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Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 11, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Achieving Excellence Through Lay People
Contributed on Jul 11, 2020
Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong leadership and excellence.
When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Introduction Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong ...read more
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2. Understanding The Fear Of God
Contributed on Dec 19, 2021
If I am your father, where is my honour? And If I am your Lord, where is my fear?
Proverbs 1:7, KJV: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction." UNDERSTANDING THE FEAR OF THE LORD If I am your father, where is my honour? And If I am your Lord, where is my fear? We bless God for giving us this scripture for today ...read more
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3. No Excuse On The Judgement Day
Contributed on Dec 22, 2021
God is going to use the same standard of the knowledge of Him we possess to judge us.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Reference NO: 007 Romans 2:12, NLT: "When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God's written law. And the Jews, who do have God's law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it." NO EXCUSE ON THE JUDGMENT ...read more
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4. Live Everyday Fearlessly
Contributed on Dec 24, 2021
We have 365 days in a calendar year. The phrase “do not be afraid” is written 365 times in the Bible. That's a daily reminder from God to live every day fearlessly.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 008 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:30-31 LIVE EVERYDAY FEARLESSLY We have 365 days in a calendar ...read more
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5. Beloved, Let Us Love
Contributed on Dec 28, 2021
Loving one another is not a suggestion, but a “new commandment”
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 011 1 John 4:11, NLT: "Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other." BELOVED, LET US LOVE The literary work of 1, 2, and 3 John is been attributed to the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel of John. The 1 letter ...read more
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6. The Peacemakers
Contributed on Dec 29, 2021
The world is in desperate need of God's peace.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 012 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9 THE PEACEMAKERS The world is in desperate need of God's peace. Our world is in urgent need of peacemakers, those who represent the heart of God to bring peace to ...read more
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7. Let Love Lead
Contributed on Dec 30, 2021
Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF: 013 1 Corinthians 13:13, CSB: "Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love--but the greatest of these is love." LET LOVE LEAD Christianity is built on three strong characters. These great characters form the basis of the Christian ministry. Without ...read more
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8. Grace To Finish Strong
Contributed on Jan 1, 2022
Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon you.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 014 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all." GRACE TO FINISH STRONG Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon ...read more
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9. My Year Of Greater Expectations
Contributed on Jan 2, 2022
There is no need for humanity that God cannot meet.
OASIS WORDBANK - HEAVEN ON EARTH CONGREGATION: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International THEME: My Year Of Greater Expectations TEXT: Ephesians 3:20, KJV: "Now unto him, that can do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us," ...read more
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10. How To Be Successful This Year
Contributed on Jan 3, 2022
God does not change when our circumstances change. He doesn't go from being a good God to a bad God when our trials began.
REF NO: 015 Psalm 37:7, NLT: "Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR Here in this phrase, David tells his audience not to show any concern ...read more
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11. Peace Amid The Storms
Contributed on Jan 6, 2022
Do not fear the unknown, commit the future into the hands of the Almighty.
REF NO: 016 John 14:27, KJV: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." PEACE AMID THE STORMS I have grown to fall in love with "Ewe" names and their meanings just as ...read more
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12. Keys To Greater Expectations
Contributed on Jan 9, 2022
Nothing provokes the blessings of God than "fear of God and walks in His ways".
OASIS POTTERLIGHT CHAPEL INTERNATIONAL OCCASION: Sunday Service, Sermon THEME: My Year Of Greater Expectations SUBJECT: Keys To Greater Expectations PREACHER: Rev. (Prophet) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah DATE: Sunday, January 9th, 2022 TEXT: Psalm 128:1-6, NIV: "...Blessed are all who fear the LORD, ...read more
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13. Walking Through The Lens Of Faith
Contributed on Jan 10, 2022
Faith is the only spiritual lens that makes you see through and walk you through the dark tunnel
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 017 2 Corinthians 5:7, CSB: "For we walk by faith, not by sight." WALKING THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH The word "walk" in this text is metaphoric and about the way a person conducts his or her life. In other words, the way we live. You can ...read more
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14. How To Make More Money This Year
Contributed on Jan 12, 2022
God is searching for people with whom He can entrust His wealth.
REF NO: 018 1 Samuel 2:7, NIV: The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7, NLT: The LORD makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others. HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY THIS YEAR Today's passage will not only show you how to make money this year ...read more
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15. Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus
Contributed on Jan 14, 2022
Looking for someone you can trust and put your confidence in?
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 019 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Deuteronomy 7:9 'TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS 'Tis so sweet to trust ...read more
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16. Three Things To Know About God
Contributed on Jan 15, 2022
There is nowhere sin can place you that the blood of Jesus cannot locate you.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 020 OPENING PASSAGE: Psalm 86:5, NIV: You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. TOPIC: THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GOD Do you call to God? How often do you speak with Him on daily basis? In today's passage, the psalmist ...read more
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17. The Name Of The Game
Contributed on Jan 17, 2022
The blessings of God will not carry you to where the grace of God cannot keep or sustain you.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 021 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah PRELATE: Oasis Potterlight Chapel International (OPCI) OPENING PASSAGE: Hebrews 13:5, NIV: "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God has said, 'Never will I leave ...read more
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18. The Three Days You Should Never Worry About!
Contributed on Jan 19, 2022
The circumstances of your past cannot close the chapter of what the Almighty can do for you today and the coming future.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 022 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 6:26, NLT: "Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far ...read more
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19. The Way God Blesses Us
Contributed on Jan 24, 2022
The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors for us.
REF NO: 025 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 18:16, NLT: "Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people!" BACKGROUND: The passage (verse) teaches us how God uses our gift to open bigger doors ...read more
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20. The Master Builder
Contributed on Jan 31, 2022
This passage causes the clarity to unravel the mysteries surrounding the person and deity of Jesus Christ.
REF NO: 026 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Hebrews 3:4, NIV: For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. BACKGROUND: This passage causes the clarity to unravel the mysteries surrounding the person and ...read more
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21. His Eyes Is On The Sparrow - Part 1
Contributed on Feb 2, 2022
Do not be troubled because we have the King of kings on our side!
REF NO: 027 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 121:7-8 BACKGROUND: Throughout life, we ...read more
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22. A Whisper Of Divine Assurance
Contributed on Sep 19, 2023
There is a limit to human endurance. No human being is a superman on earth. No child of God is, no man of God is. Nobody is.
OASIS WORD DIGEST 19th September 2023 A WHISPER OF DIVINE ASSURANCE Bible Passage: Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 ...read more
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23. The Lovingkindness Of God
Contributed on Sep 20, 2023
Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you do not have any reason to praise and worship God for the rest of your life. Do you or do you not?
*OASIS WORD DIGEST* 20th September 2023 Bible Passage: Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift my hands in thy name. Psalm 63:3-4 (KJV) *Oasis Word For Today* Dear friend of God, I am suggesting to you that you ...read more
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24. Searching For The Lord
Contributed on Sep 27, 2023
To seek the Lord is to seek His presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.”
*OASIS WORD DIGEST* September, 27, 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah ©Oasis WordBank Topic: Searching For The Lord *Bible Passage:* Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His face continually." - 1 Chronicles 16:11. *OASIS WORD FOR TODAY* Two different Hebrew words are used to ...read more
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25. The Everlasting Light
Contributed on Oct 9, 2023
Light in biblical context depicts a beacon of guidance, a source of hope, and an embodiment of Truth.
OASIS WORD DIGEST Date: Monday, October 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:19 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your ...read more
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26. Motives Are Weighed By The Lord
Contributed on Dec 2, 2023
Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on the motive behind what you are asking Him.
OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Verse Of The Day: We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. Proverbs 16:1 (NLT) Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Motives Are Weighed By The Lord Cultivate a good motive anytime you pray. God's answer is primarily dependent on ...read more
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27. Leave Your Matters In God's Hands | Part Ii
Contributed on Dec 5, 2023
The witches of your house will continue to grind you to powder until you surrender the battle into the hands of the able God of war.
OASIS WORD DEVOTIONAL Opening Passage He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Title LEAVE YOUR MATTERS IN GOD'S HANDS | PART II Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, @Oasis WordBank Ref: ...read more
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28. The Warmth Of God's Love
Contributed on Dec 8, 2023
We are the sons and daughters of God! We are washed with the blood of Jesus! We are safe and protected under the warmth of God's love. The warmness of God's love guarantees our daily provision, care, support, and security!
OASIS WORD BANK Opening Passage What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 (NLT) Title: THE WARMTH OF GOD'S LOVE Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122307 Devotional The power of ...read more
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29. Love Beyond Expressions
Contributed on Dec 9, 2023
Love is a verb, it requires an action! Love as a verb is a doing word! It is an action word! Show some love to somebody in this festive season.
OASIS WORD BANK Opening Passage Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and truth. 1 John 3:18 (NIV) Title: Love Beyond Expressions | Part I Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122308 Devotional This passage is an exhortation to love ...read more
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30. The High Calling Of Prayer
Contributed on Dec 11, 2023
He wants us to ask for His help, wisdom, and strength at all times and in all circumstances. He made this promise and He will never fail. Nothing is asked in vain!
Oasis WordBank Opening Passage Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 (ESV) Title: The High Calling Of Prayer Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122309 Devotional This is an open call to ...read more