Well, now we as christians should see the reason we need to intercede more for this country
imagine the innocent lives we lost today!

Won Over By His Love – Wednesday August 24, 2011 – Pastor Anita

The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee (Jeremiah 31:3).

Some Christians imagine God as the “no nonsense daddy” who gives His kids the “cold shoulder” or “silent treatment” when they do something wrong. But God isn’t that way. He doesn’t withdraw His love or break fellowship with you because you sinned. Rather, when you err, He even seeks to get your attention, to help you and correct you. At such times He draws your attention to His Word to guide you out of error unto repentance.

Never think of God as a Father who holds on to “issues” with His kids, ready to consume them with fire for doing something wrong. He never leaves you nor forsakes you, even when you err. He knows you’re maturing in the Kingdom-life, hence He expects you to keep learning His Word and growing, till you come to maturity.

The Father’s love for you is too strong and immeasurable for Him to withdraw from you from doing something wrong. Romans 2:4 lets us know that it’s the goodness of God that leads men to repentance; not His judgment. He visited His anger and judgment on the children of Israel in the Old Testament, yet they couldn’t keep His Word. But in our case, He won us over by His love. No wonder He said in our opening scripture “I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.”

John 14:16 Jesus said, “And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever.” Also, in Matthew 28:20, Jesus said, “…lo, I am with you always.” The Father’s presence, love, grace, tender mercies and compassion abides in you and with you forever. Therefore be persuaded that He loves you more than life, and nothing can separate you from His love: “For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come. Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38-39).

Prayer

Precious Father, thank you for the rich fellowship of the Holy Spirit which I enjoy lavishly today! Thank you for your great love, compassion, mercy and grace. Your faithfulness, O Lord, is from everlasting to everlasting. I worship you, righteous Father, for bringing me into a love-union with you, in Jesus’ Name Amen.

Further Study

John 15:13

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.



John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.



Romans 5:8-10

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.





Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 9

Reading plan Psalm 128-134



2 Year Bible Luke 18:28-34

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 11-12



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

Call To Salvation[b][/b]

Have you ever seen a butterfly? Or watched an early morning sunrise? Have you ever seen a flowing river? Or caught a peek at a rainbow?

The Bible says in Romans 1 vs. 19: 20 ", because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shewed it to them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: ".

All the works of creation reveal the glory and power of God and speak a message so clear you cannot fail to hear. God went further and revealed Himself to us through His Son Jesus Christ. The scripture declares Him to be the very image of God, and the brightness of his glory. Jesus himself said "He that has seen me has seen the Father."

Through His death He showed us the way to fellowship with Him, and now He wants us to receive the divine life which Jesus made available so that He can reveal Himself in us, and through us. Today, you can receive the life of God into your spirit, and become a brand new creature in Christ, so that God's beauty and power can be seen in you. All you have to do is say this prayer and mean it with all of your heart; and God will hear you. O Lord God, I believe in Jesus Christ, your Son who died for me and was raised from the dead for my justification.

Your Word says in Romans 10 vs. 9 & 10 ", that if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

Therefore I confess Jesus Christ as Lord of my life from this day forth. I receive remission of sins for my soul and I receive eternal life into my spirit.

I am saved! I am born-again! Thank you for making me your child.

Disallow “Illegal Transactions” In Your Body – Tuesday August 23, 2011 – Pastor Chris

For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live (Romans 8:13).

In 1 Corinthians 6:19, the Bible says “What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” This means your body belongs to the Lord, and you’re the custodian of it. You’re a spirit, but God gave you a body to function with here on earth.

It’s true that the Holy Spirit dwells in you, but it’s your sole responsibility, not His, to forbid sickness, pains or disease from lording it over you. Our opening scripture admonishes you to put a stop to such “illegal transactions” in your body. That’s what it means when it says “mortify the deeds of the body.” It means to make extinct, put to death or disallow the deeds prompted by the body; letting you know you have the right to decide what happens to your body.

We will all give account to the Lord for whatever we allow in our body (2 Corinthians 5:10). Satan may launch an attack on your physical body, but it’s your responsibility to disallow such illegal transaction. You may suddenly wake up to a terrible discomfort in your body; don’t fret. Instead grab that part of your body and say “I refuse to accommodate any trouble in my body; I demand a restoration in the Name of Jesus”; and it shall be so.

Remember, Jesus said “…Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18). The word “bind” also means “forbid” or “disallow.” In other words, Jesus is saying “…Whatsoever thou shalt forbid or disallow on earth shall be forbidden or disallowed in heaven…” So if you forbid sickness from your body, as an illegal transaction, it will stay forbidden.

Your body is like your world, and you’re in charge of it. What you endorse concerning it is what God accepts. Therefore, don’t neglect to speak health to your body and give yourself enough rest when it’s necessary. Your body was made to function in such a way as to bring glory to God; not “illegal transactions.”


Prayer
Dear Father, my body is your temple and your dwelling place. I yield every fibre of my body to Your Word, as a living sacrifice, so that I might bring glory to your Name. No sickness shall reign in my body and sin shall not lord it over me, because I belong to you. Thank you for this great privilege, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Romans 6:13

Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 8

Reading plan Psalm 120-127



2 Year Bible Luke 18:18-27

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 10



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

MY SALVATION STORY, OMOTOLA HELEN AKINTIDE
I got born again in my freshman year in secondary school. I attended a program and though the pastor gave funny illustrations I saw and heard them differently. When I got to Christ Embassy, I got superior knowledge that brought me into my inheritance and is still taking me higher. AKINTIDE OMOTOLA HELEN BLW ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY, AKUNGBA(ZONE G).

Empowered For The Miraculous – Monday August 22, 2011 – Pastor Chris

And behold, I send the promise of my Father: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high (Luke 24:49).

Before His crucifixion, the Lord Jesus promised the disciples and others who would believe in Him that not only would they do the works He did, they would do even greater works (John 14:12). Jesus made this promise because on His request, the Father was sending the Holy Spirit to reside in us – to enable and empower us for the miraculous: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever” (John 14:16 AMP).

Through the power of the Holy Sprit living in you, there’s absolutely no height of success or victory you can’t achieve. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” You have inside you the supernatural elixir for victory; you can do all things through the Holy Spirit that lives within you. He’s the One who brings into your life the enablement to blaze new trails and cause new things to happen.

From the Master’s emphasis in our opening scripture, He knew we wouldn’t be able to fulfill the divine call without the divine enablement that the Holy Spirit brings. But blessed be God; we’ve been imbued with power from on high for the miraculous: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:. The Holy Spirit has enabled you to produce proofs of Christ’s resurrection and the reality of God’s Kingdom. He’s all you need to live supernaturally in this life.

Remember, the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus made Him “the Christ” and enabled Him to do the mighty works He did. That same Spirit lives in you today; He has anointed you, and made it possible for you to do the impossible. Never again say you’re helpless or ordinary, for the “enabler” – Holy Spirit – has taken up residence in you, making you more than a man.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for filling me with your precious Holy Spirit. He has made me more than a man and has made my life truly supernatural. I can do all things through that anointing that enables me to live victoriously every day, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study

Acts 1:8 AMP

But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.



2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 7

Reading plan Psalm 119:113-176



2 Year Bible Luke 18:9-17

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 9



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

@Enigma, seems like you don't have work to do

MY SOZO EXPERIENCE , beauty momoh

Praise God! Thank you Pastor for this wonderful opportunity to share my testimony of salvation. I was born into an Islamic family and was almost rounding up with Islamic school when I lost my dad. There was a sister named Sister Mariam Adetayo then in my compound. I followed her to church on the 20th of July 2008, it was a cell ministry day.

On that day, I heard the words I had never heard in my entire life. After the service, I was spoken to by the First timers’ ministry, “Bro Shedrack” . I got born again that day and received the Holy Ghost there. Since then, I have been bold and courageous enough to tell someone else about Jesus and all the members of my family are Christians now.

@poster,
why ask why
look for the solution by seeking help from God or go to the surgeons

acts 28:27
For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them

@newmi, joagbaje and azibalua,
there are all fufilling scriptures afterall Herod was created for destruction!

A Family Of Champions – Sunday August 21, 2011 – Pastor Anita

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, (Ephesians 3:14-15).

Every Christian belongs in God’s family; and it’s a family of Champions, for we’re champions from Zion. The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews gives us an incisive chronicle of the acts of faith by some of the members of our family. These great men of old became champions in life, accomplished phenomenal victories by faith.

Their faith serves as an example for us today, and their deeds were written for our inspiration and edification; letting us know we can do the same. Let’s for instance consider the attitude of one of these great champions from our family – Caleb. He was so full of faith that at age eighty-five, when he ought to have retired from active service, he said to Joshua, “Remember forty years ago, God made a promise through Moses to give me Hebron. Give me Hebron now and I will drive out the giants” (Joshua 14:10-12).

The fifteenth chapter of the book of Joshua tells us how he drove out the giants from Hebron without requesting help from the army of Israel. All Caleb needed was the assurance that God was with him. That’s the mentality we ought to have always, because we are born into this great family of faith-heroes.

The Bible admonishes us to be “followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Hebrews 6:12). This refers to those who, through faith, faced and overcame circumstances. They transcended the world of their time and subdued it. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, the prophets of old, the Lord Jesus Christ and the apostles – these are champions from our Kingdom; they’ve all set for us examples of faith to emulate.

Confession

I thank you Father for the great things you’ll accomplish through me today, because my faith is strong and unwavering. I have overcome the systems of this world; therefore I refuse to be bound by the limitations that exist in the world. My life is upward and forward because I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. Glory to God!

Further Study

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.



Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 6

Reading plan Psalm 119:1-112



2 Year Bible Luke 18:1-8

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 7-8



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

Be Led By The Spirit, Through The Word – Saturday August 20, 2011 – Pastor Chris

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come (John 16:13).

In Matthew 15:19, Jesus said “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies.” This means man, on his own is capable of destroying himself. Therefore, it’ll be out of place to argue that “the voice of man is the voice of God,” or as some say, “Majority can’t be wrong.” Any thought, word theory, argument or direction that proceeds from the natural man shouldn’t be trusted since it’s not substantiated by the Word of God.

“But how can I know and follow the right counsel, in a world where there’re so many voices?” you might ask. Firstly, the Word of God is the voice of God, and that’s your surest guide in life. Get acquainted with the Word, for that’s the way you get to know the counsel of the Spirit. Jesus said in John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

In addition, prior to His ascension, Jesus made an emphatic statement about the ministry of the Holy Spirit – to lead and guide you in life: “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Comforter (Counselor, Helper, Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby), that He may remain with you forever” (John14:16 AMP) The Holy Spirit lives in you, and He also goes with you. As you spend time in fellowship with Him and with the Word you’ll learn to discern His voice from that of men; you’ll always receive proper guidance.

No other personality in this life can lead you into success, victory and rest as the Holy Spirit would. You’ll take accurate decisions, go to the right places at the right time, and your life will be in sync with God’s perfect will when you yield to the Holy Spirit by following His Word. Remember, “…as many are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14).

Prayer

Dear Father, I thank you for giving me your precious Holy Spirit to be my guide, teacher, counselor and comforter. I yield my spirit to Him only, to be led, instructed and directed in all my dealings in life. As I do this, my entire life is transformed from glory to glory, in Jesus’ mighty Name. Amen.

1 John 2:27

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 5

Reading plan Psalm 117-118



2 Year Bible Luke 17:31-37

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 5-6



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Joagbaje:


The Nigerian man ,pays nigerians, paid Americans , paid presidents, paid rulers of nations for tv show? What else can we expect from natural men like you guys. I can understand what Jesus went through.

1 Corinthians 2:14
14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

how much will he pay then?

Azibalua:

just imagine the real meaning or translation of your name is "inside the jujus pot" how would you feel each time your mother call your name

or
opufoni (big fowl)

@topic,
to shut out distractions

@topic
I don't think he can do that!

Too Blessed To Be Rejected! – Thursday August 18, 2011 – Pastor Anita

Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him and he would have given thee living water (John 4:10).



Many people suffer the pain of rejection. They allow the devil’s lie to them that they were rejected because they had a problem or because their lives were being influenced negatively by demons. They believe this until it becomes their consciousness and steals their enthusiasm for success. They stop trying and resign to failure. “What’s the use?” they say, “I know I’ll be rejected.”

This isn’t the kind of life you’ve been called to as a child of God. Psalms 5:12 says, “For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.” You’ve been called to a life of abundant favour. The only reason anyone may reject you is because they don’t know you. One time, Jesus was by a well in Samaria and asked a woman by the well for a drink of water (John 4:5-10). The woman responded saying, “You know you are a Jew and I, a Samaritan; you’re not supposed to be asking me for water.” Jesus then said to her: “If you knew the person asking you for water, you would ask Him for water and He would have given you living water.” She declined the Master simply because she didn’t know who He was.

Can you see now that you’re not the problem? If Jesus could be rejected, then it means it can happen to you too, but never take it personal. You’re too blessed to be rejected! You’re a joint-heir with Christ and you’re the seed of Abraham, therefore go everywhere with boldness. When people turn you down, look at them with love and say “If only you knew me, you’d act differently!”

Confession

I’m the seed of Abraham. Not only am I blessed, I’m a blessing to my world also. Everywhere I go, I have favour because I exude the sweet-smelling savour of Christ. No devil can influence my job, family, finances or life negatively because I’m in charge.

Further Study

Matthew 10:11-15

And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence. And when ye come into an house, salute it. And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.



Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible 1 Corinthians 3

Reading plan Psalm 109-112



2 Year Bible Luke 17:11-19

Reading Plan 1 Samuel 3



Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Anita Oyakhilome

more music
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Joagbaje:

I don't want to win religious poster of the year. A beg . I would love to be a moderator. I promise to bring and enforce order . I will enforce the rules of the forum . I will press for a christian section . Please vote me a moderator and Nairaland will not be a place for agberos.

serious!?!

what if i say it and don't believe in it, will it still happen?

if you know the power in a name, you won't utter unneccessary words

why should you be poor when Jesus died poor so that you might become rich

For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
2 cor 8:9

Enigma:

God did not send anybody to preach the gospel advertise on MITV or OGTV or any other TV. End of story.

It is much better that a "church" (a) teaches its own members godliness (rather than all this rubbish "prosperity" and, (b) teach its members each to influence other people they come across with their own Godly behaviour and carriage; in other words each member is to preach the gospel, particularly by actions (including charity) and by words if necessary.

actually God sent us to preach to everybdy so we use all the mediums available

15 And he said to them, Go into all the world, and give the good news to everyone.
mark 16:15

Zikkyy:

It's business. They are in it for profit. Is your church in business for profit?
It's obvious your marketing strategy is not working. If the advert cost exceed church revenue, why continue? you end up putting unnecessary pressure on current members to meet up.

The church continues because it is not a money making venture or organisation but its sole purpose is soul winning
so no matter the expenses made, the church will not suffer

if you see christ will you know him
with the manner you carry yourself?

@joagbaje,
hmmm, i wonder where i was then
campus ministry i guess
congrats o!
we are the products of several meetings, conferences e.t.c
i remember the Port Harcourt Higher Life Conference where we were taught about the anointing, where you there?

took it right out of my mouth

Purist:

^^ Oh my dayzzz!! Like seriously?? Your IQ must indeed have an ultra-negative value to believe any of these clearly staged "miracles" are real. It's amazing the way religionists suddenly suspend common sense the moment "God" is involved.

Experience they say is the best teacher
i pray you don't learn the hard way

@poster,
people die everyday and people get buried everyday
some people bury dead bodies straight into the ground while others put them in coffins first
so mister, coffin selling is a lucrative business if i must say and if a christian( who believes in the power of tithing) happens to be a seller of one
should he not follow Godly principles?

@joagbaje
:oare you serious, how was it, what happened there!!!?

Gospel videos like you've never seen them before
Yes, we have seen a lot of videos but have we taken time to listen to their lyrics
it's not the beats or the video that makes the song but the lyrics that counts
Here's an example

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@poster,
se you wanted videos of pastor anita, oya see na!

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