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INTRODUCTION: Defining the OverflowThe Problem: Most believers are trapped in a survival mindset ("just getting by"). When we pray, we usually only ask for enough to cover our immediate need.The Shift: In heaven's economy, God rarely provides just enough.The Big Idea: Overflow doesn't start in your bank account; it starts in your capacity. It starts in your mind. It starts when God makes your vision bigger than your environment.
This Sunday's message is titled “Three Hindrances to Acceleration.”Acceleration is not the same as movement. We can be busy, active, even committed, and still not advancing.Sometimes what slows us down is not external opposition. It is hesitation . It is comparison . It is cynicism toward simple instructions.We may avoid the full picture because it feels too big. We may be carrying exhaustion from past battles. We may already have decided what the next step must look like.Since this is a season of Spirit-led acceleration, then we must identify what has been quietly pressing the brakes in our lives.Let's come ready to reflect, realign, and remove whatever is slowing us down.live.thelightshouse.org streaming 8:00AM tomorrow 22:02:2026
Anablepo 2Premise: We worry about bills, inflation, and resource scarcity because we are trapped in a human economy. But when we "recover our sight" (Anablepo), we realize God operates a parallel economy with superior logistics, infinite capital, and zero supply chain delays.Last week we discovered the economic implications of Jesus feeding 5000 men (or 15000/20000 people in the desert – and the figure was easily $200k worth of value created out of thin air.We saw the approach He used:· He took what He had (5 loaves and 2 fish)· He looked up to heaven (shifting perspectives/anablepo)· He gave thanks (alifestyle of gratitude)· He brake it (distribution centre – be a giver… the multiplication happens as it is distributed with a heart of thanksgiving
What is ANABLEPO?Definition: to regain sight; to look up again; tosee anew.What it produces:
Activating Heavens' Legislative Protocol Part 2 and Communion Service
ACTIVATING HEAVEN'S LEGISLATIVE PROTOCOLResponding to God's Ability Within UsGod has already supplied everything that pertains to life and godliness.The question is not whether God has given but how we are responding to what He has given. This Sunday, we'll uncover: • How God's sovereignty and human responsibility work together • Why promises are given, but possession must be activated • How to move from admiration of grace to participation in it • What it means to respond boldly to God's ability within usThis message will help you understand how faith becomes legislative—how your response, agreement, and confession empower you with what heaven has already decreed.Time: 8:00AMWhere: https://live.thelightshouse.orgCome ready to align.Come ready to respond.Come ready to move from promise to possession.
Last week I started a series on the Cyrus Principle – and the idea behind that is to build our faith in God – and to shift attention from reacting to history but to align ourhearts with the God who moves and authors history.Now, church, I'm going to give you something that strengthens your faith.Because when you talk about the Cyrus principle, we are not preaching a myth—We are preaching a figure who appears not only in Scripture, but also in ancientrecords.
Key texts: Isaiah 41:2–4 (AMPC), Isaiah 44:28–45:2, Ezra 1:1–4 Let me start with a question.Have you ever had a door in your life that would not open—No matter how much you prayed…No matter how much you planned…No matter how much you fasted…No matter how much you tried to “do the right thing”…The door just stayed shut.And then one day—suddenly—That door opened… not because you got stronger…But because somebody you didn't even know…Somebody outside your circle…Somebody who wasn't part of your inner world…Signed something, approved something, released something, moved something.I came to tell somebody:God can rouse help from outside your world.God can raise a person you did not expect…From a place you did not plan…To unlock what you could not force.And the Bible name for that pattern is:The Cyrus Principle.
WHAT IS SPIRIT-LED ACCELERATION?Spirit-Led Acceleration is when God, by His Spirit, moves a person, purpose, or outcome faster than natural processes, without striving, confusion, or disorder—to fulfill divine purpose.It is not haste.It is not pressure.It is God's timing expressed with speed. God's power to advance us or accelerate us comes first by the revelation of the Word.· We must be instructed by the Word of God on what to do or be inspired by His Spirit· We must obey and act on the Word· We enjoy the benefits of the acceleration· We must understand that the acceleration will outlive us.
Christmas Day Sermon: The Grace Called JesusText: John 1:14–17Supporting Scriptures: Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:10–21, Titus 2:11–14, Revelation 21:3–5
THIS THING CALLED GRACE Part 3
An escalator is a moving staircase—steps keep circulating, and it carries youupward.An elevator is a lift—once you step in, it raises you to levels you couldn't reach onyour own.
What Is Grace, Really?We talk about grace a lot, but what is this thing called grace?Grace captures the goodwill, lovingkindness, and favour of God freely given to us so that we may partake in His divine life.Grace is God's divine aid that supernaturally empowers you to be who He made you to be.
Devotional Reflection:Did you notice the word "constantly" in today's scripture? What does that even mean? It means there was never a time, there is no time, and there will never be a time when Jesus is not loving you. He constantly loves you, regardless of the circumstances. His love doesn't fluctuate based on your behaviour—it's constant, even when you make mistakes.But that's not all. He didn't just stop at loving you—He also loosened you from your sins. In the same breath of love, your sins are cancelled. His love for you drove Him to the cross, where He sacrificed Himself to forgive you. The love of Christ and the forgiveness of sins are inseparable. They are two sides of the same coin.
Loved before time began In John 17:24–26, we get a glimpse of something deeply personal: Jesus praying not only for His disciples, but for all who would one day believe in Him, including us. Right before the cross, when he could have been focused on His own suffering, He turned His eyes to the Father and prayed for our future. “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.” That is His heart's desire. That we would one day stand in His presence, face to face, seeing His glory with our own eyes. This isn't just about someday in heaven; it's about knowing that even now we are being drawn into a love so deep and eternal that it started before the world began.Jesus reminds us that the Father loved Him before creation, and that same love is being poured into us. Think about how steady that love is, before time, before our mistakes, before our doubts, God's love was already flowing, and Jesus came so that we could experience it. He doesn't want us to just know facts about God; He wants us to feel the reality of His love living inside us, shaping us, and giving us strength when life feels heavy. This means that no matter what we're facing—loneliness, fear, rejection, confusion—we are never actually abandoned. We are wrapped up in a love that has no end, and Jesus Himself is living within us.
15 lessons from these stories of abundance are:· Abundance flows from covenant identity—know who God calls you (Gen 17:5; Heb 7:22) and live from it, not toward it.· Speak the language of abundance: declare God's word before you see results (Gen 22:5,8 → vv.13–19).· Obedience positions you for provision—God's supply is often “there,” at the place He sends you (1 Kgs 17:3–4,9).· God's channels may be unexpected (ravens, a ram, a boy's lunch, a coin in a fish)—don't limit the how (Gen 22; 1 Kgs 17; Jn 6; Mt 17).· Put God first with what you have; generosity unlocks flow (the widow gives first and lack is broken—1 Kgs 17:13–16).· Follow specific instructions precisely; details matter in miracles (sit the crowd, cast the hook, gather leftovers—Jn 6:10–13; Mt 17:27).· Faith acts under pressure—move despite fear; trust turns tests into testimonies (Gen 22:1–12; 1 Kgs 17:13).· Steward the surplus—God multiplies, and we must not waste the increase (Jn 6:12–13).· Miraculous provision serves God's purposes and witness, not mere convenience (Jn 6:14; Mt 17:27).· Create an atmosphere of abundance daily—align your words and worship with God's promises and walk them out.· There is no situation so hopeless for God to intervene· God's blessings do come from uncommon sources· Changing perspective and blessing what we have activates abundance in a place of lack· God often use our mouth as instruments to bless us· Don't carry a sense of a limited or known income level. Don't operate from a set limit· Obedience is key to enjoy what God has prepared for us.
So these are 15 lessons from these stories of abundance are:· Abundance flows from covenant identity—know whoGod calls you (Gen 17:5; Heb 7:22) and live from it, not toward it.· Speak the language of abundance: declare God'sword before you see results (Gen 22:5,8 → vv.13–19).· Obedience positions you for provision—God'ssupply is often “there,” at the place He sends you (1 Kgs 17:3–4,9).· God's channels may be unexpected (ravens, a ram,a boy's lunch, a coin in a fish)—don't limit the how (Gen 22; 1 Kgs 17; Jn 6;Mt 17).· Put God first with what you have; generosityunlocks flow (the widow gives first and lack is broken—1 Kgs 17:13–16).· Follow specific instructions precisely; detailsmatter in miracles (sit the crowd, cast the hook, gather leftovers—Jn 6:10–13;Mt 17:27).· Faith acts under pressure—move despite fear;trust turns tests into testimonies (Gen 22:1–12; 1 Kgs 17:13).· Steward the surplus—God multiplies, and we mustnot waste the increase (Jn 6:12–13).· Miraculous provision serves God's purposes andwitness, not mere convenience (Jn 6:14; Mt 17:27).· Create an atmosphere of abundance daily—alignyour words and worship with God's promises and walk them out.· There is no situation so hopeless for God tointervene· God's blessings do come from uncommon sources· Changing perspective and blessing what we haveactivates abundance in a place of lack· God often use our mouth as instruments to blessus· Don't carry a sense of a limited or known incomelevel. Don't operate from a set limit· Obedience is key to enjoy what God has preparedfor us.
The language of abundance transcends mere words; it encapsulates the beliefs and intentions that underlie those words. It's about aligning your thoughts and expressions with the financial reality you aspire to manifest.Unveiling the Subtle Forces of LanguageLanguage is more than a mere tool for communication; it's a powerful instrument for turning dreams into reality. The words you choose can either magnetize abundance toward you or repel it.
Your Miracle Is In Your Mouth - 12 Oct. 2025
When God's blessings are evident in your life, they look like: Like the psalmist prayed:“Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish the work of our hands upon us.” (Ps. 90:17)We pray:The beauty and glory of the Lord is on me and in me. He has established the work of my hand.When God's blessing rests on your hands, ordinary work produces extraordinary results.
ConclusionThe Word of God sets a divine flow for life: What you hear enters your heart. What you see becomes your vision. What your heart holds shapes your mouth. What your mouth speaks directs your steps. Where your feet walk leads to what your hands will prosper in.Psalm 1 reminds us: the blessed man chooses his ears, eyes, heart, mouth, and steps carefully—andthe result is a life that flourishes like a well-watered tree.This is the flow of a blessed life.
The question: How do I take advantage of what is mine? First by recognising that the blessings of God is not something you inherit by virtue of anymeritorious act on your part. It is a gift from God the moment you become born again. Second, know that though it is your inheritance, walking in it requires your co-operation. It isnot everything that God desires that He gets. For example: God's desire is that all be saved (1 Tim 2:4) but not all are saved. Why? Because of the response to the grace freely given byGod. God's grace makes all things available but our response is crucial on how we enjoywhat God has freely given Third, God functions by principles – and these principles, known, learnt and applied are whatmakes one person enjoys God and the other may not. God is constant in both situations butthe response from each individual to his grace is crucial.
Take Heed How You HearJesus warned: “Take heed how you hear” (Luke 8:18). The “how” speaks of the lens—the paradigm—through which a person hears. This paradigm determines what meaning you draw out of God's Word and even life's situations.How Paradigms Are FormedNo one is born with a fully developed belief system. Our paradigms are shaped over time by: • Life experiences (pleasant or painful), • The words and actions of authority figures (parents, teachers, pastors), • Our interpretation of lived events (what we think those events “mean”), • Personal choices and the need to protect ourselves from harm.The mind, seeking safety, often chooses the path of least resistance. When repeated, that choice forms a belief. Over time, every decision made in line with that belief strengthens it—until the belief itself becomes a prison.
Now notice verse 25 of Mark 4 and verse 18 of Luke 8 aresaying exactly the same thing which is: the inclination of your heart is whatdetermines the extent to which the word of God is revealed to you.This means there is a responsibility on my part to inclinemy heart to what the word of God says. This means the attitude I have towardsthe word of God makes it reveal itself more to me.If I approach the word of God like we approach the word of adoctor when we are sick or that of a lawyer when we have an impending case incourt, the word of God will open up to us.What attitude should that be? The attitude that says theWord of God is the final authority or north star in my life.A rebellious attitude to life never produces a winningoutcome in life.
Introduction If the devil was truly defeated at Calvary, why does it sometimes seem like he still has power? Many believers wrestle with this question when they see evil prevailing or experience struggles. The truth is: Satan has no true authority today—only what people yield to him through deception. Tonight, let's look at where his so-called power comes from, what Christ did at Calvary, and how we must enforce our authority in Christ. Maxim to remember: Authority not enforced, is authority wasted.”
Opening thought: “We are of God.” A simple phrase. But it carries the weight of heaven. What does it mean to belong to God—not just as an idea, but as an identity? Purpose of message: To remind believers of their true identity in Christ and the transformational power of living from that truth.
Christ will rescue believers from the wrath to come. This is importantbecause later Paul talks about the destruction that will occur in the fifthchapter, when he wrote,While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come uponthem suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will notescape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (NASB)
The Verily, Verilies of Everlasting Life
Your heart is the most important part of your being. It is the source of your life and it determines your life experiences. It is your duty to guard, protect or watch over your own heart - no one will do it for you.
Eternal security (Can I lose my Salvation)
The Trap of the LieWhen someone believes, “I am incapable,” even though it's a lie, it becomes functionally true for them. Not because it's factually true, but because they've agreed with it.A lie believed becomes a lived reality.This is where John 8:32 comes in with laser precision:“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”If Person B ever encounters the real truth—that they are capable, made in God's image, filled with potential—and they believe it, that truth will begin to undo the false conditioning.It will set them free from a lie that once shaped their identity and dictated their decisions.
"Religion will always keep you performing. Grace invites you to rest."Lay down the scorecard, the guilt, the striving. Pick up your sonship.
1 Pet 2:10: Once you were not a people [at all], but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.2 Cor 4:1: Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.My declaration would be:I am now God's child and I have received mercy from the Lord. I walk with a conscious awareness of the mercy of God over my life.1 Cor 6:11 AMP/AMPC:And such were some of you [before you believed]. But you were washed [by the atoning sacrifice of Christ], you were sanctified [set apart for God, and made holy], you were justified [declared free of guilt] in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the [Holy] Spirit of our God [the source of the believer's new life and changed behavior].
What is Religion?Religion is man's attempt to impress God. Jesus didn't die to make you religious—He died to make you alive in Him.Religion can be defined as man's attempt to impress God. It is an attitude that says, “I can make something of myself, I can earn God's favor.”Although it may lead to good works, the religious mindset is fatally opposed to grace of God.Religion is a form of bondage that causes a man to stand when he should bow and to strut when he should kneel. Worst of all, religious makes him see himself as a co-savior. A religious man may have sincere motives, but he is an idol-worshipper.Jesus didn't suffer and die to make you religious. He died to give you a new life – his life. Anything that pretends to be a substitute for the thrill of knowing him – of trusting him, being with him, and walking with him – should be rejected as inferior.
“Have you ever followed all the spiritual rules, done everything you thought you were supposed to do… and still felt far from God?Today we're asking one powerful question: Are you living by rules or by relationship?Let's look at 7 signs that you might be more religious than you realize—and how Jesus came to free us from that trap – this is likely going to be done over 2 Sundays because of the communion we have today.Let's start:What is Religion?Religion is man's attempt to impress God. Jesus didn't die to make you religious—He died to make you alive in Him.Religion can be defined as man's attempt to impress God. It is an attitude that says, “I can make something of myself, I can earn God's favor.”Although it may lead to good works, the religious mindset is fatally opposed to grace of God.Religion is a form of bondage that causes a man to stand when he should bow and to strut when he should kneel. Worst of all, religious makes him see himself as a co-savior. A religious man may have sincere motives, but he is an idol-worshipper.Jesus didn't suffer and die to make you religious. He died to give you a new life – his life. Anything that pretends to be a substitute for the thrill of knowing him – of trusting him, being with him, and walking with him – should be rejected as inferior.
Theme Scripture:“I pray with great faith for you, because I'm fully convinced that the One who began this gracious work in you will faithfully continue the process of maturing you until the unveiling of our Lord Jesus Christ.”— Philippians 1:6 (TPT) Introduction: A Word for the Weary DreamerThis is a message for:The dreamer whose vision feels buried under years of delay…The one silently crying, “Did I make the right choice?”The soul groaning under invisible burdens...The one standing in the valley of desperation, asking, “God, is there still hope?”Yes, there is.Because what God starts, He finishes.
Call to Action / Ministry MomentLay aside every burden of performance and effort.Believe again in the sufficiency of Christ's sacrifice and His faith in you.Pray for healing, provision, and peace—not in desperation, but in restful confidence.Declare over yourself: I am complete in Him. I have received the greatest miracle—righteousness by faith.
Main Scriptures: Galatians 3:5–6,Colossians 2:6–10, Romans 8:32, Acts 9:17; Acts 10:44–45, Galatians 3:22Too often, we'vemade receiving from God a religious process filled with striving andperformance.Many believersdisqualify themselves from God's blessings, thinking they lack faith.But faith isnot something we manufacture; it's the gift of God given at the new birth.Romans 12:3reminds us that God has dealt to every man the measure of faith.3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that isamong you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but tothink soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure offaith.When did Goddeal with every man the measure of faith – and what is this measure of faith?First, let'sdefine what the word “measure” means. The word “measure” is from the Greek word“metron” and it is a noun: avessel for receiving and determining the quantity of things, whether dry orliquid or a graduated staff for measuring, a measuring rod.What is the measure of our faith?The answer is in Ephesians 2: 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not ofyourselves: it is the gift of God—This means thefaith that saved you is the gift of God. It is from God. That is the measure offaith you were given at salvationSo, the extent of your faith is the extent of the faith of God. Your faith at salvation is from God. The due or required measure of yourfaith is that of God.
This message is for you if you have ever been lied against by the people you trust or abandoned by the love of your life. This message is for you if you have been vilified, humiliated as part of a corporate or social vendetta. The humiliation is real. The pain is tangible. This is for someone who is crying and shouting with the mouths closed. This is for someone who carries a burden and bent over but no physical luggage is seen.God has sent me here to tell you that you may be alone physically but you don't have to be lonely.I want you to consider a situation or a time in your life when you have felt alone. Perhaps an injustice was done against you. Perhaps you felt like you did not have a voice to speak. How did you feel during these times? What would you rather be involved in at that moment?God sent this message to you to encourage you.
Psalm 89:13-15 AMPC13 You have a mighty arm; strong isYour hand, Your right hand is soaring high.14 Righteousness and justice are thefoundation of Your throne; mercy and loving-kindness and truthgo before Your face.15 Blessed (happy, fortunate, to beenvied) are the people who know the joyful sound [who understand and appreciate the spiritual blessings symbolized by the feasts]; they walk, O Lord, in thelight and favor of Your countenance! V14 says:Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;mercy and loving-kindness and truth go before Your face.So when we approach the throne of God, we must have arighteousness consciousness and we must know that God is a God of justice. mercy and loving-kindness and truth go before Your face.What does it mean for something to “go before your face”?This phrase means attendants that walk before someone.So as you approach the king, you assume automatically thatyou have come before the presence of a king that you will receive mercy, loving kindness and truth. NLT describes this as Unfailing love and truth walk beforeyou as attendants.So when we come before the throne of grace, we should expectthis attitude from God. Abraham understood this when he interceded for Sodom &Gomorrah in Gen 18. In Gen 18, Abraham pleaded for the people of Sodom & Gomorrah before God laying claim to the justice and righteousness of God (the two pillars of God's throne)
Part 3 – The Boldness of RighteousnessAbraham was the first recorded prophet in the Bible. God Himself called him so. He prayed over Abimelech and his entire family was saved from barrenness in Gen 20.Today we want to look at how righteousness consciousness empowered or emboldened Abraham to pray for Sodom and Gomorrah!BackgroundImagine you live in a beautiful city – a place where everyone all over the world on paper wishes to live because of its exquisite architecture and facilities but there is one problem. There is no law here or a functioning justice system. You could do whatever you like and no-one would hold you to account. For instance, you could kidnap your neighbour's child and no one will bat an eyelid – and worse the law enforcement officers will not carry out any arrest. And in the few occasions where any arrests were made, the judges always never convicts anyone.Would you love to live in a country like that? Would you be able to sleep a night? Would you invite your loved ones to come live there?If you are in it, would you want to stay?If an opportunity shows up for you to leave, would you not grab with two hands?Now this story I just described was not made up. Once upon a time, there were two cities named Sodom and Gomorrah and the Bible described them as a city filled with wickedness – no law and order and their behaviours were so vile that God Himself had to come and check out what was going on there.So, God as the righteous Judge can't allow this wickedness to continue. He had to do something about it. He had to right the wrong so He sent angels to go and visit the place disguised as humans and bring Him a first hand report. On their way, God stopped over at Abraham's house and Abraham entertained God. It was like 2 friends having a nice time together. It was during this fellowship together that God reiterated to Abraham that within the next 1 year, Abaham would give birth to Isaac. God also changed the name of Abraham and Sarah.Now as God and the angels were leaving, God had a conversation with Abraham – and which is the basis of our text today.Gen 18:16-2516 Then the men got up from there, and looked toward Sodom; and Abraham walked with them to send them on the way. 17 The Lord said, “Shall I keep secret from Abraham [My friend and servant] what I am going to do, 18 since Abraham [g]is destined to become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him? 19 For I have known (chosen, acknowledged) him [as My own], so that he may teach and command his children and [the sons of] his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is righteous and just, so that the Lord may bring upon Abraham what He has promised him.” 20 And the Lord said, “The outcry [of the sin] of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave. 21 I will go down now, and see whether they have acted [as vilely and wickedly] as the outcry which has come to Me [indicates]; and if not, I will know.”22 Now the [two] men (angelic beings) turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham remained standing before the Lord. 23 Abraham approached [the Lord] and said, “Will You really sweep away the righteous (those who do right) with the wicked (those who do evil)? 24 Suppose there are fifty righteous [people] within the city; will You really sweep it away and not spare it for the sake of the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 Far be it from You to do [h]such a thing—to strike the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right [by executing just and righteous judgment]?”
We have not meditated enough on what it means to be “made” righteous. If we do, the way we pray or even relate to God would be different. In 2 Cor 5:21, the phrase “made righteous” is from the Greek word “gimomai” - and it is a derivative of the English language word “gene”. Since in human context, a child's gender is dermined by the “gene” of the father, so the believer's spiritual gender is determined by the “gene” of God. If your spiritual gene is from God and God is righteous, then it should not be difficult to believe that righteousness is the spiritual gene of the believer. We should never have to have a debate about this or engage in mindless argument. To believe otherwise will lead to spiritual confusion or spiritual gender dysphoria.So, when I hear someone say that a believer is a sinner, they have not believed this truth. Let me show you another scripture in 1 John 3:9. It says: “No one born (begotten) of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, for God's nature abides in him [His principle of life, the divine sperm, remains permanently within him]; and he cannot practice sinning because he is born (begotten) of God.”1 John 3:9 AMPCThe divine sperm determines the gene of the child. God's divine sperm is righteous and holy - and that is what He transferred to the believer at spiritual conception. Such a person can't practice sin. Why? The nature of God permanently abides in him.Rom 5:1 TPT affirms this truth:“Our faith in Jesus transfers God's righteousness to us and he now declares us flawless in his eyes. This means we can now enjoy true and lasting peace with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus, the Anointed One, has done for us.”A believer's identity is not that of sin. How could it be when he has been born of God? Except we are saying God is a sinner! God forbid! It is a travesty to even have long conversations about this. If you think you are a sinner or a believer who still has a sin nature, you have not believed the scriptures. Religion has convinced us that when we are born again, we are not really made new. We're just a “forgiven version” of the same old person. Then, they go as far as to say that despite the promise of a new heart and spirit, we maintain our old nature alongside what God does in us. Therefore, we don't have a completely new nature; we now have a dual nature: our old sinful nature exists alongside a new nature in Christ. This sets our entire journey with Jesus off course. It means the rest of our life on earth is spent in a struggle between the two natures. That is like someone suffering from MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder)A christian is not revamped in heart and spirit but totally brand new. In the new birth, God doesn't clean our spirit and heart; He makes us new, i.e., a new creation. "New Creation" is "Kainos Ktisis" in Greek and means a creation "not found exactly like this before." or “never been seen before in the history of the universe." Or “superior to what it succeeds" The Greek word used to describe the new creation is like the same way God created the heavens and the earth from nothing in Gen 1:1.
The Boldness of Righteousness Proverbs 28:1:A wicked person runs away even when nobody is chasing him. But a righteous person is as brave as a lion.What does it mean to be righteous and how does righteousness make us bold or confident? How does it make us confident especially in the place of prayers – that is what we are looking at today!
Sunday 30th March 2025 - Davies Bamigboye
“How 10 Spies Doomed a Generation”Key Text: Numbers 13–14 I. INTRODUCTION – “The Voice that Shifted History”Hook Story:Imagine standing at the edge of your lifelong dream. House keys in yourhand. Everything you prayed for just within reach. But then… a few trustedvoices say, “You're not ready. You'll fail. It's too risky.” You believethem—and walk away.That's what happened in Numbers 13. Ten spies' fearfulperspective infected millions. One generation died in the wilderness—neverentering what God had promised.Big Idea: What you believe—and what you say—caneither activate or abort destiny. II. THE RECON MISSION – “God Sends, We See” (Numbers13:1–25)Biblical Setup: Modern Parallel Story:A startup founder gets green-lit for funding. She sees the opportunity—buther team only sees market threats. “What if we fail?” “What if the competitioneats us alive?” Fear spreads. She pulls out. A year later, another companybuilds the same product—now worth millions.Takeaway:God may open doors—but how you see the opportunity determines if you'llwalk through.Action Point:Ask yourself: When God shows me a promise, do I evaluate with faith or withfear?Dt 1:20-25Psalm 106:21-25Heb 3:10-14, 19Hebrews 4:1-2, 11
SummaryFinally, Remember the woman with the issue of blood? Why was she healed? Because she said in her heart “If I touch the hem of His garment, I will be made whole” but have you wondered why that faith came from? It was because of what she had heard about Jesus!Mark 5:24-34: 25And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26and had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27when she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. 29And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague. 30And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes? 31And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me? 32And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing. 33But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth. 34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.What is the first result that the word of God produces? It builds faith in the hearer – as a seed planted in the heart but to produce fail-safe results, it must be heard but it must be heard over and over.
How to make your words empower your expectations.Proverbs 23:18: Surely there is a future [and a reward], Andyour hope and expectation will not be cut off. The word “expectation” is from the Hebrew Word “tik-vaw” literallymeans a cord (as an attachment or figuratively means expectancy, hope, live,thing that I long for. 1) cord2) hope, expectation2a) hope2b) ground of hope2c) things hoped for, outcomeWhat you long for serves as a cord that is attached to you.It is an outcome that you hoped for. God expects us to have a positiveexpectation. A positive expectation is called “hope” and a negative oneis called “pessimism” which leads to doubt.Let's start with negative expectations.This is how it works:· Negative expectations often manifest frompessimism and doubt. · These doubts lead to hesitancy because theycreate “failure scenarios” in your mind. · You expect to fail, and therefore all your decisions and actions willundoubtedly lead you away from your goals and towards failure and mistakes.· Decisions and actions are premised from thoughts(what you decided in your mind that formed a belief of your heart) and theactions you take on the back of your decision.· Pessimism + doubt = hesitancy + failure scenarios= negative expectations· Negative expectations produce decisions andactions that push the goals away into failures and mistakes.
I declare over your life that:· The Lord your God has set you high above all your contemporaries. His gift in you shall cause you to flourish everywhere you go in Jesus name· Only blessings are allowed in your life. These blessings are for you and for your children even those yet unborn in the name of Jesus:· You are blessed in the city and you are blessed in the field.· Your body is blessed and fruitful· Your ground is blessed and fruitful· Your enterprise yields intergenerational blessings in the name of Jesus· Your workforce and every tool you need to work for you are blessed in the name of Jesus· You are blessed in your storehouses, bank accounts and investment vehicles· Your kitchen is blessed and your household is blessed· You are blessed coming in and blessed when you go out· You are blessed in your journeys and you are blessed when you are at home· You are blessed everywhere you go for the blessing of the Lord is your shield· Every enemy of yours who rises up against you are declared defeated before your face in the name of Jesus· Every challenge facing you right now is declared incapacitated for the Lord God will fight for you in Jesus name· The Lord has commanded the blessing upon you in your storehouse and in all that you undertake.· The Lord has blessed you in the land which the Lord your God gives you to inhabit.· Since God has made His heir, you are blessed with all the blessings of the earth in Jesus name· The Lord establishes you and He has made you holy, blameless and without a single fault in His eyes· You are a saint of God and are called by the name of the Lord.· The Lord has promised to never leave you nor forsake therefore I decree that in this month, you shall experience the presence of the Lord and His Kingdom life in Jesus name.· Those who hate you shall be afraid of you. You shall be a voice to bring the gospel to those in your sphere of influence.· You shall have a surplus of prosperity and abundance in every area of your life – in your business, your career, your investments, in relationships, through destiny helpers, in your health, in wisdom, in knowledge, in skillfulness, in prudence and over all the earth in Jesus name.· The Lord opens to you now His good treasury, the heavens, to give the rain over your life in its season. You shall be like a tree planyted by the rivers of water that brings its fruits in its seasons. You are always fruitful and productive by the spirit of the Lord.· The Lord blesses the work of your hands and caused it to prosper beyond your wildest imagination.· You are a lender not a borrower and if you borrow you shall make good use of it in investing right in the name of Jesus.· The Lord has made you the head – and you shall be above only.· The Lord is with you, you are a success in every area of your life and in every way.
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