edmund adjei

16 Dec, 2023

1. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS “I CAN’T,” FOR “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHICH STRENGTHENETH ME ” (PHILIPPIANS 4:13).

2. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS LACK, FOR “MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL [MY] NEED ACCORDING TO HIS RICHES IN GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS ” (PHILIPPIANS 4:19).

3. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS FEAR, FOR “GOD HATH NOT GIVEN [ME] THE SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER, AND OF LOVE, AND OF A SOUND MIND ” (2 TIMOTHY 1:7).

4. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS DOUBT AND LACK OF FAITH, FOR “GOD HATH DEALT TO EVERY MAN THE MEASURE OF FAITH ” (ROMANS 12:3).

5. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS WEAKNESS, FOR “THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE ” (PSALM 27:1), AND “THE PEOPLE THAT DO KNOW THEIR GOD SHALL BE STRONG, AND DO EXPLOITS ” (DANIEL 11:32).

6. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS THE SUPREMACY OF SATAN OVER MY LIFE, FOR “GREATER IS HE THAT IS IN [ME] THAN HE THAT IS IN THE WORLD ” (1 JOHN 4:4).

7. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS DEFEAT, FOR “GOD ALWAYS CAUSETH [ME] TO TRIUMPH IN CHRIST ” (2 CORINTHIANS 2:14).

8. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS LACK OF WISDOM, FOR “CHRIST JESUS, WHO OF GOD IS MADE UNTO [ME] WISDOM ” (1 CORINTHIANS 1:30).

9. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS SICKNESS, FOR “WITH HIS STRIPES [I AM] HEALED ” (ISAIAH 53:5), AND JESUS “HIMSELF TOOK [MY] INFIRMITIES AND BARE [MY] SICKNESSES ” (MATTHEW 8:17).

10. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS WORRIES AND FRUSTRATIONS, FOR I AM “CASTING ALL [MY] CARES UPON HIM WHO CARETH FOR [ME]” (1 PETER 5:7). IN CHRIST, I AM “CAREFREE!”

11. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS BONDAGE, FOR “WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY ” (2 CORINTHIANS 3:17). MY BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!

12. NEVER AGAIN WILL I CONFESS CONDEMNATION, FOR “THERE IS THEREFORE NOW NO CONDEMNATION TO THEM WHICH ARE IN CHRIST JESUS ” (ROMANS 8:1). I AM IN CHRIST; THEREFORE, I AM FREE FROM CONDEMNATION.

edmund adjei

16 Dec, 2023

(LUKE. 11:24-26):
1. THEY ARE UNCLEAN (LUKE. 11:24).
2. THEY CAN GO OUT AND COME INTO THE BODIES OF MEN (LUKE. 11:24-26).
3. THEY CAN WALK (LUKE. 11:24).
4. THEY SEEK COMFORT (Lk. 11:24).
5. THEY CAN TALK (LUKE. 11:24).
6. THEY MAKE DECISIONS (LUKE. 11:24).
7. THEY DISTINGUISH BETWEEN DIFFERENT PLACES (LUKE. 11:24-26).
8. THEY SEEK FELLOWSHIP AND COMPANY WITH EACH OTHER (LUKE. 11:26).
9. THEY ARE WICKED (LUKE. 11:26).
10. THEY SEEK CONTROL OF MEN (LUKE. 11:24-26). LUKE 11:24

edmund adjei

16 Dec, 2023

You have committed to memory these scriptures. You know John 14:13-14 “Whatsoever ye shall ask (or demand) in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name, that will I do.”
This is not praying to the Father, nor requesting Jesus. It is using the Name as Peter used it at the beautiful gate when he set that man free from infantile paralysis.

It is commanding the forces of darkness to become obedient to the authority of the Name of Jesus.

That Name is yours. You may not have taken advantage of it. Jesus gave you the power of attorney to use His Name. He said, (Matthew 28: 18-19) “All authority hath been given unto me in heaven and on earth. Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations.”
The word “disciple” means student, one who learns.
We are to make students of the Word of all nations. You can go and do it.

“In my name, they shall cast out demons . . . they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mark 16:17-18). That belongs to you now. The age of miracles is your age. It is the present age.
You can live and walk in the fullness of God’s ability. You can let that ability loose in you if you will. This is love’s challenge to let the life of God loose in you, to let the Word loose in you, to give the Name its real place in your life.

The Benefits Of Giving

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19 Nov, 2023

15 Biblical Reasons For Giving

When it comes to giving to the poor we always hear many excuses on why not to give such as, “They’re only going to use the money to buy drugs.” People would rather judge the poor and be stingy than help them.

People would rather waste money on ungodly things than helping someone in need. It is our duty to give. Giving is not only about money. You can give food, water, clothes, your time, etc.

My fellow Christian what sacrifices are you making? How are you making a difference? Have empathy for others and give cheerfully without expecting anything in return. Be an imitator of Christ who displayed a great amount of love and compassion for the poor.

1. Giving is pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.

2. Giving is being obedient to God.

Deuteronomy 15:11 For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, “You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.” 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Now about the collection for the Lord’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 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.

3. You will be blessed.

Acts 20:35 And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Psalm 112:5-6 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice. Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever.

Psalm 41:1 For the choir director: A psalm of David. Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The LORD rescues them when they are in trouble. Proverbs 11:25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.

4. When you give you are serving Christ.

Matthew 25:35-45 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’

5. To help the needy.

Romans 12:13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Matthew 5:42 Give to those who ask and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

Luke 10:25-37 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply, Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

6. To be a blessing to others.

Proverbs 11:25 Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.

7. To discipline yourself so you never become greedy or start to give grudgingly.

Proverbs 21:26 Some people are always greedy for more, but the godly love to give.

Psalm 112:5 Good will come to those who are generous and lend freely, who conduct their affairs with justice.

Deuteronomy 15:10 Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this, the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

Luke 6:30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

8. Jesus commands us to love others.

John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another.”

9. To lay up treasures in Heaven and reveal your heart.

Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.

But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

10. God does not like when we neglect the poor.

Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.

Proverbs 28:27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.

Proverbs 17:5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

11. As Christians we must make sacrifices.

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.

12. Giving keeps you humble and grateful for the little things.

James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

13. You will become more like Christ and grow as a Christian.

1 Corinthians 11:1 Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

14. Instead of doing worthless things with your time you are using it wisely.

Ephesians 5:15-16 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.

15. Wouldn’t you want someone to help you?

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.

The Benefits Of Giving

Giving has many benefits, including increased happiness, better health, and stronger communities ¹. Research suggests that giving to others can increase happiness more than spending money on oneself ¹. Giving can also improve physical health and longevity, decrease stress, and lower blood pressure ². Additionally, giving to charity can strengthen personal values and social conscience ³.

In summary, giving is a great way to help others and improve one’s own well-being.

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richmondoseipoku

23 Jan, 2022

PAUL’S ATTITUDE DETERMINED HIS ALTITUDE
Philippians 1:12-18
A personal sense of purpose works in two ways. First, we work on it. Then, it works on us. Once Paul had determined his life mission, that purpose daily improved his attitude. In prisons, shipwrecks, beatings, through trials and debates, Paul kept on smiling because of his strong sense of purpose. He understood that leaders can either surrender to their circumstances, or they can surrender to a cause that is so great, their circumstances won’t matter. When we surrender to our circumstances, we have good days and bad days. We are at the mercy of what happens to us. When we surrender to a cause or purpose, we have good days wherever we go; the purpose never dies. Paul’s attitude helped his purpose go forward, then his purpose helped his attitude go forward! His attitude helped him conclude that it didn’t matter what happened to him or others—so long as the mission continued.

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16 Oct, 2021

ACTS 1:8

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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What Is the Church?

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28 Mar, 2020

When most people hear the word church they probably think of a building. Maybe it is a fancy building or a simple building where believers gather. But biblically speaking, a church is much more than a building. In fact, some would say that the church is not a building at all, but is all about the people. But what is the church? The area of theology that seeks to understand all aspects of the church is known as ecclesiology. It is derived from the Greek word ekklesia that is a general term referring to a gathering or assembly. There are a number of aspects to the subject of ecclesiology, but this article will focus on defining the term church, understanding its nature and purpose, looking at some biblical images of the church and emphasizing church unity on essential truths.

What is the Christian Church?

What Is the Church

The early Christian church had no buildings, at least not in the sense of what we would consider church buildings today. First-century Christians were often persecuted and, as a result, often met in secret usually in homes. As the influence of Christianity spread, eventually, buildings dedicated to worship were established and became what we know today as churches. In this sense, then, the church consists of people, not buildings. Fellowship, worship, and ministry are all conducted by people, not buildings. Church structures facilitate the role of God’s people, but they do not fulfill them.

The Visible and Invisible Church

When speaking of the church, theologians often use terms such as the visible and local church as opposed to the invisible and universal church. The visible and local church is, of course, the physical churches that we see around us and around the world, as well as the members of those churches. The invisible and universal church, however, refers to all believers everywhere and is one church, united in Christ, not many physical churches. Everyone in the universal church is a true believer, but such is not necessarily the case with visible and local churches.

Why is it relevant to understand some basic differences between the visible and universal church? One key reason is so that we do not confuse what we sometimes see fallible churches doing with the reality of the universal church. Not only do visible and local churches often host nonbelievers but also the believers themselves are imperfect, resulting in challenges and tensions in every visible church.

What Does the Church Do?

The church is not a building, but a body of believers with a specific nature and purpose. These biblical roles or ministries of the church are foundational to it. What are these roles? They are many, but the key to any church are foundations in worship, edification, and evangelism. Worship is God-centered and Christ-centered. It is not about entertaining Christians with flashy displays or presentations, but about expressing our love by worshiping our Creator. We are to praise and glorify God in worship. As such, every Christian needs to be part of regular fellowship and worship. Edification is also the role of the church. It involves edifying believers, but also nurturing, building up or helping believers to mature in Christ. To this end, churches are tasked with a variety of ministries such as Bible study, continuing education in related areas, praying for one another, acts of genuine hospitality and more.

Evangelism is also a key role in the church. This means reaching out to a lost world with the Good News about Jesus. Since people often have questions or doubts about Christ and Christianity, knowing the truth and being able to defend it (apologetics) is also part of the role of the church. But beyond evangelism in the sense of reaching out with the gospel, the church must also express compassion and mercy tangibly by helping others.

In following Christ’s example to love others, the church, too, must seek to make a real difference in the world while not neglecting to share the message of Christ. If a church fails to fulfill any of these key roles – worship, edification, evangelism – then the church is not functioning as God intends. Granted, there are times when churches face challenges and struggle to one degree or another, but a healthy church seeks to overcome such challenges in a way that honors God and His intentions for His church.

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The Big List of Church Volunteer Opportunities

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28 Mar, 2020

Volunteering is a great way to get plugged into your church, feel like part of a community, and serve Jesus at the same time. God has uniquely equipped every person in the Church with specific skills and gifts. As Christians, we are tasked with utilizing these gifts in our community and within our local church. Using your God-given skills as a volunteer is a fantastic way to serve the church while simultaneously lightening the load of a church’s staff.

Church Volunteer Opportunities

The Big List of Church Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering has a spiritual benefit as well. By volunteering, an individual will often want to dive deeper into the life of the church. At the same time, they serve not only as a helping hand but also as a witness of the Gospel message within the community. However, while many may want to give of their time, it can be difficult to align schedules and balance other obligations. So while the desire to volunteer may exist, people often run into roadblocks that prevent them from giving of their time.

Many people travel for work, others live far from their church, and some have families who claim their time during the week. And everyone has unique God-given gifts. So it’s critical for churches to be inclusive and provide a variety of opportunities to volunteer. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive list of different volunteer opportunities for your church that will help engage your congregation in creative ways. We’ve divided them into 5 categories to help you determine what might work best at your church.

Holiday Or Special Event Opportunities

One-time events are ideal volunteer opportunities for those whose busy schedules don’t allow them to commit weekly. Christmas and Easter services tend to take more hands to pull together all the details, and numerous volunteers are needed. Normal Sunday volunteer roles are multiplied; more greeters, more children’s ministry volunteers, and more parking attendants.

Here are a few roles you could implement for holidays or special events:

Fellowship volunteer: have this person pick up donuts, snacks, or bake cookies, and prepare coffee for a table at the front of the event. Great opportunities for this are at Christmas services, Easter services, special events, or group meetings.
Carnival volunteer: have someone volunteer to set up or tear down games, run a face painting booth, or host a table of crafts.
Handyman: know a dad or granddad (or lady!) who is great with a hammer? Put them to work building things, helping with set designs for special holiday programs.
Set up and tear down: this person is particularly vital if you are a portable church, but you will always need someone to fold up chairs and direct others where they go or reorganizing rows of chairs into the right order. This person could also make sure all the technical parts are put away and secured.
Children’s ministry holiday volunteer: this person could help organize holiday parties, make valentines or halloween treats, find creative holiday themed programming for Sunday school or church preschool classes, help make laminated or cutout projects, organize supplies and colored paper, and so much more.
Organizer for Christmas child boxes: Operation Christmas Child is a fantastic way to get little kids excited about being generous during the holidays. This person could set up a way for people to get assigned to a box, turn it in, make sure all the pieces are correctly submitted and coordinate mailing them off. This person could also do similar volunteering roles with an Angel Tree or caring for a specific family or coordinating with a homeless shelter to bless a family during the holidays. Another great way to do this is to organize a “Christmas in a box” – including presents, dry goods/ingredients for a Christmas dinner, ornaments, lights, and a small faux tree to deliver to someone who otherwise wouldn’t have a Christmas.
Organizer for holiday military care packages: deployed servicemen and women are appreciative of care packages, especially at the holidays. Have someone coordinate and organize supplies, packing, shipping, and all the details to keep track of who and where to send it, and what you can and can’t send. This could be several volunteer roles, too.
Christmas decorating volunteer: include someone who has a great taste for design and decor in decorating and trimming the entire church with Christmas cheer!
Easter egg hunt egg stuffer volunteer: this person is vital to a successful egg hunt. Several volunteers could make a great assembly line of stuffing candy and treats into plastic eggs.
Children’s Christmas program/play director volunteer: designate your theater teacher/play director/actor/actress at your church to pull off the best Christmas Pageant ever.

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How To Become A Volunteer

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