Adventures of Faith

The Story Behind Brother Copeland’s Papal Visit   On June 23, 2014, Kenneth Copeland, along with James and Betty Robison and other evangelical church leaders, met with the Pope in Rome at the Pope’s request. On June 30, 2014, Kenneth Copeland explained to his Partners and Friends at the Southwest Believers’ Convention the significance of this meeting. He began his talk by reviewing key points and scriptures: In John 17:20-23, Jesus prayed that the body of Christ would be unified: 20 Neither for these alone do I pray [it is not for their sake only that I make this request], but also for all those who will ever come to believe in (trust in, cling to, rely on) Me through their word and teaching, 21 That they all may be one, [just] as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be one in Us, so that the world may believe and be convinced that You have sent Me. 22 I have given to them the glory and honor which You have given Me, that they may b...

Topic: Knowing God Text: Phil.3 Memory verse: Hos.6:3 Introduction             Knowing God goes beyond having knowledge about who he is, it includes to be aware of, think of, reflect upon and be mindful of who he is.             It is to have an experiential knowledge of God as against mere intuitional knowledge about him.             The desire to know the Lord is the greatest priority a man can ever set for himself. This is because it is God’s heartfelt desire for all his children to truly come to know him. It is for this purpose that we have been given the Holy Spirit, by whom we are enabled to know the Lord (I Cor. 2:16).             In coming to truly know the Lord, we must have a proper understanding of the subject of righteousness, we must begin t...

TOPIC:                   Following God’s Plan TEXT:                    Jer. 29:1-14 MEM. VERSE:      Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION God has given man the power and ability to do all things, except to lead himself (Jer. 10:23-24). Therefore any man attempting to lead himself or walk out of God’s plan is simply acting against the will of God for his life. No man can ever have a better plan for himself than the one God has for him, this is because God is much more eager to bless us than we are desirous for His blessing.  Hence, it becomes absolutely necessary for us to understand and follow God’s plan, because therein lies our prosperity and well being. EVALUATIONS 1. Nature of God’s Plan: (a) God’s plan is perfect – Gen. 1:31 (b) God’s plan always enjoys God’s provision – I Kings 17:2-6, Neh. 2:5-8 (c...

TOPIC:  The Power of Confession TEXT: Jam. 3:1-12 MEMORY VERSE: Matt. 12:37 INTRODUCTION Words are the basis of our existence. All through history, the outlook of everyone and everything has been a product of spoken words. The words we speak are much more powerful than many of us know. God is who he is because of his words. He does not have to work with his hands to get anything done, he simply speaks what he wants  into being (Heb. 11:3) It has always been the desire of the father that you will come to understand and appreciate the power encapsulated in your confessions, for no man can ever rise above his confessions. Evaluations 1. Discuss ways by which our confessions can be influenced 2.  Effects of Confessions a) Prov. 18:20-21 b) Num. 13:33 c) Mk. 5:28-29 d) II Kings 7:2, 19-20 3.  Maximizing Your Confessions a)   Mk. 4:24, Rom. 10:17 b)   Mk. 11:23-24 c)   II Cor. 4:13,  Heb.13:5-6 d)...

TOPIC:  Living the fearless life TEXT: 1John 4:17-18 MEMORY VERSE: II Tim 1:7 INTRODUCTION Fear is the reciprocal of faith, it is faith in the ability of something or someone to hurt you. Fear is perceiving as real the tricks and lies of the devil that he has brought against you. Fear is the chief weapon of the devil by which he tries to get access to the believer. The assurance of  God’s love will keep you from fear and defeat. Negative emotions such as worry and anxiety are rooted in fear, so there is need for you to learn and understand how to live above fear. EVALUATIONS 1.Discuss fear and its causes  2. Dangers of fear a) Gen. 3:3-10 b) Gen. 26:7 c) Matt 14:29-31 d) Matt 26:69-75 e) Heb. 2:15 3. Overcoming fear a)     Ps 27:1, 23:4 b) Ps 118:6, Heb 13:6 c) Matt. 14:29-31 d) Rom 8:15 e) 2Cor 10:4-5 f) 1Jn 4:8 CONCLUSION It is important to stress that the most successful weapon of the en...

TOPIC:  Unity in the Body TEXT: I Cor. 12:12-27 MEMORY VERSE: Rom. 12:5 INTRODUCTION Unity is the state of being undivided, a condition of harmony, a state of oneness in heart and purpose. Diversity of functions and operation does not imply disunity, neither does denominationalism. However, if we are not very careful our diversities will result to disunity, contrary to God’s plan and purpose. God’s master plan for the church is that we will remain a functional entity by the power of unity, disunity therefore does not glorify God. God expects us as members of one body to be united because we all have different functions and no part of the body can function effectively independent of the others. Understanding the uniqueness of every individual as well as their function in the body is fundamental to attaining unity in the body. EVALUATIONS 1. Walking in Unity a) I Pet. 3:8 b) Col. 3:12-13 c) Eph. 4:3-6 d) Phil. 2:2-4 e) I Cor. 3:4-9, 1:10 ...

TOPIC:  The Ministry of the Holy Spirit TEXT: John 16:5-15 MEMORY VERSE: John 15:26 INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is the third person (not in position) of the trinity (God Head). He represents God’s omnipresence as the “manifestor” of the God Head. The ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer is simply what the Holy Spirit does in the life of the believer to make him accomplish all that God has purposed for him before time. The Holy Spirit is God’s divine provision for man’s inadequacies and a seal of our redemption. Many Christians are conscious of His presence but they are ignorant of His ministry to the believer. Knowing the ministry of the Holy Spirit to the believer will help us understand His workings in our lives and properly position ourselves to enjoy the very best the Father has for us. Here are some of the operations of the Holy Spirit in our lives: 1. Comforter:  a) John 14:26, 15:26,  b) II Cor 1:3-4 c) II Cor 7:6 2. “Convi...