Theology

*05/07/226* *THANKSGIVING SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 The angel of the Lord sent Elijah to meet the messengers sent to Baal-Zebub (2 Kings 1:3). It is worth noting that Elijah did not usually take action without the Lord or an angel sending him. Elijah’s message was one of judgment: because the King was consulting Baal-Zebub instead of the God of Israel, he could expect death, not healing (2 Kings 1:4). The messengers do not seem to have recognised Elijah, but they must have believed that he was a man of God and quickly returned to their master with his message (2 Kings 1:5-8). *Tithes & Offering* Genesis 14:18-20 Account name:  *The Ecumenican Church* Account number: 2280020397 Banker: *Eco Bank Nig. Ltd* *This church is not funded or sponsored by any state, private or public organization.* *We rely on...

*01/07/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 The events of Ahaziah’s reign was presented in 2 Kings 1:1-18. He was faced with a rebellion by Moab, which we know from other sources had been conquered by Omri, Ahab’s father. The Moabites hoped to take advantage of the confusion resulting from a change in the ruler and the installation of a young king. Ahaziah was unable to take action to stop the rebellion because he had suffered serious injuries in a fall from the top of his house (2 King 1:1-2a). Ahaziah must have heard of the events on Mount Carmel where the Lord had proved himself superior to Baal. 1 Kings 18:16-45 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*28/06/2026* *ANOINTING HEALING AND COMMUNION SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 ELIJAH ON MOUNT CARMEL X 1 Kings 18:16-46 Elijah did not head off into the wilderness after this victory, but accompanied the King to Jezreel as a loyal subject. Like Elijah, ministers must leave no doubt that they love the political leaders they criticize. We must hate the evil that they do, but not the person who does it. Despite the heavy rain, Elijah was able to run to the city ahead of Ahab’s chariot. He got the strength for this gruelling marathon after a dramatic day from the power of the Lord. 1 Kings 18:45-46 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*24/06/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 ELIJAH ON MOUNT CARMEL IX 1 Kings 18:16-46 While the battle on Carmel had been won, there still remained the problem of the drought. But Elijah had faith that God would hear his prayers again. So he put his face between his knees and requested rain on the land to prove conclusively that it was God and not Baal who controlled the rain and that it was not Asherah who was in charge of the fertility of the land. His prayer of faith was heard and granted by the Lord according to 1 Kings 18:41-44. The death of the prophets meant that those who taught sinful ways had been removed and the Lord could now withdraw his judgment and bring rain. In fact, Ahab was told to hurry back to the city of Jezreel some eighteen miles (thirty kilometres) away before heavy rain brought ...

*21/06/2026* *THIRD SUNDAY SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 ELIJAH ON MOUNT CARMEL VIII 1 Kings 18:16-46 This miracle led the people to believe in the covenant Lord of Israel. They all fell down, shouting, The Lord-he is God! The Lord-he is God! (1 Kings 18:39). It is not clear whether the prophets of Baal also fell down to confess the Lord of Israel as God. Elijah then gave orders for all the prophets of Baal to be killed in the Kishron Valley as part of a religious cleansing (1 Kings 18:40). Those who witnessed the occasion saw for themselves how the Lord God of Israel showed himself powerful and Baal powerless. Ahab, too, saw for himself and could not speak against Elijah. *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#EC...

*17/06/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Elijah  1 Kings 17-18; 2 Kings 1 ELIJAH ON MOUNT CARMEL VII 1 Kings 18:16-46 In his prayer to the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Elijah did not draw any attention to himself. The purpose for which he prayed was *so these people will know that you, O Lord, are God and that you are turning their hearts back again* (1 Kings 18:36-37). He did not need to shout, dance or gash himself to please the Lord and so persuade him to act. The fire of the Lord came and burnt the sacrifice, the altar stones and the water. 1 Kings 18:38 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*