The Glory of God (Rev. Sidney Garland) 28-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)

(Now Church of Christ in Nations)

Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos

Plateau State, Nigeria

28th February, 1999

SERMON

* Speaker: Rev. Sidney Garland

* Topic: The Glory of God

* Theme: Following in His Footsteps

* Text: John 12:20-36

* Names are very important in significance - God glorified his name (John 12:28)

* We are confident of victory when we glorify the name of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit through worship

* We should be motivated by the burning desire to lift up the name of the Lord

* God does everything to vindicate His name (to protect the glory of His name)

★ Psalm 79:9 →"Help us, God, our deliverer, on account of your glorious name, deliver us and forgive our sins on account of your name."

* The Lord is worthy of all praise!

* Jesus, while on earth Was dedicated (committed) to glorifying the name of His father

★ John 17:1 

★ John 17:4

★ John 17:22

* Note: God is glorified in Jesus; and Jesus is glorified is God!

* Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever

* The first impact of seeking the glory of God should be in your prayer life

* God honors the name of His Son (Philippians 2:9-11) 

★ Psalm 150:1 →"Hallelujah! Praise God in his Holy Place. Praise him in his great expanse."

* Secondly, God's glory should make an impact in your witnessing, mission and evangelism efforts

★ Psalm 34:2 → "My soul will glorify the LORD; the humble will hear about it and rejoice."

* God's glory should create an impact in your family

* God's glory should have an impact in your problems, difficulties, sorrows etc

* Whatever you do in your life should be for the promotion of the glory of God

★ 1 Corinthians 10:31 →"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God."

The Events of the End Times (Uncle Charles Egu) 25-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Rescue Team

Gigiring, Hwolshe, Jos

25th February, 1999

SERMON

* Speaker: Uncle Charles Egu

* The Events of the End Times

* Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

★ Genesis 11:1-9

* Now, The world wants to become one; to increase in knowledge (just like it happened in the days of building the Tower of Babel)

* The antichrist is already born but just waiting for manifestation into full government

* Where the Temple of Solomon was built, there is an erected Central Mosque - this is presently a bone of contention

* 'Men of God' have now become dupes (fraudulent)

* You should be careful about how you monitor yourself

* The world has gone computer literate

* We should pray that we would not be caught unawares

The School of Prayer (Mr. lstifanus D. Gyang) 24-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)

(Now Church of Christ in Nations)

Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos

Plateau State, Nigeria

24th February, 1999

SERMON

* Speaker: Mr. lstifanus D. Gyang

* Topic: The School of Prayer

* Text: James 5:16 → “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

* The platform of righteousness guarantees effectual prayer

* Prayer is a process of Communication between man and God

★ Isaiah 59:1-3

* Prayer that works begins with consecration

★ Matthew 5:8 → “How blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God!"

* You cannot see God unless you are Holy

☆ Points to Note:

1. Consecrate yourself

→ Before prayer, organize yourself for victory

2. Locate the will of God for your life

★ 1 John 5:14

★ Isaiah 41:21

3. Remind God of His Word

4. Your personal testimony matters a lot

★ 2 Kings 20:1-3

→ Confront your situation with your testimonies of God's faithfulness

★ Isaiah 43:26

★ Nehemiah 13:14 

★ Nehemiah 13:31

* Note: If you are committed (to God), you will have testimonies before the Lord during prayer

Man of The Spirit (Mr. Joel Bibot) 17-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES  

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)

(now, Church of Christ in Nations)

Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos

Plateau State - Nigeria

17th February, 1999

 

Youth Fellowship

 

SERMON

* Topic: Man of The Spirit

* Speaker: Mr. Joel Bibot

* Text: Ephesians 6:10-18

* The man of the Spirit allows the Spirit of God to take control

* One who is in the Spirit is more clever than the tempter (devil)

* Ephesians 6:18 →" Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints."

* Pray in the Spirit with all manner of prayer

☆ How to walk in the Spirit of God:  

1. Know your position in Christ

2. Know the power of God working in you (Ephesians 1:18-19)

3. Know the power of the Word (Hebrews 4:12)

4. Know that as the man of the Spirit, you have angels assigned to you and hosts of angels are watching over you

☆ Some types of Angels:  

(a) Messengers

→ they deliver messages to you from God

→ they sensitize you to the presence and activities of Satan and his demons around you

(b) Warriors

→ They engage your enemies in Warfare

(c) Hunters

→ They hunt the enemies of your soul (Jeremiah 16:16)

(d) Fishers

→ They fish out all the demonic spirits and cage them (Jeremiah 16:16)

(e) The Flying Scroll

→ They are sent (as a curse) to catch thieves and those who swear falsely (Zechariah 5:1)

(f) The Bird of Prey

→ Executes the counsel (purpose) of God for your life (Isaiah 46:11)

→ Deals with those that are your enemies

(g) The Waster (KJV) or Ravager (ISV)

→ Isaiah 54:16

→ Consumes with fire and deals with situations

The Cleansed Life (How to be Clean) (Mr. Joseph Titus) 01-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN )

Church of Christ in Nations

Gigiring, Hwolshe, Jos,

Plateau State, Nigeria

1st February, 1999

BIBLE STUDIES

* Topic: The Cleansed Life (How to be Clean)

* Text: Mr. Joseph Titus

1. What is the condition for cleansing and forgiveness?

★ 1st John 1:9 → "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

* Confessing our sins is one of the conditions by which God will forgive us

2. What 2 things did the Psalmist do about his sin in Psalm 32:5?

→ He acknowledged and confessed his sin

3. According to Proverbs 28:13 what is the result of not admitting sin?

→ The result is lack of prosperity

→ The result of admitting sin is finding mercy from God

4. What is confession of Sin and how is it done?

→ This is a deliberate attempt by the sinner to make right his relationship with God

→ Confession depends on the circumstance

→ Before confession, one must admit

5. What kind of prosperity does Proverbs 28:13 talk about?

→ Spiritually (your relationship with God is cut off due to unconfessed sin)

→ Peace with God is affected

→ Physically - The joy of the Lord will depart; expectations will be cut off

★ Matthew 6:33 → "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

* Once you seek spiritual property, physical prosperity will come with peace

Cleansed Life: How to be Clean (Mr. Joseph Titus) 01-02-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN )

(now Church of Christ in Nations)

Gigiring, Hwolshe, Jos,

Plateau State, Nigeria

1st February, 1999

 

BIBLE STUDIES

* Topic: Cleansed Life (How to be Clean)

* Leader: Mr. Joseph Titus

1. What is the condition for cleansing and forgiveness?

★ 1st John 1:9 → "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

* Confessing your sins is one of the conditions by which God will forgive you

2. What two (2) things did the Psalmist do about his sin in Psalm 32:5?

(a) He acknowledged his sin; and

(b) He confessed his sin to God

3. According to Proverbs 28:13 what is the result of not admitting sin?

→ The result is lack of prosperity

→ The result of admitting sin is finding mercy from God

4. What is confession of Sin and how is it done?

→ This is a deliberate attempt by the sinner to make right his relationship with God

→ Confession depends on the circumstance

→ Before confession, one must admit

5. What kind of prosperity does Proverbs 28:13 talk about?

→ Spiritually (your relationship with God is cut off due to unconfessed sin)

→ Peace with God is affected

→ Physically - The joy of the Lord will depart; expectations will be cut off

★ Matthew 6:33 →"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

* Once you seek spiritual property, physical prosperity will come with peace