Desperation for endorsement Desperation to prove a point about ministry growthDesperation for acceptanceDesperation to trend Desperation to get certain kinds of results, these have either pushed people out of their original callings or even pushed some to join cults, which is definitely out of their calling.Protect and value the grace of God upon your life.That … Continue reading DESPERATION
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FOCUS
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.” (Matthew 25: 1) Our Focal Scripture speaks of how the ten virgins took their lamps and went forth to meet the bridegroom. They took their lamps; they took their lights; they were burning … Continue reading FOCUS
Why God Sent Revelation
1. Rev. 1: Individual believers like John needed Encouragement because life is hard. Who Jesus is Everywhere today. Each of us is to see what Jesus doing in us. God wants us to stay in step with His plan for our life today. Very personal. How to live through anything. John faced loneliness, insecurity, and … Continue reading Why God Sent Revelation
No true Satisfaction without Christ
There is no true satisfaction without Christ and satisfaction is what the world is looking for. Apostle Femi Lazarus Jesus loves you, accept him today - Tomorrow may be too late.
What Are Angels Doing in the Lives of People Living on Earth?
Have you noticed how close we're getting to what Jesus EXPLAINED as the End of Days? Jesus can be TRUSTED. Jesus is TRUTH. What three things does He say will take place just before the end of times and the return of Christ? Jesus explains what the world will LOOK like when He descends from … Continue reading What Are Angels Doing in the Lives of People Living on Earth?
The War Is Over
Do you remember September 11, 2001? Of course you do. If you’ve lived very long, you can recall many terrible things that have happened in this world, including tsunamis and hurricanes of biblical proportions. And certainly every one of you have your own individual tragedy that you deal with or have dealt with. There is … Continue reading The War Is Over
IT WAS ARROGANCE THAT KILLED SOME PEOPLE
There are so many Fake “Men of God” around us, Yes! Truly, There are Men of God that have compromised their Faith and become Fake in the process. Yes. There are those who have betrayed JESUS Christ for 30 Pieces of Silver, Yes, We know. - BUT, DEAR BROTHERS AND SISTERS, BE VERY CAREFUL NOT … Continue reading IT WAS ARROGANCE THAT KILLED SOME PEOPLE
Psychology vs. Christianity
Psychology has its roots in ancient philosophers like Socrates, Aristotle, and Plato. None of these men were worshipers of the true and living God. At best, they believed in a god that was not involved in the affairs of men, and at worse they worshiped multiple pagan gods. Modern psychology was brought to the forefront … Continue reading Psychology vs. Christianity
Redemption
I’m going to begin this by dropping a bomb: Sin is no longer an issue with God; we are redeemed! With that statement, you are either rejoicing, shocked, or confused. That is one radical statement, but one I believe I can back up by the Word of God. The message most people hear says that … Continue reading Redemption
Knowing God
If I were to ask a group of people what’s the greatest thing in life, I would probably get as many answers as there were people. Certainly many things contribute to a full and happy life, but I hope all believers would agree that knowing God is absolutely the greatest and most important of all. … Continue reading Knowing God
God Waits: Time to Repent: Unlike us, God is patient.
Before the judgment actually starts in Revelation 8:7, He waits a long time. Because we are a people of action, waiting is something that is hard for most of us. But God says that the greatest action that we can perform is being still before Him and praying. The half-hour of total silence before the … Continue reading God Waits: Time to Repent: Unlike us, God is patient.
HOW TO BE ASSURED OF ETERNAL SALVATION–The Helmet of Assurance
This morning I was challenging my couple of hundred NextGeneration students from the Scriptures about the doctrine of SALVATION, Satan's attacks, and the ASSURANCE of our salvation that God has promised. here is a recap. How about you? Are you confident in what Christ has done once and for all times for YOUR ETERNAL SALVATION? … Continue reading HOW TO BE ASSURED OF ETERNAL SALVATION–The Helmet of Assurance
A NEW IDENTITY
“And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.” (Mark 5: 29) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. The woman in our Focal Scripture was described as the woman with the issue of blood. That woman … Continue reading A NEW IDENTITY
Faith Is Based on Knowledge
“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and … Continue reading Faith Is Based on Knowledge
HE’S COMING AGAIN
And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea.” (Mark 5: 21) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Prior to our Focal Scripture, Jesus had come into the country of the Gadarenes where He … Continue reading HE’S COMING AGAIN
The simplest description of what we are as Christians
The simplest description of what we are as Christians, comes from Christ's first call to those first disciples in Matthew 4:19. Jesus explains the new life He was offering, the salvation He was purchasing, and the Gospel of repentance He was preaching. He reduces everything down to two words: Follow Me This two-word call summarizes … Continue reading The simplest description of what we are as Christians
NO BONDAGE
“For Herod had laid hold on John, and bound him, and put him in prison for Herodias' sake, his brother Philip's wife.” (Matthew 14: 3) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Our Focal Scripture speaks of how Herod laid hold on John the Baptist and put him in prison. Herod … Continue reading NO BONDAGE
Awareness of Spiritual Warfare
Ephesians 6:11 – 13 says: Put on the whole armour (that is the armour of warfare) of God,that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not againstflesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of thedarkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in … Continue reading Awareness of Spiritual Warfare
Our Authority Releases God’s Power
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
HE’S COMING AGAIN
“And he entered again into the synagogue; and there was a man there which had a withered hand.” (Mark 3: 1) <!-- --> That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. Our Focal Scripture speaks of how Jesus entered ‘again’ into the synagogue. So this was not Jesus’ first entry into the … Continue reading HE’S COMING AGAIN
NOBODY IS BEYOND SALVATION
Sometimes this year, the story of the convert of a pop singer went around. Chidinma was once a worldly artist who knew nothing about Christ, using her gifts to populate the devil's kingdom. She might have heard about Christ but didn't accept him. This year, Salvation came to her. Now, many souls are drawn to … Continue reading NOBODY IS BEYOND SALVATION
Spiritual Authority
Please take a minute to read this letter I recently received from a 19-year-old girl. Dear Mr. Wommack, I realize that you must receive frequent letters regarding your ministry. But even with that knowledge, I feel compelled to write. I’ve just finished listening to your audio series entitled “Spiritual Authority,” and it has changed my … Continue reading Spiritual Authority
My Shameless Experience
Seated on the third row bench of the main church auditorium, the Guest minister voice rings to my ear, "Come out if you want to dedicate your life to God, You've been a church goer; you've been coming to church but you know within yourself that you don't have a living relationship with God, He … Continue reading My Shameless Experience
“LIVING THE LIFE THAT COUNTS”
Luke 10:17-20 KJV [17] And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. [18] And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. <!--more--> [19] Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the … Continue reading “LIVING THE LIFE THAT COUNTS”
BEARING ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS!!!
(Promoting Love And Harmony Among Ministers) - Pastor Bimbo Animashaun Don't take advantage of someone's trying time or moment in ministry to boost your own profile. Don't capitalize on another man's ministerial challenge to promote your vision. Don't ride on a crisis that another ministry is going through to project your image. It is tantamount … Continue reading BEARING ONE ANOTHER’S BURDENS!!!
NEWS: ‘The Chosen’ Christmas Movie Tickets, Sold Out!
The world's number one crowd funding series 'The Chosen' began sales for its Christmas special on the birth of Jesus. It's the first of the series franchise to go to the big screen. It will play nationwide via Fathom Events. Tickets were first offered during a livestream Tuesday night from series Creator, Writer and Director, … Continue reading NEWS: ‘The Chosen’ Christmas Movie Tickets, Sold Out!
Hebrews Highlights: What Do You Believe?
Over the last forty years of teaching the Bible, I have learned some interesting things about how Christians determine what they believe. Unfortunately, one of the things I’ve learned is that many Christians never let the Bible get in the way of what they believe. A recent Barna Survey reveals that for the first time, … Continue reading Hebrews Highlights: What Do You Believe?
QUESTION OF THE DAY: What makes Church?
What is the church? Today’s church could be a building, a denomination or even a Sunday meeting. However, none of these definitions are particularly Biblical. The Bible primarily describes the New Testament church as believers meeting together in small congregations in someone’s home. They met for the purpose of looking to Jesus, praising the Lord, … Continue reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: What makes Church?
“BRING BACK OUR KING”
2 Samuel 19:12, 43 NKJV [12] You are my brethren, you are my bone and my flesh. Why then are you the last to bring back the king?' [43] And the men of Israel answered the men of Judah, and said, "We have ten shares in the king;.....were we not the first to advise bringing … Continue reading “BRING BACK OUR KING”