lived in the fear of God. In the face of sin his words *Genesis 39:9* were “There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?" No wonder, his faith still speaks. Are you still playing with sin? Turn to the Lord and constantly live in His fear.
*8. Live a life of endurance (10:36; 11:13 -14):* God says it; I believe it that settled it! This does not mean that you immediately see the outcome of your faith. Anyone who desire to walk with the Lord should be ready to endure. David was anointed long time before he got to the throne, he endured until it was the appointed time and he victoriously sat on the throne. Today we have his faith speaking to us all. Be willing to endure as you walk with the Lord. The scripture in *Hebrew 11:13* say; “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”
*9. Live with eternity in view (11:13 – 16):* If your faith is just for here, then you are missing it. The scripture in *Colossians 3: 1-2* says; “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, and sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. You need to make eternity your focus. The writer of Hebrew helps us to know that men of faith mentioned were men who had eternity in view. What is your heart and what is the content of your heart? Remember your home is not here, you cannot afford to miss out of the home Christ has gone to prepared for you. Turn to Him now!
*CONCLUSION:* Let me end this with the words of the writer of Hebrew and Apostle Jude. Apostle Jude in Jude 3-4 say; Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my brethren, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
*8. Live a life of endurance (10:36; 11:13 -14):* God says it; I believe it that settled it! This does not mean that you immediately see the outcome of your faith. Anyone who desire to walk with the Lord should be ready to endure. David was anointed long time before he got to the throne, he endured until it was the appointed time and he victoriously sat on the throne. Today we have his faith speaking to us all. Be willing to endure as you walk with the Lord. The scripture in *Hebrew 11:13* say; “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them,embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”
*9. Live with eternity in view (11:13 – 16):* If your faith is just for here, then you are missing it. The scripture in *Colossians 3: 1-2* says; “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, and sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. You need to make eternity your focus. The writer of Hebrew helps us to know that men of faith mentioned were men who had eternity in view. What is your heart and what is the content of your heart? Remember your home is not here, you cannot afford to miss out of the home Christ has gone to prepared for you. Turn to Him now!
*CONCLUSION:* Let me end this with the words of the writer of Hebrew and Apostle Jude. Apostle Jude in Jude 3-4 say; Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my brethren, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
*AYEKALE BAPTIST CHURCH, SAKI*
*SERMON OUTLINE FOR SUNDAY 14TH OF JUNE, 2020*
*TOPIC: WHAT SHALL SEPARATE US FROM GOD'S LOVE*
*TEXT: ROMANS 8: 31 - 39*
*INTRODUCTION*
Several church members who claimed to be children of God do conveniently quote the bible verses especially if it is a portion to claim blessings and prosperity. They also used to do that when they see a portion as a weapon to stand against the devil. These we emotionally involved without have a prerequisite knowledge of the scriptures we are quoting. No wonder, we failed times without number when it is time to demonstrate that which we professed in our quotation. The Lord shall lead our thought this morning through the topic of this message as He inspires our hearts.
*THE MESSAGE*
it is very easy to hear church people quoting *Romans 8: 35,* "what shall separate us from the love of Christ". Then the Bible in the following verses gave a list of those things that are likely to separate men from the love of Christ. When you consider the way of which people who boldly claimed that nothing shall separate them from the love of God, they never experience any of those situation that are likely to separate one from the love of God before they are separated. In an attempt to understand this contradiction, the Holy Spirit of God revealed that majority of the church people do not understand what Paul was talking about when he mentioned the love of God in *verse 35 of Romans chapter 8* . Therefore, the focus this morning is all about the love of Christ which is called the love of God in our topic.
*What is Love?*
Since the bone of contention in our topic is how do we remain in the love of God no matter what we may face or face us. For the sake of this ministration which has time limitation, I will not like to stress ourselves on those things that confront our faith in God because they will definitely confront us. Our curiosity is how do we sustain our faith in God? We can do this only by remaining in the love of God as stated in *Romans 8:35* . Then the holy spirit is saying, it is therefore very important to have a better understanding of this love of God if we are to remain in it for nothing to separate us. The ancient Greeks had seven words for love that corresponded to different types of love. Here are the seven kinds of love according to the ancient Greeks.
*1. 'Eros': Love of the body*
Eros was the Greek word of love and sexual desire. 'Eros' is lustful love, it is love only demonstrate for sex.
*2. 'Philia': Love of the mind*
It's a kind of brotherly love. It is demonstrated between the scope of brotherhood. If we are not brothers, this kind of love cannot be demonstrated. 'Philia' exists when people share the same values and dispositions with someone and the feelings are reciprocated.
*3. 'Ludus': Playful love*
'Ludus' is the playful and teasing kind of love, the love is mostly demonstrated in dancing or laughter. It can be better described as the child-like and fun kind of love. If we are to consider it with this generation, this generation loves 'Ludus' more than anything else.
*4. 'Pragma': Longstanding love*
'Pragma' kind of love can be described as an long time love between a married couple which develops over a long period of time. 'Pragma' was the highest form of love, the true commitment that comes from understanding, compromise and tolerance.
*5. 'Agape': Love of the soul*
'Agape' is God's kind of love. It is selfless kind of love. It is God's love demonstrated unto humanity. Some scholars say it is the closest to unconditional love but I say it is unconditional love of God. The love you give without expecting anything in return.
*6. 'Philautia': Love of the self*
The ancient Greeks divided Philautia into two kinds: There is one that is pure selfish and seeks pleasure, fame, and wealth often leading to narcissism and there is another healthy kind of love we give ourselves.
*7. 'Storge': Love of the child*
Storge is the love parents naturally feel for their children. It’s based on natural feelings and eff
*SERMON OUTLINE FOR SUNDAY 14TH OF JUNE, 2020*
*TOPIC: WHAT SHALL SEPARATE US FROM GOD'S LOVE*
*TEXT: ROMANS 8: 31 - 39*
*INTRODUCTION*
Several church members who claimed to be children of God do conveniently quote the bible verses especially if it is a portion to claim blessings and prosperity. They also used to do that when they see a portion as a weapon to stand against the devil. These we emotionally involved without have a prerequisite knowledge of the scriptures we are quoting. No wonder, we failed times without number when it is time to demonstrate that which we professed in our quotation. The Lord shall lead our thought this morning through the topic of this message as He inspires our hearts.
*THE MESSAGE*
it is very easy to hear church people quoting *Romans 8: 35,* "what shall separate us from the love of Christ". Then the Bible in the following verses gave a list of those things that are likely to separate men from the love of Christ. When you consider the way of which people who boldly claimed that nothing shall separate them from the love of God, they never experience any of those situation that are likely to separate one from the love of God before they are separated. In an attempt to understand this contradiction, the Holy Spirit of God revealed that majority of the church people do not understand what Paul was talking about when he mentioned the love of God in *verse 35 of Romans chapter 8* . Therefore, the focus this morning is all about the love of Christ which is called the love of God in our topic.
*What is Love?*
Since the bone of contention in our topic is how do we remain in the love of God no matter what we may face or face us. For the sake of this ministration which has time limitation, I will not like to stress ourselves on those things that confront our faith in God because they will definitely confront us. Our curiosity is how do we sustain our faith in God? We can do this only by remaining in the love of God as stated in *Romans 8:35* . Then the holy spirit is saying, it is therefore very important to have a better understanding of this love of God if we are to remain in it for nothing to separate us. The ancient Greeks had seven words for love that corresponded to different types of love. Here are the seven kinds of love according to the ancient Greeks.
*1. 'Eros': Love of the body*
Eros was the Greek word of love and sexual desire. 'Eros' is lustful love, it is love only demonstrate for sex.
*2. 'Philia': Love of the mind*
It's a kind of brotherly love. It is demonstrated between the scope of brotherhood. If we are not brothers, this kind of love cannot be demonstrated. 'Philia' exists when people share the same values and dispositions with someone and the feelings are reciprocated.
*3. 'Ludus': Playful love*
'Ludus' is the playful and teasing kind of love, the love is mostly demonstrated in dancing or laughter. It can be better described as the child-like and fun kind of love. If we are to consider it with this generation, this generation loves 'Ludus' more than anything else.
*4. 'Pragma': Longstanding love*
'Pragma' kind of love can be described as an long time love between a married couple which develops over a long period of time. 'Pragma' was the highest form of love, the true commitment that comes from understanding, compromise and tolerance.
*5. 'Agape': Love of the soul*
'Agape' is God's kind of love. It is selfless kind of love. It is God's love demonstrated unto humanity. Some scholars say it is the closest to unconditional love but I say it is unconditional love of God. The love you give without expecting anything in return.
*6. 'Philautia': Love of the self*
The ancient Greeks divided Philautia into two kinds: There is one that is pure selfish and seeks pleasure, fame, and wealth often leading to narcissism and there is another healthy kind of love we give ourselves.
*7. 'Storge': Love of the child*
Storge is the love parents naturally feel for their children. It’s based on natural feelings and eff
ortless love. Storge is the love that knows forgiveness, acceptance and sacrifice.
Now that we have seen the seven types of love according to ancient Greek, which is the New Testament language, the next point of action is for us to identify the kind of love Paul was talking about in *Romans 8: 35?* Is it 'Eros of God, 'Philia' of God, 'Ludus' of God or 'Storge' of God? To have a better understanding let me quote the Greek version of *verse 35a* and I will indicate the kind of love Paul was talking about. " *τίς ἡμᾶς χωρίσει ἀπὸ τῆς (ἀγάπης τοῦ Χριστοῦ;)* . The first Greek word in the bracket is translated Agape while the remaining two words are translated 'of Christ' with question mark behind it. I think we can now see that the love of God which we are aspiring not to be separated is the unconditional love which God demonstrated to humanity and this love is Christ.
If you are passionately willing to become a Christian after you might have given your life to Jesus and enrolled your membership with a church, the next agenda is to build your Christian race and lifestyle until you arrive at the realm of unconditional (agape) love of God. This is when you will be able to maintain your place in the love of God unconditionally.
*CONCLUSION*
We do ask various questions about why some who claim to be Christian fail to behave like Christian on many occasions? The answer is that they are Christian who had not develop their faith unto the realm of unconditional love of God. That is why they are easily separated when challenges come their way.
Now that we have seen the seven types of love according to ancient Greek, which is the New Testament language, the next point of action is for us to identify the kind of love Paul was talking about in *Romans 8: 35?* Is it 'Eros of God, 'Philia' of God, 'Ludus' of God or 'Storge' of God? To have a better understanding let me quote the Greek version of *verse 35a* and I will indicate the kind of love Paul was talking about. " *τίς ἡμᾶς χωρίσει ἀπὸ τῆς (ἀγάπης τοῦ Χριστοῦ;)* . The first Greek word in the bracket is translated Agape while the remaining two words are translated 'of Christ' with question mark behind it. I think we can now see that the love of God which we are aspiring not to be separated is the unconditional love which God demonstrated to humanity and this love is Christ.
If you are passionately willing to become a Christian after you might have given your life to Jesus and enrolled your membership with a church, the next agenda is to build your Christian race and lifestyle until you arrive at the realm of unconditional (agape) love of God. This is when you will be able to maintain your place in the love of God unconditionally.
*CONCLUSION*
We do ask various questions about why some who claim to be Christian fail to behave like Christian on many occasions? The answer is that they are Christian who had not develop their faith unto the realm of unconditional love of God. That is why they are easily separated when challenges come their way.
Forwarded from Iroko Stephen Femi
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1. 1 pair of speaker - #220,000.00
2. Console Mixer - #280,000.00
3. 1 Equalizer - #34,000.00
4. New Drum Set - #200,000.00
5. Audio Link - #170,000.00
6. Dvon M-9300 Wireless Mic #155,000.00
7. 2Set of choir Robes - #250,000.00
8. Keyboard - #300,000.00