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Topic: TitheMemory Verse: Mal.3:10Text: Deut.14:22; Mal.3:6-12

Introduction

What is tithe? This is the only aspect in the Bible whereGod asks us to prove whether or not He is faithful. Tithingstated with Abraham. (Gen.14:19).Some people see tithing as giving or as Gods way ofcollecting their gross income in order to keep the templepriests (or pastor) happy. Tithing is more than all that. It is

an agreement that your business (or your life) is God andSons Ltd.It is a door.A tithe is 10% of your gross income. Somebody likened it toRent!

Where do you pay your tithe to? Your tithe is meant to bepaid to the local assembly where you worship.

Gods design. What God had in mind when He asks us topay our it is for our tithe to be:

a. The key that opens the heavens to releaseunquantifiable blessing

b. A strong defence against every devourerc. A covenant connectord. The weapon against miscarriagee. The link to uncommon favour

Who should tithe?As long as you are alive, God expects you to pay tithes.

Pra ers:

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Topic: Fire on my Altar (2)Memory Verse: Matt.3:11Text: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Introduction

In the Old Testament, the fire on an altar MUST not go out.(Lev.6:13)

HOW DO I KEEP THE FIRE BURNING?

1. The Wood(Lev. 6:12)

If you want fire, get wood. If you want the wine of the Spirit,go for the waters of the Word. John 2:7-9. each time weread, study or hear Gods word, a measure of grace, faithand power flow into us. Thats what Jeremiah called fire inmy bones. (Jer.20:9)

2. The Sacrifice Lev.6:12,13)You.Yes, you are that sacrifice. Rom.12:1. are you totallyGods? Ias your life too precious? Are you ready to lay downyour all?Phil.3:7-9, Matt.16:24-25, Acts 21:13

3. Order (Lev.6:12)It isnt an anyhow thing. Are your relationships, Christianlife, associations, business dealings etc in order? Matt.5:23

4. Prayer.No power on earth can beat praying in the Holy Ghost. Itmeans praying as directed by, under the influence of,Empowered by, teleguided with deadly accuracy by GodHimself!

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Topic: Fire on my Altar (1)Memory Verse: Matt.3:11Text: 1 Kings 18:30-39

IntroductionIn Old Testament days, sacrifices to God were always doneon altars. It was a place where the love & mercy of Godmet the sins of man. It was a place where relationships withGod were made, covenants established, promises madeand mercy released.

The Altar is the meeting point of God and man.(Gen.28:15-18). It is a place where relationship with God isenthroned. The Fire is the symbol of Gods presence.(Matt.311, Exod.13:21-22)

DiscussionWhat is fire for? What would happen if there were no fire?

Why Fire?1. There is a war going on the war between the flesh

and the spirit. (Gal. 5:17-18)

2. To stand out in life and destiny, free of errors, I needthe fire. To stand out for God, I must have the fire.

3. A cold altar is a diseased condition.

4. Fire refines. Fire purifies. It tests. It burns.Prov.6:27.The clothes is his flesh. Traces of lying,pride, arrogance, show off, love of respect, lust toname a few are like green fat flies that settle on acold altar. Remember Eccl. 10:1.These flies cantland on an altar ablaze.

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Topic: Tithe (2)Memory Verse: Mal.3:10Text: Gen.14:18-20

Last Week, we started on the issue of tithes, what it isand what God wants to use it in our lives for. A lot ofbelievers are faithful in tithing, and yet complain of notbeing blessed.

Discuss: Is this true? What could cause it?

The tithe is much more than money. It is about obedienceto Gods word. It is about enjoying open heaven. Notpaying tithe = close the heaven

AllGod asks for the tithe of all.

i. Gen.14:20ii. Lev.27:30iii. Deut.26:12

This is the same in almost all scripture where tithing is

commanded. Even Jacob, the swindler, agreed. Gen.28:22.It is a tithe of ALL. Your tithe is 10% of your gross income:salaries, bonuses, dividends, a dash, a gift, a grant, profit. Ifit is yours, your tithe is before your tax. (God comes beforegovernment, even in the dictionary)

If you are in business however, you dont tithe a loan, orthe capital. You tithe the increase, the profit.

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Topic: Tithe (3)Memory Verse: Mal.3:10Text: Mal.3:6-12; Deut.26:1-11

When you tithe in faith, certain things will happen.Enumerate them (Mal.3:6-12)Many however have missed these because they have notbeen tithing with purpose. Most do it casually, if notcarelessly. Please dont. Not anymore. Treat it as special. Itis a pillar of Gods covenant.

When you pay your tithe, you should do it with clearpurpose, deliberately, as in Deut.26.1-11.

1. Use it to connect to all the blessing above (as inMalachi) and much more.

2. Come forward and present yourself before the Lord.3. While there, pray, using your tithe to connect to the

covenant and the blessings of that God guarantees.4. The presiding minister then commands the blessing

of God upon your life and rebukes every devourer.5. Keep confessing those blessings as yours

Never anymore treat your tithe as casual. God does not.Dont borrow, or use your tithe. This is usually a trick ofthe enemy to steal something from you. Walk in obedienceand experience Gods faithfulness. HE says, Try me

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Topic: Proper TrainingMemory Verse: Heb.5:14Text: 1 Chr.5:18; Heb.5:13-14

Introduction

Someone once said, everybody ought to know everythingabout something, and something about everything. This isalso the essence of education.

As our name is, Warriors are valiant men, skilful, able. Thisis a description of expertise. Ps.144:1. Warriors are men,

experts in warfare.In these last days, God requires men, experts in certainareas. Paul, for in stance , was an expert in the law.(Acts.5:34, Acts 22:3).

Training:

1. Commit yourself to Reading; read wide2. Commit yourself to Prayer. And the Word of God.

Wisdom and Understanding come in the place ofprayer.Job 32:8-9

3. Commit yourself to Learning.4. Commit yourself to Practising.5. Commit yourself to continuous development of your

skills. (1Kings 5:6)6. Commit yourself to offering God the best.

Conclusion: God deserves the best. We have been giventhe personal responsibility of fully developing and profitingwith every gift that He has given us.

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Topic: My Honour (2)

Memory Verse: Prov.3:9Text: Mal.1:6; 1Sam.2:30; Ps.8:1-9

Introduction

Have we (or are we) in any way disgracing or dishonouringGod? Maybe you are asking, how?. When:

1. I take/use the name of the Lord in vain. Exod.20:72. I allow any sin to dominate my life. Rom.6:143. I refuse to believe Him and His word concerning the

situation I am in . Lk7:304. I refuse to confess His name before others or refuseto preach the gospel of Christ. Rom.1:16-17;1Cor9:16

5. I chose to be stingy towards God.6. I allow anything else to take the 1st position of priority

in my heart other than God. Matt.6:337. I dont depend on the Holy Spirit. Rom.8:148. I allow fear to dominate me. 2Tim.1:69. I refuse to do whatever I know to be good. James 4:1710. I commit sexual immorality, thereby defiling my

body, His temple. 1Cor.6:19-20

Mention others.

Prayers

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Topic: Rugged Evangelism

MV: Matt. 11:12Text: Hab.2:5;

Introduction

It is so clear now that we are living in the last days, and thedevil is using every available means (even toys!) to extendhis kingdom. God wants His children to arise and use everyweapon that He has made available in the world to extendHis Kingdom.

Discussion:

How can we go rugged?

Why Go Rugged1. The worth of a soul. ( you may be Gods agent of

change!) Mark 8:35-382. The reality of Hell. Would you really want your friend

(or enemy) to be there? Lk.16:22-243. Christs suffering on the cross. Will all that pain be in

vain?4. The emptiness, folly and vanity of this world.

Phil.1:215. The excitements and pure joy of heaven. Matt.25:34-

406. The personal rewards available to faithful witnesses.

Dan.12:3; 2Tim.4:27. The joy and rewards of giving

Last Word:It ma not be convenient, but lets ive it our best shot.

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Topic: Abba, FatherMemory Verse: James 5:16Text: I John 5:14-16

Introduction

All those who have ever walked with God have viewedprayer as the main business of their lives. Jesus breathedprayer (Mk.1:35) John Wesley said, God does nothing, butin answer to prayer. Prayer is like doing research. Realprayer is also something we learn. Lk.11:1. Prayer is a God-given means for us to:

A. have a more intimate relationship with HimB. Receive His blessingsC. Minister to othersD. Receive His participation in lifes affairsE. Influence the course of history

Discussion: Why is it sometimesdifficult/unattractive to pray?

1Cor.3:9. We are working together with God to determinethe outcome of events. Real prayer causes you to Act.

James 2:17-20. Prayer provokes action. Or reaction.In prayer, we receive a clear revelation of what to do. Inprayer, our thoughts align with Gods. We see things fro Hisperspective.

Types of Prayer (1Tim.2:1)

Intercession

Petition

Supplication

Topic: My HonourMV: Prov.3:9Text: Mal.1:6; Prov.3:9-10; 1Sam.2:30;Ps.8:1-9

IntroductionGod is so great, and awesome. He is great and despisesno one. Job36:5. If we honour God, God promises tohonour us. How can I honour God? in what ways can I do itbetter?

1. When I trust Him with all my heart & refuse to leanon my own understanding. Deliberately. Pov.3:52. When I believe every bit of His Word, and act in faith

on them. Heb.11:63. When I obey Him promptly, completely. Gen.17:23,

Is.1:194. When I trust Him, alone. Ps.16:4-115. When I seek and love Him, with my all. Ps.50:156. When I hate what He hates, and love what he loves.

Heb.1:7-97. When I let His Word guide all the affairs of my life.

Ps.115:1058. When I win souls to Christ. Lk.15:7,109. When I am effective and productive in my life

assignment. Matt.5:13-1610. When I heed and obey the word of His

prophets. 2Chr.20:2011. When I open up in genuine repentance

whenever I discover Ive sinned against Him.1Sam.15:22

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MV: Topic: Less Me (2)Text: John 3:22 -35Memory Verse: John 3:30

IntroductionLast week, we saw that we are filled at each point in time

with something. Or someone. We also discussed what Godwants us to be filled with.

To be filled with something, means a particular contentneeds to be evacuated. Something must go out beforesomething can come in. Something has to reduce beforesomething can increase.

As Christs disciples, you must get to a point in our walk

with God where someone has to decrease in your life: YOU!

Case Studies1. John the Baptist was active in Gods work. But he came to apoint when he knew he had to decrease. (John 3:30)2. Jesus Christ, Gods own Son came to that point too. Luke22:41-44, John 12:243. Abraham, in his walk with God, had that same encounter.Gen.22:2,6. He had to die to his natural self-preservationinstincts. He had to let go, and let God.4. Job came to that point too, and he confessed, though he slayme... Job 13:15a5. Paul, paints his own experience clearly in 1Cor.15:31

God gives His Spirit (& power) without measure. John 3:34.But the more of Him you want, the less of you there mustbe. More Him=Less you. More you=Less Him

What then do we do? (Exod 3:10a)1. Humility2. Holiness. Hed 12:14

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