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Assemblies of God Nigeria, ODIOK Itam Section, Uyo East District., Odiok Itam, Itu (2026)

06/09/2026

FIRST SUNDAY MESSAGE

Preacher: Rev. Victor
Topic: THE UNFORGOTTEN
Texts: John 9:11; Ecclesiastes 9:11

Introduction

Beloved, there are times in life when it seems as if God has forgotten us. We may look at our circumstances and ask, “When will my time come?” But the truth is that God has not forgotten you.

Your present situation does not determine your future. Delay does not mean denial, and being overlooked by people does not mean you are forgotten by God.

1. God Has Not Forgotten You

In John 9:11, the man who was born blind testified about how Jesus found him and changed his story.

He had lived for years with a condition that made people look down on him, but Jesus did not forget him.

What people have ignored, God can remember.

You may feel forgotten because:

- Your prayers seem unanswered.
- Your efforts are not recognized.
- Others are progressing while you are waiting.
- People who promised to help you have forgotten you.

But God sees you.

2. Your Time Is Still in God's Hands

Ecclesiastes 9:11 teaches that the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.

This means that life does not always work according to human expectations.

Someone may appear ahead of you today, but God can change your story tomorrow.

Never compare your journey with another person's journey.

Your appointed time will come.

3. Being Delayed Does Not Mean Being Denied

The man in John 9 had waited a long time before his encounter with Jesus.

His condition lasted for years, but it did not last forever.

Sometimes God allows a season of waiting because He is preparing us for a greater testimony.

Your delay is not the end of your story.

4. God Can Remember You Through People

Sometimes God uses people to bring about the change we have been praying for.

The person who will open the door for you may not even know you today.

The opportunity that will change your life may be closer than you think.

That is why you must continue to pray, believe, work, and remain faithful.

5. Your Story Will Change

The man in John 9 moved from blindness to sight and from suffering to testimony.

His condition was not his conclusion.

Likewise, your present condition is not your final destination.

God can turn:

- Tears into laughter.
- Rejection into acceptance.
- Failure into success.
- Delay into testimony.
- Shame into glory.
- Hopelessness into a new beginning.

Conclusion

Beloved, you are not forgotten.

Even when people forget your name, God knows your name.
Even when people overlook you, God sees you.
Even when your answer seems delayed, God is still working.

The race may not always go to the swift, and the battle may not always go to the strong, but the God who remembers His children will bring you into your appointed season.

Prayer

Father, thank You because I am not forgotten. Every delay, disappointment, and situation that has made me feel forgotten, turn it into a testimony. Let my appointed time come. Remember me for good and change my story, in Jesus' name. Amen.

Declaration:
I am not forgotten. God remembers me. My season is changing, my testimony is coming, and my story shall end in praise. In Jesus' name, Amen.

06/09/2026

Sunday school service ✅

06/09/2026

🌟 HAPPY SUNDAY! 🌟

You are specially invited to worship with us this Sunday at Assemblies of God Church, Odiok Itam. 🙏🤍

Come and experience a wonderful time in God’s presence, powerful worship, the Word, and fellowship.

🕗 Service starts: 8:00 AM

Come as you are and be blessed!
We can’t wait to worship with you. ❤️🙏

📍 Assemblies of God Church, Odiok Itam

06/09/2026

AG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 10 IN BRIEF
SEPTEMBER 6, 2026.

TOPIC: ISRAEL'S SINFULNESS AND GOD'S FAITHFULNESS

TEXT: JUDGES 2:10-23, 3:7-30

MEMORY VERSE: Take heed brethren, lest there be any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God - Hebrews 3:12.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Christians must hold firmly to faith in Jesus.

INTRO

God in His infinite mercies and faithfulness would always raise somebody to bring the Israelites or God's people back to His ways despite their repeated indulgence in immoral and sinful practices. A new generation of Israelites formed alliance with the Canaanites that their Ancestors had allowed to remain in the Promise Land. Gradually, God's people turned to idolatry. Amid Israel's ongoing pattern of sin, God continued raising up Judges (12 of them) who would lead the people back to Him. Israel's sinfulness shows that sin follows a pattern or cycle - it is first conceptualize in the heart and later on manifest in the open. And sin, which is rebellion against God has dire consequences. So for us to commit to rejecting this cycle of sin before it begins - knowing there are serious consequences, the Lesson unveils this insights with the following outlines;

1. Cycle of Sin and Repentance

2. The Spirit Anoints Othniel

3. Ehud Leads Israel.

CYCLE OF SIN AND REPENTANCE - JUDGES 2:10-23

👉Israel rebels again at a time when all the forefathers who had worked with Joshua died, and when Israel repents God raised Judges to lead them in the ways of God.

📌Lessons Taught: The new generation of Israel turned to worship of idols (which God warned their ancestors about) after the death of all their ancestors in the Land of Promise. And God raised Judges to lead or direct them in God's ways but after the death of these Judges Israel returned to their corrupt ways. Continuous or repeated act of going back to previous sinful practices is rebellion against God. This attitude must be dealt with. When we decide for the Lord it is for a lifetime; not part time! When we decide for Him, we have to follow His leading through the provided resources at our disposal. Today we have the Holy Bible, the Holy Ghost, the Gift of God - Jesus provided for humanity to follow rather than following sinful cultural traits or sinful civilized trends. One of the things that made Israel to always turned away from God is that they chose to look elsewhere for the blessings God had already promised to give them. We have to deal with this, by using everything that God has provided for us than yield to sentiments and temporary solutions outside God's plan. Like the Israelites, we can only find lasting peace and provision in Him. Now, verses 21-22 reveals another reason that we must run away from sin. And that is the fact that, God allowed some of the pagan nations - with their evil and idolatry to remain in Canaan so to test Israel to see if they would stay faithful to Him or not. There are certain bad people or bad things that God will not eliminate no matter how we pray, but we have to remain faithful to Him regardless of the presence of those things.

THE SPIRIT ANOINTS OTHNIEL - JUDGES 3:7-11

👉Israel's idolatry brings judgement whilst God's faithfulness brings deliverance through Othniel - the anointed vessel of God.

📌Lessons Taught: Again, Israel forget the Lord their God and turned to the worship of Baal - which was of the pagan nation around them in Canaan. And God's anger was kindled against them as He turned them over to a king from Mesopotamia who enslave Israel for 8years. Sin brings judgement which can throw one into slavery and suffering. Sin enlaves and limits ones access to the realms of God. But what really made Israel to forget God? It was as a result of allowing themselves to be influenced by the false gods of the Canaanites - which they gradually believed to be the source of their provision and peace. Believers should know that there is nothing that can take the place of God or His promises in our lives no matter how that thing is fine-tune. We must be careful not to be entrapped by the subtle progression of sin. Once sin enters the heart, it becomes lust, and lust breeds actions; actions breeds attitude; attitude breeds habit; habits brings about death - James 1:15 confirms this progression. When Israel cried unto God in repentance, God delivered them through the instrumentation of a Spirit-filled Othniel - a Judge whom God anoints with Holy Spirit to lead Israel back to their place of freedom. God's arms are wide open to receive us back if we will turn from our sinful ways to follow Him. God's faithfulness is intact, we must not remain as rebels - who are not willing to accept the salvation of the Lord. God's unwavering Faithfulness to His people is confirmed in these scriptures 1 John 1:9, 2 Chronicles 7:14.

EHUD LEADS ISRAEL - JUDGES 3:12-30

👉Israel's sin brings oppression but God's faithfulness brings deliverance through the unexpected skillful hands and wisdom of Ehud. Israel, again plunge into the worship of idols after the death of Othniel and God allowed king Eglon of Moab to capture and enslave them for 18years. But when they realized their mistake and sought the Lord, God raised Ehud to their rescue. So,

📌Lessons Taught: * believers should understand that, while the temptation to fall into sin is very much around us; there is the mighty power of God through Jesus to rescue us from any attempt to sin. Israel never knew this, as such they kept falling again and again into idolatry, but for us the gift of Jesus and the provision of the Holy Spirit can help us foresee and avoid any temptation to fall into sin if we embrace Jesus and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

* as God raised Ehud to kill king Eglon and made Israel to follow Ehud's leadership to defeat their oppressors and then live in peace for 80years without any attack; so has God given us Jesus - who was wounded for our transgressions... and if we follow his leadings (ie, his instructions or words) we will conquer and overcome every form of temptation to sin and at the end we will spend a blissful, glorious eternity with Him in Heaven.

Furthermore, God's faithfulness in the history of Israel's ups and downs kind of life shows that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all might come to repentance and life eternal. He has raised human instruments - in Judges, Prophets, Kings who were limited in scope for the deliverance of Israel and men of old; but for us today He has raised Jesus our ultimate Saviour whose redemptive Powers is not limited by anything whatsoever. So we have a duty to seek Him, follow Him so to make the most of His faithfulness both here and in eternity.

Thanks for being a part of our studies this week, your thoughts, experiences and questions can strengthen someone's faith in Christ. Let's share.

30/08/2026

MESSAGE

Preacher: Rev. Ekpe
Topic: IT IS TIME TO REBEL
Text: Genesis 14:3–4

Introduction

There are times in life when we need to rise up and rebel against the circumstances surrounding us.

Rebellion here does not mean rebelling against God, authority, or doing evil. It means refusing to accept circumstances that are contrary to God's purpose for our lives.

Genesis 14:4 says that the people had served Chedorlaomer for twelve years, but in the thirteenth year, they rebelled.

They reached a point where they said, “Enough is enough!”

1. There Is a Time to Say “Enough”

For twelve years they remained under oppression, but there came a time when they refused to continue.

Sometimes circumstances can stay around us for too long:

Failure

Fear

Poverty

Discouragement

Sinful habits

Delay

Family problems

Spiritual weakness

But you must recognize when it is time to rise and say, “This situation will not continue in my life.”

2. You Must Rebel Against Negative Circumstances

You cannot change what you continue to accept.

David refused to accept Goliath's intimidation.
Blind Bartimaeus refused to remain in his condition.
The woman with the issue of blood refused to allow her condition to determine her future.

There are battles that require a decision.

Tell yourself: “I will not remain where I am.”

3. Rebellion Requires Courage

The people in Genesis 14 did not merely complain—they acted.

It takes courage to break away from a negative situation.

You must have the courage to:

Change your mindset.

Leave destructive habits.

Stop listening to voices that discourage you.

Stand firmly in God's Word.

Pray until something changes.

Take the step of faith God is asking you to take.

4. Your Past Does Not Have the Final Word

The fact that they had served for twelve years did not mean they had to serve forever.

Your yesterday is not your destiny.

You may have experienced failure before, but you can rise again.

You may have been delayed, but delay is not denial.

You may have struggled for years, but God can give you a new beginning.

5. Rebel Against What Is Fighting Your Growth

If something is constantly preventing you from becoming what God wants you to be, you must confront it.

Rebel against:

Fear — and choose faith.

Laziness — and choose diligence.

Discouragement — and choose hope.

Sin — and choose righteousness.

Prayerlessness — and return to the place of prayer.

Negative thinking — and renew your mind with God's Word.

Conclusion

The people in Genesis 14 served for twelve years, but the thirteenth year became a turning point.

This can be your turning-point season.

It is time to rebel against every circumstance that is contrary to God's plan for your life.

Do not rebel against God—rebel against whatever is keeping you from obeying God and fulfilling His purpose.

Declaration

I refuse to remain where God has not called me to remain.
I rebel against fear.
I rebel against failure.
I rebel against every limitation.
I rebel against every negative circumstance surrounding my life.
By the grace of God, I am moving forward.
My season is changing.
My story is changing.
In Jesus' name, Amen!

30/08/2026

Standard Choir
Ministering

30/08/2026

Session of praise led by
Min: Ezekiel umanna

30/08/2026

Evang.Anietie udoro
During word charge

30/08/2026

Worship session led by
Min : Daniel Ekong

30/08/2026

AG ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 9 IN BRIEF
AUGUST 30, 2026

TOPIC: JOSHUA'S COVENANT RENEWAL

TEXT: JOSHUA 23:1-16, 24:1-28

MEMORY VERSE: Fear the Lord, and serve Him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your father served in the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the Lord - Joshua 24:14.

CENTRAL TRUTH: God is always faithful to His Covenant.

INTRO

Today's lesson focuses on the final days of Joshua's life. As Joshua prepared for death he reflected on God's blessings and promises, exhorting the people to keep their covenant with God and reject the sinfulness of the Canaanites around them. And this exhortation or admonition serves to remind followers of Christ that God is always faithful to His Covenant - He never promise and fail to fulfill. So as we follow this unfailing God, we have to play our own part by staying true to His Word. God in His words of the Covenant said "I will be your God, and ye shall be my people - Lev 26:12". So being His people in all sincerity and truth is keeping our own side of the Covenant that God has established with and for us. Joshua's example discloses how to live as a Covenant people or a child of God. So, for us to follow Joshua's example of relying on God's faithfulness, rejecting any idols (esp modern-day idolatry), and commit to serving God wholeheartedly, the Lesson unfolds the following details with these outlines;

1. Mission Accomplished

2. God Recalls His Faithfulness

3. Choose Whom You Will Serve.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - JOSHUA 23:1-16

👉Joshua's faithful service continues even as he reminds Israel of God's unfailing promises at a time he was about transitioning to the great beyond.

📌Lessons Taught: Joshua was about to die at a good old age of 110years after leading the children of Israel by God to the Land of Promise - where they enjoyed a time of peace. Knowing his life was ending, Joshua called all the Leaders & Judges in Israel and gave them a godly parting shot(farewell advice). It was as a result of his conscious, untiring faithful service to God in his assignment that he advised them on how to live when he's gone. With this, we see that Joshua's old age was not a barrier, at 110years he still have the strength and time to talk God into a people he was about leaving. What was his talking point? "be careful to love the Lord... and never be influenced by the idolatrous Canaanites." In other words, ensure that your love for God is genuine and never break the Covenant by worshipping other gods or engaging in sinful practices. We have a duty to keep this faithful service till eternity. Again Joshua's exhortation was prompted by the wealth of experience he had about God's mighty works during the days of his predecessor - Moses and the mighty deeds of God through him. These testimonies kept him in the faith and he knew that God will not fail to keep his promises of blessing Israel if they keep to the terms of the Covenant. Also that God will not fail to keep His promise of judgement and punishing them if they fail to keep the terms of the Covenant. As believers today we must ensure that we pass on the Good News of Jesus to others through our testimonies of encounters, experiences, and knowledge of God's strange acts. We cannot do this without a genuine Love for God. We should not allow the current trends of this age to erode our Love for God.

GOD RECALLS HIS FAITHFULNESS - JOSHUA 24:1-13

👉Through Joshua, God Recalls His Faithfulness on how He delivered Israel and gave them victory.

📌Lessons Taught: In his final act as Israel's Leader, Joshua summoned all the tribes of Israel to come together and present themselves before the Lord at Shechem. And as led, Joshua began to recount Israel's amazing history of God's many helps, triumphs, and victory all through the ages. While enjoying the good of the Land "flowing with milk and honey" - Canaan, Joshua never forget the God who brought them thus far. Even when challenges ensued, he never forget God. He still remembered to inform Israel of God's faithfulness. As believers today we must follow Joshua's example of faith both in good times and in difficult times. Joshua emphasized that God gave the children of Israel all that they had become. In the same vein believers should understand that everything we are or would ever become comes from God and we have to remain faithful to Him - our Source and everything. Also, as adults and elders in the faith we have a duty to keep reminding the young ones to serve this God whom we have seen and experienced His mighty works all through our life's journey. If we are writing a next-of-kin will we must endeavour to bequeath our spiritual or godly heritage to our beneficiaries or descendants.

CHOOSE WHOM YOU WILL SERVE - JOSHUA 24:14-28

👉In renewing the Covenant Joshua made a sobering choice to serve the Lord with his household and also made Israel to by themselves choose Whom they will serve. So, in deciding to serve the Lord;

📌Lessons Taught: * we have to understand that our Salvation would be influenced by our past sinful life, and would be challenged by the present day trends of ungodliness surrounding our Christian Faith today. So as Israel decided for God instead of the gods of their ancestors at Mesopotamia, or the gods of Egypt, or the gods of the Canaanites through the admonition of Joshua; so we are to know that deciding for God is making up our minds not to go back to our old sinful ways nor yield to the current sinful practices in our world now.

* Joshua also made Israel to know that deciding to stand for God is not just a verbal declaration, but that they must take the action of destroying the idols among them - knowing that God is Holy, and a jealous God who would not condone worship of other gods. Our decision to serve Him must be wholehearted.

* the people of Israel agreed before Joshua that they will serve the Lord and Joshua sealed it by putting the agreement in writing and setting up a memorial stone. This was a documentation to remind them and their succeeding generations of their commitment to God. Today we have similar documentation of our acceptance or agreement to live for God by way of baptismal certificate, Church registers for full members, and cards for communicants. The dates on these documents should serve as a memorial (remembrance) for us to renew our resolve to serve God more and more, and to show the world what we stand for.

Furthermore, whether people realize it or not our daily choices tells if we are serving God or not. But for us to make the right choice, we have to remember all that God has done for us ( esp when faced with challenges). And one way to remember all the things God has done is to make a list of God's blessings and then read it regularly. As we look back to God's faithfulness, we will be encouraged to trust Him and remain fully committed to Him as we continue to run the race.

Thanks for being a part of our studies this week, your thoughts, experiences and questions can strengthen someone's faith in Christ. Let's share.

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