We are More than Conquerors in Christ (Mr. Joseph Titus) 15-03-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN)

(Now, Church of Christ in Nations)

Hwolshe, Gigiring, Jos,

Plateau State - Nigeria

15th March, 1999

BIBLE STUDIES

 

* Topic: We are More than Conquerors in Christ

* Leader: Mr. Joseph Titus

* Text: Ephesians 6:10-16

* Our victory is through Christ

★ Romans 8:37 → "In all these things we are triumphantly victorious due to the one who loved us."

Question 1: When you consider all the pieces of weapons provided, who, can you conclude is really fighting the battle?

* Answer→ "God" (1 John 4:4)

Question 2: Why can you always expect God to be the winner?

* Answer →"He is greater than he that is in the world"

Question: What does Romans 8:31 say to you regarding the attitude towards adversity and temptation since God is for us?

* Answer →"God is on my side, I've got no reason to be afraid"

* We are not contending against flesh and blood.

★ Ephesians 6:12 → "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

* God helps us despite the fact that we may be armed

* We fight the battle through Christ; without Christ, the armour we put on is useless

* God is fighting the battle for us, through us

* God does things His own way So that His name will be glorified

☆ SUMMARY

→ Job 2:1-10

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

The Cleansed Life (Mr. Habila Dung) 18-01-1999

★ MY SERMON NOTES

BIBLE STUDIES

@ Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN )

(now Church of Christ in Nations)

Gigiring, Hwolshe, Jos,

Plateau State, Nigeria

18th January, 1999

* Topic: The Cleansed Life

* Leader: Mr. Habila Dung

☆ OBJECTIVE

→ To learn and know the importance of living a cleansed life for as long as we live

☆ MEMORY VERSE

* 1 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."

☆ ASSIGNMENT

→ Read: John 13-15

☆ INTRODUCTION

→ God does not use an unclean vessel for works of love and righteousness and power

* Is every miracle-worker cleansed by God? 

* Mark 16:17 → "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues."

* Some (miracle-workers) use counterfiet powers to perform signs and wonders; However, Some use God's divine power

* Cleansing proceeds in-filling (unless you are Holy, you cannot be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit)

* Double motives, un-confessed sins can hinder you from being filled with God's power

* God cannot fill those who:

(a) are carnally minded

(b) keep malice with others (hatred and bitterness)

(c) lack of trust in God and His Words

(d) entertain lustful desires (life, eyes & flesh)

* To be a filled vessel, you must be clean

★ Mark 9:14 -18

* How can yon be able to recognize the vessel filled with God's power?

→ By the manifestation of the fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23)

* It is not everyone that falls down during prayer that is filled by the power of God → Some fall under the power of the anointing, while some fall under the power of the enemy

★ Luke 4:33-39

* When unclean Spirits come in contact with the power of God, they screamed, fell, etc