Local Sermons by Pastor James Anyan
National Overseer, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Finland
Victory Over The Power of Darkness
Colossians 2:13-15; 1:12,13 Every true Christian is engaged in an invisible and unceasing warfare with the powerof darkness. No matter the spiritual height you have attained, you will not enjoyimmunity from this spiritual warfare. Even Christ Jesus had to contend with thepower of darkness at every moment of His time on earth. Anyone who rejects the existence of the power of darkness is living in denial of thetruth. Satan is the chief architect behind this warfare working with, and through…
Living in the light of Eternity
Psalm 90:9-12 Eternity is the very essence and existence of God. Since God createdman in His own image, every human being is destined to live forever –either in Heaven or Hell. Our time here on earth is but a drop in thesea of eternity! Eternity is a fact, and those who sadly regard it as a fiction and fail toprepare for it, would have the whole of eternity to regret their folly. Do you want a peaceful rather than a…
All Sufficiency Through Seeking First Thing First
Matthew 6:24-33 Our priorities, choices and decisions are sure proofs of who we really are, and what we are living for. Do you want to know an individual who is living in the light of eternity by seeking first thing first? Look at their priorities, choices and decisions in this life! God commands us to avoid the contradiction and the canker of seeking other things first, before seeking Him and His Kingdom. The obedient are guaranteed His constant sufficiency. “Everything…
The Secret Place of the Most High
Psalm 91:1; Matthew 13:44 Peace and security have proven to be issues of critical concern for everyindividual, families and nations. In fact, there are nations that spend more on their military and defencethan public health and education. The greatest treasure any individual can have, is to discover and dwellin the secret place of the Most High. What are the secrets to enjoying the security from the secret placeof the Most High? “Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much…
Limit the Limits
Proverbs 26:13 The children of Israel were to crossover from Egypt – the land of bondage to their promised rest – the land flowing with milk and honey. Instead of focusing on the promised land, many of them were so bogged down by the limits and the impediments on the way. As we journey to, and through the Year of Divine Restoration, the Lord does not want us to be preoccupied and terrified by the limitations along the way. Rather,…
The Path to Divine Restoration
Joel 2:25-27; Psalm 126:1-6 We thank and praise God for the testimonies of Divine Performance. They are a testament to the Divine Presence with us, and the accompanying Promised Rest and Divine Provision. We are praying and trusting God for His Divine Restoration in the New Year. To enjoy Divine Restoration, you need to reckon the cause of the devastation and the ruins and be ready to return to the Restorer. It is then and only then can you reap…
Faithfulness to God in Perilous Times
Revelation 2:8-10;12-15; 3:1-5 The perilous times the scriptures mention are here with us; they are being played before our very eyes. Faithfulness to God is fast becoming an endangered species and faces threats of extinction. Age-old Christian convictions are not only being shaken but are increasingly being abandoned. Many a Christian is playing the chameleon to ‘survive’ and ‘outsmart’ the perilous times. God still remains eternally faithful: If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself (2…
Fellowship, Faithfulness and Forgiveness in the Family
Psalm 128:1-6 The importance of the Christian family cannot be overemphasised. It is the first and basic unity of every society; in fact, the nursery from which the nucleus of the church, the society and the state is transplanted. The condition of any church, society and nation, therefore, is a direct reflection of the condition of the families. For any family to function as God intended, three key ingredients must be present: Faithfulness ought to be the bedrock; whereas fellowship…
The Consecration of Heavenly-Minded Citizens
1 Chronicles 29:1-12 The believer’s consecration to God is the sure evidence and the proof of their heavenly-mindedness. In the same vein, no one can claim to be heavenly-minded if they find it difficult to take their hands off their lives and allow God to take His rightful place on the throne of their hearts. Consecration and heavenly-mindedness are therefore, two different sides of the same coin – a truly consecrated believer will be heavenly-minded, and a heavenly-minded believer will…
The Possibilities Of Prayer
Philippians 4:6,7; Psalm 50:15 Sincere believers are often faced with perplexing situations – defying human understanding and solutions. The Lord knows we would have such encounters in this life and has therefore made provision for our succour and victory. Prayer is one of the surest ways and weapons for the believer’s victory over perplexing situations; and its possibilities are endless. “Trouble and perplexity drive me to prayer, and prayer drives away perplexity and trouble” – Fenelon. 1. The Persistent and…
DECENCY AND ORDERLINESS IN A BIBLE CHURCH
The distinction between the sacred and the secular, the pure and the profane, Christian fellowship and communal fraternity are increasingly getting blurred.
The Power of a Heaven-Focused Life
THE POWER OF A HEAVEN-FOCUSED LIFE Colossians 3:1-4; Acts 26:13-25 Death and eternity, ultimately, determines how well or otherwise a particular life was spent. “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth” (Ecclesiastes 7:4). At what direction, and to which destination, is this only one life of yours headed (2 Corinthians 5:15)? “How easy it is to live more or less in the enjoyment of God’s…
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