people and profit the Kingdom of God with it freely. -.   We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.   The Commission Advancing the Preaching of the Gospel 2.   The Care Accompanying the Preaching of the Gospel 3.   The Caution Associating with the Preaching of the Gospel 1.   The Commission Advancing the Preaching of the Gospel -.    Jesus sent forth His disciples to go out and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom. -.   His heart

Triumphing Over Affliction Study Text:  James 5: 13 - 16 Introduction:  -       Prayer is the only Scriptural medicine prescribed to overcome afflictions. Whatever the affliction, be it poverty, hardship, struggling with your business, sickness and so on, do not get worried, but channel all your energy and time into prayer.    -       This is because the Devil is at work to rob you of your joy and peace of mind, and if you lose the strength to pray, you may not be able to resist being  taken away from the way of righteousness. -        In our times of  affliction, God will do nothing, except you invite Him into it. Matthew 7:7.  And it is also important to ask or pray with faith in your heart, for the Bible says, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6  -      Affliction is part of our Christian experience. The moment you are identified with Christ, the enemy will begin to trouble you, but we have been given victory already through Jesus Christ, we only need to act

WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: YOUR SEASONS OF CELEBRATION AND JUBILATION. All the glory be to God for His faithfulness and mercies over our lives and families. The Lord that kept us alive in good health for nine months, will continually protect us from all evils and grant us all round peace throughout the remaining days and months in this year in Jesus. And as we celebrate 61st year of independence in Nigeria, the Lord will turn our captivity around after the order of Samaria and heal our land in Jesus name. Happy Independence Celebration. The word of the Lord to you this new month of October: 1 Peter 5:8-11  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you per