Discover the truth about the power of praises especially at night. Discover how the people of the past kept watch and praised God at night until God was moved to act in their favour.
The Epistle of Jude is the only book that is completely dedicated to the sin of Apostasy and its consequences - setting the stage for understanding the background of the world in the days in which Revelation would occur .
The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
The Epistle of Jude is the only book that is completely dedicated to the sin of Apostasy and its consequences - setting the stage for understanding the background of the world in the days in which Revelation would occur .
The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
A study of Matthew 5:3-16, how the Sermon on the Mount must be view from outside the box of religion, the attitudes and blessings of being a disciple of Jesus, and the three word pictures that Jesus used to explain the role of a disciple in society.
A study of Matthew 5:3-16, how the Sermon on the Mount must be view from outside the box of religion, the attitudes and blessings of being a disciple of Jesus, and the three word pictures that Jesus used to explain the role of a disciple in society.
Deacon Michael Ebong admonished the brethren on the importance of making godly choices such as: what to do for a living? Whom to marry? Where to live? What Car to buy? What Clothes to wear? Coming to Church today? etc.
Based on the case study of the choices made by Lot, we are advised to be selfless, patient and considerate with one another.
Read the slides for more!
As we proceed from 2015 into 2016, the Word was sent to admonish Christians to walk together in unity and love for each other. This is a call for oneness in faith and love to all Christians.
In this sermon, Bro. John Eko admonished the brethren on the importance of setting our affections on God and avoid worldly distractions. Read the presentation for more.
God bless you. Happy Lord's Day to you all.
As Christians, we have various possessions. We are gifted by the Holy Spirit in various ways. It is our duty as Christians to protect these possessions through Faith in God. Read this wonderful presentation for the full text of the sermon by Bro. Emem Idango.
In Philippians 3:13-14, Apostle Paul said "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
My travels for 2014. As a Certified Destination Specialist, I appreciate the luxury of traveling more often. This year, I have visited few countries I have seen before and went to a country that is hard to travel to via the US. I would love to share these countries and pictures with you. I have visited Brooklyn, NY, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba
Take a stress free educational school trip to France with real French experiences and discover the beautiful moments of your life. We not only offer great locations and travels in France, but also value the chances to make this an essential fun learning background for each school group.
A well-delivered presentation on the essence of giving for the economic transformation of a Christian. Dr. Ben Edoja uses biblical principles to emphasis the benefits that Christians stand to get when they give to God cheerfully and abundantly.
In this presentation, Bishop Essien Ekong (MD), an experienced medical practitioner, taught the brethren the need for family planning and child spacing. Family planning is needed for the recovery of the woman and man (physically and economically) after child birth, when the woman is having medical conditions which makes pregnancy risky to her health, and when the couple has decided to stop having children.
Read the presentation for all details about family planning methods. May the Lord bless you all in Jesus' name. Amen.
A verse by verse commentary on Psalm 61 dealing with David's cry to God to lead him to the Rock that is higher than him, and to be his strong tower against the foe.David pleads for a long life that he may sing God's praises and fulfill his vows.
''Day And Night At The Same Time'' ''The Zeal Of God Will Accomplish His Purpose'' ''The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder'' ''Lift Up Your Heads Oh You Gates'' ''Eternity'' ''You Shall Inherit That Which I Have Sworn''
Psalms book 1: David's first book of PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short look at the themes in the book and how Jesus is seen in the book. The New Testament says the law presents in a sense pictures of heavenly realities and there is provision for a King in the law so it should be no surprise if the King of Kings is portrayed using the life of David ( as well as other kings)
Book 1 tends to have psalms that are personal in nature.
Additionally often Book 1 is taken as poetically like Genesis and has themes
concerning man and the blessed man in particular.
We concentrate on the flow, themes and connections themes to theme.
This Psalm is a paradox, for the first part is about the praise of a man doing very well, but the second part is about one who is fearful in doing very ill. Ambivalence is
when opposite emotions are experienced at the same time. One can be fearful and faithful, courageous and cowardly, joyful and sad all in the same few moments. Our capacity for feeling opposites is great, and we can honestly praise and complain in the same prayer. It can be a good day and a bad day on the same day.
This is a collection of writings dealing with the advice of the Holy Spirit to listen to the voice of God and do what He asks. Do not harden your heart and disobey His will. You can be sure of judgment if you do. So listen,
IN THIS THY DAY FATHER'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
This is a study of Jesus being worthy to open the scroll. It was sung in heaven to praise Jesus for being worthy by sacrificing Himself for people of every nation.
Similar to From midnight to victory by Bro. Effiong Tom (20)
In this sermon, Bro. Peter Udoh encouraged the brethren as regards God promise of raising the dry bones amongst them. He also advised brethren to live according to God's commands so that they will inherit all of God's promises.
In this lesson, Brother Monday Umoh taught the brethren on leadership evaluation as regards the sustenance of the Church leadership. Please read for more insights.
In this lesson - "The Preacher's Effectiveness" (which is part of the Series "Sustaining the Church Leadership" - Bro. Nduaka Uwaezuoke taught the congregation on the role of the preacher in sustaining the leadership of the Church.
In this lesson, Appointing Elders (which is part of the theme "Sustaining the Church Leadership"), Bishop Essien Ekong taught the congregation the prerequisites for one who seeks to become an elder of the Church and the role of the Church in appointing elders.
In this presentation, Bro. Afoke Ben encouraged the brethren to be more committed in the activities of the Church and in being of good examples to their children. Read the presentation for more admonitions.
Taking his sermon by the Book of 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Bro. Chika Chikwendu admonished the brethren to exhibit qualities of soldiers in their service to God.
He discussed on that as good soldiers, Christians should exhibit the following qualities:
1. Be Good Followers of Christ,
2. Be Faithful in Service of Christ,
3. Should Possess Sound Knowledge of God, and
4. Be Determined Fighters.
Read the presentation for more information. God bless you.
In this teaching, Brother Remilekun Adegboyega dissected the controversial topic of same-sex marriage and gave historical and biblical perspectives to guide the hearts of Christians.
Read the presentation for more information.
In this sermon, our Deacon Michael Ebong admonished the Christians to give careful attention to their speech, avoid corrupt words, and speak that which edifies: Eph. 4:29.
Read the presentation for more edifying words from God. God bless you.
Citing the unconscious living by Esau when he sold his birthright for porridge, Bishop Itse Enonuya advised the Christians to live consciously everyday and avoid taking rash decisions which will tantamount to selling their birthday in Christ. Christians were also advised to take the work of the vineyard serious and obey the commandments of the Lord.
Christians are the called-out. We are called out of the world into the marvelous light of God. In this sermon, Bro. Monday Umoh carefully examined who is called, how one is called, what one is called for, to who one is called for, etc.
Bit by bit we learn how to be calm. Being still and calm gives us strength and ability to withstand the stress of constant change. Calmness can preach a powerful sermon even when few words are spoken.
God is a refuge in times of trouble (vv. 1-3)
God is with us in times of trouble (vv. 4-7)
God must be thought of in times of trouble (vv. 8-11)
This is the 3rd lesson on the series on the Scriptural Basis of the Church of Christ, organised by the Church as a refresher course to the brethren.
In this lesson, the scriptural basis for the work of the Church were discussed:
1. Edification
2. Benevolence, and
3. Evangelism.
We hope this lesson will be beneficial to the saints and others outside the fold of God.
This is the 2nd lesson on the series on the Scriptural Basis of the Church of Christ, organised by the Church as a refresher course to the brethren.
In this lesson, the scriptural basis for the five (5) compulsory elements of worship were discussed:
1. Teaching/Preaching,
2. Giving,
3. Singing,
4. Breaking of bread (Holy Communion), and
5. Prayers.
We hope this lesson will be beneficial to the saints and others outside the fold of God.
This series on the Scriptural Basis of the Church of Christ is organised by the Church as a refresher course to the brethren. We hope this lesson will be beneficial to the saints and others outside the fold of God.
In Heb 8:3-5:
3) Every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices, and so it was necessary for this one also to have something to offer. 4) If he were on earth, he would not be a priest, for there are already men who offer the gifts prescribed by the law. 5) They serve at a sanctuary that is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: "See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain."
This is a teaching presented during the 50-Sunday Programme of the Church of Christ, Sangotedo in order to edify the saints and visitors on the Pattern of Worship of the New Testament Church.
Matthew 22:39. "Love your neighbor as yourself." Our Lord Jesus, commanded that we should love our neighbours as we love ourselves, that this was the second most important commandment. Today, we are admonished to renew our love for our neighbours whether they are perceived as friends or enemies.
Read the Powerpoint slides for more details.
The Church as an organisation has her own challenges. Today, Bishop Itse Enonuya highlighted these challenges and recommended ways of overcoming them. These challenges and solutions are applicable in any Christian gathering.
1 Thess. 5:16 commands that we should "Rejoice Evermore." Being joyous is directly related to how we perceive the circumstances surrounding us. No matter what happens - good or bad - we must see everything as the will of God and continue to give Him thanks always. This is the secret of being joyous.
Read the slides for more.
"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." - John 8:32. The truth is absolute. The truth is immutable. The truth in priceless. The truth is invaluable. The truth must be defend and guarded jealous.
Read this powerful presentation by Evang. Effiong Tom. God bless you.
Our beloved Bishop, Brother Itse Enonuya admonished and encouraged the congregation to grow her interest in the work of evangelism.
He asked this key question: What makes an evangelistic congregation?
In Summary:
1. An evangelistic congregation is one committed to pleasing their Lord,
2. An evangelistic congregation is one that is committed to a spiritual relationship with Jehovah God.
3. An evangelistic congregation is one that is completely committed to the concept of reaching out to the lost.
4. An evangelistic congregation is one that is balanced in reaching out to the lost.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
Hanuman Stories: Timeless Teachings for Today’s World" delves into the inspiring tales of Hanuman, highlighting lessons of devotion, strength, and selfless service that resonate in modern life. These stories illustrate how Hanuman's unwavering faith and courage can guide us through challenges and foster resilience. Through these timeless narratives, readers can find profound wisdom to apply in their daily lives.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
1. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST, SANGOTEDO
FROM MIDNIGHT TO
VICTORY
BRO. EFFIONG TOM
2. Introduction
In the word of God, midnight could
represent the concept of intense
darkness or even gloom.
However, MIDNIGHT usually meant
halfway between dark and the breaking of
the light or the middle-point of the night
before the light could break through.
3. Introduction
Our praise invites God’s power into our
lives.
It was dark in there, but they were
surrounded with an audience and so they
started preaching. They started
singing. They started praising God.
4. You know, when you're in trouble, people
especially watch you then. And what did
they hear? Did they hear
complaints? James five says, “Is any
afflicted, let him” what? “Let him pray.”
And Psalm 119, verse 62 says, “At
midnight I will rise to give thanks to
Thee.” At midnight. Now Paul and Silas
were there at midnight. They had this
captive audience, so they raised their
voices in prayer and singing.
5. Midnight Praise
And praise opens closed doors. Here
they were singing in jail. You're going to
see this in the next verse. It brought the
house down.
Look at verse 25. “About midnight Paul
and Silas were praying, and they were
singing hymns to God and the other
prisoners were listening to them.”
6. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
You know, men/women who sing at
midnight, cannot be imprisoned.
If you sing at midnight, you can’t be
imprisoned.
Why could they sing?
Prison is not a place for singing.
But I doubt that anyone ever heard this
particular sound before.
7. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
There, in the middle of the night, in the
pitch dark, Paul and Silas sang praises to
the Lord.
This unusual sound caught the attention
of every other person in that jail - the
other prisoners, and the jail keeper too.
They knew there was something different
about these two prisoners, because they
praised their God in the middle of their
trouble.
8. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
We may wonder how Paul and Silas
could sing at a time like that. Didn’t they
know they were unfairly chained up in a
prison cell? Paul and Silas could praise
God because they were filled with faith
and with the Holy Spirit (Acts 11:24).
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for.
It is being certain of what we do not see.”
(Hebrews 11:1)
9. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
Paul and Silas were SURE that God had
not forgotten them. They were CERTAIN
that God would not allow anything that
was not BEST for them.
And they were filled with the Holy Spirit.
One of the fruits of the Holy Spirit is joy
(Galatians 5:22).
Please notice that I did not say
“happiness.” Joy is different than
happiness.
10. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
Happiness comes when things are good
around you - like when you get a birthday
present, or you hit a surprise, Joy comes
when things are right on the inside - it is
the inner gladness and peace you have
because you believe in Jesus.
Joy doesn’t change when our
circumstances change. Joy is deep down
inside of us. Out of their joy, given by the
Holy Spirit, Paul and Silas praised the
Lord.
11. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
We should praise God in good times and in bad
(James 5:13).
Praising God is proclaiming His greatness. His
greatness never changes - even when our
circumstances do.
When you are in a difficult situation and you
don’t feel like praising God, that is the
PERFECT time to do it! As we are about to see,
our praise invites God’s power into our lives
(Psalm 50:23, 2 Chronicles 20).
12. Midnight Praise (cont’d)
Psalm 22:3 says that God comes to stay
where His people praise Him. “Yet You
are enthroned as the Holy One; You are
the praise of Israel.”
Psalm 119:62
we are reminded of Psalm 119:62 which
says, “At midnight I will rise to give
thanks to You, because of Your righteous
judgments”.
13. This is a time in the Body of Christ when
we need the Lord to deal with our
enemies that are trying to keep us from
entering into His perfect plan for our life,
family, and nation.
The midnight hour was a time for
thanksgiving and of visitation.
This is also a key time for a redemptive
shift to occur in your life.
14. Exodus 11:4, 12:29.
The midnight hour was the time that the
children of Israel broke through to their
great deliverance.
(At midnight the Lord struck down all the
firstborn in the land of Egypt, creating their
release out of captivity.)
This is a great time of pressing through.
Midnight is the time for us to praise and
press the enemy and arrest His movement.
15. Matthew 25:1-13.
” Are you prepared? Have you trimmed
away what would prevent you from going
into the new? Are you ready to advance
quickly and gain momentum as you go?
Mark 13, especially verses 32-35. “Watch
ye therefore: for ye know not when the
master of the house cometh, at even, or
at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in
the morning!” Ask the Lord to fully define
the places that He is calling you to watch.
16. To Victory (Vv. 26-34)
Notice that it was while the two men were
singing praises, that the ground started to
move. God shook the earth on behalf of
those He wanted to save! Chains fell to
the ground, and heavy doors swung
open.
How do you react to hard times, or unfair
treatment? Do those around you hear you
complain like everybody else? Or do they
hear you pray and praise God?
17. Even though Paul and Silas were treated
most unfairly, because of the joy of the
Holy Spirit inside them, they praised God
instead.
Paul and Silas weren’t singing in church,
they were singing in the darkest place. As
a result, the other people in that dark
place heard their praise; they heard the
truth about the mighty, living God.
18. "At Midnight"
Psalms 119:62 says: At midnight I will rise to give
thanks unto Thee because of Thy righteous
judgements.
What will we do at midnight? Midnight is a milestone so
to speak. The night is half over and with each minute
we get closer to the dawn. The question we face is; can
we make it until day break?
The answer depends on what we do at midnight, what
decision we make, and did we prepare while it was yet
day.