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"The LORD be magnified, Who delights in the prosperity of His servant." Psalm 35:27

JOE PRAIZE – MORE THAN THIS WORLD

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O o o oh
You are my desire
And nothing else matters
You’re my delight
To You Lord I sing
Alleluia!
You are my desire
And nothing else matters
You’re my delight
To You Lord I sing
Alleluia!
You are my desire
And nothing else matters
You’re my delight
To You Lord I sing
Alleluia!

You mean more than the world
…to me )3x
You mean more than the world
…to me )3x
You mean more than the world
…to me )3x

You are my desire
And nothing else matters
You’re my delight
To You Lord I sing
Alleluia!
You are my desire
And nothing else matters
You’re my delight
To You Lord I sing
Alleluia!

You mean more than the world
…to me )3x
You mean more than the world
…to me )3x
You mean more than the world
…to me )3x
O o o oh!!!

Bigger than the world
(You are more than this world to me)
Bigger than the world
(You are more than this world to me)
Repeat 4x

You are bigger than the world )2x

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EVAGELIST BILLY GRAHAM DIES AT 99

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Evangelist Billy Graham dies at 99 — a guiding light to generations of American evangelicals

Evangelist Billy Graham — a guiding light to generations of American evangelicals and a globe-trotting preacher who converted millions to Christianity — died Wednesday at the age of 99, his spokesman confirmed to CNN, a confidant to presidents,

Graham passed away at his home in Montreat, North Carolina, spokesman Jeremy Blume said.

The skinny preacher with the booming voice evangelized to nearly 215 million people over six decades and prayed with every US president since Harry Truman.

Several presidents, including Lyndon Johnson, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, relied closely on his spiritual counsel.

He was tall and handsome, with a disarming aw-shucks demeanor and a Southern twang to his voice. But Graham’s influence, historians say, was monumental. Some called him “America’s pastor,” others referred to him as the “Protestant pope.”

Graham is reported to have persuaded more than 3 million people to commit their lives to Christianity and his preaching was heard in 185 of the world’s 195 countries, according to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

“He was probably the dominant religious leader of his era; no more than one or two popes, perhaps one or two other people, could come close to what he achieved,” said William Martin, a former historian at Rice University and the author of “A Prophet with Honor: The Billy Graham Story.”

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Graham built his ministry by bringing the gospel message of tent-revival preachers into the modern media age, using any tool at his disposal — from telegrams to telephones to satellites and the Internet — to “win souls for Christ.”

Billy Graham, the 20th-century Christian crusader and father of showman evangelicalism who had the ear of 12 US presidents, has died at the age of 99.

Among the first to pay tribute were Donald Trump and his vice-president Mike Pence, the most recent beneficiaries of the voting power of US evangelical Christians.

From the 1930s until the early years of this century, Graham drew crowds of thousands to hear his rallying cry for Christianity. Over almost six decades, it is estimated that he preached to more 200 million people.

As well as his US coast-to-coast roadshows and tours across every continent, Graham harnessed the power of the media to reach millions, deploying television and radio networks, newspaper columns, feature films and satellite hookups.

He wrote dozens of books and his sermons were translated simultaneously into 48 languages and transmitted to 185 countries by satellite.

Graham, who had suffered from prostate cancer, pneumonia and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, died at his home in North Carolina, his spokesperson said.

Trump tweeted: “The GREAT Billy Graham is dead. There was nobody like him! He will be missed by Christians and all religions. A very special man.”

Pence, himself a renowned evangelical, said his “matchless voice changed the lives of millions. We mourn his passing but know with absolute certainty that today he heard those words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’”

Jesse Jackson, the civil rights leader and former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, described him as “the pope of the evangelical movement”.

Jimmy Carter, the former president, said Graham had “shaped the spiritual lives of tens of millions of people worldwide. Broad-minded, forgiving, and humble in his treatment of others, he exemplified the life of Jesus Christ by constantly reaching out for opportunities to serve.”

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It’s Time to Get APPlauded for Effective Digital Evangelism

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“The time is now,

Don’t you wait another day; the gospel must be preached…”

…goes the lyrics of the popular song ‘The Mandate’ by Israel Strong.

The truth is that we are the terminal generation that will usher in the coming of the Lord, thus the urgency for evangelism and soul winning is much higher now than ever before.

In line with this, the LoveWorld Books Department is launching a soul winning campaign with the LoveWorld Books Mobile App, tagged ‘Get APPlauded’.

The LoveWorld Books Mobile App is the only mobile APP that gives you access to ALL Pastor Chris’ book titles in digital format, it is thus designed to equip you for soul winning, discipleship and living a flourishing Christian life. Purchase of any of the books can be done using a voucher. This voucher gives you credits which you can share with family and friends, making it possible for them to download audio books, e-books and enhanced e-books by Pastor Chris wherever they are.

To participate in this campaign, simply download the LoveWorld Books Mobile App, register, purchase your voucher credits and start posting your links on Social Media for your friends to download. The official hash tags to use are: #getapplauded #loveworldbooks #digitalevangelist.

Special recognition and freebies will be given to top Digital Evangelists all through the campaign period.

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Israel Strong’s ‘Bigger Than Yesterday’ Now Available for FREE Download

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Israel Strong's 'Bigger Than Yesterday' Now Available for FREE Download

Israel Strong’s ‘Bigger Than Yesterday’ Now Available for FREE Download

Israel Strong’s noteworthy rendition at the New Year’s Eve Service, now downloadable.

‘Bigger Than Yesterday’, the new hit single by LIMA 2016 Songwriter of the Year, Israel Strong, added a fragrance and color to the New Year’s Eve Service with Pastor Chris that has made it an unforgettable tune in the hearts of all attendees.

The image of luminescence throughout the LoveWorld Convocation Arena as the brethren sang with one voice, “higher I go, brighter I glow, forward I go,” is one to carry prophetically in our hearts throughout the year. The extraordinary melody and lyrics conveyed in Israel Strong’s new release are now available for download.

Click the link Israelstrongofficial.com to get your free copy of the song, produced by Mayo Music. Remember to like, share and post your comments below.

 

REV. CHRIS OYAHKILOME DECLARES 2017 AS A YEAR OF FLOURISHING.

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2017, THE YEAR OF FLOURISHING!

REV. CHRIS OYAHKILOME DECLARES 2017 AS A YEAR OF FLOURISHING.

TRANSCRIPT OF THE NEW YEAR MESSAGE

IT’S A YEAR OF FLOURISHING.
There are three things you should know. This is the year of:
1. LUXURIANT GROWTH
We will grow and flourish like the palm tree. The spreading continues. As we spread, we grow upward as well.

2. SIGNIFICANT ATTAINMENT
God is about to do marvelous things. Nothing will stop me from growing. It’s going to be News making attainments.

3. PERSISTENT PRODUCTIVITY
The weather doesn’t count, the economy doesn’t count, the country doesn’t count. So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

WHAT I NEED TO DO:
You have to speak in tongues like never before. 1 Corinthians ‭14:4‬ ‭Amp
“One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church [promotes growth in spiritual wisdom, devotion, holiness, and joy].” Speak in tongues, edify yourself!
Jude1:20 Amp
But you, beloved, build yourselves up on [the foundation of] your most holy faith [continually progress, rise like an edifice higher and higher], pray in the Holy Spirit,”
Your most holy faith is your most sanctified faith. This means your faith that had no doubt around it that you have used. God is saying, build on that faith. 1 Corinthians 14 :18KJV
This is Paul’s secret of success. If you would speak in tongues. Nothing will stop you. Don’t take light on speaking in tongues. Ignore those that say speaking in tongues is not important. This is 2017, flourish with tongues.
Aside speaking in tongues, add this to it. Go to Hebrews 11:1-3
The word ‘world’ is the Greek work ‘Aion’. This means the times. Like the times of the Roman Empire. The times of someone, like the times of Mr. John. And the word Framed here is the Greek ‘Katatizo’, this means to arranged. And ‘Word’ is the Greek ‘Rhema’.
How 2017 is going to be a year of Flourishing is in your mouth! The Rhema Word for the year has come and all of 2017 must comply!
None of those in our family tree ever failed. Some made mistakes but didn’t fail. They got up and continued running. Look at Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David, Jehoshaphat, look at them.
The atrocities committed by ISIS is so terrible that Al Qaeda as wicked as they are had to distance themselves from ISIS. Satan is not more wicked than God is gracious. If Satan did this wicked things through ISIS, God’s graciousness abound.
God has Angels that are more fierce than the demons of darkness. He has sent these Angels. You are going to love the Lord more than before. The Holy Ghost is going to knock many into Christ. Those that were previously built up against the Gospel, you will see them turn around completely and start preaching this same Gospel just like Saul of Tarsus.
This year you are going to make so much progress. You are going to be so wealthy! Nothing can stop you.
Happy New Year

2017, THE YEAR OF FLOURISHING! Global New Year’s Eve Service With Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

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2017 The Year of Flourishing by Pastor Chris

 

2017, THE YEAR OF FLOURISHING! Global New Year’s Eve Service With Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

 

_*”…The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 92:13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 92:14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing…” (Psalms 92:1-15)*_

The message of the year is more than a topic. It is an insight into what the Lord will do for us, in us and through us – it is God’s direction for us. Times and seasons don’t apply in heaven but in the earth.

*Three Key Things To Note:*

*1. My Year of Luxuriant Growth.*
Notice the verse above it says, they shall flourish like the palm tree. The palm tree flourishes irrespective of seasons. Its leaves are evergreen. And some grow very tall. One of the features of flourishing is spreading. Which means the spreading continues

*2. My Year of Significant Attainment.*
Attainment of higher heights. God wants to do marvelous things through us. Not just attainment but significant attainment (news making attainment).

*3. My Year of Persistent Productivity.*
The weather, economy, country and physical circumstances do not count. _”So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”_
*What does God want you to do?*

*1. Speak in tongues like never before.*

This is the refreshing by which you cause the weary to rest.

1 Corinthians 14:4 (AMP)
When you speak in tongues, your spirit becomes sensitive to spiritual realities.

Jude 1:20 (AMP)
Your most holy faith means your most sanctified faith (the highest faith you ever expressed – faith that had no doubt – your purest faith). Build on that faith by praying in the Holy Ghost. Speaking in tongues therefore purifies your faith.

Why was Paul so successful? 1 Corinthians 14:18 _”I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:”_ Speaking in tongues is important for the Christian to be very successful.

*2. Constantly walk and grow in Faith.*

Hebrews 11:1-4 _”…Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear…”_

The word of God talked about in the scripture above is talking about the Rhema of God and not the logos of God (the logos of God made all things). The Rhema of God is talking about how things work around you. This is the revelation received from God spoken through our mouth.

How 2017 will be your year of flourishing is in your mouth. The word has been spoken and as such the rest of 2017 must comply.

We are in the times of great tribulations in the world, increase in wickedness of men. But know this, “Satan is not much wicked than God is gracious”. Romans 5:20 _”…But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:”_

We are about to see the move of the Holy Ghost like never before. We are going to love the word and be passionate about the Lord like never before. We are going to win many to Christ.

We are not ordinary people but the living tabernacle of the Almighty God. Count it all joy when you go through diverse tests. Count it all joy!

Jesus never asked us to preach the gospel with words only, He gave us power – to preach the gospel with signs and wonders; to preach the gospel through prosperity.

 

2017 The Year of Flourishing by Pastor Chris

OPEN HEAVEN DOWNLOAD | OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL MESSAGES 2017 | BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE

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OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: THURSDAY 15TH JUNE 2017

THEME: ONE SOUND, TWO MESSAGES

Memorise:

And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labor of the people; Psalm 105:44

Read: 2 Kings 7:1-11

7:1 Then Elisha said, Hear ye the word of the Lord; Thus saith the Lord, Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria.

7:2 Then a lord on whose hand the king leaned answered the man of God, and said, Behold, if the Lord would make windows in heaven, might this thing be? And he said, Behold, thou shalt see it with thine eyes, but shalt not eat thereof.

7:3 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die?

7:4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.

7:5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go unto the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp of Syria, behold, there was no man there.

7:6 For the Lord had made the host of the Syrians to hear a noise of chariots, and a noise of horses, even the noise of a great host: and they said one to another, Lo, the king of Israel hath hired against us the kings of the Hittites, and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.

7:7 Wherefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents, and their horses, and their asses, even the camp as it was, and fled for their life.

7:8 And when these lepers came to the uttermost part of the camp, they went into one tent, and did eat and drink, and carried thence silver, and gold, and raiment, and went and hid it; and came again, and entered into another tent, and carried thence also, and went and hid it.

7:9 Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.

7:10 So they came and called unto the porter of the city: and they told them, saying, We came to the camp of the Syrians, and, behold, there was no man there, neither voice of man, but horses tied, and asses tied, and the tents as they were.

7:11 And he called the porters; and they told it to the king’s house within.

MESSAGE

A sound from Heaven is all you need to turn a very hopeless situation into a glorious one. We have an example of this in today’s Bible reading. One lesson here is that whenever things deteriorate to their worst level, know that a turning point is around the corner. Don’t cry, just worship God and thank Him in the midst of the difficulty, asking Him to show you what to do to turn things around. Also, from this story, we see that God can release one sound from Heaven and while His children hear something positive, their enemies would hear something else. Things were so bad in Samaria because there was no more food, to the extent that some women began to eat their own children to survive. Have things gone so bad for you that to afford a meal you would have to sell some of your property? There is a user of this Devotional, because things have gone so bad, you have virtually sold all your properties in order to survive. The Lord is turning your situation around now. Within the next 90 days, all the things you have sold shall be replaced with better ones. When this comes to pass in your life, endeavor to testify of it before the congregation of God’s people.

It was in the midst of hopelessness that a sound came from heaven through Elisha, declaring that within 24 hours, abundance would replace lack. Literarily speaking, it meant that within 24 hours, there would be so much food that it would be almost free. Responding to that prophecy which they didn’t even hear, some four lepers decided to take their chances by going to the camp of the besieging army to see if they would pity them and give them some food. As they went, the noise from their feet was taken up to Heaven, amplified and released into the camp of the enemy. So what happened? While God’s people heard that abundance would swallow up their acute lack within 24 hours, the enemies heard the sound of a very mighty army coming to surround them and wipe them out completely. They fled immediately and left behind everything they had, which became available to God’s people almost free. This season, all your enemies holding back your blessings shall hear a sound from Heaven and leave you and everything that is yours alone! I speak abundance into your life now in Jesus’ Name! If there is any siege that has surrounded your life for so long, hindering your progress, I command it to be lifted now in Jesus’ Name. Receive freedom to expand your coast from today in Jesus’ Mighty Name. lt is well with you!

Prayer Point:

Father, as You speak peace to me, speak trouble and war to my enemies.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

Judges 1-2

Jeremiah 49:14-27

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

HYMN 4: THROUGH THE LOVE OF GOD OUR SAVIOUR

1. Through the love of God, our Saviour,

All will be well;

Free and changeless is His favour,

All will be well;

Precious is the blood that healed us,

Perfect is the grace that sealed us,

Strong the hand stretched out to shield us,

All will be well.

2. Though we pass through tribulation,

All will be well;

Ours is such a full salvation,

All will be well.

Happy when in God confiding,

Fruitful if in Christ abiding,

Holy through the Spirit’s guiding,

All will be well.

3. We expect a bright tomorrow;

All will be well;

Faith can sing through days of sorrow,

All will be well;

On our Father’s love relying,

Jesus every need supplying

In our living, in our dying,

All will be well.

Join Travis Greene, Nathaniel Bassey, Sonnie Badu, Pita & more at the Night of Worship! #NoW2016

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Join Travis Greene, Nathaniel Bassey, Sonnie Badu, Pita & more at the Night of Worship! #NoW2016

It was an atmosphere for miracles at the Night of Worship 2015, where renowned local and international artistes of the Gospel led thousands of people in worship. William McDowell, Nathaniel Bassey, and Frank Edwards were among the worship leaders who headlined the event last year. It was an intense and unforgettable experience, typical of the Night of Worship.

The NoW Committee had this to say: “The Night of Worship has grown in leaps year after year, to the glory of God. It continues to be a well-known platform for true worshippers across Nigeria, Africa, and the world, and it is almost here again. It is for everyone who is hungry for more of God’s presence, for a different encounter with the Divine. It is for believers and non-believers who are searching for the Maker in a more than casual way.”

Happening on Friday November 18, in Lagos, Nigeria, the Night of Worship 2016 will feature local and international ministers, Travis Greene, Sonnie Badu, Nathaniel Bassey, and PITA. Joining them will be Beejay Sax, Voices in Zion of The City of David, and the resident Choir of Joshua Ville, Sounds of Heaven and the Psalmists.

The theme for NoW 2016 is ‘THE SPLENDOR OF HIS MAJESTY’.

Pastor TaiwoBolodeoku, Convener of the Night of Worship said,“We are expectant and excited for God’s presence. As always, He will do great things!”

You are invited to this event, where people of every tribe, tongue, and denomination will gather with one purpose: to worship God for who He is.

Join us on Friday, November 18, 2016, from 8pm to 4am, at theGrenadines Open Ground, Landmark Road, off LigaliAyorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Buses will be available to pick and drop people off at major bus stops across Lagos. Please visit nightofworshiponline.org for all the major Bus Pick-Up points.

So save the date, tell everyone; it’s going to be a night of worship!

Attendance is free! To register, and for more information, visit www.nightofworshiponline.org or follow us online @nowonlineng (Twitter &Instagram) or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nowonlineng

NIGHT OF WORSHIP 2016 – The Splendor of His Majesty – TRAVIS GREENE An American gospel musician

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NIGHT OF WORSHIP 2016 – The Splendor of His Majesty – TRAVIS GREENE An American gospel musician

Our God is an awesome wonder. When we think of who He His and all the works of his hands, all we can do is stand in awe, speechless in His presence.

It is said that scientists discover hundreds of new species of plants, organisms, fish, and other underwater animals every day. God made the world and everything in it in six days, and in all the millions of years that the earth has existed, man has not exhausted discovery, and we never will. Incredible! And that is just the earth; it does not include other planets, and things in the expanse of the universe that we don’t even know about yet.

Isn’t this God worthy of adoration? That is why we gather every year for one night, not to ask for anything, but to simply worship Him. This year, on November 18th, we will gather to worship “the Splendour of His Majesty.” God is set to visit us once again in His glory; make plans to attend, and invite someone.

It’s going to be a Night of Worship!

Ministers

TRAVIS GREENE

Travis Greene is an American gospel musician who launched his music career with the release of The More in 2007. As a child, Travis was pronounced dead after falling four floors out of a window in Germany. God miraculously brought him back to life after his mother prayed relentlessly. At just five years old, Travis was given a passion for music by God after the sudden death of his father. In addition to playing several instruments, he also writes and produces multiple genres of music. By living in culturally diverse regions and experiencing various church denominations, Travis embraces his unique gift for adaptability.
NATHANIEL BASSEY

Nathaniel Bassey is a gospel music minister from Akwa Ibom State based in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a Recording Artiste, trumpet player, singer/song-writer and music producer. He also serves as Youth Pastor of The Oasis – the Youth church of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The King’s Court Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Nathaniel believes that music is primarily a fundamental tool in the praise and worship of God and an avenue by which He (God) relates with His people. He expresses His deep love for God through his music.

SONNIE BADU

Award-winning, international gospel singer Sonnie Badu is an influential figure in African gospel music. One of the most consistently popular live acts in the world, Sonnie has been to almost every corner of the world. His trademark vocals are as recognizable as his custom made fashion accessories. His unique blend of intimate worship, high-quality visuals, and his energetic style of ushering congregations into the presence of God is affecting lives worldwide.

For Sonnie Badu, it is an honour and privilege to stand and lead God’s children in the art of spiritual intimacy.

BEEJAY SAX

He is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing Saxophonists. A professional Musician with strong Christian ethics who has worked hard over the years to carve a Niche for himself as far as gospel music is concerned, he thrills with a blend of traditional percussions and the sonorous tone of his saxophone to make Contemporary vibes.

A member of the RCCG Praise team and a devoted worker in Joshua Ville, God has wrought His works through this vessel and he has indeed been a blessing to many.

PITA

Peter Linus, better known by his stage name PITA, is a contemporary gospel artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He has been surrounded by music his entire life. He started singing in the choir at a young age, moving on to creating an acapella group in his teens. The group toured many churches and university campuses across Lagos and Nigeria, gaining popularity and drawing national attention.

PITA grew up to become of Nigeria’s most sought after talents, an accomplished singer, songwriter, composer, and producer.

VOICES IN ZION & THE APOSTLES

The choir in the RCCG City of David parish, the group is made up of people from different walks of life who have set themselves apart to serve the Lord with their talents. In the group are young professionals in the music and entertainment industry who have also committed themselves to bringing down the presence of the Most High God through praise and worship, and taking the church into God’s presence.

To the glory of God, testimonies have followed their ministrations, and they are richly blessed as people’s needs are met.
NIGHT OF WORSHIP 2016 – The Splendor of His Majesty – TRAVIS GREENE An American gospel musician

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