TOPIC:
CHAMPIONS AND GOALS
RCCG IOPEN HEAVENS AND FDTEB MSG SEPT 14TH 2014
MEMORISE
Looking
unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set
before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right
hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2
READ
1 Samuel 17:32-37
32 And David
said to Saul, Let no man's heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and
fight with this Philistine.
33 And Saul
said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with
him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
34 And David
said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and
a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock:
35 And I went
out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he
arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote him, and slew him.
36 Thy
servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine
shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.
37 David said
moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the
paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And
Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
MESSAGE
Champions are people of rugged determination. Once
they set their minds on certain goals, nothing will make them change their
minds. They will pursue their goals relentlessly until they arrive at their
desired destination. Divine champions see every mountain as a potential
testimony. David was so sure that Goliath would end up like the lion and the
bear he had killed. In order words, the present problem would become a
testimony. Many times when we go to battle, we expect to come back without a
scar. Divine champions believe all their goals will be actualised, but not
without pain. They don’t bother about the pain because they know that at the
end they will have their victory. They are people like Paul who would say: “I
forget those things that are behind, and press forward” (Philippians 3:13-14).
A d
ivine champion is like a river. A river will always look for a way around an obstruction to get to the ocean.
ivine champion is like a river. A river will always look for a way around an obstruction to get to the ocean.
I suppose David would have said this to himself:
“Not one of the sheep given to me by my father would get lost”. All of a
sudden, a lion came and grabbed one of the sheep. David faced the lion that was
the champion of the forest and killed it. This was what gave David the boldness
to confront the champion of the city. Your ability to achieve a particular goal
is a function of the ones you have achieved in the past through the help of the
Almighty God. When the Lord decided to move us from the first auditorium at the
Redemption Camp, there were many people who felt that the auditorium we were
moving from was the biggest they had ever seen. Also, when the Lord decided to
move us away from the second auditorium to the arena where we presently
worship, many said it was impossible, but it happened. Today, the Lord is set
to move us to a bigger arena because the children need to occupy the present
one. Many of us have lost our miracles because we stopped too soon. A divine
champion sets goals believing that with God, nothing shall be impossible (Luke
1:37). I have been challenged by people who say what we want to do is
impossible. The moment you say it is impossible, I will want to show you that
it is possible. It could take some sweating, fasting, night vigils and a little
extra effort, but whatever goals divine champions set before God, they will get
it. As a divine champion, it is not all the time you set a goal that you
realise it at first instance. Many times, you have to try and try over and over
again before you succeed. The important thing is that as a child of God you
will win at the end.
KEY
POINT
In Christ alone lies the strength of a divine champion.
"A Message from "faithdrivetoeternityblog"
" Happy Sunday. The race of life is not for the weak or people who gives up easily ,but for who are determined that whatever comes my way l will reach my goal with the help of God. The fact that you are born again does not mean that you will not come across challenges in life . Jesus said in John 16v 33 , These things I have spoken unto you , that in me ye might have peace , In the world ye shall have tribulation , but be of good cheer, I have over come the world. Challenges are part of life . It will build your spiritual muscle. Once Satan knows that you are determined he will leave you alone."
" Happy Sunday. The race of life is not for the weak or people who gives up easily ,but for who are determined that whatever comes my way l will reach my goal with the help of God. The fact that you are born again does not mean that you will not come across challenges in life . Jesus said in John 16v 33 , These things I have spoken unto you , that in me ye might have peace , In the world ye shall have tribulation , but be of good cheer, I have over come the world. Challenges are part of life . It will build your spiritual muscle. Once Satan knows that you are determined he will leave you alone."
Prayers -; Father please give me the grace to stand for you all the days of my life in Jesus
"Prayers for the week"
Isaiah 55v12 . For ye shall go out with joy , and be led
forth with peace : the mountain and the hills shall break forth
before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap
their hands .Jeremiah 20v11 But the Lord is with me as a mighty
terrible one; therefore my persecutors shall stumble and they shall not
prevail ,they shall be greatly ashamed for they shall not prosper ,
their everlasting confusion shall never be forgotten.
Message for the month
This is the month of your fruitfulness The door of your womb shall be
open in Jesus name. By this time next year you will share your testimony
to the Glory of God in the name of Jesus amen.
3 REASONS WHY YOU MUST NEED JESUS
Jesus loves you! he desires to have a relationship with you,and to give you a life full of joy and purpose.
why do you need need him in your life?
1. Because you have a past.
you cant go back,but he can.The Bible says,"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever"
(Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of sin and failure, wipe the state clean and give you a new beginning.
2. Because you need a friend.
Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. why? Because he sees you not as you are, but as you
will be when he gets through with you. what a friend?
3. Because he holds the future.
Who else are you going to trust? in his hands you are safe and secure today,
tomorrow,and for eternity. his word says," for i know the plans i have for you...plans for good
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. in those days when you pray i will listen"
(Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB)
If you'd like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today,please pray
this prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I invite you into my life,I believe you died for me,and that your blood
pays for my sins and provides me with the gift of eternal life, by faith i receive
that gift and i acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour Amen".
Dear Lord Jesus, i give my life to you as my Lord and Saviour so that my joy will be full. Lord Jesus, i dedicate my soul, spirit and body to you,i know you have delivered and saved me. Amen."
3 REASONS WHY YOU MUST NEED JESUS
Jesus loves you! he desires to have a relationship with you,and to give you a life full of joy and purpose.
why do you need need him in your life?
1. Because you have a past.
you cant go back,but he can.The Bible says,"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever"
(Hebrews 13:8). He can walk into those places of sin and failure, wipe the state clean and give you a new beginning.
2. Because you need a friend.
Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. why? Because he sees you not as you are, but as you
will be when he gets through with you. what a friend?
3. Because he holds the future.
Who else are you going to trust? in his hands you are safe and secure today,
tomorrow,and for eternity. his word says," for i know the plans i have for you...plans for good
and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. in those days when you pray i will listen"
(Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB)
If you'd like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today,please pray
this prayer.
"Lord Jesus, I invite you into my life,I believe you died for me,and that your blood
pays for my sins and provides me with the gift of eternal life, by faith i receive
that gift and i acknowledge you as my Lord and Saviour Amen".
Dear Lord Jesus, i give my life to you as my Lord and Saviour so that my joy will be full. Lord Jesus, i dedicate my soul, spirit and body to you,i know you have delivered and saved me. Amen."
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