Bible studies on the 5 wise and foolish Virgins 2 (Joseph Ayiaka Embugushiki) 17-03-2015

NDIC/DMO Chapel

Central Business District

Abuja, Nigeria

17th March, 2015

 

Industrial Training (IT) Staff Fellowship

* Speaker: Barr. Joseph Ayiaka Embugushiki

* Topic: Bible studies on the 5 wise and foolish Virgins 2

* Text: Matthew 25:1-13

* Verses 10 & 11

→ Preparation in life is key to achieving success in life

→ Our primary purpose in life is to see the Bridegroom, Jesus Christ

→ Preparation is key to achieving your purpose or target in life

* Whether you like if or not, there are things that will always seek to extinguish your lamp, but you must not allow that to happen

* Note: The bridesmaids all started together, but it takes wisdom to succeed

* You must always be ready to see the Lord in His glory

* Stand for Christ while You have the opportunity to do so

* Verse 11:

→ When you walk or work in the "extra time" you become branded as the "other" (inconsequential)

* Those who do not prepare will be rejected by Christ

* If you are late, you might never get the chance again

* Failure to prepare can be caused by:

→ Laziness

→ Procrastination

→ Fear

→ Bad influence

→ Pride & arrogance

 

Knowing the Will of God (Engr. Markus Dye) 14-09-2014

SUNDAY SERVICE

★ MY SERMON NOTES

@ Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN)

Area 1 - Garki, Abuja

14th September, 2014

SERMON

* Speaker: Engr. Markus Dye

* Topic: Prepared Giver

* Theme: Knowing the Will of God

* Excelling in the Grace of Giving

* Service Leader: Mrs. Lois Dakum

* Text: 1st Corinthians 16:2 "On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made."

* 2nd Corinthians 9:4-5

* If you are not prepared, you will be caught Unaware

* Preparation entails getting ready for something

* Preparation is also part of Planning - preparation is a critical element of Success

* John 14:1-2- Jesus himself went to prepare a place for us in heaven

* Jesus gave himself first before requiring us to give

* To get to Heaven, you must prepare yourself

* Preparation is setting aside time to do something or to perfect an objective/goal

* Preparation positions you to maximize opportunities that come your way

* Who is a giver? - God Himself is a giver. He demonstrated His love to us by giving us His Son

* You cannot give what you do not have

* You must prepare yourself to receive what God has prepared for you to get

* When you receive the free gift of God, you are in a better position to give

* A prepared giver is one who gives thankfully

* Before your giving is acceptable to God, you must:

(a) be submissive to God's authority

(b) give cheerfully

* Prepare or decide in advance what you want to give

* You must not appear before God empty handed- prepare before you appear

* You must, as a Child of God yield to the call to give for the expansion of the kingdom of God here on earth

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