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  DOMINION OVER DEATH Text:  1 Corinthians 15:12 -58; Romans 5:12 -14;   INTRODUCTION Death is the cessation of life. Its origin on earth is traced to the fall of man (Genesis 3:19; Romans 5:12 – 14). Death was passed from Adam to all men whether small or great, rich or poor, educated or illiterate, tall or short. Founders of all the other religions all died and those still alive will also die. The greatest achievers in human history have not been able to stop death. Despite the numerous scientific inventions and accomplishments aimed at extending human life, all these efforts have not been able to eliminate death. No matter how long death is delayed, it surely happens to all men. Except believers who will be alive during the rapture of the church (1 Corinthians 15: 51 – 52). Hence, most humans are generally afraid of death. In this lesson, we shall examine dominion over death.   CHRIST’S DOMINION OVER DEATH Believers in Christ Jesus can have dominion over death beca...

  TOPIC: OVERCOMING PROCASTINATION TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11: 4 – 6 What is Procrastination?    It is defined as the act or habit of putting off or delaying especially something that requires an immediate action.   Introduction Have you ever been involved in procrastination? This is not peculiar to you only but to many others who see it as a great mountain and barrier to the realization of their dreams.  When you delay or postpone a task that should be done at a given time, you have not only been involved in procastination but have indirectly delayed the realization of your vision. A lot of people have great vision but unable to accomplish them because of procrastination. Procrastination is a dream killer and a cankerworm as it has led to the abortion of great dreams. Fantastic relationships which could have led to marriage have been aborted on the altar of procrastination.    Reasons for Procrastination 1.        Laziness:...

  TOPIC: THE DANGERS OF FACTIONAL LEADERSHIP IN MINISTRY TEXT : John 17:9 – 11; 1 Corinthians 1:10 -18; 1 Corinthians 12: 7 - 17 DEFINITION Faction:  A small group of people within a larger one whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger groups; Opposition or disagreement that exists between small groups of people within an organization.   INTRODUCTION Factional leadership is an age long problem that is not only common to  social groups or organizations but has found its place in the church. The church is truly not insulated from conflicts that affects other secular organizations. It is expected that the church as the body of Christ, should be united and remain an embodiment of the oneness that Christ prayed for before his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension. Unfortunately, conflicts and factionalization have become a common problem. Conflicts tend to worsen, when various factions exist. The growing incidence of  factional leade...

  TOPIC: THE FORCE CALLED MONEY Operational Definition of Terms 1.        Money : Money is any item or verifiable record that is generally accepted as  payment  for  goods and services  and repayment of  debts , such as  taxes , in a particular country or socio-economic context (1). 2.        The Force called Money:   The power or influence of money on its owner, others or its ability to alter existing systems. Key Quotes 1.        “Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver”. -- Ayn Rand 2.        “It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy”. -- George Lorimer   INTRODUCTION Money is an important tool that plays vital roles in o...