When Man Builds without God"

Topic: "When Man Builds without God"

Text: Genesis 11:3–4

"And they said to one another, 'Come on, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.' And they had brick instead of stone, and they had tar instead of mortar. And they said, 'Come on, let us build for ourselves a city and a tower, the top of which will reach to heaven, and let us make a name for ourselves, so we won’t be scattered over the surface of the whole earth.'"

Introduction

The story of the Tower of Babel is not merely about constructing a tall building. It is the story of a generation that possessed great intelligence, unity, and ambition, but left God out of their plans. They desired greatness without God, security without God, and fame without God.

Today many people are still building towers—careers, businesses, ministries, families, and reputations—but they often neglect the One who gives lasting success. Any life built without God may rise quickly, but it cannot stand forever.

Psalm 127:1: "Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it."

1. They United around Human Pride

"Come, let us build... let us make a name for ourselves."

Their greatest motivation was self-glory, not God's glory.

Pride always shifts attention from God to self. Lucifer fell because of pride (Isaiah 14:12–15). Nebuchadnezzar was humbled because he glorified himself instead of God (Daniel 4:30–37).

God blesses those who seek His name, not those obsessed with making their own name great.

Illustration. 

A balloon rises because it is filled with air, but one small pin causes it to collapse. Pride may lift a person for a season, but humility keeps a person standing.

James 4:6: "God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble."

2. They Trusted their own ability oore than God

"They made bricks... they baked them thoroughly."

Their technology was impressive. Their organization was remarkable. Yet none of these could replace dependence upon God.

Talent without God becomes arrogance.

Knowledge without God becomes confusion.

Success without God becomes destruction.

God is not against excellence or hard work. He is against self-sufficiency that ignores Him.

Proverbs 3:5–6

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart... and He shall direct your paths."

3. They Rejected God's Purpose. 

"So we won't be scattered over the whole earth."

God had already commanded humanity to fill the earth (Genesis 9:1). Instead of obeying, they decided to remain together in rebellion.

Many frustrations in life begin when people substitute personal plans for God's purpose.

Blessing always follows obedience.

Illustration. 

A fish may admire the beauty of the land, but the moment it leaves the water, it begins to die. Outside God's purpose, life loses its true strength.

4. Human achievements cannot reach Heaven.

"A tower whose top will reach to heaven."

They imagined that human effort could accomplish what only God's grace can provide.

No tower of religion, wealth, education, or good works can bring anyone to heaven.

Jesus said:

"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6)

Salvation is received through Christ, not earned by human achievement.

Lessons,.

- Unity without God leads to confusion.

- Ambition without God leads to frustration.

- Success without humility leads to downfall.

- The safest place is in the center of God's will.

Conclusion:

The builders of Babel wanted to make a name for themselves, but today their tower stands only as a reminder of human pride. In contrast, those who humble themselves before God receive an everlasting inheritance.

Ask yourself:

- Am I building my life for God's glory or my own?

- Is God directing my plans?

- Is Christ the foundation of everything I am building?

Only what is built upon Christ will survive eternity.

Altar Call. 

Perhaps you have been building your life without God. You have depended on your own wisdom, strength, or achievements. Today Jesus invites you to surrender your life to Him. Let Him become the foundation of your life.

If you desire to follow Christ, pray. 

"Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that without You my efforts are empty. Forgive my sins. Remove every spirit of pride and self-dependence. Be the Lord and foundation of my life. Teach me to live for Your glory and not my own. In Jesus' name. Amen."

Prayer Points. 

1. Father, remove every spirit of pride from my life, in Jesus' name.

2. Lord, help me to build my life according to Your will.

3. Every project outside God's purpose, Lord, redirect me.

4. Father, let my life bring glory to Your name alone.

5. Lord, establish every work that is founded upon Your Word.

6. May my life remain firmly built upon Jesus Christ until the end. Amen.May God help us to build lives that exalt His name rather than our own.May God help us to build lives that exalt His name rather than our own.

-Kunle Solomon.

Minister.

SheepGate Evangelical Ministry. Join us on our WhatsApp page: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsioVIQmwKW4jX6n6PcKGm?mode=gi_t 

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PRAYERS FOR RENOUNCIATION

Renunciation Prayers

I renounce all lust, perversion, immorality, uncleanness, impurity, and sexual sin in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all witchcraft, sorcery, divination, and occult involvement in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all ungodly soul ties and immoral relationships in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all hatred, anger, resentment, revenge, retaliation, unforgiveness, and bitterness in the name of Jesus.

I forgive any person who has ever hurt me, disappointed me, abandoned me, mistreated me, or rejected me in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all addiction to drugs, alcohol, or any legal or illegal substance that has bound me in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all pride, haughtiness, arrogance, vanity, ego, disobedience, and rebellion in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all envy, jealousy, and covetousness in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all fear, unbelief, and doubt in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all selfishness, self-will, self-pity, self-rejection, self-hatred, and self-promotion in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all ungodly thought patterns and belief systems in the name of Jesus.

I renounce all ungodly covenants, oaths, and vows made by myself or my ancestors in the name of Jesus.

Thank you Jesus for answering my prayers, in Jesus name I pray 🙏 

THE CONDITION OF HIMAN HEART.

Topic: THE CONDITION OF HIMAN HEART.

Text: "And the LORD saw that the wickedness of man in the earth was great, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." — Genesis 6:5

Introduction. 

God does not merely observe our outward actions; He searches the heart. Before the flood, humanity had become so corrupt that every thought was continually evil. This verse reminds us that sin begins in the heart long before it appears in our actions. While this passage reveals God's judgment, it also points us to His mercy, because in the next verses God found grace through Noah (Genesis 6:8).

The same God who saw the corruption of the world still sees every heart today. His desire is not merely to condemn sinners but to transform them.

1. God Sees Everything. 

"The LORD saw..."

Nothing escapes God's attention. People may hide their sins from others, but nothing is hidden from God.

Bible references::- Psalm 139:1–4 - Hebrews 4:13

- Proverbs 15:3

God sees our secret prayers, hidden struggles, and private thoughts. Since He sees all, we should live lives that please Him.

Illustration:

A child may think he has hidden a broken vase by sweeping the pieces under a bed, but the parent already knows. Likewise, we cannot hide our lives from God. The wisest decision is to come honestly before Him.

2. Sin Begins in the Heart. 

"Every imagination of the thoughts of his heart..."

Before people committed evil deeds, evil occupied their minds. Every action starts as a thought.

Jesus said:

"Out of the heart proceed evil thoughts..." (Matthew 15:19).

Therefore, believers must guard their hearts.

Bible references:::- Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:2

What fills your mind today will shape your life tomorrow.

3. Persistent Sin Leads to Judgment. 

"Only evil continually."

The people of Noah's generation refused to repent. Their continuous rebellion eventually brought God's judgment through the flood.

God is patient, but His patience should lead us to repentance, not complacency.

Bible references:::

 Ecclesiastes 8:11,  2 Peter 3:9, Hebrews 3:15

Today is the day to turn back to God.

4. God's Grace Can Change Any Heart.

Although the world was corrupt, Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8).

God always preserves a faithful remnant. Through Jesus Christ, every sinner can receive a new heart.

Bible references::: Ezekiel 36:26, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 3:16

No matter how dark your past has been, God's grace is greater than your sin.

Illustration:

A dirty white garment may appear ruined, but when washed with the right cleanser it becomes clean again. In the same way, the blood of Jesus cleanses every repentant sinner from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:7).

Conclusion. 

Genesis 6:5 is both a warning and an invitation. It warns us against allowing sin to control our hearts, and it invites us to seek the transforming grace of God.

God is still looking upon the earth today. May He find hearts that love Him, trust Him, and obey Him.

Altar Call. 

If your heart has drifted away from God, this is the moment to return. Jesus Christ died and rose again so that sinners might receive forgiveness and a new life. Repent of your sins, believe in Him, and surrender your life completely to Christ. He will give you a clean heart and a new beginning.

Prayer Points. 

1. Father, search my heart and reveal anything that displeases You.

2. Lord Jesus, cleanse me from every hidden sin by Your precious blood.

3. Holy Spirit, renew my mind and help me think on what is holy and pure.

4. Give me a heart that loves righteousness and hates evil.

5. Let my life be pleasing in Your sight until the day I see You in glory.

Key Thought: God sees the heart, judges sin, but offers grace to everyone who comes to Him in repentance.May God use this message to challenge hearts, lead sinners to repentance, and encourage believers to pursue holiness.

-Kunle Solomon.

Minister.

SheepGate Evangelical Ministry. Join us on our WhatsApp page: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsioVIQmwKW4jX6n6PcKGm?mode=gi_t 

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Prayers for Enlargement and Increase.

Prayers for Enlargement and Increase. 

Break off of my life any limitations and restrictions placed on my life by any evil spirits in the name of Jesus.

I bind and cast out all python and constrictor spirits in the name of Jesus.

Bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast. Let Your hand be with me, and keep me from evil (1 Chron. 4:10).

Cast out my enemies, and enlarge my borders (Exod. 34:24).

Lord, You have promised to enlarge my borders (Deut. 12:20).

Enlarge my heart so I can run the way of Your commandments (Ps. 119:32).

My mouth is enlarged over my enemies (1 Sam. 2:1).

Enlarge my steps so I can receive Your wealth and prosperity (Isa. 60:5–9).

I receive deliverance and enlargement for my life (Esther 4:14).

The Lord shall increase me more and more, me and my children (Ps. 115:14).

Let Your kingdom and government increase in my life (Isa. 9:7).

Let me increase in the knowledge of God (Col. 2:19).

O Lord, bless me and increase me (Isa. 51:2).

Let me increase exceedingly (Gen. 30:43).

Let me increase with the increase of God (Col. 2:19).

Let me increase and abound in love (1 Thess. 3:12).

Increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side (Ps. 71:21).

Let me increase in wisdom and stature (Luke 2:52).

Let me increase in strength and confound the adversaries (Acts 9:22). 

Let Your grace and favor increase in my life.

Let the years of my life be increased (Prov. 9:11). 

Let the Word of God increase in my life (Acts 6:7).

Bless me in all my increase (Deut. 14:22).

Let my giving and tithes increase (Deut. 14:22).

Let my latter end greatly increase (Job 8:7).

Let me grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 3:18).

I will flourish like a palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon (Ps. 92:12).

Let my faith grow exceedingly (2 Thess. 1:3).

The breaker is gone up before me and broken through every limitation and barrier of the enemy (Mic. 2:13).

Lord, You are the God of the breakthrough. You have broken forth against my enemies (2 Sam. 5:20).

My branches run over every wall erected by the enemy (Gen. 49:22).

I can run through a troop and leap over a wall (Ps. 18:29).

Let my line go through all the earth, and my words to the end of the world (Ps. 19:4).

I am a joint heir with Jesus Christ. Give me the heathen for my inheritance and the uttermost part of the earth for my possession (Ps. 2:8).

The Subtlety of the Serpent"

Topic: "The Subtlety of the Serpent"

Text: Genesis 3:1

"Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, 'Really, did God say, "You shall not eat of every tree of the garden?"'"

Introduction. 

Genesis 3 marks the beginning of humanity's fall. Satan did not attack Eve with force but with deception. He questioned God's Word, twisted the truth, and planted seeds of doubt. Today, he still uses the same strategy. Believers must learn to recognize and resist his subtle devices.

Reference Texts:

2 Corinthians 11:3, John 8:44, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:11

1. The Enemy Works Through Subtlety. 

The serpent was described as "more subtle." Satan rarely appears in an obvious way. He disguises temptation as wisdom, pleasure, opportunity, or freedom.

Lesson: Not everything that looks good is from God.

Illustration: 

A fisherman hides the hook inside attractive bait. The fish sees the bait but not the hook. Satan hides destruction behind attractive temptations.

2. Satan's First Target Is God's Word. 

His first question was, "Did God really say?"

Whenever Satan wants to weaken a believer, he attacks confidence in Scripture.

Today he asks:

•Does God really mean holiness?

•Does prayer really matter?

•Is Jesus really the only way?

Jesus answered every temptation with, "It is written" (Matthew 4:4-10).

Lesson: 

Victory belongs to those who know God's Word.

3. Doubt Opens the Door to Disobedience. 

Once Eve entertained doubt, disobedience followed.

James 1:14-15 teaches that desire leads to sin, and sin leads to death.

Never negotiate with temptation. Reject it immediately.

4. Guard Your Mind Against Deception. 

Believers must protect their hearts and minds.

•Study the Scriptures daily.

•Pray continually.

•Stay in fellowship with faithful believers.

•Test every teaching by God's Word.

Proverbs 4:23: "Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life."

Practical Lessons

•Know God's Word personally.

•Do not entertain sinful suggestions.

Be alert because Satan still deceives.

•Depend on the Holy Spirit for discernment.

Conclusion

The same serpent who deceived Eve still seeks to deceive people today, but Christ has defeated Satan through His death and resurrection (Colossians 2:15). As believers remain grounded in God's Word and obedient to Christ, they can overcome every deception.

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

Altar Call. 

Perhaps you have allowed doubt, compromise, or sin to weaken your walk with God. Today, Jesus Christ calls you back to Himself. Repent, believe His Word, and surrender your life completely to Him. He alone can forgive sin, restore fellowship with God, and give victory over the enemy.

Prayer Points

1. Lord, give me discernment to recognize every deception of the enemy.

2. Help me to stand firmly upon Your Word.

3. Fill me with the Holy Spirit so that I may overcome every temptation.

4. Every plan of Satan against my life and family, be destroyed in Jesus' name.

5. Lord, keep me faithful until the return of Jesus Christ. Amen.

-Kunle Solomon.

Minister.

SheepGate Evangelical Ministry. Join us on our WhatsApp page: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsioVIQmwKW4jX6n6PcKGm?mode=gi_t 

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PRAYERS CONNECTING TO HEAVEN

Prayers Concerning the Heavens. 

I am sitting in heavenly places in Christ, far above all principality, power, might, and dominion (Eph. 1:3).

I take my position in the heavens and bind the principalities and powers that operate against my life in the name of Jesus.

I break and rebuke every program in the heavens that would operate against me through the sun, the moon, the stars, and the constellations.

I bind and rebuke any ungodly forces operating against me through Arcturus, Pleiades, Mazzaroth, and Orion (Job 38:31–32).

I bind and rebuke all moon deities and demons operating through the moon in the name of Jesus (2 Kings 23:5).

I bind all sun deities and demons operating through the sun in the name of Jesus (2 Kings 23:5).

I bind all deities and demons operating through the stars and planets in the name of Jesus (2 Kings 23:5).

The sun shall not smite me by day nor the moon by night (Ps. 121:6).

The heavens were created to be a blessing to my life.

I receive the rain and blessing from heaven upon my life in the name of Jesus.

I pray for angels to be released to war against any spirit in the heavens assigned to block my prayers from being answered (Dan. 10:12–13).

I bind the prince of the power of the air in the name of Jesus (Eph. 2:2).

I pray for the floodgates of heaven to be opened over my life (Mal. 3:10).

I pray for an open heaven, and I bind any demonic interference from the heavens in the name of Jesus.

Let the evil powers of heaven be shaken in the name of Jesus (Matt. 24:29).

Let the heavens drop dew upon my life (Deut. 33:28).

Bow the heavens and come down, O Lord (Ps. 144:5).

Let the heavens be opened over my life, and let me see visions (Ezek. 1:1).

Shake the heavens and fill my house with Your glory (Hag. 2:6–7).

Thunder in the heavens against the enemy, O Lord (Ps. 18:13).

Let the heavens drop at the presence of God (Ps. 68:8).

Let the heavens praise Thy wonders, O Lord (Ps. 89:5).

Show Your wonders in the heavens (Joel 2:30).

Ride upon the heavens and release Your voice, O Lord (Ps. 68:33).

Release Your manifold wisdom to the powers in the heavens (Eph. 3:10).

In Jesus mighty name I pray....Amen.

Let There Be Light

Topic: Let there be Light

Text: Genesis 1:3
"And God said, 'Let there be light'; and there was light."

Introduction

Genesis begins with a picture of darkness, emptiness, and confusion. The earth was "without form and void," and darkness covered the deep (Genesis 1:2). Before God created plants, animals, or mankind, His first recorded command was, "Let there be light." Wherever God speaks, darkness must flee.

Today, God is still speaking light into lives filled with sin, fear, confusion, sickness, and hopelessness. The same God who spoke at creation still speaks through His Word.

Psalm 119:130 – "The entrance of Your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."

1. Light comes by the Word of God

God did not struggle with darkness. He simply spoke.

Darkness cannot resist the spoken Word of God.

The world was changed not by force but by God's voice.

Reference Scriptures

• Psalm 33:6,9 – "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made... He spoke, and it came to be."
• Hebrews 11:3 – "The worlds were framed by the word of God."

Whatever darkness surrounds your life today—financial problems, sickness, confusion, or spiritual weakness—God's Word is powerful enough to change it.

2. Light Separates Good from Evil

After light appeared, God divided the light from darkness (Genesis 1:4).

Light always exposes what darkness hides.

Jesus came as the Light of the world to separate truth from error.

Reference Scriptures

• John 8:12 – "I am the light of the world."
• Ephesians 5:8-11 – "Walk as children of light."

When Christ enters a life, old habits begin to disappear. Salvation separates believers from the kingdom of darkness.

3. Jesus Christ is the True Light

The light in Genesis points prophetically to Jesus Christ.

Before physical creation needed light, humanity would eventually need spiritual light.

Reference Scriptures

• John 1:4-5
• John 1:9
• 2 Corinthians 4:6

Just as God commanded light to shine at creation, He shines His light into human hearts through Christ.

4. God's Light gives Direction

Without light, people stumble.

Many people today are not destroyed because they lack intelligence, but because they lack divine direction.

Reference Scriptures

• Psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp unto my feet."
• Proverbs 3:5-6

God's Word reveals the next step when the future seems uncertain.

5. Believers are called to Shine

God does not give us light merely to enjoy it but to reflect it.

Reference Scriptures

• Matthew 5:14-16
• Philippians 2:15

A Christian should shine in character, love, holiness, humility, and good works.

Illustration: 

The Dark Room

Imagine entering a room that has been dark for many years. You do not remove darkness with a broom or bucket. You simply switch on the light. Instantly, darkness disappears.

Likewise, God removes spiritual darkness not by human effort but by His Word.

Blind Bartimaeus

Bartimaeus lived in physical darkness (Mark 10:46-52). When Jesus called him, his darkness ended immediately.

Jesus still opens blind eyes—both physically and spiritually.

Saul on the Road to Damascus

Saul was spiritually blind while believing he was right. On the road to Damascus, a brilliant light from heaven confronted him (Acts 9:1-18). That encounter transformed a persecutor into the Apostle Paul.

One encounter with the Light of Christ can completely redirect a life.

Lessons

• Darkness cannot overcome God's light.
• God's Word creates new beginnings.
• Jesus is the Light every sinner needs.
• Walking with Christ means walking in light.
• Every believer is called to shine before the world.

Conclusion

The first words that broke the silence of creation were, "Let there be light."

Today, God still speaks those words into broken homes, troubled hearts, dying churches, confused minds, and sinful lives.

No darkness is too deep for God's light. The God who transformed creation can transform your life. His Word still has creative power. When God speaks, impossibilities become possibilities.

Altar Call

Perhaps your life is filled with darkness—sin, guilt, fear, addiction, bitterness, or uncertainty. Jesus declared:

John 8:12 – "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

Come to Christ today. Repent of your sins, believe in Him, and receive His light. He will forgive you, give you a new heart, and lead you into eternal life.

Prayer Points

1. Father, let every area of darkness in my life receive Your divine light.
2. Lord Jesus, shine Your light into my heart and transform me completely.
3. Let every confusion, fear, and oppression disappear by the power of Your Word.
4. Help me to walk as a child of light and reflect Christ wherever I go.
5. Let Your Word continually guide my steps and fulfill Your purpose in my life.

-Kunle Solomon.

Minister.

SheepGate Evangelical Ministry. Join us on our WhatsApp page: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BsioVIQmwKW4jX6n6PcKGm?mode=gi_t 

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