1. God’s intent and move on the earth

a) God is concerned with depositing Himself (i.e. Character, Ways, Thoughts) in a person and in his/her descendants. (Isaiah 44:3)

b) The move of God in the earth (macro-level . . . referring to the various systems of the world; education, media, politics, theatre , etc.) and in your life (micro-level) works to accomplish

1 of 3 things:

- Establish (i.e. Create or Set-up) (Gen. 1:1)
- Change (i.e. Deliver from/Deliver into) (Mark 5:15)
- Enhance (i.e. Give a double portion/Bring to the next level)
(2 Kings 2:9-10)

2. The move away from the perfect order (1 Samuel 8)

3. The make-up of Man (1 Thessalonians 5:23, Genesis 2:7)

4. The attack on the soul of man (Genesis 3:6)

5. Recognizing your moment (Mark 5:24-32, (28))

Sheldon Neil

I. Vision is A Story Being Told: (Hab. 2:2)

a. A Story of Faith:

• Faith says “We’re out here on God’s Word!” (Jer. 1:12)

• Faith says “God has more at sake than we do!” (Psalm 138:2)

• Faith says “What’s not of faith is sin!” (Romans 14:23)

b. A Story of Struggle: (Matthew 11:12)

• Struggle says “Nothing of value comes without a fight!”

• Struggle says “Change is birthed thru the womb of conflict!”

• Struggle says “Tomorrow is the product of today’s fight!”

c. A Story of Hope: (Romans 4:18)

• Faith walks with Hope

• Hope agrees with Faith

• Together they say “God is Able!”

I.  Introduction

• The struggle

II. Value – (Matt 6:19-21)

(a) The matter of the Gentiles - (Matt 6:32)

(b) The matter of the Heart – (Matt 6:21; Jer 17:9; Mark 7:21-23)

• A theology of Investment.
• Your heart follows your treasure.

III. Vision – (Matt. 6:22-23)

(a) The matter of sight

IV. Vocation - (Matt. 6:24)

(a) The matter of service

• Total loyalty to God cannot be divided.

(b) The matter of governance

• Mam-mon-as is a ruling or governmental spirit over wealth.

(c) The matter of Reward

Conclusion: You cannot serve God and Mammon!

Pastor Dalton Roach

I. Vision is A Story Being Told: (Hab. 2:2)

a. A Story of Faith:

• Faith says “We’re out here on God’s Word!” (Jer. 1:12)

• Faith says “God has more at sake than we do!” (Psalm 138:2)

• Faith says “What’s not of faith is sin!” (Romans 14:23)

b. A Story of Struggle: (Matthew 11:12)

• Struggle says “Nothing of value comes without a fight!”

• Struggle says “Change is birthed thru the womb of conflict!”

• Struggle says “Tomorrow is the product of today’s fight!”

c. A Story of Hope: (Romans 4:18)

• Faith walks with Hope

• Hope agrees with Faith

• Together they say “God is Able!”

I. COMPLETION – (1st Kings 6:14)

a. End of Summer Occupancy

b. Ongoing Construction

c. Year End Completion

II. CONSOLIDATION – (Psalm 133:1)

a. Worship Centre, Life Centre & Offices in One

b. Growth Strategy in High Gear

• Doubling in All Areas
• Evangelism Thrust
• New Television Programming
• Reopening of Ministry Store
• 2011 Focus – Increase…onwards

III. CONTINUATION – (Hab. 2:3)

a. Vision 2020 as Focus

b. Business Plan Completion/Execution

c. Real Estate Acquisition – (Genesis 14:17)

I. GOD’S PLAN:

a. God’s Plan is to (RE) TURN the world to Himself – (Ephesians 1:9-10)

• Thru’ Relationship or Sonship – (John 1:12)

• Thru’ Rulership or Sovereignty – (Luke 10:19)

b. The Hope of the world (in this process) is the local church as it gives Expression to God’s Kingdom – (Matthew 6:10)

c. The local church is a coming together of all People (classes, cultures, ethnicities) cultivating a Kingdom culture – (John 17:14-19)

II. 2 SIDES OF THE HOUSE:

a. Side 1 expresses Glory (Relationship) – (Exodus 34:29-30)

b. Side 2 Expresses Dominion (Rulership) – (Genesis 1:28)

1. IN THE WILL OF GOD YOU WILL HAVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR - Restoration. – Matt 21:22, John 11:22, John 14:13, John 15:16
   
   
2. EVERYTHING WE DO / DON’T DO – Request - Phil 4:6, James 4:17
   
   
3. GOD ANSWERS BEFORE WE ASK – Response – Matt 6:8, Matt 6:31-34
   
   
4. WHO YOU ASK DETERMINES YOUR SOURCE – Relationship – Phil 4:19,
   
   
5. NEVER ASK FOR ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT PREPARED TO RECEIVE – Be Ready – Matt 20:22-23
   
   
6. WHAT YOU DON’T ANSWER SOMEONE ELSE WILL – Relevance – Rom 8:19, Luk 16:8
   
   
7. I’M DOING THE RIGHT THINGS BUT NOT GETTING – Results - James 4:3-4, Prov 23:2
   
   
8. DOUBLE MINDED QUESTIONS – Reunion – Jam 1:6

Pastor Anthony Burke

I. COMMUNION TRUTHS:

• Communion is God’s Plan to Transact Jesus’ Life & Work

• Communion is a Spiritual Exchange using Natural Elements

• The Broken Bread represents His work on Calvary – (Isaiah 53:10)

• The Cup represents His Free Flowing Life – (Leviticus 17:11)

II. IN EXCHANGE WE RECEIVE:

• His Healing into our Body, Mind, Emotions & Spirit – (Isaiah 53:5)

• His Divine Life into Our Human Life – (John 10:10)

• His Victory into Our Circumstances – (Romans 8:37)

Pastor Okechukwu Ononiwu

Metamorphosis:

1. a profound change in form from one stage to the next in the life history of an organism, as from the caterpillar to the pupa and from the pupa to the adult butterfly
2. a complete change of form, structure, or substance, as transformation by magic or witchcraft.
3. any complete change in appearance, character, circumstances, etc.
4. a form resulting from any such change.

1. The Battered Woman Syndrome (1 Sam 1:6-7)

• Verbal abuse (also called reviling) is a form of abusive behavior involving the use of language. It is a form of profanity that can occur with or without the use of expletives.
• Verbal abuse is a pattern of behavior that can seriously interfere with a person's healthy emotional development. Regular exposure leads to significant detriment of a person's self-esteem, emotional well-being, and physical state.
• Typically, verbal abuse increases in intensity over time and often escalates
• Verbal abuse starting from a young age contributes to inferiority complex, machismo attitudes, and many other negative behaviors that plague many people into adulthood.

2. The Danger of Complacency (V7a)

Complacent: pleased, esp. with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect;

3) The Danger of Starvation – signs/symptoms of starvation (1 Sam 1:7b-8)

**Spiritual Anorexia**

The basic cause of starvation is an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure.

4) The Danger of Hoarding (v10)

What is hoarding: is a mental disorder marked by an obsessive need to acquire (and failure to use or discard) a significant amount of possessions, even if the items are worthless, hazardous, or unsanitary. Compulsive hoarding causes significant clutter and impairment to basic living activities.

5) It’s Purging Time!!  - 1 Sam 1:11/Ps 51:7

God cannot enlarge you until you have removed all the negativity from within. He needs room to begin the makeover!!!

Lady Loretta N. McEwan

“God is the True Vine and we are His branches”

1. Recognizing Your Calling/Understanding Your Purpose (Jhn.6:38)

2. Addressing The Fear (2 Tim. 1:7)

3. Believing In You (Rom. 8:28-30)

4. Confidence vs. Confidence (Acts 17:28 – Prov. 3:7)

5. Giving Honour (Jhn. 12:26)

6. The Essence Of You (Matt. 5:16)

Lady Judith Meikle

Before we can understand who we are in God, we must first know who God is to us.

Jehovah Jireh – The Lord Provides (Phil. 4:19 – Gen 22:14)

Jehovah Rapha – The Lord our Healer (Exo. 15:26)

Jehovah Nissi - The Lord our Banner and The Lord our Standard Of Victory (Exo.17:9-16)

Jehovah M’Kaddesh – The Lord our Sanctifier (Jhn.17:17)

Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord our Righteousness (1Cor.1:30)

Jehovah Sabaoth – The Lord of Hosts (Ps. 24)

Jehovah Shalom - The Lord our Peace (Jud. 6:24)

Jehovah Shammah – The Lord is Here (Eze. 48)

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Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd; (JEHOVAH ROHI- THE LORD OUR SHEPHARD) I shall not want(JEHOVAH JIREH- THE LORD PROVIDES). 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters(JEHOVAH SHALOM- THE LORD OUR PEACE). 3 He restoreth my soul(JEHOVAH RAPHA-THE LORD OUR HEALER): he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake(JEHOVAH TSIDKENU- THE LORD OR RIGHTEOUSNESS). 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me(JEHOVAH SHAMMAH- OUR LORD IS HERE); thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies(JEHOVAH NISSI- THE LORD OUR BANNER- OUR STANDARD OF VICTORY): thou anointest my head with oil(JEHOVAH M’KADDESH- THE LORD MY SANCTFIER); my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Lady Judith Meikle

I. Taking stock: Why are we here? (Genesis 2; Genesis 3)

• SIN (1John 3:4; Romans 3:23)

• SHAME (Luke 8:43; Mark 5:25-26 Lev.15:19-30)

• SELF (Esther 2:10;20)                     

 II. Taking Charge: How do we move from here? (1John 1:9;Psalm 103:8-15)

• REPENT /RECEIVE FORGIVENESS/RETURN TO GOD.

• RELEASE YOUR PAST. (Isaiah 54:4; Philippians 3:13-14; Galatians 5:1; 2 Cor.5:17)

• RECOGNIZE WHO YOU ARE IN GOD. (Esther 4:15-16; 2Cor. 5:21)

III. Conclusion: What lies in store for you!!

• GREAT DELIVERANCE : (Mark 5:26-34; Esther 9:15-24)

• GENERATIONAL BLESSINGS/FAVOR (Isa.54:3; 61:3 Ezek 36:29-30)

• GREATNESS BECOMES YOUR NAME. (Gen.12.2-3; Isaiah 62:2-4; 2 Samuel 7:9; Isaiah 58:14; Gen 48:4 )

SOME FACTS:

• God loves you just as you are but loves you too much to leave you there.

• Your Past does not determine your future but your past can derail your future.

• See yourself through the lenses of God and you will be amazed at the value He places on you.

Lady Akuazaoku

I. THE GLORY OF MINISTRY: (Matt. 16:18-19)

• Positional: Ministry is Seen as A Calling – (1 Cor. 7:20)

• Mental: Ministry is Viewed as Serious – (Ephesians 4:1)

• Intentional: Ministry’s Effect is Transformative – (2 Cor. 3:18)

II. SOLUTIONS TO VOLUNTEERISM:

• Mindset Removal – Get rid of the mindset before the action

• Support your house in whatever way with an understanding that you are building for a better more orderly future

• Serve in roles that are aligned with your present role in life

• Serve in areas that align with your calling & gifting (may or may not be doing this in life but it’s clear that you are gifted in this area)

• Pray for vision fulfillment and the day when God’s order is establish in Rhema

III. RHEMA MINISTRIES (STRONG & SERIOUS):

Corporate Finance & Administration

• Finance
• Corporate Development
• Information Technology
• Administration

Centre of Excellence

• Centre for Human Affairs
• Centre for Research & Strategy

Church & Community Services

• Church Affairs
• Community Services

Media

• Broadcast
• Creative Media Solutions
• Retail Services

International Affairs

• Global Missions
• Alliances

I. THE STRENGTH OF THE HOUSE: (Psalm 127:1)

• The Leader & The People are in Sync – (1 Cor. 11:1)

• The People are Brethren – (Philippians 2:3)

• Giving is Practiced – (Luke 6:38)

• The House is Being Built – (Haggai 1:8)

II. THE SERIOUSNESS OF MINISTRY: (Matt. 16:18-19)

• Ministry is Seen as A Calling – (1 Cor. 7:20)

• Ministry is Viewed as Serious – (Ephesians 4:1)

• Ministry’s Effect is Transformative – (2 Cor. 3:18) 

III. RHEMA MINISTRIES (STRONG & SERIOUS):

Corporate Finance & Administration

• Finance
• Corporate Development
• Information Technology
• Administration

Centre of Excellence

• Centre for Human Affairs
• Centre for Research & Strategy

Church & Community Services

• Church Affairs
• Community Services

Media

• Broadcast
• Creative Media Solutions
• Retail Services

International Affairs

• Global Missions
• Alliances

I. FOLLOW YOUR LEADER: (1 Corinthians 11:1)

• BELIEVE IN HIM – (2 Chronicles 20:20)

• SUBMIT TO HIM – (1 Corinthians 4:15-16) 

II. SEEK/SPEAK THE BEST OF OTHERS: (Philippians 2:3)

• HATE WHAT GOD HATES – (Proverbs 6:16-19)

• LOVE WHAT GOD LOVES – (1 Peter 2:17) 

III. GIVE TO YOUR HOUSE: (Ezra 3:4-5)

• SACRIFICING = GOD’S REQUIREMENT – (Romans 12:1) 

• SEEDING = OUR RETURN – (Luke 6:38) 

IV. BUILD YOUR HOUSE: (Haggai 1:8)

• HEAVEN’S PORTAL – (Haggai 1:10)

• EARTH’S PROMISE – (Haggai 1:10)

I. The Garment of Life: (Exodus 28:33)

• Substance with Sound – Felt & Announced
  
  
• Attitude with Abilities – Comportment & Capacity

• Character with Calling – Quality & Quantity

II. The 9 Qualities of True Riches: (Luke 16:11)

• Love – The selfless giving of one self (John 13:35)

• Joy – An inner celebration producing structural strength (Psalm 51:8)

• Peace – A stillness of spirit & quiet calm in the face of life (Mark 4:39)

• Longsuffering – An unlimited bear-ability (2 Timothy 2:3)

• Gentleness – A mildness of speech & touch (Proverbs 15:1)

• Goodness – A benevolent disposition to all (Galatians 6:10)

• Faith – A consistent hope in the good of all (Hebrews 11:1)

• Meekness – A confident humility (Matthew 5:5)

• Temperance – A controlling mastery of self (1 Corinthians 9:25)

7 FUNCTIONS OF THE SPIRIT

REVEALING THE KINGDOM – (Romans 14:17)

• Holy Spirit genders spiritual birth – (1 Peter 1:22)
• Spiritual birth gives spiritual sight – (John 3:3)
• Spiritual sight grants spiritual citizenship – (1 Corinthians 2:9-10)

RECONNECTING TO FATHERHOOD – (1 Corinthians 4:15)

• Fatherhood is a relationship of “Impartation”
• Biological fathers impart - Physically
• Spiritual fathers impart - Spiritually
• Heavenly Father imparts - Heavenly

RESTORING PURE SPEECH – (Zephaniah 3:9)

• Language is prophecy – (2 Peter 1:19a)
• Prophecy is future foretold – (2 Peter 1:19b)
• Future foretold produces faith today – (1 Peter 1:21)

REVIVING TRUE WORSHIP – (John 4:24)

• Worship is a spiritual exchange – (1 Peter 2:5)
• Worship is spiritual communion – (Psalm 42:7)

RESTORING GOD-LIKENESS – (Galatians 5:22-23)

• Holy Spirit restores the Divine Image – (Genesis 1:26)
• Spirit-filled = Spirit Sensitive (Ephesians 4:30)

BUILDING THE HOUSE – (Exodus 31:1-3)

• Houses must be built according to pattern – (Psalm 127:1)
• The tabernacle was built by pattern – (Hebrews 8:14)
• Solomon’s Temple was built by pattern – (2 Chronicles 28:11-210
• Jesus was built by pattern – (John 1:14)

THE WORK OF MINISTRY – (Luke 24:49)

• Ministry is Spirit – work – (Zechariah 4:6)
• Ministry is Anointed- work – (Isaiah 10:27)
• Ministry is God-at-work – (John 14:10)

I. Two Prerequisites:

a. A willingness to hear/receive TRUTH – (John 8:32)

b. A spirit & a tenacity to PUSH – (Luke 16:16)

II. Seven Biblical Witnesses:

1. God’s First Words – (Genesis 1:28)

• Blessed – (Law of 1st Mention)
• Fruitful – (Law of Productivity)
• Multiply – (Law of Increase)

2. The Fruit of Obedience – (Joshua 1:8)

• Prosperous Way = Life of Prosperity
• Good Success = Ethical & Lasting Success

3. The Empowerment to Make Life Rich – (Proverb 10:22)

• To be blessed & not successful is contradictory

4. The Law of The Legacy – (Proverbs 13:22)

• Poor men are not good men in the Bible
• Wealth is connected to the unborn – (Proverbs 17:6)

5. God’s Pleasure in our Prosperity – (Psalm 35:27)

• God delights/enjoys when we prosper!

6. Good Fathers give Good Gifts – (James 1:17)

• Wealth/riches are in Father’s Houses – (Proverbs 19:14)

7. God’s Chief Desire – (3 John 2)

• Prosperity of the soul & the body (material/immaterial)

END OF DISCUSSION – “SEND NOW PROSPERITY!” (Psalm 118:25)

I. The Very Best Governs All Giving:

• Abel’s Heart Before His Hand – (Hebrews 11:4)
  
  
• Abel’s Heart Controlled His Head – (Leviticus 3:16)
  
  
• Abel’s Heart Directed His Hand – (Genesis 4:4)

II. The Very Best Comes to God via The Altar:

• Individual Responsibility is Mature Giving – (Ephesians 4:14)
  
  
• Spontaneous Giving is Spirit Led Giving – (Romans 8:14)
  
  
• Altar Presentation is Dedicated Giving – (Exodus 29:37)

III. Man’s Very Best Returns GOD’S VERY BEST:

• Fat for FAT – (Leviticus 7:23)
  
  
• Open Hand for OPEN HAND – (Proverbs 11:24)
  
  
• Open Mouth for OPEN MOUTH – (Psalm 34:1)

1. MY HEALTH:

• Eat Properly – (Genesis 1:29)
• Exercise Regularly – (1 Timothy 4:8)
• Sleep Sweetly – (Proverbs 3:24)
• Conclusion: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

 2. MY FINANCES:

• Sow Liberally – (Proverbs 11:25)
• Save Futuristically – (Proverbs 13:22)
• Spend Wisely – (Luke 16:1)
• Conclusion: Psalm 112:3

 3. MY HEART & MIND:

• Be at Peace with Yourself – (Colossians 3:15)
• Be Balanced in Your Thoughts – (Philippians 4:5)
• Conclusion: Philippians 4:7

 4. MY FAMILY:

• Take Care of the Clan – (Genesis 18:19)
• Direct the Little Clan – (Proverbs 22:6)
• Conclusion: Psalm 112:2

 5. MY CHURCH:

• Gather Consistently – (Hebrews 10:25)
• Give Church your All – (Mark 12:30)
• Check your Attitude at the Door – (Psalm 122:1)
• Conclusion: Psalm 100:4

 6. MY GOD: My Crown & Covering

• All Areas Honor Him – (Colossians 3:17)
• All Areas Directed by Him – (Proverbs 3:6)
• Conclusion: 1 Corinthians 10:31