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Sunday Message Delivered BY PASTOR (DR) L.O. OLADELE- ABUJA FCT AREA SUPERINTENDENT
TOPIC: FAITH THAT OVERCOMES
TEXT: Heb. 11:33-34 “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to fight the armies of the aliens.”
REFERENCE: 1 John 5:4 “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, have faith in God.”
INTRODUCTION
Christian faith is the active personal trust, a commitment of oneself of the Lord Jesus Christ for earthly and heavenly salvation. Faith that overcomes is the conquering faith, victorious faith, winning faith, immovable faith that is able to do all things through Christ who strengthens. It is the faith that gives all and total allegiance, implicit obedience and impelling changed relationship in service to God and Christ II Kgs 7:1-2; Mk 9:23; I Pet 1:6-7; Gen 22.
It is the faith that makes all impossibilities possible, overcomes mountain, subdue Goliaths and Satanic hurdles of any kind through Christ. It is called obedient faith, it is the saving faith. It is the type of Heroes of faith like: Noah, the Abraham, Joshua and Caleb, Deborah, Ruth, Daniels, the three Hebrews, Jesus, Syrophoenician woman, the Apostles etc. This is the type of faith needed at this seemingly endless era of coronavirus pandemic and even beyond this time.
With this faith, you are not only going to overcome the pandemic but you will turn the challenges of this time to a useful opportunity that will take you, your spiritual life, business life, domestic life, financial life etc to a new level. For all things work together for good for those that love God Rom 8:28.
THE NEED FOR FAITH THAT OVERCOMES
Dear Brethren, you need faith that overcomes at this such a time like this in order to receive solutions to the quagmire of this period. Your deliverance is contingent upon your faith.
It is a condition to receive miracle from God, to survive where others are perishing and to become friend of God. Jesus asked the blind man, “Believe ye that I am able to do this?” Matt 9:28. Faith that overcomes is an injunction of God for all those who will have successful relationship with Him here on earth and in heaven Jhn 14:1; Mk 11:22 “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.” Moreso, lack of faith in God is a great sin against one’s Creator Heb 3:12. This is the faith that can guarantee your salvation in Christ.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE FAITH THAT OVERCOMES
- Total acceptance and surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus Christ who is able to give the faith Heb 12:2; Rom 12:3.
- Keeping yourself holy and being filled the Holy Spirit, His gifts and fruits I Cor 12:7,9; Gal. 5:22-23.
- Read the word, listen to the word, and bear fruit by them Rom 10:17; John 20:30,31; Acts 20:32; Heb 4:2.
- Grow your faith by regular attendance in the fellowship of the saints, in worship and service of Christ I Cor 16:13; Acts 14:22; Col 2:6-7.
- By praying without ceasing for it: Intercessory and supplication prayers Mk 89:24; Lk 17:5 Matt 21:21-22; Mk 11:24.
- Through the leader’s encouragement especially in difficult times Ps 37:5.
- Let the testimonies of the Biblical time and now ginger up your faith Acts 4:4.
RESULTS OF FAITH THAT OVERCOMES
- Overcoming Faith will set believer’s affection on things above Col 3:2.
2. It will enable believers to be rooted, firmly built, and established in Christ Col 2:7.
3. Saving Faith results in liberation and total freedom John 8:36; Rom 3:28.
4. Obedient Faith gives you wisdom and guidance for Godly decision making James 1:5-6.
5. Saving Faith makes you child of God and will thus enable you to put your total trust in God as your Father Gal 3:26; Ps 37:4; I Jhn 5:14-15.
6. Overcoming Faith would give you boldness and confidence to approach the throne of mercy and receives directly from God. I Jhn 4:17; Eph 3:12.
7. Imputes righteousness and purity Gen 15:6; Acts 15:9; Rom 4:8-9.Gives conviction and Holy Spirit to witness Jhn 7:38-39; II Cor 4:13.
8. Conquering Faith protects against the devil’s attack Eph 6:16; I Thess 5:8; Jer 39:17-18
CONCLUSION
Dear Brethren, you need to live the life of an overcomer. The Bible says that, the just shall live by faith. Come out of zero faith, little faith, wavering and staggering faith today and go to the zone of great faith. Caleb and Joshua had faith that can conquer giants of their time.
You too can overcome all troubles of life including the pandemic and its negative consequences. With God all things are possible. Jesus said to the blind man “According to your faith be it unto you” Matt 9:29 and he was healed instantly. Arise now claim great saving faith in Christ. Claim your promise by faith. Command that fear and those problem(s) in your life to hear the word of faith in Jesus’ name Heb 10:23. Put your faith into action NOW. May your faith in Christ delivers you now out of all problems in Jesus name(amen).
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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