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C.C.C SHARON PARISH IKORODU C.C.C. Sharon Parish Ikorodu The celestial church of Christ, Sharon parish Headquarters' Altar was laid on Thursday, the 1st of may, 2003. S.B.J.
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Since inception, the parish has held tight onto proclaiming the true gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ and has been working tirelessly towards establishing the true doctrine of the Celestial Church of Christ as outlined by Pa. Oshoffa through a divine order in 1947. The parish under the proficient leadership of Senior Evangelist Sunday Oluwafemi Sofowora has hinged her foundation to further strengthen the primary assignment given to Pa. Oshoffa; Soul Winning for Christ. As inspired by one of our hymns: (To gather seedlings Heavenward CCC HYMN). A further testimony to the parish's` commitment to this cause is the appointment of Senior Evangelist Sunday Oluwafemi Sofowora as the Secretary General of the Celestial Church of Christ Evangelism team worldwide. Since inception of the parish, excellence and the need to build a robust and functional system has been the hallmark of her operations. A model that has seen the parish grow from a family to a community, yet maintaining the family culture bonded together by the love of Jesus Christ. Currently, Sharon parish had spread her te****le to the nooks and crannies of Ikorodu town (a major suburb in Lagos Nigeria) with about five parishes to her credit and fifteen other offshoots spread across Nigeria. Totaling twenty two parishes and still growing. In 2018, with a mind to winning more souls for Jesus Christ, the parish took the bold step to take her soul winning drive to the United States. Sharon Parish, Pantego, Texas was established. Since the Altar of the parish was laid, it has become a hub for people yearning for the true gospel of Jesus Christ. Sharon parish runs a system administered fully by the dictates of the Holy Spirit anchored by different arms and departments. These arms are given full autonomy to grow and function at their own pace, an initiative that has fostered good working relationship amongst all parishioners. The parish runs her major administration through the office of the Priesthood complemented by a team of carefully selected parishioners who make up a parochial committee. From these two major arms, all other arms run their daily operations. The Evangelism team, The Sunday School (also known as the Sharon Academy), The Sharon Choir, The Sharon Youth, The Sidemen/Women, The Good Women, The Men of Valor.

Sunday, October 4 2026TITLE: IDOLS OF THE HEART TEXT: Ezekiel 14:1-8 Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, ...
03/10/2026

Sunday, October 4 2026

TITLE: IDOLS OF THE HEART

TEXT: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, these menhave set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumblingblock of their iniquity before their face: should I be enquired of at all by them? Therefore speak unto them, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Every man of the house of Israel that setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to the prophet; I the LORD will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols; That I may take the house of Israel in their own heart, because they are all estranged from me through their idols. Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Repent, and turn yourselves from your idols; and turn away your faces from all your abominations. For every one of the house of Israel, or of the stranger that sojourneth in Israel, which separateth himself from me, and setteth up his idols in his heart, and putteth the stumblingblock of his iniquity before his face, and cometh to a prophet to enquire of him concerning me; I the LORD will answer him by myself: And I will set my face against that man, and will make him a sign and a proverb, and I will cut him off from the midst of my people; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.

KEY VERSE

“Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their hearts, and put before them that which causes them to stumble into iniquity. Should I let Myself be inquired of at all by them?” V.3

MESSAGE

According to Exodus 32, the Israelites built a golden image, but this passage reveals another form of idolatry, one not made of stone or gold, but deeply hidden within the heart. The elders in this passage came before God claiming spirituality, yet God searched their hearts and found idols set up within them. Their outward appearance suggested devotion, but inwardly, they had allowed other things to take God’s place.

This confirms that idolatry is not always visible or obvious. A person may appear committed to God outwardly, yet inwardly be driven by pride, fear, ambition or dependence on people and material things. These hidden idols are even more dangerous because they are harder to detect and often go unaddressed.

God does not only look at our acts of worship or outward appearance. He examines the true condition of our hearts. When our trust, love and faith shift from God to anything else, that thing becomes an idol no matter how harmless it may seem. We cannot truly seek God while still holding on to things that compete with Him. There is a need for sincere self examination. We must ask ourselves: What am I holding on to that is rivaling God in my life? What do I trust more than Him? Until the hidden idols in our hearts are removed, our relationship with God cannot grow as it should.

SUPPLICATION:

Lord God, Help me to let go of anything that competes with you for my love and trust. Give me the grace to depend on you fully and to serve you with a sincere and undivided heart, in Jesus name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.” Psalms 139:23-24

4TH OCTOBER, 2026EXPOSING THE DEVIL: BRIEF SERMON ANALYSIS Texts: EZEKIEL 28:12-19; JOHN 8:42-49HALLELUYAHThe first text...
03/10/2026

4TH OCTOBER, 2026

EXPOSING THE DEVIL: BRIEF SERMON ANALYSIS

Texts: EZEKIEL 28:12-19; JOHN 8:42-49

HALLELUYAH

The first text describes the king of Tyre in a language that goes beyond an ordinary political ruler, speaking of extraordinary beauty, wisdom, privilege, corruption and pride. Christian interpretation has traditionally seen this passage a deeper picture of Satan's fall. The obvious lesson from both texts however is that the devil can influence a human being when the human heart becomes available to his character, desires and purposes.

We shall examine four devilish characteristics that he uses to manipulate humans to achieve his purpose.

1. THE FIRST CHARACTERISTIC: PRIDE — “I WILL EXALT MYSELF”

The first characteristic associated with Satan's rebellion is pride. The devil can turn God's blessings into instruments of rebellion. When a man’s heart is overwhelmed with thoughts like; “I know more than everybody.” “Nobody can correct me.” “I don't need God.” “My position belongs to me.” Satanic agenda can easily manifest through such a person.

Pride makes a man resist God while believing he is becoming greater.

2. THE SECOND CHARACTERISTIC: DECEPTION AND LIES

The devil does not always attack with an obvious falsehood. His most effective strategy is often to mix truth with deception. That was what happened in Eden. A person may begin to justify what God has condemned: “Everybody is doing it.” “It is not really a sin.” “God understands.” “I have my reasons.” “This is how things are done.”

The devil's objective is to make wrong appear reasonable and rebellion appear justified. The devil does not always present evil as evil. Sometimes he makes it look attractive, intelligent, reasonable or even spiritual. Therefore, not everything that sounds good is from God.

3. THE THIRD CHARACTERISTIC: MURDER AND DESTRUCTION

Jesus said in John 10:10: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.” The devil's purpose is ultimately destructive. He wants to destroy: man's relationship with God; marriages and families; peace and unity; righteousness; godly purpose; human lives and destinies.

When hatred, violence, bitterness and destructive behaviour control a person, that person can become an instrument through which the enemy achieves destructive purposes. Cain killed Abel after allowing jealousy and anger to dominate him. The devil does not need to physically appear when he can convince a human being to carry out his destructive agenda.

4. THE FOURTH CHARACTERISTIC: REBELLION AGAINST GOD'S TRUTH

This is perhaps the deepest characteristic of Satan: opposition to God's truth and authority. The devil's original rebellion was essentially a rejection of God's rightful authority. He became dissatisfied with the position God had given him and sought something God had not given him.

The same spirit can operate in people when they continually resist God's word. The devil's greatest ambition is not merely to make people commit isolated sins. He wants human beings to reject God's authority and establish their own authority in its place.

HOW DO WE “EXPOSE THE DEVIL IN MAN”?

The answer is not by shouting at people or beating the devil out of them. It is by submitting ourselves to God. This the only way to get absolute deliverance.

James 4:7: “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

Notice the order: Submit to God → Resist the devil → Deliverance follows.

We must therefore cultivate the opposite of Satan's characteristics:

Against pride — humility.

Against lies — truth.

Against hatred — love.

Against destruction — restoration.

Against rebellion — obedience.

Against temptation — holiness.

Just as Jesus said in John 8:31–32: “If ye continue in my word... ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

PRAYER:

JEHOVAH, JESUS CHRIST, HOLY MICHAEL: Gracious Father, get rid of every devilish characters in us. Help us to cultivate godly characteristics through the Holy Spirit that the devil will not find a place in our hearts, in Jesus name. Amen.


Be Eternally Blessed!

This publication is by CCC SHARON PARISH Bible Teachers' Desk. For inquiries, suggestions, or contributions, please email: [email protected]

Saturday, October 3, 2026TITLE: WHEN DESIRE OVERRIDES DISCIPLINETEXT: Genesis 3:1–7Now the serpent was more subtil than ...
02/10/2026

Saturday, October 3, 2026

TITLE: WHEN DESIRE OVERRIDES DISCIPLINE

TEXT: Genesis 3:1–7

Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.

KEY VERSE

“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.” V.6

MESSAGE

This Bible text shows that losing spiritual discipline is not sudden, it happens little by little. Eve didn’t fall immediately after the serpent spoke. She first looked, then thought about it and eventually desired it. This reveals a clear pattern, what we allow into our minds can influence our feelings and those feelings can shape our actions.

The fruit appealed to her physical needs (good for food), her emotions (pleasant to the eyes), and her desire for more (to make one wise). This shows that what you continuously think about, you eventually act on. As believers, we struggle when we stop appreciating what God has given us, making us become more vulnerable to temptations that promise more, even if it means stepping outside God’s will. Discipline requires boundaries and God had already set a clear boundary, but desire pushed Eve to cross it.

In the same way, whenever we start negotiating with what God has clearly said, it is often a sign that desire is taking control. True strength is not in resisting big temptations alone, but in controlling small desires before they grow. If not checked, small compromises can lead to greater disobedience and eventual spiritual downfall. When desire takes the lead, discipline fades and what feels wrong becomes easier to accept, shifting us from God’s truth to our own cravings. This is why we must remain spiritually alert, ensuring that our desires are always subject to God’s word.

Supplication:

Heavenly Father, Strengthen my discipline so I can walk in obedience and stay aligned with your will, in Jesus name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” James 1:14-15

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Friday, October 2 2026TITLE: IMPATIENCE LEADS TO IDOLSTEXT: Exodus 32:1-8And when the people saw that Moses delayed to c...
01/10/2026

Friday, October 2 2026

TITLE: IMPATIENCE LEADS TO IDOLS

TEXT: Exodus 32:1-8

And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him. And Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me. And all the people brake off the golden earrings which were in their ears, and brought them unto Aaron. And he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt. And when Aaron saw it, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made proclamation, and said, To morrow is a feast to the LORD. And they rose up early on the morrow, and offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and to drink, and rose up to play. And the LORD said unto Moses, Go, get thee down; for thy people, which thou broughtest out of the land of Egypt, have corrupted themselves: They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

KEY VERSE

“Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become
of him.” V.1

MESSAGE

This passage shows how impatience can lead us to take matters into our own hands and in doing so, replace God with something we can control. The Israelites had witnessed God’s power, but when Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, they grew restless, acting on their impatience, asking for a golden calf they could control.

Taking matters into our own hands is a temptation we all face in life. When it seems God is slow, we may seek comfort in people, possessions or achievements forgetting that He is faithful even when we can’t see the full picture. Allowing anything to take God’s place as the center of our trust, attention and worship is idolatry.

Patience is more than waiting. It is trusting God fully and resisting the urge to rush ahead. Impatience doesn’t just influence our choices, it affects our hearts and can shift our worship from God to whatever seems convenient or within our control. Waiting doesn’t mean God is inactive, it means He is working behind the scenes, orchestrating the perfect outcome for our lives. Our duty is to remain faithful, trust His timing and keep Him at the center of our hearts, knowing that the things we cannot control are safely held in His hands.

Supplication:

Lord, give me the grace to walk in patience, to trust Your timing, and to rely fully on You alone, not on my plans, people, or possessions, in Jesus name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” Psalm 27:14

Thursday, October 1 2026TOPIC: PRAY FOR THE NATIONTEXT: PSALM 122:1-8I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into t...
30/09/2026

Thursday, October 1 2026

TOPIC: PRAY FOR THE NATION

TEXT: PSALM 122:1-8

I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.

KEY VERSE

"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; those who love you shall be blessed." V.6

MESSAGE

As Christians, it is very important we pray for the society we dwell in. It is a Christian virtue. It is pathetic that many of us have become so selfish in our prayers that we are just concerned about ourselves and our families alone. Let this government favour me and my family is the new anthem and by so doing we seek those that belong to our tribe as elected officials rather than those that have the interest of the nation at heart.

You observe many spiritual leaders saying confidently that the wrath of God will come upon the land. Maybe they believe if it comes, it won't affect them. Is the insecurity in the nation not affecting the church and spiritual leaders already? Instead of acting wise like Abraham, Moses, and Daniel to plead for the people, they are like Jonah who expected destruction just to make them feel good that what they predicted came to pass.

Lot was righteous in his own way and even though he escaped the fire that ravaged S***m and Gomorrah, he still suffered a lot from it. So don't think you will be spared because you are a Christian. We all must begin to pray that peace reigns in our society. Even if God has shown you about destruction to come, it is not for you to glory in it but pray for a positive change.

SUPPLICATION:

Almighty Father, let peace reign in our homes, society, and the country at large. Let our land be continually blessed in Jesus name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

"O Lord, I pray You, according to all Your righteousness let Your anger and Your fury be turned away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain. Because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people have become a curse to all those who are around us." Daniel 9:16

30/09/2026

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Wednesday, September 30 2026TITLE: CONSISTENCY STRENGTHENSTEXT: Job 1:1–8There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name w...
29/09/2026

Wednesday, September 30 2026

TITLE: CONSISTENCY STRENGTHENS

TEXT: Job 1:1–8

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them. And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?

KEY VERSE

“So it was, when the days of feasting had run their course, that Job would send and sanctify them, and he would rise early in the morning and offer burnt offerings according to the number of them all…” V.5a

MESSAGE

Job didn’t serve God based on mood, situation, or reward. His devotion was steady, intentional and deeply rooted. He prayed for his children, made sacrifices and stayed spiritually sensitive not because something was wrong, but because he understood that walking with God is a daily commitment, not a seasonal action.

The verse says “Job did it regularly” not occasionally nor when it was convenient but regularly. This shows that faithfulness is built through consistency, not convenience. Many of us struggle here because it is easier to pray when things are falling apart, it is easier to seek God when we need something. But Job teaches us a different kind of faith which shows up even when everything seems fine and when circumstances are normal and no one is looking.

The unseen diligence of Job’s life made him strong enough to endure the trials ahead and earn divine testimony in heaven. Faithfulness is not measured by grand gestures or dramatic acts but by what you do day by day. That is the faith that stands firm in the face of adversity, the faith that God Himself acknowledges and blesses. Job’s faith shows us that consistency strengthens and when done steadily, it builds resilience, fortifies our spirit and prepares us to stand unshakable when trials arrive.

Supplication:

Heavenly Father, help me to remain faithful in the ordinary moments of life. Teach me to serve you consistently, to pray without ceasing and to walk with integrity, in Jesus name. Amen.

REFLECTION:

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58

29/09/2026

BIBLE CLASS 29-09-2026

Tuesday, September 29 2026TOPIC: TEACHING OTHERS 2TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-5Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace th...
28/09/2026

Tuesday, September 29 2026

TOPIC: TEACHING OTHERS 2

TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-5

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

KEY VERSE

"And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall able to teach others also". V2.

MESSAGE

Teaching others also requires godly character. In 2 Timothy 2:24, the Bible says, “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil.” A true teacher must demonstrate patience, kindness, wisdom, and love. Teaching is not about arguments or pride, but about guiding people gently into the knowledge of Christ.

Colossians 3:16 further explains the importance of teaching among believers: “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” This teaches that believers should encourage and strengthen one another through the Word of God, worship, and fellowship.

Teaching others also benefits the teacher. As believers teach, they deepen their own understanding of Scripture, develop spiritual maturity, and grow in wisdom and faith. Through teaching, both the teacher and the learner are strengthened in their walk with God, helping the Church to grow in unity, knowledge, and righteousness.

SUPPLICATION:

Heavenly Father, help the church to grow in your knowledge and let our lives be worthy examples for other to learn about you, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

REFLECTION:

“And this until we all come into the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a full-grown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ” Ephesians 4:13

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