BISHOP DAVID OYEDEPO DELIVERED AN IMPACTFUL MESSAGE ON THE POWER OF LOVE DURING THE NATAR 2023 DAY 3 EVENING SESSION AT TRIUMPHANT CHRISTIAN CENTRE IN IKEJA ON 7TH SEPTEMBER 2023. HIS SERMON FOCUSED ON UNVEILING THE BREAKTHROUGH POWER OF LOVE

Bishop David Oyedepo delivered an impactful message on the power of love during the NATAR 2023 Day 3 Evening Session at Triumphant Christian Centre in Ikeja on 7th September 2023. His sermon focused on unveiling the breakthrough power that love holds.

Prayer and fasting alone cannot ensure a peaceful home if there is no love between husband and wife.

As a wife, submitting to your husband is crucial for finding rest, no matter how much you pray.

The church is transitioning from focusing solely on preaching to emphasizing teaching.

Preaching warms you spiritually, while teaching has the power to transform your life.

One cannot go far in the Kingdom of God without being open to receiving instruction.

Chasing after money is a futile use of energy.

I have personally experienced God’s prosperity plan for 41 years, never lacking, begging, or borrowing.

The blessings bestowed by mothers and fathers give individuals an advantage over those who struggle.

When promoting God’s Kingdom becomes our joy, lack becomes a thing of the past.

Every genuine lover of God is destined to be a pioneer, a trendsetter, and a trailblazer in their pursuits.

Remaining in love with God ensures a remarkable and awe-inspiring existence on Earth.

In this era of enlightenment, love becomes our key to unlocking the realm of revelation.

The effectiveness of one’s faith is always limited by their level of love for God.

I am not surprised by the progress God has brought us; it would have been surprising if He hadn’t.

Tonight, I’ll be sharing  a message titled ” UNVEILING THE BREAKTHROUGH POWER OF LOVE.” You won’t need to struggle to make things happen any longer. The supernatural order of breakthrough is a portion of every born-again child of God. Love is inherent in every true believer of God. Let me emphasize that a breakthrough is not merely a goal; it is your inherent right as a believer. It’s not something you aspire to; it’s your birthright. Just as Jesus told his disciples in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world,” we are redeemed as the world’s light, prevailing over darkness through redemption.

Furthermore, we are redeemed for a glorious destiny, and every child of God possesses a magnificent future. People will witness your life and praise God for it because being a child of God is being a marvel; it’s not your ambition but your birthright.

WE ARE REDEEMED TO BE ADMIRABLE.
Drawing inspiration from Isaac’s testimony in Genesis 26:12-14 and Galatians 3:29, we understand that we are redeemed to be admired, just like Isaac. After NATAR 2023, everyone’s stories will undoubtedly take a turn for the better, as this is our divine inheritance in Christ.

However, a question arises: why do so many believers struggle to survive, despite their glorious destinies? Isaiah 5:13 and Hosea 4:6 provide the answer – it’s due to a lack of knowledge. As John 8:32 states, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” NATAR 2023 has been dedicated to enlightening people, helping them grasp what rightfully belongs to them in Christ and how to access it. This night won’t be easily forgotten; something transformative is happening in your life.

DISTINGUISHING PREACHING FROM TEACHING.
It’s crucial to differentiate between preaching and teaching. Preaching spiritually warms you up while teaching leads to life transformation. Understanding what God promises you and what actions you must take to attain those promises is the key. Mere knowledge of God’s word won’t change your position; you must follow through with action because God’s kingdom operates on deeds. Luke 6:40 highlights this point – knowing isn’t enough; it’s the belief-driven application that works. Neglecting action and merely holding on to promises won’t suffice; it’s time to move into the era of covenant, where aligning with God’s word is essential for change.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EMBRACING INSTRUCTIONS.
Embrace and enjoy the instructions found in the Scriptures, for they encompass principles, correction, reproof, and guidance. Instructions constitute a significant portion of the Bible, approximately 75%. Disregarding instructions hinders progress in the Kingdom. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 underscores the importance of obedience – no need for begging; just follow God’s instructions and soar.

Remember, 39 years ago, the Lord revealed that there’s a place for you at the top if you’re interested. To attain it, you must heed God’s instructions, not just preach them. Preaching without action doesn’t add value; it’s the doing aspect that propels you to great heights. Joshua 1:8 emphasizes this.

We are transitioning from a preaching era, where warmth is generated but action is lacking, to a teaching era. In this era, covenant tables are set, revealing what you must do for change to happen. That’s our purpose.

HONORING YOUR PARENTS AND GIVING.
Start honoring your parents through giving. A young man in our church, after hearing this, approached his parents, expressed his appreciation, and gave what he had. Within days, he secured a managerial job after completing NYSC. As the Bible says, “Honor your father and mother, and it shall be well with you.” For those who give, their blessings are abundant.

1 Chronicles 29:3 teaches us that when Kingdom promotion becomes a delight, lack is no longer a concern. Like David, who gave generously, you too can give from your resources, not just from the Kingdom treasury, and thrive.

In conclusion, when a believer truly loves God, dwelling in Him and allowing Him to dwell in you, you become a breakthrough personality on earth. Being sold out to God means supernaturally standing out in life. You can’t be sold out to God and remain stagnant; you naturally command the supernatural. All true lovers of God are dedicated servants.

In the past, when we needed to pay our church’s rent, I spoke with our leaders and emphasized that being sold out to God was my secret. You can’t fake genuine dedication to God; it naturally makes you stand out. You confidently command the supernatural, free from pressure and tension, as life’s blessings unfold effortlessly. Tonight, I’ll be presenting a message titled “Revealing the Breakthrough Power of Love.” You won’t need to endure struggles to achieve your goals any longer because the breakthrough power of love is inherent in every true believer of God. Let me emphasize that a breakthrough is not merely a goal; it is your inherent right as a believer. It’s not something you aspire to; it’s your birthright. Just as Jesus told his disciples in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world,” we are redeemed as the world’s light, prevailing over darkness through redemption.

Furthermore, we are redeemed for a glorious destiny, and every child of God possesses a magnificent future. People will witness your life and praise God for it because being a child of God is being a marvel; it’s not your ambition but your birthright.

WE ARE REDEEMED TO BE ADMIRABLE.
Drawing inspiration from Isaac’s testimony in Genesis 26:12-14 and Galatians 3:29, we understand that we are redeemed to be admired, just like Isaac. After NATAR 2023, everyone’s stories will undoubtedly take a turn for the better, as this is our divine inheritance in Christ.

However, a question arises: why do so many believers struggle to survive, despite their glorious destinies? Isaiah 5:13 and Hosea 4:6 provide the answer – it’s due to a lack of knowledge. As John 8:32 states, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” NATAR 2023 has been dedicated to enlightening people, helping them grasp what rightfully belongs to them in Christ and how to access it. This night won’t be easily forgotten; something transformative is happening in your life.

DISTINGUISHING PREACHING FROM TEACHING.
It’s crucial to differentiate between preaching and teaching. Preaching spiritually warms you up while teaching leads to life transformation. Understanding what God promises you and what actions you must take to attain those promises is the key. Mere knowledge of God’s word won’t change your position; you must follow through with action because God’s kingdom operates on deeds. Luke 6:40 highlights this point – knowing isn’t enough; it’s the belief-driven application that works. Neglecting action and merely holding on to promises won’t suffice; it’s time to move into the era of covenant, where aligning with God’s word is essential for change.

THE IMPORTANCE OF EMBRACING INSTRUCTIONS.
Embrace and enjoy the instructions found in the Scriptures, for they encompass principles, correction, reproof, and guidance. Instructions constitute a significant portion of the Bible, approximately 75%. Disregarding instructions hinders progress in the Kingdom. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 underscores the importance of obedience – no need for begging; just follow God’s instructions and soar.

Remember, 39 years ago, the Lord revealed that there’s a place for you at the top if you’re interested. To attain it, you must heed God’s instructions, not just preach them. Preaching without action doesn’t add value; it’s the doing aspect that propels you to great heights. Joshua 1:8 emphasizes this.

We are transitioning from a preaching era, where warmth is generated but action is lacking, to a teaching era. In this era, covenant tables are set, revealing what you must do for change to happen. That’s our purpose.

HONORING YOUR PARENTS AND GIVING.
Start honoring your parents through giving. A young man in our church, after hearing this, approached his parents, expressed his appreciation, and gave what he had. Within days, he secured a managerial job after completing NYSC. As the Bible says, “Honor your father and mother, and it shall be well with you.” For those who give, their blessings are abundant.

1 Chronicles 29:3 teaches us that when Kingdom promotion becomes a delight, lack is no longer a concern. Like David, who gave generously, you too can give from your resources, not just from the Kingdom treasury, and thrive.

In conclusion, when a believer truly loves God, dwelling in Him and allowing Him to dwell in you, you become a breakthrough personality on earth. Being sold out to God means supernaturally standing out in life. You can’t be sold out to God and remain stagnant; you naturally command the supernatural. All true lovers of God are dedicated servants.

In the past, when we needed to pay our church’s rent, I spoke with our leaders and emphasized that being sold out to God was my secret. You can’t fake genuine dedication to God; it naturally makes you stand out. You confidently command the supernatural, free from pressure and tension, as life’s blessings unfold effortlessly.

God is committed to changing your story but you have to be a lover of God. Love can create an open door where there is a closed door.

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Genuinely keep showing the love of God to others.

BEFORE YOU SAY YES I DO

It is important to let every single out there know that marriage is a covenant heritage of the redeemed.
God spoke in Genesis that it is not good for man to be alone.
Genesis 2:18 (KJV) 
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him and help meet for him.
God doesn’t want you to be alone; He, therefore established marriage institutions for man and woman.

In this post, I will be showing you some tests that your relationship must go through before you can finally Say Yes I Do To that man or the woman.
Marriage is a divine institution ordained by God. Many people want to enter into this God-ordained institution without good knowledge and adequate preparation.
No institution in the world admits any student who did not pass their entry test. Until a student passes the entry, such a student is not qualified for admission to the institution.

Most people know for sure that marriage is an institution, yet are struggling to enter into it without passing the entry tests.
No wonder many are going through back doors to secure their entry into marriage college without having the right information and knowledge of what to do.
There are tests you must pass before your enrollment into this institution can be successful.

There are many collapsed marriages today in our society because of the wrong concept such as ” I Love Him”. “I love her”. “He has money”. “He’s popular or famous”, ” Love is blind”.
If you enter into marriage with any of these in your mind, you are bound to fail.
If you go into marriage believing that love is blind, then marriage will open your eyes.
If you fall in love hastily without you pass the marriage tests, you will fall out of love hastily.
For you to build an enduring marriage relationship you must pass the entry test.

1. PRAYER TEST.  
The prayer test is a must-pass test for every relationship that must stand the test of time.
It is the first test that your would-be spouse must pass.
Prayer is the first key that every relationship or marriage needs for it to be successful.
If you must succeed in marriage you must pass this test.
Abraham’s servant passed this test before Rebecca came out…

Genesis 24:12-13, 15 (KJV) 
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
And it came to pass before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
If your relationship or marriage does not begin with God in prayer, it will eventually end up in disappointment, promise, and failure.
If does not begin with prayer, it will be full of errors and complaints.
Abraham prayed for Eliezer for divine direction and Eliezer prayed for divine connection.
Once you prayed very well before your journey into marriage, you won’t miss the identity of your God-ordained husband or wife…
But it is my prayer and desire that you won’t miss your steps in marriage.

PRAY THE FOLLOWING PRAYERS
1. Lord I repent of all my errors in finding my spouse my way.
2. Father, I reject every disappointment programmed into my marital destiny.
3. Every yoke of marital delay hindering my wedding be destroyed now.
4. Father grant me divine direction for the establishment of my marital success.
5. Father in the name of Jesus, I refused to make the wrong choice.
6. Father in the name of Jesus, connect me with my God-ordained husband/wife.
7. According to the word of God, I’m beautifully made, therefore I shall be beautifully married in the name of Jesus.
8. My marriage shall be blessed with goodly and God-fearing children.
9. I refused to have failed marriage.
10. Thank you Lord for hearing my prayers.

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