The church is the gathering of believers. A place dedicated to God for worship and sharing God’s Word. The church began after Jesus Christ physically departed from the earth and sent the Holy Spirit.

Prior to then, God’s people gathered in Jerusalem to hear His Word. Now, the church is wide and has taken roots in different parts of the world. God’s people can call upon Him from any nation and any territory.

However, as beautiful as the church is, believers must be very watchful and careful to avoid certain things that may be found amongst them.
The Apostles of the early church warned about some of these things and it is important that we be reminded other.

1. BEING DISTRACTED

This happens in different ways in church; being consumed in activities around the church that you don’t listen to the word, speaking with your seat neighbor or friend during the service, going through your phone and social media, and so on.
These are all distractions that can make you miss the word of God for you that day. It is important to remain focused in God’s house.

2. FIGHTING

As unbelievable as it sounds, sometimes, issues arise amongst brethren in the church that leads to disagreements and ultimately, fightings.
This is unpleasant and should not be found amongst God’s people or in the church. You must be careful to avoid things that may lead to fighting and chaos in the house of God.
“For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,” 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”‭‭ Matthew‬ ‭18:15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

3. FAMILIARITY

It is easy to get familiar with the routine in church and the word of God. Unfortunately this has lots of disadvantages as it makes your Christian life unfruitful. It is impossible to be blessed when you have become familiar with the servant of God, the vessels of God, and the Word of God. Always approach every meeting in God’s house with excitement and expectation.

“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

4. BACKBITING

Slander, gossip and all forms of backbiting must be avoided at all costs. These are tools of the enemy to attack believers.
It is easy to fall into this trap and find yourself slandering a fellow brother in the Lord. Being watchful will prevent this.

“LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭15:1-3‬ ‭KJV‬‬

5. THEFT

Stealing is a sin and should never be done anywhere. However, stealing from people in church and from the church herself is even more highly discouraged. This should seem obvious, unfortunately, it has occurred before and needs to be preached against. People in charge of God’s money in church must be found faithful. Remember Ananias and Sapphira. Remember Judas, Jesus’ treasurer. They were not found faithful. Exodus‬ ‭20:15‬ says “Thou shalt not steal.”

6. CONSPIRACY

Unfortunately, this has happened many times in the church. Rebellion and conspiracy of any sort must be avoided because it never goes well.
The seed that leads to this is not of God. It is of the enemy and the plan is to cause discord amongst brethren. Do not join in any group that seeks to conspire against someone.

“For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭3:4-9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

7. ENVY

Everything done in the house of God is ultimately to the Glory of God. Regardless of who does more or who is called upon more often, we must be satisfied and comfortable in our own assignments. It is important to flee from any form of covetousness and be genuinely happy for people who receive any form of blessing from the Lord. A man can receive nothing.

“Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. Mark 16:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING MARK 16:15-17

15.  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

16.  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

17.  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

Shortly before Jesus began His earthly ministry, He went to river Jordan to be baptized by John the Baptist and the Heavens opened immediately after. A vital lesson from this is that if you’re truly born again and undertake baptism by immersion, the Heavens will open over you.

One of the reasons for water baptism is to identify with the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus. It’s also an open demonstration of the change that is happening from your inside, out.

This change must be evident to everyone who comes in contact with you. In addition, water baptism seals your making it to Heaven (Mark 16:16). Sadly, many Churches are doing baptism in wrong ways, such as the sprinkling of water, baptizing an infant or someone living in sin.

Jesus already laid a perfect example of how baptism should be done and if anyone adheres to this, there will be a spiritual affirmation of the fellow’s sonship. If you were wrongly baptized, ensure that you make the necessary correction.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

Enrol in the Baptismal class if you are yet to be baptized.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

IN CHRIST ALONE

1. In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here, in the power of Christ, I stand.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 14:1-23, PSALMS 103-104

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 14 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 14 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today God’s Word and precepts will not depart from my mouth. I meditate on it and declare it day and night. I apply it and obey it also. Therefore I am blessed and I enjoy good success in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

I will praise You O Lord with my whole heart and I will show forth Your marvelous works in my life in the name of Jesus.

Father I pray that You will be merciful unto me, forgive my sins, and wash me clean in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, help me to be disciplined and adhere to Your commands strictly in Jesus name.

Father, help me not to call Your Word old fashioned. May I remain committed to becoming like Jesus totally everyday in Jesus name.

Lord, Grant me grace to continually practice and teach Your undiluted Word. May I not dilute Your Word for any reason in Jesus name.

Father, may we continually teach and live by Your principles alone in the name of Jesus.

Father, please direct my footsteps, and take me to a place of prosperity in the name of Jesus.

Lord please, take take away every negative person and negative group from me, and surround me with of good counsel in Jesus name.

Father please, continually renew the strength of pastor E. A Adeboye in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father I pray for Your wisdom and inspiration over every worker on this platform in the name of Jesus

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 14 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 14 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today God’s Word and precepts will not depart from my mouth. I meditate on it and declare it day and night. I apply it and obey it also. Therefore I am blessed and I enjoy good success in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I do not teach, tolerate, or practice lukewarm Christianity in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I repent of every form of wickedness and sin and God delivers me from their consequences in Jesus name

I decree and declare I only teach and obey the undiluted Word of God daily in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I only listen to, teach and live by God’s principles in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that in everything committed to my hands to do now, I diligently do and succeed in with the help of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I do not listen to, or invite Jezebels to teach me or God’s people in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am strengthened, replenish and sustained by God in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare that God shall take care of all my needs in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, the hand of God is removing all impediment and fine-tuning my destiny henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for Pastor E. A Adeboye, I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great in Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

*LESSON: FIFTY (50)*
*TO PIC: GOD HAS SUBSTITUTES*

*HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM*
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

5. Come, join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please help to be active and obedient so that I will not be substituted.

MEMORY VERSE: “And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.” 1 Samuel 16:1

BIBLE TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13

1. And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

2. And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.

3. And call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will shew thee what thou shalt do: and thou shalt anoint unto me him whom I name unto thee.

4. And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

5. And he said, Peaceably: I am come to sacrifice unto the LORD: sanctify yourselves, and come with me to the sacrifice. And he sanctified Jesse and his sons, and called them to the sacrifice.

6. And it came to pass, when they were come, that he looked on Eliab, and said, Surely the LORD’S anointed is before him.

7. But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

8. Then Jesse called Abinadab, and made him pass before Samuel. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

9. Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this.

10. Again, Jesse made seven of his sons to pass before Samuel. And Samuel said unto Jesse, The LORD hath not chosen these.

11. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither.

12. And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.

13. Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: What is substitute? Several meanings have been postulated but we think this meaning will fit in to our write up. “Someone who serves as a replacement for another person.” Any position given to man by God, He (God) must have prepared someone else, peradventure there is any misconduct by the original occupier of the position. For example, when prophet Elijah requested that he be killed by God from the life threat of Jezebel, 1 King 19:1-4. God told him (Elijah) to choose Elisha in his stead,1 Kings 19:14-16. Also, King Saul disobeyed God. God immediately told Prophet Samuel to anoint David as Saul replacement, 1 Samuel 16:1.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13.
i. God can reject or replace a man
ii. God can replace a man with someone lower than the person to be replaced.

LESSON OUTLINES:
THOSE THAT WERE REPLACED BY GOD IN THE BIBLE AND THEIR OFFENSE.

1. ADAM AND EVE: They disobeyed God and ate the fruit that God instructed them not to eat. They were replaced with Jesus Christ. Genesis 3:14-15.

2. VASHTI: She disobeyed her husband, and Esther became her replacement. Esther 1:11-12; 2:15-17.

3. ELIJAH: He was afraid of Jezebel. Elisha became his replacement. 1Kings 19:14-17.

4. KING SAUL: He disobeyed God’s instructions and he was replaced with David. 1Samuel 16:1.

5. JUDAS ISCARIOT: He sold Jesus to the Jews and he was replaced with Mathias. Acts 1:20-26.

AS A CHRISTIAN WHAT SHOULD I DO TO AVOID REPLACEMENT?
1. Always acknowledge the saving grace of Christ in your life. Romans 1:28.

2. Eschew sin completely. Romans 6:12-13.

3. Give yourself wholly to fasting and prayer. 1Thessalonians 5:17.

4. Don’t be a person of many words. Matthew 12:36.

5. Make God your center focus in your worship. John 4:23-24.

ACTIVITY: Mention things that can lead to replacement?

SUMMARY: God is a respecter of no man and can replace anyone who does not comply to His will and plans.

CONCLUSION: Nobody is above replacement by God, “Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Acts 10:34-35.

FEAR THE LORD AND KEEP HIS COMMANDMENT. This is how to escape being substituted.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, I thank You for this great insight from Your Word, in Jesus Mighty Name.

2. Father, I refused to be replaced by You, please help me in Jesus Mighty Name.

3. Father, please quench Daddy and Mummy G.O fear today in Jesus Mighty Name.

4. Father, RCCG is named by You, please flush out every bad element in Your Church in Jesus Mighty Name.

5. Individual requests.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY: Command every opposition to your enthronement to melt today. Psalms 68:1

TUESDAY: Take authority against the power of darkness over the unbelievers. 2 Corinthians 4:1-6.

WEDNESDAY: I will bear fruit from now on so that the Lord will not replace me. John 15:1-2; 16.

THURSDAY: Evangelize your neighborhood or your work place today. Mathews 28:18-20.

FRIDAY: Take a tangible or ample time today to pray for souls Luke 18:1.

SATURDAY: Commit yourself and family to God’s hand. Proverbs 4:18.

SUNDAY: Do thorough thanksgiving today. John 11:41-42.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 1 Corinthians 15:20 

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING 1 CORINTHIANS 15:20-23

20.  But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.

21.  For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.

22.  For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

23.  But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ’s at his coming.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

Jesus Christ is the first in everything – the first to create something as great as the universe out of darkness, the first to resurrect from the dead by Himself, the first to walk on water, the first to turn water into wine, the first to produce eyes et cetera.

The Bible records that the universe has its existence in Jesus because all things were made by Him (John 1:3). Deuteronomy 28:13 also says: “And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath…”

This is Gods promise to you if you’re His child. He doesn’t want you to be backward for any reason. It is expected that when two intellectuals marry, they would produce their kind but the opposite was the case of two professors who brought their child for prayers many years ago.

The boy, until then, used to have the worst results in his class but we prayed a simple prayer and God turned it around as the boy never failed any exam again. I pray for you today that God will break the yoke of failure in your life and you will be above only, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please make me exceptional in all my endeavours in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

IN CHRIST ALONE

1. In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here, in the power of Christ, I stand.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 99-102, ROMANS 13:1-14 

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 13 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 13 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today God is my source for everything I need. I do not take anything from enemy because I belong to God’s kingdom – a kingdom of light. All that I need is supplied and all I will need is made available in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I bless You today. I worship You for keeping me through difficult times and for how far You have brought me. I give You all the glory in Jesus name

Lord I commit myself into Your Holy hands and I ask that cleanse me from all my sins in the name of Jesus

Father help me to build strength in the place of prayer in the name of Jesus

Father, please grant the church leaders wisdom and discernment to know who to give access to the pulpit in Jesus name.

Lord, help us not to be distracted by money and material things and end up detailing in Jesus name.

Father, may we continually teach and live by Your principles alone in the name of Jesus.

Father, please direct my footsteps, and take me to a place of prosperity in the name of Jesus.

Lord please, take take away every negative person and negative group from me, and surround me with of good counsel in Jesus name.

Lord I pray against every bad vision and revelation upon my life; and I pray that only Your will shall come to pass in my life in Jesus name.

Father please, continually renew the strength of pastor E. A Adeboye in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father I pray for Your wisdom and inspiration over every worker on this platform in the name of Jesus

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 13 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 13 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today God is my source for everything I need. I do not take anything from enemy because I belong to God’s kingdom – a kingdom of light. All that I need is supplied and all I will need is made available in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I only listen to, teach and live by God’s principles in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that in everything committed to my hands to do now, I diligently do and succeed in with the help of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I do not listen to, or invite Jezebels to teach me or God’s people in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I will praise the name of God In the congregation of the brethren for His marvelous work in my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the Lord God will set a watch over me where ever I go in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that evil shall pass me by, and I shall attract the blessings of God in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am strengthened, replenish and sustained by God in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God shall take care of all my needs in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, the hand of God is removing all impediment and fine-tuning my destiny henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am a wise believer and I live with eternity in view in the name of Jesus.

I declare that I am redeemed from death and eternal damnation. I and my family remain in Christ and we go with Him in the rapture when He returns in Jesus name.

Thank You Father for Pastor E. A Adeboye, I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great in Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2:9

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 1:18-21

18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

In life, there are powerful words that can make or mar an individual, family, Church, community or nation. While Satan uses evil words to wreak havoc, God uses miraculous words to reverse any evil done to His children.

I decree that every word sent to cause havoc in your life is reversed now, in Jesus name.Some years ago, a brother was involved in a fatal accident which left him in a coma. He was as good as dead but he couldn’t be buried because occasionally, he would wake up to shout Jesus! and then relapse into the coma.

On the seventh day, that miraculous name worked for him by reversing his situation and he came back to life fully.A fire broke out one day in an estate containing fifteen houses. The fire engulfed one house after another.

One of my daughters was in the eighth house, so, as the fire approached she could only shout the name Jesus! and suddenly, the fire jumped over her house – from the seventh building to the ninth and then the rest of the houses.

My dear, a lot of miracles are loaded in the name Jesus because at the mention of it, every knee must bow. If you call that name in holiness, every attack and all kinds of evil must bow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 ACTION POINT

Whenever you’re in trouble or danger, first say the name ‘Jesus’.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

IN CHRIST ALONE

1. In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here, in the power of Christ, I stand.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 12:1-21, PSALMS 96:1-13, PSALMS 97:1-12, PSALMS 98:1-9

LESSON FIFTY (50)
TOPIC: PARADISE

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessings

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43.

BIBLE PASSAGE: LUKE 16:19-26

[19]There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:

[20]And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,

[21]And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.

[22]And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;

[23]And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

[24]And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

[25]But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.

[26]And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

INTRODUCTION: Paradise is a place of blessing where the righteous go after death. The word, paradise, is usually used as a synonym for “heaven” (Rev. 2:7). Paradise is a place of rest for believers in Christ. It is a place where believers are united with Christ and His Father (Lk.23:43). Jesus used “paradise” as a synonym for ‘heaven’. The apostle Paul wrote of someone (probably himself) who “was caught up to paradise” (2 Cor.12:4). In this context, paradise obviously refers to Heaven.

OUTLINES:
1. THE NATURE OF PARADISE
2. THE BENEFITS OF BEING IN PARADISE

1. THE NATURE OF PARADISE
Paradise is the Father’s House (John. 14:2). Jesus told the thief that he would be with Him in paradise that very day (Lk.23:43). Paradise is a place that is wonderful beyond description (2Cor. 12:4). Paradise of God is also said to be a high and holy place (Isa.57:15) where there is no sin (Ps.15:1-2; Rev.21:27). The paradise of God has the tree of life for the health of nations (Rev.22:2). It is a peaceful place (Isa.65:25). It is also place that those who have faith in the Lord will enter immediately upon death (Acts 7:55-56). Paradise is a place of bliss and happiness (Ps.16:11). There is no need to worry about what happens after death if you are born again and living in holiness because whoever believes in Jesus Christ and endures to the end will be saved (Acts 4:12; Matt.10:22). The inhabitants of the paradise of God are holy (Rev. 21:27).

2. BENEFITS OF BEING IN PARADISE
The paradise of God has the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations (Rev.22:2, 14; Ezek.47:12). No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His servants will worship Him (Rev.22:3). Saints will see the face of the Lord and His name will be on their foreheads (Rev.22:4; 1Cor.13:12; 1Jn.3:2). Night will be no more. There will be no need for light or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever (Rev 22:5). There will be no more sin or the sorrow that sin brings. The greatest of these sorrows is death which has been conquered by Jesus Christ’s victory at Calvary (Isa. 25:8; 1Cor.15:54). To have access to God’s paradise, repentance, confession of sin, and putting your trust in Christ is very essential. A fearful expectation awaits those who are not on God’s side (Rev 20:11-15).

CONCLUSION: One thing is sure, if you miss heaven (paradise), you cannot miss hell. Be prepared.

QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the nature of paradise.
2. Mention the benefits of being in Paradise known to you.

FURTHER READING: MON: Matt.25:33-41. TUE: Lk.6:22-23, WED: Lk.16:19-31. THUR: Lk.23:38-43, FRI: Jn.14:1-4. SAT: 2Cor.12:3-9, SUN: Heb.11-16

ASSIGNMENT
Mention any five (5) people or characters that will not enter paradise.