When you’re praying for a loved one to come to know the Lord, keep in mind that Satan who has blinded their eyes and darkened their understanding. So, your goal is to get their eyes opened, and that is something the Word of God will do. Try to get them under the sound of the … Continue reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: How do I pray for a loved one who doesn’t know Jesus?
Most Christians believe that the primary purpose of salvation is to avoid hell. That may have been what you were taught, but it’s not what the Bible teaches. In fact, that kind of thinking serves to inoculate people from the truth of the Gospel concerning salvation. If we simply ceased to exist at death and … Continue reading Discipleship Versus Evangelism
“Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” (2 Kings 7: 1) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy … Continue reading MULTIPLE OPTIONS
But I am the Lord thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The Lord of hosts is his name. And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth…” Isaiah … Continue reading Possessing the Dynamic Power of The Spirit
[1] A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, "Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons to be his slaves." [2] So Elisha said to her, "What shall … Continue reading “WHAT OIL DO YOU HIDE IN YOUR BOSSOM?”
“Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the LORD; Thus saith the LORD, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.” (2 Kings 7: 1) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy … Continue reading FAVOUR O’CLOCK
Romans 5:3-5; Galatians 6:9 The secret to the success of overcoming Satan and becoming prepared is to have an extensive strategy of effective prayer. And the secret to having this extensive prayer is to have an extensive program of effective praise. There is no assurance of the desired manifestation apart from persistent and believing prayer. … Continue reading The Importance of Importunity
So we boiled my son, and did eat him: and I said unto her on the next day, Give thy son, that we may eat him: and she hath hid her son.” (2 Kings 6: 29) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. In our Focal Scripture, we find a woman … Continue reading YOUR FUTURE IS PRESERVED
In prayer we hold God’s Hand with one of our hands, and point to our struggles, one-by-one with our other hand. Prayer frames our lives with the changeless character of God. Prayer is not so much talking to God as it is talking with God. Prayer is the only means God left us to make … Continue reading PRAYER IS REACHING UP TO OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN
- Pastor Bimbo Animashaun The ability to strike a balance between MINISTRY and LEADERSHIP goes a long way in accomplishing God's purpose for your life. Whereas MINISTRY IS A CALL, LEADERSHIP IS A SKILL. Too many Gospel ministers are GREAT PREACHERS but POOR LEADERS. You can receive A CALL INTO MINISTRY but you have to … Continue reading THE “EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE” OF A MINISTER!!! (Vital Lesson In Ministry Leadership)
One year at our annual Charis Bible College Expand Your Vision Weekend, as I was worshiping the Lord, I just knew in my heart that the Lord had entered the room. I didn’t feel it, I just knew it. I knew He had walked into the auditorium through the left front doors and right up … Continue reading Walking by Faith
All True Believers Are Overcomers Listen to the Apostle John as he wrote to the early church: For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 5 Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW JESUS, IN REVELATION: GIVES 7 PROOFS THAT ONLY OVERCOMERS GO TO HEAVEN?
“And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver.” (2 Kings 6: 25) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Our … Continue reading LOW STANDARDS
(GENESIS 39) When a man caries the FAVOUR AND GOODNESS of God, whoever come in contact with such person is highly previleged. When Joseph was in Portipha's house, GOD WAS W2ITH HIM and MADE ALL HE DID TO PROSPER, so everything in the house was committed in his hand. And everything he touched and planned … Continue reading CARRIERS OF GOD’S PRESENCE AND BLESSINGS
There are a number of keys to seeing the miraculous power of God manifest on a consistent basis. One of the least understood, and therefore seldom practiced, is the fact that healing is under the authority of the believer. God has already provided His healing power and placed it on the inside of every born-again … Continue reading Our Authority Releases God’s Power
And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver.” (2 Kings 6: 25) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Our … Continue reading NO REDUCTION
2 Kings 3:11-12KJV [11] But Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord , that we may enquire of the Lord by him? And one of the king of Israel's servants answered and said, Here is Elisha the son of Shaphat, which poured water on the hands of Elijah. [12] And Jehoshaphat … Continue reading “YOU WANT TO STAND BEFORE THE KINGS?”
(How Not To Become A False Minister) - Pastor Bimbo Animashaun Not all false ministers are UNCALLED. Some carry GENUINE CALLINGS but Satan took advantage of them along the way? How? By not submitting their callings under the influence and Lordship of the Holy Spirit. For instance, a person can be genuinely called of God … Continue reading DIVINE CALLINGS AND SPIRITUAL ADMINISTRATIONS
There are a number of keys to seeing the miraculous power of God manifest on a consistent basis. One of the least understood, and therefore seldom practiced, is the fact that healing is under the authority of the believer. God has already provided His healing power and placed it on the inside of every born-again … Continue reading Our Authority Releases God’s Power
“And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.” (2 Kings 6: 24) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. The strategy that Benhadad used against Samaria was to besiege it. The word ‘besiege’ as used in that … Continue reading NO CONFINEMENT
God wants us to survive the active war zone we must live in. He wants us to not be wounded, devoured, distracted, and neutralized. What is His plan? We Wear the Armor He gives to us. The final piece is what we use to make it through life. God said we all need a Word-protected … Continue reading HOW TO STAY FOCUSED ON GOD: SURROUNDED BY A WORLD OF DISTRACTION
Mark Twain famously said, "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." Yet, even though we make a conscious effort to live in the light, there are times when we cannot escape the destructive power of lies. Lies cause family and friends to experience disconnection and wreak havoc on our relationships. Yet, … Continue reading The Destructive Power Of Lies – TD Jakes
2 Kings 2:23-25 KJV [23] And he went up from thence unto Beth-el: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head. <!-- --> [24] And he turned back, … Continue reading “UNDISCIPLINED CHILDREN OF BETHEL”
When Christ's birth was announced, Jesus was the One who would save sinners from their sins, and be God with us. That is the message of Christ's Birth. Salvation Reaches: Blind Sinners in Darkness We were each born sitting in the darkness, heading towards the precipice of sin; but we didn’t even know it because … Continue reading IN REVELATION JESUS SAID TO REPENT: AS THE ONLY PATHWAY TO GOD’S BLESSINGS
“And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.” (Mark 3: 5) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional … Continue reading STRETCH
DISCIPLESHIP IS EXPLAINING WHAT GOD HAS SAID Discipleship is all about explaining what God’s Word says about God’s desires for our lives as believers. Every generation needs those who will explain God's Word to the next generation. Not just the facts, but also the application. As the Great Commission puts it: “teaching them to observe … Continue reading THE DEADLY CONDITION OF EMPTY LIVING: IT’S THE BIGGEST TEMPTATION WE MUST AVOID DAILY
She is Emerging! Her eminence is hither! Her greatness is now! Histories began with her, She’s pioneer of great innovations, The world revolves around her creatives, Her knowledges, alluring the universe, In her freedom, many were her renovations, In her services, many were her artifacts, Worthy were her works, Shes mother breeder of humanities, until … Continue reading OH, AFRICA EMINENCE – OPE DUROTOYE
“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love” (1 John 4:7-8). Most of us think that we really understand the love of God, but our experience proves otherwise. We … Continue reading God’s Kind of Love
This is an excerpt from the book ALONE WITH GOD by Bishop Francis Wale Oke. When you pray in tongues, it is your spirit that is praying by the Holy Spirit. Hence, you make direct contact with God without any hindrance (1 Corinthians 14:14). You speak mysteries to God that neither men nor Satan understands … Continue reading WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU PRAY IN TONGUES?
SALVATION IS: BELIEVING AND WORSHIPPING GOD MESSAGE SEVENTEEN (Paul): The next Gospel Presentation is in Acts 18:8-13 where salvation is described as believing, and being drawn by God to worship Him. Acts 18:8-13 (NKJV) Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, … Continue reading THE ETERNAL GOSPEL PRESENTED IN ACTS: GOD SUMMARIZES ALL THE ELEMENTS OF GENUINE SALVATION
Aphorism CITY 