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RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: Revelation 12:16 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In the final part of this series we look at the last type of help that you need because every one needs help at one time or the other. 7. You need the help of nature.  The terrain, the land, the weather and nature are able to fight against your purpose and cause your defeat and destruction. You must be careful of the role that nature plays in your very life . And THE EARTH HELPED the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth. Revelation 12:16 You must recognize your need for help. You need help because you are limited. God did not make use into supermen. Even Jesus knew when His time was up. He knew when it was time for the Comforter to take over . He began to speak of the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit. He promised that the Comforter would make a great difference in their lives.  Nevertheless I tell you ...

RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: Isaiah 41:6 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we continue to look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 6. You need the help of a neighbor.  Your neighbor is someone who stays closer to you. A good neighbor is understanding, supportive and takes keen interest in those around him/her.  The story of the good Samaritan in the bible depicts the heart that a neighbor should have to one another, always ready to lend a helping hand.  Your neighbor who is near you is more valuable than your relative who is far away. THEY HELPED EVERYONE HIS NEIGHBOR; and everyone said to his brother, be of good courage. Isaiah 41:6 It is a blessing to receive help from a neighbor! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

  RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:14-15 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we continue to look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 5. You need the help of technology.  Technology is a great assistance to those who recognize its usefulness.  And Uzziah prepared for them throughout all the host shields, and spears and helmets, and habergeons, and bows, and slings to cast stones.  And he made in Jerusalem engines, invented by cunning men, to be on the towers and upon the bulwarks, to shoot arrows and great stones withal. And his name spread far abroad; for HEWAS MARVELLOUSLY HELPED, till he was strong. 2 Chronicles 26:14-15 Your life and ministry will be greatly helped by modern technology! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag ...

  RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:28 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we continue to look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 4. You need the help of a helps minister.  Without the help of the helps minister, the ministries of apostles, pastors and prophets begin to plateau and fade away. And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, HELPS, governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:28 The helps minister is the key to an ever increasing ministry of fruitfulness! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: John 16:7 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we continue to look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 3. You need the help of the Holy Spirit. Without the help of the Holy Spirit no one can be holy, no one can do what is right and no one can be a good person.  The Holy Spirit directs and aligns us to the perfect Will of God. We need to be obedient and hearken to the Holy Spirit. Many people reject the help of the Holy Spirit by choosing their own path which eventually leads to destruction. But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, THE HELPER shall not come to you; but if I go; I will send Him to you. John 16:7 Recognize and seek the help of the Holy Spirit! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership  ...

RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: Genesis 2:18 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we continue to look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 2. You will need the help of a wife. In spite of the problems associated with marriage and divorce, a wife is a key player to help every man to accomplish his life's vision and purpose.  The presence of a woman in the life of a man as a helper is important. God saw it was not fit for Adam to be alone, because he knew the presence of Eve in Adam's life would make a difference. And the Lord said, it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him AN HELP MEET for him. Genesis 2:18 The help of a woman in the life of a man is what all men should pray for! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

RECOGNIZE YOUR NEED FOR HELP.  Scripture: Psalm 28:7 Topic: Seven types of help that you need . In this series we look at how to recognize your need for help through the seven types of help that you need. Every one needs help at one time or the other and the following are the different types of help that you need. 1. You need the help of the Lord, if the Lord does not help you, who can help you?  The Lord cannot be eliminated from the equation. Seeking the help of the Lord is the most important thing. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I AM HELPED: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Psalm 28:7 We all need the help from the Lord! Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

VALUE EVERY MOMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF A GREAT LEADER.  Scripture: Exodus 24:12-13 Topic: Three people who valued their fellowship with great leaders . In this series we conclude on how to value every moment in the presence of a great leader and examples of three people who valued their fellowship with great leader.  Lets take a look a look at these individuals. 3. Joshua was greatly affected by his close interaction with Moses.   Remember that Joshua was the only one who went up the mountain with Moses. And the Lord said unto Moses, come up unto me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee table of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them. And Moses rose up, and his minister Joshua: and Moses went up into the mount of God. Exodus 24:12-13 All the members of Moses' original  team became 'someway' as time elapsed. Aaron moved into idol worship. Miriam become disloyal and critical. But Joshua was full of wisdom b...

VALUE EVERY MOMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF A GREAT LEADER.  Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2 Topic: Three people who valued their fellowship with great leaders . In this series we continue to look at how to value every moment in the presence of a great leader and examples of three people who valued their fellowship with great leader.  Lets take a look a look at these individuals. 2. Elisha refused to go away from the presence of Elijah.   He knew how important it was for him to stay close. On four different occasions, he refused to go away. And Elijah said unto Elisha, tarry here, I pray thee, for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, as the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel. 2 Kings 2:2 Credits: Excerpts from The Art of Leadership    Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

VALUE EVERY MOMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF A GREAT LEADER.  Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2 Topic: Three people who valued their fellowship with great leaders . In this series we will look at how to value every moment in the presence of a great leader and examples of three people who valued their fellowship with great leader.  Lets take a look a look at these individuals. 1. John the disciple spoke about his interaction with Jesus.   He shared how he had actually touched the Lord and heard Him speak. That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the word of life; (For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;) 1 John 1:1-2 This was the greatest experience of his life. A few moments in the presence of a great leader will teach you many things!  Credits: Excerpts f...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . Today we conclude this series on how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the last step to encouraging yourself. 7. Avoid depressive and discouraging personalities who only draw you back into the into the darkest gloom.  Sanballat and Tobiah are examples of terrible discouraging personalities you must avoid. They described Nehemiah's wall as so weak that even a fox would break it! Nehemiah and his worker...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:23 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 6. Play the right music at the right time.  King Saul suffered greatly from depression. His antidote to depression was to listen to David's anointed music.  And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul w...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: Romans 10:17 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 5. Learn to listen to appropriate messages and get fired up again.  Faith always comes from the messages you hear. Open yourself to wonderful messages of faith and you will be greatly impacted. So then faith cometh by hearing , and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 Get fired up agai...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: Mark 11:23 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 4. Make positive confessions.  Your faith must speak when you need encouragement. Faith is the opposite of depression. Faith is a shield.  That's why the Bible calls faith a shield that quenches the fiery darts. For verily I say unto you, that whosoever shall say unto this mountain, be ...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: Mark 8:15-21 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 3. Remember other problems that God has delivered you from.  Jesus had fed five thousand people on one occasion and had fed four thousand on another occasion. Jesus expected His disciples to remember the things He had done for them in the past. Remembering this things would encourage them ...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: Job 17:9 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 2. Receive living messages from God by the simple reading of scriptures.  When the Bible becomes a living message from God to you, you will always have source of direction and encouragement. When you are in need of encouragement or direction and you read scripture, God will deliver the message...

BECOME SELF- MOTIVATED. DO NOT EXPECT DIRECTION OR ENCOURAGEMENT FROM OUTSIDE.  Scripture: John 14:26 Topic: Seven steps to encouraging yourself . In this series we will be looking at how you need to become self- motivated and not to expect direction or encouragement from outside which is an art of leadership. Everyone looks up to a leader for encouragement, but who encourages a leader? A true leader is someone who knows how to encourage himself whenever it is necessary. A true leader does not look to the outside for motivation, does not depend on external factors to encourage himself/herself but motivates himself /herself.  Lets take a look at the seven steps to encouraging yourself. 1. Develop a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit.  Hear the Holy Spirit speaking to you personally. You will do this by faith. You must be able to say that God has spoken to you. When you are all alone and there is no one to speak to, the Holy Spirit will be the guide that you need. B...

HOW YOU CAN BE DELIVERED FROM A CURSE THROUGH A PROPHET  Scripture: Hosea 12:13 Topic: Twelve curses that you can be delivered from through a prophet . Today we will be concluding on this series where we have been looking at the ministry of a prophet and how an amazing agency it is through which you can be delivered from many curses. Israel was locked up in Egypt, suffering under the curse of slavery. God's power appeared to them through the ministry of the prophet, Moses. Through the ministry of the prophet, the political power of Egypt was unraveled.  And by a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved. Hosea 12:13 Lets take a look at the final curse you can be delivered from through a prophet. 12. By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of injustice.  Through a prophet, receive the miracle of political favour, justice and fair treatment. ...And Gehazi said, My lord, O king, this is the woman, and this is her son, whom Elisha r...

HOW YOU CAN BE DELIVERED FROM A CURSE THROUGH A PROPHET  Scripture: Hosea 12:13 Topic: Twelve curses that you can be delivered from through a prophet . In this series we shall be looking at the ministry of a prophet and how an amazing agency it is through which you can be delivered from many curses. Israel was locked up in Egypt, suffering under the curse of slavery. God's power appeared to them through the ministry of the prophet, Moses. Through the ministry of the prophet, the political power of Egypt was unraveled.  And by a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved. Hosea 12:13 Lets take a look at the twelve curses you can be delivered from through a prophet. 11. By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of famine.  Then spake Elisha unto the woman, whose son he had restored to life, saying, arise and go thou and thine household, and sojourn wheresoever thou canst sojourn: for the Lord hath called for a famine; and it shall al...

HOW YOU CAN BE DELIVERED FROM A CURSE THROUGH A PROPHET  Scripture: Hosea 12:13 Topic: Twelve curses that you can be delivered from through a prophet . In this series we shall be looking at the ministry of a prophet and how an amazing agency it is through which you can be delivered from many curses. Israel was locked up in Egypt, suffering under the curse of slavery. God's power appeared to them through the ministry of the prophet, Moses. Through the ministry of the prophet, the political power of Egypt was unraveled.  And by a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved. Hosea 12:13 Lets take a look at the twelve curses you can be delivered from through a prophet. 10. By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of famine, starvation and hunger.  By a prophet you can receive a twenty four hour miracle of provision. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass's head was sold for fourscore pieces...

  HOW YOU CAN BE DELIVERED FROM A CURSE THROUGH A PROPHET  Scripture: Hosea 12:13 Topic: Twelve curses that you can be delivered from through a prophet . In this series we shall be looking at the ministry of a prophet and how an amazing agency it is through which you can be delivered from many curses. Israel was locked up in Egypt, suffering under the curse of slavery. God's power appeared to them through the ministry of the prophet, Moses. Through the ministry of the prophet, the political power of Egypt was unraveled.  And by a prophet the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved. Hosea 12:13 Lets take a look at the twelve curses you can be delivered from through a prophet. 9. By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of the siege.  By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of impossible situation. By a prophet you are delivered from the curse of a crisis. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, unt...