
E.A. Adeboye
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Settle It Before Sleeping
22PE 3:1E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of maintaining a God-conscious life, contrasting the fear of God in biblical times with the lack of conscience in many professing believers today. He warns against deadening one's conscience by indulging in sin without remorse, leading to a dangerous state of spiritual numbness. Adeboye urges Christians to regularly examine themselves, confess sins, and keep their hearts pure in anticipation of the unexpected return of the King.
What Do You See
2GEN 13:15NUM 13:30PSA 34:5PSA 121:1HEB 11:27E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of spiritual vision and perspective, highlighting how what we see and how we see it can determine the limits of our blessings and success. Using the example of Abraham in Genesis 13:14-15, he illustrates that our vision can either expand or restrict our potential. Adeboye challenges believers to assess their spiritual sight, encouraging them to strengthen it through faith, prayer, and walking in the Spirit. He warns against focusing too much on problems, as this can diminish faith and magnify obstacles, ultimately leading to defeat.
Provoking Rain
1PRO 11:24ECC 11:12CO 9:6GAL 6:7E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power God has given us to control events in our lives and surroundings, urging believers to take action rather than passively wait for blessings. Using the analogy of the earth, he highlights the importance of sacrificial sowing to provoke God's blessings, comparing it to the earth's process of saving and sacrificing rain for continuous nurturing. Adeboye encourages continuous sowing, emphasizing the need to sow sacrificially and avoid living in sin to experience abundant blessings from God.
A Life of Thanksgiving
1JER 29:11LUK 10:18JHN 11:41PHP 4:61TH 5:14E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of living a life of thanksgiving rather than complaint, highlighting the impact of faith and belief in God's control over our lives and circumstances. He contrasts the mindset of complaining Christians, who struggle to trust in God's faithfulness during adversity, with those who choose to be thankful, recognizing that all things work for their good. Adeboye urges listeners to cultivate a spirit of gratitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty and faithfulness, which leads to a life of enrichment and encouragement to serve God wholeheartedly.
Who Not to Follow
1EXO 23:2NUM 32:1PSA 1:1PRO 13:201CO 11:11CO 15:332CO 6:14GAL 1:62PE 2:1E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of carefully choosing our associations to enter the promised rest of God, warning against following the counsel of the ungodly and sinful ways. He highlights the story of the 12 spies sent to Canaan, where ten of them influenced the people to doubt God's promises, resulting in consequences. Adeboye urges believers to follow Christ and not leaders who may stray from the truth, advising to cut off relationships that lead to spiritual error and keep those who revive us spiritually.
Blessings of Gratitude
1PSA 95:2LUK 17:11EPH 5:20COL 3:171TH 5:18E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of showing appreciation to God for His blessings, highlighting the story of the ten lepers where only one returned to thank Jesus. Believers often take God's blessings for granted, assuming His continuous favor without gratitude. The sermon urges believers to express thanksgiving boldly, worship in surrender, and thank God sincerely from the heart to make blessings permanent and experience restoration.
Blessed for a Purpose
1EXO 12:35EST 4:14PRO 19:21MAL 3:102CO 9:8EPH 2:10E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's purpose in the blessings He bestows upon His children, highlighting that these blessings are not just for personal benefit but to fulfill a greater divine plan. Through the examples of Esther and the Israelites, he illustrates how God strategically places His children in positions of influence and prosperity to carry out His will and bring about salvation and restoration. Adeboye urges believers to seek God's guidance in understanding the purpose behind their blessings and to actively use their resources, skills, and positions to serve God and others, ensuring that they do not miss out on fulfilling their divine assignments.
Number Your Days
0PSA 90:12PRO 16:9EPH 5:15COL 4:5JAS 4:14E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of numbering our days to gain wisdom and make the most of our time on Earth. By breaking down our years into days, we can prioritize our activities, especially in spending time with God. Adeboye urges believers to redeem the time lost to worldly pursuits and focus on glorifying God in all we do. Setting specific targets and goals for each day, week, month, and year, supported by prayer, can help us achieve our purpose and make every minute count before being held accountable on Judgement day.
Unending Enmity
0REV 7:14REV 20:12REV 22:14REV 22:17E.A. Adeboye delivers a powerful sermon on the Great White Throne Judgement Day as described in Revelation 20:11-15, where all individuals face the eternal consequences of their lives on earth. The scene depicts a solemn moment where every secret deed is exposed, and judgement is passed by Almighty God. Those who accepted Jesus and lived to please Him are spared, while the unsaved are cast into the lake of fire for eternity, leading to regret and enmity towards the saved. Adeboye urges action by creating a list of unsaved loved ones and devising a plan to share the Gospel with them to prevent such eternal separation.
Enemies of the Cross
0PRO 14:12GAL 5:16PHP 3:17JAS 4:41JN 2:15E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of not only starting the Christian race but also finishing it well. He warns against being deceived by actions that may seem right but lead to destruction, urging believers to reflect on the consequences of their choices. Adeboye highlights the danger of allowing worldly influences to corrupt one's spiritual journey, leading to a shift from a focus on heaven to earthly desires. He calls for a return to a sincere love for God and a rejection of carnal behaviors that distance individuals from God's path.
Breaking Barrenness
0EXO 15:231SA 1:1PSA 113:9PRO 3:5MAT 21:22HEB 11:6JAS 5:16E.A. Adeboye preaches on the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel, highlighting how she turned her barrenness into fruitfulness through faith, sacrifice, and aligning her motives with God's. Despite facing years of childlessness and taunting from her rival, Peninnah, Hannah's deep desire to serve God and meet the needs in His house led her to make a sacrificial vow that was granted by God, resulting in the birth of Samuel and five additional children. Adeboye encourages believers to seek God's intervention in breaking every form of barrenness in their lives by aligning their motives with God's will, making sacrificial vows, and preparing for a change.
You’ll Reap That Act
0ECC 8:11JHN 13:27ACT 5:1ACT 13:6ROM 1:18GAL 6:7E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, highlighting that every action in life is like planting seeds that will yield a corresponding harvest. He warns against complacency due to delayed consequences of wrongdoing, citing Ecclesiastes 8:11. Many believers fall into the deception of thinking they can repent later in life, but examples from the New Testament show that consequences can be immediate, such as Judas, Ananaias, and Sapphira. Adeboye urges believers to sow good seeds and seek God's help in making right choices for a fruitful future.
Civic Responsibilities
01PE 2:13E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of respecting and obeying the laws of the land, highlighting the role of law enforcement agents as 'Ministers of God' tasked with maintaining peace and order. Believers are urged to fulfill their civic responsibilities, such as paying taxes and obeying traffic regulations, as a demonstration of their faith. Christians are reminded of their duty to participate in politics by voting for righteous leaders and praying for those in authority, rather than speaking evil against them. Those in positions of power are encouraged to serve with righteousness and integrity, knowing that their actions have long-lasting consequences for themselves and future generations.
Witches for Christ
0ISA 49:26JHN 6:53JHN 6:56ACT 19:13E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power available to believers through partaking in the flesh and blood of Jesus, highlighting how this divine empowerment gives believers superiority over all evil forces and agents of darkness. By engaging in Holy Communion, feasting on God's Word, and putting it into practice, believers can tap into God's supernatural protection and authority, causing even demonic entities to recognize the divine cover over them. Adeboye urges believers to be vigilant in their spiritual practices, emphasizing the importance of studying and memorizing God's Word to renew their strength and control in Christ.
Word Alive
01SA 3:19E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power of decreeing things in alignment with God's will, highlighting how God backs up the words of those who are close to Him and genuinely seek Him. Using examples from Samuel and Elijah, he illustrates how age or status is not a limitation when one is connected to God. Adeboye stresses the importance of being completely committed to God's will, becoming a bondservant to Jesus Christ, and issuing decrees based on God's Word with expectation of fulfillment.
Satanic Ministries
0JOB 1:6MAT 13:24JHN 10:102CO 11:122PE 2:1E.A. Adeboye warns about the deceptive strategies of Satan in the last days, emphasizing his infiltration into the church through his agents who disguise themselves as believers. He highlights the importance of discernment, prayer, fasting, holiness, and knowledge of God's word to uncover and combat these satanic influences. Referencing scriptures like 2 Peter 2:1-3 and Matthew 13:24-30, he urges believers to be vigilant, seek God's guidance in choosing friends, and flee from any association with satanic activities or disobedience to God.
Rapture Before Tribulation
0E.A. Adeboye preaches on the certainty of the Rapture before the Great Tribulation, emphasizing God's justice in delivering the righteous and punishing the wicked throughout history. Drawing from biblical examples like Noah, Lot, and the Israelites in Goshen, he highlights God's pattern of protecting His own amidst judgment. The impending Great Tribulation will be the pinnacle of God's wrath, underscoring the importance of being prepared for the Rapture to escape such judgment.
Chin-Chin Turns Gravel
0PRO 20:17E.A. Adeboye delivers a powerful sermon on the consequences of acquiring wealth through fraudulent or deceitful means, emphasizing that the end result of ill-gotten gains is not blessed. He highlights the importance of upholding God's standards in acquiring wealth and success, contrasting society's shifting values with God's unchanging principles. Adeboye urges listeners to seek blessings from God, even if they come in small measures, as they bring lasting peace unlike the temporary gains achieved through dishonest practices.
True Greatness
0GEN 12:2MAT 20:26MAT 23:11PHP 2:3HEB 6:10JAS 4:10E.A. Adeboye preaches on the concept of greatness according to God's standards, emphasizing that true greatness comes from serving others and seeking promotion from God rather than through self-seeking and manipulation. He highlights God's unique way of choosing individuals for greatness, often contrary to human expectations, and the importance of humility and service in God's Kingdom. Adeboye encourages believers to invest in spreading the Gospel, living righteously, and obeying God wholeheartedly to achieve true greatness.
Changing the Leopard’s Spots
0E.A. Adeboye preaches on the enslavement to sin that has plagued humanity since the fall of man, emphasizing the inability of individuals to free themselves from sin's grip. He highlights the need for a radical transformation and victory over sin, pointing to the power of Jesus to break the chains of sin and provide a new life. Adeboye encourages listeners to acknowledge their sinful nature, make a firm resolution to turn away from sin, and invite Jesus into their hearts as Lord and Savior for a fresh start.
Insurance in Service
0EXO 23:25E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of serving God faithfully, highlighting the blessings that come with it such as divine healing, long life, protection from untimely death, and fruitfulness. He shares a powerful story of a pastor who encountered a backslidden evangelist in the hospital, showing the impact of serving God and the joy of restoration. Adeboye urges believers to lose themselves in devoted service to God and to influence others positively, as serving God can safeguard our souls and bring us closer to Him.
Plead Your Case
02KI 20:11CH 4:9PSA 65:2PRO 18:21ISA 41:21EPH 6:121TH 5:11JAS 5:16E.A. Adeboye preaches on the power of prayer and presenting our cases before God in times of trouble. He emphasizes the importance of seeking God's intervention through prayer, citing examples of King Hezekiah and Jabez who experienced God's mercy and favor when they cried out to Him. Adeboye encourages believers to actively engage in spiritual warfare by praying against evil plans and declaring God's promises over their lives, trusting in the authority of God's Word to bring about change and protection from harm.
Pottage for Birthright
0GEN 25:29PRO 6:26GAL 5:22HEB 12:16JAS 1:15JAS 4:71PE 5:8E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of making decisions with consideration of their consequences, drawing examples from Scripture like Eve's disobedience leading to the fall of humanity. Esau's impulsive decision to trade his birthright for a meal showcases the long-term impact of immediate gratification. Adeboye warns against yielding to temptations that can have lasting negative effects, urging listeners to resist the devil's schemes and seek strength through God's Word to overcome.
Ransom for the Righteous
0PSA 7:15ISA 43:4JER 31:11MAT 20:28E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the concept of ransom in the Bible, highlighting how Jesus became the ultimate ransom for our sins, as stated in Matthew 20:28. God, out of His love, is willing to exchange others for the lives of His beloved, as seen in Isaiah 43:4, showing His protective nature towards His people. The devil's wicked schemes to harm the righteous, like in the cases of Moses and Jesus, often result in the ransom of others, but God's protection prevails over evil plans.
Hearer or Doer?
0JOS 1:8PSA 119:11ROM 2:13ROM 12:2JAS 1:19E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the importance of not just hearing the Word of God, but also actively applying it in our lives. He highlights the distinction between 'hearers only' and 'doers' of the Word, stressing that true success comes from total obedience and submission to God. Adeboye encourages believers to meditate on the Scriptures, allowing the Word to transform their hearts and guide their actions, leading to prosperity and good success.