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Paul Adefarasin hosts Creflo Dollar, others at the Spirit-Life Conference

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The Spirit Life Conference themed: “Great Grace” started on the 5th of September and ended on the 9th. The five days conference had top speakers including Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Pastor Ransom Bello, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Pastor Creflo Dollar and the Convener of the Conference and Senior Pastor of House On The Rock, Paul Adefarasin.

Spirit Life Conference 2018 kicked off with Bishop Mike Okonkwo. He spoke on “Grace The Teacher”. According to him, we operate at our full capacity when we yield to God’s Grace because Grace brings ease in our service to God. He emphatically stated that we have all things already in Christ and we should stop asking for what we have been freely given.

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, the second speaker, spoke on “Lifted By The Covenant of Grace.” He talked on why Grace is offensive to the devil because the enemy wants you thinking that you are your own source rather than believing and receiving all that Jesus has already done.

Day Two of the conference featured Bishop Ransom Bello as he shared on “Heaven Is A Gift, Not A Reward.”  According to him, it is either Grace or Law; there is no middle ground. He made a case for the proper delineation and appropriation of the Law and Grace which many pulpits have done in error.

The Senior Pastor of House On The Rock, Paul Adefarasin was the second speaker for Day 2. He spoke strongly against mixing both messages (Law and Grace). “The Law is all about works; it makes you a slave. True grace empowers us to lead righteous lives.”

The Senior Pastor of World Changers Church, New York, USA – Dr Creflo Dollar was the speaker for Day Three, and he shared on “Living Under The Correct Covenant”. He said that each covenant has Benefits – The Blessing, Beneficiary – You and the Benefactor – God. He reminded us that the Law was between God and the Jews – which we were not a party to.

He continued on Day Four by expounding the respective roles of Faith and Grace in our lives. “Grace makes while Faith takes. Faith can only take what Grace has made available!” He further described Grace as not just a teaching but a Person – Jesus!

The final day of the conference was the Super Celebration Service on Sunday 9th September 2018. Dr Creflo Dollar continues with “No More Self Righteousness”. He admonished the church to believe correctly and deduce their identity from their belief rather than their behaviour. He summed up his thoughts by stating that the most important thing for a person to do is to get born again and the most crucial thing a born-again person can do is to renew the mind continually.

Throughout the Conference, Music Ministration was led by Vicki Yohe, Sammie Okposo, Glowreeyah Braimoh and Pastor Donnie McClurkin, which was rounded up with a stellar concert immediately following the Super Celebration Service.

Paul Adefarasin to host Creflo Dollar & more for the Spirit Life Conference

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Paul Adefarasin to host Creflo Dollar & more for the Spirit Life Conference

In this world where almost everyone is working hard to achieve an end, you need something extra to distinguish you. Going through the annals of time and history, people who have done the impossible – stopped the mouth of lions, conquered kingdoms and carried out exploits have been endued with Grace from God.

Grace is that divine lift that gives you the edge, the advantage and the empowerment to do more than your natural capacity and proficiency can.

But there is an even greater dimension; what then is that next level? Surely it is Greater Grace.

This September join Pastor Creflo Dollar, Bishop Mike Okonkwo, Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, Pastor Ransom Bello and Conference Host, Paul Adefarasin at The Rock Cathedral, Lekki for the Spirit Life Conference 2018 as they minister and share on the theme “Greater Grace”

Music ministration will be by Donnie McClurkin, Vicki Yohe and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC).

The Conference which begins on Wednesday, September 5th 2018 will hold from 5 pm – 8 pm weekly (till Friday the 7th) and then continue on Saturday 8th September 2018 by 10 am. The Spirit Life Conference will conclude with a Super Celebration Service at 8 am on Sunday, September 9th 2018.

Grace sets you apart; Great Grace sets you ahead.

See you there.

About Pastor Paul Adefarasin:

From his mother’s living room in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin established House On The Rock Church in 1994 with just a few attendees. Proof of his calling is that the living room church has blossomed into a Ministry that has over 50 daughter churches in Africa and Europe. A well-known mentee of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Paul has been fervent in his message of hope to the world and especially the African continent where he resides. He is also the Founder and President of the Rock Foundation; a charity based Organization committed to social reformation, education, provision of healthcare and relief work for ex-convicts, drug addicts, and the downtrodden and disadvantaged in Nigeria and West Africa.

Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s capacity to teach, speak and preach from a personal and theological platform has strengthened and encouraged people all over the world. The Ministry promotes reconciliation, redemption and reformation cutting across denominational and social divides. He has a burning passion for seeing the rehabilitation of his generation, his nation and his continent.

Pastor Paul has been happily married to pastor Ifeanyi since 1995.

Get ready for The Spirit Life Conference with Pastor Paul Adefarasin

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Get ready for The Spirit Life Conference with Pastor Paul Adefarasin

Get ready for The Spirit Life Conference with Pastor Paul Adefarasin

It’s going to be another September to remember as Paul Adefarasin, Senior Pastor of House On The Rock church is set to host The Spirit Life Conference in Lagos. The 2018 edition of The Spirit Life Conference is happening from Wednesday, September 5th to Sunday 9th at The Rock Cathedral (House On The Rock).

The official hashtag of the conference is #SLC2018 and is themed “Great Grace.” The Spirit Life Conference will be featuring other powerful ministers of the gospel alongside Pastor Paul Adefarasin to unravel truths from God’s word. Pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, the wife of Paul Adefarasin, will also be present at the conference.

This year’s Spirit Life Conference will be featuring Matthew Ashimolowo, Mike Okonkwo, Ransom Bello, Vicki Yohe, Donnie McClurkin, Creflo Dollar and Paul Adefarasin, the host.

About Pastor Paul Adefarasin:

From his mother’s living room in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin established House On The Rock Church in 1994 with just a few attendees. Proof of his calling is that the living room church has blossomed into a Ministry that has over 50 daughter churches in Africa and Europe. A well-known mentee of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Paul has been fervent in his message of hope to the world and especially the African continent where he resides. He is also the Founder and President of the Rock Foundation; a charity based Organization committed to social reformation, education, provision of healthcare and relief work for ex-convicts, drug addicts, and the downtrodden and disadvantaged in Nigeria and West Africa.

Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s capacity to teach, speak and preach from a personal and theological platform has strengthened and encouraged people all over the world. The Ministry promotes reconciliation, redemption and reformation cutting across denominational and social divides. He has a burning passion for seeing the rehabilitation of his generation, his nation and his continent.

“Our vision is to be the voice of excellence, the hand of power and a bridge of hope. We believe in the power of God to change lives and value the practical application of His Word to make a difference in who we are and what we do. Believing and obeying His Word leads us to a discovery of real life and a hope for eternity; this is what the Bible teaches us, that Jesus Christ came as God’s gift to the world with a message of Good News.”

Pastor Paul has been happily married to pastor Ifeanyi since 1995.

Paul Adefarasin records another success with The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.)

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Paul Adefarasin records another success with The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) House On The Rock’s senior pastor, Paul Adefarasin has successfully hosted another edition of The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.). The festival of praise held on Friday, 27th July 2018 at The Rock Cathedral in Lagos. The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) is an annual music concert where Christians from around the world gather to exalt the name of Jesus to the glory of Almighty God through praise, dance and music. The massive turn-out recorded at the conference is a testament to Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s positive influence within the Christian community in Nigeria and abroad. Leading gospel acts, such as Sammie Okposo, Onos, Frank Edwards, Midnight Crew, Ada, Eben, Bukola Bekes, Chioma Jesus and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC), all lent their voices to make this year’s concert a success. T.A.P.E. was even more remarkable this year with the inclusion of FEARLESS headlined by the Tim Godfrey alongside the award-winning Xtreme Crew and Travis Greene, the “Intentional” crooner, internationally-acclaimed and best-selling Gospel Music Minstrel. With hands raised high in thanksgiving, worshippers gathered for a night of praise and sang and danced along with songs of exaltation. “Since inception, TAPE has been an awesome expression of rhythm and sounds of worship with a stellar cast of worship leaders.” Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s capacity to teach, speak and preach from a personal and theological platform has strengthened and encouraged people all over the world for years, and this event was no different as the pastor and a host of other leading men of God were on ground to talk about Jesus and His salvation at the event. About Pastor Paul Adefarasin: Paul Adefarasin founded House On The Rock church in 1994, a ministry that has since expanded to over 50 daughter churches around the world. He is very passionate in his message of hope, healing and empowerment. Adefarasin is widely regarded as a visionary leader and bridge-builder. His ability to transcend race, tribe and creed with his unique approach to ministry has seen to the forging of many strategic relationships between the church and secular communities in Africa and around the world. Pastor Paul Adefarasin is happily married to pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, and together, they have three amazing children.

Paul Adefarasin records another success with The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.)

House On The Rock’s senior pastor, Paul Adefarasin has successfully hosted another edition of The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.). The festival of praise held on Friday, 27th July 2018 at The Rock Cathedral in Lagos.

The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) is an annual music concert where Christians from around the world gather to exalt the name of Jesus to the glory of Almighty God through praise, dance and music. The massive turn-out recorded at the conference is a testament to Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s positive influence within the Christian community in Nigeria and abroad.  

Leading gospel acts, such as Sammie Okposo, Onos, Frank Edwards, Midnight Crew, Ada, Eben, Bukola Bekes, Chioma Jesus and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC), all lent their voices to make this year’s concert a success.

T.A.P.E. was even more remarkable this year with the inclusion of FEARLESS headlined by the Tim Godfrey alongside the award-winning Xtreme Crew and Travis Greene, the “Intentional” crooner, internationally-acclaimed and best-selling Gospel Music Minstrel.

With hands raised high in thanksgiving, worshippers gathered for a night of praise and sang and danced along with songs of exaltation.

“Since inception, TAPE has been an awesome expression of rhythm and sounds of worship with a stellar cast of worship leaders.”

Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s capacity to teach, speak and preach from a personal and theological platform has strengthened and encouraged people all over the world for years, and this event was no different as the pastor and a host of other leading men of God were on ground to talk about Jesus and His salvation at the event.  

About Pastor Paul Adefarasin:

Paul Adefarasin founded House On The Rock church in 1994, a ministry that has since expanded to over 50 daughter churches around the world. He is very passionate in his message of hope, healing and empowerment.

Adefarasin is widely regarded as a visionary leader and bridge-builder. His ability to transcend race, tribe and creed with his unique approach to ministry has seen to the forging of many strategic relationships between the church and secular communities in Africa and around the world.

Pastor Paul Adefarasin is happily married to pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, and together, they have three amazing children.

Paul Adefarasin hosts The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) and Travis Greene in Concert!

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Paul Adefarasin hosts The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) and Travis Greene in Concert!

The highly anticipated 2018 Edition of The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) holds this Friday, 27th July 2018 at the House On The Rock (The Rock Cathedral), Lekki, Lagos and will be hosted by pastor Paul Adefarasin. The event, which is a festival of praise, will celebrate Jesus our King in varying indigenous languages and local dialects.

This year’s edition promises to be explosive! For the first time-ever, The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) which is a signature worship concert which be featuring the FEARLESS Concert & Travis Greene in the same night!

Headlining The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) is a constellation of leading Gospel voices like Sammie Okposo, Onos, Frank Edwards, Midnight Crew, Ada, Eben, Bukola Bekes, Chioma Jesus and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC).

The African Praise Experience will also host FEARLESS headlined by the Tim Godfrey alongside the award-winning Xtreme Crew and Travis Greene, the “Intentional” crooner, internationally-acclaimed and best-selling Gospel Music Minstrel.

A statement by the church reads in part: “Since inception, TAPE has been an awesome expression of rhythm and sounds of worship with a stellar cast of worship leaders.”

The event starts by 8pm but you will want to come in much earlier if you are to get choice seats!

Again it holds at the Rock Cathedral, 4th Round-about, Lekki-Epe. We will see you there.

Pastor Paul Adefarasin celebrates son Alvin Adegboyega Adefarasin on his birthday

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Pastor Paul Adefarasin celebrates son Alvin Adegboyega Adefarasin on his birthday (2)

Pastor Paul Adefarasin celebrates son Alvin Adegboyega Adefarasin on his birthday

Pastor Paul Adefarasin today took to Instagram to celebrate the birthday of one of his sons, Alvin Adegboyega Adefarasin who just turned 21.

The House On The Rock pastor shared the following post:

Today, I am deeply grateful and prayerfully rejoice that one of my two sons and the seed of my loins turns 21.

Adegboyega, we are grateful that you have tested our values and chosen to walk with them in the the path of the upright, and sustainably so.

It seems like only yesterday …, you were but a baby in our arms, and today, we have a son who understands his place, his promise, his power and his purpose; who will not depart from the verities with which he has been raised; and who can stand authoritatively to speak with the adversity at the gate.

Recently, you graduated with a First Class Degree in Civil Engineering; an accomplishment that is not only heart-warming but also speaks succinctly of your dedication and discipline in the world of academia. However, you excel everywhere else and exude the attributes of a true leader.

You have brought us only pride and joy, and so let it be IJN.

So in the moment of a defining milestone birthday, I write as your father in these two facets of life; the natural and the spiritual and want you to know that we commend you again to the Great Grace of the One who is able to keep you and cause you to continue to be far above and beyond all that you can ask or aspire to. I pray that the dew of heaven continually rests upon your heart, and that the oil of gladness never departs from your soul.

As a sharpened and well appointed arrow vested in to my quiver, you will go expressly to your God ordained destiny, and will attain greater heights than we could ever imagine.

May you be a voice to and for your generation – issuing forward the wisdom and awesomeness of our God.

Just as Our Heavenly Father is limitless; may you walk in His boundless grace to be all that you can be and to do all that you can do.

We are profoundly proud of you, we love you, we always have, and always will.

Have a great day!!!!!! Dad

#Birthday #Sons #Blessings #Gifts #Life #21

About Pastor Paul Adefarasin:

From his mother’s living room in Lagos, Paul Adefarasin established House On The Rock Church in 1994 with just a few attendees. Proof of his calling is that the living room church has blossomed into a Ministry that has over 50 daughter churches in Africa and Europe. A well-known mentee of Bishop T.D. Jakes, Pastor Paul has been fervent in his message of hope to the world and especially the African continent where he resides. He is also the Founder and President of the Rock Foundation; a charity based Organization committed to social reformation, education, provision of healthcare and relief work for ex-convicts, drug addicts, and the downtrodden and disadvantaged in Nigeria and West Africa.

 

Pastor Paul Adefarasin’s capacity to teach, speak and preach from a personal and theological platform has strengthened and encouraged people all over the world. The Ministry promotes reconciliation, redemption and reformation cutting across denominational and social divides. He has a burning passion for seeing the rehabilitation of his generation, his nation and his continent.

“Our vision is to be the voice of excellence, the hand of power and a bridge of hope. We believe in the power of God to change lives and value the practical application of His Word to make a difference in who we are and what we do. Believing and obeying His Word leads us to a discovery of real life and a hope for eternity; this is what the Bible teaches us, that Jesus Christ came as God’s gift to the world with a message of Good News.”

Pastor Paul Adefarasin is happily married to pastor Ifeanyi Adefarasin, and together, they have three amazing children.

 

Pastor Paul Adefarasin to host The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) & Travis Greene in Concert | Friday, July 27th

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Pastor Paul Adefarasin to host The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) & Travis Greene in Concert Friday, July 27th

Pastor Paul Adefarasin to host The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E.) & Travis Greene in Concert | Friday, July 27th

The highly anticipated 2018 Edition of The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E) holds this Friday, July 27, 2018 at House on the Rock (The Rock Cathedral), Lekki, Lagos. The event which is a festival of praise, will celebrate Jesus our King in varying indigenous languages and local dialects.

This year’s edition promises to be explosive! For the first time-ever, T.A.P.E. which is a signature worship concert will be featuring the FEARLESS Concert & Travis Greene in the same night, hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House On The Rock Church.

Headlining The African Praise Experience (T.A.P.E) is a constellation of leading Gospel voices like Sammie Okposo, Onos, Frank Edwards, Midnight Crew, Ada, Eben, Bukola Bekes, Chioma Jesus and the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel Choir (LMGC).

The African Praise Experience will also host FEARLESS headlined by Tim Godfrey alongside the award-winning Xtreme Crew and Travis Greene, the “Intentional” crooner, internationally-acclaimed and best-selling Gospel Music Minstrel.

A statement by the church reads in part: “Since inception, TAPE has been an awesome expression of rhythm and sounds of worship with a stellar cast of worship leaders.”

The event starts by 8pm but you will want to come in much earlier if you are to get choice seats!

Date: Friday, July 27th, 2018.

Time: 8pm

Venue: House on the Rock (The Rock Cathedral), 4th Round-about, Lekki-Epe

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.”

The creation of a ministry

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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