Prevailing Word Bible Church Teachings

Prevailing Word Bible Church Teachings

by Pastor Festus Ogedengbe

Supernatural Strategies

TEXT: Romans 8:28; 2 Kings 4:1–7; Ephesians 6:11; 2 Chronicles 20:1–4, 18, 22; Proverbs 14:12; Psalm 121:1–2; Matthew 11:28; 1 Samuel 2:9 POINTS Supernatural strategy is God's divine blueprint for fighting and winning the battles of life. When we encounter situations that seem humanly impossible, we are not called to fight in our own strength or rely solely on conventional methods. By shifting our focus from the challenges around us to God through prayer, worship, and obedience to His instructions, God releases unconventional strategies that bring supernatural victory and turn every negative situation around for our good. 1. GOD NEVER ENDS ON A DEFICIT (Romans 8:28) God never concludes our story on a negative note. Even when going through difficult or painful chapters, all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. If it is not well, it is not yet the end. 2. GOD IS NOT LIMITED BY HUMAN WISDOM (1 Cor 1:25) God is a Master Strategist whose ways transcend natural understanding. Life is not about copy-and-paste solutions; God has a unique blueprint for every individual and will never run out of strategies to solve our problems. 3. SUPERNATURAL STRATEGY BRINGS SUPERNATURAL RESULTS (2 Kings 4:1–7) When faced with natural limitations and overwhelming debt, the widow obeyed the prophet’s instruction to borrow empty vessels. God used what was already in her house to provide an overflow of blessing and financial breakthrough. 4. VICTORY BELONGS TO THE ONE WITH THE RIGHT STRATEGY (Ephesians 6:11) In life's battles, it is not human strength or fighting the wrong battles that guarantees victory, but putting on the whole armor of God to stand against the strategies of the enemy. 5. GOD’S STRATEGIES ARE HIDDEN IN HIS INSTRUCTIONS (Proverbs 11:24) Breakthrough is always on the other side of obedience. Even when God's instructions appear unconventional or contrary to human logic, following His direction unlocks divine alignment and victory. 6. WHEN FACED WITH IMPOSSIBLE BATTLES, SEEK THE LORD FIRST (2 Chron 20:1–4, 18, 22) When confronted by overwhelming odds, King Jehoshaphat and Judah sought the Lord, bowed down in worship, and placed praise at the frontlines. As they shifted their focus from their fears to God, the Lord set ambushes against their enemies and granted complete victory.

LIVING A LIFE OF THE SUPERNATURAL

TEXT: Matthew 17:24–27; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Luke 5:16; Zechariah 4:6; John 2:2, 7–10; Mark 11:23; Matthew 25:35–40; Isaiah 65:24; Psalm 91:1; Luke 22:31–32 POINTS The supernatural life is a life beyond natural limitations, where we depend on the power of God rather than living by our natural way of thinking. Living by the supernatural means allowing the power and direction of the Holy Spirit to influence our decisions and actions. It is living a life of faith, prayer, dependence on the Holy Spirit, and obedience to God. 1. LIVE BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT (2 Cor 5:7) We should walk by faith, not by sight, because what we see can sometimes make us afraid. Even when what God says appears contrary to what we see, we should trust God, His Word, and declare it. 2. DEVELOP A CONSISTENT PRAYER LIFE (Luke 5:16) We have to learn to separate ourselves and pray, just as Jesus withdrew Himself to pray. Nothing is too small or too big to pray about because God hears and answers prayer. 3. DEPEND ON THE HOLY SPIRIT (Zach 4:6) The Holy Spirit is the key and the one who makes the difference. We should depend on the Holy Spirit to guide our decisions, conversations, relationships, ministry, and every daily activity. 4. OBEY GOD'S INSTRUCTIONS (John 2:2, 5, 7-10) God's instructions are very important, and some instructions may look stupid. The servants at Cana obeyed Jesus by filling the water pots and drawing out the water, and they experienced the miracle. 5. SPEAK GOD'S WORD (Mark 11:23) We should speak the Word of God continually and declare the promises of God. In the face of fear and impossibility, we should continue to speak what God has said. 6. EXPECT GOD TO WORK THROUGH YOU A supernatural Christian should expect God to work through them and be a channel of blessing. God wants to use us as vessels through which others experience His presence, grace, healing, provision, and salvation.

The Holy Spirit: The Gateway To The World of The Supernatural

What Is the Supernatural? There is a natural world and there is a supernatural world. The supernatural life is the life of God, called Zoe, where God's own spiritual life flows inside you and operates beyond natural limits. How Do You Enter the World of the Supernatural? The Holy Spirit is the gateway to the supernatural. He is the bridge between what you can do and what only God can do, and Jesus lived a supernatural life because He was anointed by the Holy Spirit. How Does the Holy Spirit Direct You into the Supernatural? The Holy Spirit is the One who directs believers into supernatural experiences. In the realm of the supernatural, your destination is unpredictable because the Holy Spirit can direct you in ways you could not have figured out naturally. What Happens When You Receive the Holy Spirit? To function properly in your new family, you need the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit must possess you before you can properly function in this kingdom. What Is the Danger of Trying to Buy or Monetize the Supernatural? Simon the sorcerer wanted to monetize the anointing, but the gift of God cannot be purchased with money. The anointing is not for sale. How Can the Supernatural Change Your Circumstances? God can arrange circumstances that you could never have figured out naturally, and what looks like coincidence can be supernatural intervention. God can arrange time and chance to favor you. How Does the Holy Spirit Guide You in Your Everyday Life? The Holy Spirit is the One who directs believers into the supernatural, and when He is directing you, you cannot be stranded. You can ask the Holy Spirit to show you the way: “Holy Spirit, show me the way.” Why Do You Need the Holy Spirit to Understand the Kingdom? The Holy Spirit gives you understanding of how the kingdom works; He is the manual for operating in this kingdom. You need the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to operate in the supernatural. What Does the Anointing of the Holy Spirit Enable You to Do? When the Spirit came upon David, he was empowered to confront Goliath, and the giant that others were running away from became the giant David could run toward. The anointing of God upon you is for you to slay your giant.

Supernatural Adoption

Supernatural is something beyond the ordinary. How do I function in the world of the supernatural?