Sunday Service (22nd September, 2019)






 







Price for Exploits
(Hebrews 12: 1-3)
The Sunday message delivered by Rev Diran Ajao, Ph.d on Sunday 22  September, 2019 at New Spring Baptist Church, Ogbomoso
A. Introduction: The past heroes of faith have done exploits in their times and have passed the batons to us (Hebrews 11). They have disciplined themselves to run the Christian race well and finished strong.  They are watching us on how to run the race. The challenge is that if that if we are vying for the same honor and laurels, we need also to pay certain price as they have done. The standard is still the same.
B. Why did they become Heroes of Faith? What did they do that distinguish them to be receive laurels? If they can do exploits, we have no excuses also to do exploits.  They are people of faith like ours.  This question bothers me because I want to do exploit like them for God’s glory.
The text explains that Christian life is like long distance relay race. People who have ran ahead of us are watching us. Cloud of witnesses refers to crowd of martyrs in the preceding chapters. How did they make it?
Our text points to three lifestyles that they lived that placed them on high pedestal.  These are what I meant by price or disciplines that everyone who has decided to do exploits for God.
C. 1 They put off /removed entanglement that can slow them down in the race. (v. 2) Noah threw away entanglements. He lived in an ungodly world but was never stained (Hebrews 11: 7). Joseph as a teenager threw away entanglement (Gen 39).  Noah’s exploits: He built the Ark. The world today is still filled with entanglement. What are you throwing off? Are you still saying “No” to what want to entangle you? 
2. They ran with perseverance (v. 2) Tough times will come. There are ups and down/ insult on the way for those who cannot compromise their faith in God. Exploit of Moses was in Hebrews 11:24. Things were against him but endured. He identified with the pains of his people. The death on the Cross was a shameful. Jesus never backed out from God’s plan
3. They ran with a vision. Sarah was barren but never lost her focus on who made the promise. She considered that God who made the promise never lies. She was singe-minded. What is your focus? If they can do exploits, we have no excuses also to do exploits.  
Reward: Commendation (Hebrews 11).
Ran mi lowo kinma se so ilepa mi nu
PRAY:
 1.Ask God to save you from entanglement
2. Pray for endurance when things get tough
3. Ask God for new focus on Jesus Christ as the pioneer and finisher of this faith.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ INFORMATION
1.      Next week Mr & Mrs Olaniran will serve in the Children department
2.      Mrs Funke Oyekunle will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week.
3.      The EC of NBC is appealing to every Baptist Member to donate a minimum of #1,000 in September towards the construction of the BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL CAMP AUDITORIUM costing 2 billion naira. Pay into BOWEN 1100104990 or ZENITH BANK 1012261210 or pay to Mrs Sikemi Blessed-Agboola.
4.      As the Church Pastor embarked on his 2019 Annual leave, pray that it will be a refreshing time for him.
5.      NSBC Youth will be having a breakfast meeting on Saturday 28th September, 2019 by 8:30am. Let us pray to a God that hears us. 




MISSION COMMITMENT
Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month Mission’s contribution under the auspices of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference and #500/person per month CAN Trust Fund. You can make your payment to Mrs. Bose Ayinde.

HEALTH TIPS
Members who have interest in checking their Blood Pressure for free can do so after Wednesday Bible Study

BIRTHDAY/ WEDDING ANNIVERSARY FOR THE MONTH
We should not forget to felicitate with people celebrating their Birthday and Wedding Anniversary in the month of September.

AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE NEW AUDITORIUM
For the next phase of the work on the building, amount needed is 2.08 million naira

BUILDING PROJECT ACCOUNT                        CHURCH ACCOUNT
Access Bank                                              First Bank
New Spring Baptist Church                      New Spring Baptist Church
0697011767                                               2023699560

BENEVOLENCE
This Church genuinely cares for her members and is committed to seeing to their welfare. So, if any member is in a serious need and requires help, please do not hesitate to meet with the Church Pastor or the Benevolence Chairperson, Dns. Christiana Oketoobo.

PASTOR’S CORNER
It is not enough to resolve in your heart to stand out for God, you must also renew your mind (head) and put your faith to work, (hand). We must therefore stand firm and put on the whole armour which God has provided for our heart, head and hand in order to stand tall and do great exploits (in these evil days). Go in this might!

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK
Pray for the Church Pastor that he will experience great refreshing, renewal of strength and vision to lead us to
the next level in God’s agenda for His Church. Pray for his family that God will perfect all that concerns them
  Eph. 6:19-20

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
MONDAY:
Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

TUESDAY:
WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY:
Bible Study & Prayer Meeting-5:00pm

THURSDAY:
Visitation Committee-5:00pm
Drama Group - 5:00pm

FRIDAY:
Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

SATURDAY:
Royal Ambassadors, Lydia -3:00pm,
Girls Auxiliary-3:30pm
Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm
Sunday School Preparatory Class-5:00pm

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