September 15, 2025

The Secret Place Text: Psalm 91:1 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” We are called to live in the secret place, not just visit it. To dwell means: to stay, abide, reside, or live. Sadly, many Christians—even pastors—only visit the secret place occasionally. The secret place is your personal devotion and intimacy with God.It is where your strength, identity, and transformation are built. It is where intimacy with God is birthed. Intimacy grows in secrecy. Just as husband and wife share private love, our walk with God requires privacy. It is not religion, but a genuine relationship with God. Religion = doing what looks right with the wrong motive. Christianity = not rituals, but relationship with a loving Father (Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:6). Public victories are born in private devotion. David killed the lion and the bear in secret, before Goliath in public. The world understands secrecy too (secret cults, occult initiation). Without a root (secret place), no tree can stand (public life). Even Jesus lived in the secret place: After miracles (Matt 14:23) Early in the morning (Mark 1:35) Before choosing disciples (Luke 6:12) Before Transfiguration (Luke 9:18) In Gethsemane (Matt 26:36–39) God’s heart, not just His hand. (Matt 6:6, 33) Fruits of the Spirit above gifts of the Spirit. (Gal 5:22–23) Gifts can be counterfeited; fruits cannot. Enoch’s testimony was his walk with God (Gen 5:24). Jesus warned: “By their fruits, you shall know them” (Matt 7:15–23). Pastor Isaac Oyedepo: “Mind your walk with God more than your work for God.” Example: Bishop Oyedepo’s “I can’t be poor” revelation came in the secret place. Everyone who has a voice in the public space must have shares in the secret place. The secret place is where kings and giants are made. Live there, and your life will bear fruit that glorifies God. ✅ Key Takeaway:The secret place is the root of power, intimacy, and lasting impact. Gifts may announce you, but fruits will preserve you. Don’t just visit—live there. Watch Sermon on YouTube or Listen on Mixlr

🏆 Reigning by Revelation Text: Revelation 1:5–6 “…And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” 🔑 Introduction In redemption, reigning is our birthright. But even though it is our birthright, the devil still contests it. 📖 Deut. 2:24 – God gave Israel the land, but told them to *“possess it and contend with him in battle.” 👉 One of the ways we contend is by Revelation. 📌 What is Revelation? Revelation = uncovering, disclosure, or revealed knowledge. It is what God shows you that gives you an edge in life. Revelation is light – and light always masters darkness. ⚡ Darkness = absence of light.Where light shows up, darkness disappears. 🙌 Eve fell because of lack of knowledge.🙌 Jesus triumphed because of the fullness of knowledge. 🛠 How Do We Access Revelation? The Bible is inspired by the Spirit and must be interpreted by Him. 2 Tim. 3:16–17 2 Pet. 1:20–21 The Word is open but sealed until the Holy Spirit unveils it. Meditation = thinking deeply, reflecting, or focusing on the Word. It is in meditation that we draw the nutrients out of Scripture. The devil doesn’t mind you reading; he fights you when you meditate. 📖 2 Cor. 3:6 – “The letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life.” ➡️ Meditation digests the Word into your spiritual system. Rom. 12:2 – Our minds are renewed through meditation. Meditation engenders focus – and focus magnifies what you see. Ps. 34:5 – “They looked unto Him… and were not ashamed.” 👑 Examples of Meditation in Scripture 🌱 Why Revelation is Key Without understanding, the Word cannot produce fruit.📖 Matt. 13:19–23 – Only those who understand bear fruit. A believer without revelation remains like a child–an heir who is no different from a servant.📖 Gal. 4:1 – “Though he owns all, he cannot access it until he grows.” 🎯 Conclusion Revelation is your key to reigning. What you don’t know, you’ll pay for—even if Christ already paid for it. Revelation transforms reading the Bible from a religious duty into a life-giving encounter. 👉 Live by Revelation, reign by Revelation. Watch Sermon on YouTube or Listen on Mixlr