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  • You are destined for supernatural exploits!

    Welcome to the month of May! I believe we all had an awesome time in the school of faith all through the month of April, 2019, and I am persuaded that everyone is sure to begin to manifest the same Spirit of faith at work in Jesus all through our adventure in life, in the name of Jesus Christ! Amen! This week, we shall focus on the topic: You Are Destined for Supernatural Exploits!

    We understand from scriptures that, everyone born of God is destined for a life of exploits and extraordinary accomplishments. We must understand that living a life of exploits is not the exclusive right of some individuals. We don’t have to be white to experience it as our skin colour is irrelevant to our breakthroughs in life. As long as we are children of God, we are candidates for supernatural exploits! The scripture gives a graphic picture of our glorious destiny in Daniel 11:32: …But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. Moreover, we have an extraordinary Father, and as such we are ordained for extraordinary accomplishments. Essentially, we live in a world of times and seasons; our understanding of the times is what keeps us in command (Ecclesiastics 3:1-11; 1 Chronicles 12:32).

    We also discover from scriptures that extraordinary exploit is God’s agenda for His people in these end-times, which implies that today, we are in the era of exploits and global impacts in the body of Christ (Isaiah2:1-3; Act 2:17). Therefore, we must make the most of the season. On the other hand, it may interest us to know that our exploits are scripturally rooted in a threefold cord that cannot be easily broken. These are:

    • Our Redemptive Root: We must remind ourselves that supernatural exploit is one of our redemptive rights in Christ and as such this makes us men and women of value. Jesus clearly describes the redeemed as …the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? …Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, …Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven(Mathew 5:13-16). As we all know, salt is always required by men and always sought after because it is a preserver and a sweetener. For the redeemed, we are to operate as the salt of the earth, light of the world and a city set on the hill that cannot be hid. Also, concerning the believer, the Bible says: And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth (Revelation 5:10). This implies that we are redeemed from the back group to the front group, from the valley to the mountaintop, from poverty to plenty, from shame to glory and from slavery to royalty.
    • The Abrahamic Covenant: The second powerful part of the threefold cord for our greatness is rooted in our connection to Abraham. But, what does that covenant entail? In Genesis 17:6-7, God said to Abraham: …I will make thee exceeding fruitful, and I will make nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant. God is saying He will ensure that we become nations or kings because of the Abrahamic blood flowing in us. Thus, it is our covenant right to be kings and this covenant makes us an envy to our world.
    • God’s Prophetic Agenda: Also by prophetic agenda, we are redeemed for the topmost top. In Revelation 22:16, the scripture describes Jesus as the bright and Morning Star. Furthermore, Jesus said: …as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you (John 20:21). This implies that redemption has made us a bright and morning star. By this, we are a born star after the order of Christ. In essence, in these last days, the redeemed of the Lord will be the custodians of the finance, economy as well as science and technology of the world. There will be so much demand on them across nations of the earth because their work will announce them to their world. Thus, they will fulfil God’s prophetic agenda in these last days such that: …ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you (Zechariah 8:23).

    In conclusion, having the correct mental picture of our redemption is key to accessing our actual future. If the picture of our heritage of supernatural exploits dawns on us and becomes a way of life, we will become envy to our world. This is why we must be awake to the demands of this great hour of opportunities so as to take full delivery of our greatness. In other words, we must be sensitive to the times and seasons and walk in the understanding of the time set by God. It is only then we can enjoy unusual divine backings, command strange results and become the envy of those who have pitied us in the past. However, to experience a lifestyle of exploits, you need to be born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Following the Path of the Eagle, Exploring the Secrets of Success, Success Strategies, Success Buttons, Success Systems and Ruling your World. I invite you to fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidoyedepoministries/;  Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin.

  • Grace Springs declares 31% surplus, hails Odukoya

    Grace Springs Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society has promised to sustain its profitability in 2019 following a surplus of N16, 651, 016 in 2018, which was 31% increase compared to the N12, 716,919 declared in the previous year.

    President of the Cooperative Society, Pastor Kunle Arologun, disclosed this at the society’s 6th Annual General Meeting at the Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju, Lagos.

    In his speech read by the General Secretary of the society, Pastor Abiodun Soderu, Arologun attributed the success story to the support of Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, Senior Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, the church administration and all member of the cooperative society for their continued support.

    “In our journey since inception from 2012 to date we have witnessed a growth in membership to 1,300 with a resultant effect on our Savings, Incomes and dividends amounts.

    “Our 2018 surplus of N16, 651,016 is a 31% increase over the previous year’s N12, 716, 919,” he stressed.

    He charged members to continue to support the management to ensure profitability through increased membership, savings and profitable wealth creation initiatives.

    “We will work hard to expand investment and welfare options and opportunities in order to meet the daily expanding welfare needs of our membership,” he said.

    Also addressing members at the AGM, Abimbola Kolawole, who represented the Lagos state Director of Cooperative Services, Zulikha Olufunmilayo Ibraheem, told members to see the society as their own and also work tirelessly for its growth.

    He lauded the excos and members for a good outing despite the socio-economic hindrances, describing a Co-operative society as an autonomous and voluntary association of individuals who come together with the objective of owning common property, and prompting the economic interest of its members.

    He said co-operative must be built in such a way that there was autonomy and independence, adding that there must be training in all planned co-operative activities, while part of the profit must be set aside for education, training and information.

    Soderu noted that it is only by working jointly on the principle of mutual benefits that members of the society can fight exploitation and secure a place in society.

    He stated that co-operative makes life worth living and simple as it provides succor to those in need of assistance, adding that the central purpose for which co-operative exists was to meet the common needs and aspirations of its members.

    While presenting the financial report for 2018, Financial Secretary of the Cooperative Society, Cecilia Asoka said: “There are many honest people among us who will make good the credit granted them, even when they have left. But there are some that we are still struggling to recover their loans.

    “This informs the strict rules which she said are to “protect ourselves.”

    She said the Cooperative is determined to remain “viable and prudent” so as to “bring financial succor to our teeming members, friends and families.”

  • Northern CAN re-elects Pam, other officials

    The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has re-elected the incumbent Chairman, Rev. Yakubu Pam, among new officials to serve for another three years.

    Rev. Joseph Hayab, who was elected Vice Chairman, disclosed in a statement in Kaduna on Saturday.

    Hayab said the officials were elected at an occasion on Friday night.

    According to him, most of the previous leaders were re-elected with Rev. Hayab, the former Public Relations Officer, now the Vice Chairman.

    He named other elected officials to include: Mr Danladi Yerima as secretary, Apostle Adeshina as assistant secretary, Rev. Fr Andrew Dodo as treasurer, Rev. Dr Sunday Ibrahim as financial secretary.

    Others are: Elder Samari as Auditor, Snr. Apostle Raphael Adejumobi as legal adviser, Evang Emmanuel Joseph as Director Research and Rev. Gilbert Jechonia from Adamawa now the new PRO.

    He said that the election was conducted by Samuel Kwamkur, the National Legal Adviser, supported by Rev. Emmanuel Dziggau.

    “The new leaders were charged to work for the unity and progress of the church in the Northern Nigeria.

    “The re-elected Chairman with his Vice pledged to defend Christians’ rights and to work with other faith groups to promote peace in Northern Nigeria.”

    Hayab added that the CAN leadership in the northern Nigeria expressed concern over the insecurity in the region and appealed to governors from the region to act fast to curb the menace and stop paying lip service to the issue of security.

    The association also called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in bringing the challenges of insecurity to a permanent stop.

  • Bishop Lanre Obembe dies at 63

    Founder of El Shaddai Bible Church Ikoyi, Lagos Archbishop Lanre Obembe is dead.

    Obembe died of undisclosed ailment on Tuesday, according to family sources, who requested for strict anonymity.

    The 63-year-old was said to have been battling an undisclosed ailment before he finally breathed his last.

    He was a former Chairman of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Lagos state chapter.

    Read also: Terrorists kill Pastor, four members

    Church leaders confirmed the development to our correspondent but refused to comment, stating his death has not been officially announced.
    His demise has thrown the christian community into a state of shock with many declaring it unbelievable.

    Details shortly…

  • Bishop backs creation of state police

    The Archbishop of Lagos Province and Diocesan Bishop of Lagos Mainland of the African Church, the Most Reverend Julius Ogunseye, has expressed support for creation of state police, saying it will fix the nation’s security challenges.

    The clergyman also urged Nigerians to embrace peace, noting that only a peaceful atmosphere can aid the rapid development of the country.

    Ogunseye made the remarks in a sermon he delivered on Easter Sunday at the African Church Salem Cathedral, Ebute Metta, Lagos.

    He said: “As a nation let us always embrace peace. I heard in the news yesterday that about 11 people were killed leaving several injured in Makurdi, Benue State while they were in the church by unknown gunmen.

    “I am appealing to our federal government to enact the laws that will allow the creation of state police. We are not safe again in this country.’’

    The clergyman also called for the retraining of policemen as way of curbing or reducing their unprofessional conduct on duty and extra-judicial killing of citizens.

    ‘’Our police officers need to go for retraining. Our police colleges must be restructured. It seems there is a huge gap between the training from the colleges and the real life situation.

    ‘’In Nigeria today, if you make a mistake instead of our police to correct you, they will always want to capitalise on your error and will want to extort you.

    “The way our police do go about extra judicial killings these days is becoming totally unacceptable.

    ‘’Also, the way our brothers and sisters are being killed in Diaspora looks like we do not have recognition in the international scene or we do not have external affairs ministry.”

  • CADAM restructures, appoints new directors

    Christ Against Drug Abuse Ministry (CADAM), a faith-based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) under the auspices of the Redeemed Christian Church of God has recently restructured to improve on her scope of service delivery towards ensuring more people, especially the Youths are saved from the ravaging scourge of Drugs and Substance Abuse.

    The NGO catered for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug dependent people at its world-class rehabilitation centre (Enoch and Folu Adeboye Rehabilitation Centre) in Araga, Epe, Lagos State.

    A statement by the NGO stated that the organisation at her last Board of Trustees Meeting which held at the head office in Ikeja, Lagos, appointed four new Directors.

    The Board appointed a Director General, Dokun Adedeji, Director, Rehabilitation and Field Operations, Tony Ohanyere, Director, Programs and Orientation, Funke Salako and Director, Finance and Corporate Services, Sola Odewabi.

    The statement read: “Adedeji is a medical graduate of the University of Ife, Ile-Ife. He was the Company Medical Advisor of Cadbury Nigeria Plc and later became the Head of HR before he voluntarily retired in 2010. He won the prestigious Chairman’s Award for Employee Involvement in the Community whilst in Cadbury because of his work in CADAM. He is a prolific writer and speaker.

    “Ohanyere, obtained his law degree from the University of Lagos and attended certificate courses twice at the famous Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. He has a Doctor of Science degree (DSC  Honorary Causa) from the European – American University. He also attended the prestigious National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies Kuru, Jos. OHANYERE is an internationally acclaimed writer and has authored 18 books. He is a retired Assistant Commander General of Narcotics of NDLEA. He has also won several awards both locally and internationally. 

    “Salako, is a Pharmacist with over 20 years’ management experience spanning Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations, Events Management, Marketing Research and Marketing Management has exceptional ability to organize people into cohesive winning teams and mobilize resources towards development and translation of strategic vision into reality.

    “Odewabi, graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife in 1992 with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.  He is a Fellow of Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (FCA) and Associate member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (ACIT). He has successfully completed a professional certification course from Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) in Business and Financial Modelling. He had previously worked as an Auditor, Financial Controller, Relationship Manager and Consultant.”

    The Directors have the responsibility of charting a new course that takes the organization into both national and global reckoning through her various services to humanity and the society at large.  CADAM’s services now include Preventive care, Treatment and Rehabilitation and Aftercare . With this multipronged approach to fighting Drug and substance abuse , a generation of future leaders will be saved from the harmful effects of Illicit Drugs. CADAM therefore beckons on all and sundry to join hands in the war against Drug and Substance Abuse and together we can restore hope to the hopeless and make our world a safer place for ALL.

     

  • C&S Council of Prophets celebrates 50 years of Mount Horeb

    Members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement worldwide will from 29 April -3 May gather at Orile-Igbon, Oyo State for the annual Mount Horeb ascension organised by the International Council of Prophets of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (Worldwide) Ayo Ni O.

    The programme coincides with the 50th anniversary of Mount Horeb ascension and Thanksgiving.

    According to Prophet Abiodun Ogunsakin, Conference General Secretary, the theme of the programme is “Conquering Faith; The Triumph of the Church”.

    “Today’s church is confronted by enemies on every side and the persecution of believers is severe in nations,” said Ogunsakin,

    The conference will include keynote addresses, workshop, seminars, presentations, games, spiritual fitness programmes, vigil and 2019 Ascension of Mount Horeb.

    The major highlight of this year’s conference is the ordination of Special Apostle Prophet Zaccheaus A. Emmanuel as the Conference Supervising Prophet (CSP) by Baba Aladura and the Spiritual father of the CMSC worldwide, Most Rev. Dr. Samuel A. Adidoye.

    Emmanuel, who has been acting Conference Supervising Prophet since 2014, will be ordained as the third Conference Supervising Prophet on 3 May.

    He holds a doctorate degree in Humanities from the Pan African Bible Seminary and has served the church in different capacities before his new position.

     

  • Engaging the breakthrough power of faith!

    Welcome to the concluding part of this teaching! I hope you were blessed by the teaching of last week. This week, we shall focus on: Engaging the Breakthrough Power of Faith!

    From Scriptures, we discover that it is only our faith that can make us become what God says. The Bible records: Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised (Hebrews 11:11; see also Isaiah 14:27, 55:11). God has sworn; yet, it will take our own faith to become what He has declared. Two things brought about the fulfilment of the prophetic word in Sarah’s life: her faith got the job done, and she also believed in the set time (Genesis 21:1-2). Thus, every prophecy is ordained to be fulfilled at the set time because we serve a God of appointed time (Habakkuk 2:3). God is committed to His timing and when we are in line with the appointed time, our next levels will come. As it is written: And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment (1 Chronicles 12:32). Therefore, if we don’t have an understanding of the time, we stand to be messed up. There are things we must do to experience continuous breakthroughs in our lives. Thus, every breakthrough story in the Kingdom is rooted in specific Word encounters (Isaiah 9:8; John 2:3/5/9; Luke 5:4-7). Many people heard the Word but the Word did not produce in their lives because the Word we don’t put to work will never work. As it is written: Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works (James 2:18).

    What, Then, is the Breakthrough Nature of Faith?

    • Faith is sharing responsibility with God in the light of Scriptures, so as to commit Him to make good His promise: Any faith that seeks to make God absolutely responsible for the outcome of its life is an irresponsible faith. Real faith makes us take responsibility to see God in action. Until our part is played, God is not committed.
    • Faith is the spiritual virtue that establishes partnership with the invisible God, thereby empowering us to do the impossible: It is written: What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31). Every time our faith comes alive, God’s partnership with us on that issue of concern is established. So, it is our faith that establishes our partnership with God in dealing with the issues of our lives. For instance, Abraham’s faith was a partnership faith (Genesis 17:1). Every time we believe God, we remind Him of His partnership with us, thus empowering us to do the impossible (Romans 3:3-4). Also, when the Israelites believed Him by going towards the Red Sea, the sea saw them and fled. Their partnership with God made them more than conquerors.
    • Faith is not just reaching out to God who is in heaven; faith is bringing God down to where we are: This means that we are both on the battlefield. His name is called the Omnipotent God, and with the breath of His nostrils, He will slay our enemies.
    • Faith is putting God’s Word to work, believing: We must maintain a thought pattern that is in line with what we believe (Proverbs 23:7).
    • Faith converts the Word into flesh: It converts the spiritual to physical and the immaterial into material (John 1:14).
    • Faith is not just getting God to do something; it is securing God’s partnership in getting things done: As it is written: …for we are labourers together with God (1 Corinthians 3:9). It is that partnership that turns men into living wonders in the world. Faith brings us into partnership that makes us dare the undareable, speak the unspeakable and deliver the impossible.

    In summary, if faith is so powerful, why then do we appear so powerless? It is because our faith is not well-rooted. Every change of level meets people suddenly, and except our faith is set, we will trash it and miss our set time. We need to build our faith or it will fail us when our lifting comes because we need a set faith to take delivery of our next levels. Therefore, we should invest in getting our faith set by tapping into the depth that God has given to those who have it. But, to get your faith set, you must be born again. Are you born again? If you are not, this is an opportunity to do so. Simply say the following prayer: Lord Jesus, I come to You today. I am a sinner. Forgive me my sins. Cleanse me with Your precious Blood. Today, I accept You as my Lord and personal Saviour. Thank You Jesus for saving me! Now, I know I am born again! For further reading, please get my books: Unlimited Power of Faith, Understanding the Power of Faith, Exploits of Faith and Born to Win! I invite you to fellowship with us at the Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, the covenant home of Winners. We have four services on Sundays, holding at 6:00 a.m., 7:50 a.m., 9:40 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. respectively. I know this teaching has blessed you. Write and share your testimony with me through: Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, P.M.B. 21688, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria; or call 01-4548070, 01-4548280; or E-mail: feedback@lfcww.org; Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidoyedepoministries/; Twitter: @DavidOyedepoMin.

  • Church marks 10 years anniversary

    The 10th year anniversary and annual convention of Truth House Church (Liberating Lives), christened “Great Grace Greater Works”, taken from Acts 4:33, has begun with prayer and crusade.

    Revival began on Wednesday and will end tomorrow at 5pm. Grand celebration is on Sunday at 8am.

    Venue is Shonibare Avenue, off Oremeta Street, Ojodu-Berger.

    The host, Pastor Oluseyi Oluwaseye, said attendees will receive God’s great and greater works. Guest ministers include Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, Pastor Femi Paul and Bishop Abraham Olaleye among others.

  • Methodist Church Ijebu Diocese holds synod

    The 24th annual Synod of Methodist Church Nigeria Ijebu Ode holds from April 25th – 28th at the Methodist Church, Oke-Tako, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State.

    The Synod, with the theme, “Obedience to God, better than sacrifice” will attract delegates from all the seven Circuits of the Diocese and would be presided by the Diocesan Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Isaac ‘Bola Osunjuyigbe.

     According to a statement from the Public Relations Office of the Diocese, special delegates expected at the 2019 Synod are the Ogun State governor-elect, Prince (Dr.) Dapo Abiodun; Prince Segun Adesegun, a former Deputy Governor of the State.

    Others are Sir (Dr.) Abiodun Osinubi, KJW, Managing Director, Bidmos Specialist Hospital, Yaba, Lagos; Sir (Barr.) Ademola Osinubi, KJW Managing Director, Punch Nigeria Limited; and Sir (Engr.) Adelana Odutola, KJW, Lay President, Remo Diocese among others.

    Chairman of the opening ceremony is Sir (Dr.) Feyisayo Soyewo, Olori Omooba and Asiwaju Onigbagbo of Ago-Iwoye; while Sir (Otunba) Alex Onabanjo, KJW and Sir Bonajo Badejo, SAN, KJW are the Chief Launchers.

    Spiritual fathers of the day are Most Rev. (Dr.) Adegbemi A. Adewale, Archbishop, Archdiocese of RIYE; Most Rev. Luke O. Odubanjo, Retired Archbishop, Archdiocese of Lagos and Most Rev. Olumuyiwa Odejayi, Archbishop, Archdiocese of Ibadan. They are expected to be accompanied by the wives.

    His Royal Highness, Oba AbdulRasaq Adesina Adenugba, Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye; HRH Oba (Apostle) Amos Abib Adebajo, Limeri of Awa-Ijebu; HRH Oba Adedeji Onagoruwa, Alaye of Odogbolu and HRH Oba Mufutau A. Yusuf, Sopin-Lukale of Oke-Sopin, Ijebu-Igbo would grace the occasion as Royal fathers of the day.