Ebenezer Okronipa

Jesus, the Master Builder, and the Mystery of the Church Preacher: Pastor Ebenezer Okronipa Key Scriptures: Matthew 16:13-19, Romans 12:2, Colossians 1:18 1. Introduction: Moving From Church-Goer to the Church The Danger of Mere Attendance: A churchgoer is someone who attends church but does not let the church (the reality of Christ) attend to them. The Reality of Our Walk: True Christianity is not about searching for God—it is about being found in Him, hidden in Him, and living with the consciousness that you are the house and tabernacle of God. Boldness in Identity: When you understand that the Greater One lives in you, fear dissipates, and you walk in victory. 2. The Progression: Revelation $\rightarrow$ Transformation $\rightarrow$ Manifestation The Core Problem: The lack of manifestations (testimonies, results of faith) in many Christians' lives is a direct result of a lack of internal transformation. The Solution (Romans 12:2): Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world. Transformation happens through the renewal of your mind. The Pipeline: 1. Understanding Your Source: Knowing you come from God changes how you think. 2. Transformation: A renewed mind transforms your nature. 3. Manifestation: Transformation guarantees that your life becomes a living expression of the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. 3. The Nature of God as a Builder God’s Blueprint: God works systematically, structurally, and according to specific patterns—never randomly or chaotically. Built for Habitation: Whatever God constructs, He builds to inhabit and occupy it Himself. The Old Testament Progression of Building: Altars: Represent personal devotion and intimacy in the secret place. Your public victory is directly tied to your private space with God. Tabernacles: Represent the public, corporate manifestation of God during the journey (temporary/transitionary phase). Temples: Represent permanence, maturity, and establishment. 4. The True Mystery and Identity of the Church Christ the Master Builder: In the New Testament, God’s ultimate building project is The Church ("I will build my church"). Ownership: The Church does not belong to a pastor, a founder, a denomination, or a government—it belongs solely to Jesus Christ. He is the owner, foundation, cornerstone, architect, and master builder. What the Church is NOT: The Church is not a social club or a human institution. Therefore, personal offenses between individuals should never cause you to abandon the Church, because it is Christ’s body. What the Church IS: * God's Family. The Body of Christ (Christ is the head who plans, and we are the body that executes). A Kingdom Embassy (Our true citizenship is in heaven, and we exist to issue "visas" to bring people into the Kingdom through missions and discipleship). Podcast Reflection / Takeaway Questions: Are you approaching church as a social institution, or are you actively participating as a structural block in Christ's body? Is your personal "Altar" (your secret place of prayer and devotion) strong enough to sustain your public life? How can you align yourself more with Christ's active building process this week?

Sermon Notes: The Firstfruit Resurrection Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23 I. Introduction: The Uniqueness of Christ’s Resurrection The Definitive Event: The resurrection is the single event that sets Jesus Christ above every historical or religious figure. Fulfilled Prophecy: Unlike other leaders who died and remained in the grave, Jesus predicted His death and His return to life, bringing salvation to humanity. The Consummation of Promises: Jesus is the fulfillment of every promise God ever made to man; He is the "one single heart desire" and vision of God. II. The Scriptural Basis (1 Corinthians 15:20-23) The Firstfruit: Christ has risen from the dead and become the "firstfruits" of those who have fallen asleep (died in faith). The Two Adams: * Through one man (Adam), death entered the world. Through another man (Christ), the resurrection from the dead came to all. Life in Him: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive." III. Finding Your Identity in the Word Moving Beyond Application: Many Christians have weak faith because they try to apply the Word to their lives rather than seeing themselves in the Word. Living Expressions: We are called to be "living expressions" of the Word of God—Word in motion and power in action. Subjective Understanding: We must lose our "objectivity" toward life and subject our understanding entirely to what God has said. Breaking Lineages: When you find yourself in the Scriptures, you are no longer a victim of generational curses or bloodline patterns; your bloodline is now defined by Christ. IV. The Threefold Revelation of Jesus To have strong faith, one must understand Jesus in three specific roles: The King: The sovereign ruler. The Savior (Messiah): The one who delivers. The Lamb of God: The sacrifice who takes away the sins of the entire world (including the media and unbelievers), not just Christians. V. The Reality of the Resurrection The Scrutiny: As a "Lamb without blemish," Jesus' life was questioned and scrutinized by man, yet He died sinless for the sake of sinners. The Victory in Hell: After His physical death, Jesus' soul entered Hell to defeat Satan and take the keys of death and Hades (Revelation 1:18). The Power of an Endless Life: * Other resurrections (like Lazarus) were returns to a mortal life that would eventually end again. Christ’s resurrection introduced a "new kind of life"—Zoe, which is eternal, incorruptible, and undying. VI. Practical Application: Living the Resurrection Life No Fear of Death: Because Jesus holds the keys, a Christian should not fear death. It is not an end, but a transition to being present with the Lord. Authority Over Sickness and Poverty: Resurrection life (immortality) is at work in our spirits now. We can use this "on-diability" to combat cancer, diabetes, and lack, as these are expressions of mortality and decay. The Witness of the Spirit: Even though we did not see the empty tomb physically, the Holy Spirit reveals the truth of the resurrection to our hearts, creating a transformation more powerful than physical sight. Core Message: "Everything that is supposed to be the foundation of our faith and the foundation of our hope is already outlined in the Bible... our story has already been written."

TOPIC: POWER FOR DESTINY FULFILLMENT Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa INTRODUCTION There is a difference between activity and accuracy. Life is not about just doing something.It is about knowing what to do and having the power to execute it. Destiny is not guaranteed when power is not at play. WHAT IS POWER? Power is best explained through experience.Until power is in expression, destiny cannot be guaranteed. 📖 Acts 10:38 “How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power…” Even Jesus needed power to fulfill destiny. MANDATE AND MANTLE As a man with a mandate, you need a mantle. A mandate without power is frustration.A calling without empowerment leads to struggle. WHAT POWER DOES Power is a force that: Controls a generation Causes systems to submit Establishes authority Enforces destiny If you are not empowered, you will be controlled by others. When people are empowered: They become rebellious to negativity They refuse oppression They resist limitation THE DANGER OF POWERLESSNESS Having a good heart without power is useless. Having nobility without empowerment is still useless. 📖 Acts 1:8 “You shall receive power…” Christianity without power is theory. THE SOURCE OF POWER Men of prayer are men of power. Power flows from: Prayer The Holy Spirit Spiritual alignment Intimacy with God KEY TRUTH Destiny is not fulfilled by wishes.Destiny is fulfilled by power. You don’t fulfill destiny by emotion.You fulfill destiny by empowerment.

THIS GOSPEL [FRUITFULNESS] Tuesday Teaching and Miracle Service Preacher: Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Okronipa 📖 Genesis 1:28 WHAT IS FRUITFULNESS? The word fruit comes from the Greek word “Karpos” (often spelled Kapos in notes), meaning: The result of life in a living organism The visible evidence of vitality Fruit is proof that you matter.Fruit defines your existence. When you refuse to produce fruit, extinction begins. God wants us to do well in the area of fruitfulness. KEY TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE AND FAITH Sympathy never changes lives. Faith changes circumstances. If something happens to you, the solution is in you.📖 1 Corinthians 10:13 WHAT IS TRUE FRUIT? True fruit is contained in souls. True fruit is: The product of the gospel The produce of the gospel Lives translated from death to life 📖 Mark 16:15📖 Matthew 24:14📖 Romans 1:16 The gospel is: The power of God The wisdom of God📖 1 Corinthians 1:18 The gospel is God’s message to men that brings salvation. GOD SAVES MEN THROUGH MEN God does not save men by angels.He saves men by men. 📖 2 Corinthians 5:18–19📖 Matthew 28:19📖 Acts 1:8 There must be a message in your mouth.📖 Matthew 24:14 WARNING: THE DANGER OF UNFRUITFULNESS If you are not fruitful in soul winning, you are jeopardizing your future. Souls are valuable. The devil fears the gospel — therefore he brings distractions. Distraction is one of Satan’s most effective weapons. Satan is aggressive against the gospel because:The gospel is the power that destroys his kingdom. THREE ILLUSTRATIONS ABOUT THE GOSPEL A gospel kept in the church is power being wasted. A seed kept in the bank does not grow. Fire that stays in one place eventually dies. The gospel is fire — if it does not spread, it weakens. WHAT MAKES THE GOSPEL EFFECTIVE? Spiritual power activated by prayer and the Word. Communal love — unity and fellowship. Population — growth through evangelism. Seven Non-Negotiable Reasons Every Christian Must Preach the Gospel 1. Jesus Himself is a Soul Winner 📖 Luke 19:10📖 1 Timothy 1:15 2. The Harvest is Great 📖 Luke 10:2📖 Luke 9:1–2 3. The Labourers Are Few Everyone who believes must labor with Him. 4. The Great Commission 📖 Mark 16:15📖 Matthew 28:19 5. Because of Unfulfilled Prophecy Concerning His Return 📖 Ezekiel 33:6–8 6. Because Jesus is Alive and Working There is no miracle without the gospel. CONCLUSION Fruitfulness is not optional — it is a command.📖 Genesis 1:28 The proof of life is fruit.The proof of Christianity is souls. If the gospel is in you, it must move through you.

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