Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

BY HIS MERCIES WE ARE NOT CONSUMED Study Text: Lamentations 3:22–23 Introduction: - We gather today in gratitude, not because everything has been perfect, but because God’s mercies have preserved us. - Jeremiah looked at a ruined Jerusalem, a broken nation, hopeless streets, and yet he declared:  “It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed…” - This is the posture of Thanksgiving: recognizing mercy as the reason we stand. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Meaning of His Mercies 2.  The Manifestation of His Mercies 3.  The Mandate of His Mercies  1. The Meaning of His Mercies  1.  Mercy is God’s Compassion Toward the Unworthy - Mercy is not something we earn; it is who God is. - Psalm 103:8 — “The LORD is merciful and gracious…”  2.  Mercy is God’s Patience With Our Weaknesses - If God were to mark iniquity, none of us would stand (Psalm 130:3). - Mercy means God chooses to withhold the judgment we de...

Not by Power, Not by Might, but By My Spirit Study Text: Zechariah 4:6 - 9 Introduction: - This divine proclamation to Zerubbabel came at a time of frustration and seeming impossibility. The rebuilding of the temple had been halted due to opposition and human limitation.  - God reminded Zerubbabel that divine purposes are not accomplished through human ability or physical strength, but through the inexhaustible power of the Holy Spirit. - Today, many are trying to fulfill divine assignments by human wisdom, strength, or influence, but God’s work demands God’s Spirit. What might, education, connections, or money cannot do, the Spirit can do effortlessly. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Limitations of the Human Strength 2.  The Manifestations of the Holy Spirit 3.  The Revelations from the Holy Scriptures 1.  The Limitations of the Human Strength - Human effort has its place, but it is grossly limited in spiritual matters. - Psa...

The Book of Remembrance Study Text: Malachi 3:16–18 Introduction: - There are times when it seems heaven is silent and man is forgotten,  when prayers appear unanswered and good deeds unnoticed. Yet, our God is not unjust to forget (Hebrews 6:10).  - He keeps records which are divine, detailed, and dependable. The Book of Remembrance is God’s eternal archive of faithful service, sincere devotion, and sacrificial love. - This message explores how God remembers, rewards, and restores those written in His heavenly record, and we shall be discussing it under three subheadings: 1.  Divine Recording  2.  Divine Rewarding  3.  Divine Restoring  1.  Divine Recording  - God is a meticulous recorder. Every act of faith, every tear shed in prayer, every unseen labour of love is captured in His heavenly chronicle. A. The People Remembered 1.  Those who fear the Lord — reverent hearts who honour His Word. 2.  Those who fellowship faithfully...

The Secret of Sustained Supernatural Strength  Study Text: Isaiah 40:31 Introduction: - Every believer encounters moments of exhaustion — when prayers seem delayed, when strength feels drained, and when hope is faint. - But our God is not the God of the ground; He is the God of the great heights. - He calls us not to crawl in defeat but to climb and soar in dominion. -This verse is a spiritual strategy for supernatural strength and a divine flight manual for the believer. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings:  1.  The Portrait of an Amazing Bird 2.  The Patience of an Aspiring Believer 3.  The Power of an Awesome Benefactor  1.  The Portrait of an Amazing Bird  - The eagle is Heaven’s chosen emblem of spiritual excellence. It is not a common bird, but a creature of covenant altitude. - There are four key portraits of an eagle: 1.  Vision – The eagle sees far. You cannot fly higher than your vision. (Proverbs 29:18) 2....

How Well Are You Using Your Gifts? Study Text: Matthew 25:14–30; Romans 12:4–8 Introduction: - The believers have the responsibility to recognize, develop, and diligently use their God-given gifts for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom. - Every child of God has been endowed with divine gifts—spiritual abilities, natural talents, and divine opportunities —to fulfill God’s purpose on earth. - No believer is giftless. The tragedy, however, is that many neglect, bury, or misuse their gifts. - In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus tells us that each servant received gifts “according to his ability.” The issue wasn’t the size of the gift but the faithfulness in using it. - So the question today is not “Do you have a gift?” but rather “How well are you using your gift?” - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Source of your Gifts 2.  The Significance of your Gifts 3.  The Stirring of your Gifts  1. The Source of...

Let The Fire Fall Study Text: 1 Kings 18:36–39 Introduction: - Throughout Scripture, the fire of God symbolizes His presence, power, purity, and passion. -  When fire falls, hearts are stirred, sin is consumed, altars are ignited, and nations turn back to God. - In Elijah’s day, the people of Israel were caught between two opinions: worshipping God and Baal. It took the fire of God to restore true worship and national revival. - Today, we need that same fire — in our hearts, homes, churches, and nation. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Action of the Fire 2.  The Absence of the Fire 3.  The Attributes of the Fire  1. The Action of the Fire - Fire in Scripture represents several divine realities: 1.  God’s Presence – Exodus 3:2 – The burning bush. 2.  God’s Power – Acts 2:3 – Tongues of fire on the apostles. 3.  God’s Purity – Malachi 3:2-3 – He purifies as a refiner’s fire. 4.  God’s Passion – Jeremiah 20:9 –...