18/08/2026
*SUNDAY SERVICE | Men and Women 30 years Anniversary | August 16, 2026*
*THEME: The Influence of Men and Women in the Church*
*TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16; Esther 4:14-16*
*MINISTERING: Rev Mrs Adeosun*
*Word in Season:*
1. *God is calling us to be different from others.*
_Genesis 12:1-3_ — God called Abraham to be separated, and then He blessed him.
Your life and character must be different from others. Separation is the starting point of influence.
2. *Characteristics of Men and Women of Impact/Influence*
- *Holiness*: A life of separation unto God
- *Love*: Love that covers and restores
- *Humility*: Don’t carry the badge of pride everywhere
- *Builders, not Dividers*: They build people and the house of God
- *Non-vengeful Individuals*: They overcome evil with good
- *Boldness*: _Esther 4:14-16_ — “Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
3. *Areas You Can Influence/Impact*
- *The Church of God*
- *School*
- *Neighborhood*
- *Workplace*
4. *Results of Influence*
- *Many souls are won* to Christ
- *Impact of a united man and woman* will result in the family being returned back to God
- *It gives room for growth in the church*
- *It allows the name of God to be proclaimed* everywhere and to everyone
5. *Promise of God to Those That Have a Positive Influence*
- *Protection*
- *Upliftment*
- *Life instead of fear*
- *Eternal life/rest*
_Matthew 25:21_ — “Well done, good and faithful servant... Enter into the joy of your master.”
*PRAYER POINT:*
_Commit into my hands responsibility that will make me a man/woman of influence. In Jesus' name, Amen._
*Declaration:*
_I declare that I am salt and light. I am different and set apart for God. I walk in holiness, love, humility, and boldness. God will use me to influence my church, school, neighborhood, and workplace. I will win souls, build families, and bring glory to God. In Jesus' name, Amen._ ✨
See you next Sunday ✨