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Word Encounter with Dr. AbiodunIt's Grace and Not Goodness (Part 1)It's Grace and Not Goodness (Part 1)
The Bible is very clear on the truth that man's salvation is not by the good works that a man has done or is doing; that his salvation is not by reason of his goodness but rather by the grace of God. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into limelight the place of God's grace in God's love for mankind. Dr. Abiodun points out that God's love for man compelled Him to give His begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, as a sacrifice for the sin of the world. He goes on to...2025-03-0928 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunGod is DependableOne of the very powerful themes that run through the entire Bible is that God is dependable. The Bible is clear that God can be trusted and relied upon, and exercising faith in Him is not a misplaced faith. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun elaborates on this truth that God is eternally reliable and can be trusted with the challenges of life. Dr. Abiodun emphasizes the need for all, especially believers in Christ, to learn to cast their burden on Jesus who is able to sustain all who come to Him and give them outstanding testimonies.2025-02-0226 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDon't Forget God's GoodnessIt is natural for people to review the events of an outgoing year to determine the year's high points and low points, its good moments and the not-so-good moments. This is usually for the purpose of determining whether or not the year was favourable and fulfilling. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that it is always good and worthwhile to appreciate and praise God, no matter how the year may have been perceived to have been, realising that being alive to see the end of the outgoing year and the beginning of the incoming one, is a...2024-12-2923 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Greatest Gift of All TimesThere are gifts and there are gifts. God's gift to mankind, which we celebrate every Christmas, is the greatest gift of all times and seasons. The gift of the Lord Jesus Christ, by which salvation becomes available to mankind, is the greatest gift that is beyond any other gift that men can ever receive. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun affirms this truth, and points out that God's gift to man, in the Person of our Lord Jesus Christ, demonstrates God's love to man. He concludes that it is this gift that opens up to man the full package of...2024-12-2227 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunArise and ShineIt is always God's desire for His people to shine, to excel, and to have the best of life. God has called everyone who has aligned with Him through making Jesus Christ his or her personal Lord and Saviour to arise and to shine. Those who trust God, and embrace Him as their Lord, have been called into being God's glory carrier. This is the focus of this podcast in which Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into limelight the significance and great privilege of being God's glory carrier, and being in a position to radiate His glory to the world. He...2024-12-1528 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunOur Help is In the Name of the LordMan is certainly always in need of help and support in navigating the challenges of life, in journeying through life successfully and victoriously. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, sets out to make it clear to all, especially to believers in Christ, that it is only the help or support that emanates from God, the omnipotent One, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, that can bring victory and joy that is eternal and comes with no regrets. He encourages all to always seek, find, and embrace this help that is from God.2024-12-0826 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Coming KingdomThe Bible is very clear that the King is coming very soon, and with Him comes His Kingdom which will be eternal and of divine, not human, origin and rule. It is a Kingdom that will bring everyone other kingdom into obliteration as no other kingdom will exist besides the Kingdom. This coming eternal Kingdom is the subject of discussion in this podcast. Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear in the podcast that nothing that is defiled or that is defiling shall have gain entry into the Kingdom as it is reserved for the saints of God.2024-11-2430 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunChaste and UncompromisedIt is getting increasingly difficult to live chaste and uncompromised as a Christian, as a believer in Christ Jesus in this present world system. The world is becoming decadent and perverse by the day as the devil, the ruler of the present world system, is determined in destroying men's destiny. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun gives some tips on overcoming the challenges posed by the ungodly system of the world, and the rewards and benefits of choosing to live holy and pure for God and His Kingdom.2024-11-1731 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunHonour Begets HonourGod is honourable and with Him resides honour which He gives to whomever He desires and delights in. The Bible is very clear that in honouring people, God gives preference to those who honour Him and celebrate Him above those who despise Him. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun throws more light on this truth that God will always honour those who honour Him while lightly esteeming those who despise Him. He also makes it clear that God is not partial or discriminatory in honouring people as He uses the same yardstick for all.2024-11-1028 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Danger of CompromiseThe Danger of Compromise
The Bible is full of admonitions to believers in Christ to avoid compromising their faith. This is because it is not only dangerous, it is very deadly as it makes the believer to lose favour with God, and it also makes him or her become vulnerable to the devil. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun throws more light on what it is to compromise one's faith in God, its significance, and the danger it portends. All believers are strongly admonished to maintain their stand for Jesus and not to compromise.2024-11-0326 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunSovereign and SupremeGod's sovereignty is incontestable and His supremacy over all other beings is never in doubt. His being the creator of all that is heaven and that is on earth makes Him the supreme Being who exercises power and authority over all. This is the focus of this podcast in which Dr. Charles Abiodun establishes the pattern usually visible in the demonstration of God's sovereignty, supremacy, and salvation. He concludes by encouraging all to take advantage of these attributes of God and be blessed beyond measure.2024-10-2728 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunKeeping the Right CompanyIt is always good and beneficial to be in the right company at every given time. This is not only for the sake of pleasing God, but also in the interest of everyone who makes a habit of being in the right company as many have been victims of circumstances as a result of being in the wrong company. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun admonishes everyone to always endeavour to be in the right company that God has made available to all; to avoid joining the company of evil that will ultimately bring consequences and regrets.2024-10-2025 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunGracious and ForgivingGod is no doubt gracious and forgiving and can be trusted to always demonstrate His love and care to all who believe and trust in Him. He is so gracious that He sent our Lord Jesus Christ into the world to pay man's wages of sin and thereby deliver him from the ravages of sin and the grip of the devil. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes to all the need to always appreciate God's gracious and forgiving character and to always place a demand on this, trusting Him to always be gracious, merciful, and forgiving to them.2024-10-1322 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunPrevailing In PersecutionThere is no doubt that the Christian race is not a bed of roses but one that demands courage and genuine commitment. The Bible is very clear on this truth, that whoever will be a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ must be ready to live a life of sacrifices, daily committed to living for Jesus, and glorifying Him alone. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into limelight the need for every believer to realise that being a disciple of Christ demands carrying one's cross daily and following in His footsteps faithfully and diligently.2024-10-0623 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunCustodians of God's SecretsThe Bible is clear that God's secrets are with His people, His spokespersons -- His prophets. He often does not do a thing without revealing it to His prophets who are in possession of His oracles. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws the attention of believers to the truth that God has made them the custodians of His secrets and mysteries, and that they are expected to be faithful to Him in fulfilling this great ministry of proclaiming to the world the secrets and mysteries. He concludes by making them to understand that it is a great privilege to...2024-09-2927 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunPeace Like No OtherIt is no secret that peace has been so elusive to the present world. It is glaring that with all the efforts being made by various world leaders and numerous global organisations to bring peace into the world, there has been little, if any, success at achieving this. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast draws attention to this pathetic situation but also reminds everyone that Jesus has predicted that peace will continue to be elusive to the world, especially as His return becomes imminent. He also affirms that it is only Jesus who can give peace to individuals and to...2024-09-2228 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDependable Or Disposable?God's desire and delight is to always see His children dependable, reliable and trustworthy. He wants to see them dependable such that He is able to use them for the good of His Kingdom and for their benefits and blessings. This is the message proclaimed by Dr. Charles Abiodun in this podcast. He emphasizes in the podcast the need for the people of God to always walk faithfully with God such that He can always depend on them and turn them into His vessels of honour.2024-09-1531 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunNo Dead End With GodThe theme that runs through the entire Bible from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation is that of God's love and care for His people -- those who believe in Him and put their trust in Him. God is not known to disappoint or to leave His people stranded, no matter what the situation may be. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that God will always take care of those who trust in Him, and that such individuals cannot be disappointed or be put to shame because He is the Creator and the Possessor...2024-09-0825 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunHe Deserves Your LoveIt is inappropriate to love, honour or worship any being or idol in the place of the living God, and His Son, Jesus Christ. It is wrong and sinful and, in fact, most detestable to God, to give the honour, worship, and love that He alone deserves to another being. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it abundantly clear that there is none deserving of man's worship, honour, and love more than Jesus, who laid down His life for man's total and permanent deliverance from sin, sickness, and death. He affirms that Jesus alone deserves man's love.2024-09-0127 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunHonoured and CelebratedHonoured and Celebrated
The lives of Daniel and his three Hebrew compatriots depict nothing but unalloyed and uncompromising commitment to God. These Hebrew teenagers demonstrated uncommon devotion to God even when in captivity in a strange land. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws on Daniel's exemplary life of genuine and uncompromising commitment to God to admonish all, especially believers, on the need to remain committed to God at all times, trusting Him to honour and celebrate them like He did to Daniel and his friends.2024-08-2529 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunWho is Your Counsellor?The role of the counsellor in the lives of men cannot be overemphasized. Virtually every man needs a counsellor at one time or the other in life for guidance, and it is essential that at such moments one gets a good and godly counsellor, and not an evil one as the guidance one receives depends on the nature of the counsel given. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun describes the possible outcomes of being guided by a godly counsellor and also of being guided by an evil counsellor, and admonishes all to always seek godly counsellors and counsel.2024-08-1830 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunRobber of God's BlessingsThe Bible is unequivocal on the truth that faith is essential in fellowshipping with God and in interacting with Him. It is clear from scripture that, to obtain God's blessings and favour, faith and not unbelief is highly essential. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that unbelief must be avoided like a plague in order to please God and to receive His blessings. He also enumerates the building blocks of unbelief that must be done away with. He admonishes all to let their faith in God and in His Word be alive at all times.2024-08-1129 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Son of ManThe Son of man is an appellation or title that Jesus loved to use in referring to Himself during His ministry on the earth. It is an appellation that identified Him with mankind whom He came to deliver from the power of sin and of the devil. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun enumerates the attributes and character of this Son of man, who came into the world to take away the sin of the world; he went on to admonish all to embrace Him as their Lord and Saviour.2024-08-0429 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunRighteousness ExaltsThe Bible is unequivocal in its assertion that righteousness exalts. There are great blessings inherent in a righteous living, and this is not exclusive to just nations but also to individuals who choose the path of righteousness with God. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to the need for both nations with their leaders, and individuals to embrace righteousness in their daily living and activities. It makes it clear that this is the only pathway of receiving God's blessings and not His judgment.2024-07-2829 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunPurity, Prayer, and PowerGod, no doubt is a loving and caring God who delights in listening to the prayers of His people, and goes to great extent in giving answers to the prayers. The Bible calls Him the Lord God who answers prayers, and declares that to Him all flesh shall come. Dr. Charles Abiodun affirms this great truth in this podcast and admonishes all, especially believers in Christ Jesus, to endeavour to live in purity and holiness so that their prayer will always be acceptable to God, will not become an abomination to Him, and receive the desired answer.2024-07-2127 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunYou Are Not AloneAll through the ages, God has always proven to mankind that He is a faithful and caring God who always delights in being there for His people, meeting their needs and protecting them when the need arises. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun affirms God's faithfulness and dependability at taking care of His people, making sure that they do not have to journey through life alone, but with Him. He makes it clear that God is available, accessible, capable, and does not discriminate. He concludes by inviting all to let Him into their lives, and to depend on Him.2024-07-1431 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Beginning and the EndThere are only two personalities in the Bible that are acknowledged as the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, and the Alpha and Omega. They are God the Father, and God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into limelight the sovereignty and the uniqueness of the Person of God, His demand on His people whom He desires to bless at all times, and what He has already accomplished through our Lord Jesus Christ, in the lives of those who seek Him and desire to walk with Him.2024-07-0727 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Same JesusOne outstanding and unique attribute of God that none can share with Him is His immutability. The Bible is clear on the truth that God does not change; He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun affirms this great truth, that God cannot change, does not change and will not change. He affirms that Jesus is still in the business of doing the great works and miracles that He did while on the earth today. He concludes that Jesus will always heal and deliver those who come to Him by faith, proving that He...2024-06-3028 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDiligenceThe Bible teaches diligence through and through as this is what brings increase and elevation in life. Diligence, coupled with God's wisdom, is what elevates a man and makes him fulfill destiny. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, makes it clear that God demands wisdom in relating with Him, in seeking Him, and in obeying Him. He affirms that diligence is rewarding and he goes ahead to give examples of individuals in the Bible who were rewarded for their diligence.2024-06-2329 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunFulfilling DestinyThe Bible makes it clear that God has a purpose for every man, and that it is His desire that all fulfills this purpose. He has a beautiful destiny, especially for His children, and He always desires that they cooperate with Him for the fulfilment of the destiny. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun asserts that God's plan is to prosper His people and not to harm them; he admonishes God's people to trust God so that He can help them in fulfilling their destiny.2024-06-1627 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunSacrificial and Selfless LoveGod demonstrated His unrivalled and unique love to mankind when He sent our Lord Jesus Christ into the world to die for the sin of the world. Jesus came, obeying the Father, and yielding to His will, and demonstrated a sacrificial and selfless love for mankind. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the sacrifice Jesus made because of His love for mankind and what man's response ought to be to this seriously and unique love.2024-06-0927 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDon't CompromiseThe Bible is very clear on the need for believers to be steadfast in the their walk with God. Scriptures make it clear that it is only those who are steadfast and who stand to the end that will be saved. This is the focus of this podcast in which Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the benefits of an uncompromising and faithful walk with God for the believer. He concludes that it is rewarding and worth the sacrifice and effort.2024-06-0224 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunLife's CompassThe compass is an indispensable navigation instrument for pilots, sailors, travellers and other individuals who need guidance concerning the direction they take in the journey they embark on. It helps such individuals in obtaining clear directions on which way to go and thus keeps them from going astray. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the importance of the Word of God as life's compass that is reliable and accurate in guiding individuals in the journey of life.2024-05-2626 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunIt is UrgentThere is only one mandate that Jesus has given everyone who believes in Him, everyone who claims to be His disciple; it is the mandate of preaching the gospel to the entire world. This mandate is often referred to as the Great Commission in emphasizing its importance. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for all believers in Christ Jesus, all Christians, to do all that is within their power by the enabling of the Holy Spirit, to fulfill this mandate as it is an urgent mandate for the the salvation of the souls of men.2024-05-1919 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunOvercoming RoadblocksThe devil is known to put impediments on the pathway of the people of God in order to derail them or outrightly destroy them. It is also clear from scripture that God is a specialist at dismantling and destroying such roadblocks or impediments on the pathway of His children. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun shed some light on the various types of roadblocks, the reasons for their occurrence, and how to overcome them and achieve one's desired victory.2024-05-1230 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunA Present Help In Time of NeedGod is always known to be a present help in the time of need. He is known to always keep and uphold His people no matter the circumstance. His promise to His children is never to abandon them nor to forsake them. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes this truth that God is always a present help in the time of need to His people, that He will never abandon them or let them get stranded, and that He is always available and within reach.2024-05-0524 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunYou Are SpecialMan has always been special to God right from creation. He spoke all of creation into existence by His spoken word but created man from the earth and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils thus making him a living soul. This is special indeed with man made in God's image. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes this truth about man being special to God, and admonishes all, especially believers in Christ Jesus, to draw closer to God so that they can fully enjoy God's love and blessings.2024-04-2824 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDo You Love Me?Do you love me? This is the question Jesus asked Simon Peter, the Apostle. It is a question Jesus is still asking everyone today, especially believers who are supposed to love God with all their heart, soul, strength, and mind. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for Christians to constantly give a sincere answer to the question as to whether or not they love Jesus. He insists that loving Jesus is not only demanded by our Lord, but it is the reason for which man was created in the first place.2024-04-2127 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMy Shepherd and My AllThe Bible makes it clear that God is the Great Shepherd who lovingly cares and tends His flock, His children. God bestows on everyone who comes to Him through Jesus Christ, acknowledging Jesus as his or her personal Lord and Saviour, much love because He is the Great Shepherd who does not abandon His sheep to the wolves. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights what the Great Shepherd is to His flock, concluding that He is the believer's shepherd and his all.2024-04-1429 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunRadiating God's Excellence and PraiseGod has called a people to Himself as a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a peculiar people. They are a people He has called from the darkness of the world into the light of His Kingdom, and made His own. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the significance of this calling into God's Kingdom, emphasizing that as many as have made Jesus their personal Lord and Saviour, have become part of this peculiar people called to radiate God's excellence and praise.2024-04-0730 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Lamb of God Slain for the WorldJesus is described in the Bible as the Lamb of God that came into the world, suffered, died, and resurrected for the purpose of taking away the sin of the world, and reconciling mankind to God. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to the truth that Jesus went to the cross to obtain victory for man over sin, sickness, and death, and to put an end to the evil works of the devil in man's life. It affirms that Jesus was killed for man to live life in its fullness.2024-03-3124 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunJoyfulness With PeaceJoy and peace usually go hand-in-hand as they are often seen as twin feelings that come through the knowledge of God. Jesus is the Prince of peace and He alone is able to give genuine peace. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, enumerates the various types of peace that are available through the knowledge of God, and he goes on to give an insight on how to enjoy this wonderful peace that only God can give.2024-03-2425 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunJoyfulness Through LoveThe Bible is clear on the truth that God has filled the heart of His people, believers in Christ Jesus, with an abundance of His love. It is His desire for them to constantly manifest this love to all men, demonstrating His love to all humanity. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the person, the proof, and the power of this wonderful love and concludes that the believer's joy comes through the manifestation of this love to all men.2024-03-1726 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAnointed for CelebrationGod's anointing is upon His people and it is for the purpose of marking them out as His beloved and favoured ones, always enjoying His grace and blessings. In this podcast Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that, like Jesus, believers have God's anointing upon them for celebration and honour; they are anointed for excellence and to be outstanding beyond their contemporaries and companions. He concludes that this anointing is always available to God's people, and that it is in their interest to be receptive of the anointing.2024-03-1027 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAccelerated Progress - The Place of Confirmation and CelebrationThis week's podcast is a concluding part on Accelerated Progress, a topic that has been the mainstay of discussion in the past three episodes of this weekly podcast. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into conclusion the topic by examining the significance of the Jordan as a milestone in Elisha's life in his attainment of accelerated progress. He further enumerates the steps needed in attaining accelerated progress.2024-03-0327 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAccelerated Progress - The Place of Conflict and ConquestIn previous episodes on Accelerated Progress, it has been established that God desires accelerated progress for all His children. He desires that not only do they make progress in their walk with Him and in their journey through life, He desires that such progress be an accelerated one. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun goes on to highlight the truth that conflicts may arise in the course of achieving accelerated progress but that victory is certain as God has promised to always make His people victorious.2024-02-2525 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAccelerated Progress - The Place of Consecration and CovenantThe place of personal consecration cannot be overemphasized in the life of the believer in relating with God. This is because God is holy and will only fellowship with holy vessels. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the place of consecration in the life of the believer, the place of purity and holiness, emphasizing that it is the only way of obtaining God's favour and covenant of blessings.2024-02-1828 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAccelerated Progress - God's Desire for YouEveryone desires success and progress and God, as a good and loving God and Creator of all, desires the same for all of His creatures. He does not just desire progress for them, He desires one that is accelerated and is resounding. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for all, especially believers, to believe and trust in God for His intervention in their lives for the purpose of giving them an accelerated progress.2024-02-1130 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunYou Have Wandered Long EnoughGod desires the best for His children and will always go to great lengths to make them not only happy but fulfilled in life. He desires for them motions of progress and not motions without purpose; He desires for them to remain on course and not straying from the course of victory He has laid out for them. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, makes it clear that all that God desires and demands from His children in order that they may move higher and into great success and victory in life is believing in Him, receiving His Word, and...2024-01-2825 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunI Shall Not DieGod is known to be the only living God no matter what people claim about the little gods or idols that they serve, worship, and carry about. The idols are nothing but demons or the works of men. God is not only alive, but He gives life, He revives, and He gives meaning to lives. This is what Dr. Charles Abiodun throws more light on in this podcast. He emphasizes the truth that God, through Jesus Christ, not only gives life to people who come to Him, but He gives to such individuals life in its fullness.2024-01-0725 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunFreedom and Relevance In the KingdomIn this week's podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun discusses the necessity of not only being free in Christ through confessing Him as Lord and Saviour and becoming a citizen of His Kingdom of light, but also of being relevant, and maintaining such relevance, in the Kingdom. He enumerates areas that the believer needs to pay attention to in order to maintain his freedom and relevance in Christ's Kingdom and obtain God's seal of approval.2023-12-3123 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunJoy to the WorldThis is another season of celebrating the personality that is the reason for the season. This is Christmas, the season of joy to the whole world, the season of celebrating God's love to mankind, and Jesus' birth and sacrificial death to redeem mankind from the destruction of sin and death. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the significance of the birth of Jesus, the reason for the season, and the need for all to use the season as a period for self-examination and rededication to keep walking with, and serving, God faithfully.2023-12-2424 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Kingdom of GodThe Bible makes us understand that the Kingdom of God is not like the kingdom of this world that is given to the things of the flesh and other frivolities; it is Holy Spirit inspired and directed. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun speaks about this wonderful Kingdom that God desires for all men, and that made Jesus to die on the cross. It is a Kingdom of light where there is no darkness, and it is a Kingdom where righteousness, peace, and joy reign.2023-12-1721 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDon't Lose Your Crown (2023 Word Conference Special)The Bible makes it clear that this present world will pass away to give place to a new earth where the devil will no longer be the ruler. It makes it clear that, for the believers, there are rewards awaiting them for their faithfulness in the Master's service. This is the thrust of this podcast, which is one of the messages from the just concluded 2023 Word Conference. Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the truth of the Bible that there are crowns awaiting every faithful believer at the end of the race; he admonishes believers not to lose their crown.2023-12-1138 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunWashed In His Blood (2023 Word Conference Special)Jesus came into the world to destroy all the works of the devil and to set mankind free from the bondage of sin, and from the grip and oppression of the devil. In this podcast, which is one of the messages at the recently concluded 2023 Word Conference, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the biblical truth that Jesus, by His precious blood, has washed clean and sanctified as many as turn to Him for salvation and deliverance, and they no longer have to tolerate the devil's oppression.2023-12-0330 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunHe is Coming With Clouds (2023 Word Conference Special)One of the greatest and most exciting prophecies in the Bible is on the second coming of our Lord Jesus. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that Jesus will be returning shortly with clouds, in the rapture, and later physically as the King and the Judge. Everyone is admonished to be prepared for this phenomenal event that is imminent, doing whatever is possible not to miss this great coming of the Lord - to be prepared.2023-11-2632 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunReleasing the Blessings of GodGod is always eager to release His blessings upon mankind, especially His children - those who have acknowledged Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for those who desire God's blessings, especially His children, to develop the attitude and habit of reading, hearing, and keeping His Word so that they can experience the release of His blessings into their lives.2023-11-1938 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunUseful In the Hands of GodGod created man for His purpose and for His will, and His desire is to see man fulfil His purpose. Man is expected to live being useful to God. This is the thrust of this podcast in which Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the truth that believers are saved by God for the purpose of being instrumental to others' salvation. He makes it clear that being useful in the hands of God is being faithfully committed to His service.2023-11-1228 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunGo for GoldIt is God's desire that His children aspire for excellence, that they desire the best and not mediocrity. God is excellent in nature and He will always promote excellence. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for believers to go for excellence, to go for gold, both in the secular world and in their spiritual walk with God. They are to aspire to be the best because that is what God wants them to be.2023-11-0523 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMarked Out for God's MercyThe Bible is clear on the truth that, in life, victory or success is not about an individual's ability, knowledge, or wisdom, but about obtaining God's wisdom and mercy. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes this truth that it is God's mercy that distinguishes an individual for victory, success, and breakthroughs. He goes on to affirm that God's people are marked out for His mercy as they walk right with Him, always depending on Him.2023-10-2925 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunLook Up and Live!The account of the children of Israel being bitten by fiery serpents in the wilderness because of their rebellion against God is one for everyone to learn from. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun not only highlights the dangerous consequences of being rebellious against God, but also emphasizes the need for repentance towards God so that they can be reconciled to Him and have peace with Him through Jesus Christ.2023-10-1524 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunJesus - The Light of the WorldThe Bible is very clear that Jesus, as the Light, came into the world as the Light of the world, and that with His coming into the world, the darkness of the world is dispelled and its power destroyed over those who come into His light. This is the focus of this podcast in which Dr. Charles Abiodun enumerates the benefits of walking in the light that Jesus brings into the world and encourages all to come into the light.2023-10-0226 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMaintaining A Divine ConnectionA man's success or otherwise in life is definitely a function of his connection to God - his divine connection. A man who is divinely connected will enjoy God's favour and blessings and will have things turning out better for him than the man who lacks this divine connection. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun throws more light on this and encourages all to seek to be connected to God.2023-09-2426 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunNothing Shall Be ImpossibleIt is a well-known truth that nothing is impossible with God because He is the Creator of all and He has the power over all and everything. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to this truth about God. He emphasizes the truth that God specialises in making the impossible possible. He goes ahead to counsel believers in realising that nothing will be impossible for them if they believe in God, walk in His ways, and live by His Word and guidance.2023-09-1729 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunNo More BarrennessJesus came into the world to destroy all the works of the devil in the lives of men. He came establishing His authority and obtaining victory for everyone who believes in Him. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that part of Jesus' mission to the world was to deliver mankind from every form of barrenness, be it spiritual, physical, financial, marital, etc. He concludes by declaring that the yoke of barrenness is destroyed by the anointing available in Christ Jesus.2023-09-1032 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMaintaining An Attitude of ThanksgivingThanksgiving is a sign of appreciation, and each time an individual is thankful to God, there is a demonstration of an appreciation of God's love, goodness, and blessings in his or her life. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun enumerates the things that are necessary in order to maintain a lifestyle and attitude of thanksgiving to God. These, when imbibed, make an individual open to God's unlimited resources and blessings.2023-09-0324 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Wisdom of GodIt is essential in life that a man walks in wisdom in order to be successful in the affairs of life. It is also essential that he walks in the right type of wisdom in order to achieve the much needed victory and success. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the types of wisdom that are available in life and the one that is essential for the purpose of walking in victory and having good success. He emphasizes the need for men to obtain the wisdom of God by which they will be able to achieve victory and success...2023-08-2726 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunWalking In LibertyOne of the greatest things that man lost to the devil when he yielded to his persuasion and disobeyed God was his freedom. When man disobeyed God's instruction in the Garden of Eden, he handed over his God-given authority to the devil, and he became a puppet in the hands of the devil, and an object of oppression to him. Man lost his liberty and became a slave to sin and to the devil. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun brings into limelight God's love and mercy that made Him to send Jesus into the world to deliver mankind from...2023-08-2030 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunYou Have the PowerWhen Jesus came into the world, He did not only come for the purpose of destroying the works of the devil, or delivering mankind from his grip and power, He also came to dispossess the devil of the power and authority that he usurped from man, and return the power to man, the rightful owner. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that God's power has been made available to those who believe in the finished work of redemption accomplished by Jesus on the cross. He encourages believers, and all who are willing to embrace Jesus as Lord...2023-08-1326 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunPersevering and Passionate PrayerThe Christian faith is about fellowshipping with God, the Creator of all. In fellowshipping with God, and maintaining good communication with Him, prayer is highly essential, as this is the most viable means of communication with God. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to the need for all, especially believers in Christ, to become persevering and passionate in their prayer life as, according to the Bible, the fervent prayer of the righteous avails much, as demonstrated by Prophet Elijah.2023-08-0626 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunSigns of Christ's ComingPredictions about the second coming of Christ are found throughout the Bible. The Bible is unequivocal about our Lord Jesus Christ's second coming, telling us about the events that will usher in this momentous second coming. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that just as the numerous predictions of Christ's first advent were fulfilled, in like manner, predictions concerning the second advent will be fulfilled, at the fullness of time. He makes it clear that Jesus came at the first advent as a Saviour of the world, but that He will be returning at the second advent...2023-07-3027 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Man With the Ultimate PowerIt is a general knowledge that all power belongs to God. He is the Creator of all, and in Him resides all authority and power. No man can challenge Him in the exercise of His power as He is not answerable to any. Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear, in this podcast, that God has delegated this power and authority to Jesus, His Son, by whom all things were created. He also makes it clear that Jesus, in turn, has delegated this power and authority to His brethren, the believers, to exercise on His behalf, on the earth. Believers are...2023-07-2326 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunRestoration by the Spirit of GodThe Bible is full of promises that God has made to His children and which, as a promise-keeper, He always fulfills. One of such promises is that He will restore to His people in multiple folds all that the devil has stolen from them. He promises to do this by His Spirit and not by their power or by their might. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws attention to God's faithfulness at keeping His promise of restoring all that the enemy has stolen from His people, and that there is the need for them to receive an infilling of...2023-07-1631 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunManifesting God's GloryBelievers are born in Christ by the Spirit of God to manifest the glory of God in this world. They are called into a walk with God whereby they reflect God's glory and power to the world. They are expected to reflect God's shining beauty for the world to marvel and appreciate God. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that every believer is to manifest God's glory the way Moses did after dwelling with God on Mount Sinai forty days and forty nights. The believer is encouraged to desire the glory of God in his life by...2023-07-0929 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunGive Thanks to the LordThis week's podcast is devoted to encouraging everyone, especially believers, to cultivate the habit of giving thanks to God at all times. In the podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun enumerates many reasons from scriptures that ought to make everyone to keep praising, appreciating, and giving thanks to God. He makes it clear that God deserves every praise that one can give to Him because He is good, faithful, and loving to His children at all times. He does not forsake them nor abandon them but keeps blessing and prospering them.2023-07-0322 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunHealing In His NameGod created man beautiful without any form of disability, infirmity, or affliction. All of His creations were beautiful including man. Then, sin entered into the world, and sickness, infirmities, and affliction came into the world, and have been tormenting man ever since. Jesus came into the world, was crucified, and hung on the cross to take away the curse that was upon man as a result of sin. When Jesus resurrected He defeated death and the devil who afflicted man, and set man free from sickness, affliction, and death. Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear, in this podcast, that there...2023-06-2526 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunOperating In the Power of GodGod has made men, believers in Christ Jesus in particular, His representatives and ambassadors here on earth, and He has consequently invested His power and authority in them. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the requirements for the believer to effectively engage in operating in the power of God the way God desires, overriding all the power of the devil and his agents. He makes it clear that God is counting on the believer to effectively operate by His power in keeping the devil defeated and subdued.2023-06-1829 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunStanding for JesusJesus demands and deserves everyone of His brethren - believers - to stand for Him. By virtue of the sacrificial love He demonstrated towards mankind by laying down His life for man's salvation and redemption, He deserves to be honoured with everyone standing for Him and celebrating Him as the Lord and Saviour of the world. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun gives the reasons, the hindrances, and the pillars for standing for Jesus. He concludes by counselling all, especially believers, to draw on the power of Jesus' might and the effectiveness of God's armour in standing, without a flinch...2023-06-1132 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Lord Reigns!The Lord God almighty exercises rule and dominion over all and over all powers. Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world, as God, similarly rules and reigns over the Kingdoms of the earth, and there is no end to His rule and sovereignty, extending from generation to generation. In today's Morning Devotion, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the truth that believers in Christ Jesus have been made kings and priests to God, and are destined to rule and reign with Jesus. They are admonished to embrace His lordship and walk with Him faithfully. He will keep them living in...2023-06-0422 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMy Eyes Are On YouIt is wisdom to always depend on God for safety, security, and protection. It is being obedient to always look unto Him for one's needs and desires in life as the Bible instructs every believer to trust God and look unto Him alone as the Source and Provider of his needs and expectations. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, highlights this important biblical instruction to always depend on God alone in life's affairs and challenges. He uses Jehoshaphat and the children of Judah's dependence on God for victory in battle as a case study.2023-05-2825 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunRejoice In the LordThe Bible is so loud and clear on the need for believers to always rejoice in the Lord. This is because joy is an important element in the believer's daily walk of victory. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun is emphatic on the need for believers to always rejoice in the Lord and not accept the devil's lie that there is nothing worth rejoicing or celebrating in their lives. It is in constantly rejoicing in the Lord that they overcome the devil and become victorious.2023-05-2126 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDivine ChampionA champion is a victor, a winner, and one who remains standing when others in a contest are down and out. A divine champion is one who is victorious by virtue of God's assistance. God has made every believer in Christ a champion - a divine champion - and He has made him a king and a priest to Himself. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the qualities of a divine champion using David's defeat of Goliath as a case study, and encourages God's people to live in the consciousness of their being divine champions and to act as...2023-05-1436 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunBringing Down the Glory of God Through PraiseGod's glory is awesome, powerful, and impactful. It is to be desired by every believer in Christ as it ushers in God's blessings. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that learning to develop a habit of praising God is a veritable means of bringing down God's glory into one's life and situation. It is a means of basking in the glory of God.2023-05-0723 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunBeing Like the MasterThe Bible makes it clear that Jesus is the Word of God who has been with God from the beginning, and has been involved in God's creation of heaven and earth. He is the Master that all believers are admonished to emulate in every way. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, emphasizes the need for true believers in Christ to learn from Jesus, and to desire to live and be like Him. Dr. Abiodun affirms that being like Jesus, the Master, ought to be the goal of every Christian.2023-04-3026 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunOur God and Our SaviourGod is God, the only living God, and not a god usually represented by effigies and dead objects. God is the living God who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, and He is also a Saviour as He saves. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun, highlights the sovereignty of God, and His unrivaled power to save those who trust in Him. Everyone is admonished to come to God through Jesus and trust Him as his God and Saviour.2023-04-2326 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAuthority of the BelieverOne of the beautiful things that believers in Christ are privileged to enjoy is the authority that they receive from God as His children. By this authority, they are able to trample upon serpents, scorpions, and all the power of the devil without being hurt. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast describes what this authority is, the prerequisites, the scope, and how to exercise the authority. Believers are counseled to desire this authority and walk in it in order to fulfill God's counsel in their lives and in the world.2023-04-1724 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThe Resurrection PowerThe power that raised Jesus Christ from the tomb to life is one that is unparalleled in the history of mankind, it is the ultimate power of God that overcomes every hindrance put in place by the powers of darkness. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for believers to believe God and draw upon this resurrection power that is able to disgrace and destroy the power of the devil in their lives and affairs. This is the power that God wants operating in the lives of His people.2023-04-0935 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAwesome GodGod is no doubt awesome and full of wonders and He is to be revered, worshipped, and adored. He created all things for His purpose and all exist by His will and counsel. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun makes it clear that God does not just demand our praise and worship, He deserves it and He is to be worshipped and praised at all times. He is the King of all the earth, He deserves to be praised and celebrated.2023-04-0227 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMind Your LanguageThere is power in the spoken word, especially for the believer such that there is always the need to speak the right words. A believer who desires victory in life must learn to let His words be in agreement with God's Word. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, emphasizes the need for believers to mind their language in order to obtain the victory Jesus has made available to them.2023-03-2629 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunThat I May Know HimThe desire of the believer should always be to know God, to know the power of God, the power that raised Jesus from the dead. God desires this power for His children so that they can do exploits for Him. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, emphasizes the need to desire the knowledge of God and to seek God's face for it as He desires to reveal Himself and this power to His people.2023-03-1926 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunWalking in the LightGod has called every believer into walking in righteousness in Him, and because He is light, this implies that the believer is called into walking in the light. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun draws the link running through God:s light, love, and truth. He admonishes every believer to endeavour, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to always walk in the light of God, and thereby walk in the love and truth of God.2023-03-1229 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAppreciating God for His BenefitsIt is good and worthwhile to always appreciate God for His love, mercy, and faithfulness. He is loving and caring to man, and the least man can do is to appreciate and bless Him for His goodness. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the various ways God is always blessing man, and concludes that these call for an appreciation of God.2023-03-0524 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunWalking the Winner's WayJesus came into the world to deliver mankind from the power of the devil and of sin, and to equip man with the power to live in victory, to live a winning life. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun highlights the blessings that are inherent in being a winner in Christ Jesus, and also points out the requirements for becoming a true winner in Christ.2023-02-2628 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunGoing Forward by the Spirit of GodThe Christian faith is progressive and dynamic, it is never stagnant or static. God, by His Spirit, stimulates progress and success, and His children are therefore appointed for victory, success, and progress. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, encourages believers to put their faith in God, and move forward by His Spirit, overcoming every obstacle to their progress by His power.2023-02-1929 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMaintaining Your Loyalty to JesusJesus came into the world to deliver mankind from the grip of the devil and sin, to reconcile him back to God, and to grant him the power to live in victory. Dr. Charles Abiodun, in this podcast, makes it clear that Jesus deserves man's loyalty and unreserved love for all He has done for him. Believers are particularly enjoined to be loyal to Jesus as their Commander, and not be entangled with the affairs of this life, having been enlisted in the army of the Lord.2023-02-1228 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunMaintaining Your Victory Through AppreciationThe believer is blessed in Christ Jesus and is destined for victory because of the victory that Jesus has obtained for him on the cross of Calvary, by His death and resurrection. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the truth that the devil is always on the prowl seeking how he may deprive the believer of his victory and blessings. He makes it clear that an effective way of frustrating the devil and keeping him from stealing one's victory and blessings is by always appreciating God and praising Him for His love and blessings.2023-02-0524 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunSeeking GodThe Bible encourages men, especially believers, to seek God with all their heart, and assures such a diligent and sincere seeker that he will find God. There are numerous blessings associated with seeking and knowing God. These blessings are highlighted in this podcast as Dr. Charles Abiodun emphasizes the need for all to seek God while He may be found.2023-01-2924 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunDon't Be DiscouragedThere is virtually no man that is immune to the feeling of discouragement and a lot of times, when the feeling is not properly managed it leads to depression which can result in suicidal tendencies. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun affirms the danger of discouragement as a deadly weapon of the devil in derailing people from their God-given dreams. He goes on to proffer the solution to overcoming discouragement.2023-01-2227 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunAll Things Are PossibleThe Bible is unequivocal in its declaration that there is nothing that is impossible with God, that all things are possible with Him. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun is emphatic that God can do all things and there is nothing too hard or difficult for Him. There is therefore nothing impossible for the person who believes and trusts in God, for the one who stands on His Word. All things are achievable.2023-01-1535 minWord Encounter with Dr. AbiodunOvercoming by the Blood of the LambThe devil, the dragon, the old serpent is out there in the world always seeking for opportunities to destroy the testimonies of believers and discredit God's redemption work. In this podcast, Dr. Charles Abiodun focuses on a weapon that God has made available to His children for the purpose of overcoming the devil and his agents at all times - the blood of Jesus.2023-01-0827 min