ICLC 2014 DAY 1 -EVENING SESSION PASTOR CHRIS INTRODUCTION The Kingdom of God we belong to is a real kingdom. We havent been given some fables. It is something very real. Last year, we had some important lines to take with us from the conference. Am sure you remember every tree a forest. And each one of us have been programmed to be productive in his own way. From tonight the spirit of God will stir you in a special way. I love what the Lord tells us. Not by might,not by power but by the Spirit of God. One word from God could change you forever. As you listen to the word,the testimonies,seminars,songs and talkshows there will be something special in each part of it .If you give it the right attention you will be amazed were God will take you. God is passionate about having you fulfil your destiny in Him. Its the most important thing in life. THE MAN,THE MESSAGE AND THE MANDATE Tonight Im going to share with you The Man,The Message and The Mandate. We are here because of the Man,The Message and The Mandate. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. (1 Timothy 2:5-7). First,its about the man Jesus. Who He is, our conviction of his personality,origin and purpose. Thats why we are gathered here. There are no two mediators and there is only one God. There may be many that are called gods but there is only one God. Theres no other way for human beings-Jesus- One who reconciles men to God , one who bridges the gap, one who makes peace and friendship between God and men. And theres enough motivation to preach the Gospel. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (Acts 4:12). I am convinced that there is no salvation in no other. And Im stirred by that thought. Man is doomed without Jesus. And we cant continue to act as though theres another and keep quiet. And we cannot wait to long to save souls. Theres a God that they cannot see, know and approach. Acts 17:10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. (Acts 17:10). These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. (Acts 17:11). He was comparing two people of Thessalonica and Barea. They both had different response to the word. What made them noble? They received the word with all readiness of mind. They looked into the scriptures to verify whether it was true. They prepared their minds to receive the word.The prophets of old used to tell the people to prepare their hearts for the word. They were voracious for the word.The other people in Thessalonica argued in their minds.They werent ready for the word. But you are different. Confession: I receive Gods word with all readiness of mind. ...Who gave himself a ransom.A ransom for us.He paid a debt I coulnnt pay.And I got to tell others because they dont know. Someone has got to tell them. We dare call him a man but He lived in such a way that we could call him truely man and truely God.He was a consumate man and everything thing God wanted a man to be. Did you hear him pray? No man pray like him.He prayed differently from the pharasees. He spoke with such staggering confidence.And one time it was so amazing the audicity with which he prayed as he said I thank God that you here me.Oh dear God could I talk like that. In the boat he stunned the dissiples. At this one time, they were scared to the bones,. But the muster turned to the waging waves and said Peace. The disciples wondered where they were. At another time, they see one like ghost coming walking on water.Peter said Master can I walk on water too? And he did. What manner of man is this.How can we explain this.Who can we retell. He opened blind eyes, raised the dead, replaced amputated legs.As if that was not all.At the night when he was betrayed, Judas comes with soldiers. Jesus stepped out and asks who do you seek? They couldnt know who was Jesus. They all looked alike.So Judas comes out and hugs him. Judas as he called in love ask him,You betray a man with a kiss? And they fell. They expected Jesus to flee but He doesnt. He doesnt struggle with them.Can a man so powerful give himself to his adversaries. Those he had healed now persecute him. He is sent to Pilate and He asks whether he could be released. They said no. Pilate was surprised. They wanted Barabas in the place of Jesus. Pilate then gives Jesus away to be crucified. We thought we had seen a marvel. Wait. They nailed him to the cross.With his nails and feet bleeding he was raised. They were waiting for him to perform a miracle. All those who knew the scriptures remebered the scriptures. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6). Judas could nt believe Jesus was giving himself to die.The others thought, maybe the last moment. Then they heard Jesus say It is finished. If its finished come down they thought. No !Then he says Father into your hands I commend my spirit. Hes dead.A roman soldier thrushed a spear into Jesus side.Blood and water gushed out.He was trully dead. On that cross the most powerful line he had made was Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing. He could stand in the presence of his enemies and ask for forgiveness. Brothers and sisters.Theres is only one man and one mediator. The Man Jesus. Lift up your hands and thank Him
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