Godliness empowers believers for breakthrough – Pastor Sule Usman

November 24, 2019
Godliness empowers believers for breakthrough - Pastor Sule Usman

Psalm 92:12-15, Revelation 2:7,17, Ephesians 6:12

Forces of ungodliness we must overcome
1. The Spirit of Covetousness. Luke 12:15, 1st Timothy 6:7-8, 2 Kings 5:20-27
2. The Spirit of Rebellion.

What is Rebellion?
Organized opposition to authority, refusal to accept authority or code or convention. Luke 22:3, Numbers 16:1-4, 32 & 34: In the bible, 250 people were swallowed by the ground because of rebellion.

How do we overcome ungodliness?
Keep a right company. 1st Corinth 15:33, Prov 13:20, Psalm 1-3.

Things to know about Company
a) The company that you keep determines your success in life.
b) Company is same as colony.
c) The company you keep influences you.
d) Keep company of joyful people because standing alone leads to depression.

Benefits of the right company.
a) You enjoy inspiration.
b) Counsel and Guidance. Prov 19:20
c) Duplication of Grace. Deut. 1:38
d) Divine health. Prov 27:17, Ist Corinth 1:4
e) You enjoy rewards.

What are the pitfalls of bad company.
a) Destinies are corrupted. Ist Corinth 15:33
b) Destinies are destroyed.
c) Lost of Inheritance. [The prodigal son]

Every great man is an embodiment of another great man. Relationship is subject to review.