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  • Adeboye charges Nigerians to change their attitude

    Adeboye charges Nigerians to change their attitude

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has tasked Nigerians to change their attitudes and align it to God’s word to enjoy his manifold blessings in the New Year.

    Adeboye said this last week at the ‘Let Go a Fishing’ organised by Region 1 of the church in Lagos.

    He said God has given us many precious promises to change our status in the New Year, but we need to act positively in our daily lives and pray in faith to God to claim them and launch in to the realms of the supernatural.

    He noted that people must understand and believe that with God all things are possible.

     “Nigeria is in recession today, but that is today; tomorrow the way God fixed the economy of Samaria, the same God will fix the economy of Nigeria. It won’t take more than 24 hours, so Nigerians should believe in God and have faith and hope in God that 2017 will be a better year,” he said.

    Adeboye, who spoke through the Provincial Pastor, Province 9, Pastor Samuel Olaniyan, opined that things may be difficult in the outgoing year, better days are ahead when people change our attitude to God, their families and neighbour.

    Adeboye, who is optimistic about 2017 budget, appealed to the federal government to invest more in agriculture and exploration of our mineral resources.

    Although he asserted that we cannot abandon oil as it is what we have today to survive, he said that we need to diversify away from oil.

     

  • Adeboye, Kumuyi, Oke predict end of recession in 2017

    Adeboye, Kumuyi, Oke predict end of recession in 2017

    The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, and Bishop of the Sword of Spirit Ministries Wale Oke, have assured Nigerians the recession will end in 2017.

    Kumuyi said this when Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and some lawmakers attended the church’s National December Retreat at Deeper Life Conference Centre (DLCC) KM 42, Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.

    The other lawmakers  include Deputy Majority Leader Muyiwa Jimoh; Chairman, Committee on Environment Dayo Saka-Fafunmi and Chairman, Committee on Judiciary, Mrs. Funmilayo Tejuosho.

    Kumuyi said: “As we get to the new year, there is no carry over of our problems. God will bring solutions to problems in our lives, families, communities, states and nation.

    “We talk of the hours of recession and difficulty and distress and all that, but God is granting us His promises.

    “God is blessing us, our state and nation and there will be no carry over of our problem in the new year.”

    The founder said the nation would overcome its challenges with faith and trust in God.

    According to the cleric, God created us and wants everything to be sufficient for everybody.

    “Let’s think of our lives and do away with things that will hurt our neighbours,” Kumuyi added.

    Addressing the congregation, Obasa urged Christians to continue to show love to their neighbours.

    The Speaker said the state was passionate about  improving the economy.

    “We must go beyond religious demarcation and show ourselves that we are brothers and sisters.

    “Let’s us love one another. We should extend hands of fellowship to our neighbours,” Obasa said.

    Releasing prophesies for 2017 in the ministry’s annual Zoe World Congress in Ibadan during the week, Oke said the Lord showed him Boko Haram insurgents would be wiped out next year, paving the way for peace in the Northeast.

    “The Northeast is still at a critical stage. The terrorists are still operating but by next year they will be defeated.

    “Also, recession will be over in 2017 and there will be abundance in Nigeria.

    “Nigerians should not be tired of praying for its leaders,” he said.

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on Nigerians to intensify their prayers as things will get better in the New Year.

    Adeboye spoke at the Let Go a fishing programme organised by the church yesterday at the Centre for Management Development (CMD) ground in Ikosi, Ketu, Lagos.

    He said God was concerned about the suffering of Nigerians and he is willing to intervene and give the country a new beginning “when we leave our sins and ungodly lifestyles and pray unto him by faith”.

    He noted that God is not a magician as some would think but a miracle working God and his blessings make rich and add no sorrows for those who will obey him.

    “If we believe in God and intensify our prayers to him, I believe that things will get better in 2017.”

    Adeboye, who spoke through the Wife of the Assistant General Overseer, Pastor Rachael Odesola, said: “I believe and am hopeful that 2017 will be better and God will restore all that this nation has lost and the economy will bounce back gloriously and we shall all partake of it.”

  • Protect your people like Fayose, Adeboye charges governors

    Protect your people like Fayose, Adeboye charges governors

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has admonished state governors in the country to emulate their Ekiti State counterpart, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, in standing up for and protecting the interest of their people.

    He stated this in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday at the Palace of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejugbe Aladesanmi III.

    The renowned cleric, who paid a courtesy call on the monarch before attending a crusade at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, described Fayose as a great defender of his people and their cause.

    Adeboye also commended Fayose for taking great risks to defend and protect the interests of his people.

    “Your Excellency, we thank God for your life, courage, boldness and being willing to take the risk so that your people can be protected and I know you know what I am talking about. You can be sure that we are praying for you and you will succeed. I hope other governors will stand for their people like you and defend their people and say enough is enough,” Adeboye said.

    Adeboye, who prayed for the restoration of the lost glory of Ekiti, also commended Oba Adejugbe for leading his people in the way of the Lord.

    Earlier, Governor Fayose said Nigerians appreciate the efforts of Adeboye at taking the gospel round the world.

    “We know that it is at this time of the year that you go round and we pray that God strengthens you. Your visit is annually and when a man of God passes by, we want to take that advantage for him  to bless us. We appreciate your efforts at taking the gospel round the world,” he said.

    Oba Adejugbe also described Adeboye’s visit as a blessing to the palace, and the people of the state in general.

    Pastor Adeboye held a revival at the stadium and later visited Ilawe and Ogotun-Ekiti.

  • Get soft skills, Adeboye tells youths

    Get soft skills, Adeboye tells youths

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has appealed to youth to learn practical and soft skills needed for employment and self-sustenance.
    Adeboye made this known at a special prayer and thanksgiving service for firstborns held recently at the National Headquarters RCCG, Throne of Grace, Ebutte-Metta, Lagos.
    The programme brought together thousands of businessmen and artisans from across the country.
    He said that staying above board in this time of recession is not dependent on the number of certificates acquired but on the grace of God and soft skills acquired.
    He said, “every youth needs basic education and industry-related skills and knowledge for employment.”
    Adeboye said that there are immense opportunities and possibilities for a youth who can think outside of the box and create an impact within their immediate environment.
    Adeboye, who spoke through his Assistant General Overseer, Pastor Johnson Odesola, submitted that employment in today’s world needs soft skills that would attract potential employers and build customer’s service expectations.
    He noted that research has shown that entry worker level requires soft skills such as problems solving, conflict management, effective communication, creativity and innovation to survive at the work place.
    Adeboye stated that the challenges in the work place have made it imperative for today’s youth to be well prepared, informed and resourceful.

  • Adeboye preaches righteousness at Holy Ghost Congress

    Adeboye preaches righteousness at Holy Ghost Congress

    THE Redeemed Christian Church of God General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged the citizenry to live righteously.
    Speaking on Monday, at the Redemption camp, during the opening of the 19th edition of the Holy Ghost Congress 2016: ‘Complete restoration’, Adeboye said, “All that God made was good, God blessed all that He created and He told his creation to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, subdue it and have dominion.”
    Speaking on the topic, ‘In the begining’, the cleric said man started the sojourn in life with abundance but, things changed after man disobeyed God.
    “Curses, hard labour, sweat and death came after man sinned. Sin is a terrible thing and there can be no restoration until sin is removed.”
    He added: “To have restoration, we have to deal with the issue of sin. If you have not surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, do not expect any kind of restoration,” he said.
    Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) urged Christians to imbibe the act of thanksgiving.
    Speaking on the topic: ‘Enter His gates with thanksgiving’. Ashimolowo said thanksgiving was an act of being grateful and an expression of what God had done.
    According to him, thanksgiving produces multiplication, lifts up a man and it is a way to honour God.
    He added that thanksgiving is a seed, the backbone to victory and it is an invisible weapon against the devil.
    “We should thank God for keeping us alive and for all He has done for us.
    “Thanksgiving brings manifestation, it is a recognition that God is in charge of your life and it makes things work for you.
    “When you give thanks to God, signs and wonders follow, blessing comes. Thanksgiving is the key to quantitative breakthrough, it brings life into a dead situation and it is a sign that you trust God. Unlimited thanksgiving will bring unlimited breakthrough,” he said.

  • Adeboye tasks FG on AfDB grant

    General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church, (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has advised the federal government to judiciously invest the recent grant by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in financing developmental projects across the nation.

    He spoke at a special prayer and thanksgiving service for businessmen and artisans last Sunday at the National Headquarters RCCG, Throne of Grace, Ebutte-Metta, Lagos.

    Adeboye said: “I believe that government is taking the right step to revamp the economy with the recent grant by the Africa Development Bank which would help to cushion the numerous challenges in the productive sector”.

    Speaking through the Assistant General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Johnson Odesola, the popular cleric said government should make life more bearable to Nigerians through the grant.

    According to him: “Federal government should go ahead and access the ADB fund but modalities should be in place in the disbursement of such money since it belongs to those who have served the nation and they should not be denied of their money at the time when it is needed to support their lives.”

    On the proposed sales of national assets, he said: “I don’t subscribe to the sale of the country’s assets but we have assets that are lying fallow and are depreciating. Such can be sold to generate funds for development purposes.”

    Adeboye stressed:  “Generally speaking, I don’t subscribe to the sales of Nigeria’s assets. What is the essence of keeping economic assets when we don’t make use of them and there are businessmen locally and abroad willing to invest in such assets. It makes economic sense?”

    He advised businessmen to always conduct their transactions with the fear of God and avoid cheating anyone.

  • Adeboye tasks FG on AfDB grant

    Adeboye tasks FG on AfDB grant

    General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has advised the federal government to make judicious use of the grants by African Development Bank (AfDB) to finance development across the nation.

    He spoke at a special prayer and thanksgiving service for businessmen and artisans last Sunday at the National Headquarters RCCG, Throne of Grace, Ebutte-Metta, Lagos.

    He said:  “I believe that government is taking the right steps to revamp the economy with the grant from the Africa Development Bank which would help to cushion the challenges in the productive sector.”

    Adeboye, who spoke through The Assistant General Overseer of RCCG, Pastor Johnson Odesola, said the federal government should invest the grant on viable economic projects and programmes that can impact the economy positively and improve the quality of life.

    He noted that the federal government has an onerous responsibility to fulfill its economic promises.

    On the proposed sale of natural assets, he said: “I don’t subscribe to sale of the country’s assets but we have assets that are lying fallow and are depreciating.

    “Such can be sold to generate funds for productive purposes. Generally speaking, I don’t subscribe to selling of Nigeria’s assets.

    “What’s the essence of keeping economic assets we don’t make use of and yet there are businessmen locally and abroad who are willing to invest in such assets?”

     

  • Return to the farms, Adeboye charges men

    Return to the farms, Adeboye charges men

    The General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye has charged men to go back to farms and stop waiting for elusive government or white collar jobs.

    He spoke at a special prayer and thanksgiving service for men at the National Headquarters RCCG Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.

    The programme tagged a new thing attracted thousands of Christians from across the nation.

    Adeboye said since God has blessed Nigeria with land and numerous mineral resources, men should consider how to leverage on them.

    According to him: “”There are creative things that we can do. There are so many jobs available. I know it difficult but there are possibilities for people who open their minds.”

    “Let us go back to the lands. White collar jobs are fast fading away but the green collar jobs are intact. Instead of looking for jobs, we can create one around agriculture.”

    Adeboye, who spoke through the Assistant General Overseer, Pastor Johnson Odesola, added: “Nigeria needs water to drink, foods to sell. If you are determine to be live above board in the midst of austerity, connecting to God still bring about creative ideas.”

    He stressed “any-man who has no work should not attempt marriage because husbands should be bread winners and providers for the family. God gave a man a job before he gave him a wife.”

    The popular preacher wondered how Nigeria will survive should the oil reserves dry up.

    He lamented over- dependence on oil over the years has become the nation’s undoing, noting that diversification of our economy is not only important but also urgent to get out of the wood.

    He called on government at all levels to review policies on agriculture that would provide enabling environments for embrace the sector.

  • Osinbajo, Ajimobi, Adeboye hail Wale Oke at 60

    Osinbajo, Ajimobi, Adeboye hail Wale Oke at 60

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi and Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye yesterday showered encomiums on Bishop Wale Oke at the celebration of his 60th birthday.

    Oke is the presiding bishop, Sword of the Spirit Ministries, which headquarters is in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

    The event was held at the church’s Garden of Victory headquarters on Old Ife Road, Ibadan.

    The cleric was also celebrating the 34th convention of the ministry and the approval of licence for Precious Cornerstone University – the mission’s latest institution.

    Hailing Oke, Osinbajo said the cleric “is an exceptional human being”, adding that he has spent his adult life serving God faithfully.

    The vice president noted that Oke has been a good counsellor and a supporter in prayers.

    Ajimobi, who was represented by his deputy, Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo, described the cleric as a consistent soul winner.

    The governor said his exemplary commitment to the welfare and spiritual well-being of his congregation was laudable.

    He also emphasised that the cleric has provided an uncommon spiritual leadership for Nigeria and Oyo State.

    In his comment before delivering his sermon, Pastor Adeboye described Oke as a true prophet from youth.

    He noted how the cleric gave him a prophesy in 1979, virtually all of which have been fulfilled in his life.

    He spoke on the topic: “God Still Answers Prayers”, in line with the convention’s theme: “The Lord that Answers by Fire”.

    Taking his sermon’s text from 1 Kings 18:22-24, Adeboye explained that God still answers prayers as He did in Bible days.

  • Adeboye to Christians: live in righteousness

    Adeboye to Christians: live in righteousness

    The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said salvation, holiness and enduring God’s power are important for believers to enjoy God’s divine presence and power on earth and in eternity.

    The renowned cleric spoke at the ongoing 64th annual convention of RCCG at the Old Arena of the Redemption Camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

    The programme, tagged: Amen, started with a fun-filled parade by the children and teenage group of the church.

    They had bible recitations and poems in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Pilgil; dance and short playlet adapted from the Book of Revelation II and III.

    The meaning of Amen was explained in the three languages.

    Also, 5,880 students have graduated from the Redeemed Bible College.

    Adeboye said God would not look on anyone when he or she was covered in sins because “His eyes are too holy to behold sin, wickedness and ungodliness of men”.

    The general overseer said there were conditions for seeing God at the end of life, adding that if a believer was not ready to live a holy life, he would not see God.

    He said: “Of what use is being called a Christian, if at the end of the day, we don’t see God. I have said it again and again: if you don’t have the intention of going to heaven, you don’t waste your time being a Christian. Enjoy your life and use every method to fail heaven so that when you get to hell, you can tell the devil you tried.”

    Adeboye noted that “to come to church with us, carry the Bible and sing with us and still go to hell, that will be very unfortunately and a big regret”.

    The cleric spoke on a topic, titled: You Shall See God, noted that seeing God would depend on a promise, prophesy and decree from God.

    He said: “It is a tremendous possibility that anyone could see God.”

    Adeboye urged Christians to jettison anything that would prevent them from making heaven.

    He recalled that when he became the general overseer of the church, the pressure and burden of the work pressed him down.

    He said: “My consolation with my wife was that God would soon come and all the problems would be over.”

    The renowned preacher cited Moses in the scriptures, recalling that the prophet was so close to God that He spoke to him one-on-one.

    Adeboye said the greatest desire in the heart of Moses, despite his intimacy with God, was to see Him.

    The cleric said God has made a provision in the blood of Jesus, which could wash away every sin, if manking could come to Him by faith.

    In his words, the President Pastor of Jestur Divan Ministries, Pastor Bamidele Sturdivant charged Christian leaders to be unapologetic, uncompromising and unwavering in the discharged of their responsibility of reaching the world for Christ.

    He said that the task of the great commission is not for the faint hearted or those who can be easily intimidated, but strong men with a strong determination to preach the gospel without looking back.

    He noted that the even though the world is deprave and does not love God or preserve or degenerated; the gospel prospect of Amen does not change the assignment or expectation.

    He warned against using prophesy or financial gain like some ministers of God do in the western world and try to fool people into accepting Christ is wrong and ungodly.

    He said we are the light of the world and we must position ourselves strategically so that our light will never be hidden e work of the gospel must be carried out