My Notes: THE IDEAL CHURCH - APOSTLE AROME OSAYI Theme: The Church as the Territorial Witness of Christ The sermon focuses on the church's role as a lampstand bearing the witness of Christ within a territory, emphasizing the spiritual dynamics of the church's function and Satan’s strategies to diminish its light. Key Scriptures: Revelation 1:9-20 Acts 1:8 Matthew 16:13-18 1 Corinthians 2:1-3; 3:1-3 2 Timothy 2:17 Purpose: The message highlights the urgency for believers to understand the role of the church as a divine system bearing the witness of Christ. It challenges the audience to strengthen their spiritual effectiveness and resist the enemy's strategies against the church. Main Teachings 1. The Church’s Role as a Lampstand The Church as the Territorial Witness: Revelation 1:20 identifies the church as the golden candlestick, symbolizing its responsibility to illuminate the territory with Christ’s presence. Acts 1:8 emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to be witnesses of Christ. Implication of the Lampstand Metaphor: The illumination (light) represents the testimony of Christ through believers’ lives and actions. Removing the church from a territory results in spiritual darkness dominated by Satan. 2. Perspectives of the Church The church can be understood from various perspectives: Eternal, Universal, Global, Territorial. Revelation 1 portrays the church in a territorial context, emphasizing its localized influence. Territorial Responsibility: Churches are strategically placed in regions to establish God’s presence and push back spiritual darkness. Examples from Revelation: Philadelphia, Smyrna, Pergamos. 3. Satan’s Strategies Against the Church Despite believers’ position in Christ, Satan seeks to hinder the church’s effectiveness in the territory: Doctrinal Deception: False teachings obscure Christ and emphasize dependence on human strategies rather than divine revelation. The centrality of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2) is the church’s foundation. Internal Division and Compromise: Carnality, immorality, and division within the church diminish its ability to bear Christ’s light (1 Corinthians 3:1-3). 4. Christ as the Center of the Church The Revelation of Jesus: Matthew 16:16-18: The church is built upon the revelation of Christ, ensuring that the gates of hell cannot prevail. Christ is the foundation, the raw material for spiritual growth, and the head of the church. Dependence on Christ: Believers must rely entirely on Christ for sanctification, wisdom, and strength. Grace flows from the throne of Christ, empowering believers to overcome challenges (Hebrews 4:16). 5. The Importance of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit enables believers to: Access Christ’s wisdom and resources. Maintain a vibrant spiritual life and resist deception. Illustrations and Examples The Role of Witnesses: The church functions as a "court witness," exhibiting Christ’s authenticity through its lifestyle and testimony. Personal Testimony of Prayer: Apostle Arome shared how discovering Psalm 80:18 (“Quicken us, and we shall call upon thy name”) transformed his prayer life, showing dependence on Christ for spiritual vitality. Teaching the Bible: Obeying God’s instruction to teach the Bible led to miraculous provision, exemplifying Christ as the wisdom of God. Practical Applications Strengthen Your Witness: Ensure your life reflects Christ in every sphere, serving as a beacon of light in your community. Seek the Holy Spirit’s power daily for strength and direction. Guard Against Deception: Discern and reject teachings that obscure Christ or promote dependence on human solutions. Commit to growing in the knowledge of Christ through scripture and prayer. Combat Division in the Church: Foster unity and spiritual maturity within the church by emphasizing Christ’s centrality. Rely on Grace: Approach Christ’s throne for grace in times of need. Depend on God for wisdom, provision, and victory in life’s challenges. My Key Takeaways The church’s primary role is to bear the witness of Christ in its territory. Satan’s main strategy is to obscure Christ through doctrinal deception and internal division. Dependence on Christ is non-negotiable for personal and corporate spiritual victory. The Holy Spirit is essential in empowering believers to fulfil their divine calling. The church is the last defence against darkness; its presence in a territory is critical. Conclusion The church stands as a divine lampstand, illuminating the world with the light of Christ. Each believer must embrace their role in bearing witness to Christ, relying entirely on His grace, wisdom, and power. By doing so, the church will continue to thwart Satan’s schemes and advance God’s kingdom on earth.
It is a very great opportunity for me to attend this remarkable occasion of graduation presided over by You Apostle, which is, just a day ago. I praise the Lord Jesus Christ for that. May I take the same blessings by the grace of God through his son Jesus Christ 🙏
I really hope that there will be such an amazing awakening in South Africa... I pray God will even be a little mindful to send Apostle Arome to Cape Town... the field is so plentiful but such a little labourers if only we had this awakening this Faith if only we as a nation could get into the Holy of Holies i know Gods hand would move and we would be saved but darkness over shadows us alot of the time in this nation of Cape Town may we also rise up and do greater things in Jesus name... Apostle please send us teachers in Jesus Christ if permited by God we need it 😢
I'm so blessed by this message. Thank you sir. But, I really wish to know the second strategy (it wasn't mentioned) used by the devil against the church to reduce its effectiveness in bearing witness to christ. The first was mentioned which is the devil bringing up teachings that emphasize other things for dependence rather than Christ. I wish to know the other.
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My Notes: THE IDEAL CHURCH - APOSTLE AROME OSAYI
Theme: The Church as the Territorial Witness of Christ
The sermon focuses on the church's role as a lampstand bearing the witness of Christ within a territory, emphasizing the spiritual dynamics of the church's function and Satan’s strategies to diminish its light.
Key Scriptures:
Revelation 1:9-20
Acts 1:8
Matthew 16:13-18
1 Corinthians 2:1-3; 3:1-3
2 Timothy 2:17
Purpose:
The message highlights the urgency for believers to understand the role of the church as a divine system bearing the witness of Christ. It challenges the audience to strengthen their spiritual effectiveness and resist the enemy's strategies against the church.
Main Teachings
1. The Church’s Role as a Lampstand
The Church as the Territorial Witness:
Revelation 1:20 identifies the church as the golden candlestick, symbolizing its responsibility to illuminate the territory with Christ’s presence.
Acts 1:8 emphasizes the power of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to be witnesses of Christ.
Implication of the Lampstand Metaphor:
The illumination (light) represents the testimony of Christ through believers’ lives and actions.
Removing the church from a territory results in spiritual darkness dominated by Satan.
2. Perspectives of the Church
The church can be understood from various perspectives:
Eternal, Universal, Global, Territorial.
Revelation 1 portrays the church in a territorial context, emphasizing its localized influence.
Territorial Responsibility:
Churches are strategically placed in regions to establish God’s presence and push back spiritual darkness.
Examples from Revelation: Philadelphia, Smyrna, Pergamos.
3. Satan’s Strategies Against the Church
Despite believers’ position in Christ, Satan seeks to hinder the church’s effectiveness in the territory:
Doctrinal Deception:
False teachings obscure Christ and emphasize dependence on human strategies rather than divine revelation.
The centrality of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:2) is the church’s foundation.
Internal Division and Compromise:
Carnality, immorality, and division within the church diminish its ability to bear Christ’s light (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).
4. Christ as the Center of the Church
The Revelation of Jesus:
Matthew 16:16-18: The church is built upon the revelation of Christ, ensuring that the gates of hell cannot prevail.
Christ is the foundation, the raw material for spiritual growth, and the head of the church.
Dependence on Christ:
Believers must rely entirely on Christ for sanctification, wisdom, and strength.
Grace flows from the throne of Christ, empowering believers to overcome challenges (Hebrews 4:16).
5. The Importance of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit enables believers to:
Access Christ’s wisdom and resources.
Maintain a vibrant spiritual life and resist deception.
Illustrations and Examples
The Role of Witnesses:
The church functions as a "court witness," exhibiting Christ’s authenticity through its lifestyle and testimony.
Personal Testimony of Prayer:
Apostle Arome shared how discovering Psalm 80:18 (“Quicken us, and we shall call upon thy name”) transformed his prayer life, showing dependence on Christ for spiritual vitality.
Teaching the Bible:
Obeying God’s instruction to teach the Bible led to miraculous provision, exemplifying Christ as the wisdom of God.
Practical Applications
Strengthen Your Witness:
Ensure your life reflects Christ in every sphere, serving as a beacon of light in your community.
Seek the Holy Spirit’s power daily for strength and direction.
Guard Against Deception:
Discern and reject teachings that obscure Christ or promote dependence on human solutions.
Commit to growing in the knowledge of Christ through scripture and prayer.
Combat Division in the Church:
Foster unity and spiritual maturity within the church by emphasizing Christ’s centrality.
Rely on Grace:
Approach Christ’s throne for grace in times of need.
Depend on God for wisdom, provision, and victory in life’s challenges.
My Key Takeaways
The church’s primary role is to bear the witness of Christ in its territory.
Satan’s main strategy is to obscure Christ through doctrinal deception and internal division.
Dependence on Christ is non-negotiable for personal and corporate spiritual victory.
The Holy Spirit is essential in empowering believers to fulfil their divine calling.
The church is the last defence against darkness; its presence in a territory is critical.
Conclusion
The church stands as a divine lampstand, illuminating the world with the light of Christ. Each believer must embrace their role in bearing witness to Christ, relying entirely on His grace, wisdom, and power. By doing so, the church will continue to thwart Satan’s schemes and advance God’s kingdom on earth.
God bless you and promote you
God bless you, Sister 🎊 🎉
Kai! God bless and keep your heart, Amen.
I'm praying that you visit Bloemfontein South Africa😢
It is a very great opportunity for me to attend this remarkable occasion of graduation presided over by You Apostle, which is, just a day ago. I praise the Lord Jesus Christ for that. May I take the same blessings by the grace of God through his son Jesus Christ 🙏
I really hope that there will be such an amazing awakening in South Africa... I pray God will even be a little mindful to send Apostle Arome to Cape Town... the field is so plentiful but such a little labourers if only we had this awakening this Faith if only we as a nation could get into the Holy of Holies i know Gods hand would move and we would be saved but darkness over shadows us alot of the time in this nation of Cape Town may we also rise up and do greater things in Jesus name... Apostle please send us teachers in Jesus Christ if permited by God we need it 😢
Amen and Amen man of God. Thank you for this blessed message. Your brother Kayombo Oscar Kakinga from Zambia. 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲.
Lord shine on me
Thanks!
Alléluia 🙌
Amen
I'm so blessed by this message. Thank you sir.
But, I really wish to know the second strategy (it wasn't mentioned) used by the devil against the church to reduce its effectiveness in bearing witness to christ.
The first was mentioned which is the devil bringing up teachings that emphasize other things for dependence rather than Christ. I wish to know the other.
I have a question to ask Apostle Arome Osayi aboit the Justice System of God. How shall I proceed?
How do I join
Amen