POWER TO PREVAIL

 You carry the capacity to conquer all forces that are manipulating your destiny.   
  
I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. Luke 10: 19

 Reverend G. S. Adeyemo

The undeniable fact in this world is that everyone is born to a battle field. The moment we are born into this world, here is always the struggle to survive. However, Jesus tells all His disciples the truth about the capacity given to believers to conquer those battles of life. He says, “I have given you authority…” This authority indwells the believer even before the baptism of the Holy Spirit.
The word authority is a demonstrative power given to override a possibility from others. It is the capacity to interrupt the liberty of a force against our territory. With the authority conferred in a policeman, soldier or someone in the helms of affairs, other people's movement, actions, freedom  can be trampled upon except there is a superior authority to hold back such an officer. Our Lord Jesus Christ holds all authority in heaven and on earth. The Psalmist says, “You make him  to rule over the works of Your hands; You have put all things under his feet,” Psalm 8: 6.;Matthew 28: 18; Ephesians 1: 21; Matthew 11: 27; 2 Peter 3: 22; John 3: 35   
A serpent is known for all kinds of deceit, disruption, destruction and wickedness. The good news is that we have been given authority to trample on the serpents and scorpions. In addition to that, Jesus has given us the authority to overcome all the power of the enemy. Whatever constitutes the power of the enemy has no effect on you. He says, “Nothing will harm you” Halleluyah!
Beloved, do not accept defeat. You carry the capacity to conquer all forces that are manipulating your destiny. It is your right to trample on them and their powers. Believe the Word; trust in the efficacy of the name of Jesus Christ. The Lord says, No weapon form against you shall prosper. Isaiah 54: 17

Conclusion
You can enjoy this eternal blessing if you will surrender your life to Christ as your Lord and Saviour. Be ready to yield to His words and pray fervently. Ask Him to fill you with His Spirit. Receive by faith and you will never remain the same in Jesus name.

THE LIVING FAITH

You live this new life in Christ, it is expected that you are not to struggle to live but to trust in the perfect and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.

 Reverend G. S. Adeyemo

This message was preached at Christ Baptist Church, Alimosho Lagos during the 2020 Youth Sunday of the Nigerian Baptist Convention.
INTRODUCTION

A believer in Christ is given the power to live eternal and abundant life here on earth and beyond. This is a life that is both progressive and productive. No matter what may be the trials and temptations encountered as you live this new life in Christ, it is expected that you are not to struggle to live but to trust in the perfect and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary.  The Bible says, “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” John 3: 36 in other words, every child of God has the capacity to live a life devoid of corruption and death. The topic the Lord is leading us to share together today is 'The Living Faith'. The text is taken from the book of Hebrews chapter 10: verses 35 through 39.

EXPLANATION

Let us first consider the key word here which is faith. It is the Greek word 'pistis' meaning persuasion, or moral conviction. It is a profession of one's faith confidence and persuasion on the truthfulness of the power in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  

Our faith will be tested and tried, but the truth remains that we can prevail and fulfill divine purpose for our life if we live by the faith in Jesus.

Prosperity Christianity is one side of the end time challenges, 'BOKO HARAM' and religious persecution is another side for the reason for which many young people are giving up on their faith in Christ. 

In the midst of all of these, there is a calling on us to have a Living Faith in Christ, a faith that speaks.  The faith of Enoch is till speaking, can you grow your faith in Christ to speak even after you are no more?

If your faith will be a living faith and a faith that speaks all through many generations you need to: 

1. Accept the sacrifice of Jesus as absolute (10:20- 23): There are all kinds of teachings today on salvation. It does not matter what people and religion say, Christ is the only High Priest through whom the sacrifice for our salvation was made and sealed. In John 14:6 

2. Live daily in the Purpose of God (Hebrews10:7, 36; 11:5,8): It is not just enough to know the purpose of God for your life, you must give all it takes to achieve it.

3. Understand the timing of God (Hebrews 10:37): If your faith will be a living faith that speaks you need to understand the timing of God for your life. 

CONCLUSION

Our God is a God of time and season. Enoch did not missed that great opportunity of walking with God, Joseph did not say, I am a little boy, he stood for righteousness and holy living and Esther got to the throne just at the appointed time.

RAISING UP A DISCIPLINED CHILD

 Whatever you don't want your children to do, you must avoid.

 Reverend G. S.Adeyemo

Text: ‐"Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death." "Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him. Children born to a young man are like sharp arrows in a warrior's hands. How happy is the man whose quiver is full of them! He will not be put to shame when he confronts his accusers at the city gates." Proverbs 19: 18; Psalm 17: 3‐5

Someone once said, “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings”  Raising disciplined child could be a difficult effort especially for parents who assume that a child should know what is right from what is wrong. To raise a disciplined child is not only to set limits for children expecting them to obey without complaints. This is not saying we should leave our children to self discipline. This is because discipline is the foundation of happiness and the uttermost requirement for success. Child discipline is mostly external. No child has a grip  control of his or her impulse; therefore, they need parents that understand what it takes to raise a disciplined child. Let us consider few things that will help us raise a disciplined child.
1.Parents must be calm in inculcating discipline in their children. It takes patience and wisdom to handle children when it comes to discipline. Sometimes they tend to stretch our patience to the limit by repeating the errors we warned against. The Bible says, “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.”(Eph. 6: 4 NLT)
2.Parent must exemplify discipline they want   their children to imbibe. Children learn by imitations especially from their parents. Whatever you don't want your children to do, you must avoid.  Many kings in the Bible were ruined  because they followed the examples of their father. The Bible says, “Only give heed to yourself and keep your soul diligently, so that you do not forget the things which your eyes have seen and they do not depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your sons and your grandsons.” Deut 4: 9; Joel 1: 3; Hebrews 12:7
3. Parent must reflect Christ‐like character that can point their children to God. Children are a gift from the LORD ; they are a reward from him. If the children must be raised in godly and disciplined way, the parent must always take them to Christ in prayer as well point God to them through their character. Parents must grow in the knowledge of Christ and the word of God. Then they will not be put to shame when  they are confronted their accusers at the city gates in Jesus name