TOPIC:
A SOLDIER OF THE CROSS
RCCG IOPEN HEAVENS AND FDTEB MSG OCT 6th 2014
MEMORISE
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:3
2 Timothy 2:3
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2 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
6 The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits.
7 Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things.
Message
I believe that knowledge and wisdom are crucial to our greatness in
life. Simply put, knowledge is information that is censored by
intelligence, while wisdom is the right application of knowledge.
One
piece of knowledge every child of God should have is the fact that every
sincere Christian is a soldier of the cross. Christians are combatants,
and we are expected to be equipped for the battle. Ephesians 6:11 says,
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
The first group of enemies Christians wrestle against are
principalities, powers, rulers of the darkness of this world and
spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12). It is our duty as soldiers of the cross to earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered to the saints (Jude 3).
A saint is holy, and the faith delivered to the saints is of great
value. Therefore, no evil conduct must be found or even mentioned among
soldiers of the cross. How should a soldier of the cross live? We are to
resist the devil (James 4:7).
Resisting an opposing force is serious business. Whoever will resist
the devil should first and foremost submit himself or herself to God.
Prioritise only the needful in your life and let God be your first
priority. As soldiers of the cross, the principle of proper
prioritisation is relevant to our growth in Christ. Someone once said
the reason major goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing
second things first. Many Christians find it difficult to make God their
first priority because petty and mundane matters steal much of their
time. Unfortunately, many are living for the wrong things. They fail to
know that part of being wise is to know what to overlook. If God will be
your Number One, there are many things you will have to flee from or
refuse to touch. One of such things is sexual immorality. The scripture
enjoins us to flee fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18). In the same vein, we should flee idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:14).
A Christian soldier knows, as Paul did, that all things are lawful, but
not all things are expedient. As a soldier of the cross, it is your
duty to be sober, vigilant and watchful. You should set your affection
on heavenly things, not on mundane (Colossians 3:2).
Soldiers of the cross are the elect of God and should therefore put on
the attributes of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and
longsuffering. We should learn to bear with one another and to forgive
one another. Finally, every soldier of the cross is expected to
demonstrate the true love of God. You should also be thankful and allow
the peace of God to rule in your heart.
Action Point:
Spend quality time in worship and in singing spiritual songs with grace in your heart to God.
Spend quality time in worship and in singing spiritual songs with grace in your heart to God.
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Todays special -: Praise singing to the General of the World and also dance for him.
"Prayers for the week"
Isaiah 58v 11 And the Lord shall guide
thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and
thou shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters
fail not.
Message for the month
Happy new month. According to proverbs 14
v11 In this very month of october the house of the wicked shall be
overthrown; but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. Please
friends pray this prayer throughout this month. God bless you and your family
in Jesus name 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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