The Heresies of HellEveryone goes to heaven because Jesus paid for everyone's sins (aka "Christian" Universalism)Everyone goes to heaven eventually. Hellfire is purifyng not punishing (aka Ultimate Reconciliation)Why does a loving God send people to hell for all eternity?People aren't sent to hell, they choose to go there.People want out of hell bu…

Knowing Jesus Pt 6: The Beatitudes

Knowing Jesus Pt 5: His Early Ministry

Knowing Jesus Pt 4: His Temptation

Knowing Jesus Pt 3: Baptism and Unveiling

Knowing Jesus Pt 2: Seek and Worship the Nazarene

Knowing Jesus: His Genealogy & Birth

The Portrait of a followers of Jesus

Following Jesus Pt 5: Following Jesus at all Cost

Following Jesus Pt04: Imitate His Love

Following Jesus Pt 3: Following Jesus' faith

Following Jesus Pt1

Facing Spiritual ForcesEphesians 6:10-20A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of Gods armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this …

Why Some Christians TitheMalachi 3:10-12"Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do," says the Lord of heaven's Armies, "I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won't have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test! Your crops will be abundant, …

Why Choose JesusJohn 20:1-18Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, They have taken the Lords body out of the tomb, and we dont know where they have put …

Lessons From the Life of St. PatrickSlaveryJohn 8:31-36 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." "But we are descendants of Abraham," they said. "We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, 'You will be …

The Lord Is My HelperHebrews 13:1-6Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Gi…

Wanting MoreActs 2:17-21, 37-41"In the last days," God says, "I will pour out my Spirit unto all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams. In those days I will pour out my Spirit even on my servants-men and women alike-and they will prophesy. And I will cause wonders in the h…

Pastor Bode Akindele

Rejection & AcceptanceJesus UnderstandsIsaiah 53:2-3 There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected - a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. John 1:10-11 He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him. He came to his own people, and even …

Urgent TimesRomans 13:8-14Owe nothing to anyoneexcept for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of Gods law. For the commandments say, You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet. Theseand other such commandmentsare summed up in this one comman…

The Trial of TemptationLuke 22:31-33, 39-46"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers." Peter said, "Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you."Then, a…

Focusing on the Last DaysMatthew 24:3-14Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world? Jesus told them, Dont let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, I am the Messiah. They will deceive man…

Appraise and Retreat

Thanksgiving is a big deal

I Owe God Thanks

The Christmas Story: More Profound Than You KnowLuke 1:26-35In the sixth month of Elizabeths pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King David. Gabriel appeared to her and said, Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with yo…

#BlessedGenesis 25:24-28And when the time came to give birth, Rebekah discovered that she did indeed have twins! The first one was very red at birth and covered with thick hair like a fur coat. So they named him Esau. Then the other twin was born with his hand grasping Esau's heel. So they named him Jacob. When the boys grew up, Esau was a skillful…

Marriage and Family Pt8: Divorce

Staying FocusedPhilippians 4:4-9Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it againrejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Dont worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience Gods peace, which exceeds…

The Just Shall Live by Faith Pt 10: Healing service 2 ( How to Keep your Healing )

The Just Shall Live by Faith Pt 9: Faith for Healing

God called us to fight the good fight of faith, not anyone else. And the battle is worthwhile and essential. Knowing yourself and your adversaries will help you win every battle.God is all you need to have all your needs met, Faith is all you need to manifest. Every enemy of faith is your enemy.

God is a good shepherd who knows you personally, He loves and cares for you. Your name is inscribed on the palms of His hand.

God's Will For You1 Thessalonians 5:16-18Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.Introdution:1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. Fir…

The Commitment of BaptismMatthew 3:13-17Then Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John tried to talk him out of it. "I am the one who needs to be baptized by you," he said, "so why are you coming to me?" But Jesus said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires." So John agreed to baptize him…

A Focus on Thanksgiving1 Corinthians 11:23-26 For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. On the night when he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and said, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this to remember me." In the same way, he took the cup of wine af…

God Is Still Calling Us To PrayJames 5:13-18Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord w…

Context is Key: Turn the Other CheekMatthew 5:38-42You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth." But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coa…

God's word in my heart

Sin Has been Defeated

Once More Heaven on my Mind

Wanting More of the Holy SpiritActs 1:3-8During the forty days after his crucifixion, he appeared to the apostles from time to time, and he proved to them in many ways that he was actually alive. And he talked to them about the Kingdom of God. Once when he was eating with them, he commanded them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you t…

Not All That Glitters Is GoldDeception is a Big ProblemMatthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.2 Corinthians 11:3-6 But I fear that somehow your pure and undivided devotion to Christ will be corrupted, just as Eve was deceived by the cunning ways of the serpent. You happily put up wit…

Standing Strong1 Corinthians 15:51-58But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. Fo…

The World Needs us

The Just Shall Live By Faith Pt 5: Flourishing In Times Like This (2)

The Just Shall Live By Faith 5: Flourishing in Times Like This

Giving a New Song of ThanksgivingPsalm 107:1-31Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. For he has gathered the exiles from many lands, from east and west, from north and south. Some wandered in the wilderness, lost and h…