Gospel Ramah Church Sermon of the Week

We are anointed for a purpose and to accomplish something not for our own benefit. You cannot give birth without the holy spirit (anointing). You can give birth if you understand Gods nature, plan. You will give birth if you take initiative from the most high not from a high place and if you have faith, believe in God.

The significance of the anointing. As a mark of respect by a host to his guests. As a rite of inauguration into each of the offices of the prophet, priest and King (1 Kings 19:16). As a token of setting apart people and objects for religious service

(Judges 13: 5, 24; Exodus 30:26-28). As an endowment with supernatural ability to

accomplish a divine assignment

(Luke 4:18-19). The anointing -CONFERS RESPECT, INAUGURATES US & SETS US APART.

The anointing is for a purpose. Samson’s anointing was to deliver. Them from the hand of the philistines. Unfortunately, like many anointed people, he got side tracked. Why God anoints us? To be witnesses of Christ (Acts 1:5-8). To accomplish divine assignments (Ephesians 2:10; Exodus 35: 30-3). To give us power to do good (Acts 10:37-38; Matthew 5:16). WHY DO YOU CARRY THE

ANOINTING THAT YOU

HAVE? WHAT ARE YOU

DOING WITH IT?

Jesus is risen. His resurrection is still as powerful

today as it was when it happened. The implications of his Resurrection. 1) His resurrection implies divinity. The fact that Jesus dies is not proof itself that Jesus is God but his resurrection validates who he claims to be. 2) Commission to proclaim good

news. 3) Surety of His Promises 4) His resurrection guarantees

our resurrection. 5) Assurance of salvation. FOUR ASPECTS OF SALVATION: Regeneration, Justification, Sanctification & Glorification.

It is because of the Lamb of God that we are saved.He was bruised so that we could be made whole. The Lamb of God intercedes for us (Luke 22:32).When we go through life's challenges, the Lamb of God strengthens us and intercedes for us. Jesus knew who God was and He was connected to Him, Jesus prayed and always wanted God's will (Mark 14:32-36). It is therefore important that we stay connected to God so that we can serve Him faithfully and truthfully.

Every one of us has a specific calling and is anointed to serve. The anointing is not there to sit on. Do not let low self confidence to prevent you from expressing the anointing. We are not called to do the same thing. God has called us to serve using the anointing that He has bestowed upon us - everyone playing their role to the glory of God. Everyone's contribution is valuable in the eyes of God

Personal experience with the Christ makes it impossible for one to remain the same; not only one is completely saved but one becomes a complete servant of God. Reality of life necessitates the presence of God. The presence of Christ is attracted by openness, desire, and a welcoming attitude. Reacting appropriately to Christ’s touch will result in even more lives being changed. Serving Christ is a wonderful evidence of being restored to spiritual health; because the end of salvation is service.

History will never know you if you do not live for something beyond you. PARTICIPATION (how you contribute to God's mission) GO, STAND, SPEAK. "Christianity should be regarded as a constructive and not destructive element in the social order." It is a privilege to participate. "The church should move from the practice of the few elite professionals to the faithful witness of all of God's children"

Our Christian mission is to spread the good news of Christ’s love for all people. Active Christianity requires Courage, Faith, and Participation; without which darkness and decay will continue unabated in our society. Courage to confront religious falsehood; extremism, fatalism, rationalism, ritualism, to obey God, and to take initiatives. Faith - the atmosphere of faith always intensifies the activities of God. Christian faith formula: pray-trust-wait-act. Participation - Christianity should be regarded as a constructive and not a destructive element in the social order. It is time that things change. Go don’t sit idle as a spectator, step up to the plate. Stand your ground by resisting the opposing spirits.

Speak - voice what you know to be true.

We are all designed to live life for more than just physical and material realities. 1) Soul hole - horizontal connections without the vertical line (God connection) are meaningless. 2) Soul search - smart living requires evaluation of attitude, motive and priorities. 3) Soul satisfaction - the secret of living life differently is to live in union with God and live for a higher purpose.