Sunday Service (2nd February, 2020)

 
TOPIC:    DISPLAY YOUR POWER O LORD

TEXT:       PSALM 68: 1- 4

Psalms 68:1-4 (NIV)
¹ May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him.
² As smoke is blown away by the wind, may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.
³ But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
⁴ Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds-- his name is the Lord-- and rejoice before him.

Psalms 68:28 (NIV)
²⁸ Summon your power, O God; show us your strength, O God, as you have done before.

Psalms 68:28 (NLT)
²⁸ Summon your might, O God. Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.

INTRODUCTION

One thing that is common to us all as Christians is the fact that we recognize the fact that our God is All- Powerful, All Good and All Glorious. In the light of these, we eagerly desire that He will display His power and His glory on us at all times.

Another thing that every Christian ought to know is that we have enemies; forces working night and day to thwart the plans and purposes of God on everything that gives us joy in life….- your life, your health, your family, your job etc. -   Remember, Satan and his demons and his agents hate us to hell. It is not about what you did to them, No, who you are is their problem. So, as we desire the display of the glory of God on our lives, we must remember this other group and be ready to fight for what is rightly ours in Christ. …. “Whatever is worth living for, is worth dying for; and if it worth dying for, it is definitely worth fighting for. Are you ready for this ‘fight’ today?

LESSON

God, our Father is the light of the world. (Jn 8:12) We, His children are the reflectors of that light to this dark world. We have no light of our own, but, like the Moon to the Sun, we only radiate God’s light.  The quality of the light we radiate to the world is consequent on our standing in Him and our stand for Him. – no obstruction and our cleanliness. Today, we want to talk about the other obstruction – the Enemies. Their major focus in life is to come between the Christian and his/her God.  See the illustration as evident in the book of Daniel Chapter 6. The Administrators and the Satraps knew they could never stop Daniel shinning unless they could come between him and his God. The same is true about the enemies today, Satan and his demons; their major desire is to hinder a person from radiating the glory of the Lord.

Note however that our bible says: -

“…resist the devil, and he will flee….(James 4:7)   In the OT, the devil was NOT subject to men, they could only appeal for God to arise to fight off the enemy…. (Ps. 68:1)

But today, Jesus had come and shed His blood and the authority has been given to us “to trample upon snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy….”  (Luke 10:19). So we use Ps. 68 to pray now.

² As smoke is blown away by the wind, may you blow them away; as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God.
³ But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.
⁴ Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who rides on the clouds-- his name is the Lord-- and rejoice before him.

The keys of the kingdom has been given unto us…and whatsoever we bind on earth is bound in heaven and whatsoever we loose on earth is loosed in heaven….(Matt. 16:19)

 Today, in the name that is above every other name,

Ø  We shall bind   - the devil and his demons out of our lives…..

Ø  We shall loose  - every chain we have been bound with…..

Ø  We shall prayerfully ask the Father -   “…show us your strength, O God, as you have done before.(NIV)      “… Display your power, O       God, as you have in the past.(NLT)

-          The plagues on Egyptians did not get to the Israelites  = ask that the evils in the land will never come near you and family.

-          The Red Sea blocked the path of God’s children and exposed them to attacks for the armies of Egypt  =  everything that hinders others must make way for you on your path to your promised land.

-          The wall of Jericho was man-made and men shut it tightly against God’s people = pray that all such obstacles on your path to fulfillment fall down flat now in Jesus name.

-          Elisha was in his house while God was exposing to him the secret plans of the Aramians (2 Kings 6: 8-12) = Pray that the secrets of the enemy will not be hidden in and around you life.

CONCLUSION

Never you ever assume that you are too ‘little’ for the devil to notice or too ‘big’ for him to attack. Satan is always roaming around “looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8) – we shall not be devoured by the devil in Jesus name. therefore, be constantly on the alert and be prayerful as you resist the devil and destroy his plans in and around your lives.

UPCOMING EVENTS/ INFORMATION

1.      Next week, Engr & Mrs Oyelakun will serve in the Children Department.

2.      Dns Christiana Oketoobo will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week.

3.      NBC 2020 GENERAL WORKERS’ CONFERENCE for WEST 2 holds at Beulah Baptist Centre between Monday 3^rd and Tuesday 4^th February. It is always an enriching time, plan to attend.

4.      Baptismal Service holds in the Church on Sunday 16^th February 2020. Time. 5pm.  Members that are ready for Baptism should meet with the Church Secretary to register. Note, the church will observe the Lord’s Supper after the Baptism.

5.      A family in the Church is in need of a matured woman as a house-help (a person that can help to take care of babies). If you know anyone who fits this requirements, see the Pastor.

6.      MMU Emphasis Sunday comes up on Sunday 9^th February, 2020 in the Church Auditorium. Please Pray along.

7.      A family in the Church is urgently in need of an experienced Christian Driver, the person must be ready to work with a family. Good pay attached. Interested candidates see the Pastor.

8.      NSBC Council meets on Friday 7^th Feb. 2020 in the Church Auditorium. Time 5.30pm. Members please note. 

9.      MMU Rotational meeting comes up on Saturday 8^th February, 2020 in the home of Mr Biodun Olaniran..Time: 8:00am . Am men, please note.

MISSION COMMITMENT

Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month Mission’s contribution under the auspices of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference. 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 February

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AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE NEW AUDITORIUM

As work continues on the new Auditorium, ensure that you cooperate with God by contributing and encouraging your friends and families to do the same.

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

God haters are almost always haters of His Children. Full of evil spirit, they persistently seek the downfall of the Children of God. However, when God chooses to manifest His power on a life, the haters are confounded and rendered powerless. Our prayer today is, Let God arise and let the enemies be scattered.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

Pray that God will abundantly bless every faithful giver in NSBC. Ask that the Lord will demonstrate His glory on their lives.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY:

Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

TUESDAY:

WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY:

Christmas Day Service @10am

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