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THE WORD CENTER
PRESENTS
ROYAL HIGHNESS FELLOWSHIP
FELLOWCITIZENS WITH THE SAINTS, AND OF THE
HOUSEHOLD OF GOD (Ephesians2:19)
WORSHIP GOD.
Rev 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there
were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms
of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord,
and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and
ever.
Rev 22:9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not:
for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the
prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of
this book: worship God.
Rev 19:6 And I heard as it were the voice of a great
multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as
the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia:
for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Rev 19:16 And he hath on his vesture and on his
thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD
OF LORDS.
AND HATH MADE US KINGS AND PRIESTS UNTO
GOD AND HIS FATHER
Rev 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that
hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those
things which are written therein: for the time is at
hand.
Rev 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in
Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him
which is, and which was, and which is to come;
and from the seven Spirits which are before his
throne;
Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful
witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the
prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that
loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own
blood,
Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto
God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion
for ever and ever. Amen.

THE HOUSE OF GOD, WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF
THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF
THE TRUTH.
BUT IF I TARRY LONG, THAT THOU MAYEST KNOW
HOW THOU OUGHTEST TO BEHAVE THYSELF IN
THE HOUSE OF GOD, WHICH IS THE CHURCH OF
THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF
THE TRUTH.
AND WITHOUT CONTROVERSY GREAT IS THE
MYSTERY OF GODLINESS: GOD WAS MANIFEST IN
THE FLESH, JUSTIFIED IN THE SPIRIT, SEEN OF
ANGELS, PREACHED UNTO THE GENTILES,
BELIEVED ON IN THE WORLD, RECEIVED UP INTO
GLORY. 1Ti 3:15-16
sa 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my
glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to
graven images.
Isa 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass,
and new things do I declare: before they spring
forth I tell you of them.
Isa 43:15 I am the LORD, your Holy One, the creator
of Israel, your King.

this book: WORSHIP GOD.
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
the end, the first and the last.
Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify
unto you these things in the churches. I am the
root and the offspring of David, and THE BRIGHT
AND MORNING STAR.
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things;
and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth
again until Christ be formed in you,

BIBLE WITNESS
Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of
Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there
came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
Mat 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the
Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and
are come to worship him.
2Pe 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise,
look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein
dwelleth righteousness.
2Pe 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for
such things, be diligent that ye may be found of
him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
2Pe 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our
Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul
also according to the wisdom given unto him hath
written unto you;
2Pe 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them
of these things; in which are some things hard to
be understood, which they that are unlearned and
unstable wrest, as they do also the other
scriptures, unto their own destruction.
Rev 21:22 And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord
God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it.
Rev 21:23 And the city had no need of the sun,
neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of

God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light
thereof.
Rev 21:24 And the nations of them which are saved
shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the
earth do bring their glory and honour into it.
Rev 21:25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all
by day: for there shall be no night there.
Rev 21:26 And they shall bring the glory and honour
of the nations into it.
Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it
any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever
worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they
which are written in the Lamb's book of life.

JESUS CHRIST, WHO IS THE FAITHFUL WITNESS,
AND THE FIRST BEGOTTEN OF THE DEAD,
Rev 1:3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that
hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those
things which are written therein: for the time is at
hand.
Rev 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in
Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him
which is, and which was, and which is to come;
and from the seven Spirits which are before his
throne;
Rev 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful
witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the
prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that
loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own
blood,
Rev 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto
God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion
for ever and ever. Amen.

BORN TO BEAR WITNESS TO THE TRUTH
TO THIS END WAS I BORN, AND FOR THIS CAUSE
CAME I INTO THE WORLD, THAT I SHOULD BEAR
WITNESS UNTO THE TRUTH. EVERY ONE THAT IS
OF THE TRUTH HEARETH MY VOICE.
Joh 18:33 Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall
again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art
thou the King of the Jews?
Joh 18:34 Jesus answered him, Sayest thou this
thing of thyself, or did others tell it thee of me?
Joh 18:35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Thine own
nation and the chief priests have delivered thee
unto me: what hast thou done?
Joh 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of
this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then
would my servants fight, that I should not be
delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not
from hence.
Joh 18:37 Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a
king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am
a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause
came I into the world, that I should bear witness
unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth
heareth my voice.
Joh 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And
when he had said this, he went out again unto the

Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault at
all.
ONE GOD ONE FAITH ONE BAPTISM
Rev 21:7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things;
and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth
again until Christ be formed in you,
Isa 17:7 At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and
his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of
Israel.
Isa 17:8 And he shall not look to the altars, the work
of his hands, neither shall respect that which his
fingers have made, either the groves, or the
images.
Isa 43:10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and
my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know
and believe me, and understand that I am he:
before me there was no God formed, neither shall
there be after me.
Isa 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me
there is no saviour.

Isa 43:12 I have declared, and have saved, and I
have shewed, when there was no strange god
among you: therefore ye are my witnesses, saith
the LORD, that I am God.
Isa 43:13 Yea, before the day was I am he; and there
is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work,
and who shall let it?
THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH
Isa 42:1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine
elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my
spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to
the Gentiles.
Isa 42:2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his
voice to be heard in the street.
Isa 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the
smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring
forth judgment unto truth.
Isa 42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he
have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall
wait for his law.
Isa 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created
the heavens, and stretched them out; he that
spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out
of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it,
and spirit to them that walk therein:

Isa 42:6 I the LORD have called thee in
righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will
keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the
people, for a light of the Gentiles;
Isa 42:7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the
prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in
darkness out of the prison house.
Isa 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my
glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to
graven images.
Isa 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass,
and new things do I declare: before they spring
forth I tell you of them.
Isa 42:10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his
praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down
to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the
inhabitants thereof.
HIS NAME IS CALLED THE WORD OF GOD
Rev 19:11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a
white horse; and he that sat upon him was called
Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth
judge and make war.
Rev 19:12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on
his head were many crowns; and he had a name
written, that no man knew, but he himself.
Rev 19:13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped
in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

Rev 19:14 And the armies which were in heaven
followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine
linen, white and clean.
Rev 19:15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword,
that with it he should smite the nations: and he
shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth
the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of
Almighty God.
Rev 19:16 And he hath on his vesture and on his
thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD
OF LORDS.
HIS NAME SHALL BE IN THEIR FOREHEADS.
Rev 22:3 And there shall be no more curse: but the
throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and
his servants shall serve him:
Rev 22:4 And they shall see his face; and his name
shall be in their foreheads.
Rev 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they
need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the
Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for
ever and ever.
Rev 22:6 And he said unto me, These sayings are
faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy
prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants
the things which must shortly be done.
Rev 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that
keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

Rev 22:8 And I John saw these things, and heard
them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down
to worship before the feet of the angel which
shewed me these things.
this book: worship God.
Rev 22:10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the
sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time
is at hand.
THE BRIGHT AND MORNING STAR.
Rev 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my
reward is with me, to give every man according as
his work shall be.
Rev 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and
the end, the first and the last.
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his
commandments, that they may have right to the
tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into
the city.
Rev 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and
whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and
whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Rev 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify
unto you these things in the churches. I am the
root and the offspring of David, and the bright and
morning star.
Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.
And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him
that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him
take the water of life freely.
Eph 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord,
beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation
wherewith ye are called,
Eph 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with
longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit
in the bond of peace.
Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye
are called in one hope of your calling;
Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all,
and through all, and in you all.
Eph 4:7 But unto every one of us is given grace
according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
AFTER THAT YE HAVE KNOWN GOD, OR RATHER
ARE KNOWN OF GOD, HOW TURN YE AGAIN TO
THE WEAK AND BEGGARLY ELEMENTS,

WHEREUNTO YE DESIRE AGAIN TO BE IN
BONDAGE?
Gal 4:9 But now, after that ye have known God, or
rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the
weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire
again to be in bondage?
Gal 4:10 Ye observe days, and months, and times,
and years.
Gal 4:11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed
upon you labour in vain.
Gal 4:12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I
am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
1Co 8:4 As concerning therefore the eating of those
things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we
know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that
there is none other God but one.
1Co 8:5 For though there be that are called gods,
whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods
many, and lords many,)
1Co 8:6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of
whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by
him.

GENTILES WITHOUT HOPE AND WITHOUT GOD
IN THE WORLD BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS
Eph 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time
past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called
Uncircumcision by that which is called the
Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;
Eph 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ,
being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and
strangers from the covenants of promise, having
no hope, and without God in the world:
Eph 2:13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes
were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.
Eph 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both
one, and hath broken down the middle wall of
partition between us;
Eph 2:18 For through him we both have access by
one Spirit unto the Father.
Eph 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers
and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints,
and of the household of God;
Eph 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being
the chief corner stone;
Eph 2:21 In whom all the building fitly framed
together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:

Eph 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an
habitation of God through the Spirit.
Eph 4:17 This I say therefore, and testify in
the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as
other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their
mind,
Eph 4:18 Having the understanding darkened,
being alienated from the life of God through
the ignorance that is in them, because of the
blindness of their heart:
Eph 4:19 Who being past feeling have given
themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work
all uncleanness with greediness.
Eph 4:20 But ye have not so learned Christ;
Eph 4:21 If so be that ye have heard him, and
have been taught by him, as the truth is in
Jesus:
Eph 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former
conversation the old man, which is corrupt
according to the deceitful lusts;
Eph 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your
mind;

Eph 4:24 And that ye put on the new man,
which after God is created in righteousness
and true holiness.
Eph 4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak
every man truth with his neighbour: for we
are members one of another.
Eph 2:1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead
in trespasses and sins;
Eph 2:2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to
the course of this world, according to the prince of
the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in
the children of disobedience:
Eph 2:3 Among whom also we all had our
conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh,
fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind;
and were by nature the children of wrath, even as
others.
Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great
love wherewith he loved us,
Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath
quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are
saved;)
Eph 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us
sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

Eph 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the
exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness
toward us through Christ Jesus.
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and
that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

ample opportunity for you to repent and forget about your past
experiences in order to have eternal life. This therefore, calls for
forgiveness to one another. Follow the exemplary life of our Lord
Jesus Christ. He forgive His enemies even on the Cross as He said,
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. " (Luke
23:34). Similarly, Stephen also forgave those who stoned him to
death as he said, "Lord, lay not this sin to their charge." (Acts 7:60).
If you do not ask for and forgive the sins of your offenders, salva-
tion will elude you. If our Lord Jesus Christ did not forgive His
enemies, He would not have risen. It is said, "Rejbice with these
who are rejoicing and mourn with those who are mourning. " When
somebody is befallen with a calamity and you go about laughing at
him, when the vicissitudes visit you, another person will laugh also
at you. A chpter has therefore, been opened and the trend continues.
Yvu are however, advised against this attitude. Pray always for the
ability from the Father to be able to practise this gospel.
at you. A chapter has therefore, been opened and the trend
continues. You are however, advised against this attitude. Pray
always for the ability from the Father to be able to practise this
e:ospel.
May the good Lord bless His Holy Words, Amen.
SERMON DELIVERED BY THE SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAO
LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU.
THE KING OF KINGS WITH HIS ROYAL IDGHNESSES
First Lesson: 2 Peter 3:13-14
"Nevertheless we, according to his promise,
look for new heaven and a new earth, wherein
dw:lleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved,
seemg there ye look for such things, be diligent
that ye may be found of him in peace, without
spot, and blameless. "
Second Lesson: Matthew 2:1-2
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of
Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold,
the~e came wise_men from the east to Jerusalem,
saymg, where zs he that is born king of the
Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and
are come to worship him. "
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Golden Text: Revelations 21: 24-27
"And the nations of them which are saved shall
walk in the light of it: and the kings. of the earth
do bring their glory and honour into it. And the
gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for
there shall be no night there. And they shall
bring the glory and honour of the nations into
it.
And there shall in no wise enter into it any
thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh
abomination or a lie, but they which are written
in the lamb's book of life."
WARNING TO THE ROYAL IHGHNESSES:
Brethren, the above texts summarize our opening address for
the Royal Highnesses Fellowship. There are diverse opinions as to
the causes of the world problems. Some argue that women are res-
ponsible. Others blame it on money. Many others contend that,
it is men who have wrecked the world. Now, it has pleassed the
Supernatural Teacher, to expose the real source of all world's
problems.
You may recall what our Lord Jesus Christ said, "for verily
I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one little shall
in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. " (Matthew 5: 18).
Why should a chief or paramount ruler be a thief? Why should
a king indulge in evil preparations and experiments? Why should a
royal highness marry many wives? Why should a paramount ruler
commit murder and indulges in abysmal sins? Why should a chief
bear another person malice? Why should he be quarrelsome and vin-
ditives? Why should a royal highness persecute God: and uses his
office and the powers trusted upon him to obstruct God's work?
The unbecoming behaviours of the world rulers contribute to
the predicament of their subjects the world over. That explains the
first lesson which says: "Nevertheless we, according to his promise,
look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteous-
ness. Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be
diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and
blameness. "(2nd. Peter 3:13-14)."
Due to their disobedience unto God and the persecution of His
prophets and children, the paramount rulers and the kings of this
world have suffered untold hardship. Under what circumstances
should a king forget, refuse to recognize, let alone co-operate with
the one who installed him. Everyman, is interested in carving out a
kingdom unto himself and guarding it jealously. The kings and the

rulers of this world seek after their personal anggrandisement. lt
is worthy of note that a man can receive nothing except it be given
him frbm above. What error has God committed for elevating your
status and position. Why have you refused to obey Him? You deter-
mined to obstruct the progress of His work; why?
THE ARROGANCE, THE BITIERNESS OF THE ROYAL HIGHNESSES.
If you are installed a king and you do not realize the functions,
responsibility and implication of your office, how will you recognize
and honour the king maker? This bitterness and lack of appreciation
had existed even before the days of Herod. He ordered the massacre
of the little ones. That he did to satisfy his selfish ambition and to
eliminate the king of kings.
Also, a similar trend of events occured at the birth of Moses
when Pharoah heard that a more greater king than himself was born.
He ordered the killing of infants from the age of three moths down.
The kings and rulers of this earth are always very apjm.~hensive of any
rival to their thrones. Hence, they always embarked upon destructive
means to eliminate any seemingly rival.
The first lesson says, "Nevertheless we, according to his. promise,
look for a new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth rightous-
ness. The kings and rulers of this earth signify .the new earth.
Therefore, the kings and chiefs who will rule will be. those who
possess the underlisted qualities: they must be equipped with love,
mercy, peace, patience, humility, truthfulness and obedience to
God's injunctions.
The traditional roleFs the world over wear arrogance as if the
world is in their pockets. This event marked an epoch and satisfied
the conditions spelt out in Revelations 2: 24-27; "But to the rest
of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not
learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to' you I say, I do
not lay upon and .any other burden; only hold fast what you have,
until I come. He who conquers and who keeps my works until the
encl, I will give him power over the nations, and he shall rnle them
with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are· broken in pieces, even
as I myself ftave received power from my Father;" Also in the
scriptures, it was recorded that ... upon my life, all knees shall bow
and every tongue shall sing His praises. The Father has made the
occasion of His Royal Highnesses worship with him possible for the
manifestation of God's glory.

It is observed that once a pauper is installed as a king, he will
lord over others and treats his subjects with disdain. It is a common
occurance these days that, Bishops, Governors and other cream of
the society pay homage to the Traditional rulers and reverence
them. For this reason, the traditional rulers feel too important to
worship and attend church services, They are so interested in self
aggrandisement that, it is almost impossible to see them. In their
domains, they become demi-gods, and their words are regarded as
sacred. The governments have contributed to the arrogance of these
earthly chiefs by paying frivolous courtesy calls on them. When a
government offical is on tour, his first port of call is the domain of
the traditional ruler. Consequently, they see themselves as tin gods,
passing orders and counter orders. They lord over others and preside
over the affairs of their domain. In vain pomposity they inflict
punishments and high levies on their subjects. The kings of this
earth have arrogated the glory of God to their shrines, traditions and
cultures.
Take a critical look at the first lesson, you must be found with-
out spot. "Nevertheless we,. according to his promise, look for a
new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Wherefore, beloved, seeing tlrat ye look for such things, be diligent
that ye may be found ofhirn in peace, without spot, and blameless."
Brethren, you are advised to be diligent so that you may be
found without spot and blameless. The kings and rulers of the new
earth has to exhibit godly virtues. A periodical worship must be
arrangecf in the Brotherehood fold since you require pieces of advice
and blessing from God.
QUALITIES OF THE TRADITIONAL RULERS IN THE NEW EARTH:
We are expecting the new heavens and the new earth where only
righteousness reigns as was promised by God. This is the time for all
mankind and every creation to glorify God. The deplorable condition
in the world cannot improve if rulers of this earth do not repent and
plead for forgiveness. The fundamental duties of the rulers are pro-
tection, guidance, and provision of amenities to better the lots of
their subjects. I;or this very reason.. kings and rulers of this earth
sho_ld be held responsible for any mishap which befalls their subjects.
Paramount rulers are duty bound to practise the virtues of God by
teaching their subjects truth, love, oneness. kindness, obedience and
humility. It is their duty also to create job opportunities for their
subjects and look after their welfare. Infrastructures and social

amenties such as good schools, hospitals among others ought to the
provided by Governments through traditional rulers' persuasion.
But the traditional rulers insensitivity to the plight of their subjects
and their obvious departure from the tenets of God, plungs mankind
into untold hardship which gives birth to frustration.
If one may recall the atrocities of kings and rulers in various
periods in world history, those that readily come to our mind are
the hostilities of Pharoah (Egypt) and King Herod to mention but a
few.
Pharoah ordered His midwives to kill all male children born to
the Hebrews. When the midwives could not carry out this order
because of the fear of God, Pharoah order that all male children (to
be born) be cast into the sea. This was an attempt to eliminate
"Moses" a rival and threat to his throne. (Exodus 1: 15-22).
King Herod commanded the Massacre of the innocents. (Mat-
thew 1: 16)
"Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the
wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all
the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts there-
of, from two years under, according to the time which he
had diligently inquired of the wise men."
Moreover, King Herod incarcerated John the Baptist who was later
beheaded following his order. In a latter case, he caused James
(John's brother) to be killed and also imprisoned Peter.
The unnecessary arrogance and recalcitrance of Nebuchadnezzar
readily comes to mind. For his punishment in disobedience to God,
Nebuchadnezzar was cursed by God to turn into a beast for seven
years. In order to escape God's wrath, traditional rulers must be
diligent in their duties; they should be God-fearing and obey God's
injunctions. A king is not expected to discriminate. He should regard
all people as one, be it a murderer, a thief or a rebel. The calamities
that befall mankind in various times and in different places in the
globe are caused largely by the rulers and kings of this earth who
disobey God's injunctions and also persecute His children.
Conventionally, any son or servant who obevs his father or
master must be reciprocated. So, any of the traditional rulers who
put this sermon into practice, will see the efficacy of God's words.
Once upon a time, there was a certain man and his wife. Both of
them decided to trade with vegetables. The wife confide with her
husband that, she would use the proceeds from the sale of the vege-
tables to purchase a dog. The husband consented to his wife's wish

and informed the wife that he would keep the custody ot"'the dog
and iooked after it. The wife objected to her husband's request and
argument ensued. The man was exasperated and had to beat his
wife to death. Both of them thought they were right and wise in
their demands. This was a blantant display of foolishness and they
fell short of God's grace. Right from this moment, you should hum-
ble yourselves and refrain from fribulous argument in order to have
peace of God. There is an anl{iom which has it that, "anyone who
claims to be very wise, normally, tse-tse fly always sucks him on the
forehead.
· The kings should show good examples in the services of God.
They should provide solution for the sick, the hungered, the poor,
the naked, the unsheltered ones and the afflicted. Any clan or com-
munity which has a wicked and recalcitrant ruler is doomed. Any
family that has an evil head is doomed. Worse still, if a family or city
that has no head or king, such a place is completely without direc-
tion.and is perished.
If a ruler or king fails to recognise and serve God, who then
would? You are all aware that except God bestows anything upon
you from above you cannot have it. How many persons and kings
do realise the fact that God is the giver of everything? If kings and
rulers do not know God and serve Him, how then would their sub--
jects know Him and serve Him? If a ruler is good and God-fearing,
his subjects will also be good and God-fearing. They will be blessed.
When Pharcah dreamt about seven fat and lean cows, he became
troubled and sought for its interpetation. This was necessary in
case he had to take certain actions to prevent famine. When Pharoah
was told that there was a certain prisoner who could interpret the
dream he sent for him. Joseph came in and interpreted the dream for
the king. He told the king that, the seven fat cows signified seven
years of plenty, while the seven lean ones meant seven years of
famine. Pharoah took steps to ameliorate the erupted famine. Joseph
was appointed to oversee agriculture and arranged for storage of
excess grains. Pharoah did these to prove his love and concern
for the welfare of his subjects. Today the situation is exactly the
opposite.
When the king of Assyria wrote to king Hezekiah intimating
him of his intention to wage war with Israel and destroy them com-
pletely, He did not resort to any means of protection. He relied
completely on God. He prayed in humility and penitance and God
gave him Victory. If you were the one, you would have contacted
police, and other persons for help.

Behold, prophet Isaiah arrived and told king Hezekiah God's
promise that, because of Himself and His son David, that the king of
Assyria would not set his feet on Israel when he would be imprisoned.
God sent only one angel to destroy the whole of Assyria. The king of
Assyria escaped and went on exile in Nineveh. At Nineveh, as he was
sacrificing unto his idols, his two sons beheaded him. That marked
the e:id of the king of Assyria and his soldiers. The Israelites were
saved because of their good and God-fearing king. This is what every
king should emulate. .
The world may laugh you to scorn and say all sorts of evil
things against you because of your reverence for God, but do not
mind, hold unto that which is good. It is not out of your own power
and volition that you have come here. Wherever the children of God
are,-including kings and rulers of this world, they have to know their
Father ard glorify Him. They have to serve God with their whole
body, hearts and souls; and for doing that you shall be blessed..
Our Lord Jesus Christ told his disciples that, the kings and
rulers of th earth rule with power but it shall not be so in the world
to come. He also contended that whosoever wants to be a leader
has to be a servant, and whosoever wants to be great, shall be a mes~
senger. He said again that the son of man did not come to be served
but to minister unto others ·and to offer His life as a ransom for all.
For these reasons, He emerges as the King of kings and Lord of
lords today. He came to set a good example for the rulers of this
earth to emulate.
As the only king and Lord, our Lord Jesus Christ came and
moveo from house to house and from city to city administering unto
people their needs, humbled Himself and even surrendered His life
for man's salvation. He did not quarrel, fight or kill. He loved every-
body and was kind to all. Now we want a kingdom which righteous-
ness reigns supreme. The kings and inhabitants of the world should
refrain from sins, so that we can have peace on earth. Our demand in
the kingdom is righteousness. As kings and. rulers, the administration
and affairs of the people are entnl~ted into your hands. It is your
duty as rulers to_solve all the problems of your subjects and lead
them to the path of righteousness. Our Lord Jesus Christ had set
the pace.
All the kings of this earth should look unto. our Lord Jesus
Christ because He is the King of kings and Lord of lords. In His era,
He went out preaching, healing the sick, feeding the.'tru,ngry, clothing
the naked, and raising the dead. He was kind, meek, merciful,
humble and loving. Ire did not carve out an empfrtfor Himself as

what is obtainable now. He did not cheat, oppress, discriminate and
build a wall around Himself to show that He was the king and lord.
When our Lord Jesus Christ was on earth the kings of the earth did
not assist Him in any way; rather, they killed Him and persecuted
His disciples. Therefore, any king who does not want to co-operate
and work with God is not worthy to be recognised. If a ruler should
take up his bible and preach to his subjects, love them, and endea-
vour to solve their problems, how great and wonderful would this
be? You are tempted to imagine the abundant blessing that will
follow. Why did Eli and his two sons perished? They all perished
because Eli's children were ungodly and Eli himself did nothing to
correct them. He did not chastise them in whatever bad thing they
did. He always felt contented that his two sons would succeed him.
Eli did not consider Samuel as a threat to his sons. Alas! Eli did not
know God's plan. Samuel was chosen as a prophet, Eli died along
with his children. It is for this reason that God has instructed us to
live without blemish, as we expect the new heavens and the new
earth. That we may reign in holiness and in His mercy.
Little Samuel was diligent and steadfast in this duties to God.
Samuel's humility and dedication to God won him God's favour.
God gave the call he answered but misdirected the reply to Eli.
From past experience, Eli advised him on what reply to give. Samuel
gave adequate reply as follows. '~Lord, speak for thy servant
heareth." God, since then chose Samuel as Eli's successor in office.
He gave series of revelations about the future of Eli his family am.
Israel. When the Israelites went to war, they were defeated, the Ark
of Covenant was taken away from them, and the two sons of Eli
killed. When Eli 'vas told the outcome of the war, especially the
death of his two sons, he fell headlong and died. Everything that was
revealed to Samuel then came to fulfilment.
The Philistines who seized the Ark of Covenant jubilated over
it; but the Ark turned out to be a bad omen and brought pestilence
and sufferings to them. For that reason, the Philistines decided to
secretly return the Ark of Covenant at night. This explains the fact
that God is a two edged sword - He can do and undo.
That Ark of Covenant was picked up by an Israelite and hidden
in his house. The person began to prosper until information reached
king David that one of his subjects was in the custody of the Ark of
covenant which was seized by the Philistines. David, as a king, went
to the man and recovered the Ark and returned joyously back to
his domain.

It was decreed that when the Ark of covenant was being moved
along, whosoever crossed ahead of it would die. Amidst the jubila-
tion, a person unconsciously crossed the area of the Ar~ of ~ov_enant
and died. While David was dancing excitedly expressmg his JOY, a
certain woman stood a far and made a derogatory remark over king
David's way of dancing and immediately she became a leper. That
shows how God operates. The Ark of Covenant was finally taken to
its proper place. That explains the fact that, the rulers of this earth
are not only custodian of the people's traditions and cultures, but
also the custodian of God's instructions and ways of life. They have
to work with God and seek His advice always. See the first lesson
below:
THE RULES AND THE NEW KINGDOM
First Lesson: 2nd. Peter 3:13-14
"Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look
for new heavens and a new earth, wherein
dwelleth righteousness. Wherefore, beloved,
seeing that ye look such things, be diligent
that ye may be found of him in peace, without
spot, and blameless."'
This kingdom does not condone discrimination, disunity,
impatience, hatred, disobedience, and untruthfulness. This kingdom
cherishes love, oneness, obedience, mercy, humility, meekness, and
all other virtues of God. If you were prominent, from the day you
were called unto Christ, you have become a servant and slave unto
Him. If you were a servant, from the day that you accepted Christ,
you became a king. If you were poor, from the day Christ's call
extended to you, you became rich. If you were rich right from the
day the call of God reached you, you became poor. In this kingdom,
there is no king, slave, free rich and poor. Our Lord Jesus Christ is
everything and in all things. Also, whether you are a king, chief,
millionaire, professor, free born, slave, an illiterate, poor, sick,
healthy, strong or weak person,. we are one, irrespective of your
position and social status. Our goal is to serve God and submit unto
Him. A local axiom has it that two cocks cannot crow over one
roof.
Go ye therefore and inform the rest of the kings and rulers of
this earth that they have perished except they commit themselves
to God and serve Him. For the scripture says, "But those mine ene-

mies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither
and slay them before me/ (Luke 19: 27). You should learn a lesson
from that extract. The rulers of the earth are priests, choristers,
prophetes, Elders, Pastors, Rev. Fathers and mothers and should go
into God's vineyard and preach the gospel to the people. If the King
of kings and Lord of lords could come down and submit Himself,
serve others without discrimination and offer His life for atonement;
Do you know that He has kept precedence for you all?
The four wisemen were waiting for this kingdom and that was
why they sold all their belongings and sought for the new born king.
The wisemen were men of power, authority and wealth. In spite of
their wealth and position, the wisemen sold all that they had to pur-
chase the three gifts of frankensence, myrrh and gold and presented
same to the new born king. They recognised, in the first place, the
supremacy of the new born king. This is therefore the era and reign
of God. It is expected of every person, notwithstanding race, lan-
guage, position and status, to submit to and serve Him. Many clans,
cities and nations have refused to accept the Lord and the Holy
Spirit.
There is quick succession to the worldly thrones either through
death or disgrace ful removal from office. This is as a result of such
office holders' recalcitrance to the words of God. This is a recipe
for starvation, sickness and death among others. Except rulers and
their subjects give themselves to God, the entire world will not be
in peace
You will remember king Melchisedek, the king of Salem and
king of peace, spent his time praying to people, loving them and was
merciful and humble. It was he who blessed Abraham and the rest
of the patriarchs. You wlll also realise that king Solomon was the
first king who built a temple to God. When his father, king David
intended to erect a temple, God discouraged him (David) from doing
so be cause David's hands were stained and filthy. Rather, God told
king David that his son Solomon would build a nouse unto Him.
How many rulers of this earth dare attend church services, let alone
building houses for God? What the kings of these days do is indul-
ging in idol worship, religiously guarded ungodly traditions and un-
civilised cultures.
Such practices have brought about hunger, pestilence and des-
truction to mankind. That is the reason the rulers of the earth lack
peace. From now on, only God-fearing and righteous persons would
be installed kings. What the whole world look for are sincere and

upright people to govern and rule them. That is the reason the chil-
ren of Brotherhood are now being sought for to lead and rule the
peopoe. The people of the world bribe themselves into various posi-
tions because of their unworthiness. Whoever is upright and God-
fearing does not campaign or lobby for any position.
Second Lesson: Matthew 2:1-2
"Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of
Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold,
there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
saying where is he that is born king of the Jew?
For we have seen his star in the east and are
come to worship him."
KINGS MUST WORSIHP GOD:
The lesson is self explanatory. That is why the scriptures says
that "He was in the world, and the world was made by him and the
world knew Him not. He came unto his own, and his own received
him not" (John 1: 10-11 ). The question is, what did the world and
His ·people gain in rejecting Him? You have read that, our Lord
Jesus Christ was taken away to Egypt during Herod's reign dnd was
brought back when he died. Herod had to die because of his evil
practices and to give way for the return of the Lord. That is how the
kings continue to die even up till now.
This therefore the new heavens and new earth wherein dwelleth
righteousness. What is wanted of every king and ruler of this earth is
to be God-fearing and righteous. Christianity came to Calabar then
through the permission of king Eyamba. That is the kind of work
every king is expected to do. Any king that does not accept and wor-
ship God stands condemned. That goes to confirm what our Lord
Jesus Christ said that "But those mine enemies, which would not
that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before
me." (Luke 19:27) Realizing His supremacy, the wisemen surren-
dered everything and went to worship the new born king. The ques-
tion now is, what did the wisemen lose for recognizing and going
ahead to worship the new-born king? They knew that everything
belonged to Him and with Him eternal life was sure. Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in the first place, did not come for the poor and beggars and
the sick. He came for the kings and the rulers of the earth, but in-
<tidentally they rejected Him and He inturn neglected them. The
Lord then went ahead and called the poor, the sick, the maimed,

and the afflicted and gave them life (Luke 14: 16-24). As we are
now awaiting new heavens and new earth, every person has to be
upright and righteous, so that there will be prosperity and eternal
life.
No matter what man owns, no matter his position and social
standing, except the Lord builds a house, he labours in vain who
builds. Except Jehovah God watches over your city and community,
he who watches does so in vain. It is God Himself who installed you
to preside over the affairs of your domain. It is important that
rulers and the rich men of this earth should recognize God and sur-
render themselves unto P.im. The world will mock, scorn at any
educated, wealthy, prominent, handsome and beautiful person who
decides to serve God. This idea is very funny. If this caliber of
persons neglect God, who will worship Him? If a king or ruler does
not worship God, who then should? It took the three wise men two
years to locate the new born king.
DENOUNCE THE UNGODLY WORSHIP
What the kings and the rulers of this earth take delight in doing,
is to pour libation, make sacrifices and worship idols. The Holy
Spirit has to rule and reign. The Holy Spirit is pure and so mankind
has to be pure. It is expected that you reject and denounce all the
ungodly things because they are unprofitable. Remember the case of
Elijah and the god of Baal. Shortly a similar thing will bafall the idoi
worshippers. All the worshippers of God shall rejoice with Him.
They shall also prosper and reign with Him. There is only one
kingdom and which is opened to all persons rich or poor, big or
small, black or white, educated or illeterate, man or woman, young
or old, bond or free, king or subject. All are expected to bring their
glory into his kingdom. The visit of the kings and traditional rulers
to Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, marks the fulfilment of the
prophecy emphasied in the Golden Text - "And the nations of them
which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the
earth do bring their glory and honour into it. And the gates of it
shall not be shut at all hy day: for there shall be no night there.
And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.
And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that deflleth, neither
ivhatsoever worketh abomination or maketh a lie: but they which
are written in the lamb's book of li(e. "
This kingdom does not admit anything that worketh abomina-
tion and which defileth. Any man who does not know Christ and
obey Him cannot control his house. Therefore, the man should be

closer to God at all times. Any woman too, who does not accept
God and worship Him cannot control her children. Also, any child
that refuses to worship our Lord Jesus Christ and obey Him cannot
have life. Moreover, any king or ruler who does not identify himself
with our Lord Jesus Christ has no life in him. Any sinner who does
not refrain from his sinfulness and follow Christ is doomed. For
instance, whoever uses candle light or lantern does so only in the
absence of electric light.
The moment electric is restored, every other lights will be
turned off. That illustration indicates the supremacy of electric light
over every other source of illumination. That is exactly what is
happening here on earth, the greatest of the kingdoms has come.
All those who reject our Lord Jesus Christ and His rulership are like
light objects that are at the mercy of the wind. There is dis,pbedience
everywhere, in the family, in the offices, and in the cities and even
in the church because man has rejected God and have refused to wor-
ship Him diligently. If you do not worship God and submit to Him,
nobody will equally submit to you. Abraham became the greatest
and was blessed by Melchizedec because he paid tithe to him. By
surrendering yourself to God, and worshipping Him, all your
problems will be solved.
Why did Solomon build a temple unto God? He did that for the
sake of the Israelites. After building the temple, Solomon prayed to
God requesting Him to forgive the Israelites any time they offended
Him and ran into the temple and confessed their sins (1 Kings 8:44-
50). On this note therefore. it is important to treat God's business
with concern and seriousness, so that He in turn will handle ours.
It is unprofitable and vanity to worry about the things of this
world. Instead, it is beneficial and goes with a promise to serve God
and surrender onself unto Him. The days of idol worship and profa-
nity has passed. This is the time to serve and worship Him, for His
kingdom has come. There is only one Shepherd and one flock.
Golden Text: Revelations 21:24-27
"And the nations of them which are saved shall
walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth
do bring their glory and honour into it. And the
gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for
tl>ere shall be no night there. And they shall
bring the glory and honour of the nations into
it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any-
thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh
abomination or maketh a lie, but they which
are written in the Lamb's book of life."

THE IDEOLOGY OF THE KINGDOM;
There is no discrimination in this kingdom. In order to inherit
it, you have to be spotless and without any blemish. It is said that
nothing shall inherit the kingdom that worketh abomination. Many
kings and rulers of this world think that one cannot be a successful
and respected king or ruler or businessman except the person tells
lies, steals, drinks, smokes, sacrifices to idols and actually plunges
into polygamy. All these inconveniences are not admitted into this
kingdom. In this kingdom, there are all forms of persons and per-
sonalities. This kingdom is open to any person who has repented and
surrendered himself to God. There is no class distinction in this
kingdom. The basic ideology in this kingdom is that of live and let's
live. Your kingship, wealth and children will not save you except
God. What is expected of you is to accept our Lord Jesus Christ and
obey His injunctions.
The rulers of this earth, going by the conventional arrangement,
have limited powers and areas of jurisdiction. With the inauguration
of a worldwide fellowship for paramount rulers, it will be possible
for a king in one land to be accepted and obeyed outside his area of
jurisdiction. The essence of the arrangement is for easy administra-
tion and eradication of cheating and oppression.
THE CLARION CALL:
God is now calling on the rich, the kings, the educated, the
powerful and the rulers of this earth to submit to Him and take their
places in the kingdom. If the kings, the rich and the educated should
go into the world on evangelism, their colleagues would defini Cely
not fail to learn a lesson and take a queue. That is why all classes of
persons and profession have come together as a body to foster better
understanding. That is a sure manifestation of the statement which
says that, nations shall bring their glory into it. The kingdom which
John the Divine saw in a vision about 1999 years ago is what has
manifested in this age. This is the time for all nations to bring their
glory into it. It is now very clear that the whole world has derailed
from the path of salvation and have fallen short of God's grace by
indulging in stealing, idol worshipping, murder, drinking, hatred and
the various forms of vices. What do you lose as a king or millionaire
or professor or funner, if you refrain from idol worshipping, accept
Christ to preach his gospel and pray when necessary?
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GOOD KING, GOOD NATION:
I am going to give you an illustration to further explain and con-
firm the fact that the kings and the rulers of this earth are respon-
sible for whatever calamity that befalls their subjects. Once upon a
time, there was a nation notorious in cirme. The authority of the
nation tried to stop the crimes but could not. Armed robbery, rape,
fighting, drunkeness and all forms of lawlessness stired in that nation.
The same thing that is happening in Nigeria happet;ied in that city,
where the soldiers took over governance for the purpose of fostering
sanity and bringing about good government. The army did their
utmost, yet the nation did not fair any better. The situation in that
nation deteriorated so much that various classes and groups of people
were invited to take their turns to govern the people so as to find out
which people faired well enough during their tenure. The experiment
did not work out well, instead the situation continued to deteriorate.
Day after day, the tide shifted to the worse. When all hope was lost,
one of the kings went to the paramount king and warned him that,
if he did not desist from his devilish acts, he would have him exposed
When the king refused to repent, the sub-king covened a meeting and
invited other sub-kings and councillors. The meeting started and after
a while they rose for a break to reconvene later. As the sub-king who
convened the meeting stayed put on his chair and refused to go out
for a break, the paramount king, who he intended to expose, came in
with a gun and threatened him why he wanted to expose him. The
sub-king reaffirmed his stand and promised to do just that. The para-
mount king shot him dead. Others did not know that it was the
paramount king who aided and abetted the armed robbery and other
crimes. When other sub-kings and councellors returned, they found
the other sub-king dead in a pool of his blood and also, discovered
that the main king had fled. While in exile, he wrote to the people
admitting that he killed the sub-king because of his effort for all the
attrocities that were committed in the nation and finally advised
them to refrain from crimes and evil practises. The son of the sub-
king who was killed was crowned the paramoun.t king of the nation.
From that time the situation in that nation improved. So also shall
you find in the world today the kings and the rulers of the earth
aiding and abetting crimes. When they tum a new leaf, the prevailing
decadent society will change for good.
May God bless His Holy words. Amen.
Thank you Father
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