22/03/2026
*22ND MARCH, 2026*
*(SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE)*
*MORNING OF KINGDOM EXPANSION*
*APOSTLE GENERAL JOSEPH MENSAH*
*CHURCH GROWTH SERIES*
*Theme: HOW THE KINGDOM OF GOD CAN BE EXPANDED PART 8*
*Topic: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SIMON AND PHILIP PART 2*
*✓ ACTS 8:1-8(MV)*
*✓ The havoc and persecution that came upon the early church was part of the fulfilment of prophecy*
✓ A man of God without wisdom will be rejected
✓ Godly wisdom surpasses all knowledge
*✓ If a spell is cast on you for a long time, you will never believe when you are told that you are under a spell*
*✓ The difference between Simon, the Sorcerer and Philip, the Evangelist is the genuine power of God*
✓ If you want the church to grow and expand, you don't go and fraternize with sorcerers and magicians for talisman
*✓ If you derive your power solely from directions, your church will not stand*
✓ For the church to enter into its joyous moments, evil spirits dwelling in people must be cast out
*✓ When the undiluted word of God is preached, together with healing and deliverance occur, the church will grow and expand*
✓ The difference between Simon, the Sorcerer and Philip, the Evangelist is that Philip projected Christ while Simon projected himself
*✓ Matthew 20:25-26*
✓ Leadership in the church is different from that of the world
*✓ Church leadership is about serving, and not to be served*
✓ The difference between Simon, the Sorcerer and Philip, the Evangelist is that Simon called himself 'Great' but Philip served the whole nation
*✓ Church growth and expansion will come when all the people in the church including pastors and members, serve*
✓ You cannot serve without humility
*✓ The difference between Simon and Philip is that, Philip was selfless while Simon was selfish*
*✓ Acts 8:18-20*
*✓ The church will not grow or expand if we become money conscious*
✓ You cannot purchase the gift of God with money
*✓ If you come into ministry with money as your focus, you have no part or lot in min