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Say HiWednesday Mid-Week ServiceMarch 23, 2016Anchor Scripture: 2Tim 2:15

Say HiTHE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY JESUS INTO JERUSALEMThe four canonical gospels narrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This event marked the beginning of Jesus’ Passion.John’s gospel says it happened after Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead. The crowd that believed in Jesus after the miracle gathered the next day for the Feast in Jerusalem to welcome Jesus as He enters Jerusalem. The Synoptic gospel gave the account that as Jesus was descending from the Mount of Olive towards Jerusalem the crowds lay their clothes on the ground to welcome Jesus as He triumphantly enters Jerusalem.The triumphal entry was predicted in the Old Testament (Zechariah 9:9) and the three gospels agreed with the account in Zechariah that Jesus was coming from Mount Olive (Zechariah 14:1-5).Another significant point is that Jesus was not riding on a horse but on a donkey. He is not for war but for peace (Zech. 9:9). He is the Prince of Peace and peace He brought to our world.As we remember Jesus’ example as the King of Peac

Say HiMid Week ServiceWednesday, March 16, 2016Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Say HiTHINGS THAT FAITH CAN DO FOR YOU1.The greatest thing that faith can do for you is to help save you from eternal damnation. Ephesians 2:8 says “For by grace are you saved though faith.”2.Faith will defend you. Ephesians 6:16 says “Taking up the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” Faith in God through Jesus will do this not faith in carnal weapons of men.3.Faith will help provide for you. Psalm 9:10 says “And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee, for Thou Lord hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.”4.Faith will cement your destiny. 2Chronicles 20:20 says “Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established.” Your hope should be built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. 5.Faith will solidify your prayer. 1John 5:14 says “This is the confidence that we have in Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” Lack of faith brings no answer to our prayer.6.Faith will heal your family. Proverbs 14

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Say HiADVANTAGES IN GIVING Many times we look at some Christian injunctions and feel that only the mature Christians are meant to do them. When it comes to giving, we say within ourselves, “that is meant for the rich and not for us who are struggling to make ends meet.” I have good news for us today that we do not have to be rich to give and we do not have to be poor to be stingy too.Paul wrote in Acts 20:35 quoting Jesus by saying “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” Let us quickly examine some reasons why ALL Christians should imbibe this noble practice.1.Giving obeys God’s command (Luke 6:38).2.Giving submits to God’s Lordship. Our submission is really tested in the areas where our own nature and situation make obedience more difficult. Money is one of those areas.3.Giving exhibits God’s heart (James 1:17). Be like God who is the giver of every good and perfect gift. 4.Giving illustrate God’s salvation (2 Cor. 2:9). Jesus became poor, that we through His poverty might become rich.5.Giving makes us

Say HiUNITY IN CHURCHUnity in the church is a priority in the mind of Jesus Christ. If we cannot be united as a local church, then it will be impossible for us to talk about unity in Christendom.In John 17:21, the Prayer of Jesus for His followers is “That they all may be one, as you, Father, are in Me, and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me.” Oneness can only be achieved where love is found. Amos the prophet asked “Can two work together unless they are agreed?” (Amos 3:3).I Corinthians 1:10, Paul pleaded with the church in Corinth by saying “Now, I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no division among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.” Church, we are not competitors but a team. Everybody must join hands to contribute their quota. Nobody should cause division because such divisions are not of Christ and those who try it mus

Say HiMidWeek ServiceFeb 24, 2016

Say HiIn Psalm 103:13 the Bible declares the character of God as one who cares – “As a father has compassion on His children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.” Please always remember that God cares about everything in your life, compassionately for that matter.In today’s text (Mark 4:25-41), the disciples of Jesus were sore afraid of the storm and they had to wake Jesus up from sleep and then asked the question “Lord, don’t you care that we perish?”Many of us have asked this question in different circumstances. “God, did you not see the doctor’s report?” God are you not aware of what a mess my marriage is?” “Don’t you see the little money I have left and yet the bills are mounting?” “Do you see how my children are struggling in school?! “Lord don’t you care?”The truth is, God cares. See what God wants us to do in I Peter 5:7 “Cast all your cares on Him because He cares for you.”If only you knew and felt how your heavenly Father care so compassionately and constantly about you, you would have

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Say HiWednesday MidweekService. Feb 17, 2016

Say HiSHORT STORY OF VALENTINE’S DAYValentine is now celebrated with flowers, candy, red hearts and romance. The original story of what started this celebration was not romantic at all rather it was a story that ended with death and sorrow. St. Valentine was a Roman Catholic Priest at a time when Claudias was an Emperor who persecuted the church without mercy. During Claudias’ time an edict that prohibited the marriage of young people was passed. Claudias was of the belief that unmarried soldiers would serve in battle than married ones since they had no care hanging on them. St. Valentine secretly went against Claudias’ verdict by marrying young people. Valentine was eventually caught, imprisoned and tortured for breaking the Emperor’s edict. One of the judges by name Asterius had become a Christian because Valentine healed the daughter of her blindness. Valentine was admired by many young people who believed that he died for what he believed. But what gave birth to Valentine’s Day celebration was the style S

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Say HiWE CELEBRATE OUR OFFICE STAFFGoing down the memory lane, we must never forget to give God the glory for how He has led us to this point. In the ‘90s, we had only six workers and one pastor. Today, we have metamorphosed to 17 Full-Time staff, 14 Part-Time staff and 5 Pastoral staff. We also have 2 Pastors in our daughter churches in Lagos, one in Abuja and 23 Pastors and teachers in Niger Kebbi Mission Field. God is moving His church to higher grounds and we are grateful for making us part of His expansion. We thank God for opening our eyes to do something historical this year when we can, as a church, purse to appreciate what we have. We celebrate our staff today for their contributions to the progress of the church. It is our prayers that God will continue to use them mightily to His glory.We thank all our members and regular worshippers for your support financially, morally and spiritually. Without you allowing God to use you all our achievements would not have been possible. God bless you all abundan

Say HiPLEASE REMEMBERWhen was the last time that you participated in taking the Lord’s Supper? How do you go about preparing yourself to participate in the Lord’s Supper? Do you know the importance of this ordinance in the believer’s life? Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour instituted this ordinance of the church for us to remember what He has done for us. Later, Paul tells us that we are to be serious, sober and reexamine ourselves as we set to participate in eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Christ who readily gave Himself for us to redeem us. We are not to be casual or flippant in our preparation. Our participation should be with reverence, humility and sincerity. Participation in the Lord’s Supper is a time of remembering the love that God has for us and should call for a serious self-assessment and repentance. Whenever you have the privilege of participating in the observation of the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper, please do not belittle it and I pray that you will not idolize the practice instea

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Say HiMid-Week Service, January 27, 2016

Say HiAs we work together in IBC for greater achievement in 2016, let us admonish ourselves with these Bible passages to help us do God’s will to please Him who has called us to His work:I Thessalonians 5:14 and following say “And we urge you, brothers admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”Likewise, in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, the word of God says “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him – a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”L

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Say HiSOME NAMES OF SATAN IN THE BIBLE1.Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12). The name before the fall means “star of the morning” and “shining one”.2.Satan (Matthew 4:15) meaning adversary3.The devil (Matthew 4:1-11) meaning slanderer4.The god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:4)5.The king of death (Hebrews 2:14)6.The ruler of darkness (Ephesians 6:12)7.The dragon (Revelation 12:7)8.The deceiver (Revelation 20:10)9.Beelzebub (Matthew 12:14) meaning the Lord of dung10.Belial (2 Corinthians 6:15) personification of all that is evil11.The wicked one (Matthew 13:38)12.The tempter (I Thessalonians 3:5)13.The accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10)14.A liar (John 8:14)15.A thief (John 10:10)