Gospel messages/articles, inspirational notes, Christian events/Christian music.
Wednesday 28 October 2015
You can overcome addiction. Read and be inspired!
After I was shot, I became addicted to pain meds which eventually led me to start shooting heroin. I tried many times to get clean. Everyone gave up on me. I hurt a lot of people. Burned plenty of bridges. Went to dozens of treatment centers, thousands of N.A. & A.A. meetings, counselors, medication, and anything you can imagine looking for the answer. I found that answer when I was arrested in 2010 and I had a moment of clarity in the back of a police cruiser in handcuffs crying my eyes out and asked God to help me break the addiction.
That same year I entered New Life for Youth and fully surrendered my life to Christ. It's been over 5 years that I've been clean today, and I am reminded every second that there is nothing in this world that God can't give you the strength to overcome! This is for the addict that feels hopeless, and this is for the family member that is considering giving up on that brother, sister, son, daughter, husband or wife.
You can be free! They can be free! If God could change a terrible person like me from the inside out, He can change them as well. With God all things are possible.
Keep praying...
Keep believing...
Hold on...
If you need prayer let us know.
If you are set free from addiction SHARE your story of freedom. Just like I said earlier... Someone needs to hear it! God bless you
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Monday 3 August 2015
Full text of Pastor E.A Adeboye's welcome message at the 63rd RCCG Annual Convention
The Lord has preserved us to see another Convention of His Church and to participate in the blessings that He alone can give. We therefore welcome you to the convention of "The All-Sufficient God". This year's theme holds lots of promises for all of us who will participate in all the proceedings and our lives will be imparted in ways we have never imagined.
The All Sufficient One has enough blessings to give all His children because there is no shortage in His storehouse. He appeared to Abraham as the El Shaddai, the One who is more than enough (Gen 17:1), and He is still the same till this moment. During this convention, He will release His All-sufficiency concerning all your long-awaited miracle and you will become a testimony in the name of Jesus.
The All Sufficient One rules by decrees. He commanded light where there was darkness and darkness had no option but to take its leave (Gen 1:3). He commanded ravens to feed Elijah and they did not miss their way (Kings 17:4-6). He is the One who calls those things that be not as though they were (Romans 4:7) and He has not changed. You will encounter Him again as He decrees goodness, mercy, favour, and healing into your life.
He spoke to the sea and the waves and there was peace. He will speak into your situations and you will have new experience of fulfillment. He spoke to the emptiness of a widow and she became an oil merchant, and her disgrace was turned to abundance. Get ready for a delude of miracle.
His promises cover every aspect of your life- spiritual, physical, emotional, financial and material.
Zacchaeus was rich but he needed something money could not buy. He sought the attention of Jesus (Luke 19:12-8). Salvation entered his house, the Lamb of God who takes away sin of the whole world visited him and his past was washed away.
There will be salvation galore during this convention. It is the opportunity you have been waiting for in order to make peace with God. Hannah, the mother of Samuel, did not visit Shiloh in vain. She returned with her bundle of joy. You will be the next in the line. The woman with the issues of blood did not touch His garment in vain. Her issues were adequately dealt with. The man at the Pool of Bethesda was made whole of all his diseases. The incurable was healed and raised up to confront life with gusto.
Since it is God's nature to give more than we need, the anointing that will operate during this convention take you to the level of "running over". That was the anointing that took the shepherd boy and made him a king and the progenitor of the King of kings. This same anointing turned the son of a farmer to a great prophet and the father of kings. This anointing will touch individuals, organizations will be transformed and whole nations will rejoice.
As you participate in all the Plenary Sessions, Seminars and Bible Studies, prepare yourself for unprecedented breakthroughs and a new level of walking with God. Please remember to obey all camp rules and be at the right place at the right time. Be in meditation and take time to reflect on the message God sends to you through His ministers. You will not be disappointed that you attended this year's convention.
The One who holds the whole world in His hand is more than able to meet all needs, and He is already waiting for you. He knows you by name because He calls the stars in their billions by name. He is here before you came. Concentrate on Him and let nothing divert your attention from Him. "They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed" (Psalm 34:5). Remember, this Jesus who is the All Sufficient One, is the same yesterday, and today and forever.
Welcome to Convention 2015
Pastor E. A. Adeboye
General Overseer, The RCCG
Friday 26 June 2015
Event: Champions Church presents, 'Man For All Seasons' | 28th June, 2015
Thursday 25 June 2015
British-Born Ghanaian Artiste Miss Mercy sings cover of Solomon Lange's Yabo
"Growing up in a Christian
household, I couldn't help but to develop a love for Gospel music.
Being a Ghanaian living in the UK and being surrounded by so many
different people from various backgrounds,it is not unusual to hear Gospel music in different languages. I have always loved that. I would like to think of myself as a true worshipper and it's amazing to be able to praise God not only in my mother tongue but also be able to praise him in other
languages. So apart from the fact that, YABO by Solomon Lange was
beautifully composed and quite written by someone who has a great deal of knowledge about the things of God, the opportunity to sing in Hausa, really drove me to do a cover of it.
It was a little challenging at first but after doing a Google search for the lyrics some practice I felt confident enough. God Bless you Solomon Lange, I pray that you continue to make amazing
inspiring music."
Song youtube link https://youtu.be/T3bMsSEf48c
Miss Mercy is currently working on a Gospel EP follow her on twitter
@Official_Mercy
Wednesday 24 June 2015
Gospel singer, Buchi celebrates Birthday Today With Brand New Single, 'It's Still Legal', A.K.A Song 55.
Buchi, the music minister and missionary, just released a brand new single titled 'IT'S STILL LEGAL' to celebrate his birthday today the 24th of June, 2015. Buchi's birthday is taking a low-key this year because of the importance of the message in the song, and so Buchi has chosen to release it NOW, instead of his traditional 3 years intervals between albums or new releases.
All of Buchi's albums have been released at intervals of three years: 1999 (These days), 2002 (So beautiful), 2005 (What a Life), 2008 (Sound of Life), 2011 (Judah), 2014 (I See)... so why can't SONG 55 wait till 2017?
This song is not likely to make you dance, It's not intended to. This is a song to the church, for everyone who has things to do for God, the time is now! It's the clarion call of watchmen: Like the "Children of Issachar, Men who had understanding of the times Who knew what Israel ought to do" (1 chronicles 12:32). So RISE UP WHILE IT'S STILL LEGAL to talk about Jesus publicly, before the doors are shut completely.
SONG 55 (IT'S STILL LEGAL) has four different versions, features THREE (3) artistes - Iyke Onka, Farlon Lyte (South Africa), and Sam Jamz; THREE (3) amazing music producers (J-Treash, Ceewai & Iyke Onka); and that very important message. Its not about what version you like best or prefer, its about the message.
SONG 55:
-It's STILL LEGAL FT FARLON LYTE Produced by JTreash
-It's STILL LEGAL FT SAMJAMZ Produced by JTreash
-It's STILL LEGAL FT IYKE ONKA Produced by Iyke Onka
-It's STILL LEGAL FT SOLO Produced by Ceewai
Buchi says "Before I knew that I would ever sing, I always knew that i had a role to play and be involved in a song that would herald the coming of Christ. This is it. I will be eternally grateful if you can as my birthday gift, help, support, share, tweet, post and distribute through your various networks this song, so that this God given message can reach everyone. I Thank You"
Untagged Download Links
It's Still Legal By Buchi https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/22629
It's Still Legal Ft Farlon Lyte https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/22627
It's Still Legal Ft Samjamz https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/22630
It's Still Legal Ft Iyke Onka https://my.notjustok.com/track/download/id/22631
Thursday 14 May 2015
Tim Godfrey, TY Bello, Nathaniel Bassey, others nominated for Crystal Awards 2015.
Tim Godfrey who shot to limelight after his Agidigba hit song bagged nine nominations including that of the artiste of the year and song of the year with his mind-blowing single "Amen".
The spanking single "AMEN" (with a remix which featured Skales) was also nominated in the Best Inspirational/Urban Song category while the Worship song "Na You Be God" featuring CCIOMA and Eben (which was among the biggest gospel songs of the year 2014) was nominated in the Best Worship song category.
See full categories of nomination below
- Artiste Of The Year
- Album of the Year for "iWorship The Audience Of One" by Tim Godfrey & Xtreme
- Best Worship Song for "Na You Be God" by Tim Godfrey Ft. Ccioma & Eben
- Best Collaboration for "Na You Be GOD" by Tim Godfrey Ft. Ccioma & Eben,
- Best Group "Tim Godfrey & Xtreme"
- Best Video for "Good Day" by Tim Godfrey (Dir by Frizzle & Bizzle)
- Best Urban/Inspirational for "Amen" by Tim Godfrey
- Best Producer (SMJ) for Amen. SMJ is the in house producer for ROX Music (Record label of Tim Godfrey)
- Song of the year category, has in addition to Tim Godfrey, Nosa, Frank Edward, Nathaniel Bassey, Onos and TY Bello
Winners of the 2015 Crystal Awards would be selected by a committee.
Friday 1 May 2015
Doors of unlimited breakthrough shall be opened to you this new month.
Friday 10 April 2015
A Real Final Exam
This kind of test shows relative value. Consumer agencies run various products through tests to see if they stand up to advertising claims. These tests expose poor quality.
God told Judah they would be exposed as worthless people who claimed to be God's protected favorites but they really didn't know or love him at all. They could fail his ultimate test. Let's be ready for God'4 final exam by building a personal relationship with him.
Text: Ezekiel 21:13
Culled from The Holy Bible
Monday 6 April 2015
God's Timetable
Tuesday 31 March 2015
This new month, God'll give you strength to achieve greater things.
Monday 30 March 2015
If You Will Obey
God's promises to us are similar. He promises that if we obey him, he will take good care of us. But if we chase after the gods of money, power, sex, pride, houses, cars or anything else instead of him, the good gifts from God will be pulled out of our hands.
These are not harsh conditions. We can't expect to double-cross our friends and expect to keep them. God proves himself to be our best possible friend. Let's not put anything in his place.
Wednesday 25 March 2015
Brave Because Of God
Consider the many believers throughout history who suffered but were still able to present Christ to many. Even Jesus himself had to suffer a miserable death on the cross. When others seem to be tearing us down, let's remember that God thinks highly of us.
Text: Daniel 10:18-20
Culled From The Holy Bible
Tuesday 24 March 2015
This May Be Your Chance
But Mordecai also challenged Esther. Perhaps this was the reason the Lord had placed her in the position of being a favored queen.
It took courage and boldness for Esther to approach the king without being invited. She was literally risking her life.
We, too, may have to risk all that is dear to us when we speak up for what is right. But, like Esther, we can be sure that the results of our efforts are in God's hands- even if it costs us our lives to do what is right.
When we trust God, things in our lives don't happen by accident. You may be in the place where you are "for a time like this".
Text Esther 4:8-17
Culled from The Holy Bible
Monday 23 March 2015
From Tragedy To Triumph
When we obey God's direction in our lives, the path ahead may look rough and rocky but we can be assured that, like Ruth, our obedience and loyalty will be rewarded by God some day and those around us will be blessed as well.
Text: Ruth 4:1-13
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Friday 20 March 2015
Tell your Children
It is up to us to make sure that future generations know about God's miracles and his love for us. Whether or not we have children of our own, we should do all we can to get God's word into the hearts and minds of children.
We can share with them how God has worked in our lives. We can tell them what God can do in their lives, too. We can read the Bible to them or tell them some Bible stories. Most of all, we can love all children as God does.
Text: Exodus 10:1, 2
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Thursday 19 March 2015
A Profitable Shipwreck
The Governor of this island, Publius and his family were targets for God's saving message. So were many of the other people of this island. Paul was able to deliver the gospel to an entire island!
We experience disruptions in our plans, too. But don't be upset when plans are interrupted. God usually has a reason for the distraction. Let's keep our eyes open for these opportunities.
Text: Acts. 24:13 28:10
Culled from the Holy Bible
Wednesday 18 March 2015
Pope Francis writes to the Bishops of Nigeria
To the Bishops of Nigeria,
Dear Brother Bishops,
While we walk this Lenten journey towards the Resurrection of the Lord united with the whole Church, I wish to extend to you, dear Archbishops and Bishops of Nigeria, a fraternal greeting, which I extend to the beloved Christian communities entrusted to your pastoral care.
I would also like to share some thoughts with you on the current situation in your country. Nigeria, known as the "African giant", with its more than 160 million inhabitants, is set to play a primary role, not only in Africa but in the world at large.
In recent years, it has experienced robust growth in the economic sphere and has again reasserted itself on the world stage as an attractive market, on account of its natural resources as well as its commercial potential. It is now considered officially the single largest African economy.
It has also distinguished itself as a political player widely committed to the resolution of crisis situations in the continent. At the same time, your nation has had to confront considerable problems, among them new and violent forms of extremism and fundamentalism on ethnic, social and religious grounds.
Many Nigerians have been killed, wounded or mutilated, kidnapped and deprived of everything: their loved ones, their land, their means of subsistence, their dignity and their rights. Many have not been able to return to their homes.
Believers, both Christian and Muslim, have experienced a common tragic outcome, at the hands of people who claim to be religious, but who instead abuse religion, to make of it an ideology for their own distorted interests of exploitation and murder. I would like to assure you and all who suffer of my closeness.
Every day I remember you in my prayers and I repeat here, for your encouragement and comfort, the consoling words of the Lord Jesus, which must always resound in our hearts: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you" (Jn 14:27). Peace – as you know so well – is not only the absence of conflict or the result of political compromise or fatalistic resignation.
Peace is for us a gift which comes from on high; it is Jesus Christ himself, the Prince of Peace, who has made of two peoples one (cf. Eph 2:14). And only the man or woman who treasures the peace of Christ as a guiding light and way of life can become a peacemaker (cf. Mt 5:9).
At the same time, peace is a daily endeavour, a courageous and authentic effort to favour reconciliation, to promote experiences of sharing, to extend bridges of dialogue, to serve the weakest and the excluded. In a word, peace consists in building up a "culture of encounter".
And so I wish here to express my heartfelt thanks to you, because in the midst of so many trials and sufferings the Church in Nigeria does not cease to witness to hospitality, mercy and forgiveness.
How can we fail to remember the priests, religious men and women, missionaries and catechists who, despite untold sacrifices, never abandoned their flock, but remained at their service as good and faithful heralds of the Gospel? To them, most particularly, I would like to express my solidarity, and to say: do not grow tired of doing what is right!
We give thanks to the Lord for them, as for so many men and women of every social, cultural and religious background, who with great willingness stand up in concrete ways to every form of violence, and whose efforts are directed at favouring a more secure and just future for all.
They offer us moving testimonies, which, as Pope Benedict XVI recalled at the end of the Synod for Africa, show "the power of the Spirit to transform the hearts of victims and their persecutors and thus to re-establish fraternity" (Africae Munus, 20).
Dear Brother Bishops, in perseverance and without becoming discouraged, go forward on the way of peace (cf. Lk 1:79).
Accompany the victims! Come to the aid of the poor! Teach the youth! Become promoters of a more just and fraternal society! I gladly impart to you my Apostolic Blessing, which I ask you to extend to priests, religious, missionaries, catechists, lay faithful and above all to those suffering members of the Body of Christ.
May the Resurrection of the Lord bring conversion, reconciliation and peace to all the people of Nigeria! I commend you to Mary, Queen of Africa, and I ask you also to pray for me.
FRANCISCUS PP.
Never Enough?
But time is not something that is waiting to be found. We will never find enough time to spend doing the things that bring us closer to God. Instead we must make time available.
We worry about balancing life's demands and where the next paycheck will come from. But God reminds us that there is no better investment of our lives than taking time today to serve and honour God.
Text Haggai 1:2-6
Culled from The Holy Bible
Tuesday 17 March 2015
Fashion Is A Harsh Mistress
If our focus turns from the living God to luxury we worship an idol. The things of this world will eventually pass away but God is eternal and unchanging.
Instead let's be beautiful in our heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last and God considers it very special.
Text: Isaiah 3:16-26
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Monday 16 March 2015
Action, Not Just Words.
He ordered the idols destroyed, and that there should be no more worship of any god but the true God. Asa also repaired the Lord's altar at the temple in Jerusalem.
It is one thing to say we want to live our lives in a way that pleases God. It is quite another to get rid of the idols in our lives and begin restoring the things of God to their rightful place in our lives.
Fresh commitments are fine but we need to prove our words with our changed lives.
Text: 2Chronicles 15:1-19
Culled from The Holy Bible
Friday 13 March 2015
A day of darkness in Lekki | By: Pastor Bolaji Idowu
"Safety does not rest in our distance from the danger, but in our nearness to God." – Anon.
Nobody woke up that morning planning to die. Of those that died, yesterday was supposed to be a regular day where they go to work and come back home to their families, friends and loved ones. If they knew it was their last day, they would have done a lot of things differently: told their loved ones how they really felt, settled as many scores as they could and most importantly, they would have made right with their Maker.
Tomorrow is not guaranteed here on
earth, we only have today to make the most of our lives. Tragedies like this bring the reality of eternity to the fore of everyone's mind and pose the question: are you in right standing with your Maker? Being in right standing with your Maker doesn't mean you are perfect, it means you acknowledge and accept the finished works on Christ on the cross and are living a life of faith, a life that is pleasing to God. That's how you make the most of your today.
It is God's desire for you to have the guarantee of eternal bliss when you depart from the world. That's why He sent Jesus to bear the sins of the whole world upon Himself.
He threw the offer open to as many people as are willing to believe and receive Him into their hearts.
Like the scripture says "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If ANYONE hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me."
This offer of salvation is valid for all tribes, races and social classes. There is no one so good that they have no need for Christ and there is no one so bad that God's grace cannot restore.
Many people wonder if there really is a God in heaven and if He is, why He allows bad things happen. God has given us the free will to either choose or reject Him. Being a merciful God, He keeps giving each and every one of us one more chance.
According to the scriptures, "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance."
It is safe to trust in this God Who never runs out of second chances for us. Today may be your last chance to make things right with Him. Don't leave it till tomorrow. If you haven't already accepted Christ into your heart, there is no better time than now to do it. If you have but you are not consistent in the faith, there is no better time to start being consistent than now.
The scripture says "And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this is the judgment"
There is light and hope for everyone who accepts and believes in Jesus, hope in this life and in the life to come.
Jesus said "The thief comes but to steal, to kill and to destroy, but I have come that you may have life and have it
more abundantly"
The abundant life Jesus promised covers all aspects of our lives. The presence of Jesus in our lives brings peace, hope
and joy. His Word and Spirit are able to change your perspective of life and you begin to enjoy life in a way you never imagined possible. This abundant life Jesus promised is still valid for all who will trust in Him.
You have the assurance that no matter what, you and God are on the winning team. May the God of all comfort provide comfort to those who lost oved ones in that tragedy and all who mourn.
May the light of His Love bring healing and warmth into all of our lives.
By Pastor Bolaji Idowu
Senior Pastor,
Harvesters International Christian Centre
Follow @pastorbolaji on Twitter
Thursday 12 March 2015
A Life of Praise
On the other hand, praise is a gift that is freely given in adoration of the awesome God. It demands a reverent attitude of the body, a focused mind, an energetic emotion from the heart and a submissive spirit.
Our songs and words are sent out with no expectation of getting something in return. Praise is an expression of unconditional love.
Text: Psalm 108:1
Culled from The Holy Bible
Wednesday 11 March 2015
The Bottom Line
After a long search, the writer comes to the conclusion that created beings can't create truth. God is the only real Creator and we do well to think the thoughts he teaches us.
We can find happiness in applying God's truths to the various areas of responsibility we are given. Because of our deep respect for God, we find joy in obeying him.
Culled from The Holy Bible
Tuesday 10 March 2015
Different from the world
Our Spirit-driven lifestyles and the way we treat people set an example for others. Our unspoken message won't draw attention to us; it reflects God's message to his people.
In this verse we see that despite the position of Israel as the chosen nation of God, their neighbours thought they were just like every other nation.
They did not see anything special about the Isrealites. Do your co-workers, friends or schoolmates know that you are a Christian? Don't be afraid to share your beliefs with those around you.
Text: Ezekiel 25:8
Culled from The Holy Bible
Monday 9 March 2015
Good Parents Are A Great Treasure
Parents make the biggest difference in the way their children grow up. They can guide their children to know and love Jesus.
They can establish a firm foundation of faith that will prepare their children for choices they'll have to make later in life. Godly mothers and fathers are the best teachers of faith for children.
Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
Culled from The Holy Bible
Thursday 5 March 2015
Complain, Complain, Complain!
Incredible as it may seem, they also forgot about the many miracles the Lord had already performed to help them during their travels.
How easily we, too, become discouraged when life does not go our way. We often overlook the many good things God provides for us.
God did not tolerate grumbling from the Israelites and he does not want us to waste our time complaining either. Instead, we should be thankful for the way God is taking care of us, day by day.
Text: Numbers 11:1-35
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Tuesday 3 March 2015
We Can All Do Something
Those who knew how to sew and weave clothe were glad to use their talents for the LORD's sacred tent. Skilled craftsmen made beautiful objects of art. Other people used their talents to sculpt and to carve items from wood.
Similarly, each of us has been given special gifts, talents and abilities. We are responsible for using them in a way that honours God.
Whether you are a business person, a doctor, an accountant, a factory worker or an artist, your work can help further the work of God going on all around you.
Text: Exodus 35:30, 36:7
Culled from The Holy Bible
I Forgive You
Monday 2 March 2015
Happy Birthday to Pastor E.A Adeboye
The Shocking Meal
Saturday 28 February 2015
The days of your lives are blessed. Happy New Month
May this new month bring new opportunities your way and may it also bring a boost in your capabilities and give you strength to achieve greater things. Your going out and coming in is blessed.
Happy New Month! Keep Shinning!
Friday 27 February 2015
The Way Of Sorrow
It is a deep state of sorrow for our actions. In one way, sin is the death of our spirits before God and sorrow is the first step to the resurrection of our spirits.
This is not a one-time ritual to be performed for God's benefit, though. Rather, it becomes a continuous attitude within our hearts. We must always be mindful of depths to which our soul has been plunged, and recall the heights to which God's grace has brought us.
Text: Jeremiah 50:4-7, 20
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Wednesday 25 February 2015
Good and Evil Don't Mix
2 Corinthians 6:14, 7:1. In this passage, Paul tells the Corinthian believers to stay away from all evil things. Does that mean that we should stay away from people who are not Christians?
No. God expects us to befriend nonbelievers and share Christ with them. We should be good examples, showing them God's goodness. But when we spend too much time around sinful behaviour, we tend to see such actions as being acceptable.
That's whu we need to remember to spend time with other believers, strengthening our faith and celebrating God's greatness.
Culled from The Holy Bible
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The Giving Gift
"Every ma according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)
It may seem like a tremendous sacrifice to surrender any of our income to give to a church. Yes, giving our money or time to someone else seems like a sacrifice. But it is a sacrifice of love.
"For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not." (2 Corinthians 8:12)
Text: Malachi 3:8-10
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Tuesday 24 February 2015
RCCG presents 73 hour Messiah Marathon Praise | March 2-5 2015
As the Man of God will turn 73 this year, this edition of the Marathon Praise will be for 73hours non-stop. Join as music ministers like Pastor Kunle Ajayi, D.J Sas, Ayan Jesu, Yetunde Aare, Bukola Bekes, Wamulele, National praise Team, National Youth Choir and host of others offer quality praises to the Almighty God.
Date: Monday March 2nd- Thursday March 5th, 2015
Time: 2pm prompt (Nigerian time)
Venue – Youth Centre, Redemption Camp, KM 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun state Nigeria.
Monday 23 February 2015
Age Is No Excuse
Yet throughout the Bible there are numerous examples of God using peoiple despite their age. Joseph, Samuel and David were youngsters when they were called. Abraham and Noah received a call in their mature years.
The outward body doesn't matter to God; he looks for the willing heart. It doesn't matter how young or old you are.
What matters is the maturity of your heart. God has a way of using the most unlikely instruments to do his work. Even though we may feel ordinary, we never know when God may call us to do his work.
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Sunday 22 February 2015
I've Gotta Get Out of This Place
Jeremiah's desire to escape had a different motive though. The longer he aligned himself with the will of God, the more he found himself out of step with his society. As a prophet he was always speaking against the lifestyle, politics and business practices of his neighbours. He wanted to run away rather than stay and try to make a difference.
Even Jesus expressed a desire to escape the responsibility of the cross but he resisted the impulse. "Father.....not my will but thine, be done". (Luke 22:42)
Then and now, God wants his people to live in the world and affect it from the inside. The responsibility of obeying God isn't so bad.
Jeremiah 9:2
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Saturday 21 February 2015
Ace gospel singer, Tope Alabi covers the latest issue of The Celebrity Shoot
Unarguably the best female gospel musician in Nigeria, recall that the Evangelist rose to prominence after the release of her debut album, Oore ti o Common in 2002.
Friday 20 February 2015
Drowning in misery
Your voice is hoarse and your eyes are swollen from your tears. Where is God when you need him?
Don't be afraid for despite your overwhelming circumstances, God can be trusted. The day will soon come when you can "tell the heavens and earth to start singing! Tell the mountains and every tree in the forest to join in the song! The Lord has rescued his people, now they will worship him"
Psalm 69: 1-3, 13-17, Isaiah 44:23
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Thursday 19 February 2015
Do You Laugh At God?
But God kept his promise to Abraham and Sarah and Isaac (meaning "laughter") was a reminder of how Sarah had laughed at the idea of having a child. Now Sarah was laughing with joy.
It is easy for us to doubt when situations appear impossible. Some things are too far beyond our understanding but God is not to be limited. The next time we doubt God, we can remember what he did for Sarah.
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Wednesday 18 February 2015
Tears In A Bottle
can trust in this promise: God hears our prayers (Isaiah 38:5). While we weep with frustration or agony, God captures our tears as they fall. He carefully collects our sorrows and holds them close.
With his great patience, God has noticed the times we have strayed from his path and have stumbled on the rocks. And yet, no matter how weak or pitiful our words may seem, God does not forget the cries of those in need.
Remember the words of the Psalmist- You protected me from death and kept me from stumbling.
(Psalm 56:8,13)
Culled from The Holy Bible
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Tuesday 17 February 2015
Look What I Found
Thursday 29 January 2015
Winners Chapel releases official statement on "gate of hell" allegations.
He was reported to have made the statement last Sunday when the President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan came to worship at Faith Tabernacle, which is the headquarters of the ministry.
The falsehood that is being spread around by mischief makers is that the Bishop, while praying for the President, said, "I will open the gates of hell to anyone who oppose you." A little later, some others who in an attempt to "defend" the Bishop, came up with another quote purportedly said by Dr. Oyedepo, which is: "I will open the gates of hell to those who oppose the peace of this nation."
Well, let's set the records straight: The Press and Publicity Unit of the church, publishers of Faith Tabernacle News, was at the 3rd service and recorded (on tape), the President's 6-minute speech, the congregational prayer for him and the Bishop's blessing on the President.
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party – the PDP, came to the church as the President of this country, not as a candidate in the forthcoming elections. And Bishop Oyedepo prayed for him, as instructed in the Bible book of 1 Timothy 2:1-2, as the President of Nigeria not as a PDP standard-bearer.
The Bishop's prayer for the President
"1st Timothy 2:1-2: I exhort you therefore, that first of all, supplications, prayers and intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men." Then on the priority list is "For kings and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty."
"I only had an idea of the President's visit just yesterday. It wasn't there last Friday when we had the One Night with The king. So we are going to be praying for our President. Let prayers and supplications and intercessions be made for all men; first of all, for kings, and for them that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
And after that I will do what the priests are asked to do. It says "Speak to Aaron, that after this manner shall ye bless." Proclaim blessings as a priest of God over our President, and the blessings will answer, in the name of Jesus Christ.
In Numbers 6:23-26, The Lord said to Moses and the children of Israel saying "On this wise shall ye bless the children of Israel saying: The Lord bless thee and keep thee; the Lord make His face to shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; The Lord lift His countenance upon thee and give thee peace."
When that blessing comes to stay, something happens. You see, the generation of the Old Testament knew the value of blessings; they would even cry for it. Every blessing proclaimed upon you today must answer on your life.
I like us to be on our feet and lift the President up to God. Whatever you desire to see God bring about in his life; bring about in our nation, begin to pray that prayer right now.
*Father, release your grace upon the President to manage the demands of his office.
*Release unusual grace in increasing dimensions, to manage the demands of his office.
*Cause your face to shine upon him.
*Lord, grant the desires of his heart.
*Grant Nigeria peace.
*Under him, grant Nigeria greater advancement.
Thank you father, in Jesus' name we pray."
THEN THE BISHOP ALONE PRAYED FOR THE PRESIDENT
*This entire church proclaims the President blessed today
*Blessed with divine wisdom to manage the demands of his office
*Blessed with keys to see the miraculous in his life
*Blessed with grace that will advance His cause in our nation
*Every time we pray here, God hears. The Bible says "Wherever 2 or 3 are gathered, I'm there in their midst, and if we agree concerning anything, it's done for us." Therefore, in the name of Jesus, our President is declared blessed.
*His going out is blessed, his coming in is blessed.
*The will of God is blessed in his life.
*Thank you father, blessed be your name, in Jesus precious name."
And the whole congregation shouted "Amen." That was it!
NOTE:
1. There was no mention of "hell" in the prayer
2. There was no mention of "the gates of hell" in the prayer
3. There was no mention of "opposition" or "oppose" in that prayer
4. It is very clear that these mischief makers were waiting for an opportunity, which presented itself in President Jonathan's visit to the church in the heat of the campaigns. And with what we have seen, most politicians can do just anything to whip up sentiments and score cheap political points.
5. The church has never been involved in partisan politics but has been prayerfully active in ensuring that the Nigerian ship doesn't sink
6. The church has always obeyed the biblical injunction to pray for those in authority and the "peace of Jerusalem."
7. This is not an attempt to defend the church or Bishop Oyedepo, as we already know that no matter how far a lie has travelled, the truth will definitely overtake it.
8. This is also not an attempt to defend God, because the Almighty God is more than able to defend himself.
9. As you read this, no one has even called to confirm from the ministry the veracity of this claim and a video recording of the service which is equally online has been labeled "doctored" by those who are bent on dragging the name of the church into partisan politics.
10. For the record, this is exactly what happened; whatever is being peddled was obviously created by those who want to benefit politically from the controversy; and promoted by bloggers who want to drive traffic to their sites; and spread by those who already think they have an axe to grind with their perceived lifestyle of Bishop Oyedepo.
Jesus is Lord
Saturday 24 January 2015
Music: Tim Godfrey & Xtreme -Mma Mma Ya
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