TOPIC: Gamblers in The Temple TEXT: Mathew 21:12-14 STATEMENT OF - TopicsExpress

TOPIC: Gamblers in The Temple TEXT: Mathew 21:12-14 STATEMENT OF FACT ABOUT THE CHURCH OF GOD. (1). The church is not a social organisation (2). The church is an offensive agent of conquest (3). The church supposed to act as an agenda of God for territorial control (4). The church is not a civilian organisation but a strategic place for God deployment of His spiritual soldiers (5). The church is a military organisation as far as the Bible is concern. (6). The church agenda is to deliver the World and the people therein to God. (7). The church suppose to be a place where we train battle ready christians. (8). The church is more than an organisation. THE CROSS (1). The cross is the symbol of christianity and it is a powerful symbol (2). The cross is actually the centre message of christianity. (3). The cross is very rough. (4). The cross is deadly (5). The cross is effective (6). The cross is the symbol of God. (7). The cross is an instrument of death ( That is why Jesus said " whosoever want to follow me must carry his cross" ). (8). The cross is not a friendly thing but rather an obituary. (9). The cross is a symbol of sacrifice (10). Whoever you are, when you land on that cross, it will bring out your blood. (11). The cross of calvary is where God Himself took His own medicine. (12). The cross is the terminating point of our Adamic nature. (13). The cross is the end of all corruption of self. (14). The cross is where every believer that need a new life should start. (15). The cross is where every believer that need a spiritual progress should visit. (16). The cross is the gate of Heveanlies. (17). The cross releases authentic power to those who visit there for crucifixion. (18). The cross is the battle ground where satan and his agent where challenged and disgraced. (19). Cross symbolises reflection. (20). The cross symbolizes suffering and humilliation and at the same time victory. DIFFERENT GROUP OF PEOPLE AT THE CROSS. (1). The Pharisees and the Teachers. (2). The priest who bought Jesus from Judas. (3). Those who kept saying " crusify Him". (4). The judge who sentenced Jesus to Death. (5). The thieves sentenced along with Jesus. (6). The African man who carried the cross of Jesus. (7). Jesus mother was there. (8). The frightened deciples of Jesus were there. (9). There were also passers-by (10). A Centurion was there. (11). There were also soldiers there, who attitude represent the present-day believers attitude to the cross. DISCIPLES AND THE MULTITUDES Who are the multitudes? (1). Those who came to the church to seat on the arranged chairs (2). Those who come to the church late and they are the first to go home. (3). Those who complains. (4). Those who come for miracle, signs and wonders. (5), those who pay offerings. (6). Those who come to the church to find fault. (7). Those who come and go with the slogan " if you want me send me ". (8). Those who we say i used be in that church. (9). Those who prosecute (10). Those who march on the foor dancing. (11). Those who jump from church to church and ministry to ministry. (12). Those who stay out when there is problem. WHO ARE THE DISCIPLES? (1). Those who arrange the chairs and set the place. (2). Those who come to the church first and they are the last to live. (3). Those who compliment (4). Those who make the miracles in the church. (5). Those who pays their tithes correctly and as at when due. (6). Those who find what to do for God. (7). Those who says here i am send me. (8).those who work for God in the church. (9). Those who proclaim. (10). Those who wash clean the floor. (11). Those who stayed and build the church. (12). Those who build and nurture members for christ. (13). Those who stay put when there is problem. PRAYERS I prayed for as many that are reading this message, you shall not be wasted in the name of Jesus. Every foundational problem attached to you and your family, shall die in the name of Jesus. Spirit Husband or Wife troubling your destiny shall die for your sake in the name of jesus. I proclaim for you by the power in the precious blood of Jesus, divine health, prosperity, advancement, promotions, upliftment in the mighty name of Jesus. God bless you. Remember if you pray the right prayers something will surely happen.