by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 7, 2021 | SGC Sermon Notes
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Reasons To Praise God (Part 2) was taught by Rev. Dunamis Okunowo on the 6th of October 2021 during the Midweek Service at Shouts of Grace Center, Joke Plaza, Beside Trans Amusement Park, Bodija-UI Road, Ibadan.
In his teaching, Rev. Dunamis made mention of the following important points:
You praise God because:
God is great
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain.
Psalm 48:1 (NKJV)
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
Psalm 147:5 (NKJV)
Any time we praise God, we magnify Him in our eyes/consciousness. And as we do so, the mountains in our lives become like anthills.
In the realm of the spirit, you can only have what you see.
Every time you dwell on the problem/mountain, you diminish God in His ability to save you.
Once you stay in praise, there’s no way you won’t live in victory.
Praise will glorify God
Whoever offers praise glorifies Me; And to him who orders his conduct aright I will show the salvation of God.”
Psalm 50:23 (NKJV)
The praising life is a life that is constantly praising God, regardless of the situation.
A praising life brings honour to God.
God commands it
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD!
Psalm 150:6 (NKJV)
If you are a God-praiser, you can’t be a loser in this life.
Praising God is a decision, not something that depends on how you feel.
Being a believer doesn’t mean you will have it easy, but you will always have the victory.
A God-praiser never gets lost in the darkness. In your praise is where the victory lies.
The Word will work any time you are in praise.
Praise is never wasted; it waits
Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed.
Psalm 65:1 (NKJV)
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by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 7, 2021 | Singles
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The Bible says we should judge ourselves so that we are not judged.
We see in the Bible,
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
1Co 11:31 (KJV)
The Message Translation puts it this way:
If we get this straight now, we won’t have to be straightened out later on.
1Co 11:31 (MSG)
So, this morning, can we be the judge and the judged, to avoid judgement
1. What has my prayer or devotional life been like?
To a large extent, this determines what your relationship with God is like. Have you been consistent? If you haven’t, then you need to make new commitments towards doing that.
If you want your relationship with your lover to work, you had better fall in love with God first! That is a lot of wisdom for you!
2. Have I been walking in love?
You are human. You have toes. There are other humans. They have mistakenly stepped on your beautiful toes. But you must forgive and move on.
Are you holding anybody in unforgiving mode? You have to let go. Don’t let anybody slow your journey in God down, because that is what an unforgiving attitude does.
What have they done for you that is new? How much hurt have they wounded you with that Jesus didn’t go through? Don’t you know the devil fights who he fears? Don’t you know it is your glorious destiny that is in contention? What about being thrown into the pit by your family? What about being sold to go and be a house boy/house girl by your family? But, Joseph had to forgive!
My dear, forgive and let go. Better days are ahead of you. Refuse to be bitter. Jesus said if you don’t forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive you as well.
3. Have I been compromising?
You sometimes miss your footings. God made allowances as long as it is a mistake. Perpetual life of sin will ruin you. But if it was just a mistake, you just need to ask for forgiveness from God and move on.
If you have found yourself committing a particular sin over and over again, you need to press the stop button. You cannot continue like that. I admonish you in the name of the Lord, decide to stop today!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I walk in love towards everyone. My walk with God is getting better.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray for consistency in your walk with God.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1Co 11:31 (KJV)For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Judge yourself
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Cor 11
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 7, 2021 | Couples
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Every Husband Should Note These Three Things
1. The verbal expression of your love to your wife
This may sound insignificant to men, but I can tell you it is a big issue for women.
Saying the words “I love you” could be the solution to the crisis rocking your home. She wants to hear it from you as often as possible.
As a lady, she will definitely get compliments from outside. The problem begins when the compliments she is getting from outside outweigh the ones her husband is giving her at home.
Women go through a lot and struggle so much with their emotions, that is why they always carry a mirror everywhere they go.
As a man, learn to affirm your wife as often as possible. It will go a long way to make her feel loved.
2. The regular attendance of same church
The bible encourages us not to forsake the gathering of the brethren.
As a man, take the lead and find a bible believing church to attend.
It is important for you and your wife to be hearing the same thing. Attending different churches when you both are in the same location is a no-no for me.
Grow together.
Study together.
Pray together.
It will strengthen the marriage.
3. The refusal to assault your wife
Resist the urge to hit your wife. Never do it, for whatever reason.
That is what separates the men from the boys
Yes, she can be disrespectful, stubborn, arrogant, or whatever.
Hitting her will not be the way out.
Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
1Pe 3:7 (KJV)
Make up your mind never to physically assault her.
Decide to honor her, protect her and take care of her.
That is how to be a man.
May God bless your union.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I walk in love towards my spouse.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray that the love of God fills your heart.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
1Pe 3:7 (KJV) Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Focus on your spouse
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Pet 3
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 7, 2021 | Oil For Today
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Today is Oil For Today – Day 90. Let’s lift up our voice one more time as we pray to God!. Watch Video on Youtube HERE. Check other days HERE.
Scriptures For Prayers Today
Oil For Today – Day 90
[14] Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.
Isa 45:14 (KJV)
Prayer Points For Today
Oil For Today – Day 90
1. Begin to thank the LORD for today.
2. Begin to declare that you eat of the labour of other men today.
3. Pray that God will raise helpers of stature, from unexpected places, for you and your family.
4. Pray that today God will use your life as a platform to show Himself to the world.
5. Pray for your local assembly; that her sons and daughters will come to her with their silver and gold.
6. Begin to rebuke every circumstance that wants to use your life to mock God.
7. Bind every demon that wants to stop the flow of your helpers to you today.
8. Begin to pray that God will cause your enemies to be at peace with you and to serve you today.
9. Go ahead and make your personal requests for the day known to the Lord.
10. Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers.
Confession For Today
Oil For Today – Day 90
Today, men are coming to me. Men of stature are coming unto me. I attract principal men. I attract men of substance. My sons come from afar. My daughters come to me with their gold and silver. Helpers of destiny are locating me. They are totally given to my cause. My life is a testimony and a wonder unto many. I am a kingdom solution provider, to the glory thereof.
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 6, 2021 | Singles
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It’s as simple as that! Marriage is the most sacrificial relationship you can ever be in. Don’t get me wrong, one can also decide to be selfish, but the marriage will sure be an oven and not an haven! There is a difference!
Marriage requires constant and consistent selflessness. You have to live in that mode daily.
Let’s take a look at definition of love that should under-guard every marriage!
Love is large and incredibly patient. Love is gentle and consistently kind to all. It refuses to be jealous when blessing comes to someone else. Love does not brag about one’s achievements nor inflate its own importance. Love does not traffic in shame and disrespect, nor selfishly seek its own honor. Love is not easily irritated or quick to take offense. Love joyfully celebrates honesty and finds no delight in what is wrong. Love is a safe place of shelter, for it never stops believing the best for others. Love never takes failure as defeat, for it never gives up. Love never stops loving.
1Co 13:4-8 (TPT)
Read the above words slowly and carefully. Look at yourself in the mirror of each word and let it show you the reflection of who you really are.
Can you see yourself in the true image of who you are? You like what you see or you don’t? No worries, as you behold and study the above words, and apply them into your life, you are going to be changed into the image you see right in the scriptures.
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2Co 3:18 (KJV)
Good Morning!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am selfless. I understand what love means.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray for a better understanding of love.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
2Co 3:18 (KJV) But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Study the word selfless in the light of 1 cor 13
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
1 Cor 13
