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Choosing a Spouse

How does a believer know who God has chosen for them? Choosing a life partner is one of the most consequential decisions a person will ever make — and God does not leave His children without guidance. Explore teachings on seeking God's will, recognising His leading, and building a relationship on the right foundation.
50 Audio Teachings 24 Books 33 Sermons 16 Tracts 13 Blog Posts

Audio Teachings 50

3. The trial of your faith
3. The trial of your faith
Pastor Bankie COOPERATING WITH THE SEASONS OF LIFE'S ADVENTURES 29:49
21:00 Give us this day our bread for this season. If you are going to go to your mountain, your mountain of glory, your mountain of triumph, you must have a solid bread, a solid word, a wisdom for salvation...
1. The Wife of Your Youth
1. The Wife of Your Youth
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 1:18:43
15:00 You know, let no good thing pass me by. Don't use that principle if you want to go find a life. There are certain good things I should pass you by and go to the correct owner. And paradventure, there ...
5. Fleeces and lots
5. Fleeces and lots
Pastor Bankie THE LIFE OF GRACE 1:10:46
1:07:30 When issues come up, we argue. He doesn't learn from me, we argue. Do you get my point? Now listen, I'm not saying it's wrong to argue with me, but I just won't marry you. That is all. You can argue w...
4. Working according to divine order
4. Working according to divine order
Pastor Bankie HOW TO WORK FOR GOD (LIFE ACCORDING TO DIVINE PURPOSE - 2) 27:39
7:30 It's a foundation. When I was writing the book, Should I Say Yes, the book on how to choose a marriage partner and how to succeed in marriage, run your marriage as a Christian. One of the questions th...
2. Naming Your Wife; Helping Your Husband
2. Naming Your Wife; Helping Your Husband
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 1:17:59
13:30 These men, these women, don't mind them. They are so spendthrift, they will spend you till you are ruined. They will spend your money. This girl you want to marry, you have never met her, but you have...
5. The will of God and purity of heart
5. The will of God and purity of heart
Pastor Bankie THE HABITATION OF GOD 1:17:18
42:00 The lie that God commanded that they must hear and they must utter. And they have to hear and believe and perish. The will of God is not who's talking to you is not talking to you. The will of God is ...
8. Seeking by His will
8. Seeking by His will
Pastor Bankie GOD-CENTRED PRAYING 1:09:54
24:00 My wife used to think I was a very, very, very hard person. But that's how come I bought her peace of mind. She knows. I told my auntie, there's a difference between I'm asking you what you think and ...
5. The will of God  (5)
5. The will of God (5)
Pastor Bankie THE WILL OF GOD 29:45
22:30 And then people will have been seeking their favor, not them trying to be pleasing to everybody. Are you getting what I'm saying? You see people who hardly have money to run their business properly. T...
4. Using basic knowledge
Pastor Bankie THE LIFE OF GRACE 1:17:30
10:30 So you go and ask for understanding. Do you get what I'm saying? And then somebody who knows the word of God not pray and find out whether God is saying no. He just hears simply and by his understandi...
4. The will of God in the sanctified heart
4. The will of God in the sanctified heart
Pastor Bankie THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS 1:19:23
6:00 ministry. How do you really don't know? But because of their prophetic ministry, they knew what they had and they were not in any doubt concerning it. Are you getting the point I'm making here? But th...
3. Is It A Man's World?
3. Is It A Man's World?
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 1:18:48
37:30 I said, for you, all you need to do is think about it, pray about it, and then simply say, my husband, this is the issue, what do you think? And I said, okay, let me think about it. And then I just sa...
9. The two as one
9. The two as one
Pastor Bankie THE CULTURE OF FAITH 1:32:22
1:07:30 Of course, you know, marriage is interesting. And I say jokingly like this, I say it's such a bad idea, only God could have invented it. What I mean by bad in quote is that it's not workable outside G...
Genesis 23, 24
Genesis 23, 24
Pastor Bankie GENESIS 1:17:05
1:09:00 They agreed to give this girl out in marriage to this man. And in verse 57, before 57, they accepted. The man said, please, I want to quickly go back. Then in 57, they said, let us ask her what she wa...
8. Promises for His purpose
8. Promises for His purpose
Pastor Bankie INSPIRED BY ISAAC 1:24:00
1:01:30 I know the funny thing, every other person who is doing this thing in his or her life is also producing something for other people through them. You are getting my point? That was why he said clearly ...
Take Your will and make it mine
Take Your will and make it mine
Pastor Bankie PRAYING 'THY KINGDOM COME' 1:52:25
1:18:00 and God didn't hold your mouth. Do you take him to be your lawful wedded husband to love and to date that, that, that, that, and then for richer, for poorer, for until death do you part? He said, I do...
God's will must prevail
God's will must prevail
Pastor Bankie PRAYING 'THY KINGDOM COME' 1:44:58
1:13:30 from their physical, geographical area. One day, one sister told my wife that, you see, if the wife and husband are from the same place, they want to reduce the chance they will have marriage problems...
Genesis 3, part 3
Genesis 3, part 3
Pastor Bankie GENESIS 1:02:12
39:00 Wives, be submissive to your husband. That one is before. Husband, love thy wives. Do you get my point? Now, Derek Prince was teaching about that. I forgot exactly what he said, but he pointed out the...
10. Other relationships and prayer matters (Eph 6:1-20, Col 4:1-6)
10. Other relationships and prayer matters (Eph 6:1-20, Col 4:1-6)
Pastor Bankie EPHESIANS AND COLOSSIANS 1:46:54
7:30 You know, we preachers, we are guilty of teaching idolatry. We are guilty of it. What do I mean? Everybody, every married woman comes to church and calls a bishop and the pastor, papa, daddy, then cal...
9. Godliness and Christian relationships (Col 3:1-25, Eph 5:22-33)
9. Godliness and Christian relationships (Col 3:1-25, Eph 5:22-33)
Pastor Bankie EPHESIANS AND COLOSSIANS 1:25:32
1:00:00 That was what he said to children. Have you ever noticed it? Why is the question you will ask? Obedience and submission are two different things. Obedience is easy. Submission is hard. Obedience is, d...
RECOGNIZING GOD'S VOICE 2. Developing Spiritual common sense
RECOGNIZING GOD'S VOICE 2. Developing Spiritual common sense
Pastor Bankie FAITH BASICS, BOOK 2 1:13:40
1:12:00 At that time, the other guy will be ready. Then, this time around, if God wants to speak, say, God, don't say anything. I'm going to marry whoever I like. This time around, you will not marry in the w...
7. Relationships; marriage and divine order
7. Relationships; marriage and divine order
Pastor Bankie THE CULTURE OF FAITH 1:34:58
51:00 And to me, those standards will have to disobey God. They will not tell you that, look, raising five children is a problem, so have one. Why? Things are expensive. And by the time they give you the st...
1. Praying according to the will of God
Pastor Bankie LEARNING AND PRAYING 1:10:01
18:00 They didn't know how to chase a woman. I'm not saying that they were bad. I mean that it was not necessary. They knew how to pray. Why chase a woman when you can pray about the matter? The Lord is goo...
8. True love for the wife
8. True love for the wife
Pastor Bankie THE CULTURE OF FAITH 1:27:20
21:00 And number two, they accepted the authority of their husbands. For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him master. Like we've discussed here before, a modern word would be sir. Thi...
4. The will of God (4)
4. The will of God (4)
Pastor Bankie THE WILL OF GOD 29:27
16:30 Notice the word south, that is, once I'm facing the north, the Bible says Mount Zion on the northern side is the city of the great king. It says from there, God commanded the blessing. Blessings are c...
5. A very personal God
5. A very personal God
Pastor Bankie THE WORK OF WISDOM 2:25:45
2:22:30 I hope you're getting my point. As I go give you to, I've told you Jezebel is a royal girl, princess. To make it, for you to, let me tell you, I wasn't there but I can suspect Jezebel was fine on top ...
1. Source of true satisfaction
1. Source of true satisfaction
Pastor Bankie THE WILL OF GOD 29:46
27:00 cast a pellet and tell you what the mind of God is. That season has passed. The Bible said that in these days he speaks in his son. Are you getting what I'm trying to say? That is the birth of the spi...
8. Walking is His predetermined plan
8. Walking is His predetermined plan
Pastor Bankie KINGDOM-CENTRED PRAYING 1:15:44
30:00 Your life is not your own. You cannot just do what you like. You can't just live where you like. You can't just work where you like. Are you getting my point? You can't even just marry who you like. I...
How To Find True Love
How To Find True Love
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 42:28
34:30 sleep with this one the day after, get engaged with another one the forth day, and on the fifth day they are about to square one. Don't ask her, what's wrong with you? Or ask him, what's your problem?...
6. God does speak to His people
6. God does speak to His people
Pastor Bankie THE LIFE OF GRACE 1:16:48
1:12:00 and the spirit told them it's not for your time. It's for a time that is yet to come. And upon us that age has come. The look, listen, the gospel was first preached by the prophets. Moses wrote the fi...
Genesis 25
Genesis 25
Pastor Bankie GENESIS 1:09:29
40:30 The pastor tried, but not try. Are you getting what I'm saying? Everybody tried. Her parents prayed for her. My parents blessed everybody, but not try. Right? The real substance, the moment a woman sa...
2. It is pleasing to God
2. It is pleasing to God
Pastor Bankie THE WILL OF GOD 29:45
24:00 No, the will of God is that which is pleasing in God's sight. I want to say this again and again so that we enter the center of our hearts. What is God's will in every situation? It is that which is p...
1st Corinthians 7
1st Corinthians 7
Pastor Bankie 1ST CORINTHIANS 55:32
27:00 to peace. That is, the primary purpose of God is that you should not depart. He said, but, notice this, if the unbeliever departs, sometimes I think Christians don't read their Bibles. Because the adv...
1. Can we agree?
1. Can we agree?
Pastor Bankie THE POWER OF AGREEMENT 1:20:13
1:18:00 We'll continue from that point. Like I said, it's a short series of teaching, all right? We just want to learn the principle of our agreement. Let's bow down and give thanks for it. Let's say, Lord, w...
3. The will of God (3)
3. The will of God (3)
Pastor Bankie THE WILL OF GOD 29:38
24:00 For some people, their idol is that wealthy uncle. My uncle has said, as soon as I graduate, he's going to set me up in business. For some people, their idol is their father, because their father is v...
1st Corinthians 7 - 8
1st Corinthians 7 - 8
Pastor Bankie 1ST CORINTHIANS 1:12:31
3:00 When he got there and found out that she had left town, he was very upset because she was a good person. Do you get my point? She knew how to walk. And anybody, if you have people walking with you, yo...
8. The pleasing walk in His will (Eph 5:1-21)
8. The pleasing walk in His will (Eph 5:1-21)
Pastor Bankie EPHESIANS AND COLOSSIANS 1:27:51
21:00 That's it. What is guiding you is what, you know, many questions people ask in life, they never ask about the other party. If they did, the answer will be clear. The one that gave us an example last t...
1. Prayer to fulfill God's will
1. Prayer to fulfill God's will
Pastor Bankie PRAYERS OF DEDICATION 1:28:18
52:30 How can you say you are called to ministry? You started church. The first one year, you're not up to 100. Either you are lazy, or you are not called. So that's what he used to say. Either you are lazy...
What Men Wish Their Wives Knew About Them
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 23:47
10:30 And as a matter of fact, I don't attend to details. If details are important, attend to them. You will learn to attend to those things. The next thing I want to say quickly is the issue of godliness a...
5. Understanding the power of God (plus a word for couples)
5. Understanding the power of God (plus a word for couples)
Pastor Bankie FAITH FOUNDATIONS FOR THE CHRISTIAN WALK 2:14:17
55:30 you pray for the person. My husband say, I'm going out, I pray that the Lord will go with you. You pray, but when it's the other way around, you also pray, then you prophesy. You take authority. I say...
6. Agreeing with your partner
6. Agreeing with your partner
Pastor Bankie THE POWER OF AGREEMENT 1:25:50
1:10:30 I'll say, ah, sir, good afternoon, sir. I'll push, sir, the beginning and the end. You know, some small, small boy pastors, they don't understand. Old man will call your church, hey, you pastor, good ...
Intercession For Loved Ones - 1 (Let our children be blessed)
Intercession For Loved Ones - 1 (Let our children be blessed)
Pastor Bankie REMOVING HINDRANCES TO GOD'S ANSWERS (+ PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES) 1:52:28
13:30 The Lord is good. But that day, I think I wrote about 20. My wife wanted to see it, I refused. Because if I let you see it now, you'll be feeling too happy. I'm joking, but I was there. I remember whe...
2. Following the path of destiny
2. Following the path of destiny
Pastor Bankie RECEIVING GRACE FOR A NEW SEASON 1:42:24
16:30 Go the other way. And if they tell you like that, don't agree immediately to go away. Just wait, try three more times. If they say the same thing three times, go away. The lot is good. I've been pushi...
6. Achieving perfect alignment to His will
6. Achieving perfect alignment to His will
Pastor Bankie SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS 2:28:31
1:36:00 They didn't make any noise. Now, the question, and philosophers, they've been debating for ages over it. And the first time I heard the question, these guys are ridiculous. And in my opinion, for good...
Building the family God's way
Building the family God's way
Pastor Bankie MARRIAGE SERMONS 1:11:09
37:30 The Bible says, and Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife, Rebekah's sake, and she conceived. I said, wait, wait, wait, wait, read that again. And Isaac entreated the Lord for his wife, Rebekah's sake...
Intercession For Loved Ones - 2 (Let our children be blessed)
Intercession For Loved Ones - 2 (Let our children be blessed)
Pastor Bankie REMOVING HINDRANCES TO GOD'S ANSWERS (+ PRAYERS FOR LOVED ONES) 1:51:08
58:30 I don't even know what to pray. Ah, Father, that's why you not start praying in tongues, praying with groanings. I don't even know what am I praying for this guy. You pray and pray and pray. I told th...
2. How to walk in the will of God all the time
Pastor Bankie LEARNING AND PRAYING 1:11:12
6:00 As a matter of fact, God has a specific will concerning whether you should go to Australia or not. You know that. If you believe that, say Amen. Amen. But what I'm teaching is that he doesn't usually,...
4. Prayer And The Will Of God
4. Prayer And The Will Of God
Pastor Bankie ELEMENTS OF PRAYER 1:15:43
31:30 I paid for school uniform. You are asking me whether it is my will that I should go there. Yesterday when you went, did I complain about your going? No. Why did you wake up all of a sudden this mornin...
7. The will and the judgement of God
7. The will and the judgement of God
Pastor Bankie THE INCREASE OF HIS KINGDOM 1:22:51
1:21:00 Buy one car today, next day they need another one. Buy another one, third day they need another one. And God knows how you do it too. You know what I'm saying? It's God. It's not devil. You know we le...
5. The three fold purpose of God
5. The three fold purpose of God
Pastor Bankie THE PURSUIT OF HOLINESS 1:14:42
24:00 more than half of my classmates who graduated studying medicine. Are you getting me? More than half are between US and UK, they are there. You think God called everyone? No. But everyone persisted, pe...
4. To pray or not to pray
Pastor Bankie LEARNING AND PRAYING 41:35
12:00 You must understand spiritual things. God said, he that runs, I'm paraphrasing it now, if he runs after money as a Christian, the money will run faster away from him. But the one that runs after right...

Books 24

GOD IS THE MATCH MAKER
GOD IS THE MATCH MAKER
Pastor Bankie
ty or happiness. These things are to be found in the Lord alone. Free e-book from pastor.ng 12 GOD IS THE MATCH-MAKER Pastor Bankie...
SHOULD I SAY YES, 2nd Edition
SHOULD I SAY YES, 2nd Edition
Pastor Bankie
ill turn out only to be a source of entertainment or a source of frustrating standards unless you are of faith in Christ Jesus. Step aside for a while and give your life to Christ Jesus (see page 17)....
Choices; Key to Destiny
Choices; Key to Destiny
Pastor Bankie
ed to make my boast loudly in the Lord concerning marriage, that I can never marry the wrong woman. I proclaimed again and again that I shall marry the best wife possible for me to marry under heaven!...
BY FAITH, ACQUIRE LIFE (Turning the hopeless situations of life around)
BY FAITH, ACQUIRE LIFE (Turning the hopeless situations of life around)
Pastor Bankie
e he does. “House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.” (Prov. 19:14) 30 By Faith, Acquire Life. Pastor Bankie Free e-book from kwm.com.ng...
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE (New)
FUNDAMENTALS OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE (New)
Pastor Bankie
who wants the favour of God must first renounce worldly thoughts and accept the thoughts of God. This book is about creating the right imaginations and expectations in the hearts of the people of God....
What is God's Will Here?
What is God's Will Here?
Pastor Bankie
this kind of background, they will definitely miss her. The truth is that the word of God says “henceforth know no one after the flesh; if anyone is in Christ, she is a new 14 Pastor Bankie...
GUIDED BY THE SPIRIT
GUIDED BY THE SPIRIT
Pastor Bankie
chapter, he got an express word from the Lord about divorce among Christian couples.* But, as we will later see, Paul knew that such a clear word from God would not be offered if the Lord had already ...
Great Faith Can Be Yours
Great Faith Can Be Yours
Pastor Bankie
the proper flow of power in the home. Her role is that of a second-in-command; before God her position is just kwm.com.ng 96 Great Faith Can be Yours...
LET US AGREE (The church and her role in national democracy)
LET US AGREE (The church and her role in national democracy)
Pastor Bankie
h but no-so-good a husband. God says she should have just asked for her real desire, which is deliverance from poverty, and not added that rich husband thing to it. 43 LET US AGREE...
The Blessing
The Blessing
Pastor Bankie
hearts and say to you “It shall be well with you.” Let us make a note of the issue with women. If you are a woman, the greatest blessing you can receive after you have gotten married is from ...
WORSHIP & SEX CONTROL
WORSHIP & SEX CONTROL
Pastor Bankie
between you and me, nor between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are brothers. "Is not the whole 127 WORSHIP AND SEX CONTROL land before you? Please separate from me. Gen 13:8-9 ...
WE WALK BY FAITH
WE WALK BY FAITH
Pastor Bankie
person seeking to walk by 145 WE WALK BY FAITH faith must deliberately hold this opinion. Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Prov 31:30 ...
HOW TO WORK FOR GOD
HOW TO WORK FOR GOD
Pastor Bankie
t is by the Spirit of God. ——— 135 free e-book from pastorbankie.org > How To Work For God Opportunity to minister the word was produced as a result of teaching a medical subject. ALIGHT SHINING...
RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT
Pastor Bankie
the Spirit enters into you. That was what Paul meant when he declared that “I am what I am by the grace of God”. He was operating by that same power of God, which is also called the Spirit of grace.* ...
SOMEONE IS CONTROLLING YOU
SOMEONE IS CONTROLLING YOU
Pastor Bankie
as revealed in the scriptures, and we must follow those rules. When we obey a natural call of the body without observing the modus operandi and boundaries set by the Lord, we are walking in the flesh. ...
GRACE TO PROSPER (2nd Edition)
GRACE TO PROSPER (2nd Edition)
Pastor Bankie
erson that The Vow of Poverty 137 loves money is shown by the things that he would do to get it. If necessary, he would pervert justice, steal or even kill, to get it....
BEYOND GIFTS and TALENTS (Why Gifted People May Fail)
BEYOND GIFTS and TALENTS (Why Gifted People May Fail)
Pastor Bankie
ver (Heb 12:1). Flee from sexual immorality (2 Tim. 2:22). Cultivate faithfulness. Seek it and practice it. Learn diligence, integrity, good manners and every virtue just like every Christians should....
He That Believes
He That Believes
Pastor Bankie
someone about issues of life and when they give you their reasons for taking the decisions they are taking, you do not hear one single consideration of the counsel of God. I had one 42 Pastor Bankie...
DON'T QUIT THE ARMY
DON'T QUIT THE ARMY
Pastor Bankie
waited first to get the fullness of his earthly career before answering the call to preach. I thought to myself, “I sure hope this chap was not called for the ministry, otherwise he waited too late.” ...
PROPHESY! Proclaim your own victory
PROPHESY! Proclaim your own victory
Pastor Bankie
end is when they need to hear it more. The time they fail an exam is when they desperately need to be told how great their future is, and it will come to pass just as you have said. 26 Pastor Bankie...
The Righteousness of God
The Righteousness of God
Pastor Bankie
omise but a promise from God must be activated by the works that the faith in them provokes. His conduct in Portiphar’s house, especially with Mrs. Protiphar, was his work of faith. 18 Pastor Bankie...
So, Who Will Pay for This?
So, Who Will Pay for This?
Pastor Bankie
one developed country to another, Seoul to Sydney, and check him into a YMCA room? Something is wrong there. A friend of mine 76 SO WHO WILL PAY FOF THIS?...
THE MARK OF THE BEAST
THE MARK OF THE BEAST
Pastor Bankie
even though it meant terrible suffering… and when all you owned was taken from you, you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things waiting for you that will last forever. Heb 10:32-34 NLT...
The Law of Life
The Law of Life
Pastor Bankie
k a kind word to people you come across. Be cheerful about life and be thankful to the Lord all the time. This is the godly lifestyle that is in keeping with a long, healthy and prosperous life....

Sermons 33

AM I IN THE WILL OF GOD?
Pastor Bankie
o or Hausa, rich or poor. People who think like this are consecrated or sanctified and are already in the will of God concerning marriage. Marrying the right person will come to them extremely easily....
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (5)
Pastor Bankie
or you, or a fiancée but, excuse Me, not a husband. You do not know what you are asking for. If you want a husband get ready to loose your independence. You will have a man to be accountable to, 24/7....
THE LOVER OF GOD
Pastor Bankie
My prayer for anyone reading this as I write is that you will understand what God is trying to do in your life. If you pay attention to the Bible and the contents, you are likely to notice that a lov...
THE REAL GOAL OF CHRISTIANITY
Pastor Bankie
the church … 28 So husbands ought also to love their own wives as their own bodies… 29 for no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ also does the church.” Eph 5...
THE DOCTRINE OF MONOGAMY
Pastor Bankie
ation, God made them male and female. "For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and THE TWO shall become one flesh; consequently they are no longer TWO, but one flesh. Mark 10:6-8 NASB...
GOD’S WILL
Pastor Bankie
God indeed has a will. His will is not limited to only the ‘big’ things of life. He has a will concerning everything that concerns you. Many people think that God is only concerned about who they marr...
LED BY THE SPIRIT – 1
Pastor Bankie
LED BY THE SPIRIT – 1 The question of the will of God is something that comes up again and again in the lives and the minds of Christians. We recognize that God has a will and we often remember to se...
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (4)
Pastor Bankie
what-God-has-joined-together goes beyond the matter of marriage, which is the context in which the Lord Jesus mentioned it; actually, in some respects, it is very similar to that of double mindedness....
LED BY THE SPIRIT – 2
Pastor Bankie
ing to hear the voice of God but more on becoming like God, which is what possessing the Spirit of Christ means. A portion of the gospel according to Matthew will serve well to start this explanation....
THE SEEDS OF DESTINY
Pastor Bankie
etend to be." Jer 17:10 THE MESSAGE "Life is spiritual. Your physical existence doesn't contribute to that life. The words that I have spoken to you are spiritual." John 6:63 GOD'S WORD Translation...
AM I REALLY SUCCEEDING?
Pastor Bankie
ng money to support the family. In the realm of reality, an employee may actually be more successful than the boss. Success is a spiritual walk and not a material attainment. THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACE...
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (1)
Pastor Bankie
wer, you can only pray about it. You will however make a goal of going to work earlier, being more useful at work, contributing more to your company’s progress and improving your skills and education....
IN THE TIME OF ELECTIONS
Pastor Bankie
judging and such activities do not change things; they only create an atmosphere of chaos in the realm of the spirit. Let your anger and frustrations motivate you to pray. 3. IT IS LAWFUL TO CAMPAIGN...
BEWARE OF THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD
Pastor Bankie
vanish. The word of God says, ‘keep the standard up there and let people look at it until they conform to it,’ but a godless generation says, ‘no no, don’t touch our sex; it is a sign of liberation.’ ...
TO HAVE AUTHORITY
Pastor Bankie
ave? Man lost control. Once you argue with the precepts of God and decide to do things the way that seems good to you and so go against the way the Lord says, you lose control in life. THE BAD FRUIT...
YOU HAVE THE POWER
Pastor Bankie
lities but by the grace and power of God working with me (Zec 4:6). See, wisdom and calm have since come into me, and things are moving faster now as if by themselves. I have been experiencing grace....
YOUR MONEY. Getting Value for Your Seed
Pastor Bankie
YOUR MONEY. Getting Value For Your Seed The matter of money is a crucial part of life, and in fact God judges your spirituality partly from the assessment of your ability to handle money. In the word...
THE SWITCH OF GOD’S POWER
Pastor Bankie
The switch for the release of God's power is the continual doing of good works. We are often preached to that the widow of Zarephath received a breakthrough when she gave the prophet her last meal. (1...
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (7)
Pastor Bankie
d; let all the people praise thee. Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. Ps 67:5-7 KJV...
WORKS OR FAITH, THE DOCTRINE OF MERCY
Pastor Bankie
to those matters that relate to the Mosaic Law. Unfortunately it is not so. There are things that constitute Christian works and relying on them for justification is still a clear and present danger. ...
TO RECEIVE FROM GOD
Pastor Bankie
ght to make a covenant of blessing with God. Listen to this: there is no covenant of blessing that you can make beyond that which is already made by simply having faith in the finished work of Christ....
THE HABIT OF FAITH
Pastor Bankie
l zone. If you like to chat and talk online, get yourself into a chat group where the word of God is shared regularly. Anything that focuses you on the things of this world is not good for your faith....
WHO IS GOING TO HELL?
Pastor Bankie
, man or woman, to hell because of their outward appearance. God judges people for having a heart of disobedience toward Him and for the heart of wickedness in relating with their fellow human beings....
SOWING TO THE SPIRIT OR SOWING TO THE FLESH
Pastor Bankie
Sowing to the spirit or sowing to the flesh “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh shall from the flesh reap co...
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (2)
Pastor Bankie
racted useless men. It’s the spiritual force around her. Many people only attract bad business; some men haven’t married because they only attract bad girlfriends and so they call now every woman bad....
THE FEAR OF GOD
Pastor Bankie
them. Behaving this way is not in keeping with the fear of God. In the fear of God, we do not do things because of what we stand to benefit; rather we do them because they are the right things to do. ...
THE BASIC SUBSTANCE OF LIFE
Pastor Bankie
by science. All the equations and observations point to Him; it is just that acknowledging Him means accepting religion and sex control, and men just love darkness too much to accept that (John 3:19)....
YOUR MONEY - Getting Value For Your Seed
Pastor Bankie
YOUR MONEY - Getting Value For Your Seed The matter of money is a crucial part of life, and in fact God judges your spirituality partly from the assessment of your ability to handle money. In the wor...
BELIEVING UNTO FEAR OR INTO FREEDOM
Pastor Bankie
itual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Eph 6.10-13”...
51 RANDOM TRUTHS ABOUT MONEY
Pastor Bankie
s government deliberately erode the value of currency all the time. America was doing it to the tune of almost 100 billion dollars a month in ‘Quantitative Easing’ to come out of recession. Not funny!...
The Secrets of Increase and Breakthrough (6)
Pastor Bankie
get plenty they still would not do anything. It is he that is faithful in little that will also be faithful in much. The Lord knows this and may not bother to give them the much they are dreaming of. ...
JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
Pastor Bankie
JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT. Rejoicing In Real Things. “…for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Rom 14:17 NASB One of the things we ha...
AM I RICH TOWARD GOD?
Pastor Bankie
d is to be found in churches alone but not around you every day. (The truth is that God often shows up as a needy insignificant person who carries no ministerial anointing. Prov 19:17; Matt 25:42-45.)...

Tracts 16

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
Pastor Bankie
blessings of good children, peace in the home and enduring marital joy. Stop trying to mock God; He cannot bless a brazen disregard for His standards by those who claim to be His children. Read this:...
IT IS GOD AND I
IT IS GOD AND I
Pastor Bankie
follows them around because they do not honour their parents; yet they feel justified. Listen, the Bible says “do not let evil defeat you; instead conquer evil with good.” Remember, “It is God and I.”...
PREDESTINATION
PREDESTINATION
Pastor Bankie
nces.” For example, as a student I have the ability to choose to go to school or not but the decision to pass or fail the examination is not within my power; it is a consequence of my previous choice....
THE VISITATION OF GOD
THE VISITATION OF GOD
Pastor Bankie
ligion but to deliver you from your destructions by the forgiveness of sin. All you need to do to partake of this is just to believe it and to say in prayer that ‘Jesus, I accept it as so. Thank you’....
GOD CANNOT FAIL
GOD CANNOT FAIL
Pastor Bankie
e womb you need. The word is fully equipped’. You want to marry? No, you do not need money. All you need is for God to say ‘go’. You don’t need a big car, old age or a big house. You need God’s word....
GRACE TO LIVE BY
GRACE TO LIVE BY
Pastor Bankie
upon the soil…the seed sprouts up and grows- how, he himself does not know. The second thing you must have in place is the eradication of the choking influence on the fruitfulness of the word of God....
DANIEL
DANIEL
Pastor Bankie
place where the mercy of God will reach me. Has it not been said that: “The eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He might strongly support those whose heart is completely His.” ...
RELAX – HE’S IN CONTROL
RELAX – HE’S IN CONTROL
Pastor Bankie
therefore His plans are wise plans. What’s more? He loves you and cares for you more than you can ever care for yourself. This is why Peter said ‘Cast all your anxiety upon Him for He cares for you.’ ...
ARE WE ALL EQUAL BEFORE GOD?
ARE WE ALL EQUAL BEFORE GOD?
Pastor Bankie
the Lord, do good, cultivate faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Men will say “enjoy yourself, party, have fun, have sex, you are a young man!”...
THIS IS FAITH
THIS IS FAITH
Pastor Bankie
ame things. I am not saying novels and films are sins, but if they take more time from you than the word of God, then know that as a kingdom citizen, disaster is around the corner. You need to repent....
CHEERFUL GIVER
CHEERFUL GIVER
Pastor Bankie
snacks and ice cream after the service. I am of the opinion that you should prepare your offering together as a family so that the children will see the respect with which you give to God’s assembly. ...
THE REDEMPTION THAT IS IN CHRIST
THE REDEMPTION THAT IS IN CHRIST
Pastor Bankie
Let me take this time to answer a question you may have been asking for a long time. ‘Born again – what does it really mean?’ You see, life is basically lived as a reward, i.e. what you are experien...
WHO IS GOING TO HELL?
WHO IS GOING TO HELL?
Pastor Bankie
, man or woman, to hell because of their outward appearance. God judges people for having a heart of disobedience toward Him and for the heart of wickedness in relating with their fellow human beings....
DARE TO BELIEVE
DARE TO BELIEVE
Pastor Bankie
on to my words; incline your ears to my sayings; do not let them depart from your sight; keep them in the midst of your heart… “Guard your heart with all diligence, from it flow the springs of life.”...
I SHALL NOT WANT
I SHALL NOT WANT
Pastor Bankie
I SHALL NOT WANT When the Lord desires a thing on the earth, He puts it into it as a seed. The seed then begins to grow and eventually produces the fruit, which was the goal. Now, the seed is the wor...
A PRAYER FOR YOUR HEALING
A PRAYER FOR YOUR HEALING
Pastor Bankie
n do nothing. All the power He released in Jesus cannot touch you except you give your problems to Him. “He that comes to God must believe that He is and a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”...

Blog Posts 13

OWN THAT DECISION (…and stop ‘blaming’ it on God)
OWN THAT DECISION (…and stop ‘blaming’ it on God)
Pastor Bankie
ent into the garden and prayed until the decision to go to the cross was no longer just that of the Father, but it became His own too. Our sacrifices are not fully accepted until we get to that point....
Justification by faith; Why James had to write
Justification by faith; Why James had to write
Pastor Bankie
ll wickedness and to make us a pure people who belong to him alone and are eager to do good. Titus 2:11-14 GNT Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord....
Effective Christian Prayer
Effective Christian Prayer
Pastor Bankie
t can make decisions. It will bring you the kind of wife you could not have imagined, It will give you a car actually better than the one you would have asked for; one that you can maintain and enjoy....
WORSHIP & SEX CONTROL (Book, PDF, free download. 2MB)
WORSHIP & SEX CONTROL (Book, PDF, free download. 2MB)
KWM
Sex is not just a physical act; it goes beyond even the emotions. Sex is actually a means of worship and a sign of worship. Control of sexuality is a major exercise of true worship and those who do no...
Lessons from a Traffic Jam
Lessons from a Traffic Jam
Pastor Bankie
ouldn’t learn. Again on the bridge, as we were descending into Onitsha, another crawl was on, so we slowed down. After a while he showed up again, breezed past me, his way had not changed a bit....
TRUST, MY LATEST LESSON
Pastor Bankie
wisdom, etc. When I would make some plans thinking, "that should work this way", I have been quick to notice that those things refused to work, even though every natural reasoning dictated otherwise. ...
THE ERROR OF BALAAM
Pastor Bankie
omeone impersonating You? (some Christians would say it was the devil pretending to be You). Is it a bad translation of the Holy Bible? If this doesn’t confuse someone, I wonder what else would....
The prophet’s ministry (Beware of false prophets)
Kingdom-Word Ministries
egular worker like Daniel in Babylon. Then, here and there, the Lord gives him or her a special message. The messages of a true prophet are usually laced with the threads of the call to righteousness....
KEEP ON TRUCKING (Life on a day-by-day basis)
KEEP ON TRUCKING (Life on a day-by-day basis)
Pastor Bankie
ind something small to do to tide you over for just another day. You current job doesn’t pay so much? Just learn to manage; Paul taught us that it is one major skill the Lord gives strength for....
Can I give my tithe to someone?
Can I give my tithe to someone?
Pastor Bankie
ickly, prepare three measures of fine flour, knead it, and make bread cakes." Abraham also ran to the herd, and took a tender and choice calf, and gave it to the servant; and he hurried to prepare it....
Should I give my whole first month’s salary to my church as ‘first-fruit’?
Should I give my whole first month’s salary to my church as ‘first-fruit’?
Pastor Bankie
What we learn from the Law is the spirit of that commandment. The spirit is that of acknowledging God. It is that of giving Him the praise and glory for all that He has done and is doing in our lives....
THE TITHING ISSUE; Away With The Contention
THE TITHING ISSUE; Away With The Contention
Pastor Bankie
collects His gifts and offerings through various means. A church, a ministry, preachers, the needy, giving to your parents and everyone  else you are to honour are all valid. Do all these things....
The Law and the Prophets. (A little bit of Bible Exegesis)
The Law and the Prophets. (A little bit of Bible Exegesis)
Pastor Bankie
er are contained in the Law and the Prophets. Apart from correcting the nation of Israel, the prophets were actually speaking the counsel of God to the whole of creation and especially the human race....

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