Ebenezer Okronipa

Theme: MAXIMIZING THE BREAKTHROUGH POWER OF FASTING

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Nehemiah 1:1-4. Daniel 9:2-3

Things to see when fasting is maximized. 

1. The works of the enemy are destroyed. 

2. Your health is restored.

3. You receive power to walk a righteous life.

4. The glory of God becomes evident outwardly. 

5. Your prayers are speedy manifested. Isaiah 58:9

6. Prominence and honor. Isaiah 58:10

7. Refreshment and prosperity

8. Restoration and trans generational impact.

Theme:  ENCOUNTERING THE SUPERNATURAL POWER THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYERS

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Luke 4:14

14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

1. Include prayers in your fasting. 

2. Be bold in your prayers. 

3. Add faith. Luke 1:45.

Theme: THE PURPOSE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS KINGDOM SERVICE

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Acts 1:8

 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

The Kingdom of God grows on the earth by making known the Lord Jesus and His teachings. We expand by spreading the message of Jesus Christ. 

Three things Jesus told His disciples in His last days on the earth;

1. Soul winning. 

2. Instructions concerning the Kingdom. 

3. Holy Spirit and His power. 

HOLY SPIRIT

1. He is the responds to the prayer of Jesus Christ for the believers. John 14:16-17

2. He is the fulfilled promise of the Father. Luke 24:46. Joel 2:28. Acts 1:4. Matthew 24:14. 

What is the ministry of Holy Spirit?

1. He gives boldness to do fearless ministry. Acts 2:1-14. Acts 4:31-33.

The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is for soul winning and the secondary is the working of miracles. 

a. He imparts gifts and calls us into spiritual ministries and offices. 1 Corinthians 12:1-7. Ephesians 4:10-13.

Theme: THE PURPOSE OF EVERYTHING IS KINGDOM SERVICE

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

What does serving God offer?

1. It entitles you to honor and dignity. John 12:26

2. It offers divine health. Proverbs 13:17. Deuteronomy. 34:7

3. Supernatural fruitfulness. Exodus 23:25-26

4. Supernatural empowerment. Romans 1:16. Acts 1:8

5. Supernatural prosperity. Exodus 23:25. Luke 22:35. Matthew 6:33

6. Supernatural longevity. Isaiah 38:3-5

7. Divine protection. Luke 10:17

8. Unusual joy. Job 1:10

 

Mentalities to Possess in serving God. 

1. Appointment mentality. Hebrews 6:10. Luke 10:1,7

2. A sower's mentality. Galatians 6:7-8. Genesis 8:22. Mark 4:26-27

3. An investor's mentality. Luke 4:49. Matthew 19:29

4. Partnership mentality. 1 Corinthians 3:8. Exodus 4:12.

Theme: THE PURPOSE OF EVERYTHING IS KINGDOM SERVICE

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Haggai 1:6-9

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. 8 Go up into the mountains and bring down timber and build my house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be honored,” says the Lord. 9 “You expected much, but see, it turned out to be little. What you brought home, I blew away. Why?” declares the Lord Almighty. “Because of my house, which remains a ruin, while each of you is busy with your own house

6. The purpose of power is Kingdom service.

Theme: THE PURPOSE OF EVERYTHING IS KINGDOM SERVICE

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Matthew 6:33. Acts 1:1-4

Kingdom service is not a mere act to be engaged in as an addition to one's other life engagement. It is something to be pursued as a direct purpose of living and reason for existence. Ephesians 2:10

1. The purpose of creation is the service of God and His Kingdom. Colossians 1:16. Ephesians 1:9

2. God created man to serve Him. Genesis 1:26

3. The purpose of salvation and deliverance is to serve in His Kingdom. Exodus 9:1. Exodus 9:13. Exodus 4:22-23

4. The purpose of the anointing and the power of God is to serve God and His Kingdom. Job 1:6-8

5. The purpose of prosperity is Kingdom service. God honors and rewards those wo serve Him.

Theme:  ENCOUNTERING SUPERNATURAL POWER THROUGH FASTING AND PRAYER

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

To encounter spirit power, you can engage in fasting and prayer. 

A Christian is supposed to inculcate fasting as part of his or her lifestyle. Mark 2:19-20

KINDS OF FAST

1. Supernatural fast. The Spirit of God coming upon an individual. Exodus 34:27-30

Matthew 4:1-2

2. Personal breakthrough fast. Esther 4:15. Nehemiah 1:4. Daniel 9:2-3. 

3. Proclaimed fast. Esther 4:16-17. Ezra 8:21. 2 Chronicles 20:2-3

Encounters are necessary for God's ordained purposes for our lives.

Theme: DESTINY ACTIVATION

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Isaiah 60:1

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

Destiny talks about God's ordained purpose for your life. 

LEVELS IN DESTINY MANIFESTATION

1. Dry bone level

2. Seed level

3. Infantile level

4. Breakthrough level

5. Next dimension level.

Theme: THE HONOR OF A FATHER

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Ephesians 6:1-2, Matthew 15:1-6

What does it mean to honor?

1. To honor means to notice the person. 

2. To give attention because that person is worth it. 

3. To dishonor is to disregard and to neglect the person. 

1 Corinthians 4:15-17

They provide a spiritual covering

They are a source of lives

They are determinants of many things

They are a blessing when you honor and terrible when you dishonor them. Genesis 49:1-7

TWO TYPES OF FATHERS

1. Physical fathers; biological, adopted(assumed), providential father, circumstantial 

2. Spiritual father. 2 Kings 2:9-12. Deuteronomy 34:9. Luke 24:50-51

Learn how to say thank you to fathers. 

THREE WAYS TO HONOR A FATHER

1. Recognize them (publicly). Leviticus 19:32

2. Obey their instructions. Proverbs 4:1

3. Give them precious gifts. Malachi 1:6-8

Theme:  FULFILLING YOUR DESTINY THROUGH FAITHFULNESS

Speaker: Rev. Ebenezer Okronipa

Luke 9:59-62

59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

61 And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

WHAT IF FAITHFULNESS?

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

1. Faithfulness is about effective discharge of your assignments or your duties. 

2. Ability to remain steadfastly at the assignment until it is done. 

Hebrews 3:1-6

Jesus was faithful

Moses was faithful

Elisha was faithful. 2 Kings 3:11

Ruth was faithful. Ruth 1:14

Faithfulness always rewards and unfaithfulness causes you to lose your place.