Lest We Forget: Key Highlights of Greater Works 2023 Sermons

Introduction

The Greater Works 2023 Conference by ICGC brought together influential speakers to address pressing spiritual and practical issues affecting believers. 

With a series of impactful sermons, the conference explored themes of restoration, prosperity, and divine intervention. 

From encouraging breakthroughs and abundant living to emphasizing the importance of specialized ministry and transformative grace, the event provided a platform for spiritual renewal and empowerment.

Sermon Summaries

1. In the Valley of the Dry Bones: Pastor Mensa Otabil inspired hope and renewal, emphasizing that God can transform despair into life and restoration, urging faith in divine promises for personal and collective revival.

2. Roots to Fruits 1: Otabil stressed the importance of foundational growth before achieving visible success, contrasting it with Africa’s rush for development and highlighting the need for character building and inner transformation.

3. I’m Breaking Out: Pastor Ashimolowo encouraged breaking through limitations, using the story of Perez to symbolize divine breakthrough, urging individuals to embrace their potential and divine timing for success.

4. Living in the Overflow: Ashimolowo promoted an abundance mindset, advocating for recognizing God’s unlimited resources and living a life filled with joy and prosperity despite economic challenges.

5. Steps to Wealth Creation: Ashimolowo outlined a framework for financial prosperity, emphasizing moving beyond fixed salaries to creating passive income and embracing wealth creation as a divine mandate.

6. The Response of a Grace-Filled Life: Bishop Mike Okonkwo highlighted how grace leads to repentance and righteous living, urging believers to embrace grace fully, which transforms lives and fosters joy and obedience.

7. Go for the Spoil: Okonkwo urged believers to claim their blessings in Christ, emphasizing the need to renew their minds, embrace their identity, and pursue their God-given destiny with confidence.

8. Stay Highly Connected: Ashimolowo stressed the significance of divine connections for achieving destiny, illustrating how meaningful relationships can bring favor, transformation, and success in alignment with God’s purpose.

9. The Power of Grace and Our Response: Okonkwo emphasized the transformative power of grace and the need for a joyful and positive response, illustrating with biblical examples how grace leads to significant life changes.

10. Revival: Bishop Tudor Bismark called for spiritual awakening, using biblical examples to illustrate how revival starts with individuals and extends to communities, urging prayer, holiness, and evangelism for societal transformation.

11. The Glory of the New Creation: Okonkwo highlighted the elevated status of believers in Christ, emphasizing their new creation glory surpasses the old covenant, encouraging confidence in divine purpose and authority.

12. For This Cause: Bismark emphasized recognizing and pursuing one’s divine purpose, urging believers to understand their calling and pray boldly for breakthroughs, using biblical examples to illustrate committed living.

13. The Preacher: Bismark discussed the essential qualities of effective preachers, stressing the need for diligence, passion, purity, and intellectual preparation to deliver impactful messages and meet congregational needs.

14. Roots to Fruits 2: Otabil encouraged pastors to develop specialized skills and deep roots in ministry, using David’s victory over Goliath as a metaphor for focusing on unique areas of expertise for impactful ministry.

15. Crippled in Both Feet: Bismark drew parallels between Mephibosheth and the lame man healed by Peter and John, highlighting God’s grace in transforming weakness into strength and encouraging believers to expect divine restoration.

16. Breaking Down the Walls of Jericho: Otabil addressed Africa’s progress barriers, urging faith, unity, and action to claim God’s promises, advocating for mindset shifts and economic empowerment to overcome obstacles and achieve prosperity.

Conclusion

Greater Works 2023 was a powerful event that provided spiritual insight and practical guidance for overcoming life’s challenges. 

Through impactful sermons on faith, prosperity, grace, and purpose, the conference inspired attendees to embrace their divine potential and actively pursue breakthroughs. 

The teachings encouraged believers to maintain a positive outlook and work towards achieving their God-given destinies, fostering a renewed sense of hope and empowerment.

Don’t miss the 2024 Greater Works Conference, running from Monday, July 29th to Friday, August 2nd, 2024, at ICGC Christ Temple East, Teshie. For more details about the conference, visit https://gwcentral.org/.