AFD NOVEMBER 2014 THEME
Shalom! Kingdom greetings!! Welcome to the month NOVEMBER 2014 in the precious name of our Lord and Savior-King, Jesus Christ. I pray that the grace, peace, love and mercy of the Lord be with you; and He might give you the leverage and synergy you need for this month through faith, that all things might be brought under your feet and control and effortlessly and without stress. I pray also, that you might lay hold to your redemptive rights, privileges and position in Christ Jesus that enables you to accomplished your divine given plans, purposes and pursuits.
I welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this AFD NOVEMBER 2014 EDITION theme which is Entitled: ENVISION TO REIGN IN LIFE EXCELLENTLY! “Achievers Act To Access God’s Fulness & Ensure Possibilities In Life”
Further Scriptural Reading To This Theme:
I do know that a man’s ignorance is his own mountain and the knowledge of the truth will set him free. Hence I am leaving you with the undermentioned scriptures to read, to give you a line of food for thought as a way to indicate how the theme of the month will be approach. I therefore commend you to take time to ponder and meditate on them in prayers (Acts 20:32).
“Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. 12 Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it.“ (Jeremiah 1:11-12).
“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.“ (1 Corinthians 14:12).
“And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him, and besought him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand, and led him out of the town; and when he had spit on his eyes, and put his hands upon him, he asked him if he saw ought. 24 And he looked up, and said, I see men as trees, walking. 25 After that he put his hands again upon his eyes, and made him look up: and he was restored, and saw every man clearly. 26 And he sent him away to his house, saying, Neither go into the town, nor tell it to any in the town.“ (Mark 8:22-26).
“A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.“ (Jeremiah 17:12).
“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. . .that as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.“ (Romans 5:17, 21).
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.“ (Jeremiah 29:11)
“And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; 10 and hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. . . 12 saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.“ (Revelation 5:9-12).
However, this month theme will be expanded in course of the SERVICES & TIMES in all meetings through the year in “Scripture Pasture” Study and “Pastoral Messages & Ministrations”.
I gladly welcome you, your friends and family to be with us in Fellowship and Worship. I promise you that you can never be the same again as you ponder over the truth of these unadulterated, inspiring, revealing and empowering living word of God. I pray that God revitalize and rejuvenates you and all that is about you, so that you may become the very best of which God has created you to be in your daily journey of Destiny Molding, Life Transformation, Dignity Restoration and Kingdom Faith Establishment, Community Social Cohesion, Enrichment & Development, Success Empowerment & Fulfilling, Grace Impartation and more, while awaiting the Lord’s Return.
Until then, have an amazing, majestic and awesome Month of ENVISION TO REIGN IN LIFE! “Achievers Act To Access God’s Fulness & Ensure Possibilities In Life””.
In His Kingdom Business For His Glory,
Revd Chukie MORSI Snr.
AFD DECEMBER 2013 THEME
Alleluia! “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men”.
Shalom! I bring you this month of December season special kingdom greetings in the redeeming name of our Lord and Saviour King – Jesus Christ. Amen. With redemptive privilege, I gladly welcome all visitors and existing browsers into this Month of DECEMBER 2013 EDITION, which is Entitled: “Christ Jesus Is Come . . . This Day! This Christmas!!“. A month of enacting the “Commemoration & Celebration God’s Love In Christ Jesus & His Redemption Cause On Earth Being our Anchor of FAITH, HOPE & LOVE“
Hence, this month of DECEMBER is a very crucial month in the life of all who call upon the name of the Lord, not religiously but from the heart of gracious service to do His Words. My prayer is that all will come to know him and allow Him in them. I trust God that through this AFD December 2013 Edition you will lay hold of your rights and privileges in possessing your promised blessings in REDEMPTION. To this end you will bring all things under your feet and control in enjoying and becoming what you are born of God to be in Christ Jesus.
Hence some of our scriptures for the theme reads –
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Romans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 8:9-11, 31 “But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you . . . 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
John 14:14-17 “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it. 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; 17 even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
Matthew 1:16-25 “And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. 20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 and knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.”
Luke 2:1-20 “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.“
I do know that a man’s ignorance is his own mountain and the knowledge of the truth will set such free. Hence I am leaving you with this AFD DECEMBER 2013 Edition newsletter for your perusal and as a guide of grace to give you food for thought indicating how the theme of the month will be approach. I therefore commend you to take time to ponder and meditate on them in prayers (Acts 20:32).
However, this month theme will be expanded in course of the SERVICES & TIMES in all meetings through the Month/year in “Scripture Pasture” Study and “Pastoral Messages & Ministrations”.
I gladly welcome you, your friends and family to be with us in Fellowship and Worship. I promise you that you can never be the same again as you ponder over the truth of these unadulterated, inspiring, revealing and empowering living word of God. I pray that God revitalise and rejuvenate you and all that is about you, so that you may become the very best of which God has created you to be in your daily journey of Destiny Moulding, Life Transformation, Dignity Restoration and Kingdom Faith Establishment, Community Social Enrichment and Development and Readily Prepared, Awaiting The Lord’s Return.
Further details coming soon . . . Until then, have an amazing, majestic and awesome DECEMBER 2013 Month of “Christ Jesus Is Come – This Day! This Christmas!!”.
In His Kingdom Business For His Glory,
Revd Chukie
NOTE: (All Scriptures are either in King James Version or New King James Version except where otherwise indicated)
Christian Men & Their Role In Local Church Matters
TOPIC: “Christian Men & Their Role In The Local Church Matters”
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Peter 2:5, 9; Matthew 16:17-19; Ephesians 5:22-33
INTRODUCTION (Preamble): The Christian men have a lot to do and contribute in the affairs of the local church. The local church is an extension of the family. Just as the man play a very major part in the family decision, he also need to know that the kingdom of God is no exceptional. The ideal that men should come to the church and watch the women and children only doing the services hinders the full purpose of God for a local Church. I trust that this study will enhance the effective and effectual working of Men in the body ministries of the local church.
The Church is a local and universal Body of Born Again & Spirit-filled believers (i.e. called out people) located in a place of worship, having a shepherd (an overseer).
DISCUSSION (Study Analysis)
1) The Church Defined:
a) Is a called out people of God. 1Peter 2:5, 9; Colossians 1:13; Ephesians 2:1
b) A local church (A community of believers, irrespective of sex, colour or race) geographically located in a place of worship. Revelation 2:1; 1Thessalonians 1:1; Acts 8:1.
c) The Body of Christ (The universal church). Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 1:22-23
d) A building (A place of worship)
2) Origin of church:
- The vision of the church was born by Christ before his death – Matthew 16:18
- The Beginning of the New Testament Church – Acts 2:1-3, 41 (Born on the day of Pentecost).
3) Our Conduct towards the Church: Acts 20:17, 28 (17-38)
It is one thing to belong to the Church, it is another thing to remain or abide inside. Hence our conduct makes us a living epistles of God’s WORD.
1 Timothy 3:12-15; Titus 1:5
- Take heed to ourselves and to the flocks
- Services should be rather render with fear & reverences. Philippians 2:12
4) Who then is man: Proverbs 20:6
- Dictionary – An Adult Human Male
- Spiritually:
a) The called men, matured folks, grown up in the Lord, not necessary in age (though valuable) but in experience with God.
b) Biblically matured folks with godly experience (i.e. grows up in the Lord)
Note: Differences in classification – A young man, an elderly man, an old Man
5) Men’s Characteristics and Role in the Affairs of the Church:
a) God does call Men not child – Hebrews 5:1, Acts 6:3
b) Men prays – Luke 18:1 – the Church was born by prayers and men ought always to pray and not to faint – Isaiah 40:28-31
c) They are available for the work of God in their local church according to the directives of the leadership – Acts 6:1-7
d) They go for solid food and not milk. Hebrews 5:13-14; Hebrews 6:1
e) They are recipient of God’s spiritual gift and they use this gift as the Spirit will to the glory of God. Acts 19:2, 7, 6; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Corinthians 12:11; Ephesians 4:11
f) They are to serve as a model in character and in Spirit, in the Church -2 Corinthians 3:2-3
g) They are instrument for effective administration and sponsorship in the Church – Acts 6:1-7
h) Men should be lifters and not breakers to the pastorate and the Church at large – Exodus 17:11-13
i) Men don’t RETIRE but REFIRE. Hebrew 10:35-39; 2 Timothy 2:1-5
6) Non-Essentials/Hindrances against Men’s Role in the Church:
a) Self-egotism – 1 Peter 5:6; James 4:10; Luke. 12:15-21
b) Excuses – Luke 14:16-24
c) Irrelevances – Romans 14:1, James 3:14, 16; Philippians 1:15-18
d) Destruction criticism and sectionalism – 1 Corinthians 12:25
Note: Destructive criticism gives birth to sectionalism – Galatians 3:28-29
e) Division (schism) and offences – 1 Corinthians 12:25
f) Uncontrollable use of tongue – James 3:1.
g) Uncontrollable wrath – James 1:20; Ephesians 4:26.
CONCLUSION: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” 2 Cor. 5:17
Compiled By Revd Chukie MORSI