RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 29 March 2026, Lesson 30: Keeping Fit
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TOPIC: Keeping Fit (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 29 March 2026 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to grow in You daily and be physically and mentally balanced to do Your will.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leaders should remind the members of last week’s lesson on the wiles of the enemy and how to deal with the devil.
MEMORY VERSE: For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things… – 1 Timothy 4:8 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7-8 (KJV)
7 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Keeping fit is the activity of keeping your body in good condition. This is very important as we need our bodies in good condition to accomplish life’s goals and serve God effectively and flawlessly. Our daily activities should be anchored on spiritual development too, when your spirit is whole, your body will effect divine purpose.
LESSON AIM: To help members understand what it means to keep fit.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
- Know what spiritual fitness is.
- Know what physical fitness is.
TEXT REVIEW: 1 Timothy 4:7
- Never waste your time on unprofitable exercises adventures.
- Spend your time and energy in training yourself for spiritual fitness.
- Physical exercise has some value.
- But spiritual exercise promises a reward in both this life and the next.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE: SPIRITUAL FITNESS
This is keeping our hearts with all diligence, the practice of developing resilience and coping through understanding your beliefs and how you interact with the world. It makes you feel less stressed, have a clearer mind and a strong sense of purpose.
What does it mean to be spiritually fit?
a. Overcoming the faults and weaknesses of human nature, such as selfishness, egotism, lust, anger, etc.
b. Belief and practices that strengthen your connection to the source of hope and purpose.
c. To be self-disciplined, being shielded from influences that can alter the divine programme. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
d. Ability to persevere even in a raging storm. 1 Corinthians 15:58.
e. Grace to resist temptation and the devil’s wiles. James 4:7-8, Proverbs 1:10
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: PHYSICAL FITNESS – Gym training. 1 Timothy 4:8.
To continue to be spiritually relevant, we must be physically fit.
Physical fitness brings these benefits;
- It prevents excess weight gain and controls weight
- It combats health diseases and stabilises health conditions.
- It helps to gain good sleep.
- It improves one’s brain function.
- It helps in gaining physical strength and energy for daily activities.
SUMMARY: God requires us to keep ourselves spiritually and physically fit so that we can continuously produce fruits unto His kingdom. God wants to send you to nations. Are you fit to undertake the task?
CONCLUSION: You need to be physically and spiritually fit to be profitable to God’s kingdom. Spend time with God and eat good diet.
PRAYER POINTS
- Father, strengthen me for your optimum use.
- Father, drain out of my body every fluid that can assassinate my destiny.
- Father, send your fire to the camp of my tormentors.
- Father, release your fire to consume all embargoes against my sound health.
- Father, bless Daddy and Mummy G.O. with sound health.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Fitness comes through positive change in lifestyle.
TUESDAY: Train yourself to be godly, keeping fit basically comes from what you put in.
WEDNESDAY: God desires good health for you. 3 John 2
THURSDAY: Health challenge was not in God’s original plan for you. Psalm 139:14
FRIDAY: You have the self-control to stop in flow, which is contrary to your well-being.
SATURDAY: God has created and made provision for everything you need. Genesis 9:3
SUNDAY: God says you are the work of His hands, so you cannot be damaged or destroyed. Isaiah 64:8
HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1 I love this family Of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
2 I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
3 I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
4 I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
5 Come and join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And ‘am so glad to be
A part of this great family
SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE
10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.
