LESSON FORTY TWO (42)
TOPIC: SECRET OF THE CHAMPION (PART 2)

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, let me remain champion as I carry out your divine instructions

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should remind members of the different characteristics of true champions.

MEMORY VERSE: “….but the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploits”. Daniel 11:32b

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:5-23, Joshua 1:3-10
2 Chronicles 20:5-23
[5]And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,

[6]And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

[7]Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

[8]And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

[9]If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

[10]And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

[11]Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

[12]O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

[13]And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.
[14]Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

[15]And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

[16]To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.

[17]Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

[18]And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

[19]And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

[20]And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

[21]And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.

[22]And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

[23]For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

Joshua 1:3-10

[3]Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.

[4]From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.

[5]There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

[6]Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.

[7]Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.

[8]This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

[9]Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

[10]Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying,

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The promise of God is to make His children the head and not the tail, Deuteronomy 28:1, always having upper hand. Last week, we talked about characteristics of champions.

Today we will be looking at how can one become an indisputable champion in God’s vineyard, what the secrets of true champions are and some biblical examples. May the Lord open our eyes to the secrets of becoming a true champion.

LESSON AIM: To let members understand process of gaining access to life of true champion.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should:
* See the need for them to be champions.
* Develop relationship with God which creates avenue of being godly champions.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Chronicles 20:5-23, Joshua 1:3-10
* God has plan for His children to dominate at all fronts.
* To dominate and succeed, you need to be strong and be courageous.
* God’s laws must be printed & implanted in your hearts.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
HOW TO BECOME A GODLY CHAMPION?
To become a godly champion: You must;
1 Know the champion of all champions. John 3:16

2. You must know the truth, acknowledge divine provision for your rising. John 8:32, Acts 10:38

3. Be addicted to divine knowledge and principles. Psalm 119:9&11. Get the required information from the word of God. Joshua 1:8

4. Crucify all limitations to your goal. Galatians 2:20

5. Be obedient to divine order. Joshua 1:9, Numbers 13:1-2

6. Explore the ways other champions used to succeed and discard errors the defeated made ie. you must always focus on Jesus to get you to your clerical peak. Hebrew 12:2.

7. Discipline: A controlled behaviour, self-control.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF TRUE CHAMPIONS
1. Daniel. He became champion in a foreign land because he refused to defile himself with king’s meal. Daniel 1:8

2. Joseph. He fulfilled his dreams when he refused to sleep with Potiphar’s wife Genesis 39:7-13

3. Mordecai and Queen Esther. They became champions in the palace of king Ahasuerus when they refused to bow to the threat of wicked Haman. Esther 6:13

4. King Hezekiah. He conquered terror and panic from the camp of King Sennacherib by deploring angelic assistance that silenced king of Assyria. 2 kings 19:32-39

5. King Jehoshaphat. He conquered the thread of three powerful nations that came against the land of Judah by believing the word of God. 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

ACTIVITY: Discuss with members what David did to conquer Goliath.

SUMMARY: Becoming godly champion begins with the mind of seeing yourself as a product of grace, procured through divine mercy.

CONCLUSION: Building structure of greater works of divine champion starts from knowing who you are in Christ.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for making me a divine champion.

2. Father, release Your grace upon all of us in RCCG and make us champions for You.

3. Pay for the rapid growth of RCCG, numerically, spiritually and financially.

4. Father, please help Daddy and Mummy G.0. to remain relevant for You.

5. Your personal prayer request.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Joshua 1:9, always be strong and of a good courage; never be afraid, nor dismayed: for the Lord is with you.

TUESDAY: Read and meditate on 1 John 4:4b

WEDNESDAY: Refuse to succumb to any pressure.

THURSDAY: Refuse to compromise against all odds. 2 Tim. 2:3

FRIDAY: Never lose focus of your dream/vision.

SATURDAY: 1 Thess. 5:17, never stop praying.

SUNDAY: Encourage an ex-champion or any one discouraged today that he/she can bounce back by God’s mercy and grace.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 MEMORIZE: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 1 Corinthians 15:33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING DANIEL 3:18-30

[18]But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.

[19]Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.

[20]And he commanded the most mighty men that were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and to cast them into the burning fiery furnace.

[21]Then these men were bound in their coats, their hosen, and their hats, and their other garments, and were cast into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

[22]Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceeding hot, the flame of the fire slew those men that took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

[23]And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace.

[24]Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king.

[25]He answered and said, Lo, I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire, and they have no hurt; and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.

[26]Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the mouth of the burning fiery furnace, and spake, and said, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, ye servants of the most high God, come forth, and come hither. Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, came forth of the midst of the fire.

[27]And the princes, governors, and captains, and the king’s counsellors, being gathered together, saw these men, upon whose bodies the fire had no power, nor was an hair of their head singed, neither were their coats changed, nor the smell of fire had passed on them.

[28]Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king’s word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.

[29]Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.

[30]Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, in the province of Babylon.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 MESSAGE

Peer pressure is when a person’s intentions or actions, mostly negative, are influenced by people of his/her age group or social setting. The most obvious reason many young people succumb to peer pressure is just to have a sense of belonging.

We live in a society where young people are easily distracted by what people post on their social media platforms, whereas those things are sometimes not true. I have heard of an influential young man on social media who posed in front of a new Bentley car to take a picture that he posted on his status.

After many of his followers showered congratulatory messages on him, he opened up to say that the picture was taken when he went to rejoice with a friend who just bought the car.

Children of God who are sure about their identity in Christ need not give in to peer pressure. I charge you to be like the Hebrew boys in today’s text. Be determined not to succumb to negative pressure that will tarnish your salvation or good name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 ACTION POINT

What are you doing to propagate the gospel?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 HYMN

HYMN 15 – ONWARD, CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banners go.

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers!
Marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus,
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus
Satan’s host doth Ilee;
On then, Christian soldiers
On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army
Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod.
We are not divided,
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise-
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward then, ye people,
Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song:
“Glory, praise and honour,
Unto Christ the King”,
This, through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 69-72

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 MEMORIZE: Thou will shew me the path of life, in thy presence is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures forever more. Psalm 16:11

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING HABAKKUK 3:17-19

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 MESSAGE

Nehemiah 8:10 says the joy of the Lord is your strength. Joy produces strength and strength is the ability to do work. Joy is the energy drink that heaven gives you to keep you strong and healthy enough to work. The thing about this energy drink is that it has different concentrations, depending on how much of it is needed per time.

The one with the smallest concentration is what I will call regular joy. You are supposed to have a dose of it every morning. Psalm 30:5 says weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

People who suffer depression find it difficult to even stand from their beds in the morning. If you are experiencing any form of depression or sadness, I pray that the Lord will fill you with joy and strengthen you, in Jesus’ name.

One of the ways of getting joy is through hearing good news. Psalm 51:8 says, “Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice’.

A brother returned from work so tired he refused dinner and just went to bed. As soon as he got to his room, his fiancée came to visit. His mother welcomed her but said the brother was very tired and had gone to bed.

However, the brother heard his fiancée’s voice and rushed out. He went to his mother and asked what he could offer the young lady. She replied, “There is rice but you will have to cook it”. He said, “No problem, I will cook”.

The mother looked at him with surprise, wondering how he who had been too tired to even eat was now ready to cook. The good news that his fiancee was around had given him strength that even he did not know he had. You will hear good news every morning, in Jesus’ name.

The word of God is good news, it gives joy. Study it every morning; you will experience joy and receive strength. Jeremiah 15:16 says, “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.”

Before you read the newspapers or blogs where you will most likely hear bad news, read the word of God to get the good news you need to strengthen you for the day.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 KEY POINT

God’s word energises you for your daily activities.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 18 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 73-77

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

LESSON FORTY TWO (42)
TOPIC: PLUGGED-IN KNEES

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please open my heart to understand more about prayers.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 22:39-46.

[39]Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.

[40]When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

[41]And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

[42]saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

[43]Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

[44]And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

[45]When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.

[46]Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.” Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane

MEMORY VERSE: “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.’’ Matthew 14:23 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: ‘Plugged-in knees’ simply refer to a life of constant prayers. A consistent and persistent prayer life was a regular practice and more of a lifestyle by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This exercise was pressed upon us more frequently by our Saviour, thus He encouraged His disciples to be fervent, consistent, and persevere in the place of prayer (Lk.18:1). He even propounded the parable of an unjust judge, who was overcome by an unrelenting widow, to do her justice contrary to his own inclination (Lk.18:1-7).

TEXT REVIEW: Complete this account as stated in the above passage:
A. Jesus went to the Mount of Olives (as usual), His disciples went with him V39.
i. When they got there, He told them to…………………………………………………V40c.

B. Jesus withdrew from them about a stone throw, He knelt down and pray.V41.
i. Saying ……………………………………V42a.
ii. Nevertheless ………………………V42b.
iii. Then an Angel appeared to Him and ……………………………………V43.
iv. Jesus prayed more earnestly with agony of mind……………………….………V44a.
vii. Such that His sweat …………………….V44b.
C. He got up from His prayers, checked on His disciples, …………………….V45a & b.
i. This sleeping was as a result of ..………..V45c.

D. Jesus said unto them:
i. ……………………………………………V46b.
ii. ……………………………………………V46c
iii. ……………………..……………………V46d.

OUTLINES:
1. THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS
2. HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY

1. THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS
‘Plugged-in’ is to engage wholeheartedly in a task or to be connected. The need for ceaseless prayers is therefore emphasised in the Bible (1Thess.5:17) for various reasons.
Some of the needs for persistent prayers include:
i. To keep the communication line between God and His children open (Ps.55:17).

ii. To be filled with the power of the Holy Ghost and be bold (Acts 4:31).

iii. To be guided when there is a need to take a decision (Acts 1:24) or find direction (Gen.24:12).

iv. For believers in Christ to enjoy the fullness of joy promised them by God all the time (Jn.16:23-24).

v. To remain standing, though the days are evil (Eph.5:16) and full of sin, error, subtle heretical seducers, and sharp persecutions (2 Tim.3:13-14; Matt.24:12-13).

vi. To stay connected to the parent stock, as a branch, and be fruitful. (Jn.15:5-6).

vii. To be able to withstand and confront the forces of wickedness that sought to destroy God’s children (Eph.6:12-13).

viii. To cast out unclean spirits (Matt.17:19-21).
ix. For restoration (Judg.16:28) and when agonised (1Sam.1:10).

x. To bring the flesh under (Matt.26:41; 2 Cor.10:3-5) and always look up unto God (Ps.5:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss why they find it difficult to pray persistently.

2. HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY
Praying regularly requires the following among others:
i. We pray frequently when we take prayer as a daily task (Ps.141:2).

ii. Deliberately pray in the Spirit (Eph.6:18; Jude 20).

iii. Live in the reality, that there is a need to pray without ceasing (1Thess.5:17; Mk.14:38).

iv. Put God first on any issue by contacting Him through prayers (Ps.37:3-5).

v. Be actively involved in praying regularly for others (Col.1:9).

vi. We must give ourselves to prayers (Ps.109:4).

vii. Delight in God when praying (Job 22:26-27).

viii. Pray with confidence believing that God hears and answers prayers (1Jn.5:14-15).

ix. Pray everywhere – even in seemingly odd places like the kitchen, bus, street, playground, toilet, etc. (1Tim.2:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Are there places or situations a Christian cannot pray?

CONCLUSION: Constant prayer is a necessity for a close walk with God.

EVALUATION: How can believers pray regularly?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to be consistent in my prayer life.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention at least five benefits you have derived from prayer (No mark).

LESSON FORTY TWO (42)
TOPIC: VESSELS FOR THE MASTER’S USE

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 blessing on Thee

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?

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please make me a vessel for the Master’s use in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 18:1-6
[1]The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[2]Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.

[3]Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

[4]And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

[5]Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

[6]O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

MEMORY VERSE: “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Ezekiel 22:30.

INTRODUCTION: God does not necessarily need our strength or strong points to use us. Oftentimes, He delights in using our weakness, because whenever He does, we do not get to share in His glory. God wants us to be examples to others of what He can do in and with us if only we are willing and obedient to do His will. God is still looking for vessels to use.

TEXT REVIEW: Jeremiah 18:1-6.
-The teacher should identify five lessons from the parable/analogy of the porter’s house according to the passage:
i. ————————————————–
ii. ————————————————
iii. ————————————————
iv. ————————————————
v. ————————————————

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF VESSELS GOD USED
A. The teacher should establish the fact that God can use any available person because He is no respecter of persons. Acts 10:34-35.

B. The teacher should mention some of the vessels God used in the Bible despite their weaknesses and shortcomings as follows:
i. Moses: A fearful man (Ex.2:14), of low self-esteem (Ex.3:11) and stammerer (Ex.4:10). He was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from an age-long captivity. (Num.12:6-8).

ii. Gideon: A man of doubt (Judg.6:11-13; 6:36-40) and low esteem (Judg.6:14-15). He became the vessel chosen to liberate his people from the Midianites. Judges 7:19-25.

iii. David: He was the least in his father’s house (1Sam.17:14a; 16:11-12), an adulterer (2Sam.11:2-4) and apparent murderer (2Sam.11:14-17). He became a man after God’s heart. 1 Sam.13:14.

iv. Peter: An unlearned fisherman who slept instead of praying (Matt.26:37-44) and even denied Christ three times (Mk.14:66-72).

v. Paul: when he was Saul, persecuted the Church, arrested and aided the killing of many believers (Acts 8:1-3). Jesus converted and made him a chosen vessel especially to the gentile nations. Acts 9:1-15.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher should ask each student to mention at least one weakness they have and how they can overcome it.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: GOD’S REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS
A. The teacher should explain to the students that God is looking for vessels and His requirements include:
i. Faithfulness. Luke 19:17; 1Cor.4:2; Jer.5:1.
ii. Availability. Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8.
iii. Teachability. John 14:23; Matt.10:24.
iv. Obedience to His word. 2Tim.2:21; Prov.13:13.
v. Being strong in Christ. John 14:12; John 15:16.
vi. Purging of self. 2Tim.2:21.
vii. Laying aside weights. Heb.12:1.
viii. Death to self. John 12:24-26.

B. A WORD OF CAUTION
God can discern every thought and motive behind every action. Heb.4:13; Ps.33:13-15.
God is looking for vessels and His requirements include: faithfulness (Lk.19:17; 1 Cor.4:2; Jer.5:1); availability (Ezek.22:30; Isa.6:8); teachability (Jn.14:23; Matt.10:24); obedience to God’s word (2Tim.2:21; Prov.13:13) and being strong in Christ (Jn.14:12; 15:16).

In addition, God wants us to purge ourselves of every contamination of the body and soul (2Tim.2:21), lay aside weights (Heb.12:1), die to self (Jn.12:24-26), not to look for fame and its associated fanfare, but to be completely yielded to Him. God can discern every thought and motive behind every action (Heb.4:13; Ps.33:13-15).

Let us choose to serve Him with all sincerity of heart and press on to the mark of His high calling in Christ (Phil.3:12-14). God rewards everything done in His name, whether in secret or in the open (Isa.45:19; Ps.58:11; Heb.11:6; Rev.22:12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should identify how God rewards faithful vessels on earth.

SUMMARY: God has requirements and rewards for His chosen vessels.

CONCLUSION: You are the next vessel to be used by God. Stop resisting Him.

QUESTIONS:
* Mention some of those God used in the past despite their shortcomings.
* What does God require of a man He will use?

EVALUATION: Mention some vessels God used.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please use me for Your glory.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) areas where you think you are too weak to work for God and ask Him to strengthen you in those areas (No mark).

God wants you to forge ahead like a champion because He is behind you.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I have Christ in me therefore there is no limitation I cannot surmount by reason of His grace upon my life. I am strong and do not let my hands get weak. God abundantly blesses me with provision. I prosper in all things. I remain in health just as my soul prospers in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 16 June 2023

Powerful Declarations For today 16 June 2023

Deliverance against Demons and Negative Patterns by Apostle Joshua Selman

Midnight Prayers With Bible Verses For Favor

Let’s Pray!

Lord I bless Your name and I give You all the glory for the beautiful things You are doing in my life. Father I pray that Your faithfulness will forever remain in my life in Jesus’ name

Father I acknowledge my sins and iniquity, I confess my sins to You and I pray for Your forgiveness in Jesus’ name

Father I commit my work and my business to and I pray that You will prosper the works of my hands in Jesus’ name.

Father, please help my unbelief and strengthen my faith in the name of Jesus.

Lord, Grant me the grace to act by faith daily in Jesus’ name

Lord, as I have faith and act by it, let my miracles begin to pour in in the name of Jesus.

Lord, please don’t let me find it difficult to trust You. May I readily put my trust in You and not on things that look reliable to my eyes in Jesus’ name.

Father, please help me not to rely on my intelligence or intellect. Help me to understand that You are the only one that I trustworthy in Jesus’ name.

Father, please break the stronghold of dependence on physical things from my life. May I continually put my trust in You, for You are the only One that can help me in Jesus’ name.

Father put in me the love for Your work and help me build a passionate love for You in Jesus’ name

Lord give me the character and the grace to maintain good relationships with people in the name of Jesus.

Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done, and Your thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto You: if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered.

My father, I come humbly before You and I ask that You forgive my trespasses. Search my heart, purge it and wash me clean oh Lord.

Father, I desire Your mercy in my life. Father please, have mercy upon me in the name of Jesus.

Father, please let Your blessings that make rich and addeth no sorrow be my portion in Jesus’ name.

Father, I know where I am coming from and all the limitations that surround me. I do not want to remain in that state. Please help me and crown my efforts with success as I pursue great things in Jesus’ name.

Lord, please help me to remain strong and don’t let my hands be weak. In every great thing that I set out to achieve within Your will, help me to be dogged and relentless until I am successful.

Father please, set me on high above all nations of the earth in the name of Jesus.

Father, let all these blessings come on me, and overtake me, as I hearken unto Your voice in Jesus’ name.

Father, let me be blessed in the city and in the field. Let the the fruit of my body, and the fruit of my ground be blessed in Jesus’ name.

Father, please bless my basket and my store. Let my earnings, savings, and investments be blessed in Jesus’ name.

Father, please cause my enemies that rise up against me to be smitten before my face: they shall come out against me one way, and flee before me seven ways in the name of Jesus.

LORD please command the blessing upon me in my storehouses, and in all that I set my hand unto in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord, help me to do my work well. Please provide the grace, wisdom, people, resources and everything I need to do it well and please reward me greatly in Jesus’ name.

Father, put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto You: let many see it, and fear, and trust in the LORD in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord, Grant me the grace to continue in prayer. May I not give up on the verge of my breakthrough 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.

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, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, 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 a 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 join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

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

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for 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 Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

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Open Heavens For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 12 June 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 13 June 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 14 June 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 15 June 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 16 June 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 17 June 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 18 June 2023

God wants you to forge ahead like a champion because He is behind you.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I have Christ in me therefore there is no limitation I cannot surmount by reason of His grace upon my life. I am strong and do not let my hands get weak. God abundantly blesses me with provision. I prosper in all things. I remain in health just as my soul prospers in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 16 June 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 16 June 2023

Deliverance against Demons and Negative Patterns by Apostle Joshua Selman

Midnight Prayers With Bible Verses For Favor

Let’s Declare!

Praises and Thanksgiving be unto the Lord for His great works in my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that no matter the odds against me, I will press on and give my best knowing that with God, success waiting for me out there.

I decree and declare that I overcome limitations and challenges. By the power of Christ at work in me, I am not held back or stagnant for any reason in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I give and I receive. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will it be put into my lap.

I decree and declare according to scriptures that God daily loads my family and I with benefits. God wants me to prosper. I will not be victim of the destruction that comes upon people because of poverty in Jesus’ name.

I decree into my life: I will prosper, in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that my wealth comes from the Lord, and I live according to His will.

I decree and declare that God makes all grace abound toward me so that I always have all sufficiency and an abundance for every good work in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am not useless or purposeless. God created me for a reason and purpose in Him. I am God’s battle axe and His weapon of war. I will not be useless and fail in my purpose. I will fulfil purpose to the fullest in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that I should walk in them in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I know the purpose of God for my life and I run with it with so much vigour that it becomes like food to me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that God’s will is coming to pass and His glory is beginning to shine in me in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I do the will of God and people glorify God for my life in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I continue in God’s will and I finish strong in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I will be fruitful and prosperous in all of my doings in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that though the young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: I shall not want any good thing for I trust in the Lord in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that the Lord is my shield and no weapon formed against me shall prosper in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I will wait patiently for the LORD; and He will incline unto me, and hear my cry In the name of Jesus

I decree and declare that I am blessed because I make the LORD my trust, and do not turn aside to lies in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that my family will be impacted by the power of God in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

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

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

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

Father, let everybody joining in to say these 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!

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

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for 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 Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

Open Heavens For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 12 June 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 13 June 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 14 June 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 15 June 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 16 June 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 17 June 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 18 June 2023

LESSON FORTY TWO (42)
TOPIC: VESSELS FOR THE MASTER’S USE

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 blessing on Thee

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 I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” Ezekiel 22:30.

BIBLE PASSAGE: JEREMIAH 18:1-6

[1]The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

[2]Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.

[3]Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

[4]And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

[5]Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

[6]O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

INTRODUCTION: God does not necessarily need our strength or strong points to use us. Oftentimes, He delights in using our weakness, because whenever He does, we do not get to share in His glory. God wants us to be examples to others of what He can do in and with us if only we are willing and obedient to do His will. God is still looking for vessels to use.

OUTLINES:
1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF VESSELS GOD USED
2. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS

1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF VESSELS GOD USED
God is no respecter of persons (Acts 10:34). There are biblical examples of vessels that God used despite their weaknesses or shortcomings. These include:
1. Moses: A fearful man (Ex.2:14), of low self-esteem (Ex.3:11) and stammerer (Exo.4:10). He was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from age-long captivity (Num. 12: 6-8).

2. Gideon: A man of doubt (Jug.6:11-13; 6:36-40) and low esteem (Judges 6:14-15). He became the vessel chosen to liberate his people from the Midianites (Jug. 7:19-25).

3. David: He was the least in his father’s house (1 Sam.17:14a; 16:11-12), an adulterer (2 Sam.11:2-4) and apparent murderer (2 Sam 11:14-17). He became a man after God’s heart (1Sam. 13:14).

4. Peter: An unlearned fisherman who slept instead of praying (Matt.26:37-44) and even denied Christ three times (Mk.14:66-72). He was mightily used of God (Matt.16:16-19, Luke 22:31-32; Acts 2:40-41; 3:6-8).

5. Paul: when he was Saul, persecuted the Church, arrested and aided the killing of many believers (Acts 8:1-3). Jesus converted and made him a chosen vessel especially to the gentile nations (Acts 9:1-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher should ask each student to mention at least one weakness they have and how they can overcome it.

2. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS AND REWARDS
God is looking for vessels and His requirements include: faithfulness (Lk.19:17; 1 Cor.4:2; Jer.5:1); availability (Ezek.22:30; Isa.6:8); teachability (Jn.14:23; Matt.10:24); obedience to God’s word (2Tim.2:21; Prov.13:13) and being strong in Christ (Jn.14:12; 15:16).

In addition, God wants us to purge ourselves of every contamination of the body and soul (2Tim.2:21), lay aside weights (Heb.12:1), die to self (Jn.12:24-26), not to look for fame and its associated fanfare, but to be completely yielded to Him. God can discern every thought and motive behind every action (Heb.4:13; Ps.33:13-15).

Let us choose to serve Him with all sincerity of heart and press on to the mark of His high calling in Christ (Phil.3:12-14). God rewards everything done in His name, whether in secret or in the open (Isa.45:19; Ps.58:11; Heb.11:6; Rev.22:12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should identify how God rewards faithful vessels on earth.

CONCLUSION: You are the next vessel to be used by God. Stop resisting Him.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention some of those God used in the past despite their shortcomings.
2. What does God require of a man He will use?

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Deut.28:1. TUE:
Matt. 19:29, WED: Jer. 1:5. THU: Luke 22:32.
FRI: Acts 2:38, SAT: Phil.3:14 SUN: Ex. 6:30
7:1.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) areas where you think you are too weak to work for God and ask Him to strengthen you in those areas (No mark).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 MEMORIZE: And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass. Revelation 2:18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING REVELATION 2:18-19

[18]And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

[19]I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 MESSAGE

Just the way you can decipher the different moods of your earthly father, you can know the different moods of your Heavenly Father. God, like us, is an emotional Being. He can be happy, sad or sorrowful. His emotions reflect through His voice which can be pleasant, reassuring or harsh.

For instance, when He is happy, His eyes are full of love and can be compared to shimmering pools of water, but when He is angry, His eyes are like a flaming fire. However, despite His angry mood, He still corrects in love.

For instance, in Revelation 2:18-29, the Lord correctly assessed the state of the church in Thyatira and commended them for several things they did well. This is how a Christian should approach anyone he/she wants to correct.

Before you correct someone, commend him/her for the good they have done, then point out the areas where they need to be better. This attribute of God also intimates us that He is always in control of His emotions; therefore, you are to always be in control of your emotions.

BIBLE QUIZ: Who named Eve?
A) God
B) Adam
C) Eve herself
D) An angel

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 ACTION POINT

What are you doing to propagate the gospel?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 HYMN

HYMN 21 – I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark’d an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak,

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
“He hath done what he could.”

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me;”
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 62-68

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 22:39-46

[39]Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him.

[40]When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

[41]And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed,

[42]saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.”

[43]Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.

[44]And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

[45]When He rose up from prayer, and had come to His disciples, He found them sleeping from sorrow.

[46]Then He said to them, “Why do you sleep? Rise and pray, lest you enter into temptation.” Betrayal and Arrest in Gethsemane

MEMORY VERSE: “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.’’ Matthew 14:23 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: ‘Plugged-in knees’ simply refer to a life of constant prayers. A consistent and persistent prayer life was a regular practice and more of a lifestyle by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This exercise was pressed upon us more frequently by our Saviour, thus He encouraged His disciples to be fervent, consistent, and persevere in the place of prayer (Lk.18:1). He even propounded the parable of an unjust judge, who was overcome by an unrelenting widow, to do her justice contrary to his own inclination (Lk.18:1-7).

OUTLINES:
1. THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS
2. HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY

1. THE NEED FOR PERSISTENT PRAYERS
‘Plugged-in’ is to engage wholeheartedly in a task or to be connected. The need for ceaseless prayers is therefore emphasised in the Bible (1Thess.5:17) for various reasons. Some of these are:
1. To keep the communication line between God and His children open (Ps.55:17).

2. To be filled with the power of the Holy Ghost and be bold (Acts 4:31).

3. To be guided when there is a need to take a decision (Acts 1:24) or find direction (Gen.24:12).

4. For believers in Christ to enjoy the fullness of joy promised them by God all the time (Jn.16:23-24).

5. To remain standing, though the days are evil (Eph.5:16) and full of sin, error, subtle heretical seducers, and sharp persecutions (2Tim.3:13-14; Matt.24:12-13).

6. To stay connected to the parent stock, as a branch, and be fruitful. (Jn.15:5-6).

7. To be able to withstand and confront the forces of wickedness that sought to destroy God’s children (Eph.6:12-13).

8. To cast out unclean spirits (Matt.17:19-21).

9. For restoration (Judg.16:28) and when agonised (1Sam.1:10).

10. To bring the flesh under (Matt.26:41; 2Cor.10:3-5) and always look up unto God (Ps.5:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss why they find it difficult to pray persistently.

2. HOW TO PRAY REGULARLY
We pray frequently when we take prayer as a daily task (Ps.141:2). Deliberately pray in the Spirit (Eph.6:18; Jude 20). Live in the reality, that there is a need to pray without ceasing (1Thess.5:17; Mk.14:38). Put God first on any issue by contacting Him through prayers (Ps.37:3-5). Be actively involved in praying regularly for others (Col.1:9). Give oneself to prayers (Ps.109:4). Delight in God when praying (Job 22:26-27). Pray with confidence believing that God hears and answers prayers (1Jn.5:14-15). Pray everywhere – even in seemingly odd places like the kitchen, bus, street, playground, etc. (1Tim.2:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Are there places or situations a Christian cannot pray?

CONCLUSION: Constant prayer is a necessity for a close walk with God.

QUESTIONS:
* Why should believers pray?
* How can believers pray regularly?

FURTHER READING: MON: Mal.1:11. TUE: Col.2:9. WED: Matt.6:25. THUR: Gal.5:17. FRI: Rom.12:12. SAT: Isa.1:15. SUN: Rev.2:23.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention at least five benefits you have derived from prayer (No mark).