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THE WORD CENTER
PRESENTS
PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CARRYING THE CROSS
“Anybody who wants to follow me but is unwilling to
take up the Cross after me cannot be my follower.”
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (Luke 14:27)
THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF CARRYING THE CROSS
Luk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and
to save that which was lost.
Php 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of
Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer
for his sake;
Php 1:30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in
me, and now hear to be in me.
THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE
CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF
TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT:
JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND
YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND
REWARDED.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF CARRYING THE CROSS
* THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE
CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF
TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT:
JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND
YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND
REWARDED.
Beloved, the blessings derivable from the truth
embedded in this gospel is so great and marvelous.
In fact, I do not even know how to express it so that
you may be able to comprehend same. THE DEATH
OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS
ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION.
BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT. JUST SUFFER
FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD
BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED.
Recall the statement of Christ thus : John 17: 4-5. I
have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the
work which thou gavest me to do.
And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own
self with the glory which I had with thee before the
world was.
It therefore, behooves us to give to God His due
glory. We should make sure all our endeavors are to
His glory. THE GREATEST WAY OF GIVING GOD HIS
DUE GLORY IS TO ENDURE ALL THINGS AND
ACCEPT TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE. FOR AS YOU DO
THESE, YOU ARE GLORIFIED AND THE RECIPIENTS
OF SUCH GESTURE ARE SAVED. AND ALL THESE
AMOUNT TO GOD'S GLORY. IF AS MANY AS IMBIBE
THIS TEACHING TODAY UNDERSTAND ITS
SIGNIFICANCE, THEY WOULD ALWAYS INSIST ON
DOING GOOD UNCONDITIONALLY, AND WITHOUT
REGRET. THEY TOO WOULD NO LONGER EXPECT TO
BE PRAISED BY MAN, NEITHER, WOULD THEY BE IN
DREAD OF BLASPHEMIES AND EVIL RECOMPENSE
FOR THEIR GOOD WORKS. They would rejoice over
everything, knowing fully well that this constitutes
the glory of God.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
TOTALLY DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES,
RELEGATINGS, INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS
INVOLVED.
Do not think of investing your money and time in any
business of this world which you identify to be
lucrative. Instead, be dedicated to God and His
services. ALWAYS SEE GOD’S SERVICES AS BEING
PARAMOUNT IN YOUR LIFE, AND TOTALLY
DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES, RELEGATINGS,
INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS INVOLVED. IN SO
DOING, YOU WILL BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND
REWARDED BY GOD. IN FACT, YOU SHALL HAVE
ETERNAL LIFE.
YOU CANNOT REGRET IN LIFE FOR VERY
DILIGENTLY DEDICATING YOURSELF TO GOD, BUT
IF YOU SHUN GOD’S SERVICES AND YOU EMBRACE
OTHER WORLDLY AND MUNDANE MATTERS, YOU
HAVE FAILED AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT OF
GOD SHINING IN YOU.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
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Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and
to save that which was lost.
VIOLENT TO THE CORE
So, in order to be violent to the core as a way of
gaining this kingdom, you must of necessity endure
all things and express equal love for all and sundry,
without looking back if you are praised,
compensated and rewarded accordingly by man or
not.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
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Joh 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a
king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am
a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause
came I into the world, that I should bear witness
unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth
heareth my voice.
BLESSED ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH
BEING DEPRIVED OF YOUR RIGHTS AND
PRIVILEGES AND REVILED FOR GOD'S SAKE
CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD. SO, BLESSED
ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH, AND THE
INTELLECT THAT COMPREHENDS, AND THE MIND
THAT IS WILLING TO EXHIBIT SAME FOR THE
UPLIFTMENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. This truth is in
fact the source of your salvation and glory. This is a
spiritual language and as such it could be
understood by only those who are in the spirit. This
goes in line with one of our spiritual choruses that
goes thus: "Those who seek for me in the spirit find
me in the spirit, for I operate in the spirit."
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
WHEN THE CHRIST'S STUDENTS AND WITNESSES
PROCLAIMED THE FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL
HEAD.
Joh 18:19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his
disciples, and of his doctrine.
Joh 18:20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to
the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in
the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in
secret have I said nothing.
Joh 18:21 Why askest thou me? ask them which
heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they
know what I said.
Joh 18:22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the
officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm
of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest
so?
Joh 18:23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil,
bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest
thou me?
*YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE ACTS OF THE
APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND OTHERS- PREACHED
ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T
TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND WHAT HE
DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT HIS ESTATE OR
PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU PREACH ABOUT
CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY PREACH BUT YOU
WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER AS WELL. SO
WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T FORGET
JESUS
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
OH! WHAT A GOOD GOD.
Beloved, did you hitherto, know the significance of
the above statement? Everybody has equal rights
here in the kingdom. Even if a person is always fond
of blaspheming against Brotherhood of the Cross and
Star and doing many other things to cast a slur on
the Father's reputation, do not discriminate against
him for any reason. It is incumbent upon you rather,
to bring everyone to God, for all that pleases God is
to accord every soul salvation so that no man
perishes. This is the cross which you have to carry.
It depicts living in the spirit.
A Spiritual chorus affirms that “Olumba has
quenched the fire that was set by Satan.” But the
question is what does Olumba use to extinguish such
fire?
BEFORE THIS PERIOD, WHEN THE CHRIST'S
STUDENTS AND WITNESSES PROCLAIMED THE
FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, THE
ENTIRE BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
WAS SORROWFUL, AND NONE DID SUPPORT THE
IDEA. PEOPLE EVEN VOWED NOT TO WORSHIP MAN
AT THE EXPENSE OF THE REAL JESUS CHRIST.
SOME MEMBERS EVEN MAINTAINED THAT FOR THE
CHRISTS' STUDENTS/ WITNESSES TO INDULGE IN
SUCH AN ACT, THEY COULD BEST BE ADDRESSED
AS REBELS.
But today what is the case? Have all tongues not
respectively sung His praise, and have all knees and
heads not bowed for His rulership alone? That is the
reason I have made them teachers for all members
of this kingdom. Matt 5:10 Blessed are they which
are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
The more you work for Him the more He works for
you. If all of you gathered here had surrendered in
totality to him, you would have been exalted the
more. But since you have chosen to be slack in your
services to God because of the shortcomings and
insults involved, God also turns His eyes off you and
you cannot see the light of day. An adage has it that
an axe cannot be put to rest if the tree has not fallen
down. It is the end that always justifies the means.
This is the motto for the Christ Students/Witnesses.
Be serious and relentless in serving Him for you shall
receive the reward for that.
I have to reveal this truth to you so that you may
change your attitude and go into this narrow gate
that leads to eternal life and glory. If a man rewards
you as you work for him, your compensation is
credited to your current account, which is only a
temporal account. But if God, per se, compensates
you for your good works and endurance, your
account is a fixed deposit account, permanent and
eternal account, and it has much to its credit. And
any amount credited to your fixed deposit account
never runs bankrupt.
This gospel is indeed a very powerful one, and I do
not doubt, because during every armed forces'
fellowship meeting with the Father, wonderful words
often gush out from the Father's mouth. As from now
all Brotherhood members should know that Christs
Students/Witnesses are the good soldiers of the
Father's spiritual army, as said in:
Revelation 17: 14: 14: These shall make war with
the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he
is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are
with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
THE INEVITABLE GATEWAY INTO GOD'S KINGDOM.
Apart from this avenue, there is no other gateway in
the kingdom of God. So there is no way in which this
could be avoided. Read the second lesson again.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
EXCERPT FROM : COMPENSATION
Highlights:
*YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE ACTS OF THE
APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND OTHERS- PREACHED
ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T
TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND WHAT HE
DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT HIS ESTATE OR
PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU PREACH ABOUT
CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY PREACH BUT YOU
WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER AS WELL. SO
WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T FORGET
JESUS
*If you move with a cunning man without hurting his
feelings for being tricky and crafty; if you can stay
with a notorious liar very happily without stirring up
his anger when he tells you a lie; when one
persecutes you falsely and seeks to destroy your life
by all means yet you tolerate him whole-heartedly,
you are carrying the real Cross.
*When one wrongs you, and you see that because of
his pride you may fall apart, so you go to him and tell
him that you have offended him instead, and ask for
forgiveness, you are carrying the Cross of Christ.
You can now understand what the Cross means.
Without this kind of Cross you cannot convert a
single soul. This is the Cross I am asked to preach
to you. When you smile at every persecution, smile
at false accusations; when you continue to do good
in the midst of strong temptations; when you are
hated because of the good things you have done, yet
you are not discouraged, you are carrying the Cross.
* Coming to One’s Wits End
When you stay with a wicked person, allow him to
finish playing his wickedness because if you stop
him when he had not yet finished it, you are blocking
his salvation. That cunning man who tricks you daily
must be allowed to continue in his profession until
he comes to his wits end.
That liar who lies to you everyday must not be
forced to stop lying. If he does not stop lying by
himself how can he be saved? You have to tolerate
them all. This is what is meant by carrying the
Cross.
If you can rejoice in tribulation and humiliation; if
you can tolerate abuses from people, be they young
or old, then you are carrying the Cross. When people
have bargained to get you involved into any trouble
yet you continue to treat each of them as your friend;
rendering to them any necessary help that each may
demand; continue to bring them nearer and nearer to
yourself; this is Cross bearing.
BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
Ti 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of
God our Saviour;
1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to
come unto the knowledge of the truth.
1Ti 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
1Ti 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time.
Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye
which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit
of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be
tempted.
Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth,
and one convert him;
Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the
sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul
from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL
WHAT IS CROSS?
First Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:12
And labour, working with our own hands: being
reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:
Second Bible Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:10
Always bearing about in the body the dying of the
Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made
manifest in our body.
Golden Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19
For though I be free from all men, yet have I made
myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
“Anybody who wants to follow me but is unwilling to
take up the Cross after me cannot be my follower.”
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.(Luke 14:27)
Brethren, our Gospel this afternoon is about the
“CROSS.” After that celebrated Gospel on: “What is
Brotherhood,” during the Pentecostal Convention,
many had thought that the Gospel on Cross and Star
would follow. But since my Father did not give the
signal throughout the Convention that I should do so,
I could not do anything more than to allow His will to
prevail.
This afternoon Brethren, it is His pleasure to give the
signal that I continue. Therefore, I shall be failing in
my duty as His mouth-piece, if I fail to give you the
Gospel on “CROSS” today.
Does Cross Mean Alms Giving, Etc?
Some think that to give alms means carrying the
Cross. Others think that to heal the sick by praying
means carrying the Cross. Many others think that to
pray for yourself three times a day means carrying
the Cross. Yet another class of people think that to
pay Tithe, Freewill Offering and Charity means
carrying the Cross.
Cross has been made into different forms. Some
hang it around their necks; some hang it on their
doors. Do all these make up the Cross that Christ
says we should carry?
We all know that Christ fell down with the Cross as
he was carrying it to Calvary. Does carrying the
Cross then mean that piece of wood that He carried?
Without the Cross the world could not have been
saved. The Cross is light, and it is also heavy. For
the world to be in perfect peace each of us should
agree to carry the Cross.
By what means does one convert a smoker, a
snuffer, a fornicator, a thief, a murderer, a back-
biter, or a liar? It is by carrying the Cross. If we all
should decide today to take up the Cross, the sins of
the world would vanish immediately.
Then what is the Cross? Is it vision and prophecy;
building of houses for people; giving food to people,
buying dresses for people? If Jesus had only healed
and prophesied without carrying the Cross His work
could have come to nothing.
It Means Bearing One Another's Burden
If you hire bicycles for Brethren going on Ministry
work to make their job less difficult you are not
carrying the Cross. Cross is not huge as you might
have imagined. It is very small, it is light but it is
also very heavy. What is the Cross? Cross means
bearing another man's burden without complaining;
tolerating all kinds of sinners, the murderers, the
thieves, the back-biters etc.
If you stand firm with Christ without fighting back
your accusers whenever you are accused falsely or
being spat upon or jeered at, disgraced and insulted
without just cause; if you are informed that someone
has planned to shoot you, and you fail to run away
when he aims at you to shoot, then you are carrying
the Cross. To carry the Cross does not cost
anything.
To be able to carry the Cross you must resign
yourself completely to God. You must be loving,
humble. You must esteem another man better than
yourself. You must not be envious. If Jesus did not
possess these qualities He could not have carried
the Cross.
If you move with a cunning man without hurting his
feelings for being tricky and crafty; if you can stay
with a notorious liar very happily without stirring up
his anger when he tells you a lie; when one
persecutes you falsely and seeks to destroy your life
by all means yet you tolerate him whole-heartedly,
you are carrying the real Cross.
The Turning Point in Saul's Life
Saul was the greatest enemy of Christ. He
traveled from place to place, intimidating the
Christians. He took permission from the high priest
to go from Church to Church to arrest, imprison and
to kill Christ's followers. He witnessed the stoning
to death of Stephen, and Stephen’s accusers who
were also the witnesses took off their coats and laid
them at Saul’s feet. (Acts 7:58)
But on that fateful day on his way to Damascus,
Christ knocked him cold on the ground. He was flat
on his face and could not move an inch when he
heard a voice saying: “Saul, Saul, why persecutest
thou me?” (Acts 9:4)
He answered, “Who art thou, Lord.” And the voice
said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest." He
trembled and asked Jesus what he would want him
do. The Lord told him to arise and go into the city.
There he would be told what to do.
Those who traveled with him to Damascus were
shocked for hearing only a voice without seeing
anybody. Saul rose from the ground a completely
blind man. He was led by hand into the city of
Damascus.
There Jesus told one Ananias, a disciple, to go into
the street called Straight, and enquire in the house
of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus. But Ananias
told Jesus that Saul had been very much against
Christ, especially His Saints. Ananias told Jesus
that Saul had authority from the Chief priest to have
all those who call on the name of Jesus bound.
What did Jesus tell Ananias? He told him to go his
way; for He had chosen Saul as a vessel unto
Himself to bear His name before the Gentiles and
Kings and the children of Israel.
If Saul had seen Jesus face to face he could have
killed Him if it were possible. Jesus caught him red-
handed, and did not kill him but rather made him a
vessel unto Himself.
Coming to One's Wit's End
When you stay with a wicked person, allow him to
finish playing his wickedness because if you stop
him when he had not yet finished it, you are blocking
his salvation. That cunning man who tricks you daily
must be allowed to continue in his profession until
he comes to his wit's end.
That liar who lies to you everyday must not be
forced to stop lying. If he does not stop lying by
himself how can he be saved? You have to tolerate
them all. This is what is meant by carrying the
Cross.
If you can rejoice in tribulation and humiliation; if
you can tolerate abuses from people, be they young
or old, then you are carrying the Cross. When people
have bargained to get you involved into any trouble
yet you continue to treat each of them as your friend;
rendering to them any necessary help that each may
demand; continue to bring them nearer and nearer to
yourself; this is Cross bearing.
Though you may know that the more you go near, the
more death stares at you; but on the other hand you
are giving them life. Finally the power of life in you
will kill the evil ways in them, and you have given
them life. This is carrying of the Cross.
If you cannot carry the Cross you cannot convert an
evil doer. If you get annoyed with him you have
failed in your duty as a Cross bearer. It requires
determination and endurance without complaining.
As a Cross bearer, you must always be prepared for
the worst, all in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
First Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:12
"And labour, working with our own hands: being
reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:"
When you are accused falsely, and you bless such a
person; when one assassinates your character, and
you bless him; when one hates you without reason,
and you bless him; when you do not complain for
being painted black; when you go on your knees to
ask God to forgive your enemies whole-heartedly,
you are carrying the Cross.
When one wrongs you, and you see that because of
his pride you may fall apart, so you go to him and tell
him that you have offended him instead, and ask for
forgiveness, you are carrying the Cross of Christ.
You can now understand what the Cross means.
Without this kind of Cross you cannot convert a
single soul. This is the Cross I am asked to preach
to you. When you smile at every persecution, smile
at false accusations; when you continue to do good
in the midst of strong temptations; when you are
hated because of the good things you have done, yet
you are not discouraged, you are carrying the Cross.
The Sentence
If you built a house for a man, and instead of him
being appreciative of it he turns round to abuse you,
if you repay him in the same disgraceful way you
have willingly dropped your Cross. If you drive him
away from the house your sin becomes greater than
his. If you give out your house for rent and because
your tenant does not pay his rent, you evict him from
the house you have not even lifted up the Cross.
If you see a thief in your house, and you shout thief,
thief, without allowing him to achieve his objective,
you are not carrying the Cross. You may say that
this is humanly impossible. But I tell you that it is
humanly possible. This is the only way you can carry
the Cross. When you have him arrested and
imprisoned have you stopped him from stealing?
This method in the end will make him a hardened
criminal. You have not changed him.
But when you allow him to steal what he wants, he
will be in peace, and you also will be in peace.
Supposing by shouting, “thief, thief,” he cuts off your
head or have you completely maimed; who is at a
loss?
By simply asking him to steal what he wants you
have set his mind thinking; much more when you tell
him that you are prepared to help him carry the
stolen goods out, He may come to his senses and
may be ashamed of himself; he may even confess to
you why he has come to steal; he may become
converted because you have not wounded his pride.
From that simple but unbelievable sentence, "Steal
what you want to steal," you have done the greatest
work in the sight of God.
Argument That Will Not Help
If somebody comes to you with one naira, and tells
you that it is only thirty kobo, do not start any
argument with him. Agree that it is as he or she
says. You do not gain anything through argument. In
the end you will still be wiser. Because after
sometime he would get at his wit's end. It is there
that he will know that he has been making a fool of
himself.
If someone comes to tell you that he has refrained
from all manner of sins, don't ask him any question,
just agree; for sooner or later you will know whether
he has refrained from sin without any loss of face.
Do not say that you are good when you are not. This
may make your Cross burdensome. Do not look for
life; you may lose it. Allow yourself to be
persecuted, accused falsely or disgraced. The more
you suffer these things the more you see the glory of
God in you.
If Abraham did not tell the king that Sarah was his
Sister, God could not have revealed the relationship
between Abraham and Sarah to the king.(Gen 12:10-
20).
If we agree to be cheated, the glory of God will
certainly be manifested in us. Preaching alone does
not change a man to live a Christian life. The
carrying of the Cross is the shortest means of
converting a soul.
If we agree to bear one another's evil way; if we are
convinced that the fall of our brother is ours, we all
will carry the Cross without looking back. The work
will be made lighter. Until the Cross, which is fire,
burns away the sins in us no one will know.
Second Bible Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:10
"Always bearing about in the body the dying of the
Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made
manifest in our body."
Why Not Defend Yourself, Said Pilate
Pilate said to Jesus, have you nothing to say in
defense against the accusation heaped on you?
Jesus did not do anything more than to take up the
Cross and resign Himself completely to Providence.
This put an end to the unnecessary struggle to save
His life.
When you witness false accusations, unjust
persecutions and disgrace, do not apply worldly
wisdom. Because by struggling to save your life you
may lose it.
It requires complete resignation to God; for by
counting your life as lost, you will regain it. That is
God's wonderful way. Your faith in carrying the
Cross will reveal the Christ in you to your
persecutors and false-accusers. If you can endure
false allegations and put up a bright countenance
both within and without, don't you think people will
call you Jesus? There is no other Cross apart from
enduring evil, tolerating fornicators, adulterers,
back-biters, murderers; thieves etc., and you have
won their souls. Though it is not a simple thing to do
carnally, but with complete resignation to God you
have nothing to worry about.
You gain nothing by driving them away. They gain
nothing by being separated from you. You cannot
stay alone; for a tree cannot make a forest; but you
gain everything by accommodating them. Put on the
life of Jesus Christ, and you can do everything you
want to do.
Judas Reported To Jesus
What kind of Cross are you carrying when you get
flared up by the slightest provocation? When Peter,
James and John told Jesus that Judas Iscariot was
keeping the harlots happy with the money from their
common purse, Jesus did not get flared up. Before
he was made the treasurer, Christ had known him
well because Jesus had the power of reading the
heart of all human beings.
If Jesus had decided on any line of action against
Judas, He, Jesus, would have fallen. The Cross
could have meant nothing to Him. If He had thought
of entrusting their purse into the care of another
disciple all His work could have come to an end. In
whichever way you may look at the carrying of the
Cross, it means the same thing, i.e. the
determination and the endurance to tolerate all
kinds of people.
How many people in the world today can carry the
Cross? If we cannot carry the Cross how can we
promote the work of God?
Jesus knew before Judas decided to betray Him.
(Matt 26:21/ Mark 14:18/ Luke 22:21/John 13:21). To
prove Himself right He told His disciples that one of
them would betray Him. If it were you, you would
have sought for a way to kill Judas. But for the sake
of the Cross, Jesus allowed Judas to accomplish his
aim.
When you see a thief coming to steal your clothes,
and you allow him to steal them you are carrying the
Cross. If you chase him out you are obstructing the
work of God. Let us carry the Cross; for by carrying
the Cross the world will be in peace.
Golden Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19
"For though I be free from all men, yet have I made
myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more."
Be Servants Unto Others
The main reason why we should make ourselves
servants unto people is so that we may draw them
away from their sinful ways. When we have done
this we have therefore drawn them nearer unto
ourselves. Even though we are not under any
suffering, we must endure other people's sinful ways
so that they may be saved.
You can now see why we accommodate all kinds of
people, even though they may be false accusers,
unjust persecutors. Unless we allow the wicked
man to torment us for righteousness' sake we cannot
be true Cross bearers. If Christ did not allow Himself
to be tortured there could have been no salvation for
mankind, and the world would have been lost.
Let deceivers go on deceiving us. Let false
accusers continue to accuse us. Let us suffer
afflictions and tribulations. Let rogues continue to
steal our things.(Rev 22:11).
Let not our Spirit succumb to the evil planning of this
world. Let us not be tired by the craftiness of our
neighbors we have helped so much.
Let us agree without complaining when they show
us three things instead of five things; for in the end,
we will be blessed, they will be saved, and the glory
goes to our Loving Father.
Vultures abound where you find corpses; equally do
the birds of the air muster strong where ripe palm
fruits are found. Where you find foolish men there
too will you find wise men. Let us for the sake of our
brethren who have wandered away from this truth
agree to tolerate them by carrying the Cross at all
cost.
Those who have ears to hear let them hear.
May the Lord bless the preaching of His Holy Word.
Amen!
REFERENCE: Everlasting Gospel Delivered By The
Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe,
Leader Olumba Olumba Obu on:-
"WHAT IS CROSS?"
From: WHAT IS BROTHERHOOD?
WHAT IS CROSS? WHAT IS STAR?
Pages: 23 - 31.
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Ti 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of
God our Saviour;
1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to
come unto the knowledge of the truth.
1Ti 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator
between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
1Ti 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time.
Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye
which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit
of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be
tempted.
Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth,
and one convert him;
Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the
sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul
from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
EVERLASTING GOSPEL
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
WHAT IS CROSS?
First Bible Lesson: Mark 8:34
"And when he had called the people unto him with
his disciples also, he said unto them, "Whosoever
will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up
his cross, and follow me."
Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18
"For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of
Christ should be made of none effect. For the
preaching of the cross is to them that perish
foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the
power of God."
Golden Text: Luke 14:27
"And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come
after me, cannot be my disciple."
Brethren, after reading through the three lessons you
will know that we want to say something about
CROSS.
SO MANY ARE WONDERING WHAT THE CROSS IN
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR MEANS.
IT IS FROM THIS GOSPEL AND FROM THE ONE OF
THE PREVIOUS SUNDAY THAT THE MEANING
WOULD BE CLARIFIED. If you don't carry the Cross
you will not be able to endure shame and suffering.
The lesson says anyone who does not endure
suffering, and who does not carry the Cross cannot
be His disciple. THIS CROSS YOU HEAR OF IS NOT A
STICK, NOR IS IT MONEY, BUT IS "JESUS." SO
ANYONE WHO DOES NOT PREACH ABOUT JESUS IS
NOT PREACHING THE GOSPEL.
CHRIST, THE BEGINNING AND THE END
When preaching, you should embody Christ's
sufferings, His resurrection and His glory. PREACH
ALSO ABOUT HIS ADVICE TO THE WHOLE WORLD,
HIS PREACHINGS FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE; AND
PREACH THAT HE IS THE ONLY KING; AND THAT
PILATE HIMSELF HAD WANTED TO RELEASE
HIM.(LUKE 23:22). THE GOSPEL MEANS NOTHING
WITHOUT JESUS AND HIS SUFFERINGS, DEATH AND
GLORY, SO IF SOMEONE SHOULD ASK YOU THE
MEANING OF CROSS, SAY, AIT IS OUR LORD JESUS
CHRIST - HIS SUFFERINGS, CRUCIFIXION, DEATH,
RESURRECTION AND ETERNAL GLORY. IT DOES
NOT REQUIRE ONE WITH A UNIVERSITY DEGREE TO
UNDERSTAND THIS.
From Genesis to Revelation you will read of nothing
else except this. You will read of Him who redeemed
you from sin, and why He was nailed on the Cross.
All this was because of our sins. Did He then die so
that we may continue to sin? The answer is 'NO'. He
died so as to redeem us for God. SO YOU CAN SEE
THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE BEGINNING, THE
MEDIATOR, AND THE END OF ALL THINGS FROM HIS
CONCEPTION TO HIS BIRTH, AND FROM HIS BIRTH
TO HIS DEATH. MARY WAS A VIRGIN BEFORE SHE
WAS CONCEIVED OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Have you ever seen a woman conceived without
having any connection with a man? She was
conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit
exactly as Angel Gabriel told her, and the Angel also
told her that the child she would bring forth will rule
the house of David forever.(Luke 1:32). Brethren,
which other words would have power other than the
Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ? All the preachings
of the olden days bore witness about Jesus Christ -
David, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Moses and even John the
Baptist - all preached nothing except Our Lord Jesus
Christ.
JESUS CHRIST, THE HEALING POWER
So if we now do not preach about Him, it means that
we are not yet ready to be His disciples.
BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR MEANS
THOSE WHO PREACH ABOUT JESUS CHRIST - HIS
BIRTH, HIS SUFFERINGS, AND HIS DEATH. IN FACT
THERE IS NO OTHER THING THAT WE CAN USE TO
HEAL THE SICK OR RAISE THE DEAD EXCEPT THE
WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.
IF YOU REFUSE TO KNOW THIS TRUTH YOU ARE
LOST; FOR HE IS THE ONE WHO HAD MADE US TO
BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD. HIS
SUFFERINGS AND DEATH HAVE REDEEMED US
FROM OUR SINS, AND HAVE GIVEN US ETERNAL
LIFE, THUS REVEALING THE GLORY OF GOD, AND
SO MADE PEOPLE STAND FIRM AND BELIEVE IN
GOD. YOU ARE NOT TO PREACH ABOUT THE
ROMAN CATHOLIC OR PRESBYTERIAN OR ABOUT
ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING. IF YOU PREACH ABOUT
THEM, ARE THEY JESUS, WERE THEY THE MAN
NAILED ON THE CROSS? DON'T PREACH ABOUT
YOURSELVES EITHER, FOR YOU WERE NOT THE
ONE NAILED ON THE CROSS.
Brethren, no matter what you do, if you fail to
preach the sufferings, the death and the glory of Our
Lord Jesus Christ all will be in vain. THE
PREACHING OF OUR LORD JESUS IS SO POWERFUL
BECAUSE HE WAS BORN AS A KING BUT HE
HUMBLED HIMSELF UNTO DEATH. HE WAS BORN
IN A MANGER. ALL OF US HAVE HOUSES BUT
CHRIST HAD NONE; HENCE HIS SAYING, THAT THE
BIRDS OF THE AIR HAVE NESTS BUT THE SON OF
MAN HAS NOWHERE TO PUT HIS HEAD.(Luke 9:58).
He went from house to house, in forests and on the
seashore preaching the gospel, healing people free
of charge and feeding them at the same time.
When the Pharisees brought a woman who
committed adultery to Christ for punishment He said
to them that anyone who had never committed sin
should stone her, and when they heard this they left
the woman, and went out of the house one after the
other. (John 8:4-10).
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALL THESE IS THAT WE
SHOULD PUT ON THE NEW CLOTHES OF
FORGIVENESS AND FOLLOW HIS WAY OF LIVING,
BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS THE ONLY PATTERN FOR US
TO EMULATE. THAT IS WHY IT IS IMPERATIVE
THAT WE SHOULD ALWAYS PREACH ABOUT HIM
ONLY.
CHRIST'S LIFE IS A SHINING EXAMPLE:
Brethren, there is nothing else for us to preach about
except Jesus. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE
ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND
OTHERS- PREACHED ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS
CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR
FATHER AND WHAT HE DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT
HIS ESTATE OR PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU
PREACH ABOUT CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY
PREACH BUT YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER
AS WELL. SO WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T
FORGET JESUS. When moving on the road and even
when advising people remind them about the
sufferings and the humility of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
IF YOU ARE ADVISING A WOMAN WHO IS LONGING
FOR AN ISSUE JUST REMIND HER THAT JESUS,
WHO IS OUR LORD, HAD NO ISSUE. IF YOU ARE
ADVISING ANYBODY LAMENTING FOR A WIFE JUST
REMIND HIM THAT JESUS HAD NO WIFE. Anybody
who laments about not having a box of clothes,
remind him that Our Lord had none.
If any person laments about not having a house,
remind such a person that our Lord Jesus who is the
Lord of lords, had no house. If anyone should lament
over a child dying leaving the mother alive, just
remind such a person that our Lord died and left his
own mother. Was there any ignominy that our Lord
did not bear? He was at one time accused of being
mad.
It was an uncommon sight for a man to be nailed on
the Cross as this was the worst form of death, and a
typical disgrace. If someone accuses you falsely
remember that Our Lord Jesus Christ who was holy
and righteous had agreed to suffer shame on the
Cross.
If someone that you helped turns round to pay you
back in bad coins, just remember that it was those
that Christ healed free of charge who went back to
stone Him. Remember that when He asked them
whether they came to stone Him,(John 10:31) and
they answered in the affirmative, yet these were the
people He was kind enough to heal earlier on. Tell
me if there is any other person who has suffered so
much. Why then should we not preach about Our
Lord Jesus Christ? So, Brethren, if you don't preach
Jesus Christ you cannot follow me. If you had
preached Abraham who married many wives, and
had landed properties and earthly riches, if you
preach David who was a sinner, I will not follow you.
If you don't preach about Jesus Christ and His
sufferings I will not follow you, because those things
happened so that we may follow His example. This
life of Our Lord Jesus Christ is like a plan for us to
follow, and upon which to build our life. It is like a
mirror for us to look and redress ourselves.
There were so many beautiful women in those
days but He remained single so that He may be able
to redeem you and me. He washed the feet of the
disciples, the dirtiest part of a human body, and left
an example for us to follow. (John 13:14-15).
So Brethren, there is no other thing that we can
preach to you except Jesus Christ. Why He did
these things was so that we may surrender
ourselves and serve God, and allow Him to do as He
wills with us. He died so that we may die as He died,
and be able to resurrect with Him.
Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18
"For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the
gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of
Christ should be made of none effect. For the
preaching of the cross is to them that perish
foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the
power of God."
Brethren, you and I have been sent to preach the
Lord Jesus Christ, His life, sufferings and His death.
You are not to use your own wisdom. These things
are written so that we may copy Christ; for unto us,
who are saved, preaching of Jesus is the power of
God.
THE ONE FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ARE THE PEOPLE
WHO BEAR TESTIMONY ABOUT CHRIST AND THE
CROSS.(REV. 14:3-4). AT ANYTIME THE ALMIGHTY
GOD HEARS THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS
CHRIST, HE RAISES UP HIS HAND TO OVERCOME
ALL DIFFICULTIES.
Golden Text: Luke 14:27
"And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come
after me, cannot be my disciple."
Brethren, if you don't preach the Cross of Our Lord
Jesus Christ you are not His disciple. So many can
begin preaching from January to December without
even mentioning either Christ or His Cross. Where
then can they get the power?
Indeed, it is only where the name of our Lord Jesus
is mentioned that you can see the Power of the Holy
Spirit and the Power of God; for it is said that where
there is a carcass there you can see vultures. (Matt
24:28).
So, Brethren, no matter what we do, if we don't
preach the Cross of Jesus Christ you cannot follow
Him. He Himself had said that nobody can follow
Him except he bears the Cross and follows after
Him, and if you are not His disciple it means you
have no share in the Kingdom, the mansion you build
for Our Lord not withstanding. You will see that you
have not done anything; and so start now to preach
about Jesus and the Cross.
Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is not found in
buildings but you have to go out and preach; and by
preaching about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and
the power from the word you preach will enter into
people, and do wonderful works.
So Brethren, let us not use our wisdom to preach
the gospel but let us preach about Jesus and His
Cross. Preach in your house, preach in your market
place, preach in your offices and wherever you go.
Be His Follower By Carrying The Cross
If you should say that any person who does not come
to Brotherhood is lost, was it Brotherhood that was
nailed on the Cross? What you have to tell people is
that all should preach about Jesus Christ and His
sufferings; for He has shown the whole world a
pattern of life to be emulated.
So don't say you are not Jesus because as long as
He suffered in flesh you all have to suffer with Him
too, for it is through sufferings that we can get out of
sin.
If Christ, a Righteous and Holy Person, suffered, who
are you that you should not suffer. If you suffer
because you steal, or because you commit murder or
any other sin, that is not what we mean. We mean
the kind of suffering you suffer for doing good, even
as Christ did.
Why is it that there is no power in other Churches?
It is because they don't preach the Cross of Christ.
The only time you can hear them preach a little
about Christ is on Christmas day - 25th December, or
during Easter.
So anybody who does not take up the Cross and
follow Me cannot be My disciple; for it is power and
salvation for all those who carry the Cross. So, as
from now, don't indulge in vain words. If you watch
carefully you will see that in Brotherhood there is no
time that we don't preach about Jesus and the
Cross.
That Jesus whom Pilate wanted to release, but you
pressed that He should be crucified, and that
Barabbas should be released unto you; that same
Jesus is on earth now doing wonderful works,
healing the sick, raising the dead.
Let people repent and refrain from their sinful ways
so as to get salvation. IF YOU PREACH ABOUT
YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER PERSON AND THEIR
PERFORMANCES YOU ARE NOT A TRUE DISCIPLE.
So Brethren let us now preach about Jesus and the
Cross, for Jesus is the Cross and He is the Power we
see in Brotherhood today.
Those who have ears to hear let them hear, may the
Lord bless the preaching of His Holy Word. Amen!
REFERENCE: Everlasting Sermon Delivered
By Leader Olumba Olumba Obu
The Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe,
on:- "WHAT IS CROSS?"
From: WHAT IS BROTHERHOOD
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Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye
which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit
of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be
tempted.
Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth,
and one convert him;
Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the
sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul
from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
EVERLASTING GOSPEL
COMPENSATION
First Bible Lesson: Matthew 10:40-42;
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he
that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet
shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that
receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous
man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And
whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little
ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a
disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall no wise lose
his reward.
Second Bible Lesson :Ephesians 6:5-8
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters
according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in
singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with
eyeservice, as men pleasers; but as the servants of
Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With
good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to
men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man
doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord,
whether he be bond or free.
Golden Text: Revelation 11:18
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come,
and the time of the dead, that they should be judged
and that thou shouldest give reward unto unto thy
servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them
that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest
destroy them which destroy the earth.
BELOVED THIS GOSPEL IS NEITHER A VISION NOR
A PROPHECY. IT IS THE WHOLE TRUTH BROUGHT
TO YOU BY THE FATHER HIMSELF.
There is a recompense for all the good deeds of man.
God makes sure He rewards every man for every
gesture expressed by him. So, never relent in
expressing good gesture to all and sundry, not
minding if such a beneficiary is close to you or not,
loves you or not, and never appreciates your gesture.
Summarily, always suffer for doing good, for your
recompense is great.
IF THE FATHER IS SO PLEASED AS TO GIVE YOU
THE ABILITY TO ENDURE ALL THINGS AND BELIEVE
FERVENTLY IN THE WORD OF TODAY, THEN YOU
ARE FREE AND ALSO YOU ARE ON TOP OF THE
WORLD. WHOEVER ENDURES TRIBULATION,
ACCEPTS TO SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD TO OTHERS,
AND DELIGHTFULLY BEARS WITH A CHRONIC
SINNER AND UNBELIEVER, IS DOING THE WORK OF
GOD.
YOUR OUTRIGHT ACCEPTANCE TO ENDURE ALL
THINGS, CARE FOR THOSE WHO DESPITEFULLY USE
YOU, AND DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF YOUR RIGHTS IN
LIFE, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING
THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF OTHERS WHO
HARDLY SPEAK WELL OF YOU, FORM THE ONLY
AVENUE THROUGH WHICH YOU CAN RECEIVE
IMMEASURABLE GLORY FROM GOD. THIS IS WHAT
HAS ELUDED ALMOST EVERY MAN HERE ON EARTH.
MANY PEOPLE DO FEEL DEPRIVED CHEATED WHEN
THEY DO THINGS TO MINIMIZE THE BURDEN OF
OTHER BRETHREN BUT THE OFFERING OF SUCH
SELFLESS DUTIES IS A SURE WAY OF SALVATION,
ETERNAL LIFE, AND ALSO A SURE WAY OF
GENERATING BOUNTIFUL BLESSING FROM GOD.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST FIRST EXHIBITED THIS
AND RECEIVED HIS REWARD ACCORDINGLY FROM
GOD. THIS THEREFORE IS THE ESSENCE OF
BRINGING TO YOU THIS TRUTH.
MY MOTIVE IS NOT TO COMPEL, DECEIVE, CAJOLE
AND OR ENTICE YOU TO DO THIS SO, PLEASE BEAR
WITH ME. MY MAIN MOTIVE RATHER IS TO
CORRECT AN IMPRESSION YOU HAVE IN ORDER
THAT THE REWARD FOR DOING GOOD MAY NOT
ELUDE YOU. The gist or fact embedded in this gospel
is what has eluded the entire world greatly, for
almost everybody in the world often complains and
eventually desists from doing good whenever they
are paid back with a bad coin. DO NOT LET
IGNORANCE DEPRIVE YOU OF YOUR BLESSING
FROM THE HANDS OF GOD. AFTER ALL IF THROUGH
YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND EXHIBITION OF
GOOD WORKS, YOU ARE SAVED ALONG SIDE
ANOTHER PERSON WHOM YOU CLAIM TO BE
UNGRATEFUL, YOUR REWARD IS THE GREATEST.
THIS THEREFORE CONSTITUTES THE ONLY AVENUE
THROUGH WHICH YOU COULD BE SAVED.
ALONG THE LINE YOU HAVE TO SEEK FOR THE
WELFARE OF YOUR ADVERSARIES AND ALL THOSE
WHO ARE UNGRATEFUL. BUT IT IS UNFORTUNATE
THAT LITTLE DO PEOPLE KNOW THAT ANY
SELFLESS SERVICE RENDERED TO VERY
UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF
GLORY TO THEM AND THE ONLY CHANNEL FOR
BRINGING SALVATION AND BLESSINGS TO THE
LOST ONES.
THE SOURCE OF GLORY AND SALVATION
Many people ignorantly do vow not to come
back in the next generation as benefactors because
of people's acts of paying them back with a bad coin.
Many too, do regret having helped one person or
another who in turn paid them back with a bad coin.
Many others too do see themselves as being
unlucky, when being rewarded evil for good. But
these are acts of ignorance, for whoever knows the
attending benefits involved in such gesture, never
relents nor becomes discouraged in carrying out
such benevolent functions, for this is the only source
of glory for the benefactor and salvation for the
recipient.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THIS MEDIUM
RECEIVED IMMENSE GLORY FROM GOD AND HE IN
TURN ACCORDED US SALVATION. SO, NEVER
COMPLAIN WHEN YOU ARE REWARDED EVIL FOR
THE GOOD YOU DO, BECAUSE THE GLORY THAT
AWAITS YOU IN THE HANDS OF GOD IS GREAT. THE
REASON IS THAT THROUGH YOU THE SOULS WHICH
ANTICIPATED NO SALVATION HAVE BEEN SAVED.
BELOVED, THE BLESSINGS DERIVABLE FROM THE
TRUTH EMBEDDED IN THIS GOSPEL IS SO GREAT
AND MARVELOUS. IN FACT, I DO NOT EVEN KNOW
HOW TO EXPRESS IT SO THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE
TO COMPREHEND SAME. THE DEATH OF OUR LORD
JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS ONLY THE
PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS
THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT. JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER
PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD BE
BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED.
Recall the statement of Christ thus : John 17: 4-5. I
have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the
work which thou gavest me to do.
And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own
self with the glory which I had with thee before the
world was.
IT THEREFORE, BEHOOVES US TO GIVE TO GOD HIS
DUE GLORY. WE SHOULD MAKE SURE ALL OUR
ENDEAVORS ARE TO HIS GLORY. THE GREATEST
WAY OF GIVING GOD HIS DUE GLORY IS TO ENDURE
ALL THINGS AND ACCEPT TO SUFFER FOR HIS
SAKE. FOR AS YOU DO THESE, YOU ARE GLORIFIED
AND THE RECIPIENTS OF SUCH GESTURE ARE
SAVED. AND ALL THESE AMOUNT TO GOD'S GLORY.
If as many as imbibe this teaching today understand
its significance, they would always insist on doing
good unconditionally, and without regret. THEY TOO
WOULD NO LONGER EXPECT TO BE PRAISED BY
MAN, NEITHER, WOULD THEY BE IN DREAD OF
BLASPHEMIES AND EVIL RECOMPENSE FOR THEIR
GOOD WORKS. THEY WOULD REJOICE OVER
EVERYTHING, KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT THIS
CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD.
Blindness in fact is a very bad sickness. Also,
ignorance is a very sad situation. Do you know that
many people have been abstaining from rendering
services to God and they are withdrawing their
services to God because of what they felt or
perceived as tribulations inherent in the performance
of the task? But if you do not pass through these
tests, trials and tribulations how would you be
glorified? Some People feel that it is unprofitable to
serve God.
Little do they know the magnitude of the glory
involved in this act. BEING DEPRIVED OF YOUR
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AND REVILED FOR GOD'S
SAKE CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD. SO,
BLESSED ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH,
AND THE INTELLECT THAT COMPREHENDS, AND
THE MIND THAT IS WILLING TO EXHIBIT SAME FOR
THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. This truth
is in fact the source of your salvation and glory. This
is a spiritual language and as such it could be
understood by those who are in the spirit. This goes
in line with one of our spiritual choruses that goes
thus: "Those who seek for me in the spirit find me in
the spirit, for I operate in the spirit."
Those who are in the spirit are those who accept to
endure tribulation and deprivation in their attempt to
maximize the welfare of the ungrateful and
unfriendly brethren. Whoever does this receives in
the spirit such glory and blessings that have no
parallel. The more you endure all things, the more
the entire world is sure of salvation.
Do not allow your perception of people's unyielding
attitude towards Brotherhood of the Cross and Star
stop you from bringing them in here for the Holy
Father's blessing. Rather, bring all and sundry into
this place, and using peace, mercy, gentleness and
love, discarding all forms of unnecessary
preconditions and preferences. For in so doing, you
have accorded them salvation, giving glory to
yourself and to your God. Do not segregate against
anybody because of your preconceived notions of
him as a sinner. Instead, draw everybody nearer to
God. Here in Brotherhood there is no room for
segregation, be you black or white man. After all it is
written in the scriptures thus:
And other sheep I have which are not of this fold;
them also I bring, and they shall hear my voice and
there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. (John
10:16) .
FIRST BIBLE LESSON: MATTHEW 10:40-42
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he
that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet
shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that
receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous
man shall receive
righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to
drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold
water only in
the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall
no wise lose his reward.
FOR EVERY GOOD WORK DONE THERE IS
COMPENSATION
BELOVED, AS I OFTEN TELL YOU, GOD WORKS FOR
THOSE WHO WORK FOR HIM. SO ALWAYS
DISCHARGE SELFLESS AND DILIGENT SERVICES TO
GOD SO AS TO BE COMPENSATED ACCORDINGLY.
THERE IS NO SERVICE RENDERED TO GOD THAT IS
FOR NAUGHT, SO, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU
RELENT NOT IN THE OBLIGATIONS GIVEN TO YOU
BY GOD.
It is said: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly
shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth
bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (2 Cor. 9:6)
THE GREATEST WORK IS THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT
THAT IS REFERRED TO IN THIS SERMON. WHOEVER
BELIEVES IN CHRIST, OBEYS AND DOES THE
INJUNCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SERMON, DOES THE
TASK WHICH IS AS GREAT AS CHRIST'S
CRUCIFIXION ON THE CROSS. AND THIS VERY
WORK GOES WITH SUCH A GREAT GLORY AND
REWARD WHICH IS BETTER EXPERIENCED THAN
IMAGINED.
Note that, it is the more you are relegated, ill treated
and deprived by men for God's sake, the more those
who do such things to you receive their salvation,
the more the glory you receive from God, and the
more God is glorified. It is this caring attitude of
yours that gives the people of the world life, injects
light into the world, and transforms the world from
depravity to righteousness. This the salvation that is
involved in accepting to endure all things.
It therefore becomes insignificant and unprofitable
to Brotherhood of the Cross and Star if a person in an
attempt to express his love for Brotherhood of the
Cross and Star rejects those who revile Brotherhood
of the Cross and Star and always contributes to our
detractors’ anticipated decline of the fold.
THE MORE YOU EMBRACE THOSE WHO
DESPITEFULLY USE YOU, THE MORE SINS ARE
ERADICATED FROM THE WORLD AND SALVATION
ACCORDED MANKIND. ALSO, THIS CARING
ATTITUDE NORMALLY BRINGS MAN TO A VERY
PROFITABLE END.
THE ONLY REWARDER
HAVING HEARD THE ABOVE PROMISE, IT IS HIGH
TIME YOU DISABUSED YOUR MINDS OF THE
MISCONCEPTION THAT MAN IS TOO UNGRATEFUL
FOR YOU TO RENDER ANY HELP TO HIM. AFTER ALL
NO MAN EVER DOES ANYTHING FOR HIS FELLOW
MAN. ALL YOUR SERVICES AND GESTURES ARE
FOR GOD, THE ONLY REWARDER. DO NOT SEEK FOR
PRAISES AND GLORY FROM THE HANDS OF MAN.
RATHER, SEEK TO BE PRAISED AND GLORIFIED BY
GOD. FOR ASIDE FROM HIM, NO MAN CAN PRAISE
OR GLORIFY ANY MAN.
It is said that right from the time of John the
Baptist, the Kingdom of God suffered violence. What
does this violence connote? It does not mean
physical combat. Rather it denotes a man's ability
and enthusiasm to unconditionally shoulder other
people's burden. So, in order to be violent to the core
as a way of gaining this kingdom, you must of
necessity endure all things and express equal love
for all and sundry, without looking back if you are
praised, compensated and rewarded accordingly by
man or not.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Matthew 11:28.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
OH! WHAT A GOOD GOD.
Beloved, did you hitherto, know the significance of
the above statement? Everybody has equal rights
here in the kingdom. Even if a person is always fond
of blaspheming against Brotherhood of the Cross and
Star and doing many other things to cast a slur on
the Father's reputation, do not discriminate against
him for any reason. It is incumbent upon you rather,
to bring everyone to God, for all that pleases God is
to accord every soul salvation so that no man
perishes. This is the cross which you have to carry.
It depicts living in the spirit.
A Spiritual chorus affirms that “Olumba has
quenched the fire that was set by Satan.” But the
question is what does Olumba use to extinguish such
fire?
BEFORE THIS PERIOD, WHEN THE CHRIST'S
STUDENTS AND WITNESSES PROCLAIMED THE
FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, THE
ENTIRE BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
WAS SORROWFUL, AND NONE DID SUPPORT THE
IDEA. PEOPLE EVEN VOWED NOT TO WORSHIP MAN
AT THE EXPENSE OF THE REAL JESUS CHRIST.
SOME MEMBERS EVEN MAINTAINED THAT FOR THE
CHRISTS' STUDENTS/ WITNESSES TO INDULGE IN
SUCH AN ACT, THEY COULD BEST BE ADDRESSED
AS REBELS.
But today what is the case? Have all tongues not
respectively sung His praise, and have all knees and
heads not bowed for His rulership alone? That is the
reason I have made them teachers for all members
of this kingdom. Matt 5:10 Blessed are they which
are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is
the kingdom of heaven.
The more you work for Him the more He works for
you. If all of you gathered here had surrendered in
totality to him, you would have been exalted the
more. But since you have chosen to be slack in your
services to God because of the shortcomings and
insults involved, God also turns His eyes off you and
you cannot see the light of day. An adage has it that
an axe cannot be put to rest if the tree has not fallen
down. It is the end that always justifies the means.
This is the motto for the Christ Students/Witnesses.
Be serious and relentless in serving Him for you shall
receive the reward for that.
I have to reveal this truth to you so that you may
change your attitude and go into this narrow gate
that leads to eternal life and glory. If a man rewards
you as you work for him, your compensation is
credited to your current account, which is only a
temporal account. But if God, per se, compensates
you for your good works and endurance, your
account is a fixed deposit account, permanent and
eternal account, and it has much to its credit. And
any amount credited to your fixed deposit account
never runs bankrupt.
This gospel is indeed a very powerful one, and I do
not doubt, because during every armed forces'
fellowship meeting with the Father, wonderful words
often gush out from the Father's mouth. As from now
all Brotherhood members should know that Christs
Students/Witnesses are the good soldiers of the
Father's spiritual army, as said in:
Revelation 17: 14: 14: These shall make war with
the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he
is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are
with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
THE INEVITABLE GATEWAY INTO GOD'S KINGDOM.
Apart from this avenue, there is no other gateway in
the kingdom of God. So there is no way in which this
could be avoided. Read the second lesson again.
SECOND BIBLE LESSON : EPHESIANS 6:5-8
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters
according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in
singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eye
service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of
Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With
good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to
men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man
doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord,
whether he be bond or free.
WHO SHALL LEAVE UNREWARDED?
Beloved, be you a Christ's Servant, Student/
Witness, Elder, Child of God, Crusader, Bishop,
Chorister etc, it does not matter. The truth is that
everyone is rewarded according to his works. So,
whoever accepts to endure all things and suffer
many things for God's sake stands rewarded
accordingly, while those who flee this hard time
which in essence prepare for us eternal glory in
future, cannot receive anything from the hands of
God. Look at how the parents of the Christ's
Witnesses/ Students have surrendered them for the
service of the Lord. Their blessings are uncountable.
Practical Students are those who fled from hard
times and so they lost their glory. They are
lamenting today and they pleaded to come back to
the students' group but the answer is a capital NO. If
everybody ran away when the fire was burning who
would have to stay and put out the fire? No one. You
are fighting to go back to the Christ Students
/Witnesses pew. I am telling you NO WAY. You are a
runaway soldier so leave my beloved alone.
Before this period, people used to advice those who
were newly initiated into Brotherhood of the Cross
and Star to accept appointment or election into any
pew apart from the Christ's students pew. The same
thing too happened to the children of God's pew.
But today, what is the case? Thousands and one are
anxiously longing to be elected into the said pews.
Many others also withdrew from the Christ
Students/Witness pew because of the perceived
punishments and deprivation. But today, they are
begging to be redeployed. This is why you are told in
a spiritual chorus, 'Never to relent in serving God.'
Many people today are prepared, ready and very
willing to deny themselves of wives, children and
many other material things of this world in order to
be able to serve God diligently and effectively. These
people have thus accepted this condition because of
their consciousness of the fact that a man is
rewarded according to his labor or works.
BROTHERHOOD BY EXAMPLE
Never wait to be served, rather, render the maximum
selfless services, you could to people for there is a
reward for that from God. There was a time that the
Father used to physically visit people in their
different homes, and by serving them in diverse ways
the Father rendered selfless services to these
brethren. This is what you have to emulate for it
constitutes Brotherhood by example which is the
order of the day in the kingdom today. The glory
derivable from this thing is universal, but it is not for
a particular group. Just adhere to what is being
imparted to you.
Our Lord Jesus Christ promised in John 16:7.
Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for
you that I go away: for if I go not away, the
Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I
will send him unto you .
Have you not seen the fulfilment of the above
promise today? The Comforter is here in our midst
hence we have a sense of direction in all the things
we do. It is true that Cross must always come before
crown so, suffer for now, for the time shall come
when all 'sufferings shall be over' and the over-
comers given a crown of life and glory. Whatever you
do there must but be reward at the end.
People do claim that they will only love those who
love them and their families, adding that they do not
anticipate any tribulation. But can they love all those
who love them and their families? There is no way
you can escape from tribulation for it is the stepping
stone to glory. Endure all things for it is only
through, tribulation that, you can see the glory of
God. The price one has to pay for eternal glory is
tribulation, and so take note.
TRIBULATION: THE STEPPING STONE TO ETERNAL
GLORY
This kingdom is addressed thus: Brotherhood of the
Cross and Star. Star here connotes glory which could
only be attained after much stay in the sufferings of
the Cross. Many Christ's Students did abandon their
mandate and fled because of the perceived suffering
and deprivation that prevailed in the pew. But today,
those who stood firm are rejoicing, for they have
graduated from cross to star. Those who fled are
desirous to come back but could they graduate into
glory without having much experience in the cross
stage? Although they are willing to come back, but
there is no room for them in the Pew.
Eternal suffering always awaits those who find it
difficult to work for God. But those who accept to
suffer for God's sake, believing that such suffering
reserves for them eternal glory in this life and in the
future life, never have problems in life. Their
transformation is always once and permanent.
There is no peace and glory for those who detest or
abhor tribulations. The transformation for those who
endure suffering is always once and permanent.
Again, there is no peace and glory for those who
detest or abhor tribulations. The people of the world
address the servants of God as refugees but do not
be perturbed at any allegation for the end shall
justify the means. In the case of the Christ`s
Students and Witnesses, people referred to them as
refugees, but today they are your 'teachers'. They
are the first fruits of this kingdom, believe it or not.
For the bible says:
Blessed are they which are persecuted for
righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven." ( Matt. 5:10)
Right from the beginning of time the servants of God
were frightened and their lives hunted for by people.
But today, the reverse is the case. All have beheld
this truth. Just hold firm to God, not minding the
difficulties involved, for He shall never let you down.
Just hold firm unto Him, not minding the difficulties
you encounter, for He shall never let you down. One
With God is a majority.
Read Romans 8:16-18.
The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that
we are the children of God: And if children then heirs
of God.
THE YIELDING AFFLICTIONS:
It is not uncommon to see a man of God being
rejected and imprisoned. But for how long can these
hitches last? Can these sufferings be compared with
the glory that is to be revealed to us in future? The
glory that awaits all the servants of God is eternal.
So, the light tribulation which they suffer at present
is temporal.
Do not long to be made a pastor, chorister
child of God, Christ's, student etc. rather long to
suffer tribulation whole -heartedly. For in so doing,
your glory is great and there is a place exclusively
designed for you in heaven. Joyfully remain in
tribulation provided it is for God's sake, for your
reward in the hands of God is very great and
enormous. There is no suffering encountered by a
man of God for God's sake that is for naught.
Accordingly you shall be rewarded by God. So let us
accept to suffer for Him and be partakers of His
everlasting reward and glory. The way of God could
be likened to a woman under labor who at the time
of suffering labor pains will never have any interest
for her husband, due to the intensity of the labor
pains which she is undergoing because of her
husband. But immediately the labor is over, she
again needs her husband strongly. Nursing mothers
are always fond of their baby and their husband only
after labor. But when they encounter into intense
labor pains during delivery, they always regret the
beginnings of the procreation process. Similarly, the
circle of God's glory, especially while in the cross
stage is always very regrettable and detestable. But
once you graduate to the Star (Crown), your joy
becomes full.
Golden Text: Revelation 11:18
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come,
and the time of the dead, that they should be judged
and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy
servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them
that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest
destroy them which destroy the earth.
THE YARDSTICK
Beloved, have you realized, that you are rewarded
according to your work? As many as accept to suffer
for Gods sake in diverse ways shall be blessed by
God accordingly, while those, who always revile God,
and desire not to serve Him shall be eliminated
completely from this earth. The scriptures enjoin
that you should store your wealth in heaven for the
wealth stored on earth are unprofitable and
transitory. It is a complete waste of time for one to
abandon God's services for the civil service and any
other form of trade for profit maximization.
If there are two people, one who decides to
leave God’s services to engage in worldly commerce,
while another decides to leave the worldly business
and engage in God’s services, here are the
consequences for each decision.
Whoever, abandons the services and trade of this
world and engages fully in the services of God and
accepts to suffer all the tribulations involved in
serving God stands rewarded bountifully by God in
the end.
The latter person cannot meet any loss in life but
eternal joy, glory, life, blessings and protection. But
the former person surely stands to regret in life. The
latter person never regrets, for after all, his
recompense is always from God.
Everything has been transformed in the world today
to suit God’s purposes. That is why you see those
who hitherto lived in affluence becoming poor, while
those who were wretched for God’s sake now live
happily in affluence.
It is the servant of the Lord who shall eternally
inherit every good blessing that abound in this
kingdom, at the expense of those who refuse to be
dedicated to God’s services, for the simple reason
that God’s services are too tedious and they entail
much suffering and relegation.
Do not think of investing your money and time in any
business of this world which you identify to be
lucrative. Instead, be dedicated to God and His
services. ALWAYS SEE GOD’S SERVICES AS BEING
PARAMOUNT IN YOUR LIFE, AND TOTALLY
DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES, RELEGATINGS,
INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS INVOLVED. IN SO
DOING, YOU WILL BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND
REWARDED BY GOD. IN FACT, YOU SHALL HAVE
ETERNAL LIFE.
YOU CANNOT REGRET IN LIFE FOR VERY
DILIGENTLY DEDICATING YOURSELF TO GOD, BUT
IF YOU SHUN GOD’S SERVICES AND YOU EMBRACE
OTHER WORLDLY AND MUNDANE MATTERS, YOU
HAVE FAILED AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT OF
GOD SHINING IN YOU. Beloved, it is said that a
stroke of the cane is sufficient unto the wise. Let he
who has ears hear. May God bless His Holy Word.
Amen.
REFERENCE: Everlasting Sermon Delivered
By Leader Olumba Olumba Obu
The Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe,
on:- "COMPENSATION?"
MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE
Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know
them, and they follow me:
Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they
shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck
them out of my hand.
Joh 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is
greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them
out of my Father's hand.
Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one.
LINKS:
 AUDIO GOSPELS
 THE HOLY SPIRIT INSTRUCTS US ALL:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Z1IbEz
4DI&feature=plcp

 AUDIO GOSPELS
 FATHER’S GLORY:EVANGELISM,GO OUT
AND PREACH:THE WORD BECOMES FLESH
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWKZvIe
hPg4&feature=plcp
 THE NEW NAME OF GOD:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idqgnSca
3Jc&feature=plcp

CURRENT LINKS
http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/
mysteryofteachingsandmarriageblessingbcsn
et2
RETURN OF THE FIRST BEGOTTEN IN THE FLESH
https://www.scribd.com/doc/288274983/CHANGE-IN-
PRIESTHOOD
https://www.scribd.com/doc/46616402/Principles-of-
Evangelism
https://www.scribd.com/doc/70277705/Highlights-the-Master-
is-the-Servant
https://www.scribd.com/doc/72087480/BCSNETUNITY
WHAT THE STAR DENOTES
THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST
THE TRINITY:
TRINITY
DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY
http://wordcenter.org/Christ/trinity.htm
http://wordcenter.org/Christ/unityof.htm
http://www.scribd.com/doc/97961302/Unveiling-the-Truth-of-
the-Second-Coming-of-Our-Lord-Jesus-Christ
http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/peacecornerstone
http://wordcenter.org/Christ/reincarn.htm
http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/passover-the-day-
of-passoverwpd
LINKS:
CURRENT GOSPELS:
THE WHITE HORSE
STAR DENOTES
STAR IN BCS
SONGS
DOCTRINE OF THE DRINITY
TRINITY
LAST OF ALL DIVINE MANIFESTATIONS
GOD’S DIFFERENT MANIFESTATIONS
MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD
LORD OF THE NEW AGE
THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST
SONGSFEST
STARINBCS
THE WHITE HORSE
WHAT THE STAR DENOTES
TRINITY
THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST
MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP
LAST OF ALL DIVINE MANIFESTATIONS
GOD’S DIFFERENT MANIFESTATIONS
MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD
LORD OF THE NEW AGE
SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
HEADQUARTERS
MY FATHER YOUR FATHER MYGOD YOUR GOD
BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER
QUALITIES OF A CHILD OF GOD
LINKS:
 AUDIO GOSPELS
 THE HOLY SPIRIT INSTRUCTS US ALL:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Z1IbEz
4DI&feature=plcp
 AUDIO GOSPELS
 FATHER’S GLORY:EVANGELISM,GO OUT
AND PREACH:THE WORD BECOMES FLESH
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWKZvIe
hPg4&feature=plcp
 THE NEW NAME OF GOD:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idqgnSca
3Jc&feature=plcp
WHAT THE STAR DENOTES
THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST
LINKS:
HOLY THURSDAY
THE WORDCENTER READING ROOM
WEBSITE:
www.wordcenter.org
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordcenter44/
*HOLY THURSDAY:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordcenter44/
 LINKS:
 HOLY THURSDAY:
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/wor
dcenter44/
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/70277100/Bcs-Net-Watch-
and-Pray-is-of-Paramount-Importance-2
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/holy-thurs
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/passover-the-
day-of-passoverwpd
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/70276766/BCSNETIWILLKEE
PTHEPASSOVERATYOURHOUSE
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/55574501/Holy-Thursday-
Children-of-God-Know-the-Word-of-God
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/holy-thurs
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/72957904/Bcsnetmathemati
cs-of-Good-Friday
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/52945916/3-DAYS-AND-
THREE-NIGHTS-72-HOURS-IS-72-HOURS
 http://wordcenter.org/Holy_Thursday/index.html
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/55574501/Holy-Thursday-
Children-of-God-Know-the-Word-of-God
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/88419907/Bcs-Net-Rejected-
MessiahOOO
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/holythursdyoth
ereventsbcsnet3
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/gardentocradl
etocrossbcsnet4
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/88419907/Bcs-Net-Rejected-
MessiahOOO
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/109926860/Time-
Demarcation
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/68918687/BCSNETwashingb
ythewateroftheword
 http://wordcenter.org/Holy_Thursday/index.html
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/the-torch-
bearersfirst-lesson
 THE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/97961302/Unveiling-the-
Truth-of-the-Second-Coming-of-Our-Lord-Jesus-Christ
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/peacecornerst
one
 http://www.scribd.com/doc/64006674/Hardennot-Your-
Hearta9r9888
 CHRISTMASSTORY:
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/687329744645138/
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/foundationofch
ristbcsnet
 http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/gardentocradl
etocrossbcsnet4
 WEBSITE:
 www.wordcenter.org
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  • 1. BCSNET OOO THE WORD CENTER PRESENTS PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CARRYING THE CROSS “Anybody who wants to follow me but is unwilling to take up the Cross after me cannot be my follower.” OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. (Luke 14:27) THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF CARRYING THE CROSS Luk 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. Php 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Php 1:30 Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.
  • 2. THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT: JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF CARRYING THE CROSS * THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT: JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED. Beloved, the blessings derivable from the truth embedded in this gospel is so great and marvelous. In fact, I do not even know how to express it so that you may be able to comprehend same. THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT. JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED.
  • 3. Recall the statement of Christ thus : John 17: 4-5. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was. It therefore, behooves us to give to God His due glory. We should make sure all our endeavors are to His glory. THE GREATEST WAY OF GIVING GOD HIS DUE GLORY IS TO ENDURE ALL THINGS AND ACCEPT TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE. FOR AS YOU DO THESE, YOU ARE GLORIFIED AND THE RECIPIENTS OF SUCH GESTURE ARE SAVED. AND ALL THESE AMOUNT TO GOD'S GLORY. IF AS MANY AS IMBIBE THIS TEACHING TODAY UNDERSTAND ITS SIGNIFICANCE, THEY WOULD ALWAYS INSIST ON DOING GOOD UNCONDITIONALLY, AND WITHOUT REGRET. THEY TOO WOULD NO LONGER EXPECT TO BE PRAISED BY MAN, NEITHER, WOULD THEY BE IN DREAD OF BLASPHEMIES AND EVIL RECOMPENSE FOR THEIR GOOD WORKS. They would rejoice over everything, knowing fully well that this constitutes the glory of God. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU
  • 4. TOTALLY DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES, RELEGATINGS, INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS INVOLVED. Do not think of investing your money and time in any business of this world which you identify to be lucrative. Instead, be dedicated to God and His services. ALWAYS SEE GOD’S SERVICES AS BEING PARAMOUNT IN YOUR LIFE, AND TOTALLY DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES, RELEGATINGS, INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS INVOLVED. IN SO DOING, YOU WILL BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED BY GOD. IN FACT, YOU SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. YOU CANNOT REGRET IN LIFE FOR VERY DILIGENTLY DEDICATING YOURSELF TO GOD, BUT IF YOU SHUN GOD’S SERVICES AND YOU EMBRACE OTHER WORLDLY AND MUNDANE MATTERS, YOU HAVE FAILED AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT OF GOD SHINING IN YOU. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU ……………………………………………………………………………
  • 5. Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. VIOLENT TO THE CORE So, in order to be violent to the core as a way of gaining this kingdom, you must of necessity endure all things and express equal love for all and sundry, without looking back if you are praised, compensated and rewarded accordingly by man or not. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU …………………………………………………………………………… Joh 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. BLESSED ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH BEING DEPRIVED OF YOUR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AND REVILED FOR GOD'S SAKE CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD. SO, BLESSED
  • 6. ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH, AND THE INTELLECT THAT COMPREHENDS, AND THE MIND THAT IS WILLING TO EXHIBIT SAME FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. This truth is in fact the source of your salvation and glory. This is a spiritual language and as such it could be understood by only those who are in the spirit. This goes in line with one of our spiritual choruses that goes thus: "Those who seek for me in the spirit find me in the spirit, for I operate in the spirit." BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU WHEN THE CHRIST'S STUDENTS AND WITNESSES PROCLAIMED THE FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD. Joh 18:19 The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Joh 18:20 Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Joh 18:21 Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
  • 7. Joh 18:22 And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? Joh 18:23 Jesus answered him, If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil: but if well, why smitest thou me? *YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND OTHERS- PREACHED ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND WHAT HE DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT HIS ESTATE OR PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU PREACH ABOUT CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY PREACH BUT YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER AS WELL. SO WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T FORGET JESUS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU OH! WHAT A GOOD GOD. Beloved, did you hitherto, know the significance of the above statement? Everybody has equal rights here in the kingdom. Even if a person is always fond of blaspheming against Brotherhood of the Cross and Star and doing many other things to cast a slur on the Father's reputation, do not discriminate against
  • 8. him for any reason. It is incumbent upon you rather, to bring everyone to God, for all that pleases God is to accord every soul salvation so that no man perishes. This is the cross which you have to carry. It depicts living in the spirit. A Spiritual chorus affirms that “Olumba has quenched the fire that was set by Satan.” But the question is what does Olumba use to extinguish such fire? BEFORE THIS PERIOD, WHEN THE CHRIST'S STUDENTS AND WITNESSES PROCLAIMED THE FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, THE ENTIRE BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR WAS SORROWFUL, AND NONE DID SUPPORT THE IDEA. PEOPLE EVEN VOWED NOT TO WORSHIP MAN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE REAL JESUS CHRIST. SOME MEMBERS EVEN MAINTAINED THAT FOR THE CHRISTS' STUDENTS/ WITNESSES TO INDULGE IN SUCH AN ACT, THEY COULD BEST BE ADDRESSED AS REBELS. But today what is the case? Have all tongues not respectively sung His praise, and have all knees and heads not bowed for His rulership alone? That is the
  • 9. reason I have made them teachers for all members of this kingdom. Matt 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The more you work for Him the more He works for you. If all of you gathered here had surrendered in totality to him, you would have been exalted the more. But since you have chosen to be slack in your services to God because of the shortcomings and insults involved, God also turns His eyes off you and you cannot see the light of day. An adage has it that an axe cannot be put to rest if the tree has not fallen down. It is the end that always justifies the means. This is the motto for the Christ Students/Witnesses. Be serious and relentless in serving Him for you shall receive the reward for that. I have to reveal this truth to you so that you may change your attitude and go into this narrow gate that leads to eternal life and glory. If a man rewards you as you work for him, your compensation is credited to your current account, which is only a temporal account. But if God, per se, compensates you for your good works and endurance, your account is a fixed deposit account, permanent and
  • 10. eternal account, and it has much to its credit. And any amount credited to your fixed deposit account never runs bankrupt. This gospel is indeed a very powerful one, and I do not doubt, because during every armed forces' fellowship meeting with the Father, wonderful words often gush out from the Father's mouth. As from now all Brotherhood members should know that Christs Students/Witnesses are the good soldiers of the Father's spiritual army, as said in: Revelation 17: 14: 14: These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. THE INEVITABLE GATEWAY INTO GOD'S KINGDOM. Apart from this avenue, there is no other gateway in the kingdom of God. So there is no way in which this could be avoided. Read the second lesson again. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU EXCERPT FROM : COMPENSATION
  • 11. Highlights: *YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND OTHERS- PREACHED ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND WHAT HE DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT HIS ESTATE OR PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU PREACH ABOUT CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY PREACH BUT YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER AS WELL. SO WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T FORGET JESUS *If you move with a cunning man without hurting his feelings for being tricky and crafty; if you can stay with a notorious liar very happily without stirring up his anger when he tells you a lie; when one persecutes you falsely and seeks to destroy your life by all means yet you tolerate him whole-heartedly, you are carrying the real Cross. *When one wrongs you, and you see that because of his pride you may fall apart, so you go to him and tell him that you have offended him instead, and ask for forgiveness, you are carrying the Cross of Christ.
  • 12. You can now understand what the Cross means. Without this kind of Cross you cannot convert a single soul. This is the Cross I am asked to preach to you. When you smile at every persecution, smile at false accusations; when you continue to do good in the midst of strong temptations; when you are hated because of the good things you have done, yet you are not discouraged, you are carrying the Cross. * Coming to One’s Wits End When you stay with a wicked person, allow him to finish playing his wickedness because if you stop him when he had not yet finished it, you are blocking his salvation. That cunning man who tricks you daily must be allowed to continue in his profession until he comes to his wits end. That liar who lies to you everyday must not be forced to stop lying. If he does not stop lying by himself how can he be saved? You have to tolerate them all. This is what is meant by carrying the Cross. If you can rejoice in tribulation and humiliation; if you can tolerate abuses from people, be they young or old, then you are carrying the Cross. When people
  • 13. have bargained to get you involved into any trouble yet you continue to treat each of them as your friend; rendering to them any necessary help that each may demand; continue to bring them nearer and nearer to yourself; this is Cross bearing. BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU Ti 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1Ti 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
  • 14. THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL WHAT IS CROSS? First Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: Second Bible Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. Golden Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more. “Anybody who wants to follow me but is unwilling to take up the Cross after me cannot be my follower.” OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.(Luke 14:27) Brethren, our Gospel this afternoon is about the “CROSS.” After that celebrated Gospel on: “What is Brotherhood,” during the Pentecostal Convention,
  • 15. many had thought that the Gospel on Cross and Star would follow. But since my Father did not give the signal throughout the Convention that I should do so, I could not do anything more than to allow His will to prevail. This afternoon Brethren, it is His pleasure to give the signal that I continue. Therefore, I shall be failing in my duty as His mouth-piece, if I fail to give you the Gospel on “CROSS” today. Does Cross Mean Alms Giving, Etc? Some think that to give alms means carrying the Cross. Others think that to heal the sick by praying means carrying the Cross. Many others think that to pray for yourself three times a day means carrying the Cross. Yet another class of people think that to pay Tithe, Freewill Offering and Charity means carrying the Cross. Cross has been made into different forms. Some hang it around their necks; some hang it on their doors. Do all these make up the Cross that Christ says we should carry? We all know that Christ fell down with the Cross as he was carrying it to Calvary. Does carrying the
  • 16. Cross then mean that piece of wood that He carried? Without the Cross the world could not have been saved. The Cross is light, and it is also heavy. For the world to be in perfect peace each of us should agree to carry the Cross. By what means does one convert a smoker, a snuffer, a fornicator, a thief, a murderer, a back- biter, or a liar? It is by carrying the Cross. If we all should decide today to take up the Cross, the sins of the world would vanish immediately. Then what is the Cross? Is it vision and prophecy; building of houses for people; giving food to people, buying dresses for people? If Jesus had only healed and prophesied without carrying the Cross His work could have come to nothing. It Means Bearing One Another's Burden If you hire bicycles for Brethren going on Ministry work to make their job less difficult you are not carrying the Cross. Cross is not huge as you might have imagined. It is very small, it is light but it is also very heavy. What is the Cross? Cross means bearing another man's burden without complaining;
  • 17. tolerating all kinds of sinners, the murderers, the thieves, the back-biters etc. If you stand firm with Christ without fighting back your accusers whenever you are accused falsely or being spat upon or jeered at, disgraced and insulted without just cause; if you are informed that someone has planned to shoot you, and you fail to run away when he aims at you to shoot, then you are carrying the Cross. To carry the Cross does not cost anything. To be able to carry the Cross you must resign yourself completely to God. You must be loving, humble. You must esteem another man better than yourself. You must not be envious. If Jesus did not possess these qualities He could not have carried the Cross. If you move with a cunning man without hurting his feelings for being tricky and crafty; if you can stay with a notorious liar very happily without stirring up his anger when he tells you a lie; when one persecutes you falsely and seeks to destroy your life by all means yet you tolerate him whole-heartedly, you are carrying the real Cross.
  • 18. The Turning Point in Saul's Life Saul was the greatest enemy of Christ. He traveled from place to place, intimidating the Christians. He took permission from the high priest to go from Church to Church to arrest, imprison and to kill Christ's followers. He witnessed the stoning to death of Stephen, and Stephen’s accusers who were also the witnesses took off their coats and laid them at Saul’s feet. (Acts 7:58) But on that fateful day on his way to Damascus, Christ knocked him cold on the ground. He was flat on his face and could not move an inch when he heard a voice saying: “Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?” (Acts 9:4) He answered, “Who art thou, Lord.” And the voice said, "I am Jesus whom thou persecutest." He trembled and asked Jesus what he would want him do. The Lord told him to arise and go into the city. There he would be told what to do. Those who traveled with him to Damascus were shocked for hearing only a voice without seeing anybody. Saul rose from the ground a completely
  • 19. blind man. He was led by hand into the city of Damascus. There Jesus told one Ananias, a disciple, to go into the street called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus. But Ananias told Jesus that Saul had been very much against Christ, especially His Saints. Ananias told Jesus that Saul had authority from the Chief priest to have all those who call on the name of Jesus bound. What did Jesus tell Ananias? He told him to go his way; for He had chosen Saul as a vessel unto Himself to bear His name before the Gentiles and Kings and the children of Israel. If Saul had seen Jesus face to face he could have killed Him if it were possible. Jesus caught him red- handed, and did not kill him but rather made him a vessel unto Himself. Coming to One's Wit's End When you stay with a wicked person, allow him to finish playing his wickedness because if you stop him when he had not yet finished it, you are blocking his salvation. That cunning man who tricks you daily
  • 20. must be allowed to continue in his profession until he comes to his wit's end. That liar who lies to you everyday must not be forced to stop lying. If he does not stop lying by himself how can he be saved? You have to tolerate them all. This is what is meant by carrying the Cross. If you can rejoice in tribulation and humiliation; if you can tolerate abuses from people, be they young or old, then you are carrying the Cross. When people have bargained to get you involved into any trouble yet you continue to treat each of them as your friend; rendering to them any necessary help that each may demand; continue to bring them nearer and nearer to yourself; this is Cross bearing. Though you may know that the more you go near, the more death stares at you; but on the other hand you are giving them life. Finally the power of life in you will kill the evil ways in them, and you have given them life. This is carrying of the Cross. If you cannot carry the Cross you cannot convert an evil doer. If you get annoyed with him you have failed in your duty as a Cross bearer. It requires
  • 21. determination and endurance without complaining. As a Cross bearer, you must always be prepared for the worst, all in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. First Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 4:12 "And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:" When you are accused falsely, and you bless such a person; when one assassinates your character, and you bless him; when one hates you without reason, and you bless him; when you do not complain for being painted black; when you go on your knees to ask God to forgive your enemies whole-heartedly, you are carrying the Cross. When one wrongs you, and you see that because of his pride you may fall apart, so you go to him and tell him that you have offended him instead, and ask for forgiveness, you are carrying the Cross of Christ. You can now understand what the Cross means. Without this kind of Cross you cannot convert a single soul. This is the Cross I am asked to preach to you. When you smile at every persecution, smile at false accusations; when you continue to do good in the midst of strong temptations; when you are
  • 22. hated because of the good things you have done, yet you are not discouraged, you are carrying the Cross. The Sentence If you built a house for a man, and instead of him being appreciative of it he turns round to abuse you, if you repay him in the same disgraceful way you have willingly dropped your Cross. If you drive him away from the house your sin becomes greater than his. If you give out your house for rent and because your tenant does not pay his rent, you evict him from the house you have not even lifted up the Cross. If you see a thief in your house, and you shout thief, thief, without allowing him to achieve his objective, you are not carrying the Cross. You may say that this is humanly impossible. But I tell you that it is humanly possible. This is the only way you can carry the Cross. When you have him arrested and imprisoned have you stopped him from stealing? This method in the end will make him a hardened criminal. You have not changed him. But when you allow him to steal what he wants, he will be in peace, and you also will be in peace. Supposing by shouting, “thief, thief,” he cuts off your
  • 23. head or have you completely maimed; who is at a loss? By simply asking him to steal what he wants you have set his mind thinking; much more when you tell him that you are prepared to help him carry the stolen goods out, He may come to his senses and may be ashamed of himself; he may even confess to you why he has come to steal; he may become converted because you have not wounded his pride. From that simple but unbelievable sentence, "Steal what you want to steal," you have done the greatest work in the sight of God. Argument That Will Not Help If somebody comes to you with one naira, and tells you that it is only thirty kobo, do not start any argument with him. Agree that it is as he or she says. You do not gain anything through argument. In the end you will still be wiser. Because after sometime he would get at his wit's end. It is there that he will know that he has been making a fool of himself. If someone comes to tell you that he has refrained from all manner of sins, don't ask him any question,
  • 24. just agree; for sooner or later you will know whether he has refrained from sin without any loss of face. Do not say that you are good when you are not. This may make your Cross burdensome. Do not look for life; you may lose it. Allow yourself to be persecuted, accused falsely or disgraced. The more you suffer these things the more you see the glory of God in you. If Abraham did not tell the king that Sarah was his Sister, God could not have revealed the relationship between Abraham and Sarah to the king.(Gen 12:10- 20). If we agree to be cheated, the glory of God will certainly be manifested in us. Preaching alone does not change a man to live a Christian life. The carrying of the Cross is the shortest means of converting a soul. If we agree to bear one another's evil way; if we are convinced that the fall of our brother is ours, we all will carry the Cross without looking back. The work will be made lighter. Until the Cross, which is fire, burns away the sins in us no one will know. Second Bible Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:10
  • 25. "Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body." Why Not Defend Yourself, Said Pilate Pilate said to Jesus, have you nothing to say in defense against the accusation heaped on you? Jesus did not do anything more than to take up the Cross and resign Himself completely to Providence. This put an end to the unnecessary struggle to save His life. When you witness false accusations, unjust persecutions and disgrace, do not apply worldly wisdom. Because by struggling to save your life you may lose it. It requires complete resignation to God; for by counting your life as lost, you will regain it. That is God's wonderful way. Your faith in carrying the Cross will reveal the Christ in you to your persecutors and false-accusers. If you can endure false allegations and put up a bright countenance both within and without, don't you think people will call you Jesus? There is no other Cross apart from enduring evil, tolerating fornicators, adulterers,
  • 26. back-biters, murderers; thieves etc., and you have won their souls. Though it is not a simple thing to do carnally, but with complete resignation to God you have nothing to worry about. You gain nothing by driving them away. They gain nothing by being separated from you. You cannot stay alone; for a tree cannot make a forest; but you gain everything by accommodating them. Put on the life of Jesus Christ, and you can do everything you want to do. Judas Reported To Jesus What kind of Cross are you carrying when you get flared up by the slightest provocation? When Peter, James and John told Jesus that Judas Iscariot was keeping the harlots happy with the money from their common purse, Jesus did not get flared up. Before he was made the treasurer, Christ had known him well because Jesus had the power of reading the heart of all human beings. If Jesus had decided on any line of action against Judas, He, Jesus, would have fallen. The Cross could have meant nothing to Him. If He had thought of entrusting their purse into the care of another
  • 27. disciple all His work could have come to an end. In whichever way you may look at the carrying of the Cross, it means the same thing, i.e. the determination and the endurance to tolerate all kinds of people. How many people in the world today can carry the Cross? If we cannot carry the Cross how can we promote the work of God? Jesus knew before Judas decided to betray Him. (Matt 26:21/ Mark 14:18/ Luke 22:21/John 13:21). To prove Himself right He told His disciples that one of them would betray Him. If it were you, you would have sought for a way to kill Judas. But for the sake of the Cross, Jesus allowed Judas to accomplish his aim. When you see a thief coming to steal your clothes, and you allow him to steal them you are carrying the Cross. If you chase him out you are obstructing the work of God. Let us carry the Cross; for by carrying the Cross the world will be in peace. Golden Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19 "For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more."
  • 28. Be Servants Unto Others The main reason why we should make ourselves servants unto people is so that we may draw them away from their sinful ways. When we have done this we have therefore drawn them nearer unto ourselves. Even though we are not under any suffering, we must endure other people's sinful ways so that they may be saved. You can now see why we accommodate all kinds of people, even though they may be false accusers, unjust persecutors. Unless we allow the wicked man to torment us for righteousness' sake we cannot be true Cross bearers. If Christ did not allow Himself to be tortured there could have been no salvation for mankind, and the world would have been lost. Let deceivers go on deceiving us. Let false accusers continue to accuse us. Let us suffer afflictions and tribulations. Let rogues continue to steal our things.(Rev 22:11). Let not our Spirit succumb to the evil planning of this world. Let us not be tired by the craftiness of our neighbors we have helped so much.
  • 29. Let us agree without complaining when they show us three things instead of five things; for in the end, we will be blessed, they will be saved, and the glory goes to our Loving Father. Vultures abound where you find corpses; equally do the birds of the air muster strong where ripe palm fruits are found. Where you find foolish men there too will you find wise men. Let us for the sake of our brethren who have wandered away from this truth agree to tolerate them by carrying the Cross at all cost. Those who have ears to hear let them hear. May the Lord bless the preaching of His Holy Word. Amen! REFERENCE: Everlasting Gospel Delivered By The Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe, Leader Olumba Olumba Obu on:- "WHAT IS CROSS?" From: WHAT IS BROTHERHOOD? WHAT IS CROSS? WHAT IS STAR? Pages: 23 - 31.
  • 30. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Ti 2:3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 1Ti 2:4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1Ti 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1Ti 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
  • 31. EVERLASTING GOSPEL BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR WHAT IS CROSS? First Bible Lesson: Mark 8:34 "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, "Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." Golden Text: Luke 14:27 "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple." Brethren, after reading through the three lessons you will know that we want to say something about CROSS.
  • 32. SO MANY ARE WONDERING WHAT THE CROSS IN BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR MEANS. IT IS FROM THIS GOSPEL AND FROM THE ONE OF THE PREVIOUS SUNDAY THAT THE MEANING WOULD BE CLARIFIED. If you don't carry the Cross you will not be able to endure shame and suffering. The lesson says anyone who does not endure suffering, and who does not carry the Cross cannot be His disciple. THIS CROSS YOU HEAR OF IS NOT A STICK, NOR IS IT MONEY, BUT IS "JESUS." SO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT PREACH ABOUT JESUS IS NOT PREACHING THE GOSPEL. CHRIST, THE BEGINNING AND THE END When preaching, you should embody Christ's sufferings, His resurrection and His glory. PREACH ALSO ABOUT HIS ADVICE TO THE WHOLE WORLD, HIS PREACHINGS FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE; AND PREACH THAT HE IS THE ONLY KING; AND THAT PILATE HIMSELF HAD WANTED TO RELEASE HIM.(LUKE 23:22). THE GOSPEL MEANS NOTHING WITHOUT JESUS AND HIS SUFFERINGS, DEATH AND GLORY, SO IF SOMEONE SHOULD ASK YOU THE MEANING OF CROSS, SAY, AIT IS OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - HIS SUFFERINGS, CRUCIFIXION, DEATH,
  • 33. RESURRECTION AND ETERNAL GLORY. IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ONE WITH A UNIVERSITY DEGREE TO UNDERSTAND THIS. From Genesis to Revelation you will read of nothing else except this. You will read of Him who redeemed you from sin, and why He was nailed on the Cross. All this was because of our sins. Did He then die so that we may continue to sin? The answer is 'NO'. He died so as to redeem us for God. SO YOU CAN SEE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS THE BEGINNING, THE MEDIATOR, AND THE END OF ALL THINGS FROM HIS CONCEPTION TO HIS BIRTH, AND FROM HIS BIRTH TO HIS DEATH. MARY WAS A VIRGIN BEFORE SHE WAS CONCEIVED OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Have you ever seen a woman conceived without having any connection with a man? She was conceived through the power of the Holy Spirit exactly as Angel Gabriel told her, and the Angel also told her that the child she would bring forth will rule the house of David forever.(Luke 1:32). Brethren, which other words would have power other than the Words of Our Lord Jesus Christ? All the preachings of the olden days bore witness about Jesus Christ - David, Jeremiah, Isaiah, Moses and even John the
  • 34. Baptist - all preached nothing except Our Lord Jesus Christ. JESUS CHRIST, THE HEALING POWER So if we now do not preach about Him, it means that we are not yet ready to be His disciples. BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR MEANS THOSE WHO PREACH ABOUT JESUS CHRIST - HIS BIRTH, HIS SUFFERINGS, AND HIS DEATH. IN FACT THERE IS NO OTHER THING THAT WE CAN USE TO HEAL THE SICK OR RAISE THE DEAD EXCEPT THE WORD OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU REFUSE TO KNOW THIS TRUTH YOU ARE LOST; FOR HE IS THE ONE WHO HAD MADE US TO BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD. HIS SUFFERINGS AND DEATH HAVE REDEEMED US FROM OUR SINS, AND HAVE GIVEN US ETERNAL LIFE, THUS REVEALING THE GLORY OF GOD, AND SO MADE PEOPLE STAND FIRM AND BELIEVE IN GOD. YOU ARE NOT TO PREACH ABOUT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC OR PRESBYTERIAN OR ABOUT ANY OTHER HUMAN BEING. IF YOU PREACH ABOUT THEM, ARE THEY JESUS, WERE THEY THE MAN NAILED ON THE CROSS? DON'T PREACH ABOUT
  • 35. YOURSELVES EITHER, FOR YOU WERE NOT THE ONE NAILED ON THE CROSS. Brethren, no matter what you do, if you fail to preach the sufferings, the death and the glory of Our Lord Jesus Christ all will be in vain. THE PREACHING OF OUR LORD JESUS IS SO POWERFUL BECAUSE HE WAS BORN AS A KING BUT HE HUMBLED HIMSELF UNTO DEATH. HE WAS BORN IN A MANGER. ALL OF US HAVE HOUSES BUT CHRIST HAD NONE; HENCE HIS SAYING, THAT THE BIRDS OF THE AIR HAVE NESTS BUT THE SON OF MAN HAS NOWHERE TO PUT HIS HEAD.(Luke 9:58). He went from house to house, in forests and on the seashore preaching the gospel, healing people free of charge and feeding them at the same time. When the Pharisees brought a woman who committed adultery to Christ for punishment He said to them that anyone who had never committed sin should stone her, and when they heard this they left the woman, and went out of the house one after the other. (John 8:4-10). THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ALL THESE IS THAT WE SHOULD PUT ON THE NEW CLOTHES OF
  • 36. FORGIVENESS AND FOLLOW HIS WAY OF LIVING, BECAUSE HIS LIFE IS THE ONLY PATTERN FOR US TO EMULATE. THAT IS WHY IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE SHOULD ALWAYS PREACH ABOUT HIM ONLY. CHRIST'S LIFE IS A SHINING EXAMPLE: Brethren, there is nothing else for us to preach about except Jesus. YOU WILL NOTICE THAT FROM THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - PAUL, PETER AND OTHERS- PREACHED ABOUT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. IF YOU DON'T TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOUR FATHER AND WHAT HE DID, HOW CAN YOU INHERIT HIS ESTATE OR PLEASE HIM? SO WHEN YOU PREACH ABOUT CHRIST YOU WILL NOT ONLY PREACH BUT YOU WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS POWER AS WELL. SO WHEREVER YOU ARE SPEAKING DON'T FORGET JESUS. When moving on the road and even when advising people remind them about the sufferings and the humility of Our Lord Jesus Christ. IF YOU ARE ADVISING A WOMAN WHO IS LONGING FOR AN ISSUE JUST REMIND HER THAT JESUS, WHO IS OUR LORD, HAD NO ISSUE. IF YOU ARE ADVISING ANYBODY LAMENTING FOR A WIFE JUST
  • 37. REMIND HIM THAT JESUS HAD NO WIFE. Anybody who laments about not having a box of clothes, remind him that Our Lord had none. If any person laments about not having a house, remind such a person that our Lord Jesus who is the Lord of lords, had no house. If anyone should lament over a child dying leaving the mother alive, just remind such a person that our Lord died and left his own mother. Was there any ignominy that our Lord did not bear? He was at one time accused of being mad. It was an uncommon sight for a man to be nailed on the Cross as this was the worst form of death, and a typical disgrace. If someone accuses you falsely remember that Our Lord Jesus Christ who was holy and righteous had agreed to suffer shame on the Cross. If someone that you helped turns round to pay you back in bad coins, just remember that it was those that Christ healed free of charge who went back to stone Him. Remember that when He asked them whether they came to stone Him,(John 10:31) and they answered in the affirmative, yet these were the
  • 38. people He was kind enough to heal earlier on. Tell me if there is any other person who has suffered so much. Why then should we not preach about Our Lord Jesus Christ? So, Brethren, if you don't preach Jesus Christ you cannot follow me. If you had preached Abraham who married many wives, and had landed properties and earthly riches, if you preach David who was a sinner, I will not follow you. If you don't preach about Jesus Christ and His sufferings I will not follow you, because those things happened so that we may follow His example. This life of Our Lord Jesus Christ is like a plan for us to follow, and upon which to build our life. It is like a mirror for us to look and redress ourselves. There were so many beautiful women in those days but He remained single so that He may be able to redeem you and me. He washed the feet of the disciples, the dirtiest part of a human body, and left an example for us to follow. (John 13:14-15). So Brethren, there is no other thing that we can preach to you except Jesus Christ. Why He did these things was so that we may surrender ourselves and serve God, and allow Him to do as He
  • 39. wills with us. He died so that we may die as He died, and be able to resurrect with Him. Second Bible Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18 "For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." Brethren, you and I have been sent to preach the Lord Jesus Christ, His life, sufferings and His death. You are not to use your own wisdom. These things are written so that we may copy Christ; for unto us, who are saved, preaching of Jesus is the power of God. THE ONE FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND ARE THE PEOPLE WHO BEAR TESTIMONY ABOUT CHRIST AND THE CROSS.(REV. 14:3-4). AT ANYTIME THE ALMIGHTY GOD HEARS THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, HE RAISES UP HIS HAND TO OVERCOME ALL DIFFICULTIES.
  • 40. Golden Text: Luke 14:27 "And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple." Brethren, if you don't preach the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ you are not His disciple. So many can begin preaching from January to December without even mentioning either Christ or His Cross. Where then can they get the power? Indeed, it is only where the name of our Lord Jesus is mentioned that you can see the Power of the Holy Spirit and the Power of God; for it is said that where there is a carcass there you can see vultures. (Matt 24:28). So, Brethren, no matter what we do, if we don't preach the Cross of Jesus Christ you cannot follow Him. He Himself had said that nobody can follow Him except he bears the Cross and follows after Him, and if you are not His disciple it means you have no share in the Kingdom, the mansion you build for Our Lord not withstanding. You will see that you have not done anything; and so start now to preach about Jesus and the Cross.
  • 41. Brotherhood of the Cross and Star is not found in buildings but you have to go out and preach; and by preaching about Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and the power from the word you preach will enter into people, and do wonderful works. So Brethren, let us not use our wisdom to preach the gospel but let us preach about Jesus and His Cross. Preach in your house, preach in your market place, preach in your offices and wherever you go. Be His Follower By Carrying The Cross If you should say that any person who does not come to Brotherhood is lost, was it Brotherhood that was nailed on the Cross? What you have to tell people is that all should preach about Jesus Christ and His sufferings; for He has shown the whole world a pattern of life to be emulated. So don't say you are not Jesus because as long as He suffered in flesh you all have to suffer with Him too, for it is through sufferings that we can get out of sin. If Christ, a Righteous and Holy Person, suffered, who are you that you should not suffer. If you suffer because you steal, or because you commit murder or
  • 42. any other sin, that is not what we mean. We mean the kind of suffering you suffer for doing good, even as Christ did. Why is it that there is no power in other Churches? It is because they don't preach the Cross of Christ. The only time you can hear them preach a little about Christ is on Christmas day - 25th December, or during Easter. So anybody who does not take up the Cross and follow Me cannot be My disciple; for it is power and salvation for all those who carry the Cross. So, as from now, don't indulge in vain words. If you watch carefully you will see that in Brotherhood there is no time that we don't preach about Jesus and the Cross. That Jesus whom Pilate wanted to release, but you pressed that He should be crucified, and that Barabbas should be released unto you; that same Jesus is on earth now doing wonderful works, healing the sick, raising the dead. Let people repent and refrain from their sinful ways so as to get salvation. IF YOU PREACH ABOUT YOURSELF AND ANY OTHER PERSON AND THEIR
  • 43. PERFORMANCES YOU ARE NOT A TRUE DISCIPLE. So Brethren let us now preach about Jesus and the Cross, for Jesus is the Cross and He is the Power we see in Brotherhood today. Those who have ears to hear let them hear, may the Lord bless the preaching of His Holy Word. Amen! REFERENCE: Everlasting Sermon Delivered By Leader Olumba Olumba Obu The Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe, on:- "WHAT IS CROSS?" From: WHAT IS BROTHERHOOD ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Gal_6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Jas 5:19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Jas 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
  • 44. EVERLASTING GOSPEL COMPENSATION First Bible Lesson: Matthew 10:40-42; He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall no wise lose his reward. Second Bible Lesson :Ephesians 6:5-8 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man
  • 45. doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Golden Text: Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest give reward unto unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. BELOVED THIS GOSPEL IS NEITHER A VISION NOR A PROPHECY. IT IS THE WHOLE TRUTH BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FATHER HIMSELF. There is a recompense for all the good deeds of man. God makes sure He rewards every man for every gesture expressed by him. So, never relent in expressing good gesture to all and sundry, not minding if such a beneficiary is close to you or not, loves you or not, and never appreciates your gesture. Summarily, always suffer for doing good, for your recompense is great.
  • 46. IF THE FATHER IS SO PLEASED AS TO GIVE YOU THE ABILITY TO ENDURE ALL THINGS AND BELIEVE FERVENTLY IN THE WORD OF TODAY, THEN YOU ARE FREE AND ALSO YOU ARE ON TOP OF THE WORLD. WHOEVER ENDURES TRIBULATION, ACCEPTS TO SUFFER FOR DOING GOOD TO OTHERS, AND DELIGHTFULLY BEARS WITH A CHRONIC SINNER AND UNBELIEVER, IS DOING THE WORK OF GOD. YOUR OUTRIGHT ACCEPTANCE TO ENDURE ALL THINGS, CARE FOR THOSE WHO DESPITEFULLY USE YOU, AND DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF YOUR RIGHTS IN LIFE, SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAINTAINING THE WELFARE AND WELL-BEING OF OTHERS WHO HARDLY SPEAK WELL OF YOU, FORM THE ONLY AVENUE THROUGH WHICH YOU CAN RECEIVE IMMEASURABLE GLORY FROM GOD. THIS IS WHAT HAS ELUDED ALMOST EVERY MAN HERE ON EARTH. MANY PEOPLE DO FEEL DEPRIVED CHEATED WHEN THEY DO THINGS TO MINIMIZE THE BURDEN OF OTHER BRETHREN BUT THE OFFERING OF SUCH SELFLESS DUTIES IS A SURE WAY OF SALVATION, ETERNAL LIFE, AND ALSO A SURE WAY OF GENERATING BOUNTIFUL BLESSING FROM GOD.
  • 47. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST FIRST EXHIBITED THIS AND RECEIVED HIS REWARD ACCORDINGLY FROM GOD. THIS THEREFORE IS THE ESSENCE OF BRINGING TO YOU THIS TRUTH. MY MOTIVE IS NOT TO COMPEL, DECEIVE, CAJOLE AND OR ENTICE YOU TO DO THIS SO, PLEASE BEAR WITH ME. MY MAIN MOTIVE RATHER IS TO CORRECT AN IMPRESSION YOU HAVE IN ORDER THAT THE REWARD FOR DOING GOOD MAY NOT ELUDE YOU. The gist or fact embedded in this gospel is what has eluded the entire world greatly, for almost everybody in the world often complains and eventually desists from doing good whenever they are paid back with a bad coin. DO NOT LET IGNORANCE DEPRIVE YOU OF YOUR BLESSING FROM THE HANDS OF GOD. AFTER ALL IF THROUGH YOUR UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND EXHIBITION OF GOOD WORKS, YOU ARE SAVED ALONG SIDE ANOTHER PERSON WHOM YOU CLAIM TO BE UNGRATEFUL, YOUR REWARD IS THE GREATEST. THIS THEREFORE CONSTITUTES THE ONLY AVENUE THROUGH WHICH YOU COULD BE SAVED. ALONG THE LINE YOU HAVE TO SEEK FOR THE WELFARE OF YOUR ADVERSARIES AND ALL THOSE
  • 48. WHO ARE UNGRATEFUL. BUT IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT LITTLE DO PEOPLE KNOW THAT ANY SELFLESS SERVICE RENDERED TO VERY UNGRATEFUL PEOPLE IS THE ONLY SOURCE OF GLORY TO THEM AND THE ONLY CHANNEL FOR BRINGING SALVATION AND BLESSINGS TO THE LOST ONES. THE SOURCE OF GLORY AND SALVATION Many people ignorantly do vow not to come back in the next generation as benefactors because of people's acts of paying them back with a bad coin. Many too, do regret having helped one person or another who in turn paid them back with a bad coin. Many others too do see themselves as being unlucky, when being rewarded evil for good. But these are acts of ignorance, for whoever knows the attending benefits involved in such gesture, never relents nor becomes discouraged in carrying out such benevolent functions, for this is the only source of glory for the benefactor and salvation for the recipient. OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGH THIS MEDIUM RECEIVED IMMENSE GLORY FROM GOD AND HE IN
  • 49. TURN ACCORDED US SALVATION. SO, NEVER COMPLAIN WHEN YOU ARE REWARDED EVIL FOR THE GOOD YOU DO, BECAUSE THE GLORY THAT AWAITS YOU IN THE HANDS OF GOD IS GREAT. THE REASON IS THAT THROUGH YOU THE SOULS WHICH ANTICIPATED NO SALVATION HAVE BEEN SAVED. BELOVED, THE BLESSINGS DERIVABLE FROM THE TRUTH EMBEDDED IN THIS GOSPEL IS SO GREAT AND MARVELOUS. IN FACT, I DO NOT EVEN KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS IT SO THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO COMPREHEND SAME. THE DEATH OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST ON THE CROSS WAS ONLY THE PHYSICAL ASPECT OF TRIBULATION. BUT THIS IS THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT. JUST SUFFER FOR OTHER PEOPLE'S WELFARE AND YOU WOULD BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED. Recall the statement of Christ thus : John 17: 4-5. I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do. And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was.
  • 50. IT THEREFORE, BEHOOVES US TO GIVE TO GOD HIS DUE GLORY. WE SHOULD MAKE SURE ALL OUR ENDEAVORS ARE TO HIS GLORY. THE GREATEST WAY OF GIVING GOD HIS DUE GLORY IS TO ENDURE ALL THINGS AND ACCEPT TO SUFFER FOR HIS SAKE. FOR AS YOU DO THESE, YOU ARE GLORIFIED AND THE RECIPIENTS OF SUCH GESTURE ARE SAVED. AND ALL THESE AMOUNT TO GOD'S GLORY. If as many as imbibe this teaching today understand its significance, they would always insist on doing good unconditionally, and without regret. THEY TOO WOULD NO LONGER EXPECT TO BE PRAISED BY MAN, NEITHER, WOULD THEY BE IN DREAD OF BLASPHEMIES AND EVIL RECOMPENSE FOR THEIR GOOD WORKS. THEY WOULD REJOICE OVER EVERYTHING, KNOWING FULLY WELL THAT THIS CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD. Blindness in fact is a very bad sickness. Also, ignorance is a very sad situation. Do you know that many people have been abstaining from rendering services to God and they are withdrawing their services to God because of what they felt or perceived as tribulations inherent in the performance of the task? But if you do not pass through these
  • 51. tests, trials and tribulations how would you be glorified? Some People feel that it is unprofitable to serve God. Little do they know the magnitude of the glory involved in this act. BEING DEPRIVED OF YOUR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES AND REVILED FOR GOD'S SAKE CONSTITUTES THE GLORY OF GOD. SO, BLESSED ARE THE EAR THAT HEARS THIS TRUTH, AND THE INTELLECT THAT COMPREHENDS, AND THE MIND THAT IS WILLING TO EXHIBIT SAME FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. This truth is in fact the source of your salvation and glory. This is a spiritual language and as such it could be understood by those who are in the spirit. This goes in line with one of our spiritual choruses that goes thus: "Those who seek for me in the spirit find me in the spirit, for I operate in the spirit." Those who are in the spirit are those who accept to endure tribulation and deprivation in their attempt to maximize the welfare of the ungrateful and unfriendly brethren. Whoever does this receives in the spirit such glory and blessings that have no parallel. The more you endure all things, the more the entire world is sure of salvation.
  • 52. Do not allow your perception of people's unyielding attitude towards Brotherhood of the Cross and Star stop you from bringing them in here for the Holy Father's blessing. Rather, bring all and sundry into this place, and using peace, mercy, gentleness and love, discarding all forms of unnecessary preconditions and preferences. For in so doing, you have accorded them salvation, giving glory to yourself and to your God. Do not segregate against anybody because of your preconceived notions of him as a sinner. Instead, draw everybody nearer to God. Here in Brotherhood there is no room for segregation, be you black or white man. After all it is written in the scriptures thus: And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I bring, and they shall hear my voice and there shall be one fold, and one shepherd. (John 10:16) . FIRST BIBLE LESSON: MATTHEW 10:40-42 He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
  • 53. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall no wise lose his reward. FOR EVERY GOOD WORK DONE THERE IS COMPENSATION BELOVED, AS I OFTEN TELL YOU, GOD WORKS FOR THOSE WHO WORK FOR HIM. SO ALWAYS DISCHARGE SELFLESS AND DILIGENT SERVICES TO GOD SO AS TO BE COMPENSATED ACCORDINGLY. THERE IS NO SERVICE RENDERED TO GOD THAT IS FOR NAUGHT, SO, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU RELENT NOT IN THE OBLIGATIONS GIVEN TO YOU BY GOD. It is said: But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (2 Cor. 9:6)
  • 54. THE GREATEST WORK IS THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT THAT IS REFERRED TO IN THIS SERMON. WHOEVER BELIEVES IN CHRIST, OBEYS AND DOES THE INJUNCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS SERMON, DOES THE TASK WHICH IS AS GREAT AS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION ON THE CROSS. AND THIS VERY WORK GOES WITH SUCH A GREAT GLORY AND REWARD WHICH IS BETTER EXPERIENCED THAN IMAGINED. Note that, it is the more you are relegated, ill treated and deprived by men for God's sake, the more those who do such things to you receive their salvation, the more the glory you receive from God, and the more God is glorified. It is this caring attitude of yours that gives the people of the world life, injects light into the world, and transforms the world from depravity to righteousness. This the salvation that is involved in accepting to endure all things. It therefore becomes insignificant and unprofitable to Brotherhood of the Cross and Star if a person in an attempt to express his love for Brotherhood of the Cross and Star rejects those who revile Brotherhood of the Cross and Star and always contributes to our detractors’ anticipated decline of the fold.
  • 55. THE MORE YOU EMBRACE THOSE WHO DESPITEFULLY USE YOU, THE MORE SINS ARE ERADICATED FROM THE WORLD AND SALVATION ACCORDED MANKIND. ALSO, THIS CARING ATTITUDE NORMALLY BRINGS MAN TO A VERY PROFITABLE END. THE ONLY REWARDER HAVING HEARD THE ABOVE PROMISE, IT IS HIGH TIME YOU DISABUSED YOUR MINDS OF THE MISCONCEPTION THAT MAN IS TOO UNGRATEFUL FOR YOU TO RENDER ANY HELP TO HIM. AFTER ALL NO MAN EVER DOES ANYTHING FOR HIS FELLOW MAN. ALL YOUR SERVICES AND GESTURES ARE FOR GOD, THE ONLY REWARDER. DO NOT SEEK FOR PRAISES AND GLORY FROM THE HANDS OF MAN. RATHER, SEEK TO BE PRAISED AND GLORIFIED BY GOD. FOR ASIDE FROM HIM, NO MAN CAN PRAISE OR GLORIFY ANY MAN. It is said that right from the time of John the Baptist, the Kingdom of God suffered violence. What does this violence connote? It does not mean physical combat. Rather it denotes a man's ability and enthusiasm to unconditionally shoulder other
  • 56. people's burden. So, in order to be violent to the core as a way of gaining this kingdom, you must of necessity endure all things and express equal love for all and sundry, without looking back if you are praised, compensated and rewarded accordingly by man or not. Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Matthew 11:28. Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. OH! WHAT A GOOD GOD. Beloved, did you hitherto, know the significance of the above statement? Everybody has equal rights here in the kingdom. Even if a person is always fond of blaspheming against Brotherhood of the Cross and Star and doing many other things to cast a slur on the Father's reputation, do not discriminate against him for any reason. It is incumbent upon you rather, to bring everyone to God, for all that pleases God is to accord every soul salvation so that no man perishes. This is the cross which you have to carry. It depicts living in the spirit. A Spiritual chorus affirms that “Olumba has quenched the fire that was set by Satan.” But the
  • 57. question is what does Olumba use to extinguish such fire? BEFORE THIS PERIOD, WHEN THE CHRIST'S STUDENTS AND WITNESSES PROCLAIMED THE FATHER AS THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, THE ENTIRE BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR WAS SORROWFUL, AND NONE DID SUPPORT THE IDEA. PEOPLE EVEN VOWED NOT TO WORSHIP MAN AT THE EXPENSE OF THE REAL JESUS CHRIST. SOME MEMBERS EVEN MAINTAINED THAT FOR THE CHRISTS' STUDENTS/ WITNESSES TO INDULGE IN SUCH AN ACT, THEY COULD BEST BE ADDRESSED AS REBELS. But today what is the case? Have all tongues not respectively sung His praise, and have all knees and heads not bowed for His rulership alone? That is the reason I have made them teachers for all members of this kingdom. Matt 5:10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The more you work for Him the more He works for you. If all of you gathered here had surrendered in totality to him, you would have been exalted the
  • 58. more. But since you have chosen to be slack in your services to God because of the shortcomings and insults involved, God also turns His eyes off you and you cannot see the light of day. An adage has it that an axe cannot be put to rest if the tree has not fallen down. It is the end that always justifies the means. This is the motto for the Christ Students/Witnesses. Be serious and relentless in serving Him for you shall receive the reward for that. I have to reveal this truth to you so that you may change your attitude and go into this narrow gate that leads to eternal life and glory. If a man rewards you as you work for him, your compensation is credited to your current account, which is only a temporal account. But if God, per se, compensates you for your good works and endurance, your account is a fixed deposit account, permanent and eternal account, and it has much to its credit. And any amount credited to your fixed deposit account never runs bankrupt. This gospel is indeed a very powerful one, and I do not doubt, because during every armed forces' fellowship meeting with the Father, wonderful words often gush out from the Father's mouth. As from now
  • 59. all Brotherhood members should know that Christs Students/Witnesses are the good soldiers of the Father's spiritual army, as said in: Revelation 17: 14: 14: These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful. THE INEVITABLE GATEWAY INTO GOD'S KINGDOM. Apart from this avenue, there is no other gateway in the kingdom of God. So there is no way in which this could be avoided. Read the second lesson again. SECOND BIBLE LESSON : EPHESIANS 6:5-8 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
  • 60. WHO SHALL LEAVE UNREWARDED? Beloved, be you a Christ's Servant, Student/ Witness, Elder, Child of God, Crusader, Bishop, Chorister etc, it does not matter. The truth is that everyone is rewarded according to his works. So, whoever accepts to endure all things and suffer many things for God's sake stands rewarded accordingly, while those who flee this hard time which in essence prepare for us eternal glory in future, cannot receive anything from the hands of God. Look at how the parents of the Christ's Witnesses/ Students have surrendered them for the service of the Lord. Their blessings are uncountable. Practical Students are those who fled from hard times and so they lost their glory. They are lamenting today and they pleaded to come back to the students' group but the answer is a capital NO. If everybody ran away when the fire was burning who would have to stay and put out the fire? No one. You are fighting to go back to the Christ Students /Witnesses pew. I am telling you NO WAY. You are a runaway soldier so leave my beloved alone. Before this period, people used to advice those who were newly initiated into Brotherhood of the Cross
  • 61. and Star to accept appointment or election into any pew apart from the Christ's students pew. The same thing too happened to the children of God's pew. But today, what is the case? Thousands and one are anxiously longing to be elected into the said pews. Many others also withdrew from the Christ Students/Witness pew because of the perceived punishments and deprivation. But today, they are begging to be redeployed. This is why you are told in a spiritual chorus, 'Never to relent in serving God.' Many people today are prepared, ready and very willing to deny themselves of wives, children and many other material things of this world in order to be able to serve God diligently and effectively. These people have thus accepted this condition because of their consciousness of the fact that a man is rewarded according to his labor or works. BROTHERHOOD BY EXAMPLE Never wait to be served, rather, render the maximum selfless services, you could to people for there is a reward for that from God. There was a time that the Father used to physically visit people in their different homes, and by serving them in diverse ways
  • 62. the Father rendered selfless services to these brethren. This is what you have to emulate for it constitutes Brotherhood by example which is the order of the day in the kingdom today. The glory derivable from this thing is universal, but it is not for a particular group. Just adhere to what is being imparted to you. Our Lord Jesus Christ promised in John 16:7. Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you . Have you not seen the fulfilment of the above promise today? The Comforter is here in our midst hence we have a sense of direction in all the things we do. It is true that Cross must always come before crown so, suffer for now, for the time shall come when all 'sufferings shall be over' and the over- comers given a crown of life and glory. Whatever you do there must but be reward at the end. People do claim that they will only love those who love them and their families, adding that they do not anticipate any tribulation. But can they love all those
  • 63. who love them and their families? There is no way you can escape from tribulation for it is the stepping stone to glory. Endure all things for it is only through, tribulation that, you can see the glory of God. The price one has to pay for eternal glory is tribulation, and so take note. TRIBULATION: THE STEPPING STONE TO ETERNAL GLORY This kingdom is addressed thus: Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. Star here connotes glory which could only be attained after much stay in the sufferings of the Cross. Many Christ's Students did abandon their mandate and fled because of the perceived suffering and deprivation that prevailed in the pew. But today, those who stood firm are rejoicing, for they have graduated from cross to star. Those who fled are desirous to come back but could they graduate into glory without having much experience in the cross stage? Although they are willing to come back, but there is no room for them in the Pew. Eternal suffering always awaits those who find it difficult to work for God. But those who accept to suffer for God's sake, believing that such suffering
  • 64. reserves for them eternal glory in this life and in the future life, never have problems in life. Their transformation is always once and permanent. There is no peace and glory for those who detest or abhor tribulations. The transformation for those who endure suffering is always once and permanent. Again, there is no peace and glory for those who detest or abhor tribulations. The people of the world address the servants of God as refugees but do not be perturbed at any allegation for the end shall justify the means. In the case of the Christ`s Students and Witnesses, people referred to them as refugees, but today they are your 'teachers'. They are the first fruits of this kingdom, believe it or not. For the bible says: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." ( Matt. 5:10) Right from the beginning of time the servants of God were frightened and their lives hunted for by people. But today, the reverse is the case. All have beheld this truth. Just hold firm to God, not minding the difficulties involved, for He shall never let you down.
  • 65. Just hold firm unto Him, not minding the difficulties you encounter, for He shall never let you down. One With God is a majority. Read Romans 8:16-18. The spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children then heirs of God. THE YIELDING AFFLICTIONS: It is not uncommon to see a man of God being rejected and imprisoned. But for how long can these hitches last? Can these sufferings be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us in future? The glory that awaits all the servants of God is eternal. So, the light tribulation which they suffer at present is temporal. Do not long to be made a pastor, chorister child of God, Christ's, student etc. rather long to suffer tribulation whole -heartedly. For in so doing, your glory is great and there is a place exclusively designed for you in heaven. Joyfully remain in tribulation provided it is for God's sake, for your reward in the hands of God is very great and
  • 66. enormous. There is no suffering encountered by a man of God for God's sake that is for naught. Accordingly you shall be rewarded by God. So let us accept to suffer for Him and be partakers of His everlasting reward and glory. The way of God could be likened to a woman under labor who at the time of suffering labor pains will never have any interest for her husband, due to the intensity of the labor pains which she is undergoing because of her husband. But immediately the labor is over, she again needs her husband strongly. Nursing mothers are always fond of their baby and their husband only after labor. But when they encounter into intense labor pains during delivery, they always regret the beginnings of the procreation process. Similarly, the circle of God's glory, especially while in the cross stage is always very regrettable and detestable. But once you graduate to the Star (Crown), your joy becomes full. Golden Text: Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy
  • 67. servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great, and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. THE YARDSTICK Beloved, have you realized, that you are rewarded according to your work? As many as accept to suffer for Gods sake in diverse ways shall be blessed by God accordingly, while those, who always revile God, and desire not to serve Him shall be eliminated completely from this earth. The scriptures enjoin that you should store your wealth in heaven for the wealth stored on earth are unprofitable and transitory. It is a complete waste of time for one to abandon God's services for the civil service and any other form of trade for profit maximization. If there are two people, one who decides to leave God’s services to engage in worldly commerce, while another decides to leave the worldly business and engage in God’s services, here are the consequences for each decision. Whoever, abandons the services and trade of this world and engages fully in the services of God and accepts to suffer all the tribulations involved in
  • 68. serving God stands rewarded bountifully by God in the end. The latter person cannot meet any loss in life but eternal joy, glory, life, blessings and protection. But the former person surely stands to regret in life. The latter person never regrets, for after all, his recompense is always from God. Everything has been transformed in the world today to suit God’s purposes. That is why you see those who hitherto lived in affluence becoming poor, while those who were wretched for God’s sake now live happily in affluence. It is the servant of the Lord who shall eternally inherit every good blessing that abound in this kingdom, at the expense of those who refuse to be dedicated to God’s services, for the simple reason that God’s services are too tedious and they entail much suffering and relegation. Do not think of investing your money and time in any business of this world which you identify to be lucrative. Instead, be dedicated to God and His services. ALWAYS SEE GOD’S SERVICES AS BEING PARAMOUNT IN YOUR LIFE, AND TOTALLY
  • 69. DISREGARD THE DIFFICULTIES, RELEGATINGS, INSULTS AND DEPRIVATIONS INVOLVED. IN SO DOING, YOU WILL BE BOUNTIFULLY BLESSED AND REWARDED BY GOD. IN FACT, YOU SHALL HAVE ETERNAL LIFE. YOU CANNOT REGRET IN LIFE FOR VERY DILIGENTLY DEDICATING YOURSELF TO GOD, BUT IF YOU SHUN GOD’S SERVICES AND YOU EMBRACE OTHER WORLDLY AND MUNDANE MATTERS, YOU HAVE FAILED AND YOU CANNOT SEE THE LIGHT OF GOD SHINING IN YOU. Beloved, it is said that a stroke of the cane is sufficient unto the wise. Let he who has ears hear. May God bless His Holy Word. Amen. REFERENCE: Everlasting Sermon Delivered By Leader Olumba Olumba Obu The Sole Spiritual Head Of The Universe, on:- "COMPENSATION?"
  • 70. MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE Joh 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: Joh 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. Joh 10:29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one. LINKS:  AUDIO GOSPELS  THE HOLY SPIRIT INSTRUCTS US ALL:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Z1IbEz 4DI&feature=plcp   AUDIO GOSPELS  FATHER’S GLORY:EVANGELISM,GO OUT AND PREACH:THE WORD BECOMES FLESH  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWKZvIe hPg4&feature=plcp  THE NEW NAME OF GOD:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idqgnSca 3Jc&feature=plcp
  • 71.  CURRENT LINKS http://www.slideshare.net/WORDCENTER/ mysteryofteachingsandmarriageblessingbcsn et2 RETURN OF THE FIRST BEGOTTEN IN THE FLESH https://www.scribd.com/doc/288274983/CHANGE-IN- PRIESTHOOD https://www.scribd.com/doc/46616402/Principles-of- Evangelism https://www.scribd.com/doc/70277705/Highlights-the-Master- is-the-Servant https://www.scribd.com/doc/72087480/BCSNETUNITY WHAT THE STAR DENOTES THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST THE TRINITY: TRINITY DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY
  • 73. SONGSFEST STARINBCS THE WHITE HORSE WHAT THE STAR DENOTES TRINITY THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP LAST OF ALL DIVINE MANIFESTATIONS GOD’S DIFFERENT MANIFESTATIONS MANIFESTATION OF THE SONS OF GOD LORD OF THE NEW AGE SECOND COMING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST HEADQUARTERS MY FATHER YOUR FATHER MYGOD YOUR GOD BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATER QUALITIES OF A CHILD OF GOD LINKS:  AUDIO GOSPELS  THE HOLY SPIRIT INSTRUCTS US ALL:
  • 74.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Z1IbEz 4DI&feature=plcp  AUDIO GOSPELS  FATHER’S GLORY:EVANGELISM,GO OUT AND PREACH:THE WORD BECOMES FLESH  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWKZvIe hPg4&feature=plcp  THE NEW NAME OF GOD:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idqgnSca 3Jc&feature=plcp WHAT THE STAR DENOTES THEOCRATIC REIGN OF CHRIST LINKS: HOLY THURSDAY THE WORDCENTER READING ROOM WEBSITE: www.wordcenter.org https://www.facebook.com/groups/wordcenter44/ *HOLY THURSDAY:
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