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The sound of the trumpet

The Sound of the Trumpet 📖 Text: Joel 2:1 – “Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain…” 1. Introduction Throughout Scripture, the trumpet is a prophetic instrument used to announce, warn, gather, and release divine order. In Joel 2:1, the trumpet blast was a call to awaken Zion (the people of God) to prepare for an imminent move of God. Today, the trumpet represents the voice of God, prophetic warnings, and divine summons. 2. Symbolism of the Trumpet in Scripture a) A Call to Assembly Trumpets gathered God’s people for worship, war, or instruction. 📖 Numbers 10:2–3 – The congregation assembled at the sound. Application: God is calling the Church to unity and readiness. b) A Call to War / Alarm of Danger Trumpets warned of battle or danger approaching. 📖 Jeremiah 4:19–21; Amos 3:6. Application: The Church must discern the times and rise in spiritual warfare. c) A Call to Worship and Celebration Trumpets announced f...

The Gate of Hell

The Gate of Hell Text: Matthew 16:18 – “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Introduction In the realm of the spirit, gates represent authority, control, and decision-making centers . They are not just physical entrances but spiritual points where power, influence, and destiny are determined. When Jesus said, “the gates of hell shall not prevail,” He declared total victory for His Church over the strategies, councils, and powers of darkness. The “gate of hell” symbolizes every organized system of evil — satanic plans, demonic conspiracies, and wicked decrees meant to oppose God’s people. Teaching Outline 1️⃣ Understanding the Meaning of the Gate of Hell Isaiah 14:31 – “Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved…” What gates represent in Scripture: Authority: Kings and elders sat at the gate (Ruth 4:1; Proverbs 31:23). Control ...

THE CALL

Topic: The Call Text: Ephesians 4:11 – “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.” Introduction Every believer has a call from God. The call is not just about being in the pulpit; it is about fulfilling God’s divine purpose for our lives. In Ephesians 4:11, Paul highlights different ministry offices established by Christ for the growth and maturity of His church. This passage shows us that the call is not man-made, but God-ordained. Today, we will examine The Call in four dimensions: The Source of the Call, The Purpose of the Call, The Responsibility of the Called and the 5 ministry offices and functions. 1. The Source of the Call It comes from God, not man (Jeremiah 1:5 – “Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…”). Christ Himself gives the offices (Eph. 4:11 says He gave ). The call is not based on human ability, but divine choice (1 Corinthians 1:27-29). Example: Moses didn’t choose...

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